May 30 / 18.00 Tramore

18.00

Good

Racing TV Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 2m 6f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Racing TV Handicap Chase

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: /PPP-1 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Not the easiest to predict but he bounded clear over nearly 3m at Downpatrick 22 days ago to earn this 7lb higher mark; good ground is the key to him.
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4

5th Oct 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:50 Fairyhouse

Dinoland

11st 8lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: W R Crawford

Won 3m handicap hurdle at Down Royal off this mark in 2024; back-to-back comfortable chase wins in May and now rated 10lb higher over fences; loves good ground; decent chance if ready after four months off.

4/1

1st

8

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Dinoland

11st 4lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: W R Crawford

Not the easiest to predict but he bounded clear over nearly 3m at Downpatrick 22 days ago to earn this 7lb higher mark; good ground is the key to him.

5/1

1st

4

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 150y

19:35 Downpatrick

Dinoland

11st 9lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: W R Crawford

Dual hurdle winner has run well in defeat here and was running well on second chase start at Tipperary last year when making a bad mistake at the last; not easy to fancy on last two runs.

25/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 51475- CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
May have needed last month's run here after a break; runs this track well and won this 12 months ago off only 3lb lower; considered.
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2nd

3

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Killinure Lass

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

May have needed last month's run here after a break; runs this track well and won this 12 months ago off only 3lb lower; considered.

6/1

5th

9

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 140y

16:28 Tramore

Killinure Lass

11st 2lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Five-time hurdles winner (including here) is 1-6 in chases, with that win also coming over this C&D (2m6f, gd-yld); clearly likes it here but lacks a run and remains 4lb above her last chase win.

16/1

4th

3

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Killinure Lass

11st 2lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: J P Dempsey

Five hurdle wins, including here, plus one chase score; won at Tramore over this trip last time and is 5lb higher in a better race so needs a bit more.

6/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 8050-4 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Hurdle/chase winner for Gavin Cromwell before losing his way; some signs of a revival when fourth at Downpatrick (2m3f) and he's slipped to a handy mark.
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9th

3

4th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 141y

19:30 Roscommon

Jouster

11st 9lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Paul W Flynn

Won two races over hurdles plus a chase in a productive 2024 but has been regressive since, mostly over fences; needs a revival.

22/1

5

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:17 Killarney

Jouster

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual hurdles winner won a Tramore beginners' chase in 2024, but is yet to win a handicap; must improve on recent form.

14/1

5th

5

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Wexford

Jouster

11st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual hurdle winner won a Tramore beginners' chase winner in 2024 but is yet to win a handicap; has to improve his recent form.

12/1

Form: P677-4

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Hunter chase winner 12 months ago but fairly slim pickings since then and cheekpieces now go on.
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1

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:52 Killarney

The Rebel County

12st 0lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: G Ahern

Point winner easily won a Tipperary hunter chase in May last year; has been hit or miss since, but one of his better efforts came at Downpatrick last month when taking third (3m, good), making a mistake at two out; way below that level over hurdles at Limerick last time; return to fences should help.

7/1

11th

4

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

19:33 Limerick

The Rebel County

11st 1lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: G Ahern

Hunter chase winner at Tipperary last year has been hit or miss since; one of the hits came at Downpatrick last time when beaten 3.75l in third in a handicap chase (3m, good); reverts to hurdles now off 13lb lower mark but is 0-7 in this sphere without troubling judge.

13/2

3rd

1

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 150y

16:55 Downpatrick

The Rebel County

12st 0lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: G Ahern

Hunter chase winner at Tipperary last year has been hit and miss since; beaten 18l in a Tramore handicap last time with cheekpieces added; has to do more.

12/1

Form: 24472- CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Won his beginners' chase here and ran right up to his best when beaten a neck over a tad shorter here last month; every chance off 3lb higher if in the same form.
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4

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 157y

15:00 Punchestown

Aclass

11st 7lb

J: Jordan Canavan

T: J P Flavin

Winner of Tramore beginners chase (2m5f, soft); bounced back after a couple of underwhelming runs when beaten a neck off 2lb lower mark at Tramore two starts ago; probably did too much too soon at same track lto; one of the more likely contenders; stays this trip.

17/2

5th

4

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Aclass

11st 8lb

J: Jordan Canavan

T: J P Flavin

Won his beginners' chase here and ran right up to his best when beaten a neck over a tad shorter here last month; every chance off 3lb higher if in the same form.

5/1

Form: 8PPP9- CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
No worthwhile form in seven races (mostly chasing) since returning from a mammoth absence.
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7th

11

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

19:15 Killarney

Ferdia

10st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

On a long losing run and needs to improve markedly on recent efforts over fences; hard to fancy.

20/1

11th

10

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:48 Kilbeggan

Ferdia

10st 12lb

J: John Aherne

T: John Patrick Ryan

On a long losing run and needs to improve markedly on recent efforts over fences; latest efforts over hurdles are no more encouraging.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 714U-4 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
5lb lower when winning a handicap hurdle in March; enjoys good ground and ran well for a long way on recent chase debut at Kilbeggan (2m3f, yielding); this trip likely suits him better and has possibilities in the new headgear.
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9th

12

3rd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 40y

14:30 Gowran Park

Better Times

10st 6lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: S G Carey

Won over 2m6f at Downpatrick in March (yielding to soft) when only 3lb lower; could have run better back over hurdles at Ballinrobe the last time.

20/1

8th

9

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 208y

16:34 Ballinrobe

Better Times

11st 1lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: S G Carey

Now 4lb higher than when winning at Downpatrick (2m6f, yielding to soft) in March; not seen to best effect in two starts chasing; could fare better back hurdling.

20/1

7th

1

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Better Times

11st 12lb

J: Mr J W Hendrick

T: S G Carey

5lb lower when winning a handicap hurdle in March; enjoys good ground and ran well for a long way on recent chase debut at Kilbeggan (2m3f, yielding); this trip likely suits him better and has possibilities in the new headgear.

6/1

Form: 43201- CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Veteran who enhanced his excellent record here with an 11l success over this trip last month, when the return to drier ground made a big difference; raised 8lb but he's historically well handicapped still.
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8th

9

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:45 Downpatrick

Lake Chad

11st 6lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Philip Fenton

In and out form this year; good second at Thurles (2m6f, soft) before tailed off at Wexford (2m4f, soft); continued wonderful Tramore course form when easily winning over 2m6f (good to yielding) in April, adding his fifth chase win (four at Tramore); beaten 31l off this mark back at favoured track last time.

12/1

8th

5

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Lake Chad

11st 6lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Veteran who enhanced his excellent record here with an 11l success over this trip last month, when the return to drier ground made a big difference; raised 8lb but he's historically well handicapped still.

5/1

1st

3

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

19:12 Tramore

Lake Chad

11st 10lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Has run many of his best races at this track, three wins and three seconds from 14 visits; poor run at Wexford last month; the balance of this season's form has been respectable, and his liking for this circuit is a significant positive

6/1

Form: 343F-0

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner who is 0-10 over fences; has placed form but he fell in March and his jumping lacked fluency at Wexford last time.
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7th

8

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:24 Perth

Midnight Moonshine

11st 4lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Out of form in Ireland this year (mostly over fences) and never got competitive over hurdles here recently on yard debut.

33/1

5th

2

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:50 Perth

Midnight Moonshine

12st 0lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Won Kilbeggan maiden hurdle (3m, good to yielding) last summer but has been out of form (mainly over fences) in Ireland this year; needs to have been revitalised by recent stable switch; cheekpieces (worn for last two races) removed.

20/1

6th

1

4th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 14y

20:00 Roscommon

Midnight Moonshine

12st 0lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: William Harvey

Hurdle winner is 0-12 over fences but has run well at times; has to improve on his recent efforts but a bit more spark at Wexford last time.

16/1

Form: 4474-0

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Essentially disappointing given the impression he made in winning a point; beaten 17l and 46l in two chases, last time finishing behind Better Times; may do better in a handicap but not crying out to be backed.
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10th

3

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

16:30 Listowel

Drop A Threat

11st 11lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Point winner failed to win over hurdles, though some decent efforts; ran well in a pair of handicap chases at the Galway festival; up 5lb and should be a player for a yard in fine form.

4/1

2nd

11

2nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

14:55 Galway

Drop A Threat

11st 6lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

A lot of Gigginstown's have been taking flight from Mullins' yard lately, and this modest performer will probably be on his way to Doncaster sales, rather than Elliott's, before long; did plug away over 2m2f when sixth of 20 here on Tuesday.

10/1

6th

12

28th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:45 Galway

Drop A Threat

11st 6lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: W P Mullins

Point to point winner has yet to make much of an impact under Rules; well held in beginners' chase at Wexford on latest (behind Ned In The Park); previously pulled up in handicap chase at Tramore; in good hands but much more needed.

14/1

Form: 6/7P6-

Last run: 323 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won twice over hurdles in 2024 but lightly raced during the last 12 months and hasn't been anything like as good; potentially on a good mark for stable/chase debut but easy to have reservations.
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6

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Major Barry

11st 5lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Conor Houlihan

Won twice over hurdles in 2024 but lightly raced during the last 12 months and hasn't been anything like as good; potentially on a good mark for stable/chase debut but easy to have reservations.

33/1

2

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:45 Cork

Major Barry

11st 6lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Pulled up at Bellewstown last week and doesn't have the form to be a factor against a few of these.

100/1

8

5th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 116y

20:00 Bellewstown

Major Barry

11st 6lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Dual hurdle winner was poor on second start for this yard last time and has to rebound with tongue-tie and cheekpieces added; unproven over this trip.

25/1

Non-runners

Miss Lia

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €24.30
Straight Forecast €24.76
Tricast €106.35
Trifecta €65.40

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Better Times

TOPSPEED:

Midnight Moonshine

POSTDATA:

Aclass

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Dinoland

SPOTLIGHT:

Lake Chad