May 09 / 16.10 Killarney

16.10

Good

Donie Sheahan Memorial Irish EBF Mares Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £6658.26
  • 2m 4f 180y
  • 10 runners
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Donie Sheahan Memorial Irish EBF Mares Beginners Chase

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 1/331-

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Was a point and bumper winner last year; seemed to get stuck in heavy ground at Punchestown on her second hurdle start in January; much better when winning at Down Royal last time over 2m4f; should go well on chase debut.
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1st

9

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:10 Killarney

Miss Doyenne

11st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Was a point and bumper winner last year; seemed to get stuck in heavy ground at Punchestown on her second hurdle start in January; much better when winning at Down Royal last time over 2m4f; should go well on chase debut.

3/1

1st

1

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 170y

13:55 Down Royal

Miss Doyenne

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point (beating Cool Native) and bumper winner was third in a C&D maiden hurdle in December but was a poor third at Punchestown (hvy) since; this better ground should help her bounce back and is a big player if doing so even with an 8lb penalty.

6/5

3rd

9

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 0y

14:10 Punchestown

Miss Doyenne

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point-to-point winner at second attempt before making winning transition to Rules in a Cork mares' bumper (yielding) in April; improvement likely from hurdling debut at Down Royal's Christmas fixture; got tired late and faded into third in a 2m4f maiden (yielding); player.

9/4

20/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 62/10- C

Last run: 283 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Won a 2m6f maiden hurdle at this meeting last year but was poor in a Galway handicap next time; absent since and needs to improve significantly for this chasing debut.
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2nd

1

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

17:18 Limerick

Affinity Rock

10st 11lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Maiden hurdle winner made a very pleasing start to her chasing career at Killarney (2m5f, gd-yld) when a 0.5l second of 12 on return from 283 days off under a positive ride; obvious chance if building on that.

9/4

2nd

1

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:10 Killarney

Affinity Rock

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Won a 2m6f maiden hurdle at this meeting last year but was poor in a Galway handicap next time; absent since and needs to improve significantly for this chasing debut.

20/1

14th

15

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:35 Galway

Affinity Rock

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Point winner who has steadily got the hang of things in three starts over timber, getting off the mark when making all in a Killarney maiden hurdle in May; opening mark is fair and she's less exposed than plenty here.

6/1

3/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: /1164-

Last run: 227 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Bumper winner in 2024 won twice over hurdles last summer but wasn't at her best on last two 2025 runs; however, she is a quality sort and can go well fresh so is respected on chase bow.
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3rd

8

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:10 Killarney

La Note Verte

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Bumper winner in 2024 won twice over hurdles last summer but wasn't at her best on last two 2025 runs; however, she is a quality sort and can go well fresh so is respected on chase bow.

3/1

5

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:40 Listowel

La Note Verte

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: W P Mullins

Bumper winner has won two of her three starts over hurdles; came up short when upped to listed class at Galway on latest; sole start on softer than good was poor and Townend prefers the prospects of Davy Crockett.

100/30

8

29th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

17:05 Galway

La Note Verte

11st 2lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Struggled on heavy ground on debut in a Fairyhouse bumper but has won all three starts since on good ground, including over timber in Listowel maiden and impressive in 5-runner 2m Roscommon novice early this month, keen but making most and readily drawing away two out; slick jumper, can continue to progress and major player.

6/4

Form: /2122-

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Flat and hurdle winner is rated 120 in the latter sphere after showing consistent form last season; ran well enough on chase bow at Kilbeggan, albeit beaten 17l; can improve from that and be involved.
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3rd

8

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Billie Frechette

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Dual-purpose Flat winner; 1-6 over hurdles and rated 120; promise in first two chase attempts, earning a rating of 117; beaten 17l into second of 12 behind talented Supersundae here (22.5f, gd-yld) in April; 9l fourth of 10 at Killarney (2m5f, gd-yld) 22 days ago; leading claims.

2/1

4th

3

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:10 Killarney

Billie Frechette

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Flat and hurdle winner is rated 120 in the latter sphere after showing consistent form last season; ran well enough on chase bow at Kilbeggan, albeit beaten 17l; can improve from that and be involved.

15/2

2nd

10

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 70y

18:59 Kilbeggan

Billie Frechette

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Useful form on the Flat and over hurdles (rated 120); suited by staying trips on the Flat; should be fit for chasing debut after AW run at the beginning of the month.

8/1

Form: 55PPP- D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner last year but lost her form in that sphere; has run well at times over fences but pulled-up last two tries and not easy to fancy.
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5th

4

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:10 Killarney

Crescent Moon

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Hurdle winner last year but lost her form in that sphere; has run well at times over fences but pulled-up last two tries and not easy to fancy.

33/1

7

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

14:40 Fairyhouse

Crescent Moon

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Sole win came in 2m4f novice handicap hurdle here last season; best of five attempts chasing this term when fair fifth (Mystical Goddess third) in 2m5f mares' handicap here in November; pulled up latest two outings so caution advised; 1lb wrong.

12/1

2

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 72y

14:55 Leopardstown

Crescent Moon

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Sole win came in 2m4f Fairyhouse novice handicap hurdle last season; 11lb higher now, and looks vulnerable on this season's chase form.

12/1

Form: 4444B- C

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Her three hurdle wins includes a Listed hurdle at this meeting last year; hasn't matched that form in five starts over fences yet but is capable of better and returning to this track may help.
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6th

12

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:10 Killarney

Stormalong

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: David Kenneth Budds

Her three hurdle wins includes a Listed hurdle at this meeting last year; hasn't matched that form in five starts over fences yet but is capable of better and returning to this track may help.

20/1

9

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 22y

13:58 Thurles

Stormalong

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David Kenneth Budds

Bumper winner; 128-rated hurdler, three wins including 2m1f Listed mares' event at Killarney last May; highly tried in chases so far; will find this assignment easier than when behind Jade De Grugy in 2m5f course Grade 2 in January; shortlisted.

6/1

4th

5

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 198y

14:15 Thurles

Stormalong

10st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: David Kenneth Budds

Bumper winner; 128-rated hurdler, three wins including a 2m1f Listed mares' event at Killarney last May; highly tried in chases so far, can win one but will need an easier opportunity than this.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6P/U5-

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Bumper winner is rated 124 over hurdles but has been nowhere near that level in two chase runs last season and has to do way more now.
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2nd

1

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 130y

17:23 Tramore

Beauforts Storm

11st 7lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Struggled in three runs over fences before another heavy defeat back over hurdles; she was smart in 2024 but now has much to prove.

33/1

7th

3

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Beauforts Storm

11st 2lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Reverts to hurdling after an unsuccessful spell over fences; likes good ground but it remains to be seen if she can recapture useful 2024 form.

12/1

7th

2

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:10 Killarney

Beauforts Storm

11st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

Bumper winner is rated 124 over hurdles but has been nowhere near that level in two chase runs last season and has to do way more now.

22/1

Form: 51605- D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 11341- C

Last run: 203 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
One of her five hurdle wins came here over 2m4f last year; ended her campaign with a win in a valuable mares' hurdle at Far Hills in USA and is rated 129 in that sphere; has won when fresh and is a big player if ready after the break.
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1st

3

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 130y

17:23 Tramore

Emily Love

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

5-9 over hurdles and earned a handicap mark of 129; wouldn't have won but was running well when coming down two out on chase debut at Killarney; much respected.

7/4

5

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:10 Killarney

Emily Love

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

One of her five hurdle wins came here over 2m4f last year; ended her campaign with a win in a valuable mares' hurdle at Far Hills in USA and is rated 129 in that sphere; has won when fresh and is a big player if ready after the break.

3/1

2

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 180y

17:37 Killarney

Emily Love

11st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Often ridden by Sam Ewing; completed a four-timer when comfortably on top here last month (2m4f) and 2m on good ground looked too sharp when a close third at Galway, which was another good run; every chance.

2/1

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W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

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Non-runners

Gaoth Chuil, Seventy Eight Team

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Payout
Exacta €48.90
Straight Forecast €38.43
Trifecta €208.20

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Gaoth Chuil

The Irish Sun:

La Note Verte

SPOTLIGHT:

Emily Love

POSTDATA:

Gaoth Chuil