March 17 / 16.32 Wexford

16.32

Soft

Botanica International Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 3f 100y
  • 16 runners
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Botanica International Handicap Chase

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.90
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 7-00U3

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Winning pointer; unseated midrace on her chase debut (3m) but hit the frame (beaten 11l) back over hurdles at Naas when tried in cheekpieces; fences remain a grey area, as are the new blinkers, but probably has a race in her off this mark; may need further.
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6th

12

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:08 Wexford

Connemara Shore

10st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

Winning pointer with placed hurdles form and off the mark chasing at the second attempt in C&D handicap last month in first-time blinkers, showing good attitude to shrug off a strong favourite (pair clear of third-placed Butty O'Brien); 7lb rise looks fine, big chance of a follow-up win if handling quicker conditions.

9/2

1st

14

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:32 Wexford

Connemara Shore

10st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Robert Tyner

Winning pointer; unseated midrace on her chase debut (3m) but hit the frame (beaten 11l) back over hurdles at Naas when tried in cheekpieces; fences remain a grey area, as are the new blinkers, but probably has a race in her off this mark; may need further.

5/1

3rd

12

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 20y

16:22 Naas

Connemara Shore

10st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

Point-to-point winner is yet to show much in eight starts under rules'; tailed off at Limerick in December and unseated at the 12th on chasing debut at Navan last time (3m, soft to heavy); cheekpieces go on now.

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 000P48

Last run: 59 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
No wins in 18, with seven of those defeats over fences; doesn't look a winner waiting to happen; new yard.
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1st

18

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Spanish Maid

10st 7lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Placed twice over hurdles two seasons ago; moderate form over fences until much improved when second at Wexford in March on her stable debut; was well backed then, and recovered losses when even-money favourite at Tramor last month; excellent chance off a similarly low hurdles mark; stable in form.

7/4

1st

9

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:30 Tramore

Spanish Maid

10st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Produced her best handicap run to date on stable debut in a Wexford chase (19.5f, soft) on latest when attracting market support; 3lb higher now but this shorter trip should suit on that evidence; chance.

9/4

2nd

16

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:32 Wexford

Spanish Maid

10st 1lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Ross O’Sullivan

No wins in 18, with seven of those defeats over fences; doesn't look a winner waiting to happen; new yard.

6/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: /P-584 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 5lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner; only had the four goes over fences and will need to step up on her 19l defeat last time (2m4f).
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4th

9

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 100y

19:07 Killarney

Butty O Brien

10st 11lb

J: E Walsh

T: Patrick Magee

Dual hurdle winner; in first-time cheekpieces when winning comfortably from the front at Wexford (2m3f, yielding) and coped with sort of mark over hurdles; respected.

15/2

1st

8

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:08 Wexford

Butty O Brien

11st 2lb

J: E Walsh

T: Patrick Magee

Dual hurdle winner; 0-5 chasing but mild encouragement last month over C&D when modest enough third to Connemara Shore (soft); much more needed and cheekpieces tried.

10/1

3rd

10

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:32 Wexford

Butty O Brien

11st 5lb

J: E Walsh

T: Patrick Magee

Dual hurdle winner; only had the four goes over fences and will need to step up on her 19l defeat last time (2m4f).

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 600UU3

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Consecutive unseats in maiden hunter chases but got round to finish third in a handicap at Thurles (2m5f, soft), albeit some 15l behind the winner; has each-way claims.
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13

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 55y

17:00 Clonmel

Long Road

10st 1lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Consecutive unseats in maiden hunter chases but got round to finish third in Thurles handicap (21.5f, soft) last month, albeit 15l behind the winner; given a forceful ride when fourth at Wexford (19.5f, soft) 12 days later; each-way claims.

9/1

4th

12

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:32 Wexford

Long Road

11st 2lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Consecutive unseats in maiden hunter chases but got round to finish third in a handicap at Thurles (2m5f, soft), albeit some 15l behind the winner; has each-way claims.

6/1

Form: 0-00P8 D

Last run: 68 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over hurdles but hasn't produced an effort of note since late 2024, including over fences on last three runs.
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1st

3

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:32 Listowel

Knockbrack Rambler

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

No closer than 20l in five defeats over fences and was pulled up back hurdling last time; testing ground was no excuse as he enjoys the mud.

