Wexford Race 4 - Purple And Gold Beginners Chase
HIDDENVALLEY LAKE (4) drops into a beginners’ chase after finishing 5th in the Aintree Grade 1 over 4964m last month and looks the class act. ECLIPSE CHASER (3) has recent non-finishes but was a Grade 3 4th at Navan over 4023m and earlier won a 4224m maiden hurdle; Townend booked. LONG BRANCH (5) brings fit recent form, 2nd here over 4828m then 4th of 24 at Punchestown over 3875m. ONE BIG BOUM (6) has two hurdle wins this year and was a close 5th here over 3219m; now switches to fences. AMERICAN JUKEBOX (1) was a Tramore 4334m maiden hurdle winner in January and can be competitive if bouncing back from his Punchestown run.

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 81 days, fitted with cheek pieces. Last start 9th of 10 at Punchestown over 4561m on 15 Feb, beaten 39.55L on heavy with 75.5kg at $6. Won two back at Tramore over 4334m on 1 Jan on soft at $4. Can feature with a cleaner jump and suitable ground.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 15/02/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $14,501.00 | Punchestown | 4561m | HEAVY | Josh Williamson | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 39.55L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/01/2026 | - | 5UP HDL | $13,500.00 | Thurles | 4425m | SOFT | Danny Gilligan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.25L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 01/01/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Tramore | 4334m | SOFT | Danny Gilligan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19L | $4.00 |
| 7/18 | 11/12/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 43.25L | $10.00 |
| 6/12 | 26/01/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Naas | 3758m | HEAVY | J M Halford | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 51.6L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 27/12/2024 | - | 4UP | $11,999.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | YD(GD/YD PL) | Harry Swan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/11/2024 | - | 4-7Y | $10,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | GOOD | Harry Swan | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.05L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Ricky Doyle
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip 804m after a 14th of 19 at Cork over 3822m on 5 Apr, beaten 30.5L on soft with 72.5kg at $23. Prior run last of 9 at Naas over 4645m on 22 Feb on heavy, 42.25L off the winner with 75.5kg at $13. Carries 75.5kg here, up 3kg from last start, with Ricky Doyle riding for T Cooper. Needs to lift but can improve back in distance.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/19 | 05/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $45,001.00 | Cork | 3822m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 30.5L | $23.00 |
| 9/9 | 22/02/2026 | - | Qualifier | $21,999.00 | Naas | 4645m | HEAVY | Daniel King | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 42.25L | $13.00 |
| 99/21 | 02/02/2026 | - | 0-150 | $99,999.00 | Leopardstown | 4845m | HEAVY | Daniel King | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $34.00 |
| 10/16 | 03/05/2025 | - | Listed | $99,999.00 | Punchestown | 4131m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.85L | $8.00 |
| 8/24 | 13/03/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $108,207.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | GOOD | Tiernan Power Roche | 71kg | - | 16-14-13-11-12-7-8-8 | 0 |
| 9.7L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Carlisle | 5029m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 73.5kg | - | 7-7-7-5-7-6-4-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 3/23 | 17/11/2024 | - | 80-130 | $45,001.00 | Navan | 4517m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4L | $12.00 |
| 1/11 | 16/10/2024 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $16,000.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | GOOD | Donagh Meyler | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 4/12 | 27/09/2024 | - | Q.R. | $15,500.00 | Listowel | 2816m | SOFT | R Sugrue | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $8.50 |
| 14/24 | 30/04/2024 | - | Hurdle | $80,001.00 | Punchestown | 3907m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38.3L | $21.00 |
| 11/18 | 01/04/2024 | - | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | HEAVY | A P Kelly | 74.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 49.3L | $4.60 | |
| 4/19 | 17/02/2024 | - | $0.00 | Gowran Park | 4041m | HEAVY | Donagh Meyler | 75kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.8L | $2.50 | |
| 2/6 | 23/01/2024 | - | $0.00 | Down Royal | 3450m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15L | $2.30 | |
| 1/22 | 06/01/2024 | - | $0.00 | Cork | 3218m | HEAVY | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.25L | $4.20 | |
| 7/16 | 14/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Naas | 3828m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $14.00 | |
| 18/21 | 15/03/2023 | - | 1 | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 44.25L | $101.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/01/2023 | - | N_H_Flat | $10,499.00 | Gowran Park | 3219m | SOFT | P W Mullins | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip 301m and up 7.5kg after two pulled-ups at Fairyhouse over 4325m on 6 Apr ($15, soft) and Leopardstown over 4845m on 2 Feb ($41, heavy). Earlier form better: 4th of 7 in a Navan Grade 3 over 4023m on 16 Nov, beaten 11.75L with 70kg at $3.50. Won a Navan maiden hurdle over 4224m on 20 Sep by 6.5L with 75.5kg at $2. Tongue tie on; can improve with Townend up for Mullins.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/15 | 06/04/2026 | - | 0-140 | $26,002.00 | Fairyhouse | 4325m | SOFT | Danny Mullins | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $15.00 |
| 99/21 | 02/02/2026 | - | 0-150 | $99,999.00 | Leopardstown | 4845m | HEAVY | Sean Okeeffe | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $41.00 |
| 12/18 | 28/12/2025 | - | Qualifier | $30,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4700m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.55L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/11/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $35,002.00 | Navan | 4023m | HEAVY | Paul Townend | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.75L | $3.50 |
| 1/14 | 20/09/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Navan | 4224m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/08/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $1.50 |
| 13/22 | 02/05/2025 | - | 5-7yo | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 3786m | SOFT | C Mullins | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 68.65L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/12/2024 | - | 4UP | $11,999.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | YD(GD/YD PL) | P W Mullins | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.25L | $1.95 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 26-day turnaround after finishing 5th of 11 at Aintree over 4964m on 11 Apr, beaten 12.75L on Good with 74.5kg at $13 behind Home By The Lee. Two runs back was 5th of 6 in a Navan Grade 2 on Heavy over 4389m, 43.25L away with 75.5kg at $8. Notably won the Aintree Grade 1 over 4964m on Good on 5 Apr 2025, defeating Strong Leader. Seasoned gelding who can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 11/04/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $245,925.00 | Aintree | 4964m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.75L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/02/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $45,001.00 | Navan | 4389m | HEAVY | Darragh Okeeffe | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 43.25L | $8.00 |
| 9/11 | 01/05/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $300,000.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | SOFT | Darragh Okeeffe | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/11 | 05/04/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $245,925.00 | Aintree | 4964m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 74.5kg | - | 5-6-5-5-6-4-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/01/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $45,001.00 | Gowran Park | 4892m | SOFT | Darragh Okeeffe | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.75L | $2.75 |
| 2/10 | 21/12/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $122,962.00 | Ascot | 4916m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 73kg | - | 7-5-5-4-4-4-4-3 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 13/04/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Aintree | 4964m | SOFT | Rachael Blackmore | 74.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.75L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/02/2024 | - | Grade 2 | $0.00 | Navan | 4224m | HEAVY | Darragh Okeeffe | 72.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.25L | $3.75 |
| 99/7 | 09/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Navan | 4114m | HEAVY | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $3.25 | |
| 9/20 | 17/03/2023 | - | 1 | $132,800.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | SOFT | Rachael Blackmore | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 45.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 16/02/2023 | - | 1 | $34,999.00 | Clonmel | 4828m | SOFT | Rachael Blackmore | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.55 |
| 1/6 | 11/12/2022 | - | 1 | $29,999.00 | Cork | 4828m | SOFT | Rachael Blackmore | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $5.50 |
| 1/23 | 12/11/2022 | - | Hurdle | $14,999.00 | Naas | 3822m | SOFT | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $3.10 |

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off an 8-day turnaround after finishing 4th at Punchestown over 3875m on 29 Apr, beaten 20.5L on soft at $13 with 71kg behind Jacovec Cavern. Prior run a solid 2nd at Wexford over 4828m on 10 Apr, beaten 5.5L on good at $7 with 76kg. Six-year-old gelding for S Neville; J J Slevin takes over and rises to 75.5kg. Track form includes a Wexford 2nd; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/24 | 29/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $30,000.00 | Punchestown | 3875m | SOFT | Sean Cleary Farrell | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 10/04/2026 | - | 5yo+ | $15,000.00 | Wexford | 4828m | GOOD | Tiernan Power Roche | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 99/19 | 17/03/2026 | - | 4UP NOV HCP HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Down Royal | 4101m | GOOD | Sean Cleary Farrell | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/01/2026 | - | 5UP HDL | $13,500.00 | Thurles | 4425m | SOFT | Darragh Okeeffe | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.25L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/12/2025 | - | 4UP HURDLE | $14,501.00 | Thurles | 4524m | SOFT | Michael Kenneally | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/15 | 23/11/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $14,001.00 | Cork | 4864m | SOFT | Tiernan Power Roche | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.25L | $12.00 |
| 5/13 | 26/10/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 3351m | SOFT | J J Slevin | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/10/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Tipperary | 3968m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.25L | $8.50 |
| 3/15 | 05/09/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,501.00 | Kilbeggan | 3913m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $29.00 |
| 6/10 | 01/01/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $10,000.00 | Tramore | 4334m | HEAVY | Brian Hayes | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 133.25L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Brian Hayes
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 51-day break after a close 5th at Wexford over 3219m on 17 Mar, beaten 1.37L on soft at $4.33. Won the two prior starts at Navan (4059m, soft) and Fairyhouse (4069m, heavy) carrying 74.5kg and 66.5kg. Carries 75.5kg here for Brian Hayes for Philip Fenton. Can feature with a similar effort.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 17/03/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Wexford | 3219m | SOFT | Niall Moore | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.37L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 21/02/2026 | - | 5UP HCP HURDLE | $21,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 4069m | HEAVY | Niall Moore | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/01/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HDL | $11,499.00 | Navan | 4059m | SOFT | Niall Moore | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 4023m | HEAVY | H Phillips | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $8.00 |
| 99/19 | 16/11/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $45,001.00 | Navan | 4224m | HEAVY | Brian Hayes | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/10/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Galway | 3228m | SOFT | Brian Hayes | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.55L | $7.00 |
| 8/17 | 25/09/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,999.00 | Listowel | 4023m | GOOD | Brian Hayes | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $34.00 |
| 12/20 | 20/03/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Cork | 4023m | GOOD | Brian Hayes | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 64.55L | $15.00 |
| 16/20 | 15/02/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3986m | SOFT | Brian Hayes | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 52.45L | $8.00 |
| 5/14 | 26/01/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Naas | 3758m | HEAVY | Brian Hayes | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22L | $8.50 |
| 1/18 | 08/12/2024 | - | 80-116 | $11,500.00 | Cork | 4023m | SOFT | Brian Hayes | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2L | $6.50 |
| 1/11 | 28/10/2024 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $10,501.00 | Wexford | 3310m | SOFT | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/14 | 26/08/2024 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $11,999.00 | Ballinrobe | 3668m | SOFT | Niall Moore | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.75L | $6.00 |
| 4/14 | 10/08/2024 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $10,501.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GOOD | Brian Hayes | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19L | $9.00 |
| 4/15 | 05/07/2024 | - | Hurdle | $11,999.00 | Cork | 4828m | GOOD | Niall Moore | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.6L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 13/05/2024 | - | 4UP NOV HURDLE | $11,999.00 | Killarney | 4069m | GOOD | Niall Moore | 69kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.3L | $91.00 |
| 7/18 | 05/11/2023 | - | Div 1 | $0.00 | Cork | 3219m | SOFT | Brian Hayes | 73kg | - | - | 9 |
| 20.5L | $71.00 |
| 12/22 | 25/04/2023 | - | $0.00 | Punchestown | 3310m | SOFT | Philip Enright | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.8L | $126.00 |