July 05 / 20.20 Tipperary

20.20

Good

TipperaryRaces.ie Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 1m 4f 120y
  • 16 runners
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TipperaryRaces.ie Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

22/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.60
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 15/008

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose sort put up his best effort this season over 1m7f at Leopardstown last time; might find this a bit sharp.
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8th

12

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

16:00 Cheltenham

Belgoprince

11st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Close up when placed in two run-of-the-mill handicap hurdles this season (2m2f/2m) but he's 0-12 in this sphere now and his two Flat runs in September were disappointing; needs to raise his game.

10/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 8076-0

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 15 starts; well beaten from 8lb out of the handicap on Leopardstown return but this is more realistic; has to bring her A-game.
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8th

13

(9)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:30 Killarney

Folly Beach

9st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M A Molloy

Three years since her sole Flat win (1m7f, soft) but only narrowly denied over 1m5f at Down Royal last month on similar ground; not as effective on fast ground six days later at the Curragh so ground concerns again here.

14/1

10th

22

(22)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Curragh

Folly Beach

8st 7lb

T: M A Molloy

Second reserve; dual-purpose; 1-25 on turf on the Flat; back to form with neck second of 14 at Down Royal (1m3f, soft) six days ago; her win came on soft so quicker conditions a concern for her here.

11/2

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 403465

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won his third race at Dundalk in January and has been consistent in defeat lately; same mark as last time; should be involved.
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3rd

1

(8)

6th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 145y

18:40 Down Royal

French Company

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: J G Coogan

soon prominent, pressed leader halfway

7/2

Form: 874604 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Fine dual-purpose servant has won 10 races between both codes, including this race two years ago; solid run at Down Royal last time and go well if building upon that.
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8th

13

15th Oct 2024

Good

2m 6f 166y

16:50 Punchestown

Wild Shot

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: John C McConnell

Prolific Flat and dual hurdles winner at a fairly modest level; long losing run but twice placed in claiming hurdles including latest when 6l off Cozone at Clonmel (2m4f, good); rider's claim brings the pair closer but still needs to find more.

10/1

2nd

7

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 206y

15:20 Clonmel

Wild Shot

10st 8lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: John C McConnell

Prolific Flat and dual hurdles winner; fair form under both codes this summer, placed in claimer over this trip at Bellewstown and not shamed in handicap company last time; well in at the weights, for what that's worth in a race of this nature, and good ground important.

3/1

6th

3

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 6f 11y

16:35 Ballinrobe

Wild Shot

11st 9lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

midfield

10/1

Form: /009-0

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Lost his way after showing promise as a 2yo in UK; should have improved from his seasonal debut at Listowel; non-runner in the 7.20 at Roscommon Tuesday.
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5th

5

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Liberated Light

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Beat today's rival The Banger Doyle in a 1m6f maiden at Killarney in 2023; a long time since his last Flat outing; however, he comes here in good shape after an emphatic win in a 2m handicap hurdle at this venue in May.

7/2

1st

4

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:30 Tramore

Liberated Light

11st 4lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Back to form with 1.75l front-running second over C&D on penultimate off this mark; never travelled and didn't jump well when poor at Wexford last time; cheekpieces replace blinkers; could rebound back at this venue.

10/1

11th

7

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Liberated Light

11st 5lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Flat winner was successful over hurdles at Limerick in December 2024 off 7lb higher; moderate recent form until a change of tactics almost saw him make all at Tramore (2m1f, good to yielding) when headed late home in this headgear combination; could go one better if adopting the same tactics.

100/30

12/1

Form: 70-009

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Showed early promise last year but has been regressive since; dropping in the weights but difficult to fancy on her recent efforts; cheekpieces need to work.
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9th

17

(4)

20th Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 180y

20:30 Leopardstown

On The Money

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

soon led, headed 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

16/1

5th

16

(6)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 120y

20:20 Tipperary

On The Money

8st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

soon led, headed and raced in second after 4f, ridden and led again over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened inside final 110yds

12/1

9th

15

(14)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Fairyhouse

On The Money

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Nine-race maiden whose best efforts came in maidens; not progressing in handicaps and was 25-1 for the latest at Roscommon (1m4f, good to yielding).

