December 08 / 15.15 Clonmel

15.15

Soft

Clonmel Racecourse Supporters Club Only #90 To Join Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £5453.78
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Clonmel Racecourse Supporters Club Only #90 To Join Beginners Chase

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £27.30
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 0171/U D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Dual hurdles winner in 2021, including on heavy ground; was absent for 584 days before making his chasing debut at Cork and was running a big race before falling 2 out; can be involved if none the worse for that.
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14th

6

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:37 Cork

Jody Ted

11st 6lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Lost form since back-to-back wins at Limerick and Punchestown (soft) in 2023; change of scenery hasn't sparked a revival and he is hard to fancy on what he has shown recently.

25/1

12th

15

23rd Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 20y

15:50 Naas

Jody Ted

10st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Lost form since back-to-back wins at Limerick and Punchestown in 2023; change of scenery hasn't sparked a revival and he is hard to fancy on what he has shown recently.

50/1

19th

22

1st Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 19y

14:25 Leopardstown

Jody Ted

10st 10lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

towards rear

66/1

Form: 2323-4 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Smart bumper winner is a maiden over hurdles after four starts but has run some fine races in strong company; finished 4l behind The Folkes Tiara on chasing/seasonal debut at Wexford but should have improve; contender.
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3rd

3

28th Jan 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 112y

14:10 Naas

Banntown Girl

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

led, headed and raced in second after 2nd, outpaced and dropped to rear before 2 out, kept on and went third towards finish

7/1

3rd

2

12th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 56y

14:00 Punchestown

Banntown Girl

10st 11lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

Generally reliable and very experienced novice who has recorded two wins and seven places from 12 starts over hurdles; 19l handicap winner over 2m here in October, earning promotion to 127; continued her progression with a clear second behind the unbeaten Brighterdaysahead in a Grade 3 event at Down Royal, and now rated 132.

3/1

2nd

6

10th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 190y

13:27 Down Royal

Banntown Girl

10st 10lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

Generally reliable and relatively experienced novice who has recorded two wins and six places from 11 starts over hurdles; 19l handicap winner at Punchestown on latest; up in class now and may find a few too good.

12/1

25/1

  • Place: £6.80

Form: 634-P5 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark when winning a maiden hurdle at this meeting last year; has run well in defeat at times over fences but has been poor the last twice and has to bounce back.
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3rd

1

2nd Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell

Whiskeywealth

12st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Dual hurdle and three-time chase winner when based in Ireland; makes stable debut from a workable mark and will find this easier than Punchestown festival hurdle he contested in April but has fitness to prove and would appeal much more on soft/heavy ground.

7/1

11th

4

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Whiskeywealth

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Terence O’Brien

Encouraging return at Galway in October but disappointing over both hurdles and fences since; best form on softer ground than what is likely.

25/1

11th

4

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Whiskeywealth

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Terence O’Brien

Encouraging return at Galway in October but disappointing over both hurdles and fences since; best form on softer ground than what is likely.

25/1

Form: -24422 BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Point' winner has run well at times in defeat over hurdles but has been inconsistent; fine run on chasing debut at Wexford; was 4l in front of Banntown Girl on that occasion but had the benefit of a previous run; a player.
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7th

7

2nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 90y

14:30 Punchestown

The Folkes Tiara

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Both chase wins have been in quite valuable 2m1f handicaps (yielding), most recently at Fairyhouse in November 2024; below best this season, however, and needs to be revitalised by this switch to the banks; ground should suit.

14/1

10th

7

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:38 Wexford

The Folkes Tiara

10st 10lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Both chase wins hae been in quite valuable 2m1f handicaps (yielding), most recently at Fairyhouse in November 2024; below best this season, beaten nearly 20l over same trip at Leopardstown over Christmas on latest; cheekpieces now added to usual tongue-tie.

