October 02 / 15.55 Clonmel

15.55

Good

Ravens Rock Novice Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 4f 35y
  • 16 runners
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Ravens Rock Novice Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 60701

Last run: 3 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Some promise in maidens and readily got off the mark on second handicap start at Roscommon three days ago; carries a 7lb penalty and steps up 4f in trip but could well shoulder that if staying.
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1st

4

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:55 Clonmel

Hope She Flies

11st 8lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Brian Francis Cawley

Some promise in maidens and readily got off the mark on second handicap start at Roscommon three days ago; carries a 7lb penalty and steps up 4f in trip but could well shoulder that if staying.

11/4

12

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 135y

14:15 Roscommon

Hope She Flies

10st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Brian Francis Cawley

No closer than 20l in maidens and was tailed off on handicap debut at Cork when 33-1.

33/1

14th

8

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Hope She Flies

11st 0lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Brian Francis Cawley

Not a bad debut effort at Ballinrobe on debut; has failed to build on that in two subsequent outings; first handicap now.

20/1

Form: 67-522 BF

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Maiden was runner-up in handicaps at Downpatrick and Kilbeggan within 11 days in July; best form is on good ground so can go well if the going doesn't deteriorate.
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4th

16

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Demanding Gerry

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: James Andrew Fahey

Maiden made a promising seasonal reappearance at Wexford but hasn't built on that; beaten 13l when fourth at Downpatrick and then pulled up over C&D latest; has gone well here before but others more convincing.

16/1

11

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:40 Kilbeggan

Demanding Gerry

10st 13lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: James Andrew Fahey

Has a knack for finishing second (runner-up in four of last six starts); filled the second spot again on his return at Wexford in May (2m1f, good to yielding); just fourth at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) last time when outpaced before keeping on; should be thereabouts again.

6/1

4th

9

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:30 Downpatrick

Demanding Gerry

11st 0lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: James Andrew Fahey

Has finished runner-up in four of last five starts, including on return from 225 days off at Wexford on latest; nudged up another 1lb, but has gone well over C&D before and a leading contender.

13/2

40/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 06900-

Last run: 423 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Was poor in handicaps in 2024 and point form since isn't inspiring so others preferred on comeback.
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1st

16

24th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Princess Felicia

10st 6lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: David Harry Kelly

Maiden has made a promising start for Harry Kelly; decent third at Clonmel followed by a close second at Tramore (20.5f, good) on latest; nudged up 3lb and stamina to prove at this distance but should go well again.

4/1

2nd

14

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:48 Tramore

Princess Felicia

10st 6lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: David Harry Kelly

Third in a Clonmel handicap over this trip on debut for this yard last October; has a shout if she can repeat that after a break.

13/2

3rd

13

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:55 Clonmel

Princess Felicia

10st 7lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: David Harry Kelly

Was poor in handicaps in 2024 and point form since isn't inspiring so others preferred on comeback.

40/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: -76840

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Maiden responded to first-time blinkers when fourth at Tramore but was poor at Wexford since and has to rebound from that.
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14

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:35 Limerick

Perfectway

10st 3lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Eoin Griffin

Maiden posted decent runs on two of last three starts, at Tramore and Clonmel; off the same mark and yard is going well at present so can be involved with a repeat.

8/1

4th

15

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:55 Clonmel

Perfectway

10st 3lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Eoin Griffin

Maiden responded to first-time blinkers when fourth at Tramore but was poor at Wexford since and has to rebound from that.

20/1

11th

14

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

17:35 Wexford

Perfectway

10st 2lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Eoin Griffin

Continues to struggle off lowly mark, though some merit in recent Tramore effort over this trip (good) when blinkers replaced cheekpieces; more needed.

10/1

Form: -60P67

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Her mark has fallen 18lb since entering handicaps at the start of the year; not bad runs lately but needs to find some extra.
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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: 07-867

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
By far the best run this year for former yard when beaten only 6l at Tramore last time; that was over 2m; has a squeak if improving for new yard over this trip; cheekpieces removed.
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6th

13

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:27 Ballinrobe

Theanniversary Man

10st 2lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: James M Barcoe

Won back-to-back handicap hurdles at Thurles (2m) and Cork (2m4f) late last year; 2026 form is less persuasive, though the form of his Sligo fourth was boosted significantly by the winner Timurshah in winning twice at the Galway festival.

