Clonmel Race 2 - Ballymacarbry Beginners Chase
KILLANEY KING (4) is selected to record a win following a head defeat when second in a 4000m handicap hurdle at Gowran Park. DANCINGONDACEILING (2) finished 8.75L fourth over 4000m at Naas earlier this month. Bold show expected. WESTERN FOLD (11) performed with credit when 6.5L third in that Naas contest. Shortlist. LOMBRON (5) raced prominently running 4.25L second in a 4000m event at Gowran Park. Warrants close consideration.

Jockey: D Meyler
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished eighth of 17 runners at Uttoxeter on March 15 over 4727m, 19 len behind Red Risk carrying 68kg at $15. Start before finished seventh of 25 starters at Leopardstown in the LR on February 1 over 4828m, on slow going 9 len behind Perceval Legallois carrying 68.5kg at $21. In the mix.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/17 | 15/03/2025 | 42 | HDLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good Soft | Conor Clarke | 68kg | 6:03.47 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $15.00 |
7/25 | 01/02/2025 | 56 | LR OPEN 4U | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 4828m | Soft | Conor Clarke | 68.5kg | 6:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $21.00 |
2/20 | 07/12/2024 | 14 | LR OPEN 4U | $173,430.00 | Navan | 5029m | Soft | Conor Clarke | 64kg | 6:52.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $51.00 |
5/15 | 23/11/2024 | 44 | HDLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Haydock Park | 4928m | Soft | Donagh Meyler | 68kg | 6:36.10 | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $15.00 |
4/7 | 10/10/2024 | 13 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Thurles | 3319m | Good | Colin Keane | 65kg | 3:33.78 | - | 4 |
| 17.0L | $8.50 |
4/12 | 27/09/2024 | 25 | HDLE HCP 3U | $127,050.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Soft | Donagh Meyler | 74kg | 5:04.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
5/13 | 02/09/2024 | 18 | MDN 3U | $21,820.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Soft | Colin Keane | 64kg | 2:47.12 | - | 1 |
| 16.0L | $13.00 |
6/11 | 15/08/2024 | 72 | MDN 4U | $19,940.00 | Tramore | 3218m | GY | L A Hourigan | 66.5kg | 3:55.40 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $15.00 |
4/11 | 04/06/2024 | 20 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $13,980.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | Richie McLernon | 71.5kg | 5:35.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $1.57 |
6/15 | 15/05/2024 | 14 | MHDLE 5U | $18,210.00 | Tipperary | 4828m | GY | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | 6:14.40 | - | 0 |
| 28.8L | $3.75 |
6/7 | 01/05/2024 | 30 | G1 NHDLE 4U | $216,790.00 | Punchestown | 4828m | GY | Donagh Meyler | 74.5kg | 6:06.90 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: M M Mcdonagh
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing didn't finish the race at Lisronagh P2p on March 23 over 4828m. The start before that; finished fourth in a small field at Knockanohill P2p on March 16 over 4828m, 3 len behind Just Keeps Rolling with 61kg. Can't see him playing much of a role here on recent form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99/9 | 23/03/2025 | 7 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Y | P W Gleeson | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
4/5 | 16/03/2025 | 8 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Knockanohill P2p | 4828m | Good | A Burke Ott | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $1.00 |
5/7 | 08/03/2025 | 14 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Nenagh P2p | 4828m | Good | A Burke Ott | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 39.0L | $1.00 |
99/16 | 22/02/2025 | 13 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Punchestown P2p | 4828m | Heavy | A Burke Ott | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
3/6 | 09/02/2025 | 652 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Comea P2p | 4828m | Y | A Burke Ott | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $1.00 |
14/16 | 29/04/2023 | - | FLAT 47 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | GY | P J O'Neill | 73kg | 3:59.10 | - | 0 |
| 75.5L | $151.00 |

Jockey: P Townend
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished fourth of 12 runners at Naas on December 16 over 4023m, 9 len behind Lecky Watson with 75.5kg at $41. Last start finished second of 11 runners at Gowran Park on February 15 over 4023m, slow track; 4.5 len behind Harry Des Ongrais carrying 75.5kg at $12. Impressed last start. Will prove hard to beat on latest form.
Last Starts 44 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 | 15/02/2025 | 61 | CHSE 5U | $21,680.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Soft | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 4:31.08 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
4/12 | 16/12/2024 | 261 | CHSE 4U | $22,550.00 | Naas | 4023m | Y | Sean O'Keeffe | 75.5kg | 5:24.20 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |
99/13 | 30/03/2024 | 17 | LR NHDLE HCP 5U | $86,720.00 | Fairyhouse | 4828m | Heavy | S F O'Keeffe | 70kg | 6:42.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
11/21 | 13/03/2024 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $189,440.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Soft | Daniel E Mullins | 70kg | 5:32.44 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $41.00 |
7/8 | 18/02/2024 | 35 | LR NHDLE 4U | $54,230.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | D J Mullins | 74kg | 4:16.40 | - | 0 |
| 25.8L | $26.00 |
4/4 | 14/01/2024 | 45 | G2 NHDLE 5U | $61,280.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | Paul Townend | 71.5kg | 4:20.90 | - | 0 |
| 24.8L | $3.50 |
1/16 | 30/11/2023 | 234 | MHDLE 4 | $18,210.00 | Thurles | 3319m | Y | Paul Townend | 69.5kg | 4:04.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
3/14 | 10/04/2023 | - | HDLE CL4 CG 4 | $78,050.00 | Compiegne | 3600m | SH | Romain Julliot | 65.5kg | 4:26.14 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $23.00 |

