May 31 / 17.20 Tramore

17.20

Soft

Curraghmore Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £5900
  • 2m 5f 180y
  • 15 runners
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Curraghmore Beginners Chase

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 113P-2 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner last summer and proved he's just as good over fences when runner-up in a beginners' at Downpatrick last week; best form is on good but acts on soft; one to consider.
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6th

9

25th Oct 2024

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 3

15:35 Cheltenham

Ceanndana

11st 10lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Admirably consistent when getting his favoured good ground and dug the deepest in a 2m1f handicap chase at Sligo the last time; that was a good effort for one who is proven at 3m+ and, other than this rise in class, has a lot in his favour.

6/1

1st

3

2nd Oct 2024

Good

2m 1f 120y

14:25 Sligo

Ceanndana

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Model of consistency this year; been running over a lot further and is down almost a mile from latest second at Kilbeggan but travels well; handles an ease but the better the ground, the better his chance.

3/1

2nd

1

10th Aug 2024

Good

3m 0f 190y

19:00 Kilbeggan

Ceanndana

11st 13lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ross O’Sullivan

On a hat-trick after wins in a beginners' chase at Tramore (2m6f, yielding) and a 3m1f handicap hurdle here off 102 on good to yielding last month; looked like he still had a bit up his hand when winning the last day and he remains of interest back over the bigger obstacles for his thriving yard.

7/4

33/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 6352-P BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
22-race maiden but went close on chase bow here on her penultimate start; seemingly amiss at Limerick last week but may do better now back here.
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4th

7

1st Mar 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 90y

16:55 Navan

Gold Haven

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Paul W Flynn

raced in third

16/1

8th

4

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:40 Galway

Gold Haven

11st 11lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Paul W Flynn

Placed over hurdles and fences this year but well below her best of late and now 0-26.

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 007P-1

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Career best when getting off the mark over timber earlier this month, reportedly improving for quicker ground; needs to be just as good over fences to land this and may get softer conditions here.
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3rd

4

8th Oct 2024

Good

2m 2f 54y

16:50 Galway

Farrokh

11st 11lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Barry Connell

0-6 over fences but has run well on numerous occasions in defeat; placed at Wexford last three starts; beaten 1.25l into second on latest off 104 on good ground (19.5f); up another 2lb for that but should continue to be competitive and underfoot conditions should suit; big player.

2/1

2nd

4

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:50 Wexford

Farrokh

11st 9lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Barry Connell

Handicap hurdle winner over 2m has run well in defeat on four of his five chase starts, including over 2m the last twice at this track; this trip will suit better; player.

11/2

20/1

Form: 646-6

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Best run yet when sixth (beaten 11l) of 17 in a maiden hurdle at Cork 20 days ago; will need further progress to get involved on chase debut here.
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3rd

10

10th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 4f 80y

17:00 Tramore

Michal

11st 5lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: C A Murphy

Not beaten far over a bit further here in May when fourth to subsequent improver on sole chase start; also ran well over hurdles here last month.

6/1

4th

7

18th Sep 2024

Good

2m 5f 80y

18:20 Tramore

Michal

11st 5lb

J: Ross Berry

T: C A Murphy

midfield, pecked on landing 7th

6/1

Form: 44821- C

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Back to his best when winning over hurdles here last month but probably needs a bit more to land this on chase debut.
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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

14

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 160y

16:05 Clonmel

Natural Breeze

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Won 2m6f Tramore handicap hurdle last April, and chased home a clear winner in 2m6f handicap chase at the same venue in August; well held by Jay Pee M on recent Cork run and trip looks on the short side.

14/1

Form: 353P-2

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Just 1-20 so far but he's pretty consistent over hurdles at his level; may improve on whatever he does on chase debut though.
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9th

2

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 147y

16:55 Clonmel

Inforapenny

12st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Mark Fahey

Both hurdle wins have been at Bellewstown over 2m4f, latest there in July; well beaten there since and over fences last time so questions now.

14/1

7th

6

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 40y

18:15 Kilbeggan

Inforapenny

11st 12lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Mark Fahey

Both wins have come at Bellewstown, including in July, none too fluent there last week off 102; good Clonmel beginners chase second earlier in the summer but more likely needed here.

16/1

10th

2

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 110y

17:18 Bellewstown

Inforapenny

12st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Mark Fahey

Both wins have come over C&D; went up 5lb for his latest head win last month and has leading claims for his in-form stable.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: F90P-9

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner; hasn't shown much on either chase start; should come on for recent return but career best required to get in the mix and probably one for handicaps.
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12th

7

19th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:55 Limerick

Corkbeg

11st 8lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

midfield

20/1

12th

2

18th Sep 2024

Good

2m 5f 80y

18:50 Tramore

Corkbeg

11st 10lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Is 2-15 over hurdles, now back in this sphere after a series of uninspiring chase starts, including at this venue; out of the money at Ballinrobe last week.

16/1

6th

5

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 77y

18:15 Ballinrobe

Corkbeg

11st 10lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Dual hurdle winner but hasn't managed to get competitive over fences this year and tailed off at Tramore last time.

25/1

Form: 46708-

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat winner; 0-9 over jumps but went close off a mark of 106 over hurdles; while it was a low-key chase debut over C&D last month, he may have needed that run and he jumped okay; may do better with that experience under his belt.
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3rd

11

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 2f 63y

12:30 Thurles

Rock On Pedro

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Eoin Doyle

Flat winner, 0-17 over jumps; has been well supported on several occasions and worth noting he was badly hampered by a faller three out at Clonmel last time; not entirely ruled out, though others have more obvious claims.

8/1

3rd

11

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 2f 63y

12:30 Thurles

Rock On Pedro

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Eoin Doyle

Flat winner, 0-17 over jumps; has been well supported on several occasions and worth noting he was badly hampered by a faller three out at Clonmel last time; not entirely ruled out, though others have more obvious claims.

8/1

Form: F4P4-6

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut in 2022 but has been hit and miss since and yet to run to the same sort of level in five chase starts; possibly didn't stay the trip latest and has an each-way chance back at his preferred distance.
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2nd

13

3rd Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 107y

15:50 Leopardstown

Nephin Beg

10st 7lb

J: Miss P Elvin

T: P J Rothwell

took keen hold, led

25/1

8

29th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 0y

15:27 Limerick

Nephin Beg

11st 7lb

J: Mr J L Scallan

T: Sean Thomas Doyle

Has been chasing since finishing a close fourth in a 2m6f handicap hurdle in April; could stage a revival.

14/1

Form: P50/1- D

Last run: 392 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark on yard debut when last seen; might need this after more than a year off though; wears first-time cheekpieces for chase debut.
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10th

14

31st May 2024

Soft

2m 5f 180y

17:20 Tramore

Kellys Birr

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Got off the mark on yard debut when last seen; might need this after more than a year off though; wears first-time cheekpieces for chase debut.

6/1

Form: 8493P-

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on handicap debut last time and probably up against it on chase debut now.
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11th

16

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

17:05 Wexford

Jeronimo De Louch

11st 5lb

T: Michael G Kennedy

Second reserve; only 15-2 when pulled up on handicap debut after being placed in a maiden.

11th

6

31st May 2024

Soft

2m 5f 180y

17:20 Tramore

Jeronimo De Louch

11st 12lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Michael G Kennedy

Pulled up on handicap debut last time and probably up against it on chase debut now.

100/1

3

4th Apr 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 180y

16:50 Naas

Jeronimo De Louch

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Michael G Kennedy

Ran okay in restricted maidens here and at Thurles (2m3f/2m4f); 5yo steps up in trip for handicap debut.

12/1

Form: 10PP-9

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on both chase starts and tailed off in a claimer over hurdles latest; plenty to find.
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9th

9

5th Oct 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:25 Gowran Park

Duncarrig

11st 7lb

J: Shaun Greene

T: James M Barrett

Won a Navan handicap hurdle last year for Tony Mullins; needs to bounce back from a poor run in a Killarney handicap hurdle in August; has run terribly in three starts over fences.

33/1

15th

8

24th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:30 Killarney

Duncarrig

11st 10lb

J: Shaun Greene

T: James M Barrett

towards rear throughout, detached from 4 out, eased approaching last

12/1

8th

10

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

17:05 Cork

Duncarrig

11st 5lb

J: Shaun Greene

T: James M Barrett

1-16 under Rules; lost his form for Tony Mullins after winning at Navan off 95 but has shaped with promise on both starts for new trainer; may need a bit more help from the handicapper; blinkers on first time.

14/1

Form: 0/0F-5

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Losing run goes back to a hurdle win in 2021; beaten 22l in hunter chase at Killarney 18 days ago; hard to fancy on what he's shown in recent times.
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12th

3

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 77y

18:15 Ballinrobe

Low Lie The Fields

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Peter Maher

0-9 over fences and has lost his way this year; pulled up over timber latest and plenty to prove.

20/1

3

30th Aug 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:00 Down Royal

Low Lie The Fields

11st 12lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: Peter Maher

Won twice over hurdles (soft/heavy) when trained by Henry de Bromhead some years back but hasn't won for over three years; beaten out of sight over fences at Punchestown in June and return to hurdling needs to spark a revival.

50/1

Form: 19P9-0

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Three-time point winner; won over hurdles over Christmas but lost her way since; tough ask here; blinkers on.
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11

31st May 2024

Soft

2m 5f 180y

17:20 Tramore

Aghmorough Bridge

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: William P Murphy

Three-time point winner; won over hurdles over Christmas but lost her way since; tough ask here; blinkers on.

20/1

14th

5

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 120y

17:05 Cork

Aghmorough Bridge

11st 12lb

J: Miss M M McElligott

T: William P Murphy

towards rear

25/1

14th

5

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 120y

17:05 Cork

Aghmorough Bridge

11st 12lb

J: Miss M M McElligott

T: William P Murphy

towards rear

25/1

Form: 8543-1 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved with each run over hurdles recently and seemed to appreciate the step up to this sort of trip at Ballinrobe last time; needs more again on chase debut but not ruled out given she's on an upward curve.
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12

31st May 2024

Soft

2m 5f 180y

17:20 Tramore

Coillte Aris

11st 5lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

Improved with each run over hurdles recently and seemed to appreciate the step up to this sort of trip at Ballinrobe last time; needs more again on chase debut but not ruled out given she's on an upward curve.

5/1

1st

2

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 77y

18:50 Ballinrobe

Coillte Aris

11st 11lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

prominent, disputed lead after 2nd, led narrowly before 6th, clear going best approaching last, eased towards finish

2/1

1st

2

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 77y

18:50 Ballinrobe

Coillte Aris

11st 11lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

prominent, disputed lead after 2nd, led narrowly before 6th, clear going best approaching last, eased towards finish

2/1

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Payout
Exacta €29.00
Straight Forecast €20.12
Trifecta €414.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ceanndana

SPOTLIGHT:

Rock On Pedro

The Irish Sun:

Aghmorough Bridge

TOPSPEED:

Ceanndana

POSTDATA:

Ceanndana