May 14 / 16.47 Clonmel

16.47

Good

Aisling Kennedy Memorial Claiming Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 3f 116y
  • 10 runners
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Aisling Kennedy Memorial Claiming Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3111P-

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Nine-time point winner won three in a row earlier this year on heavy, claiming hurdles at Limerick and Naas plus a handicap chase at the former track; blowing hard after pulled-up in a Wexford novice last time; might find this trip sharp; blinkers.
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1st

6

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:51 Bellewstown

Rockys Howya

10st 12lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Declan Queally

One of two runners for yard; has won four claiming hurdles this year plus a handicap chase; tailed-off in a Galway handicap hurdle last time after making mistakes but has to be respected back in this grade on these terms.

4/1

14th

6

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Rockys Howya

11st 8lb

J: Mr D L Queally

T: Declan Queally

Has been making hay in claiming hurdles this year and has won five of his last seven starts, most recently over this trip at Roscommon last month; front-runner back in handicap company now and interesting to see if he can be as competitive off what appears a high enough mark.

8/1

1st

3

6th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:38 Roscommon

Rockys Howya

11st 2lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

Has been making hay in claiming hurdles this year and has won four of his last six starts; dropped back in trip to 2m4f to complete a trio of claimers at Clonmel on penultimate (good to yielding); found to be blowing hard post-race and had a graze when tailed off over fences here last time; of obvious interest back in claimer company, although best form is on softer.

13/8

12/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 133PP- C

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Course hurdle winner was last successful in a Downpatrick handicap in 2025; was pulled-up on recent return at Punchestown and has to bounce back.
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12th

14

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 130y

17:40 Galway

Woodstream Lad

11st 7lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Last of three wins for Philip Rothwell came at Downpatrick last summer (2m3f); Clonmel claiming second in May his best recent run; debuts for new yard here.

33/1

5th

8

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:20 Sligo

Woodstream Lad

11st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Has been inconsistent in recent years; three-time winner; returned to form with a second placing in a similar race at Tramore last month; should go close.

4/1

Form: 84552- D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; a record of 1-12 over hurdles; was a 12l runner-up in a Tramore claiming hurdle last time so can run well but needs to do more.
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7

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:46 Kilbeggan

You Done Well

10st 11lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Michael J Browne

Won at Limerick (2m3f, good) off 5lb higher last year; consistent sort has finished third in both runs for new yard; this is a higher grade compared to those outings but he's shortlisted.

100/30

3rd

5

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:20 Wexford

You Done Well

11st 9lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Michael J Browne

Sole hurdles win came in 2m3f Limerick handicap last May on good; claimed out of Declan Queally's yard at Clonmel in May (4,000euros) and solid start for new connections when staying-on third in 2m4f Clonmel handicap last month; one to consider.

13/2

3rd

5

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

18:10 Clonmel

You Done Well

11st 8lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Michael J Browne

Is 1-13 over hurdles with the win coming at Limerick last year off 6lb higher (2m3f, good); some decent runs in defeat in claiming hurdles here and at Tramore, when a 12l runner-up (2m1f, good to yielding); makes stable debut.

7/1

Form: 6P673-

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won twice over fences last September and not a bad chase run at Perth last time; poor on last hurdles run behind Rocky's Howya in March; others preferred.
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5th

10

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

16:47 Clonmel

Solly Attwell

10st 8lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Won twice over fences last September and not a bad chase run at Perth last time; poor on last hurdles run behind Rocky's Howya in March; others preferred.

14/1

3rd

2

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:12 Perth

Solly Attwell

11st 10lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Back-to-back wins over similar trips to this last September and on good or yielding ground that he's not had in his last four races; however, current wellbeing is an issue and so too the blinkers in which he was tailed off last time when first fitted.

10/1

7th

15

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 4f 120y

16:27 Downpatrick

Solly Attwell

10st 3lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Back-to-back chase wins at Galway (2m7f, good to yielding) and this venue (3m, yielding) last September; best of five subsequent runs when afair sixth at Punchestown (2m7f, soft to heavy) in January; struggled over hurdles last time; first-time blinkers.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: FF/32- D

Last run: 224 days

W: 11st 12lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Not heavily raced for his age with eight wins between all disciplines; was runner-up in a C&D claimer when last seen over hurdles and had one solid AW Flat run since; can go well fresh and is one to consider.
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8

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:08 Navan

Jerandme

11st 8lb

J: Mr P J Smullen

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Not heavily raced for his age with eight wins between all disciplines; however, he is vulnerable as a 12-year-old in such a competitive handicap; has usually shown his best form on a sound surface.

20/1

6th

3

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

16:47 Clonmel

Jerandme

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Not heavily raced for his age with eight wins between all disciplines; was runner-up in a C&D claimer when last seen over hurdles and had one solid AW Flat run since; can go well fresh and is one to consider.

4/1

Form: 1/F95- D

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won for the second time over hurdles when taking a Down Royal handicap last year; not bad efforts over hurdles and on the Flat lately but needs a fair bit more.
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14th

7

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:40 Kilbeggan

Circus Act

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Dual hurdles winner for James Nash, the latest in April last year at Down Royal (2m4f, good) off 2lb higher; signed off with a moderate effort in a Clonmel claiming hurdle for his former stable in May; stable debut for new yard on Flat at Bellewstown was nothing to shout about either.

14/1

9th

9

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 37y

20:17 Bellewstown

Circus Act

9st 5lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: J P Dempsey

Dual hurdles winner for James Nash but 0-11 on the Flat; claimed for 5,000euros from Clonmel claiming hurdle in May and debuts for new yard.

16/1

Form: 3PFF0-

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Hurdle and dual chase winner was poor in this sphere last time after a couple of falls chasing; isn't well-treated at these weights.
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8th

8

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:25 Tramore

Spinning Web

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

AW winner at three and dual winner over fences last year; couple of first-fence falls in March and quiet since; okay run at Navan in June; second to Stepdance over C&D last July, off this mark, and now meets her on a whopping 25lb better terms; only second time to wear blinkers.

6/1

10th

8

(9)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:37 Navan

Spinning Web

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Has lost way over hurdles and fences; won off 2lb lower at Dundalk (1m4f) in 2023 but 0-9 on turf on the Flat and others arrive in better form.

18/1

8th

2

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

16:47 Clonmel

Spinning Web

12st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Hurdle and dual chase winner was poor in this sphere last time after a couple of falls chasing; isn't well-treated at these weights.

25/1

Form: P35F7-

Last run: 207 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Maiden over hurdles is rated only 85 so can't be fancied in this company.
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8

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:55 Limerick

Anysignofhim

10st 13lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Maiden from 11 starts over hurdles; set a stiff task in claiming hurdle at Clonmel last time; this a more realistic opportunity; enjoys good ground.

20/1

9th

4

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

16:47 Clonmel

Anysignofhim

11st 4lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Maiden over hurdles is rated only 85 so can't be fancied in this company.

50/1

7th

13

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 92y

15:07 Limerick

Anysignofhim

10st 8lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Fell two out in a claimer last time at Clonmel; his third placing in a handicap at Ballinrobe in August offers some hope; disappointing when favourite at the same venue on his next start.

12/1

Form: 03213- D

Last run: 231 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner in 2024 has won three chases since and is rated 128 in that sphere; was second in a Bellewstown claimer in August when last over hurdles; a spin in the charity race at Punchestown can have him straight; valuable 5lb claimer a help.
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5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

16:47 Clonmel

Lightkeeper

11st 0lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Maiden hurdle winner in 2024 has won three chases since and is rated 128 in that sphere; was second in a Bellewstown claimer in August when last over hurdles; a spin in the charity race at Punchestown can have him straight; valuable 5lb claimer a help.

3/1

20th

1

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Lightkeeper

12st 9lb

J: Paul Burns

T: Gordon Elliott

Four-time winner, rated 128 over fences, flat debut, top yard, respected.

11/2

3rd

1

25th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

14:33 Perth

Lightkeeper

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

Reversed previous C&D form with King Roly under an aggressive front-running ride from Sean Bowen here 17 days ago (good); that wasn't without the occasional scare over his fences but he's clearly capable of going well again off just 4lb higher.

5/2

Form: 29000-

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

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Payout
Exacta €32.60
Straight Forecast €41.91
Trifecta €514.70

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Rocky's Howya

SPOTLIGHT:

Lightkeeper

TOPSPEED:

Woodstream Lad

POSTDATA:

Rocky's Howya

The Irish Sun:

Rocky's Howya