July 11 / 19.20 Tramore

19.20

Good

Tote Tramore Derby Handicap

  • Prize money: £7831.86
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Tote Tramore Derby Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: /904/4 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Formerly a smart hurdler ran a fine race in that sphere on debut for this yard before disappointing; solid effort on return to the Flat at Tipperary last week; this is weaker so a big player if building upon that.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

20th

3

(12)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Zoffany Bay

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Useful hurdler who was runner-up in an Ascot handicap earlier this year; 1m4f winner at Tramore in July and another good run back there a month ago (2m); thereabouts.

6/1

3rd

2

(9)

13th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:25 Tramore

Zoffany Bay

10st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

prominent, soon went second, led under 2f out, headed inside final 110yds, lost second final strides

11/2

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11/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 4027/7

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Maiden returned from a long absence with a solid effort over 1m1f at Leopardstown; has the ability to win this if getting back to some of his older form, including here; positive jockey booking.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

7

(16)

24th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 4f 126y

19:40 Ballinrobe

While Youre Up

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Andrew McNamara

Seemed to do better for 1m4f when second at Tramore; chance compromised by gate and this is tough; cheekpieces.

6/1

2nd

7

(7)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:20 Tramore

While Youre Up

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Andrew McNamara

prominent, went third 5f out, went second under 3f out, pushed along and 3 lengths down over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, no match for winner

11/4

7th

4

(7)

15th Jun 2023

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

While Youre Up

9st 8lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Andrew McNamara

prominent

33/1

11/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 9/897/

Last run: 858 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won a Naas handicap hurdle in March but was well beaten in that sphere since; regressive on the Flat when last seen in 2021; blinkers tried.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

17th Jan 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 40y

13:50 Navan

Herculaneum

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Most recent of three hurdle wins was in May 2024; off since later that year; may need this against that background.

12/1

2

(16)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 4f 17y

18:45 Roscommon

Herculaneum

10st 1lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Noel C Kelly

Dual-purpose; 1-7 on the Flat; won over hurdles at Ballinrobe in May; below par on last Flat run at Fairyhouse; his flat win came off 64 at Down Royal (1m5f, good) and is 15lb higher here; handles testing ground but may need some respite from the handicapper.

25/1

6th

9

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Herculaneum

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Noel C Kelly

Consistency rewarded with a defeat of 15 rivals over 2m at Ballinrobe in May but after looking threatening to a point he faded into a remote fourth at Sligo (2m1f, good to yielding); remains on the same career-high mark.

25/1

12/1

Form: 33/0-0

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Two Flat wins, with last one coming over 7.5f in October 2020; has only run twice in the last two years; will have to improve plenty from latest comeback; big step-up in trip; looks yard's second-string.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

3

(16)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Bardo Contiguo

9st 10lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Eoin Doyle

Over three years since winning and recent turf form not encouraging; 12lb higher AW mark here do has it to do.

20/1

6th

8

(6)

16th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 100y

15:20 Gowran Park

Bardo Contiguo

9st 2lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Eoin Doyle

towards rear of midfield, headway towards far side 2f out, no impression over 1f out

10/1

8th

8

(1)

7th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 136y

18:25 Clonmel

Bardo Contiguo

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Eoin Doyle

led early, soon headed but prominent

25/1

Form: 620706 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner had been regressive lately until a more encouraging effort at Tipperary last week; has to build upon that.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(2)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:20 Tramore

Magi Gal

9st 0lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear

7/1

6th

15

(9)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 120y

19:45 Tipperary

Magi Gal

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

towards rear of midfield

25/1

12th

16

(1)

23rd Jun 2023

Soft

1m 3f 70y

19:55 Limerick

Magi Gal

8st 12lb

J: Kyanna Van Buuren

T: John C McConnell

Long losing sequence at this stage; good effort when second at Dundalk three starts ago but others preferred.

16/1

Form: 00157- BF

Last run: 313 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Sole Flat win came in a 1m2f Fairyhouse claimer last year and moved to this yard afterwards; mostly over hurdles since and some fair runs in defeat; has a squeak.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(11)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Gowran Park

Grizabella

9st 1lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Won the fourth race of her career when running away with a Ballinrobe handicap over just short of 1m2f; disappointing off higher marks since but has a chance down to this grade.

100/30

15th

10

(14)

21st Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:55 Leopardstown

Grizabella

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Paul W Flynn

Was allowed to dominate when scoring readily at Ballinrobe in July; raised 11lb for that and was unable to control the race from the front at Sligo.

14/1

5th

8

(2)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 129y

17:20 Sligo

Grizabella

8st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual-purpose mare won over C&D in May and ran away with a Ballinrobe handicap over just short of 1m2f last time; hit with a 9lb rise for that but goes well here so one to consider.

4/1

Form: 44-900

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been beaten a long way on last three Flat starts; has dropped 10lb in the handicap in that time but still not easy to fancy.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

9

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:50 Bellewstown

Kingsofthemidlands

10st 5lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P A Fahy

Dual-purpose maiden; 0-15 on the Flat and 0-7 over hurdles; pulled up on last start in this sphere and beaten 54l in a 1m4f Flat maiden at Fairyhouse when last seen in June 2024; hard to fancy.

20/1

5th

9

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:50 Bellewstown

Kingsofthemidlands

10st 5lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P A Fahy

Dual-purpose maiden; 0-15 on the Flat and 0-7 over hurdles; pulled up on last start in this sphere and beaten 54l in a 1m4f Flat maiden at Fairyhouse when last seen in June 2024; hard to fancy.

20/1

11th

7

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 44y

16:40 Punchestown

Kingsofthemidlands

12st 0lb

J: Shane Aylward

T: P A Fahy

Modest maiden in all spheres and has work to do after an absence.

66/1

8th
3 (5)
Vocito

7/1

Form: 56/50-

Last run: 223 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a 1m2f Cork handicap in 2021; modest over fences last three starts but is off an attractive Flat mark if can return to some of his best form from 2021.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:30 Southwell

Vocito

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Returns to fences following a convincing win over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m, good) nine days ago; only 2lb higher than when landing his sole success in this sphere (in November 2024) and must be considered while in winning mode.

5/6

1st

1

24th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:37 Uttoxeter

Vocito

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Exposed four-time winner over hurdles but now 2lb below the mark he defied here last summer; could be sharper for his recent run after a break and Sean Bowen replaces a 10lb claimer.

100/30

4th

2

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 3

17:35 Haydock

Vocito

11st 13lb

J: Tom Hutsby

T: Olly Murphy

Four-time winner over hurdles but exposed and was performing no more than okay when last seen in November; however, he could be all the better for a break and he's on his last winning mark.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta €5.40
Straight Forecast €6.66
Tricast €53.88
Trifecta €76.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Zoffany Bay

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Zoffany Bay

POSTDATA:

Zoffany Bay

The Irish Sun:

Zoffany Bay