May 15 / 18.30 Tipperary

18.30

Good

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  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: P7412-

Last run: 27 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Has hot form of late, winning a handicap hurdle at Naas last month (2m3f) before staying on strongly when second over this trip at Clonmel; any rain that falls will be welcome over this trip and nothing is likely to be coming home stronger.
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3rd

1

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

18:15 Kilbeggan

The Niffler

11st 13lb

J: Hugh Morgan

T: Eamonn O’Connell

towards rear, headway on outer from 2 out, ran on well from last, went third inside final 110yds

15/2

3rd

1

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

18:15 Kilbeggan

The Niffler

11st 13lb

J: Hugh Morgan

T: Eamonn O’Connell

towards rear, headway on outer from 2 out, ran on well from last, went third inside final 110yds

15/2

2nd

10

6th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 50y

16:15 Tipperary

The Niffler

10st 8lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Eamonn O’Connell

slowly away, towards rear, soon detached, joined main group halfway, headway and went fourth 2 out, ran on well from last, went second post

10/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 8/673-

Last run: 66 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Flat winner when trained in Britain; showed ability on hurdling debut in 2022 then went missing until January; encouraging handicap debut latest at Naas when staying-on third over 2m (soft), having been hampered at last; one to consider.
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1st

1

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 11y

16:13 Galway

Red Glory

11st 12lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Henry De Bromhead

Flat winner; took his second hurdle race when scoring at Tipperary in July; not a bad Wexford run after, poor at Killarney on next start; addition of tongue-tie seemed to have a positive effect when second at Fairyhouse just over two weeks ago; 5lb claimer rode last Sunday's Munster National winner.

4/1

2nd

2

11th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:52 Fairyhouse

Red Glory

11st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Flat winner took his second hurdle race when scoring at Tipperary in July; not a bad Wexford run after but was poor at Killarney since; has to rebound and tongue-tie might help.

8/1

5

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:47 Curragh

Red Glory

12st 6lb

J: Jessica Kinsella

T: Henry De Bromhead

Flat win came over this trip fully five years ago; dual hurdles winner since, including last month; others appear more likely.

16/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 97/91- CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
First-time cheekpieces seemed to do the trick when running out a convincing winner of a C&D handicap hurdle last month; up 8lb but that might not be good enough to deny him here.
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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: 35U85-

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Poor strike rate but not a bad run last time in a Cork handicap hurdle in March; each-way chance.
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4

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Tramore

Must Be Dreaming

11st 2lb

J: J J Slevin

T: G Ahern

Sole chase win came at this track in September off 93 (2m, good); recent chase runs do not provide huge encouragement and both her wins have come at shorter than this; in saying that, the handicapper is giving her a chance.

11/1

6th

8

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:38 Wexford

Must Be Dreaming

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: G Ahern

Hurdles winner at this track in 2022 and also won a 2m Tramore handicap chase last season (good) off 3lb higher; beaten 21l here earlier this month in a race won by Crowsatedappletart (2m3f, good); needs to bounce back to form but handicapper giving her a chance.

18/1

17

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:00 Wexford

Must Be Dreaming

11st 6lb

J: John Shinnick

T: G Ahern

First reserve; hurdles winner here and also won 2m Tramore handicap chase last season (good) off 93; no more than okay form of late but declining mark so could be of interest soon.

Form: 040P0-

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Not much impression on neither handicap hurdle outing; work to do here to get involved.
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6th

16

1st Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:10 Listowel

Champagne Saloon

11st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Creditable effort over 2m at Tipperary last month but was unable to match that at Punchestown last week; others preferred.

25/1

3

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

15:58 Punchestown

Champagne Saloon

11st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Sean Aherne

Bit more encouraging on third handicap start when staying on fifth over 2m at Tipperary six days ago; step up in trip here could well bring about more improvement.

