April 02 / 18.30 Clonmel

18.30

Soft

KEP Italia Mares Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 1m 7f 200y
  • 16 runners
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KEP Italia Mares Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 85-625

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Was second to a well treated rival at Punchestown in January but was below that form back at the same track since; needs best down in trip.
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11

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Ellies Rock

10st 10lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Got off the mark over hurdles at Clonmel last month when dropped to 2m (soft); stamina test remains in doubt after moderate fifth at Tramore (20.5f) on latest; half-sister to high-class chaser Thunder Rock so must be of interest on chase bow back down in trip.

5/1

5th

10

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:53 Tramore

Ellies Rock

10st 10lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Finished second to a well-handicapped rival at Punchestown (2m3f) in January and off the mark at Clonmel early this month when dropped to 2m (soft); 6lb rise workable, stamina test questionable.

9/2

1st

16

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

18:30 Clonmel

Ellies Rock

10st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Was second to a well treated rival at Punchestown in January but was below that form back at the same track since; needs best down in trip.

10/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 874253

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Just denied at Limerick in December over 2m3f and best run since was when beaten 10l over this trip at Naas last time; needs a bit more but a player.
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2nd

8

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

18:12 Tramore

Might Be The One

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew McNamara

Placed in three of her last four races, every chance if a step up in trip does the trick after a recent second placing in a 16-runner 2m contest at Clonmel; more mature now than when fading in the closing stages over C&D last November.

9/2

2nd

6

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

18:30 Clonmel

Might Be The One

11st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew McNamara

Just denied at Limerick in December over 2m3f and best run since was when beaten 10l over this trip at Naas last time; needs a bit more but a player.

7/1

3rd

10

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 77y

15:00 Naas

Might Be The One

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew McNamara

Maiden went close over 2m3f at Limerick over Christmas (soft-to-heavy), tame enough run since at Down Royal (2m) though; can't rule out.

9/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 4U8007

Last run: 77 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Maiden has posted some good runs in bumpers and over hurdles but has been well beaten on last four starts and might be better on a sound surface; tongue-tie and cheekpieces added.
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5th

8

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Ballinearla Girl

11st 2lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Eoin Doyle

Maiden ran her best race for a while when third at Clonmel last time; needs a repeat

5/1

3rd

9

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

18:30 Clonmel

Ballinearla Girl

10st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Eoin Doyle

Maiden has posted some good runs in bumpers and over hurdles but has been well beaten on last four starts and might be better on a sound surface; tongue-tie and cheekpieces added.

20/1

7th

6

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:52 Fairyhouse

Ballinearla Girl

11st 4lb

J: Miss E Cody

T: Eoin Doyle

Best of five handicap runs was over 2m at Listowel last June; recent form provides no encouragement; towards the rear in a Down Royal race in which Back To Cali and Give Her Hollie made the frame.

25/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 842328

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has posted several decent efforts in defeat over the winter including over C&D; was below form at Cork last time but this softer ground should suit better.
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2nd

14

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

15:20 Limerick

Wild Wild Wind

10st 11lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: M A Cahill

Posted several decent efforts in defeat over the winter including over C&D; solid enough Clonmel effort early this month so remains of interest.

6/1

4th

13

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

18:30 Clonmel

Wild Wild Wind

10st 8lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: M A Cahill

Has posted several decent efforts in defeat over the winter including over C&D; was below form at Cork last time but this softer ground should suit better.

13/2

8th

19

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Wild Wild Wind

10st 11lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: M A Cahill

Placed on her last three starts, twice at Clonmel before finding one too good at Limerick last month; good chance of exploiting a modest handicap mark even though she's now rated in the 80s.

8/1

Form: 000043

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Beaten 6l at Naas over this trip on handicap debut but was keen over 2m3f here since while still running well; the drop back to 2m should suit and is on the shortlist.
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10th

12

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Ode To Joy

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: William J McLernon

Maiden has been consistent lately; place chance if replicating last month's Bellewstown third behind Bella Union who backed that up with a Down Royal win last week.

7/1

3rd

10

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Ode To Joy

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: William J McLernon

Maiden has run solid races the last thrice but needs to find more from somewhere to make the breakthrough; can be keen.

8/1

5th

8

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

18:30 Clonmel

Ode To Joy

10st 13lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: William J McLernon

Beaten 6l at Naas over this trip on handicap debut but was keen over 2m3f here since while still running well; the drop back to 2m should suit and is on the shortlist.

9/2

Form: 005

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Modest Flat maiden has been well beaten in three maiden hurdles and others make more appeal.
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8th

15

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

14:10 Down Royal

Powerful Rosie

10st 9lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liz Doyle

Half-brother to AW winner; 40s for handicap debut at Clonmel, not beaten far in sixth on soft terrain and better ground should suit.

10/1

6th

12

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

18:30 Clonmel

Powerful Rosie

10st 8lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liz Doyle

Modest Flat maiden has been well beaten in three maiden hurdles and others make more appeal.

22/1

5th

14

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:12 Wexford

Powerful Rosie

10st 9lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Liz Doyle

Last year's heavy defeats over hurdles came in races won by smart horses but she has since looked very limited on the Flat.

66/1

Form: 069

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner in Britain; down the field in three maiden hurdles for this yard but is likely to do better in this grade and market strength could indicate a prominent showing.
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9th

6

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Concert Party

11st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Dual Flat winner is rated 77 in that sphere; was beaten 11l on h'cap debut at Clonmel last time but can do better so shortlisted.

11/2

7th

4

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

18:30 Clonmel

Concert Party

11st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Dual Flat winner in Britain; down the field in three maiden hurdles for this yard but is likely to do better in this grade and market strength could indicate a prominent showing.

7/1

16/1

Form: 30-407

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Some decent bumper runs without winning and the best of three maiden hurdle efforts came on debut at Tramore last August; poor the last twice and might need better ground.
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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

Form: 073608

Last run: 103 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Has posted some decent efforts without winning in bumpers and maiden hurdles; was out of her depth in Listed company last time; this is more suitable but needs her best.
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2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Evelyn

11st 9lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

Has made the frame on her two most recent starts in maidens; likely to be competitive here if running to a similar level of form.

7/1

4th

6

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

14:40 Cork

Evelyn

11st 7lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

Rated 94 after six starts over hurdles; unlikely to contend.

40/1

3rd

7

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:08 Tramore

Evelyn

10st 13lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

Has posted some decent efforts without winning in bumpers and maiden hurdles but well held in handicap latest; wants better ground.

12/1

Form: -26P0P CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won consecutive races over hurdles at this track last year, including over C&D; was poor in three chases and one hurdle start over the winter; has to return to best for a new yard.
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13th

10

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

18:30 Clonmel

Volez Vous

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Won consecutive races over hurdles at this track last year, including over C&D; was poor in three chases and one hurdle start over the winter; has to return to best for a new yard.

16/1

8

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

Volez Vous

11st 1lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: D Deacon

Got her act together over hurdles towards the end of last season with two Clonmel wins on contrasting ground; up a total of 15lb for those wins (margin roughly one length in both); chased home an easy winner at Tipperary on her seasonal debut; can be a player off this mark if jumping adequately on chase debut.

7/2

8

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

Volez Vous

11st 1lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: D Deacon

Got her act together over hurdles towards the end of last season with two Clonmel wins on contrasting ground; up a total of 15lb for those wins (margin roughly one length in both); chased home an easy winner at Tipperary on her seasonal debut; can be a player off this mark if jumping adequately on chase debut.

7/2

Form: 095

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three maiden hurdles and isn't easy to fancy on handicap debut for all that this is a drop in class.
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7th

15

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

18:28 Sligo

Graces Legacy

10st 7lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Cian Collins

20-1 for handicap debut at Clonmel when beaten 29l; drier ground and headgear may help; stable is in decent form and has good record at Sligo.

16/1

14th

14

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

18:30 Clonmel

Graces Legacy

10st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Well beaten in three maiden hurdles and isn't easy to fancy on handicap debut for all that this is a drop in class.

25/1

5th

11

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:37 Wexford

Graces Legacy

10st 3lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Cian Collins

Well beaten in two juvenile hurdles and isn't easy to fancy after a break.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: P70145

Last run: 170 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won over 2m3f at Navan in September and decent efforts in defeat at Listowel and Punchestown since; can be a player if ready enough after a break.
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10th

12

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:15 Cork

Bearami Creek

11st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Good form last autumn, highlighted by Navan win over 2m3f (yielding) off 90; totally out of sorts in two races last month; second reserve for 5.35 at Downpatrick on Friday

33/1

2

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

18:12 Tramore

Bearami Creek

11st 13lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Peter Fahey

Won over 2m3f at Navan last September and decent efforts in defeat at Listowel and Punchestown before a break; recent Clonmel run looked too bad to be true even though the 2m trip was inadequate.

10/1

Form: 868290 D

Last run: 92 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

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No Results Found

Form: 90039

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 87

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Form: 51PP80 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
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Form: 0009

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 77

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Payout
Exacta €17.50
Straight Forecast €19.75
Tricast €254.59
Trifecta €284.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ode To Joy

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Midnight Eagle

TOPSPEED:

Finnicky Filly

POSTDATA:

Ode To Joy

The Irish Sun:

Ode To Joy