April 23 / 14.25 Tipperary

14.25

Soft

Junction Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 20 runners
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Junction Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 8197-9 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won a Tramore maiden hurdle in July 2022 but below that since; however, should have improved from Naas comeback run and the drying ground can help; cheekpieces on; check the market.
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15th

17

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 60y

13:10 Cork

Morepowertoya

10st 10lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Paul Power

in touch with leaders

9/1

15th

17

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 60y

13:10 Cork

Morepowertoya

10st 10lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Paul Power

in touch with leaders

9/1

2nd

11

19th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 70y

15:50 Limerick

Morepowertoya

11st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Paul Power

prominent throughout, led narrowly 2 out, faced challenge last, soon headed, rallied inside final 110yds

7/1

Form: 055721 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark in a Clonmel handicap five days ago over this trip, winning with a bit to spare; should go close to doubling up even with a 7lb penalty.
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6th

2

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:52 Limerick

Tingarran Express

12st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

in touch with leaders

9/4

6th

2

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:52 Limerick

Tingarran Express

12st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

in touch with leaders, prominent when outpaced before 2 out, weakened before last

9/4

1st

3

27th Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 152y

17:45 Clonmel

Tingarran Express

11st 9lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

1-28 over hurdles; that win came here over 16.5f on soft to heavy off 82; held her form well subsequently off higher marks; should improve for her comeback run last month, handles most ground and likes it here; leading chance.

4/1

33/1

  • Place: £18.40

Form: 0-4P00

Last run: 225 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Poor on last three hurdle starts and has to be primed on return from a break to score.
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11

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 55y

18:50 Ballinrobe

So Easy Way

10st 0lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: I Madden

pressed leader, fell 1st

20/1

12th

14

12th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 165y

18:53 Ballinrobe

So Easy Way

11st 1lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: I Madden

Poor strike-rate of 1-37 and the sole win came over fences in France back in 2019; however, under positive tactics he finished third of 16 in a Cork handicap hurdle last week.

6/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: P2-P59

Last run: 138 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Poor last time but some decent runs in defeat earlier; chance if back to his best form after a break.
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2

12th Jan 2025

Frozen

2m 3f 93y

13:25 Punchestown

Toon Town

11st 6lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Handicap hurdle winner at Wexford in May for Brendan Walsh; now with Gavin Cromwell and makes his chase debut here; interesting runner.

3/1

2

12th Jan 2025

Frozen

2m 3f 93y

13:25 Punchestown

Toon Town

11st 6lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Handicap hurdle winner at Wexford in May for Brendan Walsh; now with Gavin Cromwell and makes his chase debut here; interesting runner.

3/1

9th

20

22nd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 110y

12:47 Tipperary

Toon Town

11st 11lb

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

First reserve; landed a Wexford handicap hurdle in May and respectable efforts twice since; claims if he gets a run.

Form: 99000P

Last run: 90 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in four handicaps but unsuited by heavy when pulled-up last time; has to improve with cheekpieces but drying ground could help.
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14

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Boxcar Molly

10st 13lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Maiden unseated at Sligo recently, midfield finishes in earlier handicaps so 5yo not one to rule out here in a weak race.

12/1

14

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:15 Sligo

Boxcar Molly

10st 13lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Maiden's best effort was when fifth of 19 in headgear over 2m at Tipperary in April; well held since; back up in trip.

16/1

Form: 070025

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Just denied at Naas two starts ago but not as good off this mark since and needs more, though his yard is in fine form so not to be discounted.
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2nd

11

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:52 Limerick

Cramers Valley

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

soon led, clear after 2nd, reduced lead before 4 out, joined before 2 out

7/2

Form: 070205

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Gowran (2m4f) but disappointing over 3m since and then over fences; needs a return to her best dropping in trip.
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11

27th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

14:15 Clonmel

Ella Rose

10st 8lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: D E Prendergast

Long-priced second in a 2m4f handicap hurdle on heavy at Gowran last season (off 88); nothing approaching that standard of form since; pulled up over hurdles here two weeks ago; has run only once over fences.

33/1

11

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

14:55 Clonmel

Ella Rose

10st 12lb

J: Mr B Barry

T: D E Prendergast

Long-priced second over 2m4f on heavy at Gowran last season (off 88) but nothing approaching that sort of form since; cheekpieces tried.

