14:00 Wexford
Monday 26 October 2026
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Start Your Free Trial On Racing TV Now Maiden Hurdle
- 4YO plus | 2m 100y | Soft | 16 Runners | Turf
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Proved disappointing for Willie Mullins, failing to complete in 3 starts over hurdles last season (bled when last seen here in March). Needs a big upturn in fortunes for new yard but first time out might be the time to catch him and this doesn't look a strong race.
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Unplaced completed starts in points but went with more encouragement tried in a bumper at Punchestown in June. Failed to build on that at Bellewstown following month and now goes hurdling.
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Well beaten in maiden hurdles/beginners chase this season.
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Placed in points and took a step forward from his hurdles debut when mid-field at Limerick recently. Making his third start of the month and cheekpieces go on. Looks one for handicaps.
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Well beaten all 5 starts over hurdles.
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Ran to a fair level when sixth of 24 in good 4-y-o maiden hurdle at Punchestown in November. Well held switched to a bumper at Leopardstown following month but retains potential back in this sphere on return.
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Well held in Downpatrick bumper and Punchestown maiden hurdle. Hood goes on.
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Offered something to work with on debut at Down Royal in May 2025 but went backwards from that at Kilbeggan the following month and not seen since.
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Never dangerous in Navan bumper on debut in September but showed much more switched to hurdles at Punchestown (125/1) 12 days ago and can improve.
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Showed a bit more tried in a hood when fifth of 12 in maiden hurdle at Wexford, though spoiled his chance by tending to jump right. Looks one for handicaps.
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Point winner who has shown a bit in Cork bumper and Limerick maiden hurdle 6 months apart.
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Some promise in Roscommon and Gowran maiden hurdles. Probably being brought along with handicaps in mind.
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Showed a fair bit in maiden hurdles (at up to 21f) and a bumper last season. Yard successfully targeted the maiden hurdles here last year and she could be the way to go on her return.
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Hinted at more ability than she had in bumpers when mid-field in Fairyhouse maiden hurdle a fortnight ago, though will be of greater interest when handicapping.
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Placed on completed start in points and has looked one for the longer term over hurdles, never in the hunt on recent return at Limerick. RESERVE.
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Remains with no form over hurdles. RESERVE.
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Forecasts
Mcallister (3/1), Eliodam (4/1), Walking Saint (9/2), Lucky Valley (5/1), Caprison (6/1), Lyrical Park (12/1), Western Note (14/1), Hee Hiles (20/1), Go Loud (25/1), Nameyourgame (25/1), John Gun (25/1), Poetic Parable (25/1), Magnificent Era (33/1), Thranduil (33/1), Slea Head (66/1), Le Vent D'ex (66/1)
Not a strong maiden on paper and WALKING SAINT could be the way to go as she retains potential on her return. Stablemate McAllister is a danger, while Caprison should have more to offer, and Eliodam may finally start fulfilling his potential for a new yard.
Prize Money
1st: €7,200.002nd: €2,399.003rd: €1,200.004th: €600.005th: €361.006th: €240.00
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