Clonmel Race 2 - Connolly's Red Mills Irish Ebf Auction Maiden Hurdle
BIG DISPUTE (3) returned to action with a 3.5L third over 4100m at Cork. Raced from the front that day and is taken to score under similar tactics. THEMANINTHEANORAK (7) rates highly following a promising 17L fifth contesting a 3300m maiden hurdle last month. Jockey booking suggests BUTTON ROCK (2) is the pick of his trainers two runners. Strong claims following a 37L seventh in a 4000m maiden hurdle at Punchestown making rules debut. IF YOU BELIEVE (1) debuted with a 4.5L triumph in a 4850m point-to-point at Lingstown during March. Of note switching to hurdles despite fading when 14.8L tenth attempting 3300m at this venue subsequently.
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign 10 of 18 runners at Punchestown April 29 over 3319m, 14 len behind Wonderful Everyday carrying 74.5kg at $12. At debut posted a big 4.5 len win. Lingstown P2p March 9 over 4828m defeating Centauri Star carrying 57.5kg. Very hard to knock.
Last Starts 191 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 | 29/04/2025 | 51 | 4 | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | D G Lavery | 74.5kg | 4:03.50 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/11 | 09/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Y | D Higgins | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Fresh up after five months finished seventh of 14 starters at Punchestown on October 14 over 4023m, 37 len behind Reiki Revolution with 75.5kg at $6. Previously second-up finished sixth of 11 starters at Fairyhouse P2p on April 27 over 4828m, 18 len behind Sioux Falls with 60kg. Needs to find best to feature here.
Last Starts 23 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 | 14/10/2025 | 149 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | GY | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 37.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/11 | 18/05/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN G 5U | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Good | S Cotter | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/04/2025 | 49 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Fairyhouse P2p | 4828m | Y | S Cotter | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $1.00 |
| 11/16 | 09/03/2025 | 92 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Castlelands P2p | 4828m | Soft | S Cotter | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.3L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 07/12/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Boulta P2p | 4828m | Y | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Phillip Enright
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Last run finished third of 8 starters at Cork on October 12 over 4123m, 3.5 len behind Kevin's Pride with 70.5kg at $5.50. At only start last preparation finished second of 15 runners at Killarney on May 12 over 4023m, 0.8 len behind Rockonliam with 75.5kg at $23. Key runner who is expected to feature again.
Last Starts 25 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 | 12/10/2025 | 153 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $38,370.00 | Cork | 4123m | Good | Michael Kenneally | 70.5kg | 5:04.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/15 | 12/05/2025 | 88 | MHDLE 5U | $19,620.00 | Killarney | 4023m | Y | Philip Enright | 75.5kg | 5:04.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $23.00 |
| 12/14 | 13/02/2025 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | Soft | Philip Enright | 74kg | 4:15.00 | - | 0 |
| 45.3L | $29.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/01/2025 | 22 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $34,690.00 | Thurles | 4023m | Good | Philip Enright | 74.5kg | 4:58.70 | - | 0 |
| 23.8L | $21.00 |
| 14/17 | 28/12/2024 | 20 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Limerick | 3218m | YS | Ryan Treacy | 75.5kg | 4:05.40 | - | 0 |
| 51.5L | $51.00 |
| 8/20 | 08/12/2024 | 207 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Cork | 3118m | Soft | Philip Enright | 75.5kg | 3:40.20 | - | 0 |
| 46.8L | $81.00 |
| 10/12 | 15/05/2024 | 80 | FLAT 4U | $19,940.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | GY | F Maguire | 76kg | 4:15.20 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/5 | 25/02/2024 | 287 | APP FLAT 4U | $21,450.00 | Naas | 3118m | Soft | P W Mullins | 75kg | 4:03.40 | - | 0 |
| 39.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/15 | 14/05/2023 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,210.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GY | F Maguire | 74.5kg | 4:07.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Danny Mullins
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding (Kingston Hill - Holly Hall) making his debut. Doesn't profile as the likely winner.
Jockey: Darragh O'keeffe
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Having raced just once last campaign finished 11th of 15 starters at Aintree in the G2 Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race on April 5 over 3419m, 22 len behind Green Splendour with 71.5kg at $9. Won first up last previous preparation. One of the primary contenders.
Last Starts 215 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 05/04/2025 | 110 | G2 HUNT FLAT 46 | $100,590.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Good | Rachael Blackmore | 71.5kg | 3:59.40 | 13-12-11 | 0 |
| 22.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 16/12/2024 | 226 | FLAT SELL 4U | $26,010.00 | Naas | 3218m | GY | J L Gleeson | 74kg | 3:53.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.33 |
| 1/5 | 04/05/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Necarne P2p | 4828m | Soft | D Lavery | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Tiernan Power Roche
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding (Shirocco - A Lot Of Logic) making his debut. Doesn't profile as the likely winner.
Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Last outing finished fifth of 10 starters at Limerick on October 19 over 3319m, 17 len behind Walks In June with 75.5kg at $26. Start before finished sixth of 10 starters at Listowel on September 21 over 4425m, 17 len behind Good Girl Kathleen carrying 75.5kg at $29. Continues to make headway. This suits and rates an each way chance on best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 19/10/2025 | 28 | MHDLE 5U | $23,020.00 | Limerick | 3319m | YS | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 4:24.10 | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/09/2025 | 29 | MHDLE 5U | $23,410.00 | Listowel | 4425m | YS | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 5:42.70 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $29.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/08/2025 | 82 | FLAT 4U | $21,280.00 | Killarney | 3319m | Good | Alan O'Sullivan | 73kg | 3:59.10 | - | 0 |
| 107.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/06/2025 | 85 | FLAT 4U | $19,080.00 | Listowel | 4023m | Good | Alan O'Sullivan | 70kg | 4:56.60 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/03/2025 | 28 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Castlelands P2p | 4828m | Soft | A O'Sullivan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/11 | 09/02/2025 | 41 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tallow P2p | 4828m | Y | C J Shine | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/14 | 30/12/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | C J Shine | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Jake Coen
Weight: 71.5kgs
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This Crystal Ocean bred gelding is now four-year-old and his having his first race start. Tough to line up and betting is likely to provide the best guide.
Jockey: Philip Donovan
Weight: 71kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, didn't finish the race at Tipperary on October 6 over 3319m. Last start finished fifth of 11 runners at Limerick on October 19 over 3319m, 30 len behind Chosen Comrade carrying 71kg at $21. This no easier and will need to improve further to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 19/10/2025 | 13 | MHDLE M 4U | $23,020.00 | Limerick | 3319m | YS | Philip Donovan | 71kg | 4:25.30 | - | 0 |
| 30.8L | $21.00 |
| 99/8 | 06/10/2025 | - | MHDLE M 4U | $26,010.00 | Tipperary | 3319m | GY | Philip Donovan | 67.5kg | 4:09.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $13.00 |