Clonmel Race 5 - Clonmel Oil Chase (Grade 2)
Top class steeplechaser IL ETAIT TEMPS (1) is selected to resume with a win making his first start since a 5L triumph in the 3319m G1 Champion Steeplechase at Punchestown during April. Stablemate KAPPA JY PYKE (2) ended last season running 24L seventh attempting the 5029m G1 Champion Novice Steeplechase at Punchestown. Dangerous dropping in distance. BLAZE THE WAY (3) failed to shine finishing 33L tenth in a 4425m handicap steeplechase at Listowel. Shortlist. HERJA (4) followed up a Sligo steeplechase triumph with a 6.25L third tackling a small field renewal of the G2 Racing Post Steeplechase over 3922m at Down Royal five days ago.

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Resuming today after seven months. Finished off last campaign winning won by 5 len Punchestown G1 Punchestown Champion Chase April 28 over 3319m defeating Marine Nationale with 75.5kg at $1.70. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 18 len this track G2 Clonmel Oil Chase November 6 over 4224m slow track defeating Senecia with 75.5kg at $1.20. Ready to make a bold showing.
Last Starts 191 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 28/04/2026 | 48 | G1 OPEN 5U | $533,650.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | P Townend | 75.5kg | 4:04.90 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.73 |
| 1/10 | 11/03/2026 | 53 | G1 OPEN 5U | $725,980.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good Soft | P Townend | 74.5kg | 3:51.84 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.50 |
| 0/4 | 17/01/2026 | 42 | G1 CHSE 5U | $322,880.00 | Ascot Uk | 3375m | Soft | P Townend | 74.5kg | 4:08.66 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/5 | 06/12/2025 | 30 | G1 OPEN 4U | $313,290.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Good Soft | P Townend | 74.5kg | 3:58.60 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.73 |
| 1/4 | 06/11/2025 | 194 | G2 OPEN 4U | $109,860.00 | Clonmel | 4224m | Soft | P Townend | 75.5kg | 5:21.20 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $1.22 |
| 1/7 | 26/04/2025 | 359 | G1 CHSE 5U | $317,620.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Good | Danny Mullins | 74.5kg | 3:46.08 | 6-2-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/4 | 02/05/2024 | 21 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $209,870.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 4:08.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/5 | 11/04/2024 | 30 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $212,630.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Soft | Paul Townend | 73kg | 5:13.47 | 5-2-1 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/03/2024 | 38 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $331,510.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Soft | Daniel E Mullins | 73kg | 4:08.36 | 6-4-3 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 03/02/2024 | 37 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | YS | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 4:20.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/12/2023 | 28 | G1 NCHSE 4U | $171,590.00 | Limerick | 3922m | Heavy | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 5:21.60 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Danny Mullins
Weight: 71kgs
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Comments
Resuming after seven months. Finished off last preparation 7 of 9 starters at Punchestown in the G1 Champion Novice Chase April 28 over 5029m, 24 len behind Western Fold with 74.5kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign 2 of 8 starters at Fairyhouse in the G1 Willowwarm Gold Cup April 5 over 4023m, 2.75 len behind Fleur In The Park carrying 74.5kg at $3.80. Warrants thought.
