UK Horse Racing Tips: Wexford

SUNCHART catches the eye switching back to hurdles. He reached a peak mark of 107 on the Flat and the hope is that he can transfer some of his undoubted ability across to this discipline. He's had two previous goes over flights, when fourth in Punchestown and third at Thurles, and the form has worked out well. In The Trenches looks particularly dangerous, with three consecutive runner-up finishes over hurdles. Lieber Nicc was placed in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel, which gives him a chance, while first reserve Truckers Cruising would have a shot at prize money if getting in.
Prediction : 1st Sunchart 2nd In The Trenches 3rd Lieber Nicc

GERS GIGI should appreciate this extra test of stamina. Gordon Elliott's mare won a bumper over an extended 2m1f in Downpatrick but, as a half-sister to a hunter chase winner, she is bred for a longer trip on her hurdling debut. Paul Nolan knows what is required to saddle winners at his local track and his Doyen Magic put in her best shift to date when third at Sligo last month. Mother Ship is up in trip after a running-on fourth at Roscommon and has prospects. Meet My Loreley didn't perform in Tipperary, although that was her first run for almost nine months and she is entitled to come on from it.
Prediction : 1st Gers Gigi 2nd Doyen Magic 3rd Mother Ship

WIN SOME LOSE SOME enjoyed 2m3f when winning a maiden hurdle at Killarney in May, which bodes well for this step up in trip. Aine O'Connor is a good jockey booking for him. Lucky Storm made the breakthrough at Bellewstown and looks sure to give Charlotte Butler a decent spin. She is racing off just 2lb higher with her claim factored in. A Mere Bagatelle is a better chaser than hurdler, but he was third on his last run over flights and Caragh Monaghan's claim has him racing off a very lowly mark. Willie Mullins wouldn't have too many horses rated 88 so Duchamps Art, who makes her debut for him, must be given a market check.
Prediction : 1st Win Some Lose Some 2nd Lucky Storm 3rd A Mere Bagatelle

Ranger Billy had a tough enough race in Ballinrobe on Tuesday, when chasing the clear leader to finish second, and perhaps top-weight JOYA DEL MAR can get her head in front. She has been placed twice over flights and the balance of her form would give her every chance. Jack Kennedy is an eyecatching booking for Bigira, who is markedly up in trip. Glendine Billy has questions to answer after being pulled up when favourite for a Sligo handicap hurdle. His two previous placed runs in Kilbeggan and Tramore bring him into contention, though. Tullyveery Lad has the benefit of a victory on his penultimate start in a beginners chase at Downpatrick.
Prediction : 1st Joya Del Mar 2nd Bigira 3rd Glendine Billy

GONDOR is rated much higher over fences, but there should be a handicap hurdle in him considering he was runner-up when last seen in this sphere at Navan in September 2022. Scottish Dancer appreciated a staying trip in Downpatrick and is a threat. He has some scope for improvement now that he has got his head in front. There are a couple of horses in here who won on their penultimate starts at Kilbeggan - Reserve Judgement and Safran Et Bleu. They weren't as good on their next starts in the same race at that track in fourth and sixth respectively, though.
Prediction : 1st Gondor 2nd Scottish Dancer 3rd Reserve Judgement

HATFIELD HAMMER and Mist On The Bog are closely matched on their form at Kilbeggan. The pair finished second and third respectively, with just a neck between them. Hatfield Hammer has had half the number of runs over hurdles that Mist On The Bog has had, so could be a bit less exposed. Prince Quattro attempted to make all in Cork, but was joined two out and headed before the last on his way to third place. That was a significant improvement on previous performances. Bayou Belle is returning from a break, but has an opportunity to pick up a cheque.
Prediction : 1st Hatfield Hammer 2nd Mist On The Bog 3rd Prince Quattro

THE VEGAS RAIDER was a market springer in Downpatrick and he put in a fair effort in second. It was only in the closing stages that he gave best to the winner and compensation could be forthcoming. Hollow Spark's third in Tramore and fourth at Kilbeggan, under Kieran Callaghan, entitles her to respect in this race. Up And Out is a long-standing maiden, but she still looks one of the leading protagonists for Gordon Elliott and Jack Kennedy, while first reserve Fort Randall showed more in third at Uttoxeter.
Prediction : 1st The Vegas Raider 2nd Hollow Spark 3rd Up And Out

THE GLIMMER MAN looks an improver for Henry de Bromhead. He made up a significant amount of ground for fourth place on debut at Kilbeggan, and John Gleeson's 5lb claim is more than useful. Drumlee Myth held every chance in his point-to-point before falling at the final fence. He then showed promise when runner-up in a Hexham bumper. Joecooker certainly outran his odds when fourth in a Punchestown maiden hurdle and is interesting reverting to a bumper. Jisco Du Brem is a newcomer to note in the market, especially with Derek O'Connor booked.
Prediction : 1st The Glimmer Man 2nd Drumlee Myth 3rd Joecooker