19:49 Wexford

Wednesday 27 May 2026

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Wexford Harbour Handicap Hurdle (0-100)

4YO plus | 3m | Good to Yielding (Good in places) | 14 Runners | Turf

Riyami^p,t¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-13| J: Sean Flanagan| T: D Hogan| OR: 99

Awarded race over hurdles at Kilbeggan in June 2024 and added to his tally at Dundalk (2m) in March (reportedly had a wind operation prior). Wasn't disgraced on the figures but never threatened to get involved at Killarney (17f, good) recently and now reverts to hurdles.

Form: 153506/

Hitthehayson^p,t1³³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: Josh Williamson⁽⁵⁾| T: Ian Donoghue| OR: 91| D

7/1

Thrived with 4 wins last season and back to form with placed efforts over hurdles early last month. Had won both his previous starts over fences but found his run of good form coming to a halt back chasing at Kilbeggan most recently and quickly back hurdling. Tongue tie added.

Form: 1P532P/

Dearg Mor^p1,t¹²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Peter Smithers⁽⁷⁾| T: A A Howard| OR: 90

16/1

Made no impact starting out in handicaps with a tongue strap added over 19f at Punchestown in January. Remains early days but much more is required with cheekpieces added.

Form: 0508/

Oogum Boogum^p¹⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-4| J: Carl Millar⁽⁵⁾| T: D Budds| OR: 90| D

15/2

Finally got the victory he had been threatening for a while in 18-runner event at Punchestown (3m, good to soft) a fortnight ago by 1½ lengths from Ballinaboola Gold, having the run of the race. Isn't an obvious type to follow up.

Form: 3703P/1

Jack Inthe Jukebox^p1,t1⁴⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: Darragh O'Keeffe| T: J P Flavin| OR: 87

16/1

Yet to show any ability, including on handicap debut after 5 months off at Down Royal (3m, good to soft) last month. Hopes pinned on first-time cheekpieces/tongue tie sparking some improvement.

Form: 56099P/

Lecale's Diamond^t¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: Keith Donoghue| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 87| BF

2/1

Sent off a very short price returning from 4 months off in a first-time tongue tie and produced an effort much more in keeping with his chase form when fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (2¾m, good) just under 3 weeks ago. Can build on that here.

Form: 00036/4

Lily Milan⁵²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-1| J: Tiernan Power Roche| T: P Kiely| OR: 87| D

12/1

Run to a similar level in all 3 starts over hurdles, including when sixth of 14 in maiden at Cork (19f, good to soft) early last month. May have more to offer on handicap debut.

Form: 444586/

Orinoco Walk¹⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 10-13| J: Mr J C Barry| T: R Dunne| OR: 85

20/1

Shaped with a bit of promise on hurdling bow but failed to build on that since, including on handicap debut at Cork (3m, good to soft) earlier in the month.

Form: 97590/0

Annie Button^p¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 10-12| J: Danny Gilligan| T: P Flood| OR: 84| D

9/4

Got back on track in first-time cheekpieces when winning 3m handicap hurdle at Cork 17 days ago by head from Only For Our Man. Has a good chance of following up from a 6 lb higher mark provided the headgear is equally effective a second time.

Form: 90P26/1

Ballinaboola Gold¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 10-10| J: Danny Mullins| T: R Donohoe| OR: 82

15/2

Showed improved form upped another 3f in trip when second of 18 to Oogum Boogum in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (3m, good to soft) a fortnight ago, pulling clear of rest. Good chance of going one better.

Form: U7008/2

Knocknagoran Lady^v,t⁴⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 10-10| J: Daniel King| T: Cian Hughes| OR: 82

15/2

Took a marked step back in the right direction in a first-time visor when third of 19 in at Down Royal (3m, good to soft) early last month. Should be in the mix again if able to build on that here.

Form: 34P783/

True Harmony¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-8| J: Philip Donovan⁽³⁾| T: S Neville| OR: 80| D

11/1

Point winner who was stretched by 2f longer trip making handicap debut at Punchestown (3m, good to soft) a fortnight ago. Easy to look elsewhere kept to same trip.

Form: 10808/9

Jetstream Jeff⁵⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 10-5| J: Cian Cullinan⁽⁷⁾| T: P McCreery| OR: 77

66/1

Tailed off in 4 maiden hurdles. Significantly upped in trip for his handicap debut.

Form: PU0000/

Appian Way^p¹⁷

Age: 10| Weight: 10-0| J: Danny Power⁽⁷⁾| T: Ms M Flynn| OR: 72

20/1

On long losing run but ran a bit better than of late when 16½ lengths eighth of 21 to Annie Button at Cork (3m, good to soft) 17 days ago. Wouldn't be sure to build on that here.

Form: 69909/8

Non-Runners

Queen Kulina¹⁴

Weight: 10-6| Age: 10

T: E Griffin J: Reserve 1

Sean Mc³³

Weight: 12-0| Age: 6

T: P Nolan J: Reserve 2

The Cobblers Wife¹⁴

Weight: 10-1| Age: 8

T: G M Doyle J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

Annie Button (3/1), Ballinaboola Gold (4/1), Oogum Boogum (4/1), Lecale's Diamond (9/2), Hitthehayson (7/1), Sean Mc (8/1), Knocknagoran Lady (8/1), Lily Milan (12/1), Riyami (14/1), True Harmony (16/1), Queen Kulina (16/1), Orinoco Walk (25/1), Jack Inthe Jukebox (25/1), Jetstream Jeff (33/1), The Cobblers Wife (33/1), Dearg Mor (33/1), Appian Way (33/1)

Cases can be made for a number of these, but ANNIE BUTTON got back on track in first-time cheekpieces when opening her account at Cork earlier in the month. With more to come now up and running, she shades the vote over Ballinaboola Gold, who ran a cracker when runner-up to Oogum Boogum at Punchestown earlier in the month. Lecale's Diamond rounds off the shortlist.