July 03 / 18.52 Wexford

18.52

Good

Slaney Valley Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £6658.26
  • 2m 3f 110y
  • 11 runners
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Slaney Valley Beginners Chase

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £3.60
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 7/004- BF

Last run: 80 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Smart hurdler (rated 143) at his best, albeit soundly beaten in competitive handicaps final two starts last term; bit laboured in his jumping on chasing debut at Clonmel in April (soft), but has had time off since and no surprise if he returned with an improved display; has to be considered on favoured ground.
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2nd

2

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

Pinot Gris

11st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won over fences last time at Wexford (2m3f); dual hurdle winner and has posted some smart form in this sphere over shorter; has a chance if getting back to best hurdle form and staying this trip.

10/1

1st

9

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

18:52 Wexford

Pinot Gris

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Smart hurdler (rated 143) at his best, albeit soundly beaten in competitive handicaps final two starts last term; bit laboured in his jumping on chasing debut at Clonmel in April (soft), but has had time off since and no surprise if he returned with an improved display; has to be considered on favoured ground.

100/30

4th

3

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 131y

18:42 Clonmel

Pinot Gris

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Dual-purpose; the best of these over hurdles (rated 143); no impact on first three starts for this yard in hot handicap hurdles; well beaten on sole previous chase start at Cork when with Gavin Cromwell but this much easier; wouldn't want it too soft.

11/8

12/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: F3726- D

Last run: 159 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler over 2m4f on heavy for Gavin Cromwell last season; pick of five attempts chasing when outstayed late on by a well-handicapped rival in 2m7f Limerick handicap at Christmas (soft-to-heavy); not so good following month at Navan and given a break since; ground likely on the quick side.
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3rd

5

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 40y

19:48 Kilbeggan

Mickie Angel

11st 2lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Sole win came in heavy ground handicap hurdle last year; consistent in seven chase starts; arguably career best when beaten 11l into third by Vicar Street at Galway eight days ago; drop back in trip fine and he's going the right way; good claims.

3/1

3rd

4

31st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

17:30 Galway

Mickie Angel

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Winning hurdler over 2m4f on heavy; pick of six attempts chasing when worn down late in a 2m7f Limerick handicap last Christmas (soft-to-heavy) and when chasing home a useful sort in a Wexford beginners' event four weeks ago; trainer saddled a smart novice winner here on Tuesday.

7/2

11/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 34323- D

Last run: 218 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Dual hurdles winner last year at about 2m4f; good bit of chasing experience, notably third in 2m6f Galway beginners' last summer and second in 3m Clonmel novice; fourth in this race last year.
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7th

15

31st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:00 Galway

Donnie Devito

10st 9lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

2-7 over hurdles; 0-6 over fences but has run well in defeat, including when a close third behind Intense Approach in a C&D beginners' here last year; weighted to reverse that form and shaped promisingly in prep run after 218 days off at Wexford; could be on a nice mark for first handicap chase.

9/1

3rd

3

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

18:52 Wexford

Donnie Devito

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual hurdles winner last year at about 2m4f; good bit of chasing experience, notably third in 2m6f Galway beginners' last summer and second in 3m Clonmel novice; fourth in this race last year.

11/2

Form: 31P0-U

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
123-rated hurdler whose best form is on softer ground; unseated on last month's chase debut at Punchestown when leading; can't be ruled out if putting in a clear round.
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4th

6

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

18:52 Wexford

Fillyoureye

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

123-rated hurdler whose best form is on softer ground; unseated on last month's chase debut at Punchestown when leading; can't be ruled out if putting in a clear round.

10/1

2

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 157y

14:25 Punchestown

Fillyoureye

11st 12lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: W P Mullins

Chase debutant; rated 123 over timber; won maiden hurdle here in February (2m7f, sft-hvy); poor efforts in handicap hurdles the last twice; related to useful chase winners and not discounted for top yard.

6/1

21th

14

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Fillyoureye

10st 6lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Kilbeggan bumper winner a year ago got off the mark over hurdles when easily winning a 2m7f maiden here in February on heavy ground; ran too freely when pulled-up as favourite at Fairyhouse since; has a shout if settling better.

15/2

Form: P156-8 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Dual hurdles winner on good ground rated 99; ground to suit, but lots to find with several of these now switched to fences.
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7th

6

4th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 142y

19:00 Roscommon

Silent Selector

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

Is 2-12 over hurdles and rated 99; ran to an RPR of 111 when a 13.75l fifth of 11 on his chase debut in a beginners' at Wexford (19.5f, good), fading late on after making most of the running; worth a go at this shorter trip on that evidence; place claims.

8/1

5th

10

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

18:52 Wexford

Silent Selector

11st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

Dual hurdles winner on good ground rated 99; ground to suit, but lots to find with several of these now switched to fences.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3410-6

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Bumper and maiden hurdle win came on very testing ground at Navan in February (2m); didn't count on last month's chase debut at Kilbeggan, but entitled to come on for the experience.
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6th

2

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

18:52 Wexford

Coyote Spirit

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper and maiden hurdle win came on very testing ground at Navan in February (2m); didn't count on last month's chase debut at Kilbeggan, but entitled to come on for the experience.

12/1

6th

2

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:40 Kilbeggan

Coyote Spirit

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper and maiden hurdle winner, coming in easy success in very testing ground at Navan in February; consistent in maidens and handicaps prior to to being tailed off at Cork 71 days ago; rated 123 over hurdles and should have place claims if transferring form to fences.