Last Starts 191 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 | 28/04/2026 | 23 | G1 OPEN 5U | $224,520.00 | Punchestown | 5029m | Y | D J Mullins | 74.5kg | 6:31.80 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 05/04/2026 | 84 | G1 5U | $177,890.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | YS | D J Mullins | 74.5kg | 5:30.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $3.75 |
| 1/5 | 11/01/2026 | 45 | G3 OPEN 5U | $62,630.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Soft | D J Mullins | 71kg | 5:20.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/11/2025 | 236 | CHSE 4U | $20,810.00 | Thurles | 3721m | GY | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 4:39.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 9/9 | 05/04/2025 | 24 | G1 HDLE 4U | $201,180.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good | P Townend | 73kg | 4:55.83 | 4-7-9 | 0 |
| 32.5L | $9.50 |
| 6/11 | 12/03/2025 | 59 | G1 OPEN 4U | $276,750.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good Soft | Sean O'keeffe | 73kg | 5:11.07 | 5-5-6 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $101.00 |
| 1/21 | 12/01/2025 | 35 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3419m | Soft | P Townend | 75.5kg | 4:27.10 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/20 | 08/12/2024 | 406 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Cork | 3118m | Soft | P Townend | 75.5kg | 3:40.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/9 | 29/10/2023 | - | CG 3 | $20,490.00 | Paray-Le-Monial | 2400m | Soft | Francesco Satalia | 62kg | 2:36.80 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Second-up today. Not raced for 40 days. First-up after five months finished tenth of 13 starters at Listowel on September 26 over 4425m, 33 len behind Pinot Gris with 75.5kg at $17. Previously second-up finished second of 8 runners at Sligo on October 1 2025 over 3520m, 1.75 len behind Addragoole carrying 75.5kg at $5.50. Will strip fitter but needs to go up a notch.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 26/09/2026 | 161 | STPLE HCP 4U | $87,620.00 | Listowel | 4425m | GY | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 5:21.40 | - | 0 |
| 33.0L | $17.00 |
| 0/16 | 18/04/2026 | 39 | STPLE HCP 5U | $362,990.00 | Ayr | 6437m | Heavy | Danny Mullins | 76kg | 9:05.23 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 7/22 | 10/03/2026 | 44 | STPLE HCP 5U | $272,240.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Good Soft | Danny Mullins | 71kg | 6:21.48 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/01/2026 | 44 | G3 OPEN 5U | $56,740.00 | Naas | 4928m | Heavy | D J Mullins | 70kg | 6:34.00 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 12/12/2025 | 58 | STPLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 5330m | Good Soft | Danny Mullins | 65.5kg | 6:48.37 | 7-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 15/10/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN 4U | $51,480.00 | Punchestown | 3721m | GY | D J Mullins | 70.5kg | 4:46.20 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/10/2025 | 10 | CHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Sligo | 3520m | GY | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 4:26.70 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 21/09/2025 | 136 | NCHSE 4U | $33,990.00 | Listowel | 3520m | YS | D J Mullins | 71kg | 4:30.80 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/15 | 08/05/2025 | 16 | CHSE 5U | $22,570.00 | Tipperary | 4727m | GY | Richard Deegan | 75.5kg | 6:14.80 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $17.00 |
| 8/18 | 22/04/2025 | 38 | LR OPEN 5U | $86,720.00 | Fairyhouse | 4626m | YS | D J Mullins | 74kg | 5:52.30 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/17 | 15/03/2025 | 56 | HCP HDLE 4U | $181,490.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good Soft | Danny Mullins | 70kg | 6:03.47 | 11-3-4 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Harry Sexton
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished third in a small field at Down Royal in the G2 Skymas Chase on October 31 over 3922m, 6 len behind Kala Conti carrying 66.5kg at $9. The start before that; won by 1.75 len Sligo on September 30 over 3520m defeating Sixandahalf carrying 70kg at $4 in a steeplechase. Not keen this time.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 31/10/2026 | 31 | G2 OPEN 4U | $123,330.00 | Down Royal | 3922m | Good | Harry Sexton | 66.5kg | 4:50.20 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/2 | 30/09/2026 | 30 | CHSE M 4U | $22,970.00 | Sligo | 3520m | Good | Harry Sexton | 70kg | 4:32.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/08/2026 | 34 | CHSE 4U | $22,400.00 | Downpatrick | 3922m | Good | Harry Sexton | 69kg | 4:56.10 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/20 | 28/07/2026 | 37 | STPLE HCP 4U | $30,480.00 | Galway | 3621m | Good | Harry Sexton | 68.5kg | 4:37.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/06/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $29,950.00 | Hexham | 3118m | Good | Brian Hughes | 67.5kg | 3:58.61 | 6-7-6 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/05/2026 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Good | Harry Sexton | 70kg | 4:59.19 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 04/05/2026 | 14 | HDLE 4U | $27,570.00 | Down Royal | 4828m | Good | Harry Sexton | 68kg | 5:54.90 | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/04/2026 | 34 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 3621m | Good | Harry Sexton | 69kg | 4:22.35 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 17/03/2026 | 12 | NCHSE 5U | $34,460.00 | Down Royal | 4123m | GY | M M Mcdonagh | 69.5kg | 5:16.70 | - | 0 |
| 24.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/03/2026 | 141 | CHSE M 5U | $22,400.00 | Thurles | 3621m | Soft | Eoin Walsh | 73kg | 5:03.40 | - | 0 |
| 32.0L | $29.00 |
| 2/4 | 15/10/2025 | 20 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Brian Hughes | 70kg | 4:49.40 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |