19:00 | Tramore | Tuesday 7th July 2026

45 Expert View: Below form down the field in a handicap at The Curragh most recent; returning from long layoff; effective 8-10f, acts on any; fair mark if building on recent revival.

Form Snapshot: He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 22-1 when 20th of 22 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m 2f (yielding) in September last year.

2 (12)

Chopsticks 25

b g ; Zoffany - Lady Clinch

11/4 3.75

Paddy Harnett (5)

J C McConnell

Star rating: 5

5120-34 6 10-4 60

D G HG Hcp

61 Expert View: Ran to form beaten 2 1/4l off this mark at Fairyhouse last time; effective on sound surface at 10-14f, acts on good, AW; generally consistent on Flat.

Form Snapshot: A winner at 1m 5f on good - yielding ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind Wipeawayyourtears when fourth of 17 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 4f (good) last month.

3 (8)

Churchwarden 57 (32J)

b g ; Parish Hall - Sparanai

11/2 6.5

Gary Carroll

H De Bromhead

Star rating: 3

04706-0 6 10-4 60

G BF

54 Expert View: Yard won this last year; made too much use of down the field in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel most recent; blinkers first time; effective 13/14f on Flat, 2m3f over hurdles, acts on soft and good; out of form in both codes.

Form Snapshot: Unplaced in all ten starts; but has won a hurdle. Beaten 10l behind Doctor Grace at 9-2jt-fav when 10th of 14 on his latest flat outing at Roscommon over 1m 4f (good) in May. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.

4 (13)

Magna Gee Gee 25

b g ; Magna Grecia - Hot Wired

7/2 4.5

Billy Lee

P J Flynn

Star rating: 3

5-07086 4 9-12 54

58 Expert View: Ran to current form beaten 3l off this mark at Fairyhouse last time; effective 10/11f, acts on good and AW; Flat winner but form has tailed off in that sphere, stamina to prove.

Form Snapshot: A winner at 1m 1f on the all-weather. Finished 3l behind Wipeawayyourtears when sixth of 17 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 4f (good) last month.

5 (6)

Vervain 259

b f ; Acclamation - Proxy

16/1 17

Jimmy Dalton (7)

D H Kelly

Star rating: 3

731900- 4 9-11 53

D G Hcp

55 Expert View: Too slow away down the field in a handicap at The Curragh most recent; trainer in form; returning from long layoff; tongue-tie first time; effective 10-12f on good; mark looks about right.

Form Snapshot: A winner at 1m 4f on good ground. Beaten 14l behind Syzygy at 40-1 when 18th of 25 on her latest outing at Curragh over 1m 2f (heavy) in October last year. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Having her first run for a new stable today.

6 (5)

Surviving Murmansk 228 (38J)

g g ; The Carbon Unit - Born Innocent

16/1 17

Alan Persse (5)

J Barcoe

Star rating: 3

08080/0- 8 9-8 50

C G

52 Expert View: Outpaced, ran to form back from break comfortably held in a handicap hurdle here last time; exposed maiden on Flat tried over a variety of trips; best watched.

Form Snapshot: Unplaced in all 23 starts; but has won a hurdle. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Power Of Prayer when 13th of 14 on his latest flat outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f in November last year.

7 (2)

Highway Sixty One 25

b g ; Estidhkaar - Bellacoola

3/1 4

J M Sheridan

L Young

Star rating: 4

4467-45 4 9-3 45

D G Hcp

59 Expert View: Ran to form beaten 2 1/2l off this mark at Fairyhouse last time; effective 10-12f on good, AW; in moderate form.

Form Snapshot: Placed once in 15 starts. Finished 2 1/2l behind Wipeawayyourtears when fifth of 17 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 4f (good) last month.

8 (11)

Itsalonglongroad (GB) 65 (39J)

b g ; Lawman - Alabelle

16/1 17

Donagh O'Connor

David O'Sullivan

Star rating: 4

021/30-6 12 9-3 45

CD G HG Hcp

57 Expert View: Taken on up front, did plenty early well beaten in a handicap chase here latest; enjoys making it; effective 12f-2m, acts on any; game frontrunner, goes well at Tramore, good mark on chase form but unreliable.

Form Snapshot: Winner of five races from 1m 3f to 1m 5f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft and on the all-weather; has also won two hurdles. Finished 17l behind Desert Friend when sixth of 14 at 40-1 on his latest flat outing at Sligo over 1m 6f (yielding - soft) in May.

9 (1)

Plus Or Minus 17

b g ; Belardo - Micras

16/1 17

Luke McAteer

P A Fahy

Star rating: 3

08790-7 4 9-2 44

52 Expert View: Never threatened having missed the break well beaten in a handicap at Down Royal latest; effective 10-12f, acts on soft, good; struggling in handicaps.

