Wexford Race 5 - Michael Hickey Memorial Chase (Listed)
THE BIG WESTERNER (1) recorded the fourth win of her career securing a 2.75L victory in the 4526m G2 Dawn Run Mares Novice Steeplechase at Limerick during December last year. Selected to resume with a win. BOSSOFTHEBROWNIES (2) suffered a 2.5L defeat placing second in the 4928m G3 The Finlay Ford At Naas Novice Chase Steeplechase at Naas in January. Major threat. ROCKY'S DIAMOND (3) gets a chance to shine switching to fences following a 37L third in a 4828m hurdle at Down Royal during August. THE ENABLER (4) placed 20L third tackling the G3 Irish Grand National over 5833m at Fairyhouse in April. Notable contender.

Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 71kgs
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Resuming after 11 months. Finished off last campaign winning by 2.75 len Limerick G2 Dawn Run Mares Novice Chase December 27 over 4526m defeating Jade De Grugy carrying 69kg at $2.40. Previously first up; 2 of 15 runners at Fairyhouse November 29 over 4325m, 4 len behind Jimmy Du Seuil carrying 72kg at $3.80. Reliable jumper with four wins to her name from seven starts.
Last Starts 313 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 27/12/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN M 4U | $77,860.00 | Limerick | 4526m | SH | M P O'connor | 69kg | 6:11.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.38 |
| 2/15 | 29/11/2025 | 223 | CHSE 4U | $23,640.00 | Fairyhouse | 4325m | YS | M P O'connor | 72kg | 5:48.70 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.75 |
| 99/14 | 20/04/2025 | 37 | G1 OPEN M 4U | $173,430.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SH | D J O'keeffe | 72kg | 5:08.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/20 | 14/03/2025 | 78 | G1 OPEN 5U | $269,470.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Good Soft | Darragh O'keeffe | 70kg | 5:57.13 | 7-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 26/12/2024 | 32 | G2 OPEN 4U | $63,300.00 | Limerick | 4626m | YS | D J O'keeffe | 68kg | 6:15.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $2.75 |
| 1/12 | 24/11/2024 | 266 | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 4325m | Soft | D J O'keeffe | 72kg | 5:37.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Ballycahane P2p | 4828m | Heavy | B Lawless | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Josh Williamson
Weight: 70kgs
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Resumes. Finished off last campaign 2 of 8 runners at Naas in the G3 Finlay Ford At Naas Novice Steeplechase January 25 over 4928m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Argento Boy with 70kg at $8.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 13 len Fairyhouse November 4 over 4928m slow track defeating Union Station carrying 75.5kg at $7.50. Sure to be tough to beat.
Last Starts 284 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 25/01/2026 | 16 | G3 OPEN 5U | $56,740.00 | Naas | 4928m | Heavy | D J O'keeffe | 70kg | 6:34.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 09/01/2026 | 48 | NCHSE 5U | $29,320.00 | Naas | 4928m | Soft | D J O'keeffe | 74.5kg | 6:40.90 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/5 | 22/11/2025 | 18 | G2 OPEN 5U | $68,660.00 | Punchestown | 4828m | SH | M P O'connor | 71kg | 6:26.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/11/2025 | 248 | CHSE 4U | $26,010.00 | Fairyhouse | 4928m | Soft | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 6:42.10 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 01/03/2025 | 33 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Navan | 4526m | Heavy | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 6:27.70 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/5 | 27/01/2025 | 29 | MHDLE 5U | $20,590.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Heavy | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 5:15.40 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/12/2024 | 30 | MHDLE 5U | $27,540.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | GY | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:53.20 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/11/2024 | 298 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 4626m | Good | D J O'keeffe | 71.5kg | 5:39.70 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/02/2024 | 21 | MHDLE 4U | $21,450.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | SH | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 6:32.20 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/01/2024 | 18 | MHDLE APP 4U | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 4626m | Soft | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 6:21.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $41.00 |
| 9/16 | 28/12/2023 | - | MHDLE 4 | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | Heavy | Gavin Peter Brouder | 71kg | 5:25.50 | - | 0 |
| 33.0L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Sean O'Keeffe
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Second-up today. First-up after five months finished fourth in a small field at Punchestown on October 13 over 4727m, 12 len behind Samui carrying 66.5kg at $8. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len Down Royal on April 12 over 4123m defeating Meet And Greet carrying 73kg at $2.10 in a steeplechase. Each-way chance with added fitness.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 13/10/2026 | 157 | HDLE 4U | $30,720.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | Good | Ross Berry | 66.5kg | 6:11.40 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/5 | 09/05/2026 | 27 | NCHSE 5U | $21,730.00 | Killarney | 4626m | GY | Sean O'keeffe | 74.5kg | 6:15.80 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/6 | 12/04/2026 | 31 | CHSE 5U | $22,190.00 | Down Royal | 4123m | Good | Eoin Staples | 73kg | 5:19.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
| 10/23 | 12/03/2026 | 75 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $133,190.00 | Cheltenham | 5330m | Good | J W Hendrick | 71.5kg | 6:58.44 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $13.00 |
| 15/28 | 27/12/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN 5U | $363,640.00 | Leopardstown | 4928m | Y | Liam Mckenna | 66.5kg | 6:23.80 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/11/2025 | 58 | CHSE STPL HUNT 4U | $20,810.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Heavy | Sean O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 5:25.80 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/18 | 24/09/2025 | 54 | G3 OPEN 4U | $346,860.00 | Listowel | 4828m | Y | Eoin Staples | 69kg | 5:53.20 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/16 | 01/08/2025 | 102 | STPL 5U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 4526m | Good | Sean O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 5:43.30 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $4.50 |
| 8/10 | 21/04/2025 | 40 | G2 OPEN 5U | $104,060.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SH | Sean Flanagan | 71kg | 5:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $9.00 |
| 10/26 | 12/03/2025 | 48 | HCP HDLE 4U | $202,950.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good Soft | Sean O'keeffe | 73.5kg | 5:11.98 | 13-8-10 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/01/2025 | 26 | G2 OPEN 5U | $78,040.00 | Gowran Park | 4928m | SH | Sean O'keeffe | 71kg | 6:45.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 64.5kgs
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Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Punchestown April 29 over 3922m. When resuming last campaign 4 of 12 runners at Clonmel October 2 2025 over 4023m, 16 len behind Court Canyon carrying 72kg at $13. Resuming and happy to watch this time.
Last Starts 190 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/24 | 29/04/2026 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $53,890.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | Carl Millar | 71.5kg | 4:53.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/20 | 05/04/2026 | 60 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $35,920.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Ben Harvey | 69.5kg | 5:18.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/02/2026 | 24 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $25,150.00 | Punchestown | 4626m | SH | Finn Brickley | 72kg | 6:16.70 | - | 0 |
| 41.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/12 | 11/01/2026 | 16 | CHSE 5U | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 4526m | Soft | Kevin Healy | 69kg | 6:18.60 | - | 0 |
| 39.3L | $9.00 |
| 0/12 | 26/12/2025 | 35 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $28,490.00 | Limerick | 4023m | Heavy | Ben Harvey | 71kg | 5:32.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/16 | 21/11/2025 | 29 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 4123m | Heavy | Ben Harvey | 69.5kg | 5:35.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/12 | 23/10/2025 | 21 | MHDLE M 4U | $28,780.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | Y | Ben Harvey | 73kg | 5:01.10 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/12 | 02/10/2025 | 285 | MHDLE 4U | $19,420.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | Good | Ben Harvey | 72kg | 5:06.60 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $13.00 |
| 12/18 | 21/12/2024 | 35 | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Good | N Mcparlan | 75kg | 3:49.40 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/2 | 16/11/2024 | 100 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Kirkistown P2p | 4828m | Good | N Mcparlan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.00 |
| 5/13 | 08/08/2024 | 256 | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Sligo | 3721m | Soft | N Mcparlan | 75kg | 4:48.40 | - | 0 |
| 34.8L | $13.00 |