Tipperary Race 4 - Tipperary Town Apprentice Handicap
THIS AIN'T TEXAS (1) Finished 5th last time at Cork. Looking for an improved run and drawn beautifully. Has early speed and positions nicely. Can win. SKILLMAN AVE (3) Came in 5th last run at Listowel. Can show a better performance this time and competing in a less challenging grade. Back to a shorter distance. Rising in weight. Good prospects. THERIVERRUNSDEEP (6) Racing fresh today after a break of 39 weeks. In the money when 3rd last start at Dundalk and stepping down to a lower level. Has a positive stall. Can get the job done. AN LAOCHMOR (7) Finished 8th last run at Navan. Should bounce back and matched against less formidable competition. Has plenty of early speed. Goes very close.

Jockey: D S O'sullivan
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 at this track on May 27 over 1005m, 7 len behind Shoney carrying 61kg at $7. Last start 5th of 12 at Cork on June 13 over 1005m, 5 len behind Kilmood Susan carrying 61kg at $7.50.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/12 | 13/06/2025 | 17 | MDN 3U | $23,650.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | Luke McAteer | 61kg | 1:01.09 | - | 10 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
4/11 | 27/05/2025 | 238 | MDN 3U | $23,550.00 | Tipperary | 1005m | YS | Luke McAteer | 61kg | 0:59.77 | - | 5 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
6/8 | 01/10/2024 | 135 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Cork | 1005m | GY | Luke McAteer | 60.5kg | 0:59.56 | - | 7 |
| 8.8L | $7.50 |
4/5 | 19/05/2024 | - | 2 | $69,370.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Luke McAteer | 59.5kg | 0:59.51 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: J Pietropaolo
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after nine months ran last of 15 at Cork on June 13 over 1005m, 14 len behind Nouvel Espoir with 59kg at $51. Previously second-up 4th in a small field at Hamilton Park on May 5 2024 over 1005m, 1.75 len behind Giselles Izzy carrying 62kg at $2.60.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15/15 | 13/06/2025 | 266 | HCP 3U | $25,620.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | Declan McDonogh | 59kg | 1:00.38 | - | 10 |
| 14.8L | $51.00 |
23/24 | 20/09/2024 | 10 | HCP 3U | $62,060.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good | P J McDonald | 60.5kg | 1:09.42 | - | 11 |
| 8.0L | $41.00 |
7/9 | 10/09/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 1005m | Soft | Rossa Ryan | 62.5kg | 1:02.58 | - | 8 |
| 5.8L | $5.50 |
7/16 | 25/08/2024 | 22 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | P J McDonald | 60kg | 1:03.26 | - | 3 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
3/5 | 03/08/2024 | 25 | HCP 4U | $18,330.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | P J McDonald | 59kg | 0:57.41 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
7/9 | 09/07/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Soft | Rossa Ryan | 65.5kg | 1:04.67 | - | 2 |
| 7.3L | $3.25 |
1/12 | 01/07/2024 | 9 | HCP 3U | $11,070.00 | Pontefract | 1008m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 64.5kg | 1:02.61 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
5/10 | 22/06/2024 | 48 | HCP 3U | $19,330.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good Firm | Phil Dennis | 61.5kg | 1:10.19 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
4/6 | 05/05/2024 | 35 | HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Good Soft | Connor Beasley | 62kg | 1:00.73 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.63 |
7/13 | 31/03/2024 | 149 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Callum Rodriguez | 61.5kg | 1:13.51 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
8/13 | 03/11/2023 | 39 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1005m | Heavy | Kevin Stott | 59.5kg | 1:01.38 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |

Jockey: S Coen
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 13 at Naas on May 10 over 1207m, 5 len behind Tawaazon with 54kg at $29. Second run from a spell 5th of 13 at Listowel on June 1 over 1307m, 1.5 len behind White Clover carrying 54.5kg at $34. Racing well.
Last Starts 30 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 | 01/06/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $29,560.00 | Listowel | 1307m | GY | Robert Whearty | 54.5kg | 1:21.16 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $34.00 |
8/13 | 10/05/2025 | 157 | HCP 3U | $22,550.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | Robert Whearty | 54kg | 1:10.93 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $29.00 |
6/9 | 04/12/2024 | 12 | SELL 2 | $38,150.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Robert Whearty | 54.5kg | 1:27.51 | - | 3 |
| 11.8L | $21.00 |
3/8 | 22/11/2024 | 28 | NSY HCP 2 | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | G F Carroll | 62kg | 0:59.19 | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |
3/11 | 25/10/2024 | 27 | NSY HCP 2 | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | G F Carroll | 61kg | 0:59.69 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
9/10 | 28/09/2024 | 43 | 2 | $802,580.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GY | G F Carroll | 57kg | 1:12.67 | - | 3 |
| 12.8L | $34.00 |
9/14 | 16/08/2024 | 11 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | G F Carroll | 58kg | 0:58.51 | - | 14 |
| 4.5L | $19.00 |
17/21 | 05/08/2024 | 12 | SELL 2 | $481,550.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | Chris Hayes | 56kg | 1:11.48 | - | 10 |
| 15.3L | $51.00 |
8/10 | 24/07/2024 | 18 | LR OPEN F 2 | $86,720.00 | Naas | 1005m | Y | G F Carroll | 58kg | 1:02.49 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
4/13 | 06/07/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | G F Carroll | 58kg | 0:59.67 | - | 12 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: P Mcgettigan
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly back from a spell of nine months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 19 at Navan October 9 over 1207m, 35 len behind Majestic Wave with 57.5kg at $67. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Navan September 21 over 1005m, 12 len behind Oxford Rock carrying 58kg at $41.
Last Starts 265 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19/19 | 09/10/2024 | 18 | SELL MDN 2 | $27,270.00 | Navan | 1207m | GY | Niall George McCullagh | 57.5kg | 1:13.59 | - | 17 |
| 35.3L | $67.00 |
9/10 | 21/09/2024 | 118 | MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Navan | 1005m | Good | Niall George McCullagh | 58kg | 1:02.80 | - | 1 |
| 12.0L | $41.00 |
9/11 | 26/05/2024 | 15 | MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Niall George McCullagh | 58kg | 1:13.78 | - | 1 |
| 11.8L | $34.00 |
3/9 | 11/05/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | Niall George McCullagh | 58kg | 1:13.95 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: H J Horgan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months 19th of 23 at Curragh on June 4 over 1307m, 9 len behind Saturn Seven with 56kg at $41. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Down Royal on September 6 over 1005m, 5 len behind Betsen carrying 57kg at $13.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19/23 | 04/06/2025 | 238 | HCP 4U | $35,470.00 | Curragh | 1307m | Good | Jack Kearney | 56kg | 1:17.18 | - | 1 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
6/14 | 09/10/2024 | 11 | MDN 3U | $21,820.00 | Navan | 1207m | GY | Adam Caffrey | 57kg | 1:13.94 | - | 10 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
5/13 | 28/09/2024 | 22 | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GY | Adam Caffrey | 57kg | 1:14.14 | - | 10 |
| 5.8L | $23.00 |
4/8 | 06/09/2024 | 13 | MDN 3U | $25,150.00 | Down Royal | 1005m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 57kg | 1:00.05 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
7/17 | 24/08/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 57kg | 1:11.75 | - | 10 |
| 7.8L | $101.00 |

Jockey: T Casey
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare back from a spell of nine months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign third of 13 at Dundalk All Weather September 27 over 1207m, 5 len behind I'm Spartacus carrying 54.5kg at $12. Previously first up; fifth of 14 at Dundalk All Weather November 1 2023 over 1408m, 5 len behind Storm Eric carrying 54kg at $23.
Last Starts 277 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/13 | 27/09/2024 | 4 | APP HCP 3U | $19,080.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Sam Coen | 54.5kg | 1:12.87 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
13/17 | 23/09/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 57.5kg | 1:13.95 | - | 7 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
5/15 | 07/09/2024 | 13 | HCP 3U | $19,080.00 | Navan | 1005m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 57kg | 1:00.53 | - | 14 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
1/22 | 25/08/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Naas | 1005m | GY | Wesley Joyce | 54.5kg | 1:00.40 | - | 25 |
| 3.3L | $17.00 |
16/21 | 17/08/2024 | 12 | HCP 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good Firm | Andrew Slattery | 54kg | 1:10.96 | - | 16 |
| 12.8L | $34.00 |
3/11 | 05/08/2024 | 10 | APP HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 56kg | 1:11.85 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
8/23 | 26/07/2024 | 7 | HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Cork | 1207m | Good | Shane Foley | 56.5kg | 1:10.23 | - | 24 |
| 9.3L | $15.00 |
3/12 | 19/07/2024 | 13 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 1005m | Good | Shane Foley | 56.5kg | 0:59.68 | - | 9 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
17/18 | 06/07/2024 | 3 | APP HCP 3U | $19,080.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | P A Harnett | 56kg | 1:12.79 | - | 15 |
| 10.3L | $13.00 |
4/10 | 03/07/2024 | 31 | APP HCP 3U | $19,080.00 | Tipperary | 1005m | Good Firm | P A Harnett | 56kg | 0:57.34 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $21.00 |
11/13 | 02/06/2024 | 3 | HCP 3U | $21,680.00 | Listowel | 1307m | Good | Siobhan Rutledge | 52.5kg | 1:19.58 | - | 3 |
| 13.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: K G Kennedy
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 13 at Navan on June 7 over 1005m, 6 len behind Step Back In Time with 54.5kg at $8.50. The start before that 4th of 15 at Cork on May 20 over 1005m, 3.5 len behind Nezeeh with 61kg at $6.50.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/13 | 07/06/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Navan | 1005m | Good | Leigh Roche | 54.5kg | 1:00.87 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
4/15 | 20/05/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | Leigh Roche | 61kg | 0:59.80 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
4/27 | 05/05/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $35,320.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Declan McDonogh | 56kg | 1:13.18 | - | 25 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
4/20 | 26/04/2025 | 27 | APP HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Navan | 1005m | Soft | Jack Cleary | 55kg | 1:02.03 | - | 20 |
| 2.5L | $34.00 |
