Wexford Race 1 - Think Print & Design Maiden Hurdle
FOOL ME ONCE (6) placed second at Downpatrick in a maiden hurdle two starts ago before running fifth at the same venue attempting a handicap hurdle. Can bounce back. KARA DE THAIX (11) placed third at Fairyhouse then failed to finish at Kilbeggan a fortnight ago. Could improve and be thereabouts. LADY DOYANNE (12) makes rules debut after winning a point-to-point by 9L. Potential. COMPLETE FICTION (1) rounds out the shortlist.

Jockey: P T Smithers
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Last start finished fifth of 14 starters at this track on July 24 over 3319m, 11 len behind Claude carrying 72kg at $6.50. Before that finished seventh of 12 starters at Leopardstown on June 12 over 1810m, on slow going 11 len behind Masoun with 55kg at $26. Hard to beat in this suitable event.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/14 | 24/07/2025 | 42 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3319m | Good | P T Smithers | 72kg | 4:06.50 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $6.50 |
7/12 | 12/06/2025 | 12 | APP HCP 4U | $49,270.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Soft | N Bennett | 55kg | 2:01.76 | - | 4 |
| 11.8L | $26.00 |
11/13 | 31/05/2025 | 207 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Listowel | 3319m | Good | P T Smithers | 72kg | 3:55.40 | - | 0 |
| 45.8L | $13.00 |
2/13 | 05/11/2024 | 2 | MHDLE 5U | $18,210.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Good | P T Smithers | 72kg | 3:55.80 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $5.50 |
15/17 | 03/11/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $86,720.00 | Curragh | 1609m | YS | N Bennett | 52.5kg | 1:46.39 | - | 18 |
| 15.5L | $34.00 |
14/20 | 20/10/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Heavy | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 64.5kg | 2:15.53 | - | 17 |
| 22.5L | $23.00 |
6/9 | 06/10/2024 | 13 | HCP 3U | $38,150.00 | Tipperary | 1810m | Soft | N Bennett | 56.5kg | 2:03.82 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
3/11 | 23/09/2024 | 29 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Listowel | 1810m | Good | N Bennett | 61kg | 1:57.08 | - | 11 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
1/14 | 25/08/2024 | 3 | APP HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Naas | 2112m | GY | N Bennett | 60kg | 2:17.07 | - | 12 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
8/15 | 22/08/2024 | 19 | HCP 3U | $27,810.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Good | Scott McCullagh | 59.5kg | 1:53.90 | - | 5 |
| 7.0L | $15.00 |
8/12 | 03/08/2024 | 50 | HCP 4U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 2414m | Soft | Scott McCullagh | 61kg | 2:42.69 | - | 9 |
| 10.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: C Owens
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished 13th of 16 runners at Leopardstown on June 19 over 1810m, 11 len behind Noble Andy with 60.5kg at $21. Last start finished seventh of 12 runners at Killarney on July 16 over 1609m, slow track; 9 len behind Still She Blooms with 59kg at $13. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/12 | 16/07/2025 | 27 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Soft | Seamie Heffernan | 59kg | 1:48.69 | - | 6 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
13/16 | 19/06/2025 | 211 | HCP 3U | $20,810.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 60.5kg | 1:54.19 | - | 1 |
| 11.5L | $21.00 |
8/14 | 20/11/2024 | 19 | HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 57kg | 1:39.89 | - | 13 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
11/13 | 01/11/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $19,470.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Robbie Colgan | 61kg | 1:38.99 | - | 8 |
| 6.8L | $9.50 |
11/27 | 17/10/2024 | 12 | HCP 3U | $36,360.00 | Curragh | 1408m | YS | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | 1:28.43 | - | 9 |
| 7.3L | $19.00 |
2/25 | 05/10/2024 | 18 | HCP 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 55kg | 1:42.82 | - | 27 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
8/13 | 17/09/2024 | 31 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Punchestown | 1810m | Good | Daniel Sheehy | 56kg | 1:58.91 | - | 13 |
| 8.5L | $15.00 |
6/28 | 17/08/2024 | 37 | HCP 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good Firm | Adam Caffrey | 55kg | 1:23.96 | - | 33 |
| 4.0L | $26.00 |
18/21 | 11/07/2024 | 9 | HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Good | Robbie Colgan | 59.5kg | 1:55.82 | - | 24 |
| 16.5L | $34.00 |
14/15 | 02/07/2024 | 19 | HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Robbie Colgan | 61.5kg | 1:31.36 | - | 12 |
| 19.5L | $19.00 |
10/22 | 13/06/2024 | 45 | HCP 3U | $27,060.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | GY | Robbie Colgan | 62.5kg | 1:59.09 | - | 25 |
| 10.8L | $23.00 |

