July 03 / 19.55 Tipperary

19.55

Good To Yielding

Cappawhite CE Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5119.83
  • 2m 7f 120y
  • 16 runners
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Cappawhite CE Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.40
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 696-13

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Narrow winner at Clonmel off a mark of 90 when she kept on well to lead (2m3f, good); again showed stamina back at that track most recently when third (2m4f, good to yielding); this new trip may suit her.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

4

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:20 Roscommon

Adaliz

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Progressed well in handicaps and only needed to be ridden out to prevail by 3l at Tipperary (2m7f, good to yielding); has an 8lb rise to deal with but strongly considered.

5/1

1st

2

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 120y

19:55 Tipperary

Adaliz

11st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Narrow winner at Clonmel off a mark of 90 when she kept on well to lead (2m3f, good); again showed stamina back at that track most recently when third (2m4f, good to yielding); this new trip may suit her.

6/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 3225-4 D BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
2-13 over hurdles; close third at Down Royal when last seen in this discipline in November (3m, good to yielding); two second-placed finishes in handicap chases following that but her run last time at Limerick in a first-time tongue-tie was her worst in a long time; that headgear now removed.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

13th Jul 2025

Good

3m 1f 146y

16:45 Sligo

Emily In Paris

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: D E Fitzgerald

Relatively consistent for this sort of grade and finished runner-up in 16-runner handicap hurdle at Tipperary last week behind progressive rival; up 2lb but she's capable of getting involved again.

11/2

2nd

1

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 120y

19:55 Tipperary

Emily In Paris

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: D E Fitzgerald

2-13 over hurdles; close third at Down Royal when last seen in this discipline in November (3m, good to yielding); two second-placed finishes in handicap chases following that but her run last time at Limerick in a first-time tongue-tie was her worst in a long time; that headgear now removed.

20/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 9022-1 C

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced 7yo; three runs in handicaps have resulted in two seconds and a win last time when stepped up in trip to 3m1f at this track (good to yielding); she is up 7lb now but can go well again.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

17

18th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:50 Killarney

Midnight Fairy

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Second reserve; chase debut but has been in good nick over timber of late; interesting to see what the market makes of her.

3rd

9

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 120y

19:55 Tipperary

Midnight Fairy

11st 3lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Lightly-raced 7yo; three runs in handicaps have resulted in two seconds and a win last time when stepped up in trip to 3m1f at this track (good to yielding); she is up 7lb now but can go well again.

7/1

15

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:50 Tipperary

Midnight Fairy

10st 10lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Lightly-raced for her age; much-improved since tackling handicaps; runner-up the last twice over shorter; can be involved again if staying this trip; up 2lb.

8/1

50/1

  • Place: £11.60

Form: 360-6P

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Well behind in all maiden and handicap starts, pulled up last time; big improvement needed.
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Verdict Starting price

9

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:29 Downpatrick

Gortmore Lady

10st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Now 0-16 but hit the frame over C&D twice for Tony Martin off higher marks; pulled up on chase debut at Tramore when last seen in November; betting will guide on yard debut; tongue-tied.

14/1

7th

13

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Gortmore Lady

10st 13lb

J: E Walsh

T: A J Martin

Now 0-13 hurdling, some creditable efforts off declining mark at 2m6f; late headway over 2m4f on latest, this trip could be what she wants.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 692-51 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Fair fifth at this track before readily winning at Punchestown most recently (3m, good to yielding); raised 7lb now but she has been running consistently.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:10 Hereford

Ballerina Boxer

11st 1lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Nikki Evans

3m Punchestown handicap hurdle winner off a similar mark in June but below that level since; little encouragement in two starts for new yard, pulling up on soft ground then well beaten (46l) at Stratford; has plenty to prove on current evidence.

50/1

9th

4

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

15:57 Stratford

Ballerina Boxer

11st 6lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Nikki Evans

Beat a big field at Punchestown (3m, good to yielding) last June but mostly well held afterwards and was sold for £1,200 in November; soft ground may well have been against her when pulled up at 125-1 on stable debut in January, but others have more pressing claims.

