October 13 / 15.35 Tramore

15.35

Yielding

Tramore Racecourse On Instagram Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5453.78
  • 2m 4f 73y
  • 12 runners
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Tramore Racecourse On Instagram Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.30
  • Place: £3.50

Form: -09743

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run well in handicaps off this mark at Down Royal and Clonmel on last two starts and is likely to do so again, though needs a bit more.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

7

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:29 Downpatrick

Game And Glory

11st 2lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Dual hurdles winner but was pulled up on her last visit to the track in a chase and pulled up last time over hurdles at Thurles.

33/1

14th

21

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Game And Glory

11st 9lb

J: Christopher Shuker

T: P J Rothwell

Two-time hurdle winner but rated just 87, pulled up latest, up against it here.

40/1

33/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: -69P78 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on last three starts and is difficult to fancy, though has run well here in the past.
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7

26th May 2025

Good

3m 5f 80y

Class 3

16:05 Cartmel

Siberian Star

10st 3lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Catterick winner off 6lb lower in January (3m1f, good to soft); runner-up on three occasions since, including at Perth last time (3m, good to soft); well beaten both previous starts at this trip, but wouldn't rule him out.

4/1

7

26th May 2025

Good

3m 5f 80y

Class 3

16:05 Cartmel

Siberian Star

10st 3lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Catterick winner off 6lb lower in January (3m1f, good to soft); runner-up on three occasions since, including at Perth last time (3m, good to soft); well beaten both previous starts at this trip, but wouldn't rule him out.

4/1

2nd

7

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:25 Perth

Siberian Star

11st 8lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

towards rear

9/2

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 057

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Has been soundly beaten on last two maiden starts, including here; however, could do better on handicap debut and market can guide.
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7

17th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:30 Tramore

Hand Over Fist

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won two staying handicap chases on good ground in the first half of last season; ordinary form in recent months; addition of blinkerss failed to do the trick at Kilbeggan eight days ago; joint-favourite then, faded after making a lot of the running.

8/1

1

9th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

19:30 Kilbeggan

Hand Over Fist

11st 12lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won two chases last year, including over C&D, but has failed to fire in three starts this year; drops in grade now, rider claims a handy 5lb and blinkers go on; could revive.

6/1

5

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

3m 1f 110y

16:45 Wexford

Hand Over Fist

11st 4lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won two handicap chases at about 3m during the second half of last year (including beating Hascoeur Clermont off 107 at Cork) but needs to improve a fair bit on both runs this term, fading quite tamely at Roscommon last time.

13/2

Form: 064026

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Decent Flat sort was just denied here in August but was below that form at Wexford since; has a squeak if back to that earlier run.
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14th

4

29th Nov 2022

Yielding

2m 5f 150y

15:25 Punchestown

Anyonecanhaveitall

11st 12lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Eoin Doyle

Decent Flat sort is yet to score over hurdles but some sound runs, including a close fourth at Tramore last time; easy ground a concern but shouldn't be far away.

10/1

15

(7)

25th Nov 2022

Standard

2m 0f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Anyonecanhaveitall

8st 7lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Eoin Doyle

2

(9)

4th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Anyonecanhaveitall

10st 0lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Eoin Doyle

Five-time winner, including once on Tapeta surface in UK; has been campaigned exclusively over hurdles for new yard this year; might find this a bit sharp back to the Flat.

10/1

Form: 03843- BF

Last run: 186 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Decent runs both handicap starts including over C&D in April; non-runner on good ground at Tipperary recently; chance if ready after break and rain would help.
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5

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 82y

12:45 Fairyhouse

Old Soul

11st 2lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Liz Doyle

On a long losing run and his fourth here when last seen in April was a remote one; blinkers now replace cheekpieces; his record when fresh suggests he'll need this run.

11/1

5

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 82y

12:45 Fairyhouse

Old Soul

11st 2lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Liz Doyle

On a long losing run and his fourth here when last seen in April was a remote one; blinkers now replace cheekpieces; his record when fresh suggests he'll need this run.

11/1

5

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 82y

12:45 Fairyhouse

Old Soul

11st 2lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Liz Doyle

On a long losing run and his fourth here when last seen in April was a remote one; blinkers now replace cheekpieces; his record when fresh suggests he'll need this run.

11/1

Form: 0U0-14 D

Last run: 131 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Went up 9lb for winning at Clonmel in May and put up a decent effort here after; needs a bit more on first run since June.
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2nd

2

11th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

13:15 Kempton

Steppenwolf

11st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Ex-Irish 6yo who is only 1-11 over fences, the win gained at Ffos Las (2m3f; stable debut) in May; has failed to back up that form in two subsequent starts (had further wind surgery since latest) and looks more exposed than these rivals.

13/2

2nd

2

11th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

13:15 Kempton

Steppenwolf

11st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Ex-Irish 6yo who is only 1-11 over fences, the win gained at Ffos Las (2m3f; stable debut) in May; has failed to back up that form in two subsequent starts (had further wind surgery since latest) and looks more exposed than these rivals.

13/2

11th

7

28th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Uttoxeter

Steppenwolf

11st 11lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Ex-Irish 6yo who was given a wind op before winning quite stylishly on stable debut at Ffos Las (2m3f, good) in May; disappointed when favourite to follow up at Bangor last month but could plausibly still have more improvement to come for this stable; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: P-P310 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won at Wexford last month over this trip but was then poor at Listowel off this mark and has to bounce back; has run well here before.
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0

1

28th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

14:00 Tramore

Sean Says

12st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Rodger Sweeney

3-31 over hurdles; mostly campaigned over fences and on the Flat over the past 12 months; makes little appeal.

