October 08 / 15.55 Fairyhouse

15.55

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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6445.38
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.80
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 3-1547

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a mares' bumper at Tipperary but hasn't managed to build on that since; out of her depth in a Listed bumper last week but this is easier and the intermediate trip may suit.
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0

3

21st Jan 2024

Yielding

2m 5f 132y

14:10 Thurles

Time To Rocco

11st 7lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Colin Motherway

Latest win came in a 2m2f mares chase here in March; consistent since without winning, most recently behind R'Eveleyn Pleasure at Cork; should get closer but others preferred.

7/1

4th

2

6th Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:07 Cork

Time To Rocco

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Colin Motherway

Won a 2m2f mares' event at Thurles last March; has done most of her racing in conditions races; soundly beaten in fourth behind the useful Brides Hill in a mares' handicap at Fairyhouse last month; probably vulnerable off this mark.

6/1

4th

6

3rd Dec 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

11:55 Fairyhouse

Time To Rocco

10st 11lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Colin Motherway

towards rear, not fluent 1st

7/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1967-2 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who bounced back to form when runner-up in a maiden hurdle at Listowel last month and seemingly appreciated a return to a quicker surface; should be in the mix.
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1st

3

13th Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 4f 73y

15:00 Tramore

Kilbunny Pontic

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: David M O’Brien

raced in second, led but faced challenge from 2 out, soon ridden, left clear last, kept on

7/2

2nd

4

8th Oct 2022

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Fairyhouse

Kilbunny Pontic

11st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: David M O’Brien

prominent, led 3 out, pushed along and 3 lengths ahead before 2 out, ridden when much reduced lead after 2 out, headed and outpaced run-in

5/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 51233

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Progressed from debut to win a bumper and solid form in defeat, hitting the frame in a trio of maiden hurdles since; first-time tongue-tie fitted and ought to go well.
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14

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 3f 100y

16:35 Tipperary

Howaya C D And E

11st 5lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Gerard Keane

Bumper winner and runner-up three times over hurdles and also second in a Tramore mares' beginners' chase last August; has blotted her record twice by refusing to start; risky.

5/1

0

11

6th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 55y

16:45 Downpatrick

Howaya C D And E

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gerard Keane

Bumper winner here and runner-up in a couple of maiden hurdles; below best in 2m6f novice here last month, having previously finished second in Tramore beginners chase; blinkers replace cheekpieces worn the last twice and big chance on that Tramore form.

4/1

6th

6

15th Sep 2023

Good

2m 5f 110y

16:00 Downpatrick

Howaya C D And E

11st 6lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gerard Keane

Bumper winner here and C&D maiden second in July probably her best effort so far over hurdles; runner-up recently over fences; refused to race here on penultimate start but otherwise solid.

7/1

Form: 842-

Last run: 190 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Getting better with every run and chased home a subsequent winner when runner-up in a maiden hurdle at Wexford when last seen; off 190 days but should be thereabouts if fit enough.
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4

23rd Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 150y

16:38 Limerick

Sainte Dona

11st 9lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Thomas Cooper

Strike-rate of 1-10 over both hurdles and fences; gave it a good go from the front in a 2m6f handicap chase at Punchestown last time (heavy) and the recent rain has done her prospects no harm; considered.

11/2

25

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Sainte Dona

10st 6lb

J: Mr R Sugrue

T: Thomas Cooper

Reserve; returned to form when second in mares' handicap over 2m6f at Punchestown last month and she stays 3m; however, this 8yo is just 1-10 over fences and there's a suspicion this task will prove too competitive.

33/1

2nd

4

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 9y

13:30 Punchestown

Sainte Dona

10st 13lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Thomas Cooper

Is 1-9 over fences; ran alright on her seasonal return at Listowel but two of her last three runs have been poor and she didn't go with much enthusiasm when pulled up on latest at Fairyhouse; others appeal more.

6/1

Form: 44599

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-5 and well beaten in two maiden hurdles so far; progress needed.
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3rd

3

4th Mar 2024

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

16:00 Leopardstown

Balum

11st 13lb

J: Mr J P Sutton

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Mare has had an interrupted campaign but has returned from 478-day absence in fine form in 2m4f Punchestown handicaps recently, latest when winning under today's rider on heavy; good chance she'll stay this longer trip and 11lb rise workable.

9/2

1st

1

21st Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 41y

16:25 Punchestown

Balum

12st 0lb

J: Mr J P Sutton

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

travelled strongly, soon prominent, led after 2nd, joined before 4th, raced wide when led narrowly before 2 out, went clear going best approaching last, stayed on, eased towards finish

6/1

3rd

2

29th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:40 Punchestown

Balum

11st 12lb

J: Mr J P Sutton

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Mare showed ability in bumpers and when last seen in Fairyhouse maiden hurdle; handicap debut after long lay-off.

