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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.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Listowel

Pauls Dream

11st 6lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

Progressive mare won handicaps at Ballinrobe and Kilbeggan earlier this term, and added a further win with career-best in taking 2m6f Galway conditions event early this month, produced late to win going away; clearly in terrific form, although drop back to 2m may not be ideal.

13/2

1st

8

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 129y

17:09 Galway

Pauls Dream

10st 7lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Anthony Mullins

Back to back handicap hurdle wins at Ballinrobe and Kilbeggan earlier this term; fine effort to finish a 2.75l third of 20 off 126 in the Tribes here last month; beaten favourite on the Flat at Tramore sole start since; mares' allowance and rider's claim bring her into the picture.

8/1

3rd

8

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:18 Tramore

Pauls Dream

10st 9lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: Anthony Mullins

Has been in the form of her career this season, winning handicap hurdles at Ballinrobe and Kilbeggan before finishing a close third at Galway; now rated 129 in that sphere so has to be respected on Flat debut over a trip that will suit.

4/1

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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:35 Killarney

Astelia

10st 13lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Placed on the Flat for Jessica Harrington early in her career; consistent but highly frustrating over hurdles, second in eight of her 11 attempts, including in four of five since May; towards the rear in a 1m6f handicap at Listowel; would not be a surprise winner but her profile makes it hard to be confident.

13/8

13th

6

(4)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 55y

17:12 Listowel

Astelia

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Peter Fahey

0-7 on the Flat but had placed form for Jessica Harrington; has been knocking on the door over hurdles this year and could have a part to play.

10/1

2nd

9

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 26y

16:07 Kilbeggan

Astelia

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Often leads and has been runner-up in seven of her 10 hurdles outings; mark has been steadily declining, though, and tame effort in Galway handicap last time.

12/1

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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(10)

1st Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 77y

17:05 Bellewstown

You Make Me Smile

9st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: P A Fahy

Grand dual-purpose mare was second in a division of this last year, and went on to win readily (in a visor) on heavy at Galway; some good runs in defeat this year and headgear back on; notable jockey booking too.

7/1

7th

9

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 208y

17:09 Ballinrobe

You Make Me Smile

10st 6lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: P A Fahy

Won three times under both codes last year (twice at Sligo); best hurdles run this year when a clear second in 2m3f Downpatrick mares' handicap in June (good); solid effort when third at Sligo (2m5f) on latest, but she's better over shorter than this.

8/1

3rd

7

6th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 168y

19:30 Sligo

You Make Me Smile

10st 11lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: P A Fahy

Won here under both codes last year, including 2m2f mares' handicap hurdle off 81; best hurdle run this year when a clear second in 2m3f Downpatrick mares handicap in June (good), poor run on the Flat at Tramore since; unproven over this far.

8/1

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.
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Verdict Starting price

7

30th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

15:20 Galway

Queenofthelodge

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Rated 120 over hurdles with four wins to her name; was a ready winner on chase bow last time at Wexford; this is tougher but gets plenty of weight and can be a player.

8/1

1st

12

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

16:20 Wexford

Queenofthelodge

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Progressive in handicaps in the first half of last season, gaining a third handicap success in 2m4f Clonmel mares' event in October; back to her best in first-time cheekpieces in 2m1f Limerick Grade 3 early this month, staying on for third behind two much higher-rated rivals; dam has already produced a couple of winning chasers so quite possible she could improve for the switch to fences.

13/2

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

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.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

14

20th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 100y

15:18 Listowel

Eye Of A Tiger

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John Patrick Ryan

Down the field in two outings since a Ballinrobe win in July; has a solid overall record over hurdles, two wins and six places from 15 starts.

16/1

8th

9

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 26y

16:42 Kilbeggan

Eye Of A Tiger

10st 9lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won C&D maiden last August; well supported when availing of a declining mark at Ballinrobe in July; well beaten in 20-runner affair at Galway, but should at least enjoy this smaller field.

9/1

15th

21

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Eye Of A Tiger

10st 1lb

T: John Patrick Ryan

First reserve; won for the second time over hurdles when taking a Ballinrobe handicap on latest; up 4lb but can be competitive if getting a run.

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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:55 Killarney

Beauforts Storm

11st 4lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Close second in a mares chase at Tramore in May by some margin the high point of this year; pulled up after her saddle slipped at Roscommon last week; others appeal far more.

33/1

3

28th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 131y

17:05 Roscommon

Beauforts Storm

11st 6lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Bumper/hurdle winner, best form at Thurles; 0-7 over fences; has struggled since second at Tramore in May; first-time cheekpieces

8/1

4th

5

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

18:32 Wexford

Beauforts Storm

10st 12lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Bumper and hurdle winner ran respectably over fences here last time (2m); could well battle it out for a place but has plenty to find with Le Coq Hardi on ratings.

8/1

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.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:10 Killarney

Regards To Rose

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Won at Listowel last year; well beaten at that venue two weeks ago, though that still marked an improvement on three previous outings this season; trainer appears to have a better chance with Kingdom Calling.

12/1

7th

17

20th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 100y

15:18 Listowel

Regards To Rose

10st 4lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Won over 2m here last year; has had a low-key preparation but unwise to rule out given how effectively her trainer targeted this meeting in 2025.

14/1

8th

10

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:20 Killarney

Regards To Rose

11st 2lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Won at Listowel last September, but has been well below that level twice this term; needs a return to best; second of three runners for yard.

14/1

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.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:20 Killarney

Kabylia

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden has been placed in bumpers and hurdles, but has been poor the last thrice in handicaps and has to do much better.

20/1

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

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