Clonmel Race 4 - Nire Valley Maiden Hurdle
SAN HILARIO (10) is long overdue a change of fortunes having finished runner up on four of her last five starts. Was 9.5L away last time at Navan a month ago and could prove more than capable of taking out this opportunity. BOEDIC (1) showed ability on a number of occasions indicating enough to win a maiden hurdle. Warrants thought as cannot be dismissed racing for this yard. HEY NOW (4) caught the eye on debut at Naas in December. Been given time since that outing and looks one who could improve significantly. POLEPATRICK (9) hinted talent in jumpers flat events and is worth a market check on stable debut.

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Resumes off a 36 day letup. Last start finished third of 7 starters at Punchestown on February 18 over 4023m, slow track; 8 len behind Court Compliance with 71.5kg at $2.90. Race before finished third of 20 starters at Down Royal on January 20 over 3419m, 5 len behind Green Hope carrying 71.5kg at $4. Ready to bounce back to winning form.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 18/02/2026 | 29 | MHDLE 5U | $27,590.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Soft | P Townend | 71.5kg | 5:26.50 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $2.88 |
| 3/20 | 20/01/2026 | 31 | MHDLE 5U | $18,910.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | YS | P Townend | 71.5kg | 4:27.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $4.00 |
| 5/13 | 20/12/2025 | 244 | MHDLE 4U | $18,990.00 | Thurles | 3218m | YS | P Townend | 75.5kg | 4:19.80 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $1.67 |
| 4/17 | 20/04/2025 | - | 45 | $173,430.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SH | J L Gleeson | 71kg | 4:09.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Jordan Canavan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at very big odds at debut, finished ninth of 18 starters at Gowran Park on March 7 over 3218m, on a wet track; 79 len behind Minella Boss carrying 72kg at $126. Looks up against it here and prefer others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/18 | 07/03/2026 | - | MHDLE 45 | $20,680.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | J C Canavan | 72kg | 4:24.70 | - | 0 |
| 79.8L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Danny Mullins
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a three months break. Finished off last preparation 10 of 11 runners at Leopardstown December 28 over 3218m, 24 len behind Bentraghhill carrying 73kg at $67. At debut 11 of 14 starters at Fairyhouse November 30 over 3218m, 45 len behind Young Rebel carrying 71kg at $41. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 88 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 28/12/2025 | 28 | FLAT 4U | $22,790.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GY | Charlie Mullins | 73kg | 4:07.70 | - | 0 |
| 24.3L | $67.00 |
| 11/14 | 30/11/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Charlie Mullins | 71kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 45.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Simon Torrens
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; at only start last campaign finished fourth of 15 runners at Naas on December 15 over 3218m, 5 len behind Tiktok Casey with 75.5kg at $11. Has ability and expected to feature.
Last Starts 101 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 15/12/2025 | - | FLAT SELL 4U | $28,490.00 | Naas | 3218m | SH | Derek O'connor | 75.5kg | 4:15.80 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Richard Condon
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Facing the starter for the third time today. When unwanted in the market at debut, ran last in a small field at Fairyhouse on January 1 over 3218m, 17 len behind With Nolimit with 76kg at $29. Last start finished 11th of 15 runners at Fairyhouse on February 3 over 3218m, on heavy track; 59 len behind Harwa with 73kg at $151. Overlooking on recent form.
Last Starts 51 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 | 03/02/2026 | 33 | MHDLE 4U | $22,990.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Heavy | Richard Condon | 73kg | 4:25.70 | - | 0 |
| 59.8L | $151.00 |
| 5/5 | 01/01/2026 | - | FLAT 4U | $18,710.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Y | Finian Maguire | 76kg | 4:16.30 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Kevin A Murphy
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after about 18 months finished 13th of 14 starters at Naas on March 8 over 3822m, 88 len behind Healys Pub with 72kg at $126. Previously second-up finished 11th of 13 runners at Down Royal on August 30 2024 over 4023m, 58 len behind Boston Jury carrying 69.5kg at $101. Needs to go up a level.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 08/03/2026 | 498 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Naas | 3822m | SH | Kevin A Murphy | 72kg | 5:13.80 | - | 0 |
| 88.5L | $126.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/10/2024 | 57 | FLAT 4 | $18,210.00 | Galway | 3319m | YS | D L Queally | 74.5kg | 3:58.08 | - | 0 |
| 41.8L | $9.50 |
| 11/13 | 30/08/2024 | 32 | MHDLE 4 | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 4023m | Good | Kevin Sexton | 69.5kg | 4:47.10 | - | 0 |
| 58.3L | $101.00 |
| 11/14 | 29/07/2024 | - | FLAT 4 | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3319m | Good | C Reddy | 71kg | 3:53.40 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Niall Moore
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a year break. Finished off last preparation 12 of 14 runners at Kilbeggan April 24 over 3118m, 25 len behind Allo Al Khawaneej carrying 73kg at $101. First ever race start 7 of 9 starters at Tramore April 13 over 3319m, 61 len behind Soir De Garde with 69.5kg at $34. Not likely to threaten here.
Last Starts 336 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 24/04/2025 | 11 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3118m | GY | Niall Moore | 73kg | 3:53.90 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/04/2025 | - | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 3319m | Y | Niall Moore | 69.5kg | 4:07.20 | - | 0 |
| 61.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation 5 of 11 starters at Navan February 9 2025 over 3118m, 7 len behind Copacabana with 73kg at $51. First up last campaign 8 of 14 starters at Down Royal December 26 2024 over 3419m, 52 len behind Kilwaughter with 73kg at $10. Tough to beat despite the layoff.
Last Starts 410 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 | 09/02/2025 | 45 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 3118m | SH | Niall Moore | 73kg | 4:12.10 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $51.00 |
| 8/14 | 26/12/2024 | 234 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | GY | Dara Mcgill | 73kg | 4:09.40 | - | 0 |
| 52.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/12 | 06/05/2024 | - | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Good | D Mcgill | 71kg | 4:01.80 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last start finished second in a small field at Navan on February 28 over 4425m, in the wet; 9 len behind Hens Tooth carrying 75.5kg at $2. Run before finished second of 15 runners at Punchestown on January 11 over 4224m, 2 len behind Powerful carrying 74.5kg at $4.20. Leading contender.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 28/02/2026 | 48 | MHDLE 4U | $21,840.00 | Navan | 4425m | Heavy | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 6:15.50 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/15 | 11/01/2026 | 11 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 4224m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | 5:51.30 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/12 | 31/12/2025 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,180.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 68.5kg | 4:53.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/19 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 72.5kg | 5:34.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/20 | 29/11/2025 | 12 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,110.00 | Fairyhouse | 4123m | YS | Danny Gilligan | 66kg | 5:28.80 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/11 | 17/11/2025 | 275 | HDLE HCP 4U | $30,260.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Carl Millar | 66kg | 4:08.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/16 | 15/02/2025 | 20 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Soft | Jake Coen | 71.5kg | 4:13.02 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/16 | 26/01/2025 | 26 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Naas | 3218m | SH | Danny Gilligan | 73kg | 4:17.40 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/20 | 31/12/2024 | 51 | MHDLE 3 | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | YS | Jordan Gainford | 70kg | 4:26.80 | - | 0 |
| 29.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 10/11/2024 | 14 | CF 3 | $14,050.00 | Mont De Marsan | 2450m | Heavy | Stephane Breux | 61kg | 2:57.90 | 3-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $1.00 |
| 0/15 | 27/10/2024 | - | CF 3 | $17,770.00 | Nancy | 2500m | Soft | Jerome Claudic | 61kg | 2:50.03 | 15-15-REF | 11 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Conor Smithers
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last at Newbury November 28 over 3319m, slow track; 109 len behind Act Of Innocence carrying 69.5kg at $251. First up last campaign ran last at Curragh August 30 over 2414m, 120 len behind Mo Ghille Mar with 76kg at $101. Would need to be at best to feature.
