April 17 / 17.45 Tramore

17.45

Soft

Summer Flat Racing July 11th Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5743.36
  • 2m 4f 120y
  • 12 runners
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Summer Flat Racing July 11th Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.60
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 723114 C

Last run: 169 days

W: 10st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Twice a winner here over fences, including last summer before adding Listowel chase win; absent since October but locally-trained 9yo has to be respected off 30lb lower hurdles mark allied with rider's claim.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

12th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 4f 73y

15:45 Tramore

Pat Coyne

11st 11lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: John Queally

Likes it here and C&D winner off 97 in April; held over hurdles since and probably needs to come down the ratings, albeit he's a stone lower than chase mark.

16/1

6th

4

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:20 Fairyhouse

Pat Coyne

11st 12lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: John Queally

Well-held generally this year and seemingly safe to oppose on ground that might be soft enough.

20/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2PP241 CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
C&D winner a year ago scored for second time over hurdles when getting up in dying strides over 2m4f at Navan last month; ideally wants a bit better ground but one to consider nonetheless.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

17th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

Prince Zaltar

11st 8lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: P J Rothwell

The winner of two 2m4f handicaps in Ireland this year and late mistakes did him no favours when beaten 14l over 2m7f the final time; needs to resume improvement to defy this sort of mark.

20/1

4th

7

21st Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 180y

15:05 Killarney

Prince Zaltar

10st 11lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: P J Rothwell

Has gained two wins over 2m4f this year; not at his best back at this trip at Ballinrobe when last seen; probably needs a career best to defy his current mark.

10/1

8

19th Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

18:13 Kilbeggan

Prince Zaltar

10st 12lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: P J Rothwell

Killarney winner on his penultimate start and ran well in defeat at Ballinrobe three weeks ago; potential improver back up in trip and is an each-way player.

5/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 709047

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Second to Kingston Retreat here last summer but had been in poor form off higher marks before a much better run when fourth at Gowran in February; well below that level in similar event last month however and remains opposable off this mark.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

11

7th Aug 2023

Good

2m 2f 150y

16:53 Cork

Garcon Doux

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Philip Fenton

midfield, headway and prominent on outer before 3 out, outpaced before 2 out, kept on run-in, not reach leaders

22/1

9th

5

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 194y

15:45 Sligo

Garcon Doux

11st 2lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Philip Fenton

Good recent efforts in handicap hurdles at Gowran and Tramore but generally inconsistent; any rain that falls will help but others look more likely to run their race; returns after two months off.

20/1

Form: 800432 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Has done quite well since entering handicaps, notably last twice over 2m4f, in big field at Fairyhouse and when second at Cork last month, staying on well at the finish after an awkward jump two out had halted his momentum; up 3lb for that but improving sort looks a major player here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

7

2nd Dec 2023

Soft

2m 5f 110y

11:45 Fairyhouse

Jump The Shark

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Limited enough hurdler gathering more experience over fences here but owner's third-choice here.

66/1

10th

6

18th Nov 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Navan

Jump The Shark

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

The 3rd runner for his owner; maiden is rated 104 after eight hurdle starts and is out of his depth.

100/1

9th

6

21st Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:28 Wexford

Jump The Shark

11st 10lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has made the frame on all four handicap starts; beaten favourite twice but merits respect with Jody Townend booked; yet to race on good ground, but third in 25-runner Fairyhouse event on yielding offers encouragement

4/1

Form: 90801

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Marked improvement to land 2m Clonmel maiden last month in testing conditions although not sure what that form really amounts to; finished well at Clonmel so longer trip here could bring further improvement but tough enough task on handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

23rd Nov 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 0y

12:10 Thurles

Criminal Mischief

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Steve Jones

2m maiden hurdle winner at Clonmel last term; generally struggled since and shown nothing in two runs this term; tough ask on chase debut.

40/1

12th

3

5th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Cork

Criminal Mischief

11st 12lb

J: Maite Laubies

T: Steve Jones

Won 2m maiden on heavy at Clonmel in March (placed horses won maidens in the autumn); fair fifth on handicap debut at Tramore; tailed off at Clonmel in May and pulled up in a recent 3m event at Limerick on first run after a break.

33/1

0

2

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:40 Limerick

Criminal Mischief

12st 2lb

J: Mr C Mullins

T: Steve Jones

Won 2m maiden on heavy at Clonmel in March (placed horses won maidens after) and fair fifth on handicap bow at Tramore; tailed off back at Clonmel when last seen in May; first try at 3m.

10/1

Form: U48500 C

Last run: 172 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Both hurdle wins have come here (2m) but is on a long losing streak and lacks a recent run; may need this.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

18

2nd Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 13y

14:40 Thurles

Craic Eile

11st 13lb

J: Mr D Allen

T: David Kenneth Budds

Third reserve; decent handicap hurdler on good ground but won't get his conditions here.

