17.20
GoodHotel Minella Mares Maiden Hurdle
- Prize money: £5482.3
- 1m 7f 170y
- 23 runners
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Runners: 23 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
7/4 (Won)
- Win: £1.50
- Place: £1.10
Form: 22-
Last run: 99 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
16th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 85y |
10st 7lb |
2-7 over hurdles and some smart form in the book; better known as a chaser these days, but has been out of sorts in that sphere on recent starts; third at Punchestown on latest, but was still beaten over 9l; needs to revive on first run over timber since March 2024. |
100/30 |
|
3rd 2 |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 50y |
11st 11lb |
2-11 over fences; rated 13lb higher over hurdles; ran well when second in Grade 3 novice here in October (War Correspondent third); has disappointed at Fairyhouse and when pulled up over C&D since returning from a break; needs to leave those efforts behind. |
16/1 |
|
12 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 75y |
11st 4lb |
Very useful hurdler, two wins and third in 2024 Cheltenham Mares' Novices Hurdle; took a while to find her form over fences but won at Killarney and Listowel last year; second in Grade 3 novice here in October; never counted at Fairyhouse after a break. |
16/1 |
4/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 17/33- D
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
16th Mar 2024 Heavy 2m 1f 192y |
11st 7lb |
in touch with leaders, slow jump 4th, some headway and went third halfway, went second after 2 out, shaken up to lead approaching last, pushed out and kept on well towards finish |
100/30 |
|
8 |
7th Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 5f 65y |
11st 7lb |
Bumper winner in 2021; consistent in maiden hurdles before winning over 2m6f at Punchestown last June; ran with credit in a staying handicap hurdle at the Galway festival; not as good at Ballinrobe in September; staying type who could feature if taking to chasing. |
5/1 |
7/1
- Place: £4.20
Form: 5773-
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
12th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
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 |
10st 10lb |
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 |
11st 4lb |
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 |
12/1
Form: /P745- BF
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
30th May 2023 Good 2m 6f 13y |
11st 10lb |
Has gone close in handicap hurdles but has yet to get the job done and the visor failed to make any great difference when a remote fourth in a maiden at Tipperary (2m); has stamina to prove over this far. |
12/1 |
|
4th 14 |
4th May 2023 Good 1m 7f 170y |
10st 13lb |
Went close in a couple of handicap hurdles in 2021 including a second at Clonmel; missed 14 months and needs to step on recent maiden form; however, worth noting she has come in for support on her last three four runs, unplaced favourite at Tramore last time; visored now |
12/1 |
|
5th 5 |
16th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
towards rear of midfield, nudged along after 3 out, headway before 2 out, no impression approaching last |
3/1 |
6/1
Form: 12023- BF
Last run: 61 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 |
3rd Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 60y |
11st 7lb |
midfield |
8/1 |
|
10th 7 |
3rd Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 60y |
11st 7lb |
midfield |
8/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
16th Oct 2024 Good 2m 0f 59y |
11st 1lb |
Won a 2m Tipperary maiden in May; appeared not to stay 2m4f at Clonmel recently; can do better over this shorter trip. |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: 9-
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y |
11st 13lb |
Beat Arcland when winning her third hurdle race over 2m3f here a year ago; fell after a break at Fairyhouse next time; well beaten on the Flat on recent return; needs her best. |
12/1 |
|
8th 5 (2) |
8th May 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 4f 183y |
10st 2lb |
Three-time winning hurdler on decent ground; absent since faller at Fairyhouse in November and probably best watched on Flat debut. |
16/1 |
50/1
Form: /3PP0-
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 14 |
18th Aug 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Interesting recruit from France but not worked out just yet; 16s, beaten when falling on handicap debut at Wexford in May; still early days. |
25/1 |
|
7 |
31st May 2023 Good 2m 1f 100y |
11st 6lb |
French form was not without merit, notably when going very close in a conditions chase 13 months ago; jumping has been ragged over Irish hurdles, though latest run was a step in the right direction. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 71429- D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 10 |
16th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 85y |
11st 0lb |
1-24 over hurdles, the win coming over 3m on heavy ground at Clonmel in 2023; is now 12lb lower, but has disappointed the last twice after showing a bit more at Clonmel in May. |
22/1 |
|
8th 5 |
15th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 100y |
11st 4lb |
