March 17 / 14.45 Wexford

14.45

Good To Yielding

Visit Wexford Novice Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Visit Wexford Novice Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.80
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 5F3536

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Placed six times over hurdles; well exposed at this stage and may continue to be vulnerable.
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5th

4

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Wexford

Mercury Mission

11st 6lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: P Cluskey

Two of his three hurdle wins have come at this track; solid in defeat on his last three chase runs, including over C&D; has the credentials to run well now entering handicaps.

15/2

2nd

6

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:20 Tramore

Mercury Mission

11st 12lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: P Cluskey

Three-time hurdle winner with a mark of 113; placed in both completed starts over fences, last time running as well as he was entitled to at Wexford; in the mix.

100/30

3rd

7

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:02 Wexford

Mercury Mission

11st 12lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: P Cluskey

Three-time hurdles winner (rated 113); unseated early on stable and chase debut at Downpatrick; ran a fine race from the front at 80-1 when second to the useful Royal Hollow at Clonmel last month; should be able to pick up a race over fences on that evidence but this looks like a more competitive race.

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 800P83

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Flat winner; ran his best race over hurdles when third behind the heavily-gambled Darcy's Friend at Leopardstown early this month; 7lb claimer retains the ride.
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11

20th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:45 Fairyhouse

Imadpour

11st 7lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won as a 2yo on the Flat (heavy); now getting it together over hurdles and he comfortably saw off six rivals at Bellewstown last week (2m1f, good); 9lb higher for this trickier assignment but has the wind in his sails.

7/1

11

20th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:45 Fairyhouse

Imadpour

11st 7lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won as a 2yo on the Flat (heavy); now getting it together over hurdles and he comfortably saw off six rivals at Bellewstown last week (2m1f, good); 9lb higher for this trickier assignment but has the wind in his sails.

7/1

1st

5

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

15:15 Bellewstown

Imadpour

10st 11lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Flat winner is starting to find his feet in handicap hurdles; was a solid third at Leopardstown before being just denied at Wexford, both over 2m; this longer trip should suit and can go well up 4lb.

2/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: -87541 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner at Leopardstown early in the month; runner-up Following Orders was beaten at Thurles on Saturday after making a bad mistake at the last.
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5

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Wexford

Solsbury Hill

11st 3lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Won a Leopardstown maiden hurdle and Roscommon beginners' chase last year; below that level in three chase starts since, so has to be at his best after an absence; has run well over hurdles here; tongue-tie added.

22/1

9th

2

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:12 Down Royal

Solsbury Hill

12st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Bolted up in a Roscommon beginners' chase in August (16.5f, yielding); not as good on softer ground in a Listowel novice on latest; could rebound on handicap chase debut but probably wouldn't want to see much rain.

15/2

9th

2

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:12 Down Royal

Solsbury Hill

12st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Bolted up in a Roscommon beginners' chase in August (16.5f, yielding); not as good on softer ground in a Listowel novice on latest; could rebound on handicap chase debut but probably wouldn't want to see much rain.

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: 3431

Last run: 18 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Point winner; promise when third in a bumper; recent Clonmel maiden winner over 2m3f, showing a good attitude; opening marks seems fair but the drop to 2m might not be ideal.
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8th

1

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Onlymammycanloveme

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Seamus Neville

Arrives here in top form after winning back to back handicap hurdles at Cork over 2m4f (Onefortheditch 1.5l behind in second) and 3m; has gone up a total of 14lb and this is tougher but can't discount in current form.

11/1

1st

1

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 15y

15:35 Cork

Onlymammycanloveme

11st 13lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Seamus Neville

Point-to-point and maiden hurdle winner notched up a first handicap win over 2m4f (yielding) here 17 days ago; raised 7lb and moves up in trip but should be competitive again, though wouldn't want the track to dry out (non-runner on account of gd-yld before).

9/2

1st

7

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:00 Cork

Onlymammycanloveme

11st 6lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Seamus Neville

Point and maiden hurdle winner; tailed off on chase bow at Cork in November; reverted to hurdling 12 days ago when staying on to finish second to Sky And Sand at Gowran (2m4f, heavy); player from 3lb higher.

8/1

Form: 8-2399

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Fine efforts in defeat in first two handicaps at this venue and Naas; below best on last two outings; cheekpieces on now.
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No Results Found

Form: 880808 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Has reserved all her best form for this venue; won here last July and twice placed in August; unwise to rule out in the circumstances; should be better for a recent run.
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5th

9

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 80y

18:45 Tramore

Onebrightbluerose

10st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Patrick Cronin

Wexford specialist with both of her wins coming there, the most recent of which was in May off 81 (2m1f, good); again ran well there last time when a 3.5l third (2m1f, good to yielding); remains 9lb above last win but she is in good form

5/1

16

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

16:53 Wexford

Onebrightbluerose

11st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: Patrick Cronin

Second reserve; couldn't take advantage of a 7lb lower chase mark here last month when a close third of 12 (2m, good); returned to hurdles at Cork last time when a well beaten fifth (2m1f, good); she likes this track with both of her wins coming here so not discounted if getting a run.

Form: 2/FF-7

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
In good form over 1m4f at Dundalk in November; mid-field on handicap hurdle debut at Thurles recently; jumping was an issue last season.
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5th

1

(7)

8th Apr 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

15:40 Navan

Tudor Manor

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

towards rear, headway on outer over 3f out, outpaced over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

8/1

1

(7)

8th Apr 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

15:40 Navan

Tudor Manor

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

In good form over 1m4f at Dundalk last November, notching a win and a second; fit from hurdling; 1-14 on turf, sole win gained over 1m4f at Leopardstown last May; fine effort over this trip when second at the Listowel festival.