9/2

3

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

15:58 Punchestown

Champagne Saloon

11st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Sean Aherne

Bit more encouraging on third handicap start when staying on fifth over 2m at Tipperary six days ago; step up in trip here could well bring about more improvement.

9/2

Form: 3589-0

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Ran okay after five months off in a Naas handicap hurdle last month; ran no race at Ballinrobe subsequently; chance on his best form.
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12

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Tomas O Maille

11st 2lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: M Flannery

Locally-trained C&D winner off 3lb higher last April; probably needed the run on return from a break at Sligo latest; course form figures over timber on ground with good in description read 55142; big player.

12/1

9th

1

12th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:28 Sligo

Tomas O Maille

12st 0lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: M Flannery

1lb below last April's Ballinrobe win but out of form when last seen in November and may need this after 173 days off.

12/1

Form: /2590-

Last run: 259 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a C&D handicap hurdle a year ago; form tailed off after that and not seen since well beaten in 1m4f Dundalk handicap in October; blinkers tried here.
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12th

13

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:25 Gowran Park

Sovereign Duke

11st 3lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: M A Gunn

Dual-purpose; lost form since promising second off 97 at Tipperary back in May 2023; changed yards after another below par effort at Cork on latest off 86; mark falling but hard to fancy on recent efforts; needs a revival.

16/1

16th

18

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Sovereign Duke

12st 0lb

J: Joan Widger

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Dual Flat winner in Britain but regressive since moving to Ireland; oppose.

66/1

10th

10

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

15:35 Cork

Sovereign Duke

11st 5lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Formerly useful on the level and was second in handicap hurdle last summer; regressive since and little encouragement to be taken from recent efforts.

20/1

Form: 604/9-

Last run: 355 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Good effort in a C&D handicap hurdle 13 months ago; best watched on stable debut after almost a year off.
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8th

12

15th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Tipperary

Deep Pockets

11st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Good effort in a C&D handicap hurdle 13 months ago; best watched on stable debut after almost a year off.

33/1

8th

12

15th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Tipperary

Deep Pockets

11st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Good effort in a C&D handicap hurdle 13 months ago; best watched on stable debut after almost a year off.

33/1

9th

13

26th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

19:15 Limerick

Deep Pockets

11st 0lb

J: Ambrose McCurtin

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

midfield

7/1

Form: 86107- D

Last run: 261 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Roscommon maiden winner last summer (2m, good) well held in both handicaps afterwards; absent since August so probably best watched.
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2

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:10 Sligo

Aussie Warrior

11st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Thomas R Hughes

Won a beginners' at Tramore on chase debut on his penultimate start but it was a low-key run when sent off favourite for a handicap hurdle at Wexford last week; workable mark if he can bounce back (went close off mark of 100 last summer) and return to this sort of trip will probably help.

6/1

7th

3

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 55y

14:40 Wexford

Aussie Warrior

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Thomas R Hughes

Hurdles win came in 2m Roscommon 4yo maiden on good, twice runner-up in handicaps at same trip last summer; winning chasing debut at Tramore in May and rated an 8lb superior chaser on that run so has to be respected back hurdling.

11/2

2

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:05 Tramore

Aussie Warrior

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Thomas R Hughes

Hurdles win came in 2m Roscommon 4yo maiden on good, twice runner-up in handicaps at same trip last summer; didn't count in competitive Fairyhouse handicap last month after long absence and now switches to fences; won't want too much rain.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: PP7/5- D

Last run: 366 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over hurdles for Gavin Cromwell; struggled a little over fences last year before finishing a close fifth in a Killarney handicap chase a year ago and not seen since; back over hurdles here on debut for John McConnell and best watched after a year off.
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8

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Donnrua Dream

10st 13lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Won here over hurdles in February (15.5f, heavy) and sent off favourite for 19.5f course handicap chase on latest when a never-threatening fourth; has a bit to find but the drop in trip should help.

6/1

4th

12

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 128y

18:12 Limerick

Donnrua Dream

10st 2lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Two of his three hurdle wins have come at this track with the latest last month and not a bad effort back here last time; hasn't run over fences in a while but would have a squeak on his best efforts.

14/1

Form: 0005-

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner in Britain; improved effort on his third hurdles start in a Bellewstown maiden hurdle last month; interesting on his handicap debut.
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9th

13

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Someones Wish

10st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Course scorer (for Robert Eddery) in 2023; a fair winning hurdler/chaser for Gordon Elliott since but pulled up over hurdles at Perth last month on final run for yard; more needed for his new stable.

25/1

10

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Someones Wish

11st 4lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual AW Flat winner who has won a chase and a handicap hurdle at Downpatrick since joining Gordon Elliott; hasn't been at his best since winning over hurdles in October (2m1f, yielding); stable has a fine record here.

12/1

6th

5

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

16:52 Navan

Someones Wish

11st 5lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual AW winner has a win apiece over hurdles and fences; moderate form shown in last two runs over hurdles, finishing eighth both times; returns to chasing now and he will appreciate better ground if it appears; others preferred.

12/1

Form: 526F4- D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won a competitive handicap hurdle at Naas 14 months ago; mixed results chasing before running well enough in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Limerick last month; a case can certainly be made but more rain would help his cause.
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5

6th Feb 2025

Good

2m 0f 4y

14:00 Thurles

Wee Charlie

11st 6lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield, good headway after 3 out

7/1

5

6th Feb 2025

Good

2m 0f 4y

14:00 Thurles

Wee Charlie

11st 6lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield, good headway after 3 out

7/1

Form: 500-

Last run: 217 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Low grade Flat handicapper; glimpses of ability in a trio of maiden hurdles; handicap debut after seven months off.
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18

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:55 Clonmel

Kalaroun

10st 13lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Second reserve; Flat winner got a ratings hike for being second in a Wexford maiden hurdle earlier in the year; poor since and mark is back down now but still not easy to fancy.

7

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:48 Wexford

Kalaroun

10st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

AW winner is a maiden over timber; hasn't built on decent maiden hurdle second at this venue back in handicap company at 2m6f and 3m the last twice; this drop in trip should suit but lots more needed.

16/1

Form: 006-

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
No show in three maiden hurdles; new headgear combination tried here for his handicap debut and worth a market check.
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6th

4

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Beggars Rock

11st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Has been mostly chasing in the last year, winning a Kilbeggan beginners' over 2m5f; mightn't have lasted 3m2f last time and this trip back off a lower hurdles mark can suit; chance.

7/1

3rd

4

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

16:37 Down Royal

Beggars Rock

11st 3lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Beginners' chase winner last year for Declan Queally but hasn't been as good since for different yards; has to return to best on second start for this stable; better ground a help.

12/1

6th

9

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Beggars Rock

10st 12lb

J: Ms H Phillips

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won a Kilbeggan beginners' chase (2m4f, good) last May for Declan Queally; placed over 2m4f in the first of two outings for Gordon Elliott in January; pulled up here on the second; has joined Ian Donoghue who tries a new headgear combination.

25/1

33/1

Form: 850-

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in a tongue-tie on his third maiden hurdle start at Naas last month; best watched on his handicap debut.
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12th

8

15th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 110y

14:00 Punchestown

Lets Avit

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Has shown very little in six starts over hurdles; tongue-tie replaces hood; readily passed over.

66/1

12th

8

15th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 110y

14:00 Punchestown

Lets Avit

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Has shown very little in six starts over hurdles; tongue-tie replaces hood; readily passed over.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta €36.70
Straight Forecast €46.17
Tricast €172.58
Trifecta €45.60

Selections

TOPSPEED:

The Niffler

POSTDATA:

Someone's Wish

SPOTLIGHT:

Morepowertoya

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Sovereign Duke

The Irish Sun:

The Niffler