Analysis of the Clonmel card on Friday based on the Timewise rankings.

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5.40 Clonmel (7 runners)
Powerstown Park Beginners Chase
2m½f

Based on the provided ratings, here is the ranking of the horses in totals order:

  1. Top Speed (IRE) – Total: 369.9
  2. Takarengo (IRE) – Total: 300.5
  3. Bonarc (IRE) – Total: 289.9
  4. The Priests Leap (IRE) – Total: 289.5
  5. Desert Friend (IRE) – Total: 288.9
  6. Darkened (IRE) – Total: 264.2
  7. Landue – Total: 149.4

Now let’s analyze and assess the top contenders based on the comments provided:

  1. Top Speed (IRE): Coming off a career-best performance when winning a novice hurdle at Down Royal, Top Speed makes his chase debut with a tongue strap on for the first time. With the positive comments highlighting his appeal and potential for success in chasing, he is considered the top contender.
  2. Takarengo (IRE): Although below form in his recent novice chase outing at Kilbeggan, Takarengo is a fairly useful hurdler and should improve in this discipline. While others are preferred, he cannot be completely ruled out.
  3. Bonarc (IRE): Switching from hurdles to chase, Bonarc has a fair chance based on his form and is considered a contender. Although he finished seventh in a handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe, he has the potential to perform well in this race.

Other horses with positive comments include The Priests Leap (IRE), who is a fair chaser and will be making his chase debut after switching from hurdles, and Desert Friend (IRE), who is a fairly useful hurdler and is expected to show improvement in his second chase start. These horses should be considered as contenders as well.

Based on the ratings and comments, Top Speed (IRE) stands out as the top-ranked horse with an exceptional chance of performing well in this beginners chase. Takarengo (IRE), Bonarc (IRE), The Priests Leap (IRE), and Desert Friend (IRE) are also strong contenders to consider.

6.15 Clonmel (7 runners)
Bulmers Summer BBQ Race Evening
Opportunity Handicap Chase

2m½f

Based on the provided ratings, here is the ranking of the horses in totals order:

  1. Coole Arcade (IRE) – Total: 289.9
  2. Berliet Express (IRE) – Total: 278.5
  3. Top Line Tommy (IRE) – Total: 270.3
  4. Name Me Famous (IRE) – Total: 250.1
  5. Dreamsrmadeofthis (IRE) – Total: 221.7
  6. Powerful Blue (IRE) – Total: 150.2
  7. Ivedoneitall (IRE) – Total: 149.1

Now let’s analyze and assess the top contenders based on the comments provided:

  1. Coole Arcade (IRE): Although Coole Arcade finished eleventh in his recent handicap chase at Tipperary, he has shown good form in the past with two wins from five runs last season. He may benefit from his return and could be a contender.
  2. Berliet Express (IRE): Coming off a creditable second-place finish in a handicap chase at Limerick, Berliet Express showed staying power. With solid claims and positive comments, he is considered a strong contender.
  3. Top Line Tommy (IRE): Top Line Tommy is coming off a career-best performance when winning a novice chase at Tramore with enthusiasm. Back down in trip, he should be a strong contender and could take all the beating.

Other horses with positive comments include Name Me Famous (IRE), who finished fourth in a handicap chase at Limerick and deserves respect, and Dreamsrmadeofthis (IRE), who finished third in a handicap chase at Limerick and should be considered as well.

Based on the ratings and comments, Coole Arcade (IRE) holds the top ranking but may need to prove his form, while Berliet Express (IRE) and Top Line Tommy (IRE) stand out as strong contenders with exceptional chances to perform well in this opportunity handicap chase.

6.50 Clonmel (5 runners)
Bulmers Original Beginners Chase
2m4f

Based on the provided ratings, here is the ranking of the horses in totals order:

  1. Britzka (IRE) – Total: 349.3
  2. Mr Saxobeat (IRE) – Total: 318.7
  3. Clondaw Hollow – Total: 276.6
  4. Indian Admiral – Total: 231.3
  5. Victory Sign (IRE) – Total: 135.8

Now let’s analyze and assess the top contenders based on the comments provided:

  1. Britzka (IRE): Britzka has shown promise with two wins from five runs last season. Although he finished twelfth in a handicap hurdle at Killarney recently, his yard is in good form, and he is making his chase debut. He should not be ruled out.
  2. Mr Saxobeat (IRE): A fairly useful hurdler, Mr Saxobeat finished a respectable thirteenth in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown in his last outing. Now going chasing, he deserves respect and is much respected in this field.
  3. Clondaw Hollow: With a good second-place finish in a novice chase at Kilbeggan, Clondaw Hollow is considered the one to beat. He is a fairly useful winner over hurdles and is expected to perform well in this beginners chase.

Other horses with positive comments include Indian Admiral, a fair winning hurdler for Henry De Bromhead, and Victory Sign (IRE), who is lightly-raced and making his chase debut. While they may require more to be competitive, they should not be completely overlooked.

Based on the ratings and comments, Britzka (IRE) holds the top ranking, but Clondaw Hollow stands out as the strong contender and the one to beat in this Bulmers Original Beginners Chase. Mr Saxobeat (IRE) also merits respect and is expected to perform well in this race.

7.25 Clonmel (12 runners)
Bulmers Zero (Q.R.) Handicap Chase (0-109)
2m4f

Based on the provided ratings, here is the ranking of the horses in totals order:

  1. Room To Roam (IRE) – Total: 260.5
  2. Wheres Bunny (IRE) – Total: 256.3
  3. Francois (FR) – Total: 253.4
  4. Lesssaidthebetter – Total: 244.3
  5. Lord Gillygooley (IRE) – Total: 237.7
  6. Clody Valley (IRE) – Total: 221.4
  7. Withallduerespect (IRE) – Total: 209.7
  8. Whatsyourstatus (IRE) – Total: 207.3
  9. Carnet De Stage (IRE) – Total: 203.8
  10. Willywampus (IRE) – Total: 174.9
  11. Dontdooddson (FR) – Total: 171.9
  12. Delias Pet (IRE) – Total: 148.5

Now let’s analyze and assess the top contenders based on the comments provided:

  1. Room To Roam (IRE): With one win from 37 NH runs and a fair performance as a hurdler, Room To Roam is coming off an excellent third-place finish in a handicap chase at Thurles. There is more to come from him in this sphere, and he is expected to be a strong contender in this race.
  2. Wheres Bunny (IRE): Wheres Bunny had three wins from 13 runs last season, but his recent tenth-place finish in a handicap hurdle at Wexford suggests he has something to prove. However, his previous form and the switch to chasing make him a contender to consider.
  3. Francois (FR): Although Francois finished third in a handicap hurdle at Down Royal in his last outing, he now switches from hurdles to chase. He has solid claims and is expected to perform well over fences.

Other horses with positive comments include Lesssaidthebetter, who was third in a hunter chase at Punchestown and remains a maiden, and Lord Gillygooley (IRE), who has a fair win over hurdles but finished sixth in a handicap chase at Limerick. While they may not be in the top rankings, they cannot be completely discounted.

Based on the ratings and comments, Room To Roam (IRE) holds the top ranking and is considered a strong contender in this Bulmers Zero (Q.R.) Handicap Chase. Wheres Bunny (IRE) and Francois (FR) are also expected to be competitive in this race.

8.00 Clonmel (11 runners)
Bulmers Light Beginners Chase
2m7f

Based on the provided ratings, here is the ranking of the horses in totals order:

  1. Emir De Rots (FR) – Total: 298.6
  2. Trendy Lady (IRE) – Total: 283.3
  3. Wild Caprice (IRE) – Total: 221.7
  4. Rose Of Kalanisi (IRE) – Total: 210.7
  5. Punters Poet (IRE) – Total: 186.6
  6. Roccorionach (IRE) – Total: 186.1
  7. Kilballyowen (IRE) – Total: 181.3
  8. Rebel Waltz (IRE) – Total: 179.3
  9. Beaus Candle (IRE) – Total: 156.1
  10. Milfordfourthree (IRE) – Total: 145.4
  11. Bonne Derreen (IRE) – Total: 103.9

Now let’s analyze and assess the top contenders based on the comments provided:

  1. Emir De Rots (FR): Emir De Rots showed promise as a hurdler and recently finished third in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel. Switching to chasing, he is progressing well and holds the highest total rating. He is considered a strong contender in this race.
  2. Trendy Lady (IRE): With a fair performance as a hurdler and chaser, Trendy Lady finished sixth in a handicap hurdle at Limerick in her last outing. Switching to chasing, she remains in the mix and is expected to perform well.

Other horses with positive comments include Wild Caprice (IRE), who had a respectable ninth-place finish in a handicap chase at Limerick, and Kilballyowen (IRE), who showed promise with a third-place finish in a novice chase at Downpatrick. Although not in the top rankings, they cannot be completely discounted.

Based on the ratings and comments, Emir De Rots (FR) holds the top ranking and is considered a strong contender in this Bulmers Light Beginners Chase. Trendy Lady (IRE) is also expected to be competitive in the race.

8.30 Clonmel (13 runners)
Clonmel Show Sunday July 2nd Handicap Chase (0-95)
2m7f

Based on the provided ratings, here is the ranking of the horses in totals order:

  1. Bal Kauto (FR) – Total: 328.8
  2. Chief Seattle (IRE) – Total: 238.2
  3. Rule Of June (IRE) – Total: 229.4
  4. Cluan Dara (IRE) – Total: 229.2
  5. Whip Whitaker (IRE) – Total: 215.1
  6. Stormy Master (IRE) – Total: 203.4
  7. Rudy Catrail (IRE) – Total: 203.4
  8. Well Joey (IRE) – Total: 202.5
  9. Drimsree Lad (IRE) – Total: 201.6
  10. Repeat That (IRE) – Total: 184.5
  11. Sulafaat (IRE) – Total: 177.1
  12. Definiteadare (IRE) – Total: 170.3
  13. Cornhill Lass (IRE) – Total: 127.2

Now let’s analyze and assess the top contenders based on the comments provided:

  1. Bal Kauto (FR): Bal Kauto is coming off a career-best win in a handicap hurdle at Limerick. Making his chase debut, he has shown improvement and looks competitive based on his recent form. He holds the highest total rating and is considered a strong contender.
  2. Chief Seattle (IRE): Chief Seattle finished eighth in a handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan in his last outing. Switching to chasing, he has shown competitiveness and cannot be overlooked based on his form.

Other horses with positive comments include Rule Of June (IRE), who finished fifth in a handicap chase at Tramore and Cluan Dara (IRE), who is a course winner but pulled up in his last chase outing. Although not in the top rankings, they have some potential in this race.

Based on the ratings and comments, Bal Kauto (FR) holds the top ranking and is considered a strong contender in the Clonmel Show Sunday July 2nd Handicap Chase. Chief Seattle (IRE) also shows promise and should be competitive.

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