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Clearwater Construction Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 1f 55y
  • 14 runners
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Clearwater Construction Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

Form: /4P0-P

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Best handicap run when fourth at Roscommon last year but well below that level twice after and dropped out quickly on seasonal return last month at Sligo; blinkers tried.
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1st

14

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

Backinabit

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Best handicap run when fourth at Roscommon last year but well below that level twice after and dropped out quickly on seasonal return last month at Sligo; blinkers tried.

16/1

15

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 162y

20:00 Sligo

Backinabit

10st 5lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Best handicap run when fourth at Roscommon last year but well below that level twice after; needs to return to best on seasonal/stable debut.

25/1

Form: P1-705 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won 2m1f Clonmel handicap in April (yielding), couple of ordinary runs since off revised mark, albeit hampered at same venue on latest; bit to prove now.
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2nd

3

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

Le Diablo

11st 11lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won 2m1f Clonmel handicap in April (yielding), couple of ordinary runs since off revised mark, albeit hampered at same venue on latest; bit to prove now.

10/1

5th

10

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:55 Clonmel

Le Diablo

11st 1lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won a 2m1f handicap here in April coming back from a 194-day break; not as good twice since and was beaten 23l at Kilbeggan last time so questions now.

18/1

11th

3

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Kilbeggan

Le Diablo

11st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John Patrick Ryan

Mild promise in four starts for Pat Doyle; 33-1 when pulled up on handicap debut last October; a revelation at Clonmel last month, making all for a 33-1 win; failed to replicate form off revised mark at the same venue on latest

6/1

Form: 56P8-6 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over C&D in May last year (good) and second in similar event subsequently off 99; recent Clonmel comeback run should have brought him on and one for the shortlist.
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3rd

6

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

Hatfield Hammer

11st 7lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Off the mark over C&D in May last year (good) and second in similar event subsequently off 99; recent Clonmel comeback run should have brought him on and one for the shortlist.

13/2

6th

5

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Hatfield Hammer

11st 8lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Got off the mark over hurdles at Wexford on return from a break in May last year (2m1f, good) and second in similar event after; yielding to soft ground unlikely to his liking when always behind at Thurles when last seen in Nov'; not discounted.

14/1

Form: 8970-1 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Useful Flat form and not much to show over hurdles until much improved for C&D win in late May under more positive ride, clear some way out; 9lb rise for that so could well have more to offer.
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4th

2

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

Kilt

11st 12lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Useful Flat form and not much to show over hurdles until much improved for C&D win in late May under more positive ride, clear some way out; 9lb rise for that so could well have more to offer.

9/2

1st

11

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:47 Wexford

Kilt

11st 3lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Useful Flat form as 3yo but yet to make an impact hurdling, tailed off at Cork last month.

16/1

Form: 000-0

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Three minor wins on the Flat; has struggled in maiden hurdles, but possible improver now switched to Gordon Elliott on handicap debut.
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5th

9

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

Sneddy Eddie

11st 2lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: Gordon Elliott

Three minor wins on the Flat; has struggled in maiden hurdles, but possible improver now switched to Gordon Elliott on handicap debut.

10/1

13th

7

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

Sneddy Eddie

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: D Broad

Three-time Flat winner has been beaten a long way in three maiden hurdles and best wait for handicaps; hood added

200/1

Form: 3490-P

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Placed over this trip at Bellewstown last summer (good) off 80, badly hampered when pulled up on comeback run at Listowel in late May so that run forgiven; blinkers now tried.
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7th

13

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

Doyen Og

10st 3lb

J: Conor Lamon

T: Adrian Sexton

Placed over this trip at Bellewstown last summer (good) off 80, badly hampered when pulled up on comeback run at Listowel in late May so that run forgiven; blinkers now tried.

16/1

15

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:51 Listowel

Doyen Og

10st 6lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Adrian Sexton

Good third at Bellewstown (2m1f, good) in August off 2lb higher but didn't build on that in subsequent runs; makes seasonal return now.

40/1

Form: 7P0-25

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner whose standout effort in handicaps when C&D second in May; didn't land a blow in better-class Listowel contest on latest but respected back in grade here.
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8th

4

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

Bossing It

11st 10lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: David M O’Brien

Maiden winner whose standout effort in handicaps when C&D second in May; didn't land a blow in better-class Listowel contest on latest but respected back in grade here.

11/2

5th

9

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:57 Listowel

Bossing It

10st 0lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: David M O’Brien

Maiden winner who appeared to be going nowhere until a revived second of 14 at Wexford (2m1f, good to yielding); nudged up 2lb for that but a greater worry would be that this is a better race.

8/1

2nd

4

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

Bossing It

11st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: David M O’Brien

Won a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle last summer over 2m and was third in handicaps at Tramore (2m5f, good) and Galway (2m1f, good to yielding); not at same level in more recent runs, tailed off at Tramore last time (2m1f, good to yielding).

22/1

Form: 425-82

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Long-standing maiden over hurdles but numerous placings, including good second in 2m3f Punchestown lady riders' contest last month; has his chance again, encouraging jockey booking.
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9th

8

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

Hidalgo Des Mottes

11st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Eoin Griffin

Long-standing maiden over hurdles but numerous placings, including good second in 2m3f Punchestown lady riders' contest last month; has his chance again, encouraging jockey booking.

8/1

2nd

17

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 12y

15:07 Punchestown

Hidalgo Des Mottes

10st 1lb

J: Ms N M Bradley

T: Eoin Griffin

Plenty of placed efforts but is a long-standing maiden over hurdles; fair Flat run last month; only 11-2 at Clonmel on Friday, but was soundly beaten.

16/1

8th

16

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:55 Clonmel

Hidalgo Des Mottes

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Eoin Griffin

Yet to win over hurdles though placed lots of times; best on a sound surface so won't want too much rain; could run well.

14/1

Form: 07-882 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Attracted attention of Stewards over C&D in May before much-improved showing when favourite at Sligo last month, every chance when second over 2m5f (good); back in trip here and has to be on the shortlist.
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10th

12

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

Brave Josee

10st 13lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

Attracted attention of Stewards over C&D in May before much-improved showing when favourite at Sligo last month, every chance when second over 2m5f (good); back in trip here and has to be on the shortlist.

15/2

2nd

10

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 162y

20:00 Sligo

Brave Josee

10st 9lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

Was noted staying on from way off the pace on last two starts including at this track; could do better if getting a more prominent ride.

16/1

8th

13

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

Brave Josee

10st 7lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

4yo filly never landed a blow on recent handicap debut at Sligo but did make late headway; tongue-tied now added and no surprise if she had more to offer here.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0/770- D

Last run: 365 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Tramore maiden winner in 2024 has largely struggled in handicaps; absent since modest fourth in Tramore Flat maiden last August so likely best watched.
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12th

1

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

Mountain Port

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: Mrs Deborah Cody

Tramore maiden winner in 2024 has largely struggled in handicaps; absent since modest fourth in Tramore Flat maiden last August so likely best watched.

16/1

4th

2

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:30 Tramore

Mountain Port

10st 3lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Mrs Deborah Cody

Has regressed in handicap hurdles since winning a 2m maiden here 12 months ago; started off in points and would be a surprise winner on Flat debut.

50/1

5

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:20 Tipperary

Mountain Port

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: John Gerard Lonergan

Winner of a Tramore maiden hurdle last August (2m, good to yielding); has beaten very few rivals since that victory and was seventh of eight at Listowel last month; drops another 4lb but he would be one of the more unlikely winners.

50/1

Form: 97/0-P

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Maiden has struggled off stiff mark in opening handicaps; down 4lb but remains of limited appeal unless first-time tongue-tie brings serious improvement.
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13th

5

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

My Mate Tony

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Peter McCreery

Maiden has struggled off stiff mark in opening handicaps; down 4lb but remains of limited appeal unless first-time tongue-tie brings serious improvement.

25/1

3

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

My Mate Tony

11st 12lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Peter McCreery

Mildly encouraging form as a juvenile hurdler but handicap debut run at Roscommon in September was poor; probably best watched on return.

20/1

2

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 135y

14:15 Roscommon

My Mate Tony

11st 12lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: Peter McCreery

11-race maiden who has yet to make the frame under either code; hasn't progressed from a respectable second run over hurdles (beaten 9l) but handicaps are now a more feasible option; the market may guide.

20/1

Form: 6006-8

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 92

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No Results Found

Form: 901-12 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Veteran finally made the breakthrough in 2m1f Bellewstown handicap in April and duly followed up at Down Royal off 5lb higher; solid C&D run since off further 8lb higher mark when chasing home a clear-cut winner; contender again.
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10

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

Bella Union

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: John C McConnell

Veteran finally made the breakthrough in 2m1f Bellewstown handicap in April and duly followed up at Down Royal off 5lb higher; solid C&D run since off further 8lb higher mark when chasing home a clear-cut winner; contender again.

7/1

2nd

9

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

Bella Union

11st 1lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Veteran finally made the breakthrough in 2m1 Bellewstown handicap in April and duly followed up at Down Royal early this month off 5lb higher under today's rider, produced late for cosy success; hit with another 8lb rise but in the form of his life and ground remains in his favour.

11/2

1st

17

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

14:10 Down Royal

Bella Union

10st 7lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Off the mark at the age of 10 when winning (sent off 22-1) over this trip at Bellewstown; claimer negates penalty but whether he'll back up that improved effort is anyone's guess.

10/1

Form: 070-

Last run: 74 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

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No Results Found

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Payout
Straight Forecast €158.49
Tricast €1143.86

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kilt

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Le Diablo

POSTDATA:

Bossing It

The Irish Sun:

Kilt