25/1

9

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:30 Limerick

Ballerina Boxer

11st 4lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: William Harvey

Won at Punchestown in June (3m, gd-yld) off 5lb lower; well beaten off revised mark thrice since (and twice on the Flat); handicapper may be in charge for now.

16/1

Form: 9906-2

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
0-6 over hurdles; improved upon fair seasonal return to keep on into second at Limerick last time (2m3f, good); the distance of this race may suit.
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Verdict Starting price

9

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Stily

10st 13lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Maiden ran some good races in defeat last year, including when runner-up at Thurles (18.5f, yielding) when last seen in October under a forceful ride; the blinkers worn that day are disgarded; 182-day absence.

5/1

10

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

Stily

10st 13lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Two respectable handicap hurdle runs in September; shaped quite well when around 9l third at Galway on his second handicap chase start; however, there were only six finishers and he will need to raise his game to win here.

12/1

Form: 5580-4

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Shaped well on return at Sligo last month when a 1.75l fourth of 16 (2m4f, good); he was keeping on that day and a return to this longer trip looks like it could be a positive.
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Verdict Starting price

16

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:52 Galway

Loughrask Rainbow

10st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brian M McMahon

Best run came on seasonal reappearance when a 1.75l fourth at Sligo off 84; 2lb lower now but recent efforts have not indicated a win is imminent; place shout if produces best.

14/1

11

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 107y

18:38 Sligo

Loughrask Rainbow

10st 11lb

J: James Smith

T: Brian M McMahon

Has shown a fair standard of form at a modest level, including a C&D fourth three starts ago; mid-field at Tipperary and Ballinrobe since then.

14/1

Form: 5054-0

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Faded late on into fourth at Down Royal in April (2m6f, good); didn't build on that at Punchestown last time when beaten by 27l (3m, good to yielding); needs more.
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Verdict Starting price

7

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 77y

17:20 Bellewstown

Hangry

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

25-race maiden; one of his better efforts when fourth of 14 at Down Royal last month; needs to prove himself on slower ground.

6/1

7

(15)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 194y

19:24 Down Royal

Hangry

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

24-race maiden (0-13 on Flat) whose recent Navan run leaves him with lots to find.

20/1

Form: 05732-

Last run: 126 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Podium finishes on heavy the last twice; raised 3lb for his close second over 3m at Clonmel latest; he has a chance if the rain arrives.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

6

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:00 Cork

Imperial Tune

11st 0lb

J: Alan Casey

T: Liam Casey

Veteran is 0-9 over hurdles; has placed on a couple of occasions but his best handicap efforts have come on testing ground; rain would boost chance but lacks a recent run.

22/1

8th

8

18th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:50 Killarney

Imperial Tune

11st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Liam Casey

Is 0-8 in points and 0-11 under rules including two chase starts; well held at Tipperary earlier this month and hard to make a case for.

12/1

Form: P1-341 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Narrow winner Naas in April (3m, good to yielding); consistent runs following that and won again at Limerick last time (2m6f, good); up another 5lb but not discounted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

11

18th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:50 Killarney

Kiln Time

10st 9lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Just two runs over fences but his fourth at Wexford in May was promising before getting another hurdle win on the board at Limerick; lesser run since but 10lb lower chase mark to work with here.

9/2

10th

5

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 120y

19:55 Tipperary

Kiln Time

11st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Narrow winner Naas in April (3m, good to yielding); consistent runs following that and won again at Limerick last time (2m6f, good); up another 5lb but not discounted.

13/2

13

29th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:42 Limerick

Kiln Time

11st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Won for the third time at Naas in April off 81 (3m, gd-yld); decent run off revised mark at Cork without looking like winning; similar effort in handicap chase at Wexford latest; has won off this rating on testing ground so rain may enhance his chance.

11/2

Form: 8040-6

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in all starts in maiden and handicap hurdles; dropping down the handicap but still appears rated highly for what she has achieved.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

15

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 154y

17:00 Thurles

Alright Darling

10st 5lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Daniel G Murphy

Steadily declining mark of late but no real sign she can take advantage.

16/1

5th

11

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:55 Clonmel

Alright Darling

10st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Daniel G Murphy

Her mark has fallen 18lb since entering handicaps at the start of the year; not bad runs lately but needs to find some extra.

25/1

7th

14

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 0y

15:15 Listowel

Alright Darling

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Daniel G Murphy

0-10 over hurdles but has shown glimpses of ability; now 15lb lower than when a remote fourth at Leopardstown (2m4f, yielding) in March; not a bad run at Tramore latest and this shorter trip might suit; may outrun likely odds.

16/1

Form: 3P05-0

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Sole rules win came at Gowran in 2023 off a mark of 84 (2m4f, heavy); lost her form badly in the UK and continued her disappointing runs, despite being returned to her former handler, when well beaten at Punchestown last time.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

15:48 Downpatrick

Intersky Sunset

11st 2lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Declan Queally

Some good runs last year but well beaten the last twice and has to rebound; might want easier ground so any rain that falls should help.

16/1

12th

4

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 120y

19:55 Tipperary

Intersky Sunset

11st 5lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Declan Queally

Sole rules win came at Gowran in 2023 off a mark of 84 (2m4f, heavy); lost her form badly in the UK and continued her disappointing runs, despite being returned to her former handler, when well beaten at Punchestown last time.

25/1

Form: 0P68-3

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has improved for switch to handicaps and his best run came last time at Limerick when third of 14 (2m3f, good); retains the same mark but he was 8.75l behind the winner that day all the same so more improvement needed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15

14th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:35 Tramore

Notevenatext

10st 1lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Shaped with promise when third at Limerick (2m3f) in May but probably didn't stay when tried over 23.5f latest; could rebound dropped back in trip.

25/1

13th

15

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 120y

19:55 Tipperary

Notevenatext

10st 2lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Has improved for switch to handicaps and his best run came last time at Limerick when third of 14 (2m3f, good); retains the same mark but he was 8.75l behind the winner that day all the same so more improvement needed.

9/1

Form: 057U-2

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Best ever run came at Wexford last time when finishing 1.5l behind in second (3m, good); her runs prior to that don't instill huge confidence but she is only up 1lb and could continue to improve.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

22nd Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 180y

18:55 Kilbeggan

Captain Kate

10st 7lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: E Sheehy

Runner-up once over hurdles from nine starts; not a bad chase debut last time and should improve; not ruled out.

14/1

Form: 060-70

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles at Kilbeggan last year off a mark of 90 (2m43f, good to yielding); some okay chase runs since then but she was 74l behind the winner back over hurdles at Punchestown last time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

8

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

17:50 Limerick

Ixigreczed

10st 11lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: E Seymour

Sole success came in 2m3f Kilbeggan handicap nearly two years ago; fair run in first-time blinkers at Clonmel in March; below that form last time at the same venue.

25/1

11th

10

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:50 Clonmel

Ixigreczed

11st 1lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: E Seymour

Sole success came in 2m3f Kilbeggan handicap nearly two years ago; hasn't troubled the judge since over both hurdles and fences, although mildly encouraging C&D effort in March in first-time blinkers.

16/1

6th

7

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 188y

17:12 Clonmel

Ixigreczed

10st 13lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: E Seymour

Sole success off at Kilbeggan (2m3f, gd-yld) in June 2024; never better than sixth in eight (hurdles and chases) in 2025; blinkered for the first time now.

33/1

Form: 4215-P D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Winner off 1lb lower under the same rider at Fairyhouse in October (3m, good); solid effort next time at Limerick when hampered; pulled up on return at Punchestown last time; capable of more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:18 Limerick

Ranger Billy

11st 1lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: K A Heffernan

Dual hurdles winner; badly out of form last summer; back from absence when pulled up in Cork handicap hurdle; can only be watched on second chase start (pulled up only other try).

20/1

4

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:00 Cork

Ranger Billy

11st 2lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: K A Heffernan

Two-time winner was badly out of form last summer when last seen in action and has joined a new yard; can only be watched for now.

25/1

Non-runners

Conflict Lady, Bal Kauto, Nevereverever

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €44.40
Straight Forecast €80.00
Tricast €300.65
Trifecta €396.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Adaliz

The Irish Sun:

Notevenatext

POSTDATA:

Loughrask Rainbow

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Hangry