17:30 Tramore Tips — Sunday 19th April 2026

Confidence is sky-high for Courtbrack Boy in the 17:30 at Tramore, and frankly, it’s hard to see past him. Priced at a prohibitive 1/10, the market has absolutely nailed its colours to the mast, suggesting this is nothing short of a penalty kick for Terence O'Brien’s charge. Recent trends highlight horses showing progressive form, and this gelding ticks that box perfectly, following up a strong second with a comfortable win last time out.

He arrives here in career-best shape, with J. P. Shinnick taking the ride again, a combination that clearly clicks. The good ground conditions at Tramore will suit him down to the ground for this chase, and given his Official Rating of 94, he simply looks a class apart from the opposition in this contest. Expect him to dominate from the off and put this field to the sword.

For those looking for an each-way flutter, Spanish Maid catches the eye. While Courtbrack Boy looks unbeatable for the win, Spanish Maid has shown enough flashes of ability to suggest she can grab a minor placing at a decent price, offering some value outside the overwhelming favourite.