Rightfolksplease doubles up with gritty Tramore hurdle victory
Rightfolksplease added a Tramore success to recent Wexford form when prevailing in the Flynn Hotel Group Handicap Hurdle on Wednesday evening. The eight-year-old, trained by Declan Queally and owned by the Who Owns That Horse Syndicate, produced a determined finish to overhaul the favourite and record back-to-back wins.
Kevin Healy was again in the saddle, partnering the gelding after steering him to victory at Wexford at the weekend. Healy drove Rightfolksplease to challenge at the final flight and the pair got the better of the market leader to score by two and a quarter lengths. It was Healy’s third winner of the month.
Progress since Wexford
Queally confirmed the gelding had been carefully managed following the Wexford success, with light schooling and turnout used to maintain his condition. He reported that the horse had returned from that race in good order and had been schooled lightly on the gallops in the days leading up to Tramore before spending time at pasture.
The trainer also paid tribute to the ownership group, describing them as enthusiastic supporters whose backing has helped the horse progress. Two wins in quick succession, at a provincial meeting and then at Tramore, underline Rightfolksplease’s current form and the effective handling by connections.
Race context
The Flynn Hotel Group Handicap Hurdle provided a competitive test over obstacles, with Rightfolksplease carrying confidence from his recent chase success. Henry de Bromhead’s Churchwarden was prominent in the betting but was headed late on as Healy threaded his mount through to take the lead at the last and extend clear in the closing stages.
This result will be of interest to those following lightly raced or improving handicap horses in Ireland, particularly ahead of the summer meetings where trainers often aim to pick off suitable contests at provincial tracks.
Connections and next steps
With two wins in quick succession, the immediate plan for Rightfolksplease will likely be governed by his recovery and whether connections opt to keep him campaigning on similar terms. The combination of a patient approach from the stable and positive rides from Healy has clearly paid dividends this week.
Such performances at Tramore and Wexford are reminders that provincial fixtures remain fertile ground for horses taking a step forward in handicaps, and for owners and trainers seeking to build confidence ahead of bigger targets.
- Horse: Rightfolksplease
- Trainer: Declan Queally
- Jockey: Kevin Healy
- Race: Flynn Hotel Group Handicap Hurdle, Tramore
- Recent form: Winner at Wexford (previous meeting), winner at Tramore
Further details on entries and possible targets will depend on how the horse returns from this quick double, but for now the stable can celebrate a productive spell that has seen Rightfolksplease rise to the occasion under both rules and hurdles.
