Clonmel Race 7 - Ballymacarbry Beginners Chase
BALLYGUNNER CASTLE (1) looked an interesting hurdler last season however came to grief at Punchestown when last seen eight weeks ago. Needs to get back to the form of his chase debut two starts ago. Respect. STRUTTER (4) hasn't been seen for 426 days however did sign off with a win on stable debut. A few recent entries were cancelled due to the weather. Worth a second look. HAVEIGOTNEWSFORYOU (3) wears a tongue strap for the first time having finished ninth five weeks ago. Best watched with a view to the future. NEON DIAMOND (8) struggled on a number of recent starts. Will be of interest in handicaps.

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up finished second of 10 starters at Punchestown on December 11 over 4626m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Kurasso Blue carrying 75.5kg at $6. Last start didn't finish the race at Punchestown on December 31 over 4828m. Warrants thought.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/10 | 31/12/2025 | 20 | CHSE 4U | $23,740.00 | Punchestown | 4828m | YS | P Townend | 75.5kg | 6:28.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $2.88 |
| 2/10 | 11/12/2025 | 232 | CHSE 4U | $29,430.00 | Punchestown | 4626m | Heavy | P Townend | 75.5kg | 6:11.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 10/14 | 23/04/2025 | 17 | LR HDLE HUNT 5U | $72,600.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | Rachael Blackmore | 71kg | 6:02.57 | 3-7-10 | 0 |
| 26.8L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 06/04/2025 | 52 | G2 OPEN 4U | $69,370.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Rachael Blackmore | 71kg | 4:51.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/3 | 13/02/2025 | 26 | G3 OPEN 5U | $56,180.00 | Clonmel | 4828m | Soft | P Townend | 70kg | 6:53.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/01/2025 | 49 | NHDLE 4U | $27,450.00 | Navan | 3218m | Soft | D J Mullins | 74kg | 4:10.10 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/25 | 30/11/2024 | 199 | MHDLE 4U | $22,250.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Y | P Townend | 75.5kg | 3:52.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/12 | 15/05/2024 | 26 | FLAT 4U | $19,940.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | GY | P W Mullins | 76kg | 4:15.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.75 |
| 1/6 | 19/04/2024 | 66 | FLAT 5U | $17,160.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SH | J Townend | 76kg | 5:01.60 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $2.25 |
| 3/11 | 13/02/2024 | - | FLAT 5U | $18,210.00 | Thurles | 3118m | SH | Fern O'brien | 76kg | 4:09.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Harry Sexton
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after 10 months finished fourth of 9 runners at Thurles on January 29 over 4224m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Toor Khov with 72kg at $34. Previously second-up finished fifth of 18 runners at Punchestown on November 15 2024 over 3118m, 25 len behind Irancy carrying 75.5kg at $126. Definite chance. Has the ability to test the top fancies.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 29/01/2026 | 282 | CHSE 5U | $20,580.00 | Thurles | 4224m | Heavy | Harry Sexton | 72kg | 6:04.30 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $34.00 |
| 99/18 | 22/04/2025 | 31 | LR OPEN 5U | $86,720.00 | Fairyhouse | 4626m | YS | M P O'connor | 68kg | 5:52.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $101.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/03/2025 | 21 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Navan | 4023m | Soft | Kieren Buckley | 75.5kg | 5:26.60 | - | 0 |
| 51.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 01/03/2025 | 44 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Navan | 4526m | Heavy | A Mcguinness | 72kg | 6:27.70 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $29.00 |
| 4/4 | 16/01/2025 | 37 | NHDLE 5U | $24,350.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | D J O'keeffe | 71.5kg | 5:18.70 | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/19 | 10/12/2024 | 25 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | GY | Daniel King | 75.5kg | 4:44.60 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $151.00 |
| 5/18 | 15/11/2024 | 10 | MHDLE 4U | $23,240.00 | Punchestown | 3118m | Good | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 3:48.30 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $126.00 |
| 7/13 | 05/11/2024 | - | MHDLE 5U | $18,210.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Good | D J O'keeffe | 71.5kg | 3:55.80 | - | 0 |
| 21.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Simon Torrens
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after nearly two years ran last at Gowran Park on January 22 over 4023m, on rain affected going; 63 len behind C'est Ta Chance with 75.5kg at $81. Previously second-up won by a neck Kilbeggan on May 17 2024 over 3822m defeating Gaucher with 71.5kg at $15 in a hurdle. Looks to have the job ahead again.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 22/01/2026 | 615 | CHSE 5U | $23,640.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Heavy | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 5:37.70 | - | 0 |
| 63.5L | $81.00 |
| 1/11 | 17/05/2024 | 48 | MHDLE 45 | $18,210.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GY | Mark P Walsh | 71.5kg | 4:43.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/18 | 30/03/2024 | - | MHDLE 4U | $26,010.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Heavy | S D Torrens | 75.5kg | 5:37.10 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Danny Mullins
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Having had just one run last campaign favourite; won by 6 len Limerick on December 27 2024 over 4023m defeating Storm Mahler with 71kg at $3 in a hurdle. When resuming last campaign finished fourth of 13 starters at Newbury on November 9 2023 over 3319m, 3 len behind Navajo Indy carrying 71kg at $12. Should be primed to run well.