First positive run in a while when beaten 5l into third at Clonmel (19.5f, gd) in May but failed to build on that when no impression at Tramore 17 days ago; step up in trip not sure to suit. |
12/1 |
|
6th 5 |
29th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 145y |
11st 3lb |
No win since 2023 but step in the right direction when a keeping on 4.75l third at Clonmel (19.5f, gd-yld) 15 days ago; effectively 7lb lower here with rider's claim; stays this far and in the mix with a repeat of that last effort. |
11/2 |
33/1
Form: 60-
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 |
9th Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 160y |
11st 1lb |
Winner on the Flat but not gone the right way over hurdles since decent sixth on debut in Feb 2023; unseated three out at this track lto when beaten; down in trip; hard to fancy. |
25/1 |
|
13 |
25th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 100y |
10st 11lb |
Flat winner but 0-6 over hurdles and hasn't shown enough in a trio of handicap starts in this sphere. |
25/1 |
|
6th 6 |
8th Jun 2024 Good 2m 3f 100y |
11st 9lb |
towards rear on outer |
25/1 |
100/1
Form: 00-
Last run: 63 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 18 |
21st Dec 2024 Good 2m 0f 15y |
10st 9lb |
Had been progressing in handicaps before bolting up in a C&D mares' handicap hurdle last month; up 10lb but well worth a try in a higher grade and could well play a hand. |
6/1 |
|
12th 18 |
21st Dec 2024 Good 2m 0f 15y |
10st 9lb |
Had been progressing in handicaps before bolting up in a C&D mares' handicap hurdle last month; up 10lb but well worth a try in a higher grade and could well play a hand. |
6/1 |
|
1st 1 |
29th Nov 2024 Good 1m 7f 189y |
11st 13lb |
Shock 200-1 winner of 2m Kilbeggan maiden hurdle early last season; some signs of a revival at Limerick last month before catching the eye when fifth of nine at the same track latest, making headway late on and beaten less than 5l; player. |
15/2 |
16/1
Form: 134/ D
Last run: 645 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
26th Nov 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 43y |
10st 11lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, raced in last and detached throughout, mistake 2nd, lost touch after 4th, soon tailed off |
40/1 |
|
4th 7 |
10th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 190y |
10st 4lb |
held up in last, headway after 2 out (usual 4 out) |
50/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
19th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 1f 33y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
led |
5/2 |
12/1
Form: 03975-
Last run: 109 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 |
13th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 5f 80y |
10st 5lb |
Sole win came in chase here in the autumn and has also run well in C&D hurdle contest; better effort when last seen and could run well with cheekpieces added. |
10/1 |
|
11th 12 |
13th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 5f 80y |
10st 5lb |
Sole win came in chase here in the autumn and has also run well in C&D hurdle contest; better effort when last seen and could run well with cheekpieces added. |
10/1 |
|
6th 20 |
27th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 56y |
10st 7lb |
Yet to win over hurdles in 21 starts; pulled up over hurdles and fences on latest starts and has to rebound. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: 410- D
Last run: 216 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
7th Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 193y |
11st 7lb |
Came on from his yard debut when runner-up at this meeting last year; however, off since and this looks tough on reappearance. |
20/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
8th Aug 2024 Good 2m 1f 185y |
11st 6lb |
Bumper winner didn't run badly on return at Kilbeggan last time, though did suffer from heat stress post-race; can be involved with improvement likely from that. |
11/2 |
100/1
Form: 00-
Last run: 61 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 13 |
22nd Sep 2023 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Modest form in maidens; no impression when 50-1 at Tramore in her first handicap. |
25/1 |
|
14th 9 |
17th Aug 2023 Good 2m 4f 110y |
11st 5lb |
Local runner hard to make a case for now handicapping; cheekpieces. |
33/1 |
100/1
Form: F780P-
Last run: 52 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18 |
13th Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 6f 88y |
10st 13lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, in rear, detached and struggling when pulled up after 7th |
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14th 15 |
29th Dec 2023 Heavy 2m 3f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Mare rated 80 and seems modest; has been off since July. |
100/1 |
|
8th 9 |
13th Jul 2023 Yielding 2m 5f 170y |
11st 2lb |
Little promise in maidens or on recent handicap debut and difficult to make a case for. |
28/1 |
50/1
Form: 63890-
Last run: 196 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
2nd Jul 2024 Good To Firm 2m 3f 100y |
11st 7lb |
Placed twice in maiden hurdles and was unseated on chasing debut last time; has plenty to find against the best of these. |
33/1 |
|
11 |
7th Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Placed in pair of maidens but modest handicap form over hurdles (now rated 85); best watched on chase debut. |
50/1 |
|
14th 9 |
31st Dec 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 159y |
11st 7lb |
Placed twice in maidens; handicap form has left a lot to be desired; tongue-tie on now after a moderate run at Thurles. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 97-
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 5 |
30th Sep 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 50y |
11st 9lb |
Shown very little in four runs so far but may have needed her handicap debut a fortnight ago; step up in trip needs to yield plenty more. |
13/2 |
|
12th 12 |
16th Sep 2023 Good To Yielding 1m 7f 120y |
11st 3lb |
Shown very little in a trio of maiden hurdles so far; improvement needed on handicap debut returning from 135 days off. |
12/1 |
|
17th 12 |
4th May 2023 Good 1m 7f 170y |
10st 13lb |
Has looked in need of further than this in her first two races; perhaps one for handicaps in due course. |
25/1 |
33/1
Form: 49/
Last run: 801 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 18 |
4th May 2023 Good 1m 7f 170y |
10st 13lb |
Lost form on Flat after showing ability for Joseph O'Brien, initially rated 66, had slumped to 40 after two runs last season; had two hurdle runs in 2021, not disgraced when fourth of nine on the first occasion. |
33/1 |
10/1
Form: 11209/ D
Last run: 372 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
4th May 2023 Good 1m 7f 170y |
11st 7lb |
Looked useful when winning two summer bumpers in 2021, also second twice; beaten only a neck in a 1m7f maiden at Leopardstown last June; out of form on her last three Flat runs, two last August and the other at Naas in March; hurdling debut now. |
10/1 |
|
13th 4 (1) |
29th Mar 2023 Soft To Heavy 1m 5f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Looked useful when winning two summer bumpers in 2021; beaten only a neck in a 1m7f maiden at Leopardstown last June; doubts raised by her failures in handicap on her final two starts; suited by good ground. |
14/1 |
|
11th 9 (2) |
24th Aug 2022 Good 2m 1f 22y |
11st 0lb |
midfield early, dropped to last before halfway, minor headway after halfway, towards rear of midfield when ridden over 3f out, soon no extra, weakened and eased from under 2f out, tailed off |
10/1 |
100/1
Form: U90-
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
4th May 2023 Good 1m 7f 170y |
10st 13lb |
Unseated on her debut; tailed off at Gowran; last of 11 in a Clonmel bumper. |
100/1 |
|
11th 7 |
6th Apr 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 121y |
11st 7lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, headway to lead halfway, ridden when headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out |
100/1 |
|
9th 1 |
11th Mar 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Sister to bumper/2m3f hurdle winner Feddans unseated at the first on debut last Sunday at Wexford when a 12-1 shot. |
20/1 |
Form: P6-
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
26th Jul 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 2f 200y |
10st 13lb |
Maiden both on the track and between the flags, poor recent completion record in points; hard to be confident in. |
20/1 |
|
14th 14 |
21st Oct 2023 Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
11st 5lb |
prominent, slow jump 1st |
33/1 |
|
13th 15 |
11th Sep 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 55y |
10st 13lb |
Unplaced in seven hurdle runs and needs to show plenty of improvement stepping up markedly in trip. |
28/1 |
Form: U0-
Last run: 127 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 10 |
26th May 2023 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Sister to useful hurdler First Approach; 20-1 when unseating early on her debut at Punchestown; tailed off in a strong maiden at Leopardstown on second attempt; headgear tried here; hard to assess in the context of this race but probably capable of improvement. |
50/1 |
|
22 |
4th May 2023 Good 1m 7f 170y |
10st 13lb |
Sister to useful hurdler First Approach; 20-1 when unseating early on her debut at Punchestown; tailed off in a strong maiden at Leopardstown on second attempt; second reserve. |
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16th 20 |
28th Dec 2022 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 0lb |
prominent, soon went second |
50/1 |
Form: P-P
Last run: 2 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
23 |
4th May 2023 Good 1m 7f 170y |
10st 13lb |
Poor on Flat; pulled-up at Plumpton on last month's hurdles debut; blinkers fitted; third reserve. |
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16 |
2nd May 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 139y |
10st 11lb |
First reserve; modest Flat maiden pulled up on last month's hurdles debut at Plumpton when taking a keen hold; blinkers now fitted. |
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6 |
9th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
took keen hold, prominent, lost position before 3 out |
7/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €6.60 |
| Straight Forecast | €4.52 |
| Trifecta | €51.00 |
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