Jockey: R A Doyle
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign 10 of 16 starters at Fairyhouse April 6 over 4023m, 99 len behind Butcher Hollow carrying 75.5kg at $151. First ever race start 9 of 16 starters at Thurles March 15 over 3118m, 44 len behind Free Flow with 75.5kg at $41. Needs to find best to be competitive here.
Last Starts 124 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/16 | 06/04/2025 | 22 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Simon Torrens | 75.5kg | 5:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.3L | $151.00 |
9/16 | 15/03/2025 | - | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Thurles | 3118m | Good | Gary Noonan | 75.5kg | 4:01.80 | - | 0 |
| 44.8L | $41.00 |

Jockey: C M Hogan
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At very long odds at debut, finished 14th of 18 starters at Cork on July 11 over 3419m, 56 len behind Sunny South West carrying 73kg at $41. Last start finished tenth of 16 starters at Kilbeggan on July 25 over 3822m, 48 len behind Dysart Dasher carrying 69.5kg at $301. Might find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/16 | 25/07/2025 | 14 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GY | Tiernan Roche | 69.5kg | 4:38.90 | - | 0 |
| 48.5L | $301.00 |
14/18 | 11/07/2025 | - | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3419m | Good | Tiernan Roche | 73kg | 3:53.30 | - | 0 |
| 56.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: E Staples
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after two months finished fifth in a small field at Downpatrick on July 15 over 3822m, 25 len behind Woodstream Lad carrying 71.5kg at $2.80. Previously second-up finished eighth of 13 runners at Fairyhouse on January 16 over 3218m, slow track; 43 len behind Kiss Will carrying 71.5kg at $67. Leading contender and can find winning form.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 15/07/2025 | 67 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,730.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | Good | E Staples | 71.5kg | 4:28.80 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $2.75 |
2/9 | 09/05/2025 | 15 | HDLE MDN 5U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | Good | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 5:31.70 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
4/14 | 24/04/2025 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Kilbeggan | 3621m | GY | Keith Donoghue | 75kg | 4:33.90 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |
2/11 | 30/03/2025 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | Keith Donoghue | 73.5kg | 4:22.10 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
8/15 | 27/02/2025 | 24 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Clonmel | 3822m | Heavy | Sean Flanagan | 73.5kg | 5:14.70 | - | 0 |
| 27.3L | $51.00 |
8/22 | 03/02/2025 | 18 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 4:19.07 | - | 0 |
| 31.5L | $67.00 |
8/13 | 16/01/2025 | 11 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | Kieren Buckley | 71.5kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 43.5L | $67.00 |
15/21 | 05/01/2025 | 64 | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Naas | 3218m | Heavy | Kieren Buckley | 75.5kg | 4:18.40 | - | 0 |
| 103.3L | $151.00 |
3/13 | 02/11/2024 | 168 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Good | J L Scallan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.00 |
6/10 | 18/05/2024 | 6 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Stradbally P2p | 4828m | Good | B T Stone | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $1.00 |
6/11 | 12/05/2024 | 21 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Bartlemy P2p | 4828m | Good | J C Barry | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.2L | $1.00 |

Jockey: S D Torrens
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign 12 of 22 starters at Punchestown February 3 over 3218m, on heavy track; 38 len behind Ethical Diamond with 75.5kg at $201. First ever start ran ran last in a small field at Leopardstown December 28 over 3218m, 127 len behind Kovanis with 73kg at $21. Others look to have better credentials.
Last Starts 186 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/22 | 03/02/2025 | 13 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | Simon Torrens | 75.5kg | 4:19.07 | - | 0 |
| 38.8L | $201.00 |
7/15 | 21/01/2025 | 24 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | GY | Simon Torrens | 71.5kg | 4:09.07 | - | 0 |
| 38.3L | $201.00 |
5/5 | 28/12/2024 | - | FLAT 4U | $20,590.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | P Elvin | 73kg | 3:58.70 | - | 0 |
| 127.5L | $21.00 |

