October 13 / 14.25 Tramore

14.25

Yielding

Ardmore Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4957.98
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Ardmore Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.70
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 30/2-0

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Second runner for local yard; Dundalk 1m4f handicap winner in 2021 has twice run well over hurdles at this track; well beaten after a long absence at Wexford last month but can improve from that and not discounted.
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7th

5

(3)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Tramore

Doyouthinkso

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: J P Flavin

in rear, pushed along halfway

8/1

7th

9

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 120y

20:00 Tramore

Doyouthinkso

11st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: J P Flavin

2m course winner last year and fourth off this mark here in April; has since run very well over 1m5f on the Flat when second of 19 at Navan and local trainer amongst the winners this week; should get this longer trip on nice ground.

7/2

2nd

19

(10)

13th May 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 0y

16:35 Navan

Doyouthinkso

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: J P Flavin

midfield, lost position when pushed along 3f out, switched right when headway over 2f out, keeping on when ridden over 1f out, went second and kept on well inside final furlong, no match for winner

16/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: -14513 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Generally in good form this season, winning over fences here in June before two decent runs here after; got off the mark over hurdles at Bellewstown and a solid third at Downpatrick (2m2f) last time; this trip suits better and a player.
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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

25/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 43009-

Last run: 189 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 12 hurdle starts but has shown promise at times; however, questions to answer after being well beaten on last start in April.
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2nd

5

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Thurles

Gaelic Des Chastys

11st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

Consistent gelding over fences and hurdles, better as a chaser; placed on all three starts over hurdles since a handicap chase win at the Listowel festival; touched off at Limerick last time; up 3lb but still 12lb below his chase mark; strong contender.

6/1

5

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:35 Limerick

Gaelic Des Chastys

11st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

Has been generally consistent in the last 18 months since joining this yard; won over fences at Listowel and a good 2nd over C&D since so goes on the shortlist.

11/4

Form: 400-96 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Sole win came at Galway just over two years ago; well beaten on last two starts off this mark and hood worn last time is dispensed with; needs more.
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16th

19

31st Dec 2022

Soft

2m 0f 100y

15:07 Punchestown

Fair Minded

10st 13lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Desmond McDonogh

Sole win came at Galway over two years ago; has been finding it difficult to win off this mark lately.

25/1

10th

14

1st Dec 2022

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 199y

15:35 Thurles

Fair Minded

10st 13lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Desmond McDonogh

Sole win came at Galway just over two years ago; recent form leaves her with a fair bit to find.

16/1

17

22nd Nov 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:15 Limerick

Fair Minded

10st 13lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Desmond McDonogh

Sole win came at Galway just over two years ago; fair fourth at Tramore on latest; third reserve.

Form: 897-

Last run: 175 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Little promise in three maiden runs and looks high in the weights but could improve now tackling handicaps, so any market confidence should be noted.
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2nd

3

25th Apr 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Wexford

Clear The Clouds

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, briefly led from 1st

11/4

2nd

3

25th Apr 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Wexford

Clear The Clouds

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

didn't always jump with fluency, prominent, briefly led from 1st, not fluent 3 out, pressed leaders when mistake last (usual 2 out), challenging omitted last, kept on but no match for winner

11/4

1st

8

4th Apr 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 180y

16:15 Naas

Clear The Clouds

11st 11lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

14-race maiden; has run some good races in defeat but was below par at Leopardstown last time; Stone Walsh's 5lb claim may help but possibly vulnerable to more progressive rivals.

7/1

Form: 62346F C

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Dual chase winner is rated much lower over hurdles but hasn't been able to capitalise on that; solid third at Wexford last month and was in with a chance when falling 2 out over fences at Killarney last time; capable of a big run.
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2

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 48y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Jack Holiday

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: D M Christie

Veteran 4-time chase winner; ran with credit over timber at Sligo in July but lacklustre efforts twice, including back over fences last month; still above highest winning mark and easy to look elsewhere.

