February 13 / 14.20 Clonmel

14.20

Soft

Minorstown Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 0f 21y
  • 14 runners
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Minorstown Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 476-83

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Minor promise last season and came on from his seasonal reappearance at Limerick when third (beaten 8l) at Fairyhouse last month; not sure to appreciate the drop in trip on handicap debut though.
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10th

16

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 180y

16:20 Naas

The Dawn

11st 3lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: W J Burke

Came on from his reappearance at Limerick when third over 20.5f at Fairyhouse; second next time over 2m at Clonmel on handicap bow; ran worst race of his career on better ground at Wexford last month so conditions are a worry.

28/1

Form: -89483

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Narrowly denied twice when switched to handicap hurdles last season and back on track in recent starts, finishing third of 13 at Limerick in first-time cheekpieces (retained) in December; might have finished closer without a late mistake and one to consider from the same mark.
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5

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:40 Listowel

Aboy Joey

11st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

14-race maiden and didn't seem to see out this new trip strongly at Cork three weeks ago; questions to answer.

20/1

Form: /691-1 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won his final start in Britain in 2023 and followed up on his belated return to action at Limerick on yard debut; 6lb higher but looks like a big player in his hat-trick bid with that form working out nicely; first-time cheekpieces on.
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15

(7)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Apologise

9st 4lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Gary McGill

Won on the Flat (11.5f) for Andy Slattery in 2022; three-time hurdles winner for separate yards, including a spell in Britain; market will prove informative returning to the Flat.

18/1

16th

17

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 94y

14:30 Punchestown

Apologise

11st 3lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gary McGill

midfield

33/1

16th

17

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 94y

14:30 Punchestown

Apologise

11st 3lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gary McGill

midfield

33/1

Form: 0908

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Modest efforts in maiden hurdles and no progress on last month's handicap debut; opposable from the same mark.
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5

14th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 150y

16:58 Downpatrick

Royal Reprobate

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Struggled off marks in the 90s over hurdles and didn't improve for fences here last time when finishing upsides Gina Moon; probably no more than place claims.

12/1

5th

4

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

18:37 Downpatrick

Royal Reprobate

11st 12lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Didn't last long with Gavin Cromwell; two of three runs in handicap hurdles for current yard weren't too shoddy but probably best watched now chasing.

6/1

Form: 6004

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in a trio of maiden hurdle outings at big odds; shaped like he may want further when a 9l fourth here on handicap debut but lightly raced and not ruled out.
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4

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 155y

16:50 Tipperary

Gimme A Buzz

11st 12lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: E Bolger

A 110-rated hurdler has won his last two starts in that sphere, including a handicap here (2m1f, gd-yld) off 96; this longer trip fine and he's of obvious interest on chase debut.

100/30

6

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 203y

19:20 Clonmel

Gimme A Buzz

11st 5lb

J: Paul Kavanagh

T: E Bolger

Watch the weather as this 5yo seemed to improve for the drier ground (good to yielding) when justifying market confidence off 7lb lower at Tipperary (2m1f; made all); clear claims should conditions remain suitable, especially as he's off the same mark if factoring in jockey's claim.

4/1

Form: 5-0806 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Killarney bumper winner on debut in May 2023; didn't progress in bumpers last season and fairly low-key efforts in maiden hurdles this term; bit to prove on handicap debut and bumper win came on quicker ground.
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4th

12

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:26 Listowel

Big Dispute

10st 12lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Struggled after winning a bumper on debut; staged a revival last summer when placed in three maiden hurdles; well backed and ran creditably in a Cork rated novice hurdle last time when third (2m2f, good); getting the hang of things and should be thereabouts.

9/1

3rd

6

10th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 65y

14:05 Cork

Big Dispute

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Two previous trainers; struggled after winning a bumper on debut; staged a revival last summer when placed in three maiden hurdles (including over 2m4f here), setting the pace each time; ran well in decent Flat maiden here last month on first start for Kevin Coleman and won't mind good ground; 1lb wrong.

10/1

6th

2

(4)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

18:45 Cork

Big Dispute

10st 7lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Rated 104 over hurdles; debut Killarney bumper winner in 2023; hit the frame last three maiden hurdles in 2025; Flat debut for Kevin Coleman; market will guide.

20/1

Form: 93-92F BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
It was too early to know what would have happened when falling four out at Limerick last month (sent off favourite); big effort when beaten half a length by Apologise on his penultimate outing and that form is working out nicely; should go well with a clear round.
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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: 209-12

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Winning return at Punchestown in November and ran a cracker in his follow up bid at this venue when second of 15 (beaten 3l); however, up another 3lb and his wins have all come over the intermediate trip.
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12th

10

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 185y

14:42 Downpatrick

Robindevidastar

10st 7lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Veteran is 3-38 over hurdles, the last win coming at Punchestown (2m4f, good) in November 2024 off 84; decent fourth at Clonmel (2m4f, heavy) before dismal effort at Punchestown next time (2m3f, heavy); bounced back with rallying runner-up finish at Clonmel last time (2m, heavy); on career low mark and can't be ruled out.

