Clonmel Race 2 - Kilmanahan Beginners Chase
TELL US THIS (6) Finished 2nd last run in a chase at Thurles. Likely to get back. Genuine threat. YOULITA (7) Came in 6th last run in a hurdle at Down Royal. Capable of bouncing back but down in distance. Expecting to settle positively. Will be there at the finish. LAGOON NEBULA (8) Back from a break. Only fair when 8th last start in a hurdle at Cheltenham and back to a shorter trip. Contender. IS CHARLIE AROUND (2) Failed to finish in a hurdle at Clonmel. Should jump out and bowl along. Chance in this field so include in exotics.

Jockey: Michael Kenneally
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Looked good when 3rd last time in a hurdle at Clonmel on a heavy track. The large claim from Michael Kenneally should help. Not at all out of this race.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 26/02/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $11,499.00 | Clonmel | 3288m | HEAVY | Michael Kenneally | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 73L | $19.00 |
| 9/14 | 15/02/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $100.00 | Punchestown | 3168m | HEAVY | Shane Costello | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.95L | $34.00 |
| 4/4 | 27/12/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $13,500.00 | Limerick | 4023m | HEAVY | Shane Fitzgerald | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 110L | $126.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/10/2023 | - | $0.00 | Galway | 4166m | HEAVY | T P Harney | 74.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 27.5L | $5.50 | |
| 1/11 | 03/10/2023 | - | $0.00 | Galway | 3365m | HEAVY | T P Harney | 75.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 | |
| 7/12 | 26/04/2023 | - | $0.00 | Punchestown | 3987m | SOFT | R P Geoghegan | 71kg | - | - | 6 |
| 34.5L | $61.00 | |
| 3/12 | 14/04/2023 | - | C & G | $0.00 | Ballinrobe | 3509m | SOFT | R P Geoghegan | 71.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3L | $1.60 |
| 3/9 | 31/03/2023 | - | Hurdle | $19,999.00 | Wexford | 4160m | HEAVY | R P Geoghegan | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/16 | 18/03/2023 | - | Hurdle | $12,500.00 | Thurles | 3220m | SOFT | R P Geoghegan | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Ricky Doyle
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish in a hurdle at Clonmel on Feb 26th. Will be pushing for a forward position early. One for your tricast.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/8 | 26/02/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $11,499.00 | Clonmel | 3288m | HEAVY | Carl Millar | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $2.75 |
| 3/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | 4UP NOV HCP HURDLE | $11,499.00 | Limerick | 3154m | HEAVY | Ricky A Doyle | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.75L | $3.50 |
| 2/13 | 27/12/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 3218m | HEAVY | Carl Millar | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.33 |
| 7/24 | 07/12/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $15,000.00 | Cork | 4023m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.25L | $21.00 |
| 99/17 | 08/11/2025 | - | 4UP CHASE | $12,501.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | HEAVY | Ricky A Doyle | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $26.00 |
| 5/13 | 17/04/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Clonmel | 4000m | GOOD | Ricky A Doyle | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.8L | $3.25 |
| 4/17 | 27/02/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Clonmel | 3802m | HEAVY | Ricky A Doyle | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/18 | 13/02/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Clonmel | 3237m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.75L | $101.00 |
| 5/11 | 28/12/2024 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $12,499.00 | Limerick | 4224m | SOFT | C M Hogan | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 49.5L | $91.00 |

Jockey: Mr J L Gleeson
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break. Was $151.00 and subpar when 6th last time in a chase at Fairyhouse. Expected to settle towards the rear. Looks hopeful at best.
Last Starts 71 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 | 14/01/2026 | - | 5UP BEG CHASE | $15,499.00 | Fairyhouse | 3447m | SOFT | Charlie Odwyer | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 36L | $151.00 |
| 13/19 | 07/12/2025 | - | Div 1 | $12,501.00 | Cork | 3401m | SOFT | J L Gleeson | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 79.6L | $81.00 |
| 10/12 | 22/02/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | J L Gleeson | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 63.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/01/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | SOFT | J L Gleeson | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Eoghan Finegan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after break of 61 weeks. Just average when 6th last start in a hurdle at Thurles. Gets back and needs luck. Eoghan Finegan provides some weight relief. Place hope.
