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Tipperary 17:40

Race 2 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race (5f)

2nd Jul 25

Horse
Eclairage
Jockey
C T Keane
Trainer
Daniel Murphy
Eclairage, the three-year-old filly trained by Daniel Murphy and ridden by C T Keane, is set to shine at Tipperary in the 5f Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race at 17:40. Despite not bagging a win recently, her form isn’t completely dull with 3 wins in the last two years over this distance. Her resilience could make her a surprise package, especially under Keane, who's been showing decent form with a 13% strike rate over the past two months. The current odds of 4.5 suggest she's expected to put up a noteworthy performance, offering perhaps a slight edge for value seekers. Just behind Eclairage in the pecking order is Sir Yoshi, riding a wave of expectation with rather nippy odds of 1.83. This three-year-old gelding, guided by L T McAteer and under the tutelage of D Marnane, could be the one they all have to beat, considering his rating towers at 99, the highest in the race. However, his lack of wins recently might throw a spanner in his prospects, which could be something for punters to chew on. Not to be outshone by his stablemate, Brigadier Kakuru is another runner from the Murphy stable. However, coming into this race with long odds of 17, he might need more than just a polished shoe to keep up. Despite a decent enough outing over the last two years, his recent form and the challenge of today's race might just be a bridge too far. With S Foley in the saddle, he could still put in a spirited run, but expectations would certainly be tempered. All betting eyes might eagerly be on Eclairage to see if she can live up to her top billing by our predictions. It's set to be a lively race, and with Daniel Murphy’s duo in the mix, tactics could well play a part. Bets at the ready, let’s see if Eclairage can light up Tipperary tonight! Remember, the fun is in the game, so bet wisely and enjoy the race!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:15 am on 2nd July 2025

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Course SR 22.88% (from last 153 races)

Course & Distance SR 20.00% (from last 25 races)

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