July 05 / 19.45 Tipperary

19.45

Good

TipperaryRaces.ie Handicap (Div I)

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

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.70
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 05-922

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Cracking runs last twice when just denied in handicaps at Cork (1m2f) and Fairyhouse (1m4f); raised 4lb for latter but a repeat should see her bang there again.
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3rd

8

(5)

22nd Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 178y

19:10 Ballinrobe

No Hassle

9st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Shane Ryder

C&D winner a year ago is having another fine season; won at Leopardstown before a fine 3rd back here, both over 1m5f; off an unchanged mark, so solid claims.

7/2

3rd

6

(5)

24th Jun 2024

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:20 Ballinrobe

No Hassle

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Shane Ryder

Course winner over a slightly shorter trip last July; finished behind Ameerat Jumaira when sixth at Roscommon on seasonal debut; now worse off following Leopardstown win when her victims included close-up fourth Sugaree.

7/1

1st

5

(2)

6th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 180y

18:00 Leopardstown

No Hassle

9st 6lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Shane Ryder

started quickly, soon raced in second, ridden and challenging over 1f out, led final 110yds, ran on

10/1

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 2357-7

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner in 2020; twice ran well over C&D last August; never got involved on seasonal debut at Limerick but can improve from that and be a player.
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3rd

5

(2)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:50 Tramore

Blackpoint

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

soon in touch with leaders, went third 5f out, pushed along and outpaced under 2f out, ridden and went third inside final furlong, no match for first two

7/2

2nd

2

(14)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 120y

19:45 Tipperary

Blackpoint

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

midfield, headway under 2f out, ridden and went third 1f out, ran on and went second towards finish, no match for winner

8/1

7th

7

(8)

24th Jun 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 70y

20:30 Limerick

Blackpoint

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Won 1m3f maiden here on second start in 2020; yet to add a handicap success to his tally but twice placed over this trip at Tipperary last August; first run since October; Lee's second time to ride him.

15/2

12/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: 34-005

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Consistent enough last year for former yards; best of three runs this year for new outfit came at Leopardstown last time in a stronger race than this; a player down 2lb.
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15th

1

(22)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:25 Navan

Hello Power

10st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

Won 1m claimer at Gowran last month; found 7f inadequate last time; placed over a range of distances; has run well on soft on several occasions.

10/1

5th

9

(6)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:55 Fairyhouse

Hello Power

8st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

in rear

15/2

Form: 7/904/

Last run: 1223 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ran a cracker over hurdles at Ascot on debut for this yard but was pulled-up twice after; hasn't run on the Flat for over 3 years so difficult to weigh up.
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20th

3

(12)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Zoffany Bay

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Useful hurdler who was runner-up in an Ascot handicap earlier this year; 1m4f winner at Tramore in July and another good run back there a month ago (2m); thereabouts.

6/1

3rd

2

(9)

13th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:25 Tramore

Zoffany Bay

10st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

prominent, soon went second, led under 2f out, headed inside final 110yds, lost second final strides

11/2

22/1

Form: 008009 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won at Dundalk in February but has been well below that level since and needs to find the spark again.
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2nd

15

(15)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:20 Roscommon

Deluca Chop

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: S M Duffy

Three turf wins in France back in the day; sole Irish win came on AW over three years ago; found his form again in recent months at Dundalk, placed three times over this trip and when beaten a length over 2m last time; rated lower on turf.

8/1

3rd

10

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Deluca Chop

9st 5lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: S M Duffy

Last win came over 10.5f here in 2023 off 58; didn't race in 2024; signs of return to form in recent runs, placing in his last three starts; has shown a tendency to hang but big player upped to this trip for first time since 2022

9/2

Form: -62070

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner has been well-held on her last number of starts, including when 12l behind Bear Claws at Limerick last time; others preferred.
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5th

8

(2)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:20 Tramore

Magi Gal

9st 0lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear

7/1

6th

15

(9)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 120y

19:45 Tipperary

Magi Gal

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

towards rear of midfield

25/1

12th

16

(1)

23rd Jun 2023

Soft

1m 3f 70y

19:55 Limerick

Magi Gal

8st 12lb

J: Kyanna Van Buuren

T: John C McConnell

Long losing sequence at this stage; good effort when second at Dundalk three starts ago but others preferred.

16/1

Form: 08-858

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Put in a solid seasonal debut at Roscommon but hung and never got involved at Gowran since; steps up in trip and needs his best.
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7th

6

(5)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Atlantic Island

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

One of seven runners for yard; maiden after 13 starts has been regressive in the last two years and blinkers need to spark a revival.

25/1

8th

3

(1)

14th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Atlantic Island

9st 12lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Luke Comer

towards rear, headway into midfield on far side of group when jockey dropped whip over 2f out, soon no impression

16/1

5th

3

(14)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Atlantic Island

9st 12lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Luke Comer

Placed in maidens here early in career; mostly well held in handicaps apart from creditable fifth at Roscommon (1m4f) in May; soundly beaten at same venue when last seen.

20/1

Form: 608080

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on recent starts; dropping in the handicap but still not enough to be of interest.
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6th

14

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:30 Tramore

Surviving Murmansk

10st 5lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: James M Barcoe

Breakthrough win came over C&D last August off 4lb lower; below best on Flat and over hurdles in three starts since; off since poor AW effort in November; likely to need this run.

20/1

5/1

Form: 50/0-1

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose sort got back on the scoresheet when winning over a bit shorter than this at Limerick last time; raised 8lb for that but has been competitive off similar marks before.
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3rd

5

12th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:03 Ludlow

Bear Claws

11st 8lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Saw plenty of action in Ireland and also won a 1m6f AW Flat race last month on sixth start for current yard; ran respectably in that sphere 15 days ago; heavy defeats in Ireland in his last four starts over hurdles, latest last June, which he needs to put well behind him.

8/1

3rd

5

12th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:03 Ludlow

Bear Claws

11st 8lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Saw plenty of action in Ireland and also won a 1m6f AW Flat race last month on sixth start for current yard; ran respectably in that sphere 15 days ago; heavy defeats in Ireland in his last four starts over hurdles, latest last June, which he needs to put well behind him.

8/1

4th

5

(2)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bear Claws

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Alastair Ralph

Ex-Irish 7yo, who got back on the scoresheet when landing a 1m6f handicap here (13-2) on his return three weeks ago; got first run in that race but a 3lb rise looks fair enough and he's respected on this drop back in trip.

4/1

8/1

Form: 888-5

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Showed a hint of ability in maidens last year, including here; never involved but kept on at Limerick last time making handicap/seasonal debut; cheekpieces worn then retained; wide draw no help but still go well.
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4th

2

25th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:23 Cartmel

Al Sayah

11st 10lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Neil Mulholland

5-14 over hurdles, the latest win gained at Taunton (3m, good; wore cheekpieces) last month; posted another career-best performance when finishing well from the rear for close third in valuable Haydock handicap (3m, good; first-time visor) 16 days ago and commands respect here.

5/1

3rd

11

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

12:45 Haydock

Al Sayah

10st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Neil Mulholland

First four hurdle wins came in the month of May, before he took a four-runner race at Taunton (3m, good) last month; 5lb higher in today's much more competitive affair but that was his first attempt over this far and he might have more to offer as a stayer; first visor replaces cheekpieces.

14/1

1st

3

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 3

16:50 Taunton

Al Sayah

11st 3lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Neil Mulholland

All four wins over hurdles have came in the month of May; returned from her winter break when last of four at Plumpton (2m2f, good to soft) last month; should be sharper and steps up in trip but is 10lb above her last winning mark.

6/1

Form: 08-230 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Posted bright efforts at Gowran (1m) and Navan (1m2f) before was struck into when disappointing at Leopardstown just four days after latter run; raised 3lb but a major player if restored to best.
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13th

5

(5)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:45 Navan

Bright Moment

9st 9lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: John James Feane

Chance on placed form, including last month's C&D third (Qasbaz fifth) of 17; 1m4f too far latest and had an excuse two runs back.

10/1

11

(19)

13th Jul 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Bright Moment

9st 7lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: John James Feane

Maiden has chance on placed efforts first two starts this term; had an excuse for poor C&D run (struck into) and maybe didn't stay 1m4f last time so not one to give up on.

