Clonmel Racing Tips
The Clonmel racecourse is also referred to as Powerstown Park because that’s where many of the races take place. It has excellent views and atmosphere, which is ideal for social outings. There are 12 fixtures planned throughout the year, including the National Hunt racing and Flat racing. Many of these meetings start in the afternoon, but summer races start in the evening.
Below is a quick guide detailing the course layout and some of the races held here.
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Clonmel racecourse history
The history of this racecourse dates to over 150 years back. Unlike other racecourses that have changed location over the years, Clonmel’s has always been between Slievenamon and Comeragh mountains.
In the early days, the racecourse was free to all. But with time, it was commercialized, and everyone had to pay a fee for admission into the racecourse. The money raised through admissions has helped the course build a new grandstand, hire detectives to capture pickpockets, and help keep the course safe.
In 1987, Clonmel Racecourse Supporters Club was formed to help promote the course, encourage local interests, and get additional sponsorships.
The course
Flat course
Clonmel’s course is oval and right-handed, measuring 1.25 miles. The course is one of the most trying in Ireland. The National Hunt circuit has a stiff uphill climb followed by a downhill run into another steep climb to the finish. So you might think that it being a difficult track will scare people away, but on the contrary, it attracts many top trainers who come with experienced and novice chasers.
Jumps course
The jump course is similar to the flat course but with fences and hurdles to jump over. It has seven fences with a long stretch from the back of the third last fence to the final obstacles. After the final fence, there’s a short run-in of 150 yards; as such, it is crucial that the competing horses are well placed before approaching the final stretch.
Clonmel main racing events
Mercedes-Benz Novice Hurdle
This is a Grade 3 National Hunt hurdle race that is open to horses aged between 4 years and above. The run is about 3 miles long and has 14 hurdles. It takes place every February.
The first-ever Mercedes-Benz Novice Hurdle was in 2003 and was listed in 2008. In 2013, it was upgraded to a Grade 3 race.
Clonmel Oil Chase
This Grade 2 National Hunt Steeplechase is only open to horses over four years old. It is run over 4,070 meters and takes place in November. Its name is from the Clonmel Oil Company, which is its official sponsor. The first time it was run was in 1992, and at the time, it was known as Morris Oil Chase. In 1994, the distance was reduced by half and was pushed to November. And in 1995, it was upgraded to Grade 3 and in the following year to Grade 2.
T. A. Morris Memorial Mares Chase
This is a National Hunt steeplechase that is only open to mares over four years. It is run over 4,070 meters, and is scheduled for November, and attracts most novice chasers. It was first run in 2004 when it was listed, and in 2009, it was upgraded to Grade 3 status. Unfortunately, in 2017, it was relegated to Listed status again.
Where to bet on Clonmel races
Online betting sites
If you have been betting on betting shops and have never tried online betting, you should get in on it soon. With the advent of the internet, sports betting has gotten easier. And the fact that more and more sites are being set up makes online betting a competitive space which is always great news for consumers.
With that said, here are some benefits that come with online betting and that traditional betting shops lack
Better odds
Online betting sites have better odds. Unlike traditional betting shops, they have fewer overheads and need smaller margins to be profitable. With better odds, it means you are in a position to win more money.
Access
Online betting sites are accessible from your smartphone, tablet, computer, and desktop, provided you have an internet connection. So if you don’t have money for a holiday to Ireland in February or December, you can always place your bets from home through an online platform.
What’s more, online betting is beginner-friendly and has numerous tools to get you started. Some sites even provide stats on racers to help you place informed bets and better your chances of winning.
Most importantly, reliable sites are available 24/7. This means that you can place your bets at any time and from anywhere before the game starts (though some have in-play betting options). With betting shops, you can only place your bets before the events begin and not during the race.
Simple and safe
Online betting sites are regulated by authority organizations all around the world. These organizations ensure the betting platforms are licensed and operate fairly.
