Way Down South Leads Tramore Racecourse On Instagram Handicap Hurdle Field
Way Down South arrives fit from the Flat for the Tramore Racecourse On Instagram Handicap Hurdle at Tramore, Sporting Life reported. The seven-runner contest spans two miles, four furlongs and seventy-three yards on yielding ground that is soft in places.
The six-year-old won a Cork maiden chase in January and placed in handicaps at Limerick and Cork over hurdles this spring.
Contenders and Weight Allocations at Tramore
Brave Josee poses the primary danger following a runner-up finish at Sligo in June. Nirisque enters the race as the 9/4 market leader, with the yard of H. De Bromhead represented by Darragh O’Keeffe.
Other runners in the seven-horse field include Jacko Star, Kayla’s Friend, That’s About Right, and Ray Gun. Promise returns from an eight-month absence for trainer G Scott, carrying 11-5 with Daniel King aboard. Way Down South is priced at 6/1, while Brave Josee is listed at 4/1.
Tramore Racecourse On Instagram Handicap Hurdle Details
- Distance: 2 miles, 4 furlongs, 73 yards
- Surface: Turf (Yielding, Soft in places)
- Field Size: 7 Runners
- Age Group: 3-year-olds plus
Lost Features joins the line-up for trainer J P Flavin and jockey Phillip Enright, returning from a 97-day break after finishing second to Larkins Lane at Sligo in June. Sean Cleary-Farrell rides Ray Gun for trainer D Collins, with the six-year-old racing from 7 pounds out of the handicap on a mark of 73.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Tramore Handicap Hurdle
What is the distance and going for the Tramore handicap hurdle?
The race covers two miles, 4 furlongs and 73 yards on a turf course with yielding going that is soft in places.
Who trains Way Down South?
James Hannon trains Way Down South, a six-year-old coming off Flat action with a rating of 96.
How many runners are declared for the race?
Seven runners aged three years and older are entered in the field.
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