May 15 / 20.00 Tipperary

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Tipperary Races On Twitter Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 3m 0f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Tipperary Races On Twitter Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 00273-

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Placed in several points and been running well since entering handicap company over hurdles; kept on well when placed over just shy of this trip at Downpatrick latest and handled good ground on that occasion.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

16:47 Clonmel

Solly Attwell

10st 8lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Won twice over fences last September and not a bad chase run at Perth last time; poor on last hurdles run behind Rocky's Howya in March; others preferred.

14/1

3rd

2

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:12 Perth

Solly Attwell

11st 10lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Back-to-back wins over similar trips to this last September and on good or yielding ground that he's not had in his last four races; however, current wellbeing is an issue and so too the blinkers in which he was tailed off last time when first fitted.

10/1

7th

15

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 4f 120y

16:27 Downpatrick

Solly Attwell

10st 3lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Back-to-back chase wins at Galway (2m7f, good to yielding) and this venue (3m, yielding) last September; best of five subsequent runs when afair sixth at Punchestown (2m7f, soft to heavy) in January; struggled over hurdles last time; first-time blinkers.

20/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 134P3- C

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Ran well at Ballinrobe after five months off, although many of his best runs have been when fresh so won't necessarily improve for it; still solid each-way claims and trip not a problem.
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7

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 170y

13:34 Limerick

My Friend The Wind

11st 6lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Won over fences at Kilbeggan last August (3m2f, good to yielding); ran respectably next time at Ballinrobe (2m7f, soft); pulled up in a handicap hurdle last time; trainer has a stronger contender in Gaelic Des Chastys.

16/1

2

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

My Friend The Wind

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Added a chase win to his brace of hurdle successes when winning at Kilbeggan in August (3m2f, good to yielding); ran respectably next time at Ballinrobe (2m7f, soft); tailed off at Killarney when last seen in October; reverts to hurdles now, and chance at his best.

14/1

3rd

9

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 6y

18:30 Ballinrobe

My Friend The Wind

11st 4lb

J: G B Noonan

T: E McNamara

Hurdle winner at this track and opened his chase account with a neck success at Kilbeggan three weeks ago; may have won by further without an error in the closing stages and 5lb rise looks workable.

4/1

25/1

  • Place: £6.50

Form: 7000-

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Was unfancied when beaten a long way on last month's handicap debut over 2m4f at Down Royal.
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8

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:50 Tipperary

Spatman De Cerisy

11st 4lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul Nolan

Maiden whose best handicap run came in this race last year; hasn't been as effective in testing ground lately but has a chance off 3lb lower.

16/1

8

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:50 Tipperary

Spatman De Cerisy

11st 4lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul Nolan

Maiden whose best handicap run came in this race last year; hasn't been as effective in testing ground lately but has a chance off 3lb lower.

16/1

5th

11

27th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 2f 198y

16:35 Clonmel

Spatman De Cerisy

10st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Hit the frame over 3m last May but hasn't built on that in three runs since; career best needed to defy this mark.

33/1

11/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 70FP5- D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Stays 3m well and back on a very good mark these days; signs of a revival at Wexford last time and is ground-versatile.
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4th

7

15th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

Wild Hunt

11st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Stays 3m well and back on a very good mark these days; signs of a revival at Wexford last time and is ground-versatile.

11/1

4th

7

15th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

Wild Hunt

11st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Stays 3m well and back on a very good mark these days; signs of a revival at Wexford last time and is ground-versatile.

11/1

5th

8

25th Apr 2024

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

17:15 Wexford

Wild Hunt

10st 9lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won over this trip at Clonmel two seasons ago and backed that up with a 2m4f Down Royal; regressive over the past two seasons; jumped badly and pulled up at Leopardstown last time; rated 116 at his peak, down to 97, needs to show signs of revival.

14/1

Form: 605P5-

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Glimmers of ability, including decent chase run at Cork, and should come on for Down Royal fifth after five month lay-off; jockey booking takes the eye.
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3rd

12

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Squire Ohara

11st 11lb

J: Mr A Coonan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Form has gone downhill since second of four finishers behind Fountain House in this race 12 months ago; saddle slipped when rider was unseated last time; previously last of six behind Hearts And Spades at Tyrella.

14/1

5

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 150y

19:07 Downpatrick

Squire Ohara

12st 0lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: A J Martin

Point winner at Loughanmore in April after four consecutive placed efforts; improved on previous racecourse form when runner-up in the confined Bishopscourt Cup at Punchestown; only four finishers, winner Fountain House is much superior to a typical Bishopscourt runner.

