June 18 / 14.55 Downpatrick

14.55

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £9659.29
  • 2m 2f 165y
  • 14 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.20
  • Place: £4.70

Form: F305-5

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Sole win came first time out last year in a Clonmel maiden; behind two of today's rivals when fifth over 2m4f on this year's reappearance at Wexford (2m4f) and shorter trip should help.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

9th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 4

13:50 Huntingdon

Cottie

11st 10lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

prominent

10/1

8th

8

9th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 4

13:50 Huntingdon

Cottie

11st 10lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

prominent

10/1

9th

12

18th Apr 2024

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Cheltenham

Cottie

10st 11lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

2-21 in Ireland, mostly for Henry de Bromhead and with latest win last June (made most); not nearly so good in her three runs for new yard but latest defeat was not as heavy and Irish record suggests that a return to better ground would be very much in her favour; title-challenging stable has made some telling strikes in handicaps this spring and she is one to note.

4/1

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4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: B14-13

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Flat and hurdles winner as 3yo; succcessful return at Kilbeggan and creditable third at Ballinrobe, both over 2m; 7lb claim will help.
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3rd

10

29th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:37 Galway

Royal Eagle

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual-purpose mare won over hurdles at this meeting in 2022 and took her fifth race in that sphere at Listowel in May; beaten 6l on chasing debut at Tipperary since and will have to improve plenty from that.

13/2

12

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 155y

16:18 Tipperary

Royal Eagle

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual-purpose chasing debutante is 5-21 over timber and rated 130; modest run on the Flat at Ballinrobe last week; not an obvious candidate for chasing on breeding but she will be well-schooled and can't be discounted.

4/1

10/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 30/P-6

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Galway festival winner off 106 in 2021 and lightly raced since; shaped quite well after a year off when sixth to Glan at Listowel and drops in class here.
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4th

5

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 194y

15:10 Sligo

Nodoubtaboutthat

11st 5lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Shane Crawley

towards rear of midfield, some headway but still plenty to do after 2 out, ran on well run-in, went fourth inside final 110yds, not reach leaders

7/1

3rd

4

18th Jun 2023

Good

2m 2f 165y

14:55 Downpatrick

Nodoubtaboutthat

11st 8lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Shane Crawley

Galway festival winner off 106 in 2021 and lightly raced since; shaped quite well after a year off when sixth to Glan at Listowel and drops in class here.

10/1

6th

8

5th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Listowel

Nodoubtaboutthat

10st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Shane Crawley

Won competitive mares handicap at the Galway festival in 2021 but lightly raced since; no show in two outings in 2022 and returns from a year off.

14/1

Form: 160-44

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Tramore maiden winner last year; fourth to Royal Eagle at Kilbeggan and got a lot closer to that rival when they both made the frame at Ballinrobe; nearest at the finish on that occasion and longer trip should suit.
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4

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

17:28 Wexford

First Dare

11st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Liz Doyle

Three-time hurdles winner was back to form when runner-up at Listowel in June but tailed off at Bellewstown following that; got loose at the start and was withdrawn at Galway last week; mark still looks on the high side.

15/1

6

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

First Dare

11st 2lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Liz Doyle

Back to form when runner-up at Limerick last month but tailed off at Bellewstown since and marks seems on the high side for now.

25/1

12th

12

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:30 Bellewstown

First Dare

11st 0lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: Liz Doyle

Stayed on into second behind Stuntman Steve at Listowel; has an edge over fifth-placed Raydamann; this looks more competitive.

12/1

Form: 76328-

Last run: 288 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Maiden was placed a couple of times at Sligo off marks in the high 90s last year; not seen since a poor run at Wexford in September; never say never with this yard but others preferred.
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5th

13

18th Jun 2023

Good

2m 2f 165y

14:55 Downpatrick

Mary Meehan

10st 12lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: W P Mullins

Maiden was placed a couple of times at Sligo off marks in the high 90s last year; not seen since a poor run at Wexford in September; never say never with this yard but others preferred.

10/1

8th

4

3rd Sep 2022

Good

2m 4f 100y

15:20 Wexford

Mary Meehan

11st 13lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

midfield, not fluent 2nd, ridden but no impression from 3 out

6/1

3rd

6

4th Aug 2022

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 195y

18:00 Sligo

Mary Meehan

11st 9lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

midfield, headway before 2 out, ridden and went third last, switched left run-in, kept on

5/1

Form: 163-76

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Won off 99 at Roscommon last year (2m4f, good); behind Fruit Blossom and two more of today's rivals when sixth at Wexford on second start after a long absence.
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11

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:29 Downpatrick

Lady Iseult

10st 7lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Sole win came over 2m5f at Roscommon in 2022; back from mammoth absence when pulled up at Down Royal last month; well beaten behind Gangster Granny over C&D on latest.

33/1

11th

12

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Downpatrick

Lady Iseult

10st 10lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Sole win came over 2m5f at Roscommon in 2022; 100-1 when pulled up at Down Royal last month on first outing since October 2023.

50/1

12

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

Lady Iseult

10st 13lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Sole win came over 2m5f at Roscommon over three years ago; absent over two years and can only be watched.

33/1

Form: 6953-8

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden over hurdles; another to contest the 2m4f handicap won by Fruit Blossom at Wexford last month where she finished eighth of 12, beaten 15l; blinkers fitted on second run for yard.
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12th

1

10th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

14:50 Stratford

Knocknagappagh

11st 12lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Stuart Edmunds

ran in snatches, prominent

20/1

4

23rd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

15:05 Huntingdon

Knocknagappagh

11st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

didn't always jump with fluency, pressed leader, lost ground after 3rd, rallied before 6th

9/2

4

23rd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

15:05 Huntingdon

Knocknagappagh

11st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

9yo who is a longstanding maiden but she may well have got off the mark at Leicester (2m4f, soft) last time but for a bad mistake at the final fence; has also run well over staying trips; last time was just her second run for this yard and could make amends today off the same mark.

9/2

Form: 602-FP

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdle winner has been mostly chasing since last summer; flattered second in Punchestown festival handicap and little since.
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5

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 107y

18:38 Sligo

Influential Lady

11st 8lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: James M Barcoe

Six-time winner over jumps (five of those coming over hurdles); getting on in years now, but holds a good chance on current form; not a bad effort on the Flat at Tramore before two decent handicap hurdle runs, third over 2m3f at Kilbeggan and second over 2m1f at Wexford.

4/1

5

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

16:53 Wexford

Influential Lady

11st 6lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: James M Barcoe

Six-time winner over jumps (five of those coming over hurdles); getting on in years now, but not a bad effort on the Flat at Tramore over 2m before a good third of 12 at Kilbeggan (2m3f, good to yielding); her last win in this discipline came last year off 105 at Navan (2m, heavy).

7/1

3rd

3

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Influential Lady

11st 7lb

J: Conor Owens

T: James M Barcoe

Ran okay on the Flat 17 days ago and better known as a six-time winner over jumps; not as good as she was, though.

10/1

Form: 3737-8

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
1-17 over hurdles; good third of 15 over 2m4f at Leopardstown in March but well held since including around here last month.
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11th

7

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:29 Downpatrick

Game And Glory

11st 2lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Dual hurdles winner but was pulled up on her last visit to the track in a chase and pulled up last time over hurdles at Thurles.

33/1

14th

21

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Game And Glory

11st 9lb

J: Christopher Shuker

T: P J Rothwell

Two-time hurdle winner but rated just 87, pulled up latest, up against it here.

40/1

Form: 322-14

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Progressive this spring and has gone up the ratings a fair bit as a consequence; turned around Kilbeggan form with Presenting Doyen when beating that rival at Wexford (2m4f); fourth in decent contest over 2m6f at Ballinrobe last time.
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1st

4

20th Aug 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 150y

13:45 Tramore

Fruit Blossom

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

One of the better hurdlers in this field and returns to chasing on the back of a handicap win at Down Royal (2m6f) last week; last of four on chase debut at Perth prior to that but better expected this time.

3/1

1st

1

13th Aug 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 165y

15:40 Downpatrick

Fruit Blossom

12st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Second over C&D and at Kilbeggan in April before getting off the mark at Wexford the following month; her Ballinrobe fourth was in a competitive heat but below-par last twice including when tried over fences at Perth.

9/2

4th

3

6th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 4

15:18 Perth

Fruit Blossom

11st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

in touch with leaders

9/2

Form: 4851-2 D BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Beat Fruit Blossom when landing handicap debut at Kilbeggan but that rival turned it around with her at Wexford; including claims, she now meets that rival on 16lb better terms.
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4

15th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

3m 1f 0y

13:10 Navan

Presenting Doyen

11st 11lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Boasts a fair record over hurdles, 2-12, placed three times; struggling to make an impact over fences before unplaced hurdles run on latest; stable's two other runners are more appealing.

16/1

12th

4

15th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

3m 1f 0y

13:10 Navan

Presenting Doyen

11st 11lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Boasts a fair record over hurdles, 2-12, placed three times; struggling to make an impact over fences before unplaced hurdles run on latest; stable's two other runners are more appealing.

16/1

5th

1

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 48y

14:45 Thurles

Presenting Doyen

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

towards rear throughout

10/1

Form: 3212-6

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Progressive last summer and won over 2m4f at Gowran in October before bumping into handicap blot at Thurles (2m7f); shaped like her first run of the year was needed at Tramore; trip may be a bit sharp.
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7

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 116y

16:20 Punchestown

Natural Look

11st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

3-21 over hurdles, all three wins coming for Declan Queally; has run well in defeat for this yard, including a 3l third of 11 in a mares' handicap over 2m6f at Ballinrobe last autumn; has to bounce back from a disappointing run at the same venue recently.

16/1

12th

12

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 131y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Natural Look

10st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Ross O’Sullivan

3-21 over hurdles, all three wins coming for Declan Queally; has run well in defeat for this yard, including a 3l third of 11 in a mares' handicap over 2m6f here off 119 and she's 2lb lower now; sharper for latest fourth at Cork (2m3f, soft) and not without a chance back up in trip with O'Keefe up.

14/1

12th

12

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 131y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Natural Look

10st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Ross O’Sullivan

3-21 over hurdles, all three wins coming for Declan Queally; has run well in defeat for this yard, including a 3l third of 11 in a mares' handicap over 2m6f here off 119 and she's 2lb lower now; sharper for latest fourth at Cork (2m3f, soft) and not without a chance back up in trip with O'Keefe up.

14/1

Form: B72-16 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Third hurdles win came over 3m at Down Royal but close second over 2m time before at Hexham; below par last time but has placed form around here and should do better.
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6

13th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:55 Cork

Bella Bliss

11st 10lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

In decent form over hurdles and fences this year and only 1lb higher than for latest gallant second in a 2m5f handicap chase at Roscommon; stays this far.

9/2

2

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 147y

17:45 Roscommon

Bella Bliss

11st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

In decent form over hurdles and fences this year; has been runner-up on her last three starts in this discipline including handicaps at Cartmel and Bangor; handles all ground but best on good.

9/2

2nd

6

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 3

15:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Bella Bliss

11st 3lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Good second at Cartmel (2m5f, good) on latest chase start in June and placed in big-field handicap hurdles on next two outings; below form when tried in cheekpieces (now removed) for latest hurdling start but has a significant role to play if all goes to plan here.

9/2

Form: 22F7-P

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 12lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Veteran mare won twice at Tramore (2m4f/2m5f) last year and second over 3m1f at Sligo; pulled up over fences on recent reappearance; younger legs may have her measure over this trip.
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10th

15

30th May 2024

Good To Firm

2m 3f 0y

18:47 Limerick

Frazel Express

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: James M Barcoe

Tramore specialist, having won bumper and twice in 2m5f handicap hurdles on decent ground; poor effort there however last month leaves 12yo with questions to answer at this stage.

16/1

14th

18

22nd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 110y

17:40 Tramore

Frazel Express

11st 3lb

T: James M Barcoe

Second reserve; Tramore specialist, having won bumper and twice in handicap hurdles over this trip; better for Naas comeback run six days ago but this may come too soon.

14th

18

22nd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 110y

17:40 Tramore

Frazel Express

11st 3lb

T: James M Barcoe

Second reserve; Tramore specialist, having won bumper and twice in handicap hurdles over this trip; better for Naas comeback run six days ago but this may come too soon.

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Payout
Exacta €94.80
Straight Forecast €108.20
Tricast €1158.68
Trifecta €832.70

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Knocknagappagh

SPOTLIGHT:

First Dare

POSTDATA:

Bella Bliss

The Irish Sun:

Natural Look

TOPSPEED:

Knocknagappagh