April 06 / 16.00 Clonmel

16.00

Heavy

Ballymacarbry LGFC Race Evening Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £5743.36
  • 2m 3f 202y
  • 10 runners
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Ballymacarbry LGFC Race Evening Beginners Chase

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.90
  • Place: £1.50

Form: -5P132

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rated 106 over hurdles after winning a Punchestown handicap in December; ran a fine race on chasing debut at the same venue next time before a similar effort over C&D behind a smart mare; another good run is likely.
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5

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 82y

12:45 Fairyhouse

Old Soul

11st 2lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Liz Doyle

On a long losing run and his fourth here when last seen in April was a remote one; blinkers now replace cheekpieces; his record when fresh suggests he'll need this run.

11/1

5

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 82y

12:45 Fairyhouse

Old Soul

11st 2lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Liz Doyle

On a long losing run and his fourth here when last seen in April was a remote one; blinkers now replace cheekpieces; his record when fresh suggests he'll need this run.

11/1

5

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 82y

12:45 Fairyhouse

Old Soul

11st 2lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Liz Doyle

On a long losing run and his fourth here when last seen in April was a remote one; blinkers now replace cheekpieces; his record when fresh suggests he'll need this run.

11/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 726580 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
A more effective Flat horse, winning the Tipperary Cup here in 2021, his last win; just 1-23 over hurdles but has often kept lofty company and this is a step down in grade on chasing debut; chance if his jumping is sound.
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9th

6

(12)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:30 Tramore

Takarengo

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: James M Barcoe

Three-time Flat winner; last success was in 2021; hard to take any encouragement from his Flat/hurdles form this year.

14/1

9th

11

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:55 Clonmel

Takarengo

11st 1lb

J: Millie Barcoe

T: James M Barcoe

Three-time Flat winner is just 1-32 over hurdles; fourth at Wexford in April but has been below that twice since and others make more appeal.

18/1

OUR TIP

100/30

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 272452

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
A 20-race maiden over hurdles (rated 108) but was a decent runner-up on chasing debut at Thurles; should have improved from that and the cheekpieces worn then are retained; should be involved again.
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8th

6

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:47 Wexford

Gali Flight

11st 8lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Numerous placings over both hurdles and fences but regressive in the spring over fences, recent Punchestown hurdles run none too encouraging either; handicapper giving him every chance but hard to be confident in.

16/1

10th

6

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:45 Punchestown

Gali Flight

11st 10lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Maiden has been regressive over fences lately; last ran over hurdles in February 2023 but is well-treated if able to match some of that older form.

25/1

12th

10

4th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:00 Wexford

Gali Flight

11st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

midfield

22/1

Form: 341443 D

Last run: 157 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sligo maiden hurdle winner last August ran a fine race in a Wexford novice over an inadequate trip when last seen; rated 111 over hurdles; capable of a decent run if jumping soundly.
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3

17th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 110y

16:05 Downpatrick

Magheralin Mick

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

in touch with leaders, went third halfway, slightly hampered 4 out

4/1

5th

5

4th Jun 2023

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:20 Kilbeggan

Magheralin Mick

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Behind Takarengo when fourth on chase debut at Clonmel; third over 2m6f here since.

8/1

3rd

6

21st Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 0y

19:10 Kilbeggan

Magheralin Mick

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent

8/1

Form: 1431-6 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a Downpatrick maiden and Listowel handicap hurdle against her own sex in 2021; was beaten 42l on chasing debut over C&D when returning from a long absence last time; will have to improve plenty from that.
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0

3

15th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 1f 140y

16:20 Cork

Butterflyvespiere

11st 6lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Peter Fahey

Dual hurdle winner in 2021 returned after a long absence this year; best of three chase starts when 2nd at Tramore in June, last start; a shout but best form seems to be on good ground.

7/2

6

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 170y

14:35 Tipperary

Butterflyvespiere

10st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Peter Fahey

Dual hurdle winner came back from a long absence this year; put up her best chase effort in three starts at Tramore last time; needs more today but considered.

