May 15 / 19.18 Clonmel

19.18

Good

Clonmel Racecourse Supporters Club Mares Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 0f 159y
  • 11 runners
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Clonmel Racecourse Supporters Club Mares Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £1.73
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 536- BF

Last run: 112 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
In front of Keilah when fifth at Navan on debut; beaten 1.75l when third at Naas (2m) next time (form has worked out); weak in the betting late on when a disappointing favourite at Gowran in January with testing ground possibly the culprit; ought to go well.
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9

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Belle The Tigress

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Promise last season before getting off the mark at Clonmel on return in May and similar level of form when third in a Punchestown novice hurdle since; needs to improve to defy this mark on handicap debut but unexposed and not ruled out.

13/2

6

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

13:10 Punchestown

Belle The Tigress

11st 5lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Got off the mark on the fourth attempt last time in a mares' maiden hurdle at Clonmel; the ground could be key to her chances as her best form has come on good; her win last time was coming after a break so she is entitled to improve again.

5/1

1st

4

15th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:18 Clonmel

Belle The Tigress

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

In front of Keilah when fifth at Navan on debut; beaten 1.75l when third at Naas (2m) next time (form has worked out); weak in the betting late on when a disappointing favourite at Gowran in January with testing ground possibly the culprit; ought to go well.

2/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 584-

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Very green when fifth in Thurles bumper on debut; ran to similar level at Leopardstown; remote fourth of 15 in course bumper four weeks ago, unable to sustain effort in front; entitled to improve on hurdles bow.
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10th

4

13th Oct 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

15:20 Punchestown

Arctic Flame

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Patrick T Foley

Gained first handicap win at Cork (2m4f, good) in July off 5lb lower; soundly beaten there next time off revised mark before pulled up at Bellewstown; fourth at Gowran 11 days ago, with Slane Hill back in seventh.

16/1

4th

5

2nd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 40y

16:50 Gowran Park

Arctic Flame

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Patrick T Foley

Gained first handicap win at Cork (2m4f, good) in July off 5lb lower; soundly beaten there next time off revised mark before pulled up at Bellewstown; finished runner-up over C&D (soft) on this card last year; in the mix for local trainer.

12/1

8

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:35 Bellewstown

Arctic Flame

11st 1lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Patrick T Foley

Gained first handicap win at Cork (2m4f, good) last month off 5lb lower; soundly beaten over 2m1f back at that venue off revised mark 23 days ago; step back up in trip here a plus so could bounce back.

11/1

40/1

  • Place: £6.10

Form: P-8

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Modest Flat maiden was pulled up early after saddle slipped on hurdles debut at Naas; wasn't disgraced in midfield at Down Royal 10 days ago but looks up against it.
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8th

3

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Small Bucks

11st 10lb

J: Mr E P Powell

T: P E Collins

Has won two of her last four, over 2m2f (good) at Downpatrick and on penultimate at Tramore (16.5f, good); may be on a tough mark now and has stamina to prove for this trip.

14/1

8th

6

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

17:37 Down Royal

Small Bucks

11st 9lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: P E Collins

Has won two of her last three starts; scored over 2m2f (good) at Downpatrick in July and went in again at Tramore (16.5f, good) two weeks ago despite not jumping fluently at times; should go well again off 5lb higher.

9/2

1st

4

14th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 80y

18:50 Tramore

Small Bucks

11st 9lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: P E Collins

Gained a second career win on penultimate at Downpatrick (2m2f, good); hiked up 8lb and soundly beaten in much deeper race at Galway; this is easier but has never won off this high a mark.

16/1

12/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 179 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on the Flat at Punchestown (1m1f, good) last September; satisfactory hurdles debut when seventh of 21 at Navan in November (Belle The Tigress fifth); off since so might need this.
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12th

15

(3)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

17:13 Punchestown

Keilah

9st 10lb

T: Mark Michael McNiff

First reserve; won a division of this in 2024 off 1lb higher; no joy since then and recent runs have not suggested a return to winning ways is imminent.

15th

4

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 10y

16:55 Navan

Keilah

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Struck a vein of good form at around this time last season, when placed at Naas and Leopardstown; recent form is less persuasive; cheekpieces added.

25/1

10th

2

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:22 Gowran Park

Keilah

10st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Struck a vein of good form at around this time last season, when placed at Naas and Leopardstown; reverts to the Flat after two runs over hurdles at Sligo; others preferred.

14/1

Form: 54-

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Finished fifth on her hurdles debut at Navan (2m, heavy); improved effort when fourth of 11 at Limerick (2m, good) last month; hails from top yard; entitled to improve again.
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4th

7

2nd Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

13:38 Hexham

Rhythm Of Life

10st 7lb

J: Mr Harry O’Dwyer

T: Tom George

Converted easy maiden point opportunity last Easter (3m, good to firm), but 0-3 in restricteds after; repeat of form of 14l Plumpton maiden hurdle fourth (2m4f) on stable debut won't suffice; cheekpieces added.

