May 11 / 19.18 Clonmel

19.18

Soft

Camida The Source Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 2m 3f 25y
  • 19 runners
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Camida The Source Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.20
  • Place: £3.80

Form: 606-

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in points, mildly encouraging maiden run latest but opening mark looks harsh.
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11

2nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

16:05 Leopardstown

Battle Of Ridgeway

10st 6lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Martin Hassett

Has improved since finishing third at the Listowel festival, splitting Jasko De Dames and Drumgill; recorded his third chase win at Navan in December; up in grade here following a 9lb rise in the ratings; handles testing conditions.

10/1

6

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 130y

13:05 Wexford

Battle Of Ridgeway

10st 12lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Martin Hassett

Got his second chasing win when taking a C&D handicap in August by a short head (good), probably value for more (idled and rider misjudged finish line); raised to current mark for run at Listowel and not disgraced when a keeping on third (17.5f, yielding to soft); one of the likelier contenders.

4/1

14/1

  • Place: £8.90

Form: 70698-

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Well held in handicap hurdles last autumn and last month's chase debut was poor; probably needs more respite from the handicapper.
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10th

10

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

19:42 Tramore

Roman Parish

11st 7lb

J: Ms J E Grant

T: David M O’Brien

35-race maiden under rules; struggling in points since a maiden win last autumn.

66/1

14

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:00 Wexford

Roman Parish

10st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: David M O’Brien

Yet to score after 34 starts between hurdles and fences but has run well at times, including latest when staying on second (Early Arrival 8.5l away third) to a clear winner in 2m6f Tramore handicap chase in May; place claims again.

15/2

2nd

12

31st May 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:15 Tramore

Roman Parish

10st 9lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: David M O’Brien

Has yet to score after 32 starts between hurdles and fences but has run well at times, including when third to the reopposing Well Loved at Downpatrick (19.5f, good) on latest; each-way possibilities; engaged 7.20 Tramore on Friday.

6/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: /89PP-

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Promising enough debut run in Listowel bumper in 2021 but maiden hurdle form since October return has been modest, although was in process of running a better race until bad mistake three out ended his chances at Limerick; tame effort at Thurles raises questions but remains a potential improver on handicap debut.
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5

26th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:15 Limerick

Sixty Seconds

11st 9lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

prominent, went third halfway

6/1

3rd

8

11th May 2023

Soft

2m 3f 25y

19:18 Clonmel

Sixty Seconds

11st 8lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

Promising enough debut run in Listowel bumper in 2021 but maiden hurdle form since October return has been modest, although was in process of running a better race until bad mistake three out ended his chances at Limerick; tame effort at Thurles raises questions but remains a potential improver on handicap debut.

10/1

8

13th Mar 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 218y

15:40 Thurles

Sixty Seconds

11st 12lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

prominent on inner

11/2

Form: 08205-

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over 2m here in February on soft but well below that form twice since when well-fancied, latest when possibly didn't stay at Tramore; blinkers now tried.
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1

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 114y

15:35 Tipperary

Anstand

11st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

held up in rear, ridden and no impression before 4 out

22/1

7th

6

31st May 2023

Good

2m 1f 100y

18:00 Wexford

Anstand

11st 7lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

One of the more likely contenders on the basis of form such as a recent Clonmel fourth, beaten only 4l and not quite seeing out the 2m3f trip; this may be closer to his optimum trip.

4/1

4th

9

11th May 2023

Soft

2m 3f 25y

19:18 Clonmel

Anstand

11st 7lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Runner-up over 2m here in February on soft but well below that form twice since when well-fancied, latest when possibly didn't stay at Tramore; blinkers now tried.

8/1

Form: 0854P- D

Last run: 273 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in 2m3f Downpatrick handicap in 2021; absent since pulled up at Tramore in August so likely to need this.
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0

13

21st Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

16:50 Killarney

Westernerona

10st 7lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Garrett James Power

Record of 1-23 over hurdles; never involved on chasing debut at Tipperary last time over approx' 2m4f and needs to improve plenty on that.

20/1

6th

13

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 114y

16:35 Tipperary

Westernerona

10st 8lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Garrett James Power

Regressive over hurdles in the last year and makes belated chasing debut; has to find a spark again to get involved.

