April 19 / 15.53 Tramore

15.53

Soft

Anne Valley Walk Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 4f 110y
  • 16 runners
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Anne Valley Walk Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.10
  • Place: £2.90

Form: U74640

Last run: 189 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden hurdler absent since October; usual cheekpieces discarded here, handicapper relenting.
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10

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:00 Tramore

Tedworth

10st 11lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Michael Barry

Breakthrough win here (20.5f, yielding) off 6lb lower last month and ran respectably off revised mark when a 5l fourth of 15 at Clonmel on latest (19.5f, good); place claims.

6/1

4th

10

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

18:20 Clonmel

Tedworth

10st 13lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Michael Barry

Returned from six months' absence to get off the mark at Tramore last month, coming off pace under today's rider (2m5f, yielding); up 6lb so more needed but respected.

6/1

1st

12

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:53 Tramore

Tedworth

10st 5lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Michael Barry

12-race maiden hurdler absent since October; usual cheekpieces discarded here, handicapper relenting.

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: P-0707

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Didn't count on handicap debut at Punchestown in February when a 50-1 shot; hard to fancy unless market speaks.
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2nd

7

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:53 Tramore

Quietrunsthedon

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

Didn't count on handicap debut at Punchestown in February when a 50-1 shot; hard to fancy unless market speaks.

20/1

10th

12

29th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 179y

14:55 Thurles

Quietrunsthedon

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Liam P Cusack

Pulled up at Clonmel on debut; never a factor at Thurles and Tramore; will be one for handicaps.

150/1

20/1

  • Place: £21.30

Form: 50/9-P

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner is now 0-7 hurdling, pulled up after making early running on recent return from near two-year absence at Cork; best watched for now.
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5th

7

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:30 Tramore

Topothelane

11st 0lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: P C O’Connor

9yo built on mildly promising third here in April (20.5f, yielding) to win easily at Wexford (2m1f, gd-yld) three days ago; 7lb penalty for that but should go well again if in the same form.

5/2

1st

14

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

Topothelane

10st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: P C O’Connor

Point-to-point winner is now 0-8 hurdling, recent modest Tramore third (2m6f, yielding) mildly encouraging; back in trip here.

12/1

3rd

11

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:53 Tramore

Topothelane

10st 9lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: P C O’Connor

Point-to-point winner is now 0-7 hurdling, pulled up after making early running on recent return from near two-year absence at Cork; best watched for now.

20/1

25/1

  • Place: £11.60

Form: 079U06

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Opening two efforts in handicaps leave her with plenty to find; upped in trip.
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19

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:20 Punchestown

The Cobblers Wife

10st 1lb

J: Michael J Doyle

T: Gordon Michael Doyle

Plenty to find based on opening three handicap outings.

33/1

4th

14

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:53 Tramore

The Cobblers Wife

10st 3lb

J: Michael J Doyle

T: Gordon Michael Doyle

Opening two efforts in handicaps leave her with plenty to find; upped in trip.

25/1

Form: 5-6251

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Finished second to a well-handicapped rival at Punchestown (2m3f) in January and off the mark at Clonmel early this month when dropped to 2m (soft); 6lb rise workable, stamina test questionable.
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11

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Ellies Rock

10st 10lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Got off the mark over hurdles at Clonmel last month when dropped to 2m (soft); stamina test remains in doubt after moderate fifth at Tramore (20.5f) on latest; half-sister to high-class chaser Thunder Rock so must be of interest on chase bow back down in trip.

5/1

5th

10

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:53 Tramore

Ellies Rock

10st 10lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Finished second to a well-handicapped rival at Punchestown (2m3f) in January and off the mark at Clonmel early this month when dropped to 2m (soft); 6lb rise workable, stamina test questionable.

9/2

1st

16

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

18:30 Clonmel

Ellies Rock

10st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Was second to a well treated rival at Punchestown in January but was below that form back at the same track since; needs best down in trip.

10/1

Form: 708460

Last run: 145 days

W: 10st 1lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Last year's third (off 76) remains a maiden and tailed off over C&D in November when last seen.
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2nd

15

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Hobs Angel

10st 7lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: James M Barcoe

10yo mare; opened her hurdles account at Clonmel two weeks ago at the 16th attempt; 6lb higher, possibly vulnerable to younger rivals.

6/1

1st

16

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:50 Clonmel

Hobs Angel

10st 3lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: James M Barcoe

Longstanding maiden was placed on a couple of occasions this time last year; entitled to come on from last month's comeback run so don't rule out with rider's claim a positive.

12/1

6th

15

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:53 Tramore

Hobs Angel

10st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: James M Barcoe

Last year's third (off 76) remains a maiden and tailed off over C&D in November when last seen.

14/1

Form: 0613P7 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Breakthrough win came here on New Year's Day (2m6f, soft) off 85 and ran well off 9lb higher at Punchestown later same month; both runs since leave her with a fair bit to find and cheekpieces now added to usual tongue-tie.
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7th

6

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:53 Tramore

Roccabaker

11st 6lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Breakthrough win came here on New Year's Day (2m6f, soft) off 85 and ran well off 9lb higher at Punchestown later same month; both runs since leave her with a fair bit to find and cheekpieces now added to usual tongue-tie.

10/1

7th

9

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 70y

17:42 Limerick

Roccabaker

11st 3lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Gained first win at Tramore on New Year's Day (21.5f, soft) off 8lb lower; beaten 10.5l off revised mark at Punchestown and pulled up on latest at Clonmel; needs to get back on track.

16/1

Form: -0P045

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Well held so far in handicaps, although not discredited on latest of two runs for new yard at Clonmel when staying on late after an awkward start; may yet have more to offer off this lowly mark.
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1st

17

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

17:50 Limerick

Larkins Lane

10st 1lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Fifth at Clonmel in March was slightly promising; two less satisfactory runs since then at Tramore and Cork.

20/1

9th

19

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:00 Cork

Larkins Lane

10st 2lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Hinted that this sort of trip might suit when staying on for a 12l fifth of 16 at Clonmel (2m3f, soft) in March; poor over 2m4f at Tramore latest, however, and has to prove her effectiveness on good ground.

25/1

8th

13

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:53 Tramore

Larkins Lane

10st 4lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Well held so far in handicaps, although not discredited on latest of two runs for new yard at Clonmel when staying on late after an awkward start; may yet have more to offer off this lowly mark.

8/1

Form: -66990 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dual winning hurdler but no wins since late 2022; two efforts since February return have been poor.
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7th

14

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

19:49 Wexford

Appian Way

10st 0lb

J: Danny Power

T: Ms M Flynn

Both wins have been at shorter trips but has run well over 3m; back down to career-low mark now on recent modest efforts.

16/1

Form: -52P25 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Reeled off a four-timer (three chases and one handicap hurdle) early last year; began 2026 with an encouraging second over C&D but soon beaten at Cork last month (3m); more needed but goes well here.
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10th

2

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:53 Tramore

Maciver

11st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: A M O’Grady

Reeled off a four-timer (three chases and one handicap hurdle) early last year; began 2026 with an encouraging second over C&D but soon beaten at Cork last month (3m); more needed but goes well here.

13/2

5th

4

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 45y

17:00 Cork

Maciver

11st 9lb

J: Mr R Sugrue

T: A M O’Grady

Reeled off a four-timer (three chases and one handicap hurdle) early last year; second in two of his three hurdle starts this season; began 2026 with an encouraging second at Tramore; raised 4lb for that but still 8lb lower than his chase mark; strong chance.

5/2

6

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:35 Limerick

Maciver

11st 6lb

J: John Aherne

T: A M O’Grady

Notched a four-timer earlier in the year including one over C&D plus three chases; belwo form when last seen; has a chance if ready on return.

4/1

Form: PP-P0P D

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Useful form at one stage but hasn't won in well over two years and pulled up in four of last five outings; new headgear combination tried.
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11th

4

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:53 Tramore

Toofareastiswest

11st 9lb

J: John Aherne

T: A M O’Grady

Useful form at one stage but hasn't won in well over two years and pulled up in four of last five outings; new headgear combination tried.

