August 29 / 19.35 Wexford

19.35

Yielding

Racing Again October 26th & 27th Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 3m 1f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Racing Again October 26th & 27th Handicap Chase

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather:

Form: 331-68 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Ordinary efforts the last twice but on good ground and he does enjoy some give underfoot, as was the case when winning at Ayr in March (3m); rain would bring him firmly into the equation.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

22

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

19:22 Down Royal

Le Grand Vert

10st 10lb

T: Noel C Kelly

Second reserve; much better over fences, four wins and rated 104; maiden over hurdles, beaten 20l when fourth at Sligo in May.

6th

10

2nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

14:55 Galway

Le Grand Vert

11st 7lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Hard enough to predict but has won four handicap chases, latest over 3m1f at Punchestown in June; first visit to Galway and he's ground-versatile.

14/1

15

12th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 121y

16:35 Sligo

Le Grand Vert

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Bounced back to form when adding a fourth chase win at Punchestown in June (3m1f, good to yielding); another good run at Cartmel last time when beaten a neck; reverts to hurdles now off a much lower mark, but hasn't been able to take advantage of it in the past; 2lb wrong.

5/1

Form: 3764

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Beaten 16l in a 3m1f handicap chase here a month ago when tried in cheekpieces (retained); dropped 2lb but more needed.
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9

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 150y

17:30 Downpatrick

Yewtree Hill

12st 0lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Cian Collins

Third of five finishers in a similar race to this her last May; modest form in handicap chases last summer; has won both starts since returning to points (overall record, 4-11); in between, not disgraced when around 20l fourth behind the smart Cons Roc in a hunter chase at Fairyhouse.

8/1

2

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:35 Wexford

Yewtree Hill

11st 12lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Cian Collins

Beaten 16l in a 3m1f handicap chase here a month ago when tried in cheekpieces (retained); dropped 2lb but more needed.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: -48699

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Winning pointer; 0-5 over hurdles and 0-3 as a chaser, having yet to genuinely threaten; tries a tongue-tie.
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6

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:45 Killarney

Je Suis

11st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Point winner whose best run came at Sligo in June when beaten 3.5l into third in extended 3m1f hurdle; not at same level in two subsequent outings over hurdles; back over fences now, but previous five starts in this sphere were moderate; blinkers on.

16/1

12th

11

23rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:10 Wexford

Je Suis

10st 11lb

J: Miss N Lockhead Anderson

T: S Curling

Point winner whose best run came at Sligo last month when beaten 3.5l into third over extended 3m1f on yielding; couldn't back that up 11 days ago; tries a shorter trip.

8/1

Form: 2563-P CD

Last run: 92 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last summer off 5lb lower and another good run on the banks course at Punchestown this May, finishing a close third; subsequent defeat in a French Listed chase is easily forgiven.
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6th

11

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 193y

12:28 Punchestown

Three By Two

11st 4lb

J: Mr S Cotter

T: Denis Paul Murphy

Has shown her best form over this cross-country course, winning the 2023 Ladies' Cup and fine third in last season's La Touche; none too fluent here in November when a remote fourth and tame effort back over the conventional fences on latest at Thurles; fair bit to find to play a major role.

20/1

4

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:35 Wexford

Three By Two

11st 9lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Denis Paul Murphy

C&D winner last summer off 5lb lower and another good run on the banks course at Punchestown this May, finishing a close third; subsequent defeat in a French Listed chase is easily forgiven.

8/1

Form: /8-481

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Is 0-7 over hurdles; only his second run as a chaser when getting up close home over 2m5f at Roscommon (yielding; in this new headgear combination) after the leader's jockey had eased down on the run-in; raised 5lb but this could be more his trip.
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No Results Found

Form: 71F-01 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 5lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Goes well at about this trip around here, as he reminded us when getting up on the line last month; it's been a while since he was this high in the weights but has to be considered.
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11th

8

28th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 0y

19:38 Wexford

Stormy Master

10st 13lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Four chase wins include this race in 2024 and again over C&D last summer; promising Limerick third in May hasn't been built on twice since in Roscommon events though.

8/1

8th

10

4th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 14y

20:00 Roscommon

Stormy Master

11st 4lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Four chase wins; a close third at Limerick in May but found the ground too soft here nest time; can go well fresh so should be involved once the ground doesn't soften too much.

