May 27 / 19.50 Tipperary

19.50

Good

Tipperary Town Maiden

  • Prize money: £5851.24
  • 1m 4f 110y
  • 13 runners
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Tipperary Town Maiden

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

OUR TIP

Form: 6-

Last run: 266 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in three bumpers before an 11l sixth in a 1m6f maiden at Gowran in September; opposable.
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9th

3

(4)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 7f 0y

20:27 Leopardstown

Albert Hirsch

10st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: M C Grassick

Well held in bumpers; has shown little in three Flat runs over shorter trips and does not appeal as being well handicapped; blinkered for the first time.

16/1

1

(21)

27th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

19:25 Curragh

Albert Hirsch

10st 6lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: M C Grassick

Well held in three bumpers; two maiden runs suggest he'll be of more interest in handicaps; cheekpieces tried.

66/1

1

(1)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 110y

19:50 Tipperary

Albert Hirsch

10st 7lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M C Grassick

Well held in three bumpers before an 11l sixth in a 1m6f maiden at Gowran in September; opposable.

100/1

Form: 7-9

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Midfield in a 1m2f AW maiden before moving yards and then beaten 25l over 1m1f at Ballinrobe; now tongue tied.
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2

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 20y

14:26 Kilbeggan

Captain Hanley

11st 12lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Maiden on the Flat after 18 attempts, rated a lowly 51; now looks a different proposition after a promising introduction to hurdling at Clonmel; despite suffering interference, stayed on well over a similar trip to this, form strongly advertised by the winner Minella Diamond in winning easily at Limerick on Thursday

9/4

2nd

6

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:20 Clonmel

Captain Hanley

11st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Maiden on the Flat after 18 goes and rated 51; of limited appeal on hurdling debut.

40/1

6th

9

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 190y

17:35 Limerick

Captain Hanley

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Eamonn O’Connell

0-17 on the Flat (0-9 on turf); went close off 6lb higher at Tramore last August (1m4f, gd-yld); some fair efforts in defeat on AW this year; could go well with drying ground a plus.

15/2

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had five runs in bumpers, winning on good ground at Galway last summer before a 10l third here; might be vulnerable in a race of this nature.
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2nd

3

3rd Mar 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

17:07 Leopardstown

Delta Force

11st 3lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: C Byrnes

Not a factor late on when well beaten on debut at Punchestown last month behind the disqualified Colcannon; likely to improve but may have a little too much to find.

10/1

5th

3

21st Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 148y

16:55 Punchestown

Delta Force

11st 10lb

J: Mr A D Bustin

T: C Byrnes

Fourth foal; half-brother to winners Light Beam (UAE 1m1f; RPR 81), Clear White Light (2m-2m4f hurdle) and Daytona Beach (bumper); dam 7f-1m winner (inc Listed; 100) out of French 1m7f winning half-sister to 1m4f Group 1 winner Daliapour; nice mix of middle-distance sepped and stamina in his pedigree; probably best watched.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Over two years since he ran away with a soft-ground bumper at Thurles and seemed well regarded back then; the market should be instructive on this belated return and Flat debut.
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2nd

12

(8)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Factual Fact

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Henry De Bromhead

Bumper winner has done well since returning to the Flat, second here over 1m4f and handled better ground to win 2m1f Killarney amateur handicap last month under a positive ride; 4lb higher but could have more to offer off this low weight upped in grade.

6/1

1st

1

(10)

12th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 182y

19:40 Killarney

Factual Fact

12st 3lb

J: Mr J Dunne

T: Henry De Bromhead

Bumper winner who was closing on the winner in a 1m4f handicap at the Curragh in March; 4lb higher but appeals as a horse with more to offer; all his form is on slow ground, so that's the one concern.

2/1

2nd

3

(5)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 4f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Factual Fact

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Went down by a nose in a C&D maiden on his last flat start last November; pulled up over hurdles on sole start since; opening mark looks fair and worth monitoring in the market on seasonal return and handicap debut.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in a bumper and was 150-1 when departing early on hurdling debut (hood tried there now dispensed with); limited appeal.
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6

(3)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 110y

19:50 Tipperary

Moment Of Prayer

10st 7lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: Ian O’Connor

Tailed off in a bumper and was 150-1 when departing early on hurdling debut (hood tried there now dispensed with); limited appeal.

100/1

6

(3)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 110y

19:50 Tipperary

Moment Of Prayer

10st 7lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: Ian O’Connor

Tailed off in a bumper and was 150-1 when departing early on hurdling debut (hood tried there now dispensed with); limited appeal.

100/1

12

11th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:55 Killarney

Moment Of Prayer

11st 4lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: Ian O’Connor

Sent off at 125-1 and tailed off on debut in a Listowel bumper in September 2024; hood and tongue tie go on for belated hurdles bow; best watched.

80/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weak 25-1 chance when comfortably beaten in a Fairyhouse bumper in November.
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12th

6

(18)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:20 Roscommon

Whosethebestboy

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Moderate form for Charles Byrnes, dead in the market when tailed off on handicap debut in August; owner likes to shuffle the pack and has sent 6yo to another sharp operator; tongue-tie and champion jockey.

10/1

13th

19

(14)

31st Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 110y

17:30 Tipperary

Whosethebestboy

9st 1lb

T: C Byrnes

Ordinary form in maidens; not to be dismissed lightly on handicap debut; first reserve.

5th

3

(3)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:30 Tramore

Whosethebestboy

10st 3lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: C Byrnes

Modest form thus far and has ground to make up with So Golden on their Ballinrobe clash.

