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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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

20:00 Wexford

Tingarran Express

12st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

Three hurdle wins have all been right-handed, but has been placed here; good run behind an improver last time; chase debut and said to jump well at home.

10/1

2nd

2

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Tingarran Express

12st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

Dual course winner, also placed here four times; battled well from the front to land a mares' handicap at Tramore last August (good) off 98; tailed off here on heavy back from a break in February and weak in the market here the last day when never dangerous; she's a player back in the 0-100 category now.

8/1

6th

12

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:50 Clonmel

Tingarran Express

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

Dual course winner, also placed here four times; battled well from the front to land a mares' handicap at Tramore last August (good); probably in need of the run on course return in February; likely to strip fitter now; won here on her second start after a break last year; strong contender.

10/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

5

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 180y

20:17 Kilbeggan

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11st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Paul Tobin

Maiden who looks capable of minor success judged on a pair of seconds in handicap hurdles at Clonmel in March and May last year; signed off 2025 with two fair runs in handicap chases; lack of a recent run is a possible negative.

12/1

3

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 219y

17:25 Clonmel

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11st 10lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Tobin

Went close in handicap hurdles at this venue in March and May; place chance on that basis; should be better for the experience of his first chase start at Tramore two weeks ago.

8/1

6

9th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 4f 80y

17:00 Tramore

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11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Paul Tobin

Pulled up on point debut before a decent 6l fourth at Bartlemy; a couple of decent runs over hurdles, particularly when beaten a head at Clonmel in May off 98 (2m3f, good); recent runs leave a bit to be desired, but not ruled out on chasing debut.

8/1

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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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: 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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7

(10)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 144y

18:45 Clonmel

Weather Alert

11st 3lb

J: Mr C Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Maiden who has not run on the Flat since second over 2m at Thurles in October 2023; ordinary form over hurdles this year; addition of tongue-tie could spark a revival.

10/1

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

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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: 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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:22 Galway

Southgate Avenue

10st 13lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Maiden ran well a couple of times in May-June but disappointing efforts the last twice; best form is on good ground; others appeal more.

20/1

8th

7

8th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:03 Wexford

Southgate Avenue

11st 1lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Maiden ran well when a 1.75l runner up at Limerick (2m6f, good) in May and again when third at Kilbeggan (3m, good) in June; has to bounce back from a poor effort at the latter venue on latest though.

16/1

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

2nd

11

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

13:55 Killarney

Close Enough

10st 9lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: B J Hallahan

Record of 1-21 over hurdles; best effort this term when runner-up at Wexford over 3m but was poor since at the same track; a squeak if rebounding.

13/2

12th

12

8th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:38 Wexford

Close Enough

10st 11lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: B J Hallahan

Back on song when coping well with good ground over this C&D (good), beaten just 0.5l by Small Town Hero; 4lb swing gives her real prospects of turning that form around; chance.

9/2

2nd

11

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:15 Wexford

Close Enough

10st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: B J Hallahan

Hasn't won since scoring at Limerick over 2m6f (yld-sft) in July 2023; trip too sharp latest at Clonmel but she may need softer ground.

20/1

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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Verdict Starting price

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

20th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:52 Ffos Las

Bossofthebus

10st 9lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Has dived 19lb in just four months since arrival from Ireland; jumping frailties again all too evident at Taunton latest (2m3f, heavy).

40/1

8th

10

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

16:45 Taunton

Bossofthebus

10st 7lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Won Clonmel handicap (2m4f, soft) just over a year ago but has looked out of sorts on all four hurdle/chase starts for new stable since the autumn, and it takes a leap of faith to support him here.

25/1

11

20th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 113y

Class 4

15:02 Leicester

Bossofthebus

10st 6lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Won Clonmel handicap (2m4f, soft) a year ago; well beaten over hurdles on seasonal/stable debut in October and pulled up in two subsequent chaes; may yet come good for Evan Williams but has a lot more to prove than some of these; tongue-tie added.

25/1

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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Verdict Starting price

4th

11

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

19:33 Limerick

Western Opera

10st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Kieran Callaghan

0-10 and was pulled up at Wexford on stable debut in May (2m1f, good to yielding); ran one of her best races at Clonmel over an inadequate extended 2m trip (good) when a 4l fifth, keeping on; this return to further should suit and she has her chance if she can find some consistency.

10/1

5th

14

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

18:10 Clonmel

Western Opera

10st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Kieran Callaghan

Standout run in handicaps came when second in a 2m6f Ballinrobe contest last summer (good); pulled up at Wexford on return from an absence; this trip looks inadequate.

33/1

12

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

Western Opera

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Kieran Callaghan

Standout run in handicaps came when second in 2m6f Ballinrobe contest last summer (good); absent since August and debuts for new yard off what appears an inadequate trip.

16/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

14:50 Downpatrick

Tir Og

11st 3lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E Seymour

Progressed really well in the early part of last season, rising 30lb in the ratings, stemming from three wins and two seconds; well beaten lately and mark is starting to edge back down; cheekpieces.

25/1

12th

6

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:26 Listowel

Tir Og

11st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: E Seymour

Progressed really well in the early part of last season, rising 30lb in the ratings, stemming from three wins and two seconds; probably too high in the ratings now; unsuited by race conditions at Killarney when tailed off last time; others more likely.

18/1

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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Verdict Starting price

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:

Sharetheknowledge

POSTDATA:

Tingarran Express

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Tir Og