12/1

11th

14

3rd Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 97y

14:35 Clonmel

Ella Rose

11st 0lb

J: Niall Prendergast

T: D E Prendergast

Long-priced second over 2m4f on heavy at Gowran just over a year ago; has failed to match that form this year.

20/1

Form: 7-6709 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 10st 13lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner in 2021 but has been poor on her last few starts and needs a revival.
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8th

5

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Kate Ill Know

11st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: David Kenneth Budds

Veteran mare was soundly beaten over fences at Gowran last time; better judged on previous consistent hurdles form; backed up Wexford win in August with second at the same venue and third at the Listowel festival; possibly best over shorter than this.

13/2

5

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Kate Ill Know

11st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: David Kenneth Budds

Veteran mare was soundly beaten over fences at Gowran last time; better judged on previous consistent hurdles form; backed up Wexford win in August with second at the same venue and third at the Listowel festival; possibly best over shorter than this.

13/2

7th

12

5th Oct 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:25 Gowran Park

Kate Ill Know

10st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: David Kenneth Budds

Two runs over fences no better than okay, but comes here in fine form after winning a Wexford handicap hurdle and following that up with good efforts at the same vanue and at Listowel; could well be the one to beat.

100/30

Form: 430585

Last run: 78 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in two UK bumpers and in a Punchestown maiden hurdle last time on fourth start for this yard; check market on handicap debut.
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10th

8

10th Aug 2024

Good

3m 0f 190y

19:00 Kilbeggan

Cloughroe

10st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

0-12 under Rules; one of better efforts over hurdles came at this track in mid-June when a 26L runner-up over 3m off 94 in first time cheekpieces; not disgraced in a beginners' chase at Galway last week and the cheekpieces return for this handicap chase debut (also wears tongue tie); interesting at a price.

11/1

7th

2

1st Aug 2024

Good

2m 6f 111y

14:10 Galway

Cloughroe

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Winless in 11 starts over trips from 2m to 3m; chase debut here and his hurdle rating of 93 leaves him with loads to find.

33/1

7th

1

8th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 149y

19:45 Roscommon

Cloughroe

11st 13lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Has shown ability in bumpers and some decent efforts in handicap hurdles; was beaten 26l in second at Kilbeggan last time and will have to do more, though the cheekpieces worn then are left off.

5/1

Form: 0-09U

Last run: 102 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a point; showed some ability in three maiden hurdles and was running well tracking the pace when unseating 4 out on handicap debut at Naas in January; capable of going well.
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5th

9

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Limerick

Road To The Weir

10st 12lb

J: Alan King

T: John Neilan

Lightly raced for a horse of his age; not much encouragement from first three handicap outings; much improved when keeping on for third over C&D in November; progress not sustained at Cork last month.

10/1

5th

9

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Limerick

Road To The Weir

10st 12lb

J: Alan King

T: John Neilan

Lightly raced for a horse of his age; not much encouragement from first three handicap outings; much improved when keeping on for third over C&D in November; progress not sustained at Cork last month.

10/1

6th

14

13th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 40y

13:05 Cork

Road To The Weir

10st 5lb

J: Alan King

T: John Neilan

Lightly raced for a horse of his age; not much encouragement from first three handicap outings; much improved when keeping on for third at Limerick last time.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 047

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Showed a glimpse of ability in three maidens; is not particularly well treated on that form but could improve for reverting to handicaps.
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2nd

6

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 6f 180y

15:25 Killarney

The Striker Dylan

11st 7lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liam P Cusack

Beaten favourite on last three appearances; solid form in taking the runner-up spot in races over shorter distances at Wexford and Cork before finishing fourth over an extended 2m4f at Wexford; has a bit to find with Technology on that running, and that rival may be better suited by this trip

3/1

4th

11

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

17:05 Wexford

The Striker Dylan

11st 7lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liam P Cusack

Beaten half a length the last twice, at this course the first time, and longer trip promises to suit; should go close although he's up in grade too.

5/2

2nd

2

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

16:05 Cork

The Striker Dylan

11st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liam P Cusack

midfield

4/1

Form: 9007

Last run: 113 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in four maiden hurdles but could be a different proposition in handicaps for a shrewd yard, especially if the money comes for her.
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3rd

6

13th Apr 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:00 Down Royal

Misty Milan

10st 3lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

led, headed after 3 out, outpaced after 2 out, stayed on run-in

22/1

3rd

6

13th Apr 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:00 Down Royal

Misty Milan

10st 3lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

led, headed after 3 out, outpaced after 2 out, stayed on run-in

22/1

Form: 0-5R08

Last run: 114 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner has been soundly beaten in testing ground recently but these conditions suit better and could result in an improved showing.
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9th

14

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

Eikonix

10st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Has refused to race on three occasions; encouraging return from a break on penultimate start but not as good at Clonmel last week and comes with risks attached.

33/1

9th

14

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

Eikonix

10st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Has refused to race on three occasions; encouraging return from a break on penultimate start but not as good at Clonmel last week and comes with risks attached.

33/1

9th

12

15th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 202y

15:05 Clonmel

Eikonix

11st 0lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

didn't jump well, in touch with leaders, prominent on inner home turn, weakened before 2 out

14/1

Form: 449

Last run: 138 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Showed ability on first two hurdle runs but then got stuck in the mud last time, tailed-off; this better ground will suit and one to consider on handicap debut.
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11

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Glas Acres

11st 3lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Frank John Hayes

Wexford fourth in May seems to have been a flash in the pan; struggled on next two outings; others preferred

20/1

11

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Glas Acres

11st 3lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Frank John Hayes

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st, soon prominent, led before 2nd, not fluent 3rd, not fluent 6th

20/1

11th

6

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 150y

19:05 Wexford

Glas Acres

11st 6lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Frank John Hayes

Maiden was beaten 8l over C&D two starts ago on soft but was since poor at Roscommon when didn't jump well; has to rebound.

20/1

Form: 54860

Last run: 244 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Maiden hasn't been seen since last September but has a squeak on her best form if ready to go.
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15th

16

23rd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:25 Tipperary

Ruby Jules

11st 4lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Maiden hasn't been seen since last September but has a squeak on her best form if ready to go.

22/1

Form: 0-00U0

Last run: 102 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner has been regressive in the past 18 months and makes little appeal on current form.
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3rd

10

25th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 66y

15:45 Sligo

Moulane West

11st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Mark Michael McNiff

towards rear early, midfield after 4th

10/1

5th

6

12th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:05 Fairyhouse

Moulane West

11st 6lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Mark Michael McNiff

led, headed 2 out, weakened run-in

9/1

Form: 000984 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner but has been regressive in the last year; a bit more encouraging at Thurles last time and can get closer with improvement from that.
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3rd

9

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 218y

18:30 Clonmel

Navy Waves

11st 0lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

in touch with leaders

8/1

3rd

9

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 218y

18:30 Clonmel

Navy Waves

11st 0lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

in touch with leaders, some headway before 2 out, outpaced approaching last, kept on run-in, went third final strides

8/1

3rd

10

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:52 Limerick

Navy Waves

10st 13lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

in touch with leaders

18/1

Form: -9079P

Last run: 203 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
A maiden on the Flat and over hurdles; unplaced at Dundalk 11 days ago; pulled-up over hurdles when last seen; others preferred.
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13th

13

(4)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Carslake

8st 10lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Aengus King

34-race maiden and modest performer under all codes; first start for yard and 5lb wrong.

20/1

Form: 08068

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Put up an improved run in cheekpieces at Limerick last time on second handicap start; blinkers might help eke out more, so considered.
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19th

15

23rd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:25 Tipperary

Fourleaf Shamrock

11st 4lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: James Joseph Mangan

Put up an improved run in cheekpieces at Limerick last time on second handicap start; blinkers might help eke out more, so considered.

10/1

19th

15

23rd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:25 Tipperary

Fourleaf Shamrock

11st 4lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: James Joseph Mangan

Put up an improved run in cheekpieces at Limerick last time on second handicap start; blinkers might help eke out more, so considered.

10/1

8th

10

11th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 0y

16:55 Limerick

Fourleaf Shamrock

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: James Joseph Mangan

Well beaten in three maiden hurdles when jumping left a bit to be desired; needs to jump a great deal better than on her handicap debut, cheekpieces on now.

16/1

Form: 70-00P

Last run: 72 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
First reserve; point winner has been poor over hurdles including in a handicap; added tongue-tie needs to make a huge difference.
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Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €13.10
Straight Forecast €24.15
Tricast €1662.11

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tingarran Express

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Navy Waves

The Irish Sun:

Eikonix

POSTDATA:

Tingarran Express