20/1

9th

8

17th Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 60y

14:55 Downpatrick

Westernerona

11st 7lb

J: Mr P J Cody

T: Garrett James Power

in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd

8/1

Form: 984-

Last run: 106 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Modest Flat maiden but some fair AW form last winter; impossible task back hurdling when last seen in January; probably wants better ground so best watched on return to action.
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No Results Found

Form: P4P/8-

Last run: 373 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Bit of promise in soft ground Limerick handicap in February but otherwise form is modest and needs to jump better than at Ballinrobe last time.
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12th

13

13th Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 170y

17:35 Downpatrick

Happy Dancing

10st 13lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Liz Doyle

Showed some winning potential last year but soundly beaten off lowly marks over hurdles this year and not easy to fancy.

33/1

15

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 114y

16:35 Tipperary

Happy Dancing

10st 6lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Liz Doyle

Maiden over hurdles has been well beaten in that sphere lately and doesn't hold much appeal on chasing debut.

28/1

9th

13

23rd May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 80y

16:45 Punchestown

Happy Dancing

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Liz Doyle

Appeared to be finding his level when beaten under 7l in a 2m handicap at Limerick in February of last year but hasn't built on that and he only recently returned from a year off (beaten 26l).

14/1

Form: 04500-

Last run: 186 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Fair fourth at Listowel on her second run over hurdles; two subsequent bumper runs not near that standard, nor Cork maiden run in November; may need better ground so best watched on handicap debut.
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13th

13

18th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:45 Listowel

Rathnaleen Zoey

11st 1lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st

25/1

7th

16

8th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:12 Kilbeggan

Rathnaleen Zoey

10st 13lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

midfield, lost ground 4th, not fluent 5th

33/1

12th

9

28th Aug 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 14y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Rathnaleen Zoey

11st 1lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

disputed lead, headed but prominent 3rd

14/1

Form: 040PP-

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Poor form in maidens and pulled up in both handicap attempts; cheekpieces tried.
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7th

1

15th Sep 2023

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

17:25 Ballinrobe

Ballygriffin Girl

11st 7lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: Eoin Doyle

Poor maiden over hurdles and can't be seriously fancied in this company.

100/1

11th

12

26th Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 50y

15:05 Killarney

Ballygriffin Girl

10st 13lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Eoin Doyle

Limited maiden has been soundly beaten in handicaps of late; hard to fancy.

25/1

Form: 000P/

Last run: 385 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Fine spell of form on the Flat last summer once fitted with cheekpieces, three wins including a premier handicap over 1m6f at Killarney; first run over hurdles in over a year so potentially well-handicapped if finding the sort of improvement she showed on the Flat.
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8th

5

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 206y

15:55 Clonmel

La Hacienda

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Decent Flat sort got off the mark over hurdles at Sligo in July; not as good since and needs to find more off an unchanged mark.

11/1

6

22nd Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

15:00 Listowel

La Hacienda

11st 8lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Struggled in big amateur Flat handicap at the Galway festival; showed decent over hurdles during the summer, highlighted by a wide-margin win over 2m4f at Sligo; faded into fourth on the run-in when favourite for 2m4f Killarney event.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0U00-

Last run: 173 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Middle-distance AW winner at Dundalk for Andy Slattery; not a natural over hurdles to judge on four attempts so far and of limited appeal on handicap debut.
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9th

19

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Cork

Sunwalk

10st 5lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Seamus Neville

Flat winner had been disappointing over hurdles, and in a spell point-to-pointing, before being touched off at 66-1 at Down Royal (2m1f, yielding) over Christmas; pulled up over 2m4f back there last month; second runner for yard.

20/1

15

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

14:28 Down Royal

Sunwalk

10st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Seamus Neville

Flat winner almost sprang a 66-1 surprise here (2m1f, yielding) on latest when a 0.5l second of 20; not guaranteed to back that up over this longer trip.

13/2

11th

14

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 190y

15:55 Wexford

Sunwalk

10st 13lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Seamus Neville

Flat winner for previous yard but has been disappointing at this game; C&D fifth in May has been followed by two poor runs.

12/1

Form: 09080-

Last run: 75 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Early promise in bumpers but continues to struggle over hurdles, in handicaps on last three starts; may want better ground.
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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

1st

14

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Bella Union

10st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John C McConnell

Maiden has been soundly beaten in two hurdles lately and not easy to fancy.

33/1

Form: 0F/8P-

Last run: 166 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Shown little so far and poor form since switched to handicaps; impossible to make a case for.
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11th

12

13th Aug 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 165y

16:40 Downpatrick

Lonracha

11st 1lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: Andrew McNamara

prominent, weakened quickly before 2 out

14/1

6th

7

21st Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 0y

17:35 Kilbeggan

Lonracha

11st 3lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: Andrew McNamara

midfield

20/1

10th

7

31st May 2023

Good

2m 1f 100y

18:30 Wexford

Lonracha

11st 6lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: Andrew McNamara

Modest form in maidens; no appeal on the form of four attempts in handicap company last year; off for six months.

