January 01 / 12.00 Tramore

12.00

Heavy

David Flynn Construction Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 2m 0f 180y
  • 14 runners
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David Flynn Construction Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.20
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 5541- D

Last run: 252 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hooded for four previous runs (tongue tied last three); probably didn't have to improve to win a soft-ground bumper in these colours at Hexham in April; penalised accordingly but now with Joseph O'Brien and further progression highly likely.
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2nd

1

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 2f 63y

12:05 Thurles

Boldog

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

didn't always jump with fluency, led and clear, mistake 2nd, 40 lengths ahead after 4 out, reduced lead but going okay after 2 out,

6/1

2nd

1

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 2f 63y

12:05 Thurles

Boldog

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

didn't always jump with fluency, led and clear, mistake 2nd

6/1

2

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 2f 54y

18:15 Galway

Boldog

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

didn't always jump with fluency, took keen hold, prominent, mistake 2nd, pulled way into lead before 6th, jumped left and bumped rival 6th, headed 2 out, weakening when fell last

5/1

13/8

  • Place: £1.02

Form: 42

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second to recent Cheltenham Grade 2 winner Shanagh Bob in his final point and has bumped into further top-notchers in his maiden hurdles, finishing fourth to Slade Steel and second to last week's Leopardstown Grade 1 winner Caldwell Potter at Navan; this looks a golden opportunity to shed his maiden status.
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12th

24

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Gorgeous Tom

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Fourth behind two of these in 3m Grade 1 novice event at Cheltenham last March; ran creditably all three starts this winter, notably 11l fourth of 24 off this mark to Panic Attack at Newbury (3m2f) in November when he stuck to his task very well having been left at the shambolic start; improvement is needed but that race gave encouragement for longer trips and his dam is half-sister to Cappa Bleu who was placed in this race in 2012 and 2013.

22/1

5th

2

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 120y

16:25 Leopardstown

Gorgeous Tom

11st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Novice wins came at up to 2m4f but some good runs over further, including latest when fourth of 24 in 3m2f Coral Gold Cup at Newbury in November on handicap debut; has form on heavy; should go well.

11/2

2nd

2

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 120y

15:15 Down Royal

Gorgeous Tom

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a Grade 3 novice at Cork last year and flew home when beaten just 1l in fourth behind Croke Park and Firefox in the Drinmore; ran well enough in defeat when fourth in Grade 1 novice at Cheltenham; not as good at Punchestown in April; can go well if ready to rock on seasonal reappearance but wouldn't want too much rain.

11/4

7/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 324-2 BF

Last run: 81 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two of his four bumpers and shouldn't be long before he gets his head in front, but one or two of these look too classy.
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7th

5

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:50 Sligo

Cappucino

11st 4lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liz Doyle

Bumper and maiden hurdle winner was mostly chasing without winning last term; posted a decent hurdling return at Listowel and the third home that day since won a nice pot at Bellewstown; can go well.

5/1

4th

8

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:57 Listowel

Cappucino

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Liz Doyle

Won his bumper here and added a Punchestown maiden hurdle; he's been good and bad in six defeats over fences and current wellbeing is a bit of an issue ahead of this return to hurdling.

10/1

9th

9

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:08 Wexford

Cappucino

10st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Liz Doyle

Won Listowel bumper and Punchestown maiden hurdle the season before last; best chase run yet when second at Tramore on New Year's Day; had an excuse when pulled up at Thurles last time; definite chance if restored to his best.

6/1

Form: 2-U BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a strong Punchestown bumper won by stablemate Predators Gold who ran second in a Grade 1 hurdle at Leopardstown last week; sent off favourite for hurdling debut at Navan only to depart early; of obvious interest for a yard that has dominated this maiden.
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2

30th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

14:30 Fairyhouse

Milo Lises

11st 13lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

always behind, pulled up after 4 out

33/1

2

30th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

14:30 Fairyhouse

Milo Lises

11st 13lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

always behind, pulled up after 4 out

33/1

6th

3

16th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 50y

13:25 Navan

Milo Lises

11st 1lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: David Harry Kelly

Off the mark when showing improved form to beat a subsequent winner in 2m Punchestown maiden in February (heavy); place prospects when last-flight faller in 2m4f Perth handicap in April (soft) and has since left Willie Mullins; probably needs to improve to play a major role on yard debut.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 56

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a point but tailed off in both his hurdles, albeit ones won by smart novices; stable has far brighter prospects through Gorgeous Tom.
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7th

1

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:30 Tramore

Ballybrack Wood

12st 0lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a 2m4f beginners' chase here in 2024; lightly raced since and was tailed off here last month following a long stretch on the sidelines; hard to enthuse over after that and cheekpieces are now fitted.

10/1

6th

2

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

19:12 Tramore

Ballybrack Wood

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Scored at this venue on his chase debut in October 2024; soundly beaten by a longer-priced stablemate at Naas before out of the money at Leopardstown; missed all of 2025; could feature for top local and stable if fit and ready after long layoff.

4/1

Form: U0P

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
250-1 when pulled up at Clonmel last month and makes no appeal.
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6th

7

13th Apr 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

The Lucky Lobster

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

Is 0-15 over hurdles but has run well in defeat, including when a 6.5l fourth of 16 on latest over an inadequate 2m3f at Limerick (raised 2lb); stepping up to this trip will suit, good ground is fine and he holds leading claims.

