Tramore Race 4 - Success Days At Kilbarry Lodge Stud Mares Mdn Hurdle
POETIC TWIST (8) sets the standard after a narrow 2nd at Killarney over 4517m, beaten 0.3L, following consecutive runner‑up efforts at Cork and Ayr. LUCIOLE DES BORDES (4) looks the main danger with placings at Punchestown and Gowran Park and a fair 4th at Clonmel over 3991m. MUTED MELODY (5) is next best off a solid 3rd at Clonmel over 3364m. Others need sharp improvement.
Jockey: Ricky Doyle
Weight: 73kgs
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Second-up after 45 days, with tongue tie and cheek pieces added. Last start 8th of 8 at Clonmel over 3991m on 14 Apr, beaten 92.5L on yielding ground with 68kg at $19 behind Thelittleballerina. Up 5kg to 73kg with Ricky Doyle riding for E Mullins. Needs sharp improvement but can settle better with the gear on.
Last Starts 45 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 | 14/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Clonmel | 3991m | YD(YD/SF PL) | Alan Osullivan | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 92.5L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Brian Hayes
Weight: 73kgs
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Has been around the mark without threatening, averaging 7.33 from three runs. Last start 7th of 11 at Killarney over 3419m on 11 May, beaten 37.75L by Airds Moss, with 66kg at $67 on good/yielding. Prior run 8th of 8 at Tramore over 4224m on soft, beaten 67.5L at $67. Needs to lift, but can improve with fitness.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 11/05/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GOOD/YIELD | O M Queally | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 37.75L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/11/2025 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Tramore | 4224m | SOFT | S P Queally | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 67.5L | $67.00 |
| 7/13 | 17/05/2025 | - | 4UP MARES | $11,002.00 | Wexford | 3218m | GOOD | J L Gleeson | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $23.00 |
Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 73kgs
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Five-year-old gelding trained by Mary Ellen Doyle in Wexford with J J Slevin booked. Carries 73kg. By Ice Breeze out of Mariana De Lahaye, a Flemensfirth mare. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 73kgs
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Third-up when 4th of 8 at Clonmel over 3991m on 14 Apr, beaten 17.75L on yielding ground with 75kg at $1.83 behind Thelittleballerina. Prior run 2nd of 7 at Gowran Park over 3419m on heavy on 14 Feb, beaten 5L with 75kg at $1.60 behind Nan's Choice. Also 2nd at Punchestown over 3693m on 31 Dec, beaten 1.75L on soft with 75kg at $3.75 behind Lilannbee. Carries 73kg here with a first-time hood and Paul Townend up; can feature with a clean run.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 14/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Clonmel | 3991m | YD(YD/SF PL) | Jodie Townend | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.75L | $1.83 |
| 2/7 | 14/02/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Gowran Park | 3419m | HEAVY | P W Mullins | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $1.60 |
| 2/13 | 31/12/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Punchestown | 3693m | SOFT | P W Mullins | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $3.75 |
| 5/17 | 20/04/2025 | - | 4-5Y | $99,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | E Ohgren | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Danny Mullins
Weight: 73kgs
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Comes off a 15-day turnaround after finishing 3rd at Clonmel over 3364m on 14 May, beaten 7.75L on good going with 69.5kg at $9. Two runs prior were tougher: 9th at Punchestown over 3786m on yielding with 66kg at $101, and 4th in a Gowran Park Listed over 3310m last October at $101. Steps out here with 73kg and first-time Hood and Blinkers applied for Danny Mullins for A Mullins. Consistent enough to be around the mark; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/18 | 14/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Clonmel | 3364m | GOOD | Danny Mullins | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.75L | $9.00 |
| 9/21 | 01/05/2026 | - | 4-7yo | $20,000.00 | Punchestown | 3786m | YIELDING | D Doyle | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 58.5L | $101.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/10/2025 | - | Listed | $30,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3310m | SOFT | Fred Maguire | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.25L | $101.00 |
| 3/12 | 05/09/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 3913m | GOOD | D Doyle | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.25L | $26.00 |
| 4/11 | 06/08/2025 | - | 4yo | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 3218m | GOOD | D Doyle | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.75L | $29.00 |
| 9/13 | 17/07/2025 | - | 4yo | $9,999.00 | Killarney | 3419m | SOFT | D Doyle | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.05L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 73kgs
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Comes off an 18-day turnaround after finishing 5th of 16 at Killarney over 4517m on 11 May, beaten 17.8L by Samba Train on good ground at $101 with 69.5kg. Prior runs included 8th at Clonmel over 3793m and 6th at Thurles over 3346m on soft. Daniel King rides again for T Cooper; carries 73kg with a hood on. Needs to lift but has place claims if improving.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 11/05/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Killarney | 4517m | GOOD | Daniel King | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $101.00 |
| 8/12 | 26/03/2026 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $13,000.00 | Clonmel | 3793m | SOFT | Carl Millar | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 33.16L | $51.00 |
| 6/18 | 05/03/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,501.00 | Thurles | 3346m | SOFT | Eoin Staples | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 50.25L | $15.00 |
| 6/11 | 25/08/2025 | - | 4yo | $11,002.00 | Ballinrobe | 3283m | GOOD | A P Ryan | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/11 | 06/08/2025 | - | 4yo | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 3218m | GOOD | Harry Swan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.25L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Cian Cullinan
Weight: 73kgs
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First-up after 153 days. Last start 8th of 9 at Leopardstown over 4046m on 27 Dec, beaten 25L on soft with 73kg at $151. Prior run 6th of 12 at Naas over 3218m on 9 Nov, beaten 69.25L on soft with 75kg at $126. Needs to lift but can improve with the break.
Last Starts 153 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 27/12/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4046m | SOFT | Jamie Martin | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25L | $151.00 |
| 6/12 | 09/11/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Naas | 3218m | SOFT | Jamie Martin | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 69.25L | $126.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/10/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Wexford | 3218m | SOFT | Jamie Martin | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 48.7L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 73kgs
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Has been around the mark, placing in three of four runs this season. Last start 2nd of 16 at Killarney over 4517m on 11 May, beaten 0.3L by Samba Train on good going with 69.5kg at $3.25. Prior 2nds at Cork over 3822m (soft, 1.6L, $13) and Ayr over 3218m (soft, 12L, $3.25). Up 3.5kg and back in trip; can feature with the right run under Sam Ewing for G Elliott.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 11/05/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Killarney | 4517m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 2/14 | 05/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Cork | 3822m | SOFT | Josh Williamson | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.6L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Ayr | 3218m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 71kg | - | 4-2-2-2-3-3-2 | 0 |
| 12L | $3.25 |
| 4/9 | 03/01/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Cork | 3218m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.25L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Weight: 73kgs
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Five-year-old gelding trained by James Hannon at Waterford with Sean Flanagan up. Carries 73kg. By Poet’s Word out of Aunt Kate. Can improve.
Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Second-up run was her best, 4th of 10 at Gowran Park over 3264m on 7 Mar on heavy, beaten 36L at $7. Last start 5th of 11 at Limerick over 3218m on 31 Mar, beaten 11.45L on soft with 66kg at $11 behind Shirzan. Steps up 1139m and carries 69.5kg for Darragh O'Keeffe; trainer C Motherway. Can feature with a patient ride over the longer trip.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | 4Y FILLIES MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 3218m | SOFT | Michael Kenneally | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.45L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/03/2026 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3264m | HEAVY | Michael Kenneally | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 36L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDFLE | $12,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | HEAVY | Michael Kenneally | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.75L | $151.00 |