For the second fixture in a row, a large entry has persuaded Wexford Racecourse to divide one of its handicaps, and consequently, today’s fixture (Saturday) will be an eight-race card. The first race is off at 1.55 pm.
THE CARDS IS AS FOLLOWS;
1.55 pm; The Coast Kilmore Quay Mares Maiden Hurdle of €11,500. About two miles four furlongs. (14 entries).
2.30 pm; The Coast Hotels & Resorts Rated Hurdle of €20,000. About two miles. (10).
3.05 pm; The Coast Rosslare Strand Handicap Hurdle (Division 1) of €10,000 (Rated 80-95). About two miles. (14).
3.40 pm; The Coast Rosslare Strand Handicap Hurdle (Division 2) of €10,000 (Rated 80-95). About two miles. (14).
4.10 pm The Vinegar Hill Handicap Hurdle of €12,500. About three miles. (14).
4.45 pm; The Freddie Doyle Memorial & Liz Doyle Racing Beginners Steeplechase of €12,500. About two miles. (14).
5.20 pm; The Eoin O’Gorman Solicitors Handicap Steeplechase of €11,500 (Rated 0-102). About three miles one furlong. (16).
5.50 pm; The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Flat Race of €11,000. About two miles. (14).
MONKSGRANGE POINT-TO-POINT ON SUNDAY
Bree Hunt Club is running its second point-to-point of the season at Monksgrange, Rathnure, on Sunday afternoon with the first race off at 2 pm. There are 145 entries and some competitive action is guaranteed.
2 pm; Goffs Punchestown Sale 4yo Maiden – Auction (28 entries).
2.30 pm; Baltimore Stables 5yo Geldings Maiden (43).
3 pm; Lance Bloodstock Winner Of Three (12).
3.30 pm; Peter Nolan Bloodstock & John McGrath Farrier 5yo+ Mares Maiden (38).
4 pm; Target Fertilisers Open (10).
4.30 pm; Connollys Red Mills 6yo+ Geldings Maiden (14).