Clonmel Race 2 - Kilmanahan Beginners Chase
TELL US THIS (6) rates as the safest option in this field after having six fences outings already. That experience will be crucial in this race. Finished 9.75L second at Thurles last month and could go close. YOULITA (7) placed two back in a novice hurdle (3419m) at Down Royal then couldn't emulate that effort last time out beaten 13L into sixth attempting a novice hurdle (4123m) at Down Royal. Sure to be thereabouts. RELIABLE PRINCE (3) was never involved on chase debut in February. Likely to be more suited in handicaps further down the line. IS CHARLIE AROUND (2) looked progressive when hurdling. Revisits fences after unseating on chase debut during November. Best watched.

Jockey: Michael Kenneally
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished third of 8 starters at this track on February 26 over 3319m, on heavy track; 73 len behind Mount Frisco carrying 73kg at $19. Before that finished ninth of 14 runners at Punchestown on February 15 over 3218m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Jump Allen carrying 76kg at $34. Might find this a bit too tough.
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 | 11 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,480.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | Heavy | Michael Kenneally | 73kg | 4:40.80 | - | 0 |
| 73.0L | $19.00 |
| 9/14 | 15/02/2026 | 50 | 4U | $170.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | Shane Costello | 76kg | 4:25.80 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/4 | 27/12/2025 | 790 | HDLE 4U | $24,820.00 | Limerick | 4023m | Heavy | Shane Fitzgerald | 74.5kg | 5:40.40 | - | 0 |
| 110.0L | $126.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/10/2023 | 26 | NHDLE 4U | $24,280.00 | Galway | 4123m | Heavy | T P Harney | 71kg | 5:25.50 | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 03/10/2023 | 160 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Galway | 3319m | SH | T P Harney | 72kg | 4:16.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
| 7/12 | 26/04/2023 | 12 | HDLE SELL 4U | $130,070.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Y | R P Geoghegan | 68kg | 5:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 34.5L | $67.00 |
| 3/12 | 14/04/2023 | 14 | MHDLE 4U | $17,070.00 | Ballinrobe | 3509m | Soft | R P Geoghegan | 68.5kg | 4:47.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.62 |
| 3/9 | 31/03/2023 | 13 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $31,500.00 | Wexford | 4161m | Heavy | R P Geoghegan | 71kg | 5:49.00 | - | 0 |
| 11.4L | $4.50 |
| 2/16 | 18/03/2023 | - | MHDLE 5U | $19,690.00 | Thurles | 3221m | Soft | R P Geoghegan | 73.5kg | 4:09.50 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Ricky Doyle
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run didn't finish the race at this track on February 26 over 3319m. The run before finished third of 8 runners at Limerick on February 10 over 3118m, in the wet; 10 len behind Dollar Nolimit carrying 75.5kg at $3.50. Nicely-placed to make amends.
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 | 16 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,480.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | Heavy | Carl Millar | 73kg | 4:40.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $2.75 |
| 3/8 | 10/02/2026 | 45 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $21,160.00 | Limerick | 3118m | Heavy | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 4:29.40 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/13 | 27/12/2025 | 20 | HDLE HCP 3U | $22,790.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | Carl Millar | 70.5kg | 4:31.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.33 |
| 7/24 | 07/12/2025 | 29 | HDLE HCP 3U | $26,010.00 | Cork | 4023m | SH | Ricky Doyle | 73.5kg | 5:14.00 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $21.00 |
| 99/17 | 08/11/2025 | 205 | CHSE 4U | $23,640.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Heavy | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 5:16.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 5/13 | 17/04/2025 | 49 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | GY | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 4:56.00 | - | 0 |
| 26.8L | $3.25 |
| 4/17 | 27/02/2025 | 14 | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Clonmel | 3822m | Heavy | Ricky Doyle | 71.5kg | 5:12.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/18 | 13/02/2025 | 47 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | Soft | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 4:12.10 | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $101.00 |
| 5/11 | 28/12/2024 | - | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Limerick | 4224m | YS | C M Hogan | 68.5kg | 5:25.60 | - | 0 |
| 49.5L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Mr J L Gleeson
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after three months. Finished off last campaign 6 of 8 starters at Fairyhouse January 14 over 3419m, 36 len behind Port Joulain carrying 73kg at $151. When resuming last campaign 13 of 19 runners at Cork December 7 over 3419m, 79 len behind Lord Rouge with 75.5kg at $81. Solid top-three chance.
