Our Wexford racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Friday 28th August 2026. The action gets underway at 15:40 and runs through to 19:38, with going reported as GOOD, Good to yielding in places.
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Stormy Master boasts a 50% strike rate from 6 runs at the track, Mr D McGill has been in fine form here with 2 wins from 6 rides, W P Mullins’s yard sends out runners with a 27.24% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Wexford
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Wexford over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Irish Sun | The Irish Sun | 10 | 2 | 20% | 40% |
| Brian Flanagan | Irish Daily Star | 11 | 2 | 18.18% | 54.55% |
15:40 – Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 2m | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places | | jumps
This looks a fairly ordinary 4yo maiden hurdle on paper and, truth be told, Game Point sets the standard by some margin. He has already posted a string of placed efforts, his 121 rating towers over this field, and he brings by far the strongest established hurdle form. The obvious question is whether anything unexposed can improve past him. Faerie Tales shaped with promise when third on debut in this sphere and gets a handy pull at the weights, while market support for newcomers like Down After Dark would be interesting. But with plenty of these either struggling for form or completely guessing jobs over timber, this doesn’t look the deepest maiden and the favourite is going to take plenty of shifting.
Top Selections
1. Game Point – 4/9 with Bet365
Jockey: Paddy Cody | Trainer: R P Cody | Form: 3233 | Rating: 121 | Topspeed: 109
He’s becoming expensive to follow if you’ve been backing him blind, but this is the sort of race he really should be winning. Those four runs over hurdles have all been solid enough, the 121 mark is miles clear of these rivals, and the topspeed figure of 109 underlines that he has already achieved a level the others have barely hinted at. In a maiden lacking depth, proven ability counts for plenty, and Game Point has it in abundance. At 4/9 he’s no giveaway, but he’s hard to oppose if reproducing his usual level and simply looks the one they all have to beat. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Faerie Tales – 8/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Benjamin P Kennedy | Trainer: P G Fahey | Form: 3 | Rating: 107 | Topspeed: 55
If you want something against the favourite for an each-way play, Faerie Tales makes plenty of appeal. She was a respectable third on her only completed piece of hurdle form in this field and, crucially, she receives weight from the boys. A rating of 107 leaves her with something to find on Game Point, but it is still good enough to put her firmly in the mix for the places, and there’s every chance she steps forward from that initial effort. In a race where many of the others are either exposed as limited or completely unproven, 8/1 feels fair enough for a filly who looks capable of nicking second. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple here: Game Point is the win bet because his hurdle form is comfortably the strongest on offer. For those wanting a bit more value, Faerie Tales appeals as the each-way option in a 13-runner field with three places. Down After Dark is the obvious danger if the market confidence proves well founded, but the favourite should take all the beating.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Nude | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Down After Dark | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Game Point | 4/9 | 4/11 | 4/11 | 4/11 | 4/11 | 4/9 (Bet365) |
| Gunny Hill | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| John Gun | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
| You Lift Me Up | 40/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Faerie Tales | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Noble Rocco | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Out West | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
| Sonas | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Taking It Handy | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
16:15 – Visitwexford.ie Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places | | jumps
This is a proper Wexford handicap puzzle rather than a race packed with rock-solid certainties. Room For One More brings the obvious profile after a promising second and is the one the market has latched onto, but there are a few lurking with enough recent form to make this interesting. Cool Summer has twice gone close and should be well suited by this sort of test, while The Toothpicker and Game Phoenix arrive off efforts suggesting they can be involved again. Teagarden Jazz also shaped well last time and looks the type to outrun bigger odds. In a 17-runner field over 2m, positioning and jumping rhythm will matter plenty, and this doesn’t look a race where you want to be taking a cramped price unless you are convinced the favourite is ahead of his mark.
Top Selections
1. Cool Summer – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Phillip Enright | Trainer: Miss Hilary McLoughlin | Form: 06-622 | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 76
Cool Summer is the one I want on side. Those last two runner-up efforts suggest this mare is knocking hard on the door, and she comes here with a far more convincing recent profile than plenty of these. The bare topspeed figure is not flashy, but handicap hurdles at Wexford are often more about attitude and consistency than raw numbers, and she has shown both. Phillip Enright is a positive booking for a horse who should travel handily and give herself every chance. At 4/1 she is no giveaway in a field this deep, but she still makes plenty of appeal because she looks reliable, fit and ready to strike. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Teagarden Jazz – 12/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Danny Gilligan | Trainer: Charlie Keegan | Form: 80P-03 | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 89
Teagarden Jazz looks the each-way value in a race where plenty have questions to answer. He was poor for a spell, but that latest third was much more like it and hinted that he is coming to the boil at the right time. Off a mark of 101, he is not obviously thrown in, yet he doesn’t need to improve bundles to hit the frame if building on that run. Danny Gilligan is well capable of getting him into a nice rhythm, which matters over this sharp enough trip in a big field. At 12/1, he makes a lot more appeal than some shorter-priced rivals with patchier recent efforts. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Cool Summer is the win play because she brings the strongest recent consistency and looks primed to finally get her head in front. Teagarden Jazz is the each-way punt at double-figure odds, with four places on offer giving him obvious appeal. Room For One More is the danger if progressing again, while The Toothpicker and Game Phoenix also look capable of making this competitive.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game Phoenix | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Tingarran Express | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Room For One More | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Teagarden Jazz | 12/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Cool Summer | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Barrogstown Girl | 12/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Bella Union | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| The Toothpicker | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Ballinearla Girl | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Kinski | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Another Blunder | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| At The Wings | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Sidiriya | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
| Phoenix Cowboy | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Irish Sun | Cool Summer |
16:50 – Treo Eile Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
Race Details: 2m 4f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places | | jumps
This is a proper Wexford handicap hurdle puzzle rather than a race full of solid certainties, with 17 declared and plenty arriving with patchy profiles. Friar Hogan and Tedworth head the market for obvious reasons, while Bruise Hill and Dark Berkshire look the more interesting types lurking just behind them in the betting. Monntie has a workable profile for a 4yo, but this trip asks a different question, and some of the older brigade such as Tomas O Maille and Toon Town need to prove they can put a full round together. In a race where recent consistency is thin on the ground, I’d want something still capable of a bit more improvement and something lower down the weights who could outrun his price. It’s tricky, but not impossible.
Top Selections
1. Friar Hogan – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: | Trainer: Donal Hassett | Form: 0-0C26 | Rating: 97 | Topspeed: 67
Friar Hogan makes the most appeal in a race full of holes. That recent second and sixth suggest he is at least arriving here in some sort of nick, which is more than can be said for plenty of these, and a mark of 97 does not look beyond him if he gets a clean trip. He is still only five, so there is scope for a bit more than we’ve seen, and this intermediate trip on decent ground looks fair enough. At 9/2 with Bet365, he’s hardly a giveaway in such a competitive handicap, but he has the strongest combination of current form and upside. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Dark Berkshire – 11/1 with Bet365
Jockey: | Trainer: P J Rothwell | Form: 7-P036 | Rating: 98 | Topspeed: 83
Dark Berkshire is the each-way angle at the prices. He has not exactly been knocking the door down, but there have been enough signs in his recent placed effort and latest sixth to think he can be competitive from 146, especially in a race where so many rivals come with questions attached. His topspeed figure of 83 is respectable in this company and he gets in with a nice racing weight relative to some of the more obvious contenders. At 11/1 with Bet365, he looks the sort who can travel into it and stick on for a place, with an outside chance of more if the race falls apart late. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Friar Hogan is the win play because he comes here with the most persuasive recent form in a field full of unreliable handicappers. Dark Berkshire makes more appeal as the each-way punt at 11/1, especially with four places on offer. Tedworth is the obvious danger if bouncing back, while Bruise Hill also has enough ability to get involved if finding a bit more than on his last two starts.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Of Dreams | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Boola Times | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Monntie | 15/2 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Toon Town | 7/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
| Ardera Gun | 18/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Tomas O Maille | 12/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Ray Gun | 12/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Bruise Hill | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Miss Guiry | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Nothing Da Now | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Tedworth | 7/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Betfair) |
| Seekthisfairland | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Annie Questions | 16/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Friar Hogan | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Getaway Charlie | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Dark Berkshire | 11/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
17:25 – Treo Eile Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
Race Details: 2m 4f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places | | jumps
This looks a proper Wexford handicap in the truest sense: plenty with bits and pieces of form, not many arriving in dominant shape, and a strong suspicion that positioning and attitude in the closing stages will decide it. Sekakarma sets the standard on recent efforts after finishing second and third on his last two starts, while Chosen Princess is unexposed enough at this sort of trip to make plenty of appeal near the head of the market. Tantrum Boy has been knocking on the door off a handy weight and looks another with obvious claims. Warm In Gorey has the figures to get involved if bouncing back, but this is hardly a deep race and that makes it dangerous in a different way. Tricky rather than classy, but there should be value if siding with the right profile.
Top Selections
1. Chosen Princess – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: E Walsh | Trainer: John M Burke | Form: 046-73 | Rating: 102 | Topspeed: 100
Chosen Princess looks the one with a bit more upside than most of these exposed handicap types. Her latest third was a step back in the right direction and the overall profile suggests she is beginning to find her level in this sphere. A mark of 102 looks workable enough, and that Topspeed figure of 100 stands out well in a race where not many bring solid recent numbers. E Walsh takes over for a yard that can place one to good effect, and at 7/2 she makes more appeal than some of the shorter-priced handicap regulars because there could still be a little improvement to come over this sort of trip. Bet: WIN
2. Tantrum Boy – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Phillip Enright | Trainer: Brian M McMahon | Form: 0-0844 | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 82
Tantrum Boy is not hard to make a case for if you want an each-way play in a race of this nature. He has finished fourth on his last two starts, which does not scream winner, but it does tell you he is competitive and running well enough from this sort of mark. Carrying 146, he is better treated at the weights than some of the principals, and Phillip Enright is the sort of rider you want in a big-field handicap when patience matters. The 7/1 on offer looks fair because he does not need to improve dramatically to hit the frame, and if the race falls apart late he could easily pick up the pieces. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Chosen Princess is the win play because she has the more convincing mix of recent promise and scope from her current mark. Tantrum Boy makes plenty of sense as the each-way punt in a 17-runner race with four places on offer. Sekakarma is the obvious danger on consistency, while Warm In Gorey is capable of outrunning 10/1 if rediscovering his better form.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincall | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Chosen Princess | 7/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Torque De Lune | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Sharetheknowledge | 16/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Corkbeg | 17/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Balinaboola Steel | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Scarlet Purse | 18/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Sekakarma | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| The Ducks Walk | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Tantrum Boy | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Little Boy Sivola | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Inches Away | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Cruisin Susan | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Duke Otto | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Rumble Demosa | 17/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Warm In Gorey | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
17:57 – Traynors Of Wexford Mares Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 3m | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places | | jumps
This looks a fair mares’ maiden rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to the trio with the most solid hurdle form: Clody Diamond, Something Fabulous and Forceonmyown. Clody Diamond brings the best rating in the line-up and gets a handy weight pull from the principals, while Something Fabulous arrives off a respectable comeback third and is the one with a recent winning effort on her card. Forceonmyown has ability but she was disappointing on her latest start and now has to give lumps of weight away. Behind those, it may not take much to hit the frame, so a lively each-way angle is worth finding. Stamina for this 3m trip will decide plenty, and proven resilience over hurdles counts for a lot more than raw potential here.
Top Selections
1. Clody Diamond – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Richard Deegan | Trainer: Paul Nolan | Form: 2/54-7 | Rating: 117 | Topspeed: 86
Clody Diamond makes the most appeal in a race where the obvious ones all come with a question or two. She has the highest official rating in the field, gets in on just 153, and that matters plenty against rivals lugging 161. Her latest seventh was no great advertisement, but she had shown enough beforehand, notably that runner-up effort, to suggest a race of this nature is within reach. Paul Nolan’s mare is not bombproof, but in a maiden lacking depth she sets the standard on figures and profile. At 9/4, she is short enough, but still the one I would want on side to win rather than place.
Bet: WIN
2. Talladega – 8/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Ricky Doyle | Trainer: Colin Bowe | Form: 54 | Rating: 98 | Topspeed: 94
Talladega is the each-way play in a race where a lot of the outsiders look exactly that. She is still unexposed after only two runs, and there was enough encouragement in those efforts to think she can step forward now tackling this sort of staying maiden. Her mark of 98 does not scream winner at first glance, but it is workable in the context of this field and her topspeed figure gives her a bit more substance than some similarly priced rivals. Colin Bowe knows how to bring one along patiently, and with Ricky Doyle booked, an 8/1 quote looks fair for a mare who could easily improve into the first three.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Clody Diamond is the straightforward win bet on ratings and weight, and she looks the likeliest to get the job done if running to her best. Talladega appeals as the each-way punt at a much bigger price, with scope to improve past more exposed rivals. Something Fabulous is the obvious danger, while Forceonmyown has the ability but is harder to trust under top weight.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forceonmyown | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Something Fabulous | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Clody Diamond | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Ellens Pride | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Lakewood Rose | 8/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Nancy Wheeler | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Pacy Macie | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Queen Of The Gales | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Star Cave | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Talladega | 8/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Thornbury Queen | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Where Eagles Fly | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
| Burning Like Fire | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
18:32 – Brendan Cullimore Electrical Rated Novice Chase
Race Details: 2m 3f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places | | jumps
This may be only a five-runner novice chase, but it is not short on intrigue. Le Coq Hardi sets the standard on a mark of 139 and his overall profile makes him the obvious one to beat, though he did come up short last time and is short enough in the market to make you think twice. Femme Magnifique arrives in better nick after a win and gets weight, while Warriors Wood has bits of chase form that keep him in the argument if bouncing back from a lesser effort. Ma Jacks Hill looks capable on his day but needs to leave his latest run behind, and Beauforts Storm appears up against it despite a workable weight. It is not a deep race, but the favourite still has to earn it.
Top Selections
1. Le Coq Hardi – 11/10 with Bet365
Jockey: Darragh O’keeffe | Trainer: Henry De Bromhead | Form: 4P-214 | Rating: 139 | Topspeed: 117
Le Coq Hardi is the class angle in the race and, in a field lacking depth, that usually counts for plenty around Wexford. His win two starts back reads well in the context of this line-up and the latest fourth is not the sort of run I would be tearing up a ticket over. He remains the highest-rated runner in here, shares the best Topspeed figure, and comes from a yard that rarely wastes bullets in these small-field novice chases. At 11/10 he is not a gift, but he does look the most likely winner if jumping with his usual fluency and dictating matters from the front end. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a race of this size: Le Coq Hardi is the win bet and the only recommended play. There is no each-way angle worth forcing in a five-runner field. Femme Magnifique is the obvious danger getting weight after a recent success, while Warriors Wood has enough ability to nick a place if the market leader underperforms.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Coq Hardi | 11/10 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 11/10 (Bet365) |
| Ma Jacks Hill | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Warriors Wood | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Femme Magnifique | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Beauforts Storm | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | Le Coq Hardi |
19:07 – Dan & Breda Byrne Memorial Handicap Chase
Race Details: 2m 3f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places | | jumps
This is a proper little handicap chase rather than a throwaway summer event, with several arriving on the back of wins and only small margins separating the principals on ratings. Kasper Hauser is the obvious starting point after back-to-back successes and looks the progressive one in the field despite still being only four. Farrokh also comes here in form after getting his head back in front, while Catalani and Luimneach have both advertised themselves recently and add depth. Chosen Shant is weighted to be competitive if this turns into a test of pace and accuracy, and Stily is lurking lower down the weights if bouncing back. It is competitive enough to be called tricky, but not impossible: a few of these are exposed, and the race may well be decided by which of the in-form chasers can best cope with the handicapper.
Top Selections
1. Kasper Hauser – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Calum Hogan | Trainer: Kevin Thomas Coleman | Form: 2-5311 | Rating: 114 | Topspeed: 97
He is very easy to like. The form figures tell their own story, with that pair of recent wins suggesting he has really found his feet over fences, and a mark of 114 still looks workable for a horse going the right way. Being a four-year-old in a race like this can put some off, but I actually see that as a positive here: he has less mileage than most of these and more scope to improve again. The market has cottoned on, but 7/2 still makes plenty of appeal in a race where several rivals look closer to their ceiling. If he jumps with the same fluency as on his last two starts, he is the one they all have to beat. Bet type tag: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Chosen Shant – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Phillip Enright | Trainer: Aengus King | Form: 437125 | Rating: 111 | Topspeed: 104
He looks the each-way value in a race where a few of the shorter-priced runners are tightly enough compressed. Chosen Shant has a solid recent profile, won not long ago, and his topspeed figure of 104 is the best on offer here, which immediately makes him interesting around Wexford if this develops into a decent clip from a long way out. He does not have the sexy profile of Kasper Hauser, but he is reliable enough at this level and carries a handy racing weight of 153. At 13/2, he makes much more appeal as a place play than some similarly priced rivals, and it would be no surprise if Phillip Enright had him in the first three throughout. Bet type tag: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Kasper Hauser is the win play, simply because he is the progressive one and may not be finished improving yet. Chosen Shant is the each-way alternative at a fair enough price, with his strong topspeed figure giving him a very solid chance of hitting the frame. The main dangers are Farrokh, who arrives off a win, and Catalani, another last-time-out scorer in a race with no shortage of recent form.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farrokh | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Sammy Smart | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Catalani | 6/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Kasper Hauser | 7/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Luimneach | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Giant Haystacks | 6/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| The Burrow | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Chosen Shant | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Auntie Lacey | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Stily | 9/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
19:38 – Racing Again October 25th & 26th Handicap Chase
Race Details: 3m 1f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places | | jumps
This is a proper staying handicap chase to close the card and, with 16 lining up, it looks the sort of race where solidity matters as much as upside. Fr Gilligansvoyge arrives in red-hot form and deserves plenty of respect despite his age, while Cullenwaine has been knocking hard on the door and looks sure to be involved again. Thewaybackhome is another with an obvious chance if he sees out this longer trip strongly enough. Lower down the weights, Barely Made It is interesting after a more encouraging effort last time and could be the one to outrun his price. It is not a deep race full of unexposed improvers, but it is a tricky puzzle because several come here with fair recent handicap form and only minor margins between them.