10/1

4th

5

20th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 4

15:08 Plumpton

Rhythm Of Life

10st 11lb

J: Mr James King

T: Tom George

Displayed some ability over hurdles in Ireland in spring 2025 and has done likewise in British points this spring, winning one in April; however, there's a suspicion she'll be vulnerable today back under rules.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
2-12 on the Flat and rated 77; made winning start for current yard in Fairyhouse handicap (1m2f, good) last May; rounded off campaign with runner-up here (9.5f) in September; each-way contender if she takes to hurdling.
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11

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:02 Curragh

Moonlit Mist

11st 0lb

J: Ms H Phillips

T: David Harry Kelly

Flat wins have been at about 1m2f and on good and yielding ground; not as good as she was and conditions are a concern.

25/1

15

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 20y

13:30 Cork

Moonlit Mist

11st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Two-time Flat winner; out of form in that sphere the last twice and held by Arctic Flame on the form of her 22l sixth on her hurdling debut at Clonmel in May; others appeal more.

16/1

9

(6)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:05 Curragh

Moonlit Mist

9st 6lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: David Harry Kelly

Low-key effort behind a few of these at Leopardstown earlier this month but return to quicker ground may help and she's back on her last winning mark (also went close off 77 in Clonmel handicap in September); Neve Bennett who claims 7lb has ridden her fair share of winners; could go well.

16/1

Form: 3/8FF-

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Looked set to get off the mark when falling at the last in Listowel maiden hurdle (2m, good to yielding) last June; another hard luck story four weeks ago when a faller two out when disputing the lead; big player with a clear round.
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14

18th Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 180y

13:55 Killarney

Russellsbelle

10st 13lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Con McSweeney

Looked likely to have a say before coming down late at Tramore on return but hasn't built on that twice since; not guaranteed to appreciate this new trip; wears first-time cheekpieces.

10/1

8th

13

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Listowel

Russellsbelle

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Con McSweeney

Held every chance when falling in maidens here and at Tramore; might have been remembering those incidents when below par at Clonmel; rather watch on the back of that latest effort.

10/1

8th

13

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Listowel

Russellsbelle

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Con McSweeney

Held every chance when falling in maidens here and at Tramore; might have been remembering those incidents when below par at Clonmel; rather watch on the back of that latest effort.

10/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
4,000gns 4yo; third foal; dam point and 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase winner, out of 2m4f-3m1f hunter chase winner; best watched.
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10th

7

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 205y

14:52 Clonmel

East Cork Flyer

11st 8lb

J: Mr C J Shine

T: W J Burke

Weak maiden form; makes handicap debut; pedigree implies a likely preference for longer distances.

20/1

10

9th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 4f 73y

15:15 Tramore

East Cork Flyer

10st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: W J Burke

Has shown nothing in two runs at big odds so far; similar story likely.

40/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
0-11 on the Flat and rated 50; showed only glimpses of ability for Jessica Harrington but two poor runs for this yard; impossible to recommend on hurdles bow.
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23th

23

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

16:20 Punchestown

Tiffany Mae

11st 5lb

J: Danny Power

T: Sean Aherne

Modest Flat maiden and no sign of winning potential in first two starts over hurdles; new yard now; look elsewhere.

125/1

18

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:12 Cork

Tiffany Mae

11st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Oliver J Power

Tailed off when 200-1 for sole hurdle outing and showed nothing back on the Flat last month.

200/1

9

(6)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 207y

17:10 Down Royal

Tiffany Mae

9st 5lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Oliver J Power

The pick of her form is a fourth in a Gowran handicap from a 13lb higher mark in June last year; her runs since then have been poor and she was last seen finishing a 32l ninth of 11 at Clonmel in May; cheeckpieces go on but they need to spark huge improvement.

22/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Decent staying pedigree but jumped abysmally when completely tailed off on debut at Limerick last month; can't recommend.
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12th

13

9th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Kick On Nellie

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Well behind in three maiden hurdle starts and midfield finish on handicap bow here last month (2m3f, good to yielding); unlikely to be involved.

25/1

13

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Kick On Nellie

10st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Insufficient promise in her maidens to believe she'll provide the answer on handicap debut.

25/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Closely related to point and 2m1f/2m4f hurdle winner Ocean Drifter, half-sister to bumper winner Driftwood Bounty; yard had 20-1 maiden hurdle winner at Down Royal this month; market watch advised with champion conditional booked to ride.
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16

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 97y

18:11 Galway

Vangaway

10st 7lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: M A Gunn

Triple-figure odds for all four starts in maiden hurdles and ran accordingly; cheekpieces tried but hard to give a chance to on her handicap debut.

50/1

6th

14

3rd Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 100y

18:20 Wexford

Vangaway

10st 11lb

J: Niall Moore

T: M A Gunn

Triple-figure odds for all three starts in maiden hurdles and ran accordingly; moves up in trip; seems safe to rule out.

100/1

11th

17

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 55y

16:55 Punchestown

Vangaway

11st 5lb

J: Niall Moore

T: M A Gunn

Hasn't shown anything in two starts over hurdles, finishing last of the finishers both times; off 373 days.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta €6.90
Straight Forecast €7.40
Trifecta €153.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Belle The Tigress

TOPSPEED:

Rhythm Of Life

POSTDATA:

Rhythm Of Life

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Belle The Tigress

The Irish Sun:

Belle The Tigress