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 | 38 | CHSE 5U | $29,320.00 | Fairyhouse | 3419m | Y | C G O'dwyer | 73kg | 4:38.40 | - | 0 |
| 36.0L | $151.00 |
| 13/19 | 07/12/2025 | 288 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Cork | 3419m | SH | J L Gleeson | 75.5kg | 4:26.00 | - | 0 |
| 79.5L | $81.00 |
| 10/12 | 22/02/2025 | 30 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $34,690.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | J L Gleeson | 72kg | 4:09.00 | - | 0 |
| 63.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/01/2025 | - | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $34,690.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | SH | J L Gleeson | 71kg | 4:22.50 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Eoghan Finegan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Having raced just once last campaign finished sixth of 9 runners at Thurles on January 19 2025 over 3118m, 20 len behind Samui with 68.5kg at $23. First up last campaign finished seventh of 13 runners at Tramore on September 18 2024 over 3319m, 19 len behind First Dare with 75.5kg at $19. Rates a chance if runs up to best.
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 | 64 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,750.00 | Thurles | 3118m | Good | Eoin Walsh | 68.5kg | 3:40.80 | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $23.00 |
| 99/19 | 16/11/2024 | 59 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Navan | 4023m | GY | Eoin Walsh | 75.5kg | 5:04.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $21.00 |
| 7/13 | 18/09/2024 | 155 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Tramore | 3319m | Good | E Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:02.07 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $19.00 |
| 9/13 | 16/04/2024 | 84 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Naas | 3319m | Soft | Eoin Walsh | 76kg | 4:14.80 | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/01/2024 | 39 | NHDLE 5U | $25,150.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Soft | Eoin Walsh | 74kg | 4:31.10 | - | 0 |
| 43.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 15/12/2023 | 17 | NHDLE NOV 46 | $27,220.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Soft | Eoin Walsh | 71kg | 4:04.86 | 6-4-3 | 0 |
| 13.8L | $41.00 |
| 1/12 | 28/11/2023 | 222 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Soft | Eoin Walsh | 74kg | 4:15.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/12 | 20/04/2023 | 86 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3017m | GY | F Maguire | 76kg | 3:46.50 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 24/01/2023 | 27 | FLAT 5U | $15,720.00 | Down Royal | 3450m | Soft | Harry Swan | 73kg | 4:18.60 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/11 | 28/12/2022 | 60 | FLAT 4U | $16,180.00 | Limerick | 3621m | Heavy | B D O'neill | 76kg | 4:51.09 | - | 0 |
| 26.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 29/10/2022 | 25 | FLAT 4 | $15,770.00 | Galway | 3301m | SH | Harry Swan | 70kg | 4:22.04 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after nine months didn't finish the race at Naas on March 4 over 3218m. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Fairyhouse on April 6 over 4023m. Looks to have the job ahead.
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 | 270 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Naas | 3218m | SH | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 4:07.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $67.00 |
| 5/22 | 07/06/2025 | 62 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | T P Harney | 73kg | 3:57.10 | - | 0 |
| 32.0L | $23.00 |
| 99/16 | 06/04/2025 | 20 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Paddy Hanlon | 72kg | 5:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/15 | 17/03/2025 | 99 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Good | Harry Sexton | 68.5kg | 4:11.00 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $126.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/12/2024 | 22 | P2P MDN APP 6U | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Barry | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 45.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/11/2024 | 28 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Kirkistown P2p | 4828m | Good | J C Barry | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $1.00 |
| 4/4 | 19/10/2024 | 7 | P2P MDN 6U | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Y | J C Barry | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.2L | $1.00 |
| 99/3 | 12/10/2024 | 7 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Portrush P2p | 4828m | Good | J C Barry | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/5 | 05/10/2024 | 168 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Toomebridge P2p | 4828m | Good | J C Barry | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 20/04/2024 | 104 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | Alex Harvey | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/6 | 07/01/2024 | 85 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Soft | J C Barry | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last outing finished second of 16 starters at Thurles on February 5 over 3621m, on slow going 9 len behind Quornofamonday with 73.5kg at $17. Race before finished seventh of 14 runners at Fairyhouse on January 15 over 4224m, on slow going 23 len behind West Of Carrig with 74.5kg at $19. Progressing well this campaign. Strong winning 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 | 21 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,160.00 | Thurles | 3621m | Soft | Keith Donoghue | 73.5kg | 4:55.50 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $17.00 |
| 7/14 | 15/01/2026 | 32 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,750.00 | Fairyhouse | 4224m | Soft | Keith Donoghue | 74.5kg | 5:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $19.00 |
| 99/12 | 14/12/2025 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Eoin Staples | 66.5kg | 4:29.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/12 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | CHSE 4U | $23,640.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | SH | Conor Stone-Walsh | 75.5kg | 5:00.70 | - | 0 |
| 50.5L | $151.00 |
| 99/17 | 08/11/2025 | 29 | CHSE 4U | $23,640.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Heavy | Eoin Staples | 72kg | 5:16.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/10/2025 | 57 | CHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Downpatrick | 3922m | Y | Eoin Staples | 72kg | 4:59.60 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |
| 7/11 | 14/08/2025 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Good | Eoin Staples | 68.5kg | 3:46.20 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $7.00 |
| 8/20 | 28/07/2025 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $30,350.00 | Galway | 3319m | Good | Eoin Staples | 72.5kg | 3:54.80 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 14/07/2025 | 292 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | E Staples | 73kg | 4:08.60 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/15 | 25/09/2024 | 58 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,680.00 | Listowel | 3621m | Soft | Keith Donoghue | 73.5kg | 4:56.07 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $7.50 |
| 7/20 | 29/07/2024 | 44 | HDLE HCP 4U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3319m | Good | C Stone-Walsh | 71kg | 3:52.70 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Philip Byrnes
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last start finished sixth of 19 starters at Down Royal on March 17 over 4123m, 13 len behind Pat's Legacy carrying 69.5kg at $8. Before that finished third of 8 starters at Down Royal on January 20 over 3419m, 24 len behind Jony R carrying 70.5kg at $5.50. Continues to improve. Tough to stop on best form.
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 | 56 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Down Royal | 4123m | Y | P Byrnes | 69.5kg | 5:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/01/2026 | 17 | NHDLE 5U | $27,430.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | YS | P Byrnes | 70.5kg | 4:30.00 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 03/01/2026 | 239 | NHDLE 5U | $27,430.00 | Cork | 3419m | YS | P Byrnes | 71kg | 4:24.10 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 09/05/2025 | 36 | HDLE MDN 4U | $17,160.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | Good | P Byrnes | 71.5kg | 4:44.04 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.53 |
| 3/17 | 03/04/2025 | 42 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 3218m | GY | P Byrnes | 75.5kg | 4:05.20 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/21 | 20/02/2025 | 100 | MHDLE 4U | $22,520.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Soft | P Byrnes | 75.5kg | 5:18.50 | - | 0 |
| 38.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/11/2024 | 9 | FLAT 47 | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Good | J G Murphy | 73kg | 4:01.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/11/2024 | 21 | W2 | $0.00 | Damma House P2p | 4828m | Good | J G Murphy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/10/2024 | 182 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Loughrea P2p | 4828m | Y | J G Murphy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.00 |
| 99/13 | 14/04/2024 | 133 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J G Murphy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 03/12/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Soft | J G Murphy | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Sean O'Keeffe
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last campaign finished eighth of 9 runners at Cheltenham on December 13 over 4123m, 18 len behind Nurse Susan carrying 64.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign finished fifth of 13 runners at Fairyhouse on February 5 2025 over 3218m, on rain affected going; 17 len behind Good To Be Alive with 70kg at $51. Leading contender and should feature.
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 | 70 | APP HDLE HCP M 4U | $63,520.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 64.5kg | 4:55.98 | 8-8-8 | 0 |
| 18.3L | $26.00 |
| 10/15 | 04/10/2025 | 44 | HCP 3U | $36,420.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Soft | Brodie Hampson | 71.5kg | 2:46.69 | - | 7 |
| 14.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/14 | 21/08/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $64,580.00 | Newcastle | 3270m | Neutral | Cieren Fallon | 60kg | 3:31.28 | 13-9-5 | 13 |
| 8.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/16 | 01/08/2025 | 48 | HCP 3U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 2816m | Y | Luke Mcateer | 63.5kg | 3:11.78 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/06/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $27,230.00 | Chester | 3218m | Soft | Richard Kingscote | 56.5kg | 3:33.07 | 7-5-4 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/12 | 31/05/2025 | 44 | HCP 4U | $27,230.00 | Chester | 3218m | Good | Kevin Stott | 57kg | 3:32.63 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 17/04/2025 | 28 | HCP JHDLE F 4 | $72,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good | Sean O'keeffe | 66kg | 4:05.56 | 6-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $29.00 |
| 6/19 | 20/03/2025 | 33 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3319m | Good | Sean O'keeffe | 70kg | 4:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 15.3L | $34.00 |
| 9/16 | 15/02/2025 | 10 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Soft | Sean O'keeffe | 70kg | 4:13.02 | - | 0 |
| 63.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/13 | 05/02/2025 | 77 | MHDLE 4 | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Heavy | Sean O'keeffe | 70kg | 4:14.30 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 20/11/2024 | 41 | MDN FM 3U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 58.5kg | 2:36.75 | - | 9 |
| 12.0L | $7.50 |