May 15 / 20.18 Clonmel

20.18

Good

John Walsh (Mainstown) Memorial Flat Race

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 0f 159y
  • 9 runners
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John Walsh (Mainstown) Memorial Flat Race

Runners: 9 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 4-3

Last run: 3 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a point-to-point and has fared creditably in both bumpers, here in March and when third in slowly-run Killarney contest on Monday; place claims again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 188y

17:42 Clonmel

Ballyredinkingston

10st 9lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Weak maiden form; in rear in two handicaps; no appeal despite rider's valuable claim

33/1

11th

12

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 180y

16:52 Naas

Ballyredinkingston

10st 0lb

J: Brian Barry

T: John Patrick Ryan

Beaten out of sight on all four outings for this yard; hard to make a case for him.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Order Of St George 5yo cost 31,000euros as a 3yo; half-brother to four winners in France inc Devona (2m2f hurdle) and Vaheoz (2m3f-2m5f hurdle/chase); dam unraced half-sister to top-class 2m chaser Azertyuiop; market best guide but likely to be all the better for the run.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 150y

17:30 Kilbeggan

Ballyteigue Bay

12st 0lb

J: Mr J P Berry

T: J A Berry

Remote third on debut in a Clonmel bumper a year ago; beaten 68l and pulled up in two maiden hurdles since; off since January; a repeat of that debut run would give him a place chance in this weak race.

8/1

5

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 145y

13:40 Wexford

Ballyteigue Bay

11st 4lb

J: Mr J P Berry

T: J A Berry

Beaten 16l on debut in a Clonmel bumper when third; needs more here.

16/1

2

15th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 159y

20:18 Clonmel

Ballyteigue Bay

12st 0lb

J: Mr J P Berry

T: J A Berry

Order Of St George 5yo cost 31,000euros as a 3yo; half-brother to four winners in France inc Devona (2m2f hurdle) and Vaheoz (2m3f-2m5f hurdle/chase); dam unraced half-sister to top-class 2m chaser Azertyuiop; market best guide but likely to be all the better for the run.

8/1

Form: 67-

Last run: 140 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Couple of fair efforts in bumpers last term, at Navan and when midfield at Leopardstown; by Kalanisi and out of a Definite Article mare so bred to appreciate decent ground and drops in class here.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

15th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 159y

20:18 Clonmel

Mustang Mozzie

12st 0lb

J: Mr Finn Tegetmeier

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Couple of fair efforts in bumpers last term, at Navan and when midfield at Leopardstown; by Kalanisi and out of a Definite Article mare so bred to appreciate decent ground and drops in class here.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Valirann half-brother to winners Clearly Capable (point and 2m2f-2m5f hurdle) and Corner Me Eye (point); dam unraced half-sister to bumper and 2m/2m4f hurdle winner Random Native; unlikely one to make an immediate impact on belated debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 107y

18:38 Sligo

Townscupsixtythree

11st 2lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Big price in all three maiden hurdle outings; not a bad effort when 20l fifth at Ballinrobe on handicap debut; improvement needed in a first-time hood.

8/1

5

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 218y

20:25 Ballinrobe

Townscupsixtythree

11st 3lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Big price in all three maiden hurdle outings, no obvious reason to support him here in his first handicap.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dragon Dancer 4yo cost 13,000euros as a 3yo; half-brother to winners Ruby Island (bumper and 2m/2m5f hurdle) and Creating Havoc (point); dam unraced half-sister to useful bumper/2m2f hurdle/2m6f chase winner Raven's Run; debutant 4yo probably all the better for the experience but worth a market check.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

16:30 Newton Abbot

Morning Mayhem

11st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Nick Scholfield

Three wins for new stable last season (2m, heavy-good to soft) and he's continued in good form, beaten only 1l when fourth at Fakenham (2m4f, good) last month; the drop back in trip could help; firmly in calculations.

7/2

4th

8

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 2

17:13 Fakenham

Morning Mayhem

11st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Nick Scholfield

Three wins for new stable last season, the latest here (2m, good to soft) in March; might have been a shade unlucky when keeping-on third at Stratford (2m2f, good; denied clear run) last time and is unexposed over 2m4f but needs to maintain his progress to land this prize.

12/1

3rd

2

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

17:08 Stratford

Morning Mayhem

11st 13lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Nick Scholfield

In fine form for his current yard and he got back on the up with 2m Fakenham handicap success 15 days ago; up 3lb but strong at the finish there so he holds excellent claims back over a longer trip.

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Axxos gelding cost 7,500euros as a foal; third foal; dam unraced half-sister to 2m4f-3m4f hurdle/chase winner Riverside City; pulled up on debut for Thomas Byrne in Lingstown maiden point-to-point in March; best watched on rules debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

30th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:30 Tramore

Mystical Madness

11st 8lb

J: Ms L P McDonald

T: Mark John Scallan

Axxos gelding cost 7,500euros as a foal; third foal; dam unraced half-sister to 2m4f-3m4f hurdle/chase winner Riverside City; pulled up on debut for Thomas Byrne in Lingstown point-to-point in March and beaten a long way on Clonmel bumper debut earlier this month, albeit not without market support; tongue-tie tried.

25/1

9

30th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:30 Tramore

Mystical Madness

11st 8lb

J: Ms L P McDonald

T: Mark John Scallan

Axxos gelding cost 7,500euros as a foal; third foal; dam unraced half-sister to 2m4f-3m4f hurdle/chase winner Riverside City; pulled up on debut for Thomas Byrne in Lingstown point-to-point in March and beaten a long way on Clonmel bumper debut earlier this month, albeit not without market support; tongue-tie tried.

25/1

6

15th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 159y

20:18 Clonmel

Mystical Madness

11st 8lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: Mark John Scallan

Axxos gelding cost 7,500euros as a foal; third foal; dam unraced half-sister to 2m4f-3m4f hurdle/chase winner Riverside City; pulled up on debut for Thomas Byrne in Lingstown maiden point-to-point in March; best watched on rules debut.

12/1

Form: 8/

Last run: 481 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
My Dream Boat mare; dam bumper and 2m4f hurdle/useful 3m1f chase winner; none too fluent, tailed off on debut early last year in Navan maiden hurdle won by a better-fancied stablemate; from top yard so has to be respected on switch to bumper in what looks a modest enough contest.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

15th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 159y

20:18 Clonmel

Carsons Dreamboat

11st 7lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Gordon Elliott

My Dream Boat mare; dam bumper and 2m4f hurdle/useful 3m1f chase winner; none too fluent, tailed off on debut early last year in Navan maiden hurdle won by a better-fancied stablemate; from top yard so has to be respected on switch to bumper in what looks a modest enough contest.

5/1

7

15th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 159y

20:18 Clonmel

Carsons Dreamboat

11st 7lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Gordon Elliott

My Dream Boat mare; dam bumper and 2m4f hurdle/useful 3m1f chase winner; none too fluent, tailed off on debut early last year in Navan maiden hurdle won by a better-fancied stablemate; from top yard so has to be respected on switch to bumper in what looks a modest enough contest.

5/1

8th

14

20th Jan 2024

Frozen

2m 4f 0y

13:20 Navan

Carsons Dreamboat

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

My Dream Boat mare; dam bumper and 2m4f hurdle/useful 3m1f chase winner, sister to 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase winner Backinthere and bumper/2m4f hurdle winner Kilnockin Lady, is granddaughter of 2m6f hurdle winner; tough ask for a newcomer.

18/1

Form: 04427-

Last run: 179 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in three of her seven bumpers, at Killarney, Listowel in 2023 and more recently when chasing home a clear winner at Wexford last October; out of depth in Listed bumper following month but has to be of interest dropped in class here and goes on this ground, although lack of a recent run a concern.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

15:05 Fakenham

Dancing Dame

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

0-8 in bumpers and 0-4 over hurdles when based in Ireland but belied 200-1 odds when very respectable sixth of 19 in good-quality Naas maiden (2m, soft to heavy) on latest outing in December; should be okay on the much quicker ground here and new stable tends to do well with new recruits.

10/11

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Idaho 4yo is fourth foal of a French 1m4f winner, half-sister to winners Free Handshake (2m6f hurdle) and Gracious (French 1m4f-1m6f Flat and 2m-2m3f hurdle/chase); market best guide on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

14:07 Limerick

Biddy Early

11st 6lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: E Sheehy

Chased home a 15l winner in a bumper at Clonmel in May on debut; has failed to build on that in five subsequent starts; well beaten in sixth in maiden hurdles at Wexford and Gowran.

20/1

6th

12

4th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 40y

13:55 Gowran Park

Biddy Early

11st 3lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: E Sheehy

Chased home a clear winner on bumper debut at Clonmel in May but hasn't reproduced that form in four starts since and was tailed off on hurdles debut at Wexford last time.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta €219.80
Straight Forecast €112.33
Trifecta €666.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dancing Dame

The Irish Sun:

Ballyredinkingston

POSTDATA:

Carsons Dreamboat

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Dancing Dame