June 05 / 19.55 Clonmel

19.55

Good

Bulmers Zero Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 2m 3f 61y
  • 16 runners
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Bulmers Zero Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 9078-2

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Flat winner ran his best race over hurdles when just denied over C&D last time, seemingly appreciating the livelier ground; is up 4lb but doesn't have to find much more to go one better.
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5th

3

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:45 Killarney

Global Skies

11st 8lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Flat winner has shown much-improved form over hurdles this season, winning at Clonmel and Limerick the last twice over approximately this trip; another 7lb rise demands more, but he has to be on the shortlist.

11/4

1st

4

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:23 Limerick

Global Skies

11st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won as a 2yo in Britain; failed to make much impression over hurdles last winner; different proposition now; has gone up 13lb for his improved performances (second, followed by a win) at Clonmel this season; sustained progress is feasible

4/1

1st

12

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:55 Clonmel

Global Skies

10st 11lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Flat winner ran his best race over hurdles when just denied over C&D last time, seemingly appreciating the livelier ground; is up 4lb but doesn't have to find much more to go one better.

11/4

28/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 780P-9

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Yet to show winning potential in maiden and handicap hurdles and was beaten a long way over C&D last time in first-time cheekpieces.
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3

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:53 Downpatrick

Speakasyoufind

11st 8lb

J: Ross Sugrue

T: P J Rothwell

Nice pedigree and shrewd owners; first time to be a single-figure price when second to subsequent winner at Clonmel where he was staying on over 2m3f; probably wants to go this way, so given a pass for Killarney sixth.

11/2

6th

10

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:45 Killarney

Speakasyoufind

10st 3lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Maiden was beaten 5l by today's rival Global Skies at Clonmel last time, his best handicap run; raised 2lb for that and, if he has progressed since, can run respectably again.

10/1

2nd

14

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:55 Clonmel

Speakasyoufind

10st 6lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Yet to show winning potential in maiden and handicap hurdles and was beaten a long way over C&D last time in first-time cheekpieces.

28/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 741-49 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark in a C&D handicap in April and ran a solid race in defeat back here next time; below form over 2m at Ballinrobe since but can do better back here over this trip.
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5th

3

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 120y

17:05 Wexford

Ned In The Park

11st 7lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Winning hurdler is 0-2 over fences but shaped like his turn was near here on penultimate when chasing home Rockonliam (19.5f, good); hampered and unseated at the first on latest at Galway; chance, but might prefer more of a stamina test.

6/1

5

28th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:45 Galway

Ned In The Park

11st 11lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

1-12 over hurdles; posted a solid effort on chase debut in a beginners' at Wexford (19.5f, good) last month, keeping on from the back for a 4.5l second of 14; not obviously well treated for handicap chase bow but not written off.

14/1

2nd

8

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

16:50 Wexford

Ned In The Park

11st 12lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Prominent racer over hurdles, won 2m4f handicap at Clonmel in April and fair third back there last time; chase debut.

10/1

OUR TIP

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3300-2 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Has run well in defeat in maiden hurdles; put two lesser handicap runs on heavy ground behind him when second at Cork on return/stable debut; up 3lb for that but still looks a big player.
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3rd

2

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:22 Downpatrick

Coded Welder

11st 4lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Cian Collins

0-9 over hurdles but placed on several occasions; runner-up off 105 in a Cork handicap hurdle in May on stable debut (2m3f, good); didn't match that in two subsequent hurdle outings; okay chasing debut at Tramore last time; this looks like a good opportunity given his top-rating of 108.

7/4

5th

2

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:46 Tramore

Coded Welder

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Placed in a point before falling in his second; 0-9 over hurdles but some okay runs in defeat; runner-up in a Cork handicap hurdle off 105 on stable debut in May; didn't match that in two subsequent outings; could do better over fences; not dismissed.

7/1

8th

8

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:35 Galway

Coded Welder

11st 10lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Case can be made off this mark on best of his form and has run quite well in a pair of 2m3f handicaps for current yard; possibilities back up to a trip that he does stay.

7/1

Form: 7P1-70 C BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m1f handicap here in April coming back from a 194-day break; not as good twice since and was beaten 23l at Kilbeggan last time so questions now.
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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: 0/008- D

Last run: 237 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Won handicaps at Fairyhouse and Naas for Des McDonogh over a similar trip to this; lost his form after that latest score and has to return to best on debut for this yard.
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1st

5

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:46 Kilbeggan

In For The Night

11st 7lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Lost his form after gaining a first win at Naas in April last year off 107 (2m3f, good to yielding); switch of stable brought some mild promise at Clonmel last time when shaping as though that first run back could bring him forward.

16/1

7th

5

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:55 Clonmel

In For The Night

11st 9lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Won handicaps at Fairyhouse and Naas for Des McDonogh over a similar trip to this; lost his form after that latest score and has to return to best on debut for this yard.

22/1

Form: 48425-

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Yet to win over hurdles though placed lots of times; best on a sound surface so won't want too much rain; could run well.
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9th

8

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

Hidalgo Des Mottes

11st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Eoin Griffin

Long-standing maiden over hurdles but numerous placings, including good second in 2m3f Punchestown lady riders' contest last month; has his chance again, encouraging jockey booking.

8/1

2nd

17

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 12y

15:07 Punchestown

Hidalgo Des Mottes

10st 1lb

J: Ms N M Bradley

T: Eoin Griffin

Plenty of placed efforts but is a long-standing maiden over hurdles; fair Flat run last month; only 11-2 at Clonmel on Friday, but was soundly beaten.

16/1

8th

16

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:55 Clonmel

Hidalgo Des Mottes

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Eoin Griffin

Yet to win over hurdles though placed lots of times; best on a sound surface so won't want too much rain; could run well.

14/1

Form: 6P4-85 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner is just 1-32 over hurdles; fourth at Wexford in April but has been below that twice since and others make more appeal.
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9th

6

(12)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:30 Tramore

Takarengo

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: James M Barcoe

Three-time Flat winner; last success was in 2021; hard to take any encouragement from his Flat/hurdles form this year.

14/1

9th

11

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:55 Clonmel

Takarengo

11st 1lb

J: Millie Barcoe

T: James M Barcoe

Three-time Flat winner is just 1-32 over hurdles; fourth at Wexford in April but has been below that twice since and others make more appeal.

18/1

33/1

Form: 06F0P- D

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
The last of his four hurdle wins came at Gowran in October 2024 off 108; hasn't repeated that form since and was pulled-up last time.
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7

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:35 Killarney

Penny Jar

11st 5lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Patrick Downey

Conditions are fine for this veteran; has gone well here before and he's well handicapped but hasn't won since October 2024 and his recent efforts have been well below par; revival needed.

25/1

10th

13

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:55 Clonmel

Penny Jar

10st 11lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Patrick Downey

The last of his four hurdle wins came at Gowran in October 2024 off 108; hasn't repeated that form since and was pulled-up last time.

33/1

2

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Penny Jar

11st 13lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Patrick Downey

Course winner has been regressive for some time and was poor when last seen so not much appeal.

25/1

Form: 321PP/ D

Last run: 470 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Flat maiden won a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle in 2024 when with John McConnell but pulled-up next two hurdle runs; never involved on debut for this yard back on the Flat last time but can do better.
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3rd

5

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:55 Tramore

Churchwarden

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Henry De Bromhead

Bounced back to form when gaining a first Flat win on his third run for this yard over C&D last month in first-time blinkers, successful by 10l; hefty 12lb hike for that but interesting if headgear continues to work; just second over hurdles here on Thursday.

5/2

2nd

1

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:48 Tramore

Churchwarden

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle in 2024 for John McConnell; came back to form in first-time blinkers to easily win on the Flat here over 1m4f last time; has to be respected back hurdling assuming the blinkers have the desired effect again.

13/8

1st

3

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Tramore

Churchwarden

10st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Henry De Bromhead

Flat maiden; won a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle in 2024 when with John McConnell; down the field in two runs for this stable; seemed to be well fancied for a similar race to this at Roscommon on the first occasion; blinkered now after a poor hurdle run.

13/2

Form: 2212P-

Last run: 167 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Was mixing hurdles and fences last year, winning a Galway chase in October before a hurdles second at Tramore; up 3lb for that run so will need to be ready on return to defy that.
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3rd

4

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:00 Cork

Inthenickoftime

11st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: E Bolger

A winner over fences and over timber; rated 13lb higher over fences but failed to exploit lower hurdles' mark on return from a 167-day absence at Clonmel on latest; sharper for that and better expected now.

14/1

12th

7

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:55 Clonmel

Inthenickoftime

11st 8lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: E Bolger

Was mixing hurdles and fences last year, winning a Galway chase in October before a hurdles second at Tramore; up 3lb for that run so will need to be ready on return to defy that.

14/1

5

9th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 4f 73y

15:50 Tramore

Inthenickoftime

11st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: E Bolger

Won a handicap hurdle at Wexford last summer and several promising efforts this year, including over timber at Roscommon in August when only finding one too good; may have won that without a bad mistake late and arrives on the back of a facile success over fences at Galway on Tuesday; should go well from lower hurdle mark.

5/2

Form: 0/18-0

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won a Ballinrobe handicap by 8l last July and has been well beaten off much higher marks twice since so looks best watched for now.
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10th

1

7th Aug 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:26 Wexford

Mister Vic

12st 0lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Steve Jones

Won a Ballinrobe handicap by 8l off 10lb lower last July; well beaten in three runs since so best watched for now.

50/1

13th

8

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:55 Clonmel

Mister Vic

11st 5lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Steve Jones

Won a Ballinrobe handicap by 8l last July and has been well beaten off much higher marks twice since so looks best watched for now.

22/1

13th

10

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Mister Vic

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Steve Jones

Returned from a 326-day absence at Ballinrobe last July to make the breakthrough at the seventh time of asking over hurdles (2m6f, good) with easy win; took a mammoth 16lb rise for that and duly struggled at Roscommon in final start for Noel Kelly in August (3m, good to yielding); down 3lb for stable debut.

16/1

Form: 2294-4

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in maiden hurdles at Wexford and Tramore last summer but hasn't been near that level in a bumper and two hurdle runs since; questions to answer.
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5th

12

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:05 Kilbeggan

The Monkey Pole

11st 4lb

J: Richard Condon

T: N Dooly

Placed in two maiden hurdles last summer but this years form has been poor; third of 18 in a maiden hurdle at Cork (2m2f, good) last time, but he was 23l behind the winner; needs to build on that to get involved.

22/1

3rd

8

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

16:30 Cork

The Monkey Pole

11st 12lb

J: Richard Condon

T: N Dooly

Placed in two maiden hurdles last summer and rated 104 but this year's form has been poor; pulled up in Clonmel handicap hurdle on latest; questions to answer now.

9/1

4

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:55 Clonmel

The Monkey Pole

11st 10lb

J: Richard Condon

T: N Dooly

Runner-up in maiden hurdles at Wexford and Tramore last summer but hasn't been near that level in a bumper and two hurdle runs since; questions to answer.

22/1

Form: 580-6F D

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Has won thrice over hurdles and once over fences; however, has been below form since his latest score at Downpatrick last year so has to get back to best.
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6

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:55 Clonmel

Portarlington

11st 9lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Has won thrice over hurdles and once over fences; however, has been below form since his latest score at Downpatrick last year so has to get back to best.

20/1

3

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Portarlington

11st 11lb

J: Mr J P Sutton

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

3-20 over hurdles; shaped like the run was needed after six months off at Sligo on latest when 33-1; remains 2lb above last win and might need another run or two to hit top form.

20/1

6th

4

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 172y

19:58 Sligo

Portarlington

11st 10lb

J: Mr J P Sutton

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Three-time winner over hurdles; remans 4lb above his last win and has been off since a heavy defeat at Fairyhouse in November; might need this run.

16/1

Form: 70638-

Last run: 266 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won a Down Royal bumper on debut in 2022 before going missing for nearly three years; best effort in four maiden hurdles when third at Ballinrobe last August; has to be ready on return.
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7th

12

(12)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:30 Roscommon

Boujee

9st 4lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M A Molloy

Bumper winner rated 95 after five runs over hurdles; pulled up in that sphere on latest; beaten 35l on sole Flat start at Galway last July when 66-1; others make more appeal.

50/1

9

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:55 Clonmel

Boujee

11st 1lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: M A Molloy

Won a Down Royal bumper on debut in 2022 before going missing for nearly three years; best effort in four maiden hurdles when third at Ballinrobe last August; has to be ready on return.

22/1

8th

1

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 215y

16:25 Ballinrobe

Boujee

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: M A Molloy

Bumper winner on debut in 2022 and best effort since when third in a maiden hurdle here last month; not sure to be suited by marked drop in trip and has a bit to find on form.

15/2

Form: 75070-

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 89

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Payout
Exacta €29.50
Straight Forecast €25.11
Tricast €230.55
Trifecta €499.30

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Le Diablo

SPOTLIGHT:

Coded Welder

TOPSPEED:

Stumblin In

The Irish Sun:

Global Skies

POSTDATA:

Le Diablo