May 14 / 17.20 Clonmel

17.20

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Tote Guarantee Never Beaten By SP (C & G) Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 2m 3f 116y
  • 17 runners
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Tote Guarantee Never Beaten By SP (C & G) Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.20
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 02F46-

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner in 2023 ran his best race over hurdles when second at Fairyhouse in November having returned after an absence; some decent runs since but was poor back at the same track last time and has to return to best.
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1st

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:50 Limerick

Minella Diamond

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W J Lanigan

Breakthrough win at the eighth attempt over hurdles in Clonmel maiden on latest (19.5f, gd-yld); respected on handicap debut off what could be a workable mark.

5/2

1st

2

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:20 Clonmel

Minella Diamond

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W J Lanigan

Bumper winner in 2023 ran his best race over hurdles when second at Fairyhouse in November having returned after an absence; some decent runs since but was poor back at the same track last time and has to return to best.

6/1

6th

14

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Fairyhouse

Minella Diamond

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W J Lanigan

Bumper winner and second on hurdling debut in 2023; has come back from a two-year layoff; good second to 114-rated rival in a 2m maiden at this venue, fell here next start; fourth in a Limerick novice face last time; would get 12lb from He Can't Dance in a handicap.

14/1

40/1

  • Place: £6.70

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W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Maiden on the Flat after 18 goes and rated 51; of limited appeal on hurdling debut.
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4th

7

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:30 Tramore

Captain Hanley

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Runner-up in maiden hurdles at Clonmel in May and Punchestown last month; failed to match that form at Wexford last Friday; interesting that he makes a quick reappearance with Colin Keane booked; turf Flat form is modest but not without a chance if reproducing last winter's best AW form.

7/1

6th

1

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 50y

16:47 Wexford

Captain Hanley

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Modest on the Flat but has shown an aptitude for hurdling; runner up in both completed starts at Clonmel (19.5f, gd-yld) in May and Punchestown (23.5f, gd-yld) 26 days ago; in between those runs unseated early at Kilbeggan; big player.

8/1

2nd

3

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 116y

16:17 Punchestown

Captain Hanley

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eamonn O’Connell

0-18 on Flat but promising introduction to hurdling at Clonmel when staying on well to take the runner-up spot despite suffering interference (2m4f, good to yielding) and the winner easily followed up next time; unseated at the second when saddle slipped at Kilbeggan; worth another chance, although trip is an unknown.

2/1

1/3

  • Place: £1.02

Form: 2/22- BF

Last run: 100 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in all three starts in 2m maiden hurdles at Navan, Punchestown and Fairyhouse, the latter two earlier this year; those runs were all on testing ground but should be difficult to beat if as effective on this terrain; tongue-tie and cheekpieces added; trip should be fine.
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3rd

12

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:20 Clonmel

Springhill Warrior

11st 4lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Runner-up in all three starts in 2m maiden hurdles at Navan, Punchestown and Fairyhouse, the latter two earlier this year; those runs were all on testing ground but should be difficult to beat if as effective on this terrain; tongue-tie and cheekpieces added; trip should be fine.

1/3

2nd

10

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Fairyhouse

Springhill Warrior

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Runner up on debut in 2m Navan maiden last March (heavy) and filled the same position on seasonal reappearance at Punchestown last month, up with pace throughout but no match from last for odds-on 8.5l winner; big player.

11/10

Form: 46-

Last run: 199 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Showed promise on debut in a Listowel bumper last autumn but was poor at Wexford next time; in good hands and can do better on this return now hurdling.
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3rd

11

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 50y

16:47 Wexford

Tomthescaffolder

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Failed to trouble the judge in both starts in bumpers; 5.5l behind Captain Hanley when fourth of 17 on hurdles debut at Clonmel (19.5f, gd-yld) in May; sharper for that and could get closer to that rival now; preferred by Darragh O'Keeffe.

15/2

4th

14

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:20 Clonmel

Tomthescaffolder

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Showed promise on debut in a Listowel bumper last autumn but was poor at Wexford next time; in good hands and can do better on this return now hurdling.

5/1

Form: 5/680-

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in bumpers last year but was tailed-off on return/hurdles debut at Wexford; can only be watched.
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11th

7

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

16:45 Limerick

Silly Mongoose

11st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Patrick T Foley

Showed ability in bumpers; began over hurdles with a low-key Wexford run; much improved when fifth at Clonmel; won well at Kilbeggan despite racing keenly; opening mark gives him a fair chance.

