February 27 / 16.00 Clonmel

16.00

Heavy

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7314.05
  • 2m 2f 198y
  • 17 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 343

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner who emerged with some credit when a distant third on rules debut at this venue in December; similar effort at Limerick in December; interesting now following third to I'll Sort That in a bumper at Fairyhouse, form shown in a good light by the winner at Naas on Sunday.
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8th

1

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Onlymammycanloveme

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Seamus Neville

Arrives here in top form after winning back to back handicap hurdles at Cork over 2m4f (Onefortheditch 1.5l behind in second) and 3m; has gone up a total of 14lb and this is tougher but can't discount in current form.

11/1

1st

1

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 15y

15:35 Cork

Onlymammycanloveme

11st 13lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Seamus Neville

Point-to-point and maiden hurdle winner notched up a first handicap win over 2m4f (yielding) here 17 days ago; raised 7lb and moves up in trip but should be competitive again, though wouldn't want the track to dry out (non-runner on account of gd-yld before).

9/2

1st

7

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:00 Cork

Onlymammycanloveme

11st 6lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Seamus Neville

Point and maiden hurdle winner; tailed off on chase bow at Cork in November; reverted to hurdling 12 days ago when staying on to finish second to Sky And Sand at Gowran (2m4f, heavy); player from 3lb higher.

8/1

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11/8

  • Place: £1.90

Form: P8-P43

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner for Rose Dobbin at Kelso in 2023; fair third on hurdling/Irish debut at Fairyhouse before losing form; addition of a tongue-tie seemed to work when a 33-1 fourth at Naas; another solid display when third behind well-fancied stablemate at Navan; good prospects in this company.
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6/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 4-82

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has run in three bumpers; fair fourth of ten on debut at this venue in November 2023; did not appear again until remote eighth at Limerick in December; vastly improved when 5l second at Naas a month ago, drawing a long way clear of the third.
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7th

4

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 100y

14:10 Cork

The Night Agent

11st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: D E Fitzgerald

Definite promise last season in a Naas bumper (18.5f, sft-hvy) and when meeting traffic problems in a 2m3f Clonmel maiden hurdle (heavy); last run in April in a Fairyhouse bumper too bad to be true; lacks a recent run, stamina to prove and might prefer softer ground than this.

20/1

7th

4

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 100y

14:10 Cork

The Night Agent

11st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: D E Fitzgerald

Definite promise last season in a Naas bumper (18.5f, sft-hvy) and when meeting traffic problems in a 2m3f Clonmel maiden hurdle (heavy); last run in April in a Fairyhouse bumper too bad to be true; lacks a recent run, stamina to prove and might prefer softer ground than this.

20/1

4th

8

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

The Night Agent

11st 7lb

J: Mr R W Barron

T: D E Fitzgerald

Runner-up in a bumper at Naas (soft/heavy) and was close up in a Clonmel maiden hurdle despite not enjoying the best of runs at various stages; shouldn't be underestimated.

16/1

Form: 55

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nor disgraced in outings at Limerick and this venue; will probably need a handicap mark.
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6th

3

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 55y

17:00 Clonmel

Is Charlie Around

11st 8lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eamon Courtney

Generally consistent maiden went close in handicap hurdles this term; fell two out here in 2m handicap when still in the mix in February; narrowly beaten by well-backed Charles Byrnes runner in 2m beginners' chase here last week; stamina to prove on handicap chase bow.

4/1

2nd

2

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:12 Clonmel

Is Charlie Around

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eamon Courtney

Back to something like his maiden hurdle form when second to King Kali in handicap hurdle at Limerick in December; third at same venue after; still in the mix when fell two out here over hurdles lto leaving Mount Frisco clear; unseated on only chase start last year; enjoys soft ground.

10/1

2

26th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 76y

15:09 Clonmel

Is Charlie Around

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Eamon Courtney

Weakened over 2m4f on handicap bow at Cork; much better at Limerick in December when 3.5l runner-up in first-time tongue-tie (2m, heavy) under this rider; third at Limerick on latest; should be right in the mix again.

4/1

Form: P-P26

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beat prolific points winner Winged Leader at Dromahane last season, the middle leg of a pointing hat-trick for Ellmarie Holden; pulled up in two hunter chases; 100-1 when a clear second to a Willie Mullins-trained favourite on hurdling debut over 2m1f at this venue; suffered costly interference four out at Naas last time; definite chance in this company.
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5th

6

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 82y

12:15 Fairyhouse

Hitak

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Three-time point-to-point winner (twice on heavy); 1-5 over hurdles; solid run on third chase start at Listowel in September (2m6f, gd-yld); rated 125 and a repeat of that last run may be enough to take this.

