April 25 / 15.40 Punchestown

15.40

Yielding

Howden Insurance Brokers Mares Novice Hurdle (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £15663.72
  • 2m 0f 100y
  • 14 runners
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Howden Insurance Brokers Mares Novice Hurdle (Listed Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.40
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 11326 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Point' winner won a Limerick bumper and maiden hurdle before a respectable third to Impaire Et Passe over C&D; was since runner-up in a 2m5f novice here and a solid fifth in the Grade 2 Mares' novice at Cheltenham; has a decent shout down in grade.
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3

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 1

15:10 Perth

Shecouldbeanything

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

She'll find it hard to beat a peak-form Panic Attack and she was pulled up in the Irish National 16 days ago; however, she was running well in January, in a Grade 2 mares' chase at Fairyhouse (2m6f, yielding) and the Thyestes Handicap at Gowran Park (3m1f, heavy; albeit no match for the first two); no surprise if she bounces back with a good performance today.

9/2

3rd

14

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

3m 1f 0y

15:30 Gowran Park

Shecouldbeanything

11st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

Had a good season as a novice last term, four wins included 2m4f Grade 3 Tipperary novice and finished third to Dinoblue at Cheltenham; reappeared with a fine third in the Galway Plate in July; pulled up in Kerry National when reported with atrial fibrillation and signs of being in season; jumped untidily when predictably no match for Dinoblue at Fairyhouse.

25/1

9

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 180y

16:23 Listowel

Shecouldbeanything

11st 2lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Four-time winner over fences, including a 2m4f Grade 3 novice success at Tipperary last October; distant third behind Dinoblue at Cheltenham; remote seventh in the Irish Grand National; put in a fine effort when third at 33-1 in the Galway Plate; Jordan Gainford retains the ride; capable of another big run

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 131320 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Won three bumpers including a Grade 3 at this meeting last year; won a Tipperary maiden hurdle and a C&D novice before a respectable run behind Impaire Et Passe back here; poor at Cheltenham but this track suits better and is capable of a big run.
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5th

13

4th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Leopardstown

The Model Kingdom

10st 10lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Noel Meade

Runner-up in Graded and Listed company as a novice and chased home Magic Tricks at Down Royal in November; well beaten last twice; can travel very well in her races but has found little for pressure in the past; others preferred.

14/1

8th

4

27th Dec 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Leopardstown

The Model Kingdom

11st 0lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Noel Meade

midfield, headway before 2 out

9/1

18th

7

3rd Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:10 Fairyhouse

The Model Kingdom

10st 11lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Noel Meade

in touch with leaders, midfield after 1st

13/2

20/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 24134 D BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Won a Limerick maiden hurdle over this trip in January and two fine runs in defeat since; needs to step-up on that form to take this prize, though.
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3rd

8

16th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 1f 192y

13:55 Thurles

Walk With Paul

11st 7lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: Martin Brassil

led, headed and raced in second after 3rd, led again halfway, clear 5 out, much reduced lead after 2 out, headed approaching last, soon no extra

9/4

3rd

9

27th Dec 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

12:35 Leopardstown

Walk With Paul

11st 5lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: Martin Brassil

took keen hold, held up in rear, not fluent 4th, headway after 4 out, no extra run-in

33/1

6th

12

24th Nov 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 110y

12:55 Fairyhouse

Walk With Paul

11st 5lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: Martin Brassil

Won a 2m Limerick maiden hurdle by 12l in January; four decent runs in defeat in conditions races over hurdles before being given a break; rated 120 over hurdles, so should be able to pay her way over fences.

14/1

Form: 221050 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Third runner for yard; won a Thurles maiden in October but has been well-held in stronger company since and has plenty to find in this grade.
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1

2nd Oct 2024

Good

2m 1f 120y

14:25 Sligo

Still Ciel

12st 0lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Decent level of chase form and bumped into an improver when just denied at Tramore last time; handy 7lb claimed and will handle an ease although doesn't want it too testing.

