August Festival August 13th - 16th Handicap (0-60)
Course: Tramore
Date: 7th Jul 2026
Distance: 2m (2m)
Type: Flat
Going: Good
Class:
Prize: €5,900
Runners: 12
Going Detail: GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watered)
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5yo ch Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Julian Pietropaolo(7)
Trainer: J Morrison
Tallow, Co Waterford
Owner: J Morrison
Breeding
Sire: Frankel (GB)
Dam: Qaws (GB)
Damsire: Dubawi (IRE)
Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Runner-up beaten two and a quarter lengths off a 1lb-lower mark at Navan last time, this maiden gelding has found some recent form. With today's trip and ground in his favour he remains no better than a fringe player in this field.
Previous Trainers
- John & Thady Gosden (until 2024-10-01)
Previous Owners
- Zhang Yuesheng (until 2024-10-01)
Race History for Synchronize
He Who Dares
5yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Ben Coen
Trainer: S Curling
Cashel, Co. Tipperary
Owner: S Curling
Breeding
Sire: Harzand (IRE)
Dam: In The House (IRE)
Damsire: Montjeu (IRE)
Breeder: Mr Ger C O'Neill
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Top-rated here off a modest opening mark, this gelding grafted out a hurdles success by three and a quarter lengths from a 20lb higher mark last time, and with today's trip and ground proven he looks the one to beat despite plain recent placings.
Race History for He Who Dares
Inchiquin Star
7yo b Mare (IRE)Connections
Jockey: J M Sheridan
Trainer: Terence O'Brien
Carrigtoohill, Co. Cork.
Owner: Stars Syndicate
Breeding
Sire: Mount Nelson (GB)
Dam: Harbour Rose (GB)
Damsire: Harbour Watch (IRE)
Breeder: Mr Mike Kelly
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Down in class last time, this mare ran on for a creditable fourth at Listowel, beaten eight and a half lengths despite fading close home. Back on the mark from which she scored, with today's trip and ground already proven, she's a leading danger.
Previous Trainers
- Paul Stephen Kiely (until 2026-05-27)
- David Marnane (until 2023-02-28)
Previous Owners
- Sean Harnedy (until 2026-05-27)
Race History for Inchiquin Star
Captain Hanley
6yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Colin Keane
Trainer: Eamonn O'Connell
Cullen, Co. Tipperary
Owner: Eoghan Godfrey & E O'Connell
Breeding
Sire: Camelot (GB)
Dam: Energia Fox (BRZ)
Damsire: Agnes Gold (JPN)
Breeder: Peadar McCaghey
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Comfortably beaten in a maiden hurdle last time, this gelding has otherwise been competitive without often making the frame, a second his best recent effort. Ground already proven, tries a hood and tongue-tie for the first time, and with a leading jockey engaged he can play a part.
Previous Trainers
- Adrian McGuinness (until 2025-08-04)
- R P Cody (until 2025-04-15)
Previous Owners
- E O'Connell (until 2026-02-24)
- Adrian McGuinness (until 2025-08-04)
- All Stars Racing Syndicate (until 2025-07-14)
Race History for Captain Hanley
Cala Gracioneta
4yo gr Filly (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Robbie Colgan
Trainer: Matthew J Smith
Kilmessan, Co. Meath
Owner: S Gillen
Breeding
Sire: Jukebox Jury (IRE)
Dam: Margarita (GER)
Damsire: Lomitas (GB)
Breeder: Mrs Orla Hughes
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Below-par when missing the break at Bellewstown last time, this filly bounces back quickly on a four-day turnaround. She's shown much better than that two starts back and has today's trip and ground in her favour, though her form has been up and down.
Previous Owners
- Debbie Kelly (until 2025-11-17)
Race History for Cala Gracioneta
You Make Me Smile
8yo b Mare (IRE)Connections
Jockey: W J Lee
Trainer: P A Fahy
Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow
Owner: T & R Hennessy & A Fahy Partnership
Breeding
Sire: Elusive Pimpernel (USA)
Dam: Just One Smile (IRE)
Damsire: Desert Prince (IRE)
Breeder: John Kenny
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Runner-up last time at Downpatrick, beaten just half a length by an in-form winner from a 38lb higher mark, this mare continues to progress in both codes. First-time visor, today's trip and ground covered, and a win four starts back, she's respected here.
Previous Owners
- Happy Landing Syndicate/Trevor Hennessy/Ryan Hennessy (until 2025-03-27)
- Happy Landing Syndicate (until 2024-02-22)
- Mrs N Fahy (until 2023-12-07)
Race History for You Make Me Smile
Bynx
8yo b Mare (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Paddy Harnett(5)
Trainer: Martin Hassett
Burnchurch, Co Tipperary
Owner: BTF Racing Club
Breeding
Sire: Vadamos (FR)
Dam: Volcanic Lady (IRE)
Damsire: Invincible Spirit (IRE)
Breeder: Caroline, Mark & Stephanie Hanly
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Beaten nine and a quarter lengths in a handicap at Limerick last time, this mare met recent expectations without threatening. She carries a mark that looks generous compared with her jumps form, and with today's trip and ground proven she remains workmanlike rather than progressive.
Previous Owners
- Deirdre Hassett (until 2021-06-02)
Race History for Bynx
Reflectionist
7yo b Gelding (FR)Connections
Jockey: Gavin Ryan
Trainer: Gavin Cromwell
Navan, Co. Meath
Owner: Pub & Grub Syndicate
Breeding
Sire: Sea The Stars (IRE)
Dam: Elle Same (GB)
Damsire: Samum (GER)
Breeder: Rashit Shaykhutdinov
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Outclassed in a higher grade last time in a handicap hurdle at Limerick, this gelding is only lightly raced and returns from a long lay-off. Today's ground already sampled, and fitted with a first-time tongue-tie, he holds some interest despite sketchy recent form.
Previous Trainers
- David Peter Dunne (until 2023-04-25)
- John C McConnell (until 2021-10-25)
- James McAuley (until 2021-05-11)
- Charlie Appleby (until 2020-09-22)
Previous Owners
- David Peter Dunne (until 2022-05-05)
- Only Fools Love Horses Syndicate (until 2021-10-25)
- James McAuley (until 2021-05-11)
- Godolphin (until 2020-09-22)
Race History for Reflectionist
Lariat
10yo ch Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Luke McAteer
Trainer: Liam P Cusack
Mountrath, Co Laois
Owner: Martin John Kavanagh
Breeding
Sire: Poet's Voice (GB)
Dam: Lasso (GB)
Damsire: Indian Ridge (IRE)
Breeder: Marston Stud
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Beaten six lengths in a handicap at Navan last time, this gelding remains an underwhelming sort over hurdles and is without a Flat win in over four years. First-time cheekpieces and today's trip and ground suit, but he has a lot to find on these figures.
Previous Trainers
- John C McConnell (until 2025-05-27)
- J J Lambe (until 2024-10-17)
- Adrian McGuinness (until 2023-03-04)
- Andrew Balding (until 2020-06-09)
Previous Owners
- Stars In The Sun Racing Syndicate (until 2023-03-04)
- Gary Devlin & N W T Dalzell & Fred Rusk (until 2021-05-10)
- Mick and Janice Mariscotti (until 2020-06-09)
Race History for Lariat
Takarengo
10yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Gary Carroll
Trainer: James M Barcoe
Gowran, Co. Kilkenny
Owner: James M Barcoe
Breeding
Sire: Battle Of Marengo (IRE)
Dam: Takaliyda (IRE)
Damsire: Azamour (IRE)
Breeder: Jas Linnane, J Moore & B Gardiner
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Missing the break undid him last time at Down Royal, but this campaigner across codes rates above his current mark and reappears after 17 days. Inconsistent yet capable, with today's trip and ground suiting, he's a leading danger without a win in his last five.
Previous Trainers
- Thomas Mullins (until 2025-07-31)
Previous Owners
- Mrs Helen Mullins (until 2025-07-31)
- Mrs Rita Byrne (until 2025-04-03)
Race History for Takarengo
Black Soul
7yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Leigh Roche
Trainer: Conor Houlihan
Dungarven, Co. Waterford
Owner: The Ney Partnership
Breeding
Sire: Elvstroem (AUS)
Dam: Zariyana (IRE)
Damsire: Desert Prince (IRE)
Breeder: Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Front-running tactics backfired last time in a handicap hurdle at Downpatrick, and this gelding remains well below his jumps form on the level. First-time blinkers, plus proven trip and ground, offer some hope, though a modest recent record makes him hard to fancy strongly.
Previous Trainers
- Paul Stephen Kiely (until 2025-12-22)
- John E & Thomas Kiely (until 2025-04-30)
- John E Kiely (until 2023-05-25)
Race History for Black Soul
All In Peder
7yo b Gelding (FR)Connections
Jockey: G B Noonan(5)
Trainer: Keelan Dempsey
Athenry, Co. Galway
Owner: Keelan Dempsey
Breeding
Sire: Reliable Man (GB)
Dam: Parcimonie (GB)
Damsire: Nombre Premier (GB)
Breeder: Mme La Marquise De Moratalla Et Al
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Out of sorts last time at Listowel and on a downward curve, this gelding tries first-time cheekpieces after a 37-day break. Today's trip and ground both suit, and with a win five starts back he remains open to improvement.
Previous Trainers
- Michael Hourigan (until 2024-11-21)
- Michael Hourigan & Keelan Dempsey (until 2024-07-18)
- Keelan Dempsey (until 2024-07-08)
- Emmet Mullins (until 2023-11-09)
Previous Owners
- Mrs A F Mee (until 2023-11-09)
- Emmet Mullins (until 2023-03-27)
Race History for All In Peder
