Slaney River Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
Course: Wexford
Date: 16th May 2026
Distance: 2m1f (2m1f)
Type: Hurdle
Going: Good To Yielding
Class:
Prize: €5,900
Runners: 13
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Pleasureofpressure
6yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Trainer: P J Rothwell
Tinahely, Co Wicklow
Owner: Free Rein Syndicate
Breeding
Sire: Doyen (IRE)
Dam: Carnalway I (IRE)
Damsire: Getaway (GER)
Breeder: Raymond Nolan
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
One of two for trainer; maiden has been consistent in handicaps; runner-up at Tramore off this mark in November (2m5f, soft); below that when a beaten favourite at Down Royal next time (2m4f, yielding), finishing a distant third; another good effort when fourth back there last time; maybe the cheekpieces can get a bit more from him.
Comment
M'den has been consistent in h'caps; maybe cheekpieces can get a bit more from him
Race History for Pleasureofpressure
Liberated Light
7yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Mr J L Gleeson
Trainer: John E & Thomas Kiely
Dungarvan, Co Waterford
Owner: Mrs Claire Gleeson
Breeding
Sire: Muhaarar (GB)
Dam: Hikari (IRE)
Damsire: Galileo (IRE)
Breeder: Brucetown Farms Ltd
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Flat winner was successful over hurdles at Limerick in December 2024 off 7lb higher; moderate recent form until a change of tactics almost saw him make all at Tramore (2m1f, good to yielding) when headed late home in this headgear combination; could go one better if adopting the same tactics.
Comment
Moderate recent form until almost made all in a change of tactics at Tramore last time
Previous Trainers
- John E Kiely (until 2023-05-15)
- Richard Fahey (until 2022-09-15)
Previous Owners
- R A Fahey (until 2022-09-15)
Race History for Liberated Light
Deed Pole
6yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: John Shinnick
Trainer: Terence O'Brien
Carrigtoohill, Co. Cork.
Owner: TerenceOBrien Racing Syndicate
Breeding
Sire: Poet's Word (IRE)
Dam: Bright Girl (IRE)
Damsire: Invincible Spirit (IRE)
Breeder: Clive Dennett
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Out of sorts for his handicap hurdling debut at Punchestown in October when last seen over timber but has previously finished runner-up in a Tramore maiden hurdle (2m1f, good); Flat return at Limerick when third was encouraging for his chances here.
Comment
Third on the Flat for his return at Limerick was encouraging for his chances here
Quotes
"Deed Pole has plenty of size and scope so could make a nice summer jumper - Cian Hughes, trainer, speaking on Racing TV."
2025-02-12 - Dundalk (AW)Previous Trainers
- Cian Hughes (until 2025-05-27)
- Anthony Carson (until 2024-08-29)
Previous Owners
- Noel Flanagan (until 2025-05-27)
- Clive Dennett (until 2024-08-29)
Race History for Deed Pole
Garrick Painter
6yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Carl Millar(5)
Trainer: Noel C Kelly
Draperstown, Co. Derry
Owner: All Play & No Work Syndicate
Breeding
Sire: Zoffany (IRE)
Dam: Suraat (IRE)
Damsire: Kodiac (GB)
Breeder: Sir E J Loder
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Returned from 181-day absence at Perth (2m, good) in June last year to get off the mark over hurdles with an easy victory off 95 when a well-backed 15-8 favourite; posted a fine third off top weight on the Flat at the Galway festival when last seen; big player but market will be crucial after his absence.
Comment
Returned from absence to win at Perth in June; big player but market crucial after absence
Previous Trainers
- Daniel James Murphy (until 2023-11-02)
- Tom Ward (until 2023-10-03)
Previous Owners
- Mrs John Murphy (until 2023-11-02)
- Coleman, White & Russell (until 2023-10-03)
Race History for Garrick Painter
The Dancen Kid
5yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Shane Fitzgerald
Trainer: Ross O'Sullivan
Kilcullen, Co Kildare
Owner: John K Jones
Breeding
Sire: Dansant (GB)
Dam: Goodthyne Miss (IRE)
Damsire: Jolly Jake (NZ)
Breeder: Ms Valerie Madden
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Went closest in a higher grade at Leopardstown in March (2m3f, soft to heavy); didn't repeat that next time here (2m, soft) and pulled up at Kilbeggan last month; needs to give his best.
Comment
Went closest in a higher grade at Leopardstown but couldn't repeat that in two runs since
Race History for The Dancen Kid
Deise Crystal
5yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Sean O'Keeffe
Trainer: Sean Aherne
Conna, Co. Cork
Owner: Eoin A Barry
Breeding
Sire: Crystal Ocean (GB)
Dam: Twilight Eclipse (IRE)
Damsire: Presenting (GB)
Breeder: Discovery Bloodstock
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Went well for a long way on handicap debut at Naas when fourth to a well-treated winner; disappointed at Cork next time; claims if returning to his best.
