February 23 / 17.20 Thurles

17.20

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £5743.36
  • 2m 0f 70y
  • 15 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares INH Flat Race

Runners: 15 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.80
  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Westerner mare cost 30,000Euros as a 3yo; sister to 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Western Victory (inc Listed) and half-sister to 2m-2m2f hurdle/chase winner Tell Us More (inc Grade 3); unraced dam out of 2m/2m1f hurdle winner; newcomer from top yard so demands maximum respect.
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4th

17

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:02 Galway

West End Victory

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

Ran in these colours for Willie Mullins, winning a Thurles bumper before finishing fifth of nine in a Listed race; makes yard/hurdle debut after a long absence.

20/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sholokhov mare is half-sister to bumper winner Silver Breeze; unraced dam out of half-sister to smart Japanese 6f-1m winner Symboli Gran, family of high-class hurdler Valiramix; newcomer of obvious appeal coming from these quarters.
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5th

7

18th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:53 Tramore

Silver Lark

11st 7lb

J: Ms Hannah Smullen

T: Gordon Elliott

Just failed to get up on debut at Thurles in February (good) but nowhere near that level in three attempts since, latest after a short break at Killarney last month; cheekpieces now tried.

7/1

11th

10

20th Jul 2023

Good

2m 1f 0y

20:15 Killarney

Silver Lark

11st 7lb

J: Ms Hannah Smullen

T: Gordon Elliott

Just failed to get up on debut at Thurles in February (good) but well below that level twice since on softer ground; return to better ground should suit.

11/2

7th

10

11th May 2023

Soft

2m 0f 54y

20:18 Clonmel

Silver Lark

11st 11lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Gordon Elliott

Just failed to get up in a bumper at Thurles in February on debut; disappointing at Down Royal subsequently but very much a player on her Thurles run.

9/4

16/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 454

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has taken small steps forward in each of three runs but still falls a fair way short of what is likely to be required here.
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13th

3

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

Final Decision

11st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Won a Kilbeggan bumper in 2023; returned from 558 days off at Ballinrobe last April when tailed off in a maiden hurdle; another long absence to overcome on handicap/stable debut.

10/1

10th

2

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 185y

16:40 Ballinrobe

Final Decision

11st 7lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Anthony McCann

Won a Kilbeggan bumper in 2023; not a bad hurdling debut later that year, beaten 17l at Down Royal but fell next time at Killarney; a long lay-off to defy.

18/1

10th

2

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 185y

16:40 Ballinrobe

Final Decision

11st 7lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Anthony McCann

Won a Kilbeggan bumper in 2023; not a bad hurdling debut later that year, beaten 17l at Down Royal but fell next time at Killarney; a long lay-off to defy.

18/1

Form: 9-56

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some promise on second start in Cork mares' bumper last May but well below that form on return at Leopardstown over Christmas, tailed off after making much of running; may come on for that run but plenty to find.
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7th

9

20th May 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:40 Wexford

Matilda Park

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: G Ahern

prominent

14/1

13th

11

18th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 45y

17:35 Tipperary

Matilda Park

11st 11lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: G Ahern

Seemed to find some improvement to finish a 6l fourth at Thurles (good) but faces different conditions here.

10/1

4th

9

23rd Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

17:20 Thurles

Matilda Park

11st 11lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: G Ahern

Some promise on second start in Cork mares' bumper last May but well below that form on return at Leopardstown over Christmas, tailed off after making much of running; may come on for that run but plenty to find.

25/1

Form: 83

Last run: 93 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Took a step forward when remote third at Limerick in November but plenty more likely required here.
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9th

5

19th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:15 Limerick

Mag Dillane

11st 7lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

didn't jump well, prominent early, lost ground 1st

13/2

9th

5

19th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:15 Limerick

Mag Dillane

11st 7lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

didn't jump well, prominent early, lost ground 1st

13/2

11th

9

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Cork

Mag Dillane

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Heavy ground Limerick maiden winner in January; ran a cracker in a handicap there last time after being well beaten on chasing debut; can be a player up in trip.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Arcadio half-sister to a point winner; dam point winner, closely related to dam of smart bumper/2m1f/2m4f chase winner Blackbow; newcomer probably best watched unless market suggests otherwise.
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11th

6

18th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 45y

17:35 Tipperary

Holly Tree

11st 11lb

J: Mr P A King

T: William P Murphy

Triple-digit RPR when sixth on her debut but hasn't improved and is held by some of these on latest Cork form; hood tried there is now left off.