20/1

Form: 00600-

Last run: 224 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Standout run came when midfield in 2m3f Downpatrick maiden in July, both handicap efforts afterwards poor; blinkers on now.
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11

11th May 2023

Soft

2m 3f 25y

19:18 Clonmel

Stealing Kisses

11st 6lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Paul Stafford

Standout run came when midfield in 2m3f Downpatrick maiden in July, both handicap efforts afterwards poor; blinkers on now.

14/1

15th

9

17th Sep 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 170y

15:45 Navan

Stealing Kisses

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Paul Stafford

raced wide, soon led, headed but prominent after 1st, soon joined leader and disputed lead, headed but prominent before 5th, ridden and weakened before 2 out

12/1

Form: 44P00-

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner showed some promise in Limerick maiden last term but handicap efforts have been poor; 6lb down from opening mark and potential improver when ground dries out.
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11

30th May 2023

Good

2m 6f 13y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Lough Na Fooey

11st 3lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: L Young

14

11th May 2023

Soft

2m 3f 25y

19:18 Clonmel

Lough Na Fooey

11st 3lb

J: Tommy Brett

T: L Young

in touch with leaders, badly hampered by faller and jockey lost irons 5th, pulled up after 6th

13/2

15

5th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 55y

19:25 Downpatrick

Lough Na Fooey

11st 6lb

J: Thomas Reilly

T: L Young

Second reserve; points' winner 0-9 hurdling and another making her chasing debut with limited appeal.

Form: 29630-

Last run: 66 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Maiden under all codes was twice placed over hurdles last term including here (2m, soft); remains unproven over this far.
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10th

11

24th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 135y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Ventnor

10st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: James M Barcoe

towards rear

12/1

7th

14

26th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Cork

Ventnor

10st 0lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: James M Barcoe

led, headed but prominent after 2nd, lost position before 4th

14/1

Form: 942P0-

Last run: 212 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
First reserve; standout run when second in 2mf Tramore mares maiden last summer; absent since October and wants better ground.
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9th

11

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:20 Tramore

Beechroad Winnie

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Remains a maiden but has finished runner-up four times so capable of winning races and was only 3l away over C&D last June on her return from a similar break; respected with a good jockey booking.

7/1

9th

11

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:20 Tramore

Beechroad Winnie

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Remains a maiden but has finished runner-up four times so capable of winning races and was only 3l away over C&D last June on her return from a similar break; respected with a good jockey booking.

7/1

Form: 60450- D

Last run: 207 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; both wins at Kilbeggan (including soft); has run well after a break so don't rule out.
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15th

18

7th Aug 2023

Good

2m 2f 150y

15:43 Cork

Beat Of The Sea

10st 13lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: Seamus Fahey

Both hurdle wins have been over this trip at Kilbeggan but latest was nearly three years ago (off 97); tame effort there on latest but penultimate Wexford run okay so don't rule out off basement mark.

14/1

11th

12

21st Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 0y

17:35 Kilbeggan

Beat Of The Sea

10st 13lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: Seamus Fahey

disputed lead, prominent before 2nd

7/1

5th

13

7th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 170y

17:40 Wexford

Beat Of The Sea

10st 13lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Seamus Fahey

in touch with leaders

33/1

Form: 56010- D

Last run: 202 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; Sedgefield winner last season for Noel Kelly absent since October and first start for Charles Byrnes.
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3rd

5

27th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

19:38 Cartmel

I Am Spider Man

11st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Barry John Murphy

Nearly two years since he won a race but arrives here after solid seconds in handicaps at about 3m2f; surprising to see the hood missing but he's still much respected.

10/1

2nd

4

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

16:10 Hereford

I Am Spider Man

11st 1lb

J: James Bowen

T: Barry John Murphy

9yo who hasn't won since July 2024 but he returned to form when going close at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) last Wednesday on his second start for this yard; major player if backing up that latest performance.

4/1

2nd

9

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

16:20 Newton Abbot

I Am Spider Man

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Barry John Murphy

Conditions are no problem but he's not won since July 2024 and has struggled in both runs this year, including on stable debut at Ffos Las (ran in snatches) last month; has plenty to prove and needs to get back on track.

20/1

Non-runners

La Hacienda, Bella Union, Lonracha, Beechroad Winnie, Beat Of The Sea

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €144.20
Straight Forecast €402.68
Tricast €6280.30
Trifecta €1222.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Battle Of Ridgeway

The Irish Sun:

Anstand

SPOTLIGHT:

La Hacienda

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Lough Na Fooey