Clonmel Race 1 - Irish Stallion Farms Ebf Mdn Hurdle
UNFLINCHING (1) First up from a break of 44 weeks and managed to come out on top by the slightest of margins first up last preparation at Fairyhouse. Solid claims. YOUNG DORAN (12) Average performance when 4th last run in a hurdle at Downpatrick. The large claim from Ross Sugrue helps. Serious player. MIDTOWN MANHATTAN (9) Did well when 2nd last start in a hurdle at Fairyhouse. Will be around the mark at odds. BLUE JOHNL (3) Came in 6th last run in a hurdle at Clonmel. Has shown early pace in races to date. Can take this out.

Jockey: Josh Williamson
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 44 weeks and brave effort to win narrowly by a head first up last preparation at Fairyhouse. Attracts support.
Last Starts 312 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18 | 28/12/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 3218m | SOFT | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.25L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 21/11/2025 | - | 4-7Y | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | HEAVY | Harry Swan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Liam Quinlan
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $126.00 and underperformed when 14th last time in a hurdle at Limerick. Might be ridden for luck. Rather have another day.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/18 | 17/10/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 3867m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Conor Clarke | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 50.15L | $126.00 |
| 0/15 | 25/09/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Listowel | 3735m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Daniel King | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99L | $251.00 |
| 13/13 | 08/08/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GOOD | Liam Quinlan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 125.8L | $151.00 |

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $17.00 and finished 6th last run in a hurdle at Clonmel. Should muster plenty of early toe. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 22/10/2026 | - | 3UP HCP HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Clonmel | 4044m | GOOD TO YIELDING | J J Slevin | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.35L | $17.00 |
| 3/12 | 26/09/2026 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.89L | $5.50 |
| 2/11 | 03/09/2026 | - | Div 1 | $12,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GOOD TO YIELDING | J J Slevin | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14L | $151.00 |
| 8/13 | 08/08/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/15 | 24/07/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 3803m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 30.17L | $12.00 |

Jockey: John Shinnick
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $101.00 and finished 7th last run in a hurdle at Galway but gets some weight taken off. Not interested.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/20 | 26/10/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Galway | 3300m | HEAVY | John Shinnick | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32.69L | $101.00 |
| 7/11 | 18/10/2026 | - | 4UP C&G MDN HDL | $15,000.00 | Limerick | 3332m | GOOD TO YIELDING | John Shinnick | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 33.84L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Thomas O'Connor
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $19.00 and finished 5th last start at Listowel but was on debut last time. Large claim helps. Very slim hope.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 20/09/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $14,001.00 | Listowel | 3219m | GD(GD/YD PL) | Thomas Oconnor | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
First start at the races 4yo by Fuisse for trainer Paul John Gilligan. Follow the money.

Jockey: Mike O'Connor
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 2nd last start in a hurdle at Fairyhouse. Rates as one of the key chances.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 05/10/2026 | - | 3UP C&G MDN HDL | $15,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.11L | $4.50 |
| 9/15 | 25/05/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $12,000.00 | Ballinrobe | 4517m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.5L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Luke Burke Ott
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a 135 week spell. Finished 8th last run at Cork. The large claim from Luke Burke Ott helps. Considering others.
Last Starts 948 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 01/04/2024 | - | $0.00 | Cork | 3822m | SOFT | S J P Baragry | 76kg | - | - | 8 |
| 57.25L | $126.00 | |
| 14/15 | 10/06/2023 | - | Pro/Am | $0.00 | Punchestown | 3264m | GOOD | Tiernan Power Roche | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 87L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $251.00 and ran 8th last start in a hurdle at Clonmel but will appreciate the drop in weight. Can't have today.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 22/10/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Clonmel | 3441m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Alan Osullivan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 55.88L | $251.00 |
| 14/20 | 06/10/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Galway | 3337m | YIELDING TO SOFT | Alan Osullivan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 51.88L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Ross Sugrue
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $4.50 and disappointing effort when 4th last run in a hurdle at Downpatrick. The large claim from Ross Sugrue should help. Commands respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 09/10/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $15,999.00 | Downpatrick | 4389m | GOOD | Ross Sugrue | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.37L | $4.50 |
| 9/11 | 23/09/2026 | - | 4UP | $14,001.00 | Listowel | 4023m | GD(GD/YD PL) | A P Ryan | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 155.25L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 09/08/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Downpatrick | 4389m | GOOD | Tiernan Power Roche | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.25L | $5.00 |
| 2/15 | 25/05/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $12,000.00 | Ballinrobe | 4517m | GOOD | Shane Ocallaghan | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Peter Smithers
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $151.00 and mediocre display when 10th last time in a hurdle at Sligo. Not likely to be troubling the more fancied runners today.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 23/10/2026 | - | 4Y F MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Sligo | 3564m | YIELDING TO SOFT | Peter Smithers | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.44L | $151.00 |
| 10/13 | 28/09/2026 | - | 4yo | $12,000.00 | Roscommon | 3140m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Peter Smithers | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 45.72L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $51.00 and finished 4th last time in a hurdle at Limerick. Likely to settle back in the field. Struggle to recommend.
Last Starts 18 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 | 18/10/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $15,000.00 | Limerick | 3332m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Josh Williamson | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.7L | $51.00 |
| 10/20 | 02/10/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3291m | GOOD | Josh Williamson | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.93L | $81.00 |

Jockey: John Aherne
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $201.00 and unsatisfactory performance when 8th last run at Tramore but having second race start. John Aherne takes a large claim. Hard to see this being competitive today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 08/10/2026 | - | 4UP | $13,000.00 | Tramore | 3219m | YIELDING | E Oregan | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 61.1L | $201.00 |