Form Snapshot: Yet to place in six starts. Beaten 16l behind Deluca Chop at 25-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing at Down Royal over 1m 5f (soft) last month.

10 (3)

Appian Way (FR) 146 (32J)

b g ; Sea The Stars - Sudarynya

40/1 41

Patrick McGettigan (5)

Ms M Flynn

Star rating: 3

742/09-0 10 9-0 42

G HG Hcp

53 Expert View: Continued in poor form comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel last time; effective 2 1/2-3m over hurdles, 14-16f on Flat; out of form in both codes.

Form Snapshot: Placed once in 17 starts; but has won two hurdles. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Baila Conmigo when 13th of 14 on his latest flat outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f in February.

11 (9)

Fantasy Fara 49

bay f ; Make Believe - Mufaraqaat

25/1 26

Leigh Roche

T Doyle

Star rating: 2

900-00 4 8-12 40

46 Expert View: Never threatened down the field in a handicap at Cork most recent; cheekpieces first time; top course jockey; yet to show anything, hard to fancy.

Form Snapshot: Yet to place in five starts. Beaten 11l behind Deuteronomy at 25-1 when 11th of 13 on her latest outing at Cork over 1m 2f (soft) in May. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.

12 (10)

Shakita 19

b f ; Coulsty - La Chita Bonita

80/1 81

J Cleary (5)

T Mullins

Star rating: 2

8988-00 4 8-12 40

46 Expert View: Continued in poor form beaten 10l in a handicap at Leopardstown last time; effective 10f, acts with cut; showed little so far in both codes.

Form Snapshot: Unplaced in all seven starts. Beaten 10l behind Yquem at 80-1 when 11th of 14 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (good to firm) last month.

13 (4)

Jazz Forever 4

g g ; Elzaam - Harranda

53 Expert View: Did too much too soon down the field in a handicap at Bellewstown most recent; visor first time; effective around 2m over hurdles, 10-13f on Flat, acts on yielding, AW; inconsistent but big player on penultimate run.

Form Snapshot: A winner at 1m 3f on the all-weather, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 17l behind Private Larry at 13-2 when 12th of 16 on his latest outing at Bellewstown over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing a visor for the first time.

2025: (12 ran) Stepdance ( 13 ) , Age 5 , Wgt 9-6 , SP 3/1 - Wayne Hassett / H De Bromhead

Forecast: 3/1 Chopsticks , 7/2 Highway Sixty One , 7/2 Magna Gee Gee , 8/1 Brewel Hill , 8/1 Churchwarden , 12/1 Vervain , 14/1 Plus Or Minus , 20/1 Itsalonglongroad , 20/1 Appian Way , 20/1 Surviving Murmansk , 25/1 Fantasy Fara , 33/1 Shakita (Note: non-runner may affect prices)

Last Updated: 07 Jul 2026 11:03:58

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Verdict
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Verdict

HIGHWAY SIXTY ONE has a nice low draw and may be able to land a moderate race. The four-year-old was only a neck behind Chopsticks when fifth at Fairyhouse and meets him on the same terms. The fact that he has an inside berth compared to his rival's wide stall could make all the difference. Chopsticks has run well on his last couple of outings and is a solid performer for this grade. Course regular Itsalonglongroad isn't getting any younger, but is a five-time Tramore winner and has slipped to a low mark. He could run a big race.

Top Tip: Highway Sixty One (7)
Watch out for: Chopsticks (2)

CHOPSTICKS has a poor strike rate but he's been in excellent form since returning from hurdling and looks well treated off an unchanged mark. He is the selection and should appreciate the likely strong pace to be set by course specialist Itsalonglongroad. The dual purpose performer has been struggling of late but will be a big danger if allowed to dictate. Highway Sixty One remains a maiden but has been running into form recently and should also be involved.

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Previous Winners

Year	Going	Ran	Winner	Draw	Age	Weight	OR	Form	Last run	Trainer (Distance)	Jockey	SP	Time
2025	Good	12	Stepdance	13	5	9 6	43	99-4655	284 days	H De Bromhead (8 miles)	Wayne Hassett	3/ 1	2:43.82
2023	Yielding	8	Zoffany Bay	8	9	9 13	60	512PP-4	6 days	Peter Fahey (83 miles)	Ben Coen	11/ 8	2:45.12

Race Favourite Stats

Year	Favourite Finish Position	Winner Market Position
2025	2	2
2023	1	1

Race Record

Distance	Record Time
1m 4f	2:28.40