Jockey: P Byrnes
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming finished sixth of 15 starters at Thurles on February 6 over 3218m, 20 len behind Special Cadeau carrying 75.5kg at $126. Second run from a spell finished fourth of 7 starters at Leopardstown on March 3 over 3419m, 8 len behind Golden Joy carrying 75.5kg at $10. Continues to improve. Has ability and can break through.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 03/03/2025 | 25 | CHSE 5U | $29,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Y | P Byrnes | 75.5kg | 4:13.60 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $10.00 |
6/15 | 06/02/2025 | 185 | CHSE 5U | $20,640.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Good | P Byrnes | 75.5kg | 4:01.90 | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $126.00 |
4/4 | 05/08/2024 | 12 | HDLE 4U | $28,540.00 | Cork | 3721m | GY | P Byrnes | 71kg | 4:21.30 | - | 0 |
| 59.3L | $17.00 |
4/9 | 24/07/2024 | 37 | CHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Wexford | 3218m | Y | P Byrnes | 75.5kg | 4:09.50 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $5.50 |
6/14 | 17/06/2024 | 25 | CHSE 4U | $20,810.00 | Kilbeggan | 4023m | GY | P Byrnes | 75.5kg | 4:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 57.3L | $21.00 |
7/11 | 23/05/2024 | 16 | CHSE 4U | $23,410.00 | Limerick | 3922m | Good | Philip Byrnes | 74kg | 4:58.10 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $3.50 |
2/14 | 07/05/2024 | 25 | BCHSE 4U | $19,940.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | Y | Philip Byrnes | 74kg | 4:22.90 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
12/19 | 12/04/2024 | 12 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $89,720.00 | Aintree | 3319m | Soft | P Byrnes | 71.5kg | 4:19.05 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $12.00 |
99/5 | 31/03/2024 | 154 | HDLE 4U | $29,380.00 | Cork | 3218m | SH | P Byrnes | 68.5kg | 4:17.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
13/15 | 29/10/2023 | 285 | HDLE HCP 4U | $28,620.00 | Galway | 3218m | Heavy | P Byrnes | 73kg | 4:08.30 | - | 0 |
| 42.8L | $21.00 |
3/6 | 17/01/2023 | 20 | HDLE 5U | $18,080.00 | Clonmel | 3369m | Heavy | P Byrnes | 71.5kg | 4:40.80 | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: S D Torrens
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 18 of 23 starters at Punchestown May 1 over 3922m, 31 len behind Harsh carrying 71kg at $81. First up last campaign 5 of 11 starters at Tramore April 21 over 4325m, 12 len behind Natural Breeze carrying 73kg at $9.50. Overall strike-rate poor and others are preferred.
Last Starts 334 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18/23 | 01/05/2024 | 10 | HDLE HCP 4U | $52,030.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | GY | Niall Moore | 71kg | 4:51.70 | - | 0 |
| 31.0L | $81.00 |
5/11 | 21/04/2024 | 64 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Tramore | 4325m | Y | A P Kelly | 73kg | 5:24.30 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $9.50 |
99/19 | 17/02/2024 | 10 | HDLE HCP 4U | $32,080.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Heavy | D J O'Keeffe | 71.5kg | 6:24.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
1/16 | 07/02/2024 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Heavy | D J O'Keeffe | 74kg | 6:06.00 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $6.00 |
4/14 | 20/01/2024 | 49 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | D J O'Keeffe | 74.5kg | 5:48.10 | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $6.00 |
5/20 | 02/12/2023 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $28,620.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | D J O'Keeffe | 67kg | 5:13.90 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |
10/17 | 18/11/2023 | 197 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | D J O'Keeffe | 71.5kg | 5:36.40 | - | 0 |
| 26.5L | $17.00 |
2/12 | 05/05/2023 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | Y | I J Power | 76kg | 5:36.40 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
1/14 | 16/04/2023 | 10 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,070.00 | Tramore | 4087m | Soft | I J Power | 74kg | 5:31.60 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $2.88 |
1/12 | 06/04/2023 | 14 | HDLE HCP (80-95) 4U | $17,070.00 | Clonmel | 3919m | Heavy | I J Power | 70.5kg | 5:23.06 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.25 |
2/13 | 23/03/2023 | 57 | HDLE HCP (80-95) 4U | $16,540.00 | Cork | 4023m | Heavy | Brian Hayes | 69.5kg | 5:40.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.4L | $2.75 |