Jockey: E Finegan
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At big odds at debut, finished seventh of 13 runners at Listowel on May 31 over 3319m, 23 len behind Sonnyboyliston carrying 72kg at $101. Last start finished tenth of 15 runners at Killarney on July 17 over 4123m, 48 len behind Nitty Gritty carrying 68.5kg at $41. Tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/15 | 17/07/2025 | 47 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 4123m | YS | E Finegan | 68.5kg | 5:08.02 | - | 0 |
| 48.8L | $41.00 |
7/13 | 31/05/2025 | - | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Listowel | 3319m | Good | Andrew Burke-Ott | 72kg | 3:55.40 | - | 0 |
| 23.3L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Ms E L Herbison
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Monksgrange P2p March 30 over 4828m. First ever start ran didn't finish the race at Lisronagh P2p February 23 over 4828m. Doesn't look one of the main chances.
Last Starts 131 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99/11 | 30/03/2025 | 35 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Monksgrange P2p | 4828m | Soft | J W Hendrick | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
99/13 | 23/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J W Hendrick | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: P Townend
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after seven months didn't finish the race at Kilbeggan on July 25 over 3822m. Previously second-up finished third of 10 runners at Fairyhouse on January 16 over 4023m, slow track; 6 len behind Workinonadream with 73kg at $5. Recent run worth forgiving.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99/16 | 25/07/2025 | 190 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GY | D J Mullins | 68.5kg | 4:38.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $6.50 |
3/10 | 16/01/2025 | 31 | MHDLE M 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | P Townend | 73kg | 5:15.20 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
8/12 | 16/12/2024 | - | FLAT SELL 4U | $26,010.00 | Naas | 3218m | GY | P W Mullins | 73kg | 3:53.70 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: D J O'keeffe
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; having had just one run last to post a big 9 len win. Taylorstown P2p on April 5 over 4828m defeating Cross Of Redmoor with 60kg in a jumps. First up last campaign didn't finish the race at Cragmore P2p on January 26 over 4828m. Makes appeal.
Last Starts 125 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 05/04/2025 | 69 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Taylorstown P2p | 4828m | Good | B O'Neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.00 |
99/9 | 26/01/2025 | - | P2P MDN M 5 | $0.00 | Cragmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | B O'Neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: B P Kennedy
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was when unwanted in the market at debut, finished 12th of 22 runners at Punchestown on June 7 over 3319m, 67 len behind Joueur Masque with 69kg at $126. Should be improved but place prospects appear best.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/22 | 07/06/2025 | - | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | Benjamin P Kennedy | 69kg | 3:57.10 | - | 0 |
| 67.8L | $126.00 |

Jockey: S Fitzgerald
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. When unwanted in the market at debut, finished ninth of 13 starters at Listowel on May 31 over 3319m, 38 len behind Sonnyboyliston carrying 72kg at $126. Last start finished tenth of 16 starters at Galway on July 30 over 4425m, 69 len behind Hipop De Loire with 72kg at $201. Cant have on recent performances.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/16 | 30/07/2025 | 60 | MHDLE 5U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 4425m | Good | Shane Fitzgerald | 72kg | 5:31.30 | - | 0 |
| 69.5L | $201.00 |
9/13 | 31/05/2025 | - | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Listowel | 3319m | Good | Daniel King | 72kg | 3:55.40 | - | 0 |
| 38.0L | $126.00 |

Jockey: C Stone-Walsh
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished 15th of 17 runners at Cork on August 4 over 3419m, 127 len behind Love At Sea with 70kg at $251. Before that didn't finish the race at this track on July 24 over 4023m. Hard to have on what she's shown so far.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15/17 | 04/08/2025 | 11 | MHDLE M 4U | $23,210.00 | Cork | 3419m | Good | Eoin Staples | 70kg | 4:03.20 | - | 0 |
| 127.8L | $251.00 |
99/12 | 24/07/2025 | 56 | MHDLE M 4U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 4023m | Good | Tiernan Roche | 67kg | 5:04.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $81.00 |
8/10 | 29/05/2025 | - | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Limerick | 3319m | Good | S Staples | 71.5kg | 4:08.60 | - | 0 |
| 32.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: H E Sexton
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last outing finished eighth of 12 runners at this track on July 24 over 4023m, 110 len behind Tequila Talkin' with 66kg at $101. At only start last preparation didn't finish the race at Borris House P2p on March 2 over 4828m. Doubt she will play much of a role.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/12 | 24/07/2025 | 144 | MHDLE M 4U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 4023m | Good | Harry Sexton | 66kg | 5:04.10 | - | 0 |
| 110.8L | $101.00 |
99/13 | 02/03/2025 | 84 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Y | D M Moylan | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
99/10 | 08/12/2024 | 7 | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Good | D M Moylan | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
99/9 | 01/12/2024 | 57 | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Good | D M Moylan | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
99/5 | 05/10/2024 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Toomebridge P2p | 4828m | Good | A Leahy | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |