T. A. Morris Memorial Mares Chase

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T. A. Morris Memorial Mares Chase
Listed race
Location Clonmel
County Tipperary, Ireland
Race type Steeplechase
Website Clonmel
Race information
Distance2m 4f 51y (4,070 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackRight-handed
QualificationFour-years-old and up fillies and mares
Weight10 st 2 lb (4yo);
10 st 11 lb (5yo+)
Purse 30,000 (2020)
1st: €17,700


Contents

T.A. Morris Memorial Mares Chase
2022
Owner Potensis Limited.svg Owner Mrs F Hughes.svg Owner Gigginstown House Stud.svg
DolcitaBallyshannon RoseScarlet And Dove
Previous years
2021
Owner KTDA Racing.svg Owner Gigginstown House Stud.svg Owner Thomas F Meagher.svg
Mount IdaScarlet And DoveFairyhill Run
2020-2011
2020
Owner Gigginstown House Stud.svg Owner Syndicates Racing.svg Owner S O'Neill.svg
Shattered LoveCabaret QueenWestern Victory
2019
Owner Gigginstown House Stud.svg Owner Syndicates Racing.svg Owner Mr K Alexander.svg
Shattered LoveListen DearKupatana
2018
Owner Mrs S Ricci.svg Owner Sport Racing Club.svg Owner Gigginstown House Stud.svg
Camelia De CotteTimeforwestDinaria Des Obeaux
2017
Owner Gigginstown House Stud.svg Owner John Connery.svg Owner Mr John P McManus.svg
Dinaria Des ObeauxMiss EyecatcherSlowmotion
2016
Owner Anthony P Butler.svg Owner E Kent.svg Owner Richard Irwin.svg
Westerner LadyThanks For TeaRock On The Moor
2015
Owner Mrs S Ricci.svg Owner Charles Flattery.svg Owner Mrs Janet Reader.svg
Vroum Vroum MagMiss DinamicPerfect Promise
2014
Owner A N McIntyre.svg Owner Maurice Sheehy.svg Owner Mrs C A Moore.svg
Jennies JewelPollywollydoodleElsie
2013
Owner McSyndicate.svg Owner Vincent Sheehan.svg Owner Richard Flynn.svg
Ballinahow LadyBackinthereAvondhu Lady
2012
Owner Mrs S Ricci.svg Owner Mrs A O'Neill.svg Owner Richard Flynn.svg
TarlaOur Girl SalleyAvondhu Lady
2011
Owner Mrs S Ricci.svg Owner Cousins Partnership.svg Owner Donal Sheahan.svg
Blazing TempoGentle AliceFor Bill
2010-2001
2010
Owner Mrs S Ricci.svg Owner Coolglen Syndicate.svg Owner Donal Sheahan.svg
Blazing TempoCool QuestFor Bill
2009
Owner Robert Hennelly.svg Owner W T Murphy.svg Owner Andrew Pierce.svg
MoskovaHello KittyHere Comes Sally
2008
Owner Mrs Riona Molony.svg Owner Ashtree Syndicate.svg Owner Mr William Denis Fitzgerald.svg
Bohemian LassStonehouseOscar Rebel
2007
Owner Patrick McCooey.svg Owner Tintern Ten Syndicate.svg Owner Miss Aoife Hickey.svg
Gazza's GirlEmma JaneTiarella
2006
Owner Dewdrop Racing Syndicate.svg Owner Timothy Cahill.svg Owner Island Bridge Racing Syndicate.svg
Cailin AlainnChicago VicKerrys Cottage
2005
Owner Mrs P Duffin.svg Owner Island Bridge Racing Syndicate.svg Owner W P Roche.svg
Court LeaderKerrys CottageSunami Storm
2004
Owner Denis J Nolan.svg Owner John G McDowell.svg Owner James Cousins.svg
Nolans PrideGli GliShanann Lady
 

The T. A. Morris Memorial Mares Chase is a Listed National Hunt steeplechase in Ireland which is open to mares aged four years or older. It is run at Clonmel over a distance about 2 miles and 4 furlongs (2 miles 4 furlongs and 51 yards, or 4,070 metres). The race is for novice chasers, and it is scheduled to take place each year in November.

The race was first run in 2004 when it had Listed status. It was awarded Grade 3 status in 2009 and downgraded back to Listed status in 2017.

Records

Most successful horse (2 wins):

Leading jockey (5 wins):

Leading trainer (8 wins):

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainer
2004Nolans Pride7Martin FerrisLiam Burke
2005Court Leader7 Robbie Power Thomas Mullins
2006Cailin Alainn7 Davy Russell Charles Byrnes
2007Gazza's Girl7 Barry Geraghty Jessica Harrington
2008Bohemian Lass5John CullenBill Harney
2009Moskova6 Ruby Walsh Paul Nolan
2010Blazing Tempo6 Paul Townend Willie Mullins
2011Blazing Tempo7 Ruby Walsh Willie Mullins
2012Tarla6 Ruby Walsh Willie Mullins
2013Ballinahow Lady8John CullenDavid M O'Brien
2014Jennies Jewel7Ian McCarthyJarlath P Fahey
2015Vroum Vroum Mag6 Ruby Walsh Willie Mullins
2016Westerner Lady6 Ruby Walsh Willie Mullins
2017Dinaria Des Obeaux4 Jack Kennedy Gordon Elliott
2018Camelia de Cotte6 Paul Townend Willie Mullins
2019Shattered Love8 Mark Walsh Gordon Elliott
2020Shattered Love9 Mark Walsh Gordon Elliott
2021Mount Ida7 Davy Russell Gordon Elliott
2022Dolcita7 Paul Townend Willie Mullins
2023Allegorie De Vassy6 Paul Townend Willie Mullins

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