May 18 / 18.40 Tipperary

18.40

Good To Yielding

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  • Prize money: £5743.36
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 18 runners
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Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.30
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 63056-

Last run: 113 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Second to Champion bumper winner A Dream To Share at Roscommon last June but hasn't gone on from that, including in three hurdle runs; worth a second look in the market.
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8th

4

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Fiveonefive

11st 7lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Cian Collins

Gained a fifth win over hurdles at Cartmel last June but has lost his way since; heavy defeats the last twice at Naas and Aintree; is at least back down to last winning mark, but needs a revival.

22/1

20th

15

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Fiveonefive

11st 4lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Irish challenger who has done his winning at about 2m, mostly at Cartmel where he remains unbeaten; far from consistent and can be opposed in this highly competitive scenario back up in distance.

66/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: 770-

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Showed ability on the Flat without winning; not a bad hurdling debut but was below that level twice since; could fare better on handicap debut.
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4th

3

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:22 Listowel

Inchiquin Star

11st 10lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Terence O’Brien

Won three handicaps for previous yard and likes good ground; 1m6f Flat winner last year when her hurdles form wasn't great; has dropped down to last winning mark, but not a hectic record when fresh and last two wins have come in cheekpieces.

10/1

4th

3

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:22 Wexford

Inchiquin Star

11st 11lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Won on the Flat at Gowran in May; last win over hurdles came in this race last year on soft off 4lb lower, her second C&D win; way below best recently; hopes pinned on return to this track sparking a revival.

33/1

4th

3

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:22 Wexford

Inchiquin Star

11st 11lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Won on the Flat at Gowran in May; last win over hurdles came in this race last year on soft off 4lb lower, her second C&D win; way below best recently; hopes pinned on return to this track sparking a revival.

33/1

25/1

  • Place: £6.00

Form: 7568U-

Last run: 219 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in first two maiden hurdle runs (2m4f) but unseated early when 33-1 for handicap debut last October; seems best watched on return.
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6th

8

(8)

12th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 182y

19:40 Killarney

Hidalgo Des Mottes

11st 3lb

J: Ms N M Bradley

T: Eoin Griffin

Signed off last year with a poor run on the AW and was beaten 22l on his reappearance over hurdles; hasn't had many chances on the Flat but others appeal more.

50/1

5th

7

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:56 Kilbeggan

Hidalgo Des Mottes

11st 3lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Eoin Griffin

0-20 over hurdles but has placed on several occasions, including at Thurles in November, when last seen over timber (2m, good to yielding); poor run at Dundalk in December; better ground suits and top claimer aboard.

6/1

11/1

Form: 22099-

Last run: 84 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-12 over hurdles but was runner-up in this race last year off 3lb higher, so is of interest on her favoured good ground.
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14th

12

13th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 6f 88y

16:15 Thurles

Toor Moment

11st 5lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Ms M Flynn

Maiden hurdle winner in 2021 on better ground and most of her better form is on goodish ground; best watched on her first run since September.

25/1

10th

5

8th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:12 Kilbeggan

Toor Moment

11st 8lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Ms M Flynn

in touch with leaders

20/1

Form: 8/490-

Last run: 74 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 10 starts but has been in the frame a few times; not a bad run at Wexford in March but has to find improvement to score.
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10

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:13 Wexford

Castlehill Boy

11st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Promise displayed in bumpers a long time ago now; no sign of a return to form in a Thurles beginners' chase latest; hard to fancy on recent showings.

14/1

11th

3

6th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 176y

14:30 Thurles

Castlehill Boy

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

towards rear, mistake 2nd, not fluent 8th

33/1

Form: 3476P-

Last run: 46 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Dual point' winner is a maiden after 27 starts under rules; hasn't run over hurdles in a year and needs to return to his best form to defy top-weight.
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1st

8

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

17:35 Wexford

Custers Mistake

11st 5lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: R J Tumilty

Sole win over hurdles came at Downpatrick (2m7f) last year and went close to another success when just denied over a bit shorter there last time; up 3lb but this trip might be a bit sharp.

9/1

1

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

15:48 Downpatrick

Custers Mistake

12st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: R J Tumilty

Won over 2m7f here last year; poor in two runs (one hurdle, one chase) this year so has to firmly put those behind him.

22/1

8th

8

17th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:10 Wexford

Custers Mistake

10st 13lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: R J Tumilty

Belated first win under rules in today's headgear combination in 2m7f Downpatrick handicap over a year ago (good) off 98; off for a year until well held over shorter trip over fences at Bangor last month; better for that comeback run and trip-ground to suit back hurdling.

12/1

Form: F6P1-8 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Sprang a surprise in a C&D handicap two days after being pulled-up over fences at Tramore; soundly beaten over fences since and is 7lb higher today.
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2

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 48y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Jack Holiday

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: D M Christie

Veteran 4-time chase winner; ran with credit over timber at Sligo in July but lacklustre efforts twice, including back over fences last month; still above highest winning mark and easy to look elsewhere.

16/1

9

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:37 Killarney

Jack Holiday

10st 8lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: D M Christie

One of his four chase wins came over C&D; mixed form over hurdles and fences this season but has a shout if back to his best.

9/1

11

3rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Jack Holiday

10st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: D M Christie

Veteran six-time winner; Veteran is rated 10lb lower than over fences; second at Sligo last time gives him a slight edge over Pahlavi; this looks like a stronger race.

14/1

Form: 00003- D

Last run: 84 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-28 over hurdles; best run for some time when third at Thurles in February; a repeat would see him involved here.
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12

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

18:55 Kilbeggan

Future Proof

10st 9lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: P J Rothwell

Gained first win since 2020 in a handicap hurdle at Wexford and shaped like he was worth another go at this sort of trip; recent strike-rate isn't encouraging but 6lb rise is fair and can't be ruled out.

5/1

1st

11

29th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 0y

18:30 Wexford

Future Proof

11st 1lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear, headway on outer into midfield 4 out, led before 2 out, ridden clear approaching last, ridden out and much reduced lead towards finish, all out

22/1

13th

9

4th May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Punchestown

Future Proof

12st 0lb

J: Joanna Thornton

T: P J Rothwell

Losing run since 2020 and poor over hurdles this season.

33/1

Form: PP221- D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner in France has taken time to find her feet over hurdles; however, she got off the mark in fine style on soft ground at Tramore last time and is 9lb higher today; big player if handling the ground.
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8

14th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Tramore

Pidoyne

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Career best to win at Roscommon last summer from 6lb lower before lesser run at this track; low-key Flat return at Limerick in June; needs more to win this.

13/1

Form: 66/8U-

Last run: 279 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Maiden under all codes has been soundly beaten on the Flat lately; has shown a glimpse of ability over hurdles and makes handicap debut with a visor added.
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0

7

27th Jul 2023

Soft

2m 1f 0y

17:35 Limerick

Diamond Union

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: E J O’Grady

not fluent 1st, mistake 2nd

28/1

1

14th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:50 Cork

Diamond Union

12st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: E J O’Grady

Was in reasonable nick on Flat last year; things rather derailed and cannot be sure what to expect now; 2023 really poor.

20/1

10th

3

(12)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Leopardstown

Diamond Union

9st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: E J O’Grady

dwelt start, towards rear, rapid headway to lead after 2f

16/1

Form: 40998-

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Promise in two bumpers but has been a fair way below that in four maiden hurdles; one to consider on handicap debut, especially if strong in the market.
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4th

1

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

19:19 Wexford

Park Of Kings

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Paul Nolan

Three-time hurdles winner; failed to adapt to chasing in six starts last season, including in novice handicaps on his last three outings; best hurdles form at 2m-2m4f, though ran with credit when fourth in a strong 3m handicap at Aintree last year.

10/1

14th

23

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Park Of Kings

10st 7lb

T: Paul Nolan

First reserve; three-time hurdles winner has been beaten a long way in five chase starts this season, including in novice handicaps the last twice; unseated at the fourth at Wexford last time; 10lb lower mark in this sphere and has won on good ground, so there are positives if returning to form.

3

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:03 Wexford

Park Of Kings

11st 10lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

Three-time hurdles winner; beaten a long way in three beginners' chases this term, most recently never counted on handicap debut in Naas Listed contest in February; hurdles form on better ground so these improved conditions could see improvement (10lb lower than over hurdles).

14/1

Form: 800-

Last run: 68 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced on hurdling debut but well below that level twice since; one to watch in the market on handicap debut.
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9th

7

(1)

12th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:00 Brighton

The Cooleen

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Hoad

0-10 over hurdles and 0-5 on the AW; hard to make any sort of case on what he's shown.

50/1

9th

7

(1)

12th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:00 Brighton

The Cooleen

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Hoad

0-10 over hurdles and 0-5 on the AW; hard to make any sort of case on what he's shown.

50/1

10th

2

(2)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:55 Southwell (AW)

The Cooleen

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Mark Hoad

in touch with leaders

33/1

Form: 006-

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in three maidens lately but is worth a market check on handicap debut.
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3rd

1

28th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 2f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Dgalwaygallivantor

11st 13lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Is 1-9 over hurdles; last sighted in May beating a subsequent two-time winner in a beginners' chase at Downpatrick (19.5f, good); sole win over timber came in November of last year off 90 on soft at Cork (2m); seems best going right handed and might need this on his return from 127 days off.

11/2

1st

3

24th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

18:35 Downpatrick

Dgalwaygallivantor

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Record of 1-9 over hurdles but has been consistent enough in handicaps, mostly on easier ground; has 10l to find with Warm In Gorey from his chasing debut at Wexford but will have improved from then; yard in great form and a player.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: F0760-

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Best run over hurdles when beaten 14l at Down Royal in December; questions to answer after being beaten a long way on handicap debut at Tramore; cheekpieces tried.
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6

19th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 5

14:50 Lingfield

Macs Xpress

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Clare Ellam

Maiden who was big prices and well held throughout 2025; goes without regular headgear but hard to foresee a good run from out of the weights.

66/1

11

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:40 Uttoxeter

Macs Xpress

10st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Clare Ellam

Pulled up on both outings this season (2m4f/2m7f) and now 0-29 over hurdles; drops back to about 2m and swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor here; very difficult to enthuse over.

50/1

11

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:40 Uttoxeter

Macs Xpress

10st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Clare Ellam

Pulled up on both outings this season (2m4f/2m7f) and now 0-29 over hurdles; drops back to about 2m and swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor here; very difficult to enthuse over.

50/1

Form: F006-

Last run: 84 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won on the Flat at Dundalk in November for former yard; best of three hurdle runs for new yard when beaten almost 5l in a Thurles handicap in February; banned for 42 days after rider failed to obtain best possible placing then; can go close if ready after absence.
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12th

15

(14)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:05 Chester

Alphonse Le Grande

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: A J Martin

Held up; an excellent 2024 included wins in the Chester Plate on this card (his only run here) and the Cesarewitch at Newmarket; 2025 campaign was initially promising then frustrating, including with trouble in running, but ended up being disappointing; has a recent 1m2f run under his belt and would be competitive off this slightly reduced mark if back on song.

14/1

13th

5

(17)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Alphonse Le Grande

9st 6lb

J: James Ryan

T: A J Martin

2024 Cesarewitch winner was winless in light campaign last year; absent since November and this trip on the short side for seasonal return.

16/1

8

(15)

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Alphonse Le Grande

8st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A J Martin

Three big-race wins in Britain last year included the Chester Plate (2m2f, good to firm) and this race (soft; 6lb higher today); while nothing like that impact this term, trying to come from the back at Royal Ascot was a nightmare and it wasn't much better at York's Ebor meeting, beaten 3l in both; they suggested he could still have another big handicap win in him.

7/1

Form: /7000- D

Last run: 74 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
First reserve; record of 2-23 over hurdles but has been well beaten on last number of starts and looks best watched for the time being.
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10th

11

27th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 1f 110y

14:25 Sligo

Breezy Bell

11st 2lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Edward Cawley

Record of 2-26 over hurdles; almost two years since her last win and now 7lb lower; no encouragement from her two most recent runs.

20/1

15th

15

10th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Breezy Bell

11st 2lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Edward Cawley

towards rear

33/1

10th

10

23rd Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 141y

18:40 Sligo

Breezy Bell

11st 4lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Edward Cawley

prominent, raced in second after 2nd, led after 3rd, headed after 3 out, soon weakened quickly

10/1

Form: 09F7P-

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; showed a glimpse of ability in maidens but has been poor in handicaps the last twice and difficult to fancy.
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12th

1

21st Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 93y

17:38 Sligo

Benjis Benefit

12st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won over hurdles at Down Royal in May but not as good at Punchestown after off this mark; three solid Flat runs in defeat since; has a shout with cheekpieces tried.

6/1

Form: 00626-

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; best run when second in a Naas handicap in February but didn't match that off this mark back there following month; this better ground should suit.
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8th

12

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:56 Kilbeggan

Crafty Gael

10st 11lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Winless from 14 but went close on several occasions in 2023; beaten 34l in both starts since returning from 800-day absence; good ground and addition of blinkers need to transform him.

22/1

10th

11

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

16:30 Limerick

Crafty Gael

11st 0lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

No win in 13 starts, but has gone close on several occasions (placed five times); came back from 800 days off the track when last of 13 at this course last month (2m, soft); won't be suited by heavy conditions.

20/1

13th

10

22nd Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

14:23 Limerick

Crafty Gael

10st 7lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

One of two for trainer; no wins from 12 starts, but has gone close on several occasions (placed five times); best watched after a long layoff and won't be suited by heavy conditions.

16/1

Non-runners

Alphonse Le Grande, Breezy Bell, Benjis Benefit, Crafty Gael

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Payout
Exacta €64.40
Straight Forecast €55.17
Tricast €718.32
Trifecta €1166.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Toor Moment

The Irish Sun:

Alphonse Le Grande

POSTDATA:

Pidoyne

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Toor Moment

TOPSPEED:

Toor Moment