16/1

1

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 130y

13:05 Wexford

The Folkes Tiara

12st 0lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Henry De Bromhead

One of two for trainer; Leopardstown St Stephen's Day handicap chase winner in 2023 (2m1f, soft); returned to form when winning a Fairyhouse handicap in November and beaten a short head at Leopardstown in race she won year prior; out of form in three runs since and still 6lb above last winning mark; likely best watched for now.

20/1

Form: 517F-6 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Decent hurdler is rated 116 in that sphere, winning twice last season, including a Listed event at Doncaster; was second in a Flat maiden here in September before a respectable chasing debut behind a quality sort at Navan; handles soft ground and should go close.
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9th

9

18th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 2f 0y

13:55 Thurles

Six Feet Apart

11st 7lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

disputed lead, prominent from 1st

14/1

6th

6

22nd Jan 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 78y

13:10 Thurles

Six Feet Apart

10st 6lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders early, mistake 5th, pushed along when jumped slightly left and weakened 4 out, made no impression

25/1

5th

14

8th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:15 Clonmel

Six Feet Apart

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Decent hurdler is rated 116 in that sphere, winning twice last season, including a Listed event at Doncaster; was second in a Flat maiden here in September before a respectable chasing debut behind a quality sort at Navan; handles soft ground and should go close.

100/30

Form: /54175

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Won a Gowran maiden hurdle in October before a midfield finish on handicap debut; not disgraced in a high quality Gowran novice chase last time and this is a lesser contest, so can be more competitive.
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9

14th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:25 Tramore

Wellington Hill

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Some decent chase form last season; placed off 116 in Naas handicap and not beaten far by Intense Raffles in Fairyhouse beginners; his fall in last month's Ulster National (only 9-1) was his third in four starts, though, so has to sort out his jumping.

10/1

9

14th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:25 Tramore

Wellington Hill

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Some decent chase form last season; placed off 116 in Naas handicap and not beaten far by Intense Raffles in Fairyhouse beginners; his fall in last month's Ulster National (only 9-1) was his third in four starts, though, so has to sort out his jumping.

10/1

16

30th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 4f 120y

16:05 Downpatrick

Wellington Hill

10st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

First reserve; interrupted campaign chasing and best run when third in 2m6f Fairyhouse beginners last season (soft); better for recent comeback run but still hard to see him having an impact; 1lb wrong.

Form: -22154

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; won a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle in July but was a bit below that level in two handicaps since; handles soft but will probably find a few too strong on chasing debut.
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1st

5

16th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

15:30 Musselburgh

Minella Youngy

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

pressed leader, led 4 out, ridden and faced challenge from 2 out, clear with one other inside final 110yds, kept on well

6/1

4th

6

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:05 Sedgefield

Minella Youngy

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

midfield

8/1

4th

6

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:05 Sedgefield

Minella Youngy

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

midfield

8/1

Form: 155449 D

Last run: 80 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
109 rated Tramore maiden hurdle winner in the summer; ran respectably on chasing debut at Sligo in September; soft going a worry.
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12

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

17:01 Downpatrick

Eagle Terrace

10st 6lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Tailed off in three starts this year (two over fences); was a two-time winner in 2023 but hard to recommend now.

18/1

8th

8

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 6y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Eagle Terrace

11st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Won twice over fences in 2023 but has shown very little since; hard to recommend on what he's shown this year.

33/1

10th

2

8th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:38 Wexford

Eagle Terrace

11st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Has lost his way since winning a Down Royal handicap chase in December 2023; didn't show enough on return from an absence latest; likely best watched back over hurdles.

20/1

Form: 216/P4

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point' winner won a Limerick handicap hurdle on heavy two years ago but has seen little action since; made a bad mistake on chasing debut in July but more encouraging at Cork last time; can improve further and run well.
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1

29th Dec 2022

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 120y

12:55 Limerick

Allbarone

12st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

prominent, slow jump 5 out, weakened from 3 out (usual 4 out), pulled up before 2 out

12/1

9th

1

8th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:15 Clonmel

Allbarone

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point' winner won a Limerick handicap hurdle on heavy two years ago but has seen little action since; made a bad mistake on chasing debut in July but more encouraging at Cork last time; can improve further and run well.

