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20.05

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Join Us For Hurling For Cancer Research Supported By Centra 18th August (Ladies) Maiden

  • Prize money: £5363.64
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Join Us For Hurling For Cancer Research Supported By Centra 18th August (Ladies) Maiden

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/11 (Won)

  • Win: £1.62
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 22- BF

Last run: 345 days

W: 11st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Graded winner over hurdles and if he runs to his rating he will win; he was well beaten in the Galway hurdle when last seen (2m, good); his seasonal return at Tipperary when 7.25l behind the talented Jesse Evans prior to that was not too bad and his fourth in a Grade 1 hurdle at Punchestown in May was decent (23.5f, yielding); age might be starting to become a factor but he is the one to beat.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 1

14:22 Wetherby

Winter Fog

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

11yo who appeared to be outstayed when fourth, beaten about 8l, in the Grade 1 Champion Stayers Hurdle at Punchestown (extended 2m7f, yielding) in May; however, that was still a good performance in today's context and he's fit from the Flat; possible player for top Irish stable.

8/1

4th

4

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 1

14:22 Wetherby

Winter Fog

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

11yo who appeared to be outstayed when fourth, beaten about 8l, in the Grade 1 Champion Stayers Hurdle at Punchestown (extended 2m7f, yielding) in May; however, that was still a good performance in today's context and he's fit from the Flat; possible player for top Irish stable.

8/1

14

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Winter Fog

8st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: W P Mullins

Aged 11 but he's a seriously unexposed, dark horse on Flat; smart hurdles form in Grade 1s in August 2024-May 2025; three Irish maiden races are all he's contested on Flat, when runner-up twice last year (2m/1m6f) and winning by a short head this August (2m) but he's not been hit hard with this opening Flat mark and having Willie Mullins as his trainer demands respect.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 224-30

Last run: 93 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Better chaser than hurdler with a much lower mark over timber but has been running consistently in both spheres; returned to chasing at Galway last time and still involved when unseating at two out; he is 0-11 on Flat but has some decent runs, including a 2.25l second of 11 in a handicap at this track last summer (16.5f, yielding); can't be ruled out.
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2nd

3

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:07 Killarney

The Banger Doyle

11st 4lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: John Queally

Much better chaser than hurdler, three wins include handicaps at Punchestown and Cork in 2024; long losing run since, but has shown himself in good heart on the Flat of late.

7/1

3rd

3

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

The Banger Doyle

10st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: John Queally

Bumper winner in 2020; best known as a three-time chase scorer, runner-up five times on the Flat (three times at Killarney, twice at this venue); probably ran close to his handicap mark when third in a 1m7f maiden at Leopardstown last month.

5/1

3rd

9

(13)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

The Banger Doyle

11st 7lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: John Queally

Bumper winner in 2020; best known as a three-time chase scorer, runner-up five times on the Flat (three times at Killarney, twice at Tramore); vulnerable in a race of this type at the age of ten.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 9

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Roscommon bumper winner in July but well beaten in a Flat fillies' maiden at the Galway races earlier this month (1m4f, yielding); still early days with her and top rider aboard.
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8th

9

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Master Sydney

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

Won a mares' bumper at Roscommon last July (good); fair effort on Flat handicap debut at Down Royal (1m5f, yielding); 1m2f too sharp on seasonal return; Roscommon sixth was satisfactory; had a valid excuse (almost slipped up) when fancied at Gowran on latest.

8/1

12th

7

(2)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Master Sydney

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Won a mares' bumper at Roscommon last July (good); fair effort on Flat handicap debut at Down Royal (1m5f, yielding); 1m2f too sharp on seasonal return; recent Roscommon sixth was satisfactory; champion jockey booked, new headgear combination.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Is 0-21 under rules; his best efforts have come over further than this and was beaten 15.5l at Downpatrick last time off a career low hurdles mark of 94 (2m2f, good); different headgear combination tried but others preferred.
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9th

8

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

Hidalgo Des Mottes

11st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Eoin Griffin

Long-standing maiden over hurdles but numerous placings, including good second in 2m3f Punchestown lady riders' contest last month; has his chance again, encouraging jockey booking.

8/1

2nd

17

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 12y

15:07 Punchestown

Hidalgo Des Mottes

10st 1lb

J: Ms N M Bradley

T: Eoin Griffin

Plenty of placed efforts but is a long-standing maiden over hurdles; fair Flat run last month; only 11-2 at Clonmel on Friday, but was soundly beaten.

16/1

8th

16

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:55 Clonmel

Hidalgo Des Mottes

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Eoin Griffin

Yet to win over hurdles though placed lots of times; best on a sound surface so won't want too much rain; could run well.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner (four over hurdles and one chasing); last win was in a beginners' at Ballinrobe last year (2m1f, yielding); form dipped markedly in two runs at the end of that summer and he was never involved when pulled up in a novice handicap chase back from a 223-day absence at Wexford in April; questions to answer based on form but his hurdles rating puts him in the thick of things.
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7th

3

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:32 Killarney

Magnor Glory

11st 9lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Terence O’Brien

Capable handicap hurdler back in the day (won here in 2022 over 2m4f); series of absences in recent years, most recently good run in the circumstances when hampered by loose horse in finishing fourth in 2m4f Ballinrobe handicap chase in May; first run over hurdles in three years (11lb lower here).

12/1

4th

6

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Magnor Glory

11st 7lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Terence O’Brien

Capable handicap hurdler back in the day and has won over hurdles and fences here; couldn't cut it in novice company after chase debut win here in 2024 (after longer layoff); nice run on the Flat when last seen in August and, given his track record, this race may have been the plan for a while.

10/1

Form: 78

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some ability in bumper and hurdle starts but poor since falling at Fairyhouse in October; even on her best form she would struggle here.
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5th

6

6th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:02 Kelso

Royal Cave

11st 5lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Tom Fife

Maiden point winner in March (3m, soft), but a 20-race maiden under rules; last of two finishers at Pusk on latest point start; stiffer task here.

16/1

3rd

4

13th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 38y

Class 5

17:10 Fakenham

Royal Cave

11st 7lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Tom Fife

Out of form over hurdles/on the Flat in Ireland last year; caused 16-1 surprise in point at Hutton Rudby (3m, soft) last month, her third start for this stable, but was safely held on next outing; not easy to predict on chase debut.

5/1

18th

24

(26)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Royal Cave

9st 10lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Chris Timmons

First reserve; 0-18 under both rules and recent Flat efforts leave her with plenty to find; soft ground does suit.

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some decent efforts in bumpers and got off the mark in a Sligo maiden hurdle last week (2m5f, good); he stayed that trip well, so the drop back here would be of concern; would need big improvement to beat some of these based on hurdle ratings.
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6th

5

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 12y

15:07 Punchestown

Lord Ffrench

11st 8lb

J: Miss N Lockhead Anderson

T: S Curling

Won modest 2m5f maiden in Sligo last summer; well beaten in two handicap starts, but probably needed return; rider has had a fine year in point-to-points.

10/1

8th

12

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 50y

18:07 Killarney

Lord Ffrench

10st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Maiden hurdle winner; tailed off in his only previous handicap but bounced back from that with a respectable show in novice company; absent since October but wouldn't be too dismissive.

14/1

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Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-beaten in three maiden hurdles and not much to shout about for handicap hurdle debut at Cork last time; hard to see him winning this.
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3rd

1

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:30 Tramore

He Who Dares

10st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: S Curling

Soundly beaten at big odds in handicap hurdles at this venue (11th of 12 finishers) and Sligo (last of 16) before showing dramatic improvement to win at Wexford last Friday; trainer suggested that the removal of a hood might have been a major factor; hard to find any positives in last season's form in Flat maidens; good Flat pedigree, unwise to discount.

9/2

1st

12

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:20 Wexford

He Who Dares

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Soundly beaten in both recent handicaps at big odds; hard to fancy.

20/1

16th

11

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 157y

19:00 Sligo

He Who Dares

10st 11lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: S Curling

Posed no threat when a 25-1 chance at Tramore ten days ago; safely held by Avandra on that running.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

9 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced 9yo; second in maiden hurdle at this track last year (2m5f, good to yielding) and again made the frame in a point in April; pulled up in a Downpatrick handicap hurdle when last seen (2m6f, good); cheekpieces are now applied but not one of the leading candidates.
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5

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:47 Wexford

Mazzas Mahler

10st 8lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Standout effort a 4l second of 15 in a 2m5f Tramore maiden hurdle in August 2024; lost way since and unlikely to be the answer here.

100/1

14

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 0y

16:55 Navan

Mazzas Mahler

10st 9lb

J: Miss S A Carter

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Maiden is 0-6 over hurdles; finished second in a 2m5f Tramore maiden (gd-yld) in August 2024; beaten 11.5l in a Bellewstown claimer on latest; more needed back in handicap company with cheekpieces worn last time left off.

25/1

5th

8

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

16:53 Bellewstown

Mazzas Mahler

10st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Lightly-raced 9yo; second in a 2m5f Tramore maiden last summer but no trace of that form since, latest on Flat at same venue in first-time cheekpieces.

33/1

40/1

Form: /7/42/

Last run: 714 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two-time winner over hurdles but those wins came in 2022; his runs towards the end of last year were poor; returns to the Flat now after a break and he would be a surprise winner.
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10

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Tramore

Appian Way

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ms M Flynn

Has won twice over hurdles; nothing of much note in his Flat form; getting on in years; modest hurdles form since down the field at Dundalk in February.

16/1

6th

16

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 90y

20:30 Clonmel

Appian Way

10st 0lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Ms M Flynn

One of his two hurdle wins came at this track; has been soundly beaten on recent starts so others preferred.

33/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €4.30
Straight Forecast €4.00
Trifecta €12.50

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