August 05 / 19.55 Tipperary

19.55

Yielding

Tipperary Handicap

  • Prize money: £5701.68
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • 19 runners
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Tipperary Handicap

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.10
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 100-05 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Winner in Germany; had been struggling for this yard prior to a better run at Leopardstown last month; interesting if he can build on that back over this shorter trip.
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13th

6

(1)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Snag It

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: P J F Murphy

prominent, weakened quickly towards far side under 2f out, eased inside final furlong

10/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 668-00

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on Fibresand over two years ago and well held in two runs for this yard; engaged at Leopardstown, Thursday.
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13th

4

(4)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Blackcastle Storm

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Matthew J Smith

Dual-purpose 7yo won over 1m at Bellewstown over the summer; held since and let down by jumping back hurdling six days ago.

14/1

9th

4

12th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:05 Fairyhouse

Blackcastle Storm

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Matthew J Smith

prominent on inner, not fluent 4th, went second halfway, not fluent 3 out

28/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 144674

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won from 1lb higher at Naas last summer and successful on AW since but probably needs a bit further than this these days.
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17th

2

(16)

30th Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:15 Curragh

Dare To Flare

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Struggled over hurdles last time out and not at his best on the level through the winter into spring; new yard.

25/1

6th

6

13th Jun 2023

Good

2m 2f 51y

16:55 Sligo

Dare To Flare

11st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

didn't jump well, held up in rear, mistake 3rd, bad mistake 4th, not fluent 6th, pushed along and headway after 2 out, not fluent last, kept on, never on terms

20/1

18th

5

(8)

26th May 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Curragh

Dare To Flare

10st 0lb

J: Amy Jo Hayes

T: Andrew Slattery

Tailed off on AW when last seen; probably needs a bit further than this these days and may come on for the run.

20/1

6/1

Form: 722463

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Went close in maidens and another solid effort on handicap debut last month when third of seven at Ballinrobe; this is more competitive though so he needs a bit more.
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17th

1

(8)

30th Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

A Shin Undine

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: G Ahern

Inconsistent this season; good run on soft at Gowran in April followed by two ordinary efforts; ground should be okay but others look much more likely.

33/1

10th

9

(8)

3rd Jun 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

16:35 Gowran Park

A Shin Undine

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: G Ahern

Close behind Annexation and Duke Of Leggagh before reportedly struggling on the drier surface (good) at Leopardstown; that casts some doubts given the likelihood of similar conditions here, but she's a course winner.

25/1

Form: 080589

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
First reserve; rattled off hat-trick in 2020 but no wins since and well held at Galway last week.
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1st

3

(16)

20th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 15y

14:35 Listowel

Star of Cashel

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

raced in second, ridden to challenge and clear with one other over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon went clear, ran on well, comfortably

12/1

5th

17

(4)

5th Aug 2022

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:55 Tipperary

Star of Cashel

9st 3lb

J: Mark Enright

T: Adrian McGuinness

towards rear of midfield, towards rear when pushed along on inner 3f out, headway when ridden under 2f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong, not reach leaders

9th

13

(9)

30th Jul 2022

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Galway

Star of Cashel

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

towards rear, ridden over 3f out, some headway from 2f out, no extra inside final furlong

14/1

16/1

Form: 410270

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Best form for Denis Hogan was in claiming company where he ran some decent races earlier this year; tailed off on yard debut at Galway last week though; bit risky at present.
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6th

3

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 190y

16:30 Wexford

Fox Leicester

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: John M Burke

Beaten around 8l when placed over C&D last month; tongue-tie added.

8/1

3rd

2

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 150y

19:35 Wexford

Fox Leicester

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: John M Burke

Six-time Flat winner is a maiden over hurdles after 10 starts; beaten approx 10l over C&D last time and has to find a bit more.

11/1

9th

2

13th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 195y

14:05 Wexford

Fox Leicester

11st 13lb

J: Niall Moore

T: John M Burke

Mostly poor runs on the Flat and over hurdles lately and isn't easy to fancy.

25/1

OUR TIP

9/1

Form: 50-308 CD

Last run: 60 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; finally back down towards his last winning mark; only beaten 1l on return and bounced back from a lesser run when finishing mid-div at Gowran latest; capable if fully tuned up after short break of two months.
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16th

4

(8)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Overheer

9st 11lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joseph G Murphy

Winner return over this trip at Leopardstown in June and went close in his follow up bid here but lost his form since and well held over C&D last time; well treated if he can bounce back.

16/1

19th

20

(7)

26th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Overheer

8st 10lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joseph G Murphy

Gained fourth win of his career on his seasonal debut at Leopardstown; second over 1m1f here in June in a much weaker race than this; did not seem to stay the extended 1m2f at Dundalk recently.

