August 06 / 19.52 Wexford

19.52

Good

Ladies Day 29th August Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £7070.25
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 6 runners
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Ladies Day 29th August Handicap Chase

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 4PP7-3 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-29 over hurdles with both wins at Tramore; put up a fine effort on second chase start when third over C&D in a mares' beginners; a repeat of that will see her go well with improvement likely.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:30 Tramore

Bynx

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Three-time hurdles winner (also chase winner); 0-22 on Flat; fair placed form last season, though beaten 11l when third in this race 12 months ago; needs to step up on this term's outings at Gowran and Limerick.

12/1

8th

14

(13)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

20:20 Limerick

Bynx

8st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Martin Hassett

Three-time hurdles winner (also chase winner) is 0-21 on the Flat but went close over this trip at Thurles last autumn off today's mark; can't rule out.

14/1

8th

2

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:55 Tramore

Bynx

11st 10lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Martin Hassett

Three-time hurdles winner (including here) is 1-4 over fences; that win came at Wexford (2m, good) off 7lb lower last August; out of depth in Listed hurdle latest but this more suitable and she goes well here; not out of this.

13/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 28F26/ D

Last run: 538 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Sole win over hurdles came in 2022; some fine runs in defeat over fences since including a close third in this race in 2023; has been missing since February 2024 but has been given a chance by the handicapper; market strength could indicate his readiness.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:52 Perth

Itwasfate

10st 8lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: R Mike Smith

Ex-Irish 9yo who is 1-5 in British points this year; ran out on latest appearance three weeks ago and it's hard to tell whether he can still be competitive off this sort of mark under rules.

16/1

2nd

4

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:52 Wexford

Itwasfate

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Sole win over hurdles came in 2022; some fine runs in defeat over fences since including a close third in this race in 2023; has been missing since February 2024 but has been given a chance by the handicapper; market strength could indicate his readiness.

4/1

6th

5

15th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 82y

16:05 Clonmel

Itwasfate

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

disputed lead early, raced in second from 1st, mistake 7th, joined leader after 3 out, led home turn

11/4

Form: -08013 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
The last of his three hurdle wins came by a wide margin at Downpatrick last month and is now rated 114 in that sphere; third on h'cap chase debut at Kilbeggan (2m4f) to a resurgent rival; this is less competitive so should go well down in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

8

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:20 Sligo

Woodstream Lad

11st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Has been inconsistent in recent years; three-time winner; returned to form with a second placing in a similar race at Tramore last month; should go close.

4/1

2nd

7

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

16:47 Clonmel

Woodstream Lad

10st 12lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Course hurdle winner was last successful in a Downpatrick handicap in 2025; was pulled-up on recent return at Punchestown and has to bounce back.

12/1

12/1

Form: 209-68

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Best run over hurdles when second in a maiden over 2m here last October; hasn't matched that form since and was poor in cheekpieces at Kilbeggan last time; needs best on chasing debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:52 Wexford

Depalma

10st 9lb

J: Ross Berry

T: C A Murphy

Best run over hurdles when second in a maiden over 2m here last October; hasn't matched that form since and was poor in cheekpieces at Kilbeggan last time; needs best on chasing debut.

12/1

8th

2

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 160y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Depalma

12st 0lb

J: Ross Berry

T: C A Murphy

Runner-up in a Wexford maiden and respectable handicap debut at Leopardstown over Christmas; possibly needed the comeback run in May so remains of interest and cheekpieces now tried although may want easier ground.

8/1

Form: 563-99 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Dual chase winner with the last coming off a 2lb lower mark at Tipperary over a year ago; hasn't matched that form since and was poor over hurdles the last twice so has to get back to best.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 180y

19:07 Killarney

Time Marches On

11st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: J Motherway

Dual chase winner has run well in defeat at this track; poor in two hurdles and a chase this year so has to get back to his best.

22/1

5th

2

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:52 Wexford

Time Marches On

11st 8lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: J Motherway

Dual chase winner with the last coming off a 2lb lower mark at Tipperary over a year ago; hasn't matched that form since and was poor over hurdles the last twice so has to get back to best.

10/1

9th

2

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:02 Killarney

Time Marches On

11st 8lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: J Motherway

Dual chase winner is a maiden over hurdles and was beaten a long way back in this sphere on return at Punchestown; plenty of improvement needed.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 156U-0 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Three hurdle wins including one over this course; got off the mark over fences at Down Royal last November and a fine run at Leopardstown the following month off this mark; poor over hurdles last month but has a chance back in this sphere.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

20

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

Tuckmill

10st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Peter Fahey

Unseated at the first in this race last year; no sign of his best form for a long time; unplaced off his lower hurdles mark last time; 2lb out of the handicap.

66/1

7th

2

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

15:03 Down Royal

Tuckmill

11st 13lb

J: Mr R M McParland

T: Peter Fahey

Rated 12lb higher over fences but has lost way since a fine run at Leopardstown in December 2024; pulled up when last seen in August and might need this.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €14.80
Straight Forecast €17.54
Trifecta €46.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Woodstream Lad

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Itwasfate

TOPSPEED:

Woodstream Lad

POSTDATA:

Woodstream Lad

The Irish Sun:

Itwasfate