July 01 / 14.18 Tipperary

14.18

Good To Yielding

Tipperary Town Plate Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £7801.65
  • 2m 0f 120y
  • 15 runners
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Tipperary Town Plate Handicap Chase

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: F5-331 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Hurdles winner got off the mark over fences at Punchestown (2m) last time despite making mistakes; raised 4lb for that but has run well at this track before and has to be respected.
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3rd

7

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:40 Perth

Aeros Luck

10st 13lb

J: William Maggs

T: Sandy Thomson

Another ex-Gavin Cromwell inmate who secured narrow win over fences at Punchestown (2m, good to yielding) in June; 0-5 for this yard but February's close second of five at Musselburgh (2m, good to soft) on penultimate start was a creditable effort; stable in fine form.

7/1

3rd

5

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 14y

Class 3

13:10 Kelso

Aeros Luck

11st 10lb

J: William Maggs

T: Sandy Thomson

Hurdle/chase winner for Gavin Cromwell who has improved with each of his four runs for this yard, most recently close second of five at Musselburgh (2m, good to soft); that looked a warm little race and he's respected.

6/1

Form: 5724-3 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; dual chase winner last summer including over 2m4f at this track; consistent in defeat lately including behind stablemate Aeros Luck at Punchestown last time; 4lb better off so shouldn't be much between them now.
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6th

10

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 55y

14:32 Punchestown

Dutch Schultz

10st 12lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

One of three for trainer; most recent of two chase wins came in a 2m1f Killarney handicap chase in August 2024; moderate efforts in the autumn and two outings back from a break haven't been much better.

25/1

8th

6

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:08 Wexford

Dutch Schultz

11st 6lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual-purpose type; most recent of two chase wins came in a 2m1f Killarney handicap chase in August 2024; best effort last year when fourth in a 24-runner handicap chase at the Punchestown festival; not a bad run at Fairyhouse after a break; however, Come On The Lads seems to be the yard's number one.

10/1

7th

5

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Dutch Schultz

11st 9lb

J: Miss C O O’Brien

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual-purpose type; most recent of two chase wins came in a 2m1f Killarney handicap chase in August 2024; best effort last year when fourth in a 24-runner handicap chase at the Punchestown festival. best form over shorter than this and on better ground; lacks a recent run.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 874-51 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 11lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Former Grade 3 novice chase winner got back on the scoresheet in a Sligo claiming hurdle last time; this is way tougher so needs to step up hugely on that.
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5th

2

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:15 Stratford

Embittered

11st 10lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Scored over hurdles and fences for Eric McNamara in Ireland last summer; well beaten on both runs for his current yard recently, though he faced a very stiff task in the Plate at Cheltenham last time; back hurdling now with something to prove.

8/1

21

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 44y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Embittered

10st 4lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Four chase wins at up to about 2m4f on a range of surfaces but out of sorts since the latest of them, at Killarney in August, including for new yard on Friday; often wears cheekpieces, first-time blinkers now.

100/1

7th

6

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 3

15:40 Exeter

Embittered

11st 5lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Won a 2m1f handicap chase at Killarney last August but three heavy defeats since, with latest second remote in a claiming hurdle; first run for Syd Hosie.

25/1

Form: 013-F9

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m4f Limerick handicap in March and a solid Fairyhouse run next time before falling at this track; disappointing in the Mayo National last time; this trip looks on the sharp side.
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7th

1

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 120y

15:27 Limerick

Linden Arden

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: David Harry Kelly

Won this last year off 121 (yielding-to-soft) and and enjoying a fine season back hurdling, winning two handicaps at Punchestown on good-to-yielding and yielding; out of depth at Leopardstown early this month but top-weight has to be respected back chasing in repeat bid.

11/2

Form: 601PP- D

Last run: 240 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Smart hurdler won over fences at Killarney last summer but pulled-up twice after, reportedly making a noise latter occasion; still has to be noted from this yard and the market can guide on return.
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5

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:15 Limerick

Arctic Fly

11st 4lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Last season's novice chase campaign was cut short after two failures to complete; returned in good shape to win at Tipperary and backed that up with a second placing behind Aspurofthemoment at Galway; pulled up in Kerry National, Paul Townend aboard now; stamina doubt remains.

10/1

17

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 180y

16:23 Listowel

Arctic Fly

10st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

Last season's novice chase campaign was cut short after two failures to complete; returned in good shape to win at Tipperary and backed that up with a second placing at Galway; those races were over shorter distances; a question mark about her ability to stay effectively.

16/1

2nd

4

3rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 54y

15:30 Galway

Arctic Fly

11st 6lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Smart hurdler won over fences at Killarney last summer; pulled up twice after, reportedly making a noise on the second occasion; made a winning return at Tipperary early last month with Aeros Luck back in fifth; holds a leading chance

4/1

Form: 6/85-6

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Grade 3-placed hurdler hasn't been near that level in three chase starts, beaten 28l in a near 3m novice here last time; needs to do better dropping into handicaps but possible he could.
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6th

2

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:03 Wexford

Mahons Way

11st 11lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Grade 3-placed hurdler nowhere near that level in four chase starts, okay effort in 2m4f Naas beginners'; absent since disappointing favourite on handicap debut over 2m at Tipperary last July, fading tamely from last after racing up with pace; trip more in his favour on comeback and still scope for improvement off 12lb lower chase mark.

