Clonmel Racing Tips & Predictions – Thursday 2nd April 2026
Two races at Clonmel today and, while the card is small, it’s not short on betting angles. These Clonmel racing tips are built from our data analysis: ratings, top speeds, current market prices and who actually tends to deliver around this track. Going, distance, class and prize money aren’t specified in the published race data for these contests, so we’re leaning harder on what we can trust: ability markers (ratings/top speeds), recent finishing efforts in the form lines, and the value the bookies are (or aren’t) giving you.
The 16:30 is a tight five-runner conditions chase where the market basically tells you it’s a match, and frankly the figures agree. Then we’ve got a proper 17-runner handicap chase at 17:00—more moving parts, more ways to get beat, but also more room for each-way value if you pick the right profile. As for course angles, the standout track regulars in our numbers include Mount Frisco (4 runs here) and Mount Shenshan (4 runs here), while Carlas Big Jim has plenty of Clonmel mileage too (9 runs). On the people side, Jack Kennedy has strong Clonmel returns in our data, and trainers like Henry De Bromhead and Gordon Elliott are reliably competitive here.
Tipster Performance at Clonmel
| Tipster | Selections | Wins | Win Rate | Strike Rate | Total Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Gaughran | 12 | 5 | 41.67% | 45.45% | 54578.36 |
| The Irish Sun | 20 | 4 | 20% | 21.05% | 33642.45 |
| bettinggods.com | 5 | 3 | 60% | 60% | 23466.76 |
| Computeform | 6 | 3 | 50% | 50% | 23617.82 |
| Rory Paddock | 2 | 2 | 100% | 100% | 15753.82 |
| Dean Kilbryde | 2 | 2 | 100% | 100% | 12677.68 |
| Sam Hardy | 4 | 2 | 50% | 50% | 26673.56 |
| Mercury | 1 | 1 | 100% | 100% | 4876.03 |
| The Score | 2 | 1 | 50% | 50% | 33426.09 |
| Ratings Hub | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% | 10519.58 |
16:30 – SIS Supporting Irish Racing Chase
Race Details: Distance | Class | Going | Prize Money | Race Type: jumps
This is a five-runner chase and it reads like a quality-first, depth-second contest. On our numbers, two horses sit well clear on ratings: Dee Capo (163) and Maxxum (157), with Look To The West (155) the one who can make it interesting if the top two fluff their lines. It’s no surprise the market has tightened around the Elliott pair, and with Jack Kennedy booked for Maxxum, it’s effectively a “pick your poison” job at the head of the market. The rest? Mount Frisco has course experience (4 Clonmel runs in our course data) but on pure ability markers he’s got plenty to find, while Along The Way is priced like a horse who needs a miracle. In a small field you want the most reliable engine, not romance.
Top Selections
WIN – Dee Capo (Danny Gilligan | Gordon Elliott | Form: 0-1U40 | Rating: 163 | Draw: | Weight: 160)
Dee Capo rates the clear pick on our data: he’s the top-rated horse in the race (163) and he’s also posted the best top speed in the field (141). That’s the kind of one-two combo you rarely ignore in a five-runner chase. Yes, the recent form string includes a couple of no-shows, but the upside is obvious and this is a controlled environment: small field, fewer traffic issues, and you’re basically asking him to run to his numbers. The market agrees he’s the likely winner at 11/8 with Bet365, and while it’s not “steal of the century” territory, he’s still the one I want on side. Maxxum is respected, but Dee Capo has the better peak figures and that matters.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | bet365 | betfair | betfred | paddypower | skybet | williamhill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Capo | 11/8 | 11/8 | 5/4 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 5/4 | 11/8 (bet365) |
| Maxxum | 6/4 | 5/4 | 6/4 | 11/8 | 5/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 (bet365) |
| Look To The West | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 (bet365) |
| Mount Frisco | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (bet365) |
| Along The Way | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (bet365) |
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a five-runner race: win-only. Dee Capo has the best rating and the best top speed in our data, and in a small field that’s usually decisive. Maxxum is the obvious threat with Jack Kennedy up, and Look To The West is the one who punishes mistakes. But if you’re playing this, you’re playing the class edge—Dee Capo.
Tipster Selections
No tipster selections provided for this race.
17:00 – KEP Italia Handicap Chase
Race Details: Distance | Class | Going | Prize Money | Race Type: jumps
Now for the messy one: 17 runners, plenty of patchy recent form, and a handicap set-up where the market is right to keep it open. The top-rated horse is Mount Shenshan (120), and he’s also a confirmed Clonmel operator in our course data (4 runs, 1 win, 50% place rate). Baldur’s Gate (117) and Snow Punt (116) bring solid ability markers too, while Rusheen and The Rebel County sit at 115 but come with the sort of recent letters in their form that make you wince. In a field like this, I want either (a) a horse with a clear profile edge (rating/course fit) or (b) a price that compensates for risk. The each-way terms are 4 places at 1/5, which matters.
Top Selections
WIN – Mount Shenshan (Danny Mullins | Thomas Mullins | Form: 7267P4 | Rating: 120 | Draw: | Weight: 148)
Mount Shenshan is the one I want in a race full of “nearly horses” and “maybe next times”. He tops the ratings in our data (120), he’s got a workable racing weight (148), and crucially he’s not guessing at Clonmel—our course figures have him at 4 runs here with 1 win and a 50% place rate. That’s not bulletproof, but it’s more than most of these can offer. You’re getting 11/2 with Bet365, which feels fair bordering on generous given the lack of solid alternatives at the head of the market. Danny Mullins is a positive too: you’re not booking him for the scenery. Hard to oppose as the likeliest winner.
EACH-WAY – Baldur’s Gate (Darragh O’keeffe | Miss Denise Marie O’Shea | Form: -07793 | Rating: 117 | Draw: | Weight: 152)
Baldur’s Gate (note some firms list him without the apostrophe) isn’t fashionable, but he’s interesting on pure numbers and price. He’s rated 117 in our data with a strong top speed marker of 111, which stacks up well in this field. The market is giving you room—15/2 with Paddy Power is the standout quote—and in a 17-runner handicap with 4 places on offer, that’s exactly the kind of each-way ticket I like: a horse with credible figures who doesn’t need to win to pay you. Darragh O’Keeffe is a proper jockey booking in these races and if Baldur’s Gate just runs to his ability markers, he’s bang there for the frame.
Danger: Snow Punt has a big top speed (114) and sits close on ratings (116), so if you’re building forecasts he’s the obvious inclusion.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | bet365 | betfair | betfred | paddypower | skybet | williamhill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is Charlie Around | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (bet365) |
| Snow Punt | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (bet365) |
| Mount Shenshan | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (bet365) |
| Long Road | 13/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 (bet365) |
| Baldurs Gate | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (paddypower) |
| Roc My Haarth | 9/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (bet365) |
| Rusheen | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (paddypower) |
| Wyoming Baby | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (bet365) |
| Made In The Woods | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (bet365) |
| My Cullen | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (bet365) |
| Without Exception | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (bet365) |
| Rhythmic Tune | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (bet365) |
| Carlas Big Jim | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (bet365) |
| The Rebel County | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (bet365) |
| Love Like This | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (bet365) |
| North Of Nashville | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 (bet365) |
| Reve Inoui | 25/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (betfair) |
Betting Strategy
This is the race for an each-way play. I’m keeping the main stake on Mount Shenshan to win—he’s top-rated and our course data says he handles Clonmel. Then I’m backing that up with Baldur’s Gate each-way at the best available 15/2 with four places on offer. If you want cover in exotics, Snow Punt is the danger on numbers, but I’m not spraying stakes in a 17-runner handicap.
