Clonmel Races & Results Tomform Thursday 4th April 2024

There were 41 Races on Thursday 4th April 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Naas, 6 races at Warwick, 6 races at Southwell, 7 races at Clonmel, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 4th April 2024

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

16:03 Clonmel Maiden Chase 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
(2) Jasmin De Cotte (5/2 -25%)
Jasmin De Cotte

2.5
5/2(-25%)
(2) Jasmin De Cotte 5/2, Runner-up sole start in points. Fair form over hurdles, eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (22.8f, heavy) 46 days ago. Makes chase debut. Back down in trip. Hooded for 1st time.
2nd in a point; shaped okay over hurdles so far but would need to raise his game.
5
(5) Wee Charlie (3/1 +25%)
Wee Charlie

3
3/1(+25%)
(5) Wee Charlie 3/1, Fair hurdler and similar form over fences, in process of running well when falling last in handicap at Limerick (17.5f, heavy) 25 days ago. Not dismissed lightly.
Booked for 2nd when falling at Limerick latest; several good races in defeat previously.
9
(9) Pebble Bleu (5/1 -25%)
Pebble Bleu

5
5/1(-25%)
(9) Pebble Bleu 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules who improved on exploits in bumpers/over hurdles when second of 7 in novice chase at Thurles (17.9f, heavy) on debut over fences 19 days ago. Easily one of the least exposed here and big player with a repeat.
Encouraging chase debut latest; if she finds improvement from that, she's the one to beat.
3
(3) Tempo Chapter Two (5/1 +0%)
Tempo Chapter Two

5
5/1(+0%)
(3) Tempo Chapter Two 5/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Eleventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Naas (15.6f, heavy, 80/1) 39 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase and definite possibilities on pick of form in this sphere.
Tailed off in 2 recent h'cap hurdles; good chase form last year though; respected.
1
(1) Another Ocana (14/1 +0%)
Another Ocana

14
14/1(+0%)
(1) Another Ocana 14/1, Fair winner at 19f over hurdles. Not yet scaled same heights over fences but yet to be asked for everything when third of 8 in handicap chase at Limerick (17.5f, heavy, 8/1) 25 days ago, badly hampered 2 out. Still, more needed if he's to open his account here.
Not a bad run over fences at Limerick last time but tough ask on these terms.
8
(8) Knocknagappagh (14/1 +0%)
Knocknagappagh

14
14/1(+0%)
(8) Knocknagappagh 14/1, Modest hurdler. Remains a maiden after 23 NH runs. Pulled up in handicap chase (16/1) at Ayr (20.5f, heavy) 51 days ago, beaten when pulled up before twelfth. Back down in trip.
2nd in 3 chase starts this term; pulled up at Ayr latest but respected back down in trip.
4
(4) Warm In Gorey (18/1 -29%)
Warm In Gorey

18
18/1(-29%)
(4) Warm In Gorey 18/1, Fair hurdler, latest win at Punchestown in June. Similar form when third on chase debut at Thurles (18.3f) in November but found little back over hurdles when fifteenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (16.4f, soft) later that month. Given a break ahead of return to chasing.
Creditable 3rd on chase debut 2 runs ago; acts on this ground; may be more to come if fit.
6
(6) Bents Hollow (40/1 -60%)
Bents Hollow

40
40/1(-60%)
(6) Bents Hollow 40/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles who was in the frame all 4 starts for Donald McCain last season. However, offered little returning from 9 months off/on yard debut at Limerick in November. Chase debut.
Point winner; consistent in Britain; only seen once for new yard and now makes chase debut.
7
(7) Flidais (50/1 -100%)
Flidais

50
50/1(-100%)
(7) Flidais 50/1, 22/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 65 days ago, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out. Switch to chasing needs to have positive effect on back of 65 days off.
1-14 under rules and her best form is on quicker ground; pulled up on heavy latest.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:03 Clonmel Maiden Chase 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

JASMIN DE COTTE, runner-up in his only point-to-point at Monksgrange last March, can make a winning debut over fences. Although a distant third was the geldings best placing from four runs over hurdles, he was always likely to make a better chaser. Paul Nolan has opted to apply a first-time hood on the five-year-old here. Tempo Chapter Two has dropped a long way in the handicap since his days with Willie Mullins but is still relatively unexposed as a chaser. He has yet to trouble the judge on two runs for Paul Flynn but has plenty of experience which should be an asset in this company. Wee Charlie is another capable of getting involved for recent Irish Grand National winning trainer Thomas Gibney.

PEBBLE BLEU improved on the form she displayed in bumpers/over hurdles when runner-up on chase debut at Thurles 3 weeks ago and a repeat should see her play a lead role here. Tempo Chapter Two rates a big threat on the pick of his form in this sphere, whilst Jasmin de Cotte and Warm in Gorey are others worthy of a second look.

PEBBLE BLEU is preferred after an encouraging start to life over fences last month on similar ground and she can step forward from that


16:38 Clonmel Maiden Chase 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
4
(4) Spanish Harlem (4/5 -19%)
Spanish Harlem

0.8
4/5(-19%)
(4) Spanish Harlem 4/5, Progressing gradually over fences. 5/2, good third of 6 in beginners chase at Gowran (20f, heavy) 47 days ago, keeping on under hands-and-heels riding. Tongue strap back on. Looks the one to beat.
Auteuil hurdle winner in 2022, no success for this yard but has shown plenty of promise.
1
(1) Duffle Coat (9/4 -20%)
Duffle Coat

2.25
9/4(-20%)
(1) Duffle Coat 9/4, Useful form when runner-up both chase starts in recent weeks and he looks Spanish Harlem's main threat on paper.
Former smart juvenile hurdler, hints of his old form on his first two starts over fences.
3
(3) Gaelic Arc (8/1 -14%)
Gaelic Arc

8
8/1(-14%)
(3) Gaelic Arc 8/1, Useful hurdler. who improved on chase debut form when excellent second of 5 in minor event chase at Naas (16f, soft, 25/1) 15 months ago. Absent since but the market should prove a useful guide.
Has kept good company in his two runs over fences; jumping looked suspect at Naas.
5
(5) Walnut Beach (14/1 -17%)
Walnut Beach

14
14/1(-17%)
(5) Walnut Beach 14/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 20/1, ninth of 12 in handicap chase at Naas (16f, good to soft) 83 days ago. Up in trip.
Needs to step up on his most recent efforts in order to cope with a couple of these rivals.
2
(2) Fourbi (66/1 -65%)
Fourbi

66
66/1(-65%)
(2) Fourbi 66/1, 125/1, stopped quickly after a further 6 months off when pulled up in maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.1f, heavy) when last seen 15 months ago. Can only be watched on chase debut. Hood on 1st time.
French winner in his young days, very little for this yard, long absence to overcome.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content,

16:38 Clonmel Maiden Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

Third on all three runs over fences to date, the Willie Mullins-trained SPANISH HARLEM can step up a couple of places here. A winner when trained in France, the six-year-old has yet to get his head in front since arriving on these shores but this looks a nice opportunity to rectify that. A course winner over hurdles, Gaelic Arc rates a danger for trainer John Ryan. Thrice successful in a short career to date, the eight-year-old has a long absence to overcome but should be forward enough for this assignment. Duffle Coat rather lost his way after winning the first four starts of his career but the Gordon Elliott-trained seven-year-old has finished runner-up on two occasions of late so appears to be returning to form.

SPANISH HARLEM didn't kick on as expected over hurdles but he's been progressing gradually over fences, posting his best effort yet when third under hands-and-heels riding at Gowran 47 days ago. Open to further progress, he looks the one to beat with Duffle Coat rating the chief threat.

Based on form involving his stablemate Tactical Move and the useful Saint Felicien, SPANISH HARLEM sets a solid standard


17:13 Clonmel Handicap Chase 23f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
7
(7) Tangental (3/1 -20%)
Tangental

3
3/1(-20%)
(7) Tangental 3/1, Fair 3m winner over hurdles. Fourth of 13 in handicap chase at Navan (24f, heavy, 9/2) 75 days ago. Shortlist material off the same mark here.
In good form this time last year; promising return to fences latest; may be well treated.
4
(4) Mick Charlie (9/2 +18%)
Mick Charlie

4.5
9/2(+18%)
(4) Mick Charlie 9/2, Course winner. 3 wins from 8 runs this season. Latest win in chase here in February. 11/2, below form eighth of 15 in handicap chase at Thurles (20.3f, heavy) 19 days ago. Can make presence felt.
Veteran in terrific form this season prior to poor run latest; respected though.
1
(1) Robinstown (9/2 -13%)
Robinstown

4.5
9/2(-13%)
(1) Robinstown 9/2, Career best when winning 8-runner claiming hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy, 8/1) 65 days ago, unchallenged. Switches from hurdles to chase. Has to be feared.
Made all despite some poor jumping latest; hasn't shown same level of chase form though.
8
(8) Eddies Pride (6/1 +0%)
Eddies Pride

6
6/1(+0%)
(8) Eddies Pride 6/1, One win from 34 NH runs. Creditable third of 9 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (26f, heavy, 18/1) 68 days ago. Place possibilities.
Won off 75 last term; step back in right direction latest but needs career best.
5
(5) Danny The Fence (8/1 -14%)
Danny The Fence

8
8/1(-14%)
(5) Danny The Fence 8/1, Respectable fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Cork (24.3f, heavy, 6/1) 14 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase (safely held sole previous start in this sphere).
Below form over hurdles latest and showed little on only chase start last term; tough mark.
9
(9) Da Big Fella (12/1 +0%)
Da Big Fella

12
12/1(+0%)
(9) Da Big Fella 12/1, One win from 25 NH runs. Below form seventh of 14 in handicap chase (17/2) at Down Royal (20.4f, heavy) 72 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Needs a couple of these to falter.
0-9 over fences; promising 2nd at Galway in October; struggled 3 runs since.
3
(3) Carrolls Cottage (18/1 +45%)
Carrolls Cottage

18
18/1(+45%)
(3) Carrolls Cottage 18/1, Unreliable sort. Eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20f, heavy, 25/1) 26 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Stable in good form. Blinkers back on and first-time tongue strap added, too.
Handles this ground but shown very little over fences and hurdles recently.
6
(6) Weihnachts (22/1 -83%)
Weihnachts

22
22/1(-83%)
(6) Weihnachts 22/1, Blinkered for 1st time, pulled up in handicap chase (22/1) at Fairyhouse (21.2f, heavy) 71 days ago. Probably best to look elsewhere.
Returned from 4 months off with promising 3rd but shown nothing in 3 runs since.
2
(2) Centurion Steel (22/1 +0%)
Centurion Steel

22
22/1(+0%)
(2) Centurion Steel 22/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. First run since leaving Henry De Bromhead when tenth of 15 in handicap chase at Thurles (20.3f, heavy, 50/1) 19 days ago. Hooded for 1st time.
Both wins have come on much better ground; never a factor in h'cap chase latest.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

17:13 Clonmel Handicap Chase 23f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

A winner over the minimum trip here last month, MICK CHARLIE should have no difficulty stepping up almost a mile in distance. Having already won over further as a hurdler, he looks particularly well treated from a 10lb lower mark in this discipline. Tangental is another horse whose chase rating appears exploitable relative to his hurdling one. However, with just the two starts over fences thus far, the Colm Murphy-trained eight-year-old does have to prove that he is equally as effective as a chaser. Having sent out an impressive winner at Cork on Monday, Killarney trainer Eamon Courtney clearly has his string in good health. With that in mind, it would come as no surprise to see Da Big Fella improve on recent efforts.

