April 17 / 18.15 Tramore

18.15

Soft

Tramore Promenade Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £5743.36
  • 2m 5f 150y
  • 16 runners
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Tramore Promenade Beginners Chase

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.20
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 06308

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rated 96 after four hurdling starts; beaten nearly 20l at Limerick last time and will have to improve plenty on that making chasing debut.
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4th

1

5th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Warwick

Another Million

12st 0lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Lydia Richards

Ex-Irish 8yo; ran big race from the front when close fourth over C&D (good) on stable debut in October but was beaten when falling on next outing and was pulled up when last in action; needs to have been refreshed by 139-day break.

10/1

4th

1

5th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Warwick

Another Million

12st 0lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Lydia Richards

Ex-Irish 8yo; ran big race from the front when close fourth over C&D (good) on stable debut in October but was beaten when falling on next outing and was pulled up when last in action; needs to have been refreshed by 139-day break.

10/1

6

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:45 Wincanton

Another Million

11st 9lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Lydia Richards

midfield, weakened 4 out, pulled up 2 out

8/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 808577

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; maiden after 7 starts including 3 over fences; has to improve to take this.
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8th

1

1st May 2025

Yielding

4m 1f 11y

15:40 Punchestown

Read To Return

11st 12lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: A J Martin

held up in rear

14/1

15/8

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 5354U0

Last run: 178 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner has run some decent races in defeat over fences; has had a tune-up on the Flat recently and has the sport's best 5lb claimer aboard today; good opportunity.
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5th

2

18th Aug 2024

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:03 Tramore

The Abbey

11st 2lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Better chaser than hurdler, winning at Downpatrick and Limerick last year; okay runs initially this year but well held over 3m2f last twice; back in trip here with a bit to find.

7/1

9th

11

7th Jul 2024

Good

3m 1f 146y

16:50 Sligo

The Abbey

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Getting into the veteran stage and he's a better chaser; this trip is a minimum for him but little of note over hurdles for quite some time; change of headgear.

16/1

10th

14

12th May 2024

Good

3m 2f 0y

16:30 Killarney

The Abbey

10st 1lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Just 2-17 over fences; fair fourth behind today's rival Brideswell Lad at Leopardstown in March after a break; failed to improve on that when taking the same place over 3m2f at Down Royal four weeks ago.

12/1

Form: 737103

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner is rated 102 in that sphere; was beaten a long way on chasing debut at Clonmel last time after making a bad mistake; better effort expected now.
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8

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 194y

15:10 Sligo

Karens Gift

10st 12lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: P J Rothwell

Landed a mares' handicap hurdle at Down Royal in January; mostly campaigned over fences since; returns to hurdles after pulling up in a handicap chase at Tramore last month; others preferred.

14/1

6

2nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 7f 50y

17:50 Tramore

Karens Gift

10st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Point/hurdle winner; made mistakes on chase debut but was better here last time (2m5f) when beaten under 5l; this shorter trip is no hardship.

8/1

Form: 659475

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Record of 1-15 over hurdles and rated 98 in that sphere; not a bad run in a Limerick conditions hurdle last time; chasing debut.
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4

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Tramore

Must Be Dreaming

11st 2lb

J: J J Slevin

T: G Ahern

Sole chase win came at this track in September off 93 (2m, good); recent chase runs do not provide huge encouragement and both her wins have come at shorter than this; in saying that, the handicapper is giving her a chance.

11/1

6th

8

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:38 Wexford

Must Be Dreaming

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: G Ahern

Hurdles winner at this track in 2022 and also won a 2m Tramore handicap chase last season (good) off 3lb higher; beaten 21l here earlier this month in a race won by Crowsatedappletart (2m3f, good); needs to bounce back to form but handicapper giving her a chance.

18/1

17

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:00 Wexford

Must Be Dreaming

11st 6lb

J: John Shinnick

T: G Ahern

First reserve; hurdles winner here and also won 2m Tramore handicap chase last season (good) off 93; no more than okay form of late but declining mark so could be of interest soon.

Form: 451205

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won at Clonmel in February but was well below that level the last twice and has something to find making chasing debut.
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13th

18

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:52 Punchestown

Shean Glory

10st 13lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Sean Aherne

midfield

12/1

8th

14

18th May 2024

Soft

2m 1f 55y

15:25 Wexford

Shean Glory

10st 13lb

J: Mr S Tobin

T: Sean Aherne

Dual winner was regressive last season, though not beaten far at Clonmel last time; has to return to his best.

22/1

8th

14

18th May 2024

Soft

2m 1f 55y

15:25 Wexford

Shean Glory

10st 13lb

J: Mr S Tobin

T: Sean Aherne

Dual winner was regressive last season, though not beaten far at Clonmel last time; has to return to his best.

22/1

OUR TIP

Form: -P23P3

Last run: 79 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 20 starts but has been placed many times over hurdles and fences; rated 102 and has a solid chance of making the breakthrough today.
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10th

3

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 120y

16:55 Leopardstown

Hardwired

12st 0lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: T M Walsh

Has recorded three of his five wins at Punchestown, the most recent was last June; ran well at a big price there in January on his second run after a break.

8/1

9

16th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 51y

19:48 Kilbeggan

Hardwired

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: T M Walsh

Was gaining fourth win over fences when coping with better ground over 2m4f at Punchestown eight days ago, recording a third win at the track in what was a messy race; not certain to back that up but 4lb rise gives him every chance (2lb out of handicap but rider claims 3lb) and has won over hurdles around here.

11/2

9

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 55y

14:00 Punchestown

Hardwired

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: T M Walsh

Three chase wins have come on soft/heavy ground; out of form since last win in March 2024; showed no sign of a return to form when beaten 27L at Down Royal last time; dropped 3lb but hard to fancy.

11/1

Form: 047069

Last run: 198 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in handicap hurdles last autumn and is probably best watched on chasing debut after an absence.
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10th

14

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

18:42 Kilbeggan

Roman Parish

10st 9lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: David M O’Brien

Some decent placed form over fences last year, most notably when 6.5l second to Kyle Valley at Tramore (2m6f, yld) in handicap chase off 79 in May; proved he's in good heart when runner-up in point-to-point last month so he could figure.

20/1

10th

10

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

19:42 Tramore

Roman Parish

11st 7lb

J: Ms J E Grant

T: David M O’Brien

35-race maiden under rules; struggling in points since a maiden win last autumn.

66/1

14

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:00 Wexford

Roman Parish

10st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: David M O’Brien

Yet to score after 34 starts between hurdles and fences but has run well at times, including latest when staying on second (Early Arrival 8.5l away third) to a clear winner in 2m6f Tramore handicap chase in May; place claims again.

15/2

Form: -56603 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Sole win over hurdles came here in 2021; needs to improve upon his chasing efforts to score today.
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5th

12

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

17:20 Ffos Las

Kingston Kid

10st 7lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Georgie Howell

Well handicapped on old Irish form but lightly raced and disappointing in recent years; difficult to enthuse over.

66/1

5th

8

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

16:39 Chepstow

Kingston Kid

10st 10lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Georgie Howell

Well handicapped on old Irish form but lightly raced and disappointing in recent years; swaps cheekpieces for refitted blinkers.

50/1

Form: 705-7P

Last run: 127 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Well beaten both chasing starts, albeit in stronger company than this; pulled up over hurdles when last seen; blinkers need to have an effect.
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2

17th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 5f 150y

18:15 Tramore

Didntsleepawink

11st 12lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

midfield, pushed along briefly after 1st, fell 2nd

16/1

6

11th Dec 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:20 Cork

Didntsleepawink

11st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

always towards rear, pushed along and became detached after 4 out, pulled up 3 out

16/1

Form: 9044F0

Last run: 151 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Rated just 86 after three chase starts and has to improve plenty to score.
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0

10

27th Jul 2023

Soft

2m 6f 0y

19:05 Limerick

Jetango

11st 5lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: W J Burke

Forgettable form over fences on his last four starts and was tailed off in a claimer on his final run over hurdles; some form offers hope but others are safer.

25/1

9th

4

25th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 160y

19:30 Limerick

Jetango

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: W J Burke

Maiden is rated just 86 after four chase starts and has a lot to find; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

66/1

4

17th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 5f 150y

18:15 Tramore

Jetango

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: W J Burke

Rated just 86 after three chase starts and has to improve plenty to score.

33/1

Form: 93-000

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Has shown some ability in bumpers and maiden hurdles but was tailed-off on handicap debut after being hampered; has to bounce back making chasing debut.
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12th

12

25th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 80y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Midnight Our Fred

10st 6lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: J P Flavin

Stays a lot farther and needs good ground; some good runs in defeat around Cheltenham and when second to Perceval Legallois in 2024 Paddy Power at Leopardstown; second off much lower hurdles mark in November, but moderate form since; reckon this track will be plenty sharp for him.

20/1

7th

8

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

17:42 Clonmel

Midnight Our Fred

11st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: J P Flavin

Rated 19lb higher over fences but lost his form in that sphere; has failed to exploit his lower hurdles mark on last two runs over timber and may need quicker ground than this.

8/1

Form: P9/13- C BF

Last run: 674 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle here in 2021 for Henry de Bromhead and not a bad chasing debut next time; however, has been off a long time and is best watched unless market support.
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6

12th May 2023

Yielding

2m 3f 20y

19:20 Kilbeggan

Oryx Hustler

11st 12lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Won a modest Tramore maiden hurdle for Henry de Bromhead in 2021 but pulled-up in a beginners' chase there lately after an absence; others preferred.

100/1

7

17th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 5f 150y

18:15 Tramore

Oryx Hustler

11st 12lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Won a maiden hurdle here in 2021 for Henry de Bromhead and not a bad chasing debut next time; however, has been off a long time and is best watched unless market support.

10/1

Form: 8007F8

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Rated just 82 after 9 hurdle starts and has a lot to find.
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5

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:18 Limerick

Ranger Billy

11st 1lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: K A Heffernan

Dual hurdles winner; badly out of form last summer; back from absence when pulled up in Cork handicap hurdle; can only be watched on second chase start (pulled up only other try).

20/1

4

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:00 Cork

Ranger Billy

11st 2lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: K A Heffernan

Two-time winner was badly out of form last summer when last seen in action and has joined a new yard; can only be watched for now.

25/1

Form: 1-28F7

Last run: 254 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Killarney maiden hurdle winner for Henry de Bromhead ran a belter over C&D making chasing debut last June; however, her form deteriorated after and on a recovery mission for new yard today.
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12

17th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 5f 150y

18:15 Tramore

Leac An Scail Lady

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Butler

Killarney maiden hurdle winner for Henry de Bromhead ran a belter over C&D making chasing debut last June; however, her form deteriorated after and on a recovery mission for new yard today.

16/1

Form: 526953

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
First reserve; maiden after 11 starts, mostly for Gordon Elliott; the form of her third in a Clonmel claimer last time was advertised by that winner since; a chance if jumping well on chasing debut.
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12th

1

10th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

14:50 Stratford

Knocknagappagh

11st 12lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Stuart Edmunds

ran in snatches, prominent

20/1

4

23rd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

15:05 Huntingdon

Knocknagappagh

11st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

didn't always jump with fluency, pressed leader, lost ground after 3rd, rallied before 6th

9/2

4

23rd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

15:05 Huntingdon

Knocknagappagh

11st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

9yo who is a longstanding maiden but she may well have got off the mark at Leicester (2m4f, soft) last time but for a bad mistake at the final fence; has also run well over staying trips; last time was just her second run for this yard and could make amends today off the same mark.

9/2

Non-runners

Midnight Our Fred, Knocknagappagh

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €55.40
Straight Forecast €37.08
Trifecta €673.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Kingston Kid

The Irish Sun:

Didn'tsleepawink

SPOTLIGHT:

The Abbey