February 13 / 14.55 Clonmel

14.55

Soft

Kilmolash (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 3f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Kilmolash (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 000967

Last run: 16 days

W: 12st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Flat winner is 0-12 over hurdles; best form in both codes has come on much better ground and remains opposable.
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9th

3

(16)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Voice Of Reason

10st 1lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: William Delahunty

Dual-purpose; 1-9 on turf on the Flat; won on the AW (1m4f) off 4lb lower in January and has generally held form well since; hasn't won on turf since 2023, however, and others make more appeal.

12/1

5th

3

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Voice Of Reason

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: William Delahunty

Winner on turf and over hurdles; has developed into a capable AW performer, notching three wins and four seconds from eight runs here; no match for Beauparc last week, not guaranteed to avenge that loss despite altered terms

5/1

Form: 630067

Last run: 17 days

W: 12st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Nowhere near as good hurdling as on the Flat; tried over various trips, pick being Fairyhouse third over 2m4f under today's rider, didn't appear to stay 2m7f last time; drop in trip should suit.
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4

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 55y

14:05 Wexford

Phoenix Cowboy

11st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Three-time Flat winner is 0-20 over hurdles but some decent efforts this year, including C&D third to Splendid Choice on penultimate (good) off this mark; never featured after slow start at Limerick on latest when claimer-ridden; senior rider now takes over and one to consider.

13/2

6th

3

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

18:42 Limerick

Phoenix Cowboy

11st 10lb

J: Paul Kavanagh

T: Michael Winters

Three-time Flat winner is 0-19 over hurdles; went close off 109 over C&D (gd-yld) last May; didn't jump well when not beaten far off this mark at Wexford (2m1f, good) on latest; cheekpieces go back on; claims if jumping better.

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: -09033

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Has run well in opening handicaps in testing conditions at Tramore and Gowran last month over shorter; 5lb rise for latest not ideal but is going the right way.
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5th

4

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Aclass

11st 8lb

J: Jordan Canavan

T: J P Flavin

Won his beginners' chase here and ran right up to his best when beaten a neck over a tad shorter here last month; every chance off 3lb higher if in the same form.

5/1

2nd

13

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 140y

16:28 Tramore

Aclass

10st 11lb

J: Jordan Canavan

T: J P Flavin

Won a C&D (soft) beginners' chase in November in fine style; 8l runner up on next start in a Thurles handicap chase off 1lb higher than he is here; may have needed latest after a 101 day break; could go well for local yard.

10/1

Form: /29-00

Last run: 47 days

W: 12st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced 8yo; won 2m5f Limerick handicap in late 2022 (heavy) and touched off at Cork a year later on return; two December comeback runs after further absence leave him with plenty to find.
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4

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

14:55 Clonmel

Tomjackwilliam

12st 2lb

J: Mr R Sugrue

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Very lightly raced 8yo; won 2m5f Limerick handicap in late 2022 (heavy) and touched off at Cork a year later on return; two December comeback runs after further absence leave him with plenty to find.

12/1

10th

3

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Tomjackwilliam

12st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

midfield

14/1

10th

3

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Tomjackwilliam

12st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

midfield

14/1

Form: 0-29P4

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Touched off in 2m Tipperary maiden in November (soft) and didn't run badly on latest of two handicap efforts since despite not looking that happy on better ground; return to soft ground ans step up in trip should suit so definite contender.
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5

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

14:55 Clonmel

French Hill

11st 13lb

J: Mr E Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Touched off in 2m Tipperary maiden in November (soft) and didn't run badly on latest of two handicap efforts since despite not looking that happy on better ground; return to soft ground ans step up in trip should suit so definite contender.

100/30

4th

7

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

13:40 Down Royal

French Hill

11st 2lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Touched off in a Tipperary maiden hurdle in November; soundly beaten twice since including over 2m3f at Limerick last month; capable of much better.

11/2

4th

7

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

13:40 Down Royal

French Hill

11st 2lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Touched off in a Tipperary maiden hurdle in November; soundly beaten twice since including over 2m3f at Limerick last month; capable of much better.

11/2

Form: 8870

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Easy enough to back on handicap debut at Limerick over Christmas, tame enough effort; much more needed.
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3rd

3

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 205y

14:52 Clonmel

Sheriffhill

12st 3lb

J: Mr E T Mellerick

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

Was well supported at this venue in February on his second handicap hurdle attempt; jumped poorly then and was pulled up; has changed stable, and probably best watched now.

12/1

6

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

14:55 Clonmel

Sheriffhill

11st 13lb

J: Mr D Allen

T: Terence O’Brien

Easy enough to back on handicap debut at Limerick over Christmas, tame enough effort; much more needed.

16/1

11th

9

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Sheriffhill

11st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

in touch with leaders

25/1

Form: 1560-B

Last run: 259 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Lost form since Naas win (2m, soft) just over a year ago off 86; suspect stayer and hard to be confident in.
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15th

14

9th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 7y

15:10 Naas

Simply Shabra

11st 1lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Anthony McCann

1-22 over hurdles; C&D win early last year came out of the blue; has failed to show similar form since; pulled up at Clonmel last month on first run since last May.

