Clonmel 6:43 Result

Teed Up carries top weight for good reason - he's the class act here on the top-of-form figures (103-35), with Emmet Mullins - a trainer with an outstanding record placing horses to win off well-judged marks - in charge. His recent form line reading 3-5 shows he's fit and running well, and he holds solid recent placed form at a decent level. Mullins also has Filey Bay in this to cover both angles, suggesting stable confidence in the yard's chances, and typically when Mullins runs multiple, the one carrying more weight is the one he rates highest. G.F. Carroll takes over which is a positive booking. The 2m1f trip on yielding ground looks ideal, and his profile suggests he's crying out for a strong test which this track/trip combination provides. Rivals like Zanahiyr and Michonne carry big layoffs (130+ days) which is a concern; War Rooms' form figures are patchy; Royal Hollow and Highwind are workmanlike but look to be a tier below on ratings. Teed Up's OR of 90 is the highest in the field and with figures trending in the right direction, he looks the one to beat, even carrying topweight - handicappers who keep raising the weight on a horse still winning/placing usually still have to prove wrong before being written off.