April 24 / 19.02 Tipperary

19.02

Good To Yielding

TipperaryRacecourse.ie Handicap

  • Prize money: £7801.65
  • 1m 4f 100y
  • 15 runners
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TipperaryRacecourse.ie Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.30
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 5742-3

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m1.5f Gowran maiden a year ago and some decent runs in defeat since up to 1m2f; solid return effort at Leopardstown and can be a player if staying this new trip.
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7th

2

(8)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

15:45 Naas

Cheeky Wink

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Progressive handicapper at this trip, winning at Tipperary and just denied at Galway; had earlier run well in Roscommon Listed but below best on soft at Galway latest; return to better ground to suit and one to consider.

8/1

6th

2

(6)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Cheeky Wink

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Progressive type at this trip, winning Tipperary handicap in April, good second in Roscommon Listed and just denied in premier handicap over C&D early last month, coming home strongly on yielding; should hold her own back in Listed class with ground okay.

13/2

4

(2)

1st Aug 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Cheeky Wink

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

11lb higher than for her handicap win at Tipperary in April (1m4f, yielding) but nearly won a Listed race last time at Roscommon (1m4f); did get floored by the 125-1 outsider but it was still a notable effort; in the mix.

8/1

11/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: /278-4

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Best run when just denied in a Navan maiden a year ago but was way below that form twice after; very encouraging return over 1m2.5f at Cork five days ago and can be a player if staying this trip and not feeling the effects of that effort.
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4th

19

(2)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 30y

15:43 Cork

Rock Of Ireland

8st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Rory Anthony Devine

On the upgrade on first two 2026 turf runs; 5lb out of the handicap; more needed.

6th

10

(10)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rock Of Ireland

8st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Off the mark over this trip at the Curragh on yard debut last month under a positive ride in testing conditions by a diminishing margin; good effort at Gowran from 7lb higher a fortnight ago when runner-up (well-backed); not certain to replicate that form on AW.

5/1

2nd

8

(3)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Gowran Park

Rock Of Ireland

8st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Off the mark on yard debut over this trip at the Curragh last month under positive ride in testing conditions by a diminishing margin; 8lb higher but remains on a competitive mark and should go well.

7/2

16/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 27224- BF

Last run: 231 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Bumper and three time chase winner is a maiden over hurdles and on the Flat; placed several times in this sphere up to 2m but may find this trip a bit sharp on return.
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2nd

3

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:07 Killarney

The Banger Doyle

11st 4lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: John Queally

Much better chaser than hurdler, three wins include handicaps at Punchestown and Cork in 2024; long losing run since, but has shown himself in good heart on the Flat of late.

7/1

3rd

3

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

The Banger Doyle

10st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: John Queally

Bumper winner in 2020; best known as a three-time chase scorer, runner-up five times on the Flat (three times at Killarney, twice at this venue); probably ran close to his handicap mark when third in a 1m7f maiden at Leopardstown last month.

5/1

3rd

9

(13)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

The Banger Doyle

11st 7lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: John Queally

Bumper winner in 2020; best known as a three-time chase scorer, runner-up five times on the Flat (three times at Killarney, twice at Tramore); vulnerable in a race of this type at the age of ten.

8/1

Form: 92612-

Last run: 213 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark in a 1m6f Navan handicap last year and second over this trip next time; turned into a useful hurdler over the winter and was runner-up in the Fred Winter Hurdle at Cheltenham; race-fit and can run well.
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20th

7

(16)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Robbies Rock

9st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won this last year off 78 to notch his second Flat win in first-time cheekpieces; no surprise to see him leave his exceedingly moderate Gowran return behind back on good ground with the cheekpieces back on.

14/1

8th

4

(9)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Gowran Park

Robbies Rock

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Decent dual-purpose sort finished second in last year's Fred Winter Hurdle at Cheltenham and two fine Flat runs on good ground in May, second at Killarney and decisive win in first-time cheekpieces over 1m6f at the Curragh off 78; 9lb higher and ground probably softer than ideal but yard in cracking form and can't be ruled out on return.

100/30

OUR TIP

Form: 089-54

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won a Navan maiden and Killarney handicap last year but form dipped facing tougher tasks after; three hurdle runs in the meantime and ran a fine race over 1m6f behind a stablemate back on the Flat; this trip suits better and has a shout.
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7th

2

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

16:45 Limerick

Mo Ghille Mar

11st 8lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Last of three Flat wins for Jessica Harrington was off 84 last summer; was having her eighth hurdles start when making the breakthrough in a Wexford handicap in May; failed to back that up at Listowel.

