The Tramore racecourse hosts the Bluegrass Horse Feeds Handicap Hurdle, an extended handicap hurdle race covering 2 miles, 4 furlongs, and 100 yards for horses aged four years and older rated 0-100, according to racecard data reported by Sporting Life and irishracing.com.
Race Conditions and Prize Money
According to irishracing.com, the contest features a total prize fund of €10,000. The winner collects a first-prize share of €6,000, while the runner-up secures €2,000. Payouts extend down to sixth place, offering €1,000 for third, €500 for fourth, €300 for fifth, and €200 for sixth. The handicap terms stipulate that any winner of a hurdle race following the calculation of the weights carries a 7-pound penalty for each victory.
Contenders and Form Analysis
Analyst Michael Graham notes that Noel Dooly’s runner The Ducks Walk enters the field following a fourth-place finish at Kilbeggan, which marked a distinct improvement over three previous hurdle outings. Diamond Secret also comes into consideration after taking fifth at Kilbeggan, with blinkers applied for this assignment. Princess Felicia returns to action following a third-place run at Clonmel last October, making market checks essential. Pure Logic partners with jockey Danny Mullins after finishing a strong third at Limerick in July, while Inchidaly Copper enters the lineup with competitive claims.
Recent Statistics for Key Runners
Form figures highlight varied recent preparations across the entries:
- Double Power (IRE): Finished 9th of 14 runners behind Ocean Murphy in a 2m 4f handicap hurdle at Wexford on July 23, 2026, running off a rating of 96 at odds of 22/1 under conditional rider Caragh Monaghan. Previously finished 7th of 16 in a 2m 7f 180yds event at Roscommon on July 6, 2026, rated 99 under K M Donoghue.
- Diamond Secret (FR): Pulled up in a 2m 3f 207yds handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter on July 26, 2026, off a rating of 99. Finished 6th of 8 behind Basilette at Stratford on July 12, 2026, off a mark of 101. Secured a third-place finish at Limerick on July 2, 2026, behind Global Skies and Friar Hogan when rated 94.
- Arctic Piper (IRE): Fell in a 1m 7f 110yds handicap chase at Wexford on July 22, 2026, off a rating of 92. Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel on January 8, 2026, and placed 8th of 12 in a 2m 4f handicap hurdle at Limerick on December 26, 2025, behind Cousin Kate.
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