September 07 / 18.55 Clonmel

18.55

Good

John O’Brien Memorial Tipperary Cup Handicap

  • Prize money: £8353.98
  • 2m 0f 144y
  • 9 runners
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John O’Brien Memorial Tipperary Cup Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.60
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 42-022

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Both flat wins at 1m4f but excellent Curragh second (Marvelosa fourth) over 2m in July proved his stamina; has since made successful hurdling debut (second a winner since) so comes here in excellent heart and one for the shortlist.
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8

(19)

1st Aug 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Extensio

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: P F O’Donnell

Last season ended well with wins at Fairyhouse (1m6f), York (2m handicap) and a handicap hurdle at Tipperary; only eighth of 11 on his comeback run at Killarney but a mile was way too short for him; better expected, though others might be better treated.

25/1

2

(7)

14th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

18:45 Killarney

Extensio

10st 2lb

J: Sylvia O’Donnell

T: P F O’Donnell

Had an excellent campaign last season, winning his last three runs in a row (two on Flat one over hurdles); those Flat wins, including a heritage handicap at York, came at 1m6f and 2m; this will surely be too sharp a test on his return.

12/1

1st

1

6th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 50y

16:15 Tipperary

Extensio

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: P F O’Donnell

towards rear, good headway 4 out, prominent going easily after 3 out, not fluent 2 out, soon led, clear approaching last, ridden out towards finish

100/30

OUR TIP

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 15-045

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Last year's 2m2f Ulster Cesarewitch winner off 77 under today's rider; has held her own in decent Curragh handicaps of late under hold-up rides, not clear run when close fourth over 1m6f and again never-nearer fifth behind a well-handicapped sort over 2m in July; suited by more positive tactics and Keane now back on board.
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5th

28

(36)

14th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Newmarket

Sheishybrid

8st 5lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Noel Meade

Won last year's 2m2f Ulster Cesarewitch and never better than when second in the C&D Trial three weeks ago, setting sail for home 4f out but unable to shake off Grand Providence; rarely seen on softer than good (had some soft-ground form in 2021); otherwise looks set to go well.

20/1

2nd

6

(9)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Newmarket

Sheishybrid

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Noel Meade

Won last year's 2m2f Ulster Cesarewitch; ran creditably twice at the Curragh this summer before strong-finishing second to Extensio at Clonmel; held up for those runs but last year's success came when ridden much more prominently; may need a new personal best but she has proved her stamina and makes plenty of appeal.

6/1

2nd

3

(8)

7th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 144y

18:55 Clonmel

Sheishybrid

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

towards rear of midfield, headway when not clear run over 1f out, ran on and went second final 110yds, no match for winner

11/2

12/1

  • Place: £5.90

Form: 00-534 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
2021 win in this race off 84 one of only three flat wins from 32 starts; mixing codes this summer to no avail and remains opposable despite reduced mark.
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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

11/4

Form: 210816 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Nicely progressive this season, winning over this trip at Killarney and scored over 1m6f at the Curragh before creditable sixth in competitive York contest on ground plenty lively; taking his racing well, drops in grade and seems sure to be thereabouts.
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5th

10

(13)

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:24 Down Royal

Grappa Nonino

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Three Flat wins include over 2m1f at Killarney and more recently 2m AW success in March; back from a break with encouraging third (Party Dress second) in Leopardstown lady riders' handicap last month; one to consider.

9/1

3rd

4

(5)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:25 Leopardstown

Grappa Nonino

11st 11lb

J: Miss Sara Horcajada

T: D K Weld

Dual-purpose gelding snapped a long losing run at Dundalk (2m) in March; seen just twice since and has failed to replicate that effort; questions to answer for now.

9/1

13

(23)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Grappa Nonino

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Strong stayer has won at up to 2m1f; got the better of Palamon by 1.5l over 2m on AW in March but was well behind that rival from 8lb worse off at Gowran on latest; might prefer further than this these days.

16/1

Form: 51606/

Last run: 687 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Both flat wins have come at Roscommon (1m2f); enjoyed good summer hurdling in 2022, notably winning valuable Lartigue Hurdle at Listowel; not at best this year, pulled up in Galway Hurdle last time; marked step up in trip here on Flat return and others preferred.
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5

29th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:53 Down Royal

Prairie Dancer

11st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Nine wins in all spheres with the last of those coming in a Thurles handicap chase last December; poor the last twice over hurdles including behind Happy Jacky at Cork; has to rebound

14/1

3

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

17:07 Killarney

Prairie Dancer

11st 6lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Flat winner who is now useful over hurdles and fences; runner-up over 2m4f at Clonmel before not staying 3m at Cork; exposed but shouldn't be far away.

7/1

21

31st Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 11y

16:30 Galway

Prairie Dancer

10st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Twice placed in conditions races this summer; little appeal in this company; first reserve.

6th
4 (7)
Vischio

13/2

Form: 49-511

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed fine summer with 1m4f flat wins at Tramore and Ballinrobe and solid efforts since in competitive handicap hurdles; didn't appear to quite get home when fourth in this race last year off 75 after setting a steady enough pace so could prove vulnerable again.
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8th

7

(9)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

Vischio

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Emmet Mullins

Won a valuable mares' handicap hurdle in February and some good hurdle runs since in defeat; ran a cracker back in this sphere in a valuable Naas handicap last time but has a bit to find today.

16/1

8th

7

(9)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

Vischio

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Emmet Mullins

Won a valuable mares' handicap hurdle in February and some good hurdle runs since in defeat; ran a cracker back in this sphere in a valuable Naas handicap last time but has a bit to find today.

16/1

Form: 134233

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Not a great strike rate but has put together a series of solid runs of late, including close fourth over 2m at the Curragh, most recently plenty keen when third in Killarney premier handicap; clearly on a competitive mark and should be thereabouts.
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7th

6

(3)

7th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 144y

18:55 Clonmel

Marvelosa

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Richard John O’Brien

midfield, brief headway under 2f out, no impression 1f out

5/1

3rd

10

(2)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 40y

19:10 Killarney

Marvelosa

8st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Richard John O’Brien

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders under 2f out, went third over 1f out, briefly went second towards finish, soon no extra

7/1

3rd

6

(2)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

14:52 Curragh

Marvelosa

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Richard John O’Brien

Consistent filly who will appreciate returning to 1m4f and latest Killarney conqueror didn't run at all badly at the Shergar Cup; thereabouts with no obvious ground preferences.

6/1

Form: 77-310

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Six-time flat winner, including over this sort of trip, most recently at Sligo in May off 79; no show over hurdles latest but not one to rule out back on the level.
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Form: 774976

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Hasn't added to Leopardstown maiden win of last year and has been struggling to make her mark in handicaps this year albeit some creditable runs; too keen at Killarney on latest; hard to be confident in.
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7th

8

(7)

24th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 165y

16:45 Curragh

Female Soldier

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

led

20/1

9th

5

(9)

7th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 144y

18:55 Clonmel

Female Soldier

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

towards rear of midfield, towards rear halfway, brief headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

16/1

6th

8

(6)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 40y

19:10 Killarney

Female Soldier

8st 13lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Thomas Mullins

took keen hold, prominent, soon went second, lost position under 2f out, no extra from 1f out

12/1

Non-runners

Plains Indian

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €13.20
Straight Forecast €13.08
Tricast €99.46
Trifecta €98.50

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Grappa Nonino

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Female Soldier

The Irish Sun:

Marvelosa

SPOTLIGHT:

Extensio

POSTDATA:

Grappa Nonino