August 18 / 14.33 Tramore

14.33

Good To Yielding

Frank Gillane Memorial Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 0f 140y
  • 16 runners
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Frank Gillane Memorial Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 546-13 C

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Comes into this race in-form and that can't be said for many of these; won a chase off 97 here in May, her second course win; placed off 86 and 90 in her two hurdle runs at this venue; rated 16lb lower over hurdles compared to her chase mark and dropping back in trip will suit after her 2m2f third last time; leading claims.
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3rd

4

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

14:40 Bellewstown

Mater Matuta

10st 3lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: E D Delany

Five-time winner between jumps and the Flat including at this track; is 7lb higher than for last hurdle win at Tramore last August and might need this outing.

9/2

3rd

4

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

14:40 Bellewstown

Mater Matuta

10st 3lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: E D Delany

Five-time winner between jumps and the Flat including at this track; is 7lb higher than for last hurdle win at Tramore last August and might need this outing.

9/2

9th

12

(9)

3rd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 37y

16:45 Bellewstown

Mater Matuta

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: E D Delany

dwelt start, raced wide, in rear, some headway halfway, midfield over 3f out, weakened 2f out

9/1

18/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 6-0687

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
0-23 over hurdles but she has finished second four times; beaten 5l into second at Leopardstown off 86 in March 2023; went close off 84, 86 and 87 later that year; well-handicapped now off 80 but she hasn't shown enough in four runs this season; needs a revival.
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2nd

13

18th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 140y

14:33 Tramore

Banada Bridge

11st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mrs Denise Foster

0-23 over hurdles but she has finished second four times; beaten 5l into second at Leopardstown off 86 in March 2023; went close off 84, 86 and 87 later that year; well-handicapped now off 80 but she hasn't shown enough in four runs this season; needs a revival.

18/1

7th

13

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:15 Sligo

Banada Bridge

10st 13lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Beaten no more that a length in three successive 2m handicaps in early autumn but maiden's form has dipped since; back up in trip with headgear combo back on for the first time since last year.

25/1

OUR TIP

13/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 0-8036

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Has been headstrong on his last couple of starts; best handicap run to date came when he was beaten 7l in a 2m heat at Uttoxeter; needs to settle better if he is to get his head in front.
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3rd

9

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Fort Randall

11st 5lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Subject of a gamble here last time (2-1 fav') when gaining first win back from a 458-day absence on second start (2m3f, good to yielding) for this stable; up 14lb but it was an easy win so he might be up to going in again.

7/2

1st

18

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:23 Kilbeggan

Fort Randall

11st 3lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Second reserve; beaten 25l when last seen at Down Royal in January but is capable of better for a shrewd yard, so keep an eye on the market.

15/2

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 29-P03 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
1-16 over hurdles with the win coming off 81 last October at Fairyhouse (2m, soft); handles this better ground and it wasn't a bad run by her at Kilbeggan last week; however, she remains 8lb above her last winning mark and she may need respite from the handicapper.
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2nd

12

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:12 Down Royal

Sayitfirst

10st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Darren Collins

Won a novice handicap chase at Sligo (17.5f, gd-yld) early this month from 5lb out of the handicap; narrowly denied in follow up bid at Tramore (15.5f, yielding) off 3lb higher; up another 2lb and this is a deeper race but she's in form and this trip suits; go well again.

9/2

2nd

12

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:12 Down Royal

Sayitfirst

10st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Darren Collins

Won a novice handicap chase at Sligo (17.5f, gd-yld) early this month from 5lb out of the handicap; narrowly denied in follow up bid at Tramore (15.5f, yielding) off 3lb higher; up another 2lb and this is a deeper race but she's in form and this trip suits; go well again.

9/2

Form: 7/09-P

Last run: 79 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden is 0-18 on the level and 0-7 over hurdles; well-beaten on the Flat at Bellewstown early last month and was pulled up here over 2m5f on her last run over timber; this trip probably more suitable but can only watch for now.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

17th Aug 2025

Good

1m 7f 140y

17:00 Tramore

Special Protector

10st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Eoin Doyle

0-18 on Flat, 0-13 over hurdles; soundly beaten off her hurdles mark on chasing debut at Wexford last month; visored now in addition to usual tongue-tie.

14/1

8th

14

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:38 Wexford

Special Protector

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Eoin Doyle

0-31 on Flat and over hurdles; tries chasing for the first time but this would need to bring about big improvement; beaten 23l at Downpatrick most recently (2m3f, good).

18/1

6th

13

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 185y

16:50 Downpatrick

Special Protector

10st 1lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Eoin Doyle

Dual purpose maiden after 30 starts; needs to improve from recent hurdle efforts down 1lb.

25/1

Form: 780

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Not much promise in three maiden hurdle runs; jumping has lacked fluency the last twice and the hood he wore last time is discarded; could improve on his handicap debut and worth a market check but is probably best watched.
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7th

6

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:20 Tramore

Nevereverever

11st 7lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: John Joseph Murphy

Poor return at Tipperary but he was runner-up in 2m4f/3m1f handicaps last autumn so can't be ruled out.

12/1

Form: 0009/6 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Was the subject of a major market move on his second handicap start when returning from a 538 day absence earlier this month at Wexford (sent off 4-1 fav); must have been showing a bit at home and he shaped well enough before the lack of a recent run took its toll; respected, especially if the money comes again.
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Verdict Starting price

20th

17

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Small Money

12st 0lb

J: Mark Harley

T: Anthony Mullins

Failed massive gamble after absence at Wexford; no better at Tramore; best watched.

40/1

7th

11

18th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 140y

14:33 Tramore

Small Money

11st 3lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

Was the subject of a major market move on his second handicap start when returning from a 538 day absence earlier this month at Wexford (sent off 4-1 fav); must have been showing a bit at home and he shaped well enough before the lack of a recent run took its toll; respected, especially if the money comes again.

14/1

6th

10

7th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

17:15 Wexford

Small Money

11st 3lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

Didn't show much in maiden hurdles; similar story on handicap debut at Clonmel back in February 2023; first run since and can only be watched for now.

33/1

Form: R080-R

Last run: 104 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Refused to race on last two starts for Shark Hanlon, on the Flat at Roscommon and over hurdles at Down Royal; was not the first time he has proved troublesome at the start; can only be watched on first run for new stable; tongue tied first time.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

14

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

Eikonix

10st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Has refused to race on three occasions; encouraging return from a break on penultimate start but not as good at Clonmel last week and comes with risks attached.

33/1

9th

14

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

Eikonix

10st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Has refused to race on three occasions; encouraging return from a break on penultimate start but not as good at Clonmel last week and comes with risks attached.

33/1

9th

12

15th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 202y

15:05 Clonmel

Eikonix

11st 0lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

didn't jump well, in touch with leaders, prominent on inner home turn, weakened before 2 out

14/1

Form: 000-70

Last run: 78 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden; 0-13 over timber; beaten long distances on the Flat and over hurdles since returning from a break; is often keen in her races and she is hard to fancy on the back of those tame recent efforts.
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11

(2)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Essential Part

10st 13lb

J: Mr C Lamon

T: Adrian Sexton

Dual-purpose maiden is out of her depth in this grade and is making up the numbers.

200/1

15th

20

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 40y

16:45 Gowran Park

Essential Part

10st 0lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Adrian Sexton

Modest performer under all codes; 1lb wrong here and makes no appeal.

66/1

8th

19

27th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:25 Listowel

Essential Part

10st 0lb

T: Adrian Sexton

prominent

11/1

Form: -6P93P

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
14 race maiden over hurdles; stayed on well over 2m3f on penultimate start at Kilbeggan; pulled up on soft ground upped to 2m5f at Roscommon earlier this month; visor worn at Kilbeggan returns but all his best form is over further so this drop in trip is a concern.
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15

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 170y

16:25 Clonmel

How Decc

10st 8lb

J: Miss H Heffernan

T: James Andrew Fahey

Hurdles form is uninspiring; tailed off at Thurles, latest off 4lb higher; makes stable debut.

33/1

13th

15

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 46y

15:35 Thurles

How Decc

11st 3lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: E Seymour

kicked before start

20/1

13th

15

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 46y

15:35 Thurles

How Decc

11st 3lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: E Seymour

kicked before start

20/1

Form: 000-99

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
0-3 on the Flat and 0-5 over hurdles; not much promise in maidens but he did shape a little bit better when ninth of 16 on his handicap debut over 2m2f at Cork; this drop back in trip looks a positive but he needs more than he showed last time to hit the frame.
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2nd

2

31st May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

17:07 Fakenham

Market House

11st 13lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: James Owen

Consistent on the Flat/over hurdles this year, and deserved last month's narrow win at Plumpton (2m, good; only time he wore a visor); can remain very competitive after 3lb rise.

7/4

4th

1

(4)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

17:03 Salisbury

Market House

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Doubled his tally over hurdles when winning in a first-time visor at Plumpton last month but he was below his best back on the Flat at Goodwood (1m6f, good) 13 days ago; drops back down in grade with a place chance.

9/4

6th

7

(2)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Goodwood

Market House

8st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Running well on the AW in just a tongue-tie and has continued the good work over hurdles, finishing second (cheekpieces added) before a win 12 days ago (first-time visor); should have a part to play here.

9/2

Form: 67-060

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
21-race maiden over hurdles; not a terrible effort over 2m6f at Downpatrick on his penultimate start; tailed off over 3m at Wexford latest; big drop in trip and difficult to fancy with blinkers now reached for.
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12th

16

18th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 140y

14:33 Tramore

Nomadic Star

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: L Young

21-race maiden over hurdles; not a terrible effort over 2m6f at Downpatrick on his penultimate start; tailed off over 3m at Wexford latest; big drop in trip and difficult to fancy with blinkers now reached for.

16/1

10th

13

9th Aug 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:15 Wexford

Nomadic Star

11st 4lb

J: James Smith

T: L Young

20-race maiden and no signs of him getting his head in front so far this season; best form over shorter trips.

16/1

6th

14

15th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 185y

17:30 Downpatrick

Nomadic Star

10st 13lb

J: James Smith

T: L Young

Has produced one of his better runs here, but overall profile could do with some spicing up and others likely to have more improvement.

33/1

Form: 0-400

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
0-12 on the flat and 0-4 over hurdles; well-beaten on his handicap hurdle debut at Kilbeggan (2m3f, good to yielding); blinkers go back on but they didn't seem to do much for him when he wore them before; hard to make a case for.
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23th

21

(5)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Tic Tac Toe

9st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Philip M Byrne

prominent

80/1

13th

4

18th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 140y

14:33 Tramore

Tic Tac Toe

11st 10lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

0-12 on the flat and 0-4 over hurdles; well-beaten on his handicap hurdle debut at Kilbeggan (2m3f, good to yielding); blinkers go back on but they didn't seem to do much for him when he wore them before; hard to make a case for.

25/1

Form: 9/PP9-

Last run: 297 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Absent 297 days; 0-5 over hurdles but all his Rules runs have come on ground with soft or heavy in the description; was placed in a point-to-point on good and his two winning half-brothers both scored on a sound surface so the better ground here may spark some improvement.
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9

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 7f 58y

19:40 Ballinrobe

Longhouse Star

11st 12lb

J: Mr J C Canavan

T: S Curling

Had decent form in points but his track form has been pretty dismal; blinkers.

100/1

14th

9

18th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 140y

14:33 Tramore

Longhouse Star

11st 6lb

J: Mr J C Canavan

T: S Curling

Absent 297 days; 0-5 over hurdles but all his Rules runs have come on ground with soft or heavy in the description; was placed in a point-to-point on good and his two winning half-brothers both scored on a sound surface so the better ground here may spark some improvement.

20/1

Form: 0-7707

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Mild promise in maiden hurdles; first sign of life in handicaps when beaten 10.5l at Cork last time out (18.5f, good to yielding); drops back in trip in her usual hood and needs further improvement to hit the frame here; declared to run here on Saturday.
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9th

11

(5)

5th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 144y

19:15 Clonmel

Miss Aytan

10st 13lb

J: Miss O M Queally

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

slowly into stride, slightly awkward start, raced in last and detached

20/1

3

18th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 140y

14:33 Tramore

Miss Aytan

11st 10lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Mild promise in maiden hurdles; first sign of life in handicaps when beaten 10.5l at Cork last time out (18.5f, good to yielding); drops back in trip in her usual hood and needs further improvement to hit the frame here; declared to run here on Saturday.

10/1

4th

7

(10)

17th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 80y

20:00 Tramore

Miss Aytan

9st 5lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

held up in rear

16/1

Form: 0/8955

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Five-time Flat winner; 0-9 over hurdles but has shown promise; best run for some time at Wexford (16.5f, good) earlier this month, beaten just 4.5L into fifth after meeting a litle trouble in running; better claims than most in this field and definite place chance.
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3rd

4

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blackstone Cliff

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tristan Davidson

took keen hold, raced wide early, pressed leader, led after 1f, headed over 1f out, rallied and pressed leaders inside final furlong, no impression inside final 110yds

16/1

3rd

4

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blackstone Cliff

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tristan Davidson

took keen hold, raced wide early, pressed leader, led after 1f, headed over 1f out, rallied and pressed leaders inside final furlong, no impression inside final 110yds

16/1

9th

9

(4)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Blackstone Cliff

9st 1lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Tristan Davidson

Dual-purpose performer who is not easy to predict but he returned to the Flat with an eyecatching third over C&D (hood reapplied) on recent stable debut; could be dangerous if he can back that up and he's in the mix.

10/1

Non-runners

Chutzpal, Hollow Spark, A La Carte

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €46.40
Straight Forecast €33.76
Tricast €284.66
Trifecta €771.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mater Matuta

The Irish Sun:

Eikonix

POSTDATA:

Miss Aytan

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mater Matuta