Top Selections
1. Cullenwaine – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Shane O’Callaghan | Trainer: David O’Sullivan | Form: -25412 | Rating: 105 | Topspeed: 96
Cullenwaine makes plenty of appeal in a race where a few of these arrive with questions attached. His recent form reads well for this level, with a win followed by a solid second, and that Topspeed figure of 96 is one of the stronger numbers in the field. He looks like a genuine staying handicapper who should be suited by this test, and he does not look harshly treated off 105. Shane O’Callaghan knows the horse, and if Cullenwaine gets into a smooth rhythm early, he has the profile of one who can grind this lot into submission. At 5/1, he looks a fair win bet in an open finale.
Bet: WIN
2. Barely Made It – 11/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Mike O’Connor | Trainer: Colin Bowe | Form: /8-593 | Rating: 98 | Topspeed: 82
Barely Made It is the each-way play at the prices. He has not exactly been bombproof, but that latest third suggested he is coming back to the boil and racing off 98 gives him a squeak if he can build on it. Colin Bowe also runs North Of Nashville, but this one is the more interesting at the weights, especially in a big field where five places are on offer. Mike O’Connor takes over and, if Barely Made It can hold a position without getting shuffled back, he has enough staying form to get involved late. Available at 11/1, he looks the value each-way punt rather than one to dismiss.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Cullenwaine is the percentage call for the win bet, bringing the strongest recent balance of form, rating and pace figures. For an each-way alternative, Barely Made It makes plenty of sense at double-figure odds with five places on offer. Fr Gilligansvoyge is the obvious danger given his recent winning streak, while Thewaybackhome also has enough form to threaten if this trip unlocks a bit more.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Of Nashville | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Thewaybackhome | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Fr Gilligansvoyge | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Je Suis | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Cullenwaine | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Hit The Frame | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Stormy Master | 16/1 | 25/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Oogum Boogum | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| True Harmony | 11/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| U Asking Me | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Mini Getaway | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Urbs Intacta Manet | 22/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Three County Star | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Barely Made It | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Tennesse Boy | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
Wexford Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormy Master | 6 | 3 | 50% | 50% |
| Chosen Shant | 8 | 3 | 37.5% | 62.5% |
| Balinaboola Steel | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Duke Otto | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 100% |
| Toon Town | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr D McGill | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Shane Markey | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Conor Clarke | 9 | 2 | 22.22% | 55.56% |
| Dylan Robinson | 60 | 9 | 15% | 48.33% |
| Darragh O’keeffe | 228 | 34 | 14.91% | 53.07% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Wexford:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W P Mullins | 268 | 73 | 27.24% | 66.04% |
| Martin Hassett | 9 | 2 | 22.22% | 22.22% |
| Henry De Bromhead | 245 | 50 | 20.41% | 62.04% |
| Ray Hackett | 16 | 3 | 18.75% | 37.5% |
| R P Cody | 27 | 5 | 18.52% | 59.26% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Wexford racing tips for Friday 28th August 2026. We’ve covered all 8 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Wexford today?
The first race at Wexford on Friday 28th August 2026 goes off at 15:40, with 8 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Wexford today?
The going at Wexford is reported as GOOD, Good to yielding in places.
How many races are at Wexford today?
There are 8 races on the card at Wexford today, running from 15:40 through to 19:38.
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