Wexford Race 6 - T.C. Cullen Memorial Novice Chase
WILD BILL HICKOK (6) brings a sharp fitness edge after a dominant 1st at Wexford over 3218m last week, scoring by 11L on good ground. SUPERSUNDAE (1) is a key chance off a 17L win at Kilbeggan over 4489m and was 3rd in a Naas Class 1 two back. WORKAHEAD (4) drops from Cheltenham Grade 1 company and had previously run 2nd in a Gowran Park Grade 3 over this trip. MA JACKS HILL (2) has 3218m placings and was a Gowran Park maiden hurdle winner; suited back in trip. Potential pace from recent winners should set up a genuine test.

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Comes off a Kilbeggan 4489m win on 24 Apr on GOOD, scoring by 17L with 75.5kg at $3.75. Earlier placed 3rd at Naas over 4023m on 8 Mar in Class 1 on SOFT, beaten 36.5L by Spread Boss Ted at $4.50. Paul Townend rides for W P Mullins; 7yo gelding by Authorized. Can feature with similar form.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 24/04/2026 | - | 5yo+ | $13,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 4489m | GOOD | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17L | $3.75 |
| 3/7 | 08/03/2026 | - | CL1 | $13,000.00 | Naas | 4023m | SOFT | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 36.5L | $4.50 |
| 5/7 | 15/02/2026 | - | 5yo+ | $12,501.00 | Punchestown | 4613m | HEAVY | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29.75L | $12.00 |
| 99/11 | 12/03/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $147,555.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | GOOD | Danny Mullins | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $51.00 |
| 99/12 | 01/02/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4474m | SOFT | P W Mullins | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/01/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $100,000.00 | Naas | 4023m | HEAVY | P W Mullins | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $6.50 |
| 1/14 | 07/05/2024 | - | Hurdle | $10,501.00 | Ballinrobe | 4294m | GOOD | K Callaghan | 70kg | - | - | 8 |
| 10L | $1.11 |
| 7/11 | 12/03/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | SOFT | P W Mullins | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |
| 2/14 | 10/04/2023 | - | $0.00 | Compiegne | 3599m | HEAVY | Alain De Chitray | 67kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2L | $17.00 | |
| 7/12 | 19/04/2022 | - | $60,000.00 | Auteuil | 3000m | SOFT | Gaetan Masure | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Comments
Back in trip after a 5th of 8 at Limerick over 4315m on 16 Apr, beaten 8.5L on soft with 76.5kg at $3.75 behind Miss Corby. Earlier ran 5th of 9 at Leopardstown over 4117m on good, beaten 4.6L at $10 with 74kg. Won his maiden at Gowran Park over ~3300m prior to that and was runner-up at Galway, so the shorter journey suits. Drops 4kg and gets Danny Gilligan; can feature with a clean run.
Last Starts 29 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 | 16/04/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Limerick | 4315m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $3.75 |
| 5/9 | 29/12/2025 | - | 4UP NOV HCP HURDLE | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4117m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.6L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/11/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $35,002.00 | Navan | 3264m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 48.25L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/10/2025 | - | 4UP NOV HURDLE | $14,001.00 | Galway | 4165m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3L | $4.00 |
| 1/12 | 03/10/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3291m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $3.75 |
| 11/22 | 02/05/2025 | - | 5-7yo | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 3786m | SOFT | J H Williamson | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 47.15L | $12.00 |
| 2/11 | 22/03/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | J M Halford | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12L | $8.00 |
| 4/11 | 26/12/2024 | - | 4Y | $11,999.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | YD(GD/YD PL) | Harry Swan | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.95L | $4.75 |
| 3/10 | 30/11/2024 | - | Pro/Am | $10,501.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $1.85 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Comments
First-up after 145 days and drops 2.5kg. Last start 4th of 9 at Thurles over 4524m on 20 Dec, beaten 44.25L on soft with 75kg at $8 behind Long Branch. Won the previous run at Punchestown over 4023m on 14 Oct by a big margin at $1.50 with Keith Donoghue up. Can feature with a clean jump and fitness on his side.
Last Starts 146 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 20/12/2025 | - | 4UP HURDLE | $14,501.00 | Thurles | 4524m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 44.25L | $8.00 |
| 99/19 | 16/11/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $45,001.00 | Navan | 4224m | HEAVY | Conor Stone Walsh | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $10.00 |
| 1/14 | 14/10/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | GOOD | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11L | $1.50 |
| 2/6 | 22/08/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HDL | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 5029m | GOOD | Philip Enright | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/13 | 25/07/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 4919m | GOOD | Tiernan Power Roche | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.75 |
| 2/18 | 11/07/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Cork | 4828m | GOOD | Tiernan Power Roche | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.25 |
| 3/17 | 31/05/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Listowel | 4096m | GOOD | D Robinson | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 12/05/2025 | - | 4UP HURDLE | $11,499.00 | Killarney | 4069m | GOOD | Tiernan Power Roche | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/11/2024 | - | Listed | $22,133.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.25L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/10/2024 | - | 4Y | $10,000.00 | Galway | 3337m | GOOD | D Doyle | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $41.00 |
| 5/15 | 16/08/2024 | - | N_H_Flat | $10,501.00 | Tramore | 3291m | GOOD | Fred Maguire | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.25L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Comments
Back to 3218m after a tough 9th at Cheltenham over 3298m on 10 Mar, beaten 31.8L on good ground at $81 with 74.5kg. Prior run was a strong 2nd in a Gowran Park Grade 3 over 3218m on heavy, beaten 1.5L at $9 with 70.5kg behind Storm Heart. Eight-year-old gelding for H De Bromhead; Darragh O'Keeffe sticks and drops 2kg to 72.5kg. Can feature with a return to his preferred trip.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 10/03/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $458,159.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.8L | $81.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/02/2026 | - | Grade 3 | $37,501.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | HEAVY | Darragh Okeeffe | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/01/2026 | - | Grade 3 | $37,501.00 | Naas | 3191m | HEAVY | Darragh Okeeffe | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14L | $5.50 |
| 11/11 | 11/03/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $147,555.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Rachael Blackmore | 73kg | - | 1-1-4-11-11-11-11 | 0 |
| 71L | $8.50 |
| 1/17 | 26/12/2024 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | M Oconnor | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7L | $7.50 |
| 3/25 | 07/12/2024 | - | Hurdle | $12,499.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | M Oconnor | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.25L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Phillip Enright
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back to 3218m after finishing 6th of 6 at Limerick over 3264m on 16 Apr, beaten 55.75L on soft with 70.5kg at $41. Two wins from four starts at Wexford is a notable track positive. Recent runs include 5th of 15 at Thurles over 3680m on soft, beaten 13.75L at $13. Carries 69.5kg with Phillip Enright up and can improve back at this venue; has place claims.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 16/04/2026 | - | 4UP NOV HCP HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Limerick | 3264m | SOFT | Phillip Enright | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 55.75L | $41.00 |
| 5/15 | 20/11/2025 | - | 4UP HCP CHASE | $11,499.00 | Thurles | 3680m | SOFT | Alex Harvey | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.75L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/11/2025 | - | 1 | $27,500.00 | Clonmel | 4179m | SOFT | Phillip Enright | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.9L | $251.00 |
| 12/14 | 27/10/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Wexford | 3310m | SOFT | Gearoid Patrick Brouder | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 82.25L | $26.00 |
