July 03 / 17.50 Wexford

17.50

Good

Clearwater Construction Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 1f 55y
  • 14 runners
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Clearwater Construction Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £3.30

Form: /4P0-P

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Best handicap run when fourth at Roscommon last year but well below that level twice after and dropped out quickly on seasonal return last month at Sligo; blinkers tried.
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7th

14

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

15:26 Navan

Backinabit

10st 5lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won in good style at Wexford in July; has come up short off revised mark since, but a better effort at Bellewstown latest; not dismissed.

12/1

5th

12

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:38 Bellewstown

Backinabit

10st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won in good style at Wexford in July but has come up short off revised mark twice since; beaten 11.5l at Sligo latest; needs to get back on track.

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: P1-705 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won 2m1f Clonmel handicap in April (yielding), couple of ordinary runs since off revised mark, albeit hampered at same venue on latest; bit to prove now.
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4th

2

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:47 Downpatrick

Le Diablo

11st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won a 2m1f Clonmel handicap in April off 91 back from a break; kept busy since; second over 2m1f at Wexford in July and fair third over 2m2f at Ballinrobe next time; bounced back from a poor Cork effort when a 5.25l seventh of 14 at Ballinrobe last time; could play a role.

8/1

7th

8

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:27 Ballinrobe

Le Diablo

10st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won 2m1f Clonmel handicap in April (yielding); has been kept busy; second over 2m1f at Wexford, fair third behind Max Meridius over a slightly longer trip at this venue; needs to bounce back from a poor run at Cork last week.

8/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 56P8-6 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over C&D in May last year (good) and second in similar event subsequently off 99; recent Clonmel comeback run should have brought him on and one for the shortlist.
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6th

5

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

14:52 Navan

Hatfield Hammer

11st 6lb

J: Ross Berry

T: Paul Nolan

Handicap hurdle winner last year and consistent in defeat this summer before unseating early at Wexford after being hampered; blinkers left on here and likely to be thereabouts if getting a clear run.

13/2

4

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Hatfield Hammer

11st 8lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

Just 1-19 over hurdles but has been consistent in defeat lately, at Clonmel and twice at Wexford; the blinkers are new and he can be involved again.

5/1

4th

4

23rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 150y

18:55 Wexford

Hatfield Hammer

11st 7lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Won over C&D in May last year and second in a similar event next time off 99; decent C&D third last time (good) and should be in the mix again.

5/1

Form: 8970-1 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Useful Flat form and not much to show over hurdles until much improved for C&D win in late May under more positive ride, clear some way out; 9lb rise for that so could well have more to offer.
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1st

8

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:42 Listowel

Kilt

10st 13lb

J: Ross Sugrue

T: P J Rothwell

Remains 8lb higher than when winning at Wexford in May; reasonably consistent in recent months, but needs to raise his game.

12/1

6th

14

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

17:37 Down Royal

Kilt

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Sole win came off 9lb lower at Wexford (2m1f, gd-yld) back in May; not beaten that far in three starts since, including when a 7l fourth of 11 at Cork on latest; needs to find a bit more off current mark.

8/1

4th

9

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Cork

Kilt

10st 8lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Flat winner won a 2m1f Wexford handicap hurdle in May (good-to-yielding) and okay runs twice since off 9lb higher; can be keen.

20/1

Form: 000-0

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Three minor wins on the Flat; has struggled in maiden hurdles, but possible improver now switched to Gordon Elliott on handicap debut.
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9th

13

(6)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Sneddy Eddie

8st 11lb

J: Nina Doherty

T: Gordon Elliott

Three-time Flat winner (including here) up to 1m but stays well over hurdles, winning over 2m6f at Downpatrick last month; not one to rule out.

18/1

Form: 3490-P

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Placed over this trip at Bellewstown last summer (good) off 80, badly hampered when pulled up on comeback run at Listowel in late May so that run forgiven; blinkers now tried.
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7th

16

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 3f 145y

16:09 Clonmel

Doyen Og

10st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Adrian Sexton

Second runner for yard; maiden has run well enough on her last four starts, but hasn't looked like a winner in waiting; has to find more to win this but Mikey Kenneally's claim will be a help.

16/1

4th

12

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:47 Downpatrick

Doyen Og

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Adrian Sexton

Maiden has run well enough on her last three starts with blinkers added (discarded now), mid-division at Tramore on latest; has more to find to get involved.

9/1

Form: 7P0-25

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner whose standout effort in handicaps when C&D second in May; didn't land a blow in better-class Listowel contest on latest but respected back in grade here.
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11

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 48y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Bossing It

10st 10lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: David M O’Brien

Maiden hurdle winner (Kilbeggan) last year who bounced back to form with second at Wexford (2m1f, good) in May and solid run from out of the handicap at Listowel; favourite but never travelled when well held on chase debut in Tramore handicap last month, so definite concerns.