Most of the sites ensure that the deposit and withdrawal options are safe and easy to find in the account. However, they require you to provide identification details before withdrawing your wins (for first-time withdrawals) to safeguard your money. Aside from this, online betting platforms offer great customer support through various channels including Skype, phone, email, and live chat. If you get stuck, you can always reach out, and they’ll have you sorted quickly.
How to get to the Clonmel racecourse
Train
The racecourse is located 1.5 miles from Clonmel train station, a little off Fethard roundabout.
Bus
The racecourse is located about 0.5 miles from the Clonmel bus station and close to the Fethard roundabout.
Air
The closest airport to Clonmel is Waterford Airport. However, it is 58 km away from the Clonmel center.
Clonmel has a rich history and has had a lot of developments done over the years. Though it’s not the busiest of all Ireland racecourses, it has a beautiful view of the mountains and great meetings that you can always look forward to.
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Our previous Clonmel tips
Our selection for every race at recent Clonmel meetings. Open a meeting to see each tip.
Thu, 22 October 20267 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 13:35 | Detroit MaverickCrottys Lake Maiden Hurdle | Jack KennedyGordon Elliott |
| 14:10 | PahlaviKilclooney Woods (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle | Mr J L GleesonJohn Joseph Hanlon |
| 14:46 | Wicked PleasureIrish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle | Mike O'ConnorHenry De Bromhead |
| 15:21 | NirisqueMahon Falls Novice Handicap Hurdle | Mike O'ConnorHenry De Bromhead |
| 15:56 | La Note VerteSuir Blueway Mares Chase | Paul TownendW P Mullins |
| 16:30 | Woodstream LadWilliam Hill Challenge Series Handicap Chase | Shane O'CallaghanDavid O'Sullivan |
| 17:05 | Mount ShenshanClonmel Oil Chase Day November 5th Handicap Chase | Sean Cleary-FarrellThomas Mullins |
Thu, 1 October 20267 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 13:49 | Dairy ForceClonmel Handicap Hurdle | James SmithGordon Elliott |
| 14:24 | Rocky's HowyaSlievenamon Claiming Hurdle | Kevin HealyDeclan Queally |
| 14:59 | VargasKilmore Maiden Hurdle | Jack KennedyGordon Elliott |
| 15:34 | Golden WingsDerrinlaur Mares Handicap Hurdle | Jack KennedyGordon Elliott |
| 16:09 | Pure LogicRavens Rock Novice Handicap Hurdle | Harry SextonJohn Joseph Hanlon |
| 16:42 | St Lawrence's WellClonmel Novice Handicap Hurdle | Kevin HealyDeclan Queally |
| 17:17 | Private PolicyGlenary Handicap Hurdle | Paddy ClearyNigel Thomas Slevin |
Wed, 16 September 20267 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | Noble HonourClonmel Racecourse Supporters Club Fillies & Mares Maiden | Shane FoleyMrs John Harrington |
| 16:35 | KakoriSlievenamon Maiden | Declan McDonoghJoseph Patrick O'Brien |
| 17:05 | ConcaireSuir Blueway Handicap | W J LeeRichard John O'Brien |
| 17:35 | A Pretty PennyCamida Gold Champion Handicap | Shay WallaceMrs Deborah Cody |
| 18:10 | Chou ChouCamida Winning Solution Handicap | Conor CusackEamonn O'Connell |
| 18:43 | ZoffmanJerry McDonnell Memorial Tipperary Perpetual Cup Handicap | Nicola BurnsNoel Meade |
| 19:13 | Gallo Dell CieloJohn Thomas McNamara Series (Q.R.) Handicap | Mr D DoylePatrick J Flynn |
Fri, 5 June 20267 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 17:05 | Whats NewBulmers Original Maiden Hurdle | Philip DonovanAndrew Slattery |
| 17:40 | Gino BellaBulmers Berries Handicap Hurdle (Div I) | Mike O'ConnorPatrick T Foley |
| 18:10 | Kp's LadyofknockBulmers Berries Handicap Hurdle (Div II) | Thomas O'ConnorMark Fahey |
| 18:45 | In The TrenchesTalbot Hotel Clonmel (C & G) Maiden Hurdle | Eoghan FineganGavin Cromwell |
| 19:20 | ThecompanysergeantBulmers Strawberry & Lime Hurdle | Eoghan FineganGavin Cromwell |
| 19:55 | Hidalgo Des MottesBulmers Zero Handicap Hurdle | Dylan WhelanEoin Griffin |
| 20:30 | RizeddaPaul Kavanagh Memorial Handicap Hurdle | Mike O'ConnorHenry De Bromhead |
Thu, 14 May 20268 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 16:47 | LightkeeperAisling Kennedy Memorial Claiming Hurdle | Josh WilliamsonGordon Elliott |
| 17:20 | Springhill WarriorTote Guarantee Never Beaten By SP (C & G) Maiden Hurdle | Sam EwingGordon Elliott |
| 17:50 | ItaintmebabeBet With Tote.ie On Racing & Sports Handicap Hurdle (Div I) | James SmithGordon Elliott |
| 18:20 | Koeur A PrendreBet With Tote.ie On Racing & Sports Handicap Hurdle (Div II) | Darragh O'KeeffeM A Molloy |
| 18:50 | Penny ExpressMoney Back Daily Specials With Tote.ie Handicap Hurdle | Sam EwingGordon Elliott |
| 19:20 | NirisqueWatch Danny's Diary @ToteRacing Mares Maiden Hurdle | Darragh O'KeeffeHenry De Bromhead |
| 19:50 | ChanceawetmorningClonmel Racecourse Supporters Club Handicap Hurdle | Josh WilliamsonGordon Elliott |
| 20:20 | LirakaliJohn Walsh (Mainstown) Memorial INH Flat Race | Mr J L GleesonHenry De Bromhead |
Tue, 14 April 20267 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 16:37 | SpeculateurBotanica International Maiden Hurdle | Jack KennedyGordon Elliott |
| 17:12 | Paradise LostDrangan Novice Handicap Hurdle | Gavin BrouderCharles O'Brien |
| 17:42 | Rusty HarknessKillusty Handicap Hurdle | Darragh O'KeeffeHenry De Bromhead |
| 18:12 | Cock And BullBotanica International Handicap Hurdle | Donagh MeylerEmmet Mullins |
| 18:42 | Royal HollowFethard Beginners Chase | Cian QuirkeAndrew Slattery |
| 19:12 | Coral RiverBotanica International Rated Novice Chase | Donagh MeylerRoss O'Sullivan |
| 19:42 | Luciole Des BordesIrish Stallion Farms EBF Mares INH Flat Race | Miss J TownendW P Mullins |
Thu, 2 April 20267 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 16:30 | MaxxumSIS Supporting Irish Racing Chase | Jack KennedyGordon Elliott |
| 17:00 | Is Charlie AroundKEP Italia Handicap Chase | Ricky DoyleEamon Courtney |
| 17:30 | Lord Of The LockeKEP Italia Maiden Hurdle | Philip ByrnesC Byrnes |
| 18:00 | One To WitnessKEP Italia Superior Helmets Maiden Hurdle | Jack KennedyGordon Elliott |
| 18:30 | Might Be The OneKEP Italia Mares Handicap Hurdle | Darragh O'KeeffeAndrew McNamara |
| 19:00 | Gino BellaKEP Italia Handicap Hurdle | Simon TorrensPatrick T Foley |
| 19:30 | World As OneHappy Easter To All Our Patrons INH Flat Race | Mr P W MullinsW P Mullins |
Thu, 26 March 20268 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 14:42 | Fancy GirlIrish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Beginners Chase | Paul TownendW P Mullins |
| 15:12 | YoulitaKilmanahan Beginners Chase | Philip ByrnesC Byrnes |
| 15:42 | Brown BootsCareys Castle Novice Handicap Chase | Richard DeeganLiam P Cusack |
| 16:12 | San HilarioNire Valley Maiden Hurdle | Jack KennedyGordon Elliott |
| 16:42 | Sound JudgementAdare Manor Opportunity Mares Maiden Hurdle | Josh WilliamsonGordon Elliott |
| 17:12 | Courtbrack BoyGlenary Handicap Hurdle (Div I) | John ShinnickTerence O'Brien |
| 17:42 | Spellacy's CrossGlenary Handicap Hurdle (Div II) | Donagh MeylerJames M Barcoe |
| 18:12 | Detroit MaverickNext Race Meeting April 2nd (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race | Mr H C SwanGordon Elliott |
Thu, 26 February 20266 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 12:49 | Arcadian EmperorIrish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle | Mark WalshW P Mullins |
| 13:24 | Oh So CharmingNire Valley Claiming Hurdle | Michael KenneallyDeclan Queally |
| 13:59 | ChemdawgCloneen Handicap Hurdle (Div I) | Phillip EnrightOliver McKiernan |
| 14:34 | Harty CupCloneen Handicap Hurdle (Div II) | Mark WalshRobert Tyner |
| 15:09 | Mount FriscoWilliam Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle | Daniel KingJohn Patrick Ryan |
| 15:44 | Mount ShenshanRosegreen Handicap Hurdle | Mr C MullinsThomas Mullins |
Thu, 8 January 20266 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 12:20 | The Big CloudJossestown Handicap Chase | Sean O'KeeffeShane Crawley |
| 13:20 | Santo SospirMunster Hurdle | Jack KennedyGordon Elliott |
| 13:50 | Radiator SpringsKilsheelan Mares Maiden Hurdle | Darragh O'KeeffeHenry De Bromhead |
| 14:20 | SpeculateurMonroe Maiden Hurdle | Jack KennedyGordon Elliott |
| 14:50 | Finnicky FillyLisronagh Handicap Hurdle | Michael KenneallyJohn Patrick Ryan |
| 15:20 | Mickey HulieTipperary Handicap Hurdle | Sean FlanaganDavid Harry Kelly |
Tue, 2 December 20258 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 12:05 | JustatanAdare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle | Conor ClarkeEmmet Mullins |
| 12:35 | ChemdawgWilliam Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle | Phillip EnrightOliver McKiernan |
| 13:05 | Staffordshire KnotJim Strang & Sons Kilsheelan (Peugeot) Hurdle | Carl MillarGordon Elliott |
| 13:35 | Parnell StreetThanks To All For Your Support In 2025 (Q.R.) Maiden Hurdle | Mr A P RyanAndrew Slattery |
| 14:05 | MaciverWilliam Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (Div I) | Darragh O'KeeffeA M O'Grady |
| 14:35 | Spanish JohnWilliam Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (Div II) | Danny MullinsP A Fahy |
| 15:05 | Trasna Na PairceNext Race Meeting January 8th Novice Handicap Chase | Darragh O'KeeffeHenry De Bromhead |
| 15:35 | On Your WayClonmel Racecourse Supporters Club Only 100 Euros To Join Beginners Chase | Mr A D BustinC Byrnes |
Thu, 6 November 20257 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 12:37 | Le KapIrish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle | Darragh O'KeeffeHenry De Bromhead |
| 13:12 | Scope To ImproveConnolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle | Darragh O'KeeffeHenry De Bromhead |
| 13:47 | Rising DustClonmel Oil Service Station Handicap Hurdle | Donagh MeylerEmmet Mullins |
| 14:22 | SpindleberryT.A. Morris Memorial Irish EBF Mares Chase (Listed Race) | Paul TownendW P Mullins |
| 14:57 | Il Etait TempsClonmel Oil Chase (Grade 2) | Paul TownendW P Mullins |
| 15:32 | BallycashinPrior Park Service Station Clonmel Handicap Chase | Anna McGuinnessAnthony Mullins |
| 16:07 | Grandy Laneracingtv.com/freetrial INH Flat Race | Mr D G LaveryGavin Cromwell |
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