Wexford
Today, July 4, 2025Chase2m3fGood
Verdict
Verdict
HARSH has the most experience of these over fences and having bounced straight back to form to finish third in a Kilbeggan novice chase last month, he can record a first success over fences. Interesting chase debutant HMS Seahorse was back to something like his best in first-time blinkers when winning at Clonmel and is feared most, while Donnie Devito looks the type to do better as a chaser and should be suited by this longer trip.
Harsh
Hms Seahorse
Donnie Devito
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 5. Hms SeahorseJ: S. F. O'KeeffeT: Paul Nolan, IrelandF: 5/00-1
- Price History:
- 3.25
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictUseful hurdler again won following a break (well backed in first time blinkers) when landing 8-runner conditions hurdle (7/4) at Clonmel (19.9f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Looked right back to his best and is one to be interested in on chase debut. 
1. Al GasparoJ: Keith DonoghueT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, IrelandF: 1531010-6- Price History:
- 3.20
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 39
VerdictVery useful hurdler but was ran well below that level on first chase start when sixth of 10 in novice chase (11/4) at Ballinrobe (17.2f, good) in May. Entitled to come on for that but others may have more scope.
3. Fine MarginJ: B. HayesT: W. P. Mullins, IrelandF: 2P0/111P5-- Price History:
- 4.20
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 251
VerdictFairly useful hurdler who completed a hat-trick in maiden/novice company earlier in the season. However, ended season with two tame efforts. Has been given a break and is in excellent hands for chase debut.
7. Gers GigiJ: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 21F735-24- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictFairly useful bumper/hurdles winner who arrives in good form having finished creditable fourth of 10 in conditions hurdle at Kilbeggan (18.9f, good) 18 days ago, needed a stronger gallop. Looks well worth a go over fences and is respected for top yard.- 2. Donnie DevitoJ: Donagh MeylerT: Ross O'Sullivan, IrelandF: 7113307-3
- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictFairly useful winner at 21f over hurdles. Unsuited by a helter-skelter race back at 2m on chase debut when third of 7 in novice at Roscommon (16.2f, good to soft, 9/1) 25 days ago. Step up in trip will suit and could be more competitive second time up over fences. 
6. Yewtree HillJ: B. W. HarveyT: Cian Michael Collins, IrelandF: 37- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictPromising chase debut but below that form on first run for yard after leaving Patrick Eugene Turley when seventh of 9 in novice chase at Kilbeggan (20.2f, good) 18 days ago. May be one for handicaps.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
- 4. HarshJ: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 600042-03
- Price History:
- 4.33
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 130
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictUseful hurdler for Joseph O'Brien last year and has reached a similar level over fences for Gordon Elliott, wasting no time getting back to form when creditable third of 9 in novice chase at Kilbeggan (20.2f, good) 18 days ago. Can put his experience to good use here. Solid claims.