Clonmel Race 8 - John Walsh (Mainstown) Memorial Flat Race
LIRAKALI (5) makes his debut for a trainer going well. Related to several winners in France and looks a likely chance on debut where form on offer from the other runners is not particularly groundbreaking. MARTYMILL (6) finished fourth debuting at Fairyhouse in November. Disappointing revisiting there during January. His experience could prove a major positive. IT'S ALL CLEAR (4) already produced three starts to date with little to write home about until a latest fourth at Kilbeggan. One to consider holding place claims. AWAY TO PARIS (8) is a yet to race son of Way To Paris. Interesting pedigree and worth giving a market check.
Jockey: Mr E J Sheehan
Weight: 76kgs
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Having third race start. When unwanted in the market at debut, ran last at Thurles on March 5 over 3319m, 122 len behind Bon Bon Fizz carrying 73kg at $151. Second-up finished 13th of 16 runners at Cork on April 5 over 3822m, 98 len behind Barnahash Prince with 73kg at $101. Hard to recommend on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 05/04/2026 | 31 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Cork | 3822m | Y | E J Sheehan | 73kg | 4:44.00 | - | 0 |
| 98.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Thurles | 3319m | SH | E J Sheehan | 73kg | 4:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 122.3L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Mr F P Murphy
Weight: 76kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign finished 11th of 12 runners at Leopardstown on December 26 over 3218m, 61 len behind The Mourne Rambler carrying 71kg at $13. Further improved and given another chance here.
Last Starts 140 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 26/12/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $22,790.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | F P Murphy | 71kg | 3:51.50 | - | 0 |
| 61.8L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Mr P Breen
Weight: 76kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Having raced just once last preparation finished 13th of 14 runners at Wexford on July 4 over 3419m, 99 len behind Soldiers World carrying 73kg at $15. First up last campaign didn't finish the race at Portrush P2p on October 12 2024 over 4828m. Fitness an issue. Not going well enough before a break and would need to lift.
Last Starts 315 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 | 04/07/2025 | 265 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3419m | Good | B Dunleavy | 73kg | 4:01.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.5L | $15.00 |
| 99/11 | 12/10/2024 | 238 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Portrush P2p | 4828m | Good | B Dunleavy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/12 | 17/02/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Oldtown P2p | 4023m | Heavy | B Dunleavy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Mr A P Ryan
Weight: 76kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished fifth of 9 runners at this track on April 2 over 3922m, on slow going 16 len behind High Kick Kev with 73kg at $51. Second-up finished fourth of 14 runners at Kilbeggan on April 24 over 3319m, 5 len behind Kershaw carrying 73kg at $51. Progressing well this campaign. Strong prospects again.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 24/04/2026 | 22 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Kilbeggan | 3319m | GY | R Sugrue | 73kg | 4:02.60 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/04/2026 | 108 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Clonmel | 3922m | Soft | R Sugrue | 73kg | 5:06.70 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $51.00 |
| 13/15 | 15/12/2025 | - | FLAT SELL 4U | $28,490.00 | Naas | 3218m | SH | R Sugrue | 71kg | 4:15.80 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Mr J L Gleeson
Weight: 76kgs
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Five-year-old gelding (Voiladenuo - Mirakaline) making his debut. Worth watching closely.
Jockey: Miss A B O'Connor
Weight: 76kgs
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Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign 6 of 9 starters at Fairyhouse January 14 over 3218m, 27 len behind The Wager with 76kg at $19. At debut 4 of 14 starters at Fairyhouse November 30 over 3218m, 7 len behind Young Rebel with 71kg at $151. Leading contender.
Last Starts 121 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 | 14/01/2026 | 45 | FLAT 4U | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Y | Aine O'connor | 76kg | 4:14.30 | - | 0 |
| 27.0L | $19.00 |
| 4/14 | 30/11/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Eoghan Finegan | 71kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Mr D Allen
Weight: 76kgs
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Having third race start. First race start didn't finish the race at Dromahane P2p on December 30 over 4828m. Returned from break finished tenth of 15 starters at Bellewstown on April 18 over 3419m, 53 len behind Gillane carrying 72kg at $21. Needs to find a bit more to feature.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 18/04/2026 | 109 | FLAT SELL 4U | $26,940.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Y | D Doyle | 72kg | 4:11.20 | - | 0 |
| 53.5L | $21.00 |
| 99/11 | 30/12/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | D Allen | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Mr M J Mcgrath
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Way To Paris out of Ah Des Lass has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having his first start today. Market watch advised.
Jockey: Mr S Cavanagh
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Mahler out of Storm Katie has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having his first start today. Tough to line up and betting is likely to provide the best guide.
Jockey: Mr O Mcgill
Weight: 73kgs
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Five-year-old mare who is first race starter by Free Eagle out of Soul Custody. Might just need this run but watch the market.