Wexford 6:32 Verdict

Highest-rated runner (OR 133) trained by Henry de Bromhead, with a strong recent form line (4P-214) showing improvement and a win last time out. De Bromhead is a top operator over fences and O'Keeffe is a capable pilot. The blinkers addition suggests they're sharpening him up for this. Ma Jacks Hill (Elliott) is the obvious market rival but his form figures include a couple of poor efforts (5, 8) mixed with a win, and he's stepping up in weight-for-age terms against a rival with a superior rating. Warriors Wood and Femme Magnifique are behind on official ratings and lack the same recent scoring form, while Beauforts Storm looks outclassed on rating alone (112) with inconsistent form (772U74). Le Coq Hardi's rating edge, recent scoring run, and strong yard make him the most reliable option in a competitive but shallow 5-runner novice chase.