September 16 / 14.45 Navan

14.45

Good To Yielding

Bar One Racing Ladies Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7831.86
  • 1m 7f 120y
  • 11 runners
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Bar One Racing Ladies Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.70
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 0-4442 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Wasn't beaten far in a couple of handicap hurdle starts this summer and career best when beaten roughly 1l at Tramore last month; looks well treated from just 1lb higher.
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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to form when runner-up at Listowel in June but tailed off at Bellewstown following that; got loose at the start and was withdrawn at Galway last week; mark still looks on the high side.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: 00-716 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Has five wins to his name and ended a losing run at Ballinrobe in July; couldn't build on that at Tramore last month and low-key Flat run last week; opposable.
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12th

4

(2)

29th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hearts Are Trumps

9st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Desmond McDonogh

All five wins have been gained over hurdles, including a valuable handicap at Fairyhouse in 2021; has had limited Flat opportunities; unplaced here in April on his only AW attempt; good effort at Navan on his most recent hurdles start; cheekpieces for the first time.

10/1

2nd

4

16th Sep 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 120y

14:45 Navan

Hearts Are Trumps

11st 8lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Desmond McDonogh

in touch with leaders, headway after 2 out, switched right then challenging before last, went second when ridden and kept on run-in, no match for winner

6/1

9th

9

(10)

8th Sep 2023

Good

2m 2f 0y

18:05 Down Royal

Hearts Are Trumps

9st 4lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Desmond McDonogh

Back to winning ways off much reduced hurdles mark at Ballinrobe in July; held at Tramore since and hasn't made much impact so far in three Flat handicaps.

10/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 731613 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won two of his last three hurdle starts and wasn't beaten far back over fences last time; still on a workable mark and one for the shortlist.
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4

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:35 Clonmel

Ricky Langford

11st 10lb

J: Tony Ellis

T: P J Rothwell

Seven-time winner between hurdles and fences; only beaten approx' 3l on last hurdles start at Thurles back in March and a repeat of that will see him competitive.

8/1

Form: 2-5155

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner at Down Royal in June and bounced back from two lesser efforts when winning on the Flat on Wednesday; handicap mark looks high enough back in this sphere though.
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2nd

3

15th Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 185y

14:50 Punchestown

Pro Bono

11st 7lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Patrick Joseph Hayes

Poor on the Flat last time and beaten 14l on last hurdle start at Tramore so has to do much better down 2lb.

14/1

14

(6)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 138y

17:00 Down Royal

Pro Bono

9st 1lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Patrick Joseph Hayes

Did not run badly latest hurdling but still well held; good chance at his best but will hardly show that here and rising 10.

33/1

Form: 302-17 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Career best when winning a maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe at the end of last season; probably needed her return at Galway before a promising Flat debut last month; ought to go well.
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3rd

3

28th Jan 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 112y

14:10 Naas

Banntown Girl

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

led, headed and raced in second after 2nd, outpaced and dropped to rear before 2 out, kept on and went third towards finish

7/1

3rd

2

12th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 56y

14:00 Punchestown

Banntown Girl

10st 11lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

Generally reliable and very experienced novice who has recorded two wins and seven places from 12 starts over hurdles; 19l handicap winner over 2m here in October, earning promotion to 127; continued her progression with a clear second behind the unbeaten Brighterdaysahead in a Grade 3 event at Down Royal, and now rated 132.

3/1

2nd

6

10th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 190y

13:27 Down Royal

Banntown Girl

10st 10lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

Generally reliable and relatively experienced novice who has recorded two wins and six places from 11 starts over hurdles; 19l handicap winner at Punchestown on latest; up in class now and may find a few too good.

12/1

16/1

Form: 1/869- CD

Last run: 142 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Rattled off hat-trick of handicap hurdle wins at the end of 2021 but progress thwarted since and will probably need this after 142-day absence.
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1st

7

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 110y

16:25 Wexford

Clarens

10st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: J P Flavin

Novice chase winner at Tramore (2m, good to yielding); would have gone close if not hampered at Tipperary on handicap debut following that; returned to Tramore for another win last time over the same trip and ground; up 5lb now but the new trip may unlock more improvement after he has shown some signs of stamina in his runs.

5/1

1

30th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 110y

18:10 Tramore

Clarens

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: J P Flavin

Four-time hurdles winner and off the mark over fences at second attempt in C&D novice last month when making all; likely would have gone closer but for being hampered when third in Tipperary handicap latest so potential remains off this mark.

5/2

1

30th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 110y

18:10 Tramore

Clarens

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: J P Flavin

Four-time hurdles winner and off the mark over fences at second attempt in C&D novice last month when making all; likely would have gone closer but for being hampered when third in Tipperary handicap latest so potential remains off this mark.

5/2

Form: 260730 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Ran okay at Tramore on the Flat earlier in the week but tailed off on last hurdle start and would probably prefer quicker ground.
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6th

12

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:55 Limerick

Craic Eile

10st 8lb

J: Carl Millar

T: David Kenneth Budds

Both hurdle wins came at Tramore but nothing since 2021; out of form last summer; modest fifth at Wexford on return.

14/1

5th

10

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

Craic Eile

10st 9lb

J: Carl Millar

T: David Kenneth Budds

Both hurdle wins came at Tramore but nothing since 2021; out of form in three runs last summer.

18/1

9th

10

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:30 Killarney

Craic Eile

10st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: David Kenneth Budds

Both hurdle wins have come at Tramore but was runner-up in this race last year; poor both starts this year but is off an attractive mark if back to best.

16/1

25/1

Form: /3434-

Last run: 340 days

W: 10st 6lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Poor on the Flat last time and this trip looks too short for him back over timber.
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13th

17

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 49y

14:55 Punchestown

Benkei

10st 0lb

J: Miss M Walsh

T: H Rogers

held up in rear, not fluent 3rd

33/1

10th

11

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

16:28 Punchestown

Benkei

11st 4lb

J: Miss M Walsh

T: H Rogers

Veteran is a six-time winner but last win came in 2018 (2m6f Killarney); best watched nowadays despite reduced mark.

20/1

10th

11

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

16:28 Punchestown

Benkei

11st 4lb

J: Miss M Walsh

T: H Rogers

Veteran is a six-time winner but last win came in 2018 (2m6f Killarney); best watched nowadays despite reduced mark.

20/1

Form: 3-336

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Third at Sligo last month before finishing sixth of 14 at Kilbeggan on handicap hurdle debut; not sure to appreciate the shorter trip.
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7th

5

(8)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:30 Navan

Scott Lang

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Paul W Flynn

Sole turf win came over C&D two years ago, most recently 4l adrift of stablemate The Truant here earlier this month; balance of form is on better ground.

14/1

Form: U-4483 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won Fairyhouse maiden hurdle in February and back to his best when third at Downpatrick latest; however, doesn't look well treated at present.
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10th

2

(18)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Gordons Aura

10st 0lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: William Delahunty

Won a Fairyhouse maiden for Gordon Elliott back in February 2023 (2m, yielding); regressive last season and can only be watched on Flat return.

33/1

4

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Gordons Aura

11st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: William Delahunty

Won a Fairyhouse maiden for Gordon Elliott back in February 2023 (2m, yielding); no joy since and hasn't looked a winner in waiting in three runs for this yard; mark sliding but needs more.

10/1

4

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Gordons Aura

11st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: William Delahunty

Won a Fairyhouse maiden for Gordon Elliott back in February 2023 (2m, yielding); no joy since and hasn't looked a winner in waiting in three runs for this yard; mark sliding but needs more.

10/1

Form: 3-5236

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Generally a consistent sort but her handicap debut last month suggested she may need to come down in the weights; beaten 10l in a Flat maiden latest.
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10th

7

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 60y

13:10 Cork

Cash The Cheque

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

midfield

8/1

10th

7

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 60y

13:10 Cork

Cash The Cheque

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

midfield

8/1

3rd

8

16th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 59y

14:20 Punchestown

Cash The Cheque

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Won a 2m Tipperary maiden in May; appeared not to stay 2m4f at Clonmel recently; can do better over this shorter trip.

10/1

Non-runners

Walhaan, Miss Fourie

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €32.00
Straight Forecast €37.67
Tricast €303.28
Trifecta €260.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

First Dare

RP RATINGS (IRE):

First Dare

TOPSPEED:

First Dare

POSTDATA:

First Dare

The Irish Sun:

First Dare