Form: 493P54

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Bits and pieces of form, notably decent Limerick third over Christmas and early this month at Downpatrick, making up considerable late ground over 2m6f (soft), having been left with plenty to do; could play a role here under a more positive ride.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

0

6

23rd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Aide De Camp

11st 9lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Robert Widger

midfield, dropped to rear 3rd, raced in last after 5th, no chance when brought down last (usual 2 out)

22/1

11th

11

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 120y

20:00 Tramore

Aide De Camp

11st 4lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Robert Widger

Had some okay runs in defeat for Denis Hogan and fair fourth at Downpatrick on yard bow in April; not as good since including when attracting market support at Wexford on Wednesday.

20/1

8th

5

31st May 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Wexford

Aide De Camp

11st 11lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Robert Widger

Bits and pieces of form, invariably staying on from off the pace under claiming rider; again left with too much to do at Tipperary on latest; may yet do better, especially if ridden in closer touch.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 47-02U C

Last run: 11 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner at Limerick who returned with a fine effort again there last month when narrowly beaten by a progressive sort; unseated early on at Clonmel 6 days later; remains on a fair mark so one for the shortlist.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

29th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 6f 111y

14:26 Galway

Teescomponentsyess

11st 10lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Winner of a bumper and twice over hurdles; not nearly as effective yet over fences but plenty of scope for improvement in his first handicap.

10/1

5th

8

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 0y

17:25 Limerick

Teescomponentsyess

11st 12lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Dual course winner over hurdles; failed to complete on his first three starts over fences; remote third at Gowran but managed to finish in front of Backintheroom and Bushmans Pass.

16/1

3rd

7

30th Sep 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

17:45 Gowran Park

Teescomponentsyess

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

in touch with leaders early

33/1

10/1

Form: 311372 D

Last run: 116 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a good autumn for Noel Kelly with wins at Punchestown and Sligo; good Ayr second in December when last seen and now reappears for new yard; trip/ground okay and market could prove best guide.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

1

17th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 120y

17:45 Tramore

Gaius

12st 0lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Enjoyed a good autumn for Noel Kelly with wins at Punchestown and Sligo; good Ayr second in December when last seen and now reappears for new yard; trip/ground okay and market could prove best guide.

10/1

2nd

3

22nd Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 3

14:00 Ayr

Gaius

11st 10lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

held up in rear

9/1

7th

8

3rd Dec 2022

Yielding

2m 4f 40y

15:02 Fairyhouse

Gaius

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Noel C Kelly

Beaten favourite in handicap hurdle hat-trick bid at Clonmel in October but ran with credit; suspicion is that the handicapper has caught up with him.

11/2

Form: 69447U C

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner (2m) here on heavy but has struggled to make an impact in handicap chases this season; hard to fancy back hurdling.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

10

8th Aug 2023

Heavy

3m 0f 165y

20:00 Roscommon

Ennemi Public

10st 8lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Daniel John Howard

Yet to score in 18 runs over fences and was a long way behind Rudy Catrail at Killarney 18 days ago.

20/1

6th

16

21st Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

16:50 Killarney

Ennemi Public

10st 5lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Daniel John Howard

First reserve; yet to score in 17 chase starts and was pulled-up at Tipperary last time, so questions.

16

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 14y

15:05 Tipperary

Ennemi Public

10st 3lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Daniel John Howard

Is 0-16 as a chaser but far from disgraced when sixth at Wexford, that a run which entitles his connections to be a little bit optimistic, but he does need to shovel on a bit more coal.

33/1

Form: 9-4410 C

Last run: 291 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Ready winner (beating Garcon Doux) here over slightly further last summer (yielding), absent since struck into when well beaten at Tipperary in late June; lack of a recent run a concern but jockey booking certainly encouraging.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

20th May 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 50y

15:25 Wexford

Kingston Retreat

11st 10lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Sean O O’Brien

prominent, weakened quickly and dropped to rear before 11th, pulled up 5 out

16/1

22

26th Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 180y

15:40 Punchestown

Kingston Retreat

11st 3lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Sean O O’Brien

towards rear

20/1

3

17th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 120y

17:45 Tramore

Kingston Retreat

11st 10lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Sean O O’Brien

Ready winner (beating Garcon Doux) here over slightly further last summer (yielding), absent since struck into when well beaten at Tipperary in late June; lack of a recent run a concern but jockey booking certainly encouraging.

9/1

Form: 94308P C

Last run: 144 days

W: 11st 0lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11

20th May 2023

Yielding

3m 1f 50y

16:35 Wexford

Smitty Bacall

11st 2lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: J P Flavin

midfield, dropped to rear 7th, soon pulled up

16/1

8

17th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 120y

17:45 Tramore

Smitty Bacall

11st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: J P Flavin

9th

11

16th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 5f 126y

16:35 Tramore

Smitty Bacall

10st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: J P Flavin

towards rear of midfield

20/1

Non-runners

Smitty Bacall

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €30.90
Straight Forecast €24.08
Tricast €116.01
Trifecta €200.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jump The Shark

RP Ratings (IRE):

Aide De Camp

POSTDATA:

Jump The Shark

The Irish Sun:

Jump The Shark

TOPSPEED:

Aide De Camp