25/1

7

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

14:55 Clonmel

Simply Shabra

11st 8lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Anthony McCann

Lost form since Naas win (2m, soft) just over a year ago off 86; suspect stayer and hard to be confident in.

12/1

Form: 064700

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Opening handicap efforts have been poor, jumping letting her down last time; cheekpieces tried.
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9

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:35 Limerick

Siul Molly Siul

11st 1lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: Mrs Jayne Hearne

Maiden ran well enough at Wexford last time but needs more off 1lb lower; claiming rider stays aboard.

16/1

Form: 000

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Maiden form hasn't been progressive; 4yo upped in trip here for handicap debut with cheekpieces tried and potential improver.
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2

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:56 Wexford

Stone Forest

11st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Eoin Doyle

Won over C&D in August off 6lb lower, backing up her previous promising C&D third; beaten 22l stepped up to 2m6f on latest at Listowel; not discounted back in trip and back at this venue.

4/1

4th

2

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Stone Forest

11st 12lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Eoin Doyle

Gained a deserved win at Wexford (20.5f, good) on latest (Corkbeg second); up 7lb but he did it nicely and there could be more improvement in this 4yo; wants good ground.

9/2

1st

5

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

17:35 Wexford

Stone Forest

11st 3lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Eoin Doyle

Improved in blinkers the last twice, third at both Bellewstown and over C&D three weeks ago, staying on again; 4yo probably has more to come.

9/1

Form: 9806-7

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won twice in point-to-points last season; modest hurdles form overall though and recent Tramore run not that encouraging although drop in trip could suit.
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12

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Wexford

Native Song

10st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Dual point-to-point winner; hadn't shown too much over hurdles until staying on from way back to finish a remote third over 2m4f here 11 days ago in first-time cheekpieces; more needed but return to 3m should suit.

8/1

12

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Wexford

Native Song

10st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Dual point-to-point winner; hadn't shown too much over hurdles until staying on from way back to finish a remote third over 2m4f here 11 days ago in first-time cheekpieces; more needed but return to 3m should suit.

8/1

14

17th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:00 Wexford

Native Song

10st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Dual point-to-point winner; hasn't shown a lot in six starts over hurdles; beaten 22l on latest at Clonmel (2m3f, soft) in February; down 2lb and cheekpieces now tried but good ground is a concern; 3lb wrong and others preferred.

25/1

Form: 57-P80

Last run: 72 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Long-priced second over 2m4f on heavy at Gowran last season (off 88) but nothing approaching that sort of form since; cheekpieces tried.
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14

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

15:48 Downpatrick

Ella Rose

10st 5lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Rosemary Connors

Regressive maiden makes his debut for new yard; can't be fancied.

100/1

11

27th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

14:15 Clonmel

Ella Rose

10st 8lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: D E Prendergast

Long-priced second in a 2m4f handicap hurdle on heavy at Gowran last season (off 88); nothing approaching that standard of form since; pulled up over hurdles here two weeks ago; has run only once over fences.

33/1

11

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

14:55 Clonmel

Ella Rose

10st 12lb

J: Mr B Barry

T: D E Prendergast

Long-priced second over 2m4f on heavy at Gowran last season (off 88) but nothing approaching that sort of form since; cheekpieces tried.

12/1

Form: 009

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Little to take from three maiden runs, 4yo very hard to fancy now entering handicaps.
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12th

6

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:26 Listowel

Tir Og

11st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: E Seymour

Progressed really well in the early part of last season, rising 30lb in the ratings, stemming from three wins and two seconds; probably too high in the ratings now; unsuited by race conditions at Killarney when tailed off last time; others more likely.

18/1

7th

1

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:25 Killarney

Tir Og

11st 7lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E Seymour

Progressed really well in the early part of last season, rising 30lb in ratings; form has levelled off since and was beaten 24l at Fairyhouse last time; others preferred.

33/1

Form: 879546

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden but penultimate Punchestown run (2m, soft) would give her a sneak here; needs to jump better than at Gowran last time.
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8

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 219y

17:25 Clonmel

Ar Nos Na Gaoithe

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Course 2m3f winner over hurdles in February; not much encouragement from two Downpatrick chase runs; early days and may find her level in handicaps.

12/1

7

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

17:05 Downpatrick

Ar Nos Na Gaoithe

11st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

A lot to find based on ratings and she has been well beaten in her last three runs at the track, including on chase debut last time when 28l behind the winner; hard to see the necessary improvement coming.

25/1

10th

7

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:26 Downpatrick

Ar Nos Na Gaoithe

11st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Record of 1-17 over hurdles but has run well in defeat at this track; however, hasn't been as good here the last twice and has to do better on chasing debut.

18/1

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Phoenix Cowboy

SPOTLIGHT:

French Hill

The Irish Sun:

Simply Shabra

POSTDATA:

Phoenix Cowboy