May 09 / 17.40 Tipperary

17.40

Yielding

Ryans Cleaning Event Specialists Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5900
  • 3m 0f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Ryans Cleaning Event Specialists Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 9222P-

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Outclassed last time at Thurles so forget that run and had previously finished runner-up in three consecutive races, two chases and a hurdle; fairly treated and entitled to be in the mix.
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2

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

15:08 Gowran Park

Junior Rattler

11st 11lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Oliver McKiernan

Gained his third hurdles win in a 3m handicap at Tipperary in May 2024; missed 2025; inadequate trip here on his first since late-2024.

20/1

18th

23

28th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 80y

15:05 Leopardstown

Junior Rattler

10st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Gained his third hurdles win in a 3m handicap at Tipperary in May; not far off his best when second over 2m4f at Cork on latest; 4lb out of handicap but respected as a possible each-way option.

16/1

18th

23

28th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 80y

15:05 Leopardstown

Junior Rattler

10st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Gained his third hurdles win in a 3m handicap at Tipperary in May; not far off his best when second over 2m4f at Cork on latest; 4lb out of handicap but respected as a possible each-way option.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 117P5- D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Formerly with Emma Lavelle; won his first two for Gordon Elliott (handicaps at 3m and 2m5f) but could be high in the weights now and has something to find with Milk Market on their recent Bellewstown clash; blinkers added.
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4

6th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 213y

18:30 Roscommon

Hunting Brook

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won 2m5f/3m handicap hurdles last year and in good form when last seen in May, runner-up in 3m Tipperary hurdle and Kilbeggan beginners chase; has form on soft so won't mind rain.

9/2

2nd

3

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:20 Kilbeggan

Hunting Brook

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Won 2m5f/3m handicap hurdles for this yard and nearly added another in this new headgear combination at Tipperary last week; there are chasers in the family.

4/1

2nd

3

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:20 Kilbeggan

Hunting Brook

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Won 2m5f/3m handicap hurdles for this yard and nearly added another in this new headgear combination at Tipperary last week; there are chasers in the family.

4/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 7500P-

Last run: 82 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Good run when fifth of 16 at Cheltenham in October but his levels have dipped markedly since then, including back on the AW last time; bit to prove now.
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1

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 48y

15:20 Thurles

Arabian King

12st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

AW winner whose sole hurdles success came in 2m4f Killarney maiden in 2022; didn't quite stay the 3m last few runs but drop back in trip should suit and he's there with every chance.

8/1

1

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 48y

15:20 Thurles

Arabian King

12st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

AW winner whose sole hurdles success came in 2m4f Killarney maiden in 2022; didn't quite stay the 3m last few runs but drop back in trip should suit and he's there with every chance.

8/1

6th

9

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 110y

13:07 Fairyhouse

Arabian King

11st 1lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

AW winner whose sole hurdles success came in 2m4f Killarney maiden in 2022; didn't look to quite stay when fourth over C&D last month but that was a step in the right direction and cheekpieces now tried.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: F4485-

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Bits of promise in maidens and beaten in the region of 10l in a pair of 2m3f handicaps at Naas; has races in him but he's not bred for this far.
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2

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

16:18 Listowel

Gabriel Ranger

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won off 4lb lower at Killarney in May, his last run on yielding ground; not as good the last twice on good ground but the return to an easier surface offers hope of an improved run.

8/1

3rd

3

17th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:30 Tramore

Gabriel Ranger

11st 3lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Joseph G Murphy

Mid-field over hurdles at Galway; better judged on his handicap chase win at Killarney on only his second attempt in a handicap chase; likely to confirm form with fourth-placed Ik's Man.

5/1

8th

14

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:35 Galway

Gabriel Ranger

11st 8lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Joseph G Murphy

Scored from this mark over fences at Killarney in May and gave the impression a step back up in trip could be in his favour; this looks more competitive but not ruled out.

12/1

Form: 01U05-

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Not unbacked when winning easily on handicap debut at Limerick in January (2m5f, heavy); his fifth behind Oneforgonzo at Ballinrobe (2m6f) represented a return to form and likely to go well if he stays.
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6

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:55 Wexford

Noble Talent

11st 2lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: T J Nagle Jr

Struggled in chases in first three runs this term and similar story back over hurdles at Cork on latest; has slipped below his last winning mark but not many other positives.

33/1

7th

11

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 45y

16:30 Cork

Noble Talent

10st 8lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: T J Nagle Jr

Has been struggling over fences since a Gowran win in 2024; hard to make a case for him.

25/1

7

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 4f 61y

16:55 Leopardstown

Noble Talent

11st 9lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: T J Nagle Jr

Beat Brucejack by 7.5l in a Gowran beginners' chase in 2024 (2m4f, good); out of form recently; pulled up twice before tailed off at Punchestown on New Year's Eve (2m4f, yielding); needs to bounce back.

28/1

Form: 0480P/ D

Last run: 532 days

W: 11st 7lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Four hurdle wins and one chase; was badly out of sorts in both disciplines when last seen in late 2022; can only be watched on this belated return to action.
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7

18th Aug 2024

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:03 Tramore

Balinaboola Steel

10st 3lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: John Joseph Hanlon

didn't jump with fluency, in rear, detached when reminder after 2nd, tailed off when pulled up before 11th

16/1

11

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 125y

17:00 Roscommon

Balinaboola Steel

10st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Hasn't rediscovered his best form since returning from a long absence and he's a 12yo now.

33/1

5th

5

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 6f 150y

15:33 Tipperary

Balinaboola Steel

11st 10lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Returned from a long absence lately; third over hurdles but then was poor over fences last time and has work to do now.

22/1

OUR TIP

Form: 09008- D

Last run: 165 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back handicap hurdles at Navan (2m6f) and Leopardstown (3m) two seasons ago but was in no form when last seen; an infrequent winner at the best of times.
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5th

7

16th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

18:50 Uttoxeter

Wa Wa

10st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Olly Murphy

Veteran; mixes chasing with hurdling; sound run over hurdles when beaten a neck at Perth last time (3m2f, good); not out of it, but Sean Bowen rides stable companion Secret Trix.

8/1

2nd

12

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

14:40 Perth

Wa Wa

10st 9lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Had lots of racing in Ireland before joining this yard last year; returned from a wind operation to win this 12 months ago off this very mark but he's an 11yo now and his last two runs, over fences and hurdles, weren't that encouraging.

12/1

7th

6

23rd Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 5y

Class 4

14:37 Warwick

Wa Wa

11st 6lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Had lots of racing in Ireland before joining this yard last year; won a 3m2f handicap hurdle at Perth last April (good to soft; 2lb lower) and one of his three recent chase runs was very respectable; exposed but has each-way claims.

12/1

Form: 84816-

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won a modest Cork handicap (2m4f, soft to heavy) off 7lb lower in March but then well held at Limerick; stamina to prove over this far.
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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: 88F11- D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Bolted up by 13l at Naas (3m, soft to heavy) and had a bit in hand when defying a 12lb rise at Ballinrobe (2m6f, soft); has another 9lb to contend with now and on drier ground, but he's clearly progressive.
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5th

1

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:48 Limerick

Oneforgonzo

12st 1lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Dual hurdles winner; gained first chase success at Killarney (20.5f, good to yielding) when keeping on well to score by 0.5l; now 7lb higher but this represents an ease in grade and he's ground versatile.

5/2

1st

11

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 100y

19:07 Killarney

Oneforgonzo

10st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Dual hurdle winner who is 0-8 over fences; still made favourite last time at Thurles (2m5f) and might have threatened but for a late mistake; considered, though softer ground is probably his preference.

7/1

5th

6

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 145y

15:20 Down Royal

Oneforgonzo

11st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Wins were gained back-to-back in April 2024; looks interesting off his lower chase mark after a fine second in a 24-runner handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day.

6/1

Form: 2174P- D

Last run: 133 days

W: 11st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won two staying handicap hurdles last year on softish ground, the latest (narrowly) off 5lb lower; drier conditions won't faze him and might be better for a break.
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2nd

14

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Fill The Tank

10st 11lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Aengus King

Three-time winner over hurdles at around this trip, although not for over two years; recent Limerick clear third over this trip encouraging and 7lb claimer booking a positive.

15/2

2nd

14

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Fill The Tank

10st 11lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Aengus King

Three-time winner over hurdles at around this trip, although not for over two years; recent Limerick clear third over this trip encouraging and 7lb claimer booking a positive.

15/2

12

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:40 Limerick

Fill The Tank

10st 10lb

J: Ms E C Costello

T: Aengus King

Three-time winner over hurdles at around this trip; over two years since his last success; fair form in handicaps during the summer; struggled in a claimer last time.

12/1

Form: 433P5-

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
A stone higher than for her win at Gowran in November (2m4f, heavy) and latest defeat was in a claimer; worth a go over this far as she's won points, but probably has little margin for error off this mark
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5

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

15:48 Downpatrick

Intersky Sunset

11st 2lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Declan Queally

Some good runs last year but well beaten the last twice and has to rebound; might want easier ground so any rain that falls should help.

16/1

12th

4

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 120y

19:55 Tipperary

Intersky Sunset

11st 5lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Declan Queally

Sole rules win came at Gowran in 2023 off a mark of 84 (2m4f, heavy); lost her form badly in the UK and continued her disappointing runs, despite being returned to her former handler, when well beaten at Punchestown last time.

25/1

Form: 3/674- D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Has won three points and a hunter chase, but well behind in a claimer and a novice on last two runs; handicap debut.
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2

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 90y

14:30 Punchestown

Cloudy Tuesday

11st 12lb

J: Mr T O’Connor

T: Turlough O’Connor

prominent, weakened quickly and pulled up halfway

13/2

2

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 90y

14:30 Punchestown

Cloudy Tuesday

11st 12lb

J: Mr T O’Connor

T: Turlough O’Connor

prominent, weakened quickly and pulled up halfway

13/2

12th

16

9th May 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

17:40 Tipperary

Cloudy Tuesday

11st 0lb

J: Mr T O’Connor

T: Turlough O’Connor

prominent, slow jump 1st, soon led

20/1

Form: /0/PP- D

Last run: 212 days

W: 12st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Kilbeggan winner more than two years ago (2m7f, good to yielding); back to a similar mark but has twice pulled up since returning from a long absence; tries cheekpieces.
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4

1st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 110y

13:50 Fairyhouse

Eat The Book

11st 6lb

J: Mr S W Condon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Pulled-up on all three starts since May 2022 and not easy to fancy after another absence.

50/1

4

1st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 110y

13:50 Fairyhouse

Eat The Book

11st 6lb

J: Mr S W Condon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Pulled-up on all three starts since May 2022 and not easy to fancy after another absence.

50/1

1

9th May 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

17:40 Tipperary

Eat The Book

12st 0lb

J: Mr S W Condon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

prominent

100/1

Form: 0676P- C

Last run: 82 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle here in 2021; hasn't seen much action in the meantime and needs to turn a corner.
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8th

11

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

15:28 Punchestown

Tucson Train

11st 1lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Form since December return has been poor, pulled up the last twice; cheekpieces now tried but hard to fancy.

20/1

8th

11

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

15:28 Punchestown

Tucson Train

11st 1lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Form since December return has been poor, pulled up the last twice; cheekpieces now tried but hard to fancy.

20/1

5

9th May 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

17:40 Tipperary

Tucson Train

11st 12lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

disputed lead early, soon prominent

33/1

Form: /4602-

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Only his fifth run and second handicap when going close on his step up to 3m at Bellewstown (good to yielding); nudged up 3lb but surely has more to offer.
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8

9th May 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

17:40 Tipperary

Milk Market

11st 11lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Padraig Roche

Only his fifth run and second handicap when going close on his step up to 3m at Bellewstown (good to yielding); nudged up 3lb but surely has more to offer.

5/2

Form: /O086-

Last run: 215 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Good-ground bumper winner in Britain; beaten only 6.5l in a Navan handicap on yielding (first-time hood dispensed with since) and perhaps found the ground too soft at Fairyhouse; absent since October but has probably been waiting for this ground; stamina could be an issue, however.
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5

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

13:42 Cartmel

Mr Sundancer

11st 8lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Gave good account when third of 12 in C&D (good to soft) selling handicap in May but has modest 1-22 strike-rate over hurdles and ran poorly when last in action; others appeal more.

8/1

1

22nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

14:18 Hexham

Mr Sundancer

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Mark Walford

Bumper/hurdle winner; still relatively early days with this yard and not beaten too far in either run following a break; on a competitive mark.

6/1

3

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:10 Cartmel

Mr Sundancer

11st 13lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Just 1-20 over hurdles but hasn't been with Mark Walford all that long and returned from break with respectable fourth at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to firm) this month; ought to cope if the ground eases here; shortlisted.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta €88.80
Straight Forecast €90.73
Tricast €560.16
Trifecta €714.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Milk Market

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Intersky Sunset

POSTDATA:

Milk Market

The Irish Sun:

Milk Market