July 02 / 20.20 Tipperary

20.20

Good

TipperaryRaces.ie Handicap

  • Prize money: £5119.83
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • 16 runners
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TipperaryRaces.ie Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £54.30
  • Place: £7.20

Form: 0-5080

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Well-exposed maiden; has failed to build on a fifth placing over 1m at Gowran in April; down the field at Limerick 11 days ago.
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3rd

12

(12)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:10 Navan

Chou Chou

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Won handicaps last year on slow and fast ground; on a good mark and positives to take from last run at Gowran.

5/1

4th

13

(6)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:52 Gowran Park

Chou Chou

9st 5lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Two wins last year, at Tipperary and Clonmel; fifth behind Thegooseiscooked in this race 12 months ago; struggled in a 1m handicap at this venue in June.

20/1

13th

4

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Chou Chou

9st 8lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Two wins last year over slightly further than this at Tipperary (gd-fm) and Clonmel (soft); remains 3lb above that last success and tailed off over hurdles at Killarney 23 days ago.

25/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 548-03

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form before finishing third off 13 from a career-low mark in a 1m1f event at Leopardstown last month; Colin Keane now takes the ride for the first time on the mare's eighth start for his father; breakthrough win is feasible at the age of eight.
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10th

14

(8)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:52 Gowran Park

Thegooseiscooked

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Won this event last year, following several placed efforts during the summer; should be in peak form for her repeat bid after making a return to form at Navan a month ago, stayed on well after being denied a clear run; tongue-tie fitted for the first time, and Colin Keane aboard for the first time this season, underlining her chance.

4/1

3rd

9

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:15 Navan

Thegooseiscooked

9st 5lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Gerard Keane

Got off the mark at Gowran (9.5f, good) last summer, two runs this term well below best; much more needed now, does handle fast ground.

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 46-000

Last run: 68 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
1m winner on soft in Britain; no sign of his best form in three outings for this trainer who appears to have a better chance with Metamorpheus.
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3rd

4

(19)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Tipperary

Escape Act

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Richard John O’Brien

1m winner on soft in Britain; no sign of his best form in three outings for this trainer who appears to have a better chance with Metamorpheus.

20/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 90-057

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won twice on turf in Britain in 2023; useful form in defeat on the AW since; improved from yard debut at Navan when fifth of 13 over 1m1f at Leopardstown; beaten roughly the same distance when seventh of 17 over the same course and distance last time.
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1st

4

(14)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Obama Army

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Adrian McGuinness

Best form was in Britain in 2023; steadily working his way into form of late, although slow starts haven't helped his cause the last twice; wide draw a negative.

13/2

3

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

17:07 Gowran Park

Obama Army

9st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian McGuinness

Best form was in Britain in 2023; steadily working his way into form of late, although slow start didn't help at Naas on Tuesday when 4.25l off Roderick; this trip his limit.

8/1

5th

7

(4)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Naas

Obama Army

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Best form was in Britain in 2023; recent fourth placings at Tipperary and Dundalk provide grounds for optimism.

7/1

Form: 72-090

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
AW winner in 2023; hard to make a case for him; perhaps blinkers will elicit improvement.
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6

(1)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

19:00 Down Royal

Limestone Red

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Tracey Collins

Recorded his second 10.5f AW win in January but is now 0-17 on turf, most recently going close at both Killarney and Tramore; should be thereabouts again.

13/2

3rd

9

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:25 Tramore

Limestone Red

9st 6lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Tracey Collins

Recorded his second 10.5f AW win in January and is rated 15lb higher on that surface; fine effort over just shy of this trip at Killarney last month, beaten half a length by in-form mare with Tassarolo a length behind him in third.

6/1

2nd

11

(10)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 103y

20:00 Killarney

Limestone Red

9st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Tracey Collins

Has won twice on AW; most recent success in January; 0-15 on turf; however, two runs this term not without promise but plenty more needed; tries a new trip.

16/1

Form: -12900 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Gowran handicap winner for Kevin Coleman in 2023; useful middle-distance form at Dundalk during the winter, featuring a win and a second; has failed to make an impact in turf outings at Fairyhouse and Leopardstown; first reserve.
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4

(13)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

17:07 Gowran Park

Ranko Express

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Won at Dundalk in January and has largely struggled since returning to turf, cheekpieces tried latest now discarded.

12/1

1

(2)

13th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:00 Navan

Ranko Express

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

In decent form on the AW earlier this year; signs of a return to form when not beaten that far at Tipperary (9f, gd-fm) after a slow start; this longer trip a plus and cheekpieces go on; not out of this.

9/1

Form: 490060

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Three of four wins have been on AW; 1-37 record on turf, and she has failed to make the frame in her last eight appearances on grass.
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11th

10

(15)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

Morning Approach

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

1-44 on turf; step in right direction when sixth at Leopardstown last month but below that form last twice; on a nice mark but hard to trust at present.

18/1

11th

7

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 110y

17:05 Gowran Park

Morning Approach

9st 5lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W McCreery

1-43 on turf; struggled on the AW last winter; made an okay return to turf at Roscommon when fifth (7.5f, good) but was very poor next time over 1m here; bounced back with a good sixth at Leopardstown next time (1m1f, good); another poor run at Naas three days ago; hard to trust.

10/1

Form: -97467

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler whose Flat form is not particularly convincing; place chance at best on the form of a close-up sixth at Cork on his penultimate start.
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2nd

8

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Cork

Metamorpheus

10st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Andrew McNamara

Has mixed it between Flat and hurdles effectively this year, winning on the level at Sligo and only worn down close home in 2m Galway handicap hurdle on Saturday; obvious chance if turning out quickly.

11/2

2nd

22

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Metamorpheus

10st 0lb

T: Andrew McNamara

Second reserve; is 1-19 over hurdles but some decent efforts in defeat lately including on the Flat; 1lb out of the handicap; needs more.

Form: -78400

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner whose two 2024 wins came at Dundalk, no turf success since 2021; has failed to reach the first ten in his two turf starts this year; little appeal.
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12

(5)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Gatsby Cap

8st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Six-time winner and winner of two handicaps at this track last year; 12lb below last winning mark; poor runs here in the spring and never featured in three turf starts this year; others appeal more.

16/1

9th

14

(2)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Tipperary

Gatsby Cap

8st 13lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Six-time winner whose two 2024 wins came at Dundalk, no turf success since 2021; has failed to reach the first ten in his two turf starts this year; little appeal.

16/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 672-00

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
One win from 28 starts, runner-up six times including at Gowran on final 2024 appearance; weak 2025 form in two Leopardstown starts.
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10th

8

(1)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Pink Socks

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Completed a hat-trick in 0-50 classified events in January including two wins here (7f/1m); has found life tougher in handicaps since then, though, and may need a return to the basement level.

20/1

11th

6

(11)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Pink Socks

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Nailed a rapid AW classified hat-trick in January for Ian Williams but her subsequent form in handicaps for that yard and this doesn't compare; maybe her return to this sphere will help but she needs to get back on track.

10/1

6th

6

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Pink Socks

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Legs two and three of her January hat-trick for Ian Williams came here (7f/1m); went off the boil for him and hard to fancy on what she's done in three starts for this yard.

14/1

Form: 000-50

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Started the season brightly when fifth at Cork, just in front of today's rival Metamorpheus; form of that race well advertised by fourth-placed Deuteronomy; had a valid excuse at Gowran a month ago, since he stumbled badly in the early stages.
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11th

5

(15)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Tipperary

Rochester Mike

9st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Started the season brightly when fifth at Cork, just in front of today's rival Metamorpheus; form of that race well advertised by fourth-placed Deuteronomy; had a valid excuse at Gowran a month ago, since he stumbled badly in the early stages.

8/1

3

(8)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:07 Gowran Park

Rochester Mike

9st 13lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Ten-race maiden on his third trainer; ran a pleasing race on his seasonal return and stable debut at Cork (10.5f, good) in first time blinkers (retained); down 1lb for that and dropped in trip; chance if builds on that.

15/2

3

(8)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:07 Gowran Park

Rochester Mike

9st 13lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Ten-race maiden on his third trainer; ran a pleasing race on his seasonal return and stable debut at Cork (10.5f, good) in first time blinkers (retained); down 1lb for that and dropped in trip; chance if builds on that.

15/2

6/1

Form: 2-0604

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Running over longer trips to no great effect on his first three starts this season having ended last year's campaign with a second placing over an extended 1m4f at this venue; drop to this distance produced an improved display when fourth of 16 at Leopardstown almost two weeks ago.
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1st

13

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:38 Bellewstown

Crypto Crash

10st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: David Kenneth Budds

0-7 over hurdles and well beaten on the Flat at Tramore on latest; fell on last start in this sphere in Cork race won by Chesterbaylad; tongue tie added.

10/1

6th

14

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:55 Tramore

Crypto Crash

9st 0lb

T: David Kenneth Budds

Second reserve; 0-13 on the Flat and winless from seven over hurdles, including when falling at the sixth at Cork last time; two Flat runs this season do nothing to excite and 3lb wrong.

13

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:00 Cork

Crypto Crash

10st 5lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: David Kenneth Budds

Placed over 1m4f on fast ground for David Marnane in 2024; moderate hurdles form and two recent flat efforts have been poor; others hold stronger claims.

20/1

Form: 8-0856

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
AW winner; 0-5 on turf; not at best since joining this yard from Marco Botti, though recent Gowran fifth was a step in the direction; win in Britain was over 1m4f.
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11

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 144y

18:45 Clonmel

Pegasus Of Harry

10st 7lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Sole win came on AW in Britain in 2024; respectable effort when third over 1m5f at Ballinrobe in July; this trip may help to produce improvement.

6/1

3rd

8

(9)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 184y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Pegasus Of Harry

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Sole win came on AW in UK in 2024; mixed form since joining this yard and was poor on fast ground at Tipperary last time; needs a lot more but this ground a help.

22/1

Form: 65/51-

Last run: 474 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m4f Dundalk handicap early last year for Joseph O'Brien; this trip may be inadequate, and she has to overcome a lengthy absence on her first run for Michael Phillips.
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14th

2

(12)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Tipperary

Princess Rabab

10st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: M J Phillips

Won a 1m4f Dundalk handicap early last year for Joseph O'Brien; this trip may be inadequate, and she has to overcome a lengthy absence on her first run for Michael Phillips.

8/1

1st

9

(6)

15th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:20 Dundalk (AW)

Princess Rabab

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Promise in maidens including a fifth here last month; handicapper looks to have given her a chance and every prospect that the trip will suit.

8/1

Form: 000-0

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Weak form in three outings last season; 66-1 when in rear on handicap debut at Gowran; held by sixth-placed Pegasus Of Harry.
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10

(10)

13th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:00 Navan

Madam Alkaterina

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Keelan Dempsey

Showed little in three maiden runs last year and has beaten just two rivals home in two runs this term; mark sliding but she needs to show more.

40/1

15th

11

(4)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Tipperary

Madam Alkaterina

9st 3lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Keelan Dempsey

Weak form in three outings last season; 66-1 when in rear on handicap debut at Gowran; held by sixth-placed Pegasus Of Harry.

25/1

14th

11

(5)

15th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Gowran Park

Madam Alkaterina

9st 4lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Keelan Dempsey

Weak form in three outings last season; has had time to mature but chance is not obvious.

25/1

6/1

Form: 80-303

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Began the campaign well with a Navan handicap third over 1m2f; subsequent form much less appealing; beaten 20l in a maiden last time.
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16th

6

(1)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Tipperary

Step To Somewhere

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Began the campaign well with a Navan handicap third over 1m2f; subsequent form much less appealing; beaten 20l in a maiden last time.

6/1

4

(5)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 70y

16:40 Limerick

Step To Somewhere

10st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Some decent handicap runs including over 1m2f on return at Navan; however, was beaten 21l at Fairyhouse since and needs to rebound in a major way to figure.

6/1

13th

12

(17)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

19:57 Fairyhouse

Step To Somewhere

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: D K Weld

Eight-race maiden is 0-5 on turf; went close off 63 on handicap debut at Clonmel last September (9.5f, good); returned from break with third of 13 at Navan (1m2f, good); each-way contender if the ground doesn't soften.

14/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €286.20
Straight Forecast €189.45
Tricast €2285.11

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Crypto Crash

SPOTLIGHT:

Thegooseiscooked

POSTDATA:

Crypto Crash

The Irish Sun:

Thegooseiscooked