Our Wexford racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Thursday 23rd July 2026. The action gets underway at 16:00 and runs through to 20:05, with going reported as GOOD (Watering).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Hatfield Hammer boasts a 14.29% strike rate from 7 runs at the track, Joshua Halford has been in fine form here with 3 wins from 7 rides, Shane Crawley’s yard sends out runners with a 33.33% 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | Irish Daily Star | 13 | 2 | 15.38% | 38.46% |
16:00 – Kilmore Quay (C & G) Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 2m | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a fair maiden rather than a deep one, but there are a few with proper claims and the market has latched on to the right horses. Game Point brings the standout recent profile after three solid placed efforts and, as a 4yo with a mark of 118, he sets the standard on the figures. Penny Express has mixed it in stronger company than most maidens and shouldn’t be far away if putting it all together, while Highland Realm is the Mullins runner and could easily step forward from his first hurdling run. Chasing Blues also has a solid enough hurdle mark and de Bromhead’s yard commands respect. After that, it tails off quickly, so this feels more about whether the principals run to form than some hidden shock emerging from the pack.
Top Selections
1. Game Point – 11/10 with Bet365
Jockey: Donagh Meyler | Trainer: R P Cody | Form: 323 | Rating: 118 | Topspeed: 108
Game Point is the obvious one, but sometimes the obvious one is still the right one. He has done little wrong in three hurdle starts, finishing placed each time, and that 118 rating is already joint-best in the field despite him getting the 4yo allowance. The profile is straightforward: consistent, battle-hardened enough for a maiden, and already running to a level that many of these have yet to threaten. Meyler is a positive booking and the bare form says he should be hard to keep out of the first two at the very least. At around 11/10, he is short enough, but still looks the percentage call. Bet type tag: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Chasing Blues – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Darragh O’keeffe | Trainer: Henry De Bromhead | Form: 8/S-4 | Rating: 106 | Topspeed: 28
For an each-way angle, Chasing Blues makes more appeal than some of the shorter-priced alternatives because there is a bit of substance to his profile and the stable is always worth noting in this grade. He returned with a fourth after a break and, while that doesn’t scream future winner, it was at least a step in the right direction after a patchy sequence. His hurdle mark of 106 leaves him with a bit to find on Game Point, but this does not look stacked with depth and de Bromhead runners can improve sharply from one run to the next. Available at 7/2, he looks a perfectly sensible each-way punt in a race where plenty of these have major questions to answer. Bet type tag: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple. Game Point is the win play because his form is the most reliable and his mark gives him a clear edge if reproduced. Chasing Blues is the each-way alternative in a 16-runner field with three places on offer, especially if the market holds around that 7/2 mark. The obvious dangers are Highland Realm for Mullins and Penny Express, who has the back-class to get involved.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic Paddy | 150/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 125/1 | 200/1 (Betfair) |
| Among The Pines | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Chasing Blues | 7/2 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Colwyn Bay | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Drumconnor Hill | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Highland Realm | 10/3 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Penny Express | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Betterluckthistime | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Blue Nude | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Finjimk | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Game Point | 11/10 | 10/11 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 11/10 (Bet365) |
| Pinkarizon | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 66/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
| Plus Or Minus | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Megaball | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Texas Red | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
16:35 – Curragh To Curragh Charity Cycle On August 29th Mares Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 4f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a fairly deep mares’ maiden by Wexford standards, with a handful bringing solid placed form and plenty of lesser-known types adding to the puzzle. Willie Mullins fields the obvious one in Are You Around, who sets the standard on official figures among the principals and has already shown enough to suggest a race like this is within reach. Red Sea Girl has the strongest recent form line on paper after another placed effort, while Lunar Majesty and Miss Jocund are both credible if building on their existing marks. Lilannbee is respected on market position despite ending last season quietly. It is not a weak race, but it is one where proven hurdling form should count for plenty over raw potential.
Top Selections
1. Are You Around – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Brian Hayes | Trainer: W P Mullins | Form: 392- | Rating: 105 | Topspeed:
She makes plenty of appeal in a race where some of the dangers have had more chances than ideal. That 392- sequence tells a straightforward story: she improved with experience and signed off last season with a solid second, which is often the kind of form that wins an ordinary summer maiden hurdle. Mullins does not need much of an introduction in this sphere, and Brian Hayes is a reliable booking for one expected to be ridden positively and efficiently. At 5/2 she is hardly missed, but she still looks the most likely winner if returning in the same groove. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Red Sea Girl – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Daniel King | Trainer: N Stokes | Form: 732-3 | Rating: 116 | Topspeed: 74
If you want something with a proper each-way profile, this mare is the obvious answer. She has been knocking on the door, her 732-3 form reading well in the context of this race, and she arrives here with the best official rating in the field. That alone does not guarantee anything in a maiden, but it underlines her consistency and gives her a strong chance of hitting the frame again. The slight concern is whether she has become a shade expensive to follow for win purposes, but 4/1 is still fair enough for a mare with her proven level. She should give backers a run for their money. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Are You Around is the win play because she has the right profile: progressive, lightly raced and from the yard most likely to have one ready for this sort of opening. Red Sea Girl is the sensible each-way alternative given her consistency and superior rating. The obvious dangers are Lunar Majesty and Miss Jocund, while Lilannbee is one to note if the market speaks in her favour.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bold Reflection | 20/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Lilannbee | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Paddy Power) |
| Are You Around | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Cailin Hill | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Lunar Majesty | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Miss Jocund | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Red Sea Girl | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Thesilverbridle | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Urra Mass Rock | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 66/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
| Burning Like Fire | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Gratitudeforgrace | 28/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| My Girl Rosie | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Queenofqueenstreet | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Tubberfinn Lassie | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 66/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
| Runaway Rosie | 6/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Ratings Hub | Are You Around |
17:10 – Wexford Racecourse Ladies Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 4f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This is a proper competitive ladies’ handicap hurdle rather than a race packed with certainty. Empire Walk heads the market on the back of two solid efforts and is an obvious player, while Sean Mc also arrives with a recent placed run and looks sure to be popular. Je Suis is lurking on a handy weight and has enough recent form to make the shortlist, and Larkins Lane is the type to keep on side in this grade after winning twice before a lesser effort last time. There are plenty with chances if bouncing back, including Harpy Eagle and Costanuci, but it still feels like a race where current rhythm and a manageable weight will count for plenty. Tricky enough, but not impossible to solve.
Top Selections
1. Empire Walk – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Miss J Townend | Trainer: J Motherway | Form: 52P-34 | Rating: 111 | Topspeed: 107
Empire Walk has the look of the safest option in the field. Her last two runs, finishing third and fourth, suggest she is knocking firmly on the door in this sort of company, and that Topspeed mark of 107 is a notable one in the context of this race. She is only five, so there should still be a bit more to come, and she gets in here off a mark that looks workable rather than punitive. Miss J Townend is a positive booking in this sphere and, in a race full of inconsistent types, this mare’s recent profile is refreshingly solid. At 4/1, she makes plenty of appeal as the one most likely to run her race.
Bet: WIN
2. Larkins Lane – 9/1 with Betfair
Jockey: | Trainer: P J Rothwell | Form: 8-9118 | Rating: 114 | Topspeed: 101
Larkins Lane is much more interesting than his latest eighth might suggest. Before that, he had won twice on the spin, which tells you he had found a groove, and he now lines up here carrying just 143. In a race where plenty of the principals are exposed and not especially well treated, that low weight could be a real asset over this trip if he can bounce back. Rothwell has a few darts to throw, but this one appeals as the value play because his profile includes genuine recent winning form rather than just respectable defeats. Around 9/1, he looks the right each-way punt in a race where four places matter.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Empire Walk is the straightforward win play because she brings the most reliable recent form and a strong speed figure for the grade. Larkins Lane is the each-way alternative at a fairer price, especially with four places on offer and a light weight in his favour. The obvious dangers are Sean Mc, who should be thereabouts again, and Je Suis, who is attractively treated near the foot of the weights.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Peann Dearg | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Jonny Carrol | 28/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Harpy Eagle | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Midleton Rare | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Costanuci | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Sean Mc | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Coolboy Christy | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Empire Walk | 4/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Double Power | 18/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Matter Of Opinion | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Je Suis | 6/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Ladiam | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Ocean Murphy | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Stumblin In | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Larkins Lane | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
| China Grill | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
17:45 – Cottage Autism Network Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
Race Details: 3m | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a proper staying handicap rather than a race packed with hidden quality, and it would be no surprise if the weights and stamina tell late on. Set The Tone heads the market after a much better effort when runner-up last time, while True Harmony has been shaping as though a race like this is within reach. Jury Foreman is interesting if building on a fair comeback, and Katie’s Casper has enough recent consistency to enter the argument despite lacking a standout win profile. Hob’s Angel is another with claims from a light weight, but age may just find him out in a competitive finish. In truth, this is a tricky enough puzzle rather than a deep race, and finding one still on the upgrade is probably the way to play it.
Top Selections
1. Set The Tone – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh | Trainer: David M O’Brien | Form: P8-0P2 | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 92
He’s not one for the faint-hearted judged on the full body of work, but that latest second was easily his best piece of recent form and suggested he may finally be putting it together as a stayer. A mark of 101 looks workable, and carrying just 144 should matter over this 3m around Wexford. The 5yo angle is a positive too in a race where several rivals look fully exposed. Available at 4/1 with Bet365, he makes more appeal than some of the shorter-in-the-market types because there is at least the promise of further progress. If reproducing that last run, he’s the one to beat. Bet type tag: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Katie’s Casper
Jockey: Patrick M O’Brien | Trainer: Dermot A McLoughlin | Form: 8-9525 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 94
He’s the sort who keeps edging into the picture without quite getting the job done, but in a 15-runner handicap that can still be a very useful trait from an each-way perspective. The recent 9525 sequence says he’s been holding his form, and his Topspeed figure of 94 is one of the better numbers on offer in this field. He’s also nicely treated at the weights for one rated 104, with just 149 to carry. Dermot A McLoughlin’s runner doesn’t need to improve dramatically to get involved, and if this turns into a test of honesty rather than class, he should be staying on when others have cried enough. Bet type tag: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Set The Tone is the win play after that encouraging second and looks the runner with a bit more upside than most of these. Katie’s Casper is the sensible each-way option in a race where solid recent efforts count for plenty. True Harmony and Jury Foreman are the obvious dangers, while Hob’s Angel could outrun his age if the race falls right.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jury Foreman | 5/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Gerrys Wish | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Barryroe Madam | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| John Storey | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Ersudaly | 20/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Ellens Pride | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Ballinaboola Hanna | 18/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Paddy Power) |
| True Harmony | 9/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Fervida | 50/1 | 35/1 | 50/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Lady Victrix | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Set The Tone | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Strong Contender | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
18:20 – Cottage Autism Network Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
Race Details: 3m | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a typically messy staying handicap hurdle for the grade, with plenty arriving with questions and only a handful bringing solid recent form. Fire Coral and Clever Court dominate the front end of the market for good reason, both having advertised their claims last time, while Ballinaboola Gold and Phildante are among those lurking on workable marks if seeing the trip out strongly enough. Georgia Celena has bits of form that make her interesting, but there is a clumsy mistake or two never far away. Over 3m around Wexford on good ground, efficiency at the hurdles and a willingness to keep galloping will count for plenty. It is not a deep race, but it is a tricky enough puzzle once you get beyond the obvious pair.
Top Selections
1. Fire Coral – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Phillip Enright | Trainer: S Curling | Form: 115-P3 | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 95
Fire Coral makes the most appeal because his profile is at least going the right way in a race where plenty are not. He won twice earlier in the campaign, then shaped well enough when back in third last time to suggest he remains on a workable mark of 101. That Topspeed figure of 95 stands out in this field and, in a 3m handicap on decent ground, that bit of proven pace can be a separator. Phillip Enright is a positive booking and if this seven-year-old settles into a rhythm, he ought to be finishing stronger than most. At 10/3, he is short enough, but still the one to beat. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Phildante – 8/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Joshua Halford | Trainer: Eoin Doyle | Form: 06-64F | Rating: 103 | Topspeed: 91
Phildante is not without risk at nine, but he looks a fair each-way play in a race where plenty have even shakier credentials. He had been running respectably before falling last time and, off 143, he gets in here with a nice racing weight for a horse who has shown enough ability to feature in this company. His Topspeed of 91 says he still has some engine, and if that latest mishap has not dented confidence, he is the sort to travel into this quite nicely. The 8/1 on offer looks a touch generous for a horse with place claims in a 15-runner handicap. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Fire Coral is the percentage call and makes most appeal as the win bet given his recent solid third and stronger overall profile. For an each-way punt, Phildante looks the value at 8/1 with four places on offer. Clever Court is the obvious danger after getting off the mark last time, while Ballinaboola Gold also has enough ability to get involved if seeing out the trip strongly.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Cave | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Moonlight Paradise | 10/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Georgia Celena | 8/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Fire Coral | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Nashville Notions | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Keep The Head | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Chasing Crowns | 11/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Trixaboutmaisie | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Urbs Intacta Manet | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Ballinaboola Gold | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Talas Kera | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Clever Court | 7/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Phildante | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Cruisin Susan | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Glaoinn An Airgead | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
18:55 – Park Run At Wexford Saturday Mornings Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
Race Details: 2m | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a proper Wexford handicap hurdle: competitive without being especially deep, and there are a few arriving with something to prove. Backinabit heads the market after getting the job done last time, but he is the obvious one and not necessarily bombproof given his patchy profile. Sidiriya comes here in better nick than most after a pair of solid efforts and looks well treated if building again, while Hatfield Hammer has begun to hint that his turn is near. Esticky End is another with recent placed form and a light weight, whereas Cinnabar Moth is more of a lurking danger if putting things together. Plenty have inconsistent profiles, so this feels more like a race to trust current momentum than reputation.
Top Selections
1. Sidiriya – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Darragh O’keeffe | Trainer: P J Rothwell | Form: 306-32 | Rating: 103 | Topspeed: 84
Sidiriya makes plenty of appeal in a race where several of these are either hard to trust or look fully exposed. Her last two runs suggest she is coming to the boil nicely, and a mark of 103 gives her every chance if she can reproduce that recent level over this sharp enough 2m. Darragh O’Keeffe is a positive booking for a mare who should travel well on this ground, and there is a fair bit to like about the way she has been shaping. At 9/2 she looks the percentage call rather than a wild swing, and in this field that counts for plenty. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Hatfield Hammer – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Alan O’Sullivan | Trainer: Paul Nolan | Form: 6P8-63 | Rating: 102 | Topspeed: 96
Hatfield Hammer is the each-way angle because he is starting to piece things together again and his recent third was a step in the right direction. The standout number here is that 96 topspeed, the best in the field, and that says he has the raw ability to be seriously competitive in a handicap of this nature. Paul Nolan’s runner doesn’t need to improve a ton from his latest effort to get involved, and this sort of race around Wexford can reward one arriving in decent rhythm. With four places on offer, 6/1 makes him a sensible each-way punt with upside if the race falls his way. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Sidiriya is the win play because she brings the most convincing recent profile and still looks capable of better from this mark. Hatfield Hammer is the each-way option, with his latest run and strong topspeed figure giving him real place claims. Backinabit is the obvious danger after winning last time, while Esticky End also has to be respected at the weights.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Otto | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Rightfolksplease | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Betfair) |
| Boola Times | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Hatfield Hammer | 6/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Bella Union | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Ranting And Raven | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Davitts Quay | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Cinnabar Moth | 9/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Backinabit | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Mount Hotham | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Sidiriya | 9/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Esticky End | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
19:30 – Park Run At Wexford Saturday Mornings Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
Race Details: 2m | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a fairly ordinary 0-100 level handicap hurdle on paper, but it is still a race with a bit of shape to it. Del Boys Diva arrives off a recent win and is the obvious one, though the market has taken no chances and she now has to prove that latest effort was the start of something rather than a one-off in weak company. Let It Settle and Syosset both come here after more encouraging recent runs and make more appeal as solid handicappers in a race where plenty have questions to answer. Tropical Twist is interesting for a powerful yard, while Avandra is weighted to outrun her price. Not a deep contest, but definitely a slightly tricky one if you want to take on the favourite.
Top Selections
1. Let It Settle – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Sexton | Trainer: Thomas R Hughes | Form: 000-02 | Rating: 98 | Topspeed: 92
There was a lot more life in Let It Settle when runner-up last time and, in a race like this, that piece of recent evidence counts for plenty. He had shown very little beforehand, but that latest effort suggested he is beginning to understand the job and his mark of 98 still looks workable if he can back it up. The 2m trip around Wexford should suit a horse with a bit of pace, and that topspeed figure stacks up well against these. Available at 5/1, he looks the percentage call against a short-priced favourite who has more to prove under a penalty-like burden. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Avandra – 14/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Shane O’Callaghan | Trainer: P J Rothwell | Form: 0-8205 | Rating: 98 | Topspeed: 87
Avandra is the one at a bigger price who makes some each-way sense. She is carrying just 145 and that alone gives her a squeak in a race where a few of the principals are lumbered with plenty of weight for this grade. Her recent form is not flashy, but the second two runs back was good enough to put her in the mix and she was not disgraced when fifth last time. Rothwell’s runners are often worth a second look in races like this, and if this mare can travel a little sweeter on the better ground, 14/1 starts to look a fair each-way punt rather than a hopeful throw at the darts board. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Let It Settle is the win play because his latest second is among the best recent pieces of form on offer and he still has room to improve. Avandra is the each-way option at 14/1, helped by a light weight in a 12-runner field with four places on offer. Del Boys Diva is the obvious danger, while Syosset also enters the reckoning after his recent third.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Boys Diva | 6/4 | 5/4 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Tropical Twist | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Glendower | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Let It Settle | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Victoria Kesia | 22/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Polly Poppins | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Eastern Blue Bird | 33/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Syosset | 6/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Light Her Up | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Liss Eile | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Tasmanian Girl | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Avandra | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
20:05 – Save The Date Ladies Day At Wexford Races Friday 7th August INH Flat Race
Race Details: 2m | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a typically interesting late-summer Wexford bumper, with a short-priced standard-setter in Cotswold Blue and plenty of less exposed types trying to bridge the gap. Willie Mullins’ mare has the obvious form after finishing runner-up twice and her 111 rating sets the bar, but she’s hardly bombproof at odds-on-ish in a 16-runner field. The Ocean Queen is the intriguing newcomer from Gavin Cromwell’s yard, while Pit River adds further depth as a 4yo from Gordon Elliott’s team. Of those with experience, Distraction and Silk Buds have shown enough to be competitive if finding more. It’s not a vintage bumper, but it is a tricky little puzzle because the market has to balance proven form against the usual threat of an unexposed improver.
Top Selections
1. Cotswold Blue – 13/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr P W Mullins | Trainer: W P Mullins | Form: 22 | Rating: 111 | Topspeed: 82
She is the one they all have to beat. Two runner-up efforts already put her clear on known bumper form, and that 111 rating is comfortably the best on offer in this field. The bare numbers matter, but so does the impression: she has been knocking hard on the door and this does not look any deeper than the races she has already contested. Patrick Mullins is an obvious asset in these events and Wexford’s sharp enough nature should suit a mare with experience under pressure. At 13/8 she is no giveaway in a race full of unknowns, but she is still the percentage call and very hard to oppose. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Silk Buds – 14/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Miss Georgie Benson | Trainer: Peter John Flood | Form: 36 | Rating: 98 | Topspeed: 83
If you want something at a more workable price, Silk Buds makes plenty of each-way appeal. Her form figures of 3 and 6 do not scream future star, but they show a mare who has at least handled race conditions and her topspeed mark of 83 is actually right up there in this line-up. She doesn’t need to improve dramatically to hit the frame, and in a race where several of the market rivals are entirely untested, that counts for plenty. Peter John Flood’s mare looks the sort who can travel and keep on when others get caught out by inexperience. At 14/1, she looks the value each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Cotswold Blue is the sensible win play because her bumper form is already out in the open and good enough to take this. For an each-way alternative, Silk Buds appeals at double-figure odds as a solid, race-fit option in a field full of guesswork. The obvious danger is The Ocean Queen, who could easily be smart first time out for Gavin Cromwell.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ants Fantasy | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Dance Partner | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Distraction | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Piper Street | 28/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Moses Sport | 40/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Pit River | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| A Quest For Cognac | 22/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Bambi Fever | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Bredas Pearl | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Cotswold Blue | 13/8 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Nancy Wheeler | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Silk Buds | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Speisialta | 17/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| The Ocean Queen | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Treacys Ella | 7/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Gusserane | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
Wexford Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Hammer | 7 | 1 | 14.29% | 57.14% |
| Cruisin Susan | 10 | 1 | 10% | 40% |
| Esticky End | 4 | 0 | 0% | 50% |
| Bella Union | 3 | 0 | 0% | 66.67% |
| Fire Coral | 3 | 0 | 0% | 100% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Halford | 7 | 3 | 42.86% | 71.43% |
| Alix Balfe | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Miss J Townend | 19 | 5 | 26.32% | 47.37% |
| Mr J L Gleeson | 23 | 6 | 26.09% | 56.52% |
| Miss Georgie Benson | 4 | 1 | 25% | 75% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Wexford:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Crawley | 9 | 3 | 33.33% | 55.56% |
| W P Mullins | 261 | 67 | 25.67% | 65.52% |
| Henry De Bromhead | 230 | 46 | 20% | 61.74% |
| Hugh Paul Finegan | 11 | 2 | 18.18% | 36.36% |
| Padraig Butler | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 66.67% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Wexford racing tips for Thursday 23rd July 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 Thursday 23rd July 2026 goes off at 16:00, with 8 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Wexford today?
The going at Wexford is reported as GOOD (Watering).
How many races are at Wexford today?
There are 8 races on the card at Wexford today, running from 16:00 through to 20:05.
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