Clonmel Race 1 - Botanica International Maiden Hurdle
SPECULATEUR (12) Looked good when 3rd last run in a hurdle at Cork and good career start. Putting up notable efforts since coming back from a spell and dropping weight. Will give a big sight. ARCADIAN EMPEROR (1) In the money when 2nd last time in a hurdle at Clonmel and putting a tidy record together so far. Respect in this company. LAMIKAL D'AIRY (7) 5yo first starter by Its Gino for Gavin Cromwell. Betting as a guide. DARBY HILL (14) Mr Paul Nolan 5yo by Yeats having first race appearance. Market as guide.
Jockey: Mark Walsh
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Useful type. Freshened for 47 days. Last outing finished second of 16 runners at this track on February 26 over 3922m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Kiely's Place carrying 71.5kg at $1.80. Before that finished second of 16 starters at Naas on January 25 over 3721m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Shuttle Diplomacy carrying 75.5kg at $3. Can return to winning form.
Last Starts 45 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 | 26/02/2026 | 32 | MHDLE 5U | $27,590.00 | Clonmel | 3922m | Heavy | Mark Walsh | 71.5kg | 5:30.20 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $1.83 |
| 2/16 | 25/01/2026 | 29 | MHDLE 4U | $28,370.00 | Naas | 3721m | Heavy | Mark Walsh | 75.5kg | 5:03.70 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/12/2025 | 279 | FLAT 4U | $22,790.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | Y | P W Mullins | 76kg | 5:21.30 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $2.75 |
| 1/8 | 23/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Y | D Doyle | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Ross Berry
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Five-year-old gelding who is first race starter by Jet Away out of Cloud Break. Doesn't profile as the likely winner.
Jockey: Paddy Cody
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Freshened for 38 days. Last start finished fifth of 18 runners at Gowran Park on March 7 over 3218m, on heavy track; 42 len behind Minella Boss carrying 72kg at $12. The run before didn't finish the race at Ballycrystal P2p on January 18 over 4828m. Shapes nicely on latest run and among the hopes again here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/18 | 07/03/2026 | 48 | MHDLE 45 | $20,680.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Paddy Cody | 72kg | 4:24.70 | - | 0 |
| 42.8L | $12.00 |
| 99/10 | 18/01/2026 | 49 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Dunleavy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/8 | 30/11/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Y | Derek O'connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/12 | 09/11/2025 | 35 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | Derek O'connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/11 | 05/10/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Y | Troy Walsh | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Jordan Gainford
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Racing second-up. Was promising at debut finished third of 10 runners at Tattersalls P2p on October 26 over 4828m, on slow going 14 len behind Pitch And Toss with 60kg. Went for a spell before returning finished third of 10 runners at Leopardstown on March 3 over 4224m, on slow going 11 len behind Generous Risk with 75.5kg at $34. Strips fitter and is again a top chance.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 03/03/2026 | 128 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Leopardstown | 4224m | Soft | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | 5:25.50 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Soft | D G Lavery | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Gary Noonan
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resuming after a nine months break. Not seen since running last at Cork August 4 over 3721m, 169 len behind William Tell with 74kg at $151. First ever race start didn't finish the race at Kilbeggan July 25 over 3822m. Prepared to risk this tougher company fresh.
Last Starts 251 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 04/08/2025 | 10 | MHDLE 4U | $28,050.00 | Cork | 3721m | Good | Gary Noonan | 74kg | 4:30.70 | - | 0 |
| 169.0L | $151.00 |
| 99/14 | 25/07/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $19,670.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GY | Gary Noonan | 67kg | 4:36.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Niall Moore
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Fresh up after a year didn't finish the race at this track on March 26 over 3218m. Previously second-up finished 12th of 14 runners at Kilbeggan on April 24 over 3118m, 25 len behind Allo Al Khawaneej carrying 73kg at $101. Tougher task this time.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/16 | 26/03/2026 | 336 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | Soft | Niall Moore | 73kg | 4:06.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $201.00 |
| 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: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Freshened for 44 days. Last to post a big 8 len win. Borris House P2p on March 1 over 4828m in the wet defeating Bedtime Bob with 61kg in a jumps. At only start last preparation finished sixth of 10 starters at Tattersalls P2p on October 26 over 4828m, slow track; 36 len behind Pitch And Toss carrying 60kg. Fitter and sure to go well again.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 01/03/2026 | 126 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Heavy | O Mcgill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/10/2025 | 190 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Soft | O Mcgill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 36.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/11 | 19/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Good | Eoin Mahon | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.6L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Philip Donovan
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Jumped at very big odds at debut, pulled up at Fairyhouse on April 4 over 4023m. This looks too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/25 | 04/04/2026 | - | MHDLE 4U | $26,940.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | YS | Philip Donovan | 74kg | 5:17.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Michael Kenneally
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming finished fourth of 10 runners at Lingstown P2p on March 8 over 4828m, slow track; 24 len behind Pelican Hill with 60kg. Last start finished seventh of 9 starters at this track on April 2 over 3922m, slow track; 28 len behind High Kick Kev carrying 73kg at $12. Would need to improve sharply.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 02/04/2026 | 25 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Clonmel | 3922m | Soft | Alan O'sullivan | 73kg | 5:06.70 | - | 0 |
| 28.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/03/2026 | 92 | P2P MDN 5 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | P W Gleeson | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.3L | $1.00 |
| 99/13 | 06/12/2025 | 230 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | A O'sullivan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/12 | 20/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN H 4 | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | M J Kenneally | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Michael J Doyle
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Facing the starter for the third time today. At very big odds at debut, didn't finish the race at Leopardstown on March 2 over 3218m. Last start pulled up at Naas on March 8 over 3822m. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/14 | 08/03/2026 | 6 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Naas | 3822m | SH | Michael John Doyle | 72kg | 5:13.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $201.00 |
| 99/16 | 02/03/2026 | - | MHDLE 4U | $22,400.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SH | Michael John Doyle | 73.5kg | 4:12.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Ricky Doyle
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign finished tenth of 18 runners at Gowran Park on November 8 over 3218m, on rain affected going; 46 len behind Maverick Mack with 73kg at $17. Can't enthuse.
