19:13 Clonmel

Wednesday 16 September 2026

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John Thomas McNamara Series (Q.R.) Handicap

Off time: 19:13 | Winning time: 3m 53.05s

(8)

Miss Gitana^t¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 12-2| J: Mr J R Martin⁽²⁾| T: Joseph Murray| OR: 65

11/1

Best efforts for current yard when placed at Leopardstown in July and Tramore last month. Had the run of the race on both of those occasions, though, and found life tougher when unable to dominate at Navan last time.

Form: 980320

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(7)

Rich Belief^t²¹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-13| J: Mr D McGill| T: K Thornton| OR: 62| D

7/2

Over 2 years without a win on the Flat but has been in good form over hurdles, winning a claimer in May and placed in similar events on last 2 starts in that sphere. Reverts to the Flat off a career-low mark and should be suited by the return to an extended 2m.

Form: 728-606

(4)

Gallo Dell Cielo³²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-11| J: Mr D Doyle| T: P J Flynn| OR: 60

5/6

Landed back-to-back Dundalk handicaps last winter and picked up right where he left off after a 6-month absence when impressively winning a 2m Tramore handicap last month by 7 lengths from Fine Print. Has gone up 15 lb for that success but remains well treated on all-weather form.

Form: 771-151

(5)

Peace Walk⁴¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-10| J: Mr J Dunne| T: E O'Connell| OR: 59

11/1

Sold cheaply after losing his way for Charlie Johnston and ran better than he did on debut for current yard despite only beating a single rival home when 3½ lengths eighth to Boxing Great at Leopardstown last time. Has been given a chance by the handicapper but difficult to weigh up at present.

Form: 5659/78

(3)

Cornmarket^b¹²

Age: 7| Weight: 10-10| J: Mr L P Shanahan| T: John Cullen| OR: 45

10/1

A 3-time winning hurdler who goes particularly well at Sligo, running well there last month before falling at Kilbeggan last time. Hasn't cut much ice in this sphere, including in a handicap at his favoured venue back in May. Blinkers worn on most recent hurdling outings are retained.

Form: 0906/7

(2)

Piatra Neamt^p⁴²

Age: 5| Weight: 10-8| J: Ms A M Connolly⁽²⁾| T: S M Duffy| OR: 43

12/1

Remains winless after 10 starts. Tries a new trip here but opposable unless market states otherwise.

Form: 60-0058

(1)

Duke Otto⁵⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 10-7| J: Mr B M Coonan| T: P J Flynn| OR: 40

12/1

A multiple-winning hurdler, but winless for 18 months and recent efforts in that sphere hardly inspire confidence, despite twice making the frame on the Flat in 2025. Races from 2 lb out of the handicap.

Form: 5/06634-

Non-Runners

(6)

Highlander Addict¹¹

Weight: 11-9| Age: 5

T: P J Flynn J: Mr P J Smullen

Forecasts

Gallo Dell Cielo (5/6), Rich Belief (7/2), Cornmarket (10/1), Miss Gitana (11/1), Peace Walk (11/1), Duke Otto (12/1), Piatra Neamt (12/1), Highlander Addict (20/1)

GALLO DELL CIELO was most impressive at Tramore last month and is taken to defy a hefty rise, still leaving him below his last winning all-weather mark, and make it 4 wins from his last 5 starts. Rich Belief isn’t the force of old but won over hurdles a few months ago and should be suited by the return to a marathon trip on the Flat, while handicap debutant Highlander Addict is respected having previously won a bumper.