8/1

6

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 120y

14:18 Tipperary

Mahons Way

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Grade 3-placed hurdler hasn't been near that level in three chase starts, beaten 28l in a near 3m novice here last time; needs to do better dropping into handicaps but possible he could.

9/1

6th

8

8th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 110y

18:42 Tipperary

Mahons Way

11st 12lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Runner-up in Grade 3 over timber last season; tailed off behind Ile Atlantique on chase debut in December; slight improvement when fifth of 15 in Naas beginners' on latest but has a good bit to find with Western Fold on that effort.

12/1

Form: P5/3/5 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 8lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose sort had run well in defeat in some novice chases some years ago but remains best watched on second start off a huge lay-off.
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1

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 80y

16:15 Killarney

Turnpike Trip

11st 10lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Useful dual-purpose sort came back from a huge absence this term; well beaten over hurdles and fences on first two starts but back to form when a 20/1 winner of the Galway Blazers Chase; big player if repeating that.

9/4

1st

17

1st Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:00 Galway

Turnpike Trip

11st 0lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Dual-purpose sort has returned from a mammoth break with two poor runs and he is best watched.

80/1

7

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 120y

14:18 Tipperary

Turnpike Trip

11st 8lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Dual-purpose sort had run well in defeat in some novice chases some years ago but remains best watched on second start off a huge lay-off.

33/1

Form: 7-U030 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 3lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Four of her six chase wins have come at this track but she has been mostly well below her best lately and others appeal more.
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6

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:37 Killarney

Good As Hell

11st 0lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Six chase wins including this race in 2023; has been regressive this year and was poor at Galway last time; coming back here may help, though.

14/1

7th

12

3rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 54y

15:30 Galway

Good As Hell

10st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Best known as a four-time winner at Tipperary; not at best there in race won by Arctic Fly and previously tailed off at Kilbeggan.

25/1

8

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 120y

14:18 Tipperary

Good As Hell

11st 3lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Four of her six chase wins have come at this track but she has been mostly well below her best lately and others appeal more.

16/1

Form: 378-55 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Hit form last summer, winning twice over fences and once over hurdles before a fine third at Listowel; hasn't been as good since and needs a return to his best.
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10

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Wexford

Presenting Lad

10st 6lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Dual chase winner but hasn't won since taking a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle in 2024; was second to Femme Magnifique at Tramore and the ground was maybe too soft at Roscommon since; could rebound and be a player.

20/1

10th

6

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 100y

19:18 Roscommon

Presenting Lad

11st 7lb

J: James Smith

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Six wins include two over fences and was runner-up at Tramore ten days ago on good ground; handles these conditions.

10/1

2nd

8

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:55 Tramore

Presenting Lad

11st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Two chase wins in 2024 (including a novice over C&D) but it has been slim pickings since then; no joy in 2025 and modest run at Wexford on return from a break on latest; on a dangerous mark but needs a revival.

22/1

Form: 3333-1 CD

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Flat and maiden hurdle winner got off the mark over fences when winning a C&D handicap in May off 5lb lower; disappointing on the Flat since but is capable of running well.
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11

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

14:45 Market Rasen

St Faz

10st 7lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Hurdle/chase winner who has won four times on the Flat since moving to current yard earlier this year; lacks recent match practice over jumps and that could count against him in this competitive a race.

16/1

9th

14

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

St Faz

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Usually races prominently; 4-7 for new yard this year, including two wins on Southwell Tapeta (unraced here); fifth to Shrimp Shady in Chester Plate and ran well again when second at Thirsk last time; each-way chance.

12/1

2nd

11

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

St Faz

9st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Usually races prominently; won four of his six starts for new yard this year, including when returned to turf for eight-runner race at Musselburgh (2m, good) in April; has excuses for the two defeats, on latest occasion fifth of 17 in the 2m2f Chester Plate despite the work he had to do to front-run from wide draw; one to note.

7/1

Form: 7P/7P- D

Last run: 354 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Four-time hurdle winner also won a novice chase in 2023 for this yard; subsequently lost his form and back with this yard after a spell with Moses McCabe; seems best watched.
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11

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 120y

14:18 Tipperary

Lieutenant Highway

11st 1lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Four-time hurdle winner also won a novice chase in 2023 for this yard; subsequently lost his form and back with this yard after a spell with Moses McCabe; seems best watched.

25/1

5

12th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 60y

17:35 Kilbeggan

Lieutenant Highway

11st 3lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Moses McCabe

Five wins for Gordon Elliott; ran like he needed it on stable bow at Wexford; probably best watched at present.