The vote goes to TANGENTAL, who stepped up on his low-key chase debut when fourth at Navan in January and he is on a good mark judged on his exploits over hurdles last spring. Mick Charlie wasn't at his best last time but was on a roll prior to that and he could be the one to follow the selection home, for all that Robinstown and Eddies Pride are also pretty strong each-way candidates.

TANGENTAL showed he may have a future over the larger obstacles when 4th last time out and there's probably more to come from him


17:48 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
6
(6) Maroto (5/6 -14%)
Maroto

0.833333
5/6(-14%)
(6) Maroto 5/6, Promising type. 16/5, close up and running well fell last in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy) 43 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Big player.
Too keen and novicey jumping both starts; in fifth when last-flight faller at Punchestown.
7
(7) Midweek Voices (7/2 -27%)
Midweek Voices

3.5
7/2(-27%)
(7) Midweek Voices 7/2, Fair maiden. 11/1, below form fifth of 14 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.3f, heavy) 68 days ago. Back down in trip. Not ruled out if shrugging off latest effort.
Well held both starts since Limerick fourth but place chance in maiden of this standard.
11
(11) Zulu Mike (9/2 +25%)
Zulu Mike

4.5
9/2(+25%)
(11) Zulu Mike 9/2, Once-raced maiden. 28/1, disputing fourth place when fell 2 out in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.9f, heavy) on NH debut 19 days ago. Considered.
Was running on into possible contention when falling two out on his debut at Thurles.
8
(8) Opposite Ends (13/2 -30%)
Opposite Ends

6.5
13/2(-30%)
(8) Opposite Ends 13/2, Once-raced maiden. 14/1, unseated rider 5th in novice hurdle at Cork (16f, soft) on NH debut. Off 16 months so market can prove a good guide.
Not seen since unseating on his debut at Cork 16 months ago; was not unsupported that day.
12
(12) Alright George (22/1 -38%)
Alright George

22
22/1(-38%)
(12) Alright George 22/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 8 in bumper (28/1) at Limerick (16.2f, heavy) on NH debut 25 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. No forlorn hope.
Did not run badly on debut in a Limerick bumper last month; stable second string.
3
(3) Desert Cave (66/1 -32%)
Desert Cave

66
66/1(-32%)
(3) Desert Cave 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, twelfth of 21 in novice hurdle at Naas (19f, heavy, 200/1) 25 days ago.
Point winner has shown nothing in three starts on the track; likely sort for handicaps.
9
(9) Rocky's Glory (66/1 -32%)
Rocky's Glory

66
66/1(-32%)
(9) Rocky's Glory 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 150/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 15 in bumper at Punchestown (16.2f, good) on bumper debut. Off 9 months. Switches to hurdles with his fitness to prove.
Not disgraced on his third maiden hurdle start at Punchestown; nine-month absence.
1
(1) Beggars Rock (66/1 +0%)
Beggars Rock

66
66/1(+0%)
(1) Beggars Rock 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, seventeenth of 21 in novice hurdle at Naas (19f, heavy) 25 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
Placed in a point but has hardly beaten a rival in two maiden hurdles; tongue-tie.
2
(2) Deise Bhoy (100/1 +0%)
Deise Bhoy

100
100/1(+0%)
(2) Deise Bhoy 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 100/1, held when unseated rider 2 out in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.9f, heavy) on NH debut 19 days ago.
Out of contention when unseating in Thurles maiden hurdle two weeks ago; others preferred.
10
(10) Tidy Fellow (100/1 -100%)
Tidy Fellow

100
100/1(-100%)
(10) Tidy Fellow 100/1, Pour Moi gelding. Dam point winner. Others appeal more on this occasion.
Half-brother to point winner; dam point winning half-sister to bumper and hurdle winner.
4
(4) Harveyshonor (100/1 -52%)
Harveyshonor

100
100/1(-52%)
(4) Harveyshonor 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in novice hurdle at Naas (19.1f, heavy, 150/1) 54 days ago.
Placed in a point; soundly beaten so far over hurdles..
5
(5) Kilheffernan (100/1 -52%)
Kilheffernan

100
100/1(-52%)
(5) Kilheffernan 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Fifteenth of 21 in novice hurdle at Naas (19f, heavy, 250/1) on hurdles bow 25 days ago.
Beaten out of sight in two bumpers and a maiden hurdle; makes no appeal.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content,

17:48 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

MAROTO is almost certainly capable of better than he has shown to date, so in an ordinary contest the Willie Mullins-trained seven-year-old gets the vote. Jumping mistakes have blighted the geldings short career to date but if putting in a more proficient round this afternoon, he has to be competitive. Zulu Mike was staying on when coming to grief at the final flight on his racecourse debut at Thurles last month. If that fall hasn't left its mark then the Philip Rothwell-trained gelding can go close. Opposite Ends is one to monitor in the market on just his second appearance in over 500 days. Charles Byrnes is unlikely to have persevered with the son of Mahler unless he felt there were races in him.

Not nearly so competitive as the numbers suggest and Willie Mullins' MAROTO looks very much the way to go on the back of his promising Punchestown debut when he was still well in touch when departing at the final flight. Zulu Mike appeals as the one to chase him home ahead of Midweek Voices.

Preference, is for ZULU MIKE who was staying on into real contention when falling two out at Thurles and could take the beating


18:18 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 19f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
(2) Lady Bluebird (9/4 -50%)
Lady Bluebird

2.25
9/4(-50%)
(2) Lady Bluebird 9/4, Bumper winner who ran to only a modest level when fifth of 11 in a maiden at Punchestown (20f, heavy, 14/1) on hurdles bow 66 days ago.
Bumper winner at Punchestown was fifth on hurdling debut in decent maiden at same venue.
5
(5) Cooltubrid Eva (5/2 -33%)
Cooltubrid Eva

2.5
5/2(-33%)
(5) Cooltubrid Eva 5/2, Twice-raced maiden. Went backwards from a promising hurdling debut when sixth of 11 in maiden at Punchestown (20f, heavy, 18/1) 66 days ago. Worth another chance.
Second on debut at Limerick; not as good at Punchestown when 11l behind Lady Bluebird.
1
(1) Innatendue (11/4 +8%)
Innatendue

2.75
11/4(+8%)
(1) Innatendue 11/4, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 11 hurdle runs. Not at her best in first-time cheekpieces when tenth of 19 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Leopardstown (18f, soft) 60 days ago but still has to be considered a big player back in maiden company.
Has plenty of smart form, though not at her best last twice; the one to beat on ratings.
4
(4) Ashlia Dancer (9/1 -29%)
Ashlia Dancer

9
9/1(-29%)
(4) Ashlia Dancer 9/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 28/1, showed more when third of 8 in maiden hurdle at Downpatrick (21.5f, good to soft) 18 months ago. Not seen since but still needs considering in an ordinary affair.
Good effort when third in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle when last seen; absence of 17 months.
3
(3) Andyourbirdcansing (11/1 +56%)
Andyourbirdcansing

11
11/1(+56%)
(3) Andyourbirdcansing 11/1, Modest hurdler. 12/1, ran below form when tenth of 17 in maiden hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy) 166 days ago.
9l fourth at Kilbeggan in September the best of her six starts over hurdles.
7
(7) Hollow Rodger (20/1 -25%)
Hollow Rodger

