Treo Eile Mares Handicap Hurdle

17:16 Wexford Fri 07 Aug 2026 2m180y Good 17 runners

Mr Fox’s call

Chosen Shant

MEDIUM Advised 15/8 Est. 32%

5TH

Mr Fox says

Chosen Shant (SR:97) is the clear class leader in this field — the next best SR is Annarubyrose at 81, a 16-point gap that represents a significant ability edge in a €6,000 mares' handicap. At 15/8 she carries 12-0 as top-weight but crucially holds confirmed DistFit:+ and GoingFit:+ at this 2m180y trip on good ground, making her the only runner in the field with both distance and going flags confirmed positive. The MarkMv:+13 is the one concern — she is running off a mark 13lb higher than her last win — but her form string of 743712 shows consistent involvement at the top of handicaps and she was placed (2) just two runs ago. Trainer Aengus King's 8% strike rate is modest but Phillip Enright aboard is a reliable booking for a horse that simply outclasses this field on ability. Each-way alternative: Annarubyrose. Main danger: Tropical Twist — Tropical Twist (SR:75) is trained by Gordon Elliott (15% strike rate, 1701 runners) with Jack Kennedy aboard (20% strike rate) — the strongest connections pairing in the race — and at 8/1 represents market respect despite the DistFit:- flag.

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Full result

Winner: Tropical Twist (IRE) at SP 17/2. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.