14/1

5th

2

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 140y

16:35 Tramore

Bossing It

11st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: David M O’Brien

Maiden hurdle winner last year who bounced back to form with second at Wexford (2m1f, good) in May; backed that up when beaten 6l into fifth at Listowel when out of the weights; below form when beaten favourite at Wexford lto; makes chase debut and appeals as the type with more to give.

9/4

Form: 425-82

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Long-standing maiden over hurdles but numerous placings, including good second in 2m3f Punchestown lady riders' contest last month; has his chance again, encouraging jockey booking.
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5th

10

2nd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 40y

16:16 Gowran Park

Hidalgo Des Mottes

11st 2lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Eoin Griffin

33-race maiden but his recent second in a Punchestown handicap hurdle is a level none of these have reached in handicaps; might be his best chance yet of landing a handicap.

6/1

9th

8

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

Hidalgo Des Mottes

11st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Eoin Griffin

Long-standing maiden over hurdles but numerous placings, including good second in 2m3f Punchestown lady riders' contest last month; has his chance again, encouraging jockey booking.

8/1

Form: 07-882 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Attracted attention of Stewards over C&D in May before much-improved showing when favourite at Sligo last month, every chance when second over 2m5f (good); back in trip here and has to be on the shortlist.
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10th

12

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

Brave Josee

10st 13lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

Attracted attention of Stewards over C&D in May before much-improved showing when favourite at Sligo last month, every chance when second over 2m5f (good); back in trip here and has to be on the shortlist.

15/2

2nd

10

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 162y

20:00 Sligo

Brave Josee

10st 9lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

Was noted staying on from way off the pace on last two starts including at this track; could do better if getting a more prominent ride.

16/1

8th

13

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

Brave Josee

10st 7lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

4yo filly never landed a blow on recent handicap debut at Sligo but did make late headway; tongue-tied now added and no surprise if she had more to offer here.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0/770- D

Last run: 365 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Tramore maiden winner in 2024 has largely struggled in handicaps; absent since modest fourth in Tramore Flat maiden last August so likely best watched.
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6th

3

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:05 Stratford

Mountain Port

10st 12lb

J: Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Won an Irish maiden hurdle but hasn't offered a lot in handicaps and now in another new yard; likely best watched.

20/1

12th

1

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

Mountain Port

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: Mrs Deborah Cody

Tramore maiden winner in 2024 has largely struggled in handicaps; absent since modest fourth in Tramore Flat maiden last August so likely best watched.

16/1

4th

2

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:30 Tramore

Mountain Port

10st 3lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Mrs Deborah Cody

Has regressed in handicap hurdles since winning a 2m maiden here 12 months ago; started off in points and would be a surprise winner on Flat debut.

50/1

Form: 97/0-P

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Maiden has struggled off stiff mark in opening handicaps; down 4lb but remains of limited appeal unless first-time tongue-tie brings serious improvement.
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15th

5

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

My Mate Tony

11st 7lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: Peter McCreery

0-9 over hurdles; two runs this year haven't suggested a trip to the winner's enclosure is imminent; others appeal more.

33/1

13th

5

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

My Mate Tony

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Peter McCreery

Maiden has struggled off stiff mark in opening handicaps; down 4lb but remains of limited appeal unless first-time tongue-tie brings serious improvement.

25/1

3

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

My Mate Tony

11st 12lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Peter McCreery

Mildly encouraging form as a juvenile hurdler but handicap debut run at Roscommon in September was poor; probably best watched on return.

20/1

Form: 6006-8

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 901-12 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Veteran finally made the breakthrough in 2m1f Bellewstown handicap in April and duly followed up at Down Royal off 5lb higher; solid C&D run since off further 8lb higher mark when chasing home a clear-cut winner; contender again.
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3rd

7

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

16:15 Wexford

Bella Union

11st 1lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: John C McConnell

Back-to-back winner at Bellewstown (2m1f, yielding) and Down Royal (2m2f, good) in April/May; decent C&D effort on penultimate when a clear runner-up off this mark; pulled up here last time though, so hard to know what to expect now.

10/1

10

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

Bella Union

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: John C McConnell

Veteran finally made the breakthrough in 2m1f Bellewstown handicap in April and duly followed up at Down Royal off 5lb higher; solid C&D run since off further 8lb higher mark when chasing home a clear-cut winner; contender again.

7/1

Form: 070-

Last run: 74 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Bob The Builder, Notmiwadi, Out Molls Gap

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Payout
Exacta €311.20
Straight Forecast €158.49
Tricast €1143.86
Trifecta €1645.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kilt

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Le Diablo

POSTDATA:

Bossing It

The Irish Sun:

Kilt