Last Starts 431 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 19/01/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $16,000.00 | Thurles | 3118m | GOOD | Eoin Walsh | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $23.00 |
| 99/19 | 16/11/2024 | - | 80-116 | $15,000.00 | Navan | 4069m | SOFT | Eoin Walsh | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $23.00 |
| 7/13 | 18/09/2024 | - | 80-116 | $11,001.00 | Tramore | 3346m | GOOD | Eoin Walsh | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.75L | $22.00 |
| 9/13 | 16/04/2024 | - | $0.00 | Naas | 3327m | SOFT | Eoin Walsh | 76kg | - | - | 4 |
| 28L | $14.00 | |
| 5/6 | 23/01/2024 | - | $0.00 | Down Royal | 3450m | SOFT | Eoin Walsh | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 43L | $6.00 | |
| 3/11 | 15/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | SOFT | Eoin Walsh | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.75L | $41.00 |
| 1/12 | 28/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Tramore | 3264m | HEAVY | Eoin Walsh | 75.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 | |
| 5/12 | 20/04/2023 | - | $0.00 | Kilbeggan | 3044m | GOOD | Fred Maguire | 76kg | - | - | 8 |
| 20.25L | $5.50 | |
| 2/8 | 24/01/2023 | - | N_H_Flat | $10,000.00 | Down Royal | 3450m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15L | $7.50 |
| 5/11 | 28/12/2022 | - | N_H_Flat | $10,499.00 | Limerick | 3621m | HEAVY | Barry Oneill | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.25L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 29/10/2022 | - | N_H_Flat | $10,499.00 | Galway | 3301m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $5.00 |
| 3/11 | 04/10/2022 | - | N_H_Flat | $10,000.00 | Galway | 3365m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed to finish in a hurdle at Naas. Has plenty of early speed. Not threatening these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/20 | 04/03/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Naas | 3218m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $67.00 |
| 5/22 | 07/06/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 3310m | GOOD | T P Harney | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32L | $23.00 |
| 99/16 | 06/04/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $23.00 |
| 4/15 | 17/03/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Down Royal | 3392m | GOOD | Harry Sexton | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.25L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Looked good when 2nd last run in a chase at Thurles. Likely to settle back in the field. Major chance.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 05/02/2026 | - | 5UP HCP CHASE | $11,499.00 | Thurles | 3621m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $17.00 |
| 7/14 | 15/01/2026 | - | 5yo+ | $11,499.00 | Fairyhouse | 4224m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $19.00 |
| 99/12 | 14/12/2025 | - | 4UP HCP CHASE | $20,000.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | Eoin Staples | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $11.00 |
| 8/12 | 22/11/2025 | - | 4UP BEG CHASE | $12,501.00 | Punchestown | 3803m | SOFT | Conor Stone Walsh | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 50.5L | $151.00 |
| 99/17 | 08/11/2025 | - | 4UP CHASE | $12,501.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | HEAVY | Eoin Staples | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/10/2025 | - | 4UP BEG CHASE | $11,002.00 | Downpatrick | 3913m | SOFT | Eoin Staples | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $5.50 |
| 7/11 | 14/08/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Tramore | 3218m | SOFT | E Staples | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $7.00 |
| 8/20 | 28/07/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HDL | $17,501.00 | Galway | 3337m | GOOD | E Staples | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 14/07/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Downpatrick | 3570m | GOOD | E Staples | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $4.50 |
| 4/15 | 25/09/2024 | - | 80-109 | $12,499.00 | Listowel | 3621m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15L | $8.00 |
| 7/20 | 29/07/2024 | - | 95-109 | $17,000.00 | Galway | 3337m | GOOD | C Stone Walsh | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.75L | $20.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/06/2024 | - | 80-109 | $11,001.00 | Downpatrick | 3570m | GOOD | C Stone Walsh | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 61.75L | $3.50 |
| 2/16 | 28/05/2024 | - | 80-109 | $11,500.00 | Ballinrobe | 3287m | GOOD | Keith Donoghue | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/20 | 06/05/2024 | - | 80-95 | $10,000.00 | Down Royal | 3383m | GOOD | C Stone Walsh | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $8.00 |
| 11/25 | 04/04/2024 | - | 80-95 | $0.00 | Naas | 3218m | HEAVY | Keith Donoghue | 76kg | - | - | 2 |
| 22.05L | $9.00 |
| 6/13 | 05/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Thurles | 4151m | HEAVY | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 25.45L | $2.30 | |
