August 10 / 15.52 Downpatrick

15.52

Good

WTW Willis Mares Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7070.25
  • 2m 5f 180y
  • 4 runners
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WTW Willis Mares Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 473P-1

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner at Limerick (heavy) a couple of seasons ago; minor promise in maiden hurdles last season and returned much improved with step up in trip and first-time cheekpieces to run away with 2m7f Killarney mares maiden last month (yielding-to-soft); likely has more to offer over staying trips so respected although ground could be on the quick side.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

4th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Leopardstown

Neon Diamond

11st 11lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Gordon Elliott

By a useful sire and related to plenty of winners; runner-up in two points for Colin Bowe before making 80,000GBP at the sales in December; represents a top yard and should be capable of making her presence felt; market support would be significant.

5/2

Form: 9/6-13

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner didn't show much in bumpers but made most when easily winning 2m4f Wexford mares' maiden hurdle in May (good) under today's rider; jumping let her down at Killarney on softer ground although posted higher RPR; back on better ground should suit and potential for more.
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6

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

15:30 Limerick

Kilbuny Supersonic

10st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Richard J O’Hara

Maiden hurdle winner at Wexford in May and ran well in defeat three times after; however, has been well below form the last twice and has plenty to find.

12/1

6

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 5y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Kilbuny Supersonic

10st 13lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Richard J O’Hara

Point winner who got off the mark under rules at Wexford in May; consistent in defeat in three small field outings since; not obviously well treated but capable of getting in the mix.

8/1

4

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 180y

17:37 Killarney

Kilbuny Supersonic

10st 11lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Richard J O’Hara

Point/maiden winner; has 11l to find with Emily Love on their runs here last month and has since been beaten in a small field at Downpatrick; these terms aren't favourable.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 26P-31

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Runner-up twice in bumpers and has taken well to hurdles since May return; third to an improver in 2m3f Limerick mares maiden and in similar 2m5f Bellewstown contest really asserted from last for 10l win (good); trip/ground in her favour here and should go well although Alex Harvey now rides stablemate Diamond Tipp.
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3

10th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:52 Downpatrick

Mrs Mc Go

11st 6lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Runner-up twice in bumpers and has taken well to hurdles since May return; third to an improver in 2m3f Limerick mares maiden and in similar 2m5f Bellewstown contest really asserted from last for 10l win (good); trip/ground in her favour here and should go well although Alex Harvey now rides stablemate Diamond Tipp.

13/2

12

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:00 Bellewstown

Mrs Mc Go

10st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Runner-up in two of her six bumper starts; well below best on last two starts before a break; returned with a creditable third behind a Gordon Elliott-trained odds-on chance on hurdling debut at Limerick.

7/1

10

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

17:42 Limerick

Mrs Mc Go

11st 7lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Runner-up in two of her six bumpers so has ability but others still look more likely winners.

16/1

Form: 220-71 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Promise in bumpers last season, including runner-up here (good); two below-par bumper runs this year before much improved on hurdles debut here last month in 2m2f mares' maiden, always close to pace and shrugging off hot favourite on the run-in (good); Alex Harvey's choice and major player if staying this longer trip.
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4th

2

13th Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:30 Punchestown

Diamond Tipp

11st 11lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Martin Hassett

Downpatrick maiden hurdle winner last year for John McConnell; has been hit and miss for this yard and needs to do more to score again.

20/1

8

5th Oct 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:50 Fairyhouse

Diamond Tipp

11st 4lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Martin Hassett

Maiden winner over 2m2f at Downpatrick last year; second under Kennedy in 2m2f handicap at Cork in August; held since and hasn't looked like she's crying out for this longer trip.

10/1

6th

13

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:35 Navan

Diamond Tipp

11st 4lb

J: Ms E C Costello

T: Martin Hassett

Sole win came in a Downpatrick mares' maiden hurdle (2m2f, good) in July 2025; yet to get closer than 8l to the winner in a handicap and this trip may be a stretch for her.

16/1

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Selections

TOPSPEED:

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SPOTLIGHT:

Diamond Tipp

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Kilbuny Supersonic

POSTDATA:

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The Irish Sun:

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