March 27 / 17.45 Clonmel

17.45

Yielding To Soft

Glenary Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 2f 152y
  • 13 runners
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Glenary Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.40
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 223527 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
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.
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3rd

8

30th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:55 Tramore

Tingarran Express

10st 8lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

Left in the lead when winning at Clonmel (2m2f, good) and has twice come up short off this 5lb higher mark; might be vulnerable once more.

10/1

3rd

8

30th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:55 Tramore

Tingarran Express

10st 8lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

Left in the lead when winning at Clonmel (2m2f, good) and has twice come up short off this 5lb higher mark; might be vulnerable once more.

10/1

9th

9

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

16:55 Kilbeggan

Tingarran Express

11st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

Won for the second time over hurdles (both at Clonmel) last month and a solid effort off this mark at Limerick since; needs a bit more.

12/1

15/2

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 02-P4S

Last run: 230 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
0-6 over hurdles but has shown ability; second in a Thurles maiden hurdle in January 2024; decent effort when fourth on handicap bow at Bellewstown; beaten when slipped up at Wexford when last sighted in August; might need this run but not fully discounted.
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4th

1

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

18:12 Limerick

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12st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Paul Tobin

0-8 over hurdles but has finished second the last twice since returning from a break; tongue-tie worn for latest head defeat at Clonmel (19.5f, good) retained; up 2lb but thereabouts again.

15/8

4th

1

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

18:12 Limerick

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12st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Paul Tobin

0-8 over hurdles but has finished second the last twice since returning from a break; tongue-tie worn for latest head defeat at Clonmel (19.5f, good) retained; up 2lb but thereabouts again.

15/8

2

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

18:18 Clonmel

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11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Paul Tobin

Maiden is 0-7 but finished second in Thurles maiden last season (2m, soft) and returned from 230-day absence with clear second here (18.5f, good) under top weight, having forced pace; mark unchanged; tongue-tied.

5/1

25/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 780

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Long odds and midfield in three maidens at 2m-2m3f, including at this track on latest; best watched on handicap debut unless the market speaks in his favour.
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2nd

12

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 218y

19:00 Clonmel

Old Kenmare

10st 3lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: Eamon Courtney

held up in last

17/2

Form: 0/8/00

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden has shown ability on the Flat; yet to replicate over hurdles but still early days; drops back in trip after tame effort on handicap hurdle debut at Leopardstown earlier this month; should be capable of better at some point.
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11th

19

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:10 Punchestown

Weather Alert

10st 8lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Thomas Mullins

Dual-purpose maiden has been soundly beaten in handicaps over various trips and isn't easy to fancy.

50/1

12th

16

27th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 63y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Weather Alert

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Thomas Mullins

Dual-purpose maiden is 0-5 over timber; hasn't shown enough in two handicap hurdles to be of interest here, though could improve if the ground turns soft (has run well on soft on the Flat).

25/1

12th

16

27th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 63y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Weather Alert

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Thomas Mullins

Dual-purpose maiden is 0-5 over timber; hasn't shown enough in two handicap hurdles to be of interest here, though could improve if the ground turns soft (has run well on soft on the Flat).

25/1

Form: 09-128

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Three time winner over hurdles; last success came at Punchestown (2m4f, good) in November off 84; 3l second of 15 off 7lb higher over 2m1f here in January; up another 4lb and struggled dropped to 2m here latest; may be on a tough mark.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

18:05 Downpatrick

Robindevidastar

11st 8lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Thoroughly exposed hurdler with a strike-rate of 3-32 in this discipline and form has run cold since finishing second at Clonmel in January.

14/1

Form: 86089

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Big prices and beaten long distances in maidens at 2m-2m4f; first glimmer of promise in second handicap start at Gowran on latest; dropped 2lb for that and steps back up in trip; could outrun odds.
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10

16th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Southgate Avenue

11st 1lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Jumping has been an issue at times; showed notable improvement when second over 2m6f at Limerick last time; slower ground here; can feature if handling it.

5/1

14

29th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:42 Limerick

Southgate Avenue

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Philip Fenton

Eight-race maiden has not progressed in handicaps; jumping an issue at times and beaten 44l on latest at Wexford (3m, good); down 5lb and in trip but hard to fancy.

33/1

14

29th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:42 Limerick

Southgate Avenue

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Philip Fenton

Eight-race maiden has not progressed in handicaps; jumping an issue at times and beaten 44l on latest at Wexford (3m, good); down 5lb and in trip but hard to fancy.

33/1

Form: 0104-F

Last run: 224 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over 2m6f at Limerick in July 2023 off 80 and is 5lb higher now; sparingly raced since but did run ok over 3m here in September 2023; fell when last seen at Tramore in August; best watched on return from another layoff.
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Verdict Starting price

14

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:35 Clonmel

Close Enough

10st 11lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: B J Hallahan

Sole win in 18 hurdle starts came at Limerick over 2m6f in 2023; this trip looks too sharp.

28/1

Form: 363070

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner for David Pipe; mild promise over hurdles but has failed to fire in three starts since moving to this yard; mark is sliding but she needs to turn her form around; others preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

11

27th Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 152y

17:45 Clonmel

Walk Of The Roses

10st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: James Joseph Mangan

Bumper winner for David Pipe; mild promise over hurdles but has failed to fire in three starts since moving to this yard; mark is sliding but she needs to turn her form around; others preferred.

22/1

11th

12

5th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 165y

15:55 Fairyhouse

Walk Of The Roses

10st 6lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: James Joseph Mangan

Bumper winner in Britain (good-to-firm) was placed three times in maiden hurdles; two runs for current yard leave her with a fair bit to find; blinkers fitted.

16/1

Form: 00-717 C BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Gained first win here when making all over 2m4f (soft) in January off 88; up 7lb and couldn't repeat the trick a month later over 2m3f; has had a six week break and has a chance if he can get back to the form of his course win.
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3

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 70y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Bossofthebus

11st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Won over 2m4f at Clonmel in January but not as good since and raced keenly last time when beaten 20l at Tramore; has to settle better up in trip today.

14/1

3

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 70y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Bossofthebus

11st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Won over 2m4f at Clonmel in January but not as good since and raced keenly last time when beaten 20l at Tramore; has to settle better up in trip today.

14/1

4th

2

14th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 110y

17:55 Tramore

Bossofthebus

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Made all to win at Clonmel (2m4f, soft) in January on second start for the yard; not as good when favourite for two subsequent runs at same track but likely capable of better.

8/1

Form: 094

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Triple figure odds and well beaten in maidens at 2m-2m3f on a variety of ground; not obviously well-treated for handicap debut but she's worth a market check.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

12

10th Jun 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

19:28 Sligo

Western Opera

10st 7lb

J: Mr S Cotter

T: Gearoid O’Loughlin

Has struggled in two handicap attempts; pulled up at Clonmel, last of 12 at Listowel; no appeal.

33/1

12th

12

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Listowel

Western Opera

10st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Gearoid O’Loughlin

Hasn't shown too much thus far, including her handicap debut when a 50-1 chance.

50/1

12th

12

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Listowel

Western Opera

10st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Gearoid O’Loughlin

Hasn't shown too much thus far, including her handicap debut when a 50-1 chance.

50/1

Form: 00-483

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
0-7 over hurdles but has shaped well in two of her last three starts at 2m, including here on latest (raised 2lb); had excuses on penultimate over 2m4f at Fairyhouse; this trip could suit her well and she is one of the more likely ones.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

13

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:10 Cork

Heidis Frontiere

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Michael G Kennedy

towards rear, not fluent 2nd

10/1

12th

13

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:10 Cork

Heidis Frontiere

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Michael G Kennedy

towards rear, not fluent 2nd

10/1

9th

11

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Heidis Frontiere

11st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Michael G Kennedy

towards rear

8/1

Form: 0093

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Glimmer of ability in her third maiden and again shaped with promise when a remote third of 13 on handicap debut here over 2m3f last month; that experience should stand to her and she could do better off 1lb lower; claims.
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8th

13

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

18:42 Limerick

Tir Og

10st 11lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: E Seymour

Poor form in maidens but has improved for handicaps; fell at the second last when 2l in front on penultimate at Clonmel (18.5f, good); shaped like this trip might suit when a 10l second of 13 at Sligo latest; chance off the same mark.

10/1

8th

13

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

18:42 Limerick

Tir Og

10st 11lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: E Seymour

Poor form in maidens but has improved for handicaps; fell at the second last when 2l in front on penultimate at Clonmel (18.5f, good); shaped like this trip might suit when a 10l second of 13 at Sligo latest; chance off the same mark.

10/1

2nd

13

13th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 180y

18:30 Sligo

Tir Og

10st 11lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: E Seymour

prominent, outpaced after 2 out, kept on but no chance with winner run-in

9/2

Form: 50P5PU

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 5lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
0-12 over hurdles; best effort a 3.75l third at Wexford (2m1f, yielding to soft) in May 2024; failed to complete three of last four, unseating on latest when 28-1; more needed.
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16

16th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Realtin Lonrach

10st 3lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: M F O’Dowd

Has failed to complete four of her last five outings; highly risky in the circumstances.

50/1

13

27th Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 152y

17:45 Clonmel

Realtin Lonrach

10st 5lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: M F O’Dowd

0-12 over hurdles; best effort a 3.75l third at Wexford (2m1f, yielding to soft) in May 2024; failed to complete three of last four, unseating on latest when 28-1; more needed.

28/1

16

13th Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 150y

13:34 Limerick

Realtin Lonrach

10st 5lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: M F O’Dowd

brought down 6th

20/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €87.00
Straight Forecast €100.08
Tricast €1526.82
Trifecta €709.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tir Og

The Irish Sun:

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POSTDATA:

Tingarran Express

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Tir Og