3/12/25 Dundalk

 Tuesday's winner at Clonmel was Staffordshire Knot. The 8/13 favourite sat 2nd challenging at the 9th, he led approaching the straight asserting himself from two out keeping on well and easily beating French Dynamite by 10 lengths. The days other pick One Last Tango was 5th in a race won by Bridie's Beau who beat Trasna Na Pairce by 2 3/4 lengths.

 On Wednesday there are 7 races at Dundalk with 2 highlights.

3.20: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden. 

1: Fox In Flight: A lightly-raced horse who ran well to finish 3rd on this course when last seen 3 weeks ago. He led early going 2 lengths clear from a furlong out, he kept on well but was passed close to home dropping to 3rd. That was an encouraging performance and with more to come this is a good opportunity for him to open his account. 

4.25: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Race.

5: All The Girls: A fair horse who built on her debut when winning over course and distance 54 days ago. She was in midfield making headway from a furlong out, she led soon after keeping on strongly approaching the final 100 yards and coming home by 4 1/2 lengths. She can definitely build on that and follow up here. 

2/12/25 Clonmel

If a 7.30am inspection is passed then after a day off Irish racing will return on Tuesday with 8 contests at Clonmel where 2 stand out. 

1.05: Jim Strang & Sons Kilsheelan (Peugeot.) Hurdle. 

4: Staffordshire Knot: An inconsistent horse who got back on track when winning at Punchestown just 9 days ago. He was 3rd approaching the 4th making progress to take 2nd three out, he led before the last asserting himself and coming home by 5 1/2 lengths. A repeat of that should be enough for him to follow up here. 

3.05: Next Race Meeting January 8th Novice Handicap Chase. 

1: One Last Tango: A good horse who's best recent performance was a 2nd at Tipperary in May. He finished a creditable 4th at Limerick when last seen 44 days ago recovering from a poor first half of the race to make headway sitting 4th two out, he had no extra soon after weakening before the last. This looks an easier race and he can pick up a fifth career win here.

30/11/25 Results

 Sunday's winner at Fairyhouse was Romeo Coolio. The 8/15 favourite was 2nd at halfway disputing the lead from 3 out, he led soon after asserting himself approaching the last. He kept on well on the run-in easily beating Gold Dancer by 8 lengths. In the days other Grade 1 Ballyburn was 2nd. The 13/8 shot was 4th at halfway being left in 2nd after a faller at the last. He stayed on strongly just failing to reach Teahupoo who won by a nose.

 After another busy weekend Irish racing takes a break on Monday. There are meetings at Ayr, Kempton, Plumpton and Wolverhampton. The next Irish card is at Clonmel on Tuesday tips for the highlights will be up on Monday night. 

30/11/25 Fairyhouse

 The best on Saturday at Fairyhouse came from Murcia who was 3rd. The 10/3 shot led early having an increased advantage after the 4th, that was reduced from 4 out and she was passed before the last. Upfront Talk The Talk won beating I'm Slippy by 7 1/2 lengths. The other pick Mirazur West failed to finish being pulled up 2 out.

 There is a second day at Fairyhouse on Sunday where on an 8 race card there are 2 features. 

2.05: Bar 1 Betting Drinmore Novice Chase (Grade 1.)

5: Romeo Coolio: A smart horse who goes well in grade one company his highlight this year being a second at Aintree back in April. He looked an exciting prospect on fences debut at Down Royal a month ago where he led from 3 out soon going clear and easily coming home by 14 lengths. He can follow up here and give his yard another win in this race. 

2.36: Bar 1 Betting Hatton’s Grace Hurdle (Grade 1.)

1: Ballyburn: A high-class horse who's last win came in a Grade 1 at Leopardstown in February where he beat Croke Park by five lengths. He hasn't been seen at his best since but looks like the one to beat here on hurdles return. 

29/11/25 Fairyhouse

 Friday's best at Dundalk came from Indigo Dream who was 3rd. The 7/2 shot tracked the leaders early disputing the lead from a furlong out being passed dropping to 3rd in the closing stages. Upfront Angelight won beating Pretty Omagh Girl by 1 1/4 lengths. The other race saw Daring Grace finish 6th with the contest going to Innumerable who beat Velvet Reign by 1/2 a length. 

 A busy weekend at Fairyhouse begins on Saturday with 8 races and 2 main events. 

12.44: Easyfix Equine Handicap Chase. 

4: Mirazur West: A promising horse who's latest win came at Cork in April. He was a creditable 3rd in a listed race at Punchestown when last seen in May leading from 3 out but being passed soon after dropping to 3rd inside the final furlong and having no extra. Despite being off 7 months he can return to winning ways here. 

1.19: Jack Mcinerney Memorial Hurdle (Grade 3.)

1: Murcia: A decent horse who after finishing a respectable 8th in the Fred Winter at the Cheltenham Festival went on to win a Grade 1 at Aintree by 6 lengths. Her 4th in a better race at Punchestown last time can be discounted and despite a weight rise she is still a big player who can pick up a 3rd career win here.

28/11/25 Dundalk

 Thursday's winner at Thurles was Affordale Fury. The 8/11 favourite led early but dropped to 3rd at halfway, he improved to challenge again moving to the front for a second time entering the straight. He kept on well in the closing stages beating Appreciate It by 4 3/4 lengths. The days other pick Jasmine Pearl was 2nd. The 1/1 favourite led before the straight being passed 2 out, she disputed the lead again but kept on at the same pace allowing Daboya to win by 4 1/4 lengths. 

 There are 8 races at Dundalk on Friday with 2 highlights. 

6.00: Bar 1 Betting Fillies Maiden. 

6: Indigo Dream: A useful horse who travelled well when fifth at Naas on her last outing in May. She was 3rd at halfway improving to dispute the lead from 2 out, she moved to the front soon after but was passed in the final 150 yards making no further impression. She makes her return here and can win on all-weather debut. 

6.30: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden. 

3: Daring Grace: A fair horse who was fifth on debut on this course 30 days ago. She led early being challenged from 1 1/2 out, she was passed close to home having no extra in the final furlong. She wasn't disgraced that day and with the drop down in trip here sure to suit she can open her account.

27/11/25 Thurles

 Wednesday's best at Dundalk came from Star Strewin who was 3rd. The 5/2 joint favourite travelled well sitting 3rd two out, she kept on at the same pace inside the final furlong while upfront Velarose beat Flanker Jet by 3 lengths. In the other race Valiant Force was 5th with the contest going to Sir Les Patterson who beat Dark Ace by 4 lengths. 

Thurles stages 8 races on Thursday with 2 standing out. 

12.17: Racing TV Club Day Chase. 

4: Affordale Fury: A smart chaser who has run well this year including a second behind Envoi Allen in the Grade 1 Champion Chase at Down Royal when last seen 26 days ago. He made headway from the 6th leading from 4 out, he was passed soon after keeping on at the same pace. He looks hard to beat here and can pick up a 4th career win. 

1.57: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle. 

10: Jasmine Pearl: A promising- looking horse who was 5th on debut at Wexford in October. She was in midfield early sitting 6th at the last, she kept on in the closing stages without threatening, She showed there was plenty to work on that day but she comes from a top yard so with improvement expected she can achieve a first win.