Jockey: D Robinson
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up won by 6 len Tramore on January 1 over 3419m in the wet defeating Diamond Nora with 64.5kg at $5.50 in a hurdle. Last start finished eighth of 13 runners at this track on February 13 over 4123m, slow track; 38 len behind My Gaffer with 75.5kg at $21. Prefer to see him back in form before considering.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/13 | 13/02/2025 | 43 | CHSE 5U | $19,080.00 | Clonmel | 4123m | Soft | D Robinson | 75.5kg | 5:34.20 | - | 0 |
| 38.8L | $21.00 |
1/9 | 01/01/2025 | 66 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Tramore | 3419m | Heavy | Aidan Kelly | 64.5kg | 4:33.09 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
1/14 | 27/10/2024 | 162 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Galway | 3218m | Soft | Shane O'Callaghan | 61kg | 4:09.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
99/12 | 18/05/2024 | 37 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,870.00 | Wexford | 4828m | Soft | S D Torrens | 67kg | 6:44.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
2/8 | 11/04/2024 | 40 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | S D Torrens | 66.5kg | 4:33.30 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $6.50 |
6/9 | 02/03/2024 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Navan | 4023m | Heavy | S D Torrens | 67kg | 6:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $6.50 |
8/14 | 28/01/2024 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $32,080.00 | Naas | 3721m | Soft | S D Torrens | 63.5kg | 5:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $12.00 |
9/21 | 28/12/2023 | 40 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | Heavy | D J O'Keeffe | 67.5kg | 5:30.10 | - | 0 |
| 25.3L | $10.00 |
6/17 | 18/11/2023 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | S D Torrens | 68kg | 5:36.40 | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $8.50 |
2/10 | 22/10/2023 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Limerick | 3922m | SH | S D Torrens | 69kg | 5:19.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
2/14 | 23/09/2023 | 250 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,810.00 | Listowel | 4023m | YS | S D Torrens | 71.5kg | 5:19.40 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $23.00 |

Jockey: J C Gainford
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished eighth of 15 runners at Naas on March 9 over 4023m, on slow going 61 len behind Olympic Man with 75.5kg at $101. The start before that; finished 12th of 15 runners at Thurles on February 6 over 3218m, 38 len behind Special Cadeau with 75.5kg at $151. Struggling and looks tested again.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/15 | 09/03/2025 | 31 | CHSE 5U | $21,680.00 | Naas | 4023m | Soft | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | 5:31.60 | - | 0 |
| 61.0L | $101.00 |
12/15 | 06/02/2025 | 47 | CHSE 5U | $20,640.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 4:01.90 | - | 0 |
| 38.8L | $151.00 |
6/18 | 21/12/2024 | 11 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Good | Jody McGarvey | 75.5kg | 3:53.70 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $8.00 |
10/19 | 10/12/2024 | 25 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | GY | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 4:44.60 | - | 0 |
| 42.5L | $29.00 |
3/18 | 15/11/2024 | 251 | MHDLE 4U | $23,240.00 | Punchestown | 3118m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 3:48.30 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $6.50 |
5/9 | 09/03/2024 | 98 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 3621m | Heavy | Harry Swan | 74kg | 5:16.90 | - | 0 |
| 60.3L | $8.00 |
1/9 | 02/12/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Lawless | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: D J Gilligan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last run finished third of 15 starters at Naas on March 9 over 4023m, slow track; 6 len behind Olympic Man carrying 75.5kg at $17. The run before finished sixth of 11 runners at Gowran Park on February 15 over 4023m, slow track; 28 len behind Harry Des Ongrais with 75.5kg at $21. Continues to make headway. Further progress likely.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/15 | 09/03/2025 | 22 | CHSE 5U | $21,680.00 | Naas | 4023m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 5:31.60 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
6/11 | 15/02/2025 | 26 | CHSE 5U | $21,680.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Soft | Kevin Sexton | 75.5kg | 4:31.08 | - | 0 |
| 28.3L | $21.00 |
4/4 | 20/01/2025 | 37 | STPLE HCP 5U | $26,390.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 74.5kg | 4:08.82 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $7.00 |
99/10 | 14/12/2024 | 257 | CHSE 4U | $26,010.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | GY | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 4:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $15.00 |
6/8 | 01/04/2024 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $43,360.00 | Fairyhouse | 4425m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 6:00.69 | - | 0 |
| 38.0L | $12.00 |
0/21 | 13/03/2024 | 50 | HDLE HCP 4U | $189,440.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 73kg | 5:32.44 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
1/6 | 23/01/2024 | 25 | NHDLE 5U | $25,150.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 76kg | 4:31.10 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $5.50 |
99/9 | 29/12/2023 | 27 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $43,360.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 5:20.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
5/11 | 02/12/2023 | 21 | NHDLE 4U | $26,010.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 76kg | 5:04.80 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $9.00 |
1/17 | 11/11/2023 | 43 | MHDLE 4 | $21,680.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | J C Gainford | 73kg | 4:25.30 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $2.88 |
99/20 | 29/09/2023 | 14 | MHDLE 4 | $22,550.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 4:06.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |