April 23 / 13.50 Tipperary

13.50

Soft

Welcome To Tipperary Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 19 runners
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Welcome To Tipperary Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4223

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Point winner; best of four runs in maiden hurdles was when runner-up to subsequent dual Grade 1 winner Dancing City at Navan in December; 3l ahead of Park The Giant that day but hasn't repeated that form since; big chance if back to his best.
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10th

12

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Nas Na Riogh

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two-time winner over hurdles; 0-10 over fences, best runs when third in pair of handicaps at Wexford and Galway last summer; struggled since but not beaten far when sixth at Tramore 26 days ago and return to good ground will suit.

8/1

6th

1

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:00 Tramore

Nas Na Riogh

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two-time winner over hurdles is 0-9 in chases; ran well when third at Galway (2m2f, soft) last August but out of form when last seen in November and needs to revive after a 141-day break.

9/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 7-53 BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a point last October and ran a fine race on hurdling debut when fifth in a Cork Listed novice; similar effort when third in a Thurles maiden last month; there should be more to come and this trip looks ideal.
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11

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

14:30 Aintree

Brave Fortune

11st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Irish 7yo whose broadly progressive form switched to chasing this season features a comfortable win at Roscommon (sole attempt over 3m1f; good) in the summer and good second in Thurles handicap (2m5f, yielding) last time; still reasonably unexposed and looks interesting back up in distance.

6/1

2nd

2

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 198y

14:50 Thurles

Brave Fortune

11st 11lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Winning pointer and twice successful over hurdles for Pat Doyle; took third behind subsequent Galway Plate winner Western Fold on chasing debut before comfortably justifying favouritism next time at Roscommon (3m1f, good); made stable debut back from a break in a five-runner novice event at Fairyhouse last time when a distant fourth (2m5f, soft); shaped as though he would come on for the run that day.

8/1

1

9th Jun 2025

Good

3m 1f 24y

19:08 Roscommon

Brave Fortune

11st 12lb

J: Jack Doyle

T: P M J Doyle

Winning pointer who won twice over hurdles, including a 3l defeat of Heroes Rise at Thurles in December; matched that RPR when third on recent chase debut; good chance.

3/1

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2/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 15-3 BF

Last run: 196 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point and bumper winner ran a fine race on hurdling debut when third in a Punchestown maiden over this trip last October, though didn't jump fluently; has the ability to run well on return if ready enough.
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3rd

1

25th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

17:11 Cartmel

Pour Les Filles

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Easily won four-runner contest at Ffos Las (2m3f, soft) on stable/chase debut in January but was probably fortunate that day and not much has gone to plan since; never competitive after early jumping errors over the big Aintree fences last month and arrives here with a bit to prove; cheekpieces refitted.

15/2

15th

24

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

Pour Les Filles

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Mickey Bowen

Capitalised on the favourite falling three out to win in small field at Ffos Las (2m3f, soft) in January on stable debut and pulled up/well beaten on both runs since; hard to fancy on the face of it but his yard has an excellent record in this race over the years, so he's not a forlorn hope.

33/1

5th

1

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 3

15:55 Ayr

Pour Les Filles

12st 0lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Ex-Irish 8yo; won two-finisher contest on stable debut at Ffos Las (2m3f, soft) in January but struggled to land a blow at Newbury (2m7f, heavy) last month; now sports cheekpieces; others have more persuasive profiles.

10/1

Form: 333632

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; placed three times in bumpers and in both maiden hurdle starts up to this trip; the form of his Thurles run last time was franked since and he should be involved today.
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4th

6

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 15y

15:35 Cork

Toor Khov

11st 1lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ms M Flynn

Maiden hurdle winner; landed a beginners' chase at Thurles (2m5f, heavy) in January; had some of these behind when good second back over hurdles over this C&D latest (Jeriko De Baune third); quicker ground fine and in the mix again off just 1lb higher.