25/1

Form: 70233- D

Last run: 101 days

W: 10st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Won the valuable 2m1f handicap chase at the Dublin Racing Festival in 2021-22; hasn't scored since but has dropped plenty in the handicap and two solid efforts in March; has a shout.
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7th

13

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:12 Kilbeggan

A Wave Of The Sea

10st 5lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: J P Broderick

5-46 over fences, including three over C&D; is 1lb lower than when scoring here in September and took a step in the right direction when fifth over C&D on latest (behind Milan Forth); can't be discounted given his affinity for this venue.

18/1

5th

6

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

A Wave Of The Sea

11st 6lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: J P Broderick

A Grade 1-winning juvenile hurdler in his younger days, far from the force of old but still well capable; latest win came in handicap chase over C&D in September; down the field at Leopardstown and in veterans' event at Wexford last twice; dropped 3lb; 3-6 at this track and each-way player.

12/1

12th

9

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:38 Wexford

A Wave Of The Sea

10st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: J P Broderick

Fine servant won a Grade 1 juvenile hurdle and most recent successes came in 2m4f Kilbeggan handicap chases last year; penultimate Thurles fourth his best recent effort, stamina test probably beyond him in valuable 2m6f Leopardstown handicap latest; more suitable trip/ground here and drops in grade.

8/1

Form: 6386-1

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Maiden over hurdles got off the mark when winning a 2m4f Limerick handicap chase last time; not sure to be suited by this drop back in trip in a stronger race; up 5lb.
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7th

10

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

19:25 Wexford

Clonshire River

10st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Jumps and travels well but is a weak finisher with a good few seconds to his name; positive is that his sole chase win came after four months off and ground will suit, but seems best right-handed.

8/1

2

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 120y

15:00 Sligo

Clonshire River

11st 9lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Won off 110 at Limerick (2m4f, good) in May; best run since on latest at Kilbeggan when a 2.75l second off 115 (20.5f, yielding); up 2lb for that and has placed at around this trip over hurdles; in the mix.

2/1

2nd

6

5th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 95y

18:37 Kilbeggan

Clonshire River

11st 4lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Point winner didn't win in 10 hurdle starts but was often placed, including at this track; off the mark over fences when winning at Limerick in May; beaten 14l off this mark over C&D last time and needs more.

10/1

Form: 3U/60-

Last run: 333 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Dual chase winner was poor when last seen at Galway last August and he seems best watched on return over a trip that looks too sharp.
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5th

3

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 150y

20:18 Limerick

Battle Of Mirbat

11st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Gained third chase win off 5lb lower at Down Royal in November; some decent runs in defeat since including when a 12.5l fourth of 13 at Leopardstown on latest (28.5f, yld-sft); this trip more suitable; place shout but may need more help from the handicapper to get his head back in front.

17/2

4th

2

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 4f 61y

16:55 Leopardstown

Battle Of Mirbat

11st 11lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Added third chase win at Down Royal in November (3m, good to yielding); struggled off 8lb higher mark in following two runs; took the runner-up spot in a weak Cork contest in January after the leader unseated; weakened into a 12.5l fifth at Thurles last time (2m5f, yielding); tries this trip for the first time but probably not crying out for it.

10/1

5th

8

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 198y

14:50 Thurles

Battle Of Mirbat

10st 11lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Added third chase win at Down Royal in November (3m, good to yielding); struggled off 8lb higher mark in following two runs; took the runner-up spot in a weak Cork contest last time after the leader unseated; needs more to score again.

6/1

Form: 11216- BF

Last run: 249 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Won for the second time over fences at Sligo last October over a similar trip to this before running below that level at Cheltenham; this is a tough race in which to make a comeback.
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5th

3

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 50y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Ceanndana

11st 6lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Five-time winner under rules (three over hurdles); took second behind progressive rival on return from 87-day break at Punchestown in October (2m7f, good to yielding); another positive run when third over fences last time at Down Royal (3m, good to yielding); consistent sort but there may be better handicapped contenders.

7/2

3

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Down Royal

Ceanndana

11st 8lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

2-9 over fences and was lots to like about his return from an 87-day break in a Punchestown handicap hurdle 18 days ago; the forecast rain is a concern but he's big player on return to chasing if it misses.

7/1

3

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Down Royal

Ceanndana

11st 8lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

2-9 over fences and was lots to like about his return from an 87-day break in a Punchestown handicap hurdle 18 days ago; the forecast rain is a concern but he's big player on return to chasing if it misses.

7/1

Non-runners

Sargent Lightfoot, Tuckmill, Time Marches On, Jack Holiday

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Payout
Exacta €117.50
Straight Forecast €96.91
Tricast €1074.08
Trifecta €2317.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

A Wave Of The Sea

POSTDATA:

Aeros Luck

The Irish Sun:

Mahon's Way

TOPSPEED:

Time Marches On

RP RATINGS (IRE):

A Wave Of The Sea