August 14 / 18.35 Tramore

18.35

Good

Bluegrass Horse Feeds Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £9752.07
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Bluegrass Horse Feeds Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £3.50

Form: -U2P46 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Winner of a maiden hurdle here last year and won a Punchestown mares' handicap hurdle (16.5f, good to yielding) in October off 113; best of recent runs came over C&D in late May when a close second of six (good to yielding); beaten 13l at Cork when last seen (2m1f, good).
Place /
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:42 Wexford

Hasten Slowly

11st 8lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Two of her three wins over hurdles have come at Tramore; however, she was a long way below her best in a similar race to this at that course last month; that run was prefaced by weak form at Dundalk during the winter.

4/1

6th

5

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

16:10 Tramore

Hasten Slowly

11st 8lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Two of her three wins over hurdles have come over C&D including her last score in August; well below her best on AW last three runs but respected back over flights here; best form is on good ground, though.

4/1

8th

11

(14)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hasten Slowly

9st 5lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Won over hurdles last August; quite a while since she showed her best form on the Flat; down the field in the race won by Aingeal Dorcha three weeks ago.

20/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 00-203

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Is 0-16 over hurdles but some good runs in defeat recently; finished 3l behind the winner at Clonmel in June (2m1f, good to yielding); likely didn't handle the softer conditions at Killarney following that but posted another good effort in a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan last time when a 2.25l third of seven (2m, good to yielding); cheekpieces go on now; he is not discounted and is due to be raised 4lb in future.
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2nd

2

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

17:10 Exeter

Granpa Ger

11st 4lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Belinda Clarke

Longstanding maiden but in good nick for his new stable, fifth of 13 in 2m Ludlow novice in November; no forlorn hope after a break.

3/1

2nd

11

14th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Tramore

Granpa Ger

10st 5lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

Is 0-16 over hurdles but some good runs in defeat recently; finished 3l behind the winner at Clonmel in June (2m1f, good to yielding); likely didn't handle the softer conditions at Killarney following that but posted another good effort in a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan last time when a 2.25l third of seven (2m, good to yielding); cheekpieces go on now; he is not discounted and is due to be raised 4lb in future.

10/1

5

9th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:27 Kilbeggan

Granpa Ger

11st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

The most experienced of the field is 0-17 but has run well in defeat, including a 3l second in a Clonmel handicap hurdle off 96 in June (2m1f, good to yielding); well beaten in a handicap hurdle here last time (2m1f, yielding to soft); could do better back on good ground.

13/2

9/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 6416-1 CD

Last run: 91 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose sort who was a winner over hurdles at Clonmel (16.5f, good) when last seen off 109; has had some good runs on the Flat following that and was beaten by just 1l at Galway when last seen (7f, yielding); he is in good form at the moment, one for the shortlist.
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Verdict Starting price

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:50 Clonmel

Expound

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Made almost all to win this race last year (Ballycashin third); ran well off 10lb higher mark at Tramore in August; otherwise has done all his racing on the Flat over the past year; placed on multiple occasions, fair form late; fourth of nine at Ballinrobe last Friday.

7/1

4th

2

(2)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

Expound

9st 11lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

All three Flat wins have come over an extended 1m1f on good ground, including this race last year off 1lb lower; opening two runs this term on AW were okay, well held latest under a 10lb claimer at Limerick; respected back here but ideally wants better ground.

9/2

14th

11

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Expound

9st 4lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Dual-purpose; 3-22 on turf on the Flat; all three Flat wins have come over an extended 1m1f on good ground; has run well over C&D before and fit from the AW but remains 4lb above last win and beaten off lower AW mark on latest.

10/1

Form: 4-4211 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back wins over hurdles the last twice at about 2m on good ground; followed up Roscommon win with Galway races success; up 17lb since winning sequence began (9lb for Galway win) but won with authority last time and smart pedigree so may be capable of continuing the winning run.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:20 Tramore

Jerrari

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won two good-ground handicap hurdles last summer but hasn't recaptured that level of form this year, including on recent chase debut at Wexford (50-1).

33/1

8th

5

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:02 Wexford

Jerrari

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Back-to-back winner of handicap hurdle at Roscommon and Galway last summer, both at around 2m on good ground; testing conditions were against him at Navan in February; harder to excuse a poor Downpatrick run; unplaced at Kilbeggan last time; could make a summer chaser but will probably need to gain experience.

16/1

5th

1

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Jerrari

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Mrs John Harrington

Beaten by Malbas over C&D last June before back-to-back wins at Roscommon and Galway, both at around 2m on good ground; testing conditions were against him when pulled up at Navan in February; harder to excuse a poor run in yielding at Downpatrick.

10/1

Form: 13-545 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Generally consistent type whose sole win from 16 came in a Clonmel maiden hurdle in April (2m1f, good to yielding); some decent placed efforts following that and his 4.25l fifth at Galway (2m1f, good) 12 days ago was one of his best efforts; due to be raised 3lb in the future.
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12th

6

(11)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Raydamann

9st 13lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Gordon Elliott

Hurdle winner is a maiden on the Flat but has posted some fine runs; however, has been poor in both codes last two starts so needs a return to form.

20/1

7

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 110y

15:00 Naas

Raydamann

10st 13lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Clonmel maiden hurdle winner in April last year (2m1f, good to yielding); ran solid races in handicap hurdles over the summer without winning; made no impact on the Flat at Leopardstown when last seen in October (1m2f, heavy); probably prefers better ground than this.

16/1

Form: 64-481 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Winner of a maiden hurdle at Roscommon last time (15.5f, good to yielding) with all previously worn headgear left off; respectable Flat form in Britain for William Haggas; enters handicap company now for the trainer who won this last year and has done well in the race in the past; interesting.
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10th

2

(7)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Yosemite Gold

10st 2lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Eoin Doyle

107-rated hurdler won a maiden in that sphere last summer; ordinary enough Flat form and doubt dropping back from last two runs over 1m4f will be the answer.

25/1

13th

5

(4)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Yosemite Gold

10st 2lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Eoin Doyle

Maiden hurdle winner last year has run well enough in four Flat starts including on AW when trained in Britain; fair bit to find with Sir Callisto on recent C&D run, although that was seasonal debut so could improve; hood now re-fitted.

14/1

7th

6

(9)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Yosemite Gold

9st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Eoin Doyle

Maiden hurdle winner last year has run well enough in four Flat starts including on AW when trained in UK; has a bit to do off this mark after a break but not ignored.

16/1

Form: 074-18

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at Downpatrick, returning from a break with a comprehensive victory (2m2f, good); raised 11lb for Galway assignment last time where he finished 11.5l behind Jerrari; pull at the weights with that rival brings him back into it but needs more.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:52 Downpatrick

Tell Us This

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Andrew McNamara

Won over C&D last July and came back to form when a comfortable winner of a Tramore claiming hurdle last time; needs to do more back in handicap company but yard is maintaining its good form so respected.

7/2

1st

8

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

16:10 Tramore

Tell Us This

10st 12lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has been hit and miss in defeat over fences in last six months; won over hurdles at Downpatrick last summer off 100 but not as good off a higher mark; needs best.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 00-P20 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Out of form this year but his run at Downpatrick in June was a positive when a 1.25l second of nine (2m2f, yielding to soft); didn't build on that at Galway last time when well beaten (2m1f, good); different headgear combination tried but needs to bounce back.
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Verdict Starting price

1

11th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:52 Fairyhouse

Run For Harry

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan

Won consecutive handicap hurdles in 2024; hit and miss since and one of his best efforts was runner-up at Downpatrick in June; below that twice since and needs a repeat.

14/1

8th

2

14th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Tramore

Run For Harry

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan

Out of form this year but his run at Downpatrick in June was a positive when a 1.25l second of nine (2m2f, yielding to soft); didn't build on that at Galway last time when well beaten (2m1f, good); different headgear combination tried but needs to bounce back.

18/1

13th

10

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Run For Harry

10st 13lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan

Got back on track with a 1.25l second of 9 at Downpatrick (2m2f, yld-sft) last time out off 119; raised 1lb for that but rider's 5lb claim negates that; well beaten in this last year but claims if backing up that last run.

10/1

Form: U-436

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Is 0-6 on the Flat and 0-4 in maiden hurdles; third placed in a Clonmel maiden hurdle in June (2m1f, good to yielding); stayed on to finish a 12l sixth of 14 in a Killarney Flat handicap last time (11.5f, soft); now tries his hand at handicap hurdles but others more likely.
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4th

14

(12)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Synchronize

8st 10lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: J Morrison

Dual-purpose maiden showed some ability in maiden hurdles but has been poor in handicaps; of limited appeal back on the Flat.

16/1

10th

11

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:50 Cork

Synchronize

10st 13lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: J Morrison

Dual-purpose maiden showed some ability in maiden hurdles but has been poor in three handicaps; others preferred.

66/1

Form: 0/719- CD

Last run: 363 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Career best to win at Roscommon last summer from 6lb lower before lesser run at this track; low-key Flat return at Limerick in June; needs more to win this.
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8

14th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Tramore

Pidoyne

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Career best to win at Roscommon last summer from 6lb lower before lesser run at this track; low-key Flat return at Limerick in June; needs more to win this.

13/1

Form: -44436 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Two-time winner over hurdles with his last win coming over C&D in April off 98 (16.5f, yielding); has been running consistently since then without winning; 6.75l sixth of 10 at Wexford last time (2m1f, good to yielding); each-way chance but 2lb wrong.
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9

14th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Tramore

Star Official

10st 12lb

J: Conor Owens

T: R Donohoe

Two-time winner over hurdles with his last win coming over C&D in April off 98 (16.5f, yielding); has been running consistently since then without winning; 6.75l sixth of 10 at Wexford last time (2m1f, good to yielding); each-way chance but 2lb wrong.

15/1

10

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

17:28 Wexford

Star Official

10st 1lb

J: Conor Owens

T: R Donohoe

Wide margin winner at Tramore in April and several good runs in defeat subsequently; behind several of today's rivals in those defeats; consistent sort should be thereabouts but may find one or two too good.

13/2

7

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:10 Killarney

Star Official

11st 6lb

J: Conor Owens

T: R Donohoe

Wide margin winner at Tramore in April and several good runs in defeat subsequently from this sort of mark; handles slower ground and he's one for the shortlist.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta €101.40
Straight Forecast €86.69
Tricast €628.43
Trifecta €362.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jerrari

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Yosemite Gold

TOPSPEED:

Granpa Ger

The Irish Sun:

Jerrari

POSTDATA:

Yosemite Gold