50/1

Form: 7

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won both her bumpers, the latest a Listed race on soft ground in March (other win was on heavy); beaten 13l on Flat debut at Ballinrobe but made some late gains and she's up in distance here from 1m1f.
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1st

3

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 180y

17:25 Gowran Park

Light Up The Dark

10st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Two bumper wins and added a 1m5f Down Royal Flat maiden to her haul last year; below form at Bellewstown when last seen but is a big player if ready on return; the market could guide.

7/2

2

(9)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 110y

19:55 Bellewstown

Light Up The Dark

12st 1lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual bumper winner got off the mark on the Flat in a 1m5f Down Royal maiden before a cracking handicap run over a similar trip to this at Galway; up another 4lb but has to be taken seriously.

11/4

5

(3)

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

20:20 Galway

Light Up The Dark

9st 12lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of two for yard; dual-bumper winner (including Listed) on heavy and soft; left moderate two first Flat runs behind when winning at Down Royal (1m5f, good); opening mark looks fair but this a tough assignment on handicap bow.

5/1

Form: 05

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit in bumpers but has been well held in her two Flat races (1m2f/1m6f).
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4th

10

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:30 Tramore

Liss Eile

10st 8lb

J: Luke Burke Ott

T: G Ahern

Dual-purpose maiden; best maiden hurdle effort came over C&D but beaten 16.5l at Clonmel (2m, soft) and pulled up here (16.5f, gd-yld) on latest in first two handicaps; eased 3lb but others appeal more.

33/1

14

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

17:42 Tramore

Liss Eile

10st 11lb

J: J J Slevin

T: G Ahern

Some decent bumper runs in defeat; her best hurdle run came at this track last year; well below that lately; has to repeat best form.

14/1

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
120,000euros yearling; half-brother to 1m winner Tulekya (RPR 84); dam German 8.7f winner; needs checking in the betting.
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10

(2)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 110y

19:50 Tipperary

Ardashir

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

120,000euros yearling; half-brother to 1m winner Tulekya (RPR 84); dam German 8.7f winner; needs checking in the betting.

8/1

10

(2)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 110y

19:50 Tipperary

Ardashir

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

120,000euros yearling; half-brother to 1m winner Tulekya (RPR 84); dam German 8.7f winner; needs checking in the betting.

8/1

Form: 87

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten in the region of 7l in 1m2f/1m4f maidens at Leopardstown on good ground; both races were won by Ballydoyle and this looks easier; cheekpieces added.
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14th

18

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

18:28 Sligo

Jr Mahon

11st 8lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Second reserve; rated 67 on the Flat; some fair runs in maiden hurdles and may have needed latest when fifth at Bellewstown; handicap debut.

5th

15

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:40 Bellewstown

Jr Mahon

10st 10lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

A 68-rated maiden on the Flat; a 13l fifth of nine at Galway (2m1f, yielding) was the best of his four hurdle runs; others preferred.

25/1

6

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:15 Fairyhouse

Jr Mahon

11st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

68-rated maiden on the Flat; hard to fancy on the form of his three starts over hurdles.

10/1

8/1

Form: 65

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Sea The Stars out of a smart long-distance mare; encouraging second run when coming from off the pace in a steadily-run maiden at Leopardstown and was just in front of Jr Mahon who was ridden handier; good chance.
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5

(9)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

Kasgani

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

0-5 in Ireland for Dermot Weld but he caught the eye on his stable debut over C&D 46 days ago, staying on for third behind Caph Star having been denied a clear run; that was his first start since October and this unexposed gelding is on the shortlist.

7/2

3rd

2

(15)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

18:45 Nottingham

Kasgani

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

0-5 in maidens at up to 1m4f in Ireland for Dermot Weld; sold for 16,000euros in November; remains unexposed but the betting is perhaps the best guide to expectations on handicap and yard debut after seven months off; drawn widest.

14/1

Form: 32

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished ahead of Kasgani on debut and was then clear of the remainder when second at Ballinrobe (1m5f, good) behind a Twomey newcomer who has since won a Listed race; has an Irish Derby entry and should hold every chance.
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3rd

4

(6)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Kilmeaden

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Winner of a Galway festival handicap off 82 in July (1m5f, yielding), beating a subsequent Group 3 winner; added a hurdles win in a Punchestown maiden in January (2m, soft to heavy); never on terms on return to the Flat at Cork last time when seventh.

16/1

7th

5

(13)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 30y

15:43 Cork

Kilmeaden

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Recent hurdle runs have been disappointing; ended last Flat season with a good 1m6f effort, taking second behind the subsequent Fred Winter winner Saratoga at Listowel.

7/1

4th

2

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 200y

12:30 Limerick

Kilmeaden

11st 7lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Useful staying handicapper on the Flat (rated 91); let down by jumping on hurdles debut (before brought down); much improved to land Punchestown maiden in January, jumping much more fluently and responding well to pressure to collar the hot favourite; flopped when well fancied at Naas last month.

5/2

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
180,000euros yearling; second foal out of a Galileo mare who was placed at 1m4f; debut has been a while coming and immediately fitted with headgear, but given the yard he'd be of serious interest if strong in the market.
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14

(11)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 110y

19:50 Tipperary

Pharos Freedom

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

180,000euros yearling; second foal out of a Galileo mare who was placed at 1m4f; debut has been a while coming and immediately fitted with headgear, but given the yard he'd be of serious interest if strong in the market.

9/2

14

(11)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 110y

19:50 Tipperary

Pharos Freedom

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

180,000euros yearling; second foal out of a Galileo mare who was placed at 1m4f; debut has been a while coming and immediately fitted with headgear, but given the yard he'd be of serious interest if strong in the market.

9/2

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €52.30
Straight Forecast €46.04
Trifecta €350.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kilmeaden

The Irish Sun:

Factual Fact

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Kilmeaden

POSTDATA:

Kilmeaden