Wexford Race 3 - Neville Hotels Hcp Hurdle
SHABOOZEE (5) represents a yard in flying form. This gelding has not raced for ten and a half months however was rapidly progressive when last seen. Finds a nice opportunity for return and will prove hard to beat. JABBAR (1) found an extremely valuable Galway contest too fierce last time. Back down in grade and expected to prove much more competitive. Keep safe. MA BELLE ETOILE (4) ran creditably on the flat in latest. Reverts to hurdles here while won at this track previously. Should relish conditions and holds each way claims amongst this field. NOW SO JAKE (6) returns from a lengthy absence having last competed in 2024. Smart performer at that time and expected to be fit for return. A market check is advised to determine expectations.

Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after three months finished 17th of 20 runners at Galway on July 27 over 3419m, 22 len behind Comfort Zone carrying 72kg at $41. Previously second-up finished seventh of 11 runners at Navan on March 30 over 2816m, on a wet track; 16 len behind Mordor with 58.5kg at $8. Big chance making his return to the obstacles.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/20 | 27/07/2026 | 73 | HCP 4U | $197,200.00 | Galway | 3419m | Y | Aine O'connor | 72kg | 3:55.43 | - | 22 |
| 22.3L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/05/2026 | 46 | HCP 4U | $44,140.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | Good | Siobhan Rutledge | 67.5kg | 2:35.70 | - | 9 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/11 | 30/03/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $44,220.00 | Navan | 2816m | Heavy | Siobhan Rutledge | 58.5kg | 3:23.65 | - | 12 |
| 16.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/03/2026 | 96 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,460.00 | Wexford | 3218m | Soft | T O'connor | 72kg | 4:16.50 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/12/2025 | 91 | HDLE 4U | $25,640.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | T O'connor | 72kg | 4:25.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 6/11 | 11/09/2025 | 33 | HCP 4U | $27,750.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | Soft | Jimmy Dalton | 60.5kg | 3:52.05 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/4 | 09/08/2025 | 41 | HDLE 4U | $19,310.00 | Kilbeggan | 5029m | GY | Jack Kennedy | 70.5kg | 6:09.01 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $2.63 |
| 19/25 | 29/06/2025 | 25 | HCP 4U | $86,720.00 | Curragh | 3218m | Good | R M Mulligan | 57.5kg | 3:31.35 | - | 23 |
| 14.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/13 | 04/06/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $86,720.00 | Curragh | 2816m | Good | R M Mulligan | 51.5kg | 3:01.89 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/15 | 13/05/2025 | 45 | HCP 4U | $27,750.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Good | Keithen Kennedy | 61kg | 3:46.28 | - | 12 |
| 6.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/9 | 29/03/2025 | 50 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | NS | Jamie Spencer | 60.5kg | 3:25.33 | 9-8-6 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Josh Williamson
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation 12 of 21 starters at Punchestown in the LR Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle April 28 over 3319m, 25 len behind Kalix Delabarriere carrying 61kg at $41. When resuming last campaign 3 in a small field at Punchestown November 13 over 3218m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Sopelana with 69kg at $2.30. Expecting another strong performance today.
Last Starts 102 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21 | 28/04/2026 | 24 | LR OPEN 4U | $134,710.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Josh Williamson | 61kg | 4:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 25.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/18 | 04/04/2026 | 23 | LR OPEN 4U | $179,620.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Josh Williamson | 61kg | 4:11.30 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/5 | 12/03/2026 | 19 | HDLE 4 | $23,890.00 | Limerick | 3419m | Heavy | Josh Williamson | 71kg | 4:57.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/02/2026 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4 | $26,670.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | Heavy | J H Williamson | 71.5kg | 4:36.80 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/12 | 29/01/2026 | 34 | MHDLE 4 | $18,910.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Heavy | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 4:15.50 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/11 | 26/12/2025 | 43 | MHDLE 3 | $22,790.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | Danny Gilligan | 70kg | 4:22.40 | - | 0 |
| 15.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/11/2025 | 207 | HDLE 3 | $25,530.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | Danny Gilligan | 69kg | 4:09.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.25 |
| 1/7 | 20/04/2025 | - | 3 | $23,320.00 | Le Lion-D'angers | 2400m | Soft | Yoann Rousset | 64kg | 2:50.36 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished seventh of 11 runners at Ballinrobe on July 20 over 2615m, 18 len behind Reflectionist carrying 64.5kg at $4.30. Before that finished third of 15 starters at Killarney on July 15 over 2313m, 1.5 len behind Arch Enemy carrying 64.5kg at $11. Prepared to watch this time.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 20/07/2026 | 5 | APP HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 2615m | GY | P A Harnett | 64.5kg | 2:51.86 | - | 1 |
| 18.8L | $4.33 |
| 3/15 | 15/07/2026 | 33 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 2313m | Good | Chris Hayes | 64.5kg | 2:29.99 | - | 15 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 8/17 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 2414m | Good | Shane Foley | 64.5kg | 2:40.24 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/14 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3218m | Good | Joseph Sheridan | 64.5kg | 3:32.60 | - | 1 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/19 | 15/05/2026 | 40 | HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Leopardstown | 2615m | Good | Reese Holohan | 61kg | 2:46.72 | - | 19 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 15/19 | 05/04/2026 | 8 | HDLE HCP 4U | $80,830.00 | Cork | 3822m | Y | Gavin Brouder | 68kg | 4:47.00 | - | 0 |
| 57.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/14 | 28/03/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $36,190.00 | Curragh | 2414m | SH | Nathan Crosse | 55kg | 2:52.37 | - | 11 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/03/2026 | 148 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Leigh Roche | 56kg | 2:39.65 | - | 5 |
| 17.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/10/2025 | 11 | NHDLE 4U | $27,820.00 | Thurles | 4023m | GY | Gavin Brouder | 71.5kg | 5:00.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/10/2025 | 24 | NHDLE 4U | $27,860.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Y | Gavin Brouder | 72kg | 4:18.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
| 8/11 | 11/09/2025 | 34 | HCP 4U | $20,810.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | Soft | D Doyle | 74kg | 3:59.43 | - | 12 |
| 11.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last outing finished seventh of 12 runners at Killarney on July 14 over 2816m, 13 len behind Eagle Fang carrying 70kg at $8. Before that didn't finish the race at this track on June 30 over 3218m. Makes appeal.
