Tipperary will be well represented at 97th National Coursing Meeting in Clonmel

Above: Boylesports Derby qualifier Party Tom’s presentation from the Trial Stake at Rathdowney, county Laois, with Maria O’Sullivan, Cahir, receiving the cup and James Morrissey holding the dog. Maria and James are the owners and trainers

The following are local Derby and Oaks runners at the 97th National Coursing Meeting, which will be held at Powerstown Park, Clonmel, from this Sunday, February 5 until the finals day on Tuesday, February 7.

BOYLESPORTS DERBY

Brassic – Trained and jointly owned by Rachel Wheeler, Golden, with Noel Hehir, Ennis, 50/1.

Party Tom – Owned and trained by James Morrissey and Maria O’Sullivan, Cahir, 40/1.

Tree Top Tyson – Owned by David Lonergan, Cahir and Kevin Barry, Rosegreen. Trained by Kevin Barry, 20/1. (The connections won the Kevin Smith Champion Stakes last season with Tree Top Danno).

Tree Top Zack – Owned by David and Abi Lonergan, Cahir. Trained by Kevin Barry, Rosegreen, 16/1.

Late Chance – Jointly owned by Helen O’Dwyer, Clonmel with Owen Doyle, Gorey, 33/1.

HORSE AND JOCKEY HOTEL OAKS

Clerihan Jangles – Owned and trained by Paddy Flannery, Ballyclerihan, 16/1.

Glenbeha Girl – Jointly owned by Pat Dalton, Golden with Glen Loughnane, Roscrea, 33/1.

Moanteen Sadie – Trained and jointly owned by Rachel Wheeler, Golden, with Noel Hehir, Ennis, 50/1.

Smitten – Trained and jointly owned by Rachel Wheeler, Golden, with Noel Hehir, Ennis, 25/1.

Part Fine – Owned by Una Creed, Clonmel and Mary O’Connor, Kilsheelan, trained by Timmy Holland, Golden, 33/1.

Romantic Queen - owned by Deirdre Myles, Cashel, 25/1.

Soul Searchers – Owned by the Seven Drops Syndicate with members from Clonmel, Kilsheelan and Carrick-on-Suir and trained outside Carrick by Declan Byrne, 16/1.

Yellowstone Air – Owned by Michael O’Connell in Emly, 20/1.

Donaghmore Leia – Jointly owned by Martina Ryan, Clonmel with Liam O’Brien, Portlaoise, 33/1.