July 04 / 14.05 Wexford

14.05

Good

Clearwater Construction Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 1f 55y
  • 14 runners
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Clearwater Construction Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: /76/0-

Last run: 131 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Some promise for Gordon Elliott in 2023 before two moderate runs; absent for 444 days until no show in Naas maiden in February; tongue-tie fitted for handicap debut, can only be watched for now.
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4th

3

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:45 Worcester

Charity Barnum

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Dermot Day

Irish raider; 13-race maiden whose best effort came over hurdles when a close second at Tramore (2m5f, good) last August, but three attempts over fences have seen her pulled up twice and tailed off once; Sean Bowen booked and, while a return to better ground and handicap company may help, she still has plenty to prove.

9/1

9

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

18:42 Tramore

Charity Barnum

11st 5lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: Dermot Day

Best hurdles run when second at this venue last August, no impact in two races over fences.

25/1

6th

7

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 131y

18:42 Clonmel

Charity Barnum

11st 5lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: Dermot Day

Eleven-race maiden under Rules; 0-9 over hurdles and rated 97; 125-1 and never involved when pulled up on chase debut at Thurles on latest; hard to make a case for.

50/1

Form: /9020-

Last run: 271 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Placed all three starts on the Flat for Kevin Prendergast in 2023; 0-7 hurdling for current yard although only just denied in 2m1f Down Royal handicap last summer (good); absent since October and may need this.
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5th

3

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:45 Killarney

Eastmore

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Largely consistent hurdler, latest win came at Limerick (16.5f, good) in handicap off 102, bolted up by 15l; couldn't land a blow off 12lb higher lto; plenty on plate on chase debut; cheekpieces tried.

18/1

8th

2

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Cork

Eastmore

11st 10lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Series of placed efforts (including twice here) rewarded by 2m1f Limerick win early last month under enterprising ride, kept wide and making all in beating Dairy Force an eased 15l (good); 12lb hike makes this a lot tougher and unlikely to be given such leeway this time.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6280-6

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Chased home a clear winner in a Limerick maiden last autumn (yielding) but nothing like that form since, including over fences, most recently over C&D (14l off Splendid Choice) in May; hood now replaced by a tongue-tie.
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4th

4

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:50 Market Rasen

Kaikoura

11st 4lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

0-10 over hurdles for Philip Dempsey in Ireland but signed off with pretty good fifth of 16 at Fairyhouse (2m, yielding) in October; has hood refitted for stable debut; worth a glance in the betting.

10/1

5th

5

11th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:40 Fairyhouse

Kaikoura

11st 10lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: J P Dempsey

Maiden was third in consecutive handicaps over 2m1f at Wexford in July but has been below that level twice since, including at Gowran last week; needs more.

12/1

3

4th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 50y

15:05 Gowran Park

Kaikoura

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Chased home a clear winner in a Limerick maiden in November (yielding) and has run encouragingly in Wexford handicaps over the summer on good ground, filling the frame twice; recent Bellewstown effort was a step backwards, but in the mix if at his best, although softer conditions would raise a doubt.

6/1

Form: 435-36

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner is 0-20 over hurdles but some decent efforts this year, including C&D third to Splendid Choice on penultimate (good) off this mark; never featured after slow start at Limerick on latest when claimer-ridden; senior rider now takes over and one to consider.
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4

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 55y

14:05 Wexford

Phoenix Cowboy

11st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Three-time Flat winner is 0-20 over hurdles but some decent efforts this year, including C&D third to Splendid Choice on penultimate (good) off this mark; never featured after slow start at Limerick on latest when claimer-ridden; senior rider now takes over and one to consider.

13/2

Form: 9P8-3F

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won Clonmel mares maiden last year and most recently place prospects when faller two out at same venue last month; 9 days earlier fair C&D third off today's mark; bit more needed here.
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9th

10

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

15:50 Wexford

Only A Dollar

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Won a maiden over hurdles but only placed form (including here) in handicaps; chase debut was a tough one at Tramore in late May, switches to handicap ranks here.