25/1

8th

15

(8)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Overheer

8st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joseph G Murphy

prominent, soon went second, disputed lead halfway, led clearly under 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

Form: 0-0700

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Belatedly off the mark in a maiden last year but no wins since and has only finished in mid-field in four runs for this yard, not shaping like a return to form was imminent at Leopardstown last month.
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10th

7

(6)

3rd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 37y

16:45 Bellewstown

Lord Park

9st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

midfield, weakened over 2f out, eased final furlong

10/1

6th

8

(5)

6th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 187y

19:10 Down Royal

Lord Park

9st 3lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Sole win in 32 starts came in a Sligo maiden in 2021; minor signs he's down to a workable mark in a couple of fifth-place finishes in last two runs but others look more appealing.

20/1

5th

10

(9)

17th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Tramore

Lord Park

9st 5lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

towards rear

15/2

7/1

Form: 762107 BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the fifth attempt in a Listowel maiden but has looked too high in the handicap twice since including Galway last week.
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4th

3

(1)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Gowran Park

Elmos Fire

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Andrew Kinirons

Listowel maiden winner had struggled in handicaps until much more encouraging comeback run at Bellewstown recently, only caught late over 1m after forcing it on heavy ground; drop back in trip could suit and likely major player.

11/2

2nd

4

(3)

6th Apr 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 180y

14:30 Bellewstown

Elmos Fire

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Andrew Kinirons

led, faced challenge but going okay when pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra towards finish

7/1

10/1

Form: 335-05

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; returned to form when fifth of 14 in a Ballinrobe maiden in June; seems on a lenient mark for handicap debut and one to be interested in here.
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0

17

7th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 7f 165y

15:58 Fairyhouse

Manwal

11st 10lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: V C Ward

Reserve; makes handicap debut after showing little in maidens and his recent Flat form has been forgettable.

10th

10

24th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Manwal

12st 0lb

J: Abigail Reilly

T: V C Ward

Rated 42, regressive.

33/1

12th

13

(16)

8th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 175y

19:10 Down Royal

Manwal

8st 13lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: V C Ward

Regressive maiden and can't make a case for him on this year's form.

33/1

12/1

Form: 570/1- CD

Last run: 410 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Winner when last seen on the Flat at Ballinrobe (1m5f) last year and has been running well over timber of late but tough mark back in this sphere, and a drop to this trip won't help.
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15th

15

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Rock On Seamie

12st 0lb

T: Ray Hackett

Three-time Flat winner; out of form over hurdles this season; others more likely.

50/1

15th

15

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Rock On Seamie

12st 0lb

T: Ray Hackett

Three-time Flat winner; out of form over hurdles this season; others more likely.

50/1

3

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 60y

16:37 Limerick

Rock On Seamie

11st 6lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Both hurdle wins came over 2m, the latest at Downpatrick in the summer of 2023; regressive since and tried at a range of trips; fell early at Gowran in February; much to prove.

20/1

14/1

Form: 006-0

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Outran odds of 200-1 in a Curragh maiden in October but didn't show a lot at Cork on return and he's been off another 124 days; wears first-time blinkers.
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8th

6

(8)

16th May 2023

Yielding

1m 5f 40y

20:30 Sligo

Vincenzo Gamba

10st 7lb

J: Dean Curran

T: D J Bunyan

Some promise over 7f at the Curragh on final start at two; no impact in two handicap outings last year; takes a sharp rise in trip, first time beyond 1m1f.

12/1

9

(4)

22nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 5f 0y

17:10 Navan

Vincenzo Gamba

9st 10lb

J: Dean Curran

T: D J Bunyan

Some promise over 7f at the Curragh on final start at two; no impact in two handicap outings last year; takes a sharp rise in trip, first time beyond 1m1f.

33/1

12th

13

(9)

5th Aug 2022

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:55 Tipperary

Vincenzo Gamba

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: D J Bunyan

pushed along briefly, soon raced in second, ridden when lost second 3f out, soon weakened, dropped to last when eased inside final furlong

14/1

Form: R22425

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
0-12 but some big runs in maidens this term entitles him to plenty of respect back in a handicap; however, has refused to race before and nearly did so last time so he comes with risks attached.
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11

22nd Feb 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:25 Punchestown

True Artist

11st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Gerard O’Leary

Long standing maiden on the Flat; tailed off on handicap debut a fortnight ago and major doubts about this trip.

33/1

9th

11

8th Feb 2023

Soft

2m 3f 165y

16:20 Fairyhouse

True Artist

11st 9lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Gerard O’Leary

Promise when fourth in a maiden hurdle at Cork on his penultimate start; was tailed off at Leopardstown since but that was a deep maiden hurdle won by High Definition; interesting up in trip on handicap debut.

20/1

8

(3)

18th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

13:35 Dundalk (AW)

True Artist

9st 12lb

J: Mark Enright

T: Gerard O’Leary

Developed behavioural issues (refusing to start in races at Clonmel and Laytown) after several placed efforts last season; fit from hurdling and shaped quite well at Cork on penultimate start; 73-rated gelding has four seconds to his name on turf; definite chance if coming out of the stalls with the others.

5/1

Form: 944501

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Had been running well in defeat on ground a bit quick for him this term before getting his head back in front when he had his conditions at Naas on Monday; clearly in good form and some rain would give him a should but 7lb penalty isn't ideal.
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8th

10

(1)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 67y

19:20 Roscommon

Kodiac Prince

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Cleary

in touch with leaders

9/1

10th

1

(2)

16th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:51 Gowran Park

Kodiac Prince

10st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Thomas Cleary

Beat Pink Socks in a division of this last season and followed up at the Curragh two weeks later; returns on the back of further good efforts and looks sure to be involved from a good draw; goes on all ground.

9/2

2nd

2

(11)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Kodiac Prince

10st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Thomas Cleary

prominent throughout, outpaced over 1f out, ran on well and went second towards finish, no match for winner

4/1

Form: -34365

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in any of his five starts this term but isn't coming down the handicap quick enough as a result; each-way claims but strike-rate of 1-16 in off-putting.
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7th

7

(1)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Coins Cross

9st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Likes it soft/heavy although pick of this year's form on good when touched off at Leopardstown; recent form leaves him with plenty to find.

16/1

7th

7

(1)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Coins Cross

9st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Likes it soft/heavy although pick of this year's form on good when touched off at Leopardstown; recent form leaves him with plenty to find.

16/1

14th

3

(15)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Coins Cross

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Only beaten a head in this last year; went close at Leopardstown earlier this season but out of form since; others preferred.

20/1

Form: 14-900

Last run: 121 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Best turf form is on testing ground and she struggled when last seen at Leopardstown; has a 121-day absence to defy.
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4

8th Feb 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Fairyhouse

Newgirlintown

11st 7lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Ratled 73 on Flat but shown nothing in two hurdle starts.

33/1

11th

5

25th Jan 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:23 Fairyhouse

Newgirlintown

11st 5lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield, towards rear after 5th

25/1

2

17th Jan 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 164y

12:50 Clonmel

Newgirlintown

11st 7lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: Gerard O’Leary

led, headed when fell 2nd

6/1

Form: 23-526

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
12lb higher than when winning on reappearance at Down Royal last season thanks to some solid runs in defeat but needs to bounce back from a below par effort a fortnight ago; very best form is over a bit further.
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2nd

1

(17)

5th Oct 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:20 Navan

Prime Chief

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Jarlath P Fahey

in touch with leaders, joined leaders going okay over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well towards finish, no match for winner

14/1

11

(19)

5th Aug 2022

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:55 Tipperary

Prime Chief

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Jarlath P Fahey

12lb higher than when winning on reappearance at Down Royal last season thanks to some solid runs in defeat but needs to bounce back from a below par effort a fortnight ago; very best form is over a bit further.

12/1

Form: 870

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; promise on debut but hasn't built on that twice since; feasibly treated now handicapping.
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5th

9

(10)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 200y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Goonyaboyya

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gerard Keane

Ten-race maiden who went close over 2m at Dundalk in March 2024; probably wants quicker ground and she's been off 366 days.

25/1

Form: 9-0982

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner and back to form when beaten just 1l at Killarney last month; respected if he gets a run; engaged at Leopardstown, Thursday.
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16th

16

(11)

31st Oct 2022

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

14:10 Galway

High Altitude

8st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John Joseph Murphy

Killarney specialist, scene of four of his five wins; not one of his better runs when joint-favourite at that venue last time; Colin Keane up again, so should not be ruled out.

12/1

7th

3

26th Oct 2022

Soft To Heavy

1m 4f 0y

17:10 Curragh

High Altitude

11st 7lb

J: Miss Aine Lane

T: John Joseph Murphy

All five wins have been at 1m (including on heavy) but hasn't won in two years; has a bit to prove here back up in trip.

8/1

8th

5

(1)

10th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 60y

14:25 Killarney

High Altitude

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John Joseph Murphy

prominent, ridden and outpaced under 2f out, no extra when tenderly handled inside final furlong

5/1

Non-runners

True Artist, Kodiac Prince, Coins Cross, Newgirlintown, Prime Chief, Goonyaboyya, High Altitude

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Payout
Exacta €64.00
Straight Forecast €48.40
Tricast €312.13
Trifecta €629.70

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Elmos Fire

SPOTLIGHT:

Manwal

The Irish Sun:

Coins Cross

POSTDATA:

Dare To Flare

TOPSPEED:

Rock On Seamie