April 02 / 19.00 Clonmel

19.00

Soft

KEP Italia Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 1m 7f 200y
  • 13 runners
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KEP Italia Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.40
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 478

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner in Britain; some promise on hurdle/stable debut when fourth at Fairyhouse, raced keenly; made little impact at Thurles and Naas but could be a different proposition on handicap hurdle debut for shrewd connections; monitor the betting.
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5th

3

10th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 65y

14:05 Cork

Blue Train

11st 5lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Dual AW winner in Britain; money arrived for him on handicap debut at Clonmel (2m, soft) and he scored by a length under a hand ride; up 10lb.

7/4

1st

9

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

19:00 Clonmel

Blue Train

11st 1lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Dual AW winner in Britain; some promise on hurdle/stable debut when fourth at Fairyhouse, raced keenly; made little impact at Thurles and Naas but could be a different proposition on handicap hurdle debut for shrewd connections; monitor the betting.

10/1

8th

17

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 110y

14:00 Naas

Blue Train

11st 0lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Dual AW winner in Britain for William Knight with a rating of 68; some promise in his hurdling/stable debut, 14.5l fourth of 12 at Fairyhouse; ran keenly that day; hooded at Thurles last time when a much bigger price and ran like it; others preferred.

25/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 40-34

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Fair fourth in C&D maiden on debut a year ago; out of his depth in Punchestown festival bumper following month; creditable third in Cork maiden in October; should be sharper after a run in a Gowran maiden last month; definite chance in first handicap.
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3rd

7

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

14:45 Limerick

Market Ready

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Okay runs in a couple of maidens and nice bit of improvement on recent handicap debut at Clonmel when good second of 13 (beaten 1l) on soft, only outstayed late; 3lb higher but entitled to be thereabouts.

9/2

2nd

8

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

19:00 Clonmel

Market Ready

11st 2lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Fair fourth in C&D maiden on debut a year ago; out of his depth in Punchestown festival bumper following month; creditable third in Cork maiden in October; should be sharper after a run in a Gowran maiden last month; definite chance in first handicap.

16/1

Form: 5-711P C

Last run: 40 days

W: 12st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Adoption of front-running tactics have had a transformative effect; 23l all the way win off 91 here (2m1f, heavy) followed by another dominant win at Fairyhouse (2m, heavy) off 12lb higher; handicapper possibly caught up when pulled up at Fairyhouse (2m4f) but drop in trip should help.
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17th

15

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Our Uncle Jack

11st 8lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Martin Paul Fitzgerald

Adoption of front-running tactics had transformative effect when seeing him score back-to-back wide-margin wins at Clonmel and Fairyhouse on heavy ground at start of the year; pulled up at Clonmel in February but bounced back when third at Clonmel last month (2m, soft); better ground is a concern.

20/1

3rd

1

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

19:00 Clonmel

Our Uncle Jack

12st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Martin Paul Fitzgerald

Adoption of front-running tactics have had a transformative effect; 23l all the way win off 91 here (2m1f, heavy) followed by another dominant win at Fairyhouse (2m, heavy) off 12lb higher; handicapper possibly caught up when pulled up at Fairyhouse (2m4f) but drop in trip should help.

12/1

6

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 50y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Our Uncle Jack

10st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Martin Paul Fitzgerald

Adoption of front-running tactics have had a transformative effect; 23l all the way win off 91 at Clonmel (2m1f, heavy) followed by another dominant win here over 2m (heavy) off 12lb higher; raised another 13lb and steps up in trip and grade; clearly in fine fettle but may not get an easy lead here.

15/8

Form: F-3262

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner in November; in good form for this yard since, placing in three of her four starts, headed in the dying strides when second of 22 at Cork a fortnight ago (2m1f, yielding); her worst run of late was at this track.
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1

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Gino Bella

12st 0lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Patrick T Foley

Point-to-point winner last November and was in fairly good form following that until weakening quickly and being pulled up at Kilbeggan last time (2m3f, good to yielding); took a 3.25l fourth over 2m here (soft) on penultimate; in the mix if bouncing back.

5/1

1

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:56 Kilbeggan

Gino Bella

12st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Patrick T Foley

Point-to-point winner last November and good form since, placing three times; 3.25l fourth at Clonmel earlier this month when last seen (2m, soft); still lightly raced and this ground shouldn't cause problems; claimer takes lessens her burden.

4/1

4th

7

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

19:00 Clonmel

Gino Bella

11st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Patrick T Foley

Point-to-point winner in November; in good form for this yard since, placing in three of her four starts, headed in the dying strides when second of 22 at Cork a fortnight ago (2m1f, yielding); her worst run of late was at this track.

9/4

Form: P-BP15

Last run: 175 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in Limerick handicap last April (2m3f, good); failed to complete next three starts before narrowly scoring at Tramore in August (20.5f, good); jumping issues evident at Tramore when last seen; prefers better ground.
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8th

8

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:15 Cork

Silent Selector

11st 4lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

Both hurdle wins have come on good ground; off the mark at Limerick in April last year (2m3f) and went in again at Tramore in August (2m5f) off 5lb lower; jumping issues evident at Tramore in October and soft ground against him at Clonmel last month; interesting back on his preferred surface with a run under his belt.

12/1

6th

6

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

19:00 Clonmel

Silent Selector

11st 3lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

Off the mark in Limerick handicap last April (2m3f, good); failed to complete next three starts before narrowly scoring at Tramore in August (20.5f, good); jumping issues evident at Tramore when last seen; prefers better ground.

11/1

7

9th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 4f 73y

15:50 Tramore

Silent Selector

11st 3lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

Off the mark in a Limerick handicap hurdle in May; failed to complete on his next three starts but back to form when holding on gamely over C&D in August and the runner-up has boosted that form; 5lb rise is fair and should go well.

9/4

Form: 8032-F

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Improved for a switch to course handicaps last season, a good third (18.5f, good) followed by 2l second of 11 (2m1f, good to yielding) in April; still had plenty to do when a faller four out on Cork return last month; unproven in the mud.
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4th

10

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 216y

18:12 Clonmel

Old Kenmare

11st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eamon Courtney

Placed twice here last spring and would go close with a reproduction of his second 12 months ago; fell at the fourth at Cork on his first run after a lengthy break; may have needed the race here 12 days ago; should not be ruled out.

8/1

8th

14

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

19:00 Clonmel

Old Kenmare

10st 4lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Eamon Courtney

Improved for a switch to course handicaps last season, a good third (18.5f, good) followed by 2l second of 11 (2m1f, good to yielding) in April; still had plenty to do when a faller four out on Cork return last month; unproven in the mud.

14/1

Form: 440938

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner; improved for a switch to handicaps in February when taking a close third at Thurles (2m1f, soft to heavy); midfield at Limerick off 3lb higher 11 days ago on debut for new yard; in the mix.
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4th

7

10th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 65y

14:05 Cork

Crohan Lady

10st 13lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Miss Elizabeth Anne Lalor

Won a point and placed in a bumper; third on handicap debut at Thurles in February and bounced back to form in first-time cheekpieces when prominent throughout in winning ordinary mares' maiden at Tramore (2m, soft); got 5lb for that; has bits of form on good ground.

16/1

1st

5

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:08 Tramore

Crohan Lady

10st 13lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Miss Elizabeth Anne Lalor

Point-to-point winner; improved for a switch to handicaps in February when taking a close third at Thurles (2m1f, soft to heavy), ordinary enough efforts twice since in handicaps; cheekpieces now added.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 1620/ D

Last run: 1115 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Horse

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Hurdles winner for Fergal O'Brien and ran in the 2023 Supreme Novices'; three-time Flat winner; back from long absence when tailed off on sole Flat outing for Barry Brennan in December; bought for just £1,400 in January; Irish/handicap hurdle debut.
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10th

2

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

19:00 Clonmel

Palace Boy

12st 0lb

J: Mr P W Gleeson

T: John F Gleeson

Hurdles winner for Fergal O'Brien and ran in the 2023 Supreme Novices'; three-time Flat winner; back from long absence when tailed off on sole Flat outing for Barry Brennan in December; bought for just £1,400 in January; Irish/handicap hurdle debut.

12/1

12th

5

(3)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

13:30 Ascot

Palace Boy

9st 4lb

J: George Rooke

T: Ralph J Smith

Progressive over 1m6f/2m on AW for new yard, until form dipped on finals day; drops back in grade but reverts to a different scenario; hasn't raced over 1m4f or tackled a Flat turf race since 2020 when trained in Germany.

10/1

12th

5

(3)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

13:30 Ascot

Palace Boy

9st 4lb

J: George Rooke

T: Ralph J Smith

Progressive over 1m6f/2m on AW for new yard, until form dipped on finals day; drops back in grade but reverts to a different scenario; hasn't raced over 1m4f or tackled a Flat turf race since 2020 when trained in Germany.

10/1

Form: 5P-402 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Generally weak form since course maiden win in October 2024 but step back in the right direction last week when runner-up in course handicap (2m3f, soft), no match for the winner; chance from unchanged mark.
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11

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Marlpark

11st 2lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: John Patrick Ryan

Has shown his best form here; won a C&D maiden hurdle (good to yielding) in 2024; ran respectably here (2m3f, soft) in March when an 8l second of 15; tailed off in two subsequent runs; fourth of nine at Limerick was a bit more encouraging when 2m4f was too far.

6/1

4th

9

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:50 Limerick

Marlpark

10st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Sole success a maiden hurdle win at Clonmel in October 2024; ran respectably back there in March (2m3f, soft) when an 8l second of 15; tailed off twice since; revival needed.

16/1

11th

11

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:50 Bellewstown

Marlpark

10st 9lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

His poor Clonmel run last time might have come too soon after a better effort there when an 8l runner-up; has to rebound.

14/1

Form: 44PF

Last run: 103 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Twice runner-up on the Flat in Britain; has managed a couple of decent efforts over hurdles; made no impression on the all-weather at Dundalk when last seen; market will guide on handicap hurdle debut.
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1st

1

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

14:35 Huntingdon

Stay In The Game

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

15-race maiden but has competitive form on the Flat and in maiden hurdles; beaten 18l when ninth of 20 in a Down Royal handicap three weeks ago, which wasn't that bad a run; this is far less competitive.

5/1

9th

1

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

14:10 Down Royal

Stay In The Game

11st 13lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Some fair Flat form and fourth in a pair of maiden hurdles last year; burst blood vessel at Cheltenham in November; soft ground was against him on last month's handicap debut.

16/1

Form: 873348

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo shaped with some promise on January's handicap debut at Naas, weaking late over 2m3f; not at the same level there on latest; each-way contender if at his best.
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10

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

19:00 Clonmel

Keiths Boy

10st 13lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Seamus Fahey

Lightly raced 5yo shaped with some promise on January's handicap debut at Naas, weaking late over 2m3f; not at the same level there on latest; each-way contender if at his best.

8/1

8th

8

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 180y

16:52 Naas

Keiths Boy

11st 0lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Seamus Fahey

Lightly raced 5yo shaped with some promise on last month's handicap debut, weakening late in a C&D opportunity risers contest, 1.75l behind Teenage Kiss; can go well.

9/1

Form: 900

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

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Form: 709

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

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Payout
Exacta €22.50
Straight Forecast €22.51
Tricast €117.31
Trifecta €99.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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The Irish Sun:

Old Kenmare

POSTDATA:

Gino Bella

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