Clonmel Race 3 - Clonmel Oil Service Station Hcp Hurdle
SMALLCRAFTWARNING (6) provided good form prior to falling at the G3 Matchbook Betting Exchange Steeplechase attempting 4626m at Punchestown just over three weeks ago. Could gain another success. NELSON MUNTZ (2) returned to winning ways securing a victory in a 4023m handicap hurdle at Gowran Park. Warrants thought as expected to play a role. HOPEFUL HERO (4) rates highly dropping in grade following a 22L fifth in the 3922m G2 Persian War Novices Hurdle at Chepstow. ZOFFMAN (3) suffered a 1.75L defeat placing third contesting a 2414m flat race at Dundalk six days ago. Of note revisiting obstacles.

Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after seven months. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Punchestown May 2 over 6336m. First up last campaign 2 of 14 starters at Cheltenham December 12 over 5884m, 4.5 len behind Final Orders carrying 66kg at $2.80. Worth including.
Last Starts 187 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/19 | 02/05/2026 | 49 | STPLE HCP 5U | $129,240.00 | Punchestown | 6336m | Y | Donagh Meyler | 66kg | 8:31.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 0/16 | 14/03/2026 | 49 | STPLE HCP 5U | $290,390.00 | Uttoxeter | 6839m | Soft | James Bowen | 71kg | 9:21.38 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/16 | 24/01/2026 | 43 | STPLE HCP 5U | $63,520.00 | Cheltenham | 5934m | Soft | Donagh Meyler | 66kg | 8:08.72 | 1-3-2 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $2.88 |
| 2/14 | 12/12/2025 | 264 | HCP CHSE 5U | $73,800.00 | Cheltenham | 5884m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 66kg | 8:04.15 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $2.75 |
| 7/18 | 23/03/2025 | 21 | LR HCP STPLE H 5U | $223,860.00 | Auteuil | 4400m | SH | Johnny Charron | 68.5kg | 5:52.40 | 3-5-7 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $7.40 |
| 1/12 | 02/03/2025 | 32 | HCP STPLE H 5U | $183,640.00 | Auteuil | 4400m | Heavy | Johnny Charron | 65.5kg | 5:59.42 | 6-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 0/16 | 29/01/2025 | 43 | HCP STPLE H 5U | $184,250.00 | Pau | 4700m | Heavy | Johnny Charron | 67.5kg | 5:58.00 | 3-15-LR | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/12/2024 | 14 | HCP STPLE H 5U | $106,800.00 | Pau | 4000m | Heavy | Johnny Charron | 69.5kg | 5:05.60 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $5.20 |
| 1/10 | 03/12/2024 | 37 | HCP STPLE H 5U | $101,940.00 | Fontainebleau | 4400m | Soft | Johnny Charron | 69kg | 5:16.98 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $6.40 |
| 2/7 | 27/10/2024 | 172 | HG 45 | $16,960.00 | Saint Brieuc | 2400m | SH | Camille Thelier-Mele | 62.5kg | 2:56.73 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/05/2024 | 22 | 45 | $24,550.00 | Le Pin Du Haras | 3100m | Good | Camille Thelier-Mele | 61.5kg | 3:57.00 | - | 6 |
| 28.2L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Phillip Enright
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up finished fourth of 12 starters at this track on October 1 over 3419m, 5 len behind Dairy Force carrying 76.5kg at $6. Second run from a spell won by 1.3 len Gowran Park on October 2 over 4023m defeating Lucy Wang carrying 72kg at $5.50 in a hurdle. Likely to figure once more.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 02/10/2026 | 1 | HDLE HCP 3U | $25,850.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Good | Philip Enright | 72kg | 4:59.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 01/10/2026 | 83 | HDLE HCP 3U | $20,680.00 | Clonmel | 3419m | Good | Cian Quirke | 76.5kg | 4:00.60 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/14 | 10/07/2026 | 3 | HDLE HCP 4U | $51,700.00 | Kilbeggan | 4023m | Good | Alex Harvey | 66kg | 4:41.80 | - | 0 |
| 29.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/11 | 07/07/2026 | 39 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Good | Jimmy Dalton | 58.5kg | 3:47.22 | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/05/2026 | 28 | CHSE 4U | $21,540.00 | Tramore | 3118m | Good | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 3:49.10 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $11.00 |
| 13/24 | 01/05/2026 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,460.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Y | Cian Quirke | 73.5kg | 4:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 37.3L | $26.00 |
| 11/14 | 28/03/2026 | 72 | HCP 4U | $36,190.00 | Curragh | 2414m | SH | Gavin Ryan | 59kg | 2:52.37 | - | 15 |
| 39.3L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 15/01/2026 | 20 | NHDLE 5U | $27,430.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Cian Quirke | 75kg | 5:27.80 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/18 | 26/12/2025 | 28 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $37,980.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Cian Quirke | 73kg | 4:03.30 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $26.00 |