25/1

1

26th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:44 Clonmel

Toofareastiswest

12st 0lb

J: John Aherne

T: A M O’Grady

Useful form at one stage; pulled up on final two starts last season; same outcome on return to action at Tramore; tailed off in a handicap chase at Thurles three weeks ago.

66/1

10th

9

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 2f 0y

13:42 Thurles

Toofareastiswest

11st 5lb

J: John Aherne

T: A M O’Grady

Pulled up on final two starts last season; same outcome on return to action at Tramore; seems safe to leave out of calculations.

50/1

Form: 90U6PP

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner was unable to make the breakthrough under rules for both Henry de Bromhead and Jimmy Barcoe; pulled up recently on yard debut at Wexford.
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12th

8

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:53 Tramore

Elusive Prince

11st 3lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: James William Hannon

Point-to-point winner was unable to make the breakthrough under rules for both Henry de Bromhead and Jimmy Barcoe; pulled up recently on yard debut at Wexford.

16/1

5

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:08 Wexford

Elusive Prince

11st 6lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: James William Hannon

Point-to-point winner was unable to make the breakthrough under rules for both Henry de Bromhead and Jimmy Barcoe; debuts for new yard and hard to fancy off this mark.

25/1

5

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 39y

16:35 Punchestown

Elusive Prince

11st 5lb

J: Mr J C Barry

T: James M Barcoe

Winner of sole point start for Pat Doyle; failed to score in 12 races for Henry de Bromhead, including two handicap chase attempts; no obvious encouragement from his recent run over hurdles at Gowran on stable debut.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0F74

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 3082

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 37925P

Last run: 68 days

W: 11st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won Downpatrick beginners' chase for Gordon Elliott last May; off-putting 0-18 record over hurdles, mistake at the last proving costly when runner-up at Clonmel (2m4f, heavy), made respiratory noise when pulled up at Limerick last time; tongue-tie now tried.
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7th

2

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:50 Punchestown

Coffeys Forge

11st 9lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Good ground winning chaser is 0-19 over hurdles; ran well off this mark at Clonmel (2m4f, heavy) in January when a 0.5l runner-up; brought down at the third at Tramore in a first-time tongue tie (discarded) last time; others preferred.

14/1

5

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:53 Tramore

Coffeys Forge

11st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Won Downpatrick beginners' chase for Gordon Elliott last May; off-putting 0-18 record over hurdles, mistake at the last proving costly when runner-up at Clonmel (2m4f, heavy), made respiratory noise when pulled up at Limerick last time; tongue-tie now tried.

12/1

3

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:25 Limerick

Coffeys Forge

11st 10lb

J: Brian Barry

T: Sean Aherne

Point-to-point winner; won beginners' chase for Gordon Elliott last May; off-putting 0-17 record over hurdles, mistake at the last proved costly when runner-up to The Little Yank at Clonmel (2m4f, heavy); found 2m inadequate when fifth at Gowran last time.

10/1

Form: 97P02P

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in this race last year off 91 but remains a maiden; pulled up at Limerick last month; previous Clonmel second much more encouraging so don't rule out off this lowly mark.
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9

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:53 Tramore

Mullanour

10st 13lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: W J Martin

Runner-up in this race last year off 91 but remains a maiden; pulled up at Limerick last month; previous Clonmel second much more encouraging so don't rule out off this lowly mark.

8/1

13

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 170y

13:34 Limerick

Mullanour

11st 0lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: W J Martin

Went close in a Tramore handicap last April; returned to form after a lean spell when 10l second to the in-form Brown Boots at Clonmel a fortnight ago.

7/1

2nd

13

26th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:44 Clonmel

Mullanour

10st 13lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: W J Martin

Went close in a Tramore handicap last April off 6lb higher but no sign of that form since; never a threat in the Tramore event won by Roccabaker.

25/1

Non-runners

Mollys Dolly, Imarajan

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €167.00
Straight Forecast €76.44
Tricast €4036.62

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

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SPOTLIGHT:

Larkins Lane

POSTDATA:

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The Irish Sun:

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