Clonmel Race 4 - KEP Italia Superior Helmets Maiden Hurdle
Gordon Elliott looks to have a stranglehold on this race with three live contenders. The pick of them is ONE TO WITNESS (4) who brings experience having finished fourth on debut at Naas. Now goes hurdling for the first time and is the choice for Jack Kennedy. DOOKS (1) is a close relation to smart winner Amarillo Sky and looks a likely chance on paper. Third of the Elliott trio is CELTIC ALLIANCE (6) who on paper will enjoy a longer trip. Worth watching for the future. Fellow newcomer MASTERTOWN MISS (7) is a half-sister to smart jumper Lowry's Bar and might have a future based on her pedigree.
Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding by Westerner out of Bag Of Tricks has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having his first start today. Likely to be well fancied.
Jockey: Ricky Doyle
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding by Arctic Cosmos out of Shauna's Diamond has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having his first start today. Tough test at his first appearance so prefer to see.
Jockey: Ms A T O'Reilly
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding by Wings Of Eagles out of Rossdara has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having his first start today. Tough assignment at his first outing so tempted to favour others.
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, finished fourth in a small field at Naas on February 7 over 3118m, 11 len behind Coole Cafe with 74.5kg at $8. Definite winning chance. Will be tough to beat on what he showed last time.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 07/02/2026 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,200.00 | Naas | 3118m | SH | Harry Swan | 74.5kg | 4:34.30 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Mike O'Connor
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, finished third of 18 runners at Thurles on March 5 over 3319m, 25 len behind Arslan with 66kg at $51. Last start finished ninth of 14 runners at Cork on March 19 over 3419m, 39 len behind Lynches Knock with 70kg at $29. Doesn't look a major player.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | MHDLE 4 | $20,680.00 | Cork | 3419m | Y | M P O'connor | 70kg | 4:29.90 | - | 0 |
| 39.0L | $29.00 |
| 3/18 | 05/03/2026 | - | MHDLE 4U | $21,540.00 | Thurles | 3319m | SH | J C Canavan | 66kg | 4:55.40 | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Jake Coen
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
This Order Of St George bred filly is now four-year-old and his having her first race start. Purchased for EUR € 40,000 (Goffs - IRE 2022 December National Hunt Sale). Market watch advised.
Jockey: Cian Quirke
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old filly who is first race starter by Yeats out of Mac Idol. Tough to line up and betting is likely to provide the best guide.