August 16 / 16.05 Tramore

16.05

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McCarthy’s Irish Bar Lexington Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £7682.61
  • 2m 6f 0y
  • 10 runners
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McCarthy’s Irish Bar Lexington Handicap Chase

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 4-522U

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner has twice run well in defeat at this track over fences this year, including over C&D; unseated at Galway last time but has a squeak on those better earlier runs.
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3

28th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 107y

16:30 Roscommon

A Snow White Park

10st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Improving handicap chaser at up to 2m6f and stole a handicap from the front over that trip at Tramore last month; up 10lb for that but has a mountain to climb at this level back at this trip.

33/1

1st

8

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:05 Tramore

A Snow White Park

10st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Hurdle winner has twice run well in defeat at this track over fences this year, including over C&D; unseated at Galway last time but has a squeak on those better earlier runs.

8/1

13

28th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:45 Galway

A Snow White Park

11st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Promise in all three chase starts, including when a 2.5l second behind Giant Haystacks in a handicap at Wexford on latest despite not jumping fluently at times; nudged up 2lb and this is tougher but could go well if jumping better.

17/2

10/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -63B30 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner ran well enough on h'cap chase debut at Punchestown but was poor over hurdles last time at Ballinrobe; the cheekpieces worn then are left off today so he could rebound.
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2nd

10

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:05 Tramore

Pourquoi Poi

10st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: Paul W Flynn

Hurdle winner ran well enough on h'cap chase debut at Punchestown but was poor over hurdles last time at Ballinrobe; the cheekpieces worn then are left off today so he could rebound.

10/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 6-2053 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Dual chase winner was second over hurdles at Killarney in May and ran a cracker back over fences at Galway last time; looks a big player down 2lb and in grade.
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2nd

11

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Watch The Weather

10st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: R P Cody

Mostly chasing these days and consistent of late; second over this trip when last seen hurdling at Killarney in May, but you'd have to think some of the less exposed types will have his measure.

14/1

3rd

3

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 95y

18:45 Kilbeggan

Watch The Weather

11st 4lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: R P Cody

2-16 over fences but hasn't won since November 2024; excellent effort to finish a 5.5l third at Galway (18.5f, good) and filled the same position at Tramore (2m6f, good) latest when beaten 11.5l; frame claims again off the same mark.

9/1

3rd

3

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:05 Tramore

Watch The Weather

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: R P Cody

Dual chase winner was second over hurdles at Killarney in May and ran a cracker back over fences at Galway last time; looks a big player down 2lb and in grade.

5/2

Form: 5P-048 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Three hurdle wins; dual chase winner at Thurles; ran well enough at Galway last time but needs to do more today even dropped 2lb.
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8th

9

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

19:11 Galway

Thats About Right

10st 10lb

J: Ross Sugrue

T: P J Rothwell

Three hurdle wins; dual chase winner at Thurles; ran well enough here at the festival before never really getting involved at Tramore; not dismissed.

12/1

4th

9

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:05 Tramore

Thats About Right

10st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Three hurdle wins; dual chase winner at Thurles; ran well enough at Galway last time but needs to do more today even dropped 2lb.

16/1

8th

18

28th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:45 Galway

Thats About Right

11st 2lb

J: Ross Sugrue

T: P J Rothwell

Three-time winning hurdler; 2-13 in chases, his last win coming over 2m6f (good) at Thurles in January 2025 off 9lb higher; hinted at a return to form when staying on for a remote fourth at Wexford latest (2m, good); on a dangerous mark and this longer trip will suit.

66/1

Form: -502U5 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 11st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Won this race last year but has been mostly below form this year over hurdles and fences; is still 3lb above last year's winning mark so has to return to best.
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5th

5

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:05 Tramore

Tullyveery Lad

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: R P Cody

Won this race last year but has been mostly below form this year over hurdles and fences; is still 3lb above last year's winning mark so has to return to best.

10/1

5th

5

14th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

19:55 Tramore

Tullyveery Lad

11st 6lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: R P Cody

Five career wins include this race in 2024 (off 101) and 2m6f handicap chase at this fixture last year; light campaign this year, pick being Roscommon claiming hurdle second, most recently beaten when unseating two out in 3m Galway handicap hurdle; has to be respected given 10yo's record here.

13/2

14

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Tullyveery Lad

10st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: R P Cody

5-40 under rules, three of those have come in chases, the latest at Tramore last summer (2m6f, good); yet to hit form this year although recent 9l second to Rocky's Howya in 3m Roscommon claiming hurdle was a step in the right direction and enjoys an 8lb pull in the weights with that rival back in handicap company.

