April 21 / 15.50 Tramore

15.50

Soft

Ger Murphy Plant Hire Supporting Tramore Athletic Club Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5900
  • 2m 5f 80y
  • 11 runners
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Ger Murphy Plant Hire Supporting Tramore Athletic Club Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.40
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 224482

Last run: 66 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Running well in defeat in lesser races than this so far this term; just one win from 27 starts and this is a tough race to get his head back in front in.
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11

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 200y

18:55 Kilbeggan

Natural Breeze

10st 13lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

led, clear before 2nd, reduced lead after 3rd, weakened quickly and pulled up before 2 out

12/1

11

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 200y

18:55 Kilbeggan

Natural Breeze

10st 13lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

led, clear before 2nd, reduced lead after 3rd, weakened quickly and pulled up before 2 out

12/1

7th

11

22nd Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:05 Navan

Natural Breeze

10st 1lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

led, mistake 2nd, headed 9th

5/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 8-016B

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Winner at Cork in novice handicap hurdle in December; ran okay in follow up bid at Leopardstown in deeper race; can be forgiven latest run when brought down; best form has been with heavy in going; wears first-time hood.
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10th

5

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 44y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

West Away

11st 4lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

In front when falling four out at Wexford in July on second chase start and a final-fence blunder proved costly when second there in August last time; could do with cutting out the mistakes but the first-time cheekpieces may help in that regard; one of two for last year's winning Irish yard.

14/1

8

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 3f 130y

18:07 Wexford

West Away

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Two hurdle wins for John McConnell at 2m4f; out of form last season; some promise when fourth on his stable/chasing debut at Kilbeggan, 3 1/2l behind today's rival Harsh; made a mistake at the last then; fell in the lead four out over C&D two weeks ago.

6/1

9

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:10 Wexford

West Away

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Two-time hurdle winner for John McConnell at 2m4f; out of form last season but his stable/chasing debut at Kilbeggan last time was not devoid of promise when behind some decent rivals and he would have likely finished third but for a mistake at the last; that gives him something to build on.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 6-1955 D

Last run: 239 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Didn't show much in two starts over fences when last seen but she has a really good record fresh, including a handicap hurdle win on this season's return at Roscommon in June; booking of Kennedy catches the eye (1-1 on her) and could go well.
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16th

3

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Rebel Rose

12st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Mark Fahey

Won over this trip at Roscommon last summer and last month's comeback run at Tramore offered plenty of encouragement; blinkers now tried and should go well.

8/1

16th

3

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Rebel Rose

12st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Mark Fahey

Won over this trip at Roscommon last summer and last month's comeback run at Tramore offered plenty of encouragement; blinkers now tried and should go well.

8/1

3rd

5

21st Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 80y

15:50 Tramore

Rebel Rose

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Mark Fahey

prominent early, in touch with leaders before 3rd

5/1

Form: 039665 CD BF

Last run: 192 days

W: 11st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Won this race last year on the back of a similar absence but was a beaten favourite here when last seen and this looks like a more competitive renewal; 7lb higher for this year's race.
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4th

2

16th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

19:48 Tramore

Pat Coyne

11st 10lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: John Queally

Locally trained three-time course winner including over C&D; that C&D win came for this jockey in April 2023 off 97; good run off current mark when fourth over 21.5f here back in April; best run since came at Wexford last time out when beaten 7.5l in first-time blinkers; they are retained and he has to be considered.

10/1

Form: 20541P C

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Seemingly progressive over hurdles in the last 12 months despite his advancing years; poor run when pulled up last time but he's the type to bounce back, although another career best needed to defy this mark.
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5th

8

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 110y

14:58 Thurles

Mighty Jeremy

11st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Patrick T Foley

Veteran three-time hurdles winner; limited chasing experience; well beaten in a handicap.

14/1

5th

7

27th Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:12 Clonmel

Mighty Jeremy

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Patrick T Foley

took keen hold, in rear

28/1

18th

20

1st May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Mighty Jeremy

11st 6lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Liam G O’Brien

Front-runner with three wins to his credit; has been at his best on testing ground though and won't get a soft lead here; others preferred.

20/1

Form: 60-8P5

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in last year's Grand National and shown nothing in three runs for this yard so far, albeit highly tried; not seen over hurdles since his maiden hurdle success in 2020 and is rated much lower in this sphere; will be a major player if he retains any ability.
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3

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 125y

17:00 Roscommon

Epson Du Houx

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Useful jumper for Henry De Bromhead but regressive in four runs for Gordon Elliott and current wellbeing is a big issue; cheekpieces added.

13/2

6th

4

21st Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 80y

15:50 Tramore

Epson Du Houx

11st 10lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

in touch with leaders

7/2

6th

4

21st Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 80y

15:50 Tramore

Epson Du Houx

11st 10lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

in touch with leaders

7/2

Form: 156029

Last run: 145 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Didn't run well here when last seen but was in good form over fences last summer and surely has one in her from this sort of mark over timber; off 145 days and any market support may be significant.
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6

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:37 Killarney

Good As Hell

11st 0lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Six chase wins including this race in 2023; has been regressive this year and was poor at Galway last time; coming back here may help, though.

14/1

7th

12

3rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 54y

15:30 Galway

Good As Hell

10st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Best known as a four-time winner at Tipperary; not at best there in race won by Arctic Fly and previously tailed off at Kilbeggan.

25/1

8

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 120y

14:18 Tipperary

Good As Hell

11st 3lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Four of her six chase wins have come at this track but she has been mostly well below her best lately and others appeal more.

16/1

Form: /226/7

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
French bumper winner in 2019; hit the crossbar in a couple of handicap hurdles in 2021; didn't manage to land a point in two attempts and was tailed off back under rules in a beginners' last month; fairly treated if a return to hurdles sparks a revival but has questions to answer.
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8th

7

21st Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 80y

15:50 Tramore

Gaspard Du Seuil

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Rodger Sweeney

towards rear

14/1

8th

7

21st Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 80y

15:50 Tramore

Gaspard Du Seuil

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Rodger Sweeney

towards rear

14/1

7th

7

5th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 176y

14:40 Thurles

Gaspard Du Seuil

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Rodger Sweeney

AQPS winner in France before joining Henry de Bromhead for whom he twice finished second over hurdles in 2021, including 2m6f Navan handicap off 113; emerged from long absence in point-to-points this term, runner-up at Tallow last month; chasing debut here for new yard.

7/1

Form: 46-309

Last run: 117 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Promising chase debut in October but tailed off twice since; interesting back over timber but would need a career best to defy this mark and he's been off 117 days.
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14th

5

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Carrig Rock

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Peter Croke

Sligo maiden winner at this trip and returned from spell chasing when well held over hurdles at Tramore recently; tongue-tie now tried but of limited appeal.

33/1

14th

5

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Carrig Rock

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Peter Croke

Sligo maiden winner at this trip and returned from spell chasing when well held over hurdles at Tramore recently; tongue-tie now tried but of limited appeal.

33/1

Form: 8-5177 CD

Last run: 248 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Won a course and distance maiden hurdle last summer but struggled in two subsequent novice hurdles; may be best watched returning from 248 days off.
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3

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 55y

18:50 Ballinrobe

Thunder

11st 7lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: John Patrick Ryan

Maiden hurdle winner last year but has been disappointing since; fell on first two chase outings and beaten out of sight over C&D last month; should find handicap company easier now but has plenty to prove.

12/1

5th

4

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 1f 43y

19:10 Ballinrobe

Thunder

11st 2lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: John Patrick Ryan

Maiden hurdle winner last year but has been mostly poor since; fell both chase starts; can't be fancied.

50/1

6th

4

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 80y

15:05 Sligo

Thunder

11st 4lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: John Patrick Ryan

took keen hold, led, joined when not fluent 5th, not fluent 3 out, soon headed and ridden, weakened before 2 out

16/1

Form: 5-P60P C

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Ran okay at Down Royal in September but struggled twice since and was pulled up latest; tough race to bounce back in and stamina to prove too.
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12

21st Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 80y

15:50 Tramore

Doyenna

11st 1lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

in touch with leaders early, mistake 1st, midfield 2nd, towards rear before 3rd

40/1

12

21st Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 80y

15:50 Tramore

Doyenna

11st 1lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

in touch with leaders early, mistake 1st, midfield 2nd, towards rear before 3rd

40/1

6

4th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Leopardstown

Doyenna

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

Best form is all at 2m on better ground, including Fairyhouse win last season off 102; plenty to find from C&D run at Christmas.

33/1

Non-runners

Farmix, Onlyamatteroftime

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €50.10
Straight Forecast €51.03
Tricast €348.92
Trifecta €125.50

Selections

The Irish Sun:

West Away

POSTDATA:

Onlyamatteroftime

TOPSPEED:

Doyenna

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Natural Breeze

SPOTLIGHT:

Epson Du Houx