16/1

4th

1

20th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 5f 0y

14:15 Cork

Allbarone

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point-to-point winner whose hurdles win came over 3m on heavy ground; bad early blunder seemed to affect confidence when pulled up on chasing debut in July after lengthy absence; bit to prove at this stage.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 49U-60

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Best run over hurdles came for Pat Kelly in a Cork 3m maiden in 2021; no sign of that since, including for this yard; best watched.
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10

31st May 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Wexford

Champagne Monarch

11st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

13-race maiden was well beaten when last seen at Kilbeggan in April; mark declining but still opposable.

25/1

9th

8

20th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 7f 70y

18:20 Kilbeggan

Champagne Monarch

11st 2lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Sean Aherne

prominent

12/1

6th

11

9th Apr 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 80y

16:40 Cork

Champagne Monarch

10st 13lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Sean Aherne

towards rear

66/1

Form: 72/1- D

Last run: 347 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a conditions hurdle in France before making a winning debut for this yard in a Limerick maiden (2m) over Christmas last year; this is his first run since but can go well fresh and respected on chasing debut.
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2

8th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 3

14:15 Taunton

Henn See

11st 11lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Alexandra Dunn

in rear, headway before 6th, lost ground and struggling after 4 out, tailed off when pulled up after 3 out

33/1

Form: /10-40 D

Last run: 159 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Former Listed Flat winner is 1-9 over hurdles and has a rating of 115; soundly beaten on the Flat latest starts but handles soft ground and could go well if jumping holds up.
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6th

10

(10)

29th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

15:35 Southwell (AW)

Still Standing

9st 1lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Alexandra Dunn

in touch with leaders, prominent after 2f

8/1

10

(10)

29th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

15:35 Southwell (AW)

Still Standing

9st 1lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Alexandra Dunn

Multiple turf winner, most recently in 2021; 0-11 on AW but has dropped a long way in the weights since the autumn and he's been running well enough over 1m4f of late to think he shouldn't be far away.

8/1

4th

6

(3)

2nd Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Still Standing

9st 2lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Alexandra Dunn

Flat turf/hurdles winner who is 0-10 on the AW, but a fair effort when a staying-on third of nine in a 0-50 classified event over C&D last month; each-way possibilities again.

8/1

Form: 11565F D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner is rated 104 in that sphere; 200-1 and making no impression on chasing debut when fell 4 out at Navan; many others preferred.
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3rd

5

18th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:35 Tramore

Just Jacob

11st 2lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won over C&D last month and was a solid third at Ballinrobe five days ago off this mark; has a chance again if this doesn't come too soon

4/1

3rd

2

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 55y

18:50 Ballinrobe

Just Jacob

11st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

in touch with leaders, prominent after 1st

4/1

1st

2

18th Aug 2024

Good

1m 7f 140y

16:33 Tramore

Just Jacob

11st 10lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual hurdle winner on good ground, never sighted on return from 544-day absence at Downpatrick in June; reverts to fences here having shown nothing in three attempts in late 2022 so impossible to assess on handicap debut; market likely best guide.

14/1

Form: 24-268

Last run: 140 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Maiden showed some ability in bumpers and over hurdles for Stuart Crawford but was twice poor for Ruth Jefferson, including after wind surgery; best watched for new yard.
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8th

5

1st Jan 2023

Soft

1m 7f 100y

14:50 Tramore

Mourne Lass

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Patrick Griffin

always towards rear, detached and beaten 4 out, tailed off

16/1

13

8th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:15 Clonmel

Mourne Lass

11st 5lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Patrick Griffin

Maiden showed some ability in bumpers and over hurdles for Stuart Crawford but was twice poor for Ruth Jefferson, including after wind surgery; best watched for new yard.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta €153.80
Straight Forecast €82.41
Trifecta €0.00

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Six Feet Apart

The Irish Sun:

The Folkes Tiara

SPOTLIGHT:

Banntown Girl

POSTDATA:

Six Feet Apart