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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4th

7

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:30 Tramore

Captain Hanley

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Runner-up in maiden hurdles at Clonmel in May and Punchestown last month; failed to match that form at Wexford last Friday; interesting that he makes a quick reappearance with Colin Keane booked; turf Flat form is modest but not without a chance if reproducing last winter's best AW form.

7/1

6th

1

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 50y

16:47 Wexford

Captain Hanley

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Modest on the Flat but has shown an aptitude for hurdling; runner up in both completed starts at Clonmel (19.5f, gd-yld) in May and Punchestown (23.5f, gd-yld) 26 days ago; in between those runs unseated early at Kilbeggan; big player.

8/1

2nd

3

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 116y

16:17 Punchestown

Captain Hanley

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eamonn O’Connell

0-18 on Flat but promising introduction to hurdling at Clonmel when staying on well to take the runner-up spot despite suffering interference (2m4f, good to yielding) and the winner easily followed up next time; unseated at the second when saddle slipped at Kilbeggan; worth another chance, although trip is an unknown.

2/1

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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13th

7

(5)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Factual Fact

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Henry De Bromhead

In fine form this term; 1.25l runner-up on seasonal return over C&D (sft-hvy) in March; raised 4lb and won over 2m1f (good) at Killarney; good second off revised mark here on latest (1m6f, yielding); nudged up another 4lb and should run well again, but needs to find a bit more to win off this mark.

4/1

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

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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4th

2

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 200y

18:15 Fairyhouse

Light Up The Dark

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Two bumper wins and was gaining a second win on the Flat when readily taking 1m6f Gowran handicap in April (soft); 8lb higher and quicker ground to contend with (has won on good).

4/1

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

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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10th

18

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:50 Cork

Liss Eile

10st 0lb

J: Rian Lane

T: G Ahern

Only 2.5l away at Tramore two runs back but fared less well at Clonmel; now 0-16 and 3lb out of the weights.

25/1

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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8th

2

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Jr Mahon

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Close third at Limerick in June 2025 beginning to look like a flash in the pan; poor form over hurdles and on the Flat this year; tailed off at Fairyhouse latest (1m6f, good).

16/1

18th

17

(17)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 40y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Jr Mahon

9st 1lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Some promising runs in defeat last season; okay run over hurdles at Bellewstown in April but his tailed off finish at Sligo last month is concerning.

33/1

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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6th

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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5th

4

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 76y

19:55 Curragh

Kilmeaden

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Dual-purpose; hurdle winner is 1-9 on the Flat; has come up dry since winning a Galway Festival maiden last July (12.5f, yielding); kept on nicely for third over 1m6f here latest (Delta behind); raised 2lb for that but should go well again up in trip.

6/1

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

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