Last Starts 425 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 27/12/2024 | 223 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Limerick | 4023m | YS | J Townend | 71kg | 5:17.09 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/11 | 18/05/2024 | 55 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 75.5kg | 3:45.97 | 3-4-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 7/13 | 24/03/2024 | 59 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Ascot Uk | 3922m | Good | James Bowen | 73kg | 4:38.06 | 6-4-7 | 0 |
| 31.8L | $26.00 |
| 13/14 | 25/01/2024 | 36 | NHDLE MDN 4U | $14,070.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 73.5kg | 3:55.76 | 3-9-13 | 0 |
| 41.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/18 | 20/12/2023 | 41 | NHDLE MDN 4U | $18,150.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 71.5kg | 4:18.73 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/13 | 09/11/2023 | 196 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $12,700.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 71kg | 4:19.73 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |
| 8/17 | 27/04/2023 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 67.5kg | 3:41.80 | - | 0 |
| 15.3L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Dylan Robinson
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished sixth of 8 starters at Gowran Park on February 14 over 3922m, on a wet track; 48 len behind King Alexander carrying 73.5kg at $251. Start before finished eighth of 10 starters at Thurles on February 5 over 3621m, on slow going 78 len behind Salvator Mundi carrying 74.5kg at $101. Minor claims. Needs to show stark improvement to threaten here.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 14/02/2026 | 9 | CHSE 5U | $22,990.00 | Gowran Park | 3922m | Heavy | D Robinson | 73.5kg | 5:34.30 | - | 0 |
| 48.3L | $251.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/02/2026 | 26 | CHSE 5U | $20,240.00 | Thurles | 3621m | Soft | D Robinson | 74.5kg | 4:53.90 | - | 0 |
| 78.3L | $101.00 |
| 5/12 | 10/01/2026 | 48 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Heavy | Hd Dunne | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 23/11/2025 | 217 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | F P Murphy | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/12 | 20/04/2025 | 28 | P2P MDN H 4 | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Finn | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/8 | 23/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballynoe P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Finn | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished 12th of 20 starters at Punchestown on January 11 over 3319m, 48 len behind I Started A Joke with 75.5kg at $101. Last start finished seventh of 14 starters at Fairyhouse on February 3 over 4023m, on rain affected going; 32 len behind Don Jefe with 75.5kg at $67. Similar result expected against this lot.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 03/02/2026 | 23 | MHDLE 4U | $22,070.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Heavy | Daniel King | 75.5kg | 5:47.20 | - | 0 |
| 32.5L | $67.00 |
| 12/20 | 11/01/2026 | 78 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | SH | Daniel King | 75.5kg | 4:29.90 | - | 0 |
| 48.0L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/10/2025 | 18 | FLAT 4 | $18,210.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | C J Costello | 71kg | 3:59.30 | - | 0 |
| 40.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/10/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | C J Costello | 71kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Philip Byrnes
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last outing finished eighth of 14 starters at Punchestown on February 15 over 3218m, in the wet; 7 len behind Jump Allen with 74kg at $34. At only start last preparation finished 12th of 18 runners at Listowel on September 21 over 3621m, 57 len behind Pampar Lady carrying 72.5kg at $26. Prepared to watch this time.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 15/02/2026 | 147 | 4U | $170.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | Abbie Clancy | 74kg | 4:25.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 12/18 | 21/09/2025 | 182 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $28,160.00 | Listowel | 3621m | YS | John Shinnick | 72.5kg | 4:32.80 | - | 0 |
| 57.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/3 | 23/03/2025 | 8 | HDLE M 5U | $21,670.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Soft | John Shinnick | 71kg | 4:09.20 | - | 0 |
| 33.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/03/2025 | 51 | CHSE M 5U | $26,010.00 | Thurles | 3621m | GY | John Shinnick | 71kg | 4:32.08 | - | 0 |
| 57.8L | $26.00 |
| 10/18 | 23/01/2025 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,880.00 | Gowran Park | 4928m | SH | Philip Donovan | 72kg | 6:47.10 | - | 0 |
| 43.0L | $51.00 |
| 10/12 | 26/12/2024 | 270 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $26,010.00 | Limerick | 4023m | YS | J P Shinnick | 71.5kg | 5:23.00 | - | 0 |
| 77.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/11 | 31/03/2024 | 10 | MHDLE M 4U | $21,680.00 | Cork | 3822m | SH | J P Shinnick | 70kg | 5:13.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $3.75 |