13/2

2nd

8

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 45y

16:30 Cork

Toor Khov

10st 13lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms M Flynn

Tipperary maiden hurdle winner in May 2024; stepped up from his fair hurdles form with a winning chase debut at Thurles, accounting for Insouciant Dallier with a bit to spare; faller on latest.

8/1

1

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 110y

14:58 Thurles

Toor Khov

12st 1lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ms M Flynn

Tipperary maiden hurdle winner in May 2024; stepped up from this season's hurdles form with a winning chase debut over C&D; leading chance despite a big burden for his first handicap.

13/2

Form: 6533

Last run: 94 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Point winner has run well in his last three maiden hurdle runs behind some smart rivals; has 3l to find with Nas Na Riogh from their clash at Navan in December but improved on that at the same track next time; yard amongst the winners lately; solid chance.
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4

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 155y

17:23 Tipperary

Park The Giant

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Philip Fenton

Hurdles winner (rated 118); caught the eye when third of 10 in a Punchestown novice chase in November; not as good on latest at Navan but may not have appreciated soft ground; lacks a run but has gone well fresh before; very interesting.

9/2

5th

13

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 150y

14:52 Navan

Park The Giant

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Got off the mark in his fourth point-to-point; 1-6 over hurdles, rated 118 in that sphere; clear promise on chasing bow at Galway before solid third at Punchestown last month but needs to find more.

18/1

5th

13

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 150y

14:52 Navan

Park The Giant

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Got off the mark in his fourth point-to-point; 1-6 over hurdles, rated 118 in that sphere; clear promise on chasing bow at Galway before solid third at Punchestown last month but needs to find more.

18/1

Form: 65-51

Last run: 262 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed improved form to get off the mark on fourth bumper start at Galway last August; has a bit to find on return/hurdling debut but shouldn't be underestimated.
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8th

6

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:10 Killarney

Fortunate Lighting

11st 7lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Thomas Coyle

Won a Sligo handicap hurdle last August but was poor twice after; a better effort on return but is rated 111 over hurdles and has a bit to find with some of these on chase debut.

25/1

5th

4

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:15 Bellewstown

Fortunate Lighting

11st 5lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Thomas Coyle

Bolted up at Sligo on her second start for her current yard in August (2m5f, good) off 107; tailed off at Ballinrobe following that and same story at Punchestown when last seen in October; the break may have done her good but she's hard to trust.

12/1

8

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 45y

15:05 Punchestown

Fortunate Lighting

11st 1lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Thomas Coyle

Bolted up at Sligo on her second start for her current yard in August (2m5f, good); tailed off at Ballinrobe following that (2m6f, soft); developing a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde type profile.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; brother to 2m4f hurdle winner Toor Moment; dam unraced half-sister to winners Topolski (1m2f-2m Flat/useful 2m hurdle) and Night Hour (1m-1m4f); best watched for future reference.
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8

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 140y

15:30 Thurles

Toor Beag

11st 12lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Ms M Flynn

Fair effort when seventh of 19 at Tipperary on debut in April 2024; best watched after a long spell on the sidelines.

25/1

22/1

Form: 6

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not a bad debut run when beaten 27l in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle; should have improved from that and get closer today.
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4th

6

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:52 Wexford

Depalma

10st 9lb

J: Ross Berry

T: C A Murphy

Best run over hurdles when second in a maiden over 2m here last October; hasn't matched that form since and was poor in cheekpieces at Kilbeggan last time; needs best on chasing debut.

12/1

8th

2

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 160y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Depalma

12st 0lb

J: Ross Berry

T: C A Murphy

Runner-up in a Wexford maiden and respectable handicap debut at Leopardstown over Christmas; possibly needed the comeback run in May so remains of interest and cheekpieces now tried although may want easier ground.

