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Tipperary 15:18

Race 4 BOYLE Sports Novice Hurdle (2m 20y)

5th Oct 25

WinnerLove Me TenderSP 1.25
Horse
Love Me Tender
Jockey
P Townend
Trainer
W P Mullins
First up in the spotlight for the 2m 20y Race 4 BOYLE Sports Novice Hurdle at Tipperary, starting at the jump-laden time of 15:18, is 'Love Me Tender'. At just 4 years of age, this young gelding is already showing promise under the experienced guidance of jockey P Townend and the legendary trainer W P Mullins. With a live price of 1.53, he's the heavy favorite, and why not? He's undefeated over the last 180 days, showing he's got the legs and the heart for hurdles. The only concern is the lack of course-specific form given Tipperary's quirky and demanding turf - he's not tried his luck here in those glorious wins. Next, let's talk about 'Zillow', another one from the Mullins' stable, ridden by Danny Mullins. At 5 years and a live price at 6.5, this gelding is a bit more seasoned, and with a rating peeking at 125, he’s no slouch on the course. Diving into the numbers, Zillow shows a strong recent form, claiming victory in half of his races over the last 180 days. Despite sharing the same trainer, it's a different partnership dynamic with Danny Mullins, which hasn't quite hit the same high notes as his cousin's pairing with Love Me Tender, but keep eyes peeled; he could surprise! Moving down to a more speculative option, we have 'Kilbuny Supersonic', an endurance name for a horse priced with long odds of 41. At 5 years old, this mare, partnered with Cian Quirke and trained by Richard J O'Hara, could be considered a wild card. After all, betting is about risk and reward! Recent form is thin on the ground, with a modest strike in the last 180 days proving she can win, though not consistently. This distance at Tipperary will be a stiff test, especially with such yielding conditions expected. For an extra bit of speculation (but don't put the house on it), 'Icare D'aubrelle' stands out with a price of 12 and a solid title of having experience and a few victories in the kitty. Who knows? At those odds, could be worth a little flutter, as they say. Remember, Angels, 'Love Me Tender' is the predicted winner here. Best of luck to the punters, and remember to bet responsibly! Don't bet your angel wings; we might need them for the celebration flyby if our peck strikes gold!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:15 am on 5th October 2025

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Course SR 22.88% (from last 153 races)

Course & Distance SR 28.00% (from last 25 races)

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