September 12 / 16.25 Ballinrobe

16.25

Yielding

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7314.05
  • 2m 1f 215y
  • 14 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.58
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 115- BF

Last run: 300 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won bumpers at Wexford and Limerick on her first two starts but lesser effort when disappointing favourite for a Listed bumper at Cheltenham in November, finishing fifth of 12; type to progress now going over obstacles and 300-day absence is no concern for a representative from this yard; hood on for return.
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Verdict Starting price

6

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

14:02 Down Royal

Korinthia

10st 10lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Jukebox Jury mare won bumpers at Wexford and Limerick on her first two starts last season (good) and absent since disappointing favourite for Cheltenham Listed bumper in November until comfortably landing odds in 2m2f Ballinrobe mares maiden hurdle last month (High Notions third); hood worn last time and tongue-tie added here; likely more to offer and Townend's pick.

9/2

6

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

14:02 Down Royal

Korinthia

10st 10lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Jukebox Jury mare won bumpers at Wexford and Limerick on her first two starts last season (good) and absent since disappointing favourite for Cheltenham Listed bumper in November until comfortably landing odds in 2m2f Ballinrobe mares maiden hurdle last month (High Notions third); hood worn last time and tongue-tie added here; likely more to offer and Townend's pick.

9/2

1st

2

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 215y

16:25 Ballinrobe

Korinthia

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Won bumpers at Wexford and Limerick on her first two starts but lesser effort when disappointing favourite for a Listed bumper at Cheltenham in November, finishing fifth of 12; type to progress now going over obstacles and 300-day absence is no concern for a representative from this yard; hood on for return.

11/8

100/30

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 8UP-52 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner; failed to complete in two hurdle starts towards the end of last year but signs she's getting her act together in two runs this summer; built on promising Tipperary return when runner-up in a 2m4f Wexford maiden hurdle last time out; should be involved if she handles the drop back in trip but unproven on slow ground.
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14

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:35 Punchestown

Youre A Derry Girl

11st 5lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: S G Walsh

Bumper winner; runner up twice from seven starts in maiden hurdles and rated 108; beaten just 2.75l on penultimate at Ballinrobe; not as good at Roscommon latest but capable of better and she holds leading claims.

11/4

2

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 53y

14:50 Roscommon

Youre A Derry Girl

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: S G Walsh

Bumper winner in 2023; 2024 never went to plan but has improved this season, with latest second at Ballinrobe her best yet (keeping on over 2m2f, soft); considered.

8/1

2nd

3

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 215y

16:25 Ballinrobe

Youre A Derry Girl

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: S G Walsh

Bumper winner; failed to complete in two hurdle starts towards the end of last year but signs she's getting her act together in two runs this summer; built on promising Tipperary return when runner-up in a 2m4f Wexford maiden hurdle last time out; should be involved if she handles the drop back in trip but unproven on slow ground.

100/30

33/1

  • Place: £7.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Affinisea mare; dam unraced half-sister to 1m6f/2m Flat and bumper/smart 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner Donnas Palm and 2m hurdle winner Hedley Lamarr; probably up against on debut against rivals with plenty of experience.
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3rd

1

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Kilbeggan

High Notions

12st 0lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: S G Carey

Fairyhouse maiden hurdle winner last October (2m4f, yielding); struggled in a Down Royal Grade 3 next time; weak form in handicap hurdles so far; hard to fancy.

14/1

9th

5

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:50 Bellewstown

High Notions

11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: S G Carey

Maiden hurdle winner at Fairyhouse in October; has been poor in handicaps the last twice and questions to answer now; hood added.

16/1

Form: 7-4U42

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Getting her act together of late, finishing a 5l fourth at Roscommon before hitting the crossbar at Perth last time; has to prove herself on slower ground but further progress not out of the question.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 3

16:18 Perth

Oh Janey

11st 3lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Always doing enough when making winning handicap debut at Downpatrick (2m1f; 9-4 favourite) last October; well beaten in a Grade 3 mares' novice next time, and absent since; no issue with this track, so mildly interesting to see how she fares off a BHA mark of 109.

13/2

Form: 2725P-

Last run: 202 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Promising run on heavy ground at Tramore on New Year's Day but didn't build on that when tailed off at Clonmel and pulled up when last seen; tough ask on return from 202 days off.
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2

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:00 Tramore

Kilbarry Ce Ce

11st 8lb

J: Carl Millar

T: C O’Keeffe

0-12; best runs have come at this venue but over shorter trips than this; could run into a place if her stamina holds out (not certain on breeding).

12/1

12th

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:50 Clonmel

Kilbarry Ce Ce

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: C O’Keeffe

Maiden's best runs have tended to be at Tramore, including last month's fourth in 2m1f handicap off this mark, on returning from winter break; prominent racer should run her race but vulnerable.

15/2

4th

6

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

17:42 Tramore

Kilbarry Ce Ce

11st 9lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: C O’Keeffe

Maiden has run well in defeat at this track in a maiden and handicap hurdle; poor when last seen (in cheekpieces) but has a chance if ready enough on return; ground-versatile.

10/1

Form: 06-25

Last run: 52 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Showed little on her first two starts but came in for market support prior to finishing runner-up in a Sligo maiden hurdle; couldn't build on that over C&D latest and bit to find on form; now tried with hood.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

14

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:20 Clonmel

Our Girl Ellie

10st 13lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Stephen Ryan

Fair form in six attempts in maiden hurdles, pick being close third in Killarney mares maiden last October (yielding); didn't appear to stay 2m4f on handicap debut later that month; definite player if forward enough on reurn to action.

9/1

6th

11

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Our Girl Ellie

10st 0lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Stephen Ryan

Has run well in defeat at times in maiden hurdles, notably at Killarney last time over 2m1f; needs to do more up in trip but that is possible.

14/1

6th

11

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Our Girl Ellie

10st 0lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Stephen Ryan

Has run well in defeat at times in maiden hurdles, notably at Killarney last time over 2m1f; needs to do more up in trip but that is possible.

14/1

Form: 6566

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some promise on debut in a Galway bumper but tailed off in three runs since; best watched for now.
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3rd

3

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

17:50 Limerick

Run For The Border

11st 7lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: John Patrick Ryan

Probably not suited by testing ground in two runs before a break; won a maiden on good-to-yielding over 2m3f at this venue last October.

8/1

5th

5

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:35 Limerick

Run For The Border

10st 8lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Initial promise in bumpers; modest form in maiden hurdles until an improved display when winning a 2m3f maiden at this venue a month ago; hard to be sure if the return to a shorter trip will bring out the best in her.

6/1

10

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

14:20 Limerick

Run For The Border

11st 5lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Initial promise in bumpers; rated 86 after three maiden hurdle runs and needs to find more but gets the mares' allowance and a good 7lb claimer aboard helps.

4/1

Form: 1/7063

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner on debut in 2022 and best effort since when third in a maiden hurdle here last month; not sure to be suited by marked drop in trip and has a bit to find on form.
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8th

1

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 215y

16:25 Ballinrobe

Boujee

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: M A Molloy

Bumper winner on debut in 2022 and best effort since when third in a maiden hurdle here last month; not sure to be suited by marked drop in trip and has a bit to find on form.

15/2

1

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 61y

17:43 Ballinrobe

Boujee

11st 7lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: M A Molloy

Down Royal bumper winner on debut in August 2022; after a long absence, she was entitled to need her run over hurdles at Tipperary in May; however, she has failed to shine in a bumper at Punchestown, a Flat maiden at Galway, and a maiden hurdle at this venue; perhaps unwise to write off.

9/2

Form: 09-234

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-6 but runner-up on her yard debut in a Tramore bumper and respectable efforts twice since, although could do with tidying up her jumping having made errors on hurdle bow at Down Royal a fortnight ago.
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2nd

5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:20 Clonmel

Crossbar Getaway

10st 13lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Couple of decent runs in bumpers last summer, two maiden hurdle runs not so good, soft ground may not have suited second occasion; seasonal return and ground more in her favour in what looks a modest maiden.

