7.02 Tramore – Perennial Freight Handicap (3yo+, 1m4f, €15,000, Yielding)

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Pace Angles + Draw Angles:
Several potential pace angles here: Expound, Oriole, and La Dame Blanche can race prominently, while Pidoyne and Gracesolution often come late. Tramore is a turning, undulating track with a short run-in — it typically favours prominent racers unless the ground blunts speed. On yielding going, it’s a fair track but doesn’t suit sustained deep closers.


Strongest Contenders:

Tounsivator – Proven Class Dropper (8.5/10)
Having mixed it with Listed/Graded horses over hurdles, including a 136 RPR at Galway last time, he drops significantly in class and switches to the Flat. Won a Leopardstown maiden off 73 and goes well on good/yielding. Drawn wide in 10 but has tactical speed. Unexposed on the Flat and trained by Willie Mullins – dangerous.

Expound – In-Form and Well Placed (8/10)
A dual Flat/hurdles winner, consistent in handicaps this season. Finished third in solid contests off similar marks, often leading or racing prominently. Form at 1m2f-1m4f is rock-solid. Drawn 5, and with Dylan O’Connor (7) claiming, he remains very competitive. Conditions ideal.

Oriole – Back in Form (7.5/10)
Thrashed a field at Galway earlier in the summer (RPR 88), and shaped well here latest when third to No Niki No. Should get a nice midfield sit from stall 7 and has previous winning form over C&D. Remains well treated off 76, particularly if she gets cover and a late pace collapse.


Main Dangers:

Pidoyne – Course Specialist, Now on Flat (7/10)
Back-to-back strong efforts over hurdles here this summer. Won here previously over timber and shaped as though this trip would suit on the Flat. Lightly raced on the level and could bounce back off 76 if transferring recent hurdling form. Track specialist.

Gracesolution – Consistent Mare (6.5/10)
In good heart and runs well off this type of mark. Doesn’t win often but stays the trip and handles the surface. Wide draw is manageable given hold-up style. Could plug into the frame if the leaders overdo things.

Ina Mina – Progressive Type (6.5/10)
Bolted up here in July (1m4f) and held form since. Still lightly raced at this trip and appears suited to Tramore’s contours. Rises in class but drawn in 1, which is ideal for her running style. Up 12lb since her win but not out of it.


Interesting Outsiders:

La Dame Blanche – One-Trick Mare? (5/10)
Won here in July but record since has been poor, running well below form last time at Galway. Needs to bounce back, though the return to Tramore may help. Wide draw and recent form are negatives.

Voice Of Reason – Tough Ask (4.5/10)
Inconsistent, and mostly campaigned over hurdles of late. Won a modest Clonmel hurdle but was well held on Flat return last time. Doesn’t look well handicapped and others more likely.

Doctor Grace – Stays Well, but Class Question (4.5/10)
Won at Down Royal over 1m4f and has held form well. However, she’s up in grade here and has been found wanting against stronger stayers previously.


Hold-Up Risks:

Gracesolution, Pidoyne, and Voice Of Reason will need pace to collapse — Tramore’s layout often rewards those handy turning in. Unless a true gallop materialises, closers may be caught short.


Runner Scores and Suitability:

  • Tounsivator: 8.5/10 – Class edge, unexposed, versatile, and top yard.
  • Expound: 8/10 – Consistent, stays, ideal trip/surface.
  • Oriole: 7.5/10 – Galway winner, recent form good, effective track type.
  • Pidoyne: 7/10 – Proven at Tramore over hurdles, worth a second look.
  • Gracesolution: 6.5/10 – Consistent and stays, but winning strike rate low.
  • Ina Mina: 6.5/10 – Improving and C&D winner, rising mark may test.
  • La Dame Blanche: 5/10 – Out of form, but Tramore suits.
  • Voice Of Reason: 4.5/10 – Hurdle type, poor Flat form lately.
  • Doctor Grace: 4.5/10 – Honest but up against better classed rivals.
  • Blackberry Jack: 3/10 – Long-standing maiden, unreliable.

Keep an eye on the market for support or drifts on Flat-returners like Tounsivator and Pidoyne.


Each-Way Angles (11 declared):

  • Pidoyne – Fits well at Tramore, solid C&D hurdles form, and may improve back on the level with the 7lb claim.

Private Tissue Estimate:

  • Tounsivator – 3/1
  • Expound – 4/1
  • Oriole – 11/2
  • Pidoyne – 13/2
  • Ina Mina – 7/1
  • Gracesolution – 9/1
  • La Dame Blanche – 12/1
  • Doctor Grace – 14/1
  • Voice Of Reason – 16/1
  • Blackberry Jack – 50/1

Market watch advised for runners returning to Flat after hurdles campaigns or claiming jockey changes.


Summary + Smart Play:

Tounsivator is the clear class angle – he’s contested competitive hurdle races and now drops to the Flat off a workable mark. Expound is a model of consistency and retains solid claims, while Pidoyne looks to be lurking on a fair Flat mark back at her best track.

Smart Play:

  • Win Bet: Tounsivator – dropped in grade, top connections, and proven on similar surfaces.
  • Each-Way Saver: Pidoyne – C&D hurdle form encouraging, could be well in if adapting back to the Flat.

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