About the course
Clonmel Racecourse, also known as Powerstown Park, sits in the Powerstown area on the Clonmel bypass, a short distance from the centre of the town. The racecourse gives 1856 as its date of establishment.
It is an undulating, right-handed oval with a noted stiff uphill run to the winning line. Because the course slopes up from the stands, the view of the racing from the enclosure is good, which the racecourse and Horse Racing Ireland both point out.
Clonmel is one of three racecourses in County Tipperary and the only one of the three that races all year round. It holds around 12 meetings a year under both flat and jump rules. Flat racing takes place in the spring and summer, but the course is best known for competitive jump racing in the autumn and winter months.
Big meetings and races
The big day is the Clonmel Oil Chase, a Grade 2 steeplechase run every November. Its roll of honour includes Doran's Pride, War Of Attrition, Sizing Europe and Imperial Call, all familiar names to jumps fans.
Horse Racing Ireland notes that Clonmel holds three graded races through the year. Alongside the Oil Chase, the November programme has featured the T. A. Morris Memorial Mares Chase, and a graded novice hurdle has been run in February. Sponsors and race titles change, so check the racecard for the current names.
The course also puts on social events through the summer, including barbecue hospitality packages, which suit groups looking for a relaxed evening out. New to racing? Our first day at the races guide walks you through the day.
Getting there
- By road: Powerstown Park is on the Clonmel bypass, approximately two miles from the town centre by road.
- By rail: Clonmel train station, just off the Fethard roundabout, is less than half a mile from the racecourse, which makes Clonmel one of the easier courses to reach by train.
- By bus: the Clonmel bus station is at the same spot off the Fethard roundabout, less than half a mile from the course.
Facilities and tips for visitors
The racecourse describes its parking as accessible and ample.
- Stands: the Grand Stand holds around 3,500 people, and the Club Stand around 1,000, with good views of the track.
- Bars: the T.A. Morris Bar sits under the main Grand Stand, the glass-fronted Club Stand Bar looks out over the track, and the Supporters Club Bar has a balcony overlooking the winning post.
- Food: a restaurant under the Club Stand serves hot dinners, sandwiches and pastries, and a snack bar beside the parade ring offers fast food, soup and sandwiches.
- Groups: a private room in the lower Grand Stand seats about 150, and a Sponsors Room with a balcony seats about 30.
- Accessibility: the racecourse publishes an accessibility options page on its website.
Nearby places to stay
Clonmel itself is the obvious base, with the course a short trip from the town centre and the train and bus stations close by. If you are touring, the other Tipperary courses at Thurles and Tipperary are within reach, and the coast at Tramore is not far to the south east.
Latest results: Thursday, 1 October
13:49Clonmel Handicap Hurdle2m 1f · Hurdle · 3yo+ · GoodWon by Dairy Force
| Pos | Horse | Wgt | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Dairy Force h Gordon Elliott | 11-2 | James Smith |
| 2nd | Kome Dans Un Reve Philip Fenton | 10-1 | Niall Moore |
| 3rd | Silly Mongoose t Patrick T Foley | 11-2 | Alex Harvey |