16/1

9

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:37 Killarney

Jack Holiday

10st 8lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: D M Christie

One of his four chase wins came over C&D; mixed form over hurdles and fences this season but has a shout if back to his best.

9/1

11

3rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Jack Holiday

10st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: D M Christie

Veteran six-time winner; Veteran is rated 10lb lower than over fences; second at Sligo last time gives him a slight edge over Pahlavi; this looks like a stronger race.

14/1

Form: /5-09P

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been poor on last three starts over further and is difficult to fancy.
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7th

15

13th Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:25 Tramore

Kaylas Delight

10st 13lb

J: John Kirwan

T: David Kenneth Budds

midfield, slightly hampered 1st, towards rear of midfield 2nd, ridden and some headway from 3 out, never on terms

50/1

15

2nd Sep 2022

Good

3m 0f 100y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Kaylas Delight

10st 13lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: David Kenneth Budds

prominent, lost position 8th, mistake 3 out, ridden and weakened quickly before 2 out, tailed off when pulled up approaching last (jockey said mare stopped quickly after the third last and pulled up)

20/1

18

22nd Aug 2022

Good

2m 6f 14y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Kaylas Delight

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: David Kenneth Budds

Reserve; 80/1 fifth at Sligo in July her first real flash of ability, but failed to back it up at Tramore and Killarney and remains risky.

Form: 380P8/

Last run: 599 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Maiden was well beaten in handicaps when last seen and can only be watched after a long absence.
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6

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 25y

14:25 Cork

Kings Halo

11st 1lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: James Daniel Dullea

Gained third win over fences here in January off 118 over 2m4f (yielding to soft); no impact upped in trip and class the last twice at Punchestown (3m3f) and Naas (3m1f); big drop in trip here may not be ideal.

11/1

4th

6

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 25y

14:25 Cork

Kings Halo

11st 1lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: James Daniel Dullea

towards rear, jumped right last, kept on

11/1

Form: -07820 CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in 2020 has run well here twice since, including when second in August; has to bounce back from a poor Downpatrick run since but it is possible.
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9th

12

13th Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:25 Tramore

Jazz Ranger

11st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: James Andrew Fahey

in rear, slightly hampered 1st, mistake 4 out, minor headway after 3 out, never dangerous

7/1

11th

8

29th Aug 2022

Good

2m 2f 165y

14:25 Downpatrick

Jazz Ranger

11st 8lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: James Andrew Fahey

always towards rear, lost touch from 2 out

6/1

6

4th Aug 2022

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 195y

18:30 Sligo

Jazz Ranger

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: James Andrew Fahey

No wins since 2020 and seems a fair way below his best this summer; down another 2lb but not getting any younger and others preferred.

16/1

Form: 2/8-02

Last run: 5 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Second in a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle in 2020 but well below that level in two maiden runs since; almost caused a 40/1 upset on handicap debut at Fairyhouse five days ago; due to go up 3lb so can go close off same mark for local yard if this doesn't come too soon.
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10th

3

13th Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:25 Tramore

Brooklyn Balance

11st 13lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: J P Flavin

prominent, lost position when mistake 3 out, soon weakened and eased

9/4

2nd

4

8th Oct 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:05 Fairyhouse

Brooklyn Balance

11st 13lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: J P Flavin

in touch with leaders, pressed leaders before 2 out, pushed along approaching last, ridden and made strong challenge run-in, just failed

25/1

12/1

Form: 27106- D

Last run: 203 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner ran well over C&D in 2020; solid run over 2m4f at Cork when last seen but seems better around this trip; player if ready enough after absence.
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0

6

25th Aug 2023

Good

3m 1f 0y

18:45 Kilbeggan

Danegeld

11st 8lb

J: John Shinnick

T: J Morrison

A glimpse of promise in four chase starts but has been out of sorts in recent runs and isn't easily fancied.

28/1

15th

8

17th Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:49 Tramore

Danegeld

11st 5lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: J Morrison

Wins spaced between 2015 and 2022; out of sorts since the latter.