7/1

16th

11

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Coyote Spirit

11st 0lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper winner showed improved form to run away with a 2m Navan maiden hurdle last time on heavy; raised 7lb and this is tougher but is going the right way.

12/1

Form: 3110-P D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
118-rated hurdler won Bellewstown maiden and Kelso novice late last summer on good ground; none too fluent and pulled up on chasing debut at Kilbeggan in late May, so needs to jump much better; yard going well and has his ground.
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2nd

2

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 20y

15:25 Wexford

Jackson Lamb

11st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Bumper and hurdles winner is 0-3 over fences and hasn't troubled the judge; soundly beaten over C&D the last twice; new cheekpieces need to eke out more.

25/1

5th

4

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

16:20 Wexford

Jackson Lamb

11st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

118-rated hurdler won Bellewstown maiden and Kelso novice late last summer on good ground; two chase efforts underwhelming, may need more time.

12/1

7th

7

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

18:52 Wexford

Jackson Lamb

11st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

118-rated hurdler won Bellewstown maiden and Kelso novice late last summer on good ground; none too fluent and pulled up on chasing debut at Kilbeggan in late May, so needs to jump much better; yard going well and has his ground.

12/1

Form: 40PP-3

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
121-rated hurdler made a promising enough start to chasing when third in 2m7f beginners' here in May, not quite getting home under positive ride; shorter trip here could suit, but more needed.
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7th

4

28th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:10 Galway

Eclipse Chaser

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

One of three for yard; 1-6 over hurdles and rated 121; promising start over fences when a 2.75l third at Wexford (2m7f,gd-yld); soundly beaten over 19.5f (good) back there on latest, overlooked by Townend and this trip may be on the sharp side.

15/2

8th

5

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

18:52 Wexford

Eclipse Chaser

11st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

121-rated hurdler made a promising enough start to chasing when third in 2m7f beginners' here in May, not quite getting home under positive ride; shorter trip here could suit, but more needed.

15/2

3rd

3

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 0y

18:38 Wexford

Eclipse Chaser

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

121-rated hurdler who won 2m5f Navan maiden early last season (yielding) but struggled in handicaps, too keen when pulled up at Fairyhouse last time; half-brother to Grade 2-winning chaser Westerner Lady so fair chance he'll take to chasing.

9/1

Form: 913F0-

Last run: 260 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Downpatrick handicap hurdle winner last summer is rated 95 in that discipline; absent since October and this looks a stiff task on chasing debut.
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6th

7

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:42 Killarney

Wing Back

11st 2lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

1-11 over hurdles having won a Downpatrick handicap off 86 in August (2m2f, good); made a bad mistake when tailed off on chasing bow at Wexford last time (2m4f, good); others preferred.

100/1

9th

11

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

18:52 Wexford

Wing Back

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Downpatrick handicap hurdle winner last summer is rated 95 in that discipline; absent since October and this looks a stiff task on chasing debut.

25/1

13th

3

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 172y

14:47 Thurles

Wing Back

11st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: S Curling

Underwhelming in opening three handicap starts, but was well backed at Downpatrick in August and landed the odds (2m2f, good); ran well off revised mark back there over the same distance when third; stepped up in trip at Clonmel last time and was sent off favourite again but didn't get past the second; should be thereabouts with a clear round.

4/1

Form: 11626- D

Last run: 272 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner and 126-rated hurdler, winning 2m6f Downpatrick maiden and 2m4f Perth novice last year; below form when last seen in October, but respected on chase bow.
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10th

1

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

18:52 Wexford

Cinammon Roll

11st 12lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Point-to-point winner and 126-rated hurdler, winning 2m6f Downpatrick maiden and 2m4f Perth novice last year; below form when last seen in October, but respected on chase bow.

12/1

3

4th Oct 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:40 Gowran Park

Cinammon Roll

11st 8lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a good-ground Downpatrick bumper by 15l in May; ran to a useful level when following up there on hurdling debut despite a less-than-fluent round of jumping; did not have much to beat at Perth; fell short when raised in class at Galway; handicap second at Listowel shows he can be competitive here.

4/1

Form: 17603- C

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Very useful staying hurdler, winning 2m4f handicap here and 3m contests at Listowel and Leopardstown last term; career-best when last seen finishing third of 24 in 3m Listed handicap at Punchestown festival in April; closely related to yard's good chaser San Salvador, so good chance he'll take to chasing; trip on the short side, but has won around here before so greatly respected.
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4

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

18:52 Wexford

Duke Silver

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Very useful staying hurdler, winning 2m4f handicap here and 3m contests at Listowel and Leopardstown last term; career-best when last seen finishing third of 24 in 3m Listed handicap at Punchestown festival in April; closely related to yard's good chaser San Salvador, so good chance he'll take to chasing; trip on the short side, but has won around here before so greatly respected.

5/2

3rd

7

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Duke Silver

10st 11lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Three hurdle wins and ran a solid race in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham; however, was well below that level at Aintree since and has to bounce back.

14/1

12th

14

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

13:20 Aintree

Duke Silver

11st 0lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Winner of handicaps at around 3m at Listowel (yielding) in September and Leopardstown (18 runners; good to yielding) in December; bounced back from a lesser effort at the Dublin Racing Festival when sixth of 24 to Supremely West at Cheltenham (3m, good); same mark today.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta €63.70
Straight Forecast €69.68
Trifecta €551.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Duke Silver

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Coyote Spirit

POSTDATA:

Pinot Gris

TOPSPEED:

Mickie Angel

The Irish Sun:

Duke Silver