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 330-76 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose sort won over 1m1f at this track last year; not bad runs on Flat and over fences lately, so one to consider.
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3rd

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

18:37 Downpatrick

Darkened

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

9yo who has had a lot of racing and steered clear of fences since finishing fourth of seven at Clonmel two years ago; however, was running well before finishing second in a claiming hurdle last time and he's now with John McConnell.

4/1

3rd

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

18:37 Downpatrick

Darkened

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

9yo who has had a lot of racing and steered clear of fences since finishing fourth of seven at Clonmel two years ago; however, was running well before finishing second in a claiming hurdle last time and he's now with John McConnell.

4/1

2nd

5

14th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 160y

16:25 Tramore

Darkened

10st 10lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Noel C Kelly

Second runner for yard; dual-purpose; 3-26 over hurdles and rated 98; in good form on the AW in recent weeks and ran well on his only previous visit to this track; goes on any ground, notable jockey booking and not without a chance.

5/1

Form: 59-006 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Versatile dual-purpose sort has won 7 races; however, has been regressive in all codes this season and others preferred.
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6th

8

(11)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Tramore

Itsalonglongroad

9st 3lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: David O’Sullivan

114-race veteran, winner of 11 races; best known as a four-time course jumps winner; also C&D winner; most recent success came over fences here last October; well below best on his last three visits, years may be catching up, but premature to write off.

6/1

7th

10

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:55 Tramore

Itsalonglongroad

10st 6lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: David O’Sullivan

Veteran; five-time chase winner including three over C&D; last won here last August off 99 and 3lb lower now; recent efforts have been underwhelming, however, and blinkers are reached for.

18/1

6th

10

(14)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 190y

15:22 Sligo

Itsalonglongroad

9st 4lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: David O’Sullivan

Old boy has won 12 races in all under both codes, mostly from the front; C&D winner in 2024 and was placed over 1m4f last year, but he's pushing on now and tailed off over fences last time.

20/1

12/1

Form: 590

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Best of three maiden runs came at Dundalk on debut; well beaten over C&D last time but worth a market look on handicap debut.
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6

13th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:40 Cork

Firm Belief

11st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Rodger Sweeney

1m6f Navan winner off modest mark nearing the end of the 2023 Flat season; unconvincing hurdles form this season.

25/1

6

13th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:40 Cork

Firm Belief

11st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Rodger Sweeney

1m6f Navan winner off modest mark nearing the end of the 2023 Flat season; unconvincing hurdles form this season.

25/1

2

7th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:58 Fairyhouse

Firm Belief

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Rodger Sweeney

didn't always jump with fluency, in touch with leaders, bad mistake and lost ground when nearly lost jockey 4 out, soon dropped to rear, pulled up after 3 out

14/1

16/1

Form: 49-606

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles at Cheltenham last November but is just 1-39 on Flat turf; has to build upon his C&D sixth last time.
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12th

12

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

19:10 Killarney

Contrapposto

10st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: R Donohoe

midfield, weakened approaching last

6/1

1st

1

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

18:15 Cork

Contrapposto

12st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: R Donohoe

prominent, challenging 2 out, led when ridden just after last, kept on well, pushed out

5/1

Form: 090-

Last run: 283 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Showed a glimpse of ability in three starts in 2022; seasonal/handicap debut and is likely to improve from it.
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6

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

19:02 Doncaster

Dreams Fled Away

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Barry Brennan

Inconsistent hurdler who's been off for five months since a poor effort here in the winter; nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh and it's tough to find any positives.

20/1

1st

4

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

16:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Dreams Fled Away

11st 5lb

J: James Best

T: Barry Brennan

Dual Dundalk winner when based in Ireland; 0-8 over hurdles, once finishing runner-up in a 2m handicap off 3lb higher; only midfield on the Flat last time; others are more convincing.

16/1

5th

14

(10)

5th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Newbury

Dreams Fled Away

8st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Barry Brennan

Both wins were AW Flat early in 2024 over 1m4f in Ireland; downhill in Britain that spring, with pieces of modest hurdles form since; others are more enticing.

33/1

Form: 47-8

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has shown a hint of ability in three maidens; should be suited by the step-up in trip on handicap debut and needs a market check for top yard.
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12th

8

(12)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 120y

20:20 Tipperary

Angel Of The Pace

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Henry De Bromhead

midfield

15/2

8th

10

(11)

16th May 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 31y

18:05 Killarney

Angel Of The Pace

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Henry De Bromhead

towards rear

14/1

7th

2

(9)

1st Oct 2022

Soft

1m 3f 50y

16:15 Killarney

Angel Of The Pace

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

towards rear of midfield, ridden 2f out, soon no impression

50/1

22/1

Form: 0309-0

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Sole placed effort from 9 starts came at Thurles on soft ground last year; has to improve from C&D seasonal debut.
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3

(23)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Alfalfa

9st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Timothy Doyle

Deserved his 1m4f success here last time; hard to win with and possibly not quite as effective at this trip.

10/1

15

(14)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:02 Curragh

Alfalfa

10st 10lb

J: Ms J I Stokes

T: Timothy Doyle

Only 1-25; 2m looked too far when fifth to The Mediator at Clonmel before a fourth of 22 here over 1m2f, which was a fair show; doesn't mind the mud so one to consider.

12/1

13

(13)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Alfalfa

11st 9lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Just 1-24 but has run well in defeat over C&D; should improve from Clonmel run last time after a break so one to consider.

22/1

Form: 0/075-

Last run: 252 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner whose best form is on softer ground than this; last seen over hurdles in January; probably best watched.
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11th

10

24th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 125y

14:28 Clonmel

Thefaithfulindian

10st 13lb

J: Mr M Doyle

T: James M Barcoe

Three-time Flat winner although she last won nearly four years ago; maiden over hurdles but a reproduction of her Ballinrobe second off 87 last August would give her a squeak; well beaten when last seen at Tramore.

20/1

7th

4

10th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:40 Tramore

Thefaithfulindian

11st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: James M Barcoe

Three-time Flat winner though last one was nearly four years ago; maiden over hurdles but has run well in defeat at times; tailed-off on return on the Flat at Gowran lately.

14/1

Form: 570-84

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since a 2yo but ran a solid race at Gowran last time and has dropped 2lb since; first-time cheekpieces could help; wide draw but a player.
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15th

11

(16)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Pale Moonlight

9st 4lb

J: Alan Persse

T: M A Cahill

midfield

33/1

13th

12

(19)

29th May 2024

Soft

1m 4f 110y

17:08 Tipperary

Pale Moonlight

9st 5lb

J: Alan Persse

T: M A Cahill

Former soft-ground nursery winner for Dermot Weld but departed that yard for only 1,000 euros; new trainer fits cheekpieces.

33/1

9th

13

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 184y

17:25 Gowran Park

Pale Moonlight

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Former soft-ground course nursery winner; has come down in the ratings; quite well supported at Thurles 12 days ago but still no sign that her decline can be reversed.

14/1

Form: 480747

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Best run came over C&D two starts ago but put in a lesser effort at Fairyhouse 9 days later; has a squeak if can get back to that earlier form.
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15th

14

(7)

30th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

14:45 Cork

Miss Upbeat

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Ran her best race when fourth over this trip at Tipperary in May in tongue tie/cheekpiece combination but below that at Fairyhouse afterwards and has missed a few engagements since.

10/1

11

(6)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Miss Upbeat

9st 0lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Ran her best race when fourth over 1m4f at Tipperary in May but below that at Fairyhouse since; poor maiden form at this venue but managed fourth in a handicap here in March.

16/1

16

(6)

7th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 20y

20:15 Bellewstown

Miss Upbeat

8st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John C McConnell

First reserve; maiden ran her best race when fourth over this trip at Tipperary but below that at Fairyhouse since; non-runner on Good to yielding ground at Tipperary Wednesday.

Non-runners

Thefaithfulindian, Pale Moonlight, Miss Upbeat

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Payout
Exacta €118.40
Straight Forecast €109.49
Tricast €818.56
Trifecta €610.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Angel Of The Pace

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Wild Shot

The Irish Sun:

Angel Of The Pace

POSTDATA:

Wild Shot