50/1

5

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 50y

18:00 Tramore

Danegeld

11st 9lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: J Morrison

Tailed off in both handicap chase starts so far and struggled back over hurdles last time.

Form: 0500P0

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Some promise at Clonmel in June but beaten out of sight since and can't be fancied.
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9th

8

27th Oct 2022

Soft

2m 0f 74y

17:10 Clonmel

Ballard Prince

10st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: Eoghan O’Grady

in touch with leaders, not fluent 3 out, soon pushed along and reminders but weakened quickly, dropped to last and became detached before 2 out, tailed off

25/1

12th

13

13th Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:25 Tramore

Ballard Prince

11st 4lb

J: Mr J Aherne

T: Eoghan O’Grady

midfield, hampered 1st, towards rear of midfield 2nd, mistake 6th, beaten 4 out

50/1

14th

3

5th Sep 2022

Good

2m 6f 110y

18:15 Galway

Ballard Prince

11st 12lb

J: Mr J Aherne

T: Eoghan O’Grady

prominent early, midfield when pushed along 4 out, soon reminder, ridden and weakened quickly after 3 out, tailed off

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 240P-

Last run: 270 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Respectable efforts on first two hurdle runs last year but was then well beaten on testing ground; needs a return to best on handicap debut after an absence.
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12

16th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 2f 193y

16:00 Clonmel

Doyen Rose

11st 7lb

J: Mr J Dunne

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Respectable efforts on first two hurdle runs last seasons but well held in both handicaps in October; has since switched yards but of limited appeal.

20/1

13th

11

27th Oct 2022

Soft

2m 0f 114y

15:30 Clonmel

Doyen Rose

11st 11lb

J: Mr B W Harvey

T: D M Christie

held up in rear, nudged along after 4 out, minor headway after 3 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out, made no impression

20/1

2

13th Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:25 Tramore

Doyen Rose

12st 0lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: D M Christie

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, lost position from 6th, ridden but weakened quickly before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

20/1

Form: 0/4UF-

Last run: 331 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Maiden over hurdles after seven starts; best form has come on testing ground; failed to complete on both handicap starts; seems best watched after her absence.
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7th

7

24th Apr 2024

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

17:15 Taunton

Lyla Garrity

11st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

Maiden in Ireland; 50-1 when pulled up in a Chepstow handicap on stable debut; headgear is soon turned to.

14/1

7th

7

24th Apr 2024

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

17:15 Taunton

Lyla Garrity

11st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

Maiden in Ireland; 50-1 when pulled up in a Chepstow handicap on stable debut; headgear is soon turned to.

14/1

14

1st Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:55 Chepstow

Lyla Garrity

10st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Henrietta C Knight

0-12 over hurdles in Ireland, signing off with down-the-field run at Punchestown in January; makes stable debut from a workable mark but is not the most obvious answer.

20/1

Form: 064UR0

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner last year but is difficult to recommend on the back of a poor run at Gowran after refusing to race at Listowel.
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12th

8

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Kilashee

10st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Made all to win her eighth race over jumps at Galway last time; 9lb higher and may not get away with the same runaway tactics today but still on the shortlist.

4/1

12th

8

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Kilashee

10st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Made all to win her eighth race over jumps at Galway last time; 9lb higher and may not get away with the same runaway tactics today but still on the shortlist.

4/1

7

7th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 60y

15:50 Galway

Kilashee

10st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Went out on her shield after making a bold bid in a Roscommon handicap chase (21.5f, good) latest; is 2lb below her last winning hurdles mark and could be dangerous if she's given too much rope in front.

100/30

Non-runners

Lyla Garrity

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €37.10
Straight Forecast €32.73
Tricast €301.03
Trifecta €549.30

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Jack Holiday

SPOTLIGHT:

Brooklyn Balance

The Irish Sun:

Mater Matuta

POSTDATA:

Jazz Ranger