15/2

2nd

11

26th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 76y

13:59 Clonmel

Robindevidastar

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Veteran is 3-37 over hurdles, the last win coming at Punchestown (2m4f, good) in November 2024; handles testing ground and ran well when fourth here (2m4f) last month; needs to bounce back from dismal effort at Punchestown.

16/1

9th

8

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 0y

15:40 Punchestown

Robindevidastar

10st 9lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Veteran is 3-36 over hurdles, the last win coming here over 2m4f (good) in November 2024; handles testing ground, is 3lb below that last success and ran okay at Clonmel latest; could go well.

8/1

Form: -00000

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Poor form in maiden hurdles and no progress since switching to handicaps; 40-1 when tailed off at this venue last time.
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12th

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

17:50 Limerick

Let Him B

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Progressive handicap hurdler in March/April; off the mark over 2m5f at Down Royal (yielding) and better again off 11lb higher when clear second to a ready winner over C&D (soft-to-heavy); every chance here if a poor recent chase run is ignored; reservations about good ground.

7/2

12th

10

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Wexford

Let Him B

10st 13lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Progressive handicap hurdler this past season, off the mark over 2m5f at Down Royal in March (yielding) and better again following month off 11lb higher when clear second to a ready winner over 2m4f at Limerick (soft-to-heavy); improving 6yo could make an immediate impact chasing here although drop in trip may not be ideal.

7/2

Form: 0-37P0

Last run: 167 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Didn't show much in maiden hurdles and same story in two handicap hurdle starts; off 167 days and plenty to prove.
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12th

15

2nd Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:35 Navan

I Dont Lie

11st 0lb

J: E Walsh

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Diamond Boy filly; half-sister to 2m-2m4f hurdle/useful chase winner Coach Carter; dam Listed bumper and useful 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase winner, out of 2m4f hurdle/2m6f chase winning half-sister to 2m6f/3m2f hurdle winner Firetree; more of a staying prospect.

66/1

Form: 0F33-0 D

Last run: 83 days

W: 11st 0lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle in 2021 but on a losing run since; was only beaten roughly 1l over C&D at the end of last season but she was beaten a long way out on her return at Tipperary in November and hasn't been seen since.
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9th

16

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

17:42 Tramore

Go Gill Go

10st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: James Grace

Just 1-34 over hurdles and her regression continues so not much appeal until showing more spark.

33/1

9th

18

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

14:20 Down Royal

Go Gill Go

10st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: James Grace

On losing run since Sligo maiden hurdle win in 2021; no signs of ending the barren spell in recent starts.

14/1

Form: P009

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on debut and tailed off in three maiden hurdles since; sent off 250-1 on all four career starts and needs improvement for soft ground on handicap debut.
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15th

6

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

19:25 Bellewstown

Tubberfinn Lady

11st 5lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Michael Mulvany

Was well backed when showed improvement to win over 2m3f at Kilbeggan in April (good-to-yielding) and backed it up with clear second at Down Royal; up a total of 9lb and back from a break; respected.

11/2

2nd

11

5th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 79y

14:10 Down Royal

Tubberfinn Lady

11st 3lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Michael Mulvany

midfield

3/1

2nd

11

5th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 79y

14:10 Down Royal

Tubberfinn Lady

11st 3lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Michael Mulvany

midfield

3/1

Form: 066637

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
22-race maiden who failed to build on a promising run at Punchestown in December when tailed off at Gowran last month; probably needs a career best to land this.
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10

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Thats All

10st 8lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

Only one win from 21 starts over hurdles but was generally reliable last summer/autumn; 2m an inadequate test on return at Punchestown this month; better expected with the cobwebs blown away.

20/1

12th

17

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Thats All

10st 9lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

Only one win from 20 starts over hurdles but was generally reliable last summer/autumn; has tended to show her best form over longer distances; win was over 2m3f, second on final start over an extended 2m6f.

8/1

2nd

14

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 154y

17:00 Thurles

Thats All

10st 8lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Timothy Doyle

Won at Kilbeggan (2m3f, good to yielding) off 5lb lower in July and some respectable runs since; tries a new trip here.

12/1

Form: -P6U00

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Shown nothing in five runs for this yard and tailed off when 66s last month.
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10th

20

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 150y

14:27 Cork

Internet Biddy

10st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Showed little ability in first five runs for this yard; bit better when beaten around 15l when seventh of 14 in Clonmel handicap on latest but still has plenty to find here.

50/1

14

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 21y

14:20 Clonmel

Internet Biddy

10st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Shown nothing in five runs for this yard and tailed off when 66s last month.

100/1

14th

16

15th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 202y

15:05 Clonmel

Internet Biddy

10st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Showed mild promise for Fergal O'Brien in 2023; has failed to complete two of her four starts for this yard; big price when down the field in Punchestown race won by Falcon Park; up against it.

25/1

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Go Gill Go

POSTDATA:

Tubberfinn Lady

The Irish Sun:

Gimme A Buzz

SPOTLIGHT:

Apologise

TOPSPEED:

Go Gill Go