7/1

9th

7

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 150y

19:48 Roscommon

Stormy Master

11st 8lb

J: Mr L Hackett

T: Ray Hackett

Four-time chase winner; veteran who was returning from a lengthy break when only 2l away at Limerick (2m6f, good) but this ground could be softer than he cares for.

7/1

Form: 899336

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Two thirds over hurdles in July included one here (3m) and she kept trying when beaten 13l in a Tramore handicap chase (2m6f) two weeks ago; clearly has to raise her game from there but having only her third run over fences.
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6th

18

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Onefortheditch

10st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Eamonn Francis Gallagher

3-26 over hurdles; runner up the last twice, off 5lb lower at Leopardstown and then off 3lb lower at Cork when 1.5l behind Onlymammycanloveme; weighted to turn that around but may be vulnerable to less exposed sorts.

14/1

2nd

16

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:00 Cork

Onefortheditch

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Eamonn Francis Gallagher

Running consistently well over fences/hurdles this season; three seconds from four starts before a Limerick win; held her own when given a shot at a big prize at the DRF; runner-up at that venue on latest; in the mix again.

8/1

2nd

8

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 72y

14:55 Leopardstown

Onefortheditch

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Eamonn Francis Gallagher

Running consistently well over fences and over hurdles this season; three seconds from four starts before a Limerick win; held her own when given a shot at a big prize here at the DRF; not far off Whimsy and Maxios Prime, and in front of Tequila Talkin' and Shoda.

8/1

Form: 4PP-0P

Last run: 90 days

W: 10st 10lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner but 0-13 over fences and was in miserable form when last seen three months ago.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

7

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:29 Downpatrick

Game And Glory

11st 2lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Dual hurdles winner but was pulled up on her last visit to the track in a chase and pulled up last time over hurdles at Thurles.

33/1

14th

21

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Game And Glory

11st 9lb

J: Christopher Shuker

T: P J Rothwell

Two-time hurdle winner but rated just 87, pulled up latest, up against it here.

40/1

Form: 0-0P24 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has perked up for blinkers (joining tongue-tie) the last twice, finishing second to Il Silenzio here and just as good when a close fourth at Kilbeggan (3m2f); if holding his form then he should be on the scene once more.
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4th

8

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 100y

16:55 Wexford

Hit The Frame

10st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: J P Flavin

Won over C&D last August and not bad efforts afterwards (fell once); should strip fitter after his Down Royal return so can be a player.

6/1

7th

9

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

17:07 Down Royal

Hit The Frame

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: J P Flavin

Landed a Wexford handicap chase (3m1f, good) off 7lb lower in August; still leading when fell at the eleventh at Punchestown when last seen in October (2m7f, good to yielding); absence to overcome but player if that doesn't pose problems.

8/1

Form: 447-7F

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Some promise over hurdles despite failing to win a race; 12-1 for last week's chase debut at Kilbeggan and came down mid-race; remains to be seen how he reacts to that as confidence could be a factor.
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14th

19

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:05 Punchestown

Container Madness

10st 7lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

Suffered two falls over fences before a tame run in a recent handicap hurdle at Killarney, best run last season was over 3m.

20/1

11

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:35 Wexford

Container Madness

10st 9lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Martin Brassil

Some promise over hurdles despite failing to win a race; 12-1 for last week's chase debut at Kilbeggan and came down mid-race; remains to be seen how he reacts to that as confidence could be a factor.

16/1

8

22nd Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 180y

18:55 Kilbeggan

Container Madness

11st 2lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Martin Brassil

Maiden but not beaten far over hurdles at times, notably when fourth at Down Royal last winter; not as good twice since and has to do better on chase debut.

16/1

Form: -5495P

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has steered clear of fences since falling at the first on debut in May 2024; subsequent hurdling exploits have been none too encouraging.
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8th

11

21st Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 180y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Seventy Eight Team

10st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

0-15 under rules and was pulled up twice at Punchestown over hurdles and then fences before tailed off when out of her depth in a Galway beginners' last time; others preferred.