| 4th | Nelson Muntz b David Harry Kelly | 12-1 | Cian Quirke |
| 5th | Champagne Dawn T J O'Mara | 11-0 | Phillip Enright |
| 5th | Max Meridius Thomas Mullins | 10-8 | Danny Mullins |
| 7th | Stepdance Henry de Bromhead | 11-11 | Mike O'Connor |
| 8th | Earthwatch Denis Gerard Hogan | 11-3 | Daniel King |
| 9th | Home By The Sea h P A Fahy | 10-7 | Richard Condon |
| 10th | St Denis's Well t Ian Patrick Donoghue | 11-9 | Caragh Monaghan |
| 11th | Vaureal Ian Patrick Donoghue | 11-7 | Keith Donoghue |
| 12th | Kazakh D'arthel h P J Rothwell | 10-11 | Mr R Sugrue |
14:24Slievenamon Claiming Hurdle2m 3½f · Hurdle · 4yo+ · GoodWon by Tullyveery Lad
| Pos | Horse | Wgt | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Tullyveery Lad b R P Cody | 10-10 | Donagh Meyler |
| 2nd | Allo Al Khawaneej p C Byrnes | 10-10 | Philip Byrnes |
| 3rd | Plontier tp Terence O'Brien | 9-13 | Danny Power |
| 4th | Jackson Lamb John McConnell | 11-8 | Alex Harvey |
| 5th | Rich Belief tb Karl Thornton | 11-2 | Ben Harvey |
| 6th | Rocky's Howya tv Declan Queally | 10-9 | Kevin Healy |
| 7th | Migdam James Andrew Fahey | 10-10 | Phillip Enright |
| 8th | Eclipse Chaser C W J Farrell | 12-0 | Ricky Doyle |
| 9th | Hello Johnjoe t Andrew McNamara | 10-3 | Josh Williamson |
| 10th | Andys Flame tb John McConnell | 11-2 | Tiernan Power Roche |
| F | Marlpark John Patrick Ryan | 10-3 | Brian Barry |
| PU | Black Heather Gavin Cromwell | 9-13 | Alix Balfe |
| F | Shanroe t Karl Thornton | 10-6 | Daniel King |
14:59Kilmore Maiden Hurdle2m 3½f · Hurdle · 4yo+ · GoodWon by Eternal Reward
| Pos | Horse | Wgt | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Eternal Reward Ms Margaret Mullins | 11-12 | Danny Mullins |
| 2nd | Lincall tp Michael Paul Ryan | 11-12 | John Shinnick |
| 3rd | Kalico Leader h Edward Buckley | 11-12 | Kieren Buckley |
| 4th | Rodeo Joe v David K Walsh | 11-5 | Paddy Cody |
| 5th | Howyasox John Queally | 11-5 | Mr J L Gleeson |
| 6th | Akako John Patrick Ryan | 11-5 | John Aherne |
| 7th | It's Buster's Way Sabrina J Harty | 11-12 | Simon Torrens |
| 8th | C'mere Girleen Alexander Ott | 10-12 | Luke Burke Ott |
| 9th | Down After Dark h S Curling | 11-10 | Phillip Enright |
| UR | Vargas Gordon Elliott | 11-12 | Jack Kennedy |
| F | Woodie Wiley Conor Houlihan | 11-12 | Sean Houlihan |
15:34Derrinlaur Mares Handicap Hurdle2m 3½f · Hurdle · 3yo+ · GoodWon by Mount Shenshan
| Pos | Horse | Wgt | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Mount Shenshan t Thomas Mullins | 10-2 | Sean Cleary-Farrell |
| 2nd | Demanding Gerry t James Andrew Fahey | 10-0 | Conor Smithers |
| 3rd | Eaglewood Leonard Paul Flynn | 11-5 | Danny Mullins |
| 4th | Princess Felicia David Harry Kelly | 10-2 | Peter Smithers |
| 5th | Sallap t S Curling | 11-12 | Phillip Enright |
| 6th | Mia In Milan D E Fitzgerald | 11-1 | Sam Ewing |
| 7th | Misty Cove t Gavin Cromwell | 9-7 | Alix Balfe |
| 8th | Golden Wings Gordon Elliott | 11-10 | Jack Kennedy |
| 9th | Courtmac Gesture Colin Motherway | 11-7 | Alan O'Sullivan |
| 10th | Feet On The Ground James William Hannon | 10-7 | Mike O'Connor |
| 11th | Crossbar Getaway James Andrew Fahey | 11-12 | Aidan Kelly |
16:09Ravens Rock Novice Handicap Hurdle2m 4f · Hurdle · 3yo+ · GoodWon by Bobby Kirova
| Pos | Horse | Wgt | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Bobby Kirova tp Michael Butler | 11-4 | Daniel King |
| 2nd | Codger's Rock t Cian Collins | 11-10 | Danny Gilligan |
| 3rd | G N Jefferson t John McConnell | 11-3 | Alex Harvey |
| 4th | Jolly Potter h James Andrew Fahey | 10-5 | Phillip Enright |
| 5th | Il Silenzio tp Martin Brassil | 10-8 | Conor Smithers |
| 6th | Pure Logic tp John Joseph Hanlon | 11-7 | Harry Sexton |
| 7th | Doyen Og Adrian Sexton | 9-9 | Michael Kenneally |
| 8th | Land Of Punt tp Ian Patrick Donoghue | 11-10 | Keith Donoghue |
| 9th | Friar Hogan t Donal Hassett | 11-3 | Alan O'Sullivan |
| 10th | Depeche Mo t Eric Larkin | 9-11 | Shane O'Callaghan |
| 11th | Boomerang Breeze Timothy Doyle | 10-9 | Mr D Doyle |
| 12th | Portetta John Joseph Hanlon | 10-9 | Josh Younge |
| 13th | Like An Ocean Adrian Sexton | 11-3 | Conor Lamon |
| 14th | Sum Story P J Rothwell | 11-1 | Tiernan Power Roche |
| 15th | Nunya Leonard Paul Flynn | 10-5 | J J Slevin |
| PU | South Of Killerig p E Sheehy | 10-12 | Mr R Sugrue |
16:42Clonmel Novice Handicap Hurdle2m 7f · Hurdle · 4yo+ · GoodWon by Hopeful Hero
| Pos | Horse | Wgt | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Hopeful Hero h T Hogan | 11-6 | Donagh Meyler |
| 2nd | Kashchei p Cian Collins | 11-7 | Alan O'Sullivan |
| 3rd | St Lawrence's Well h Declan Queally | 10-13 | Kevin Healy |
| 4th | Le Questionnaire b Gordon Elliott | 10-10 | Sam Ewing |
| 5th | Star Cave ht Patrick T Foley | 10-0 | Simon Torrens |
| 6th | Louiescall David Harry Kelly | 11-6 | Daniel King |
17:17Glenary Handicap Hurdle2m 7f · Hurdle · 4yo+ · GoodWon by Private Policy
| Pos | Horse | Wgt | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Private Policy t Nigel Thomas Slevin | 11-5 | Paddy Cleary |
| 2nd | Poetic Focus t A. Slattery | 11-1 | Cian Quirke |
| 3rd | Paul Collins p Brian M McMahon | 12-0 | Philip Byrnes |
| 4th | Tedworth Michael Barry | 10-4 | Michael Kenneally |
| 5th | Sharetheknowledge tp Paul Tobin | 11-5 | Sean Flanagan |
| 6th | Vroomvroomboo t James Andrew Fahey | 10-11 | Kevin Sexton |
| 7th | Volez Vous p P J Rothwell | 10-3 | Shane O'Callaghan |
| 8th | Lummi Island Michael Roche | 10-11 | Alan O'Sullivan |
| 9th | Calzaghi E McNamara | 11-7 | Tom Kelly |
| 10th | Bangor Lady John Patrick Ryan | 9-11 | Peter Smithers |
| 11th | El Arco tb Gordon Elliott | 9-11 | Josh Williamson |
| 12th | Technology ht John McConnell | 10-5 | Mr R Sugrue |
| 13th | Kared'as De Cougny t John McConnell | 10-6 | Alex Harvey |
| 14th | Finnicky Filly t John Patrick Ryan | 10-2 | Daniel King |
| PU | Ballyhahill p Gordon Elliott | 11-2 | Kevin Healy |
Latest highlights
Highlights from Horse Racing Ireland on YouTube. Full race replays are on Racing TV.
Questions people ask
Can I get to Clonmel Racecourse by train?
Yes. Clonmel train station, just off the Fethard roundabout, is less than half a mile from the racecourse.
What is the biggest race at Clonmel?
The Clonmel Oil Chase, a Grade 2 steeplechase run every November. Past winners include Doran's Pride, Sizing Europe and Imperial Call.
Does Clonmel race all year?
Yes. It is the only one of the three Tipperary racecourses to race all year round, with flat racing in spring and summer and jump racing through the autumn and winter.
Sources
- Clonmel Races: Racecourse maps and directions
- Clonmel Races: Facilities
- Clonmel Races home page
- Horse Racing Ireland: Clonmel Racecourse
- AIR: Clonmel
- Wikipedia: Clonmel Racecourse
Last reviewed 30 September 2026. Dates and details change, so check with the racecourse before you travel.