Comment
Went well for a long way on h'cap bow but PU at Cork next time; claims at his best
Race History for Deise Crystal
Dontdooddson
13yo b Gelding (FR)Connections
Jockey: Phillip Enright
Trainer: Darren Collins
Ryehill, Co Galway
Owner: Profit In Your Pocket Racing Club
Breeding
Sire: Irish Wells (FR)
Dam: Aulne River (FR)
Damsire: River Mist (USA)
Breeder: M Goulven, Mlle Celine, M Pierre-Yves Berthouloux & Mme Fa
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Veteran added a fourth win when landing a C&D handicap in July (good) off this mark; third of 16 at Kilbeggan last time suggests he still retains some level of ability.
Comment
C&D win last July was fourth victory over hurdles; veteran but retains some ability
Previous Trainers
- Eoin Christopher McCarthy (until 2023-06-05)
- Robert Tyner (until 2022-07-11)
Previous Owners
- John Gerard Kelly (until 2024-02-29)
- Brendan Keogh (until 2022-07-11)
Race History for Dontdooddson
Ballindenisk
6yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: E Walsh
Trainer: John Joseph Murphy
Upton, Co Cork
Owner: Mrs D W Davenport & Miss F L Garland
Breeding
Sire: Walk In The Park (IRE)
Dam: Goodthynemilan (IRE)
Damsire: Milan (GB)
Breeder: Mrs Norah Ahern
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
One of two for trainer; beat Grade 2 winner Kazansky in a Lisronagh point-to-point last year; however, form under rules to date has been underwhelming; may show something now in a handicap.
Comment
Beat a subsequent Gr. 2 winner in a point but poor under rules' so far; handicap debutant
Race History for Ballindenisk
Bohemian Bay
6yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Rian Lane(7)
Trainer: Sean Joseph Allen
Fermoy, Co Cork
Owner: V Slattery
Breeding
Sire: Mahler (GB)
Dam: Ballybrowney Ella (IRE)
Damsire: Presenting (GB)
Breeder: Ms L Pyne
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Didn't jump with fluency for handicap debut at Clonmel (2m1f, heavy) but kept on for a moderate fifth; recent Limerick run was a step backwards.
Comment
Kept on for moderate fifth on h'cap bow but Limerick run was a step backwards
Race History for Bohemian Bay
Mo Ghille Mar
5yo b Mare (IRE)Connections
Jockey: G B Noonan
Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon
Bagenalstown, Co Carlow
Owner: Bronsan Racing
Breeding
Sire: Zoffany (IRE)
Dam: First Love (IRE)
Damsire: Galileo (IRE)
Breeder: Andrew McNally
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
One of two for trainer; three-time Flat winner for Jessica Harrington on good/good to firm; moderate hurdles form for new yard, but her sixth of ten at Bellewstown last time was not her worst effort; in this lower grade for first time.
Comment
Three-time Flat winner has run moderately in four starts for new yard
Previous Trainers
- Mrs John Harrington (until 2025-11-20)
Previous Owners
- OTI Racing & Bronsan Racing (until 2024-12-18)
Race History for Mo Ghille Mar
Boogie Inthejungle
4yo ch Filly (GB)Connections
Jockey: Eoghan Finegan(7)
Trainer: Gavin Cromwell
Navan, Co. Meath
Owner: Kiva Cromwell
Breeding
Sire: Bungle Inthejungle (GB)
Dam: My Only One (GB)
Damsire: Frankel (GB)
Breeder: Fresh Prince Partnership
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Regressive Flat maiden didn't show much in her opening hurdle runs but a 12l sixth at Limerick last time, when 125-1 was more promising; handicap debutante.
Comment
Didn't show much in opening runs but a 12l sixth last time was slightly more promising
Race History for Boogie Inthejungle
Miss Donna
5yo b Mare (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Dylan Whelan(7)
Trainer: Patrick John Kiely
Killerguile, Co. Waterford
Owner: Sara Kiely
Breeding
Sire: Vadamos (FR)
Dam: Bergamot (IRE)
Damsire: Azamour (IRE)
Breeder: Mr K McCoy
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Last of eight in a maiden here in April (2m4f, good to yielding) and pulled up on handicap debut at Kilbeggan last time; others more likely.
Comment
Last of eight in a m'den here before PU on h'cap bow latest; others more likely
Previous Owners
- David Kiely (until 2026-04-06)
Race History for Miss Donna
Young And Foolish
7yo ch Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Tiernan Power Roche
Trainer: P J Rothwell
Tinahely, Co Wicklow
Owner: Miss J Kavanagh
Breeding
Sire: Hillstar (GB)
Dam: Supreme Carolina (IRE)
Damsire: Traditionally (USA)
Breeder: G Canavan & P Daly
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
One of two for trainer; tailed off in all three maiden hurdle starts at 250-1; pulled up in handicap debut at Naas at 80-1 (3m, soft to heavy); cheekpieces go on.
Comment
Tailed off in all three m'dens and PU on h'cap bow at Naas
Race History for Young And Foolish
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