| 4/4 | 12/10/2025 | - | 4UP NOV | $11,499.00 | Cork | 3547m | GOOD | Phillip Enright | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $8.00 |
| 99/11 | 02/10/2025 | - | 4UP MARES HCP HURDLE | $14,501.00 | Clonmel | 4055m | SOFT | Anna Mcguinness | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $19.00 |
| 13/18 | 21/09/2025 | - | 4UP MARES HCP HDL | $14,501.00 | Listowel | 3621m | SOFT | Philip Enright | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 58L | $15.00 |
| 1/14 | 08/08/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 3383m | GOOD | Philip Enright | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 24/07/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 3355m | GOOD | Philip Enright | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $4.33 |
| 2/17 | 11/07/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE MARES | $11,499.00 | Cork | 4023m | GOOD | Philip Enright | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/23 | 22/02/2025 | - | Hurdle | $11,499.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.2L | $19.00 |
| 99/10 | 18/01/2025 | - | 0-100 | $10,000.00 | Navan | 4828m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $8.50 |
| 5/18 | 16/12/2024 | - | 0-102 | $10,000.00 | Naas | 3218m | GOOD | Donagh Meyler | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 36.5L | $4.20 |
| 4/15 | 10/06/2024 | - | 80-95 | $10,501.00 | Roscommon | 3147m | GOOD | Eoin Walsh | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16L | $6.00 |
| 4/11 | 18/05/2024 | - | 80-95 | $10,501.00 | Wexford | 3470m | SOFT | Eoin Walsh | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.05L | $3.75 |
| 3/17 | 16/04/2024 | - | 80-95 | $0.00 | Naas | 3886m | SOFT | Eoin Walsh | 74kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2L | $7.00 |
| 2/25 | 04/04/2024 | - | 80-95 | $0.00 | Naas | 3218m | HEAVY | Eoin Walsh | 73kg | - | - | 13 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/19 | 10/03/2024 | - | 80-102 | $0.00 | Naas | 3123m | SOFT | Eoin Walsh | 68.5kg | - | - | 17 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/02/2024 | - | 80-102 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 4146m | HEAVY | Eoin Walsh | 68.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3.2L | $12.00 |
| 4/21 | 12/01/2024 | - | 80-95 | $0.00 | Naas | 3218m | SOFT | Eoin Walsh | 71.5kg | - | - | 17 |
| 9.25L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Eoghan Finegan
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a 7‑day turnaround after scoring at Wexford over 3218m on 7 May by 11L on Good, carrying 62kg at $8.50. Beat Mick Collins with Mercury Mission third, and is unbeaten at the track and trip (1/1 each). Carries 69.5kg now after a 7.5kg rise, with Eoghan Finegan again riding for Ciaran Murphy. Can feature with a repeat of that last-start effort.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 07/05/2026 | - | 4UP BEG CHASE | $13,000.00 | Wexford | 3218m | GOOD | Eoghan Finegan | 62kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11L | $8.50 |
| 11/21 | 10/04/2026 | - | Conditional Jockeys/Amateur Riders | $49,185.00 | Aintree | 3312m | GD/SF(GD PL) | Eoghan Finegan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.65L | $126.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/10/2025 | - | 3yo | $84,040.00 | Compiegne | 3399m | GOOD3 | James Reveley | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| - | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 12/10/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $151,340.00 | Auteuil | 3599m | SOFT7 | Kevin Nabet | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32L | $23.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/09/2025 | - | 3yo | $117,501.00 | Auteuil | 3599m | HEAVY | Felix De Giles | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 249.5L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 18/05/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $135,000.00 | Auteuil | 3499m | HEAVY | Felix De Giles | 66kg | - | - | 1 |
| 29L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 26/04/2025 | - | 3yo | $84,041.00 | Auteuil | 3000m | HEAVY | Felix De Giles | 67kg | 03:47.31 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/04/2025 | - | 3yo | $61,121.00 | Auteuil | 3000m | GOOD | James Reveley | 69kg | 00:01.00 | - | 1 |
| 12L | $2.10 |
| 1/16 | 04/03/2025 | - | 3Y C&G MDN (UNRACED) HURDLE | $59,000.00 | Compiegne | 3199m | HEAVY | James Reveley | 67kg | 04:05.92 | - | 12 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |