Our Clonmel racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Friday 5th June 2026. The action gets underway at 17:05 and runs through to 20:30, with going reported as GOOD.
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Spellacy’s Cross boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 6 runs at the track, Thomas O’Connor has been in fine form here with 1 wins from 4 rides, Henry De Bromhead’s yard sends out runners with a 22.38% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Clonmel
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Clonmel over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Gaughran | Irish Herald | 13 | 5 | 38.46% | 69.23% |
| The Irish Sun | The Irish Sun | 21 | 4 | 19.05% | 66.67% |
| Brian Flanagan | Irish Daily Star | 19 | 1 | 5.26% | 57.89% |
17:05 – Bulmers Original Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 2m | | Going: GOOD | | jumps
This looks a fairly typical early-summer 4yo maiden hurdle at Clonmel: plenty with something to prove, a few unexposed types from powerful yards, and only a handful bringing solid, bankable form. Earthwatch and What’s New set the standard on what they’ve actually achieved over hurdles, while Gordon Elliott throws in the intriguing pair Open Approach and Clanokre Lass, both open to plenty of improvement. Straightenyourhand also enters the argument on ratings after two fair efforts, though he now needs to turn promise into something more concrete. In truth, it’s not a deep race, but it is a tricky one because the market principals are split between proven form and stable reputation. On good ground over 2m, pace and slick jumping could easily be the difference.
Top Selections
1. Earthwatch – 4/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Gavin Brouder | Trainer: Denis Gerard Hogan | Form: 4-4 | Rating: 110 | Topspeed: 64
Earthwatch appeals as the percentage call because he has already shown enough to suggest this sort of maiden is well within range. Two fourth-place finishes do not scream star quality, but they do give him a solidity that many of these simply lack, and a mark of 110 makes him one of the more credible contenders on known evidence. Hogan’s runner should be streetwise enough now, and in a race where several of the sexy names are guessing games, that counts for plenty. At 4/1 with Betfair, he looks a fair win play rather than a flashy one, and he may just prove the most dependable option if he jumps cleanly and travels. Bet: WIN
2. Clanokre Lass – 7/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Calum Hogan | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 6 | Rating: | Topspeed:
Clanokre Lass is the each-way angle in a race where the Elliott newcomers and lightly-raced types are impossible to dismiss. She was only sixth on debut, but that bare finishing position does not tell the whole story in these juvenile and 4yo maiden hurdles, where the first outing is often just an education. The yard knows exactly what is required to win races of this nature, and she receives weight from the geldings, which never hurts in a contest lacking standout quality. At 7/1 with Paddy Power, she makes plenty of appeal as the one who could step forward sharply from run one and hit the frame at the very least. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Earthwatch is the sensible win bet because he brings the most convincing hurdle form to the table and doesn’t need to improve much to go close. Clanokre Lass is the each-way play at a workable price, with the Elliott factor and likely second-start progress making her interesting. Open Approach is the obvious danger on stable power alone, while What’s New has the form figures to get involved if building on that latest third.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthwatch | 10/3 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Betfair) |
| Magna Gee Gee | 33/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| William F Browne | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Dahoma | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Johnny Rambo | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Laligurash | 50/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Mambo Du Large | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Mirfaq | 66/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Nuestro Caballo | 28/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Open Approach | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Stone Rulya | 100/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Straightenyourhand | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Clanokre Lass | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Shakita | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| The Chancie Grey | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| The West A Yeats | 66/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
17:40 – Bulmers Berries Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
Race Details: 2m | | Going: GOOD | | jumps
This is a proper Clonmel handicap puzzle rather than a race packed with obvious improvers, and the market looks to have latched on to the right few. Gino Bella has the strongest recent body of form despite that final pull-up, while Benzine arrives with a low weight and a mark of 108 that gives him plenty to work with if building on his recent second. Small Bucks and Marlpark are both capable of getting involved if the race falls their way, and Dontdooddson is the type to outrun his age and odds in this sort of contest. Plenty in here arrive with patchy profiles, which is why this doesn’t look especially deep, but that also makes it dangerous. In a big field over 2m on good ground, position and clean jumping should decide plenty.
Top Selections
1. Gino Bella – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Mike O’Connor | Trainer: Patrick T Foley | Form: 2624P- | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 99
You can forgive the pulled-up effort that ended last season because the previous form gives him solid claims in a race like this. He had been knocking on the door, and that topspeed figure of 99 stands out in this field as a reminder that he has the gears for a strongly-run 2m handicap on decent ground. Off 101 he is not badly treated at all, and this looks the sort of race where a straightforward round of jumping could be enough. At 7/2 he is no giveaway, but he is the one with the most convincing recent profile and makes plenty of appeal as the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Benzine – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Danny Power | Trainer: J Morrison | Form: 060-26 | Rating: 108 | Topspeed: 91
Benzine makes more each-way appeal than most because he comes here with a feather weight and at least hinted last time that he is ready to strike. That recent second was followed by a respectable enough sixth, and in a race where several of these are hard to trust, his profile is a little more reassuring than the price suggests. The 148lb burden is clearly a help, and a mark of 108 does not look beyond him if this is run at a good clip and he can settle into a rhythm early. Available at 15/2, he looks the value play to hit the frame and possibly do better. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Gino Bella is the win bet because his form and speed figures stack up best in a race full of doubts. Benzine is the each-way option with five places on offer, as his low weight and recent efforts give him a solid chance of making the frame. Small Bucks and Marlpark look the main dangers if improving again, while Dontdooddson is not one to dismiss lightly.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gino Bella | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Tingarran Express | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Ishan | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Small Bucks | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Hatfield Hammer | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Timurshah | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Urban War | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Mon Sheriffe | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Gentle Annie | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Boogie Inthejungle | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Marlpark | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Frontier Rose | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Max Meridius | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Benzine | 15/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Keep It Together | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Dontdooddson | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Theanniversary Man | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
18:10 – Bulmers Berries Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
Race Details: 2m | | Going: GOOD | | jumps
This looks a proper Clonmel handicap in the truest sense: plenty with bits and pieces of form, not many you could call bombproof. Sidiriya is the obvious starting point after a solid return to form and is rightly near the head of the market, while You Done Well brings the profile of a 5yo who could still have more to offer in this grade. Liss Eile is interesting off a fair weight after shaping better last time, and there are lurkers lower down such as Crypto Crash if things fall right. By contrast, a few of the higher-weighted runners like Go To Town and Must Meet Cecil need to leave underwhelming recent efforts behind them. Tricky rather than classy, and a race where current sharpness should count for plenty.
Top Selections
1. Sidiriya – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Dylan Robinson | Trainer: P J Rothwell | Form: 8306-3 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 95
Sidiriya makes plenty of appeal here. That latest third suggested the mare is coming back to the boil, and in a race full of unreliable types I like siding with one who arrives on the back of an honest effort. A mark of 104 looks workable, especially with just 144 on her back, and her Topspeed figure stacks up well enough in this company. P J Rothwell’s runners in these ordinary summer handicaps are often worth a second look, and this one has fewer questions to answer than most. At 9/2 she is no giveaway, but she still sets the standard on recent evidence. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Liss Eile – 9/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Luke Burke Ott | Trainer: G Ahern | Form: 070P-4 | Rating: 111 | Topspeed: 86
Liss Eile is the one I’d want onside each-way because the latest fourth was a step in the right direction after some fairly uninspiring efforts beforehand. That run at least hinted she retains enough ability to exploit this sort of race, and the combination of a 111 mark with a light enough racing weight gives her a fighting chance if building on it. She is not straightforward, granted, but neither are most of these, and 9/1 feels fair in a contest where getting into the first five looks very achievable. If she can travel a bit sweeter through the race, she has the profile of a solid each-way punt.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Sidiriya is the win play after a recent return to form and looks the safest option in an open handicap. For an each-way alternative, Liss Eile appeals at the prices with five places on offer. You Done Well is the obvious danger if progressing again, while Go To Town has the ability to get involved if bouncing back.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Go To Town | 10/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Must Meet Cecil | 10/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Fedneys Park | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Rogue Sea | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| You Done Well | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Boltlander | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| The Cheeky Pup | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Magnificent Era | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Liss Eile | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
| Getaway Henry | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Crypto Crash | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Western Opera | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Falcon Park | 12/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Sidiriya | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| He Who Dares | 22/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
18:45 – Talbot Hotel Clonmel (C & G) Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 2m | | Going: GOOD | | jumps
This looks a fair maiden rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to the trio with the clearest hurdle form: In The Trenches, This Songisforyou and Market Ready. In The Trenches brings the highest rating in the field and has been knocking on the door, while This Songisforyou has the profile of one who should be winning a race of this sort sooner rather than later for Emmet Mullins. Market Ready has also shown enough to be firmly in the mix. Behind them it gets murkier, with Holy Joe perhaps the only one at a bigger price who could step forward if putting his jumping together. It is not an impossible puzzle, but the front end of the market does look stronger than the ragged remainder.
Top Selections
1. In The Trenches – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Eoghan Finegan | Trainer: Gavin Cromwell | Form: 285-55 | Rating: 116 | Topspeed:
He sets the standard on the figures and, more importantly, has been doing his running in a way that suggests this sort of maiden is within reach. Those two recent fifths do not leap off the page, but they came in races where he was not disgraced and his overall profile is much more solid than plenty of these. Gavin Cromwell does well with this type, and a mark of 116 gives him a narrow edge on what we know. At 5/2 he is not a giveaway, but he is the one with the fewest questions to answer and looks the percentage call in a race where several rivals still need to prove they can finish the job. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Holy Joe – 14/1 with Bet365
Jockey: James Smith | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 6-U | Rating: 107 | Topspeed: 68
He is not the obvious one, but there is enough here to make him interesting as an each-way play in a 15-runner maiden. A rating of 107 puts him in the conversation, and that topspeed figure is perfectly respectable in the context of this race. The obvious issue is the unseat last time, but Gordon Elliott’s runners in these ordinary maidens always command respect if they can tidy up the basics. If James Smith can get him into a rhythm, he does not need to improve dramatically to hit the frame, and 14/1 looks a fair price against rivals who are more exposed than the market may imply. He is the each-way alternative to the principals. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
In The Trenches is the win play because he brings the strongest, steadiest hurdle form and looks hard to oppose if reproducing it. Holy Joe is the each-way punt at a price in a race where the places could open up quickly behind the main three. The obvious dangers are This Songisforyou and Market Ready, both of whom have perfectly valid claims.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slowdownbarney | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
| This Songisforyou | 15/8 | 6/4 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 8/5 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
| Care To Differ | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| China Grill | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Holy Joe | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| In The Trenches | 5/2 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Market Ready | 15/8 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 (William Hill) |
| Quest With Copper | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Riverstown Boy | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Secret Order | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Thetwocharlies | 125/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
| Welcome Back | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Whoyougonnacall | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
19:20 – Bulmers Strawberry & Lime Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 3f | | Going: GOOD | | jumps
This is a small but quite interesting hurdle, even if it doesn’t take much working out where the main strength lies. Gordon Elliott saddles both Farren Glory and King Of Kingsfield, with the former setting the standard on a mark of 152 and bringing by far the best recent topspeed figure to the table. Thecompanysergeant is the obvious threat after shaping much better when runner-up last time, while Mighty Tom is the lurking danger if retaining anything like his old ability after another absence. Encanto Bruno has bits and pieces of form that give him a squeak, but he needs to bounce back, and Crohan Lady looks up against it on the figures. In truth, this revolves around whether Farren Glory runs to his mark.
Top Selections
1. Farren Glory – 7/4 with Bet365
Jockey: James Smith | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 33P6-3 | Rating: 152 | Topspeed: 137
Farren Glory is the solid one here and, in a race lacking depth, that counts for plenty. He ran well enough to finish third on his latest start and that came after mixing it in stronger company than this. A mark of 152 puts him clear at the head of these on official ratings, and his topspeed figure of 137 only underlines that point. Gordon Elliott’s pair dominate the race on paper, but this one is plainly the stable first string on substance rather than guesswork. At 7/4 he is not exactly a giveaway, but he is still hard to oppose if turning up in the same mood. Bet: WIN
2. Thecompanysergeant – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Eoghan Finegan | Trainer: Gavin Cromwell | Form: 6P0P-2 | Rating: 140 | Topspeed: 98
Thecompanysergeant is hardly bombproof, and his form figures tell that story well enough, but his latest second was a definite step back in the right direction. If Gavin Cromwell has him building on that, he looks the most likely one to capitalise should the favourite underperform. He is still 12lb shy of Farren Glory on ratings, so there is no pretending he is the most likely winner on bare form, but in a six-runner race he should get a tidy stalking trip and his proven ability gives him place claims at the very least. At 2/1, he makes more sense as the alternative play. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Farren Glory is the win bet because he has the class edge and the strongest recent numbers in the field. Thecompanysergeant is the each-way option on the back of his latest revival and looks the one most likely to chase the favourite home. King Of Kingsfield is the obvious danger if bouncing back for Elliott.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encanto Bruno | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Farren Glory | 7/4 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 8/5 | 7/4 (Bet365) |
| King Of Kingsfield | 7/2 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Mighty Tom | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Thecompanysergeant | 2/1 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Crohan Lady | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
19:55 – Bulmers Zero Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 3f | | Going: GOOD | | jumps
This is a proper Clonmel handicap in that it looks competitive at first glance, but there are a couple near the head of the market who make much more appeal than the majority. Coded Welder arrives off a solid second and has the profile of one ready to strike, while Global Skies comes here after a much-improved runner-up effort from a handy mark. Inthenickoftime also has to be respected if bouncing back from that pulled-up effort, and Churchwarden is interesting returning from a break for a top yard. Plenty of the rest have patchy recent profiles or are relying on old form, so this doesn’t look the deepest 17-runner heat on paper. Getting the right balance between current wellbeing and handicap leniency should decide it.
Top Selections
1. Coded Welder – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Finn Brickley | Trainer: Cian Collins | Form: 3300-2 | Rating: 115 | Topspeed: 102
Coded Welder sets the standard on what we know right now. That latest second suggested he was coming back to the boil after a few quieter efforts, and a repeat of that makes him very hard to keep out of the finish in a race where a lot of these have questions to answer. He’s got a solid mix of handicap form and a useful topspeed figure, and this 2m3f on good ground should suit well enough. Finn Brickley knows the horse and, at 11/4, he looks one of the few in here with both obvious form and fewer excuses built in. He’s the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. The Monkey Pole – 16/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Richard Condon | Trainer: N Dooly | Form: 2294-4 | Rating: 115 | Topspeed: 87
The Monkey Pole is the one that appeals as the each-way play in a race where plenty of bigger prices are easy enough to dismiss. He’s not been winning, but his profile is much more solid than the market suggests, and that comeback fourth was a fair reappearance effort that gives him something to build on. Still only six, he has a bit more upside than many of these exposed handicappers and he’s been running in a way that hints a race like this could fall his way if things drop right. At 16/1 with five places on offer, he makes plenty of appeal as an each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Coded Welder is the win bet because he brings the cleanest recent form and looks the most solid option in a patchy handicap. The Monkey Pole is the each-way alternative at a much bigger price, with his consistent profile giving him real place claims. Global Skies is the obvious danger from the foot of the weights, while Inthenickoftime is a rebound candidate if back on song.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchwarden | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Ned In The Park | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Coded Welder | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| The Monkey Pole | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| In For The Night | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Portarlington | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Inthenickoftime | 11/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Mister Vic | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Boujee | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Le Diablo | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Takarengo | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Global Skies | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Betfair) |
| Penny Jar | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Speakasyoufind | 20/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Stumblin In | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Hidalgo Des Mottes | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Stonecarthy | 14/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Ian Gaughran | Inthenickoftime |
20:30 – Paul Kavanagh Memorial Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 6f | | Going: GOOD | | jumps
This is a proper end-of-card handicap with plenty of moving parts and, for all that Zolpharine is the obvious starting point, it is not quite the penalty kick the market suggests. John Patrick Ryan’s mare arrives on a hat-trick after back-to-back wins and her topspeed figure of 94 is right up there, but she now has to cope with a deeper 19-runner field. Where Are You Now has been kept on the go in decent company and should appreciate this return to handicap company, while Oogum Boogum and Fire Coral bring solid recent efforts to the table. There are lurkers lower down the weights too, notably Love Like This, who has slipped to an interesting mark. A competitive race, then, and one where value matters more than simply siding with the favourite.
Top Selections
1. Zolpharine – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Sexton | Trainer: John Patrick Ryan | Form: 505-11 | Rating: 106 | Topspeed: 94
She is hard to get away from. Those last two wins were the work of a mare in rude health and the assessor still may not have caught up despite nudging her to 106. What I like most is that she is arriving here with the strongest combination of current form and raw speed figures in the line-up, and in these staying handicaps that matters. Harry Sexton knows her well enough and she is not burdened with a crushing weight either, carrying 153. At 9/4 she is no hidden gem, but there is still a fair chance she is simply better treated than this field if reproducing either of her latest two efforts. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Love Like This – 16/1 with Betfair
Jockey: | Trainer: John Patrick Ryan | Form: 0-4205 | Rating: 105 | Topspeed: 96
This one makes plenty of each-way appeal at a much bigger price than the stable’s market leader. The recent form figures do not leap off the page, but there was a decent second in there and the topspeed mark of 96 is actually the best in the race, which tells you there is more ability here than the odds imply. He is also running off 151, a fair racing weight in a contest where plenty of rivals have questions to answer about either current form or resolution at the trip. In a race packed with inconsistent types, 16/1 looks the sort of price you can work with if he gets into a rhythm early and travels. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Zolpharine is the win play because she is the clear form horse and still looks progressive despite the rise in the weights. For an each-way punt, Love Like This makes more appeal than plenty around him at double-figure odds and should not be dismissed from this mark. Where Are You Now and Oogum Boogum look the main dangers if the favourite underperforms.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cullig | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Where Are You Now | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Whoswhointhezoo | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Last Note | 20/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Nashville Notions | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Oogum Boogum | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Fire Coral | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Rizedda | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Thewaybackhome | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Zolpharine | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Sallap | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Miss Donna | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Three County Star | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Queen Kulina | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Appian Way | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Lily Milan | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Love Like This | 10/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | Where Are You Now |
Clonmel Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spellacy’s Cross | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Le Diablo | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Marlpark | 5 | 1 | 20% | 40% |
| Tingarran Express | 11 | 2 | 18.18% | 63.64% |
| Falcon Park | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | 25% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas O’Connor | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| John Shinnick | 54 | 10 | 18.52% | 40.74% |
| Dylan Whelan | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 33.33% |
| Mike O’Connor | 63 | 9 | 14.29% | 46.03% |
| James Smith | 14 | 2 | 14.29% | 42.86% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Clonmel:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry De Bromhead | 143 | 32 | 22.38% | 53.85% |
| P E Collins | 9 | 2 | 22.22% | 44.44% |
| Gordon Elliott | 477 | 93 | 19.5% | 53.25% |
| Terence O’Brien | 106 | 20 | 18.87% | 44.34% |
| Brian Mortell | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 50% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Clonmel racing tips for Friday 5th June 2026. We’ve covered all 7 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Clonmel today?
The first race at Clonmel on Friday 5th June 2026 goes off at 17:05, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Clonmel today?
The going at Clonmel is reported as GOOD.
How many races are at Clonmel today?
There are 7 races on the card at Clonmel today, running from 17:05 through to 20:30.
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