April 19 / 17.30 Tramore

17.30

Soft

SETU Students Day April 20th Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 1m 7f 110y
  • 10 runners
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SETU Students Day April 20th Handicap Chase

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 00P482 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Produced her best handicap run to date on stable debut in a Wexford chase (19.5f, soft) on latest when attracting market support; 3lb higher now but this shorter trip should suit on that evidence; chance.
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4th

14

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 100y

19:18 Roscommon

Spanish Maid

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Off the mark over fences at the ninth attempt in a 1m7f handicap at Tramore (in cheekpieces) and then narrowly followed up back over hurdles (no headgear); higher mark to contend with but she's a thriving mare with a feather weight.

5/1

1st

18

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Spanish Maid

10st 7lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Placed twice over hurdles two seasons ago; moderate form over fences until much improved when second at Wexford in March on her stable debut; was well backed then, and recovered losses when even-money favourite at Tramor last month; excellent chance off a similarly low hurdles mark; stable in form.

7/4

1st

9

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:30 Tramore

Spanish Maid

10st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Produced her best handicap run to date on stable debut in a Wexford chase (19.5f, soft) on latest when attracting market support; 3lb higher now but this shorter trip should suit on that evidence; chance.

9/4

OUR TIP

11/4

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 640214 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the seventh attempt over hurdles at Clonmel in February; raised 7lb and came up short back there on latest, though the 2m3f trip may have stretched him; could go well dropped back in distance for his first handicap chase.
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2nd

3

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:30 Tramore

Courtbrack Boy

11st 8lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Off the mark at the seventh attempt over hurdles at Clonmel in February; raised 7lb and came up short back there on latest, though the 2m3f trip may have stretched him; could go well dropped back in distance for his first handicap chase.

11/4

4th

4

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 188y

17:12 Clonmel

Courtbrack Boy

11st 8lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

No show in maidens; solid fourth on handicap debut at Listowel last September (2m, good to yielding); detached at Thurles next start; runner-up of 14 here in January, 23l behind an impressive winner; went one place better four weeks ago with a 7l success; 7lb rise is not particularly harsh.

11/4

Form: 057736 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 0lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Veteran won in fine style over hurdles at Cork (2m, yld-sft) in November; however, he has a strike rate of 1-30 in chases and his last three runs in this sphere have not been encouraging.
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10th

20

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:20 Punchestown

Halsafari

10st 13lb

T: James M Barcoe

First reserve; veteran is a four-time winner; consistent efforts over hurdles at Limerick and Tramore; 3m1f at Cork last time likely stretched him and this trip may do so again.

6th

8

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:00 Cork

Halsafari

10st 13lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: James M Barcoe

Veteran is a four-time winner; last win came here over 2m (yld-sft) in November;has mixed hurdling and chasing to no avail since and never won beyond 2m4f; others preferred.

8/1

4th

5

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:30 Tramore

Halsafari

11st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: James M Barcoe

Veteran won in fine style over hurdles at Cork (2m, yld-sft) in November; however, he has a strike rate of 1-30 in chases and his last three runs in this sphere have not been encouraging.

11/2

Form: UP8750 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
One of three for yard; 1-17 over hurdles and extended record to 0-21 over fences on latest at Clonmel (23.5f, sft-hvy) when never better than midfield; big drop in trip here; others make more appeal.
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13th

7

21st Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 180y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Zolpharine

11st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Gained back-to-back wins in May, easily over fences at Limerick (2m7f, good, OR 77) and hurdles at Tramore (2m6f, good, OR 75); disappointed off his new mark in a 3m1f chase here 13 days ago when last of four and tailed off in the four-runner field; needs to bounce back.

13/2

4th

4

8th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 50y

19:18 Kilbeggan

Zolpharine

10st 8lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Was a comfortable winner over fences at Limerick and hurdles at Tramore on last two starts in May; is now 12lb higher in this sphere but has to be feared if coming here in similar form.

5/2

Form: 54/0-4 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Two wins over hurdles in 2019 but nothing since and his recent Cork fourth (2m1f, yielding) was a pretty remote one; 10lb higher mark in this sphere and others make more appeal.
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6th

2

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:30 Tramore

Cerberus

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: William Coleman O’Brien

Two wins over hurdles in 2019 but nothing since and his recent Cork fourth (2m1f, yielding) was a pretty remote one; 10lb higher mark in this sphere and others make more appeal.

11/1

4th

9

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Cerberus

11st 6lb

J: James Smith

T: William Coleman O’Brien

Veteran has a record of 2-26 over hurdles; lost his way for John Hayes in 2024; no run under rules for 615 days; never a factor in two point starts in November; new trainer.

20/1

12th

3

12th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 180y

19:20 Kilbeggan

Cerberus

12st 0lb

J: Mr R W Barron

T: John G Hayes

Once a useful sort but has been soundly beaten when last seen over hurdles and also on the Flat recently; others appeal more.

28/1

Form: 40-0PP

Last run: 52 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
0-11 over hurdles and pulled up in sole start over fences at Thurles in February; similar outcome back over timber on latest; others preferred.
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2nd

13

14th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:40 Tramore

Set The Tone

10st 5lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: David M O’Brien

Winning hurdler beaten 21l in that sphere on latest; pulled up and beaten 28l in two previous chase starts, albeit those were over inadequate trips; rated 7lb lower over fences so not dismissed.

12/1

6th

10

7th Aug 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:26 Wexford

Set The Tone

10st 10lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: David M O’Brien

Took a big step forward when second of 18 over an extended 2m6f at Limerick early last month (good); proved that was no fluke when winning over C&D last time (Gerrys Wish 2.25l behind in second); up 6lb but she's of obvious interest.

4/1

1st

14

23rd Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

17:45 Wexford

Set The Tone

10st 4lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: David M O’Brien

Was struggling in handicaps prior to a big step in the right direction when beaten 6.5l by subsequent winner Knocknagoran Lady at Limerick (2m7f, gd) 21 days ago with Hob's Angel behind in fifth; one to beat if building on that.

7/2

Form: 4/07P3

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
One of three for yard; took a step forward in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Clonmel (soft) on latest, outpaced and rallying for a 7l third; drop back to this trip for her chase debut is not an obvious move on that evidence.
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16

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 113y

20:30 Ballinrobe

La Tene

10st 2lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Promise on soft when a 7l third at Clonmel (2m3f) back in March; similar effort over this C&D (good) 20 days ago; place chance but needs to find a bit more to win.

15/2

3rd

14

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 41y

19:39 Ballinrobe

La Tene

10st 1lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Took a step forward over hurdles when third at Clonmel in March (2m3f, soft); well below that level over fences at Tramore next time; has failed to complete his last two races; stable in form, good 5lb claimer.

16/1

13

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:48 Limerick

La Tene

10st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Took a step forward over hurdles when third at Clonmel in March (2m3f, soft); well below that over fences at Tramore next time; headway into midfield when falling two out in Kilbeggan hurdle latest.

20/1

Form: 52165P CD

Last run: 138 days

W: 12st 0lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Veteran pulled up on first start for this yard at Clonmel in December but has a fine record here (four wins, three over fences) and is just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D last August; ground versatile and can't discount.
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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: 86P89

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

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Form: PP8095

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 79

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Payout
Exacta €10.30
Straight Forecast €8.28
Tricast €191.77
Trifecta €207.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spanish Maid

The Irish Sun:

Halsafari

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Spanish Maid

POSTDATA:

Spanish Maid