13/8

5

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 150y

19:07 Downpatrick

Squire Ohara

12st 0lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: A J Martin

Point winner at Loughanmore in April after four consecutive placed efforts; improved on previous racecourse form when runner-up in the confined Bishopscourt Cup at Punchestown; only four finishers, winner Fountain House is much superior to a typical Bishopscourt runner.

13/8

OUR TIP

Form: 73235-

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Consistent in 2m/2m1f handicaps; now steps right up in trip with headgear fitted which is a somewhat worrying combination; stamina on dam-side of pedigree at least.
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5

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:51 Listowel

Jay Pee M

11st 10lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Attracted heavy market support at Cork last time (2m3f, good) but could only manage fifth; punters likely attracted by now 19lb lower hurdles mark, but dual chase winner is yet to match that form in this sphere; may want softer ground than this.

7/1

5th

13

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:15 Cork

Jay Pee M

11st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Terence O’Brien

Much improved sent chasing last season, winning twice (including here); sent off favourite over hurdles at Thurles and fences at Leopardstown when below best; again couldn't take advantage of significantly lower hurdles mark here last time (2m1f, yielding) when tailed off; attractive mark but clearly risky.

15/1

17th

1

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Jay Pee M

12st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Much-improved when sent chasing last season, winning two of his four starts after joining this stable; sent off favourite for last two starts over hurdles/fences when below best; may prove equal to the task if at his best off much lower hurdle mark.

7/1

Form: 6684-5

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Maiden came home well over 2m5f at Ballinrobe last week; steps up to 3m for the first time and it may suit him.
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Verdict Starting price

6

19th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 5

14:50 Lingfield

Macs Xpress

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Clare Ellam

Maiden who was big prices and well held throughout 2025; goes without regular headgear but hard to foresee a good run from out of the weights.

66/1

11

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:40 Uttoxeter

Macs Xpress

10st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Clare Ellam

Pulled up on both outings this season (2m4f/2m7f) and now 0-29 over hurdles; drops back to about 2m and swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor here; very difficult to enthuse over.

50/1

11

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:40 Uttoxeter

Macs Xpress

10st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Clare Ellam

Pulled up on both outings this season (2m4f/2m7f) and now 0-29 over hurdles; drops back to about 2m and swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor here; very difficult to enthuse over.

50/1

Form: /0565-

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Maiden was fair fifth on last month's return from lengthy lay-off; step up to 3m didn't work the time before; cheekpieces added.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

9

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

17:05 Hexham

Second Subaltern

12st 0lb

J: Miss Venetia Thompson

T: Miss V Thompson

Exposed; plenty of fair form in points, winning on three occasions, the latest at Charm Park last month (3m, good); didn't show a great deal on two previous attempts chasing, but has an each-way chance.

10/1

7th

7

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:25 Wexford

Second Subaltern

11st 5lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

Maiden in bumpers and over hurdles was poor on chasing debut and not easy to fancy on that run.

20/1

Form: 00093-

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Point winner was third at 50-1 on handicap debut at Limerick (2m1f); another taking a big step up in trip but grandam was tough stayer for trainer's father and must be a good chance he'll improve for a test of stamina.
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6th

2

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:48 Limerick

Snow Punt

11st 13lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Point winner; 0-16 under rules but was beaten only a nose over C&D in March off 95 on heavy before going close at both Clonmel and Down Royal; has to be high on the shortlist.

9/2

3rd

3

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

17:07 Down Royal

Snow Punt

12st 0lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Point-to-point winner is 0-15 under rules', but he has been running well in defeat recently; beaten just a nose at Limerick last month (2m7f, heavy); followed that with a runner-up finish at Clonmel last time (2m7f, soft); cheekpieces are added to the tongue tie now, but better ground is a bit concerning.

4/1

2nd

4

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 55y

17:00 Clonmel

Snow Punt

11st 1lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Point-to-point winner is 0-14 under rules but standout run on latest when beaten a nose at Limerick (2m7f, heavy), running on gamely to the line; 4lb higher now but every chance with a repeat.

4/1

Form: 223P6-

Last run: 72 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Placed in three handicaps at up to 2m7f in the autumn; not as good since and headgear now tried.
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10th

13

15th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

Magic Conqueror

11st 5lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Michael G Kennedy

Placed in three handicaps at up to 2m7f in the autumn; not as good since and headgear now tried.

16/1

10th

13

15th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

Magic Conqueror

11st 5lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Michael G Kennedy

Placed in three handicaps at up to 2m7f in the autumn; not as good since and headgear now tried.

16/1

6th

11

4th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Leopardstown

Magic Conqueror

10st 7lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Michael G Kennedy

Now 0-10 hurdling but three times runner-up including at Thurles and Tramore this term; didn't jump nearly as well in holding conditions at Clonmel latest so legitimate going concerns here.

