THERE will be a 7.30am inspection at Tramore on Friday for racing that day.
The course was raceable for Thursday's fixture with the ground described as heavy, although the threat of severe frost on Thursday night has forced officials to inspect.
Cliff Noone, Turf Club spokesman, said on Thursday night:
Parts of the track frozen but temperature forecast to rise
Next Race Meeting:Jan 1featuring 32,000 Listed Handicap ChaseGROUND REPORT Final inspection at 10.00am.Parts of the track frozen but temperature forecast to rise
12:20 - Del Rio (8 Run) 12:55 - Fantoche (9 Run) 13:30 - Pipers Blaze, Regina Lo, The Man From Slatt, Schindlers Tune, Paddy Fitz (8 Run) 14:00 - Ballyvoile, Carnbridge, Rouvres Girl, Regal Obligation (7 Run) 14:30 - Mighty Snazy, Mirador Del Conde (10 Run) 15:05 - Vardas Partner (9 Run) 15:35 - Pretty Happy, Old Parish, Boolyshea Boy, Coral Beauty (10 Run)
NON RUNNERS12:20 - Del Rio (8 Run)12:55 - Fantoche (9 Run)13:30 - Pipers Blaze, Regina Lo, The Man From Slatt, Schindlers Tune, Paddy Fitz (8 Run)14:00 - Ballyvoile, Carnbridge, Rouvres Girl, Regal Obligation (7 Run)14:30 - Mighty Snazy, Mirador Del
1.30 Call Me Max (small each way) might be able to give Eoin Doyle another success after he had 2 winners and a third from his 3 runners on the first day of this meet yesterday and just had the Fonze win the 12.55. Call Me Max is rated 16lbs lower over fences and was supported from 16/1 into 12/1 on his first run in a handicap chase last time out when unseating 4 out. The fact Shay Barry rides the other Doyle runner is a concern but this does not look an overly strong handicap chase and it might be worth taking a small chance on Call Me Max at 14/1PP considering the stables form.
2.00 Chebona Bula is another Eoin Doyle runner who looks to hold solid claims. He won a Down Royal maiden hurdle on soft ground on his penultimate start and the form of that run looks strong with the 2nd and 3rd both winning since and the 5th finishing placed on next two starts. Chebona Bula was disappointingly pulled up on his last start but something looks amiss during the race and he was found to be clinically abnormal post race. He looks capable of winning a handicap off 95 and with Doyles horses going well 11/4VC is worth a bet.
2,30 Rashar Og (very small each way) is a speculative pick in this maiden hurdle. Henry De Bromheads horses are going well and he has won this race twice from two runners in the past 6 years (at 14/1 and 13/2). Rashar Og was placed in a maiden hurdle at Tipp on soft in April but he has struggled in his 3 subsequent runs, all in handicap company. The return to a maiden hurdle may see him back to form at 14/1 Lads he might be worth taking a small each way punt on.
3.30 Bronx Boy - Fran Flood's horses are in flying form at present, he has gained 3 winners and 2 places from 10 runners since Christmas Day. Bronx Boy came on for his first run of last season to take 2nd in a 2M 7F Down Royal handicap hurdle off 77. He was off the track for over 13 months before his latest start when 5th in a 2m4f Cork handicap hurdle on soft to heavy off today's mark of 80. The form of that last run has worked out well with the winner, Questions Answered, finishing 4th off an 11lb higher mark. The 4th, Odonimee, was in the process of running a big race off the same mark when falling 2 out while the 6th, Golden Gem, was runner-up off 1lb lower next time out. Bronx Boy should come on for his first run of the season and with Fran Flood's horses in such good form he looks the one to beat in this. Also been well supported today, thoug race has cut up. 2/1 PP/WH
My few for today:1.30 Call Me Max (small each way) might be able to give Eoin Doyle another success after he had 2 winners and a third from his 3 runners on the first day of this meet yesterday and just had the Fonze win the 12.55. Call Me Max is rat