Wexford Race 2 - Wexfordraces.ie Beginners Chase
SKY LORD (6) drops in grade from recent starts while connections now fit a first time tongue strap and cheekpieces combination having finished well held in a novices chase at Punchestown during June. Likely to prove a class above this field. WILLIAM TELL (8) was runner up over course and distance three weeks ago and if replicating that form will prove very hard to beat. JET SETTING JIM (3) remains a maiden after seven fences outings. Joins the Andrew Slattery stable and a market check is advised. KILLEEMORE LAD (4) hasn't been seen for two years. Market will guide as to his chances upon return to the track.

Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished eighth of 14 starters at Kilbeggan on May 15 over 3118m, 22 len behind Malbay Madness carrying 72kg at $15. Last start pulled up at Kilbeggan on July 10 over 5129m. Has the ability to be in the finish. Worth another chance and comes into calculations.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/6 | 10/07/2026 | 56 | CHSE 5U | $22,190.00 | Kilbeggan | 5129m | Good | Harry Cobden | 75.5kg | 6:48.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 8/14 | 15/05/2026 | 160 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 3118m | GY | Mark Walsh | 72kg | 3:46.20 | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $15.00 |
| 11/26 | 06/12/2025 | 23 | MHDLE 5U | $22,790.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Mark Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:19.50 | - | 0 |
| 53.0L | $81.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/11/2025 | 19 | NCHSE 4U | $27,430.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Heavy | Mark Walsh | 72kg | 4:40.30 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/15 | 25/10/2025 | 178 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | Mark Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:02.70 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/04/2025 | 474 | HDLE 4U | $34,690.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | Jody Mcgarvey | 72.5kg | 4:46.90 | - | 0 |
| 60.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/01/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 71kg | 3:51.76 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.38 |

Jockey: Ricky Doyle
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Last outing finished fourth of 7 runners at Killarney on July 14 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Wild Sapphire carrying 61kg at $6. Start before finished fourth of 10 starters at Ballinrobe on June 22 over 1911m, 15 len behind Harana carrying 61kg at $4.30. Appeals back over the jumps and is among the each-way hopes.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 14/07/2026 | 22 | MDN 4U | $18,960.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | Donagh O'connor | 61kg | 1:43.64 | - | 8 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/06/2026 | 18 | MDN 4U | $18,960.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | GY | W J Lee | 61kg | 2:08.10 | - | 2 |
| 15.0L | $4.33 |
| 9/15 | 04/06/2026 | 23 | HCP 4U | $34,460.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Soft | Donagh O'connor | 60.5kg | 1:59.00 | - | 4 |
| 22.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/13 | 12/05/2026 | 45 | MDN 4U | $18,960.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | Donagh O'connor | 61kg | 1:43.95 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 13/14 | 28/03/2026 | 155 | HCP 4U | $36,190.00 | Curragh | 2414m | SH | Leigh Roche | 60.5kg | 2:52.37 | - | 9 |
| 54.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/4 | 24/10/2025 | 11 | HDLE 4U | $20,990.00 | Sligo | 3520m | GY | Ricky Doyle | 75kg | 4:12.90 | - | 0 |
| 33.5L | $23.00 |
| 12/13 | 13/10/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $26,010.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Soft | W J Lee | 61kg | 2:50.55 | - | 6 |
| 16.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/12 | 11/09/2025 | 284 | MDN 4U | $19,080.00 | Clonmel | 1911m | YS | Nathan Crosse | 61kg | 2:07.10 | - | 12 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 01/12/2024 | 16 | G3 OPEN 3 | $47,190.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | Y | Ricky Doyle | 68kg | 3:58.30 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 15/11/2024 | 21 | HDLE 3 | $24,340.00 | Punchestown | 3118m | Good | Ricky Doyle | 69kg | 3:48.40 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $17.00 |
| 8/14 | 25/10/2024 | 11 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Wayne Hassett | 58.5kg | 2:16.66 | - | 11 |
| 10.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Phillip Enright
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Having raced just once last campaign finished fifth of 8 starters at Sligo on October 1 over 3520m, 11 len behind Addragoole with 75.5kg at $7. When resuming last campaign finished fourth in a small field at Killarney on May 13 2025 over 2816m, 9 len behind San Salvador carrying 59kg at $19. Best form puts him right in this.
