December 03 / 14.05 Clonmel

14.05

Yielding

ClonmelRaces.ie (Q.R.) Maiden Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 3f 97y
  • 18 runners
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ClonmelRaces.ie (Q.R.) Maiden Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

4/5 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 35-

Last run: 343 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed ability on the Flat and over hurdles without winning in France; cracking effort in a Grade 2 Leopardstown Juvenile Hurdle on stable debut nearly a year ago; his absence is a slight concern but a repeat should be good enough to take this.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

14:10 Perth

Karafon

11st 7lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: S R B Crawford

Runner-up when back over fences at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in January and this 6yo is of interest on that form; however, three lesser performances have followed and he needs to raise his game if he's to win this.

12/1

6th

5

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

17:00 Downpatrick

Karafon

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: S R B Crawford

Best of his form chase runs when second at Ayr in January, two moderate runs since then; possibly flattered by an official rating of 120.

6/1

5th

6

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 3

13:40 Carlisle

Karafon

11st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Underwhelming at Down Royal last time when cheekpieces were applied (now left off); however, prior to that he ran well in second at Ayr (2m4f, soft) on his second chase start and has a part to play if rediscovering that form.

6/1

33/1

  • Place: £8.50

Form: 6-

Last run: 228 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 30l in a Limerick maiden hurdle on debut in April; well-bred and could put up an improved performance on return.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 104y

15:45 Punchestown

Uhavemeinstitches

10st 8lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: J Motherway

Has taken well to chasing this term, winning 2m4f Wexford beginners' and acquitted herself well in stronger company, notably third in 2m7f Grade 2 Limerick mares' novice, most recently landing odds in weaker four-runner 3m1f Grade 3 novice at same track in late March, making most from halfway; those runs came in testing conditions but handles better ground; likely has more to offer.

10/1

1st

4

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 150y

16:02 Limerick

Uhavemeinstitches

10st 7lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: J Motherway

Has taken well to chasing this term, winning on debut in 2m4f Wexford beginners' and acquitted herself well in much stronger company, notably third in 2m7f Grade 2 mares' novice here at Christmas (soft-to-heavy); unseated early in 3m1f Leinster National on latest but major player here back against her own sex.

10/11

9

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 174y

16:02 Naas

Uhavemeinstitches

10st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: J Motherway

Immediate impact chasing when victorious in a Wexford beginners' chase (2m4f, good to yielding); good second at Fairyhouse next time in a mares only contest (2m5f, yielding to soft); another pleasing effort upped to Grade 2 level at Limerick when third (2m7f, soft to heavy); 2m was too short for her in a Listed chase here last time (heavy); had been a fancy for the Kim Muir but comes here instead; Walsh rides another though.

6/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 323- BF

Last run: 441 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in two bumpers and a Listed Mares' hurdle in France last year; seems to be powerful yard's second-string on Irish debut but is likely to run a big race all the same.
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12

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Karamoja

11st 2lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: W P Mullins

One of eight for trainer; Grade 1-placed over hurdles and off the mark over fences at the third attempt when successful at Thurles in March (2m2f, soft), making all for 12l win; creditable fourth in a 2m1f Fairyhouse handicap last time; step up in trip should suit.

15/1

4th

6

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 140y

16:25 Fairyhouse

Karamoja

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Placed in Grade 1 mares novice' on this card last year and off the mark over fences on latest of three attempts, making all for unextended win over 2m2f at Thurles last month (soft), jumping much better; still learning and could improve to play a role here; Townend's choice.

9/2

1st

5

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 22y

13:58 Thurles

Karamoja

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Second runner for yard; maiden hurdle winner has run creditably in graded contests, including third in Fairyhouse Grade 1 mares' novice last April (2m4f, soft to heavy); very disappointing in two chase starts this season, tailed off last when sent off odds-on at Naas on latest but Townend stays loyal.

13/8

Form: 73

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way by a stablemate on debut but a much-improved effort next time when not hard ridden, though attracted the attention of the stewards; likely has more to offer and can be involved.
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7th

4

6th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:07 Fairyhouse

Lygon Lad

11st 9lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield

8/1

7th

4

6th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:07 Fairyhouse

Lygon Lad

11st 9lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield

8/1

Form: 9

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two points in 2023 but well beaten on hurdles debut at Gowran after an absence; best watched.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

6

6th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 176y

14:30 Thurles

I Ballyadam Moon

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

raced in second

6/1

6

20th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 6f 211y

16:25 Punchestown

I Ballyadam Moon

11st 3lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Left his previous maiden hurdle form behind when runner-up at Fairyhouse last month (beaten roughly 1l) and the third went close at Clonmel since; handicapper has revised his mark and may need further progress to win on handicap debut but longer trip may suit.

7/1

Form: 08-

Last run: 431 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner last year has been soundly beaten in two maiden hurdles and handicaps might suit better.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

8

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 45y

14:25 Cork

River Vale

10st 3lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Michael Winters

Has been in good form at a lower level in both codes this winter; in front when falling at the last at Thurles (2m2f); beaten 10l over that trip last time and cheekpieces added.

9/1

4th

4

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 185y

14:54 Limerick

River Vale

11st 7lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Michael Winters

Stays much further but handled drop back to 2m when landing Naas handicap hurdle in December (soft to heavy); second past the post at Thurles early last month, disqualified after his rider weighed in light; leading and appeared set to win when falling at the last at the same venue three weeks ago; raised 4lb; could be hard to beat.

9/4

6

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 2f 0y

13:42 Thurles

River Vale

11st 10lb

J: Mr L Burke-Ott

T: Michael Winters

Winning chaser; stays much farther but handled drop back to 2m when landing handicap hurdle at Naas (soft to heavy) on penultimate start; trip-versatile and relatively unexposed over fences; 8lb higher than when winning over 2m5f here in October.. could be in the mix.

7/1

Form: 4/P-

Last run: 236 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed promise on debut in a Cork bumper last year but was pulled-up at Limerick after a year's absence; best watched after another break.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

20

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 80y

15:22 Cork

Pointe A Pitre

10st 5lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

Showed a bit of promise in third maiden start at Fairyhouse (2m4f, soft) when a 7l fifth of 10; pulled up on handicap debut on latest at Navan; down 1lb but she may need more experience.

25/1

13th

20

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 80y

15:22 Cork

Pointe A Pitre

10st 5lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

Showed a bit of promise in third maiden start at Fairyhouse (2m4f, soft) when a 7l fifth of 10; pulled up on handicap debut on latest at Navan; down 1lb but she may need more experience.

25/1

7

9th Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 180y

15:12 Navan

Pointe A Pitre

11st 2lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Had shown very little prior to finishing fifth of 10 in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse last month; up in trip on handicap debut and workable opening mark here.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in three point starts without scoring; will have to improve plenty for rules debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13

8th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 110y

18:42 Tipperary

The Mail Train

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Modest form in trio of point-to-points and similar story in three maiden hurdles; sent off 125-1 for handicap hurdle debut and was well beaten; needs to raise his game.

66/1

13

8th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 110y

18:42 Tipperary

The Mail Train

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Modest form in trio of point-to-points and similar story in three maiden hurdles; sent off 125-1 for handicap hurdle debut and was well beaten; needs to raise his game.

66/1

9th

7

6th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:30 Thurles

The Mail Train

11st 12lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: David Harry Kelly

prominent, briefly disputed lead after 1st, not fluent 3rd

50/1

Form: 30

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a point in spring and a respectable bumper third next time; well beaten in a Tramore maiden hurdle a week ago and lots to find.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 162y

19:58 Sligo

Chefs Kiss

11st 11lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: P J Rothwell

Point-to-point winner on heavy ground; beaten favourite when third in 2m3f handicap on good ground at Limerick in April; perhaps capable of better

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-brother to bumper and 2m4f/2m7f hurdle winner Dakota Beat; dam unraced half-sister to bumper and 2m7f hurdle/chase winner Luna Runner; cost 5,000Euros as a 3yo; is probably his yard's second-string but could go well.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

14th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 150y

16:58 Downpatrick

Royal Reprobate

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Struggled off marks in the 90s over hurdles and didn't improve for fences here last time when finishing upsides Gina Moon; probably no more than place claims.

12/1

5th

4

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

18:37 Downpatrick

Royal Reprobate

11st 12lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Didn't last long with Gavin Cromwell; two of three runs in handicap hurdles for current yard weren't too shoddy but probably best watched now chasing.

6/1

Form: 08

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was a narrow runner-up on second point start in spring but has been tailed-off in two maiden hurdles this autumn so can't be fancied.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

18

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

Duce Bigalow

10st 7lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Colm Ryan

Consistent over fences recently; finished second at Naas in December (2m, heavy) and bounced back from a below par run with two runner-up finishes in his last two starts at Navan (3m, soft to heavy) and Fairyhouse (3m, heavy); makes stable debut back over hurdles off a 9lb lower mark, but may not be as effective over timber and ground also a question.

11/2

2nd

14

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 165y

16:20 Fairyhouse

Duce Bigalow

10st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Seamus Neville

Point-to-point runner-up posted a nice performance when upped to 3m for the first time at Navan last time (3m, soft to heavy); beaten 6l that day but was well clear of the third; good claimer takes off 5lb; big player.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to a useful winner; 2/1 fav' was in the lead when unseating two out on point debut in May; should be capable of a decent showing on hurdles bow.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 7f 122y

15:42 Clonmel

Brown Boots

10st 10lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liam P Cusack

Made instant impact over fences at Navan off 84 (3m, soft to heavy) and ran off the same mark back over hurdles when following up with a 10l at this venue (3m, heavy); not beaten far in third under a fixed penalty at Naas; obvious chance of his marginally low chase mark.

100/30

3rd

5

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 180y

17:22 Naas

Brown Boots

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

Made the breakthrough over fences at Navan off 84 (3m, soft to heavy) and ran off the same mark back over hurdles when following up at Clonmel last time by 10l (3m, heavy); carries a 7lb penalty now but most likely winner as long as this doesn't come too soon after a slog in the mud 6 days ago.

2/1

1st

14

26th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:44 Clonmel

Brown Boots

10st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

Hurdles form is undeniably weak, and he failed to run to meet expectations as joint-favourite when fifth in a 2m4f handicap at this venue last month; however, he bolted up when tackling this trip on his chase debut at Navan nine day later; will be hard to beat if that improvement is sustained.

15/8

Form:

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way on hurdle debut in October and best watched for now.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 15y

12:50 Punchestown

Ourgingernut

11st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P A Fahy

Beaten a long way in both maiden hurdles, best watched.

100/1

11

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 15y

12:50 Punchestown

Ourgingernut

11st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P A Fahy

Beaten a long way in both maiden hurdles, best watched.

100/1

14th

10

3rd Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 97y

14:05 Clonmel

Ourgingernut

11st 4lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: P A Fahy

Beaten a long way on hurdle debut in October and best watched for now.

200/1

OUR TIP

Form: 50-

Last run: 221 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some promise on debut in a bumper but was well beaten in a maiden hurdle next time; best watched on return.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

18

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Alright George

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Minor promise in a Limerick bumper but shown very little since, latest on handicap debut at Naas early this month; cheekpieces now tried and upped in trip.

20/1

18

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Alright George

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Minor promise in a Limerick bumper but shown very little since, latest on handicap debut at Naas early this month; cheekpieces now tried and upped in trip.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was just denied on sole point start for Colin Bowe in October before unsold for 48,000GBP; well-bred sort with stamina in his pedigree so this trip should suit on stable debut; can run well.
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7th

3

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 20y

15:26 Kilbeggan

Sheer Raz

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Not beaten far on his last two starts, tongue-tie might help to produce some improvement; one of the more likely candidates.

100/30

3rd

5

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:20 Punchestown

Sheer Raz

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has returned from a 405-day absence with three handicap runs, improving with each one; 15-8 favourite at Tramore (2m1f, good to yielding) last time, arriving with every chance before weakening into fifth; this trip is worth a try.

7/1

5th

8

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

17:42 Tramore

Sheer Raz

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has posted decent runs in defeat the last twice over further, notably last time in a higher grade at Fairyhouse (2m4f); can be closely involved if as effective over this trip.

3/1

Form:

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden in points and no better on hurdles debut at Galway so is best watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16th

1

13th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 40y

12:30 Cork

Beefeater

11st 12lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Eamon Courtney

Modest maiden in points and well held twice in maiden hurdles; tongue-tie tried.

100/1

16th

1

13th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 40y

12:30 Cork

Beefeater

11st 12lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Eamon Courtney

Modest maiden in points and well held twice in maiden hurdles; tongue-tie tried.

100/1

17th

2

3rd Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 97y

14:05 Clonmel

Beefeater

11st 4lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eamon Courtney

Modest maiden in points and no better on hurdles debut at Galway so is best watched.

200/1

Form: 00

Last run: 99 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed-off in a bumper and maiden hurdle so can't be fancied.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15

14th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:35 Tramore

Notevenatext

10st 1lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Shaped with promise when third at Limerick (2m3f) in May but probably didn't stay when tried over 23.5f latest; could rebound dropped back in trip.

25/1

13th

15

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 120y

19:55 Tipperary

Notevenatext

10st 2lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Has improved for switch to handicaps and his best run came last time at Limerick when third of 14 (2m3f, good); retains the same mark but he was 8.75l behind the winner that day all the same so more improvement needed.

9/1

Form: 5-32

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debut point winner last year has run solid races in defeat in a bumper and two maiden hurdles, latest over C&D; needs to find more but can run well again
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5th

5

22nd Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 88y

16:53 Thurles

Lady Rose Hackett

11st 11lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Henry De Bromhead

Stayed on strongly to win a point at Boulta in December; half-sister to a bumper winner and dam was a bumper winner; ought to go well and her point experience could be key.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta €206.10
Straight Forecast €122.43
Trifecta €389.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Karafon

POSTDATA:

Lady Rose Hackett

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Karafon

The Irish Sun:

Karafon