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15:55 Clonmel - 2 October 2025 - Racecard - Horse Racing - Sporting Life
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15:55 Clonmel

Thursday 2 October 2025

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Ravens Rock Novice Handicap Hurdle (0-100)

  • 4YO plus  |   2m 4f 35y  |   Yielding  |   16 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:56  |   Winning time: 5m 8.9s
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Backwithyourownh27
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-12| J: Eoin Walsh| T: J M Burke| OR:  95
25/1
Hasn't looked entirely straightforward in in maiden hurdles, second of 14 at Kilbeggan (7/2) 27 days ago, still pulled hard despite first-time hood (retained). Will need to settle upped in trip on handicap debut.
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Midnight Eagle8
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-11| J: Cian Cullinan(7)| T: Aengus King| OR:  94
22/1
Won a handicap hurdle in April but struggled over fences. Finished sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (28/1) 8 days ago when taking a strong hold after a break. May need further respite from the handicapper.
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Le Diablo27
Age: 4|  Weight: 11-10| J: Daniel King| T: J P Ryan| OR:  95
33/1
Modest form in maiden/conditions hurdles, yet to win in 5 starts including on stable debut when seventh of 15 in maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan (10/1) 27 days ago when hampered early and not fluent at obstacles. Handicap debut could offer more suitable opportunity.
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Hope She Flies3(ex 7)
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-8| J: Shane Fitzgerald| T: B Cawley| OR:  84
7/2
Marked improvement in win a handicap at Roscommon (15.6f) in field of 16 just 3 days ago, making all and quickening clear when challenged. Front-running tactics clearly suit and has good claims to follow up under a penalty if handling the quick turnaround/step up in trip.
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Polly Poppinsh11
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-8| J: G Brouder(3)| T: Bernard Crowley| OR:  91
17/2
Showed improved form with close second at Tramore before finishing sixth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (6/1) 11 days ago where led three out before weakening, shaping as if still in form. Could be competitive if building on recent efforts.
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Forever Frankiep71
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-4| J: Danny Mullins| T: Michael G Cleary| OR:  87
8/1
Best effort when second of 13 in a hurdle at Tramore (10/1) in April 2024. Shaped with some credit for new connections, finished fifth of 12 in handicap chase at Wexford (14/1) 71 days ago. Returns to hurdles with cheekpieces reapplied and can be competitive on best form.
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Demanding Gerryt69
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-1| J: Michael Kenneally(7)| T: James Andrew Fahey| OR:  84| BF
11/2
In-form performer in handicap hurdles, with consecutive runner-up finishes. Finished 2nd of 13 at Kilbeggan (3/1) 69 days ago, leading until caught near finish. Still seeking first win but arrives on the back of a career-best and may progress again.
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Alright Darlingt8
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-10| J: Philip Donovan(3)| T: D G Murphy| OR:  79
10/1
Shaped with promise Tramore over this trip but couldn't build on that when seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (6/1) 8 days ago when outpaced over shorter trip. Likely to appreciate return to this longer distance and is on a fair mark now.
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Fear The Deerep12
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-10| J: Cian Quirke| T: T Doyle| OR:  79
14/1
Inconsistent performer who ran well when 2nd at Wexford in July but finished ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Navan (14/1) 12 days ago, in contention two out before fading after 6 weeks off. Could well be closer to form here.
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Princess Felicia242
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-7| J: Peter Smithers(7)| T: D H Kelly| OR:  76
12/1
Poor form in all six starts. 14th of 16 in handicap hurdle at Cork (40/1) 423 days ago, always behind. Tongue strap removed on first run for new trainer but best to look elsewhere.
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Amron Diamondp59
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-4| J: Simon Torrens| T: J Motherway| OR:  73
7/1
Finished 3rd at Wexford (7/1) with cheekpieces in May and back to form when 4th of 17 in handicap hurdle at Cork (17/2) 59 days ago. Chance if he can build on that with cheekpieces back on.
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Perfectwayb34
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-3| J: Calum Hogan(7)| T: E Griffin| OR:  72
14/1
Inconsistent performer in hurdle handicaps who tailed off when 11th of 14 at Wexford (10/1) 34 days ago after finishing 4th at Tramore previously. Remains to be seen if she's on a going day.
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Theanniversary Man46
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-3| J: Harry Sexton(7)| T: J Barcoe| OR:  72
6/1
Little win threat in handicap hurdles but did finish closer than previously when seventh of 13 at Tramore (7/1) 46 days ago when taking keen hold and outpaced from 2 out. Cheekpieces removed for this return to 20f on first run for new trainer but has improvement to find.
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Charlie's Giftp55
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-13| J: Niall Moore(5)| T: J M Burke| OR:  96
22/1
Showed improved form when third at Kilbeggan before eighth of 13 in hurdle handicap at Wexford (14/1) 55 days ago when outpaced after disputing lead early. May bounce back after a break. RESERVE
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Kalarount55
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-13| J: Charlie O'Dwyer(5)| T: C O'Dwyer| OR:  82
33/1
Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Wexford (9/1) 55 days ago when racing wide and now runs without cheekpieces. Without a win in 28 races. RESERVE
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Nashville Notions43
Age: 5|  Weight: 12-0| J: Tiernan Power Roche(5)| T: P Kiely| OR:  97
50/1
Won maiden hurdle at Sligo in June but made no impact when eighth of 9 in handicap hurdle (14/1) 43 days ago, weakening after racing wide. Needs improvement for the step back up in trip. RESERVE
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Non-Runners

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Horse silk
Bella Union2
Weight: 10-13|  Age: 9
T: J C McConnell  J: Alex Harvey
NR
9
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Jaadil12
Weight: 10-13|  Age: 4
T: D E Fitzgerald  J: Sam Ewing
NR
10
Horse silk
Newport38
Weight: 10-12|  Age: 5
T: E Doyle  J: Eoin Staples
NR

Forecasts

Hope She Flies (7/2), Demanding Gerry (11/2), Theanniversary Man (6/1), Jaadil (6/1), Newport (7/1), Amron Diamond (7/1), Forever Frankie (8/1), Polly Poppins (17/2), Alright Darling (10/1), Bella Union (10/1), Princess Felicia (12/1), Perfectway (14/1), Fear The Deere (14/1), Charlie's Gift (22/1), Midnight Eagle (22/1), Backwithyourown (25/1), Kalaroun (33/1), Le Diablo (33/1), Nashville Notions (50/1)

15:55 Clonmel - 2 October 2025 - Racecard - Horse Racing - Sporting Life

HOPE SHE FLIES was much improved under front-running tactics when winning impressively at Roscommon just 3 days ago and may follow up over the longer trip under a penalty. Demanding Gerry has been knocking on the door with consecutive runner-up finishes and could progress again, while Jaadil brings consistent form having made the frame in 4 of her last 5 starts in competitive fields.

Prize Money

1st: €6,000.002nd: €2,000.003rd: €999.004th: €500.005th: €300.006th: €200.00

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