May 17 / 15.35 Wexford

15.35

Good

Slaney River Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 1f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Slaney River Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

OUR TIP

Form: 10007-

Last run: 23 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; three time winner over hurdles; last won off 100 at Killarney (2m4f, good) in August; raised 8lb and out of form since but is now back to that last winning mark, though he'd probably prefer further than this.
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1

17th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:35 Wexford

Swelltime

12st 0lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: W J O’Doherty

Dual-purpose; three time winner over hurdles; last won off 100 at Killarney (2m4f, good) in August; raised 8lb and out of form since but is now back to that last winning mark, though he'd probably prefer further than this.

16/1

1

17th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:35 Wexford

Swelltime

12st 0lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: W J O’Doherty

Dual-purpose; three time winner over hurdles; last won off 100 at Killarney (2m4f, good) in August; raised 8lb and out of form since but is now back to that last winning mark, though he'd probably prefer further than this.

16/1

Form: 66280-

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
0-4 over timber; best effort a 12l second of 14 at Limerick in November; has returned from a break with two moderate efforts in beginners' chases; best watched on handicap debut with the hood reapplied.
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2

17th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:35 Wexford

Kaikoura

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

0-4 over timber; best effort a 12l second of 14 at Limerick in November; has returned from a break with two moderate efforts in beginners' chases; best watched on handicap debut with the hood reapplied.

14/1

2

17th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:35 Wexford

Kaikoura

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

0-4 over timber; best effort a 12l second of 14 at Limerick in November; has returned from a break with two moderate efforts in beginners' chases; best watched on handicap debut with the hood reapplied.

14/1

10th

5

14th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:25 Tramore

Kaikoura

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: J P Dempsey

Best hurdles run was when distant second in 2m2f maiden hurdle at Limerick in November; out the back over 2m on chase debut at Clonmel.

50/1

Form: 5/774/

Last run: 427 days

W: 11st 11lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Veteran is 1-11 over hurdles but that win was in 2021; best form on testing ground and has been off the track for 427 days; entitled to need this on his return; others appeal more.
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15th

2

31st May 2025

Good

2m 7f 100y

16:48 Listowel

Cregane Ned

11st 11lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Paul O’Flynn

Veteran hasn't added to Clonmel maiden win of four years ago; very interrupted campaign in recent years, behind throughout on recent comeback run after 427-day absence; can only be watched.

16/1

15th

2

31st May 2025

Good

2m 7f 100y

16:48 Listowel

Cregane Ned

11st 11lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Paul O’Flynn

Veteran hasn't added to Clonmel maiden win of four years ago; very interrupted campaign in recent years, behind throughout on recent comeback run after 427-day absence; can only be watched.

16/1

3

17th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:35 Wexford

Cregane Ned

11st 11lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Paul O’Flynn

Veteran is 1-11 over hurdles but that win was in 2021; best form on testing ground and has been off the track for 427 days; entitled to need this on his return; others appeal more.

10/1

Form: 79504-

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Just mild promise in maiden hurdles, his best effort an 8.75l fourth of 7 at Bellewstown last month; beaten 23l on handicap debut at Naas (2m, gd-yld) previously and just 2lb lower here; cheekpieces worn that day return; in good hands may need more time.
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4

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:52 Kilbeggan

Jerrari

11st 10lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mrs John Harrington

Took a step forward at Wexford (2m1f, good) in his third handicap last time, beaten 5.75l in fourth; this slightly shorter trip will suit on that evidence; could go well off the same mark.

6/1

2nd

4

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:52 Kilbeggan

Jerrari

11st 10lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mrs John Harrington

Took a step forward at Wexford (2m1f, good) in his third handicap last time, beaten 5.75l in fourth; this slightly shorter trip will suit on that evidence; could go well off the same mark.

6/1

4

17th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:35 Wexford

Jerrari

11st 10lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mrs John Harrington

Just mild promise in maiden hurdles, his best effort an 8.75l fourth of 7 at Bellewstown last month; beaten 23l on handicap debut at Naas (2m, gd-yld) previously and just 2lb lower here; cheekpieces worn that day return; in good hands may need more time.

9/1

Form: 67435-

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; three-time Flat winner is 0-18 over timber; running okay without threatening to win recently, beaten 7.25l on latest at Limerick (2m, good); down 1lb but needs the first-time tongue tie to eke out more.
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6th

3

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

18:42 Limerick

Phoenix Cowboy

11st 10lb

J: Paul Kavanagh

T: Michael Winters

Three-time Flat winner is 0-19 over hurdles; went close off 109 over C&D (gd-yld) last May; didn't jump well when not beaten far off this mark at Wexford (2m1f, good) on latest; cheekpieces go back on; claims if jumping better.

15/2

6th

3

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

18:42 Limerick

Phoenix Cowboy

11st 10lb

J: Paul Kavanagh

T: Michael Winters

Three-time Flat winner is 0-19 over hurdles; went close off 109 over C&D (gd-yld) last May; didn't jump well when not beaten far off this mark at Wexford (2m1f, good) on latest; cheekpieces go back on; claims if jumping better.

15/2

5

17th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:35 Wexford

Phoenix Cowboy

11st 10lb

J: Paul Kavanagh

T: Michael Winters

One of two for yard; three-time Flat winner is 0-18 over timber; running okay without threatening to win recently, beaten 7.25l on latest at Limerick (2m, good); down 1lb but needs the first-time tongue tie to eke out more.

15/2

Form: 60232- CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in this contest last year on soft ground off 83 and is 12lb higher now; running well in defeat recently, including a 4.25l second of 18 at Cork last month (2m, yielding); will be primed for this but good ground a worry.
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4

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:40 Listowel

A Nod To Getaway

11st 12lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul O’Flynn

Just 1-22 under rules but more consistent than most and only beaten a neck at Wexford a fortnight ago; up 3lb and has a career high mark but one of these should fall his way and both slower ground and a longer trip are fine; one for the shortlist.

11/2

4

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:40 Listowel

A Nod To Getaway

11st 12lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul O’Flynn

Just 1-22 under rules but more consistent than most and only beaten a neck at Wexford a fortnight ago; up 3lb and has a career high mark but one of these should fall his way and both slower ground and a longer trip are fine; one for the shortlist.

11/2

6

17th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:35 Wexford

A Nod To Getaway

11st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Paul O’Flynn

Sole win came in this contest last year on soft ground off 83 and is 12lb higher now; running well in defeat recently, including a 4.25l second of 18 at Cork last month (2m, yielding); will be primed for this but good ground a worry.

100/30

Form: 5499-

Last run: 237 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Offered something to work with in his first two maiden hurdles at 2m1f; not as good the last twice and now makes his handicap debut after a 237 day break; tendency to jump right a worry; best watched unless the market speaks.
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4

15th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:50 Downpatrick

Baron Blake

11st 8lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Five-race maiden who has shown very little and was pulled up on last month's handicap debut.

40/1

7

17th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:35 Wexford

Baron Blake

11st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Offered something to work with in his first two maiden hurdles at 2m1f; not as good the last twice and now makes his handicap debut after a 237 day break; tendency to jump right a worry; best watched unless the market speaks.

20/1

7

17th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:35 Wexford

Baron Blake

11st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Offered something to work with in his first two maiden hurdles at 2m1f; not as good the last twice and now makes his handicap debut after a 237 day break; tendency to jump right a worry; best watched unless the market speaks.

20/1

Form: 34/64-

Last run: 142 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
0-7 over hurdles for Matthew Daly but has shown ability; best efforts in handicaps on testing ground at Punchestown and Thurles over 2m7f; shorter trip and quicker ground concerns on debut for new yard; watch.
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3rd

11

31st May 2025

Good

2m 7f 100y

16:48 Listowel

Lough Nigara

11st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eoin Griffin

0-7 over hurdles for Matthew Daly but has shown ability over this sort of trip; favourite on yard debut at Wexford a fortnight ago but keen and didn't get home after making most (2m1f); hood fitted and back to a longer trip here, could go well if settling better.

10/1

3rd

11

31st May 2025

Good

2m 7f 100y

16:48 Listowel

Lough Nigara

11st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eoin Griffin

0-7 over hurdles for Matthew Daly but has shown ability over this sort of trip; favourite on yard debut at Wexford a fortnight ago but keen and didn't get home after making most (2m1f); hood fitted and back to a longer trip here, could go well if settling better.

10/1

8

17th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:35 Wexford

Lough Nigara

11st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eoin Griffin

0-7 over hurdles for Matthew Daly but has shown ability; best efforts in handicaps on testing ground at Punchestown and Thurles over 2m7f; shorter trip and quicker ground concerns on debut for new yard; watch.

11/1

Form: 0P064-

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
0-12 over hurdles; signs of progress when a 4.5l fourth of 12 at Limerick (2m, good) off 90 last month; effectively 6lb lower here with rider's claim, good ground fine and place chance at least with a repeat of that latest effort.
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8

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 2f 185y

17:35 Downpatrick

Splendid Choice

10st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Questionable whether he's improving but arrives here after two good efforts, last week battling on well to edge home over 2m1f at Wexford (good); 5lb higher here with Tiernan Power Roche again claiming his 5lb; solid chance.

7/2

Form: 60640-

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
0-9 over hurdles; went close in a 2m Gowran maiden (good) last October; hasn't threatened since tackling handicaps, beaten 70l latest in first-time cheekpieces (discarded); down 1lb but needs more.
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10

17th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:35 Wexford

Set The Tone

11st 2lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: David M O’Brien

0-9 over hurdles; went close in a 2m Gowran maiden (good) last October; hasn't threatened since tackling handicaps, beaten 70l latest in first-time cheekpieces (discarded); down 1lb but needs more.

14/1

10

17th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:35 Wexford

Set The Tone

11st 2lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: David M O’Brien

0-9 over hurdles; went close in a 2m Gowran maiden (good) last October; hasn't threatened since tackling handicaps, beaten 70l latest in first-time cheekpieces (discarded); down 1lb but needs more.