33/1

8th

10

31st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

17:30 Galway

Seventy Eight Team

11st 5lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: Paul John Gilligan

Low-rated hurdler/chaser; pulled up in a handicap chase at Punchestown last time; out of her depth here.

200/1

17

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 157y

15:00 Punchestown

Seventy Eight Team

10st 0lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: Paul John Gilligan

A maiden in 18 starts, four over fences, but put in three fair efforts over fences last year, most notably when second to Hit The Frame at Wexford, before being pulled up at this track over hurdles 177 days ago; 5lb out of the handicap off basement mark here but could go well.

16/1

Form: 9060-0

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-11 in points; couldn't hit the frame over hurdles and was tailed off last week at Killarney; chase debut.
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Verdict Starting price

13

12th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

14:17 Cork

Red Night Sky

10st 6lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: L J Archdeacon

Point-to-point winner has yet to make any inroads over hurdles (0-8); pulled up over fences latest and beaten 34l on last start in this sphere; others preferred.

50/1

13

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:35 Wexford

Red Night Sky

10st 6lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: L J Archdeacon

Record of 1-11 in points; couldn't hit the frame over hurdles and was tailed off last week at Killarney; chase debut.

50/1

11th

13

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

13:55 Killarney

Red Night Sky

10st 8lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: L J Archdeacon

Point winner in April but his previous handicap form was poor and isn't easy to fancy.

25/1

Form: 07-740

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
An 11-race maiden; uninspiring handicap form over hurdles and can be opposed on chase debut.
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14

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:35 Wexford

Justmadeit

10st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

An 11-race maiden; uninspiring handicap form over hurdles and can be opposed on chase debut.

33/1

12

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 218y

20:25 Ballinrobe

Justmadeit

10st 8lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Fourth in a Kilbeggan maiden last time, beaten almost 30l; needs to raise his game; modest handicap form.

12/1

12

25th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 100y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Justmadeit

10st 11lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

0-8 over hurdles and rated just 80; beaten 25l in a handicap here off 81 two weeks ago; would be a surprise winner on all known form.

50/1

Form: 5-4595

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Point winner who is 0-24 under rules; only had three goes at chasing and was fourth of 16 in a handicap in May; wouldn't put a line through her.
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14

5th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 200y

17:37 Kilbeggan

Kalnoo

10st 5lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Second runner for yard; maiden after 21 hurdle starts but has been placed a number of times; needs to do better than recently.

33/1

15

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:35 Wexford

Kalnoo

10st 4lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Point winner who is 0-24 under rules; only had three goes at chasing and was fourth of 16 in a handicap in May; wouldn't put a line through her.

14/1

5th

11

8th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:03 Wexford

Kalnoo

10st 9lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

0-20 over timber but has shaped with promise more than once this season; beaten just 2.75l off this mark on penultimate at Punchestown (3m, gd-yld); soft ground may not have suited in a chase at Killarney latest; place chance.

10/1

Form: -068F5

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ran okay when 9l away in a 3m2f handicap at Kilbeggan last week but that extended his losing sequence under rules to 29.
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18

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

19:33 Limerick

Tuff Days

10st 0lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Michael Barry

Winless from 33 starts under rules; recent efforts over fences here and hurdles at Kilbeggan suggest he's not going to change that today.

33/1

13th

11

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 20y

15:26 Kilbeggan

Tuff Days

10st 2lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Michael Barry

Record of 0-32 under rules; best of three point runs last season when runner-up at Dromahane last month; made a bad mistake at the ninth when a remote sixth over fences at Limerick ten days ago.

14/1

6th

14

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:18 Limerick

Tuff Days

10st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Michael Barry

Record of 0-31 under rules; best of three point runs of late when runner-up at Dromahane last month; talented claimer rode a winner for the yard last month so a market check is advised nonetheless.

20/1

Form: 1770-0 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Reserve; won a 3m handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in January but below that level since and making chase debut here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

8

4th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 14y

20:00 Roscommon

John Storey

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Is 1-17 over hurdles but pulled-up the last twice; has to do much better than on his two previous chase runs.

33/1

Non-runners

Il Silenzio

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €151.20
Straight Forecast €89.31
Tricast €1544.72

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

It's Never Simple

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Le Grand Vert

The Irish Sun:

It's Never Simple

POSTDATA:

Le Grand Vert