August 16 / 16.35 Tramore

16.35

Good

Heinz Pollmeier Memorial Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 1m 7f 140y
  • 8 runners
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Heinz Pollmeier Memorial Handicap Chase

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: P0-604 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
250-1 maiden hurdle winner two years ago; couple of decent runs in handicaps last year but form largely inconsistent; beaten 15l into fourth at Killarney (2m1f, good) 31 days ago over hurdles, staying on reasonably well from rear; beaten 21l over C&D in May; on a nice mark but needs to put best foot forward.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

12

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Listowel

Kingdom Calling

11st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

A 250-1 C&D maiden hurdle winner two years ago; was gaining his first win since when landing 2m Tramore handicap chase last month, despite jumping left; reverts to hurdles here off 6lb lower than chase mark and one to consider.

7/1

1st

5

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 140y

16:35 Tramore

Kingdom Calling

10st 13lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

250-1 maiden hurdle winner two years ago; couple of decent runs in handicaps last year but form largely inconsistent; beaten 15l into fourth at Killarney (2m1f, good) 31 days ago over hurdles, staying on reasonably well from rear; beaten 21l over C&D in May; on a nice mark but needs to put best foot forward.

8/1

4th

14

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:20 Killarney

Kingdom Calling

10st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Winless, but some good runs, since taking a Listowel maiden hurdle in 2024; well beaten chasing last twice, but can't be ruled out back in this discipline with an in-form rider aboard; third runner for yard; watch market.

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: P-920P CD

Last run: 47 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner, including over C&D in a novice chase two years ago; form has been in and out over the last 12 months but best effort in that time came over C&D when 4.25l second off 4lb higher in May; below form last twice, pulled up at Wexford 47 days ago; on a good mark if return to this track sparks him up again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

17:39 Downpatrick

Presenting Lad

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Six-time winner over hurdles and fences; somewhat in and out this year but was very much on a going day when narrowly beaten in a 1m7f handicap chase at Tramore last time; stable does well here and a clear chance if he can reproduce that; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

9/2

2nd

1

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 140y

16:35 Tramore

Presenting Lad

12st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Six-time winner, including over C&D in a novice chase two years ago; form has been in and out over the last 12 months but best effort in that time came over C&D when 4.25l second off 4lb higher in May; below form last twice, pulled up at Wexford 47 days ago; on a good mark if return to this track sparks him up again.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 65P0-7 CD

Last run: 79 days

W: 11st 6lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Veteran who is 12-115 under all codes; five-time course winner, four times over jumps; dual C&D winner, latest 12 months ago off 7lb higher; much below best last two vists here but dangerous to completely write off in a winnable race at a venue he loves.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

15

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 48y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Itsalonglongroad

10st 6lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Veteran whose 11 career wins under all codes include this race in 2024; recent 2m Tramore handicap chase third his best run for a while, but more needed here in a deeper race.

12/1

3rd

3

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 140y

16:35 Tramore

Itsalonglongroad

11st 6lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Veteran who is 12-115 under all codes; five-time course winner, four times over jumps; dual C&D winner, latest 12 months ago off 7lb higher; much below best last two vists here but dangerous to completely write off in a winnable race at a venue he loves.

9/1

6th

8

(11)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Tramore

Itsalonglongroad

9st 3lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: David O’Sullivan

114-race veteran, winner of 11 races; best known as a four-time course jumps winner; also C&D winner; most recent success came over fences here last October; well below best on his last three visits, years may be catching up, but premature to write off.

6/1

Form: 774960 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner over hurdles, latest in October 2024; last two hurdle runs have been poor and was well-held 2lb higher in handicap chase at Roscommon in June; needs plenty more in first-time hood.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

19th

2

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 10y

16:20 Navan

Katherine

10st 2lb

J: Conor Lamon

T: Adrian Sexton

Three-time winner over hurdles; not at her best over jumps in recent months; modest Flat form in only five attempts; apprentice looking for his first winner.

25/1

11th

5

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Katherine

11st 8lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Her three hurdle wins were all over 2m; not a bad chase run last time but has been mostly below form over hurdles this year so has to return to best.

11/1

4th

4

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 140y

16:35 Tramore

Katherine

11st 1lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Three-time winner over hurdles, latest in October 2024; last two hurdle runs have been poor and was well-held 2lb higher in handicap chase at Roscommon in June; needs plenty more in first-time hood.

14/1

Form: P0-258 D BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner last year who bounced back to form with second at Wexford (2m1f, good) in May; backed that up when beaten 6l into fifth at Listowel when out of the weights; below form when beaten favourite at Wexford lto; makes chase debut and appeals as the type with more to give.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 48y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Bossing It

10st 10lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: David M O’Brien

Maiden hurdle winner (Kilbeggan) last year who bounced back to form with second at Wexford (2m1f, good) in May and solid run from out of the handicap at Listowel; favourite but never travelled when well held on chase debut in Tramore handicap last month, so definite concerns.

14/1

5th

2

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 140y

16:35 Tramore

Bossing It

11st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: David M O’Brien

Maiden hurdle winner last year who bounced back to form with second at Wexford (2m1f, good) in May; backed that up when beaten 6l into fifth at Listowel when out of the weights; below form when beaten favourite at Wexford lto; makes chase debut and appeals as the type with more to give.

9/4

8th

4

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

Bossing It

11st 10lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: David M O’Brien

Maiden winner whose standout effort in handicaps when C&D second in May; didn't land a blow in better-class Listowel contest on latest but respected back in grade here.

11/2

Form: 93-587

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
A 15-race maiden but her best form has come here; beaten 3.5l into third by well-handicapped rival over C&D in October off 7lb higher; below form three starts this term but she would have a big chance if reproducing October effort.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:22 Downpatrick

Polly Poppins

10st 12lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

A 16-race maiden and her best efforts have been at Tramore; hasn't shown much over fences this year, although 11-2 chance at Tramore on latest when hampered by a loose horse after three out when in the lead; not discounted.

10/1

6th

6

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 140y

16:35 Tramore

Polly Poppins

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

A 15-race maiden but her best form has come here; beaten 3.5l into third by well-handicapped rival over C&D in October off 7lb higher; below form three starts this term but she would have a big chance if reproducing October effort.

6/1

Form: /008-5

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has been struggling in handicaps but ran one of his better races 13 days ago when keeping on to finish fifth at Cork (2m1f, good); needs fences to spark improvement.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

14

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

17:04 Downpatrick

Nobody

10st 5lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

0-16 under all codes; tried fences for the first time at Tramore last time and unseated at the fourth; others preferred.

15/1

8

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 140y

16:35 Tramore

Nobody

10st 5lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Has been struggling in handicaps but ran one of his better races 13 days ago when keeping on to finish fifth at Cork (2m1f, good); needs fences to spark improvement.

14/1

5th

15

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:30 Cork

Nobody

10st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Nothing as yet in handicaps, absent since January.

20/1

Form: -25795

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
A 14-race maiden but has had some good efforts, most notably when second at Punchestown (3m, good) in May off 4lb higher; well-held in four starts since and tries a shorter trip over fences; capable off this mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 140y

16:35 Tramore

Ballinaboola Gold

10st 3lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: R Donohoe

A 14-race maiden but has had some good efforts, most notably when second at Punchestown (3m, good) in May off 4lb higher; well-held in four starts since and tries a shorter trip over fences; capable off this mark.

6/1

5th

13

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 55y

19:36 Wexford

Ballinaboola Gold

10st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: R Donohoe

11-race maiden over hurdles with her best finish being second iver 3m at Punchestown in May off 79; below par since and drops back in trip here; can certainly get involved at her best.

8/1

9th

10

23rd Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:20 Wexford

Ballinaboola Gold

10st 7lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: R Donohoe

0-10 over hurdles with her best finish being second at Punchestown (3m, good) in May off this mark; below that level in two runs since; cheekpieces go on.

8/1

Non-runners

Ray Gun, Robin Elite

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Payout
Exacta €56.60
Straight Forecast €39.53
Tricast €237.49
Trifecta €218.80

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Presenting Lad

SPOTLIGHT:

Bossing It

POSTDATA:

Katherine

The Irish Sun:

Presenting Lad