10/1

Form: 6-4P90

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Dual chase winner has run well in defeat at this track; however, was pulled-up on his last chase run and below form over hurdles since so others preferred.
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6th

7

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:05 Tramore

General Clermont

10st 11lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: D E Fitzgerald

Dual chase winner has run well in defeat at this track; however, was pulled-up on his last chase run and below form over hurdles since so others preferred.

25/1

14th

2

6th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 193y

18:20 Sligo

General Clermont

11st 13lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: D E Fitzgerald

Two wins over fences; just 1-34 over hurdles, but placed many times; touched off over 2m4f at Killarney this time last year; quiet so far this season and would prefer farther.

12/1

Form: /0-355

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Point winner has only had six runs under rules; promising Kilbeggan chasing debut but not as good twice since; however, can do better again now entering handicaps.
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7th

6

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:05 Tramore

Orkneys Jack

10st 12lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: L Young

Point winner has only had six runs under rules; promising Kilbeggan chasing debut but not as good twice since; however, can do better again now entering handicaps.

10/1

5th

4

4th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 142y

19:00 Roscommon

Orkneys Jack

11st 12lb

J: Mr J P Sampson

T: L Young

Winning pointer rated just 90 over hurdles but was an encouraging 6.5l third on his chase debut, keeping on over 2m4f (yielding) at Kilbeggan and earning an RPR of 117; weakened when upped to 25.5f back there latest and now drops markedly back in trip; this may be too sharp a test.

6/1

5th

6

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 80y

19:07 Kilbeggan

Orkneys Jack

11st 12lb

J: Mr J P Sampson

T: L Young

Returned from the point-to-point circuit to run a decent race in a beginners' chase over 2m4f here last month; likely to stay well and could run into a place.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 500-96 C

Last run: 62 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner here; both chase wins came at Kilbeggan when with Henry de Bromhead; below form last four starts and needs a return to his best.
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8th

2

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:05 Tramore

Marv Michael

12st 0lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Liz Doyle

Maiden hurdle winner here; both chase wins came at Kilbeggan when with Henry de Bromhead; below form last four starts and needs a return to his best.

14/1

6th

9

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:12 Kilbeggan

Marv Michael

10st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Liz Doyle

Two chase wins for Henry de Bromhead, both over this C&D; is 4lb higher than when winning here in May 2025; third in this off 7lb higher last year; soundly beaten on debut for this yard last month but may have needed that; blinkers replace cheekpieces and rider takes off handy 3lb.

25/1

9th

1

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Marv Michael

11st 12lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: Liz Doyle

Four-time winner for Henry de Bromhead, including when bolting up by 12l over C&D last May; finished last season with two below-par runs; off 230 days and dropped 4lb on stable debut.

20/1

Form: U50-06 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Five-time hurdle winner won a Galway beginners' chase last year but hasn't been as good since; however, there was more encouragement at Kilbeggan last time and he drops in class today so isn't dismissed.
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1

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:05 Tramore

Intense Approach

12st 0lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Five-time hurdle winner won a Galway beginners' chase last year but hasn't been as good since; however, there was more encouragement at Kilbeggan last time and he drops in class today so isn't dismissed.

4/1

6th

4

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 40y

19:48 Kilbeggan

Intense Approach

11st 5lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Five-time hurdle winner, 1-5 over fences with sole win coming at Galway a year ago; been struggling since; showed up reasonably well before fading markedly at Galway eight days ago so this step back in trip could suit; needs more, though.

15/2

13th

5

31st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:00 Galway

Intense Approach

10st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Prolific over hurdles (5-11) but is just 1-5 over fences; that win came over C&D (good) in a beginners' at this meeting last year (Donnie Devito third); lost way afterwards but given a break and should be sharper for a spin on the Flat at Bellewstown 29 days ago; not discounted in first-time blinkers.

22/1

Form: 21F-1R

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Won over 3m at Limerick on return, her second chase win, but was poor at Wexford since and has to rebound; was disappointing on her only previous run here.
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7th

1

28th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 131y

17:05 Roscommon

Nastya

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won over 3m at Limerick on return, her second chase win; has put two blots on her record; seems risky at present; cheekpieces now added to usual tongue-tie.

5/1

4

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:05 Tramore

Nastya

11st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won over 3m at Limerick on return, her second chase win, but was poor at Wexford since and has to rebound; was disappointing on her only previous run here.

5/1

1

22nd Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 155y

16:50 Wexford

Nastya

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Hurdle winner has taken well to chasing, winning two of her five starts; won a Killarney beginners' last October and a Limerick handicap on return, both over approx' 3m; fell at Down Royal in between; up 4lb but should go well again.

11/4

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Payout
Exacta €24.20
Straight Forecast €26.82
Tricast €98.73
Trifecta €90.20

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Orkneys Jack

TOPSPEED:

Pourquoi Poi

The Irish Sun:

Nastya

SPOTLIGHT:

Watch The Weather

POSTDATA:

Tullyveery Lad