11/2

2nd

1

3rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 7f 100y

17:30 Tramore

Butterflyvespiere

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Peter Fahey

raced in second, shaken up and outpaced before 2 out

10/1

Form: 36514U C BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Winner of a heavy ground handicap hurdle over this trip in January and ran a solid fourth at Gowran since; still held every chance when falling two out on chasing debut over 2m here last time; this trip will suit better and a good chance of making amends.
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3

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

15:03 Down Royal

Rolly Bowley Boy

11st 11lb

J: J J Slevin

T: P J F Murphy

On losing run since Clonmel win in January 2023; failed to complete last four starts for Philip Rothwell; best watched on first run for new yard.

16/1

9

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 111y

14:35 Galway

Rolly Bowley Boy

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

1-8 over hurdles and 0-12 over fences, though runner-up five times; he is prone to mistakes and this handicap will take some winning.

14/1

Form: 03P-F4

Last run: 277 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
AW winner is a maiden over hurdles after 16 starts and over fences after seven starts; has run respectably in this discipline a few times and isn't totally out of the reckoning.
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15th

11

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Top Line Tommy

12st 3lb

J: Shane Harris

T: E J O’Grady

Flat winner at Dundalk in 2021 but well beaten in two starts over hurdles this year.

28/1

11th

5

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 204y

19:10 Roscommon

Top Line Tommy

11st 11lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: E J O’Grady

All his best form is on good ground but still finished tailed off under suitable conditions last time; others preferred.

33/1

14th

4

1st Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:10 Listowel

Top Line Tommy

11st 13lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: E J O’Grady

All his best form is on good ground; latest win came over fences in June 2023; failed to complete last two starts over fences and 0-17 over timber; low hurdle mark helps but has been off 267 days.

14/1

Form: 0-8587

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Signs of ability over hurdles and, after a poor chasing debut, was better at Gowran last time; plenty more needed, though.
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9th

16

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

17:25 Punchestown

All For Rachel

10st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

midfield

40/1

9th

16

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

17:25 Punchestown

All For Rachel

10st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

midfield

40/1

Form: O47-02 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner at Limerick returned from a break with a fine effort again there last week; however, he ran out here on his last start over fences in 2022, so questions are raised by that.
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1

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

19:12 Tramore

Teescomponentsyess

11st 13lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Joseph Hanlon

More than two years since his last win; has dropped to a 5lb lower mark now; gave signs of a revival when a remote third at Limerick on latest.

10/1

3rd

6

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 128y

18:12 Limerick

Teescomponentsyess

11st 3lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Has won twice over hurdles at this track but has been poor over hurdles and fences lately having returned from an absence; others preferred.

40/1

7th

1

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:25 Limerick

Teescomponentsyess

12st 0lb

J: Adam Leahy

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Chase winner last winter; has struggled in two handicap hurdle outings this season and was pulled up in a handicap chase at this venue at Christmas; needs to show some sign of a revival before becoming a betting proposition again; on a positive note, he has a good record at this venue, two wins and three seconds from nine races here.

16/1

Form: P-PB69

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Maiden is rated just 82 after eight hurdle starts and has it all to do on chasing debut.
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10

6th Apr 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 202y

16:00 Clonmel

I Must

11st 5lb

J: Thomas Reilly

T: P Cluskey

Maiden is rated just 82 after eight hurdle starts and has it all to do on chasing debut.

50/1

9th

9

2nd Mar 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

17:25 Clonmel

I Must

11st 3lb

J: Thomas Reilly

T: P Cluskey

Respectable effort in a 2m4f handicap at Fairyhouse in November when last seen; more needed here.

25/1

6th

10

8th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:22 Fairyhouse

I Must

11st 4lb

J: Thomas Reilly

T: P Cluskey

Modest in maidens and yet to complete in three starts in handicap company; big outsider.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta €46.60
Straight Forecast €49.86
Trifecta €156.70

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Gali Flight

SPOTLIGHT:

Rolly Bowley Boy

The Irish Sun:

Butterflyvespiere

TOPSPEED:

Gali Flight

POSTDATA:

Gali Flight