May 08 / 17.35 Tipperary

17.35

Good To Yielding

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  • 2m 0f 130y
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.80
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 71441-

Last run: 214 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Four-time point-to-point winner; 2-6 over fences under rules; was last seen comfortably winning Killarney handicap chase (23.5f, yielding) in October; 7lb higher here and has 214-day absence to overcome; drop in trip also a worry.
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11th

5

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:48 Tramore

Inchidaly Copper

11st 10lb

J: Luke Burke Ott

T: Alexander Ott

One of his three chase wins came here; has also claimed two hurdle races plus was runner-up in this race last year off 6lb lower; pulled-up over fences at Galway last time but can bounce back over hurdles.

5/1

9

2nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

14:55 Galway

Inchidaly Copper

11st 7lb

J: Luke Burke Ott

T: Alexander Ott

Family horse has won thrice over fences; has handled Tramore, so he might be okay around here; hurdling off lower marks lately and comes here in good shape.

14/1

3rd

7

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:10 Killarney

Inchidaly Copper

11st 7lb

J: Luke Burke Ott

T: Alexander Ott

Two wins last season included one here over 2m7f (yielding) off 4lb lower; has also won a chase here and is 2-3 at this venue; should be sharper for latest run after break over an inadequate trip, but probably not much wriggle room off this mark.

20/1

11/2

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 08423- BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
24-race maiden under rules and a beaten favourite six times; best effort over fences when clear second to an improver in Navan handicap (2m1f, soft) in March off 107; needed a stiffer test when third of four in Tramore novice latest; should go well.
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7th

4

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Cork

In The Trenches

11st 4lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Finally made the breakthrough in 2m3f Downpatrick maiden in June (good) at the 35th attempt; most recently just okay effort at Kilbeggan back in handicap company; more needed.

12/1

4th

1

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:46 Kilbeggan

In The Trenches

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Finally made the breakthrough in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle in June (2m3f, good) at the 35th attempt, having placed on numerous occasions; didn't bring that momentum to a beginners' chase at Wexford last time when pulled up after he made a bad mistake at the first and lost his action; overall record is off-putting.

5/1

3

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

16:50 Wexford

In The Trenches

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Long-standing maiden finally got it done when winning readily over hurdles last month; second in three of 13 chase starts, and some fair runs over fences without being placed in April/May; these types can kick on once they get their heads in front, and Donoghue prefers him to Sophia Rose.

5/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 14/00- D

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won at Kilbeggan on second handicap hurdle start off 88 in August 2023; has only been seen twice in the last 12 months, tailed off both times; chase debutant; others preferred.
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2nd

1

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:38 Wexford

Charlies Pride

12st 0lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Paul Power

Built on promising chase debut at Tipperary to win at Roscommon last month (2m, good); up 7lb but he appears to have more ability in this sphere compared to his hurdle starts; chance.

5/1

7

9th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 35y

17:38 Roscommon

Charlies Pride

11st 0lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Paul Power

1-8 over hurdles; solid effort on chase debut latest in a Tipperary handicap (16.5f, gd-yld); just 1lb higher here and ground is fine; should go well again with rider taking off a handy 3lb.

7/2

3rd

9

8th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 130y

17:35 Tipperary

Charlies Pride

10st 8lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Power

towards rear, headway from 3rd

16/1

Form: 86924- D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in Wexford handicap hurdle (16.5f, good to yielding) last summer; big run when beaten 0.5l on second chase start off 80 at Tramore last month; fourth at Clonmel over hurdles four days later (winner followed up on the Flat at Sligo on Sunday); contender despite being 2lb wrong.
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5th

9

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 80y

18:45 Tramore

Onebrightbluerose

10st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Patrick Cronin

Wexford specialist with both of her wins coming there, the most recent of which was in May off 81 (2m1f, good); again ran well there last time when a 3.5l third (2m1f, good to yielding); remains 9lb above last win but she is in good form

5/1

16

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

16:53 Wexford

Onebrightbluerose

11st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: Patrick Cronin

Second reserve; couldn't take advantage of a 7lb lower chase mark here last month when a close third of 12 (2m, good); returned to hurdles at Cork last time when a well beaten fifth (2m1f, good); she likes this track with both of her wins coming here so not discounted if getting a run.

OUR TIP

Form: 67535- D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 4lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Versatile veteran; won Ballinrobe handicap chase (2m1f, good to yielding) last September off 101 but hasn't threatened to add to that tally over hurdles or fences since; went off favourite when fifth over hurdles at Tramore on latest; won't hang about on the front end.
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3rd

3

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 140y

16:35 Tramore

Itsalonglongroad

11st 6lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Veteran who is 12-115 under all codes; five-time course winner, four times over jumps; dual C&D winner, latest 12 months ago off 7lb higher; much below best last two vists here but dangerous to completely write off in a winnable race at a venue he loves.

9/1

6th

8

(11)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Tramore

Itsalonglongroad

9st 3lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: David O’Sullivan

114-race veteran, winner of 11 races; best known as a four-time course jumps winner; also C&D winner; most recent success came over fences here last October; well below best on his last three visits, years may be catching up, but premature to write off.

6/1

7th

10

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:55 Tramore

Itsalonglongroad

10st 6lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: David O’Sullivan

Veteran; five-time chase winner including three over C&D; last won here last August off 99 and 3lb lower now; recent efforts have been underwhelming, however, and blinkers are reached for.

18/1

Form: 0/0P2- D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Flat/hurdles winner; struggled on his first two runs over fences; much-improved when runner-up at Limerick on handicap chase debut (19.5f, good) off 99; drop in trip is fine and can be ridden aggressively; contender.
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3

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

20:30 Kilbeggan

Big Island

11st 10lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W J Lanigan

Hurdle winner over three years ago; 0-10 chasing, good C&D effort last summer, not so good of late, 3m probably too far on latest; can't rule out back at a more suitable trip.

9/1

9th

3

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 150y

16:55 Downpatrick

Big Island

11st 9lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: W J Lanigan

Hurdle winner (1-15) is 0-9 chasing but has run some solid races in defeat; ran well enough at Tramore last time on first run for 285 days; considered with improvement to come.

5/1

4th

1

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:50 Tramore

Big Island

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: W J Lanigan

Winning hurdler; 0-8 over fences and rated 97; fell when holding every chance in a C&D handicap chase when last seen last August (good); has gone well fresh and not discounted.

15/2

Form: 78210-

Last run: 159 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Gained third hurdles win at Thurles in November off 96 (2m4f, good); struggled off revised mark at Fairyhouse later that month; off since but has gone well fresh before; 0-10 over fences but ground will suit and will have strong pace to aim at.
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6th

6

6th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 193y

16:40 Sligo

Warm In Gorey

10st 12lb

J: Ross Sugrue

T: P J Rothwell

Three wins over hurdles; made the running when around 9l off Rich Belief at Wexford in June, and extra 7lb claimed now; backed that up when placed in Downpatrick handicap, but well beaten latest.

11/1

6th

9

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:23 Limerick

Warm In Gorey

11st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Three-time hurdles winner; endured a dismal spell of form in the first half of the year, when pulled up in three consecutive chase starts; signs of a recovery over hurdles recently.

10/1

Form: 40265-

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won sole point-to-point outing; some creditable efforts under rules without winning; expensive to follow over hurdles but now a potential improver sent chasing; could be on a good mark on chase debut.
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12th

8

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:53 Tramore

Elusive Prince

11st 3lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: James William Hannon

Point-to-point winner was unable to make the breakthrough under rules for both Henry de Bromhead and Jimmy Barcoe; pulled up recently on yard debut at Wexford.

16/1

5

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:08 Wexford

Elusive Prince

11st 6lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: James William Hannon

Point-to-point winner was unable to make the breakthrough under rules for both Henry de Bromhead and Jimmy Barcoe; debuts for new yard and hard to fancy off this mark.

25/1

5

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 39y

16:35 Punchestown

Elusive Prince

11st 5lb

J: Mr J C Barry

T: James M Barcoe

Winner of sole point start for Pat Doyle; failed to score in 12 races for Henry de Bromhead, including two handicap chase attempts; no obvious encouragement from his recent run over hurdles at Gowran on stable debut.

16/1

Form: 72787- D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been in Thurles handicap chases off 85 and 79; beaten around 8l behind Midnight Eagle in Limerick handicap hurdle four weeks ago; veteran needs to improve; 4lb wrong.
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13th

15

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 216y

18:12 Clonmel

Added Bonus

10st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Veteran showed that he retains some ability when fourth in a 2m3f handicap here last month; however, that was his first time to make the frame since a Naas second in December 2024.

10/1

4th

16

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 188y

17:42 Clonmel

Added Bonus

10st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Veteran has won twice over fences at Thurles; however, he has failed to make the frame in 15 consecutive starts since a Naas second in December 2024.

33/1

Form: P0706- D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won twice in 2023 but has been totally out of form since; remote sixth of 14 in 2m6f Tramore handicap chase last month after short break; 7lb wrong.
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11

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 141y

17:35 Clonmel

The Eye Of Tulla

10st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ronald O’Leary

Bagged his two chase wins in 2023 at around 2m1f at Limerick and Ballinrobe, with his latest win coming off 12lb higher; out of form this year and change of stable didn't help much when tailed off at Ballinrobe latest.

20/1

5th

15

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 6y

18:30 Ballinrobe

The Eye Of Tulla

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ronald O’Leary

Lost his way since a course success in 2023 and pulled up a long way out latest; new yard and now tried with hood.

100/1

15

18th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:50 Killarney

The Eye Of Tulla

10st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brian M McMahon

Dual chase winner in 2023 but shown nothing in the last 12 months; now tried with tongue-tie.

50/1

Form: 98/88-

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner in point-to-points; modest form in six chase starts under rules; falling mark but hard to fancy; 1lb wrong.
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8th

9

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

17:33 Worcester

Keep Me Posted

10st 8lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Matt Sheppard

Unplaced in all seven Irish points this year and made low-key return to racing under rules when well beaten here (2m4f, good) on last month's stable debut; drops back in trip with cheekpieces tried today.

33/1

5th

6

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:52 Worcester

Keep Me Posted

10st 11lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

Eight defeats under rules include seven as a chaser; forgettable form in Irish points this year.

20/1

11th

10

8th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 130y

17:35 Tipperary

Keep Me Posted

10st 0lb

J: Miss L Costello

T: Thomas S Costello

in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd, soon dropped to midfield

25/1

Form: 817F6- D

Last run: 84 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won Listowel handicap hurdle (2m, soft) last September; beaten favourite next two starts, headed when a faller at Limerick latterly; respectable handicap 9l sixth of 13 on chase debut at Clonmel in February; should improve.
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7th

1

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:20 Wexford

Mount Ferns

11st 13lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Hurdles win in 2024 came at Listowel (2m, soft) off 91; returned there last September for a staying-on third in the same event; pulled up at Cork in May on reappearance after a winter break; watching brief on this quicker ground.

12/1

9

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:15 Cork

Mount Ferns

11st 3lb

J: G B Noonan

T: E McNamara

Hurdles win in 2024 came at Listowel (2m, soft) off 91; returned there in September for a staying-on third in same event (following 141-day absence); 6-4 favourite for handicap chase at Killarney when last seen, falling at three out when going okay; lightly raced and could go well.

11/2

Form: P5681- D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over hurdles at the eighth attempt when landing Limerick handicap (2m, good) four weeks ago; 7lb higher mark to contend with now on chase bow; profile suggests she is not one to place maximum faith in.
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Payout
Exacta €109.90
Straight Forecast €109.97
Tricast €1388.12
Trifecta €1017.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Warm In Gorey

The Irish Sun:

Onebrightbluerose

POSTDATA:

In The Trenches

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Big Island

TOPSPEED:

Warm In Gorey