14/1

7th

1

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:22 Listowel

Mo Ghille Mar

11st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Latest of three Flat wins for Jessica Harrington was off 84 last summer; improved of late over hurdles; mild promise when sixth at Bellewstown and then 22-1, dropped in grade to beat geldings at Wexford; needs proper good ground and trainer admits she's unpredictable.

3/1

1st

3

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Mo Ghille Mar

12st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

One of two for trainer; three-time Flat winner for Jessica Harrington on good/good to firm; moderate hurdles form for new yard, but her sixth of ten at Bellewstown last time was not her worst effort; in this lower grade for first time.

18/1

Form: 9513-8

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark when winning over 1m2f at Navan last autumn and was a close third over the same trip at the Curragh next time; beaten 6l on return over this trip at the Curragh but can improve from that.
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11th

2

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:52 Limerick

Calzaghi

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Won a Flat handicap at Navan in 2024; soundly beaten in two outings over hurdles; not a likely maiden winner at this stage.

20/1

8th

3

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:41 Listowel

Calzaghi

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Won a Flat handicap in 2024; tailed off on stable/hurdles debut at Killarney; likeley to be of more interest in handicaps.

33/1

9th

4

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Calzaghi

11st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: E McNamara

One of three for trainer; winner of a Navan Flat handicap in 2024 (1m2f, good to yielding); placed in final three starts for Kevin Coleman on differing ground types before being purchased for 29,000gns; brings a Flat rating of 78 to this hurdles/stable debut.

10/1

7th
1 (14)
OReilly

40/1

Form: 12350/

Last run: 1350 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Useful sort for Jessica Harrington in 2021, running well in defeat in Listed company; only run since when well beaten over hurdles in 2023; can only be watched.
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6th

4

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

OReilly

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Peter Fahey

An 80-rated Flat winner ran fine races in his first three hurdle attempts last autumn but was poor in a hood at this track when last seen; however, has a chance if restored to best on return; first-string for a yard that had a Punchestown winner.

10/1

11th

7

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:00 Down Royal

OReilly

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

81-rated Flat horse has been placed on latest three of four attempts hurdling, most recently chasing home a 6l winner at Punchestown; tried hooded now and place claims again, more needed to play a major role in a stronger maiden.

12/1

11th

7

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:00 Down Royal

OReilly

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

81-rated Flat horse has been placed on latest three of four attempts hurdling, most recently chasing home a 6l winner at Punchestown; tried hooded now and place claims again, more needed to play a major role in a stronger maiden.

12/1

Form: 61111- D

Last run: 193 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Rapid improver last year, winning four on the bounce from 1m2f-1m5f, on turf and AW; up another 7lb for return but local yard has been going well this term so has to be respected.
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10th

4

(4)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Cloud Seeker

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Five-time winner at 1m2f-1m5f; quick ground fine and was beaten a neck when second in this race last year off 91; just 1lb higher now and shaped nicely enough on return from a break over 1m2f (good) here on latest; will strip fitter now and big player.

17/2

5th

6

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Cloud Seeker

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Five-time winner, beaten a short head by Apercu in this race last season; back from a spell in Bahrain; generally reliable performer at 1m2f/1m4f.

14/1

Form: 85220- D

Last run: 222 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Four-time Flat winner up to this trip has also won over hurdles; below form on Flat and over hurdles (made a noise) last two starts and has to bounce back.
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7th

4

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 89y

18:42 Ballinrobe

The Names Jock

11st 7lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Dual-purpose sort has failed to fire in either code in 2025; well beaten last two starts on the Flat and pulled up on last start over hurdles; hard to fancy on recent showings.

9/1

9

(9)

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:45 Killarney

The Names Jock

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Dual-purpose; has won four on the Flat but has been below his best since a decent run over C&D last August; well behind Ragmans Corner at Navan latest; tongue-tie and cheekpieces need to revive.

22/1

12

(16)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

The Names Jock

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Four-time Flat winner in former years and also won a maiden hurdle; tailed off on belated chase debut at Tramore eight days ago and recent Flat form leaves question marks now.

28/1

Form: 0/23/0

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner over a mile has run well in defeat at times over hurdles too; started slowly and well beaten on Flat return and needs oads more up in trip.
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2

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Catena Zapata

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Three Flat wins came over a mile but stays well enough over hurdles; showed improved form on second start for this yard when winning a 2m2f Downpatrick novice; some of his rivals underperformed that day but can't be underestimated either.

