Wexford; Analysis of the Timewise Top Two Rated+The Spotlight Verdict + Race Stats.

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This response details the Wexford races in chronological order, identifying the TimeWise Master Top Two rated runners, summarising their details, providing the Spotlight Verdict, listing the Race Statistics, and assessing the chances of the top two contenders.


1. Race 1: 1.17 William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Maiden Hurdle (2m 100y, YIELD)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated: Luker’s Tipple and Santo Sospir.

HorseTotal TimeWise Rating (TMR)TrainerJockeyOdds (TMR Source)
Luker’s Tipple (IRE)N/A (Topspeed 118, RPR 135)G CromwellConor Stone-Walsh9/4
Santo Sospir (FR)N/AG ElliottJack Kennedy9/4

Recent Form and Comments:

  • Luker’s Tipple: A dual-purpose maiden who is rated 118 over hurdles. He has been runner-up in five of his eight starts over hurdles. In his latest run, he was reeled in late on at Downpatrick after attempting to make all, which was his second start for the current yard. He is expected to make another bold bid.
  • Santo Sospir: Scored at 4-1 on his debut in a heavy ground Punchestown bumper in February. He is related to winning hurdlers, suggesting he should take to jumping. He is a half-brother to two winners on good ground. He has an obvious chance if he can prove he handles the quicker ground.

Spotlight Verdict: The front-running Luker’s Tipple is expected to run his race again but appears to consistently encounter one better. The selection is the heavy ground Punchestown bumper winner SANTO SOSPIR, who may be able to secure a winning start over hurdles, being a half-brother to two winners on decent ground. The market should be consulted regarding Paul Nolan’s pair (Le Moulin Rouge and Sageborough) and Jasmine Pearl.

Race Statistics:

  • Age Groups (W-PL-R): 4yo (9-17-114).
  • Fate of Favourites: 411114212.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R in this race): Gordon Elliott (2-2-7), Henry De Bromhead (0-4-10), Paul Nolan (0-2-4), Gavin Cromwell (0-1-3), Philip Fenton (0-1-2).

Assessment of Top Two:

  • Luker’s Tipple
    • Strengths: High hurdling rating (118). Consistent recent form (five runner-up finishes). Expected bold bid due to running style.
    • Weaknesses: Listed as a dual-purpose maiden, suggesting reliability issues in finishing first.
    • Suitability: Expected to be thereabouts but may lack the winning capacity needed for selection.
  • Santo Sospir
    • Strengths: Solid bumper win on heavy ground. Strong pedigree for jumping, including winners on decent ground.
    • Weaknesses: Needs to prove suitability for the quicker yielding ground.
    • Suitability: Preferred selection, offering an “obvious chance” if handling the going.

2. Race 2: 1.47 Start Your Free Trial On Racing TV Now Rated Novice Hurdle (2m 100y, N/A)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated: An Peann Dearg and Tatateo.

HorseTotal TimeWise Rating (TMR)TrainerJockeyOdds (TMR Source)
An Peann Dearg (IRE)N/AP NolanSean O’Keeffe5/2
Tatateo (IRE)N/A (Topspeed 103, RPR 125)D HoganDaniel King7/1

Recent Form and Comments:

  • An Peann Dearg: An 8yo who is 0-3 over timber. He is rated much higher over fences, having won back-to-back valuable handicaps in that sphere at Leopardstown (December) and February. He pulled up when last seen at Punchestown in May. He could run well if he is fully fit for his return.
  • Tatateo: Tramore maiden hurdle winner (2m, good). He performed poorly in the Lartigue but showed better form recently, beaten 1l in a 2m4f Thurles novice (good-to-yielding) 11 days ago. The drop in trip here is not expected to inconvenience him, making him a player.

Spotlight Verdict: The hat-trick seeking Rock Ya Boy Ya is respected for heading in the right direction. The selection is the locally trained stablemate of An Peann Dearg, COLONIA VICTORIA, who impressed when winning her maiden at Cork and is thought to have enough speed for this shorter trip. An Peann Dearg is considered a threat if he can replicate his best chase form. Tatateo completes the shortlist.

Race Statistics:

  • Age Groups (W-PL-R): 4yo (4-3-18), 5yo (4-6-32), 6yo (1-4-16), 7yo (0-1-2), 8yo (0-0-1), 9yo (0-0-1).
  • Fate of Favourites: 12P212016.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R in this race): Henry De Bromhead (2-1-8), Declan Queally (0-1-1), Denis Gerard Hogan (0-1-1).

Assessment of Top Two:

  • An Peann Dearg
    • Strengths: Highly capable when fit, evidenced by back-to-back valuable handicap chase wins. Potential exists if he maintains fitness and ability over hurdles.
    • Weaknesses: Has not won over hurdles (0-3). Needs to prove his readiness after pulling up in May.
    • Suitability: Expected to perform well if fully fit.
  • Tatateo
    • Strengths: Solid recent form (beaten only 1l 11 days ago). Versatile regarding trip, handling 2m4f well and returning to 2m. Considered a player and on the shortlist.
    • Weaknesses: Inconsistent performance (ran poorly in the Lartigue).
    • Suitability: A strong contender to feature prominently.

3. Race 3: 2.22 Slaney View Honda Handicap Hurdle (2m 100y, N/A)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated: Club Manager and Must Meet Cecil.

HorseTotal TimeWise Rating (TMR)TrainerJockeyOdds (TMR Source)
Club ManagerN/A (OR 107, RPR 113)R O’SullivanLiam McKenna (5)12/1
Must Meet Cecil (IRE)N/A (OR 105, RPR 118)C M CollinsCarl Millar (5)9/2

Recent Form and Comments:

  • Club Manager: Dual-purpose runner whose sole hurdles success came off 3lb lower at Bellewstown in April 2024. He has yet to hit form for the current stable, but ran acceptably over 2m4f here in August. He drops in trip and holds a place chance if repeating his August run off the current 3lb lower mark.
  • Must Meet Cecil: A front runner who has been placed in two of his last three starts. He was beaten 1l into third at Downpatrick on his penultimate run and is only 1lb higher here. However, he needs to rebound from a 12l defeat at Fairyhouse most recently.

Spotlight Verdict: Preference is for the relatively unexposed ROCKONLIAM who is expected to be sharper for his recent reappearance run. Bannow Blaze is cited as a major danger. Club Manager and Must Meet Cecil are noted as holding place claims.

Race Statistics:

  • Age Groups (W-PL-R): 4yo (2-2-13), 5yo (2-4-22), 6yo (1-3-13), 7yo (1-1-8), 8yo (1-2-8), 9yo (0-1-4), 10yo (0-0-2).
  • Fate of Favourites: 311P040.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R in this race): Eoin Christopher McCarthy (1-1-5), Paul Stephen Kiely (1-0-1), P J Rothwell (0-3-5).

Assessment of Top Two:

  • Club Manager
    • Strengths: Recent acceptable run over a longer distance suggests fitness. Now 3lb lower than that run. Holds place claims.
    • Weaknesses: Has not found form consistently for his current yard.
    • Suitability: Back at 2m100y and holds an each-way chance.
  • Must Meet Cecil
    • Strengths: Consistent recent form (two placings in last three starts). Only 1lb higher than a close third run. Front-running style is an asset.
    • Weaknesses: Recent heavy defeat (12l) at Fairyhouse.
    • Suitability: Expected to be in the running for a place finish.

4. Race 4: 2.57 Racing TV Free Trial For A Month Maiden Hurdle (2m 100y, YIELD)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated: Kings Son and Ring Of Kerry.

HorseTotal TimeWise Rating (TMR)TrainerJockeyOdds (TMR Source)
King’s Son (FR)N/A (Topspeed 48, RPR 89)S NevilleTiernan Power Roche (5)5/1
Ring Of Kerry (IRE)N/AC M CollinsDanny Gilligan5/2

Recent Form and Comments:

  • King’s Son: Finished runner-up on his sole point start in April. Since then, he has been well beaten in two maiden hurdles. He drops in class today and should get closer.
  • Ring Of Kerry: A point winner who ran well on his debut in a decent Galway bumper. His subsequent run at Listowel was noted as being “too bad to true”. He makes his hurdling debut here, fitted with a tongue-tie. He looks the one to beat in this grade if he returns to form.

