September 12 / 17.30 Ballinrobe

17.30

Yielding

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £12677.69
  • 2m 6f 5y
  • 9 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 4618-P BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Won a Listed mares' novice at Doncaster last season; tailed off in Fairyhouse Grade 1 and pulled up on chase bow last month but respected back at this level over timber.
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2nd

1

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 2

14:55 Ayr

World Of Fortunes

12st 0lb

J: Mr R Sugrue

T: James William Kenny

Posted her third Listed win in convincing fashion at Kelso (3m, good to soft) four weeks ago; went close in soft-ground Grade 3 the time before; solid credentials back in a handicap.

11/4

1st

3

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 100y

Class 1

13:00 Kelso

World Of Fortunes

11st 2lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: James William Kenny

Two Listed novice hurdle wins last season (2m5f/3m, good/good to soft), one of them at Doncaster, and close second in Grade 3 at Punchestown (2m4f, soft) last month; this Irish challenger is firmly in calculations.

11/4

2nd

1

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:55 Limerick

World Of Fortunes

11st 2lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Liam Kenny

Smart mare won the Listed novice hurdle on this card last year; rebounded from a terrible chase debut at Tramore in August to win her fifth hurdle race at Ballinrobe; is a big player.

7/2

Form: 16U241 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Gained fourth win over timber with a 3m2f course success last month with Ladiam back in second; 7lb hike and very best form has come on a quicker surface but did gain one of her wins with soft in the going so can't be ruled out; drops back in trip.
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3rd

7

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

18:48 Limerick

Ad Caelum

11st 5lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Patrick Ryan

Four-time winner over hurdles is yet to score from 12 runs over fences; recent form is concerning, tailed off in a Down Royal handicap chase earlier this month and sixth of eight over hurdles at Kilbeggan latest.

9/1

6th

2

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 50y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Ad Caelum

11st 6lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Patrick Ryan

Four wins over hurdles including in this race last year off 110 (good); recent form over fences not too encouraging but she's better over timber.

11/1

7th

3

4th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

15:55 Down Royal

Ad Caelum

11st 7lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: John Patrick Ryan

Four wins over hurdles and some of her early chase runs last autumn were promising; won hurdle over this trip at Ballinrobe and likes good ground, so better expected this time.

12/1

Form: 641-93

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner at Cork last season and seemed to appreciate the step up to this trip with career best second at Killarney last month; handles slower conditions and probably more to come at this distance.
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7th

2

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 0y

12:40 Leopardstown

Carried With Love

11st 9lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Comfortable Cork maiden hurdle winner (good) has been running consistently in handicaps; placed on her last four starts and did not seem inconvenienced by heavy ground when second to Cousin Kate at Limerick; fair chance of reversing form on these terms.

10/1

3rd

1

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Carried With Love

12st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual-purpose filly won a 2m Cork maiden hurdle in March; some decent runs in defeat since, including over 2m6f at Killarney and Ballinrobe the last twice; should be fine at this trip and a major player.

5/1

3rd

1

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Carried With Love

12st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual-purpose filly won a 2m Cork maiden hurdle in March; some decent runs in defeat since, including over 2m6f at Killarney and Ballinrobe the last twice; should be fine at this trip and a major player.

5/1

Form: 1-2F5

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on debut at Wexford and better form in defeat since with a neck defeat in three-runner novice at Kilbeggan before a fall when still involved at Killarney; 2m1f too short at Bellewstown last time and one to be interested in stepping back up to this sort of distance; unexposed.
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5

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 5y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Cookes Lass

10st 13lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Off the mark on debut at Wexford and better form in defeat since with a neck defeat in three-runner novice at Kilbeggan before a fall when still involved at Killarney; 2m1f too short at Bellewstown last time and one to be interested in stepping back up to this sort of distance; unexposed.

9/2

3

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:55 Bellewstown

Cookes Lass

11st 3lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a 2m4f Wexford maiden on debut and was just denied over 3m in a Kilbeggan novice; in contention when falling three out in a 2m4f Killarney event won by shorter-priced stablemate Emily Love; dropped in trip now, could be vulnerable.

13/2

3

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:32 Killarney

Cookes Lass

10st 11lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a Wexford maiden over this trip on debut and was just denied over 3m in a Kilbeggan novice since; likely to be still improving and cheekpieces are added dropped back in trip; Jack Kennedy rides but probably not much between her and stablemate Emily Love.

