June 03 / 18.30 Tramore

18.30

Good

Visit West Waterford Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 2m 0f 175y
  • 17 runners
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Visit West Waterford Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.60
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3-

Last run: 167 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising third in a Thurles bumper on debut and that contest worked out okay; should do better with that run under her belt but her pedigree suggests she may come into her own over further.
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0

5

17th Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:19 Tramore

Katou

11st 9lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Beat subsequent winner here in June but wheels came off since, flopping at Roscommon (mistakes) and worse again in that regard at Ballinrobe; hood adds to the quandary up in trip.

10/1

0

5

25th Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 5y

18:08 Ballinrobe

Katou

11st 9lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Convincingly beat a subsequent winner in a Tramore maiden hurdle last month; very tame effort in a novice hurdle at Roscommon since won by a stable companion; safe to put a line through that and should do much better here.

4/1

7th

6

10th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 110y

18:38 Roscommon

Katou

11st 1lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

took keen hold, led, not fluent 2nd, clear when mistake 5th, slowed dramatically and much reduced lead on turn after 5th, pushed along when headed before 3 out, weakened from 2 out

5/1

Form: 22423-

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner; 0-9 under Rules; posted a career best when third of 14 in a Punchestown festival handicap chase in April from a mark of 124; big player if he brings that level of form to the table back over timber.
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7th

7

2nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 90y

14:30 Punchestown

The Folkes Tiara

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Both chase wins have been in quite valuable 2m1f handicaps (yielding), most recently at Fairyhouse in November 2024; below best this season, however, and needs to be revitalised by this switch to the banks; ground should suit.

14/1

10th

7

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:38 Wexford

The Folkes Tiara

10st 10lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Both chase wins hae been in quite valuable 2m1f handicaps (yielding), most recently at Fairyhouse in November 2024; below best this season, beaten nearly 20l over same trip at Leopardstown over Christmas on latest; cheekpieces now added to usual tongue-tie.

16/1

1

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 130y

13:05 Wexford

The Folkes Tiara

12st 0lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Henry De Bromhead

One of two for trainer; Leopardstown St Stephen's Day handicap chase winner in 2023 (2m1f, soft); returned to form when winning a Fairyhouse handicap in November and beaten a short head at Leopardstown in race she won year prior; out of form in three runs since and still 6lb above last winning mark; likely best watched for now.

20/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 72-7 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Left his debut behind when only beaten half a length in a Tipperary maiden hurdle in April; beaten at short odds at Kilbeggan last time but might appreciate a drop back in trip; wears first-time tongue-tie.
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10

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

19:25 Kilbeggan

Rule The Wind

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Ran in the Magnier colours when beaten 1/2l in 2m4f Tipperary maiden last year (yielding) but hasn't reproduced that level of form in four starts since; returns from 11 months absence with questions to answer.

13/2

6th

8

23rd Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 141y

18:10 Sligo

Rule The Wind

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Ran in the Magnier colours when beaten just half-a-length in 2m4f Tipperary maiden in April (yielding) but hasn't reproduced that level of form in three starts since, most recently halfway faller at Downpatrick 10 days ago; questions to answer at this stage.

5/2

0

7

13th Aug 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 165y

16:10 Downpatrick

Rule The Wind

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Expensive store horse out of half-sister to Brave Inca; ran in the Magnier colours when beaten just half-a-length at Tipperary (2m4f) in April; has disappointed since changing ownership; beaten fav at Kilbeggan and 20l third at Tramore albeit trip was probably too sharp for him there; has a few questions to answer now.

5/2

Form: 08-

Last run: 129 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to complete in 2 points and tailed off in two starts under Rules; off 129 days.
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11

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 6f 180y

15:25 Killarney

Littletwinklestar

10st 6lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W J O’Doherty

Third in a 2m5f Ballinrobe handicap hurdle last season; off for a year until August and has struggled on her first three outings for this stable.

20/1

15th

13

18th Sep 2024

Good

2m 5f 80y

18:50 Tramore

Littletwinklestar

11st 1lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: W J O’Doherty

Third in a 2m5f Ballinrobe handicap hurdle last season; not as good subsequently; pulled up in a recent maiden at Kilbeggan; tongue-tie on now as well as usual hood.

20/1

15

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

17:10 Kilbeggan

Littletwinklestar

10st 11lb

J: Carl Millar

T: W J O’Doherty

took keen hold, led

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-8 on Flat; not much in her pedigree to suggest this will suit.
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5th

9

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:05 Wexford

Fair Damsel

11st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

A tailed off finish in a Tramore handicap last time was not the greatest stable debut; best watched for the moment.

40/1

12th

1

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

18:12 Tramore

Fair Damsel

12st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Won Killarney maiden hurdle in October 2024 (2m1f, yielding); ran only twice last year; reappeared in a claimer at Clonmel in February; probably best watched on stable debut.

14/1

6th

5

26th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 76y

13:24 Clonmel

Fair Damsel

10st 10lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Richard Brabazon

Dual-purpose; won Killarney maiden hurdle in October 2024 (2m1f, yielding); two runs last year yielding nothing to be positive about; handles heavy; market will reveal expectations.

20/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off when 66s over C&D on debut.
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10th

6

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 2

15:17 Carlisle

OFaolains Glory

10st 13lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Susan Corbett

Didn't have a good strike-rate over hurdles or fences but then went back-to-back in 2m4f handicap chases on good to soft at Musselburgh late last year; 5lb higher than for that latest 5l success and her subsequent defeat was over hurdles; chance.

12/1

4th

10

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

14:30 Musselburgh

OFaolains Glory

11st 7lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Susan Corbett

Wins a Musselburgh (2m4f) the last twice took her chase record to 3-10; only 1-22 over hurdles and has to deal with a career-high mark back in this sphere.

12/1

2nd

2

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

13:55 Hexham

OFaolains Glory

11st 13lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Susan Corbett

Just 1-22 over hurdles but was a front-running second off 2lb lower at Kelso (2m2f, good) last month; mixed results in her six runs over fences but she had a win in Ireland last spring and still has potential in this sphere; not ruled out back in trip.

100/30

OUR TIP

Form: 8/5-

Last run: 387 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
A bit below form on the Flat of late; minor promise in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel when last seen in this sphere 13 months ago; ground will suit.
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6th

11

(1)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:05 Bellewstown

Leviosa

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Seamus Fahey

prominent, outpaced and lost position over 1f out, weakened final furlong

6/1

5th

13

(10)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 39y

17:00 Punchestown

Leviosa

8st 12lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Seamus Fahey

Is 1-18 but that win came back in 2021; placed at Limerick and Roscommon earlier this season but her last two runs, over hurdles and on the Flat, have not been as good and she needs a revival; blinkers go back on.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shirocco gelding; dam maiden hurdler from 2m-2m6f, sister to useful 2m6f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Na Trachtalai Abu, half-sister to useful winners Fire In Soul (2m/2m1f hurdle) and Bay Cherry (2m6f/3m chase); newcomer that may appreciate a bit further than this.
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8th

4

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 175y

18:30 Tramore

Garcol

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

towards rear of midfield

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on only point start in back in March 2022; unlikely to make an impact on Rules debut.
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9th

2

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 175y

18:30 Tramore

Another Jiver

11st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: A M O’Grady

towards rear

100/1

Form: 9

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest point form and tailed off on Rules debut last time; non-runner here Friday.
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9th

15

21st Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 0y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Honey Roll Over

10st 11lb

J: A P Heskin

T: J P Flavin

Nothing so far in maidens at huge prices.

66/1

11th

17

14th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:15 Cork

Honey Roll Over

11st 5lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: J P Flavin

Huge odds so far hurdling and ran accordingly.

100/1

Form: 700-

Last run: 165 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; tailed off in three starts at huge odds so far; off 165 days.
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12

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Georgies Gal

10st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

The handicapper has finally relented but probably for good reason and she's been off since August.

20/1

10th

12

16th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 80y

18:38 Tramore

Georgies Gal

10st 0lb

J: Conor Owens

T: P J Rothwell

Hit the frame in one of her six starts last year and shown nothing in three starts in 2024; first-time cheekpieces on and drop in trip not sure to suit.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; Califet gelding; 12,000Euros foal; dam unraced, out of French 2m1f chase/2m2f hurdle winner; tough ask on debut.
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12th

15

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 175y

18:30 Tramore

Where Has Shebeen

11st 4lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: A M O’Grady

towards rear

Form:

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off when 50-1 for a maiden hurdle last month; dam an unraced sister to useful hurdler and has a decent pedigree; may do better with that experience under his belt.
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5

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 70y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Callmedusty

11st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Runner-up over hurdles at Punchestown on heavy over 2m7f; poor over fences at Clonmel since but has a chance if as effective on this better ground.

15/2

5

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 70y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Callmedusty

11st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Runner-up over hurdles at Punchestown on heavy over 2m7f; poor over fences at Clonmel since but has a chance if as effective on this better ground.

15/2

10th

5

27th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

14:15 Clonmel

Callmedusty

11st 3lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Prominent when falling at the ninth at Cork on only chase start; worth considering on last month's second in a 20-runner handicap hurdle at Punchestown.

6/1

Form: 2336- BF

Last run: 259 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Consistent level of form when placed on first three bumper starts; didn't seem to appreciate a drop in trip when last seen; more to come this term but possibly over further.
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1st

1

31st May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

17:07 Fakenham

Nottodaybobo

12st 0lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Has turned a corner since returning from a break this spring and came good for current stable with front-running win at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) three weeks ago; that form looks modest but he ought to give another good account here.

11/4

1st

2

8th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:52 Market Rasen

Nottodaybobo

11st 11lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Ended 2025 in poor form but kept on well to take third of 13 at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft; refitted tongue-tie) in March, after a break, and may benefit from moving back up in trip here; contender if able to build on that recent effort.

4/1

3rd

4

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle

Nottodaybobo

11st 9lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Returned from a long absence with what looked an encouraging stable debut last July but four heavy defeats have followed; tried 2m7f last time.

33/1

Form: 562/2-

Last run: 364 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in this race last year when last seen over timber; has been in fair form on the Flat since and holds each-way claims again back over hurdles, although it looks like a stronger renewal this time.
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5th

1

(7)

8th Apr 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

15:40 Navan

Tudor Manor

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

towards rear, headway on outer over 3f out, outpaced over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

8/1

1

(7)

8th Apr 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

15:40 Navan

Tudor Manor

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

In good form over 1m4f at Dundalk last November, notching a win and a second; fit from hurdling; 1-14 on turf, sole win gained over 1m4f at Leopardstown last May; fine effort over this trip when second at the Listowel festival.

8/1

7th

8

17th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:45 Wexford

Tudor Manor

11st 1lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Patrick J Flynn

In good form over 1m4f at Dundalk in November; mid-field on handicap hurdle debut at Thurles recently; jumping was an issue last season.

14/1

Form: 0-0

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

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10

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

14:40 Fairyhouse

May Call You Back

10st 0lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Improved dramatically from a low base to record four wins in 2025 including 2m Tramore handicap chase in October; also good second in 2m Navan handicap chase, possibly found 3m4f stamina test too much at Punchestown latest; 4lb wrong here but could go well if she stays.

10/1

5th

16

15th Feb 2026

3m 3f 60y

15:00 Punchestown

May Call You Back

10st 5lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Improved dramatically from a low base to record four wins in 2025 including 2m Tramore handicap chase in October; following month, handled heavy ground well in 2m4f Gowran handicap hurdle, clear along with the progressive Cousin Kate; second in a 2m chase at Navan in November; down the field over hurdles at the DRF; a big question mark about her stamina.

12/1

14th

10

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 0y

12:40 Leopardstown

May Call You Back

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

In tremendous form in 2025, four wins including 2m Tramore handicap chase in October and, the following month, when handling heavy ground well in 2m4f Gowran handicap hurdle, clear along with the progressive Cousin Kate; second in a chase latest; leading contender.

5/1

Form: P-0

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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17

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 175y

18:30 Tramore

Smallfreebirdsfly

11st 4lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

11th

10

2nd May 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 139y

20:18 Ballinrobe

Smallfreebirdsfly

12st 0lb

J: Mr M N Sharpe

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

Pulled-up a long way out in a Clonmel bumper on debut and is difficult to make a case for.

100/1

8

21st Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 2f 112y

17:25 Clonmel

Smallfreebirdsfly

12st 0lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

Shirocco half-brother to 2m3f/2m4f hurdle winner Low Lie The Fields; dam bumper winner/placed 2m3f hurdle, half-sister to useful 2m4f hurdle winner Brave Vic and useful 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Edmund Keane; newcomer best watched unless market suggests otherwise.

25/1

Non-runners

Callmedusty, Nottodaybobo, May Call You Back, Smallfreebirdsfly

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Payout
Exacta €5.30
Straight Forecast €4.90
Trifecta €16.10

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Rule The Wind

SPOTLIGHT:

The Folkes Tiara

The Irish Sun:

Tudor Manor

POSTDATA:

Rule The Wind

TOPSPEED:

The Folkes Tiara