Beacon Edge at Wexford 16:55 Tips, Betting and Prediction

Heading into the Wexford 16:55 Race 1 Claiming Hurdle over 2m 1f, Beacon Edge, trained by the seasoned G Elliott and guided by jockey Mr J M Halford, stands out with its short live price of 2. While not having raced recently, Beacon Edge historically shows a long-term strike rate of 17% in prior 720 days with 3 wins out of 18 races. Its lack of recent outings might cause some punters to hesitate, yet G Elliott's formidable 12% win rate over the last 180 days suggests the stable is in good form. This 11-year-old gelding, although not the youngest in the field, has enough experience under varied conditions to potentially leverage the 'Good to yielding in places' going at Wexford. Robindevidastar, a long shot at 41, aged 10 and also competing in the 2m 1f hurdle, represents P J Rothwell with jockey T Power Roche. Despite the enticing odds, a long-term strike rate of 14% with 2 wins from 14 races over 720 days doesn't instill great confidence. Also, Rothwell's low win rate of 6% over the last 180 days further dampens expectations for this entrant. Must Meet Cecil, styled by C Collins and ridden by C P Millar at odds of 7, offers a value bet. This 7-year-old gelding has maintained a solid performance, boasting a 40% win rate in the prior 720 days and recent form shines with a 50% win rate from recent outings over similar distances. Though less experienced, the consistency and moderate odds combined present a tempting prospect for punters. In summary, the favourite for this race, Beacon Edge, appears a solid choice given his stable's form and previous experience. However, if looking for value, Must Meet Cecil provides an alternative with promising recent form stats. May luck be on your side at the track, and remember, always bet responsibly!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:17 am on 28th May 2025

P	Horse	H	T	J	J/T	RL
1^st	1. Beacon Edge	3¹	16⁵	8⁰	9⁴	9⁶
NR	5. Robindevidastar	3⁰	13⁰	10⁴	11⁰	8⁸
2^nd	2. Must Meet Cecil	4³	11⁰	8¹	9²	8³
4^th	7. Single Edition	3⁰	12⁴	9⁸	9¹	8¹
5^th	4. Tasmanian Girl	3⁰	12⁰	6⁷	10⁴	8¹
U	3. Redwood Queen	3⁶	11⁸	7¹	8⁹	8¹
3^rd	6. Rockview Roman	3⁰	10²	7²	7⁵	6⁹

Wexford 16:55

Race 1 Wexford Claiming Hurdle (2m 1f)

28th May 25