5/2

Form: 6-1322

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 55-651

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Came on from her return/yard debut when bolting up in a handicap hurdle at Sligo last time and runner-up from that contest has gone close subsequently; 7lb higher but has untapped potential at this sort of trip and one for the shortlist.
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8th

6

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:10 Killarney

Fortunate Lighting

11st 7lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Thomas Coyle

Won a Sligo handicap hurdle last August but was poor twice after; a better effort on return but is rated 111 over hurdles and has a bit to find with some of these on chase debut.

25/1

5th

4

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:15 Bellewstown

Fortunate Lighting

11st 5lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Thomas Coyle

Bolted up at Sligo on her second start for her current yard in August (2m5f, good) off 107; tailed off at Ballinrobe following that and same story at Punchestown when last seen in October; the break may have done her good but she's hard to trust.

12/1

8

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 45y

15:05 Punchestown

Fortunate Lighting

11st 1lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Thomas Coyle

Bolted up at Sligo on her second start for her current yard in August (2m5f, good); tailed off at Ballinrobe following that (2m6f, soft); developing a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde type profile.

14/1

Form: F/31

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Belated return at Listowel was promising and came on from that when bolting up in Wexford hurdle 50 days ago; form has worked out okay and longer trip likely to suit provided she handles conditions; ought to go well.
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2nd

8

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Wexford

Tequila Talkin

11st 3lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul Nolan

Maiden hurdle win came here (2m4f, good) last summer; softer ground in recent outings wouldn't have been ideal so potential improver now back on better ground, having not quite got home when fourth in 2m4f novice handicap on chase debut here last month (well-backed); drops in trip.

7/1

4th

11

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:03 Wexford

Tequila Talkin

10st 3lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Paul Nolan

Highlight of eight runs over hurdles when winning C&D maiden last July (good); has struggled in handicaps, testing conditions at Leopardstown probably not suiting last twice; straight into handicap company for chase debut and likely best watched.

20/1

9

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 72y

14:55 Leopardstown

Tequila Talkin

10st 10lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul Nolan

Winner of a Wexford maiden when hooded for the first time; backward steps since then in handicaps; finished in mid-field in a competitive DRF handicap a month ago; three of these rivals were in front of her then.

12/1

Form: 105-76

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Both wins over 3m in 2024 and hasn't hit top form in three runs in 2025; return to slower ground isn't an issue and shaped okay when a distant sixth of 16 at Roscommon last month; 3lb wrong at the weights.
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3rd

9

30th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

17:00 Listowel

Its Not Over Yet

11st 2lb

J: James Duggan

T: Oliver McKiernan

Won two 3m hurdles in 2024; some fine runs in defeat last year, but was poor on chase debut making her return at Limerick; some improvement back over hurdles at Bellewstown last time, but improvement required.

14/1

5th

11

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 5y

17:00 Bellewstown

Its Not Over Yet

11st 9lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: Oliver McKiernan

Won twice over hurdles in 2024 over this trip; some fine runs in defeat last year but was poor on chase debut last time making her return; can do better back in this sphere.

8/1

4th

5

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 1f 200y

18:42 Limerick

Its Not Over Yet

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Two hurdle wins in 2024 and some good efforts in defeat last year; makes her chase debut after a break and others make more appeal.

8/1

Form: 5-2162

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Both wins at Sligo on quicker ground than what's likely but she handles slower conditions and it was her best effort for some time when runner-up to Ad Caelum last month; return to a shorter trip may help but she's 5lb wrong.
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5th

14

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Ladiam

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Norman Lee

2-28 with both wins coming at Sligo, the most recent off 2lb lower last June (20.5f, good); has run well over C&D off higher marks in the past and likes good ground; go well.

10/1

5th

3

12th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:28 Sligo

Ladiam

11st 10lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Norman Lee

Both wins have come here over an extended 2m4f; 3lb above last win here in June 2025 and off since a modest Thurles win in October; will improve for this run.

15/2

Non-runners

Redwood Queen

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €43.50
Straight Forecast €48.49
Tricast €209.17
Trifecta €299.80

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Cooke's Lass

The Irish Sun:

Carried With Love

TOPSPEED:

Tequila Talkin'

SPOTLIGHT:

Fortunate Lighting

POSTDATA:

Cooke's Lass