14/1

5th

5

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 130y

17:23 Tramore

Only A Dollar

11st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Won a maiden over hurdles but not in the same league as her rivals in that discipline; limited appeal on chase debut.

66/1

15th

9

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Only A Dollar

11st 3lb

J: Danny Power

T: Sean Aherne

Sole win came in 2m Clonmel mares' maiden in 2024; flashes of form last year, placed at Wexford and prospects when falling two out at Clonmel; not a bad run at Limerick after a winter break.

12/1

Form: 84F4-8

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Front-runner faded tamely once headed home turn on handicap debut over C&D in May; only 1lb lower here so has plenty on her plate.
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6th

6

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 140y

16:35 Tramore

Polly Poppins

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

A 15-race maiden but her best form has come here; beaten 3.5l into third by well-handicapped rival over C&D in October off 7lb higher; below form three starts this term but she would have a big chance if reproducing October effort.

6/1

7th

11

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

15:50 Wexford

Polly Poppins

11st 0lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Now 0-4 under rules, chase debut third in Tramore handicap last October probably her best effort; lots to find with a couple of these on last month's C&D debut effort.

20/1

Form: 064-19 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over C&D in May (beating three of today's rivals) off 89 but ran no sort of race at Downpatrick six days later (keen); that could have come too soon so not one to rule out bouncing back here.
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2

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 190y

17:03 Wexford

Splendid Choice

11st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Sole win came over C&D in May off 89 (good); has generally run well since, most recently only caught late under a positive ride when third at Kilbeggan (second won next time); 2lb higher but every chance.

9/2

3rd

7

9th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Splendid Choice

11st 7lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: P J Rothwell

Held up to win a Wexford handicap hurdle by a neck off 89 in May (2m1f, good); similar tactics at that venue last twice, fifth of 14 and then a 15l fourth last time, where the winner got loose in the lead (just in front of Slea Head and Surviving Murmansk); can't discount.

7/1

3

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 150y

19:17 Wexford

Splendid Choice

11st 8lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Off the mark over C&D in May off 89 and okay run back here early in the month off this mark but clearly needs to improve to play a major role.

13/2

Form: 09-005

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Well held in bumpers and over various trips in maiden hurdles; hard to fancy entering handicap company.
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4th

12

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

16:50 Wexford

Tedworth

10st 13lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Michael Barry

Got off the mark in a 2m4f Tramore handicap in April; was below that form at Killarney last month but would have a shout if back to his best.

12/1

8

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:35 Killarney

Tedworth

10st 13lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Michael Barry

Sole win came at Tramore (20.5f, yielding) in April off 5lb lower, pulling well clear with second; ran fine at Clonmel off revised mark; unseated back at Tramore when under pressure and beaten 19l, but didn't enjoy a clean run; contender.

8/1

7th

13

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:10 Killarney

Tedworth

10st 11lb

J: Dylan O’Connor

T: Michael Barry

Off the mark off 6lb lower in Tramore handicap hurdle in April (20.5f, yielding); came up short off revised rating at Clonmel; was feeling the pinch when unseating two out at Tramore latest; place shout.

6/1

Form: 31-533

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Three-time chase winner, including at Tramore in April and solid placed form since; first hurdles run since September 2023 off 20lb lower mark than over fences so demands lots of respect.
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2

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Prince Of Air

12st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Hurdles and three-time chase winner; best form at Tramore; was demoted from first in Killarney chase last summer; never sighted in first three starts for this yard; blinkers go on now.

16/1

11th

11

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

17:42 Tramore

Prince Of Air

11st 2lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

One hurdle and two chase wins at this venue; was demoted from first in a Killarney chase last autumn; has a chance if back to form after two poor chase efforts for this new yard.

9/2

6th

9

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 45y

14:25 Cork

Prince Of Air

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Likes a sharp 2m and good ground; first past the post against useful rival at Killarney in October and better for recent comeback; 2lb wrong and ground may not be dry enough.

