Wexford Race 2 - Botanica International Rated Novice Hurdle
EURO AGENT (6) broke through for the first triumph of his career making all to score by 3.25L over 3520m at Downpatrick last month. Taken to record back-to-back victories. HEY NOW (2) has been given a break since gaining a 3.75L triumph trying 3621m at Sligo in May. Leading contender. LE ROI DU LIVET (1) came home 2.5L clear of his nearest rival contesting a 3218m maiden hurdle at Tramore end of May. Strong claims of resuming with a win. MYSTIC ROSE (7) secured her first success registering a 7L victory contesting a 3520m maiden hurdle at Sligo just under two weeks ago. Worth noting in this event.

Jockey: Brian Hayes
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation winning won by 2.5 len Tramore May 30 over 3218m defeating Drombane with 71.5kg at $2.90. When resuming last campaign 2 of 8 runners at Tramore October 9 2025 over 3218m, behind Barra Rua with 72.5kg at $4.50. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 159 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 30/05/2026 | 20 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Good | Brian Hayes | 71.5kg | 4:06.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.88 |
| 2/8 | 10/05/2026 | 52 | NHDLE 4U | $25,850.00 | Cork | 3520m | Good | Brian Hayes | 73.5kg | 4:13.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/21 | 19/03/2026 | 21 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Cork | 4023m | Y | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | 5:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/16 | 26/02/2026 | 32 | MHDLE 5U | $27,590.00 | Clonmel | 3922m | Heavy | Brian Hayes | 71.5kg | 5:30.20 | - | 0 |
| 42.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/16 | 25/01/2026 | 30 | MHDLE 4U | $28,370.00 | Naas | 3721m | Heavy | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 5:03.70 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $101.00 |
| 11/17 | 26/12/2025 | 39 | MHDLE 4 | $22,790.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | E P O'brien | 67kg | 4:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 57.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/11/2025 | 39 | FLAT 4U | $28,370.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | J O'neill | 73kg | 4:22.00 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/10/2025 | 146 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Y | H Phillips | 72.5kg | 3:58.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 6/7 | 16/05/2025 | - | FLAT 4U | $19,620.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | Good | J O'neill | 70.5kg | 4:55.80 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Mark Walsh
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after six months. Finished off last campaign winning posted a big 4 len win. Sligo May 12 over 3621m defeating Lilac Lady carrying 71.5kg at $2.90. First up last campaign 5 of 16 starters at Clonmel March 26 over 3218m, slow track; 25 len behind Boedic with 75.5kg at $8. Coming along nicely and a bold showing is expected.
Last Starts 177 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 12/05/2026 | 47 | MHDLE 4U | $24,130.00 | Sligo | 3621m | Good | Aidan Kelly | 71.5kg | 4:25.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $2.88 |
| 5/16 | 26/03/2026 | 101 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | Soft | Simon Torrens | 75.5kg | 4:06.20 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/15 | 15/12/2025 | - | FLAT SELL 4U | $28,490.00 | Naas | 3218m | SH | Derek O'connor | 75.5kg | 4:15.80 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Ross Sugrue
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Tramore April 19 over 3218m. First up last campaign 3 of 21 runners at Fairyhouse April 6 over 3218m, 7 len behind Jet To Monte Carlo carrying 69.5kg at $10. Bold showing expected at the first run back.
Last Starts 200 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/15 | 19/04/2026 | 13 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Soft | Tiernan Roche | 71.5kg | 4:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.75 |
| 3/21 | 06/04/2026 | 95 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $35,920.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Josh Williamson | 69.5kg | 4:01.90 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 01/01/2026 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $37,830.00 | Tramore | 3419m | Soft | Tiernan Roche | 70.5kg | 4:19.90 | - | 0 |
| 34.5L | $2.63 |
| 2/18 | 13/12/2025 | 35 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $23,740.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | Tiernan Roche | 73.5kg | 4:04.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/11/2025 | 197 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $27,430.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Tiernan Roche | 69kg | 4:21.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/16 | 25/04/2025 | 87 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3922m | Y | Tiernan Roche | 69.5kg | 5:13.10 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/14 | 28/01/2025 | 27 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | Tiernan Roche | 72kg | 4:38.10 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/15 | 01/01/2025 | 276 | MHDLE 5U | $19,030.00 | Tramore | 3419m | Heavy | Simon Torrens | 71.5kg | 4:41.02 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $81.00 |
| 10/14 | 31/03/2024 | - | 45 | $173,430.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Heavy | P Elvin | 68.5kg | 4:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 78.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 71kgs
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Comments
Having second run back today. Not raced for 41 days. First-up after four months finished second of 17 starters at Listowel on September 24 over 3218m, 9 len behind Al Arrivee carrying 73kg at $3.80. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len this track on May 16 over 3218m defeating Gortnaclea Castle carrying 75kg at $2.50 in a flat. Sure to make her presence felt.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17 | 24/09/2026 | 131 | MHDLE M 4U | $28,430.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Good | D J O'keeffe | 73kg | 3:59.30 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/14 | 16/05/2026 | 58 | FLAT M 4U | $18,960.00 | Wexford | 3218m | GY | J L Gleeson | 75kg | 3:51.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/13 | 19/03/2026 | 69 | FLAT M 4U | $18,960.00 | Cork | 3218m | Y | Pandora Briselden | 71.5kg | 4:12.60 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/25 | 09/01/2026 | 25 | MHDLE 4U | $28,370.00 | Naas | 3218m | Y | D J O'keeffe | 72kg | 3:58.40 | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $81.00 |
| 10/19 | 15/12/2025 | 243 | MHDLE M 4U | $22,790.00 | Naas | 3218m | SH | D J O'keeffe | 73kg | 4:15.50 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $51.00 |
| 99/13 | 16/04/2025 | 38 | P2P MDN H 4 | $0.00 | Ballyknock P2p | 4828m | Good | M J Kenneally | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN H 4 | $0.00 | Castlelands P2p | 4828m | Soft | J G Murphy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Sean O'Keeffe
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after four months. Finished off last campaign 11 of 14 runners at this track July 23 over 4023m, 23 len behind Ocean Murphy carrying 74.5kg at $19. When resuming last campaign didn't finish the race at this track May 7 over 3218m. Fitness an issue. Would need to be on best behaviour to threaten.
Last Starts 105 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 23/07/2026 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Wexford | 4023m | Good | Georgie Benson | 74.5kg | 4:59.60 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $19.00 |
| 0/13 | 30/06/2026 | 54 | STPLE HCP 5U | $34,460.00 | Wexford | 3218m | Good | Sean O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 3:51.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 0/10 | 07/05/2026 | 66 | STPLE HCP 5U | $34,460.00 | Wexford | 3218m | GY | Sean O'keeffe | 75kg | 4:06.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 7/16 | 02/03/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 5U | $79,600.00 | Leopardstown | 4325m | YS | Sean O'keeffe | 64.5kg | 5:41.90 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/14 | 02/02/2026 | 38 | LR OPEN 5U | $183,950.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Soft | Sean O'keeffe | 66.5kg | 4:30.60 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $29.00 |
| 14/20 | 26/12/2025 | 60 | STPLE HCP 4U | $56,970.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Y | Shane O'callaghan | 70kg | 4:10.00 | - | 0 |
| 49.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 27/10/2025 | 179 | NHDLE 4U | $30,350.00 | Wexford | 3319m | Y | Sean O'keeffe | 72.5kg | 4:08.40 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $4.50 |
| 99/23 | 01/05/2025 | 49 | LR OPEN 5U | $86,720.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Sean O'keeffe | 69kg | 4:04.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $26.00 |
| 16/20 | 13/03/2025 | 40 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good Soft | Sean O'keeffe | 66kg | 5:15.50 | 12-16-16 | 0 |
| 56.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/14 | 01/02/2025 | 37 | LR OPEN 5U | $190,280.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Y | Sean O'keeffe | 63.5kg | 4:13.70 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 26/12/2024 | 60 | STPLE HCP 4U | $52,030.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | GY | Sean O'keeffe | 64.5kg | 4:14.03 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Last run to post a big 3.5 len win. Downpatrick on October 9 over 3520m defeating Orderly Conduct carrying 75.5kg at $1.60 in a hurdle. Race before finished third of 17 runners at Gowran Park on October 2 over 4023m, 6 len behind Gillane with 75.5kg at $5.50. Capable of better showing. Big claims.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 3520m | GY | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:17.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $1.57 |
| 3/17 | 02/10/2026 | 32 | MHDLE 4U | $25,850.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:07.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 31/08/2026 | 78 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 4:22.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.88 |
| 2/14 | 14/06/2026 | 17 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | Good | Jefferson Smith | 73kg | 4:34.00 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/18 | 28/05/2026 | 39 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Y | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 4:12.60 | - | 0 |
| 30.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/15 | 19/04/2026 | 47 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Soft | Danny Gilligan | 71.5kg | 4:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 38.8L | $12.00 |
| 99/10 | 03/03/2026 | 67 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Leopardstown | 4224m | Soft | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 5:25.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $41.00 |
| 8/12 | 26/12/2025 | 26 | FLAT 4 | $22,790.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | J Dunne | 71kg | 3:51.50 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $151.00 |
| 0/14 | 30/11/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | C M Hogan | 71kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Josh Williamson
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last outing won by 7 len Sligo on October 23 over 3520m defeating Look At You carrying 66kg at $9 in a hurdle. The run before finished fourth of 9 starters at Downpatrick on October 9 over 3520m, 10 len behind Euro Agent carrying 71.5kg at $34. Hard to fault on her recent run.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 23/10/2026 | 14 | MHDLE F 4 | $25,850.00 | Sligo | 3520m | Y | Josh Williamson | 66kg | 4:20.90 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/10/2026 | 11 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 3520m | GY | Eoin Walsh | 71.5kg | 4:17.80 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/15 | 28/09/2026 | 24 | MHDLE M 4U | $25,850.00 | Roscommon | 4023m | GY | Eoin Walsh | 68kg | 5:09.90 | - | 0 |
| 36.8L | $151.00 |
| 10/12 | 04/09/2026 | 8 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 2615m | Good | Reese Holohan | 56kg | 2:48.70 | - | 3 |
| 11.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/22 | 27/08/2026 | 22 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 2816m | Good | Reese Holohan | 56.5kg | 3:04.36 | - | 11 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |
| 12/14 | 05/08/2026 | 24 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Sligo | 2715m | Y | R M Mulligan | 57.5kg | 3:06.06 | - | 1 |
| 23.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/11 | 12/07/2026 | 10 | APP HCP 3U | $20,680.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | R M Mulligan | 55kg | 2:35.89 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/12 | 02/07/2026 | 25 | APP HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Bellewstown | 2916m | Good | Terry Casey | 59.5kg | 3:12.24 | - | 5 |
| 9.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/14 | 07/06/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 2615m | Good | Jack Kearney | 59.5kg | 2:51.73 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/11 | 31/05/2026 | 39 | HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Good | Patrick Mcgettigan | 53.5kg | 3:59.37 | - | 7 |
| 7.3L | $23.00 |
| 10/13 | 22/04/2026 | 11 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 2715m | Soft | Jack Kearney | 61.5kg | 3:14.98 | - | 14 |
| 19.3L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 4 of 11 runners at this track May 27 over 4023m, 23 len behind Karlynn with 72kg at $11. Previously first up; 12 of 15 runners at Punchestown February 4 over 3218m, 33 len behind Too Bossy For Us carrying 75.5kg at $51. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 162 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 27/05/2026 | 52 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Wexford | 4023m | GY | Alan O'sullivan | 72kg | 5:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 23.8L | $11.00 |
| 9/25 | 05/04/2026 | 29 | MHDLE 4U | $26,940.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | YS | Conor Stone-Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $126.00 |
| 7/18 | 07/03/2026 | 20 | MHDLE 45 | $20,680.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Conor Stone-Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:24.70 | - | 0 |
| 78.3L | $126.00 |
| 4/14 | 15/02/2026 | 11 | 4U | $170.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | Simona Nevidalova | 76kg | 4:25.80 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $51.00 |
| 12/15 | 04/02/2026 | 471 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | SH | Conor Stone-Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:19.10 | - | 0 |
| 33.8L | $51.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/10/2024 | 26 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Silvestre De Sousa | 61.5kg | 3:08.80 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/09/2024 | 21 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Jamie Spencer | 61kg | 2:21.43 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $3.25 |
| 4/5 | 04/09/2024 | 12 | APP HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Jim Crowley | 60kg | 2:36.31 | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/08/2024 | 13 | HCP 3U | $23,590.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2414m | Good | Jamie Spencer | 58kg | 2:35.62 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/08/2024 | 71 | HCP 3 | $132,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Nanako Fujita | 58kg | 2:35.23 | 9-9-7 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 31/05/2024 | 27 | MDN 3U | $13,250.00 | Chepstow | 2011m | Good Soft | Trevor Whelan | 58kg | 2:07.77 | 7-5-4 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $15.00 |