Last Starts 118 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 | 28/11/2025 | 34 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $33,650.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Paddy Hanlon | 69.5kg | 4:02.30 | 5-15-15 | 0 |
| 109.5L | $251.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/10/2025 | 10 | FLAT 4 | $18,210.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | Aine O'connor | 74.5kg | 3:59.30 | - | 0 |
| 36.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/10/2025 | 46 | FLAT 4 | $19,080.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | Derek O'connor | 71kg | 4:11.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $23.00 |
| 21/21 | 30/08/2025 | 85 | 4U | $170.00 | Curragh | 2414m | GY | Jennifer Babington | 76kg | 2:34.06 | - | 0 |
| 120.0L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/06/2025 | 43 | FLAT 47 | $19,710.00 | Clonmel | 3419m | GY | Aine O'connor | 74kg | 4:08.00 | - | 0 |
| 38.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/14 | 24/04/2025 | 13 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3118m | GY | Aine O'connor | 72.5kg | 3:45.70 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $23.00 |
| 3/16 | 11/04/2025 | 27 | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | Good | Aine O'connor | 74.5kg | 4:17.40 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 15/03/2025 | 35 | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 3118m | Good | Aine O'connor | 74.5kg | 3:53.60 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/4 | 08/02/2025 | 21 | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Naas | 3118m | Soft | Aine O'connor | 74.5kg | 4:16.08 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/01/2025 | - | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 3218m | Soft | Aine O'connor | 70.5kg | 4:08.50 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Cian Cullinan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished sixth of 16 runners at Leopardstown on March 2 over 3218m, 20 len behind Playtime carrying 73.5kg at $201. The run before ran last at Thurles on January 29 over 3218m, on heavy track; 70 len behind El Cairos carrying 71.5kg at $101. Won't find this easy.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 02/03/2026 | 32 | MHDLE 4U | $22,400.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SH | Cian Cullinan | 73.5kg | 4:12.80 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $201.00 |
| 18/18 | 29/01/2026 | 28 | MHDLE 5U | $18,910.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Heavy | Cian Quirke | 71.5kg | 4:23.40 | - | 0 |
| 70.5L | $101.00 |
| 99/8 | 01/01/2026 | - | MHDLE 5U | $18,910.00 | Tramore | 4325m | Soft | Philip Enright | 71.5kg | 5:41.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |

Jockey: R Deegan
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start didn't finish the race at Gowran Park on March 7 over 3218m. The start before that; finished fifth in a small field at Punchestown on February 18 over 4626m, slow track; 56 len behind How's Hannah with 69.5kg at $151. Deserves another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/10 | 07/03/2026 | 17 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Richard Deegan | 73kg | 4:41.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/02/2026 | 37 | MHDLE M 5U | $18,400.00 | Punchestown | 4626m | Soft | D J Mullins | 69.5kg | 6:22.90 | - | 0 |
| 56.3L | $151.00 |
| 7/13 | 12/01/2026 | 23 | FLAT M 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | SH | E C Costello | 71.5kg | 4:17.10 | - | 0 |
| 64.5L | $201.00 |
| 9/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | FLAT M 4U | $20,890.00 | Thurles | 3218m | YS | E C Costello | 71.5kg | 4:17.40 | - | 0 |
| 36.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: John Aherne
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Was when unwanted in the market at debut, finished tenth of 18 runners at Gowran Park on March 7 over 3218m, in the wet; 97 len behind Minella Boss carrying 67.5kg at $126. Improving but may need more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 | 07/03/2026 | - | MHDLE 45 | $20,680.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | J Aherne | 67.5kg | 4:24.70 | - | 0 |
| 97.8L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Eoin Walsh
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at very long odds at debut, finished sixth of 18 starters at Gowran Park on March 7 over 3218m, on a wet track; 70 len behind Minella Boss with 71kg at $101. Looks up against it here and prefer others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18 | 07/03/2026 | - | MHDLE 45 | $20,680.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Eoin Walsh | 71kg | 4:24.70 | - | 0 |
| 70.8L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Kieren Buckley
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding who is first race starter by Poet's Word out of Slipper Orchid. Pay to watch the market moves closely.

Jockey: Jordan Gainford
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped as favourite at debut, didn't finish the race at Castlelands P2p on March 8 over 4828m. Confidence may have taken a hit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/9 | 08/03/2026 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Castlelands P2p | 4828m | Soft | J L Scallan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |