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

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

16:47 Clonmel

Rockys Howya

10st 12lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

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.

3/1

3

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

17:28 Wexford

Rockys Howya

11st 11lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Declan Queally

Prolific pointer is on a four-timer after notching up wins in claiming hurdles at Limerick (2m5f, heavy) and Naas (2m6f, sft-hvy) and a handicap chase at Limerick (2m7f, heavy); has to prove his effectiveness on better ground, however.

15/8

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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2nd

7

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

16:47 Clonmel

Woodstream Lad

10st 12lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

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.

12/1

21

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Woodstream Lad

11st 6lb

J: Miss P Elvin

T: P J Rothwell

Three hurdles wins, the latest at Downpatrick in July over 2m3f (good); pulled up after making mistakes over fences when last seen at Downpatrick in August; may need this first run back.

25/1

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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4th

11

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

16:47 Clonmel

You Done Well

10st 6lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: Declan Queally

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.

5/1

2nd

11

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

16:10 Tramore

You Done Well

10st 8lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: Declan Queally

Second runner for yard; won a 2m3f Limerick handicap off 100 last summer; not as good since and has a bit to find on these terms; visor added.

20/1

5th

3

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:47 Wexford

You Done Well

11st 2lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Declan Queally

Won over 2m3f on good ground at Limerick last year off this mark but couldn't cope with higher marks after; not a bad debut for this stable in a Clonmel claimer and one to consider.

14/1

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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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

2nd

1

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

14:15 Clonmel

Jerandme

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Eight wins in all codes and in varying ground conditions; not a bad debut run for this yard over hurdles and on the Flat since; is respected in this company.

6/1

7th

1

(14)

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:24 Down Royal

Jerandme

10st 0lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Veteran won this race for Noel Meade five years ago off 81 and last win came on Dundalk AW in February 2022; fair AW form last winter for the late Kevin Prendergast, reappearing for current yard when placed in 2m5f Sligo handicap hurdle last month; retains enthusiasm so can't be ruled out; first-time tongue-tie.

12/1

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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7th

9

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

16:47 Clonmel

Circus Act

10st 8lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: J A Nash

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.

18/1

4th

9

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 190y

15:22 Sligo

Circus Act

9st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: J A Nash

Second runner for James Nash; dual-purpose mare has won twice over hurdles; maiden in this sphere but her fourth to You Make Me Smile in last year's renewal was one of her best Flat runs and she has a nice pull at the weights; place chance.

10/1

5th

2

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 170y

14:30 Down Royal

Circus Act

11st 2lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: J A Nash

Won her second hurdle race when winning this race a year ago off 2lb lower; has only run four times between the Flat and hurdles since; should run well with a repeat of best; ground-versatile.

11/2

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

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

12th

3

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Spinning Web

11st 11lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Dual chase winner at Thurles last year over 2m5f; not badly treated but probably in need of a confidence boost after two falls over fences; cheekpieces now as well as usual tongue-tie.

8/1

1

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 1f 200y

18:42 Limerick

Spinning Web

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Dual chase winner at Thurles last year over 2m5f; pulled-up here on final 2025 start and fell at the first on return lately at Navan; seems best watched for now.

6/1

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

Form & Verdict
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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