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17.20

Good

Wexford Racecourse Ladies Day August 13th (C & G) Opportunity Maiden Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 2m 0f 150y
  • 14 runners
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Wexford Racecourse Ladies Day August 13th (C & G) Opportunity Maiden Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.70
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 5U-275

Last run: 3 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Good second when beaten half a length at Kilbeggan last month but hasn't built on that twice since; needs to step up on his fifth at Downpatrick on Sunday.
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5th

3

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

20:38 Cartmel

Starman

11st 9lb

J: Mr Felix Foster

T: Joanne Foster

Close second over fences at Catterick in January (1m7f, good) but mainly poor efforts since, the latest in a selling hurdle.

40/1

4th

5

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

16:40 Hexham

Starman

11st 1lb

J: Mr Felix Foster

T: Joanne Foster

Three hurdle wins in Ireland during 2023 but a close second over fences at Catterick (about 1m7f, good) in January came from out of the blue and hasn't been repeated since; returns to hurdles with a cloud hanging over him.

14/1

7th

1

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

15:58 Market Rasen

Starman

12st 0lb

J: Mr Felix Foster

T: Joanne Foster

Seemingly back in good form when close second to short-odds favourite at Catterick (1m7f, good) on New Year's Day, his third start for Joanne Foster, but pulled up there twice since and now has it all to prove again; tongue-tie (worn on penultimate start) refitted.

16/1

25/1

  • Place: £9.30

Form: 09

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful level of form on the Flat in 2019 but became regressive in that sphere and he hasn't shown enough in two runs over hurdles.
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6th

3

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 190y

16:30 Wexford

Fox Leicester

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: John M Burke

Beaten around 8l when placed over C&D last month; tongue-tie added.

8/1

3rd

2

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 150y

19:35 Wexford

Fox Leicester

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: John M Burke

Six-time Flat winner is a maiden over hurdles after 10 starts; beaten approx 10l over C&D last time and has to find a bit more.

11/1

9th

2

13th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 195y

14:05 Wexford

Fox Leicester

11st 13lb

J: Niall Moore

T: John M Burke

Mostly poor runs on the Flat and over hurdles lately and isn't easy to fancy.

25/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at fourth attempt in points having failed to complete in his first three points; more required here and may find this trip sharp.
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7th

9

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:00 Tramore

U Asking Me

10st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Eoin Doyle

Last won at Clonmel in October 2024 off 4lb lower (2m4f, good); posted a decent effort in a handicap chase when last seen at Wexford last July; likely to need this run.

10/1

9

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:00 Wexford

U Asking Me

11st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Eoin Doyle

Last season's hurdle win came in 2m4f Clonmel handicap (good); returned from a 174-day absence in handicap chases in May, tending to jump right when third at Limerick and pulled up after never counting at Tramore; others preferred.

25/1

9

31st May 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:45 Tramore

U Asking Me

10st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Eoin Doyle

Returned from an absence to finish a tired third of seven on chase debut at Limerick nine days ago (2m4f, good); he has some decent hurdles form including winning a handicap from a mark of 80 last October; from the point-to-point scene so may have more in his locker with fitness on his side.

11/2

Form:

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rated 75 on the Flat when he left Britain; beaten a long way out on hurdle bow at Ballinrobe last month.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Seasett

11st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

A fair 2m3f hurdles scorer for John Joseph Hanlon but he ended his time there below par; starts out for his new yard on a handy-looking mark though so he's not without interest on the back of wind surgery; visor replaces blinkers.

9/2

6th

1

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:55 Worcester

Seasett

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Dual hurdles winner at around 2m3f (stays 2m4f); well beaten in all three starts for this trainer; handy mark as a result and support for him would be interesting.

13/2

5th

3

13th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 180y

18:30 Sligo

Seasett

11st 8lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

prominent, outpaced before 2 out, weakened approaching last

7/1

Form: 00-

Last run: 177 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has won three on the Flat but has shown very little in two hurdle starts, tailed off each time; hard to recommend.
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No / Draw
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No Results Found

Form: 09

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in two runs in maiden hurdles; needs progress.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

18th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 76y

17:45 Clonmel

Jeje Plessis

11st 5lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Shown very little in four starts so far including handicap debut (SP 50-1) when last seen; yet to try ground softer than yielding and may need this after 279 days off; any market support worth noting; tongue-tie fitted for first time.

11/1

8th

3

18th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 76y

17:45 Clonmel

Jeje Plessis

11st 5lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Shown very little in four starts so far including handicap debut (SP 50-1) when last seen; yet to try ground softer than yielding and may need this after 279 days off; any market support worth noting; tongue-tie fitted for first time.

11/1

14th

16

14th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:50 Cork

Jeje Plessis

11st 3lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Philip Fenton

midfield, hampered by faller 1st

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hillstar gelding; half-brother to point/2m3f chase winner Special Buddy; dam 2m hurdle winner, half-sister to 2m5f chase winner Thats The Dream and AW bumper winner Spoil Me; unlikely to have a say on debut.
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12th

12

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Boston Bobby

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Got off the mark at Down Royal in December over this trip; raised 6lb and absent since so needs to be at his best but still has to be respected.

6/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 380 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful on the level but showed nothing on hurdle bow and he's been off 380 days; wears first-time tongue-tie.
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15th

2

14th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:15 Cork

Breath Caught

11st 12lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

RPR 103 in 2020 on Flat in Britain but 22s, struggled both (Irish) hurdles starts; latest better, yet poor race and took heavy fall late.

33/1

1

21st Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 150y

17:20 Wexford

Breath Caught

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: E McNamara

Useful on the level but showed nothing on hurdle bow and he's been off 380 days; wears first-time tongue-tie.

20/1

Form: /135-2 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Dual bumper winner; promise in each of his runs over hurdles and clear career best when runner-up at Ballinrobe last month; this looks like a good opportunity.
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0

4

(6)

13th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Tramore

The Last Mardi

10st 5lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Gordon Elliott

slowly away, lost many lengths start, in rear, pulled up after 6f

2/1

5th

7

(10)

2nd Aug 2023

Soft

1m 4f 43y

17:40 Galway

The Last Mardi

11st 12lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield, headway inside final furlong, ran on well towards finish, not reach leaders

8/1

1st

3

20th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:00 Killarney

The Last Mardi

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual bumper winner; useful placed form including third at this venue last August and second at Ballinrobe in May, well clear of the remainder; sent off 1-4 favourite at Wexford last time but the outcome was still in doubt when he fell in the lead two out; should make amends.

11/10

Form: 9

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Outpaced before finishing tailed off at Ballinrobe last month (The Last Mardi second); hard to fancy on that evidence.
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No / Draw
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18th

12

(11)

30th Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:40 Curragh

Srowland Jack

9st 6lb

J: Sean Bird

T: Adrian Sexton

midfield, lost ground after 4f

100/1

6

21st Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 150y

17:20 Wexford

Srowland Jack

11st 4lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Adrian Sexton

Outpaced before finishing tailed off at Ballinrobe last month (The Last Mardi second); hard to fancy on that evidence.

20/1

9th

11

30th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 40y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Srowland Jack

11st 4lb

J: Mr H E Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Ten-race maiden on the Flat despite competing at a modest level; limited appeal.

100/1

Form: 0-00

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in trio of hurdle starts so far.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(5)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

14:37 Southwell (AW)

Prince Quattro

9st 3lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Registered a first Flat win when scoring over C&D in January and it was a creditable effort when chasing home St Faz at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) six days ago; work to do if he's to turn the tables but still one of the more likely ones.

6/1

2nd

6

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

14:12 Lingfield (AW)

Prince Quattro

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Recorded his first Flat success when scoring at Southwell in January (1m6f); he has run to a similar level in defeat since and he should remain competitive.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Prince Quattro

10st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

4-22 over hurdles but just 1-15 on the Flat, the win coming at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) in January; only 1lb higher, though, and should make his presence felt.

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: 9

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; 50-1 and showed very little in a 2m4f bumper on debut earlier this month.
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Verdict Starting price

9

14th Jul 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:00 Cork

Wilmeaulpalwinbos

11st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: James Andrew Fahey

towards rear of midfield, not fluent and dropped to rear 5th, detached 7th

33/1

12

21st Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 150y

17:20 Wexford

Wilmeaulpalwinbos

11st 4lb

J: Conor Owens

T: James Andrew Fahey

First reserve; 50-1 and showed very little in a 2m4f bumper on debut earlier this month.

9th

12

5th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:20 Listowel

Wilmeaulpalwinbos

11st 7lb

J: Miss H Heffernan

T: James Andrew Fahey

Flat-bred by Make Believe is half-brother to 6f-7f winner out of 10.6f AW winner.

33/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 122 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; 250-1 when showing nothing on debut; off 122 days.
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0

6

10th Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 80y

19:05 Sligo

Take A March

11st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Edward Cawley

Completely tailed off in a 2m4f maiden hurdle at Punchestown on his only start last season.

66/1

19

6th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

18:50 Tipperary

Take A March

11st 4lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Edward Cawley

Form: 90-

Last run: 144 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; runner-up in a point but shown nothing under Rules; off 144 days.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13

17th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

17:15 Wexford

Free Parking

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Lightly raced 8yo returned from over a year's absence when tailed off at Naas in November and after further breaks well beaten twice more over hurdles; 1lb wrong here on chase debut and hard to see him making an impact.

16/1

13

17th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

17:15 Wexford

Free Parking

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Lightly raced 8yo returned from over a year's absence when tailed off at Naas in November and after further breaks well beaten twice more over hurdles; 1lb wrong here on chase debut and hard to see him making an impact.

16/1

10th

11

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:10 Cork

Free Parking

10st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

towards rear

20/1

Non-runners

Wilmeaulpalwinbos, Take A March, Free Parking

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €541.00
Straight Forecast €148.03
Trifecta €3227.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Last Mardi

RP RATINGS (IRE):

The Last Mardi

TOPSPEED:

The Last Mardi

POSTDATA:

The Last Mardi

The Irish Sun:

The Last Mardi