Trainer with perfect Beverley record in 2025 sends one runner on Wednesday
7 months ago
CLONMEL
8 January 2026
Thursday 8th January
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Munster Hurdle Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 202y
- Going: Heavy
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- Runners
- 5
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Rain
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
The choice of Townend following runner-up finish at Punchestown last time; big chance
10-2
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: 132
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Hy | H | 11-12 | 2/8 | Sea Of Sands (2½L) | 4/1 | - | 127 |
| 13 Sep 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 13f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-2 | 14/17 | Happy Pharoah (11L) | 28/1 | 93 | 83 |
| 23 Aug 25 | Yor York | 14f GF | 2Hc | 9-1 h | 13/22 | Ethical Diamond (9L) | 66/1 | 97 | 96 |
| 1 Aug 25 | Gal Galway | 14f Y | 9-5 h1 | 3/7 | Taipan (8¼L) | 5/1 | 97 | 86 | |
| 17 Jun 25 | Asc Ascot | 14f GF | 2Hc | 9-5 | 16/16 | French Master (19½L) | 9/2 | 98 | 81 |
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f GS | 4yHG1 | 11-2 | 12/17 | Poniros (52L) | 66/1 | - | 91 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Bumper/hurdle winner has looked out of form in recent Flat and hurdles runs
7695-0
Age: 8
Weight: 11-12
OR: 122
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Dec 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | HcH | 10-13 t | 15/17 | Bowensonfire (26L) | 40/1 | 124 | 105 |
| 26 Nov 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 12f St | Md | 9-13 t1 | 7/14 | Cinammon Coco (8¼L) | 8/1 | - | 66 |
| 22 Oct 25 | Nav Navan | 14f Sft | Md | 10-0 | 8/10 | Dippedinmoonlight (31L) | 9/2 | - | 36 |
| 6 Oct 25 | Kln Killarney | 11f Sft | Md | 9-9 | 3/6 | Seo Linn (8½L) | 12/1 | - | 77 |
| 1 Dec 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16.5f Y | HcHL | 10-12 | 5/13 | Washington (11L) | 8/1 | 129 | 126 |
| 27 Sep 24 | Lis Listowel | 16f Sft | HcHL | 11-2 | 9/15 | Frankendael (13½L) | 14/1 | 130 | 119 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
C&D maiden hurdle winner in 2024 has a lot to find on ratings
P765P-
Age: 7
Weight: 11-12
OR: 96
Days: 388
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 24 | Naa Naas | 16f Y | HcCh | 11-11 | PU/18 | Hillsdale () | 25/1 | 99 | - |
| 3 Dec 24 | Clo Clonmel | 16.5f Y | HcH | 11-12 | 5/15 | Kp's Ladyofknock (3½L) | 13/2 | 99 | 100 |
| 24 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 17f Sft | NvHcH | 10-8 | 6/8 | Sonny May (25L) | 10/1 | 102 | 83 |
| 21 Nov 24 | Thu Thurles | 16f Gd | HcH | 11-9 | 7/8 | Romella (9¼L) | 17/2 | 102 | 100 |
| 9 Nov 24 | Gow Gowran Park | 16f Y | NvHcH | 10-12 | PU/11 | Sonny May () | 14/1 | 107 | - |
| 24 Oct 24 | Clo Clonmel | 16.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 | 1/7 | Elusive Prince (3L) | 11/4 | 95 | 102 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 11 wins from 34 in the last 14 days (32%)
Debut bumper winner kept on well to win over 2m3f last time; drop back in trip a concern
1-41
Age: 5
Weight: 11-9
OR: -
Days: 47
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Sft/Hy | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 1/24 | Barley Lane (1L) | 11/8F | - | 125 |
| 27 Oct 25 | Wex Wexford | 16.5f Y | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 4/14 | Sageborough (9L) | 2/1J | - | 117 |
| 24 Feb 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Hy | 4yNHF | 11-10 | 1/6 | The Wager (nk) | 4/1 | - | 111 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 3 wins from 4 starts at this distance (75%)
Dual bumper winner in 2023 was tailed off at Punchestown on return, which raises questions
0/16-5
Age: 7
Weight: 11-5
OR: 122
Days: 46
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 25 | Pun Punchestown | 18f Sft/Hy | HLM | 10-11 t1 | 5/5 | Feet Of A Dancer (50L) | 22/1 | - | 90 |
| 25 Jan 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 18f Sft | NvHG3M | 10-10 | 6/8 | Aurora Vega (12L) | 100/30 | - | 116 |
| 16 Dec 24 | Naa Naas | 16f Gd/Y | MdHM | 11-7 | 1/20 | Karoline Banbou (1¼L) | 4/1 | - | 116 |
| 11 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 17f Sft | NHFG2M | 11-2 | 11/16 | Diva Luna (15½L) | 2/1F | - | 104 |
| 18 Nov 23 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Sft | NHFLM | 11-2 | 1/15 | Jeune Belle (4¼L) | 7/2 | - | 115 |
| 28 Aug 23 | Bal Ballinrobe | 16f Y | 4yNHFM | 11-5 | 1/8 | Switch From Diesel (1L) | 8/13F | - | 99 |
Verdict
Finishing runner-up to a longer-priced stablemate last time, CHARLUS, is the choice of Townend, handles heavy and is ahead on ratings
Charlus
Betting Forecast:
Evs Charlus,
7/4 Santo Sospir,
15/2 Baby Kate,
12/1 Icare Desbois,
25/1 Marlpark
Relevant Tips
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