20/1

11th

6

(5)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 120y

19:45 Tipperary

Bright Moment

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: John James Feane

midfield

7/1

Form: 204449

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run well a number of times this year on AW and turf; ran poorly in a first-time tongue-tie at Fairyhouse last time but that is left off today; chance on his best form.
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10th

11

(7)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:25 Leopardstown

Supreme Law

10st 7lb

J: Ms M Kelly

T: Sabrina J Harty

Longstanding maiden has been out of form and didn't show enough on first start back at this yard in a maiden at Galway to be of interest here; 11lb wrong here and others preferred.

66/1

14th

9

(11)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 43y

19:15 Galway

Supreme Law

11st 12lb

J: Ms M Kelly

T: Sabrina J Harty

Very experienced sort, has run well at a modest level in handicaps; 44-rated gelding makes no appeal in a maiden.

100/1

14th

15

(9)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Supreme Law

10st 0lb

J: Ms M Kelly

T: D J Bunyan

midfield, in touch with leaders halfway, prominent 5f out

200/1

13th
16 (6)
Gloves Off

13/2

Form: 000-04

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Some encouragement last time at Leopardstown on second handicap start when beaten 4.75l over 1m1f, running on; if improving for this step-up in trip then can go close.
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13th

16

(6)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 120y

19:45 Tipperary

Gloves Off

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

towards rear of midfield

13/2

4th

17

(20)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Gloves Off

8st 13lb

J: Kyanna Van Buuren

T: J S Bolger

midfield, pushed along and headway from under 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, went fourth final strides

33/1

12th

12

(15)

8th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Gloves Off

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: J S Bolger

Did not show much in three runs last season; may slot into handicaps effectively bearing in mind her trainer's ability to find improvement with fillies in this age-group.

12/1

50/1

Form: 70790-

Last run: 203 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Poor over hurdles recently and difficult to fancy on previous Flat efforts.
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0

2

10th Aug 2023

Good

2m 1f 185y

17:35 Sligo

Comeragh Belle

11st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: M Flannery

Poor maiden under both codes, easily passed over.

66/1

10th

15

25th Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 122y

19:38 Ballinrobe

Comeragh Belle

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: M Flannery

100-1 when brought down early in her latest maiden and tailed off on the Flat since then.

66/1

14th

14

(4)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 120y

19:45 Tipperary

Comeragh Belle

8st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: M Flannery

dwelt start, towards rear

50/1

Form: 8-5700

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has been regressive in the last year and was beaten a long way at Leopardstown on recent return; loads of improvement is needed on that.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

9

(10)

16th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 100y

19:40 Gowran Park

Everyhouronthehour

9st 8lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: W Ross

Usually good for a win each season; however, form since his last one not inspiring.

33/1

7

(3)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 120y

19:45 Tipperary

Everyhouronthehour

9st 8lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: W Ross

Has been regressive in the last year and was beaten a long way at Leopardstown on recent return; loads of improvement is needed on that.

28/1

17th

5

(18)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Everyhouronthehour

9st 11lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: W Ross

prominent

25/1

8/1

Form: 0-705

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has shown a hint of ability in three maidens and on handicap debut at Leopardstown last time (1m); takes a major step-up in trip and not really bred for it but yard respected.
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10th

10

31st Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 159y

13:45 Punchestown

Katonah

10st 7lb

J: Neil Ryan

T: Noel Meade

11-race Flat maiden, placed in three of her last four turf handicap starts, showing an ability to handle testing conditions; kept ticking over with a Dundalk run this month.

12/1

7th

4

(9)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Katonah

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Maiden was placed in three of her last four handicaps (10.5f/1m4f) on soft turf or worse; makes AW debut and Group-winning half-sister went close only start here.

4/1

3rd

3

(14)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:00 Galway

Katonah

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Maiden has shown fair form of late on soft ground, staying-on third over 1m2f at Sligo and over today's trip at Listowel kept on well into second behind an easy winner after not clearest of runs; unplaced favourite at Bellewstown last time.

6/1

Non-runners

Everyhouronthehour, Katonah

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Payout
Exacta €23.50
Straight Forecast €20.06
Tricast €228.03
Trifecta €239.70

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Katonah

SPOTLIGHT:

Gloves Off

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Bright Moment

POSTDATA:

Supreme Law