Spotlight Verdict: This is classified as a weak maiden hurdle. RING OF KERRY, a point winner with previous strong bumper form, is deemed superior to his rivals if he can bounce back from a disappointing run at Listowel. Attaho and King’s Son are cited as his main dangers.

Race Statistics:

  • Age Groups (W-PL-R): 5yo (8-12-54), 6yo (1-4-43), 7yo (0-1-7), 8yo (0-0-3), 9yo (0-1-2).
  • Fate of Favourites: 113212311.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R in this race): J A Berry (0-1-3).

Assessment of Top Two:

  • King’s Son
    • Strengths: Placed in a point-to-point. Drops significantly in class for this assignment.
    • Weaknesses: Previous hurdling attempts resulted in him being well beaten.
    • Suitability: Expected to get closer now operating in a weaker race, and could feature for minor honours.
  • Ring Of Kerry
    • Strengths: Point winner with proved ability shown in a Galway bumper. High potential in this grade if performing to standard. Chosen as the likely winner.
    • Weaknesses: Must overcome a recent below-par run at Listowel.
    • Suitability: The primary selection, rated better than his rivals if back to his best form.

5. Race 5: 3.30 Michael Hickey Memorial Chase (Listed Race) (2m 7f, GOOD-TO-YIELDING)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated: Blizzard Of Oz and Gorgeous Tom.

HorseTotal TimeWise Rating (TMR)TrainerJockeyOdds (TMR Source)
Blizzard Of Oz (IRE)N/A (OR 147, RPR 168)W MullinsPaul Townend3/1
Gorgeous Tom (IRE)N/A (OR 150, RPR 157)H De BromheadDarragh O’Keeffe9/2

Recent Form and Comments:

  • Blizzard Of Oz: A bumper and dual hurdle winner. He is 0-4 in chase starts but ran some high-quality races. He was narrowly beaten in a valuable 2m4f Punchestown handicap when last seen. He is well treated under these terms (no penalty) and looks a major player if ready on his return.
  • Gorgeous Tom: Won a Grade 3 novice chase at Cork last season. Followed up with excellent runs (“crackers”) in Grade 1s at Fairyhouse and Cheltenham. He ran a lesser race at Punchestown last time. He is a big player if ready on return, despite carrying a 7lb penalty.

Spotlight Verdict: A competitive race. Preference goes to BLIZZARD OF OZ, who showed quality form over fences last season without winning, and benefits from carrying no penalty on his return. Monbeg Park, Gorgeous Tom, and Search For Glory are highly regarded and expected to push the selection closely.

Race Statistics:

  • Age Groups (W-PL-R): 5yo (0-1-2), 6yo (2-1-9), 7yo (5-1-15), 8yo (2-0-8), 9yo (0-0-4), 10yo (0-0-2).
  • Fate of Favourites: 151121131.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R in this race): Henry De Bromhead (3-0-5), Gordon Elliott (1-2-9), W P Mullins (1-0-2).

Assessment of Top Two:

  • Blizzard Of Oz
    • Strengths: Highly talented (bumper/dual hurdle winner). Ran well in a valuable handicap, indicating ability to compete in high-stakes races. Favourable terms (no penalty) make him “well treated”. Selected as the winner.
    • Weaknesses: Still seeking a first chase win (0-4). Needs to prove his fitness on seasonal return.
    • Suitability: Major contender and preferred for the win.
  • Gorgeous Tom
    • Strengths: Proven Grade 3 winner, having contested Grade 1s afterwards. Classy sort who will challenge strongly if ready.
    • Weaknesses: Must carry a 7lb penalty. Finished last season with a moderate run.
    • Suitability: Expected to be a primary rival to the selection.

6. Race 6: 4.03 racingtv.com Free Month Trial Beginners Chase (2m, GOOD-TO-YIELDING)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated: Fleur In The Park and Jacobs Ladder.