20/20 | 30/03/2025 | 37 | HCP 3U | $23,160.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GY | Leigh Roche | 62.5kg | 1:42.43 | - | 6 |
| 66.3L | $29.00 |
6/13 | 21/02/2025 | 210 | HCP 4U | $19,700.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Nathan Crosse | 58kg | 1:26.92 | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $67.00 |
12/15 | 26/07/2024 | 13 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Cork | 1207m | Good | Nathan Crosse | 61kg | 1:10.85 | - | 14 |
| 14.5L | $151.00 |
6/8 | 13/07/2024 | 29 | MDN 3U | $22,550.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good Firm | J A Powell | 59.5kg | 1:10.85 | - | 7 |
| 15.8L | $81.00 |
7/12 | 14/06/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | Nathan Crosse | 61kg | 0:59.41 | - | 14 |
| 9.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: J S Dalton
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 12th of 15 at Cork on May 20 over 1005m, 9 len behind Nezeeh carrying 59.5kg at $15. Second run from a spell second last of 13 at Navan on June 7 over 1005m, 7 len behind Step Back In Time carrying 52kg at $19.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/13 | 07/06/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Navan | 1005m | Good | Wayne Hassett | 52kg | 1:00.87 | - | 2 |
| 7.8L | $19.00 |
12/15 | 20/05/2025 | 172 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | Wayne Hassett | 59.5kg | 0:59.80 | - | 15 |
| 9.3L | $15.00 |
9/12 | 29/11/2024 | 16 | APP HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Wayne Hassett | 60kg | 0:59.95 | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
5/12 | 13/11/2024 | 40 | HCP 3U | $19,470.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Wayne Hassett | 56kg | 1:00.17 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
4/12 | 04/10/2024 | 27 | HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Wayne Hassett | 59kg | 1:00.63 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
3/15 | 07/09/2024 | 29 | HCP 3U | $19,080.00 | Navan | 1005m | Good | Wayne Hassett | 57kg | 1:00.53 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
2/13 | 09/08/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Tipperary | 1005m | Good Firm | Wayne Hassett | 53kg | 0:58.32 | - | 11 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
7/12 | 19/07/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 1005m | Good | Wayne Hassett | 58.5kg | 0:59.68 | - | 12 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
2/10 | 03/07/2024 | 12 | APP HCP 3U | $19,080.00 | Tipperary | 1005m | Good Firm | Wayne Hassett | 60kg | 0:57.34 | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
3/12 | 21/06/2024 | 13 | HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Down Royal | 1005m | Good | Wayne Hassett | 53kg | 1:00.46 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
3/16 | 08/06/2024 | 11 | HCP 3U | $26,010.00 | Navan | 1005m | Good | Wayne Hassett | 56kg | 0:59.84 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |

Jockey: R M Mulligan
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start raced on the pace before fading 16th of 18 at Fairyhouse on May 29 over 1207m, 9 len behind Yaxchilan carrying 58kg at $13. The start before that second last of 7 at Dundalk All Weather on April 4 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Hezahunk with 60.5kg at $8.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16/18 | 29/05/2025 | 55 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | 1:16.74 | - | 4 |
| 9.8L | $13.00 |
6/7 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Robert Whearty | 60.5kg | 1:13.41 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
11/14 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $19,300.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Robert Whearty | 58.5kg | 1:28.21 | - | 10 |
| 9.0L | $6.00 |
3/11 | 21/03/2025 | 37 | HCP 3U | $38,600.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Robert Whearty | 55kg | 1:13.14 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
9/13 | 12/02/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Seamie Heffernan | 57.5kg | 1:13.80 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
11/13 | 27/01/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | H J Horgan | 60kg | 1:00.46 | - | 11 |
| 8.5L | $41.00 |
14/14 | 14/01/2025 | 27 | HCP 4U | $19,030.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | H J Horgan | 59kg | 1:13.65 | - | 8 |
| 12.0L | $23.00 |
12/14 | 18/12/2024 | 152 | HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | H J Horgan | 59.5kg | 1:00.57 | - | 13 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
9/12 | 19/07/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 1005m | Good | H J Horgan | 60.5kg | 0:59.68 | - | 3 |
| 9.0L | $6.00 |
1/10 | 03/07/2024 | 12 | APP HCP 3U | $19,080.00 | Tipperary | 1005m | Good Firm | H J Horgan | 59kg | 0:57.34 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
3/12 | 21/06/2024 | 7 | HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Down Royal | 1005m | Good | Keithen Kennedy | 51.5kg | 1:00.46 | - | 11 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |