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Europe Hotel And Resort Handicap Chase (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 7f 0y
  • 18 runners
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Europe Hotel And Resort Handicap Chase (Div II)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

Form: 7-4430 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

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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

OUR TIP

Form: 5547-P

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 99

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4

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:50 Tramore

Huntsgrove

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

1-11 over hurdles and rated 100; tailed off in all three previous starts over fences and similar story last two starts in novice hurdles; lacks a recent run and others appeal more.

10/1

Form: /P50-7

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 98

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7th

4

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

18:18 Limerick

Temptationinmilan

11st 4lb

J: Ms A T O’Reilly

T: Eamon Courtney

More than three years since his last racecourse win; okay run in a Cork hunters' chase when a 22l fifth but tailed off at Punchestown last time; blinkers go on now but unlikely.

22/1

Form: F6-U81

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

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1st

5

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 150y

19:48 Roscommon

Kilkee Bay

11st 8lb

J: Mr J Dunne

T: E McNamara

Couldn't win over hurdles for Gordon Elliott; it's been an underwhelming start over fences and others have more pressing claims; the return of blinkers doesn't look significant.

20/1

8th

4

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:48 Limerick

Kilkee Bay

11st 6lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Ran some okay races for Gordon Elliott but yet to fire since joining this stable; back from lengthy break when unseated rider at the last (sixth at the time) on Killarney chase debut.

16/1

Form: 147P-0

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 94

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14th

4

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

18:58 Limerick

Stretchemout

11st 8lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: R K Watson

Sligo beginners' chase winner in October over 2m5f on yielding for Gordon Elliott; failed to build on that in three subsequent runs; makes stable debut/seasonal return back over hurdles now.

25/1

Form: 30-865

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

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5th

13

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:45 Downpatrick

Parkgarve

10st 10lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

0-10 over hurdles but has gone closest at this track; weakened into sixth of 11 on chasing debut here in September (2m2f, yielding); similar effort back over fences at Tramore last time (2m6f, good); makes handicap chase debut now; others more likely.

14/1

6th

7

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:50 Tramore

Parkgarve

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Promise without winning over hurdles and rated 96 in that sphere; weakened after the third last fence on sole chase outing at Downpatrick (2m2f) last September; has hinted this sort of trip might suit on occasion but much more needed.

9/1

Form: FP2-P5

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

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5th

5

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 150y

16:20 Downpatrick

Schiehallion

11st 12lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

0-19 at the age of nine; broke poor run of form back from a break when runner-up over 3m at Bellewstown in April (yielding); pulled up at Punchestown next time; tries chasing now but overall form reduces appeal; rated 94 over hurdles.

16/1

4

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:20 Punchestown

Schiehallion

11st 9lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Remains a maiden at the age of nine (0-18); broke a poor run of form back from a break at Bellewstown (3m, yielding) last month when a 1.5l runner-up; that was one of his best runs and chance if backing it up.

8/1

Form: 60-F90

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

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10th

13

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

My Cullen

11st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Maiden was placed in a couple of handicaps last year for Henrietta Knight; poor form in three starts for this yard; new cheekpieces need to spark.

25/1

9th

3

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:48 Limerick

My Cullen

11st 9lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Maiden posted fair runs in bumpers/hurdles for Henrietta Knight; made good late headway on second chase start at Down Royal (23.5f, good) 13 days ago but held in third when fell two out; yard had a winner at Wexford on Saturday; not discounted.

9/1

Form: PP9-68

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 87

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8th

5

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 150y

16:55 Downpatrick

Ferdia

11st 3lb

J: Brian Barry

T: John Patrick Ryan

Mostly poor since returning from a huge absence last winter but a bit better at Tramore last time; others preferred.

16/1

6th

11

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Ferdia

10st 8lb

J: Brian Barry

T: John Patrick Ryan

No worthwhile form in seven races (mostly chasing) since returning from a mammoth absence.

66/1

Form: 3P-132

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

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2nd

7

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 90y

20:30 Clonmel

Oogum Boogum

11st 4lb

J: Carl Millar

T: David Kenneth Budds

Got off the mark when winning a Punchestown handicap but didn't jump as well when third at Wexford since off this mark; both those were over 3m but this trip should be fine too; a player if holding his form.

6/1

3rd

4

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

19:49 Wexford

Oogum Boogum

11st 4lb

J: Carl Millar

T: David Kenneth Budds

Finally off the mark at 19th attempt over hurdles when landing 3m Punchestown handicap a fortnight ago (good), making all in beating Ballinaboola Gold 1.5l (pair clear); 6lb rise for that and meets that rival on 3lb worse terms.

5/1

Form: P3-7P0

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 80

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12th

12

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

18:58 Limerick

U Asking Me

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Eoin Doyle

Point winner bagged a sole hurdles victory at Clonmel in 2024 (2m4f, good) off 2lb lower; tailed off over hurdles and pulled up over fences in two runs this year.

33/1

11

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 150y

16:55 Downpatrick

U Asking Me

10st 10lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Eoin Doyle

Beaten a long way on return over hurdles last time; however, has a shout on his best chase runs last year (twice third); blinkers replace cheekpieces.

7/1

Form: 9/80-P

Last run: 57 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 79

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9

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:18 Limerick

Three Tribes

10st 8lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Barry T Murphy

Never a factor in seven hurdle starts under rules; narrow winner of Ballysteen point-to-point last month; handicap chase debut.

16/1

12th

15

31st May 2025

Good

2m 7f 100y

16:48 Listowel

Three Tribes

11st 0lb

J: Robbie Geoghegan

T: Barry T Murphy

Opening three handicap efforts haven't amounted to much; upped in trip.

25/1

Form: 02-254

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

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4th

15

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:23 Limerick

Cullenwaine

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Modest strike-rate and both wins were in 2024; has been chasing; 5lb out of the handicap.

16/1

5th

9

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:30 Tramore

Cullenwaine

10st 8lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Poor strike-rate and both wins were in 2024; however, chased home previous-race contender Lake Chad here before a near miss at Limerick last week; solid chance.

5/1

Form: 080PP-

Last run: 102 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

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13

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:35 Cork

Robin Elite

12st 0lb

J: Mr T P Aherne

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Point-to-point winner last May; in good hands but has been struggling in low-grade handicaps, up against it.

33/1

Form: 638-04

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 72

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4th

11

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:30 Tramore

The Border Boy

10st 5lb

J: Danny Power

T: Sean Aherne

Only 1-21 over hurdles, the win coming on good ground at Wexford last summer (similar mark); did finish well held on chase debut in November and also in his subsequent run back hurdling.

20/1

14th

19

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

The Border Boy

10st 2lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Sean Aherne

Won 2m1f Cork handicap hurdle last summer on good ground; produced a couple of decent placed efforts after that, including third behind today's rival Hickey's Hill at Thurles; lacks a recent run but ground should suit; on a mark that gives him a fair chance.

6/1

Form: 884-51 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

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Form: 7P0-78

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 86

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8th

8

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

14:35 Downpatrick

Watty Show

11st 9lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Henry De Bromhead

Didn't show much in maidens for Gary McGill and similar story in four handicaps for this yard; can only be watched.

16/1

7th

14

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:20 Punchestown

Watty Show

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Didn't show much in maidens for Gary McGill and similar story in handicaps in first three starts for this yard; can only be watched for now.

20/1

Form: 043-70

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 76

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13th

10

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

17:50 Limerick

Amburana

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Padraig Butler

Has made the frame twice at Tramore; beaten 20l in third on penultimate start; previous fourth was better, not beaten far in a race very well advertised by the winner Pebble Bleu and third-placed Cousin Kate; probably found 2m too sharp at Punchestown; each-way prospect.

6/1

7th

15

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Amburana

10st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Padraig Butler

Has made the frame twice at Tramore; beaten 20l in third last time, so needs to improve; previous fourth was better, not beaten far in a race very well advertised by the winner Pebble Bleu and third-placed Cousin Kate; one of the more interesting runners

5/1

Betting Forcast

7/1 The Rebel County, 22/1 Huntsgrove, 28/1 Temptationinmilan, 3/1 Kilkee Bay, 22/1 Stretchemout, 9/1 Parkgarve, 10/1 Schiehallion, 22/1 My Cullen, 22/1 Ferdia, 4/1 Oogum Boogum, 18/1 U Asking Me, 28/1 Three Tribes, 9/1 Cullenwaine, 33/1 Robin Elite, 8/1 The Border Boy, Embrace The Day, Watty Show, Amburana