8/1

Form: 000

Last run: 211 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well behind in a bumper and two maiden hurdles; tough ask.
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8th

14

23rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 120y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Saynothinatall

10st 7lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Darren Collins

Beaten a long way in handicaps of late, cheekpieces tried last time now retained; hard to fancy.

20/1

6th

10

12th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 165y

18:53 Ballinrobe

Saynothinatall

11st 7lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Darren Collins

Beaten between 26l anad 44l in a trio of handicaps and he's not progressing; tries cheekpieces.

25/1

4th

4

12th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 60y

18:45 Kilbeggan

Saynothinatall

11st 9lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Darren Collins

Well beaten in two handicaps lately, including here, so has to find improvement.

14/1

Form: 3-32

Last run: 113 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat-bred has shown ability when placed in two bumpers and a novice hurdle, notably when a 3.5l runner-up to subsequent Grade 1-placed Staffordshire Knot in a Fairyhouse bumper last time; big chance if repeating that form.
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5

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

16:02 Warwick

Recoded

11st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Runner-up in Huntingdon maiden (2m3f, good) on stable debut last October but was disappointing favourite on handicap debut at Plumpton (2m4f, good) one year ago and has not raced again since; had wind op in June.

6/1

5

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

16:02 Warwick

Recoded

11st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Runner-up in Huntingdon maiden (2m3f, good) on stable debut last October but was disappointing favourite on handicap debut at Plumpton (2m4f, good) one year ago and has not raced again since; had wind op in June.

6/1

5

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

16:02 Warwick

Recoded

11st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Runner-up in Huntingdon maiden (2m3f, good) on stable debut last October but was disappointing favourite on handicap debut at Plumpton (2m4f, good) one year ago and has not raced again since; had wind op in June.

6/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 24l on sole point start a year ago; tough task on rules debut.
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11th

10

23rd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:50 Tipperary

Notarazoo

11st 4lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Beaten 24l on sole point start a year ago; tough task on rules debut.

100/1

11th

10

23rd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:50 Tipperary

Notarazoo

11st 4lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Beaten 24l on sole point start a year ago; tough task on rules debut.

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 85 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in two maiden hurdles and can't be fancied.
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12

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 120y

17:05 Cork

Red Coral House

11st 6lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: Liam P Cusack

midfield

33/1

12

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 120y

17:05 Cork

Red Coral House

11st 6lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: Liam P Cusack

midfield

33/1

12th

13

23rd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:50 Tipperary

Red Coral House

11st 4lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: Liam P Cusack

Tailed off in two maiden hurdles and can't be fancied.

200/1

Form: 90

Last run: 86 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
A solid run in a Galway bumper on debut but was then tailed-off at Naas; has questions to answer on hurdling debut.
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1

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:20 Punchestown

Cullig

12st 0lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Patrick T Foley

Winner of a Cork handicap by 20l in March last year (3m1f, good) off 84 and ran well off revised mark subsequently; pulled up at Fairyhouse in November and same story at Clonmel last month; drops into lower grade now but needs to bounce back to form.

33/1

9

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

17:42 Clonmel

Cullig

11st 1lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Patrick T Foley

Won off 84 on handicap debut at Cork (24.5f, good) in March 2025 and runner up on next two starts, off 97 and 100; progress has stalled, however, and pulled up in two of last three starts; needs to bounce back.

20/1

Form: 60

Last run: 164 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed-off in two maiden hurdles and can't be fancied.
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10th

4

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

17:10 Limerick

El Phenomeno

11st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Hasn't cut much ice in maidens or in first four handicaps, although his Cork fifth wasn't a terrible run; rated just 75 and the new cheekpieces need to have a dramatic effect.

40/1

11th

15

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:12 Limerick

El Phenomeno

10st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

prominent on inner

25/1

11th

15

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:12 Limerick

El Phenomeno

10st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

prominent on inner

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to 2m3f hurdle winner Tommys Charm; dam point/2m6f-3m1f chase winner, closely related to dual-purpose winner Truckers Delight; cost 10,000euros as a 3yo; by a decent sire and could run well on debut.
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15

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

16:30 Limerick

Shanroe Nelson

10st 8lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Karl Thornton

Moderate form overall; his 9l third of 16 at Fairyhouse (2m4f, soft) in January was a decent effort; had excuse for poor chase run there next time; distant fifth here over hurdles on latest (2m7f); place chance.

12/1

5th

15

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 170y

13:34 Limerick

Shanroe Nelson

10st 10lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Karl Thornton

Moderate form overall but his 9l third of 16 over hurdles at Fairyhouse in January was a decent performance; had an excuse for a poor chase run last time; could bounce back.

12/1

15

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 165y

16:20 Fairyhouse

Shanroe Nelson

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Karl Thornton

Moderate form overall but his 9l third of 16 over hurdles here last month was his best performance; lightly raced for his age and makes chasing debut now from 2lb outside the handicap; others preferred.

14/1

66/1

Form: 485U8

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown some ability in bumpers and maiden hurdles but has plenty to find against some of these.
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16

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 135y

14:15 Roscommon

Thunder Rose

10st 13lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Peter Fahey

0-9 over hurdles; best effort to date on latest when beaten 8.5l into fourth of 11 at Downpatrick (2m2f, good); dropping back in trip a plus on the evidence of that run but different ground to deal with here; not fully discounted if she handles the conditions.

14/1

4th

11

20th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:45 Downpatrick

Thunder Rose

10st 6lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Peter Fahey

prominent, raced in second when pushed along after 2 out, weakened from last

20/1

6th

6

26th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:30 Downpatrick

Thunder Rose

11st 9lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Peter Fahey

20-1 when in rear at Cork three weeks ago in her first handicap; major improvement needed; first time with cheekpieces.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Modest Flat maiden has been placed twice in that sphere; best watched for future reference on hurdling debut.
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17th

6

23rd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:50 Tipperary

Emperor Of Silk

11st 4lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Luke Comer

Modest Flat maiden has been placed twice in that sphere; best watched for future reference on hurdling debut.

100/1

17th

6

23rd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:50 Tipperary

Emperor Of Silk

11st 4lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Luke Comer

Modest Flat maiden has been placed twice in that sphere; best watched for future reference on hurdling debut.

100/1

9th

9

(4)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Emperor Of Silk

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

Third runner for yard; maiden after 14 starts was beaten 9l the last twice over C&D and needs plenty more dropped just 1lb from last time.

20/1

Form: 78P

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Hard to fancu on form in two bumpers and a maiden hurdle.
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14th

8

27th May 2024

Good

2m 6f 131y

17:00 Ballinrobe

Little Eddie

11st 4lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Liam P Cusack

midfield, jumped left 2nd

150/1

14th

8

27th May 2024

Good

2m 6f 131y

17:00 Ballinrobe

Little Eddie

11st 4lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Liam P Cusack

midfield, jumped left 2nd

150/1

Form: 00

Last run: 323 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
First reserve; well beaten in two bumpers and best watched today.
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21

23rd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:50 Tipperary

Aislings Court

10st 11lb

T: Donal Hassett

First reserve; well beaten in two bumpers and best watched today.

21

23rd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:50 Tipperary

Aislings Court

10st 11lb

T: Donal Hassett

always behind, not fluent 5 out, weakened from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out

11th

13

5th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:20 Listowel

Aislings Court

10st 8lb

J: Sean Lewis

T: Donal Hassett

50s, beaten 25l in mares' bumper at Cork last month.

50/1

Non-runners

Kilheffernan, Daly Pursuit, Leinster King, Kilbrin Rose

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Payout
Exacta €9.00
Straight Forecast €9.32
Trifecta €30.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Park The Giant

The Irish Sun:

Brave Fortune

TOPSPEED:

Pour Les Filles

POSTDATA:

Nas Na Riogh

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Park The Giant