Tramore Race 8 - O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Hunters Chase
I WALKED THE LINE (2) Resuming after a break. Was rock solid when winning by a margin of 3L last start in a chase at Clonmel and having second race start. Strong chance. COLD OLD FIRE (1) Honest race when 3rd last start in a chase at Gowran Park on a heavy track. In top racing shape since coming back from a spell. Goes close. BLACK DAKOTA (5) Initial appearance 7yo by Westerner for Michael Winters. Watch the market. MUSKERRY ROCK (7) Fresh from a break. Well beaten when 11th last time in a chase at Limerick but gets a reduction in weight. Has plenty of early speed. Respect.

Jockey: Mr E Mahon
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 3rd last start in a chase at Gowran Park. Performing honestly this campaign. Good chance of taking this out.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 07/03/2026 | - | 5UP HUNTERS CHASE | $14,001.00 | Gowran Park | 5029m | HEAVY | Darragh Allen | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.25L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/01/2026 | - | 5UP MDN CHASE | $9,999.00 | Thurles | 4996m | HEAVY | Darragh Allen | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21L | $26.00 |
| 5/14 | 29/12/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HUNTERS CHASE | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 4535m | SOFT | J D Coffey | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 33L | $81.00 |
| 6/15 | 21/04/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $11,002.00 | Cork | 4919m | SOFT | A T Feeney | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.35L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/04/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $9,999.00 | Tramore | 4389m | SOFT | E P Obrien | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.15L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Mr L T Turner
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up today. Bolted in when winning by a margin of 3L last start in a chase at Clonmel and having second career run. Genuine claims.
Last Starts 101 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 | 08/01/2026 | - | 5UP MDN CHASE | $9,999.00 | Clonmel | 4080m | HEAVY | P W Mullins | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Mr T J Stafford
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was fighting out the finish when winning by a short half head last time in a chase at Cork. Been in the placegetters each start this campaign. Watch for a sign in the market.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 06/04/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HUNTERS CHASE | $11,002.00 | Cork | 4919m | GOOD | T J Stafford | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $23.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/03/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HUNTERS CHASE | $11,002.00 | Downpatrick | 4764m | SOFT | T J Stafford | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Mr P Verling
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a 46 week spell. Failed to finish in a chase at Tramore on May 31st. Likely to be well placed early. Entitled to be a big price.
Last Starts 323 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/14 | 31/05/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Tramore | 4425m | SOFT | S Fitzgerald | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/04/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $9,999.00 | Tramore | 4389m | SOFT | A Burke Ott | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $34.00 |
| 4/11 | 06/03/2025 | - | 5UP MDN CHASE | $9,999.00 | Thurles | 5049m | GOOD | C J Shine | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.75L | $151.00 |
| 12/16 | 01/06/2024 | - | 0-95 | $10,501.00 | Tramore | 4389m | SOFT | S Verling | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 51.8L | $51.00 |
| 99/9 | 01/04/2024 | - | $0.00 | Cork | 4828m | SOFT | S Verling | 76kg | - | - | 10 |
| 999L | $61.00 | |
| 5/10 | 05/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Thurles | 4988m | HEAVY | S Verling | 76kg | - | - | 9 |
| 26L | $126.00 | |
| 11/14 | 19/06/2023 | - | Q.R. | $0.00 | Kilbeggan | 3219m | GOOD | D A Mulcahy | 75.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 54L | $151.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/05/2023 | - | $0.00 | Down Royal | 4672m | YIELDING | D A Mulcahy | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 63L | $41.00 | |
| 4/8 | 10/04/2023 | - | $0.00 | Cork | 4828m | SOFT | D A Mulcahy | 76kg | - | - | 5 |
| 32L | $34.00 | |
| 99/10 | 13/03/2023 | - | Chase | $9,998.00 | Thurles | 5110m | SOFT | D A Mulcahy | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $126.00 |
| 0/6 | 06/06/2022 | - | $10,000.00 | Listowel | 4828m | SOFT | D A Mulcahy | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| - | $41.00 | |
| 0/8 | 16/05/2022 | - | $10,499.00 | Killarney | 4627m | GOOD | D A Mulcahy | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| - | $51.00 | |
| 5/5 | 18/04/2022 | - | $10,000.00 | Cork | 4023m | SOFT | D A Mulcahy | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 37.1L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Mr F Maguire
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
First time at the races 7yo by Westerner for trainer Michael Winters. Watch the market moves.

Jockey: Mr R James
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and placed 3rd first up last preparation at Fairyhouse on a heavy track. Looking to place betting and exotics.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/13 | 18/01/2026 | - | 5UP CHASE | $9,999.00 | Thurles | 4996m | SOFT | A Harney | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/11/2025 | - | 4-7Y | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | HEAVY | R James | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.05L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Mr P A King
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Started at $8.50 and underperformed when 11th last time in a chase at Limerick but goes down in weight. Should muster plenty of early toe. Capable type.
Last Starts 111 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 29/12/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HUNTERS CHASE | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 4535m | SOFT | P A King | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 66.9L | $8.50 |
| 10/16 | 27/02/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Clonmel | 4828m | HEAVY | Jake Coen | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 34.25L | $7.00 |
| 3/12 | 29/12/2024 | - | 0-109 | $11,500.00 | Limerick | 4535m | SOFT | Gearoid Patrick Brouder | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 13/12/2024 | - | 4UP CHASE | $15,500.00 | Cork | 4270m | YD(GD/YD PL) | Jake Coen | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.45L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/11/2024 | - | 4UP CHASE | $11,001.00 | Thurles | 5042m | GOOD | Jake Coen | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $41.00 |
| 8/16 | 09/11/2024 | - | 4UP BEG CHASE | $13,000.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | SOFT | Gearoid Patrick Brouder | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 44.25L | $151.00 |
| 14/18 | 19/10/2024 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $12,499.00 | Limerick | 4224m | GOOD | Gearoid Patrick Brouder | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.6L | $14.00 |
| 11/14 | 09/06/2024 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $12,499.00 | Punchestown | 4687m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 103.35L | $126.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/01/2024 | - | $0.00 | Punchestown | 4649m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 75.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 59.05L | $151.00 | |
| 11/16 | 28/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | HEAVY | Ricky A Doyle | 73kg | - | - | 8 |
| 48.8L | $301.00 | |
| 13/16 | 25/04/2023 | - | $0.00 | Punchestown | 3310m | SOFT | Pat Taaffe | 72.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 57.15L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Mr J C Barry
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish in a chase at Cork on Apr 6th. Might have to make up considerable ground. Cannot recommend as a betting proposition.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/16 | 06/04/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HUNTERS CHASE | $11,002.00 | Cork | 4919m | GOOD | A T Feeney | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $26.00 |
| 11/16 | 06/06/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $11,499.00 | Clonmel | 4007m | GOOD | Gary Brian Noonan | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.45L | $13.00 |
| 7/14 | 24/04/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $11,499.00 | Kilbeggan | 3666m | GOOD | Niall Moore | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.75L | $17.00 |
| 99/20 | 20/04/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | Brian Hayes | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $26.00 |
| 9/15 | 01/03/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $14,501.00 | Navan | 4023m | HEAVY | C P Mcnamara | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 56.75L | $67.00 |
| 11/20 | 15/02/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3986m | SOFT | C P Mcnamara | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.95L | $34.00 |
| 99/14 | 03/02/2025 | - | Hurdle | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 3906m | HEAVY | Niall Moore | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $34.00 |
| 99/10 | 21/04/2024 | - | $0.00 | Tramore | 4297m | SOFT | Niall Moore | 71.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 999L | $4.60 | |
| 4/10 | 01/04/2024 | - | $0.00 | Cork | 4901m | SOFT | Niall Moore | 75.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 17L | $3.00 | |
| 4/15 | 09/03/2024 | - | 80-109 | $0.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | HEAVY | Niall Moore | 76kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8.75L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 05/02/2024 | - | $0.00 | Punchestown | 4003m | HEAVY | Niall Moore | 75.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.75L | $11.00 | |
| 3/14 | 11/01/2024 | - | $0.00 | Clonmel | 3324m | HEAVY | Niall Moore | 75.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 9.75L | $17.00 | |
| 3/15 | 28/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Limerick | 3219m | HEAVY | Niall Moore | 71.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $151.00 | |
| 99/24 | 10/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Cork | 3388m | SOFT | Niall Moore | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| - | $301.00 | |
| 9/14 | 21/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Limerick | 3219m | HEAVY | Niall Moore | 75.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 32.1L | $8.50 | |
| 3/9 | 12/10/2023 | - | Ladies Pro/Am | $0.00 | Tramore | 3218m | HEAVY | S Verling | 76kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.75L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Mr W Verling
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $126.00 and ran 9th last time in a chase at Cork. Best to watch and see.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 06/04/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HUNTERS CHASE | $11,002.00 | Cork | 4919m | GOOD | W Verling | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 34.95L | $126.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/05/2023 | - | $0.00 | Tipperary | 4786m | SOFT | Jordan Colin Gainford | 74kg | - | - | 7 |
| 41.25L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Ms J E Grant
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a 41 week spell. At $15.00 finished 8th last start in a chase at Wexford. Watch betting.
Last Starts 289 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 04/07/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 3922m | GOOD | Danny Mullins | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.1L | $15.00 |
| 2/14 | 31/05/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Tramore | 4425m | SOFT | Danny Mullins | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
| 8/15 | 30/05/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Tramore | 4357m | GOOD | Sean Flanagan | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.25L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 09/05/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Downpatrick | 3913m | GOOD | Sean Flanagan | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/14 | 14/04/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Tramore | 4389m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $11.00 |
| 12/18 | 16/12/2024 | - | 0-102 | $10,000.00 | Naas | 3218m | GOOD | C M Quirke | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 68L | $13.00 |
| 3/13 | 26/11/2024 | - | 0-95 | $10,000.00 | Tramore | 4315m | SOFT | C M Quirke | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.25L | $12.00 |
| 4/15 | 07/11/2024 | - | 0-102 | $10,501.00 | Clonmel | 4179m | GOOD | C M Quirke | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/16 | 03/10/2024 | - | 80-95 | $10,000.00 | Clonmel | 4010m | GOOD | C M Quirke | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $11.00 |
| 9/15 | 13/09/2024 | - | 0-95 | $10,501.00 | Ballinrobe | 4697m | GOOD | Sean Flanagan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.25L | $29.00 |
| 7/14 | 30/08/2024 | - | 0-109 | $11,001.00 | Wexford | 3913m | GOOD | C M Quirke | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $22.00 |
| 99/14 | 18/08/2024 | - | 0-102 | $10,501.00 | Tramore | 3145m | GOOD | C M Quirke | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $11.00 |
| 4/16 | 15/08/2024 | - | 80-95 | $10,501.00 | Tramore | 4114m | GOOD | C M Quirke | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.25L | $12.00 |
| 7/13 | 26/07/2024 | - | 80-95 | $10,501.00 | Kilbeggan | 3803m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.95L | $8.00 |
| 11/18 | 04/07/2024 | - | 80-95 | $10,501.00 | Tipperary | 4828m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/16 | 01/06/2024 | - | 0-95 | $10,501.00 | Tramore | 4389m | SOFT | Daniel King | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.05L | $7.50 |
| 2/15 | 31/05/2024 | - | 80-95 | $10,501.00 | Tramore | 4357m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/05/2024 | - | 80-95 | $10,000.00 | Downpatrick | 4389m | GOOD | C P Millar | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $3.40 |
| 10/14 | 12/10/2023 | - | $0.00 | Tramore | 4362m | HEAVY | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 25.75L | $17.00 | |
| 99/17 | 22/09/2023 | - | 80-95 | $0.00 | Listowel | 4828m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 73.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 999L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Mr T A Halford
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish in a chase at Downpatrick on Mar 29th. This won't be easy.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/9 | 29/03/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HUNTERS CHASE | $11,002.00 | Downpatrick | 4764m | SOFT | T A Halford | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $81.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/03/2026 | - | 5UP CHASE | $11,002.00 | Down Royal | 4101m | GOOD | T A Halford | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 37L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Mr L Burke-Ott
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
At $41.00 came in 4th last run in a chase at Cork but carrying less weight this time. Appears tested.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 06/04/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HUNTERS CHASE | $11,002.00 | Cork | 4919m | GOOD | L Burke Ott | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.7L | $41.00 |
| 4/12 | 08/01/2026 | - | 5UP MDN CHASE | $9,999.00 | Clonmel | 4080m | HEAVY | L Burke Ott | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 48L | $81.00 |
| 9/14 | 08/08/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 3383m | GOOD | E Finegan | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23L | $41.00 |
| 10/15 | 17/07/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Killarney | 4101m | SOFT | E Finegan | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 48.75L | $41.00 |
| 7/13 | 31/05/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $12,000.00 | Listowel | 3310m | GOOD | A Burke Ott | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.25L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Mr B J Walsh
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
6yo debutant by Workforce for trainer Brendan Maurice Walsh. Betting as a guide.

Jockey: Mr B Aherne
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
First start at the races 7yo by Clovis Du Berlais for Garry Aherne. Betting is the best guide.

Jockey: Reserve 1
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
6yo first starter by Yeats for Noel Dooly. Keep your eye on the market.