8/1

4

10th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:47 Downpatrick

Catena Zapata

10st 13lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Dual-purpose performer for Henry De Bromhead, signing off for that yard when winning a 1m soft-ground claimer at Killarney with plenty in hand (in this new headgear combination); far too keen on yard debut in Galway Flat handicap and cheekpieces now replace blinkers for hurdles return (first in 15 months).

13/2

11th

14

(13)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Catena Zapata

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Dual-purpose performer for Henry De Bromhead, signing off for that yard when winning a 1m soft-ground claimer at Killarney with plenty in hand (in this new headgear combination); well handicapped on his best form.

12/1

14/1

Form: /7853- D

Last run: 125 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner for former yard ran two belters in defeat on that surface last winter; rated much lower on turf but that is for a reason; might need this run.
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10

(2)

29th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Ceallach

9st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Five-time AW winner is 0-11 on turf but has run well in defeat; excellent efforts last twice at Leopardstown (a neck behind Cloud Seeker) and here, both over 1m2f on good; this is his optimum trip and he holds leading claims.

10/1

4th

13

(2)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Ceallach

8st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Five-time Dundalk winner with the last four wins coming over 1m4f; cracking run behind Cloud Seeker at Leopardstown (1m2f) earlier this month; up 1lb but may have more to give for his new yard and not ruled out, despite ideally needing a bit further.

10/1

4th

13

(2)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Ceallach

8st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Five-time Dundalk winner with the last four wins coming over 1m4f; cracking run behind Cloud Seeker at Leopardstown (1m2f) earlier this month; up 1lb but may have more to give for his new yard and not ruled out, despite ideally needing a bit further.

10/1

Form: 33025-

Last run: 160 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over 1m on AW in 2022 but some fine runs since; went close for this yard in a 1m2f Dundalk claimer last year; others preferred.
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13th

7

(15)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 100y

19:02 Tipperary

Acotango

9st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out

28/1

13th

7

(15)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 100y

19:02 Tipperary

Acotango

9st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

held up in rear

28/1

5th

4

(7)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Acotango

9st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gerard O’Leary

towards rear, headway inside final furlong, ran on towards finish, never on terms

6/1

5/1

Form: 2164-2 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won 1m1f Punchestown maiden last autumn but didn't seem to stay 1m5f next time; solid return over 1m2f at Leopardstown but can be keen and this trip is a question.
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1

(10)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ard Na Mara

10st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Just a maiden win to her name and was tailed off at Punchestown on last month's return; needs to leave that behind and doesn't look particularly well treated.

10/1

14th

9

(13)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

16:18 Punchestown

Ard Na Mara

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: J S Bolger

Won C&D maiden a year ago. made a good start to the season when second over 1m2f at Leopardstown; Tipperary run in April was too bad to be true; better when seventh of 18 at Leopardstown in June, though not quite up to scratch since she was sent off favourite.

10/1

9

(6)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Ard Na Mara

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Won 1m1f Punchestown maiden last autumn; made a good start to the season when second over 1m2f at this venue; Tipperary run was too bad to be true; has had six weeks to get over it.

10/1

28/1

Form: 159-50

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Dual winner when trained in UK last year but has been below that level in two starts for this yard; tongue-tie and cheekpieces tried and need to work.
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6th

9

(2)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Solomon

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

AW winner in Britain (1m) and added Limerick claimer last summer for previous yard; 0-6 for current yard, slow to break and keen when last seen in November; down to a nice mark but record fresh isn't great.

12/1

9th

3

(11)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Solomon

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

AW winner in Britain; won a claimer at Limerick in June; modest form so far since joining this stable and heavy defeats on last two starts at 1m4f; others arrive in better form.

28/1

Form: /00-41 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Turf winner in France got off the mark for this yard when winning a Dundalk handicap over this trip last time; raised 3lb for that but can run well.
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9

2nd Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:35 Navan

Sir Callisto

11st 7lb

J: Peter Carberry

T: A J Martin

One win from four starts on the level in France, staying on well to make all when last seen in November; bought for 20,000euros since and interesting recruit for this yard but possibly more of a long term project.

20/1

Non-runners

Solar Drive

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €46.10
Straight Forecast €48.43
Tricast €445.80
Trifecta €955.00

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Ard Na Mara

TOPSPEED:

Solomon

POSTDATA:

Rock Of Ireland

SPOTLIGHT:

Cheeky Wink

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ceallach