| 8/13 | 28/11/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $37,830.00 | Dundalk | 3218m | Neutral | Wayne Hassett | 54.5kg | 3:30.91 | - | 8 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/11/2025 | 35 | NHDLE 5U | $27,430.00 | Thurles | 4526m | YS | Sean Flanagan | 74.5kg | 5:42.10 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Last outing finished third of 9 runners at Dundalk All Weather on October 30 over 2414m, 1.75 len behind Not Just Any Eagle with 56.5kg at $13. Run before finished second of 11 runners at Gowran Park on October 3 over 4828m, 0.8 len behind Smallcraftwarning with 70kg at $7.50. Can return to winning form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 30/10/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $35,580.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | P A Harnett | 56.5kg | 2:32.65 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/11 | 03/10/2026 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $43,080.00 | Gowran Park | 4828m | GY | Donagh Meyler | 70kg | 6:05.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/11 | 16/09/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $34,460.00 | Clonmel | 3419m | Y | Nicola Burns | 54.5kg | 3:44.54 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/13 | 04/09/2026 | 4 | HCP 3U | $25,850.00 | Down Royal | 3721m | Good | Nicola Burns | 58kg | 3:57.55 | - | 10 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 10/15 | 31/08/2026 | 16 | HCP 3U | $25,850.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Y | Nicola Burns | 58.5kg | 2:37.30 | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/08/2026 | 64 | HCP 4U | $34,460.00 | Tramore | 3218m | GY | G F Carroll | 58.5kg | 3:43.57 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 13/18 | 12/06/2026 | 18 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Fairyhouse | 2816m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 62kg | 3:05.48 | - | 19 |
| 22.0L | $21.00 |
| 10/16 | 25/05/2026 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $52,970.00 | Ballinrobe | 4526m | Good | Conor Stone-Walsh | 70kg | 5:32.30 | - | 0 |
| 56.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/15 | 03/05/2026 | 24 | HCP 4U | $88,280.00 | Cork | 2414m | Soft | Chris Hayes | 54.5kg | 2:44.13 | - | 18 |
| 7.5L | $9.50 |
| 6/9 | 09/04/2026 | 172 | HCP 3U | $34,460.00 | Gowran Park | 2414m | Soft | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | 2:43.71 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 13/16 | 19/10/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $86,330.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | Heavy | Colin Keane | 58.5kg | 2:47.17 | - | 3 |
| 22.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Mark Walsh
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start made ground from midfield; finished fifth of 11 runners at Chepstow in the G2 Persian War Novice's Hurdle on October 9 over 3922m, 22 len behind West Hill Verde carrying 70kg at $51. Before that won by 2.5 len this track on October 1 over 4626m defeating Kashchei carrying 72.5kg at $4.50 in a novice hurdle. Great chance to atone.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 09/10/2026 | 8 | G2 OPEN 4U | $149,900.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | 4:55.54 | 6-6-5 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/10/2026 | 12 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Clonmel | 4626m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 72.5kg | 5:51.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/13 | 19/09/2026 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Navan | 3218m | Good | Alan O'sullivan | 70kg | 3:37.20 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | HDLE HCP 4U | $35,790.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | Donagh Meyler | 70kg | 3:48.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/14 | 28/08/2026 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good | Michael Kenneally | 72.5kg | 3:57.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 15/20 | 27/07/2026 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $31,370.00 | Galway | 3319m | Good | Alan O'sullivan | 72.5kg | 3:54.90 | - | 0 |
| 36.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/16 | 04/07/2026 | 25 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Good | Alan O'sullivan | 69.5kg | 4:05.80 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/16 | 09/06/2026 | 212 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 3520m | Good | Alan O'sullivan | 72kg | 4:21.20 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 09/11/2025 | 9 | NHDLE 4 | $42,100.00 | Naas | 3218m | SH | Donagh Meyler | 70kg | 4:03.50 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/4 | 31/10/2025 | 16 | FLAT 47 | $19,080.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | GY | Alan O'sullivan | 69.5kg | 4:09.50 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/10/2025 | 16 | FLAT 4 | $19,080.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | Alan O'sullivan | 68kg | 4:11.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last start didn't finish the race at Cheltenham on October 23 over 5029m. Run before finished third of 13 runners at Listowel on September 26 over 4425m, 20 len behind Pinot Gris with 63kg at $12. In the mix.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/11 | 23/10/2026 | 27 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $35,520.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Good Soft | L P Shanahan | 70kg | 6:25.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/13 | 26/09/2026 | 49 | STPLE HCP 4U | $87,620.00 | Listowel | 4425m | GY | Shane O'callaghan | 63kg | 5:21.40 | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/08/2026 | 85 | STPLE HCP 5U | $44,730.00 | Kilbeggan | 4023m | Good | Sean Flanagan | 69kg | 4:56.40 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/05/2026 | 195 | HDLE HCP 4U | $44,140.00 | Kilbeggan | 4828m | Good | Keith Donoghue | 72.5kg | 6:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/13 | 01/11/2025 | 18 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,430.00 | Down Royal | 4828m | GY | Danny Gilligan | 73.5kg | 6:12.10 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/17 | 14/10/2025 | 87 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Punchestown | 4626m | GY | Keith Donoghue | 72kg | 5:50.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $17.00 |
