January 01 / 13.05 Tramore

13.05

Soft

Jack de Bromhead Memorial Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4957.98
  • 2m 5f 170y
  • 17 runners
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Jack de Bromhead Memorial Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.70
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 22 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Built on his point form when runner-up in a Punchestown bumper and second again in a course bumper last month; that doesn't look like the strongest form on offer but he's going the right way.
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10th

5

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:05 Cartmel

Cardamon Hill

11st 4lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Miss A M Slack

Three listless performances since returning from 13 months out; 12lb below his last winning mark now, but no good thing to capitalise.

100/1

5

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:45 Hexham

Cardamon Hill

11st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Won twice in November 2024 (2m7f/3m, good/good to soft) but mainly disappointing since including on both runs since a 404-day break; plenty to prove at present.

20/1

5th

3

10th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 4

13:57 Sedgefield

Cardamon Hill

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Miss A M Slack

Stays 3m and acts on the forecast sound surface; 50-1, always behind and pulled up on his return from 13 months off the track at Wetherby on latest start; bit to prove.

9/1

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Evs

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1-

Last run: 250 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed signs of inexperience before getting his head in front on debut in a Punchestown bumper at the festival; mixed signals on the strength of that form but it's worth noting that he's the first-string and he's likely to step up on what he achieved on debut.
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3

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 55y

14:00 Punchestown

Lisnagar Fortune

11st 3lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: W P Mullins

Winner of a maiden hurdle at this track in January 2024 (2m, soft); best run since then was last time at this track again when third of 18 in a valuable handicap chase (2m4f, yielding); hasn't looked a natural jumper of a fence but appears to have a liking for this place and capable of a big run.

3/1

3rd

17

2nd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Lisnagar Fortune

10st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

towards rear, headway on outer from 3 out, switched right before 2 out, went fourth approaching last, ran on well and went third run-in, no match for first two

14/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 0U

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished runner-up in two points; tailed off on Rules debut and unseated early in Gaelic Warrior's maiden hurdle win here last month; longer trip will suit but Blackmore prefers Kap D'Attente.
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6th

1

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

18:08 Killarney

Lucky Zebo

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield halfway, slightly hampered 3 out, no extra from 2 out

15/2

6th

1

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

18:08 Killarney

Lucky Zebo

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield halfway, slightly hampered 3 out, no extra from 2 out

15/2

16

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Lucky Zebo

10st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Mixing hurdling and chasing in 2024; beat Shadow Rider by 2.5l at Cork (2m3f, soft to heavy) in March off 126; beaten 5.75l off revised mark of 132 subsequently at Punchestown; well-beaten on latest after a break at Chepstow; will come on for that but has a bit to prove off his current rating

33/1

Form: 9/5

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Point winner; tailed off back under Rules last time; a bit further will probably help but likely best watched for now.
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10

31st May 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:15 Tramore

Tennessee Titan

10st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Seamus Neville

Knockanard point-to-point winner in 2022 for Paul Nolan and placed hurdler last season for current yard; pulled up in a point-to-point and hunter chase of late; hard to be confident in.

22/1

10

31st May 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:15 Tramore

Tennessee Titan

10st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Seamus Neville

Knockanard point-to-point winner in 2022 for Paul Nolan and placed hurdler last season for current yard; pulled up in a point-to-point and hunter chase of late; hard to be confident in.

22/1

17

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:35 Cork

Tennessee Titan

12st 0lb

J: Mr T Walsh

T: Seamus Neville

Knockanard point-to-point winner in 2022 for Paul Nolan and placed hurdler last season for current yard; pulled up on last month's comeback run at Liscarroll, having never featured; hard to be confident in.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Shown little in two recent points; plenty to like about his pedigree and any market support would be worth noting.
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10th

5

4th Mar 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:10 Navan

Coolmeen Park

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Miss Ellmarie Holden

Showed little in two starts in points; moderate fifth on hurdling debut at Tramore; major improvement when beating another long-priced runner for 50-1 Thurles maiden win; runner-up Soldier Solid has boosted the form with a Punchestown win.

12/1

1st

12

9th Feb 2023

Yielding

1m 7f 132y

14:40 Thurles

Coolmeen Park

11st 4lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Miss Ellmarie Holden

midfield, headway after 3 out, ridden and went second last, led and hard pressed final 110yds, kept on

66/1

7

25th Jan 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:23 Fairyhouse

Coolmeen Park

11st 4lb

J: Diarmuid Moloney

T: Miss Ellmarie Holden

Shown little in two starts in points; moderate fifth on hurdling debut at Tramore.

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Fell in sole point start and tailed off when 14-1 for a Limerick bumper in November; tongue-tie now tried.
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14

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 120y

14:48 Tipperary

Well Loved

10st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Paul Power

Won on fourth chase start off 74 at Down Royal (19.5f, good) in early May; raised 5lb and couldn't follow up over 2m6f at Tramore later that month; drop back in trip here is a plus; not discounted.

14/1

6th

13

31st May 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:15 Tramore

Well Loved

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Paul Power

Won maiden point-to-point in February and won at Downpatrick (19.5f, good) on latest; runner-up failed to give the form a boost since but has to be respected off 5lb higher.

5/1

6th

13

31st May 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:15 Tramore

Well Loved

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Paul Power

Won maiden point-to-point in February and won at Downpatrick (19.5f, good) on latest; runner-up failed to give the form a boost since but has to be respected off 5lb higher.

5/1

Form: 43384

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some promise in bumpers and promising fourth after a short break here on hurdle bow last month; the winner of that contest hit the frame in a better race at Leopardstown on Thursday; should have more to give.
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10

2nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 165y

15:25 Downpatrick

Glen Na Tara

10st 6lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: P J Rothwell

midfield, fell 2nd

12/1

5th

12

5th Mar 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:45 Leopardstown

Glen Na Tara

10st 8lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: P J Rothwell

Some promise in bumpers and when fourth on hurdling debut at Tramore behind Gaoth Chuil; well below that form last twice and best watched for the moment.

25/1

9th

8

25th Jan 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 110y

14:53 Fairyhouse

Glen Na Tara

11st 7lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: P J Rothwell

Some promise in bumpers and when fourth on hurdling debut at Tramore; well below that form on a more recent Tramore run.

25/1

Form: 6

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Modest form in points and was last of 6 in a bumper on only Rules start.
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17th

15

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Mister Twist

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Philip Fenton

Won 2m6f maiden at Downpatrick last summer but struggled twice afterwards in handicaps; absent since September and may just need this.

10/1

17th

15

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Mister Twist

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Philip Fenton

Won 2m6f maiden at Downpatrick last summer but struggled twice afterwards in handicaps; absent since September and may just need this.

10/1

Form: 9767

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Modest form in bumpers and no improvement in two starts over hurdles, tailed off each time.
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3

5th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Listowel

Bint Freya

11st 3lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Thomas Cooper

Solid recent form in maidens has been over longer distances, third over 2m6f at Killarney three weeks ago; seems to be ground versatile but 2m not guaranteed to bring out the best in her judged on overall form.

6/1

3rd

3

15th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 50y

16:55 Killarney

Bint Freya

10st 13lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Thomas Cooper

Career best when runner-up in a mares' maiden hurdle at Clonmel last month; more required here though and has stamina to prove over this trip.

40/1

2nd

3

6th Apr 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 106y

18:15 Clonmel

Bint Freya

10st 13lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Thomas Cooper

prominent in chasing group, led before 2 out, headed and ridden 2 out, no extra run-in

12/1

200/1

Form: 000

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Tailed off in a trio of starts at huge prices; longer trip now.
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11

30th Jan 2023

Soft

3m 0f 20y

16:17 Punchestown

Oc Go On

11st 4lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: P J Rothwell

Tailed off in four starts; up in trip; cheekpieces on first time.

100/1

10th

9

1st Jan 2023

Soft

2m 5f 170y

13:05 Tramore

Oc Go On

11st 4lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear

200/1

15th

14

20th Dec 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 183y

13:35 Naas

Oc Go On

11st 7lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: P J Rothwell

Beaten a long way on both starts over hurdles at Punchestown, makes no appeal

100/1

Form: 2/

Last run: 1328 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Travelled stylishly before finding less than looked likely over hurdles at Compiegne in May 2019; nice pedigree but a 1328-day absence suggests it's been far from straightforward for him and he's entitled to need this; longer trip should suit.
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3

30th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

20:45 Stratford

Figaroc

11st 12lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Alexandra Dunn

Player on winter 2024's frame finishes in 2m chases for Willie Mullins, albeit gained on soft/heavy; dispiriting return following wind surgery in a Fakenham claiming hurdle latest, from which cheekpieces are retained.

16/1

3

30th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

20:45 Stratford

Figaroc

11st 12lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Alexandra Dunn

Player on winter 2024's frame finishes in 2m chases for Willie Mullins, albeit gained on soft/heavy; dispiriting return following wind surgery in a Fakenham claiming hurdle latest, from which cheekpieces are retained.

16/1

5th

3

6th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

14:15 Fakenham

Figaroc

11st 8lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Alexandra Dunn

soon prominent, lost position after 3 out, weakened after 2 out

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Pulled up in two points this term; hard to recommend on that evidence; tongue-tie fitted.
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1st

3

6th Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

14:32 Cork

Jet Setting Johnny

11st 12lb

J: Hugh Morgan

T: Miss Ellmarie Holden

Ran with credit on chase debut at Gowran and built on that when third in a beginners' at Clonmel last month; form is working out with the second and fifth both winning subsequently; should go well back up in trip.

4/1

3rd

5

7th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 180y

15:32 Clonmel

Jet Setting Johnny

11st 12lb

J: Hugh Morgan

T: Miss Ellmarie Holden

102-rated maiden hurdler ran okay to a point on last month's chasing debut at Gowran but lot more likely needed to feature here.

16/1

4th

3

11th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

12:20 Gowran Park

Jet Setting Johnny

11st 12lb

J: Diarmuid Moloney

T: Miss Ellmarie Holden

raced in second 1st, pressed leader 2nd, outpaced and lost second 3 out, no extra from 2 out

20/1

Form: 8

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Tailed off when 125s for his debut last month at Clonmel; slightly further unlikely to make much difference.
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14

16th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 74y

15:05 Thurles

Made In Muckross

10st 11lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Eamon Courtney

prominent, mistake 3rd

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Wide-margin winner of a heavy ground point on sole start so far before going for £160,000 at the Cheltenham sales; yard do well with these sorts and she's the first-string on jockey bookings.
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9th

16

20th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Navan

Kap DAttente

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Wide-margin British point winner on heavy ground last March; cost GBP160,000; flopped on racecourse debut at Tramore; best watched against that background.

12/1

17

31st Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:32 Limerick

Kap DAttente

11st 7lb

J: Hugh Morgan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Wide-margin British point winner on heavy ground last March; cost GBP160,000; flopped on racecourse debut; best watched against that background, barring strong market positives; third reserve.

13

1st Jan 2023

Soft

2m 5f 170y

13:05 Tramore

Kap DAttente

10st 11lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

prominent

6/1

Form: 509-55

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
First reserve; one of her better runs when fifth in a bumper last time but still has plenty to find on form.
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2

7th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 60y

15:50 Galway

Costanuci

11st 9lb

J: Miss O M Queally

T: John Queally

Three-time winner over timber but no success since September 2023; beaten 7.75l off 2lb higher over C&D on her last start in this sphere in July 2024; below best last three starts in mares' chases; needs to revive on return to hurdling.

4/1

4th

2

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 120y

13:50 Sligo

Costanuci

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: John Queally

Three-time hurdle winner is yet to score in seven over fences; decent efforts at Wexford and Tipperary this season but was pulled-up at Tramore last time.

10/1

Form: 7

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Second reserve; beaten a long way out when 125-1 for a maiden hurdle last month on debut.
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16

1st Jan 2023

Soft

2m 5f 170y

13:05 Tramore

Sting Of Drogon

10st 11lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Steve Jones

Second reserve; beaten a long way out when 125-1 for a maiden hurdle last month on debut.

7th

18

8th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 3f 14y

12:05 Clonmel

Sting Of Drogon

10st 11lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: Steve Jones

towards rear early, jumped slightly left and not fluent 1st, towards rear of midfield when jumped left and not fluent 3 out, soon minor headway when pushed along, made no telling impression

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Third reserve; Jeremy mare; sister to useful 2m4f/2m5f hurdle winner Atlantic Fairy; dam placed point/unplaced bumpers and hurdles; check market if she gets a run.
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6th

11

2nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 160y

13:40 Downpatrick

Crumb Of Comfort

10st 11lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

midfield, in touch with leaders from 2nd

8/1

10th

5

22nd Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 31y

14:50 Punchestown

Crumb Of Comfort

10st 13lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Encouraging debut when third of 14 at Fairyhouse last month and her pedigree suggests she should appreciate going up in trip; big player if she improves again.

11/4

3rd

3

25th Jan 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 110y

14:53 Fairyhouse

Crumb Of Comfort

11st 7lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

E12,000 3yo; 4th foal; sister to useful 2m4f/2m5f hurdle winner Atlantic Fairy; dam placed point/unplaced bumpers and hurdles, half-sister to bumper/2m3f-3m2f hurdle/chase winner Keepitsecret and bumper/2m4f hurdle/2m6f chase winner Be My Leader; interesting connections have persevered with this 8yo; worth a market check.

8/1

Non-runners

Costanuci, Sting Of Drogon, Crumb Of Comfort

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €15.80
Straight Forecast €13.42
Trifecta €151.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lisnagar Fortune

POSTDATA:

Glen Na Tara

RP Ratings (IRE):

Figaroc

The Irish Sun:

Lisnagar Fortune