Wexford Race 6 - Racingtv.com/Freetrial Beginners Chase
Taj Mahal gelding MODE AVION (11) suffered a neck defeat placing second in a small field 3520m steeplechase at Sligo. Selected to go one better representing a top stable. OAKS SOLDIER (2) is expected to deliver a big effort switching to fences providing his first start since securing a victory contesting a 4626m maiden hurdle at Cork in April. THE BIG CLUBMAN (7) placed 0.5L second attempting the 4727m Listed The Conway Piling Handicap Hurdle at Punchestown. Must be considered. Mahler gelding ROCK ON RICHIE (3) came home 28L clear of his nearest rival tackling a 4828m maiden point-to-point at Durrow in March. One to note.

Jockey: Simon Torrens
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming after seven months. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Punchestown in the LR Setanta Handicap Hurdle May 2 over 4123m. When resuming last campaign 5 of 12 starters at Gowran Park October 3 2025 over 3319m, slow track; 20 len behind Ma Jacks Hill with 75.5kg at $4.50. Looks one of the better chances.
Last Starts 187 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/17 | 02/05/2026 | 26 | LR OPEN 4U | $172,320.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | Y | Mark Walsh | 67kg | 5:10.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/15 | 06/04/2026 | 43 | HDLE HCP 4U | $46,700.00 | Fairyhouse | 4325m | YS | Harry Cobden | 67kg | 5:32.70 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/16 | 22/02/2026 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $29,430.00 | Naas | 3118m | Heavy | Mark Walsh | 72kg | 4:11.00 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/01/2026 | 19 | NHDLE 4U | $30,260.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Mark Walsh | 73kg | 4:13.30 | - | 0 |
| 22.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 29/12/2025 | 16 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $47,480.00 | Leopardstown | 4123m | GY | Mark Walsh | 73kg | 5:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.38 |
| 1/18 | 13/12/2025 | 35 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $23,740.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | Mark Walsh | 75kg | 4:04.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $2.10 |
| 4/10 | 08/11/2025 | 36 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $27,430.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Mark Walsh | 72.5kg | 4:21.40 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $9.00 |
| 5/12 | 03/10/2025 | 209 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 3319m | Soft | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | 4:26.10 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/20 | 08/03/2025 | 27 | MHDLE 45 | $22,830.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Soft | Mark Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:35.60 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/14 | 09/02/2025 | 315 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Navan | 3118m | SH | Mark Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:05.40 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 31/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | Jerome Power | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Ricky Doyle
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation winning won by a neck Cork April 6 over 4626m defeating Jackmoon with 73kg at $2.60. First up last campaign 4 of 12 runners at Clonmel November 6 over 3922m, slow track; 7 len behind Kovanis with 71.5kg at $34. Presents a serious threat.
Last Starts 213 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 | 06/04/2026 | 32 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Cork | 4626m | Y | Carl Millar | 73kg | 6:21.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.63 |
| 2/13 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Thurles | 4626m | SH | Carl Millar | 72kg | 6:46.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 4/17 | 19/02/2026 | 52 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $21,160.00 | Thurles | 3319m | SH | A O'reilly | 71kg | 4:38.70 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/12/2025 | 36 | NHDLE 4U | $27,540.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SH | Ricky Doyle | 71kg | 5:27.30 | - | 0 |
| 32.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/15 | 23/11/2025 | 17 | MHDLE 5U | $28,370.00 | Cork | 3218m | YS | Philip Enright | 75.5kg | 4:00.50 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/12 | 06/11/2025 | 203 | MHDLE 5U | $28,370.00 | Clonmel | 3922m | Soft | Ricky Doyle | 71.5kg | 5:18.60 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $34.00 |
| 3/9 | 17/04/2025 | - | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | GY | Ricky Doyle | 71.5kg | 5:03.20 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming after a eight months break. Not seen since winning won by 28 len Durrow P2p March 22 over 4828m slow track defeating Orkneys Jack carrying 61kg. First ever race start 5 of 11 runners at Carrigarostig P2p January 18 over 4828m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Cool Consul carrying 61kg. Rates a place hope only on run before a spell.
Last Starts 228 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 22/03/2026 | 29 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Durrow P2p | 4828m | Soft | J W Hendrick | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/3 | 21/02/2026 | 34 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Oldtown P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J C Barry | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/11 | 18/01/2026 | - | P2P MDN H 6U | $0.00 | Carrigarostig P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J Dunne | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.6L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Freshened for 41 days. Fresh up after seven months finished eighth of 11 starters at Listowel on September 24 over 4425m, 22 len behind Love Me Tender carrying 75.5kg at $19. Previously second-up finished tenth of 22 runners at Cheltenham in the G1 Spa Novices Hurdle on March 13 over 4828m, on slow going 44 len behind Johnny's Jury carrying 73kg at $51. Requires further improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 24/09/2026 | 195 | CHSE 4U | $25,850.00 | Listowel | 4425m | Good | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | 5:30.70 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $19.00 |
| 10/22 | 13/03/2026 | 39 | G1 OPEN 5U | $280,680.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Soft | D Queally | 73kg | 5:59.64 | - | 0 |
| 44.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/02/2026 | 92 | G1 OPEN 5U | $275,930.00 | Leopardstown | 4425m | Heavy | Sean O'keeffe | 74.5kg | 5:59.90 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/11/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 4U | $47,690.00 | Cork | 4928m | Y | Sean O'keeffe | 70kg | 6:23.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/4 | 12/10/2025 | 18 | NHDLE 4U | $28,790.00 | Cork | 4828m | Good | D Queally | 71.5kg | 6:08.50 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $4.50 |
| 6/13 | 24/09/2025 | 62 | HDLE HCP 4U | $30,350.00 | Listowel | 4828m | Y | Kevin Sexton | 69.5kg | 6:29.20 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/14 | 24/07/2025 | 38 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 4828m | Good | D Queally | 75.5kg | 6:11.40 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $3.75 |
| 99/14 | 16/06/2025 | 16 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 4928m | Good | Kevin Sexton | 76kg | 6:16.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/18 | 31/05/2025 | 37 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Listowel | 4727m | Good | Kevin Sexton | 74kg | 5:47.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 7/14 | 24/04/2025 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3621m | GY | Kevin Sexton | 73kg | 4:38.90 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $7.50 |
| 12/18 | 27/03/2025 | 19 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | GY | Kevin Sexton | 75.5kg | 3:58.20 | - | 0 |
| 39.5L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming after seven months. Finished off last preparation winning by 2.5 len Bellewstown April 18 over 3419m defeating Dairy Force with 71kg at $8. First up last campaign 5 of 24 runners at Punchestown November 22 over 3922m, 17 len behind Santo Sospir with 70kg at $17. Worth including.
Last Starts 201 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 18/04/2026 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $44,900.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Y | Eoin Staples | 71kg | 4:13.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/03/2026 | 53 | HDLE HCP 4U | $43,080.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | YS | Keith Donoghue | 74.5kg | 5:51.20 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $8.00 |
| 99/7 | 04/02/2026 | 26 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $27,750.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | SH | Conor Stone-Walsh | 71kg | 5:05.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/11 | 09/01/2026 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,530.00 | Naas | 3822m | Y | Eoin Staples | 74.5kg | 4:57.30 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $5.50 |
| 8/16 | 15/12/2025 | 16 | MHDLE 4U | $22,790.00 | Naas | 3822m | SH | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 5:18.80 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $7.00 |
| 12/24 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Conor Stone-Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:05.30 | - | 0 |
| 72.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/24 | 22/11/2025 | 209 | MHDLE 4 | $22,700.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | SH | Alix Balfe | 70kg | 5:12.60 | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse P2p | 4828m | Y | D G Lavery | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Sean O'Keeffe
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Resuming after seven months. Finished off last preparation 2 of 24 runners at Punchestown in the LR Ballymore Eustace Handicap Hurdle April 30 over 4727m, 0.5 len behind Blue Mosque carrying 69.5kg at $17. First up last campaign 2 in a small field at Newbury February 27 over 4123m, 3.5 len behind Talk To The Man carrying 72.5kg at $2.90. Expected to take beating again.