20
20/1(-25%)
(7) Hollow Rodger 20/1, Went backwards from hurdling debut when eighth of 16 in a maiden (22/1) at Thurles (16.2f, soft) 30 days ago.
Point winner was creditable fourth in 2m4f maiden at Thurles; well held over 2m back there.
6
(6) Dont Tell Shirley (50/1 -52%)
Dont Tell Shirley

50
50/1(-52%)
(6) Dont Tell Shirley 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. 40/1, ninth of 16 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) 26 days ago.
Soundly beaten in maiden hurdles at Punchestown and Gowran; needs this for a handicap mark.
8
(8) Sky Tempest (66/1 -32%)
Sky Tempest

66
66/1(-32%)
(8) Sky Tempest 66/1, Showed nothing in a first-time tongue strap when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20f, heavy) 26 days ago, losing touch after 3 out. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
Slight improvement when sixth over 2m4f at Thurles but pulled up in Gowran handicap since.
9
(9) Whatyouwant (100/1 -100%)
Whatyouwant

100
100/1(-100%)
(9) Whatyouwant 100/1, Well held in a trio of maiden hurdles.
Mildly progressive in three runs over hurdles but needs to step up significantly.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

18:18 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

Bumper winner LADY BLUEBIRD has to concede weight to all but one of her rivals but the seven-year-old looks capable of doing just that. The daughter of Retirement Plan showed enough on her recent hurdling debut to suggest she has a future over jumps. In a race where meaningful opposition looks thin on the ground, the Hugh Paul Finegan-trained mare can register a second career success. Cooltubrid Eva was well behind Lady Bluebird last time but is better off at these revised weights. A reproduction of her earlier second placing at Limerick would give her every chance. Dual bumper winner Innatendue struggled in a stronger race last time but should be far more competitive now she reverts to maiden company.

COOLTUBRID EVA disappointed at Punchestown last time but she's well worth another chance based on her promising hurdling debut at Limerick in December. Innatendue has been expensive to follow but still has to be considered a big threat back in maiden company, while Ashlia Dancer can't be dismissed either despite returning from an 18-month absence.

It may pay to side with LADY BLUEBIRD, winner of a competitive Punchestown bumper and open to improvement from her fair hurdles debut


18:48 Clonmel Handicap Hurdle 19f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
10
(10) Lilian Bland (10/3 -21%)
Lilian Bland

3.333333
10/3(-21%)
(10) Lilian Bland 10/3, 9/1, career best when winning 15-runner handicap chase at Thurles (20.3f, heavy) 19 days ago, keeping on well. Switches from chase to hurdles. Expected to be bang there off a 3 lb lower mark.
Recent chase winner, big player from her much lower hurdle mark here in similar conditions.
1
(1) The Big Cloud (5/1 -25%)
The Big Cloud

5
5/1(-25%)
(1) The Big Cloud 5/1, Below form eleventh of 19 in handicap hurdle (10/3) at Naas (15.5f, heavy) 25 days ago. Back up in trip with more needed.
Pair of solid runs in defeat in December, tame effort latest, becoming expensive to follow.
13
(13) Tingarran Express (6/1 -50%)
Tingarran Express

6
6/1(-50%)
(13) Tingarran Express 6/1, Remains a maiden after 20 runs but she posted a good second of 16 in handicap hurdle at this course (16f, heavy, 10/1) 49 days ago, faring best of those held up. Well in the mix.
Comes into the reckoning on the strength of a 6l second over 2m here seven weeks ago.
3
(3) The Niffler (7/1 -40%)
The Niffler

7
7/1(-40%)
(3) The Niffler 7/1, 11/4, below form fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (20f, soft) 18 days ago. Eleven runs since last win in 2022.
Soundly beaten in fourth when prominent in the market at Down Royal, needs to find extra.
5
(5) Natural Breeze (9/1 +0%)
Natural Breeze