4/1

5th

6

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 82y

12:15 Fairyhouse

Hitak

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Three-time point-to-point winner (twice on heavy); 1-5 over hurdles; solid run on third chase start at Listowel in September (2m6f, gd-yld); rated 125 and a repeat of that last run may be enough to take this.

4/1

Form: 338

Last run: 124 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three bumper runs in Britain; similar sort of form in reaching the money at Southwell and Perth, both on good ground; big price when down the field in a stronger race at Cheltenham; first run for an in-form stable with good trial material.
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1st

2

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

13:55 Kelso

Kashchei

11st 1lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Cian Collins

Irish raider; exposed maiden; two fair runs on soft/heavy this year but well beaten with cheekpieces tried (on again) at Downpatrick last time (2m6f, yielding to soft); bit to prove.

3/1

3rd

6

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 185y

14:07 Downpatrick

Kashchei

11st 4lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Cian Collins

Moderate form for Declan Queally; has continued in a similar vein of form for new yard, fifth of seven at Punchestown last time; cheekpieces go on but others preferred.

11/1

5th

5

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 17y

14:13 Punchestown

Kashchei

11st 12lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Cian Collins

Moderate form shown for Declan Queally; modest enough runs (never competitive) upped in trip on both runs last month for new yard and now drops in trip.

15/2

Form: 08

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in a bumper at Down Royal; remote eighth in a maiden hurdle at Naas; no appeal.
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2nd

9

9th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

15:20 Stratford

Comanche Magic

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Heading in the right direction (RPRs 98, 104, and 115) since joining Stuart Edmunds, afforded the run of the race when an easy winner at Catterick (2m Class 4, soft; 9-2) latest; steps up in grade from an 8lb higher mark; a noteworthy candidate around this sharp track.

4/1

1st

6

9th Feb 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

16:30 Catterick

Comanche Magic

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

A weak finisher in handicaps over 2m4f (good to soft) and 2m3f (soft) since trained in Britain but this free-going sound jumper shapes as though he will fare better now dropped to the shortest trip he's attempted; open to improvement.

4/1

3rd

3

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 195y

16:55 Clonmel

Comanche Magic

11st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P A Fahy

Took a step forward when seventh of 17 on heavy ground here in February; not as good on quicker ground in a bumper 16 days ago and ground may be against him again.

14/1

Form: 8424

Last run: 122 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second in a seven-runner bumper at Killarney last August; need to jumps more cleanly than when around 20l fourth in a maiden hurdle at Wexford in October; may improve.
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8th

8

27th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 2f 198y

16:00 Clonmel

Lightup Lightup

11st 4lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: C W J Farrell

led, headed but prominent 3rd, lost position after 3 out, weakened 2 out

13/2

4th

8

28th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 100y

13:10 Wexford

Lightup Lightup

10st 13lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: C W J Farrell

Flat-bred led when second in winners' bumper at Killarney in August; hurdles debut.

8/1

4th

8

28th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 100y

13:10 Wexford

Lightup Lightup

10st 13lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: C W J Farrell

Flat-bred led when second in winners' bumper at Killarney in August; hurdles debut.

8/1

Form: 090

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Huge prices when down the field in races at Tramore, Limerick and Naas; can be ruled out.
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18

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 170y

13:34 Limerick

Fortunate Outcome

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Brian M McMahon

Not a bad run at Thurles three starts back; remote eighth at Punchestown; pulled up in a Clonmel race in which Mullanour was second; unlikely to feature.

25/1

16

26th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:44 Clonmel

Fortunate Outcome

10st 0lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Brian M McMahon

Not a bad run at Thurles on penultimate start but plenty to find with Milanaway and Cordal Boy on that evidence; remote eighth at Punchestown last week.

16/1

Form: 78

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair first effort at Limerick in December; failed to improve at the same venue last month.
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4th

10

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 216y

18:12 Clonmel

Old Kenmare

11st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eamon Courtney

Placed twice here last spring and would go close with a reproduction of his second 12 months ago; fell at the fourth at Cork on his first run after a lengthy break; may have needed the race here 12 days ago; should not be ruled out.

8/1

8th

14

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

19:00 Clonmel

Old Kenmare

10st 4lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Eamon Courtney

Improved for a switch to course handicaps last season, a good third (18.5f, good) followed by 2l second of 11 (2m1f, good to yielding) in April; still had plenty to do when a faller four out on Cork return last month; unproven in the mud.

14/1

Form: 30

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Left his point form behind when 33-1 third of 11 in a maiden hurdle at Cork on last month's rules debut; tame effort in a Navan bumper raises a doubt.
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9th

10

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:26 Listowel

Bop Wont Stop

11st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Rodger Sweeney

Creditable return from over a year off at Cork (2m3f, good) when a 9l fourth of 15, hampered and made a mistake late on; in the mix if backing it up.

14/1

4th

2

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:15 Cork

Bop Wont Stop

11st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Rodger Sweeney

Modest point form, but ran well in opening maiden hurdle here last year when third (2m1f, yielding to soft); couldn't get near that level in three subsequent runs; returns from over a year absence and best watched for handicap bow.

33/1

6th

1

8th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 30y

14:10 Gowran Park

Bop Wont Stop

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Rodger Sweeney

disputed lead

33/1

Form:

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Struggled on debut at Fairyhouse, needs to jump better, likely to need more experience.
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10

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 6f 126y

15:55 Thurles

Shuil Swift

11st 5lb

J: Mr A D Bustin

T: C Byrnes

Failed to distinguish herself in two outings at Limerick after Christmas; 92-rated mare has a place chance at best.

12/1

12th

18

27th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 2f 198y

16:00 Clonmel

Shuil Swift

10st 11lb

J: Miss A L Fitzgibbon

T: C Byrnes

held up in rear, detached 3 out, kept on approaching last, stayed on run-in, never on terms

50/1

Form: 65

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in a point; gas shown some ability over hurdles but likely to be of more interest in handicaps.
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9

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 5

15:40 Kelso

Park Rules

10st 10lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Iain Jardine

One to watch in the betting in first-time tongue-tie/cheekpieces on this second start for the stable but there was no return to form from this ex-Irish mare at Sedgefield a fortnight ago, when tailed off.

11/1

6th

7

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Park Rules

11st 0lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Iain Jardine

Lightly raced 7yo who failed to achieve much in Ireland and changed hands for 1,400gns in January; however, her new trainer can do well with stable-switchers and it will be no surprise to see a good run; watch the betting.

9/1

Form: 00

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in three points for his previous trainer in 2023; completely tailed off on hurdling debut at Punchestown after a long absence; same at Naas last time; blinkered for the first time.
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16

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:35 Clonmel

Midnight Eugene

10st 3lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Timothy Doyle

Best recent run came when beaten 15l at Tramore and needs to do better even down 6lb; poor either side of that.

33/1

16

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Midnight Eugene

10st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

towards rear

25/1

16

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Midnight Eugene

10st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

towards rear

25/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
One win (in May 2023) from nine starts in British points; makes belated rules debut for trainer/rider combination involved with a runaway bumper winner at Gowran recently; tongue-tie fitted.
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7th

4

13th Mar 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

14:14 Limerick

Maximouse

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: M A Gunn

One win (in May 2023) from nine starts in British points; tailed off on Irish and hurdling debut at Clonmel.

33/1

15th

9

27th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 2f 198y

16:00 Clonmel

Maximouse

11st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: M A Gunn

held up in rear, hit 6th, mistake 8th

14/1

Form: 000

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
In good hands but nothing in his first three outings to suggest any chance.
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10th

21

9th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 7y

15:10 Naas

Choose Your Answer

10st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

Very weak maiden form; in good hands and starts in handicaps off a very low base.

14/1

16th

3

27th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 2f 198y

16:00 Clonmel

Choose Your Answer

11st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

in touch with leaders, outpaced towards rear 7th

100/1

3

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 21y

13:10 Clonmel

Choose Your Answer

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

Tailed off at huge odds in two maiden hurdles so far.

200/1

Form: 00

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Noteworthy as a half-sister to the talented Thunder Rock (winner of nine races); has struggled in a maiden hurdle and a bumper at Cork.
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11

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Ellies Rock

10st 10lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Got off the mark over hurdles at Clonmel last month when dropped to 2m (soft); stamina test remains in doubt after moderate fifth at Tramore (20.5f) on latest; half-sister to high-class chaser Thunder Rock so must be of interest on chase bow back down in trip.

5/1

5th

10

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:53 Tramore

Ellies Rock

10st 10lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Finished second to a well-handicapped rival at Punchestown (2m3f) in January and off the mark at Clonmel early this month when dropped to 2m (soft); 6lb rise workable, stamina test questionable.

9/2

1st

16

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

18:30 Clonmel

Ellies Rock

10st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Was second to a well treated rival at Punchestown in January but was below that form back at the same track since; needs best down in trip.

10/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €18.00
Straight Forecast €16.27
Trifecta €78.40

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Bop Wont Stop

SPOTLIGHT:

St Cuthbert's Cave

TOPSPEED:

Bop Wont Stop

The Irish Sun:

Bop Wont Stop

POSTDATA:

St Cuthbert's Cave