July 08 / 19.50 Tramore

19.50

Good

Tote Never Beaten By SP Handicap

  • Prize money: £6338.84
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Tote Never Beaten By SP Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 00/08- D

Last run: 276 days

W: 10st 7lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Best known as a hurdler, though he won the valuable Naas November on the Flat at Naas in 2022; still going strong, had this rider aboard when winning a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in April
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 48y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Drop The Anchor

11st 6lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P A Fahy

Got his head back in front over timber at Fairyhouse in April; struggled on the level since and yet to show enough in five starts over fences to suggest he can defy this mark.

10/1

4

(18)

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

20:20 Galway

Drop The Anchor

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: P A Fahy

Dual-purpose veteran won a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in April on soft to heavy; last of 8 on first run since on the level at Tramore (2m, good); is 4lb lower than last Flat success but softer ground would be preferable.

25/1

1

(8)

8th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:50 Tramore

Drop The Anchor

10st 7lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P A Fahy

Best known as a hurdler, though he won the valuable Naas November on the Flat at Naas in 2022; still going strong, had this rider aboard when winning a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in April

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: /3670/

Last run: 641 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Narrow winner of a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Clonmel a month ago; lightly raced on Flat in Britain early in his career, won over 1m at Redcar.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

4

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:20 Wexford

Oh So Charming

11st 11lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

Sole hurdles win came over a year ago at Clonmel (2m4f) off 111; tried several times in claiming hurdles this year, notably C&D second in May, reportedly found to have blood in nostrils last month when just fair fifth in Downpatrick handicap; has to be treated with some caution but down to a nice mark.

11/2

5th

3

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:30 Downpatrick

Oh So Charming

11st 11lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

Mostly disappointing since winning off 14lb higher at Clonmel last October; better effort in claiming hurdle at Wexford latest; more on plate now back in handicap company.

11/2

2nd

9

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:42 Wexford

Oh So Charming

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

Sole win over hurdles came in a Clonmel handicap last June off 111; has slumped in the ratings and failed to exploit her reduced mark (97) when fifth at Clonmel 13 days ago; however, he is closely matched with Redwood Queen on running in a claimer at Tramore last month.

11/4

Form: 114/8-

Last run: 389 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles last year two of his five Flat wins came in quick succession in May 2023; had only one run in this sphere last season.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:48 Roscommon

Sequoiaspirit

11st 0lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Ray Hackett

Five-time Flat winner (including here) is 1-28 over hurdles; last two runs in this sphere poor but shaped well on the level at Killarney four weeks ago; just 1lb above sole hurdles win so place chance but hard to fancy for win purposes given his modest strike-rate.

12/1

3rd

7

(1)

12th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 182y

19:40 Killarney

Sequoiaspirit

11st 7lb

J: Mr L Hackett

T: Ray Hackett

Strong stayer with the form to feature off this mark but he has been very quiet in two runs over hurdles this year.

10/1

14

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Sequoiaspirit

10st 10lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Is just 1-27 over hurdles and was well beaten here last time after a break; can improve on that but plenty others preferred.

40/1

Form: 9-3008

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Gets this trip well as she proved when winning at Clonmel last autumn; needs to improve on the form shown in three starts on turf this year.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(4)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 110y

19:55 Bellewstown

Curious Bride

11st 10lb

J: Mr P A King

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Four-time Flat winner has also won over hurdles; won over 1m7f at Leopardstown in July but has been below that level since off this mark and has to rebound.

16/1

6

(9)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:37 Tramore

Curious Bride

9st 8lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Likes a stamina test, last three wins at around this trip including at Leopardstown last month off 71; hampered start when never counting at same venue 9 days ago but that run can be forgiven and remains a player.

15/2

6th

1

(9)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:25 Leopardstown

Curious Bride

12st 2lb

J: Miss T Hjalmarsson

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Won two staying handicaps last year and added another one over C&D (gd-yld) two weeks ago; a 6lb rise makes things harder but another good run likely on the cards.

9/4

Form: 51-786 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three handicap wins last season, including over 2m at Thurles in October (good); below that form in three starts this year.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

12

(12)

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:24 Down Royal

Empress Alma

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won three good ground handicaps at up to 2m1f last year (including here); running okay in defeat this year without much respite from the handicapper until dropped 3lb after recent Killarney run; back to last winning mark so don't rule out.

7/1

1

(11)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:41 Killarney

Empress Alma

10st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won three good ground handicaps at up to 2m1f last year but yet to hit top form in this campaign, recent Galway run in this grade was ordinary (three of today's rivals ahead); needs a bit more respite from the handicapper.

12/1

Form: 4/01-7 D

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Useful and versatile staying type, winner of eight races including four on the Flat; getting on in years but showed plenty of spark when third over hurdles at Punchestown last month; stayed well when scoring on the Flat at Bellewstown last summer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

4m 1f 11y

15:40 Punchestown

Walking On Glass

11st 7lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

Dual-purpose sort; 4-38 over jumps, 4-30 on Flat; 66-1 when in rear throughout in the race won by Desertmore House here in November.

66/1

4

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 22y

16:36 Punchestown

Walking On Glass

11st 12lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

Dual-purpose; 3-27 over hurdles but without a win in this sphere since October 2022; beaten 7.5l over C&D off this mark in June; four modest efforts on the Flat since; others preferred.

14/1

Form: 322192

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Off the mark with a 1m5f Navan win in May after three consecutive placed runs; race may have come too soon when well held at Gowran four days later; resumed the consistent thread when beaten a short head in a 2m1f Limerick handicap last time; strong chance.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

16

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Makaiah

9st 7lb

T: Gerard O’Leary

Started last season brightly with three placed efforts before a 1m5f Navan win; has also begun this season on a positive note when runner-up at Roscommon; only one win from 22 starts (along with six seconds); worth considering if getting a run; second reserve.

2nd

13

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

19:53 Roscommon

Makaiah

9st 6lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Gerard O’Leary

Sole win came over 1m5f (good) at Navan last May; 2lb lower now but was out of form when last seen at the Curragh in October; best watched on seasonal return.

12/1

Form: 37-869

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won twice at 1m6f for Sir Mark Prescott; placed over hurdles for this stable; recent Flat credentials are not exactly persuasive, but perhaps she is better than implied by the form-figures.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 60y

18:15 Cork

Miss Gitana

11st 8lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Flat wins in Britain and when with Gordon Elliott, for whom she went 0-9 over hurdles; has looked regressive on the Flat this year.

25/1

13th

12

(16)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Miss Gitana

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Three Flat wins, twice in Britain and over 2m at Tramore last July for Gordon Elliott; yet to hit form for this yard, held by Sonic Invader and Leguna Nebula on Fairyhouse running.

10/1

8th

5

(14)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Miss Gitana

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Three Flat wins, twice in Britain and over this trip at Tramore last July for Gordon Elliott; poor in two runs for new yard; tongue tie goes on but others preferred.

25/1

Non-runners

Lord Erskine

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €48.30
Straight Forecast €43.84
Tricast €233.94
Trifecta €403.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Makaiah

POSTDATA:

Empress Alma

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Curious Bride

TOPSPEED:

Lord Erskine

The Irish Sun:

Makaiah