9
9/1(+0%)
(5) Natural Breeze 9/1, C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Good second of 9 in handicap hurdle at this course (18.9f, heavy, 13/2) 49 days ago. Not taken lightly.
A C&D winner, 10l second here last time behind a good yardstick, likely to go well again.
2
(2) King Of Cong (12/1 +25%)
King Of Cong

12
12/1(+25%)
(2) King Of Cong 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 10 in novice hurdle at this course (16f, heavy, 18/1) 49 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to improvement.
Ordinary maiden form, pedigree suggests this step up in trip will suit on handicap debut.
14
(14) Champagne Rebel (12/1 +52%)
Champagne Rebel

12
12/1(+52%)
(14) Champagne Rebel 12/1, First run since leaving Gearoid Patrick Brouder when pulled up in handicap hurdle at this course (24f, soft), flattening second. Off 13 months. Down in trip. Hooded for 1st time.
Poor eight-race maiden under rules and has been off 399 days, hood now tried.
9
(9) Joeswayornoway (16/1 -14%)
Joeswayornoway

16
16/1(-14%)
(9) Joeswayornoway 16/1, Course winner. Two wins from 42 NH runs. Ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle (11/1) at Down Royal (20f, soft) 18 days ago. Blinkers/tongue strap back on. Unreliable type.
Solid third at Naas in January, now appears safely held by The Niffler on Down Royal form.
7
(7) Kilbrin Rocco (20/1 -43%)
Kilbrin Rocco

20
20/1(-43%)
(7) Kilbrin Rocco 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, tenth of 16 in novice hurdle at Thurles (16.2f, soft) 30 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Likely to improve.
Shown very little in three starts at big odds, tongue-tie now fitted for handicap debut.
4
(4) Bossofthebus (20/1 -25%)
Bossofthebus

20
20/1(-25%)
(4) Bossofthebus 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 200/1, respectable fifteenth of 25 in novice hurdle at Naas (15.6f, heavy) 39 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should progress.
Promise in a bumper, jumping needs to improve to be a factor on handicap debut.
6
(6) Beeverstown Place (22/1 -10%)
Beeverstown Place

22
22/1(-10%)
(6) Beeverstown Place 22/1, 14/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 65 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Has run well at this track, needs to rebound after a poor run at Limerick in January.
8
(8) Ella Rose (22/1 -10%)
Ella Rose

22
22/1(-10%)
(8) Ella Rose 22/1, 40/1, 31½ lengths fifth of 15 to Lilian Bland in handicap chase at Thurles (20.3f, heavy) on debut over fences 19 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Others more persuasive.
Good run at Gowran in November, 0-11, and hard to recommend on what she has shown lately.
11
(11) Fourleaf Shamrock (25/1 +50%)
Fourleaf Shamrock

25
25/1(+50%)
(11) Fourleaf Shamrock 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 100/1) 65 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
Plenty to prove even off a low opening mark, wears first-time cheekpieces.
15
(15) Stellar Stow (33/1 -65%)
Stellar Stow

33
33/1(-65%)
(15) Stellar Stow 33/1, Thirteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Cork (24.2f, good to soft). Off 23 months. Down in trip with her ftiness to prove.
Maiden who performed consistently off modest marks in 2021, best watched after long layoff.
12
(12) Jonny Mansie (66/1 -32%)
Jonny Mansie

66
66/1(-32%)
(12) Jonny Mansie 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.2f, soft, 28/1) 30 days ago.
Five-race maiden, minor improvement when a distant eighth on handicap debut at Thurles.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

18:48 Clonmel Handicap Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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Well supported when second here before Christmas, THE BIG CLOUD can reward those who stay loyal. The Shane Crawley-trained mare went close again when third next time at Punchestown but something clearly had to be amiss when she ran no sort of race last time. That disappointing effort needs to be forgiven but the six-year-old deserves another chance. Handicap debutant King Of Cong is one to note in the market. Trainer Terence O'Brien has enjoyed a good campaign and the former point-to-point runner-up will appreciate stepping up in trip here. Lilian Bland is most likely a better chaser than hurdler but it is hard to get away from her lower handicap mark over flights. She, too, can play a part in the finish.