Last Starts 293 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 01/10/2025 | 64 | CHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Sligo | 3520m | GY | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 4:26.70 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $7.00 |
| 99/9 | 29/07/2025 | 28 | STPL 4U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3621m | Good | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 4:34.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/07/2025 | 12 | CHSE 4U | $21,630.00 | Tipperary | 3319m | Y | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 4:08.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/13 | 19/06/2025 | 18 | MDN 4U | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 3017m | Good | Derek O'connor | 73kg | 3:25.50 | - | 13 |
| 6.0L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/06/2025 | 19 | 4U | $25,150.00 | Listowel | 2715m | Good | Alan O'sullivan | 66.5kg | 3:04.42 | - | 10 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/5 | 13/05/2025 | 233 | 4U | $24,880.00 | Killarney | 2816m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 59kg | 3:16.19 | - | 2 |
| 9.3L | $19.00 |
| 99/6 | 22/09/2024 | 13 | NCHSE 4U | $30,800.00 | Listowel | 3520m | Good | Michael O'sullivan | 71kg | 4:28.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $3.50 |
| 5/11 | 09/09/2024 | 41 | CHSE 4U | $21,680.00 | Galway | 3621m | GY | Michael O'sullivan | 75.5kg | 4:34.70 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/07/2024 | 28 | CHSE 4U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3621m | Good | Michael O'sullivan | 75.5kg | 4:38.02 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $3.75 |
| 99/12 | 02/07/2024 | 31 | CHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Tipperary | 3520m | GY | Michael O'sullivan | 75.5kg | 4:23.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/12 | 01/06/2024 | 19 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Listowel | 3319m | Good | Michael O'sullivan | 75.5kg | 4:05.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Cian Quirke
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after two years. Finished off last preparation 8 of 12 runners at Limerick July 7 2024 over 3419m, 10 len behind Curious Bride carrying 64.5kg at $3.80. Previously first up; 8 of 10 runners at Naas April 4 2024 over 3218m, 51 len behind Toto Too with 67.5kg at $67. One to take seriously.
Last Starts 744 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 | 07/07/2024 | 25 | HCP 3U | $21,680.00 | Limerick | 3419m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 64.5kg | 3:48.81 | - | 12 |
| 10.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/16 | 12/06/2024 | 10 | HCP 3U | $19,080.00 | Limerick | 3419m | Good Firm | Andrew Slattery | 64kg | 3:48.48 | - | 14 |
| 1.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/13 | 02/06/2024 | 31 | HCP 4U | $20,810.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 60kg | 3:41.63 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/24 | 02/05/2024 | 9 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Philip Donovan | 69.5kg | 4:05.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $51.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/04/2024 | 19 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | Y | Philip Donovan | 69.5kg | 3:55.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/04/2024 | 156 | NHDLE 4U | $27,750.00 | Naas | 3218m | SH | Trevor Ryan | 67.5kg | 4:08.30 | - | 0 |
| 51.8L | $67.00 |
| 13/20 | 31/10/2023 | 26 | HCP 3U | $26,010.00 | Curragh | 2816m | Heavy | Amy Jo Hayes | 58kg | 3:26.25 | - | 20 |
| 21.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/13 | 05/10/2023 | 13 | HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Soft | Amy Jo Hayes | 60kg | 3:58.53 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 10/13 | 22/09/2023 | 15 | APP HCP 4U | $21,680.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Good | Amy Jo Hayes | 57.5kg | 2:34.55 | - | 2 |
| 9.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/14 | 07/09/2023 | 8 | HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | Good | A P Ryan | 77kg | 3:59.71 | - | 15 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 8/12 | 30/08/2023 | 13 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Cork | 2414m | Good | Amy Jo Hayes | 61.5kg | 2:46.42 | - | 5 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Philip Donovan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished fifth of 11 runners at this track on July 3 over 3922m, 13 len behind Pinot Gris with 75.5kg at $81. Before that finished eighth of 15 runners at Cork on May 10 over 3822m, 27 len behind Somersby Roost with 71.5kg at $7. Not the worst. Will struggle improving enough to trouble the top handful.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 03/07/2026 | 54 | CHSE 5U | $22,400.00 | Wexford | 3922m | Good | Philip Donovan | 75.5kg | 4:55.40 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $81.00 |
| 8/15 | 10/05/2026 | 38 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Cork | 3822m | Good | Sean Flanagan | 71.5kg | 4:45.00 | - | 0 |
| 27.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/13 | 02/04/2026 | 175 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | Soft | Philip Donovan | 70kg | 4:01.10 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/10/2025 | 56 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Tramore | 4123m | Y | Sean Flanagan | 71kg | 5:09.40 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/15 | 14/08/2025 | 8 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 4123m | Good | Sean Flanagan | 74.5kg | 4:57.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $19.00 |