Last Starts 189 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/24 | 30/04/2026 | 62 | LR OPEN 4U | $134,710.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | Y | Sean O'keeffe | 69.5kg | 6:02.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/02/2026 | 63 | HDLE HUNT 5U | $27,230.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Good Soft | Sean O'keeffe | 72.5kg | 5:18.58 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.88 |
| 5/5 | 26/12/2025 | 40 | G2 OPEN 4U | $70,460.00 | Limerick | 4626m | Heavy | Conor Stone-Walsh | 71kg | 6:33.90 | - | 0 |
| 15.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/11/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN 4U | $66,200.00 | Navan | 4023m | Heavy | Sean O'keeffe | 70kg | 5:26.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/13 | 26/10/2025 | 364 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3319m | GY | Sean O'keeffe | 71.5kg | 4:13.60 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 27/10/2024 | 266 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Good | M J Sweeney | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/8 | 04/02/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Bellharbour P2p | 4828m | Y | J Dunne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Resuming after four months. Finished off last campaign 3 in a small field at Roscommon July 6 over 3218m, 11 len behind Lizzie Twigg with 73.5kg at $4. First up last campaign 2 of 14 runners at Kilbeggan April 24 over 3319m, 2.25 len behind Master Haku carrying 75.5kg at $4.30. Can play a major role.
Last Starts 122 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 06/07/2026 | 41 | NHDLE 5U | $20,480.00 | Roscommon | 3218m | Good | D J O'keeffe | 73.5kg | 3:47.60 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/15 | 26/05/2026 | 32 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 3218m | Good | D J O'keeffe | 71.5kg | 4:05.30 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/14 | 24/04/2026 | 99 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 3319m | GY | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:05.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $4.33 |
| 99/11 | 15/01/2026 | 20 | CHSE 5U | $20,810.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:17.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $7.50 |
| 7/18 | 26/12/2025 | 39 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $37,980.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | D J O'keeffe | 72kg | 4:03.30 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/22 | 17/11/2025 | 22 | MHDLE 4U | $28,370.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 5:24.60 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/13 | 26/10/2025 | 148 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3319m | GY | D J O'keeffe | 71.5kg | 4:13.60 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.63 |
| 3/7 | 31/05/2025 | - | MHDLE 5U | $19,620.00 | Tramore | 3218m | GY | D J O'keeffe | 71.5kg | 3:59.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Mark Walsh
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after seven months. Finished off last preparation 11 of 24 starters at Punchestown May 1 over 3218m, 24 len behind Avalo carrying 75.5kg at $21. When resuming last campaign 6 of 22 starters at Navan November 16 over 3218m, in the wet; 6 len behind Flashaway carrying 73kg at $26. Solid top-three chance.
Last Starts 188 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24 | 01/05/2026 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,460.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Y | Mark Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 24.8L | $21.00 |
| 12/21 | 06/04/2026 | 55 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $35,920.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Mark Walsh | 76.5kg | 4:01.90 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/11 | 10/02/2026 | 46 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,400.00 | Limerick | 3118m | Heavy | Mark Walsh | 73kg | 4:41.20 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $2.00 |
| 4/21 | 26/12/2025 | 40 | MHDLE 4 | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Simon Torrens | 70kg | 3:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/22 | 16/11/2025 | 266 | MHDLE M 4U | $28,370.00 | Navan | 3218m | Heavy | Mark Walsh | 73kg | 4:29.30 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/12 | 23/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Heavy | Derek O'connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up finished sixth of 8 starters at this track on August 7 over 3419m, 35 len behind Splashing Out carrying 71.5kg at $9. Second run from a spell finished second in a small field at Sligo on September 30 over 3520m, a neck behind Putapoundinthejar carrying 71kg at $9. Fitter now and making headway every start. Can return to the winners list.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 30/09/2026 | 54 | CHSE 4U | $25,070.00 | Sligo | 3520m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 71kg | 4:43.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/08/2026 | 101 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,460.00 | Wexford | 3419m | Good | Josh Williamson | 71.5kg | 3:59.60 | - | 0 |
| 35.5L | $9.00 |
| 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 |