August 14 / 16.35 Tramore

16.35

Good

McCarthys Irish Bar Lexington Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £8180.67
  • 2m 5f 150y
  • 10 runners
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McCarthys Irish Bar Lexington Handicap Chase

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.30
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2-4723 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
C&D winner at this festival last year; has been second twice this term over fences before a good third over hurdles at Killarney last time; should come for that run and seems to save his best form for chasing; good chance.
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4th

2

16th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

19:48 Tramore

Pat Coyne

11st 10lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: John Queally

Locally trained three-time course winner including over C&D; that C&D win came for this jockey in April 2023 off 97; good run off current mark when fourth over 21.5f here back in April; best run since came at Wexford last time out when beaten 7.5l in first-time blinkers; they are retained and he has to be considered.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 33-7U7 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last June; good run again at this festival last year but form hasn't been as good in three starts so far this season; needs to improve.
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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

12/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 588-94 C BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Veteran won at Tipperary last July but has failed to run near that since and hard to make a case for on this season's form.
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7

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 10y

20:00 Roscommon

Smitty Bacall

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: J P Flavin

14yo veteran won on return from six months off at Down Royal (3m2f, good) in April; not as good twice since including on latest over C&D; needs more off this mark.

10/1

5th

3

9th Jun 2025

Good

3m 1f 24y

20:08 Roscommon

Smitty Bacall

11st 9lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: J P Flavin

This 14yo retains plenty of enthusiasm and after going up 7lb for his win at Down Royal (3m2f, good) he stuck to his guns to make the frame there a month ago; has won here over hurdles and should go well again.

6/1

3rd

8

5th May 2025

Good

3m 2f 50y

15:55 Down Royal

Smitty Bacall

10st 1lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: J P Flavin

prominent, in touch with leaders 9th, pushed along briefly 12th, lost position briefly 4 out

7/2

Form: 526310 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner; gained his first win over fences on penultimate start at Limerick in good style but was well beaten over hurdles at Galway since; 7lb higher chase mark now but in better form over fences this season so not without a chance.
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7

18th Aug 2024

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:03 Tramore

Balinaboola Steel

10st 3lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: John Joseph Hanlon

didn't jump with fluency, in rear, detached when reminder after 2nd, tailed off when pulled up before 11th

16/1

11

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 125y

17:00 Roscommon

Balinaboola Steel

10st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Hasn't rediscovered his best form since returning from a long absence and he's a 12yo now.

33/1

5th

5

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 6f 150y

15:33 Tipperary

Balinaboola Steel

11st 10lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Returned from a long absence lately; third over hurdles but then was poor over fences last time and has work to do now.

22/1

Form: 12UF-0 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Won a beginners chase at Limerick last term and backed it up with a cracking run over C&D at this meeting; three runs since have been poor and was soundly beaten last time; needs to bounce back.
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9

21st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 3

13:38 Hereford

Tune The Chello

10st 8lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Kerry Lee

Well treated on old Irish form but, following a 646-day absence, was about 30l behind Lilting Verse and Moonlit Potter when fourth on recent stable debut; needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing.

25/1

9

21st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 3

13:38 Hereford

Tune The Chello

10st 8lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Kerry Lee

Well treated on old Irish form but, following a 646-day absence, was about 30l behind Lilting Verse and Moonlit Potter when fourth on recent stable debut; needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing.

25/1

4th

3

23rd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

13:58 Huntingdon

Tune The Chello

11st 12lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Kerry Lee

Well treated on old Irish form and has conditions to suit here but has been absent since beaten in a match for Donald McCain in February 2023 and her current ability is tricky to gauge; the betting may provide clues.

10/1

Form: 6P0-1P CD BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Gained her second chase win at Limerick in May, beating Balinaboola Steel; was never travelling at Cartmel last time and can be forgiven for that; yard are in top form and no surprise if bouncing back.
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5th

2

27th Jul 2023

Soft

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Worcester

Twilight Girl

11st 13lb

J: Mr Jamie Gambin

T: James Owen

Three point wins this year (two under Jamie Gambin) but unplaced in both hurdle starts since; disappointing over C&D latest and that asks some questions of her now; cheekpieces (worn once in point) back on.

11/1

9th

1

10th Jul 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Worcester

Twilight Girl

12st 0lb

J: Mr Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

3-6 in points for new stable this year; quickly on back foot when pace lifted on recent hurdling return at Newton Abbot (2m1f) but ought to be much better suited by today's trip; versatile regarding ground; interesting.

14/1

6th

1

27th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:15 Newton Abbot

Twilight Girl

12st 0lb

J: Mr Jamie Gambin

T: James Owen

held up in rear

10/1

Form: 3P-6P4 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a fine summer last year which included two wins, both at this venue; not in the same vein of form this term and his three recent chase outings have left a bit to be desired; needs to improve.
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12th

1

16th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 107y

14:40 Punchestown

Quirt Evans

12st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Mark Fahey

held up in rear

50/1

9th

2

5th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:55 Cork

Quirt Evans

12st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Mark Fahey

Dropping down the handicap but has been poor lately and beaten 56l at Galway on recent debut for this yard, so not easy to fancy.

28/1

14th

9

29th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 0f 11y

16:10 Galway

Quirt Evans

11st 6lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Mark Fahey

midfield

25/1

Form: 70-276

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over fences; good second at Down Royal in May but has failed to build on that in two outings since; dropped 2lb but needs to improve to play a hand here.
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3rd

11

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:25 Perth

Mister Bells

10st 7lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

in touch with leaders

33/1

3rd

11

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:25 Perth

Mister Bells

10st 7lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

in touch with leaders

33/1

4th

9

28th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

16:07 Wetherby

Mister Bells

10st 10lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

Now 8lb lower than when winning at Catterick last January but this 11yo has struggled this season; dramatic revival is required.

66/1

Form: 8814-0 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Two of his three career wins have come at this venue, most recently in January; good run in a Cork novice hurdle since but was well beaten at Galway last time; that was his first run for over six months and he should be sharper now with a run under his belt; due to run in the 4.35 here on Friday.
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7th

14

11th Jun 2024

Good

2m 2f 91y

16:45 Sligo

Young Fitzy

10st 6lb

J: Robbie Geoghegan

T: Norman Lee

Hurdle/chase winner but not in great form right now and these terms are tough enough.

33/1

13th

16

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 75y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Young Fitzy

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Norman Lee

Dual hurdle winner has run well enough in this sphere last two starts here, 2m6f looked to stretch him three weeks ago; back in trip with place claims.

10/1

13th

16

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 75y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Young Fitzy

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Norman Lee

Dual hurdle winner has run well enough in this sphere last two starts here, 2m6f looked to stretch him three weeks ago; back in trip with place claims.

10/1

Form: P-9573

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Wasn't in great form this season but bounced right back when third at Limerick last time (2m3.5f, good); won at the Flat at this festival last year; not without his chance if building on that run but has yet to win over fences.
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9

14th Aug 2022

Good

2m 5f 150y

16:35 Tramore

Groveman

10st 9lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

reluctant to line up, virtually refused to race and lost many lengths start, tailed off when pulled up after 4th

6/1

Non-runners

Young Fitzy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €23.30
Straight Forecast €22.74
Tricast €64.51
Trifecta €105.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pat Coyne

TOPSPEED:

Balinaboola Steel

RP Ratings (IRE):

Tune The Chello

The Irish Sun:

Pat Coyne

POSTDATA:

Balinaboola Steel