20/1

Form: 479P-9

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden is 0-9 over hurdles, most recently well held over C&D behind Splendid Choice in May; handicapper relenting.
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5th

6

(10)

25th Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Newport

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Iain Jardine

He's won here over hurdles and he broke his Flat duck at Redcar (1m6f, good to firm) recently; he's just 3lb higher today and the longer trip may suit; could be in the mix.

7/1

1st

2

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

16:57 Redcar

Newport

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Iain Jardine

Dual hurdle winner since joining Iain Jardine in the autumn and a very respectable fourth of 13 on the Flat at York (2m, good to firm) a fortnight ago; contests this easier race from the same mark; must be considered.

5/2

4th

13

(6)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:05 York

Newport

8st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Some good form over hurdles, including a win at Hexham (2m, good) last month; shaped when fifth in this code at Hamilton (1m3f, good) in May as though he could do with a longer trip, and he gets it today; interesting.

13/2

Form: /86-0P

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced mare; mild promise in Limerick maiden but never travelled, pulled up on handicap debut there in May when tried hooded; can only be watched.
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2nd

15

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Larkins Lane

10st 2lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: P J Rothwell

Went up 13lb for winning back-to-back at Limerick in May and at Sligo the following month; held off revised mark the last twice at Sligo and Wexford; new cheekpieces need to eke out more.

11/1

4th

6

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 55y

19:36 Wexford

Larkins Lane

11st 1lb

J: Ross Sugrue

T: P J Rothwell

Landed back-to-back successes over thid trip at Limerick and Sligo before anchored by weight increase at Sligo last month; early to write off and the trainer has decided to claim off her here.

8/1

Form: 607-75

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Hasn't troubled the judge in handicaps but bit more encouraging at Limerick on latest although didn't seem to quite stay 2m3f; drop back in trip to suit and not one to rule out.
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8th

7

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:30 Cork

Highland Earl

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

Gained a first win at Wexford last summer off 81 (2m1f, good) and entitled to come on for last month's comeback run at Roscommon, albeit plenty to find with Syosset on that effort.

12/1

8th

13

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 204y

19:18 Roscommon

Highland Earl

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

Gained a first win at Wexford last summer off 4lb lower (2m1f, good); he may improve for this return but market check advised.

15/2

12

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 55y

14:05 Wexford

Highland Earl

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

Hasn't troubled the judge in handicaps but bit more encouraging at Limerick on latest although didn't seem to quite stay 2m3f; drop back in trip to suit and not one to rule out.

10/1

Form: 0FFP-P

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has failed to complete in all four handicap attempts; blinkers replace cheekpieces.
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10

10th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:17 Downpatrick

Mrs Wemyss

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E Sheehy

Beaten a long way in maiden hurdles and bumpers; managed to complete a handicap race for the first time at Wexford recently but finished last; different headgear combination tried but put a line through her.

40/1

13

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 55y

14:05 Wexford

Mrs Wemyss

10st 5lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: E Sheehy

Has failed to complete in all four handicap attempts; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

50/1

13

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

18:30 Wexford

Mrs Wemyss

10st 7lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: E Sheehy

Has failed to complete in three handicap attempts; can be left out of calculations.

33/1

Form: 7P0-05

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Last of two hurdle wins came in Limerick handicap in March 2022 off 95; deteriorated a long way since, most recently just fair fifth off 72 at same venue in May; hard to see where a third win is coming from.
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14

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Limerick

Masterstonemason

10st 1lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: F Costello

Last win came over C&D in March 2022; can't be fancied on recent form.

66/1

12th

17

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:33 Listowel

Masterstonemason

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: F Costello

Without a win since March 2022 and recent runs have not suggested a return to winning ways is imminent; hard to fancy.

66/1

12th

13

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Masterstonemason

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: F Costello

Poor strike-rate of 2-58 (2-36 over hurdles) and this 11yo has regressed.

25/1

Non-runners

Kate Ill Know, Spricklestown, Pebble To A Pearl

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €30.80
Straight Forecast €21.12
Tricast €108.89
Trifecta €321.70

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Highland Earl

The Irish Sun:

Only A Dollar

TOPSPEED:

Newport

SPOTLIGHT:

Prince Of Air

POSTDATA:

Phoenix Cowboy