Tramore Race 2 - Ardmore Handicap Hurdle (0-100)
ROCK YA BOY YA (1) was a run away winner at Killarney four days ago winning by 8.5L. Placed form on soft ground and under a penalty makes plenty of appeal. SURVIVING MURMANSK (7) won here at Tramore two starts ago on good ground. Well held latest and though conditions a question mark holds decent form to warrant consideration. STONEYFORD LADY (4) was unplaced two starts ago in a hurdle (3419m) at Wexford then produced a better result last time finishing fourth beaten 1.5L attempting a hurdle (3520m) at Down Royal. Hard to fault on her best efforts. FALCON PARK (2) won at this trip and on similar ground. Needs more but interesting.

Jockey: A Balfe
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished 13th of 20 starters at Galway on September 8 over 3319m, 30 len behind Leave In Secret with 65kg at $26. Second-up won by 8 len Killarney on October 5 over 3419m defeating Shannon Bank carrying 70kg at $15 in a hurdle. Fitter now and making headway every start. Will prove hard to beat on current form.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/13 | 05/10/2025 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,420.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Y | Alix Balfe | 70kg | 4:11.70 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $15.00 |
13/20 | 08/09/2025 | 691 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,680.00 | Galway | 3319m | GY | Alix Balfe | 65kg | 4:07.00 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $26.00 |
11/20 | 18/10/2023 | 13 | HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Navan | 2816m | Soft | Declan McDonogh | 56kg | 3:25.03 | - | 11 |
| 20.0L | $8.50 |
3/12 | 05/10/2023 | 7 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 2514m | Soft | Jack Kearney | 54.5kg | 2:55.94 | - | 17 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
4/10 | 28/09/2023 | 20 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3419m | SH | Thomas Reilly | 68.5kg | 4:19.60 | - | 0 |
| 21.5L | $8.50 |
2/14 | 08/09/2023 | 16 | MHDLE 5U | $18,210.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | Thomas Reilly | 72kg | 3:52.80 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |
4/14 | 23/08/2023 | 163 | MHDLE 4U | $18,210.00 | Sligo | 4123m | Good | Thomas Reilly | 68.5kg | 5:11.50 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $41.00 |
0/15 | 13/03/2023 | 52 | MHDLE 5U | $15,750.00 | Thurles | 3308m | Soft | P J O'Hanlon | 69.5kg | 4:23.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
12/12 | 20/01/2023 | 7 | HCP 4U | $15,720.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Rory Cleary | 56kg | 2:36.50 | - | 8 |
| 31.0L | $10.00 |
11/14 | 13/01/2023 | 18 | HCP (47-65) 4U | $15,720.00 | Dundalk | 3219m | Neutral | James Ryan | 53.5kg | 3:32.98 | - | 3 |
| 7.6L | $4.00 |
9/14 | 26/12/2022 | 31 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $30,820.00 | Leopardstown | 3219m | Soft | Thomas Reilly | 68kg | 4:07.60 | - | 0 |
| 33.5L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after four months finished 11th of 20 runners at Galway on September 8 over 3319m, 21 len behind Leave In Secret with 67.5kg at $41. Previously second-up won by 5.5 len Punchestown on December 31 over 3319m slow track defeating Bishbashbosh with 70.5kg at $17 in a hurdle. Will strip fitter but needs to go up a notch.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/20 | 08/09/2025 | 116 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,680.00 | Galway | 3319m | GY | Paddy Hanlon | 67.5kg | 4:07.00 | - | 0 |
| 21.3L | $41.00 |
7/10 | 15/05/2025 | 21 | HDLE CLM 5U | $19,620.00 | Clonmel | 3922m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 68.5kg | 4:48.00 | - | 0 |
| 33.5L | $15.00 |
5/14 | 24/04/2025 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Kilbeggan | 3118m | GY | Paddy Hanlon | 70.5kg | 3:48.60 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $13.00 |
7/13 | 23/03/2025 | 59 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Soft | Cian Cullinan | 72kg | 4:11.00 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $9.50 |
2/16 | 23/01/2025 | 8 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | SH | Niall Prendergast | 71.5kg | 4:20.70 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
1/15 | 15/01/2025 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3419m | Soft | Niall Prendergast | 67.5kg | 4:39.06 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
1/18 | 31/12/2024 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,950.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | Niall Prendergast | 70.5kg | 4:36.00 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
99/18 | 16/12/2024 | 108 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Naas | 3218m | Y | Niall Prendergast | 68kg | 4:10.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $51.00 |
12/14 | 30/08/2024 | 12 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Wexford | 3922m | GY | Donagh Meyler | 68.5kg | 4:40.60 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $13.00 |
10/14 | 18/08/2024 | 25 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Tramore | 3118m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 72kg | 3:48.40 | - | 0 |
| 63.5L | $5.50 |
1/12 | 24/07/2024 | 17 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Wexford | 3218m | Y | Donagh Meyler | 67.5kg | 4:11.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Michael Kenneally
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished fifth of 14 runners at Ballinrobe on September 12 over 3621m, slow track; 6 len behind Korinthia with 66kg at $9. Second-up finished 11th of 17 runners at Listowel on September 25 over 3218m, 13 len behind Fast Felix carrying 71kg at $12. Rates well. Cannot be left out in this more suitable contest.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/17 | 25/09/2025 | 13 | HDLE HCP 4U | $24,280.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GY | Niall Prendergast | 71kg | 4:06.50 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $12.00 |
5/14 | 12/09/2025 | 202 | MHDLE M 5U | $26,010.00 | Ballinrobe | 3621m | Soft | Niall Prendergast | 66kg | 4:47.40 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |
99/23 | 22/02/2025 | 38 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Cian Quirke | 71.5kg | 5:19.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $21.00 |
5/13 | 15/01/2025 | 14 | MHDLE M 4U | $19,030.00 | Clonmel | 3419m | Soft | Cian Quirke | 67kg | 4:27.08 | - | 0 |
| 30.3L | $5.50 |
2/15 | 01/01/2025 | 36 | MHDLE 5U | $19,030.00 | Tramore | 3419m | Heavy | Cian Quirke | 66kg | 4:41.02 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
7/13 | 26/11/2024 | 33 | MHDLE M 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 4224m | SH | Cian Quirke | 66.5kg | 5:34.20 | - | 0 |
| 36.0L | $15.00 |
2/15 | 24/10/2024 | 28 | MHDLE M 4U | $27,270.00 | Clonmel | 3922m | GY | Cian Quirke | 70.5kg | 4:59.70 | - | 0 |
| 27.0L | $19.00 |
4/15 | 26/09/2024 | - | MHDLE M 4U | $28,620.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Soft | Cian Quirke | 70kg | 4:12.90 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Darragh O'keeffe
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 41 day letup. Last outing finished fourth of 13 runners at Down Royal on August 29 over 3520m, 1.5 len behind Eastmore carrying 69.5kg at $15. The start before that; finished ninth of 14 runners at Wexford on August 8 over 3419m, 19 len behind Chosen Shant with 76kg at $6.50. Continues to improve. Has to lift even further to feature here.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/13 | 29/08/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good Firm | Jordan Gainford | 69.5kg | 3:59.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
9/14 | 08/08/2025 | 36 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3419m | GY | D J O'Keeffe | 76kg | 4:06.70 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $6.50 |
8/16 | 03/07/2025 | 201 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,810.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | GY | E M O'Sullivan | 68kg | 3:53.40 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $34.00 |
4/12 | 14/12/2024 | 47 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $20,810.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | Y | D J O'Keeffe | 74kg | 4:05.08 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $15.00 |
3/11 | 28/10/2024 | 165 | MHDLE 5U | $18,210.00 | Wexford | 3319m | Soft | D J O'Keeffe | 72kg | 4:33.00 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $3.75 |
7/14 | 16/05/2024 | 73 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,210.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | Y | Rachael Blackmore | 69.5kg | 4:14.07 | - | 0 |
| 30.3L | $3.00 |
8/8 | 04/03/2024 | 52 | FLAT M 4U | $20,120.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Heavy | J L Gleeson | 72.5kg | 4:28.70 | - | 0 |
| 28.8L | $3.75 |
4/25 | 12/01/2024 | - | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Naas | 3218m | Soft | D J O'Keeffe | 72kg | 4:13.00 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Mr J Younge
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation 4 in a small field at Sligo August 7 over 3621m, 9 len behind Mount Sinai with 65kg at $4. Previously first up; 10 of 16 runners at Clonmel June 6 over 4023m, 22 len behind Gimme A Buzz with 64.5kg at $29. Sure to feature.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 07/08/2025 | 13 | HDLE CLM 4U | $17,160.00 | Sligo | 3621m | Good | Alex Harvey | 65kg | 4:23.10 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $4.00 |
6/12 | 25/07/2025 | 12 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GY | Alex Harvey | 71.5kg | 4:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $3.50 |
2/16 | 13/07/2025 | 37 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Sligo | 4023m | Good | Alex Harvey | 70.5kg | 4:51.60 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
10/16 | 06/06/2025 | 257 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,660.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | GY | Cian Cullinan | 64.5kg | 5:06.90 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $29.00 |
10/16 | 22/09/2024 | 30 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $25,460.00 | Listowel | 3621m | Good | Kevin Sexton | 70kg | 4:25.80 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $26.00 |
5/14 | 23/08/2024 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,810.00 | Kilbeggan | 3721m | GY | Alex Harvey | 68kg | 4:33.50 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
1/13 | 26/07/2024 | 11 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GY | Alex Harvey | 70kg | 4:40.20 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $5.50 |
5/14 | 15/07/2024 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | Alex Harvey | 68.5kg | 4:13.30 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $13.00 |
6/12 | 11/06/2024 | 12 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Sligo | 3621m | Good | Alex Harvey | 68.5kg | 4:42.50 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $11.00 |
7/10 | 30/05/2024 | 216 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Limerick | 3822m | GY | Kevin Sexton | 70kg | 5:04.10 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $21.00 |
7/15 | 27/10/2023 | 16 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $18,210.00 | Sligo | 3520m | Soft | Donagh Meyler | 75kg | 4:26.90 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Miss J Townend
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Having raced just once last campaign didn't finish the race at Fairyhouse on December 14 over 4023m. When resuming last campaign finished fourth of 10 starters at Thurles on February 13 2024 over 3319m, 13 len behind Added Bonus carrying 71kg at $12. No surprise to see him back in form today.
Last Starts 298 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99/12 | 14/12/2024 | 197 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | J Townend | 68kg | 5:03.01 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $19.00 |
4/15 | 31/05/2024 | 39 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Tramore | 4325m | Y | J Townend | 72.5kg | 5:17.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
9/14 | 22/04/2024 | 60 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 4425m | Good | J Townend | 73kg | 5:49.00 | - | 0 |
| 21.3L | $12.00 |
13/14 | 22/02/2024 | 9 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Thurles | 3319m | Soft | J Townend | 70.5kg | 4:29.00 | - | 0 |
| 29.8L | $8.50 |
4/10 | 13/02/2024 | 75 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,080.00 | Thurles | 3319m | SH | J Townend | 71kg | 4:24.30 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $12.00 |
7/17 | 30/11/2023 | 49 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 3319m | Y | J Townend | 74.5kg | 4:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $13.00 |
7/10 | 12/10/2023 | 45 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Heavy | J Townend | 75kg | 4:14.80 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $7.00 |
2/15 | 28/08/2023 | 8 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Ballinrobe | 4425m | Y | J Townend | 74kg | 5:45.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
5/9 | 20/08/2023 | 126 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Tramore | 3218m | YS | J Townend | 74.5kg | 4:12.20 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $23.00 |
9/13 | 16/04/2023 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,070.00 | Tramore | 4087m | Soft | J Townend | 75.5kg | 5:29.80 | - | 0 |
| 49.4L | $15.00 |
4/13 | 13/03/2023 | 18 | HDLE HCP (80-95) 4U | $15,750.00 | Thurles | 3308m | Soft | J Townend | 75.5kg | 4:37.60 | - | 0 |
| 25.2L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Harry Sexton
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 50 days. Last start finished seventh of 9 starters at Sligo on August 20 over 3520m, 19 len behind Tir Og with 64.5kg at $5. Start before won by 0.5 len this track on August 17 over 3319m defeating May Call You Back carrying 61kg at $5 in a hurdle. Gets chance to atone.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 20/08/2025 | 3 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Sligo | 3520m | Good | Harry Sexton | 64.5kg | 4:13.30 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $5.00 |
1/13 | 17/08/2025 | 8 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 3319m | Good | Harry Sexton | 61kg | 4:00.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
2/14 | 09/08/2025 | 5 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | Harry Sexton | 60.5kg | 3:46.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
4/18 | 04/08/2025 | 11 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Cork | 3419m | Good | Harry Sexton | 60.5kg | 4:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $13.00 |
6/11 | 24/07/2025 | 10 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3319m | Good | Harry Sexton | 60.5kg | 4:15.90 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $6.00 |
6/11 | 14/07/2025 | 43 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | Sean O'Keeffe | 63.5kg | 4:08.60 | - | 0 |
| 25.3L | $19.00 |
4/9 | 01/06/2025 | 1 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | Good | Sean O'Keeffe | 63.5kg | 3:56.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $21.00 |
4/11 | 31/05/2025 | 9 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 3218m | GY | Sean O'Keeffe | 63.5kg | 3:58.20 | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $17.00 |
99/13 | 22/05/2025 | 38 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 3621m | Good | Simon Torrens | 65kg | 4:25.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $29.00 |
4/12 | 14/04/2025 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 3319m | Y | Sean O'Keeffe | 66kg | 4:16.70 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $19.00 |
10/13 | 27/03/2025 | 174 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3721m | Good | Kieran Callaghan | 64.5kg | 4:54.40 | - | 0 |
| 45.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Tiernan Power Roche
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing didn't finish the race at Downpatrick on September 19 over 3621m. The run before finished tenth of 13 runners at Wexford on August 29 over 3419m, 38 len behind Kool One carrying 68.5kg at $67. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/15 | 19/09/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,420.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Y | Simon Torrens | 65kg | 5:22.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
10/13 | 29/08/2025 | 7 | MHDLE 4 | $21,680.00 | Wexford | 3419m | Good | Niall Moore | 68.5kg | 4:03.90 | - | 0 |
| 38.5L | $67.00 |
8/13 | 22/08/2025 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $19,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | Simon Torrens | 70.5kg | 3:43.90 | - | 0 |
| 42.5L | $201.00 |
12/14 | 04/08/2025 | 32 | MHDLE 4U | $28,050.00 | Cork | 3721m | Good | E O'Sullivan | 72kg | 4:30.70 | - | 0 |
| 38.0L | $51.00 |
11/16 | 03/07/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | GY | P Elvin | 71kg | 3:57.60 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $34.00 |