Last Starts 155 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 | 08/11/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $22,700.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Ricky Doyle | 73kg | 4:16.80 | - | 0 |
| 46.5L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Recent form hard to fault. Last run finished third of 21 starters at Cork on March 19 over 4023m, 2.75 len behind Royal Gladiator with 75.5kg at $3.50. The run before finished third of 16 starters at this track on February 26 over 3922m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Kiely's Place carrying 71.5kg at $6.50. Looks a key chance on best and expected to go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/21 | 19/03/2026 | 21 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Cork | 4023m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/16 | 26/02/2026 | 22 | MHDLE 5U | $27,590.00 | Clonmel | 3922m | Heavy | Jack Kennedy | 71.5kg | 5:30.20 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/15 | 04/02/2026 | 27 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:19.10 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/13 | 08/01/2026 | 46 | MHDLE 4U | $18,910.00 | Clonmel | 3419m | Heavy | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:39.20 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $2.38 |
| 4/6 | 23/11/2025 | 221 | FLAT 4U | $18,210.00 | Punchestown | 3419m | SH | Harry Swan | 76kg | 4:26.50 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 16/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballyknock P2p | 4828m | Good | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Danny Mullins
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Last outing finished sixth of 16 starters at this track on March 26 over 3218m, slow track; 44 len behind Boedic with 72kg at $101. Start before didn't finish the race at Gowran Park on March 7 over 3218m. Would need to improve sharply.
Last Starts 17 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 | 26/03/2026 | 19 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | Soft | Richard Deegan | 72kg | 4:06.20 | - | 0 |
| 44.0L | $101.00 |
| 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: R Deegan
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Facing the starter for the third time today. At debut, finished fourth of 9 starters at Ballindenisk P2p on January 10 over 4828m, in the wet; 18 len behind Phantom Of Delight with 60kg. To post a big 20 len win. Kildorrery P2p on February 22 over 4828m slow track defeating L'elite with 60kg in a jumps. Ideally placed to keep the ball rolling.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 22/02/2026 | 43 | P2P MDN M 5 | $0.00 | Kildorrery P2p | 4828m | Soft | D Allen | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/01/2026 | - | P2P MDN M 5 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Heavy | D Allen | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Conor Clarke
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Six-year-old filly (Wings Of Eagles - Needle Doll) making her debut. Tough test at her first appearance so prefer to see.
Jockey: Eoin Walsh
Weight: 68kgs
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Third race start today. When unwanted in the market at debut, finished sixth of 18 runners at Gowran Park on March 7 over 3218m, on rain affected going; 70 len behind Minella Boss carrying 71kg at $101. Last start finished fourth of 16 runners at this track on March 26 over 3218m, slow track; 20 len behind Boedic carrying 71kg at $151. Has the ability and can sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 26/03/2026 | 19 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | Soft | Eoin Walsh | 71kg | 4:06.20 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $151.00 |
| 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: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 68kgs
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At debut, finished tenth of 16 starters at this track on March 26 over 3218m, on slow going 63 len behind Boedic carrying 71kg at $21. Will be better for the run but place hope only this line-up.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 26/03/2026 | - | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | Soft | Kieren Buckley | 71kg | 4:06.20 | - | 0 |
| 63.8L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Liam Quinlan
Weight: 65kgs
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This Kew Gardens bred filly is now four-year-old and his having her first race start. Tough assignment at her first outing so tempted to favour others.
Jockey: Reserve 1
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming finished 15th of 21 starters at Cork on March 19 over 4023m, 98 len behind Royal Gladiator with 75.5kg at $201. Last start finished eighth of 13 runners at Cork on April 6 over 4626m, 36 len behind Oaks Soldier with 73kg at $301. Looks safely held again this time.
Last Starts 6 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 | 06/04/2026 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Cork | 4626m | Y | Shane O'callaghan | 73kg | 6:21.20 | - | 0 |
| 36.0L | $301.00 |
| 15/21 | 19/03/2026 | 151 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Cork | 4023m | Y | John Shinnick | 75.5kg | 5:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 98.8L | $201.00 |
| 99/11 | 19/10/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Umma House P2p | 4828m | Good | D Mcgill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |