Wexford's 'change of direction' today Wexford stages a trial day going left-handed this afternoon with seven National Hunt races. Dushrembrandt ran out an impressive winner recently and is the stand-out name in the feature Wexford Racecourse On Facebook Rated Novice Chase. The Robert Tyner-trained gelding, who is a half-brother to Sir Rembrandt, disappointed at Newbury in November when sent off favourite, but he bounced back to his best at Tramore, making all to score by three lengths. The son of Dushyantor faces just five rivals, namely Rocky Wednesday, Shake The Bucket, Prince Rudi and the Jessica Harrington-trained duo of Annie Oakley and Painted Lady. Cappacurry Zak won on the same card at Tramore and he bids to follow up in the Courtown Rated Novice Hurdle. The Leslie Young trained six-year-old faces stiff opposition here with all five of his rivals holding solid claims. Akorakor disappointed at Navan on his last start but he is tried in cheekpieces now, and Bryan Cooper takes over in the saddle. He is sure to prove popular with punters, while Solita, who finished a good third at Fairyhouse earlier this month, is another likely to feature prominently in the betting. Shabra's Bertolini, who was second at Tipperary on Friday, Lucky Pat and Tiger Trek complete the line-up. The opening race on the card, the Loch Garman Maiden Hurdle, looks an open affair with Bleeding Hearts, All About Alfie, Credo Star and newcomer Hunting Harry a few for the shortlist. Cest Nore Gris and Teoleena appear the two to focus on in the Barrow Maiden Hurdle, while Miss Dinamic and Tigroney are the stand-out names in the concluding Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Flat Race. Just a head separated Coney Choice and Moonoverwater when they finished first and second over the course recently and they again take each other on in the www.wexfordraces.ie Handicap Hurdle. The consistent Kilcross Boy is another to consider, while All The Chimneys and Swift Provence (first-time cheekpieces) are others to keep in mind. The Slaney Handicap Chase is the remaining contest on the programme and The Absent Mare, who makes her debut for Gordon Elliott and wears a tongue strap for the first time, looks the most interesting of the eight contenders.
