October 02 / 16.25 Clonmel

16.25

Good

Glenary Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 6f 170y
  • 14 runners
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Glenary Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

28/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.60
  • Place: £5.30

Form: 0-9940

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Very modest form so far, her fourth on penultimate being a remote one (27l behind the winner); beaten even further at Wexford last time; tongue tie on now.
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14th

23

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:00 Cork

Sallap

10st 13lb

T: S Curling

Second reserve; won at Clonmel in October (2m7f, yielding); in the lead when falling at the last off revised mark at Thurles (2m7f, gd-yld); just 2lb higher now and could go well if ready after break.

15/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 7084-

Last run: 175 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Showed little in three maidens but showed slight improvement to take fourth of 17 on handicap debut at Limerick in April (2m3f, good); that form has taken some knocks and needs to improve all the same.
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7th

13

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:55 Wexford

Great Bird

10st 8lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liz Doyle

Sound efforts in first two handicaps and held every chance when falling at the last at Thurles in October (22.5f, gd-yld); below best the last twice but could rebound dropped in trip and returned to better ground; cheekpieces on.

12/1

4

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 154y

17:00 Thurles

Great Bird

11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Liz Doyle

Lightly raced mare took a step forward on return to action a fortnight ago, appreciating step up in trip when finishing a clear second to Sallap over this trip; 4lb rise seems okay .

11/2

2nd

13

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 170y

16:25 Clonmel

Great Bird

11st 1lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Liz Doyle

Showed little in three maidens but showed slight improvement to take fourth of 17 on handicap debut at Limerick in April (2m3f, good); that form has taken some knocks and needs to improve all the same.

15/1

8/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 1U4137 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Bagged his second hurdles win around here over 2m1f in June off 91 (good to yielding); went in again over fences at Kilbeggan the following month (2m7f, yielding to soft); finished a well beaten third at Roscommon when last seen over timber in August (3m, good to yielding); rider's claim should make him competitive.
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3rd

10

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 150y

20:18 Limerick

Smallcraftwarning

11st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won at Killarney last July off 12lb lower; respectable run in Cork National (3m4f, gd-yld) off 106 (3lb wrong) last November; pulled up back there three weeks later; out of depth in Killarney National on return from break latest; these are calmer waters and could rebound.

18/1

8th

13

9th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 0y

16:45 Killarney

Smallcraftwarning

10st 0lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Patrick Ryan

Sole chase win came at this track over 2m7f last year; some decent runs in defeat since but faces a tough task here on return from 8lb out of the handicap.

33/1

4th

12

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 4f 0y

15:20 Cork

Smallcraftwarning

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Went up 9lb for a Killarney win in July; ran poorly at the same venue in August; more like it again when second to a well-handicapped horse at Punchestown; again runner-up at Galway last Sunday (10l clear of the third) and at Thurles on Thursday; 3lb out of the handicap in this more demanding company.

14/1

Form: 75U746

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in maidens and largely the same in handicaps; finished an 8.5l sixth when last seen at Kilbeggan (3m1f, good to yielding); others more appealing.
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10

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:00 Tramore

Tedworth

10st 11lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Michael Barry

Breakthrough win here (20.5f, yielding) off 6lb lower last month and ran respectably off revised mark when a 5l fourth of 15 at Clonmel on latest (19.5f, good); place claims.

6/1

4th

10

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

18:20 Clonmel

Tedworth

10st 13lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Michael Barry

Returned from six months' absence to get off the mark at Tramore last month, coming off pace under today's rider (2m5f, yielding); up 6lb so more needed but respected.

6/1

1st

12

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:53 Tramore

Tedworth

10st 5lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Michael Barry

12-race maiden hurdler absent since October; usual cheekpieces discarded here, handicapper relenting.

12/1

Form: 0329-1

Last run: 132 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Got first win under rules when a comfortable victor of a Downpatrick beginners' chase in May over an extended 2m3f on good; no wins from 13 tries over timber but he is lightly raced for his age, so could still be improving and the rider's claim is a plus.
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7th

2

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:50 Punchestown

Coffeys Forge

11st 9lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Good ground winning chaser is 0-19 over hurdles; ran well off this mark at Clonmel (2m4f, heavy) in January when a 0.5l runner-up; brought down at the third at Tramore in a first-time tongue tie (discarded) last time; others preferred.

14/1

5

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:53 Tramore

Coffeys Forge

11st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Won Downpatrick beginners' chase for Gordon Elliott last May; off-putting 0-18 record over hurdles, mistake at the last proving costly when runner-up at Clonmel (2m4f, heavy), made respiratory noise when pulled up at Limerick last time; tongue-tie now tried.

12/1

3

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:25 Limerick

Coffeys Forge

11st 10lb

J: Brian Barry

T: Sean Aherne

Point-to-point winner; won beginners' chase for Gordon Elliott last May; off-putting 0-17 record over hurdles, mistake at the last proved costly when runner-up to The Little Yank at Clonmel (2m4f, heavy); found 2m inadequate when fifth at Gowran last time.

10/1

Form: 650-8F

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Small signs of promise in maidens for Gordon Elliott, but tailed off at Wexford for new stable and fell last time at Kilbeggan; needs more.
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8th

4

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:48 Limerick

Kilkee Bay

11st 6lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Ran some okay races for Gordon Elliott but yet to fire since joining this stable; back from lengthy break when unseated rider at the last (sixth at the time) on Killarney chase debut.

16/1

10

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 100y

19:07 Killarney

Kilkee Bay

10st 10lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Ran some okay races in defeat for Gordon Elliott but yet to fire since joining this stable; now makes his chasing debut after a lengthy break.

14/1

Form: 05330- BF

Last run: 182 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Almost made immediate impact upon entering handicap company when a 1l third at Limerick in January (2m5f, heavy); followed that with a third at Gowran in March off same mark (2m4f, soft); tailed off at Naas on good to yielding when last seen so better conditions are a worry, as is his 182-day break.
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1st

9

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 55y

17:00 Clonmel

Roc My Haarth

10st 10lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Maiden hurdler with uneven form; definite player judged on runner-up finishes at Limerick and Punchestown this season; the form of the latter has worked out well as the third Live To Laugh has won twice since; ran below market expectations at Limerick three weeks ago but big player if he takes to fences.

10/1

6th

4

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 170y

13:34 Limerick

Roc My Haarth

11st 9lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Maiden with uneven form. second here in November (3m, heavy); next run here not at the same level and then unseated at Thurles; confirmed a liking for a stamina test when second over 3m at Naas last week; can pick up a race at some stage.

13/2

4

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 6f 195y

16:02 Thurles

Roc My Haarth

11st 8lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Trip and ground will be fine as it was 3m on heavy when second of 12 at Limerick two runs back; his following run there wasn't up to the same level but has a big run in him.

7/1

Form: 322-P0 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Got his first hurdles win at Downpatrick in summer last year (2m6f, good); followed that with three placed finishes at Tramore at 19.5f-21.5f on decent ground; pulled up at Ballinrobe on seasonal return and tailed off at Roscommon last time; something to prove now.
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3rd

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

Scottish Dancer

11st 8lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tim Reed

1-16 over hurdles and lost his way in this discipline when trained in Ireland; however, he's back on track for new yard having finished first and second in 1m6f/2m Flat handicaps this month; could be on a handy mark back over jumps.

5/1

2nd

1

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:17 Ripon

Scottish Dancer

10st 0lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Tim Reed

Lost his way in Ireland last year as a hurdler but, having first Flat run since June 2023, made a winning start from the front for new yard in handicap at Thirsk (1m6f, good to firm) 15 days ago; the big outsider of five that day and dictated a slow pace, but he's gone back up by just 2lb and the return to 2m may well suit him; major player in bid to win a second time under Millie Wonnacott.

9/2

1st

3

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Thirsk

Scottish Dancer

9st 6lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Tim Reed

Dual Flat winner at up to 2m for Keith Dalgleish in early summer 2023; consistent in handicap hurdles in Ireland in 2024, including a 2m6f win, but lost his way badly there last year; back on the Flat for a new yard after 196 days off with a fair bit to prove.

20/1

Form: 0008

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Beaten huge distances in four maiden starts; can do better in handicaps but can only be watched for now.
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9th

11

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 170y

16:25 Clonmel

Dark Berkshire

11st 2lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Beaten huge distances in four maiden starts; can do better in handicaps but can only be watched for now.

25/1

8th

2

5th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:57 Kilbeggan

Dark Berkshire

11st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: P J Rothwell

Tailed off in three maiden hurdle starts; would be an unlikely winner.

80/1

Form: 76-P09

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Standout effort a 3.5l second in a Fairyhouse maiden last October; has struggled in handicaps, beaten 16l at Kilbeggan on latest; needs more.
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10th

12

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 170y

16:25 Clonmel

Lady Nightingale

11st 2lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Standout effort a 3.5l second in a Fairyhouse maiden last October; has struggled in handicaps, beaten 16l at Kilbeggan on latest; needs more.

25/1

Form: 90-913 BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Downpatrick in August (2m2f, good) off 86; well-backed 6-5 favourite but raced wide and hung when finishing a 1.25l third back there last time; chance off 1lb higher.
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13th

3

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 172y

14:47 Thurles

Wing Back

11st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: S Curling

Underwhelming in opening three handicap starts, but was well backed at Downpatrick in August and landed the odds (2m2f, good); ran well off revised mark back there over the same distance when third; stepped up in trip at Clonmel last time and was sent off favourite again but didn't get past the second; should be thereabouts with a clear round.

4/1

4

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 170y

16:25 Clonmel

Wing Back

11st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Off the mark at Downpatrick in August (2m2f, good) off 86; well-backed 6-5 favourite but raced wide and hung when finishing a 1.25l third back there last time; chance off 1lb higher.

4/1

3rd

3

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:33 Downpatrick

Wing Back

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Ran beneath market expectations in his first three handicaps but was again well backed here two weeks ago and, with the hood reapplied, he won fairly convincingly; could cope with the 8lb rise.

7/4

Form: P-05P4

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Slight sign of promise when a staying on fifth at Bellewstown in May over extended 2m4f (good), but pulled up at Wexford following that; another decent effort at Galway last time when keeping on for fourth (2m6f, good to yielding); rider is flying at the moment.
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7th

7

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:55 Limerick

Poetic Focus

11st 3lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Andrew Slattery

Promise in two of her six runs last season, staying on into fifth over 20.5f (good) at Bellewstown off 95 and again over 22.5f (good to yielding) when fourth at Galway; fell at Clonmel; testing ground an excuse at Gowran; very interesting on return/stable debut for Andy Slattery.

20/1

8

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 170y

16:25 Clonmel

Poetic Focus

11st 6lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

Slight sign of promise when a staying on fifth at Bellewstown in May over extended 2m4f (good), but pulled up at Wexford following that; another decent effort at Galway last time when keeping on for fourth (2m6f, good to yielding); rider is flying at the moment.

13/1

6

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:22 Galway

Poetic Focus

11st 8lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Showed a glimmer of promise when a staying on fifth at Bellewstown (20.5f, good) but pulled up when tried at 3m latest; unproven on easy ground; tongue tie on.

25/1

Form: 93P00-

Last run: 308 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Hurdles form is uninspiring; tailed off at Thurles, latest off 4lb higher; makes stable debut.
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15

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 170y

16:25 Clonmel

How Decc

10st 8lb

J: Miss H Heffernan

T: James Andrew Fahey

Hurdles form is uninspiring; tailed off at Thurles, latest off 4lb higher; makes stable debut.

33/1

13th

15

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 46y

15:35 Thurles

How Decc

11st 3lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: E Seymour

kicked before start

20/1

13th

15

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 46y

15:35 Thurles

How Decc

11st 3lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: E Seymour

kicked before start

20/1

Form: 00/08/

Last run: 798 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
First reserve; makes handicap hurdle debut after a lengthy absence following poor runs in four maiden hurdles in 2022/2023; can't be fancied.
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4th

13

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 20y

15:26 Kilbeggan

Rajjnatin

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Modest form in maidens and handicaps for his previous trainer; more encouraging on yard debut in 2m5f Down Royal handicap in March when well backed and finishing third; flopped when favourite at Wexford; cheekpieces now as well a usual tongue-tie.

5/1

7th

16

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:08 Wexford

Rajjnatin

10st 0lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Modest form in maidens and handicaps for Evanna McCutcheon, more encouraging yard debut in 2m5f Down Royal handicap hurdle last month when well backed, finishing third to Rockstown Girl; meets that rival on same terms here on chase debut.

15/2

3rd

20

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

14:28 Down Royal

Rajjnatin

10st 0lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Modest form in maidens and handicaps for Evanna McCutcheon; beaten 26l on latest at Gowran (2m, heavy); best watched on first start for new yard unless money comes.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €314.30
Straight Forecast €130.72
Tricast €1425.56

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Great Bird

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Wing Back

SPOTLIGHT:

Coffeys Forge

POSTDATA:

Arrycan