Clonmel Oil Chase

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Clonmel Oil Chase
ClassGrade 2
Location Clonmel
County Tipperary, Ireland
Race type Steeplechase
SponsorClonmel Oil
Website Clonmel
Race information
Distance2m 4f 51y (4,070 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackRight-handed
QualificationFour-years-old and up
Weight10 st 10 lb (4yo);
11 st 5 lb (5yo+)
Allowances
7 lb for mares
Penalties
7 lb for a G1 steeplechase win
5 lb for a G2 or two G3 chase wins
3 lb for 3 chase wins or 1 G3 chase win
Purse 50,000 (2020)
1st: €29,500
Clonmel Oil Chase
2024
Owner Mr Edward J Ware.svg Owner Robcour.svg Owner Bronsan Racing.svg
Saint SamFil DorSolness
Previous years
2023
Owner Cheveley Park Stud.svg Owner Mr John P McManus.svg Owner E Gleeson.svg
AllahoJanidilGrange Walk
2022
Owner Simon Munir and Isaac Souede.svg Owner T F P.svg Owner Mr John P McManus.svg
Blue LordTornado FlyerDarasso
2021
Owner Mr John P McManus.svg Owner Dr S P Fitzgerald.svg Owner Wicklow Bloodstock Limited.svg
Fakir D'OudairiesRoyal RendezvousEasy Game
2020-2011
2020
Owner Edward O'Connell.svg Owner Mrs M McMahon.svg Owner Mrs Patricia Hunt.svg
BachassonCilaos EmerySnow Falcon
2019
Owner Mrs S Ricci.svg Owner Mr G M McGrath.svg Owner Barry Maloney.svg
DouvanJettMonalee
2018
Owner Supreme Horse Racing Club.svg Owner Gigginstown House Stud white cap.svg Owner Gigginstown House Stud.svg
KemboyAlpha Des ObeauxA Toi Phil
2017
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Alpha Des ObeauxA Toi PhilBalko Des Flos
2016
Owner Mrs M McMahon.svg Owner Gigginstown House Stud white cap.svg Owner Mrs Patricia Hunt.svg
Alelchi InoisClarcamMonksland
2015
Owner Gigginstown House Stud.svg Owner Gigginstown House Stud white cap.svg Owner Mr Graham Wylie.svg
Road To RichesBright New DawnFelix Yonger
2014
Owner Mrs S Ricci.svg Owner Mr John P McManus.svg Owner Mrs Pat Sloan yellow cap.svg
Champagne FeverAlderwoodRealt Mor
2013
Owner Mrs S Ricci.svg Owner Gigginstown House Stud.svg Owner Robert Watson.svg
Arvika LigeonniereToner D'OudairiesTexas Jack
2012
Owner A Potts.svg Owner Gigginstown House Stud.svg Owner Miss Sarah Ferguson.svg
Sizing EuropeMagnanimityLet Yourself Go
2011
Owner Mr D Cox.svg Owner Mr C McClure.svg Owner Gigginstown House Stud.svg
Tranquil SeaPsychoTharawaat
2010-2001
2010
Owner Mr D Cox.svg Owner Miss Sarah Ferguson.svg Owner Double R Stables Syndicate.svg
Tranquil SeaLet Yourself GoScotsirish
2009
Owner Mr John Corr.svg Owner Gigginstown House Stud.svg Owner Kings Syndicate.svg
Watson LakeOne Cool CookieConna Castle
2008
Owner Mr John P McManus.svg Owner Gigginstown House Stud.svg Owner J Stafford.svg
Glenfinn CaptainOne Cool CookieLight On The Broom
2007
Owner Gigginstown House Stud.svg Owner Mr Lynn Wilson.svg Owner J Stafford.svg
MossbankKnight LegendLight On The Broom
2006
Owner Brian Keenan.svg Owner Gigginstown House Stud.svg Owner N P Morrissey.svg
Sir OjKill Devil HillSher Beau
2005
Owner Gigginstown House Stud.svg Owner One-O-Eight Racing Club.svg Owner Mrs A M Daly.svg
War Of AttritionRathgar BeauAlcapone
2004
Owner One-O-Eight Racing Club.svg Owner Cloudy Bay Syndicate.svg Owner Mrs A M Daly.svg
Rathgar BeauCloudy BaysAlcapone
2003
Owner Mr Jim Lewis.svg Owner Grand Alliance Racing Club.svg Owner Mr B J Craig.svg
Edredon BleuArctic CopperBeef Or Salmon
2002
Owner Mr B J Craig.svg Owner Mr Seamus O'Farrell.svg Owner Mrs Kathleen Kennedy.svg
Beef Or SalmonSackvilleCregg House
2001
Owner Mr John Corr.svg Owner Sport Racing Club.svg Owner David Attwood.svg
Moscow ExpressMicko's DreamFerbet Junior
2000-1992
2000
Owner Mr T J Doran.svg Owner Edward Gleeson.svg Owner David H L Nugent.svg
Dorans PrideClash Of The GalesSlaney Native
1999
Owner Mr T J Doran.svg Owner David Lloyd.svg Owner Nancy Hogan Syndicate.svg
Dorans PrideHis SongInis Cara
1998
Owner Mr T J Doran.svg Owner Karl Casey.svg Owner Mr Jeeves Syndicate.svg
Dorans PrideMerry PeopleMr Jeeves
1997
Owner Mr T J Doran.svg Owner Lisselan Farms Ltd.svg Owner Karl Casey.svg
Dorans PrideImperial CallMerry People
1996
Owner Mrs J O'Kane.svg Owner Sir Anthony O'Reilly.svg Owner Mrs Maureen Ring.svg
Royal MountbrowneBelvederianLove The Lord
1995
Owner Lisselan Farms Ltd.svg Owner E P King.svg Owner Bruno Buser.svg
Imperial CallKing Of The GalesJassu
1994
Owner Sir Anthony O'Reilly.svg Owner Mr Sean Lucey.svg Owner Maurice M Power.svg
BelvederianSullane RiverHaki Saki
1993
Owner E P King.svg Owner Maurice M Power.svg Owner Mrs T M Cleary.svg
King Of The GalesHaki SakiLady Bar
1992
Owner Delton Syndicate.svg Owner James Lynch.svg Owner Sean O'Brien.svg
Fissure SealEbony JaneFinal Tub
 

The Clonmel Oil Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt steeplechase in Ireland which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Clonmel over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs (2 miles 4 furlongs and 51 yards, or 4,070 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in November.

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The event is named after its sponsor, the Clonmel Oil Company. It was first run in 1992 over 3 miles in December and was initially known as the Morris Oil Chase. It was cut by half a mile in 1994, and at the same time it was moved to November. The race was given Grade 3 status in 1995, and it was promoted to Grade 2 level the following year. It was first run under its present title in 2003.

Records

Most successful horse (4 wins):

Most successful jockey (6 wins):

Most successful trainer (9 wins):

Winners

Year
Winner
Age
Jockey
Trainer
1992 Fissure Seal 6 Charlie Swan Harry de Bromhead
1993 King of the Gales 6 Charlie Swan John Kiely
1994 Belvederian 7 Conor O'Dwyer Mouse Morris
1995 Imperial Call 6 Gerry O'Neill Fergie Sutherland
1996 Royal Mountbrowne 8 Charlie Swan Aidan O'Brien
1997 Dorans Pride 8 Richard Dunwoody Michael Hourigan
1998 Dorans Pride 9 Richard Dunwoody Michael Hourigan
1999 Dorans Pride 10 Paul Hourigan Michael Hourigan
2000 Dorans Pride 11 Paul Hourigan Michael Hourigan
2001 Moscow Express 9 Shay Barry Frances Crowley
2002 Beef Or Salmon 6 Paul Carberry Michael Hourigan
2003 Edredon Bleu 11 Jim Culloty Henrietta Knight
2004 Rathgar Beau 8 Shay Barry Dusty Sheehy
2005 War of Attrition 6 Conor O'Dwyer Mouse Morris
2006 Sir Oj 9 Paul Carberry Noel Meade
2007 Mossbank 7 Davy Russell Michael Hourigan
2008 Glenfinn Captain 9 Barry Geraghty Tom Taaffe
2009 Watson Lake 11 Paul Carberry Noel Meade
2010 Tranquil Sea 8 Andrew McNamara Edward O'Grady
2011 Tranquil Sea 9 Barry Geraghty Edward O'Grady
2012 Sizing Europe 10 Andrew Lynch Henry de Bromhead
2013Arvika Ligeonniere8 Ruby Walsh Willie Mullins
2014 Champagne Fever 7 Paul Townend Willie Mullins
2015Road to Riches8 Bryan Cooper Noel Meade
2016Alelchi Inois8 Ruby Walsh Willie Mullins
2017Alpha Des Obeaux4Sean Flanagan Mouse Morris
2018Kemboy6 Paul Townend Willie Mullins
2019 Douvan 9 Paul Townend Willie Mullins
2020Bachasson9 David Mullins Willie Mullins
2021Fakir D'oudairies6 Mark Walsh Joseph O'Brien
2022Blue Lord7 Paul Townend Willie Mullins
2023Allaho9 Paul Townend Willie Mullins
2024Saint Sam7 Paul Townend Willie Mullins

See also

References