February 15 / 14.55 Clonmel

14.55

Heavy

Minorstown Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Minorstown Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.80
  • Place: £1.50

Form: -85652

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Mare is 0-6 hurdling but career-best (dropped in trip and more patiently-ridden) on latest when staying on to chase home a clear-cut all-the-way winner in 2m Gowran handicap last month on heavy; one to consider.
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3rd

13

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:25 Punchestown

Kilbarry Saint

10st 2lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: C O’Keeffe

Off the mark chasing on tenth attempt in 2m5f Clonmel mares' beginners last month (soft) but ultimately no match for a 10l winner nine days later in 2m5f Fairyhouse mares' handicap: front-runner should run her race but vulnerable.

12/1

2nd

3

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

14:40 Fairyhouse

Kilbarry Saint

10st 10lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: C O’Keeffe

Off the mark chasing on tenth attempt in 2m5f Clonmel mares' beginners last month (soft): highly-tried on occasions, notably when second to Only By Night at Exeter last year and to Spindleberry at Clonmel in November; back in handicap company and can go well.

11/2

1st

4

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 63y

14:42 Clonmel

Kilbarry Saint

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: C O’Keeffe

Campaigned in Graded company over last 18 months; produced some strong efforts, most notably when second to Only By Night at Exeter last year and to Spindleberry at Clonmel in November; two below-par efforts over fences since but appreciated step back up in trip with good run over hurdles last time at Punchestown; course winner over hurdles has the form to win this.

9/4

Form: 6F0557

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Reserve; maiden's best runs have been over C&D on heavy, including off 85 last March; first-time hood had negative effect latest and now discarded.
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6th

12

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:50 Clonmel

Tingarran Express

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

Dual course winner, also placed here four times; battled well from the front to land a mares' handicap at Tramore last August (good); probably in need of the run on course return in February; likely to strip fitter now; won here on her second start after a break last year; strong contender.

10/1

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12/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 665743

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Just okay form in maidens, invariably when making the running over various trips; doesn't particularly appeal as one to make an immediate impact in handicaps.
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3rd

3

15th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:55 Clonmel

Half Off Six Pence

11st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: David Harry Kelly

led, mistake 2nd, not fluent 2 out (usual 3 out), headed and weakened before last

12/1

3rd

8

1st Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 120y

13:05 Tramore

Half Off Six Pence

10st 11lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: David Harry Kelly

led, headed after 3 out, weakened before 2 out

14/1

4th

3

28th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

13:00 Tramore

Half Off Six Pence

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: David Harry Kelly

Best run was her penultimate one when beaten 8l in a heavy-ground maiden over C&D; below that level at Wexford.

10/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 890-93

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Took a step forward over C&D last month in first-time cheekpieces, only tiring run-in after racing prominently; that was only his second start back after 532-day absence so could still have more to offer.
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7th

8

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 198y

16:38 Thurles

A Nod To Getaway

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Paul O’Flynn

Four-time winner over hurdles/fences; bolted up in 3m Killarney chase last August (good); won 18.5f course chase in October; hit the front up the straight here on latest but gave way at the last; player back up in trip with Darragh O'Keeffe booked.

14/1

4th

6

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 6f 126y

16:25 Thurles

A Nod To Getaway

11st 3lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul O’Flynn

Four-time winner over hurdles/fences; bolted up in 3m Killarney chase last August; recorded career-best when winning 2m3f chase here in October; attention turns back to hurdling after below-par effort chasing here on latest.

4/1

Form: /003-P

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Low-grade maiden handicapper whose best run came when modest third over C&D over a year ago on heavy; well supported but ran no sort of race on last month's Tramore chase debut after year off but not one to rule out back hurdling.
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3rd

10

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:03 Wexford

Duffys Hodey

10st 3lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Decent performer at a modest enough level, three hurdle wins and twice successful over fences off lower marks this term in Limerick handicaps, most recently last month when patiently-ridden to lead two out for ready 11l win (2m4f, soft); up 9lb but remains 10lb lower than hurdles so remains very much of interest.

9/2

1st

8

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 128y

18:12 Limerick

Duffys Hodey

10st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Three wins last year included a win over fences here over 2m6f; has to rebound from two poor runs since a second at Tramore on New Year's Day.

14/1

Form: 393506 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner including this race last year off 81; recent runs below best, although was hampered last time; can't be dismissed.
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13th

18

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:52 Punchestown

Shean Glory

10st 13lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Sean Aherne

midfield

12/1

8th

14

18th May 2024

Soft

2m 1f 55y

15:25 Wexford

Shean Glory

10st 13lb

J: Mr S Tobin

T: Sean Aherne

Dual winner was regressive last season, though not beaten far at Clonmel last time; has to return to his best.

22/1

8th

14

18th May 2024

Soft

2m 1f 55y

15:25 Wexford

Shean Glory

10st 13lb

J: Mr S Tobin

T: Sean Aherne

Dual winner was regressive last season, though not beaten far at Clonmel last time; has to return to his best.

22/1

Form: 8080-P

Last run: 86 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in 2m5f Punchestown handicap two years ago off this mark; well below best last season and comeback at Limerick in November hardly encouraging though jockey booking is.
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3rd

1

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

18:15 Kilbeggan

The Niffler

11st 13lb

J: Hugh Morgan

T: Eamonn O’Connell

towards rear, headway on outer from 2 out, ran on well from last, went third inside final 110yds

15/2

3rd

1

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

18:15 Kilbeggan

The Niffler

11st 13lb

J: Hugh Morgan

T: Eamonn O’Connell

towards rear, headway on outer from 2 out, ran on well from last, went third inside final 110yds

15/2

2nd

10

6th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 50y

16:15 Tipperary

The Niffler

10st 8lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Eamonn O’Connell

slowly away, towards rear, soon detached, joined main group halfway, headway and went fourth 2 out, ran on well from last, went second post

10/1

Form: 09984

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Last month's handicap debut at Punchestown (2m4f) encouraging enough without looking to stay; drop in trip here could suit.
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1st

3

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:32 Listowel

Knockbrack Rambler

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

No closer than 20l in five defeats over fences and was pulled up back hurdling last time; testing ground was no excuse as he enjoys the mud.

10/1

8

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

15:55 Limerick

Knockbrack Rambler

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

C&D winner off 94 in December 2024; enjoys the mud; jumping issues evident in five poor chase attempts this season; needs to do better but a return to hurdling should help.

20/1

8th

10

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 128y

18:12 Limerick

Knockbrack Rambler

10st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

One of his two hurdle wins came at this track; has been soundly beaten in four handicap chases lately and needs to do better.

16/1

Form: 6P90P0 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Last win came over this trip at Limerick nearly two years ago off 95; precious little of note since, lots to find on recent Naas run.
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14

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Limerick

Masterstonemason

10st 1lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: F Costello

Last win came over C&D in March 2022; can't be fancied on recent form.

66/1

12th

17

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:33 Listowel

Masterstonemason

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: F Costello

Without a win since March 2022 and recent runs have not suggested a return to winning ways is imminent; hard to fancy.

66/1

12th

13

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Masterstonemason

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: F Costello

Poor strike-rate of 2-58 (2-36 over hurdles) and this 11yo has regressed.

25/1

Form: 3U9-4P CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Experienced mare's sole win came a couple of years ago over C&D (heavy) and ran well for a long way here over 2m4f last month; too keen at Punchestown latest and now drops in trip.
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7th

17

22nd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 110y

17:40 Tramore

Little Token

11st 2lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: J P O’Keeffe

First reserve; over two years since her sole success at Clonmel although definite encouragement from recent Limerick effort; this trip her limit.

7th

17

22nd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 110y

17:40 Tramore

Little Token

11st 2lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: J P O’Keeffe

First reserve; over two years since her sole success at Clonmel although definite encouragement from recent Limerick effort; this trip her limit.

5th

15

11th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 0y

16:55 Limerick

Little Token

11st 1lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: J P O’Keeffe

Over two years since her sole success at Clonmel; best run last year was at this venue; hard to fancy based on her last two starts.

16/1

Form: 5/P8-P

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Mare on a long losing run, returning from long absence when pulled up over fences last month when plenty fresh; opposable for now.
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11th

7

15th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:55 Clonmel

Feyan

11st 9lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

always behind, didn't always jump with fluency

16/1

0

5

24th Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 210y

15:50 Fairyhouse

Feyan

11st 11lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Tailed off over fences when last seen and this is a tough ask on the back of a 488-day absence.

33/1

6

29th Dec 2022

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 0y

15:35 Limerick

Feyan

11st 7lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Notable she was second over hurdles here in February for Robert Tyner; struggled on stable debut chasing at Listowel; hard to know what to expect now.

25/1

Form: 090

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in a trio of good-class maidens, none too fluent on latest; hood fitted here for handicap debut off what appears a high enough opening mark though worth a market check.
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5

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:12 Limerick

Irish Impulse

11st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

midfield

4/1

5

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:12 Limerick

Irish Impulse

11st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

midfield

4/1

5th

9

15th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 176y

15:05 Thurles

Irish Impulse

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

In good form in the autumn, winning Clonmel handicap chase (good) over this trip and following up in 2m Tipperary handicap hurdle; hat-trick foiled off 9lb higher mark in 2m Naas handicap chase when jumped right; bit to prove now but return to this trip and ground should suit.

8/1

Form: 337-07

Last run: 266 days

W: 11st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Three-time chase winner is 0-15 hurdling; inadequate trip here and hard to fancy despite lower hurdles mark.
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11th

7

7th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:20 Clonmel

Presenting Point

11st 5lb

J: Mr J Aherne

T: A M O’Grady

Triple chase winner but has lost his form badly over hurdles and fences, so isn't easy to fancy at present.

40/1

13th

3

31st May 2024

Soft

2m 5f 145y

19:50 Tramore

Presenting Point

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: A M O’Grady

Either pulled up or tailed off in five runs for this yard and 0-16 over timber; hard to recommend.

20/1

4

13th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:10 Killarney

Presenting Point

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: A M O’Grady

Three-time winner, in best form just over two years ago; badly out of form in two runs during the winter; needs to show signs of a revival.

20/1

Form: 00PP-4

Last run: 209 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Had been struggling in handicaps until more encouraging run at Kilbeggan in July, not quite staying 2m2f; long absence since a concern in such testing conditions.
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5th

14

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 20y

15:26 Kilbeggan

Sekifi

10st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Matthew J Smith

Has never reached the first three; looked as if he might not be a lost cause judged on Bellewstown sixth; however, ran poorly at Limerick on Thursday

14/1

15th

18

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

17:50 Limerick

Sekifi

10st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: Matthew J Smith

Has never reached the first three; however, might not be a lost cause judged on Bellewstown sixth, not beaten far on first run after a break.

14/1

6th

16

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Sekifi

10st 2lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Matthew J Smith

Well beaten in two runs back after a long absence and not easy to fancy.

25/1

Form: /PP-PU

Last run: 251 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Maiden hasn't completed last five outings; long absent and impossible to make a case for.
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11th

16

13th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:12 Cork

Ivedoneitall

10st 13lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: E Sheehy

Longstanding maiden; has been out form for a long time and no signs of a revival this year, although not disgraced at Limerick on penultimate start; hard to fancy

33/1

11th

16

13th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:12 Cork

Ivedoneitall

10st 13lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: E Sheehy

Longstanding maiden; has been out form for a long time and no signs of a revival this year, although not disgraced at Limerick on penultimate start; hard to fancy

33/1

12th

17

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 46y

15:35 Thurles

Ivedoneitall

10st 13lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: E Sheehy

Longstanding maiden; has been out form for some time and no signs of a revival in recent starts, although was not disgraced in blinkers at Limerick last week; others preferred.

25/1

Form: P0-000

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Mare of little account, tailed off on yard debut at Navan last month after 183-day absence.
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13th

18

16th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 70y

15:50 Naas

Uppertown Mya

10st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear, mistake 2nd

50/1

13th

18

16th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 70y

15:50 Naas

Uppertown Mya

10st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear, mistake 2nd

50/1

16

15th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:55 Clonmel

Uppertown Mya

10st 13lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear, brief headway when mistake 2 out (usual 3 out), soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out

25/1

Non-runners

Mythical Times

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Payout
Exacta €53.60
Straight Forecast €38.86
Tricast €503.06
Trifecta €477.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kilbarry Saint

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Half Off Six Pence

POSTDATA:

A Nod To Getaway

The Irish Sun:

Kilbarry Saint