7/2

6th

7

13th Apr 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

The Lucky Lobster

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

Is 0-15 over hurdles but has run well in defeat, including when a 6.5l fourth of 16 on latest over an inadequate 2m3f at Limerick (raised 2lb); stepping up to this trip will suit, good ground is fine and he holds leading claims.

7/2

4th

13

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:45 Limerick

The Lucky Lobster

11st 4lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

towards rear, steady headway after 3 out

12/1

Form: 900

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had three chances in maidens and was tailed off in all of them; instantly opposable.
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3rd

6

13th Apr 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:00 Down Royal

Misty Milan

10st 3lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

led, headed after 3 out, outpaced after 2 out, stayed on run-in

22/1

3rd

6

13th Apr 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:00 Down Royal

Misty Milan

10st 3lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

led, headed after 3 out, outpaced after 2 out, stayed on run-in

22/1

Form: 9

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Beaten in the region of 40l in a point and maiden hurdle.
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No Results Found

100/1

Form: 8

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Jumping was untidy when a remote eighth on debut at Clonmel.
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8th

9

21st Mar 2024

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 70y

17:08 Cork

Coulrophobia

11st 2lb

J: Ms J I Stokes

T: N Stokes

didn't always jump with fluency, soon midfield on inner, dropped to rear before 7th, weakened after 4 out, tailed off

25/1

9th

4

13th Feb 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 132y

15:08 Thurles

Coulrophobia

11st 4lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: N Stokes

Soundly beaten in a trio of maiden hurdles and likely to fare better in handicaps.

50/1

Form: 557-00

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Limited on the Flat and in bumpers before a forgettable start over hurdles last month.
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8th

5

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:30 Tramore

You Make Me Smile

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: P A Fahy

Four wins last year, two on the Flat, two over hurdles; placed twice on the Flat this season, beaten 7l when favourite for a 1m6f handicap at Sligo in May; good run when second in a mares' handicap hurdle at Downpatrick last month, well clear of the remainder.

4/1

2nd

11

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

14:50 Downpatrick

You Make Me Smile

10st 2lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P A Fahy

Four wins last year, two on the Flat, two over hurdles; placed twice on the level this year and good run from well out of the handicap in 2m Ballinrobe hurdle last time; this trip might just stretch her stamina.

15/2

3rd

10

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:00 Ballinrobe

You Make Me Smile

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: P A Fahy

Has been running well on the Flat; fair hurdles record but 13lb out of the handicap here; tough task in the circumstances, though rider's 5lb allowance will help.

12/1

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eleventh foal; half-sister to bumper/2m4f and 3m hurdle winner Winningtry and point winner Rosy Story; dam bumper/2m and 2m4f hurdle winner; not the obvious answer first time out.
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14th

9

5th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 52y

15:40 Thurles

Matagorda

11st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: W J Burke

always behind, didn't always jump with fluency

100/1

7th

7

29th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 30y

13:10 Punchestown

Matagorda

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: W J Burke

Half-brother to bumper/2m4f and 3m hurdle winner Winningtry and point winner Rosy Story; dam bumper/2m and 2m4f hurdle winner; tailed off on Tramore hurdles debut early this month, can only be watched for now.

100/1

11th

9

1st Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 180y

12:00 Tramore

Matagorda

11st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: W J Burke

midfield

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal out of a 2m5f-2m7f hurdle winner; likely best watched unless backed.
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6

15th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:30 Tipperary

Inforapound

11st 4lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Beaten a long way in two maiden hurdles and makes no appeal.

100/1

6

15th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:30 Tipperary

Inforapound

11st 4lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Beaten a long way in two maiden hurdles and makes no appeal.

100/1

6th

5

29th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:40 Punchestown

Inforapound

11st 12lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Behind throughout on Tramore debut on New Year's Day; easily overlooked.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Valain (Listed-placed 9.5f-11.5f Flat and useful 2m-2m2f hurdle/chase) and Binnion Bay (prolific 5f-1m2f); one to watch first time out.
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14

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

18:18 Clonmel

Lacken Forest

10st 11lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Gordon Michael Doyle

Well beaten in maidens at long odds; never involved in three handicaps to date; only positive is the booking of champion conditional Tiernan Power Roche.

50/1

14

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

18:18 Clonmel

Lacken Forest

10st 11lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Gordon Michael Doyle

Well beaten in maidens at long odds; never involved in three handicaps to date; only positive is the booking of champion conditional Tiernan Power Roche.

50/1

11th

15

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:45 Limerick

Lacken Forest

10st 13lb

J: Mr M Doyle

T: Gordon Michael Doyle

midfield, outpaced after 3 out

33/1

Form: P

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Clear at one stage (raced keenly) but ended up being pulled up here a month ago.
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0

13

1st Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 180y

12:00 Tramore

Gentle Lady

10st 11lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Liam G O’Brien

took keen hold, in rear, headway into midfield when not fluent 2nd, went second 3rd

200/1

0

10

28th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 50y

12:30 Tramore

Gentle Lady

11st 5lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liam G O’Brien

Second foal; dam placed 2m-3m hurdles from 45 starts, half-sister to useful 3m-3m3f chase winner Gonalston Cloud and 2m4f hurdle winner Tulachsarain; best watched on belated debut.

50/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €17.70
Straight Forecast €13.83
Trifecta €79.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gorgeous Tom

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Gorgeous Tom

TOPSPEED:

Gorgeous Tom

POSTDATA:

Gorgeous Tom

The Irish Sun:

Gorgeous Tom