10/1

7th

14

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 60y

18:15 Cork

Theanniversary Man

11st 1lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: James M Barcoe

Back-to-back handicap winner late last year and still on a competitive mark judged on last month's fourth of 16 at Sligo (2m1f, good); each-way claims.

10/1

4th

9

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 157y

19:00 Sligo

Theanniversary Man

11st 1lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: James M Barcoe

Back-to-back winner last November/December at Thurles (2m, good to yielding) and Cork (2m4f, soft to heavy); pulled up early at Tramore ten days ago in a race in which Avandra produced a much-improved performance to take second; may bounce back.

8/1

Form: 07-738

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
First reserve; some promise in maidens but beaten 15l in both handicaps and has to find more.
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12th

5

28th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 0y

19:38 Wexford

Charlies Gift

11st 2lb

J: Niall Moore

T: John M Burke

Now 0-11 hurdling and seems an unlikely type to make an immediate impact chasing.

16/1

8th

7

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 55y

19:01 Wexford

Charlies Gift

11st 3lb

J: E Walsh

T: John M Burke

Failed to complete twice since an okay run after a break at Clonmel in May; needs a step forward here.

16/1

Form: -89526

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Went closest to scoring when just denied over 2m at Tramore in August; might have found the ground too soft at Listowel since; this trip is a question.
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6th

6

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 140y

16:35 Tramore

Polly Poppins

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

A 15-race maiden but her best form has come here; beaten 3.5l into third by well-handicapped rival over C&D in October off 7lb higher; below form three starts this term but she would have a big chance if reproducing October effort.

6/1

7th

11

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

15:50 Wexford

Polly Poppins

11st 0lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Now 0-4 under rules, chase debut third in Tramore handicap last October probably her best effort; lots to find with a couple of these on last month's C&D debut effort.

20/1

Form: -55442

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Some decent runs without winning in bumpers and the same story in four maiden hurdles, with her two best efforts at Kilbeggan; has to be respected on handicap debut.
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8th

5

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

17:16 Wexford

Backwithyourown

11st 6lb

J: E Walsh

T: John M Burke

Fair form without winning, in bumpers and maiden hurdles; three handicaps have been less encouraging; tailed off at Clonmel in October; unseated at the first on C&D seasonal return here and tailed off at Kilbeggan last time (2m3f, good); others more likely.

16/1

11th

2

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 160y

19:42 Kilbeggan

Backwithyourown

11st 10lb

J: E Walsh

T: John M Burke

Fair form, without winning, in bumpers and maiden hurdles; unseated at the first at Wexford in May, so effectively no run since last October; form includes a 14l second in a 2m course maiden.

14/1

6

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:47 Wexford

Backwithyourown

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: John M Burke

Some decent runs without winning in bumpers and maiden hurdles on mainly decent ground; headstrong sort didn't get home on handicap debut at Clonmel in October and given time off since; hood left off and probably best watched.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1-P086

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won a Limerick handicap over 2m in April and best run since when beaten 12l at Listowel over 2m2f last time; can improve from that but can be keen so this trip is a question.
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No Results Found

Form: 5-5407

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Mild promise in four starts for Pat Doyle but a lesser run on debut for this yard; can likely do better on handicap debut so not ruled out; check market.
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4th

2

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:47 Downpatrick

Le Diablo

11st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won a 2m1f Clonmel handicap in April off 91 back from a break; kept busy since; second over 2m1f at Wexford in July and fair third over 2m2f at Ballinrobe next time; bounced back from a poor Cork effort when a 5.25l seventh of 14 at Ballinrobe last time; could play a role.

8/1

7th

8

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:27 Ballinrobe

Le Diablo

10st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won 2m1f Clonmel handicap in April (yielding); has been kept busy; second over 2m1f at Wexford, fair third behind Max Meridius over a slightly longer trip at this venue; needs to bounce back from a poor run at Cork last week.

8/1

10th

10

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Cork

Le Diablo

10st 8lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won 2m1f Clonmel handicap in April (yielding) and mixed form since, notably third the last twice, at Wexford and when not quite getting home behind Max Meridius over 2m2f at Ballinrobe in a first-time tongue-tie.

10/1

Form: /79-55

Last run: 71 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 16 runs under all rules; back after an absence with two runs over the summer, the best of which was a fifth in a Wexford h'cap chase; needs his best back over hurdles.
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2

(10)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:02 Navan

Forever Frankie

10st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Michael G Cleary

NH maiden can only be watched on belated Flat debut.

66/1

6

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:55 Clonmel

Forever Frankie

11st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Michael G Cleary

Maiden after 16 runs under all rules; back after an absence with two runs over the summer, the best of which was a fifth in a Wexford h'cap chase; needs his best back over hurdles.

22/1

5th

9

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:38 Wexford

Forever Frankie

11st 1lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Michael G Cleary

Returned from a lengthy break to make stable debut at Downpatrick 9 days ago when fifth of 11 (2m2f, good) after leading at two out; entitled to improve from that but majority of hurdles form is not great; needs to improve on chasing debut; trainer also runs Figurehead.

14/1

Form: -982P9

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Maiden was second at Wexford in July but was then pulled-up there and well beaten at Navan so questions now.
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12

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:55 Clonmel

Fear The Deere

10st 10lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

Maiden was second at Wexford in July but was then pulled-up there and well beaten at Navan so questions now.

22/1

15

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:45 Navan

Fear The Deere

10st 9lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

Maiden's standout effort came when a 3.75l second on his penultimate start at Wexford (2m4f, good); failed to back that up on latest when pulled up; risks attached.

8/1

Form: 0-0304

Last run: 59 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Best runs this year when third at Wexford and fourth at Cork, both over 2m1f; has a shout if as effective over this longer trip.
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13th

15

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

18:20 Clonmel

Amron Diamond

10st 2lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: James M Barcoe

Made the frame last year in 2m1f handicaps at Wexford and Cork on good ground; pulled up over C&D when last seen in October on easier ground; changed yards since and debuts for new trainer.

14/1

14

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:55 Clonmel

Amron Diamond

10st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: J Motherway

Best runs this year when third at Wexford and fourth at Cork, both over 2m1f; has a shout if as effective over this longer trip.

10/1

Form: 0-208P

Last run: 55 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; Flat winner got a ratings hike for being second in a Wexford maiden hurdle earlier in the year; poor since and mark is back down now but still not easy to fancy.
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18

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:55 Clonmel

Kalaroun

10st 13lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Second reserve; Flat winner got a ratings hike for being second in a Wexford maiden hurdle earlier in the year; poor since and mark is back down now but still not easy to fancy.

7

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:48 Wexford

Kalaroun

10st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

AW winner is a maiden over timber; hasn't built on decent maiden hurdle second at this venue back in handicap company at 2m6f and 3m the last twice; this drop in trip should suit but lots more needed.

16/1

Form: 65-718

Last run: 43 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; got off the mark in a Sligo maiden in June but was poor in a handicap there since; poor on only start here too and has to rebound.
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10th

7

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:48 Tramore

Nashville Notions

11st 5lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Won a Sligo maiden hurdle last summer but has been mostly below that level since; better last time at Wexford in first-time cheekpieces over 3m; this trip suits better and could go well with the headgear retained.

13/2

6th

5

23rd Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:20 Wexford

Nashville Notions

11st 2lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Won a Sligo maiden hurdle last summer but hasn't been near that level in handicaps since, though her C&D run here in May was one of her better efforts; cheekpieces go on.

15/1

12th

5

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 90y

20:30 Clonmel

Nashville Notions

11st 5lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Won a Sligo maiden hurdle last summer but hasn't been near that level in handicaps since, though there was a bit more spark at Wexford last time.

14/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €15.50
Straight Forecast €24.14
Tricast €230.43
Trifecta €212.20

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Newport

The Irish Sun:

Backwithyourown

SPOTLIGHT:

Demanding Gerry

POSTDATA:

Newport