August 16 / 17.35 Tramore

17.35

Good

I.P.R.S. Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 5f 180y
  • 14 runners
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I.P.R.S. Handicap Chase

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: P5-507 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Latest win came in a point in April but hasn't shown enough back under Rules since, including last two runs over fences.
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3rd

14

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Inchidaly Copper

10st 11lb

J: Mr L Burke-Ott

T: Alexander Ott

Gained second win of the year in a 2m7f handicap hurdle Killarney early last month; another solid display when third over 2m5f at Limerick last time.

13/2

3rd

14

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Inchidaly Copper

10st 11lb

J: Mr L Burke-Ott

T: Alexander Ott

Gained second win of the year in a 2m7f handicap hurdle Killarney early last month; another solid display when third over 2m5f at Limerick last time.

13/2

3rd

14

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Inchidaly Copper

10st 11lb

J: Mr L Burke-Ott

T: Alexander Ott

Gained second win of the year in a 2m7f handicap hurdle Killarney early last month; another solid display when third over 2m5f at Limerick last time.

13/2

20/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 5-4173 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 10lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
2-26 over fences; course winner here earlier in the summer and bounced back from a lesser run when third at Roscommon last week; return to this venue in his favour but might be vulnerable in a competitive contest.
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16

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

Greenway Machine

10st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Ms Helen P Markham

Veteran showed there was still plenty of life in him last year; struggling this year; has made the frame at Downpatrick on his last two starts, but beaten a long way on both occasions.

25/1

16

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

Greenway Machine

10st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Ms Helen P Markham

Veteran showed there was still plenty of life in him last year; struggling this year; has made the frame at Downpatrick on his last two starts, but beaten a long way on both occasions.

25/1

7

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 150y

17:37 Downpatrick

Greenway Machine

10st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Ms Helen P Markham

Won this in 2023 and added Tramore win last summer; recent form leaves him with lots to find however.

20/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 137-65

Last run: 45 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner who has run with credit in two beginners' chase starts this term; extra trip should suit now handicapping and her mark looks workable.
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6

13th Jul 2025

Good

3m 1f 146y

16:45 Sligo

Emily In Paris

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: D E Fitzgerald

Relatively consistent for this sort of grade and finished runner-up in 16-runner handicap hurdle at Tipperary last week behind progressive rival; up 2lb but she's capable of getting involved again.

11/2

2nd

1

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 120y

19:55 Tipperary

Emily In Paris

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: D E Fitzgerald

2-13 over hurdles; close third at Down Royal when last seen in this discipline in November (3m, good to yielding); two second-placed finishes in handicap chases following that but her run last time at Limerick in a first-time tongue-tie was her worst in a long time; that headgear now removed.

20/1

Form: P5PPP-

Last run: 234 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
First reserve; pulled up in three starts for this yard and has been off 234 days ago; wears first-time visor.
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5th

7

13th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 110y

17:25 Tramore

Coole Arcade

10st 12lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Charles Coakley

Second over C&D in October but well held since; may have needed recent Limerick reappearance but modest enough strike-rate and Prince Of Air looks the yard's main hope; tongue-tie left off.

10/1

5th

7

13th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 110y

17:25 Tramore

Coole Arcade

10st 12lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Charles Coakley

Second over C&D in October but well held since; may have needed recent Limerick reappearance but modest enough strike-rate and Prince Of Air looks the yard's main hope; tongue-tie left off.

10/1

13

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 128y

18:15 Limerick

Coole Arcade

10st 3lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Charles Coakley

led, joined briefly 1st, headed 5 out

12/1

Form: 5/4P3-

Last run: 315 days

W: 10st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Point winner; 0-10 over fences and makes debut for new yard returning from 315 days off; probably best watched.
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5th

12

16th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Tramore

Definetly Darsi

10st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Point winner; 0-10 over fences and makes debut for new yard returning from 315 days off; probably best watched.

50/1

3rd

9

6th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 110y

17:20 Downpatrick

Definetly Darsi

11st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

1-6 in points and 0-9 over fences; has yet to get even placed and he ran no race last time at Killarney.

