17:00 Clonmel

Thursday 2 April 2026

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KEP Italia Handicap Chase

  • 5YO plus  |   2m 7f 55y  |   17 Runners  |   Turf
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Odds
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Horse A-Z
1
Horse silk
Rusheen28
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-12| J: Michael Kenneally(5)| T: T O'Brien| OR:  110
Showed improved form to win at Naas in January but has failed to complete either start since.
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2
Horse silk
The Rebel County28
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-9| J: Donagh Meyler| T: G Ahern| OR:  107| D
Fair chaser. Winner at Tipperary in May but has failed to fire since.
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3
Horse silk
Is Charlie Aroundt7
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-8| J: Ricky Doyle| T: Eamon Courtney| OR:  106
Upsides when falling heavily at the last in handicap hurdle here and went close to making amends back over fences in 2m maiden here last week. Respected back in a handicap.
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4
Horse silk
Snow Puntt21
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-1| J: Philip Byrnes| T: Brendan Walsh| OR:  99
In excellent form over fences and only just failed at Limerick 3 weeks ago. Remains one to be interested in with the return to further a positive.
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5
Horse silk
My Cullen102
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-13| J: Gavin Brouder| T: J J Hanlon| OR:  97
Maiden hurdler who was well beaten the last twice (looked too high in the weights) and needs to find improvement switched to fences on first run for a new trainer.
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6
Horse silk
Rhythmic Tune46
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-13| J: Daniel King| T: M A Molloy| OR:  97
Showed improved form when winning 16-runner handicap hurdle at Limerick in October but not in same form there next time. Goes chasing now.
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7
Horse silk
Baldur's Gate11
Age: 11|  Weight: 10-12| J: Darragh O'Keeffe| T: Miss D O'Shea| OR:  96
Proved competitive off his reduced mark back under a fully-fledged rider when third at Limerick 11 days ago. Eased another 3 lb so could be ready to end losing run.
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8
Horse silk
North Of Nashville75
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-10| J: Sean O'Keeffe| T: C Bowe| OR:  94
Chase winner at Wexford in September 2023 raced only 3 times since, well held both starts this term.
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9
Horse silk
Roc My Haarth21
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-10| J: Liam Quinlan| T: R Hackett| OR:  94
Still a maiden though was a good second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown in February. However, not in same form at Limerick since and goes chasing now.
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10
Horse silk
Reve Inouit14
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-9| J: Jordan Canavan(7)| T: J P Flavin| OR:  93
Point winner but has shown nothing both starts this season after 21 months off. Chase debut.
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11
Horse silk
Mount Shenshanh7
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-8| J: Danny Mullins| T: T Mullins| OR:  92| C
Not the easiest to catch right but caught the eye back over fences when fourth of 14 over slightly further here last week, left with too much to do. Player on the back of that.
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12
Horse silk
Wyoming Babyh,t28
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-3| J: Phillip Enright| T: R Tyner| OR:  87
Placed both starts over fences before winning 16-runner handicap hurdle at Cork (3m) in game fashion in May. Shaped as though needing comeback run 4 weeks ago and better expected now.
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13
Horse silk
Long Roadp16
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-1| J: Dylan Robinson| T: P J Rothwell| OR:  85
Attracted support and showed a bit more when hitting the frame last 2 starts. Return to further not sure to suit, though.
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14
Horse silk
Made In The Woods75
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-0| J: Gary Noonan| T: N Lee| OR:  84
Just the one win from 31 NH runs and failed to build on yard debut/return at Navan last time. Has re-joined Norman Lee.
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15
Horse silk
Carlas Big Jim11
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-0| J: Reserve 1| T: L J Archdeacon| OR:  82| C
Better than bare result over hurdles last time but is poor and error-prone in this sphere. RESERVE.
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16
Horse silk
Love Like Thisb7
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-0| J: Reserve 2| T: J P Ryan| OR:  82
Modest maiden hurdler and chaser at best. Out of sorts at present. RESERVE.
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17
Horse silk
Without Exceptionp21
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-0| J: Reserve 3| T: P J Rothwell| OR:  80
Couple of decent efforts over hurdles this season but still to prove he's as effective over fences. 4 lb out of the handicap.
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Forecasts

Snow Punt (7/2), Is Charlie Around (4/1), Baldur's Gate (6/1), Mount Shenshan (6/1), Long Road (13/2), My Cullen (8/1), Roc My Haarth (10/1), Made In The Woods (12/1), Rusheen (14/1), Wyoming Baby (14/1), Without Exception (16/1), Rhythmic Tune (16/1), Carlas Big Jim (16/1), Love Like This (25/1), The Rebel County (33/1), North Of Nashville (33/1), Reve Inoui (33/1)

Verdict

BALDUR'S GATE was a decent third at Limerick last time and looks ready to end his losing run back on a career-low mark. Mount Shenshan caught the eye here last week so is feared along with Snow Punt, who continues to knock on the door in this sphere.

Previous Winners

2025
Ik's Man
Weight: 11-0  |Age: 9
12/1

Prize Money

1st: €7,200.002nd: €2,399.003rd: €1,200.004th: €600.005th: €361.006th: €240.00

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