5/1

1st

5

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 200y

18:12 Kilbeggan

Silly Mongoose

11st 12lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Patrick T Foley

Showed ability in bumpers but was never sighted on debut over hurdles at Wexford before stepping forward markedly when beaten 8.5l into fifth at Clonmel (19.5f, gd); travelled well that day so this drop in trip should suit and he has a big chance if building on that.

5/1

5th

11

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:20 Clonmel

Silly Mongoose

11st 4lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Patrick T Foley

Showed some ability in bumpers last year but was tailed-off on return/hurdles debut at Wexford; can only be watched.

40/1

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Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Five-time Flat winner is rated 70 in that sphere; beaten 21l on hurdling debut at Down Royal recently; can do better.
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1st

2

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:30 Killarney

Loyal Touch

9st 13lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five-time winner in Britain at up to 1m2f (rating peaked at 93); not at the same level for this yard, including over hurdles; handicapper giving him every chance but others preferred.

16/1

7th

2

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

17:48 Bellewstown

Loyal Touch

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five-time Flat winner in Britain at up to 1m2f; not at the same level for this yard, including two races over hurdles.

50/1

6th

3

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

20:20 Limerick

Loyal Touch

10st 0lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five-time Flat winner in Britain at up to 1m2f; not at same level for this yard, well beaten over hurdles last twice.

20/1

Form: U-

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Maiden on the Flat but has shown some ability; unseated early on hurdling debut for this yard and poor on the level since; others preferred.
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9th

1

6th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 125y

17:13 Roscommon

Acheron

11st 4lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Dual-purpose maiden improved hugely on previous form when runner-up in a Downpatrick 2m6f maiden hurdle; needs to show that wasn't a fluke but can be involved again if repeating that.

14/1

2nd

2

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

13:50 Downpatrick

Acheron

11st 4lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

65-rated Flat maiden has finished tailed off on both completed hurdle runs.

80/1

15th

6

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:00 Tramore

Acheron

11st 4lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Some sign of ability on the Flat at up to 1m4f; 80-1 when tailed off in a maiden at Clonmel where his jumping lacked any fluency.

100/1

Form: 98/7-

Last run: 70 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown a lot of promise in three bumper starts and isn't easy to fancy.
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9th

10

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

17:17 Listowel

Whatdoyoucallhim

11st 7lb

J: Mr P R O’Neill

T: David K Walsh

Tailed off in three bumpers and suffered the same fate on hurdle debut; cheekpieces tried.

100/1

14th

16

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:20 Clonmel

Whatdoyoucallhim

11st 4lb

J: Richard Condon

T: David K Walsh

Hasn't shown a lot of promise in three bumper starts and isn't easy to fancy.

100/1

Form: 00-

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form: 0-

Last run: 125 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form: 0-

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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5 yo Gelding

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Form: 0-

Last run: 294 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Was keen and ran green on debut in a bumper last summer; best watched on return.
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9

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:20 Clonmel

Jalfrezi

11st 4lb

J: Ross Berry

T: J A Berry

Was keen and ran green on debut in a bumper last summer; best watched on return.

50/1

10th

5

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 150y

20:17 Wexford

Jalfrezi

11st 10lb

J: Mr J P Berry

T: J A Berry

Hillstar half-brother to 3m hurdle winner Caddy Shack; dam point/2m hurdle winner, sister to bumper winner Shadow of the Wind, half-sister to 2m4f-3m chase winner Curfew Tolls; locally-trained debutant for whom market likely best guide.

16/1

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W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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6 yo Gelding

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Form: /F/U9-

Last run: 356 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

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3rd

12

2nd Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:35 Navan

Welcome Back

11st 7lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

led at slow pace, wandered on approach and jumped slightly left 1st, going okay and clear after 2 out, weakened and headed run-in, lost second final strides

5/1

Form: 9P-

Last run: 126 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

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Payout
Exacta €133.60
Straight Forecast €79.58
Trifecta €884.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Springhill Warrior

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Springhill Warrior

TOPSPEED:

Springhill Warrior

POSTDATA:

Springhill Warrior

The Irish Sun:

Springhill Warrior