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Monroe’s Live John & Margaret Monroe Memorial Mares Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £10243.48
  • 2m 0f 13y
  • 9 runners
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Monroe’s Live John & Margaret Monroe Memorial Mares Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 21F0-5 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Mostly reliable in the first half of last season; enjoyed a fine spell during which she notched two wins and two seconds; may show the benefit of a recent outing at Killarney.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

12

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:57 Kilbeggan

Pauls Dream

10st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Anthony Mullins

Mostly reliable in the first half of last season; enjoyed a fine spell during which she notched two wins and two seconds; bolted up at Ballinrobe in May on her second start after a break; appears fortunate to have got away with a 6lb rise; strong chance with Harry Cobden booked.

7/2

1st

5

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Pauls Dream

10st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

Mostly reliable in the first half of last season; enjoyed a fine spell during which she notched two wins and two seconds; may show the benefit of a recent outing at Killarney.

8/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2270-2

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in five of her seven hurdle starts; may score now after a solid display at Down Royal on her first run since November; suited by good ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

11

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 204y

17:48 Roscommon

Astelia

10st 11lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Has been runner-up in six of her eight hurdle starts but there was no improvement tackling a first handicap at Ballinrobe last time; needs to find a bit extra to get the job done.

7/1

2nd

8

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Astelia

10st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Runner-up in five of her seven hurdle starts; may score now after a solid display at Down Royal on her first run since November; suited by good ground.

9/4

2nd

16

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

Astelia

10st 11lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Peter Fahey

Third runner for yard; Flat maiden ran some fine races in defeat over hurdles last year but was below form last two starts; rated 106 so has a bit to find, but capable of a decent showing on return.

18/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: /8315- D

Last run: 190 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Has been running well on the Flat; fair hurdles record but 13lb out of the handicap here; tough task in the circumstances, though rider's 5lb allowance will help.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:30 Tramore

You Make Me Smile

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: P A Fahy

Four wins last year, two on the Flat, two over hurdles; placed twice on the Flat this season, beaten 7l when favourite for a 1m6f handicap at Sligo in May; good run when second in a mares' handicap hurdle at Downpatrick last month, well clear of the remainder.

4/1

2nd

11

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

14:50 Downpatrick

You Make Me Smile

10st 2lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P A Fahy

Four wins last year, two on the Flat, two over hurdles; placed twice on the level this year and good run from well out of the handicap in 2m Ballinrobe hurdle last time; this trip might just stretch her stamina.

15/2

3rd

10

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:00 Ballinrobe

You Make Me Smile

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: P A Fahy

Has been running well on the Flat; fair hurdles record but 13lb out of the handicap here; tough task in the circumstances, though rider's 5lb allowance will help.

12/1

Form: P157-4

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Progressive in handicaps last year; gained third win in 2m4f Clonmel mares' event in October; has been found wanting in conditions races since; may have needed recent Killarney run.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

17:20 Limerick

Queenofthelodge

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Progressive in handicaps in the first half of last season; gained a third handicap success in 2m4f Clonmel mares' event in October; was found wanting in conditions races later; tough task in this company; cheekpieces on for the first time.

33/1

4th

2

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Queenofthelodge

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Progressive in handicaps last year; gained third win in 2m4f Clonmel mares' event in October; has been found wanting in conditions races since; may have needed recent Killarney run.

8/1

4th

7

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:25 Killarney

Queenofthelodge

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: S Curling

Progressive handicapper was gaining a third win of 2025 when landing a 2m4f Clonmel mares' handicap in October in first-time tongue tie (yielding); her two outings in December against better company were not her best; the break may have done her good, but a bit to find.

14/1

Form: 64P/P- D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Has struggled in three different categories (hurdle/Flat/chase) on her last three starts; needs to show signs of a revival before becoming a betting proposition again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

15:02 Cartmel

Miss Manzor

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

Useful as juvenile hurdler for Willie Mullins but didn't take to fences; three recent runs for Gordon Elliott haven't been great, but not ruled out.

10/1

6th

3

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

14:50 Downpatrick

Miss Manzor

11st 8lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gordon Elliott

Useful juvenile hurdler for Willie Mullins but didn't take to fences; beaten 20l in similar contest at Ballinrobe last month on second start for yard.

12/1

5th

4

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Miss Manzor

11st 1lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Has struggled in three different categories (hurdle/Flat/chase) on her last three starts; needs to show signs of a revival before becoming a betting proposition again.

16/1

Form: 6F3-5U D

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Solid form in the first half of last season; out of form since winning at Kilbeggan last August; unseated in a chase last week.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:48 Roscommon

Eye Of A Tiger

10st 3lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Patrick Ryan

Has lost her way since winning a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle last August; beaten 24l in mares' handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe latest (2m, good); others arrive in better form.

14/1

6th

7

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Eye Of A Tiger

10st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Solid form in the first half of last season; out of form since winning at Kilbeggan last August; unseated in a chase last week.

14/1

3

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

17:18 Limerick

Eye Of A Tiger

10st 11lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John Patrick Ryan

Rated 106 over hurdles; was beaten when falling in sole chase start in a Tramore novice (2m, soft); 8l fifth in handicap hurdle at Clonmel latest (16.5f, gd-yld); stamina in pedigree so could improve for this longer trip but others preferred.

12/1

Form: P/U5-7 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:15 Sligo

Beauforts Storm

11st 10lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Bumper and hurdles winner has been disappointing overall over fences and in one hurdle run this year, except for when second of six over fences at Tramore (2m, good) on penultimate; others are more appealing.

25/1

2

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

16:20 Wexford

Beauforts Storm

11st 7lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Useful hurdler with placed form in Listed and Graded company as a novice; much improved on fourth chase start at Tramore when close second, around 2l in front of Pampar Lady in race in which Future Prospect departed two out; not sure to appreciate this extra half-mile.

10/1

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

Form: 24351- D

Last run: 242 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Fairly consistent before winning at Listowel last September, may need this after a break.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

16:45 Limerick

Regards To Rose

11st 3lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Fairly consistent before winning a 2m handicap hurdle at the Listowel festival, an event well targeted by her trainer; probably needed Ballinrobe run in May.

14/1

8th

9

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Regards To Rose

10st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Fairly consistent before winning at Listowel last September, may need this after a break.

6/1

1st

4

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:33 Listowel

Regards To Rose

11st 10lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

One of two for yard; some decent runs in defeat in maidens and wasn't disgraced on handicap debut at Killarney just over a month ago; down 2lb and handles an ease; could go well.

11/2

Form: 22306- D

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner; placed on all four maiden hurdle starts; well beaten in two handicap hurdle attempts; still relatively early days, so should not be ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

6

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Kabylia

10st 5lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Bumper winner; placed on all four maiden hurdle starts; well beaten in two handicap hurdle attempts; still relatively early days, so should not be ruled out.

9/2

6th

2

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Kabylia

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Bumper winner on this card last season; placed on all four maiden hurdle starts, two of them at this venue; ground was probably softer than ideal when she ran in a big-field handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse at Easter after a break; has plenty to find with fifth-placed Desert Haven but should be sharper now, and better ground will help.

5/1

14th

11

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Kabylia

11st 4lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Bumper winner; runner-up in three of her four maiden hurdles and she's likeably consistent; whether she's that well handicapped is another matter; hood added.

20/1

Non-runners

Grainne A Chroi

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €17.50
Straight Forecast €14.73
Tricast €100.22
Trifecta €202.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Astelia

TOPSPEED:

Grainne A Chroi

The Irish Sun:

You Make Me Smile

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Astelia

POSTDATA:

Astelia