10/1

8

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

15:55 Limerick

Knockbrack Rambler

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

C&D winner off 94 in December 2024; enjoys the mud; jumping issues evident in five poor chase attempts this season; needs to do better but a return to hurdling should help.

20/1

8th

10

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 128y

18:12 Limerick

Knockbrack Rambler

10st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

One of his two hurdle wins came at this track; has been soundly beaten in four handicap chases lately and needs to do better.

16/1

Form: 06/92P

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on the Flat in Britain; clearly not bred for fences and his sole placing in eight chases was a very remote second at Punchestown in January; pulled up since then.
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2nd

9

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:05 Downpatrick

Just For Yuse

10st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Paul Stafford

Maiden after 30 starts under all rules but did run well off this mark in a Down Royal chase last time in this sphere; needs to find more to get off the mark.

10/1

9th

13

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 190y

15:22 Sligo

Just For Yuse

9st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Stafford

Modest dual-purpose performer has done little Flat racing of late; returned from nearly two years off in October and ran well when fourth in long-distance chase last month, but easy to look elsewhere.

16/1

4th

14

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

17:07 Down Royal

Just For Yuse

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Paul Stafford

Sole win came on the Flat in Britain; best of nine chase starts was a very remote second at Punchestown in January (2m4f, soft); pulled up and tailed off in two runs since.

33/1

Form: P-470P D

Last run: 31 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Good run over hurdles when back from a break at Navan in November but has regressed in each of his subsequent runs, last time pulling up on his return to fences (0-7).
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7th

3

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:32 Wexford

Petit King

12st 0lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Edward Cawley

Good run over hurdles when back from a break at Navan in November but has regressed in each of his subsequent runs, last time pulling up on his return to fences (0-7).

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 35-077

Last run: 14 days

W: 12st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Is 1-19 over fences; last year ended on a low note and again below his best at Leopardstown two weeks ago; belatedly tries cheekpieces at the age of 11.
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12th

7

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 55y

17:00 Clonmel

Baldurs Gate

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

Sole win came in 3m1f Punchestown handicap in late 2023; kept busy in recent weeks, standout on latest when third of seven at Limerick (24.5f, soft to heavy) 11 days ago; booking of Darragh O'Keeffe a plus.

8/1

3rd

8

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 150y

16:37 Limerick

Baldurs Gate

10st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

Sole win came in 3m1f Punchestown handicap in late 2023; kept busy since January return, standout run when third over 3m2f at Fairyhouse; amateur-ridden of late, senior professional now takes over.

8/1

9th

1

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:32 Wexford

Baldurs Gate

12st 0lb

J: Mr E T Mellerick

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

Is 1-19 over fences; last year ended on a low note and again below his best at Leopardstown two weeks ago; belatedly tries cheekpieces at the age of 11.

14/1

Form: 6F6432

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 13lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Has won four times over fences and his last three efforts have all been positive, in the latest finishing ahead of Long Road; has form here and should go well; trip/ground fine.
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8th

5

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Lake Chad

11st 6lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Veteran who enhanced his excellent record here with an 11l success over this trip last month, when the return to drier ground made a big difference; raised 8lb but he's historically well handicapped still.

5/1

1st

3

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

19:12 Tramore

Lake Chad

11st 10lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Has run many of his best races at this track, three wins and three seconds from 14 visits; poor run at Wexford last month; the balance of this season's form has been respectable, and his liking for this circuit is a significant positive

6/1

10th

6

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:32 Wexford

Lake Chad

11st 13lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Has won four times over fences and his last three efforts have all been positive, in the latest finishing ahead of Long Road; has form here and should go well; trip/ground fine.

4/1

Form: -41343 CD

Last run: 138 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last August off 3lb lower but only by the skin of his teeth and has been beaten between 10l and 14l in his last three races; needs to pull out more to win again but should run well.
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1st

4

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:05 Downpatrick

Finnians Row

11st 8lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

His three chase wins includes one at this course and was in decent form last autumn; however, has questions to answer after being pulled-up both runs this spring; blinkers replace visor.

8/1

4

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:08 Wexford

Finnians Row

11st 10lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

C&D winner last August off this mark (good); pulled up on last month's comeback here on soft but entitled to come on for that and ground coming in his favour.

12/1

2

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:32 Wexford

Finnians Row

12st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

C&D winner last August off 3lb lower but only by the skin of his teeth and has been beaten between 10l and 14l in his last three races; needs to pull out more to win again but should run well.

8/1

Form: 7-870P

Last run: 186 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner in 2024; struggled over fences last year and again on the Flat since moving yards.
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4

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:32 Wexford

Tell Me This

12st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Kinirons

Maiden hurdle winner in 2024; struggled over fences last year and again on the Flat since moving yards.

25/1

9th

11

(8)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Tell Me This

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Andrew Kinirons

Maiden hurdle winner had fruitless spell chasing; well beaten in her opening three runs here for new yard; unlikely to feature; 1lb wrong.

66/1

Form: -5334F

Last run: 40 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Is 0-8; some promise over hurdles and was only 4l down when falling at the last on chase debut at Thurles; likely to run well if he still fancies the challenge.
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7th

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

Tsavo Park

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Running well when falling on his chase debut but pulled up and tailed off in his last two runs in that discipline; returned to hurdles two runs back at Bellewstown and wasn't beaten far, so could feature.

10/1

8th

2

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:05 Downpatrick

Tsavo Park

11st 11lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Maiden was running well when falling at the last on chasing debut at Thurles in February; was then pulled-up at Wexford but a better effort over hurdles at Bellewstown last time; chance if at best.

4/1

4th

7

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:50 Bellewstown

Tsavo Park

10st 13lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Poor over fences last time but has previously run some decent races in defeat over hurdles, notably at Naas in December; needs his best.

12/1

Form: 9-8963 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Back to form when third at Navan in a handicap hurdle he was placed in the previous year; tailed off and pulled up in his last two chases but has won in this discipline and could have a say.
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7

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:32 Wexford

Chosen Diamond

11st 11lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: Edward Cawley

Back to form when third at Navan in a handicap hurdle he was placed in the previous year; tailed off and pulled up in his last two chases but has won in this discipline and could have a say.

12/1

3rd

7

28th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

14:25 Navan

Chosen Diamond

10st 8lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Edward Cawley

Solid form in 2m4f hurdles on heavy ground this time last year, winning at Fairyhouse and second here off 101; a long way below his best in three runs this season.

15/1

6th

10

7th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 158y

14:50 Naas

Chosen Diamond

10st 4lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: Edward Cawley

Solid form in 2m4f hurdles on heavy around this time last year, winning at Fairyhouse and second at Navan; a long way below his best in two starts this season.

16/1

Form: 86P

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

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No Results Found

Form: 06-090

Last run: 121 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Is 0-9 over hurdles but now goes chasing with a pointing background and this could be more his game; still risky.
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11

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:32 Wexford

Agent Tequila

11st 2lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Is 0-9 over hurdles but now goes chasing with a pointing background and this could be more his game; still risky.

25/1

Form: F7P0P9

Last run: 26 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
First reserve; mixed fortunes in his four handicaps over hurdles, beaten 11l and 14l on the good days; makes chase debut here.
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7th

8

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 185y

17:12 Clonmel

The Guinness Boys

10st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Pulled up in a chase last time; handicap hurdle form is unconvincing, pulled up twice and not in the first eight in two completed starts.

16/1

17

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:32 Wexford

The Guinness Boys

12st 0lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gavin Cromwell

First reserve; mixed fortunes in his four handicaps over hurdles, beaten 11l and 14l on the good days; makes chase debut here.

4

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:05 Fairyhouse

The Guinness Boys

11st 6lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Gavin Cromwell

Third runner for yard and the market can be revealing; was beaten 11l on second handicap start last time at Punchestown over nearly 2m4f; needs more dropped 2lb and in trip.

12/1

Non-runners

Cordal Boy, Oogum Boogum, Vallon Du Plessis

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Payout
Exacta €37.50
Straight Forecast €20.30
Tricast €248.20
Trifecta €253.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Tsavo Park

The Irish Sun:

Finnians Row

POSTDATA:

Chosen Diamond

SPOTLIGHT:

Lake Chad