16/1

5th

6

19th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 112y

14:15 Thurles

Sean Says

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Rodger Sweeney

1-16 over fences; tailed off over similar trip on latest chase start at Tramore and well held over timber at Clonmel since; patchy profile.

16/1

5th

7

28th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 50y

15:40 Clonmel

Sean Says

11st 9lb

J: Ian Power

T: Rodger Sweeney

Mixing it between jumping and Flat in recent months; runs well on occasions but has never been a prolific winner.

16/1

Form: 369-48

Last run: 140 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Has shown a glimpse of ability in four maidens earlier this year and is worth a market check on handicap debut.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

12

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:50 Clonmel

Tingarran Express

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

Dual course winner, also placed here four times; battled well from the front to land a mares' handicap at Tramore last August (good); probably in need of the run on course return in February; likely to strip fitter now; won here on her second start after a break last year; strong contender.

10/1

4th

4

26th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 76y

15:09 Clonmel

Tingarran Express

11st 10lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

Battled well from the front to land mares' handicap when last seen at Tramore in August (16.5f, good); last course run resulted in a win; handles heavy; respected after a break.

3/1

Form: 7319U7 C

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Very disappointing since winning over fences here in June, including in this sphere at Kilbeggan; questions to answer; blinkers tried.
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8th

5

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Lake Chad

11st 6lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Veteran who enhanced his excellent record here with an 11l success over this trip last month, when the return to drier ground made a big difference; raised 8lb but he's historically well handicapped still.

5/1

1st

3

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

19:12 Tramore

Lake Chad

11st 10lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Has run many of his best races at this track, three wins and three seconds from 14 visits; poor run at Wexford last month; the balance of this season's form has been respectable, and his liking for this circuit is a significant positive

6/1

10th

6

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:32 Wexford

Lake Chad

11st 13lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Has won four times over fences and his last three efforts have all been positive, in the latest finishing ahead of Long Road; has form here and should go well; trip/ground fine.

4/1

Form: 677476 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Last won over hurdles at Clonmel in May; mostly raced over fences since without winning; however, has a chance off this mark back over timber.
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13

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:43 Ballinrobe

Father Jed

10st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Winner of nine of his 94 races; has veteran status and is on a long losing sequence; only positive is his decent record at this venue, where he has won three times.

25/1

13

22nd Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 180y

18:55 Kilbeggan

Father Jed

10st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Teenager is a nine-time winner but was poor when last seen and others make more appeal.

40/1

14th

15

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 165y

16:00 Fairyhouse

Father Jed

10st 13lb

J: John Aherne

T: John Patrick Ryan

13yo veteran has won seven times over hurdles; mixing chasing and hurdling lately but hasn't looked like adding to his haul; however, he has won here before over shorter and he is 5lb below his last winning mark; not totally discounted but a revival is needed.

33/1

Form: 543470 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Sole win came here over 2m in June and some decent efforts since; below form last time at Tipperary and has to bounce back; ground-versatile.
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1

13th Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 4f 73y

15:35 Tramore

Churchtown Ruby

11st 13lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Declan Queally

took keen hold, midfield, in touch with leaders 3rd, mistake 7th, pushed along when drifted left and bumped rivals before 2 out, soon weakened quickly, pulled up before last

9/1

11th

11

2nd Oct 2022

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:10 Tipperary

Churchtown Ruby

10st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Declan Queally

midfield, ridden after 3 out, weakened 2 out

9/1

4th

2

23rd Aug 2022

Good To Firm

2m 4f 0y

17:45 Bellewstown

Churchtown Ruby

11st 6lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Declan Queally

held up in last but in touch with leaders, not fluent 3rd, not fluent 7th, mistake 4 out, soon headway and pressed leaders on outer, slow jump and pushed along 3 out, weakened before 2 out, became detached when ridden briefly and no extra after 2 out

16/1

Form: 416-54

Last run: 135 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner at Clonmel in March for Eugene O'Sullivan and some decent runs after; just failed to land a gamble on debut for this yard at Punchestown on Tuesday; big chance if turned again.
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10th

2

25th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 80y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Maxxum

11st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Smart stayer over hurdles (dual Grade 2 winner); not done much chasing but returned to this discipline to win small-field contest at Clonmel and his Grade 3-fourth at Killarney was perfectly respectable; jumping will be tested here in first handicap; trainer going for four in a row in this.

11/2

4th

4

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 100y

18:37 Killarney

Maxxum

11st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Best known for his hurdling exploits but made it 2-4 over fences in winning a conditions chase at Clonmel last month (2m4f, soft); this is harder but he's clearly in good heart and likely to run well.

5/1

1st

3

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:30 Clonmel

Maxxum

11st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Better known as a hurdler, with seven wins in that sphere up to 3m; was below form at Leopardstown last time in first-time cheekpieces; did win on chasing debut in 2023 but was pulled up on last start in this sphere in 2024; however, is seemingly the choice of Jack Kennedy so commands maximum respect.

11/8

Non-runners

Maxxum

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €91.40
Straight Forecast €94.53
Tricast €1391.22
Trifecta €1792.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Maxxum

The Irish Sun:

Game And Glory

RP Ratings (IRE):

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POSTDATA:

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