18/1

Form:

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off when 66-1 for a maiden hurdle last month; may need more time.
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7th

13

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:50 Fairyhouse

Greatmindstinkalik

10st 13lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Never really in the race but stayed on to finish a remote fourth in a Listowel handicap hurdle last time; might be ridden a bit handier in this quite weak contest and could well do better for an in-form stable.

6/1

4th

14

22nd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:15 Listowel

Greatmindstinkalik

11st 0lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Matthew J Smith

held up in rear, headway after 3 out, kept on, never near to challenge

12/1

Form: 00-819

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a Cork bumper and out of her depth in Listed bumper last week; return to further should suit on hurdle bow but has a fair bit to find.
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14th

5

25th Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 122y

19:08 Ballinrobe

Cassarina Gold

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Matthew J Smith

Cork bumper winner; beaten between 13l and 17l in her three handicaps and needs to find something from somewhere; perhaps cheekpieces will help.

16/1

9th

11

8th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:30 Bellewstown

Cassarina Gold

11st 7lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Cork bumper winner; beaten under 20l in her two handicaps (3m/2m4f) and needs to find something from somewhere.

25/1

6th

6

13th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:08 Sligo

Cassarina Gold

11st 9lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

prominent

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to 2m-2m3f hurdle winner Midtech Valentine; won her sole point start (2m) in Britain and she's an interesting recruit for this yard having been bought for £25,000; check market.
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5th

1

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

14:46 Downpatrick

Purse Price

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Has won a point, maiden hurdle and beginners' chase but lost her form over fences for Gordon Elliott last autumn; no better on debut for this yard but could do better returned to hurdles today.

9/1

2

14th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:28 Downpatrick

Purse Price

11st 11lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Consistent hurdler was a chase debut winner for Gordon Elliott at Tramore last summer (2m, yielding) but well held in novices and handicaps afterwards; debuts for new yard here.

15/2

Form: U0-80

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form in a bumper and trio of maiden hurdle efforts so far.
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9th

13

8th Oct 2022

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Fairyhouse

Whose A Diva

10st 11lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

always towards rear, no impression after 3 out

100/1

10th

17

3rd Oct 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:45 Tipperary

Whose A Diva

10st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

always towards rear, not fluent 5th

100/1

Form: 90

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at big prices in two runs so far.
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3

11th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 210y

Class 5

15:05 Carlisle

Maimies Magic

11st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: S R B Crawford

Two hurdle wins, at 2m2f and 2m1f, and has form over 2m6f; below best under conditions that should have suited in March and rather hard to know what to expect now sent over fences with tongue-tie left off.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 48-1 D

Last run: 99 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Left all previous form behind when 33-1 four-length winner of a mares' bumper at Wexford in July; should be involved on hurdle bow if she can find some further progress.
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2nd

5

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 6f 79y

12:40 Thurles

Hazelhatch Lady

10st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: James Andrew Fahey

took keen hold, raced in second throughout, pressed winner from 3 out, no extra before last, no match for winner

150/1

2nd

5

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 6f 79y

12:40 Thurles

Hazelhatch Lady

10st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: James Andrew Fahey

took keen hold, raced in second throughout, pressed winner from 3 out, no extra before last, no match for winner

150/1

7th

4

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 2f 0y

12:40 Punchestown

Hazelhatch Lady

10st 11lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: James Andrew Fahey

Hit and miss over fences lately, winning a Galway handicap but pulled-up either side; has a lot to find in this company.

100/1

Form: 80

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in two runs at huge prices in maiden hurdles so far.
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14

13th Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 170y

17:35 Downpatrick

Kanors Girl

10st 13lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Has been regressive in handicaps and well beaten at Limerick plus over C&D latest; others much more likely.

33/1

11th

10

17th Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 60y

14:55 Downpatrick

Kanors Girl

11st 5lb

J: Mr J P Sutton

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

towards rear of midfield

12/1

6th

14

26th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:15 Limerick

Kanors Girl

11st 2lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

midfield

25/1

Form: 6-7P0

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form so far and no signs of progress when tailed off at 80-1 in a maiden hurdle at Listowel last month.
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9

8th Oct 2022

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Fairyhouse

Lady Bodeen

10st 13lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

midfield, ridden 7th, dropped to rear when mistake 5 out, pulled up before 3 out (jockey said mare never travelled)

66/1

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Payout
Exacta €39.00
Straight Forecast €27.56
Trifecta €144.20

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Sainte Dona

SPOTLIGHT:

Howaya C D And E

The Irish Sun:

Kilbunny Pontic

TOPSPEED:

Sainte Dona

POSTDATA:

Sainte Dona