June 05 / 17.40 Clonmel

17.40

Good

Bulmers Berries Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 0f 113y
  • 16 runners
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Bulmers Berries Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £25.10
  • Place: £5.00

Form: 0060-

Last run: 190 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Sent off at 66-1 on final start for Philip Byrne for his handicap debut at Thurles (2m, good to yielding) in November and ran as his price suggested; others make more appeal.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

17

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 157y

19:00 Sligo

Timurshah

12st 1lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Aidan Melia

First reserve; weak form last year; a revelation at Clonmel last Friday on his first run for this stable; won with plenty to spare and would seem to have an excellent follow-up opportunity under a mandatory penalty if he gets a run.

1st

6

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Timurshah

11st 7lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Aidan Melia

Sent off at 66-1 on final start for Philip Byrne for his handicap debut at Thurles (2m, good to yielding) in November and ran as his price suggested; others make more appeal.

33/1

Form: 3514-6 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner, also placed here four times; battled well from the front to land a mares' handicap at Tramore last August (good) off 98; tailed off here on heavy back from a break in February and weak in the market here the last day when never dangerous; she's a player back in the 0-100 category now.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

2

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

20:00 Wexford

Tingarran Express

12st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

Three hurdle wins have all been right-handed, but has been placed here; good run behind an improver last time; chase debut and said to jump well at home.

10/1

2nd

2

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Tingarran Express

12st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

Dual course winner, also placed here four times; battled well from the front to land a mares' handicap at Tramore last August (good) off 98; tailed off here on heavy back from a break in February and weak in the market here the last day when never dangerous; she's a player back in the 0-100 category now.

8/1

6th

12

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:50 Clonmel

Tingarran Express

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

Dual course winner, also placed here four times; battled well from the front to land a mares' handicap at Tramore last August (good); probably in need of the run on course return in February; likely to strip fitter now; won here on her second start after a break last year; strong contender.

10/1

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5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 2624P- BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner last November and was in fairly good form following that until weakening quickly and being pulled up at Kilbeggan last time (2m3f, good to yielding); took a 3.25l fourth over 2m here (soft) on penultimate; in the mix if bouncing back.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 60y

18:15 Cork

Gino Bella

12st 0lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Patrick T Foley

Point winner who is 0-11 over hurdles but, since returning from a break in March, she's performed well in three out of four handicaps; solid contender provided she takes to the new hood.

5/1

3rd

1

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Gino Bella

12st 0lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Patrick T Foley

Point-to-point winner last November and was in fairly good form following that until weakening quickly and being pulled up at Kilbeggan last time (2m3f, good to yielding); took a 3.25l fourth over 2m here (soft) on penultimate; in the mix if bouncing back.

5/1

1

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:56 Kilbeggan

Gino Bella

12st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Patrick T Foley

Point-to-point winner last November and good form since, placing three times; 3.25l fourth at Clonmel earlier this month when last seen (2m, soft); still lightly raced and this ground shouldn't cause problems; claimer takes lessens her burden.

4/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 060-26

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form over hurdles; returned from a break with an excellent first run over fences at Limerick, finished second despite making a few slight errors; didn't maintain that improvement at Kilbeggan back over hurdles.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

12

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Wexford

Benzine

11st 0lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: J Morrison

Maiden in all spheres after 21 starts; however, has been running well enough lately; second on chase debut at Limerick and two decent hurdle runs since; chance.

8/1

4th

14

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Benzine

10st 8lb

J: Danny Power

T: J Morrison

Ordinary form over hurdles; returned from a break with an excellent first run over fences at Limerick, finished second despite making a few slight errors; didn't maintain that improvement at Kilbeggan back over hurdles.

13/2

6th

11

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Kilbeggan

Benzine

10st 10lb

J: Niall Moore

T: J Morrison

Ordinary form over hurdles; returned from a break with an excellent first run over fences at Limerick, finished second despite making a few slight errors; strong chance if that improvement is maintained on his return to hurdling.

4/1

Form: 0009-0

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Beaten 51l over C&D on heavy and 33l at Punchestown (2m, good to yielding) in last two handicap outings; others preferred.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

5

(25)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Max Meridius

9st 12lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Thomas Mullins

Ended last season with a respectable fifth on handicap debut in a 25-runner 1m2f Curragh race on heavy ground; fit from hurdling before beginning new Flat campaign with an encouraging fith at this venue, not far off Half Nutz then; first-time cheeekpieces.

13/2

5th

4

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Max Meridius

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

Ended last season with a respectable fifth on handicap debut in a 25-runner 1m2f Curragh race on heavy ground; fit from hurdling; could go well.

10/1

5th

13

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Max Meridius

11st 0lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Thomas Mullins

Beaten 51l over C&D on heavy and 33l at Punchestown (2m, good to yielding) in last two handicap outings; others preferred.

14/1

Form: 256P8- D

Last run: 197 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over hurdles at Wexford on return from a break in May last year (2m1f, good) and second in similar event after; yielding to soft ground unlikely to his liking when always behind at Thurles when last seen in Nov'; not discounted.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

Hatfield Hammer

11st 7lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Off the mark over C&D in May last year (good) and second in similar event subsequently off 99; recent Clonmel comeback run should have brought him on and one for the shortlist.

13/2

6th

5

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Hatfield Hammer

11st 8lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Got off the mark over hurdles at Wexford on return from a break in May last year (2m1f, good) and second in similar event after; yielding to soft ground unlikely to his liking when always behind at Thurles when last seen in Nov'; not discounted.

14/1

Form: 4773-7 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 0lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Veteran added a fourth win at Wexford in July (2m1f, good) off this mark; creditable efforts last twice but more needed to win.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

16

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 204y

19:18 Roscommon

Dontdooddson

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Darren Collins

Veteran bagged a fourth win at Wexford last summer off this mark (2m1f, good); not disgraced in three runs this year, but more needed to win.

16/1

7th

16

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Dontdooddson

10st 0lb

J: Jordan Canavan

T: Darren Collins

Veteran added a fourth win at Wexford in July (2m1f, good) off this mark; creditable efforts last twice but more needed to win.

12/1

7th

14

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Dontdooddson

10st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Darren Collins

Veteran added a fourth win when landing a C&D handicap in July (good) off this mark; third of 16 at Kilbeggan last time suggests he still retains some level of ability.

22/1

Form: 7090-0

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Modest form in bumpers and maiden hurdles for her previous trainer; not much better for new yard, tailed off on handicap debut at Downpatrick.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

16:00 Sligo

Frontier Rose

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Coyle

Modest form in bumpers and maiden hurdles for her previous trainer; not much better for her new yard, beaten 19l at Clonmel last month.

33/1

8th

12

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Frontier Rose

11st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Coyle

Modest form in bumpers and maiden hurdles for her previous trainer; not much better for new yard, tailed off on handicap debut at Downpatrick.

25/1

10th

10

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

18:35 Downpatrick

Frontier Rose

10st 5lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Thomas Coyle

Modest form in bumpers and maiden hurdles for her previous trainer; mid-division Leopardstown run last Christmas on stable debut was a small step in the right direction.

16/1

Form: 0F06-8

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Regressive Flat maiden didn't show much in her opening hurdle runs but has started to show small signs of life recently; 12l sixth in a Limerick mares' maiden hurdle (2m, soft) before being beaten 10.5l at Wexford on handicap debut; more needed in first-time tongue tie.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Boogie Inthejungle

11st 2lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Regressive Flat maiden didn't show much in her opening hurdle runs but has started to show small signs of life recently; 12l sixth in a Limerick mares' maiden hurdle (2m, soft) before being beaten 10.5l at Wexford on handicap debut; more needed in first-time tongue tie.

14/1

8th

9

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Boogie Inthejungle

11st 2lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Regressive Flat maiden didn't show much in her opening hurdle runs but a 12l sixth at Limerick last time, when 125-1 was more promising; handicap debutante.

9/1

6th

2

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:10 Limerick

Boogie Inthejungle

11st 2lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

A regressive Flat maiden has been well beaten both completed hurdle starts; best to look elsewhere.

28/1

Form: 80P-74 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
A 33-1 winner on good ground at Cork last summer; shaped nicely at Down Royal last month when staying on late (2m2f, good) and built on that when fourth of 13 at Downpatrick over the same trip four days later; this ground suits her and she's getting her act together.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

Small Bucks

11st 8lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: P E Collins

Won at Cork last July off 1lb lower; hasn't really clicked into top gear yet this term and well beaten on latest but handicapper is at least giving her a chance so can't be totally discounted.

14/1

10th

4

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Small Bucks

11st 10lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: P E Collins

A 33-1 winner on good ground at Cork last summer; shaped nicely at Down Royal last month when staying on late (2m2f, good) and built on that when fourth of 13 at Downpatrick over the same trip four days later; this ground suits her and she's getting her act together.

6/1

Form: 5039-

Last run: 213 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Good effort in third maiden at Tramore when finishing within 2.75l of subsequent Listed hurdle winner Cousin Kate; ran disappointingly on handicap debut at Fairyhouse (2m5f, soft to heavy); maybe better ground can bring out her best.
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Verdict Starting price

11

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 204y

19:18 Roscommon

Gentle Annie

11st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Terence O’Brien

Best effort came in her third maiden at Tramore when 2.75l behind the quality Cousin Kate; two subsequent handicap runs have been way below that level; the blinkers are new.

33/1

11th

9

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Gentle Annie

11st 3lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Good effort in third maiden at Tramore when finishing within 2.75l of subsequent Listed hurdle winner Cousin Kate; ran disappointingly on handicap debut at Fairyhouse (2m5f, soft to heavy); maybe better ground can bring out her best.

12/1

11

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Gentle Annie

11st 5lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Best effort to date on latest in a Tramore maiden hurdle (2m, yielding); opening mark looks fair on that evidence but stamina to prove upped in trip; still worth checking in the market for yard that won this in 2022.

8/1

Form: 700-

Last run: 161 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won twice on the Flat early in his career, modest Flat/hurdles form for this stable; fair run at a big price on the Flat at Leopardstown in April.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 60y

18:15 Cork

Urban War

11st 4lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Won twice in Britain as a 2yo; had a mammoth absence prior to kicking off for current yard and has struggled to get anything going.

33/1

12th

7

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Urban War

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Won twice on the Flat early in his career, modest Flat/hurdles form for this stable; fair run at a big price on the Flat at Leopardstown in April.

22/1

Form: /359-8

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Three-time winning hurdler in 2023, showing a liking for a test of stamina in testing conditions; now 5lb below last winning mark but not much encouragement in his stable debut here last month (2m4f, good to yielding).
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

19:33 Limerick

Ishan

11st 11lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Leonard Paul Flynn

Three-time winning hurdler in 2023, showing a liking for a test of stamina in testing conditions; now 7lb below his last winning mark but not much encouragement in his two Clonmel outings for his new stable.

40/1

13th

3

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Ishan

11st 13lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Leonard Paul Flynn

Three-time winning hurdler in 2023, showing a liking for a test of stamina in testing conditions; now 5lb below last winning mark but not much encouragement in his stable debut here last month (2m4f, good to yielding).

14/1

8th

7

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

18:50 Clonmel

Ishan

11st 3lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Leonard Paul Flynn

Three-time hurdles winner in 2023, showing a liking for a test of stamina in testing conditions; now 3kb below his last winning mark; Bbest run for Sam Curling last season was over fences; may find the ground too lively; first outing for this stable.

14/1

Form: 0F7P-P

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Yet to trouble the judge in ten career starts; 100-1 when pulled up on handicap bow at Punchestown.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

1

(13)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Keep It Together

10st 1lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: D Buckley

Poor form in bumpers/hurdles; last of ten on AW on her only Flat outing.

500/1

14th

15

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Keep It Together

10st 5lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: D Buckley

Yet to trouble the judge in ten career starts; 100-1 when pulled up on handicap bow at Punchestown.

50/1

19

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Keep It Together

10st 6lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: D Buckley

No encouragement from her form in four bumpers and four maiden hurdles; in rear on the Flat on final 2025 start.

33/1

Form: 36P6P-

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
0-12 over hurdles; ran well on testing ground at Navan in December but has failed to complete two of last three starts; others preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Mon Sheriffe

11st 4lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

0-12 over hurdles; ran well on testing ground at Navan in December but has failed to complete two of last three starts; others preferred.

13/1

9

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:23 Kilbeggan

Mon Sheriffe

11st 6lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Third over 2m at Navan in December (2m, soft to heavy) but poor in two subsequent runs on heavy at Naas and Gowran; improved effort at Bellewstown last time when a 9.5l sixth (2m1f, yielding); others make more appeal.

7/1

Form: 0200-4 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Has shown his best form here; won a C&D maiden hurdle (good to yielding) in 2024; ran respectably here (2m3f, soft) in March when an 8l second of 15; tailed off in two subsequent runs; fourth of nine at Limerick was a bit more encouraging when 2m4f was too far.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Marlpark

11st 2lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: John Patrick Ryan

Has shown his best form here; won a C&D maiden hurdle (good to yielding) in 2024; ran respectably here (2m3f, soft) in March when an 8l second of 15; tailed off in two subsequent runs; fourth of nine at Limerick was a bit more encouraging when 2m4f was too far.

6/1

4th

9

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:50 Limerick

Marlpark

10st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Sole success a maiden hurdle win at Clonmel in October 2024; ran respectably back there in March (2m3f, soft) when an 8l second of 15; tailed off twice since; revival needed.

16/1

11th

11

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:50 Bellewstown

Marlpark

10st 9lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

His poor Clonmel run last time might have come too soon after a better effort there when an 8l runner-up; has to rebound.

14/1

Non-runners

Theanniversary Man

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Payout
Exacta €294.20
Straight Forecast €198.28
Tricast €987.23

Selections

POSTDATA:

Mon Sheriffe

The Irish Sun:

Gino Bella

SPOTLIGHT:

Tingarran Express

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Benzine