14/1

Form: 0479P-

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden is 0-8 over hurdles; ran on well for a 6.25l fourth of 18 on handicap debut at Thurles (2m, good) off 90 and 3lb lower now; blinkers worn when pulled up latest are replaced by cheekpieces (wore them at Thurles); not discounted down in trip.
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11

17th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:35 Wexford

Newport

11st 1lb

J: Hugh Morgan

T: Eoin Doyle

Dual-purpose maiden is 0-8 over hurdles; ran on well for a 6.25l fourth of 18 on handicap debut at Thurles (2m, good) off 90 and 3lb lower now; blinkers worn when pulled up latest are replaced by cheekpieces (wore them at Thurles); not discounted down in trip.

18/1

11

17th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:35 Wexford

Newport

11st 1lb

J: Hugh Morgan

T: Eoin Doyle

Dual-purpose maiden is 0-8 over hurdles; ran on well for a 6.25l fourth of 18 on handicap debut at Thurles (2m, good) off 90 and 3lb lower now; blinkers worn when pulled up latest are replaced by cheekpieces (wore them at Thurles); not discounted down in trip.

18/1

6

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:50 Bellewstown

Newport

11st 3lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Eoin Doyle

Dual-purpose maiden is 0-7 over hurdles; best effort came over 2m at Thurles (good) back in November when a 6.25l fourth of 18 off 90; shaped like further might suit that day and may have needed his first try at 2m3f on latest after a 106 day break; blinkers return; chance.

6/1

Form: 780F0-

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; 0-7 over hurdles; long odds for all four starts in maidens and first three handicaps and yet to finish closer than 32l to the winner; hard to make a case for on form.
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14

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

18:12 Limerick

Like A Bumblebee

10st 11lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Michael Winters

0-8 over timber; slight improvement on latest at Wexford (2m1f, good) but still beaten 17.5l; dropped 3lb for that but needs more in the first time hood.

25/1

14

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

18:12 Limerick

Like A Bumblebee

10st 11lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Michael Winters

0-8 over timber; slight improvement on latest at Wexford (2m1f, good) but still beaten 17.5l; dropped 3lb for that but needs more in the first time hood.

25/1

12

17th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:35 Wexford

Like A Bumblebee

11st 0lb

J: E Walsh

T: Michael Winters

Second runner for yard; 0-7 over hurdles; long odds for all four starts in maidens and first three handicaps and yet to finish closer than 32l to the winner; hard to make a case for on form.

33/1

Form: /P0F4-

Last run: 109 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Best effort for Barry Fitzgerald a 0.5l second at Limerick (2m, heavy) in April 2024 off 86; nowhere near that form in four runs since; tongue tie and cheekpieces on for stable debut; unproven on good ground and can only be watched.
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9

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:52 Kilbeggan

Boston Bongo

10st 10lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: E Sheehy

Lost form since promising second at Limerick (2m, heavy) last April; no signs of a revival when well beaten at Wexford on return from a break last month on first start for this yard; can only be watched for now.

33/1

7th

9

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:52 Kilbeggan

Boston Bongo

10st 10lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: E Sheehy

Lost form since promising second at Limerick (2m, heavy) last April; no signs of a revival when well beaten at Wexford on return from a break last month on first start for this yard; can only be watched for now.

33/1

13

17th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:35 Wexford

Boston Bongo

10st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: E Sheehy

Best effort for Barry Fitzgerald a 0.5l second at Limerick (2m, heavy) in April 2024 off 86; nowhere near that form in four runs since; tongue tie and cheekpieces on for stable debut; unproven on good ground and can only be watched.

16/1

Form: 0640-3

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
0-13 over hurdles; not a bad effort on latest when a 12.5l third of 11 at Downpatrick (2m6f, good), not quite getting home under a positive ride; drops back in trip; place chance off the same mark.
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15

15th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:50 Downpatrick

Im For Home

10st 9lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: R K Watson

Encouraging course third over 2m6f on penultimate run but was pulled up a long way out at Wexford last time; now tried with tongue-tie.

5/1

14

17th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:35 Wexford

Im For Home

10st 6lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: R K Watson

0-13 over hurdles; not a bad effort on latest when a 12.5l third of 11 at Downpatrick (2m6f, good), not quite getting home under a positive ride; drops back in trip; place chance off the same mark.

13/2

14

17th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:35 Wexford

Im For Home

10st 6lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: R K Watson

0-13 over hurdles; not a bad effort on latest when a 12.5l third of 11 at Downpatrick (2m6f, good), not quite getting home under a positive ride; drops back in trip; place chance off the same mark.

13/2

Non-runners

Knockraha Eagle, Diamond Dollar, Ricky Langford

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Payout
Exacta €45.50
Straight Forecast €42.87
Tricast €288.16
Trifecta €239.10

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Jerrari

SPOTLIGHT:

Splendid Choice

The Irish Sun:

A Nod To Getaway

TOPSPEED:

Phoenix Cowboy

POSTDATA:

Jerrari