66/1

7th

4

23rd Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Cork

Holly Tree

11st 11lb

J: Miss M M McElligott

T: William P Murphy

Showed some ability on Thurles debut but did too much too soon at Leopardstown last time; if she settles better in a hood then could get involved.

22/1

10th

3

6th Mar 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:10 Leopardstown

Holly Tree

11st 11lb

J: Luke Carberry

T: William P Murphy

Outran her 100-1 odds when beaten only 6.25l at Thurles on debut despite hanging left; this track should suit better and she can improve enough to be more closely involved.

10/1

Form: 57

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to 2m/2m1f hurdle winner Mighty Meggsie ran well for a long way before tiring on Punchestown debut at end of December and took a step forward over C&D a fortnight ago when beaten under 10l, again not really seeing it out; now tried in a tongue tie and likely place claims if continuing improvement.
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3

12th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell

Baby Chou

10st 10lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

didn't jump with fluency, held up in rear, niggled along briefly 8th, lost touch before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

4/1

3

12th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell

Baby Chou

10st 10lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

didn't jump with fluency, held up in rear, niggled along briefly 8th, lost touch before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

4/1

4th

3

14th Mar 2025

Good

3m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:25 Doncaster

Baby Chou

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Irish point winner in March 2024 (3m, heavy); 16-race maiden under rules; runner-up in two handicap chases at Catterick on last two starts (3m1f, soft/good to soft), on both occasions being beaten by an in-form rival who has won again since; interesting contender.

5/2

Form: 4

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Milan mare closely related to bumper/2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Minella Encore and 2m4f/3m hurdle winner Ozzie's Way; dam bumper/useful 2m-2m4f hurdler/chaser, half-sister to Irish National winner Glebe Lad; encouraging debut run at Cork last month puts her in the mix here although likely to appreciate a greater stamina test in time.
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13th

9

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 7f 122y

15:42 Clonmel

Milanaway

10st 5lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Punchestown handicap hurdle win in December (3m, heavy) is her sole success in 30 runs; not the most consistent mare but she stays well and has a definite chance on her best form.

10/1

9th

2

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 20y

16:22 Naas

Milanaway

11st 8lb

J: D G Hogan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Punchestown win in December (3m, heavy) is her sole success in 29 runs under rules; put a blot on her record at Gowran in January; much more like it when second at Thurles (2m7f, soft) last month; shortlisted.

5/2

100/1

Form: 00-7

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in all three bumpers last year, including here in December; easily passed over.
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10

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Thats All

10st 8lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

Only one win from 21 starts over hurdles but was generally reliable last summer/autumn; 2m an inadequate test on return at Punchestown this month; better expected with the cobwebs blown away.

20/1

12th

17

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Thats All

10st 9lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

Only one win from 20 starts over hurdles but was generally reliable last summer/autumn; has tended to show her best form over longer distances; win was over 2m3f, second on final start over an extended 2m6f.

8/1

2nd

14

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 154y

17:00 Thurles

Thats All

10st 8lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Timothy Doyle

Won at Kilbeggan (2m3f, good to yielding) off 5lb lower in July and some respectable runs since; tries a new trip here.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shirocco mare cost 5,500Euros as a 3yo; first foal; dam won Irish 2m4f maiden hurdle, sister to 2m hurdle winner Another Barney, half-sister to three winners including fairly useful Berkeley Barron (won up to 2m6f); solid debut run when third in Borris House mares' maiden point-to-point in December; worth a look.
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5th

7

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:10 Hereford

Ballerina Boxer

11st 1lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Nikki Evans

3m Punchestown handicap hurdle winner off a similar mark in June but below that level since; little encouragement in two starts for new yard, pulling up on soft ground then well beaten (46l) at Stratford; has plenty to prove on current evidence.

50/1

9th

4

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

15:57 Stratford

Ballerina Boxer

11st 6lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Nikki Evans

Beat a big field at Punchestown (3m, good to yielding) last June but mostly well held afterwards and was sold for £1,200 in November; soft ground may well have been against her when pulled up at 125-1 on stable debut in January, but others have more pressing claims.

25/1

9

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:30 Limerick

Ballerina Boxer

11st 4lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: William Harvey

Won at Punchestown in June (3m, gd-yld) off 5lb lower; well beaten off revised mark thrice since (and twice on the Flat); handicapper may be in charge for now.

16/1

Form: 9

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Last of 9 on Limerick debut over Christmas and and only be watched for now.
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13

4th Jun 2023

Good

2m 2f 59y

13:50 Kilbeggan

Lorand

11st 5lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

in rear, mistake 2nd, lost touch 4th, fell 3 out

66/1

11th

7

23rd Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

17:20 Thurles

Lorand

11st 11lb

J: Mr J P Murray

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

Last of 9 on Limerick debut over Christmas and and only be watched for now.

66/1

9th

7

26th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Limerick

Lorand

11st 11lb

J: Mr J P Murray

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

Second foal; dam won French 2m1f hurdle only start, half-sister to French 1m4f Flat and hurdle/chase winner (including 2 Grade 3 hurdles) Danaw; by a French sprinter; best watched for future reference.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Getaway mare cost 20,000Euros as a foal; first foal; dam point, bumper and 2m4f hurdle winner, is sister to bumper/hurdles winner and high-class chase winner In Compliance and 2m3f-3m2f hurdle/smart chase winner One Cool Cookie; quite nicely-bred newcomer, worth a market check and yard among the winners here a fortnight ago.
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12th

13

23rd Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

17:20 Thurles

Too Cool

11st 11lb

J: Mr J C Barry

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

Getaway mare cost 20,000Euros as a foal; first foal; dam point, bumper and 2m4f hurdle winner, is sister to bumper/hurdles winner and high-class chase winner In Compliance and 2m3f-3m2f hurdle/smart chase winner One Cool Cookie; quite nicely-bred newcomer, worth a market check and yard among the winners here a fortnight ago.

33/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mastercraftsman mare cost 20,000Euros as a yearling; dam 1m-1m2f winner (RPR 81), out of half-sister to champion 2yo (7f/1m Group 1 winner) Revoque; Flat-bred mare makes belated debut for local yard and worth a market check.
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9th

9

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 2f 0y

12:40 Leopardstown

Cast A Spell

10st 11lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: T Hogan

Accounted for Qualimita in a maiden hurdle at Navan in November; stepped up on that when landing a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Cork last month; 6lb is a manageable penalty; each-way chance.

20/1

9th

9

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 2f 0y

12:40 Leopardstown

Cast A Spell

10st 11lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: T Hogan

Accounted for Qualimita in a maiden hurdle at Navan in November; stepped up on that when landing a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Cork last month; 6lb is a manageable penalty; each-way chance.

20/1

1st

3

17th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:15 Cork

Cast A Spell

10st 9lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: T Hogan

disputed lead early, soon prominent

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to point winner Glorious Boru; dam unraced half-sister to 2m7f hurdle winner Low Gales and bumper/2m3f-2m6f hurdle winner High Gales; not without market support but well held on Punchestown debut last month and likely best watched for now.
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2

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

14:15 Taunton

Broomfield Gale

11st 12lb

J: Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Won at Stratford (2m6f) last May and back on the scoresheet with a stylish success over 2m here five weeks ago; still looks feasibly treated off 6lb higher but those wins were achieved on good and she'll face contrasting conditions afternoon.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Westerner mare is first foal of a sister to bumper and 2m3f hurdle winner Bang Bang Rosie; unlikely type to make an immediate impact.
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13th

5

18th Sep 2024

Good

2m 5f 80y

18:20 Tramore

Deise Bella

11st 5lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: David J Phelan

Has shown very little in maiden hurdles; pulled up at this venue on handicap debut.

50/1

10

16th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 80y

18:38 Tramore

Deise Bella

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: David J Phelan

Has shown very little in maiden hurdles since joining this yard and needs improvement on handicap debut with blinkers fitted; down in trip.

16/1

7th

8

12th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 60y

16:25 Kilbeggan

Deise Bella

10st 13lb

J: Niall Moore

T: David J Phelan

Fourth here last month (2m) was a step in the right direction but poor Bellewstown run since raises doubts.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €7.70
Straight Forecast €6.04
Trifecta €39.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

West End Victory

POSTDATA:

Milanaway

The Irish Sun:

West End Victory