Tramore Race 5 - Wtw Willis Rated Novice Hurdle
EARLY DAWNING (1) Nice effort when winning by 1 1/4L last run in a hurdle at Killarney and showing consistent performance in races. Willie P Mullins yard are on a hot streak. Must be considered. MASTER HAKU (4) Claimed a tight victory last time in a hurdle at Market Rasen. Strong form this preparation winning 2 from 4 attempts. Serious player. HOLY JOE (6) Comprehensive victory when winning by 3 1/4L last time in a hurdle at Perth. Keeping a perfect win record the last 2 attempts. Deserves consideration. MR MASTER MAC (2) Was competitive when 2nd last start in a hurdle at Galway. Very competitive this campaign. The large claim from Thomas Oconnor helps. Genuine threat.

Jockey: Danny Mullins
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Displayed potential when winning by 1 1/4L last run in a hurdle at Killarney and good career start. Willie P Mullins has been training plenty of winners recently. Will be there at the business end.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 16/07/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Killarney | 4101m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $3.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/01/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | P W Mullins | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.83 |
| 3/17 | 20/04/2025 | - | 4-5Y | $99,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Thomas Costello | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Thomas O'Connor
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 2nd last start in a hurdle at Galway. Very competitive this preparation. Thomas Oconnor provides some weight relief. Looks like solid value.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/18 | 02/08/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $17,501.00 | Galway | 4882m | GOOD | Thomas Oconnor | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.75L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/06/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Downpatrick | 3570m | GOOD | Thomas Oconnor | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.1L | $4.50 |
| 1/15 | 22/05/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Downpatrick | 3790m | GOOD | Thomas Oconnor | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.29L | $2.38 |
| 3/10 | 19/04/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $13,000.00 | Tramore | 4123m | SOFT | Thomas Oconnor | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.25L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/08/2025 | - | 4yo | $9,999.00 | Sligo | 3702m | GOOD | J L Gleeson | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 3/13 | 05/08/2025 | - | 4yo | $9,999.00 | Roscommon | 3118m | GOOD | J L Gleeson | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7L | $17.00 |

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish in a hurdle at Galway on July 30th but promising career start. On an upward trajectory in recent races. Not in this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/6 | 30/07/2026 | - | 4UP NOV HURDLE | $21,999.00 | Galway | 4166m | YIELDING TO SOFT | Phillip Enright | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99L | $11.00 |
| 1/18 | 02/07/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 4023m | GOOD | Phillip Enright | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20L | $5.00 |
| 5/13 | 27/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Wexford | 4023m | YIELD(GD PL) | A M Connolly | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.25L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | 4UP | $11,002.00 | Gowran Park | 3621m | HEAVY | A M Connolly | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Fought on well to win a tight contest by 1/2L last time in a hurdle at Market Rasen. Very tidy this campaign winning 2 from 4 starts. Expecting a solid performance.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 18/07/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.38 |
| 99/4 | 31/05/2026 | - | 5UP NOV HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 4873m | GOOD | Josh Williamson | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $2.10 |
| 4/8 | 11/05/2026 | - | 4UP HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Killarney | 4069m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/14 | 24/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 3319m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $1.36 |
| 2/16 | 23/11/2025 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Cork | 3200m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.25 |
| 3/14 | 02/11/2025 | - | Div 1 | $12,000.00 | Cork | 3219m | YIELDING | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.25L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Looked good when 2nd last start in a hurdle at Ballinrobe. Has shown early pace in races to date. Amongst the placegetters at every start this campaign. Could win this.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 21/07/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Ballinrobe | 3501m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.67 |
| 1/18 | 28/05/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 3218m | SOFT | Darragh Okeeffe | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.00 |
| 8/14 | 10/12/2025 | - | 4YO HCP CHASE | $34,780.00 | Pau | 3899m | HEAVY8 | Leo Paul Brechet | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.45L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/11/2025 | - | 4yo | $64,860.00 | Auteuil | 4399m | HEAVY8 | Leo Paul Brechet | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/10/2025 | - | 4yo | $64,860.00 | Auteuil | 4399m | HEAVY | Leo Paul Brechet | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.25L | $7.50 |
| 6/13 | 01/10/2025 | - | 4yo | $64,859.00 | Auteuil | 4399m | UNKNOWN | James Reveley | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.05L | $9.00 |
| 6/12 | 09/09/2025 | - | 4Y HCP CHASE | $68,999.00 | Auteuil | 3499m | SOFT | Leo Paul Brechet | 66kg | - | - | 8 |
| 10.55L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 12/07/2025 | - | 4yo | $33,999.00 | Dieppe | 3499m | SOFT | Lucas Zuliani | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $4.50 |
| 4/12 | 19/06/2025 | - | 4yo | $36,576.00 | Dieppe | 3399m | SOFT | Leo Paul Brechet | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3L | $6.50 |
| 8/11 | 31/05/2025 | - | 4Y CLASS 3 HURDLE | $53,000.00 | Auteuil | 3499m | HEAVY | Leo Paul Brechet | 67kg | - | - | 5 |
| 9.75L | $6.00 |
| 5/17 | 07/05/2025 | - | 4Y CL3 HDL | $53,000.00 | Compiegne | 3600m | SOFT | Leo Paul Brechet | 67kg | 04:22.50 | - | 5 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Was dominant when winning by a margin of 3 1/4L last time in a hurdle at Perth. Made it 2 wins on the bounce. Price in this race is tempting to get involved.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 12/07/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Perth | 4055m | GOOD | Rian Corcoran | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.25L | $2.50 |
| 1/15 | 05/06/2026 | - | C & G | $12,000.00 | Clonmel | 3322m | GOOD | Kevin Sexton | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.25L | $26.00 |
| 99/15 | 22/05/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Downpatrick | 3790m | GOOD | Sam Ewing | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Perth | 4055m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.25L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Brian Hayes
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $7.00 and underperformed when 5th last run in a hurdle at Downpatrick. Jockey Brian Hayes and trainer David Harry Kelly are a promising combination. Tough ask.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 14/07/2026 | - | 4UP NOV HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Downpatrick | 4393m | GOOD | Cian Quirke | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29.49L | $7.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/06/2026 | - | 4UP NOV HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Downpatrick | 3570m | GOOD | Peter Smithers | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.57L | $5.50 |
| 1/13 | 30/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Tramore | 4384m | GOOD | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $8.00 |
| 8/14 | 18/11/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 3758m | HEAVY | Niall Moore | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32.8L | $5.50 |
| 7/13 | 22/08/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GOOD | Brian Hayes | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.5L | $29.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/08/2025 | - | 4UP FLAT | $9,999.00 | Cork | 3712m | GOOD | P A King | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.7L | $34.00 |
| 9/14 | 07/07/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Roscommon | 4137m | GOOD | Alex Harvey | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 40.55L | $17.00 |