Wakea will take beating at Data Select Maiden Hurdle

The Karl Thornton-trained Wakea should land the opening Data Select Maiden Hurdle in Down Royal this evening.

A classy performer on the flat for Jeremy Noseda, the five-year-old shaped with plenty of promise on his hurdling debut in Limerick less than three weeks ago.

Thornton looks to have found a good opportunity for the Cape Cross gelding here.