| 9/15 | 19/07/2025 | 18 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Jordan Gainford | 64.5kg | 5:25.37 | 5-10-9 | 0 |
| 24.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/15 | 01/07/2025 | 249 | STPLE HCP 5U | $31,460.00 | Tipperary | 3319m | Y | Sean Flanagan | 68.5kg | 4:09.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/18 | 25/10/2024 | 23 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $35,520.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Good | L P Shanahan | 71kg | 6:31.30 | 9-6-6 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/10/2024 | 53 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Sligo | 3520m | Good | Keith Donoghue | 74.5kg | 4:27.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/08/2024 | 29 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Kilbeggan | 5029m | Good | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 6:32.70 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run fell at Punchestown in the G3 Irish Daily Star Chase on October 14 over 4626m. Race before finished second of 9 runners at Fairyhouse on October 10 over 4828m, 4 len behind Pourquoi Poi with 66kg at $3.50. In the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/4 | 14/10/2026 | 4 | G3 OPEN 5U | $90,830.00 | Punchestown | 4626m | Good | Daniel King | 70kg | 5:58.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/9 | 10/10/2026 | 7 | STPLE HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Fairyhouse | 4828m | Good | Daniel King | 66kg | 6:20.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/11 | 03/10/2026 | 5 | HDLE HCP 4U | $43,080.00 | Gowran Park | 4828m | GY | Daniel King | 65kg | 6:05.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 28/09/2026 | 5 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Roscommon | 4828m | GY | Daniel King | 66.5kg | 6:17.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/14 | 23/09/2026 | 16 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,460.00 | Listowel | 4828m | Good | Daniel King | 63.5kg | 6:14.30 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/11 | 07/09/2026 | 3 | STPLE HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Galway | 4526m | Y | Daniel King | 67.5kg | 6:05.00 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/13 | 04/09/2026 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $43,080.00 | Kilbeggan | 5029m | GY | Daniel King | 67.5kg | 6:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/12 | 20/08/2026 | 18 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 4727m | Good | Joshua Halford | 72.5kg | 5:53.40 | - | 0 |
| 28.3L | $21.00 |
| 10/18 | 02/08/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 4U | $30,420.00 | Galway | 4526m | Good | Bryan Carver | 71kg | 5:50.80 | - | 0 |
| 83.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/07/2026 | 4 | HDLE HCP 4U | $44,820.00 | Killarney | 4123m | Good | Daniel King | 67kg | 5:06.10 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 |
| 10/15 | 12/07/2026 | 10 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 5129m | Good | Daniel King | 69kg | 6:11.40 | - | 0 |
| 65.8L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Charlie O'Dwyer
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished eighth of 13 starters at Punchestown on October 14 over 4023m, 24 len behind Harpy Eagle with 66kg at $15. Run before won by 6 len Kilbeggan on September 4 over 3922m defeating Speed For Fun carrying 71.5kg at $7 in a hurdle. Can't enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 14/10/2026 | 40 | HDLE HCP 4U | $35,580.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Good | Brian Hayes | 66kg | 5:01.90 | - | 0 |
| 24.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/09/2026 | 25 | MHDLE 4U | $24,990.00 | Kilbeggan | 3922m | GY | C G O'dwyer | 71.5kg | 4:48.80 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $7.00 |
| 99/15 | 10/08/2026 | 29 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | Good | Sean Cleary-Farrell | 68.5kg | 3:58.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $8.50 |
| 9/12 | 12/07/2026 | 276 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 3520m | Good | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 4:04.10 | - | 0 |
| 47.0L | $4.33 |
| 5/8 | 09/10/2025 | 65 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Y | J Townend | 75.5kg | 3:58.00 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.25 |
| 10/13 | 05/08/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Roscommon | 3118m | GY | P W Mullins | 74.5kg | 3:41.70 | - | 0 |
| 35.0L | $2.63 |