LILIAN BLAND comes here on the back of chasing success at Thurles and is fancied to follow up reverted to this sphere off a 3 lb lower mark. Maiden Tingarran Express and C&D scorer Natural Breeze appeal as the pick of the rest and can chase home Niall Hennessy's mare in that order.

The vote goes to LILIAN BLAND who was a recent winner over fences and ought to go well from her lower hurdles rating


19:18 Clonmel NH Flat Race 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
(2) Ballygunner Castle (10/11 +9%)
Ballygunner Castle

0.909091
10/11(+9%)
(2) Ballygunner Castle 10/11, Once-raced maiden. 11/4, third of 11 in bumper at Thurles (15.6f, soft) on NH debut 51 days ago.
Only two lengths behind the subsequent Champion Bumper fifth when third at Thurles.
4
(4) Olympy De Cerisy (11/4 -22%)
Olympy De Cerisy

2.75
11/4(-22%)
(4) Olympy De Cerisy 11/4, Twice-raced maiden. 13/2, second of 5 in bumper at Navan (15.7f, heavy) 53 days ago, clear of rest. Hood on 1st time, tongue strap on 1st time. Solid claims.
Point winner beaten 6l at Naas by Mullins-trained winner who was tailed off at Cheltenham.
3
(3) Bleu De Vassy (4/1 -45%)
Bleu De Vassy

4
4/1(-45%)
(3) Bleu De Vassy 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 2/1, fourth of 8 in bumper at Leopardstown (20f, heavy) 99 days ago. Remains with potential back at this more conventional bumper distance.
Runner-up in a point and first two bumpers; weakened tamely over 2m4f at Leopardstown.
1
(1) Avalo (25/1 -25%)
Avalo

25
25/1(-25%)
(1) Avalo 25/1, Once-raced maiden. 100/1, ninth of 28 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 100 days ago. Makes bumpers debut.
Showed up well for long way in decent Leopardstown maiden hurdle at Christmas, beaten 11l.
5
(5) Remember'hesmine (25/1 -25%)
Remember'hesmine

25
25/1(-25%)
(5) Remember'hesmine 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form fourth of 12 in bumper (14/1) at Naas (18.5f, soft) 67 days ago. Needs to get back on track.
Beaten less than a length in Limerick bumper; couldn't build on that when fourth at Naas.
6
(6) Sloan Sq (40/1 -100%)
Sloan Sq

40
40/1(-100%)
(6) Sloan Sq 40/1, Malinas gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including bumper winner/useful 2m hurdle winner Favour And Fortune and useful hurdler Dreal Deal. Dam unraced. Wears hood.
Malinas gelding; half-brother to three winners; hood for debut probably not a good sign.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

19:18 Clonmel NH Flat Race 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

BALLYGUNNER CASTLE proved no match for two stablemates on his racecourse debut at Thurles but given that the runner-up went on to finish fifth in the Cheltenham bumper time may show that to have been no disgrace. This looks a nice opportunity for the five-year-old to step forward and record a first career win. Point-to-point winner Olympy De Cerisy has also shown ability since switching to racing under rules. Placed on both outings to date, the Declan Queally-trained gelding should once again be a major contender. Bleu De Vassy finished runner-up on his sole point-to-point start before occupying a similar position on his first two outings in bumpers. The Gordon Elliott-trained gelding needs to put a slightly below par run last time behind him if he is to get competitive.

BALLYGUNNER CASTLE offered promise on debut and should have learned from the experience, so he gets the nod over Bleu de Vassy, who should benefit from the drop back in trip. Olympy de Cerisy is another one to consider in what could be a tightly-knit affair.

This can go the way of BALLYGUNNER CASTLE whose form received a boost at the Cheltenham Festival; Olympy De Cerisy looks a danger


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