7/2

9th

4

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 215y

16:25 Ballinrobe

Crossbar Getaway

10st 13lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

0-6 but runner-up on her yard debut in a Tramore bumper and respectable efforts twice since, although could do with tidying up her jumping having made errors on hurdle bow at Down Royal a fortnight ago.

13/2

5

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 87y

17:23 Down Royal

Crossbar Getaway

10st 13lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Chased home a clear winner in a Tramore bumper; similar effort on RPRs when fancied at Downpatrick latest and finishing third (2m3f, good); makes hurdling debut and could be thereabouts.

8/1

12/1

Form: P682

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Well held on first three outings but much more promise when runner-up here last month; may not appreciate return to shorter trip though.
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17

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:20 Punchestown

Toor Idaho

10st 13lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ms M Flynn

Totally out of form at the moment; big leap of faith required to back her.

50/1

9th

12

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

14:25 Cork

Toor Idaho

11st 7lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ms M Flynn

Rated 88 after 10 runs over hurdles; pulled up the last thrice and a leap of faith required to back her here.

40/1

11

26th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:44 Clonmel

Toor Idaho

11st 4lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ms M Flynn

Best of nine hurdle runs was a second at Ballinrobe (good) over 2m6f last August; questions to answer now after being pulled up in her last two runs.

33/1

Form: 8

Last run: 4 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-8 in points and tailed off on rules debut in a bumper at Galway earlier this week.
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9th

6

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Survivors Sister

11st 8lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Sole win came off 9lb lower at Limerick in December (2m5f, heavy); beaten off revised mark thrice since and was beaten 8.75l when third at Sligo latest; could do with some rain.

8/1

3rd

6

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 172y

19:58 Sligo

Survivors Sister

11st 6lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Breakthrough win at Limerick (2m5f, heavy) in February by 22l off 10lb lower; pulled up and beaten 31l on two starts since; may need softer ground.

22/1

7th

9

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Survivors Sister

11st 7lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Was keeping on when falling at the last in a 2m3f handicap at Limerick in December, went up 11lb for winning a weak 2m5f contest at the same venue in February; struggled at Fairyhouse later that month; not the most reliable sort.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cloudings mare; dam unraced sister to 2m4f hurdle winner Castle North, half-sister to winners Tangaspeed (French 1m2f/12.5f Listed) and Once And Always (2m5f hurdle); this looks tough for a newcomer.
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17

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Matilauna

10st 11lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Gillian Scott

Not a bad run when sixth in 2m3f maiden at Limerick in December but pulled up next time at Thurles; should be more at home here on handicap debut; the betting will provide clues.

33/1

8

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 6f 126y

15:55 Thurles

Matilauna

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Gillian Scott

Not a bad run when sixth in a 2m3f maiden at Limerick on the most recent of four starts; 83-rated mare would be more at home in a handicap.

14/1

5

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

14:07 Limerick

Matilauna

11st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Gillian Scott

Struggled in maiden hurdles at Ballinrobe and Listowel last month; safe to rule out.

50/1

Form: 9-

Last run: 459 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in a bumper last year and pulled up in a point since; tough ask back under rules.
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6

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 215y

16:25 Ballinrobe

Hometomayo

10st 13lb

J: Alan King

T: Charles Reilly

Well held in a bumper last year and pulled up in a point since; tough ask back under rules.

100/1

Form: 69

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in bumper and same story on debut over timber last month.
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7th

16

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

17:15 Limerick

Tillyiver

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Leonard Paul Flynn

Poor form thus far and completely tailed off behind La Cote Fleurie at Cork on return; hooded.

100/1

14th

15

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

14:40 Cork

Tillyiver

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Leonard Paul Flynn

Poor form so far when tongue-tied for a bumper and two maiden hurdles; hood added here.

100/1

13

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 215y

16:25 Ballinrobe

Tillyiver

10st 13lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Leonard Paul Flynn

Tailed off in bumper and same story on debut over timber last month.

200/1

Non-runners

Wings Of Eve, Mountrivers Lass

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €7.60
Straight Forecast €8.75
Trifecta €156.90

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Oh Janey

The Irish Sun:

Korinthia

POSTDATA:

Crossbar Getaway

SPOTLIGHT:

Youre A Derry Girl

TOPSPEED:

Oh Janey