25/1

0

11

1st Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

16:45 Killarney

Definetly Darsi

10st 9lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Point winner is lightly-raced maiden under Rules; fair fifth at Wexford in the spring; well-beaten fourth to Glenmalure Lodge at Ballinrobe after a break but should strip fitter here.

12/1

Form: PP-901

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Didn't show much for her former yard but made a winning debut for Willie Mullins at Tipperary last month; has to prove she's as good at this sort of trip and 11lb higher in a deeper race but has to be high on the shortlist on just her second start for these connections.
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10

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

14:40 Fairyhouse

May Call You Back

10st 0lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Improved dramatically from a low base to record four wins in 2025 including 2m Tramore handicap chase in October; also good second in 2m Navan handicap chase, possibly found 3m4f stamina test too much at Punchestown latest; 4lb wrong here but could go well if she stays.

10/1

5th

16

15th Feb 2026

3m 3f 60y

15:00 Punchestown

May Call You Back

10st 5lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Improved dramatically from a low base to record four wins in 2025 including 2m Tramore handicap chase in October; following month, handled heavy ground well in 2m4f Gowran handicap hurdle, clear along with the progressive Cousin Kate; second in a 2m chase at Navan in November; down the field over hurdles at the DRF; a big question mark about her stamina.

12/1

14th

10

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 0y

12:40 Leopardstown

May Call You Back

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

In tremendous form in 2025, four wins including 2m Tramore handicap chase in October and, the following month, when handling heavy ground well in 2m4f Gowran handicap hurdle, clear along with the progressive Cousin Kate; second in a chase latest; leading contender.

5/1

Form: 52-P28

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
24-race maiden; hit the crossbar in two of her four chase starts, both at this venue; needs to bounce back from a low-key effort at Roscommon 10 days ago though.
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3rd

2

14th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:55 Tramore

Gold Haven

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

Maiden under all codes but has good C&D form; narrowly denied in this race last year and also second here in June; better for Navan return after nearly six months off.

7/1

3rd

2

14th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:55 Tramore

Gold Haven

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

Maiden under all codes but has good C&D form; narrowly denied in this race last year and also second here in June; better for Navan return after nearly six months off.

7/1

Form: 92290U D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 3lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Veteran who unseated after a bad mistake last week and was tailed off on his previous outing; went close over fences at Clonmel earlier in the season and probably has another race in him from this sort of mark.
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13

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:43 Ballinrobe

Father Jed

10st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Winner of nine of his 94 races; has veteran status and is on a long losing sequence; only positive is his decent record at this venue, where he has won three times.

25/1

13

22nd Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 180y

18:55 Kilbeggan

Father Jed

10st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Teenager is a nine-time winner but was poor when last seen and others make more appeal.

40/1

14th

15

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 165y

16:00 Fairyhouse

Father Jed

10st 13lb

J: John Aherne

T: John Patrick Ryan

13yo veteran has won seven times over hurdles; mixing chasing and hurdling lately but hasn't looked like adding to his haul; however, he has won here before over shorter and he is 5lb below his last winning mark; not totally discounted but a revival is needed.

33/1

Form: P5-4PP D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Shown very little in his last two starts, pulled up a long way out each time; bit to prove at present.
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2nd

12

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:30 Tramore

Fr Gilligansvoyge

10st 0lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: John G Carr

Rules record of 1-69 is a glaring negative but this veteran did run well to be fourth at Limerick nine days ago, finishing behind Cullenwaine.

14/1

4th

14

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:48 Limerick

Fr Gilligansvoyge

10st 0lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: John G Carr

Just the one success from 68 starts under rules when landing the Bishopscourt Cup at Punchestown in 2023; good fourth in that race last month when sent off 100-1 but up against it here.

66/1

4th

5

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Fr Gilligansvoyge

11st 11lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: John G Carr

Sprang a 25-1 surprise in this race in 2023, his only success from 67 appearances on the track, placed eight times; moderate fifth here in 2024 and pulled up in last year's edition; should be better for a recent point run, but up against it at the age of 13.

66/1

Form: 0-1375 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Winning start over hurdles in May but hasn't backed that up in three starts since; showed ability over fences last year so respected from 5lb lower chase mark.
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10th

7

16th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Tramore

True Or False

11st 6lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: D McNamara

Winning start over hurdles in May but hasn't backed that up in three starts since; showed ability over fences last year so respected from 5lb lower chase mark.

15/2

5th

9

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

19:23 Ballinrobe

True Or False

11st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: D McNamara

Got off the mark when winning over C&D but hasn't been at the same level twice since; dropped 1lb but it might not be enough to win again.

12/1

7th

1

4th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

True Or False

11st 13lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: D McNamara

Got 7lb for breakthrough win over 2m6f at Ballinrobe; well held off this mark at Sligo (3m1f).

8/1

Form: P-9755

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in four chase starts this term, the best of those was a seventh in a beginners' here; will need more than his distant fifth at Kilbeggan last month; now tried with first-time cheekpieces.
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8

12th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

14:17 Cork

Corkbeg

11st 2lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: David Harry Kelly

Was mostly running well this year until a heavy defeat at Listowel on latest; didn't have any obvious excuses that day and his only previous run here was below par; needs to get back on track.

8/1

10th

5

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Corkbeg

11st 6lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: David Harry Kelly

Without a win since May 2023 but has run well in all four starts this year; beaten just 2l by Stone Forest on latest and 5lb better off with that rival now; could avenge that defeat on this easier surface.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: -49110

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
In good form over hurdles this summer before finishing tailed off in hat-trick bid at the Galway festival 12 days ago; 20lb lower chase mark helps but didn't jump well on sole previous try over the larger obstacles.
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3rd

5

27th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

19:38 Cartmel

I Am Spider Man

11st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Barry John Murphy

Nearly two years since he won a race but arrives here after solid seconds in handicaps at about 3m2f; surprising to see the hood missing but he's still much respected.

10/1

2nd

4

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

16:10 Hereford

I Am Spider Man

11st 1lb

J: James Bowen

T: Barry John Murphy

9yo who hasn't won since July 2024 but he returned to form when going close at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) last Wednesday on his second start for this yard; major player if backing up that latest performance.

4/1

2nd

9

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

16:20 Newton Abbot

I Am Spider Man

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Barry John Murphy

Conditions are no problem but he's not won since July 2024 and has struggled in both runs this year, including on stable debut at Ffos Las (ran in snatches) last month; has plenty to prove and needs to get back on track.

20/1

Form: 6/P-30

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
0-12 under Rules; encouraging yard debut when third at Punchestown in June but tailed off at Wexford last month, possibly unsuited by extended 2m3f; may do better back up in trip.
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4th

3

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:30 Cartmel

Thehairyfella

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

Had a below-par Defence Witness behind when a C&D third off today's mark last June, and belatedly off the mark next time out back in Ireland; can go well after a break without necessarily being able to threaten a win.

9/2

2nd

8

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:35 Perth

Thehairyfella

10st 13lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Belatedly opened account with hard-fought success at Downpatrick (2m7f, good) in July, his 17th start over fences, but was just a respectable sixth over C&D (good) last month and needs to up his game today.

7/1

6th

9

25th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:43 Perth

Thehairyfella

10st 9lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Gordon Elliott

Finally off the mark over fences in July but hasn't built on that and was pulled up a long way out at Kilbeggan a month ago.

10/1

Form: 0P4-07

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Point winner but 0-11 under Rules and hasn't shown enough in two chase starts.
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3

12th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell

Baby Chou

10st 10lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

didn't jump with fluency, held up in rear, niggled along briefly 8th, lost touch before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

4/1

3

12th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell

Baby Chou

10st 10lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

didn't jump with fluency, held up in rear, niggled along briefly 8th, lost touch before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

4/1

4th

3

14th Mar 2025

Good

3m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:25 Doncaster

Baby Chou

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Irish point winner in March 2024 (3m, heavy); 16-race maiden under rules; runner-up in two handicap chases at Catterick on last two starts (3m1f, soft/good to soft), on both occasions being beaten by an in-form rival who has won again since; interesting contender.

5/2

Non-runners

Miners Bridge, Game And Glory, Cullenwaine

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Payout
Exacta €321.80
Straight Forecast €170.63
Tricast €1010.57

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Emily In Paris

The Irish Sun:

Gold Haven

POSTDATA:

Father Jed

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Emily In Paris