Last Starts 25 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 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 4U | $18,960.00 | Killarney | 2816m | Good | J Dunne | 70kg | 3:13.33 | - | 1 |
| 13.3L | $8.00 |
| 99/13 | 30/06/2026 | 18 | STPLE HCP 5U | $34,460.00 | Wexford | 3218m | Good | M P O'connor | 72.5kg | 3:51.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/17 | 12/06/2026 | 302 | SELL MDN 3U | $34,460.00 | Fairyhouse | 2414m | Good | W J Lee | 64.5kg | 2:38.76 | - | 12 |
| 13.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/4 | 14/08/2025 | 22 | NCHSE 4U | $24,350.00 | Tramore | 3118m | Good | D J O'keeffe | 74kg | 3:39.30 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $1.83 |
| 1/7 | 23/07/2025 | 53 | STPL M 4U | $19,080.00 | Wexford | 3218m | Good | D J O'keeffe | 73kg | 3:54.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
| 5/5 | 31/05/2025 | 21 | CHSE M 5U | $18,870.00 | Tramore | 3118m | GY | D J O'keeffe | 73kg | 3:54.40 | - | 0 |
| 29.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/05/2025 | 37 | NOVHDLE 4U | $25,150.00 | Cork | 3520m | Good | Rachael Blackmore | 70.5kg | 4:06.00 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/20 | 03/04/2025 | 304 | MHDLE M 4U | $26,010.00 | Naas | 3218m | GY | D J O'keeffe | 73kg | 4:04.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $1.67 |
| 6/17 | 03/06/2024 | 19 | MHDLE M 4U | $21,680.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GY | Brian Hayes | 73kg | 4:12.80 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.80 |
| 4/16 | 15/05/2024 | 14 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,210.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | GY | Brian Hayes | 73kg | 4:07.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
| 12/14 | 01/05/2024 | 52 | G3 FLAT M 47 | $78,040.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | M O'sullivan | 75kg | 4:00.30 | - | 0 |
| 32.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 11 months break. Finished off last preparation 4 of 17 starters at Listowel in the LR LARTIGUE HURDLE September 25 over 3218m, 7 len behind Last Kingdom with 65.5kg at $5.50. First ever start ran didn't finish the race at Cork March 20 2025 over 3319m. Can return in top form.
Last Starts 317 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/17 | 25/09/2025 | 31 | LR OPEN 4 | $104,060.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GY | J J Slevin | 65.5kg | 3:59.00 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 25/08/2025 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4 | $48,350.00 | Ballinrobe | 3721m | Good | Richard Deegan | 68kg | 4:25.30 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $2.88 |
| 1/15 | 11/08/2025 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | Good | J J Slevin | 75kg | 3:59.30 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 17/07/2025 | 41 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Killarney | 3419m | YS | J J Slevin | 67.5kg | 4:17.06 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 9/16 | 06/06/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,710.00 | Clonmel | 3419m | GY | Oakley Brown | 72kg | 4:08.00 | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/16 | 16/05/2025 | 34 | MHDLE 45 | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | Good | J J Slevin | 69kg | 4:39.70 | - | 0 |
| 36.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/04/2025 | 11 | MHDLE 4 | $17,340.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Good | Richard Deegan | 69.5kg | 4:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/16 | 01/04/2025 | 12 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Limerick | 3419m | Good | J J Slevin | 73kg | 4:20.00 | - | 0 |
| 40.5L | $10.00 |
| 99/19 | 20/03/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3319m | Good | Richard Deegan | 73kg | 4:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after two years. Finished off last preparation 11 of 12 starters at Galway August 1 2024 over 4123m, 30 len behind Donnie Devito carrying 71.5kg at $23. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 6 len win. Ballysteen P2p April 27 2024 over 4828m defeating Nothingtodowithyou carrying 61kg. Rates well on best and can atone here.