5/2

2nd

5

15th Aug 2024

Good

1m 7f 120y

17:20 Tramore

Still Ciel

11st 5lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

prominent, jumped left on occasions, led 2 out, headed run-in, kept on

3/1

4th

9

24th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:28 Wexford

Still Ciel

11st 7lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point winner has a record of 1-10 over hurdles but has run creditably faced with stiff tasks at times; made a solid start to chasing when second to a better fancied stablemate at Tipperary; should go close with more to come.

7/4

Form: 9-1P D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed on the Flat in France; ran away with a Clonmel maiden hurdle but took a keen hold and didn't jump well pitched into Grade 1 company since; capable of better and is the pick of Townend.
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1st

4

7th Jan 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

12:30 Naas

Night And Day

11st 7lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: W P Mullins

visibility reduced by fog, in touch with leaders, headway after 3 out, challenging before 2 out, led when ran on after last, won going away

9/2

5th

6

26th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

14:20 Cork

Night And Day

11st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

held up in midfield

5/2

5

14th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:55 Killarney

Night And Day

11st 0lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

took keen hold, disputed lead early, mistake and lost position 1st, towards rear but in touch with leaders after 2nd, dropped to last before 4 out, weakened and lost touch after 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out

6/1

Form: 4

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed much-improved form on the Flat last year for Barry Fitzgerald and made a satisfactory hurdling debut for this yard recently; will need to step up hugely today, though.
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3rd

1

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 90y

15:00 Sligo

Dame Rapide

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Cian Hughes

Two time winner over hurdles; last win came at Fairyhouse last October for James Barrett off 109 (2m, good); a pair of okay runs over hurdles this summer but needs to bounce back from a poor run on the Flat at Ballinrobe last month; contender if she does so.

4/1

1

(1)

23rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 9y

20:20 Ballinrobe

Dame Rapide

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Cian Hughes

Dual-purpose mare with three wins on the Flat; last win in this sphere came two years ago at the Curragh off a 5lb higher mark (1m6f, good); her two runs over hurdles for her new trainer this term have been okay; needs to come on again.

28/1

3rd

1

15th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

15:15 Downpatrick

Dame Rapide

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Cian Hughes

Dual-purpose mare has won eight races across both codes; made a pleasing enough start for this yard when third of six at Ballinrobe on first run for over six months; should come on for that but she remains 6lb above her last win and she won't want it too soft.

9/2

Form: 4-1120 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
One of three runners for yard; won a Kilbeggan maiden and Listowel conditions hurdle last autumn before a fine second in a Down Royal Grade 3 novice; well below that level at Cheltenham last time but can go well if back to best.
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0

18

5th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 108y

14:30 Galway

Nikini

10st 12lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: W P Mullins

Twice a winner over hurdles late last summer; beaten at short odds in a pair of Flat maidens last twice; trip in her favour but some questions to answer.

25/1

5th

16

(4)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Nikini

11st 2lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

led, headed but prominent after 3f, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out

3/1

Form: 142P3 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; Thurles maiden hurdle winner whose best run since was when runner-up in a handicap at the same track; below form twice since.
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3rd

2

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 203y

18:45 Clonmel

Popova

11st 1lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Has only won on goodish ground but seems effective on softer (rain forecast); solid second to My Gaffer from well off the pace after a break at Killarney and now better off at the weights with that rival; firmly in the mix.

3/1

2nd

4

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

18:08 Killarney

Popova

11st 6lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

held up in rear, headway before 3 out, switched right and went third 2 out, disputing second last, kept on

10/1

2nd

4

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

18:08 Killarney

Popova

11st 6lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

held up in rear, headway before 3 out, switched right and went third 2 out, disputing second last, kept on

10/1

Form: 810 C

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved plenty from her debut to dead-heat in a 2m4f maiden hurdle here; was beaten 17l in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham since and has to bounce back; seems yard first-string.
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4th

4

25th Apr 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

18:22 Wexford

Ladybank

11st 7lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

pressed winner early, lost second and prominent behind clear leader before 2nd

10/1

4th

4

25th Apr 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

18:22 Wexford

Ladybank

11st 7lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

pressed winner early, lost second and prominent behind clear leader before 2nd

10/1

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Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beautifully-bred mare won five times for Mark Johnston up to 1m4f; sold for 68,000Gns in November and makes hurdling debut for new yard; tough ask.
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7th

6

(4)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

Enfranchise

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Listed-winning dual-purpose mare was just denied in a German Group 2 over this trip earlier this season; a repeat of that run will see her involved though was below form over 1m4f at Galway last time.

