WexfordSun, October 29, 2023
14:45 Wexford
Wexford Festival Opera Maiden Hurdle
| 4yo
Winner EUR €6,195 - 13 runners
2m4f
Going: Heavy
Surface: Turf
Race Tip
JOYEUX VIVO (5) made a pleasing start to career when third attempting a twenty-two runner Punchestown jumpers flat in April. Received a spell over the summer and can break through for a maiden win switching to hurdles. WESTERN FOLD (9) started the new campaign with a third in a Downpatrick jumpers flat. Made an error on hurdling debut. Could bounce back. WINNING SMUT (10) improved from a reappearance sixth in a Listed handicap hurdle to finish runner-up tackling a Killarney novice hurdle. Contender. COBRA QUEEN (12) holds each way claims debuting under rules. Point-to-point winner.