8/1

7th

8

17th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:45 Wexford

Tudor Manor

11st 1lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Patrick J Flynn

In good form over 1m4f at Dundalk in November; mid-field on handicap hurdle debut at Thurles recently; jumping was an issue last season.

14/1

Form: 056459

Last run: 81 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Glimpses of ability in bumpers, ordinary maiden hurdle form but may find his level in handicaps; tongue-tie added to hood but others preferred here.
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9th

2

11th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:40 Fairyhouse

Navy Guitar

12st 0lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Adrian Murray

Got off the mark in a Sligo handicap in June but has struggled a bit off a significantly higher mark since; not a bad chasing debut last time but needs more back to hurdles.

7/1

5th

3

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:26 Downpatrick

Navy Guitar

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Adrian Murray

Won a Sligo handicap hurdle over 2m2f in the summer and put a poor Galway run behind when a respectable fifth at Kilbeggan; tends to jump left but not ruled out on chase debut.

8/1

5th

8

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Navy Guitar

11st 6lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Adrian Murray

Got off the mark over hurdles when winning a Sligo handicap in June but was well beaten at Galway since; dropped 2lb but tends to jump left and others preferred.

12/1

Form: 28-14 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won a Limerick maiden last May; should be better for his run in a novice event at Down Royal in January.
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3rd

4

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 3

18:50 Stratford

Half A Chance

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Irish challenger whose sole success came in a Limerick maiden on his hurdles debut in May 2024; placed five times last term and returns to this discipline after a couple of unsuccessful runs over fences this month; win record is offputting.

8/1

3

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 61y

Class 3

15:20 Cartmel

Half A Chance

10st 5lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Sole success came in a Limerick maiden hurdle in May 2024; placed several times since and made a promising debut over fences when fourth of 12 at Wexford (2m, good to yielding) 16 days ago; should win races but up against a serious rival here.

9/4

4th

2

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Wexford

Half A Chance

11st 12lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Sole win came in 2m Limerick maiden hurdle two years ago; consistent placed form in handicap hurdles last year, well below best last month at Plumpton; straight into handicap company for chase debut and inexperience a concern.

20/1

5/1

Form: 76-832

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Minor promise last season; came on from his reappearance at Limerick when third (beaten 8l) over an extended 2m4f at Fairyhouse; never far from the pace when second over this trip at Clonmel.
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10th

16

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 180y

16:20 Naas

The Dawn

11st 3lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: W J Burke

Came on from his reappearance at Limerick when third over 20.5f at Fairyhouse; second next time over 2m at Clonmel on handicap bow; ran worst race of his career on better ground at Wexford last month so conditions are a worry.

28/1

Form: 6-3P66

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Has failed to build on the form of his Navan third in December; makes handicap debut.
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6th

2

(2)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 184y

20:30 Ballinrobe

Arch Hall

9st 9lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Has posted a couple of decent runs over timber but recent showings in that sphere have been poor; now switches to the Flat; others appeal more.

16/1

7th

2

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

15:15 Bellewstown

Arch Hall

11st 4lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Maiden has run well in defeat several times over hurdles but has been poor on his last four starts and isn't easy to fancy on that form.

20/1

Form: -28027

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Second in a Roscommon maiden hurdle last June; moderate run on handicap debut; much better at Fairyhouse when second in a 2m4f contest; below that form on latest; may find this trip a bit sharp.
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7th

13

(6)

24th Aug 2022

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Tyson

9st 2lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

slowly away, towards rear, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and some headway inside final furlong, made no impression

10/1

4th

6

(7)

6th Aug 2022

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

19:05 Lingfield (AW)

Tyson

9st 10lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along and raced wide home turn, ridden over 1f out, hung left and ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders

16/1

Form: 237344 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won AQPS event on sole French start last summer; 0-7 hurdling, best effort when second in decent Punchestown maiden; has failed to build on a promising handicap debut; disappointing favourite at Fairyhouse on latest.
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5th

7

(4)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lakota Blue

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Roger Fell

Promising return to action at Beverley in April but below par at York's Dante meeting in May (final start for Nigel Tinkler) and not seen again until seventh to Alfa Whiteburd (True Promise third) over C&D 12 days ago, fading as if the run was needed.

12/1

5th

7

(4)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lakota Blue

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Roger Fell

Promising return to action at Beverley in April but below par at York's Dante meeting in May (final start for Nigel Tinkler) and not seen again until seventh to Alfa Whiteburd (True Promise third) over C&D 12 days ago, fading as if the run was needed.

12/1

7th

12

(3)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lakota Blue

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell

took keen hold, started quickly, led narrowly, headed after 2f

25/1

Form: 00-00

Last run: 108 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Dundalk winner in 2022, out of form at that venue lately; modest sort over hurdles; hard to fancy.
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9

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

La Tulipe Noire

10st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Aengus King

Unplaced in seven hurdle runs to date, (four of them handicaps); running moderately on Flat at the moment.

14/1

7th

9

(9)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

La Tulipe Noire

8st 11lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Aengus King

Won back-to-back 1m handicaps at Cork and Roscommon last autumn (yielding/soft), yet to hit that level this term in four attempts; returns to a longer trip.

14/1

8th

10

(10)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

La Tulipe Noire

9st 7lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Aengus King

AW maiden winner; her only turf wins came back-to-back at Cork and Roscommon last autumn; a bit high in the ratings since then.

16/1

Non-runners

Bayrann, Esticky End, Mooretown Lad

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €111.50
Straight Forecast €72.02
Tricast €440.00
Trifecta €745.40

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Lakota Blue

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Solsbury Hill

SPOTLIGHT:

Onebrightbluerose

The Irish Sun:

The Dawn

POSTDATA:

Lakota Blue