HorseTotal TimeWise Rating (TMR)TrainerJockeyOdds (TMR Source)
Fleur In The Park (IRE)N/A (RPR 135)A SlatteryCian Quirke7/2
Jacob’s Ladder (IRE)N/AG ElliottJack Kennedy9/2

Recent Form and Comments:

  • Fleur In The Park: Won a 2m maiden hurdle at this meeting last year. Continued to post “loads of fine runs in defeat in graded novice company up to 3m”. Ran a solid chasing debut at Gowran over 2m4f last time.
  • Jacob’s Ladder: Won a bumper, a Navan maiden hurdle, and a Naas Grade 3 novice (both 2m4f) last season. He also won a point-to-point. He ran poorly in an Aintree Grade 1 3m novice when last seen. He is considered a big player on his chasing debut.

Spotlight Verdict: The selection is TULLYHILL (nap), based on the quality of his first two novice chase runs last season and his ability to run well fresh. Fleur In The Park is expected to have improved from his chasing debut but may find the 2m trip too sharp. Jacob’s Ladder is also highly regarded (classy) and capable of a big run.

Race Statistics:

  • Age Groups (W-PL-R): 4yo (1-1-4), 5yo (2-4-22), 6yo (5-9-43), 7yo (1-3-21), 8yo (0-1-7), 9yo (0-0-2), 10yo (0-0-2), 11yo (0-0-1).
  • Fate of Favourites: 112111311.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R in this race): Gordon Elliott (4-2-7), Henry De Bromhead (2-2-11), Gavin Cromwell (0-1-5), W P Mullins (0-3-3).

Assessment of Top Two:

  • Fleur In The Park
    • Strengths: Course winner (hurdles). Proven ability up to 3m in graded company. Solid first start over fences.
    • Weaknesses: The 2m trip might be too sharp given his best form is over longer distances.
    • Suitability: Capable of improvement but concern over the short trip.
  • Jacob’s Ladder
    • Strengths: Classy dual-winning hurdler, including a Grade 3 novice. Point-to-point winner (suggesting fence ability). Expected to be a “big player” on chase debut.
    • Weaknesses: Ran poorly (“too badly to be true”) in an Aintree Grade 1 last outing.
    • Suitability: Classy and capable of delivering a major run.

7. Race 7: 4.36 Thank You To All Our Sponsors & Supporters In 2025 (C & G) (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race (2m 100y, YIELD)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated: Riskaway and Tomthescaffolder.

HorseTotal TimeWise Rating (TMR)TrainerJockeyOdds (TMR Source)
Riskaway (FR)N/A (RPR 116)G ElliottMr H C Swan9/4
TomthescaffolderN/A (RPR 102)H De BromheadMr J L Gleeson13/2

Recent Form and Comments:

  • Riskaway: Placed on all three point starts in 2024 and in both bumper runs this year. The form of his bumper runs is highly credible, notably finishing 7l ahead of Saturday’s Cheltenham novice winner Conman John on his last Punchestown outing. He looks a big player.
  • Tomthescaffolder: Brother to two winners, including a bumper winner. He put in a solid debut effort when beaten 11l at Listowel. Winners have come out of that race, and he is expected to have improved since, making him respected.

Spotlight Verdict: The contest is noted as being open. RISKAWAY is the selection, primarily due to the strength of his Punchestown bumper form, where he finished 7l ahead of a subsequent Cheltenham novice winner. Tomthescaffolder and Minella Jury are mentioned as players based on recent form.

Race Statistics:

  • Age Groups (W-PL-R): 5yo (7-11-49), 6yo (2-3-17), 7yo (0-0-5).
  • Fate of Favourites: 222032112.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R in this race): Gordon Elliott (1-4-6).

Assessment of Top Two:

  • Riskaway
    • Strengths: Outstanding form claim, having beaten a subsequent Cheltenham novice winner. Highly consistent (placed in all five starts in 2024).
    • Weaknesses: Yet to record a win.
    • Suitability: Considered a big player and the preferred selection based on form value.
  • Tomthescaffolder
    • Strengths: Solid debut run at Listowel. Pedigree supports ability (brother to a bumper winner). Expected improvement from debut.
    • Weaknesses: Beaten 11l on debut.
    • Suitability: Respected and noted as a player on recent form.

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