August 19 / 17.50 Tramore

17.50

Yielding

Strand Inn Dunmore East Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Strand Inn Dunmore East Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 520-48

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; running okay in defeat in her two starts this season but seems like she needs to come down further in the handicap.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

15th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:50 Downpatrick

Chatterbox

11st 10lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: John Joseph Murphy

0-8 over timber but went close at Killarney last summer and arrives on the back of a big Flat run; on a fair mark and not many of her rivals arrive in-form.

3/1

10

(14)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:40 Listowel

Chatterbox

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John Joseph Murphy

Longstanding maiden who has shown his best form at Killarney; needs to improve considerably from a Rsocommon run; not a strong contender.

16/1

10

(14)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:40 Listowel

Chatterbox

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John Joseph Murphy

Longstanding maiden who has shown his best form at Killarney; needs to improve considerably from a Rsocommon run; not a strong contender.

16/1

Form: 5305-5

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-13 on the Flat but ran with credit when beaten roughly 3l at Killarney last month and may come on for that; looks potentially well treated in this sphere.
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8th

11

(9)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Action Motion

8st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Maiden hurdle winner early in 2023; satisfactory effort when close up fourth of 13 at Thurles last time; ran in the 4.20 at Galway on Monday

8/1

8th

11

(9)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Action Motion

8st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Maiden hurdle winner early in 2023; satisfactory effort when close up fourth of 13 at Thurles last time; ran in the 4.20 at Galway on Monday

8/1

OUR TIP

Abandoned

Form: 70-846

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
1m winner in 2021; losing run since and has looked regressive of late; enough to prove at present.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

11

(16)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Pale Moonlight

9st 4lb

J: Alan Persse

T: M A Cahill

midfield

33/1

13th

12

(19)

29th May 2024

Soft

1m 4f 110y

17:08 Tipperary

Pale Moonlight

9st 5lb

J: Alan Persse

T: M A Cahill

Former soft-ground nursery winner for Dermot Weld but departed that yard for only 1,000 euros; new trainer fits cheekpieces.

33/1

9th

13

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 184y

17:25 Gowran Park

Pale Moonlight

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Former soft-ground course nursery winner; has come down in the ratings; quite well supported at Thurles 12 days ago but still no sign that her decline can be reversed.

14/1

Abandoned

Form: 0-0480

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Losing run since 2020 and hard to recommend after two particularly poor runs at Gowran and Sligo in the last few weeks.
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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

Abandoned

Form: /5487-

Last run: 439 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden; tailed off in a couple of recent hurdle starts and doesn't look well treated back in this sphere.
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10

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 80y

15:05 Killarney

Say It So

10st 10lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Three-time winner over hurdles with two of those coming over 2m1f at this track; bounced back from some underwhelming Flat runs to win here last time (yielding to soft); on a career high mark now but he has only run ten times over hurdles so there is likely still improvement to come and he clearly likes the course.

11/2

5

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:10 Killarney

Say It So

11st 7lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

C&D winner in October; well held favourite in a novice hurdle at Limerick in December on most recent hurdle outing and arrives on the back of two low-key Flat runs last month; doesn't look well treated on anything he's done so far.

20/1

9th

3

(8)

11th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

20:20 Limerick

Say It So

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: E McNamara

Enjoyed a fine spell of form between August and November last year, winning twice hurdle and Flat handicaps at Navan and Dundalk; left with lots to do on recent Listowel comeback run (behind a stablemate) so expected to come on for that with Billy Lee taking over for local yard.

11/2

Abandoned

Form: 70-000

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Promise early in career but shown nothing in three runs this term.
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10th

16

(16)

11th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 4f 115y

20:10 Tipperary

White Strand

9st 12lb

J: Miss L Costello

T: T Hogan

midfield

20/1

11th

8

(4)

24th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 4f 126y

19:40 Ballinrobe

White Strand

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: T Hogan

Not easy to make a case for this one, well-held on seasonal return behind Riyami; no headgear today.

50/1

Form: 0-4389

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Good third of 17 at Tipperary in May but has struggled twice since including back at this trip last time; others appeal more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:15 Bellewstown

Cleopatras Needle

11st 3lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: H Rogers

Decent record over hurdles, winning two and placing in two more out of eight runs; latest win came at Galway (2m1f, good) in July off 8lb lower when aided by a strong pace to help her settle; off since then before returning with a cracking run on the Flat at Leopardstown six days ago when running on well for second on good to yielding ground; key player.

11/2

Abandoned

Form: 746-02

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
31-race maiden (0-20 on the level) but arrives on the back of a career best when runner-up at Naas last month; worth another go at this trip and one to consider.
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Verdict Starting price

14th

16

1st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:15 Fairyhouse

Breagagh

10st 9lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: S Michael Millar

Long standing, dual-purpose maiden; 0-23 over hurdles but has run well on multiple occasions, including here over 2m off this mark; out of his depth in a Grade 3 when falling on latest; this more suitable and while he is hard to win with, he has each-way claims.

12/1

14th

16

1st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:15 Fairyhouse

Breagagh

10st 9lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: S Michael Millar

Long standing, dual-purpose maiden; 0-23 over hurdles but has run well on multiple occasions, including here over 2m off this mark; out of his depth in a Grade 3 when falling on latest; this more suitable and while he is hard to win with, he has each-way claims.

12/1

5

1st Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

14:05 Down Royal

Breagagh

10st 11lb

J: Mr N Gault

T: S Michael Millar

raced in last, bad mistake and pecked on landing 1st, hampered by faller 3rd, outpaced when jumped slightly left 3 out

150/1

Form: 070936

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Improved from his handicap debut to finish third of 15 at Killarney (beaten 2l) on his penultimate run and wasn't beaten far again at Down Royal last month; can go well again but others probably on better marks.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(7)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 66y

17:15 Thurles

Macinamillion

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Versatile sort has won over hurdles, fences and on the Flat; got first chase win at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) in August; won on the level at Bellewstown off 53 on good; fell when travelling okay in Listowel beginners' chase on latest.

8/1

Form: 0-800

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Struggled in four starts so far including handicap debut last time; needs improvement for the step back up in trip with cheekpieces.
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15th

14

16th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 184y

16:20 Gowran Park

Ballyvohane

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

prominent

16/1

Abandoned

Form: 9900

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden form and struggled on handicap bow latest.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(9)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Elsas Pride

9st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Gained her first AW win here over 10.5f in September off 59; no impact off 4lb higher on her latest start and runs off the same mark here; has won at this trip on turf; not fully discounted but others could be better treated.

5/1

2nd

2

(9)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Elsas Pride

9st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Gained her first AW win here over 10.5f in September off 59; no impact off 4lb higher on her latest start and runs off the same mark here; has won at this trip on turf; not fully discounted but others could be better treated.

5/1

8th

9

(17)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Elsas Pride

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

Consistent sort on turf made winning AW debut over C&D last month, showing good attitude to hold off strong-finishing Redemptive Power; 2lb worse off with that rival now so closely matched; wide draw not ideal.

13/2

Form: 000-82 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Showed very little on the level prior to winning a maiden hurdle at Killarney last month but has seemingly turned a corner having finished runner-up back on the level at Sligo last week; up 3lb but longer trip could see him improve again.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

16:47 Clonmel

Spinning Web

12st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Hurdle and dual chase winner was poor in this sphere last time after a couple of falls chasing; isn't well-treated at these weights.

25/1

12th

3

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Spinning Web

11st 11lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Dual chase winner at Thurles last year over 2m5f; not badly treated but probably in need of a confidence boost after two falls over fences; cheekpieces now as well as usual tongue-tie.

8/1

1

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 1f 200y

18:42 Limerick

Spinning Web

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Dual chase winner at Thurles last year over 2m5f; pulled-up here on final 2025 start and fell at the first on return lately at Navan; seems best watched for now.

6/1

Abandoned

Form: 4226-4

Last run: 119 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
First reserve; tailed off in last two hurdle starts but had been running well in defeat on the Flat previously.
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7

(5)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Stormie Outlook

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Two wins (both on good) for the late Edward O'Grady; made a bright start for this stable when fifth at Listowel; ran at Leopardstown on Sunday.

12/1

Abandoned

Form: 506-20

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; 23-race maiden; runner-up at Limerick on yard debut but tailed off at Bellewstown since.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

4

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Dinamine

9st 12lb

J: Hannah Rafferty

T: Michael Mulvany

Two wins have come over further, including when last seen at Bellewstown in August; inadequate trip and long absent so may need this comeback run.

20/1

1st

6

(4)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

17:25 Bellewstown

Dinamine

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Rain welcomed as his belated breakthrough win came on heavy ground over 7f in April; some good runs in defeat since, latest strong-finishing third over inadequate 6f at Naas early this month; could go well back up in trip from a good draw.

11/2

9

(19)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:46 Naas

Dinamine

9st 5lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Rain welcomed as his belated breakthrough win came on heavy ground in April; that was over 7f and his good runs since have been over furher than this; might find some in here too quick.

10/1

15 (13)
Scalor

Abandoned

Form: 033-67

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; 0-13 on the Flat and out of form of late.
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8th

20

(22)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Scalor

8st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Liz Doyle

prominent

16/1

5th

10

(6)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Scalor

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Liz Doyle

Dual-purpose sort is a maiden on the Flat; has run well at times here and also did so at Down Royal last time; not ruled out.

22/1

4th

14

(14)

8th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 175y

19:10 Down Royal

Scalor

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Liz Doyle

Winning jumper yet to score on the level but was placed over C&D last year; hard to fancy on recent Flat form, well held at Navan last weekend.

14/1

Verdict

This looks like a good opportunity for ACTION MOTION (nap) who wasn’t beaten far last time out and gives the impression he could be well treated in this sphere. Long-standing maiden Breagagh can’t be ruled out off the back of a career best and Spinning Web should appreciate this new trip. [Phill Anderson]

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Spinning Web

POSTDATA:

Chatterbox

SPOTLIGHT:

Action Motion

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Breagagh