May 14 / 17.10 Tipperary

17.10

Good To Yielding

Tipperary Town Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 0f 190y
  • 15 runners
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Tipperary Town Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

Form: 69-

Last run: 121 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Jumped poorly and failed to settle at Punchestown in January; ran better than finishing position suggests, leading to two out and stumbling badly before fading; first-time hood on now; trainer also runs Doctor Confusion.
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10th

15

28th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 130y

17:40 Galway

Ballyearl

11st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Took a big step forward to win a Tipperary maiden hurdle in May; met trouble in running at Downpatrick last month; opening mark appears a shade harsh.

12/1

5

15th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:20 Downpatrick

Ballyearl

11st 9lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two runs in bumpers on yielding-soft were modest but a first-time hood (retained) and switch to hurdles after a 122-day break saw him win a Tipperary maiden last month (2m1f, gd-yld); that form has taken a couple of knocks and the forecast rain is not in his favour.

100/30

OUR TIP

Form: 68-

Last run: 157 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten by 27l and 28l on two maiden hurdle starts and has had a break since December; needs to have benefitted from that to win this; one of two from trainer who can't be discounted in races of this sort.
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14

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

17:35 Wexford

Doctor Confusion

11st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

By a top French sire and cost 87,000Euros as a 2yo; some promise in two maiden hurdles last year but was disappointing when favourite on return at Tipperary in May; likely capable of better so not ruled out on handicap bow.

10/1

2

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

17:10 Tipperary

Doctor Confusion

10st 13lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Beaten by 27l and 28l on two maiden hurdle starts and has had a break since December; needs to have benefitted from that to win this; one of two from trainer who can't be discounted in races of this sort.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on point-to-point debut 18 days ago; pedigree makes limited appeal; tongue-tie tried for rules debut.
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13

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Dr Kapoor

11st 5lb

J: Mr M J Kenneally

T: Maike Magnussen

Well beaten sole point start and on second hurdle try last time; can only be watched.

50/1

16

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Dr Kapoor

11st 7lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Maike Magnussen

Well beaten when coming down at the last in Tipperary maiden hurdle last time; others make far more appeal.

100/1

3

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

17:10 Tipperary

Dr Kapoor

10st 13lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Maike Magnussen

Well beaten on point-to-point debut 18 days ago; pedigree makes limited appeal; tongue-tie tried for rules debut.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
A £26,000 2yo; dam placed 1m3f in France only start, half-sister to useful German 1m1f Flat/French 2m2f hurdle winner Izzo; worth a look if market vibes warrant it.
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2nd

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

20:07 Market Rasen

Intenzo

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mark Walford

Made a promising chase/handicap debut when clear second at Sedgefield (2m, good; form well advertised by winner since) in March but three lesser efforts have followed and his tendency to race too freely remains a worry.

7/1

6th

4

17th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

15:05 Stratford

Intenzo

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mark Walford

Below form on last two appearances and his tendency to race too freely remains a worry but he made a promising chase/handicap debut when clear second at Sedgefield (2m, good) in March and that form has been well advertised by the winner since; good claims if back at that level.

9/2

4th

7

6th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 4

16:32 Kelso

Intenzo

10st 12lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Best run over fences when 3.25l second to Tanking Along (13lb worse off) at Sedgefield in March (2m, good); reportedly ran flat when well beaten at Southwell next time (2m4f, good); should fare better.

6/1

Form: 060-

Last run: 88 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Showed small signs of promise in penultimate maiden hurdle start at Punchestown (2m1f, soft); took a step in the wrong direction last time when sent off at 12-1 and tailed off; needs to have improved from mini-break.
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5th

2

19th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

20:30 Huntingdon

JEnvoievalserenki

11st 12lb

J: Mr James King

T: Luca Morgan

2-7 in points for current stable since this autumn, the latter win gained in four-runner conditions race at Mollington (3m, good to firm; first-time visor; odds-on favourite fell) this month; has more on his plate here but top amateur James King is booked again.

3/1

9th

3

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:00 Clonmel

JEnvoievalserenki

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul Nolan

The best of four maiden hurdle runs was on soft ground at Punchestown in January; needs a return to that form and blinkers might help.

12/1

5

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

17:10 Tipperary

JEnvoievalserenki

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Showed small signs of promise in penultimate maiden hurdle start at Punchestown (2m1f, soft); took a step in the wrong direction last time when sent off at 12-1 and tailed off; needs to have improved from mini-break.

20/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Will need to progress from maiden hurdle debut when sent off 7-2 second favourite and finishing a 27l third (2m6f, good); marked step back in trip is tried to spark requisite improvement; likely the pick of Gordon Elliott pair.
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7th

7

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

18:49 Wexford

Jonny Carrol

11st 4lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Moses McCabe

Two minor placed efforts for Gordon Elliott; struggled in his first handicap at Cork last December; little appeal on first run for this local stable.

20/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten by 28l on debut (2m1f, good) when sent off at odds of 50-1; unlikely to play a hand here.
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6th

16

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Loulouless

10st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

20-1 when finishing in mid-division at Clonmel two weeks ago; others much preferred.

20/1

8th

14

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

18:20 Clonmel

Loulouless

10st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Opening handicap efforts poor; much more needed, better ground may help.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
A 20,000 euros 3yo; brother to useful bumper and 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase winner Tullybeg, half-brother to 2m3f chase/2m5f hurdle winner Earths Furies; tongue-tie goes on for debut; market check.
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8

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

17:10 Tipperary

Mr Wickersley

10st 13lb

J: Jake Coen

T: E McNamara

A 20,000 euros 3yo; brother to useful bumper and 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase winner Tullybeg, half-brother to 2m3f chase/2m5f hurdle winner Earths Furies; tongue-tie goes on for debut; market check.

20/1

8

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

17:10 Tipperary

Mr Wickersley

10st 13lb

J: Jake Coen

T: E McNamara

A 20,000 euros 3yo; brother to useful bumper and 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase winner Tullybeg, half-brother to 2m3f chase/2m5f hurdle winner Earths Furies; tongue-tie goes on for debut; market check.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
A 12,000 euros purchase as a 3yo; half-brother to 1m AW winner Monkmoor Pip (RPR 70); trainer has a live contender in Portetta.
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15th

4

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:50 Punchestown

The Cheeky Pup

11st 5lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: John Joseph Hanlon

No signs of winning potential in two maiden hurdles or a Galway festival novice contest; makes h'cap debut now.

22/1

10

31st Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 156y

17:05 Galway

The Cheeky Pup

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

No sign of worthwhile form in two maiden outings; completely out of his depth.

500/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to six winners inc Open Wide (5f/6f inc 2yo/AW; RPR 104), Katimavik (7f/1m; 90) and Kings Creek (1m7f/3m hurdle); one of two for trainer so market check advised.
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8th

9

9th Aug 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Wizzleout

11st 1lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Half-brother to six winners including Open Wide (5f/6f inc 2yo/AW; RPR 104), Katimavik (7f/1m; 90) and Kings Creek (1m7f/3m hurdle); bit novicey in jumping department when never better than midfield on Tipperary debut in May; can do better for top connections.

15/2

10

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

17:10 Tipperary

Wizzleout

10st 13lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Half-brother to six winners inc Open Wide (5f/6f inc 2yo/AW; RPR 104), Katimavik (7f/1m; 90) and Kings Creek (1m7f/3m hurdle); one of two for trainer so market check advised.

8/1

Form: 8-

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed little promise at Limerick last month when making debut in a maiden hurdle (2m, good); related to useful winners Gilgamboa and Stealthy Tom; Mark Walsh's pick of the three McManus runners so worth a second look.
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11

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

17:10 Tipperary

Guess What

10st 6lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: E Bolger

Showed little promise at Limerick last month when making debut in a maiden hurdle (2m, good); related to useful winners Gilgamboa and Stealthy Tom; Mark Walsh's pick of the three McManus runners so worth a second look.

8/1

11

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

17:10 Tipperary

Guess What

10st 6lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: E Bolger

Showed little promise at Limerick last month when making debut in a maiden hurdle (2m, good); related to useful winners Gilgamboa and Stealthy Tom; Mark Walsh's pick of the three McManus runners so worth a second look.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-sister to 2m7f hurdle winner So They Tell Me from family of high-class bumper and hurdle/chase winner Like-A-Butterfly; market check warranted but Mark Walsh prefers another.
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10

20th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 118y

19:38 Sligo

Guided By You

10st 2lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Half-sister to 2m7f hurdles winner So They Tell Me, from family of high-class mare Like-A-Butterfly; promising Tipperary debut in May but hasn't built on that in two runs since; big step up in trip here for handicap debut and any market support worth noting.

8/1

6th

12

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

16:15 Kilbeggan

Guided By You

10st 6lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Padraig Roche

From the family of high-class mare Like-A-Butterfly; promising Tipperary debut in May and following month second favourite but never landed a blow at Clonmel; remains a potential improver but lots more needed to play a leading role here.

8/1

6th

16

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:00 Clonmel

Guided By You

11st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

From the family of high-class mare Like-A-Butterfly; was only the owner's third-string on debut at Tipperary but ran a solid race; needs a fair bit more in this stronger contest but can go well.

12/1

Form: 63-

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished a respectable 4 1/4l third in a good-ground bumper at Bangor last month; ran ok from the front that day before being passed late; prior to that she was a well-beaten sixth at Limerick in a Listed bumper (soft); could be a player if she takes to hurdles.
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10th

4

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

14:10 Down Royal

Portetta

11st 8lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Second in a Tipperary maiden on decent ground on hurdling debut a year ago; some fair efforts after that and heavy ground was no good to her on handicap over Christmas.

12/1

3rd

5

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

14:48 Downpatrick

Portetta

10st 8lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Has shown ability in both starts over hurdles at 2m-2m1f; weakened over the latter trip at Worcester on latest so uncertain whether this much longer trip will suit; chance if she stays.

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam is a 2m hurdle-winning sibling to multiple winners Executive's Hall and Adarma; market can guide but Mark Walsh prefers Guess What.
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2nd

5

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Watching The Clock

11st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Got off the mark in a Gowran handicap over 2m last October and some decent runs in defeat after; a lesser effort when last seen over 2m7f and this trip is a question on return.

12/1

5th

4

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

15:58 Punchestown

Watching The Clock

11st 6lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Padraig Roche

Won a 2m Gowran handicap on soft in October and has been consistent in defeat since up to 2m4f; this trip poses a question off the same mark but can run well if staying.

8/1

4th

10

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 46y

14:35 Punchestown

Watching The Clock

11st 4lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

Won well at Gowran 11 days ago in the inaugural race in this series; 10lb rise is not unreasonable; potentially a filly who could continue on the upgrade; room for improvement in her jumping.

4/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 79l on debut when sent off at odds of 66-1; a similar outcome likely here.
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2nd

14

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

15:20 Limerick

Wild Wild Wind

10st 11lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: M A Cahill

Posted several decent efforts in defeat over the winter including over C&D; solid enough Clonmel effort early this month so remains of interest.

6/1

4th

13

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

18:30 Clonmel

Wild Wild Wind

10st 8lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: M A Cahill

Has posted several decent efforts in defeat over the winter including over C&D; was below form at Cork last time but this softer ground should suit better.

13/2

8th

19

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Wild Wild Wind

10st 11lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: M A Cahill

Placed on her last three starts, twice at Clonmel before finding one too good at Limerick last month; good chance of exploiting a modest handicap mark even though she's now rated in the 80s.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta €56.90
Straight Forecast €45.47
Trifecta €1414.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ballyearl

The Irish Sun:

Doctor Confusion

POSTDATA:

Portetta