7/1

7th

6

(4)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

Enfranchise

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Listed-winning dual-purpose mare was just denied in a German Group 2 over this trip earlier this season; a repeat of that run will see her involved though was below form over 1m4f at Galway last time.

7/1

Form: 0331

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point' winner got off the mark in a Cork maiden hurdle over 2m3f last time after some solid runs in defeat; has to take another major step-up in this company.
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13

1st Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:50 Listowel

All About Lucy

11st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Point winner who added a maiden hurdle last April; has failed to raise her profile in handicaps and needs to turn a corner.

16/1

9th

7

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

All About Lucy

11st 11lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Point-to-point winner off the mark under rules in 2m3f maiden here a year ago but well held both starts afterwards; 2m6f possibly stretched her stamina on recent comeback run so not one to rule out back at 2m4f here on better ground.

12/1

9th

7

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

All About Lucy

11st 11lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Point-to-point winner off the mark under rules in 2m3f maiden here a year ago but well held both starts afterwards; 2m6f possibly stretched her stamina on recent comeback run so not one to rule out back at 2m4f here on better ground.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 18P171 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Won a Clonmel maiden before winning a Fairyhouse novice and Limerick handicap, all over this trip and in varying ground conditions; has to step up again in this company but capable of a decent showing.
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12th

11

31st Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:00 Galway

Henning

10st 7lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, prominent before 2nd

16/1

6th

7

4th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:25 Tipperary

Henning

11st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Comes here in good heart; placed twice over fences and didn't see out 3m on return to hurdling when third at Kilbeggan; this looks a more suitable trip.

8/1

Form: 115150 C

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; dual bumper winner won a Gowran maiden hurdle (2m) before taking a Listed mares' novice over 2m3f here; was well below that form at Cheltenham but has the credentials to run well back here.
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2

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 50y

13:45 Punchestown

Saylavee

11st 11lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: W P Mullins

Dual bumper and hurdle (including here) winner was a winner at Killarney and Tramore last summer over fences while was runner-up in a Galway Grade 3 novice chase in between; has gone well fresh and is respected on return.

9/4

1st

4

16th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:00 Tramore

Saylavee

10st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

1-3 in chases; won a mares' beginners' chase at Killarney in May (2m5f, good); jumped left on second chase start at Punchestown but better at Galway on latest, beat just 0.5l in a Grade 3 novice by a solid yardstick in Ashdale Bob; gets weight from the boys here but needs to improve again to take a hand in the finish.

2/1

2nd

7

1st Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 54y

14:45 Galway

Saylavee

10st 8lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Listed winner over hurdles made the ideal start over fences with a comfortable success over 2m5f at Killarney in May; jumped left and probably didn't stay effectively behind Reverend Hubert at Punchestown; will be more at home over this shorter trip than most and likely to go well.

5/1

Form: -51053 CD

Last run: 195 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D handicap hurdle last summer and a decent effort here again when last seen but is out of her depth in this company.
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10

23rd May 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 180y

16:15 Punchestown

Lucy Van Pelt

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Peter Maher

Flying much too high in a Listed race here four weeks ago; being 10lb higher than for last May's C&D success may anchor her once more.

10/1

14th

7

25th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 100y

15:40 Punchestown

Lucy Van Pelt

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Peter Maher

prominent

100/1

3rd

10

12th Oct 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:45 Punchestown

Lucy Van Pelt

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Peter Maher

took keen hold, raced in second, lost second but close up after 4th, pushed along after 2 out, switched left approaching last, soon ridden but no extra, no match for first two

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €21.20
Straight Forecast €19.15
Tricast €148.85
Trifecta €204.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Model Kingdom

RP Ratings (IRE):

Night And Day

POSTDATA:

Shecouldbeanything

The Irish Sun:

The Model Kingdom

TOPSPEED:

Night And Day