| 15/25 | 12/01/2024 | - | CL1 | $0.00 | Naas | 3218m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 75.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 32.9L | $301.00 |
| 13/26 | 09/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Navan | 3218m | HEAVY | Ricky A Doyle | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 47.2L | $201.00 | |
| 8/13 | 26/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Cork | 3219m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 73kg | - | - | 8 |
| 35.35L | $71.00 | |
| 10/22 | 16/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Punchestown | 3316m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 43.5L | $71.00 |

Jockey: Philip Byrnes
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $8.00 and finished 6th last run in a hurdle at Down Royal. Capable of bouncing back but will be facing a significant drop in distance. Serious contender.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/19 | 17/03/2026 | - | 4UP NOV HCP HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Down Royal | 4101m | GOOD | Philip Byrnes | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/01/2026 | - | 5UP NOV HURDLE | $14,501.00 | Down Royal | 3450m | SOFT | Philip Byrnes | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | 5UP NOV HURDLE | $14,501.00 | Cork | 3392m | SOFT | Philip Byrnes | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.25L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 09/05/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $9,999.00 | Downpatrick | 3790m | GOOD | P Byrnes | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.55 |
| 3/17 | 03/04/2025 | - | Div 2 | $12,000.00 | Naas | 3218m | GOOD | P Byrnes | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.75L | $6.50 |
| 6/21 | 20/02/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 3849m | SOFT | P Byrnes | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38.75L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/11/2024 | - | 4-7Y | $10,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | GOOD | Michael Osullivan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.75L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Sean O'Keeffe
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from break. Below par performance when 8th last start in a hurdle at Cheltenham and dropping back to a shorter trip. Value play.
Last Starts 103 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 13/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $34,430.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 64.5kg | - | 8-9-7-9-8-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 18.25L | $26.00 |
| 10/15 | 04/10/2025 | - | Q.R. | $21,001.00 | Curragh | 2414m | SOFT | Brodie Hampson | 72kg | - | - | 7 |
| 14.6L | $9.00 |
| 5/14 | 21/08/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $34,430.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 60kg | - | 13-13-14-14-14-14-14-14 | 13 |
| 8.55L | $15.00 |
| 3/15 | 01/08/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $16,998.00 | Galway | 2829m | SOFT | Luke Mcateer | 63.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.25L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/06/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $14,756.00 | Chester | 3196m | SOFT | Richard Kingscote | 57kg | - | 7-6-6-6-6-6-6-5 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/12 | 31/05/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $14,756.00 | Chester | 3196m | GOOD | Kevin Stott | 57.5kg | - | 3-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 17/04/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $39,348.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Sean Okeeffe | 66kg | - | 6-3-6-5-1-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $29.00 |
| 6/19 | 20/03/2025 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Cork | 3355m | GOOD | Sean Okeeffe | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.3L | $34.00 |
| 9/16 | 15/02/2025 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | SOFT | Sean Okeeffe | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 63.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/13 | 05/02/2025 | - | Hurdle | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | HEAVY | Sean Okeeffe | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 20/11/2024 | - | 3UP FILLIES MDN | $11,999.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | STANDARD | Colin Keane | 58.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 12L | $8.50 |
| 5/5 | 10/10/2024 | - | 3Y HCP | $15,500.00 | Thurles | 2509m | GOOD | William James Lee | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.75L | $14.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/09/2024 | - | 3UP MDN | $13,499.00 | Listowel | 2414m | GOOD | Nathan Crosse | 58.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/08/2024 | - | Flat | $12,499.00 | Bellewstown | 2478m | GOOD | William James Lee | 58.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 14.75L | $31.00 |
| 6/12 | 16/08/2024 | - | Flat | $15,000.00 | Cork | 2084m | GOOD | Nathan Crosse | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.9L | $29.00 |