14:22 Wexford

Monday 27 October 2025

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Slaney View Honda Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 14:22 | Winning time: 4m 9.7s

Malbay Madness^h¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: Patrick M O'Brien⁽⁵⁾| T: D A McLoughlin| OR: 110| D

11/1

Career best when landing a double in a 13-runner handicap hurdle (9/2) at Kilbeggan (16f, good) in May. Yet to be asked for effort at Downpatrick when unseating the following month and shaped as if needed the run at Fairyhouse on reappearance. Claims if he can build on that reappearance effort.

Form: 861-1U7

Eastern Wind²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-11| J: Ben Harvey| T: T G McCourt| OR: 109

50/1

Fair Flat winner but opening mark over hurdles has looked stiff. Finished fourth of 10 in flat handicap (10/1) at Bellewstown 25 days ago, below form with hood on, one paced finish. Hood removed for this hurdles return but may need further respite from the handicapper.

Form: B-140

Inchiquin Star^p²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-11| J: Shane O'Callaghan⁽⁵⁾| T: P Kiely| OR: 109| CD

18/1

Three-time hurdle winner who's been running below form recently, finishing ninth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (25/1) 25 days ago, weakening between 3 out and 2 out. Cheekpieces replace blinkers today but remains to be seen if that does the trick.

Form: 162U-89

Club Manager^p³²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-9| J: Liam McKenna⁽⁵⁾| T: R O'Sullivan| OR: 107| D

4/1

Ran creditably when second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Wexford with cheekpieces 82 days ago. Finished seventh of 17 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (6/1) 32 days ago, weakening after being second two out without headgear. Cheekpieces return today and that may see him be more competitive.

Form: 8-54527

Chosen Shant¹⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 11-8| J: Gavin Brouder| T: Aengus King| OR: 106| C

25/1

Won back-to-back handicap hurdles at this course in July and August. Finished last of 4 in a novice chase at Cork (7/1) 15 days ago. Returning to the scene of her summer successes but seems to have lost her form.

Form: 2110P4

Johngus^t²⁸⁷

Age: 11| Weight: 11-7| J: Danny Power⁽⁷⁾| T: S Aherne| OR: 105| D

66/1

11-year-old with just 2 wins from 36 starts (one of those coming off a similar absence) finished seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (33/1) 287 days ago, leading briefly before fading badly. Tongue strap back on for return and could be competitive if retaining his ability.

Form: 03/59P7-

Must Meet Cecil^v¹⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: Carl Millar⁽⁵⁾| T: C Collins| OR: 105| D

4/1

Has been in fine heart in handicap hurdles with solid performances recently. Finished fourth at Fairyhouse 16 days ago after doing too much too soon in front. Still in good form and remains one to be interested in from this sort of mark.

Form: 036334

Arch Enemy²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: Eoghan Finegan⁽⁷⁾| T: P Magee| OR: 104| D

12/1

Has been competitive over hurdles (latest over a markedly longer trip) but has been struggling for form in recent flat races, finishing fifth of 9 in handicap (11/2) at Bellewstown 26 days ago when merely plugging on. Not dismissed on previous hurdles form if she can bounce back.

Form: 61620-5

Bannow Blaze^t²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-6| J: Eoin Staples⁽⁷⁾| T: J Fogarty| OR: 104

10/3

Showing improved form with two runner-up finishes in last three starts, including second of 13 in a handicap hurdle at Gowran Park (13/2) 24 days ago when a bit slow at the last and only beaten by an unexposed 4-y-o. Should get his turn in a similar event soon.

Form: 7-U5272

Solar Falcon³⁸⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 11-6| J: Cian Cullinan⁽⁷⁾| T: C O'Dwyer| OR: 105| D

18/1

Off the mark with an improvement effort, winning a maiden hurdle at Gowran Park (20/1) by a neck 387 days ago. Returns from lengthy absence for handicap debut but not ruled out if the market suggests he's ready to roll.

Form: 3781-

Champagne Dawn^v1¹³

Age: 8| Weight: 11-5| J: Ryan Treacy| T: T J O'Mara| OR: 103

33/1

Struggling for recent form and finished 11th of 17 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (50/1) 13 days ago, weakening after home turn. First-time visor might help him see out his race better.

Form: 6F-8900

Jake Peter¹³

Age: 11| Weight: 11-5| J: Liam Quinlan| T: M A Cahill| OR: 103| D

25/1

Showed hints of revival lately and fell when still in contention in 17-runner handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20/1) 13 days ago. Below last winning mark and capable of a competitive showing if building on recent form.

Form: 0-0688F

Rockonliam^t²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Mike O'Connor| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 102

4/1

Progressive in three maiden hurdle starts. Won a 15-runner contest at Killarney over 20f but finished sixth of 9 in handicap at Gowran Park when taking fierce grip after a break, found less than looked likely 24 days ago (4/1). May show better at this shorter trip with that run under his belt.

Form: F/63-16

Marelly^p²⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 11-2| J: Dylan Robinson| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 100| D

20/1

Fifth of 11 in Galway hurdle handicap (14/1) 20 days ago, returning to form back in headgear (retained). Without a win in 17 races but should be in the mix if in similar form here. RESERVE

Form: P34-P05

Non-Runners

Dollar Nolimit⁶³⁷

Weight: 11-9| Age: 6

T: E Buckley J: Kieren Buckley

Mary's Pride¹⁶

Weight: 11-2| Age: 8

T: E Cawley J: Reserve 2

Kelly's Cosmos¹

Weight: 10-13| Age: 4

T: E McCarthy J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

Bannow Blaze (10/3), Club Manager (4/1), Rockonliam (4/1), Must Meet Cecil (4/1), Mary's Pride (4/1), Malbay Madness (11/1), Arch Enemy (12/1), Inchiquin Star (18/1), Solar Falcon (18/1), Marelly (20/1), Jake Peter (25/1), Chosen Shant (25/1), Dollar Nolimit (25/1), Champagne Dawn (33/1), Eastern Wind (50/1), Kelly's Cosmos (50/1), Johngus (66/1)

MUST MEET CECIL shaped as if still in good form last time despite doing too much too soon from the front and could still have races in him off this sort of mark. Bannow Blaze has been knocking on the door and looks a likely danger, while Rockonliam and Malbay Madness should both improve for their recent outings. Reserve Mary's Pride looks well treated on his old form if lining up.