Last Starts 737 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 01/08/2024 | 27 | NHDLE 4U | $38,150.00 | Galway | 4123m | Good | Philip Enright | 71.5kg | 4:59.09 | - | 0 |
| 30.3L | $23.00 |
| 1/15 | 05/07/2024 | 55 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Cork | 4828m | Good | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | 5:57.10 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/13 | 11/05/2024 | 14 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Cork | 4928m | Good | Philip Enright | 75.5kg | 6:10.40 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 27/04/2024 | 104 | W2 | $0.00 | Ballysteen P2p | 4828m | Good | P A King | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/01/2024 | 15 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Turtulla P2p | 4828m | Y | R James | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/14 | 30/12/2023 | 300 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Heavy | B O'neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/6 | 05/03/2023 | 120 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballycahane P2p | 4828m | Good | F Maguire | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 05/11/2022 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Soft | J W Hannon | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Peter Smithers
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished 18th of 20 starters at Galway on July 29 over 3319m, 39 len behind Venusienne with 66.5kg at $21. The run before won by 8 len Tramore on May 29 over 3218m defeating Eastmore with 66kg at $7 in a hurdle. Should be in this for a long way.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/20 | 29/07/2026 | 61 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $53,780.00 | Galway | 3319m | Good | P T Smithers | 66.5kg | 3:59.80 | - | 0 |
| 39.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/05/2026 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,600.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Good | P T Smithers | 66kg | 3:56.70 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/12 | 08/05/2026 | 19 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | P T Smithers | 71kg | 4:16.80 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/04/2026 | 21 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $25,850.00 | Tramore | 3118m | Y | P T Smithers | 69kg | 3:51.80 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/03/2026 | 38 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | YS | Simon Torrens | 76kg | 4:40.30 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $29.00 |
| 6/13 | 19/02/2026 | 30 | STPLE HCP 5U | $29,430.00 | Thurles | 3621m | SH | Michael Kenneally | 67.5kg | 4:56.00 | - | 0 |
| 30.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/01/2026 | 37 | NCHSE 5U | $37,830.00 | Down Royal | 3319m | Y | Ricky Doyle | 69.5kg | 4:22.70 | - | 0 |
| 34.0L | $26.00 |
| 0/12 | 14/12/2025 | 44 | STPLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Tiernan Roche | 71.5kg | 4:29.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/12 | 31/10/2025 | 210 | STPLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Down Royal | 3319m | GY | Tiernan Roche | 68.5kg | 4:11.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/04/2025 | 60 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $34,690.00 | Wexford | 3922m | Y | Simon Torrens | 67.5kg | 5:19.80 | - | 0 |
| 27.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/02/2025 | 33 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $45,090.00 | Punchestown | 4425m | Heavy | Simon Torrens | 68.5kg | 6:10.00 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Alex Harvey
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming won by 0.5 len Ballinrobe on June 22 over 1911m defeating Camino Lad with 62.5kg at $6. Last start finished tenth of 20 runners at Galway on July 29 over 3319m, 19 len behind Venusienne carrying 69kg at $13. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20 | 29/07/2026 | 37 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $53,780.00 | Galway | 3319m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 69kg | 3:59.80 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/06/2026 | 142 | SELL MDN 3U | $34,460.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | Y | Jack Kearney | 62.5kg | 2:11.23 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 31/01/2026 | 64 | LR OPEN 4 | $90,750.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Alex Harvey | 66.5kg | 3:39.14 | 2-2-5 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN F 3 | $89,070.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Alex Harvey | 70kg | 4:09.03 | 1-1-4 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/11/2025 | 85 | MDN 3U | $22,700.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Ben Coen | 58.5kg | 2:16.83 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/10 | 21/08/2025 | 43 | MHDLE 3 | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Good | Alex Harvey | 64.5kg | 4:08.50 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.75 |
| 2/4 | 09/07/2025 | 7 | CLM 3 | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 2011m | Good | Donagh O'connor | 63.5kg | 2:05.18 | - | 3 |
| 10.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/13 | 02/07/2025 | 9 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Tipperary | 1810m | Good Firm | Donagh O'connor | 64kg | 1:57.37 | - | 11 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/06/2025 | 266 | SELL MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | Good | Donagh O'connor | 58.5kg | 2:07.70 | - | 2 |
| 7.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/14 | 30/09/2024 | 11 | SELL MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Y | Siobhan Rutledge | 53kg | 1:32.63 | - | 17 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/12 | 19/09/2024 | 28 | CLM MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1609m | Good | Siobhan Rutledge | 59.5kg | 1:41.29 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $29.00 |