| 99/14 | 06/08/2025 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Wexford | 4023m | Good | Brian Hayes | 70kg | 5:05.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $23.00 |
| 99/13 | 17/07/2025 | 84 | HDLE HCP 4U | $23,410.00 | Killarney | 4123m | YS | John Shinnick | 71kg | 5:11.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $12.00 |
| 99/15 | 24/04/2025 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3621m | GY | Robert James | 73kg | 4:29.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/16 | 01/04/2025 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 3822m | Good | Sean Flanagan | 72kg | 5:00.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $23.00 |
| 12/16 | 06/03/2025 | 103 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 3118m | GY | Sean Flanagan | 72.5kg | 3:55.10 | - | 0 |
| 40.0L | $17.00 |
| 10/14 | 23/11/2024 | 41 | MHDLE 4 | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Soft | Sean Flanagan | 73kg | 5:05.80 | - | 0 |
| 36.0L | $251.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 45 day letup. Last start finished fourth in a small field at Punchestown on June 7 over 4023m, 10 len behind Ma Jacks Hill carrying 70kg at $3.50. Race before finished seventh of 20 runners at Punchestown in the LR Frontline Security Handicap Chase on April 30 over 3319m, 24 len behind Come Walk With Me with 72kg at $10. Should appreciate this drop in grade.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 07/06/2026 | 38 | NCHSE 5U | $26,750.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | GY | M P O'connor | 70kg | 5:10.60 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $3.50 |
| 7/20 | 30/04/2026 | 24 | LR OPEN 5U | $134,710.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | D J O'keeffe | 72kg | 4:07.30 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/04/2026 | 76 | STPLE HCP 5U | $44,900.00 | Cork | 3419m | GY | M P O'connor | 73.5kg | 4:20.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/7 | 20/01/2026 | 38 | NCHSE 5U | $37,830.00 | Down Royal | 3319m | Y | D J O'keeffe | 76kg | 4:22.70 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $2.63 |
| 4/13 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | CHSE 4U | $28,490.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:18.40 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/12 | 22/11/2025 | 256 | CHSE 4U | $23,640.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | SH | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 5:00.70 | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $7.50 |
| 8/11 | 11/03/2025 | 58 | G1 OPEN 4U | $269,470.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | Darragh O'keeffe | 73kg | 3:52.04 | 8-6-8 | 0 |
| 33.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/01/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN 5U | $65,040.00 | Punchestown | 3419m | Soft | D J O'keeffe | 71.5kg | 4:27.10 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/20 | 08/12/2024 | 288 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Cork | 3118m | Soft | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 3:40.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/5 | 24/02/2024 | 60 | FLAT 5U | $17,160.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Heavy | J L Gleeson | 74kg | 4:24.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 9/12 | 26/12/2023 | - | FLAT 4 | $20,810.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | D Lavery | 74.5kg | 3:59.00 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Charlie O'Dwyer
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing pulled up at Roscommon on July 6 over 4828m. Race before finished seventh of 15 starters at Clonmel on June 5 over 4526m, 24 len behind Sallap carrying 71.5kg at $3.50. Needs to regain punters trust.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/16 | 06/07/2026 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Roscommon | 4828m | Good | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 6:14.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
| 7/15 | 05/06/2026 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 4526m | Good | P T Smithers | 71.5kg | 5:43.70 | - | 0 |
| 24.3L | $3.50 |
| 6/18 | 13/05/2026 | 121 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Punchestown | 4828m | GY | C G O'dwyer | 73kg | 6:19.00 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/9 | 12/01/2026 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,700.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | SH | Josh Halford | 71kg | 4:22.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.88 |
| 6/19 | 07/12/2025 | 35 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Cork | 3419m | SH | C G O'dwyer | 73kg | 4:30.90 | - | 0 |
| 45.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/13 | 02/11/2025 | 148 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3218m | Y | Paul Kavanagh | 70kg | 3:58.50 | - | 0 |
| 25.8L | $11.00 |
| 8/22 | 07/06/2025 | - | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | C G O'dwyer | 71kg | 3:57.10 | - | 0 |
| 39.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last outing finished second in a small field at this track on June 30 over 3218m, 1.3 len behind Soir De Garde carrying 75.5kg at $11. Before that finished seventh of 13 runners at Punchestown on June 7 over 4727m, 11 len behind Smackwater Jack carrying 71kg at $6. Set to continue the resurgent form.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 30/06/2026 | 23 | CHSE 4U | $22,400.00 | Wexford | 3218m | Good | Cian Quirke | 75.5kg | 3:56.70 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 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 |