Clonmel Timeform ratings – 13 February 2025

Official Going: Soft (Yielding in places)

Below are the leading contenders by Timeform ratings and flags, highlighting key horses marked for improvement (p), potential beyond their mark (+), or notable adjustments (Uplift, WS for wind surgery).


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🏇 12:35 SUREHAUL RACE DAY MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE – 2m 3f

Pace Forecast: Strong

Top Timeform Rated:

🏇 Karamoja (131+) – P. Townend – Timeform Flag: ‘+’ (may be better than rated) & Uplift (well-treated)

🏇 Whatsupnellie (127) – Richard Deegan

🏇 Reina Del Mar (126p) – Oakley Brown (5) – Timeform Flag: ‘p’ (improvement likely)

🏇 Twentyfourcarrot (126) – Mr R. W. Barron (5)


Key Insight: Karamoja is strongly flagged with ‘+’ and Uplift, suggesting a big step forward. Reina Del Mar has the ‘p’ for potential improvement, making them the key contenders.


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🏇 13:10 DERRYGRATH MAIDEN HURDLE – 2m 21y

Pace Forecast: Strong

Top Timeform Rated:

🏇 Addragoole (133) – Keith Donoghue (Clear top on ratings)

🏇 Saint Le Fort (121) – Niall Moore (7)

🏇 Mack The Chemist (109) – Rachael Blackmore

🏇 Harry’s Dream (109) – Miss P. Elvin (7)


Key Insight: Addragoole is well clear on ratings and sets a strong standard. The improver to watch could be Mister Box (Sam Ewing), flagged ‘N’ (noted for potential improvement).


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🏇 13:45 SUREHAUL MERCEDES-BENZ NOVICE HURDLE (Grade 3) – 3m 24y

Pace Forecast: Weak

Top Timeform Rated:

🏇 Ballybow (153p) – Sam Ewing – Timeform Flag: ‘p’ (improvement likely) (Clear standout)

🏇 Ballygunner Castle (148p) – P. Townend – Timeform Flag: ‘p’ (improvement likely)


Key Insight: A two-horse contest on the figures, with both Ballybow and Ballygunner Castle flagged for improvement with ‘p’. Ballybow holds the higher rating and should be tough to beat.


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🏇 14:20 MINORSTOWN HANDICAP HURDLE – 2m 21y

Pace Forecast: Weak

Top Timeform Rated:

🏇 Snow Punt (114) – Mr C. J. Shine (7) (Highest rating)

🏇 Apolgise (112) – Mr D. McGill (7)

🏇 Go Gill Go (113) – D. King

🏇 Royal Reprobate (108p) – Keith Donoghue – Timeform Flag: ‘p’ (improvement likely)

🏇 Gimme A Buzz (109p) – M. P. Walsh – Timeform Flag: ‘p’ (improvement likely) & Uplift


Key Insight: Gimme A Buzz with ‘p’ and Uplift is notable for value, while Royal Reprobate also looks progressive. Snow Punt is highest rated but lacks the improvement markers.


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🏇 14:55 KILMOLASH (Q.R.) HANDICAP HURDLE (Div I) – 2m 3f

Pace Forecast: Even

Top Timeform Rated:

🏇 Phoenix Cowboy (109) – Mr A. Burke-Ott (7) (Highest rating)

🏇 Tomjackwilliam (107+) – Mr R. Sugrue (7) – Timeform Flag: ‘+’ (may be better than rated)

🏇 Ar Nos Na Gaoithe (107) – Miss P. Elvin (7)

🏇 Stone Forest (92p) – Mr J. C. Barry – Timeform Flag: ‘p’ (improvement likely)

🏇 Tir Og (96p) – Mr H. C. Swan – Timeform Flag: ‘p’ (improvement likely)


Key Insight: Tomjackwilliam (‘+’) has potential upside, while Stone Forest (‘p’) and Tir Og (‘p’) could be well-handicapped improvers.


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🏇 15:30 KILMOLASH (Q.R.) HANDICAP HURDLE (Div II) – 2m 3f

Pace Forecast: Strong

Top Timeform Rated:

🏇 Beeverstown Place (108) – Mr P. A. King (5) (Highest rating)

🏇 Person of Interest (109) – Mr B. O’Neill (Marginally top-rated)

🏇 Hei (94p) – Mr A. P. Kennedy (7) – Timeform Flag: ‘p’ (improvement likely)

🏇 Bossofthebus (106) – Mr D. Allen (7)

🏇 Pana To Milan (106) – Mr L. Burke-Ott (7)


Key Insight: Hei (‘p’) is the notable improver against experienced contenders Person of Interest and Beeverstown Place.


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🏇 16:05 SIS SUPPORTING IRISH RACING NOVICE HANDICAP CHASE – 2m 160y

Pace Forecast: Even

Top Timeform Rated:

🏇 Luminous Light (134+) – Sean Flanagan – Timeform Flag: ‘+’ (better than rated) (Clear standout)

🏇 Starman (130) – J. P. O’Sullivan (Consistent)

🏇 Cayd Boy (126+) – M. P. Walsh – Timeform Flag: ‘+’ (better than rated)

🏇 Jay Pee M (126p) – J. P. Shinnick (5) – Timeform Flag: ‘p’ (improvement likely)

🏇 Crecora Hills (124p) – S. D. Torrens – Timeform Flag: ‘p’ (improvement likely)


Key Insight: Luminous Light is top-rated and carries the ‘+’ flag, suggesting room for more improvement. Cayd Boy and Jay Pee M are also potential improvers to monitor.


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🏇 16:35 MONKSGRANGE BEGINNERS CHASE – 2m 4f 69y

Pace Forecast: Weak

Top Timeform Rated:

🏇 El Champo (128) – Sean Flanagan (Best on known form)

🏇 Union Station (130p) – Keith Donoghue – Timeform Flag: ‘p’ (improvement likely) (Potential top prospect)

🏇 Castle Field Boy (114+) – Phillip Enright – Timeform Flag: ‘+’ (may be better than rated)

🏇 Banprionsa (122p) – Rachael Blackmore – Timeform Flag: ‘p’ (improvement likely)


Key Insight: Union Station (‘p’) may be the future star here, but Banprionsa (‘p’) and Castle Field Boy (‘+’) are worth considering for the forecast.


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🔥 Timeform Highlighted Contenders Across Clonmel:

12:35: Karamoja (131+, Uplift) – Strongly well-treated with upside.

13:10: Addragoole (133) – Clear standard setter.

13:45: Ballybow (153p) – Grade 3 standout with scope for better.

14:20: Gimme A Buzz (109p, Uplift) – Potentially ahead of the handicapper.

14:55 (Div I): Tomjackwilliam (107+) – Holds hidden potential.

15:30 (Div II): Hei (94p) – Notable improver in a competitive heat.

16:05: Luminous Light (134+) – Major upside in novice chase.

16:35: Union Station (130p) – Likely to progress beyond current rating.