Tramore Race 5 - Perennial Freight Hcp
MERLIN THE WIZARD (3) Finished 6th last time at Galway. Capable of a strong comeback and dropping in class. Reese Holohan and R P Cody are highly regarded when paired. Rising in trip. Must respect. MARMELADOVA (2) On a short back up. Was ordinary when 10th last start at Curragh but matched against a less competitive field. Going well this campaign and going back up in distance. Respect against this field. DABOYA (1) On a short turnaround. Just average when 8th last start at Gowran Park but have to respect the form at the distance. Matched against less formidable competition. Among better hopes. CHURCHWARDEN (5) Blitzed its rivals when winning by 10L last start around here and drawn nicely. Will be hitting the line strongly. Gets a chance to win.

Jockey: Sam Coen
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 8 at Gowran Park on August 12 over 2514m, 9 len behind Fixation carrying 51.5kg at $13. The run before that won by 2.75 len at this track on July 7 over 2414m defeating Marmeladova with 63kg at $2.50. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 12/08/2026 | 36 | HCP 3U | $44,730.00 | Gowran Park | 2514m | Good Firm | Reese Holohan | 51.5kg | 2:38.71 | - | 6 |
| 9.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/07/2026 | 15 | HCP F 4U | $28,430.00 | Tramore | 2414m | Good | Colin Keane | 63kg | 2:46.01 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/13 | 22/06/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Ballinrobe | 2615m | Y | Sam Coen | 60.5kg | 2:59.54 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/16 | 01/06/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Gowran Park | 2414m | Y | Luke Mcateer | 58.5kg | 2:36.05 | - | 9 |
| 6.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/14 | 11/05/2026 | 16 | APP HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Good | Shay Wallace | 63kg | 2:44.73 | - | 9 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 13/20 | 25/04/2026 | 149 | HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Navan | 2615m | GY | Sam Coen | 61.5kg | 2:52.28 | - | 3 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/16 | 27/11/2025 | 38 | MHDLE M 4U | $28,370.00 | Thurles | 3218m | GY | D J Mullins | 73kg | 4:02.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/15 | 20/10/2025 | 16 | 3U | $22,550.00 | Gowran Park | 2414m | Heavy | Keithen Kennedy | 57.5kg | 2:48.40 | - | 8 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/15 | 04/10/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $36,420.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Soft | J Townend | 72.5kg | 2:46.69 | - | 10 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/18 | 25/09/2025 | 33 | MHDLE M 4U | $28,620.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Y | D J Mullins | 72kg | 4:00.70 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/14 | 23/08/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $40,620.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Good | Keithen Kennedy | 57kg | 2:37.76 | - | 8 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Robbie Colgan
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Curragh on August 9 over 1609m, 21 len behind Kalir carrying 58.5kg at $4.30. The start before that favourite; won by a neck at Leopardstown on July 16 over 2011m defeating Blackjack Hills carrying 61kg at $4. Winning prospects if anywhere near her best.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 09/08/2026 | 24 | HCP 3U | $51,700.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good Firm | W J Lee | 58.5kg | 1:36.70 | - | 1 |
| 21.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/9 | 16/07/2026 | 9 | HCP 3U | $34,460.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Good | W J Lee | 61kg | 2:06.75 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/07/2026 | 15 | HCP F 4U | $28,430.00 | Tramore | 2414m | Good | W J Lee | 63.5kg | 2:46.01 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/10 | 22/06/2026 | 33 | HCP 3U | $25,850.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | Y | W J Lee | 61kg | 2:10.45 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.88 |
| 4/4 | 20/05/2026 | 12 | F 3U | $30,090.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | GY | R P Whelan | 64.5kg | 2:01.90 | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/05/2026 | 209 | MDN 4U | $18,960.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | GY | W J Lee | 59kg | 2:06.22 | - | 10 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 8/16 | 11/10/2025 | 22 | MDN F 3U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 1408m | Y | Jamie Powell | 59.5kg | 1:30.85 | - | 10 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 |
| 10/14 | 19/09/2025 | 13 | MDN 3U | $23,310.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | W J Lee | 61kg | 2:19.39 | - | 5 |
| 15.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/11 | 06/09/2025 | 30 | MDN F 3U | $26,010.00 | Navan | 1609m | Good | Ronan Whelan | 61kg | 1:45.18 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $26.00 |
| 10/13 | 07/08/2025 | 12 | MDN 3U | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Good | James J G Ryan | 62kg | 1:53.82 | - | 12 |
| 15.3L | $101.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN F 3U | $26,010.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Good | Ronan Whelan | 62kg | 1:41.02 | - | 4 |
| 8.8L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Reese Holohan
Weight: 64kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 13 at Galway on July 30 over 1709m, 6 len behind Cala Bonita carrying 58kg at $8.50. The run before that 9th of 17 at Galway on July 28 over 1709m, 9 len behind Orandi with 54kg at $26. Capable of more – worth another chance.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 30/07/2026 | 2 | HCP 4U | $34,460.00 | Galway | 1709m | YS | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | 1:51.12 | - | 14 |
| 6.8L | $8.50 |
| 9/17 | 28/07/2026 | 36 | HCP 3U | $215,130.00 | Galway | 1709m | Y | Gavin Ryan | 54kg | 1:50.98 | - | 13 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/06/2026 | 12 | HCP 3U | $25,850.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | Y | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60kg | 2:10.45 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 10/06/2026 | 17 | CLM 4U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 2414m | GY | Colin Keane | 63kg | 2:47.90 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.25 |
| 8/19 | 24/05/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $44,140.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Reese Holohan | 57.5kg | 1:38.15 | - | 6 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/05/2026 | 26 | HCP 3U | $25,850.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | GY | Julian Pietropaolo | 57.5kg | 2:10.19 | - | 10 |
| 3.5L | $4.33 |
| 5/17 | 12/04/2026 | 23 | HCP 4U | $35,920.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GY | Donagh O'connor | 61kg | 1:44.73 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/11 | 20/03/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Donagh O'connor | 60kg | 1:40.61 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
| 10/13 | 27/02/2026 | 213 | APP HCP 4U | $23,910.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Donagh O'connor | 61kg | 1:40.75 | - | 10 |
| 5.8L | $23.00 |
| 15/15 | 29/07/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $31,220.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | Patrick Mcgettigan | 60.5kg | 1:31.09 | - | 15 |
| 14.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 10/07/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 56kg | 1:51.36 | - | 9 |
| 4.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign failed to finish at Clonmel May 14 over 3319m. First up last campaign fifth of 14 at Dundalk All Weather March 13 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Ohailbhic with 63kg at $17. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/11 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | GY | Michael Kenneally | 73kg | 3:59.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/05/2026 | 13 | HCP 3U | $25,850.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | GY | Joseph Sheridan | 62kg | 2:10.19 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 14/16 | 25/04/2026 | 24 | HCP 4U | $35,920.00 | Limerick | 1609m | Y | Jared Huggan | 54.5kg | 1:50.47 | - | 6 |
| 10.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/13 | 01/04/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Joseph Sheridan | 62kg | 2:36.80 | - | 14 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/14 | 13/03/2026 | 168 | HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Joseph Sheridan | 63kg | 1:40.80 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/14 | 26/09/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $25,250.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Joseph Sheridan | 61kg | 2:14.54 | - | 13 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/09/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $22,550.00 | Clonmel | 1911m | Soft | Dylan O'connor | 60.5kg | 2:08.83 | - | 11 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/09/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $26,220.00 | Laytown | 1408m | Neutral | Harry Swan | 76kg | 1:24.67 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 14/08/2025 | 16 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Good | Daniel King | 75.5kg | 3:46.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/15 | 29/07/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $31,220.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | Dylan O'connor | 60kg | 1:31.09 | - | 18 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/11 | 14/07/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Killarney | 1609m | YS | Dylan O'connor | 56kg | 1:45.30 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 39 day let-up. Last start won by 10 len at this track on July 7 over 2414m defeating Highway Sixty One with 65.5kg at $4.30. The start before that 11th of 16 at Clonmel on June 5 over 3922m, 22 len behind Global Skies with 72kg at $21. Great chance to win again.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 07/07/2026 | 32 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Tramore | 2414m | Good | G F Carroll | 65.5kg | 2:42.05 | - | 8 |
| 10.0L | $4.33 |
| 11/16 | 05/06/2026 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Clonmel | 3922m | Good | Rian Lane | 72kg | 4:50.00 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $21.00 |
| 10/14 | 11/05/2026 | 223 | APP HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Good | Conor Cusack | 58.5kg | 2:44.73 | - | 7 |
| 9.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 30/09/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 3017m | Soft | Warren Fentiman | 61.5kg | 3:27.56 | 6-4-6 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $8.50 |
| 15/18 | 09/09/2025 | 39 | APP HCP 3U | $22,340.00 | Galway | 2414m | Soft | D A Kidd | 57.5kg | 2:45.86 | - | 19 |
| 10.0L | $19.00 |
| 7/16 | 01/08/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 2816m | Y | Donagh O'connor | 61kg | 3:11.78 | - | 10 |
| 7.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/11 | 07/07/2025 | 90 | HCP 3U | $16,460.00 | Ayr | 2615m | Good Soft | Daniel Tudhope | 64kg | 2:58.62 | 9-4-4 | 12 |
| 4.3L | $19.00 |
| 10/11 | 08/04/2025 | 47 | HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Navan | 2816m | Good | Donagh O'connor | 64kg | 3:11.23 | - | 10 |
| 8.3L | $29.00 |
| 99/9 | 20/02/2025 | 67 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Punchestown | 4626m | Soft | Alex Harvey | 73kg | 6:26.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $17.00 |
| 99/18 | 15/12/2024 | 102 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Navan | 5029m | YS | Ben Harvey | 74.5kg | 6:43.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/09/2024 | 33 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | Y | Ben Harvey | 71kg | 4:55.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.88 |

Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 19 at Galway on July 29 over 3319m, 17 len behind Cock And Bull carrying 60.5kg at $7. The start before that 7th of 9 at Roscommon on June 8 over 4023m, 21 len behind Sequoiaspirit with 66kg at $8.50. Going well. Leading chance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/19 | 29/07/2026 | 51 | HCP 3U | $32,270.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | W J Lee | 60.5kg | 3:53.14 | - | 5 |
| 17.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/06/2026 | 41 | HDLE HCP 4U | $43,080.00 | Roscommon | 4023m | YS | Anna Mcguinness | 66kg | 5:20.60 | - | 0 |
| 21.3L | $8.50 |
| 16/24 | 28/04/2026 | 120 | HDLE HCP 4U | $179,620.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | D J Mullins | 69kg | 4:47.90 | - | 0 |
| 29.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/12 | 29/12/2025 | 37 | LR OPEN 34 | $94,950.00 | Limerick | 3218m | SH | Anna Mcguinness | 65.5kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/13 | 22/11/2025 | 54 | HDLE HCP 4U | $28,370.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | SH | P Townend | 72kg | 5:05.30 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/15 | 29/09/2025 | 63 | MHDLE 4 | $19,420.00 | Roscommon | 3118m | GY | P Townend | 73kg | 3:44.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $1.53 |
| 3/20 | 28/07/2025 | 101 | HDLE HCP 4U | $30,350.00 | Galway | 3319m | Good | P Townend | 71kg | 3:54.80 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
| 10/14 | 18/04/2025 | 121 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 2816m | Neutral | Daniel Tudhope | 56.5kg | 2:58.71 | 3-4-10 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/12/2024 | 43 | JHDLE 3 | $18,450.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Soft | James Bowen | 70kg | 4:19.00 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $8.50 |
| 5/6 | 05/11/2024 | 24 | JHDLE MDN 3 | $11,800.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Tom Cannon | 70kg | 3:55.55 | 5-6-5 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/5 | 12/10/2024 | 35 | JHDLE 3 | $16,330.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 70kg | 4:11.06 | 4-3-3-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Powell
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 16th of 20 at Galway on August 1 over 3419m, 30 len behind Fiveonefive with 66.5kg at $13. Before that 4th of 17 at Galway on July 30 over 2414m, 4.5 len behind Faro Island with 61.5kg at $11. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/20 | 01/08/2026 | 2 | HDLE HCP 4U | $143,140.00 | Galway | 3419m | GY | Brian Hayes | 66.5kg | 4:00.40 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/17 | 30/07/2026 | 52 | HCP 3U | $29,300.00 | Galway | 2414m | YS | Wesley Joyce | 61.5kg | 2:47.08 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/3 | 08/06/2026 | 12 | NHDLE 4U | $34,460.00 | Roscommon | 4023m | YS | Aidan Kelly | 66kg | 5:11.80 | - | 0 |
| 71.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/05/2026 | 23 | HDLE 4U | $34,460.00 | Wexford | 3419m | GY | Brian Hayes | 68kg | 4:14.00 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/19 | 04/05/2026 | 52 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good | Aidan Kelly | 67.5kg | 4:06.10 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 17/20 | 13/03/2026 | 19 | G1 OPEN 4 | $272,240.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Soft | Darragh O'keeffe | 71kg | 4:06.45 | - | 0 |
| 55.3L | $251.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/02/2026 | 41 | LR OPEN 4 | $41,390.00 | Naas | 3118m | Heavy | Brian Hayes | 70kg | 4:51.40 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $81.00 |
| 7/15 | 12/01/2026 | 30 | MHDLE 4 | $22,700.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | SH | Brian Hayes | 73kg | 4:13.70 | - | 0 |
| 31.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/12 | 13/12/2025 | 57 | MHDLE 3 | $18,990.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | Brian Hayes | 70kg | 4:17.10 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/10/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $30,690.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Wayne Hassett | 52.5kg | 2:17.24 | - | 5 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
| 8/14 | 26/09/2025 | 120 | HCP 3U | $25,250.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Luke Mcateer | 59kg | 2:14.54 | - | 14 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |