Wexford Race 1 - Dunbrody Beginners Chase
SOIR DE GARDE (4) easily got off the mark when a 10L Tramore maiden hurdle winner. Placed on Leopardstown reappearance in March but subsequently fell at Cork prior to pulling up at Punchestown latest. Looks a serious player on chase debut. Stablemate NADIA'S BOY (2) delivered a comfortable 5.5L victory to open his hurdling account at Listowel. Never threatened on return from a seven-month break at Punchestown. Danger second-up now attempting fences. SCALPNAGOON (3) placed in three from five runs tackling the larger obstacles. Feared. IMPERO (1) finished a creditable fifth on chasing debut at Kilbeggan. Place chance.

Jockey: Ben Harvey
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Useful gelding. Last run finished fifth of 12 runners at Kilbeggan on June 15 over 4023m, 13 len behind Le Coq Hardi with 75.5kg at $4. Before that finished third in a small field at Kelso on May 24 over 3218m, 7 len behind The Kemble Brewery carrying 76kg at $6. Gets a chance to win. Strong each-way hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 15/06/2026 | 22 | CHSE 4U | $22,400.00 | Kilbeggan | 4023m | Y | Ben Harvey | 75.5kg | 4:54.00 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/4 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,650.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 76kg | 3:55.15 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/05/2026 | 280 | HDLE HCP 4U | $44,140.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GY | Carl Millar | 73kg | 4:17.70 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 17/18 | 02/08/2025 | 46 | HCP 4U | $31,220.00 | Galway | 2414m | Y | G F Carroll | 62kg | 2:35.99 | - | 15 |
| 49.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/4 | 17/06/2025 | 23 | HCP HDLE 4U | $27,030.00 | Stratford Avon | 3282m | Good | Jordan Gainford | 76kg | 3:47.80 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $2.63 |
| 1/5 | 25/05/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $35,750.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good | Jordan Gainford | 76kg | 3:50.87 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.50 |
| 10/17 | 29/04/2025 | 18 | LR OPEN 4U | $86,720.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Danny Gilligan | 66kg | 4:02.80 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/04/2025 | 111 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 71kg | 4:11.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 9/12 | 21/12/2024 | 23 | HCP HDLE 4U | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good Soft | Danny Gilligan | 67.5kg | 3:44.10 | 5-9-9 | 0 |
| 52.3L | $23.00 |
| 1/4 | 28/11/2024 | 34 | HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Musselburgh | 3978m | Good Soft | Carl Millar | 73kg | 5:07.79 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.53 |
| 1/10 | 25/10/2024 | 14 | HDLE HCP 3U | $32,670.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 71kg | 3:55.27 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Brian Hayes
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Freshened for 61 days. Last run finished tenth of 11 runners at Punchestown on April 30 over 3319m, 38 len behind Beauvallon with 75.5kg at $7. At only start last preparation won by 5.5 len Listowel on September 26 over 3621m defeating Frankie John with 75.5kg at $2.20 in a hurdle. Fitter for run. Has ability and can sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 30/04/2026 | 216 | NHDLE 4U | $35,920.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Sean O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:05.70 | - | 0 |
| 38.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 26/09/2025 | 117 | MHDLE 5U | $23,410.00 | Listowel | 3621m | GY | P Townend | 75.5kg | 4:34.60 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/12 | 01/06/2025 | 400 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | Good | P W Mullins | 76kg | 3:51.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.62 |
| 1/9 | 27/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballysteen P2p | 4828m | Good | Troy Walsh | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last run finished third of 8 starters at Roscommon on June 8 over 3319m, 19 len behind Wild Bill Hickok carrying 71kg at $10. Race before finished second of 12 runners at Ballinrobe on May 25 over 3419m, 11 len behind Net Boy carrying 75.5kg at $13. Fought on last time. Looks a strong winning chance today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 08/06/2026 | 14 | NCHSE 4U | $27,310.00 | Roscommon | 3319m | YS | Kevin Sexton | 71kg | 4:11.80 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/12 | 25/05/2026 | 21 | CHSE 4U | $22,400.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | Good | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 4:16.90 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/05/2026 | 29 | CHSE 5U | $22,400.00 | Down Royal | 3922m | Good | Kevin Healy | 72kg | 4:39.60 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/04/2026 | 59 | CHSE 5U | $23,270.00 | Cork | 3419m | Y | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | 4:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/02/2026 | 80 | CHSE 5U | $20,240.00 | Thurles | 3621m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:53.90 | - | 0 |
| 69.0L | $15.00 |
| 10/11 | 17/11/2025 | 201 | HDLE HCP 4U | $30,260.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | 4:08.80 | - | 0 |
| 41.8L | $13.00 |
| 99/15 | 30/04/2025 | 24 | HDLE SELL 4U | $130,070.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | Danny Gilligan | 73.5kg | 4:48.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/04/2025 | 57 | G2 OPEN 4U | $69,370.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Sam Ewing | 71kg | 4:51.50 | - | 0 |
| 84.3L | $29.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/02/2025 | 20 | NHDLE SELL 4U | $34,690.00 | Naas | 3721m | Soft | Danny Gilligan | 72.5kg | 4:48.06 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/01/2025 | 24 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $34,690.00 | Thurles | 4023m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 73.5kg | 4:58.70 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.88 |
| 2/8 | 26/12/2024 | 19 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $34,690.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | GY | Carl Millar | 70.5kg | 4:13.80 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Sean O'Keeffe
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Freshened for 62 days. Last run pulled up at Punchestown on April 29 over 3922m. The start before that; didn't finish the race at Cork on April 5 over 3319m. Overlook recent form, more suited here. Worth another chance and will prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/10 | 29/04/2026 | 24 | HDLE 4U | $35,920.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | P Townend | 75.5kg | 5:00.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 99/7 | 05/04/2026 | 34 | HDLE 4U | $32,330.00 | Cork | 3319m | Y | John Shinnick | 73kg | 4:06.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 02/03/2026 | 323 | HDLE 5U | $30,720.00 | Leopardstown | 3721m | SH | D J Mullins | 73kg | 4:54.90 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/04/2025 | 106 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 3319m | Y | J Townend | 71.5kg | 4:07.20 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.40 |
| 3/5 | 28/12/2024 | 34 | FLAT 4U | $20,590.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | P W Mullins | 76kg | 3:58.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.63 |
| 2/9 | 24/11/2024 | - | FLAT 4U | $18,210.00 | Punchestown | 3419m | Soft | P W Mullins | 76kg | 4:09.90 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. First-up after three months finished fourth of 8 runners at Punchestown on June 6 over 5029m, 106 len behind Quantum Quest carrying 73kg at $7.50. Previously second-up finished fourth in a small field at Fairyhouse in the G3 on November 29 over 3218m, 18 len behind Talk The Talk carrying 69.5kg at $4.50. Requires further improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 06/06/2026 | 85 | CHSE 5U | $21,730.00 | Punchestown | 5029m | GY | Jefferson Smith | 73kg | 6:31.40 | - | 0 |
| 106.3L | $7.50 |
| 20/24 | 13/03/2026 | 39 | HDLE HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Soft | Carl Millar | 72kg | 5:08.84 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $17.00 |
| 99/21 | 02/02/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 4U | $183,950.00 | Leopardstown | 4828m | Heavy | J H Williamson | 65.5kg | 6:29.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.00 |
| 5/16 | 29/12/2025 | 30 | LR OPEN 4U | $189,900.00 | Leopardstown | 4123m | GY | Carl Millar | 67kg | 5:11.10 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4 | $56,740.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Jack Kennedy | 69.5kg | 4:01.70 | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $4.50 |
| 7/12 | 01/11/2025 | 194 | HDLE HCP 4U | $75,650.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Y | J H Williamson | 73kg | 4:07.00 | - | 0 |
| 25.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/04/2025 | 18 | G2 OPEN 4 | $69,370.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SH | Sam Ewing | 70kg | 4:15.30 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/13 | 03/04/2025 | 23 | G1 JHDLE 4 | $202,950.00 | Aintree | 3409m | Good Soft | Sam Ewing | 71kg | 4:10.14 | 6-6-5 | 0 |
| 20.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/22 | 11/03/2025 | 38 | HCP JHDLE 4 | $143,720.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 3:57.67 | 17-16-6 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/02/2025 | 36 | G1 OPEN 4 | $285,430.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 70kg | 4:06.20 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/16 | 27/12/2024 | 40 | MHDLE 3 | $27,540.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Sam Ewing | 70kg | 4:00.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Cian Quirke
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished ninth of 12 starters at Killarney on May 11 over 4023m, 38 len behind Burru with 73kg at $15. Last start finished seventh of 13 runners at Punchestown on June 7 over 4727m, 11 len behind Smackwater Jack carrying 71kg at $6. Fitter again but struggling for best and needs to do more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 07/06/2026 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | GY | P T Smithers | 71kg | 5:47.60 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $6.00 |
| 9/12 | 11/05/2026 | 142 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,460.00 | Killarney | 4023m | GY | Cian Quirke | 73kg | 5:07.70 | - | 0 |
| 38.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/12/2025 | 30 | NHDLE 4U | $27,540.00 | Thurles | 4526m | YS | Cian Quirke | 76kg | 6:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 86.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/11/2025 | 108 | NHDLE 5U | $27,430.00 | Thurles | 4526m | YS | Cian Quirke | 74.5kg | 5:42.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/14 | 04/08/2025 | 24 | MHDLE 4U | $28,050.00 | Cork | 3721m | Good | P T Smithers | 73.5kg | 4:30.70 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/18 | 11/07/2025 | 75 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3419m | Good | Cian Quirke | 75.5kg | 3:53.30 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $29.00 |
| 99/12 | 27/04/2025 | 64 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Y | P A King | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/16 | 22/02/2025 | 20 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Punchestown P2p | 4828m | Heavy | P A King | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/6 | 02/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 6 | $0.00 | Ballinaboola P2p | 4828m | Soft | B O'neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |