June 01 / 19.55 Tramore

19.55

Soft

Racing TV Supporting Irish Racing Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6156.52
  • 2m 5f 175y
  • 13 runners
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Racing TV Supporting Irish Racing Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 0029-2 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over 2m4f here and twice second in big-field contests since returning from winter break in April; stays this far and should go well.
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9

22nd Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 180y

18:55 Kilbeggan

Early Arrival

11st 1lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: James M Barcoe

Yet to win over fences; not easy to fancy after being pulled-up at Tramore last week when jumped poorly.

33/1

9

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Tramore

Early Arrival

10st 9lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: James M Barcoe

Better than ever last year, winning over hurdles twice, including here (2m6f, yielding); 0-12 chasing but stayed on for third over C&D in May after racing wide; and would have got closer at Wexford last time but for repeated jumping errors; place chance if jumps better.

11/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 0470-3 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Was 50-1 when well held on handicap debut at Fairyhouse; beaten favourite when third in modest maiden at Kilbeggan; markedly up in trip.
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8th

8

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:20 Wexford

Glendine Billy

11st 2lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Anthony Mullins

Placed twice back in 2024; comeback run in April wasn't devoid of promise but lot more needed.

14/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: /P008- C

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Chase and hurdle winner for Henry de Bromhead; hasn't shown much for quite a while and well held in two chase starts for new yard; headgear left off.
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7th

5

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 206y

15:20 Clonmel

Centurion Steel

10st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Declan Queally

Over three years since he won a hurdle and chase for Gigginstown and Henry de Bromhead; placed in both disciplines in June so there's still a bit of life in him and new headgear tried; likes decent ground.

8/1

7th

10

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 6f 111y

18:45 Galway

Centurion Steel

10st 7lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Declan Queally

soon disputed lead, led narrowly after 1st, not fluent 6th, headed and pressed leader before 7th

8/1

3rd

1

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 150y

16:35 Downpatrick

Centurion Steel

12st 0lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Declan Queally

Had been struggling but major step back in the right direction when making the frame at Tramore a fortnight ago; switch to fences is fine and he's well treated on old form.

5/1

Form: 29B2-4

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Twice runner-up in 2m4f handicaps and closely matched with Penny Jar on latest run at Cork where he finished fourth of 17 on good ground.
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1

6th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 44y

17:00 Roscommon

Downtherefordancin

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Now 0-14 over hurdles but several solid runs in handicaps over this trip; well below best back in maiden company at Sligo last time but on best form holds every chance here in a weak enough maiden.

15/8

5th

3

11th Jun 2024

Good

2m 1f 182y

17:45 Sligo

Downtherefordancin

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Several solid runs in handicaps but didn't seem to stay 2m6f when disappointing at Tramore last time; has a chance if bouncing back

3/1

4th

1

1st Jun 2024

Soft

2m 5f 175y

19:55 Tramore

Downtherefordancin

12st 0lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield

5/1

Form: 622P7- D

Last run: 77 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner was twice runner-up in Punchestown handicaps over further early in the year; poor last twice and has had a break.
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2nd

10

8th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:38 Wexford

No Fussing

11st 1lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Timothy Doyle

Sole success came in a maiden hurdle in 2023; has run well in handicaps off higher marks than this; stayed on late for fifth over 2m6f (good) at Ballinrobe last time out in first-time cheekpieces (retained); dropped 2lb and could go well stepped back up to 3m.

16/1

5th

8

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 41y

19:42 Ballinrobe

No Fussing

11st 2lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Sole win came in a Thurles maiden hurdle (2m5f, soft) in 2023; has gone close in handicaps but hasn't looked a winner in waiting recently; mark sliding but needs to revive.

14/1

6

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Wexford

No Fussing

11st 4lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Maiden hurdle winner at Thurles also ran well in 2m7f handicaps at Punchestown off 100 mark early last year (soft); lightly raced and well below best this past winter but entitled to come on from recent Cork comeback run and is down to a dangerous-looking mark.

7/1

Form: 0969-9

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won over 2m at Cork in 2022 and was placed over 2m4f here last year; well held in two starts after a layoff and steps back up in trip.
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11th

10

13th Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 150y

13:34 Limerick

Garcon Doux

11st 0lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Philip Fenton

Sole win from 28 hurdling attempts in 2m Cork handicap nearly three years ago; pick of recent form when second there over 2m4f (good) in October, heavy ground probably didn't suit here on latest; on a fair mark and better ground to suit so don't rule out.

8/1

9

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:35 Limerick

Garcon Doux

11st 1lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Philip Fenton

1-27 over hurdles, the win coming over 2m on soft to heavy at Cork in April 2022; back to back decent runs in October-November, including over this C&D but both runs came on good ground; not as good in two runs since but he handles testing ground; not discounted.

15/2

9

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:35 Limerick

Garcon Doux

11st 1lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Philip Fenton

1-27 over hurdles, the win coming over 2m on soft to heavy at Cork in April 2022; back to back decent runs in October-November, including over this C&D but both runs came on good ground; not as good in two runs since but he handles testing ground; not discounted.

15/2

Form: /34F-5 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Quite a while since he rattled up a hat-trick of handicap wins and probably has little in hand off current mark but good return to action after 170 days off when fifth at Cork; drying ground will help him.
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7

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:35 Killarney

Penny Jar

11st 5lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Patrick Downey

Conditions are fine for this veteran; has gone well here before and he's well handicapped but hasn't won since October 2024 and his recent efforts have been well below par; revival needed.

25/1

10th

13

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:55 Clonmel

Penny Jar

10st 11lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Patrick Downey

The last of his four hurdle wins came at Gowran in October 2024 off 108; hasn't repeated that form since and was pulled-up last time.

33/1

2

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Penny Jar

11st 13lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Patrick Downey

Course winner has been regressive for some time and was poor when last seen so not much appeal.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8350-4

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Maiden under all codes but has some useful form including latest fourth in higher grade handicap at Killarney; drying ground won't be a problem.
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5th

4

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Wexford

Mercury Mission

11st 6lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: P Cluskey

Two of his three hurdle wins have come at this track; solid in defeat on his last three chase runs, including over C&D; has the credentials to run well now entering handicaps.

15/2

2nd

6

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:20 Tramore

Mercury Mission

11st 12lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: P Cluskey

Three-time hurdle winner with a mark of 113; placed in both completed starts over fences, last time running as well as he was entitled to at Wexford; in the mix.

100/30

Form: 85040-

Last run: 274 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Couple of creditable runs in maidens but ran poorly on handicap debut; off nine months and trying a longer trip here.
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4th

4

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:37 Killarney

Woodie Wango

11st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Rosemary Connors

Maiden hasn't been beaten far at times over hurdles and fences; beaten 11l off this mark at Roscommon last time over 3m1f; should be involved.

11/2

6

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 10y

20:00 Roscommon

Woodie Wango

11st 5lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Rosemary Connors

Extended record under Rules to 0-11 in a Wexford maiden hurdle last month; could come on for that first run after 287 days off and shaped ok when fourth at Ballinrobe off 4lb higher last September; easy ground a query though.

16/1

12

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 170y

13:35 Wexford

Woodie Wango

11st 12lb

J: Mr M J Kenneally

T: Rosemary Connors

0-10 under rules; makes seasonal return here and would need to step up on his previous form to get involved.

13/1

Form: 006-0

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Maiden pointer not shown much over hurdles including when 50-1 for recent handicap debut at Tipperary; back up in trip.
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6th

4

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Beggars Rock

11st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Has been mostly chasing in the last year, winning a Kilbeggan beginners' over 2m5f; mightn't have lasted 3m2f last time and this trip back off a lower hurdles mark can suit; chance.

7/1

3rd

4

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

16:37 Down Royal

Beggars Rock

11st 3lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Beginners' chase winner last year for Declan Queally but hasn't been as good since for different yards; has to return to best on second start for this stable; better ground a help.

12/1

6th

9

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Beggars Rock

10st 12lb

J: Ms H Phillips

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won a Kilbeggan beginners' chase (2m4f, good) last May for Declan Queally; placed over 2m4f in the first of two outings for Gordon Elliott in January; pulled up here on the second; has joined Ian Donoghue who tries a new headgear combination.

25/1

Form: /2BPP-

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won two chases last year and good second to a smart mare at Fairyhouse in December; lost form afterwards; first hurdles run for well over a year but rated two stone lower than her chase mark.
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7th

1

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 9y

13:30 Punchestown

Queen Jane

11st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Is 2-8 over fences but without a win since March 2023; well beaten both starts this season and she remains 14lb above her last winning mark.

10/1

7th

1

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 9y

13:30 Punchestown

Queen Jane

11st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Is 2-8 over fences but without a win since March 2023; well beaten both starts this season and she remains 14lb above her last winning mark.

10/1

5th

2

1st Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

12:00 Fairyhouse

Queen Jane

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Beaten a head in this race last year off 129 on preferred soft ground; pulled up final two outings last term and didn't count (blood in nostrils) on last month's comeback run over hurdles; entitled to come on for that but legitimate questions to answer at this stage and ideally wants softer ground.

13/2

Form: 50020-

Last run: 104 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Second to useful type in Fairyhouse maiden but ran poorly on handicap debut in February; freshened up since and better ground may help.
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11th

8

15th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 42y

16:50 Thurles

Jack Du Large

11st 2lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Second to a useful type in Fairyhouse maiden 14 months ago; ran poorly on handicap debut the following month; given a break after being pulled up at Tramore last June; satisfactory run in first-time cheekpieces in a claiming hurdle at Clonmel last month; could go close

5/1

3rd

9

27th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Clonmel

Jack Du Large

10st 8lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

towards rear, headway into midfield 4th, in touch with leaders home turn, short of room and bumped before 2 out, soon switched left, outpaced approaching last, no impression run-in

10/1

6

1st Jun 2024

Soft

2m 5f 175y

19:55 Tramore

Jack Du Large

11st 8lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent early, soon dropped to midfield

10/1

Form: 5/00-7

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Placed in a bumper for Garrett Ahern; poor hurdles form in three starts for Barry Connell; had been left in the lead when declining to jump the last in point at Bandon in March; well held at Tipperary last time and steps up in trip for handicap debut.
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7th

10

1st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 170y

15:25 Tramore

Down The Park

10st 9lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

towards rear, headway 3rd, prominent after 4th, went second halfway, lost ground 4 out

12/1

7th

10

1st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 170y

15:25 Tramore

Down The Park

10st 9lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

towards rear, headway 3rd, prominent after 4th, went second halfway, lost ground 4 out, weakened from 2 out (usual 3 out)

12/1

11th

18

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

15:20 Punchestown

Down The Park

10st 8lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Modest mare over various trips, mildly encouraging Tramore effort latest when left with plenty to do; return to 3m could suit.

14/1

Non-runners

Smitty Bacall, Wild As Fire

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €52.40
Straight Forecast €45.11
Tricast €667.24
Trifecta €737.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Early Arrival

The Irish Sun:

Downtherefordancin

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Queen Jane

POSTDATA:

Penny Jar

TOPSPEED:

Early Arrival