12/1

Form: 08862- BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Came back from two years off in the autumn, better of two handicap runs over 2m3f at Naas this spring when well-backed fav, flew home to be second of 17 last month; tongue-tie added.
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13th

5

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:00 Cork

King Kali

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Sean Byrne

Listowel festival winner in 2024; built on Naas fourth in December when scoring at Limerick (2m, heavy); always in rear when pulled up at Naas in January; veteran could feature if he bounces back.

20/1

4

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 150y

14:25 Naas

King Kali

11st 8lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Sean Byrne

Listowel festival winner in 2024; after nearly 15 months off, stayed on well to make the frame over 2m here in mid-December; built on that with Limerick win, may feature again off 7lb higher.

6/1

Form: 33247- D

Last run: 67 days

W: 12st 0lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Not at his best over 2m4f last time but better at this trip; latest win was in January 2023 and he's long in the tooth now but usually a fair each-way play.
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13th

9

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Cher Why Not

11st 6lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Veteran's two of three wins have come at 3m but latest was over two years ago; recent comeback when attempting repeat win was poor so hard to be confident in although handicapper has given him a chance.

14/1

9

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Cher Why Not

11st 6lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Veteran's two of three wins have come at 3m but latest was over two years ago; recent comeback when attempting repeat win was poor so hard to be confident in although handicapper has given him a chance.

14/1

16

1st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 110y

13:50 Fairyhouse

Cher Why Not

10st 8lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Timothy Doyle

Second runner for yard; won this race in 2023 off this mark; several solid runs in defeat last season; is capable of running well after a break.

16/1

Form: 0/P80-

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Good bumper horse but yet to match that hurdling; fitter for return and Donoghue booked; pulled up on previous try over 3m here.
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6

15th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

Johnny Cigar

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: P F O’Donnell

Good bumper horse but yet to match that hurdling; fitter for return and Donoghue booked; pulled up on previous try over 3m here.

18/1

6

15th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

Johnny Cigar

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: P F O’Donnell

Good bumper horse but yet to match that hurdling; fitter for return and Donoghue booked; pulled up on previous try over 3m here.

18/1

14th

12

24th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:20 Bellewstown

Johnny Cigar

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: P F O’Donnell

in rear

20/1

Form: P6542-

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Second to an old-timer on handicap debut at Ballinrobe and up 3lb in ratings; strong at the finish over 2m6f there and should improve for going three miles.
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10th

18

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 6f 90y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Miss Vivacious

11st 11lb

T: Thomas Gibney

Second reserve; second over C&D in April but something has gone badly awry since.

14

7th Jul 2024

Good

3m 1f 146y

16:50 Sligo

Miss Vivacious

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

Mare was second on handicap debut at Ballinrobe (2m6f) in April but the wheels have come off since.

16/1

15

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 66y

16:40 Punchestown

Miss Vivacious

10st 0lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Thomas Gibney

prominent, soon pressed leader

16/1

Form: 7886-

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Point winner was beaten 24l when sixth on handicap debut at Naas; steps up in trip by 5f.
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13

12th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 60y

17:00 Kilbeggan

One For Daisy

10st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Point-to-point winner has struggled on opening two handicap hurdle runs, dropping out tamely last time; improvement needed back in maiden company.

14/1

11

15th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

One For Daisy

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Point winner was beaten 24l when sixth on handicap debut at Naas; steps up in trip by 5f.

16/1

11

15th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

One For Daisy

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Point winner was beaten 24l when sixth on handicap debut at Naas; steps up in trip by 5f.

16/1

Form: 00-0

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
First reserve; 4yo not shamed in 2m maidens; up in trip for handicap bow.
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6

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:52 Kilbeggan

Kartel And Co

11st 3lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

0-5 over hurdles; pulled up on handicap debut at Tipperary last year and beaten 23l when last seen at Downpatrick last August; down 2lb and returns with yard in form; watch unless the market speaks.

22/1

6

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:52 Kilbeggan

Kartel And Co

11st 3lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

0-5 over hurdles; pulled up on handicap debut at Tipperary last year and beaten 23l when last seen at Downpatrick last August; down 2lb and returns with yard in form; watch unless the market speaks.

22/1

Non-runners

Tilloughna, Makaelas Choice, Spellacys Cross

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Payout
Exacta €64.70
Straight Forecast €90.07
Tricast €2023.65
Trifecta €1268.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

King Kali

The Irish Sun:

Jay Pee M

POSTDATA:

Snow Punt

TOPSPEED:

Mac's Xpress

RP RATINGS (IRE):

King Kali