| 2/7 | 21/03/2024 | 35 | FLAT M 4U | $17,340.00 | Cork | 3218m | SH | J Walton | 72.5kg | 4:11.90 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $2.88 |
| 2/13 | 15/02/2024 | 16 | MHDLE M 5U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3822m | Heavy | J P Shinnick | 66kg | 5:33.70 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 30/01/2024 | 58 | MHDLE M 5U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | J P Shinnick | 71kg | 4:49.60 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 03/12/2023 | 7 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Soft | E P O'brien | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming finished fifth in a small field at Punchestown in the LR on December 11 over 3822m, on rain affected going; 53 len behind Echoing Silence with 68.5kg at $13. Second-up finished fourth of 7 starters at Naas on January 9 over 4023m, on slow going 17 len behind The Great Nudie carrying 73kg at $34. Forward showing expected. Strong finish latest and looks a key chance again.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 09/01/2026 | 29 | CHSE M 5U | $29,320.00 | Naas | 4023m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 73kg | 5:22.60 | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/12/2025 | 123 | LR OPEN M 4U | $45,090.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Heavy | Jack Kennedy | 68.5kg | 5:11.50 | - | 0 |
| 53.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/4 | 10/08/2025 | 23 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $24,350.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:12.50 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $2.88 |
| 1/12 | 18/07/2025 | 132 | MHDLE M 4U | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 4626m | YS | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 5:36.30 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $3.75 |
| 99/18 | 08/03/2025 | 23 | MHDLE M 4U | $22,830.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 4:34.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/18 | 13/02/2025 | 48 | MHDLE M 5U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3822m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 73kg | 5:01.60 | - | 0 |
| 36.5L | $9.00 |
| 7/17 | 27/12/2024 | 14 | MHDLE M 4U | $21,680.00 | Limerick | 4023m | YS | Kevin Sexton | 73kg | 5:13.01 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/18 | 13/12/2024 | 226 | MHDLE M 4U | $21,680.00 | Cork | 4023m | Y | Jordan Gainford | 73kg | 5:07.03 | - | 0 |
| 29.5L | $5.50 |
| 13/14 | 01/05/2024 | 20 | G3 FLAT M 47 | $78,040.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | B D O'neill | 75kg | 4:00.30 | - | 0 |
| 56.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/04/2024 | 38 | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Limerick | 3822m | Heavy | Harry Swan | 72.5kg | 5:31.50 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 04/03/2024 | 100 | FLAT M 4U | $20,120.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Heavy | Harry Swan | 72.5kg | 4:28.70 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: John Shinnick
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after seven months finished seventh of 10 starters at Thurles on February 5 over 3621m, on slow going 72 len behind Salvator Mundi with 71kg at $34. Previously second-up finished second of 8 runners at Limerick on March 13 over 4828m, 4 len behind Custom Taylor with 72kg at $19. Others rate better.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 05/02/2026 | 186 | CHSE 5U | $20,240.00 | Thurles | 3621m | Soft | John Shinnick | 71kg | 4:53.90 | - | 0 |
| 72.3L | $34.00 |
| 99/18 | 03/08/2025 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $33,850.00 | Galway | 4928m | Soft | John Shinnick | 74kg | 6:12.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/17 | 11/07/2025 | 62 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $19,940.00 | Cork | 4023m | Good | John Shinnick | 75kg | 4:40.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/13 | 10/05/2025 | 20 | HDLE MDN 5U | $20,810.00 | Cork | 4928m | Good | John Shinnick | 70kg | 6:10.30 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/16 | 20/04/2025 | 19 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3822m | Soft | John Shinnick | 71kg | 4:56.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $3.25 |
| 4/14 | 01/04/2025 | 19 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Limerick | 4828m | Good | John Shinnick | 70kg | 6:23.60 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/03/2025 | 10 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Limerick | 4828m | Y | Philip Enright | 72kg | 6:18.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $19.00 |
| 99/15 | 03/03/2025 | 682 | MHDLE M 4U | $22,830.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | Y | J P Shinnick | 71kg | 5:03.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $67.00 |
| 5/14 | 21/04/2023 | 21 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GY | Philip Enright | 68.5kg | 5:01.80 | - | 0 |
| 27.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/11 | 31/03/2023 | 18 | MHDLE M 4U | $16,540.00 | Wexford | 4161m | Heavy | Philip Enright | 73kg | 5:56.80 | - | 0 |
| 9.6L | $81.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/03/2023 | 55 | FLAT 5U | $15,750.00 | Thurles | 3308m | Soft | P A King | 71kg | 4:26.20 | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $81.00 |