October 23 / 14.52 Clonmel

14.52

Yielding

Kilclooney Woods (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 0f 205y
  • 12 runners
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Kilclooney Woods (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.91
  • Place: £1.10

Form: /40-32 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 12st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Maiden under both codes, consistent form in his last four races, switching between them; had this rider aboard when second in a Flat handicap at this venue last month; backed that up with second over hurdles at Roscommon; slightly longer trip should help; good prospects of a breakthrough
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8th

2

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 216y

18:12 Clonmel

No Big Deal

11st 11lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Charles O’Brien

Deserved his C&D win in an amateur handicap last October after several solid displays; doubts raised by subsequent form but still merits respect in a race of this standard.

9/2

9th

2

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

No Big Deal

12st 0lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Charles O’Brien

Deserved win in Clonmel amateur handicap in October (yielding) off 93; solid Thurles effort off revised mark; mistake costly at Clonmel next time; remains of interest if avoiding serious error.

11/1

Form: 74-700

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Tramore and Limerick this time last year, both races over 2m on yielding ground; needs to step up considerably on this season's form; ran poorly at Listowel, where several of her stablemates excelled.
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7th

9

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:35 Limerick

Shes On Line

10st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Runner-up at Tramore and this venue this time last year, both races over 2m on yielding ground; a long way below her best in outings in August/September, including at Listowel where several stablemates excelled; returned to form when going close against a well-backed favourite at Clonmel; leading chance with a reproduction.

5/1

2nd

11

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 205y

14:52 Clonmel

Shes On Line

11st 4lb

J: Mr Andrew Burke-Ott

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Runner-up at Tramore and Limerick this time last year, both races over 2m on yielding ground; needs to step up considerably on this season's form; ran poorly at Listowel, where several of her stablemates excelled.

10/1

11th

12

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Shes On Line

10st 13lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Runner up twice at the end of last year at Tramore and Limerick, both over 2m on yielding ground; below best both starts this year and stamina to prove for this trip.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8870P-

Last run: 252 days

W: 12st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Was well supported at this venue in February on his second handicap hurdle attempt; jumped poorly then and was pulled up; has changed stable, and probably best watched now.
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3rd

3

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 205y

14:52 Clonmel

Sheriffhill

12st 3lb

J: Mr E T Mellerick

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

Was well supported at this venue in February on his second handicap hurdle attempt; jumped poorly then and was pulled up; has changed stable, and probably best watched now.

12/1

6

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

14:55 Clonmel

Sheriffhill

11st 13lb

J: Mr D Allen

T: Terence O’Brien

Easy enough to back on handicap debut at Limerick over Christmas, tame enough effort; much more needed.

16/1

11th

9

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Sheriffhill

11st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

in touch with leaders

25/1

Form: 80701 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Point winner; well beaten in a bumper and three maiden hurdle outings; left previous track form behind to win over 2m at Fairyhouse 12 days ago on handicap debut; 50-1 shot then, entitled to be a leading fancy with Derek O'Connor booked; has gone up 6lb.
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11th

9

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:35 Killarney

Hickeys Hill

11st 2lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Andrew McNamara

Point winner off the mark under rules at Fairyhouse in October off 6lb lower (2m, yielding); held off revised mark twice since, though may have needed latest; step up in trip needs to unlock further improvement.

14/1

9th

7

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Hickeys Hill

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Andrew McNamara

Point winner; well beaten in a bumper and three maiden hurdle outings; left previous track form behind to win at 50-1 over 2m at Fairyhouse last October on handicap debut, with today's rival The Border Boy back in third; unplaced at Clonmel 12 days later and given a break; one for the shortlistt.

13/2

5th

6

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 205y

14:52 Clonmel

Hickeys Hill

11st 13lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Andrew McNamara

Point winner; well beaten in a bumper and three maiden hurdle outings; left previous track form behind to win over 2m at Fairyhouse 12 days ago on handicap debut; 50-1 shot then, entitled to be a leading fancy with Derek O'Connor booked; has gone up 6lb.

7/2

Form: 0P-2P0

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Second at Wexford in May seemed promising; confidence dented by two recent runs; blinkered now.
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14

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

19:12 Kilbeggan

Stonecarthy

10st 8lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Standout run in 12 efforts came over 2m1f at Wexford last year when 3.75l second off 6lb higher; never a factor on return 38 days ago and needs to prove he stays this distance.

12/1

10th

13

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Downpatrick

Stonecarthy

10st 8lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Second in a 2m1f handicap at Wexford last May seemed promising; confidence dented by subsequent form; ex-Kieran Purcell, now with Ian Donoghue.

14/1

Form: 178-07 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won twice on good ground last year, at Punchestown and Wexford; a long way best in two 2025 outings, five months apart; may do better now.
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7th

5

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 205y

14:52 Clonmel

Flashthelights

11st 13lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Won twice on good ground last year, at Punchestown and Wexford; a long way best in two 2025 outings, five months apart; may do better now.

7/1

5

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 65y

15:23 Downpatrick

Flashthelights

11st 4lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Noel C Kelly

One of three for yard; has won three over timber but tailed off in his last couple of starts and needs the ground to dry out to see him at his best.

15/1

Form: 6F7-

Last run: 342 days

W: 12st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Very modest on the Flat (0-17, rated 37); some signs of ability over hurdles last season; has been sharpened by two Flat runs since joining this stable and may improve; premature to write off.
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8th

4

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 205y

14:52 Clonmel

Wayside Lady

12st 3lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Very modest on the Flat (0-17, rated 37); some signs of ability over hurdles last season; has been sharpened by two Flat runs since joining this stable and may improve; premature to write off.

10/1

10

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 132y

15:30 Thurles

Wayside Lady

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

0-16 on the Flat and low-key yard debut at Bellewstown last week; plenty to prove at present.

33/1

15

(4)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:13 Bellewstown

Wayside Lady

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

18-race maiden who achieved precious little this year and now in another new yard.

25/1

Form: 4-0795

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Placed only once from 14 starts over hurdles; soundly beaten in fifth at Downpatrick on latest, though that was one of his better displays.
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13

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Limerick

Boston Bongo

10st 1lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: E Sheehy

Maiden was too keen when well beaten at Clonmel last time but overall form needs improving upon.

22/1

9th

13

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 205y

14:52 Clonmel

Boston Bongo

10st 11lb

J: Miss P Elvin

T: E Sheehy

Placed only once from 14 starts over hurdles; soundly beaten in fifth at Downpatrick on latest, though that was one of his better displays.

20/1

14

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:21 Downpatrick

Boston Bongo

10st 3lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: E Sheehy

Winless from 18 starts, only making the podium once; tailed off on the Flat at Tramore in July and same story over hurdles at Wexford last time; new headgear combination employed now.

33/1

Form: 808

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Weak maiden form; makes handicap debut; pedigree implies a likely preference for longer distances.
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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: 4-P00

Last run: 18 days

W: 12st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Struggled on handicap/stable debut early this month; does not look well handicapped, but talented young point-to-point rider claims a useful 7lb.
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1

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 205y

14:52 Clonmel

Jessies Dreamgirl

12st 4lb

J: Mr S Cotter

T: Noel C Kelly

Struggled on handicap/stable debut early this month; does not look well handicapped, but talented young point-to-point rider claims a useful 7lb.

25/1

14

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:00 Bellewstown

Jessies Dreamgirl

10st 11lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John C McConnell

Weak AW form on Flat; outran 100-1 odds when fourth at Kilbeggan in April on first hurdles start; failed to reproduce that form at Downpatrick on second attempt

33/1

13

15th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

14:40 Downpatrick

Jessies Dreamgirl

11st 5lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Showed very little on the Flat but ran well for a long way on hurdles debut at Kilbeggan in April, outrunning odds of 100-1; needs to settle better this time and may encounter slower ground if the rain arrives.

20/1

Form: 8F0

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Hard to make a case for her; yard was in outstanding form for the Listowel festival at which she was tailed off on the most recent of three maiden outings.
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9

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 205y

14:52 Clonmel

Howayahoney

11st 6lb

J: Mr E M Nugent

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Hard to make a case for her; yard was in outstanding form for the Listowel festival at which she was tailed off on the most recent of three maiden outings.

14/1

13th

18

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:10 Listowel

Howayahoney

11st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

No show at big prices in first two starts over hurdles, falling when beaten on latest; may need a bit more time.

66/1

Form: P7-55P

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Pulled up at Tipperary early in the month; had previously shown promising signs with fifth placings at Listowel in June and Ballinrobe in August; place chance if restored to her best.
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Payout
Exacta €9.40
Straight Forecast €8.88
Tricast €47.46
Trifecta €74.90

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Stonecarthy

POSTDATA:

Hickeys Hill

SPOTLIGHT:

No Big Deal

The Irish Sun:

Stonecarthy