Tipster Selections
| Race Time | Tipster | Source | Selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17:00 | Ian Gaughran | Irish Herald | Long Road |
| 17:00 | Fortunatus | Sheffield Star | Mount Shenshan |
Course Specialists
Horses To Note
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win Rate | Place Rate | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volez Vous | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 66.67% | 9839.02 |
| Mount Frisco | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% | 7185.26 |
| Mount Shenshan | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% | 5282.99 |
| Marlpark | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% | 7336.68 |
| Tingarran Express | 10 | 2 | 20% | 70% | 16665.09 |
| Carlas Big Jim | 9 | 1 | 11.11% | 33.33% | 7236.77 |
| Finnicky Filly | 9 | 1 | 11.11% | 55.56% | 5797.52 |
Jockeys To Note
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | Win Rate | Place Rate | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr P W Mullins | 111 | 39 | 35.14% | 70.27% | 288608.72 |
| Jack Kennedy | 50 | 14 | 28% | 60% | 131116.49 |
| Paul Townend | 224 | 54 | 24.11% | 59.82% | 795303.16 |
| Miss P Elvin | 15 | 3 | 20% | 33.33% | 20436.46 |
| John Shinnick | 49 | 9 | 18.37% | 38.78% | 55697.42 |
| Carl Millar | 13 | 2 | 15.38% | 61.54% | 19483.24 |
| Mike O’Connor | 61 | 9 | 14.75% | 47.54% | 64206.71 |
Trainers To Note
| Trainer | Runs | Wins | Win Rate | Place Rate | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W P Mullins | 339 | 138 | 40.71% | 68.73% | 1629009.19 |
| Martin Paul Fitzgerald | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 100% | 5156.03 |
| Henry De Bromhead | 132 | 32 | 24.24% | 55.3% | 285606.68 |
| Eddie & Patrick Harty | 5 | 1 | 20% | 60% | 12323.93 |
| M A Molloy | 5 | 1 | 20% | 80% | 6685.8 |
| Gordon Elliott | 460 | 90 | 19.57% | 53.04% | 1009709.82 |
| Terence O’Brien | 99 | 18 | 18.18% | 42.42% | 150065.88 |
Summary & Best Bets
It’s a small Clonmel card, but you can still bet it sensibly with these Clonmel racing tips—one strong win play in the short-field chase, and a structured win/each-way approach in the big handicap. At 16:30, I’m not trying to be cute: Dee Capo is top-rated (163) and topspeed-best (141) in our data, and that’s the profile you trust in a five-runner race where shocks are usually self-inflicted. The price at 11/8 is short, but it’s honest.
The 17:00 is the sort of handicap that turns punters into poets after the fact, so stay disciplined. Mount Shenshan is the pick to win: highest rating in the field (120) and he’s proven at Clonmel (4 runs, 1 win, 50% place rate). For value, I want Baldur’s Gate each-way—rated 117 with a top speed of 111, and available at 15/2 which looks a touch big for a four-place race.
NAP of the Day: Dee Capo (16:30)
Banker: Dee Capo (16:30)
Best Value Bet: Baldur’s Gate each-way (17:00)
Each-Way Special: Baldur’s Gate (17:00)
FAQ
What are today’s Clonmel racing tips?
Our main Clonmel racing tips are Dee Capo to win the 16:30 and Mount Shenshan to win the 17:00, with Baldur’s Gate the each-way play in the handicap chase.
Is there an each-way bet worth playing at Clonmel today?
Yes: Baldur’s Gate in the 17:00. It’s a 17-runner handicap with 4 places on offer, and he brings a 117 rating plus a 111 top speed in our data at a fair price (best 15/2).
Who are the key course specialists running today?
From today’s runners, Mount Shenshan (4 Clonmel runs, 1 win, 50% place rate) and Mount Frisco (4 runs, 1 win) stand out in our course-specialist data. Carlas Big Jim has loads of course experience too (9 runs).
Which jockeys and trainers tend to do well at Clonmel?
Our Clonmel data flags Jack Kennedy with a 28% win rate and 60% place rate from 50 rides at the track. Among trainers in the course data, Henry De Bromhead (24.24% win rate) and Gordon Elliott (19.57% win rate) have strong overall records at Clonmel.
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