October 19 / 14.50 Thurles

14.50

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Thurles Mares Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 1m 7f 202y
  • 11 runners
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Thurles Mares Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.10
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 11- D

Last run: 193 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unbeaten in two bumpers so far, winning a valuable sales bumper at Fairyhouse earlier this year; solid form, looks like a top prospect and yard can ready one off a break.
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1st

6

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

Brighterdaysahead

11st 3lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Has form on most types of ground; took her Cheltenham Festival record to 0-3 with a defeat in the latest Champion Hurdle but that was a respectable effort without managing to confirm placings with Lossiemouth, who had played second fiddle in the Irish equivalent; record of 2-3 at about 2m4f includes an easy success in the Mersey at this meeting two years ago; very smart mare who holds leading claims at the weights.

2/1

2nd

7

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

16:00 Cheltenham

Brighterdaysahead

11st 3lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Has form on most types of ground; hasn't lived up to expectations at this meeting for the last two years, beaten by Golden Ace in the Grade 2 novice hurdle in 2024 and only fourth (weakening when hampered) in this contest in 2025; otherwise a very smart mare and produced one of her best performances in the Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown (2m, heavy) most recently, reversing December placings with Lossiemouth and registering a fourth Grade 1 success; leading contender, provided she transfers the form to this venue.

9/2

1st

5

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Leopardstown

Brighterdaysahead

11st 5lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Beat State Man in last season's Morgiana and gave a stunning performance to win the December Hurdle here by a huge margin; nowhere near that level when a remote fourth in an incident-packed Champion Hurdle; failed to regain her best when raised in trip at Punchestown, well held in third behind two of Lossiemouth's stablemates; outpointed by Lossiemouth here at Christnas but finished close enough to suggest she can provide a powerful challenge.

13/8

18/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 3664

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising debut but hasn't really built on that in three runs since and has looked novicey jumping since going over hurdles.
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0

7

26th Dec 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 0y

12:13 Down Royal

Shoot Champagne

11st 3lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: C Byrnes

Somewhat in and out, her Thurles second (soft) two runs back gives her some sort of chance, but surely vulnerable again; may have resented heavy ground on latest.

5/1

7th

16

11th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:23 Gowran Park

Shoot Champagne

11st 0lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

prominent in chasing group

16/1

2nd

15

19th Oct 2023

Yielding

1m 7f 202y

14:50 Thurles

Shoot Champagne

10st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Promising debut but hasn't really built on that in three runs since and has looked novicey jumping since going over hurdles.

18/1

Form: 2P2-24

Last run: 157 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Has hit the frame in six maiden hurdles but her best efforts have come over further than this and she's been off 157 days.
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3

17th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:15 Southwell

Roccos Inspiration

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Olly Murphy

Record is only 1-21 and her handicap form is unconvincing; however, last two efforts (2m4f) suggest this combination of new trip and new headgear may help.

9/2

6th

2

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:05 Sedgefield

Roccos Inspiration

11st 11lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

in rear, bumped 5th

7/2

6th

2

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:05 Sedgefield

Roccos Inspiration

11st 11lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

in rear, bumped 5th

7/2

Form: 5

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rated 76 on the level; promising hurdle debut last month but has a lot to find here; wears first-time blinkers.
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4th

13

(4)

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 50y

17:35 Cork

Mollys Gamble

8st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: G Ahern

Dual winner at lower level in 2022 for Denise Foster; not in great form Flat or hurdles last year and beaten long way on last month's stable debut at Leopardstown.

20/1

4th

13

(4)

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 50y

17:35 Cork

Mollys Gamble

8st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: G Ahern

Dual winner at lower level in 2022 for Denise Foster; not in great form Flat or hurdles last year and beaten long way on last month's stable debut at Leopardstown.

20/1

Form: 8023

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Has hit the frame in maiden hurdles at Ballinrobe and Killarney in last two starts; has a bit to find on form and non-runner on heavy latest.
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5th

8

19th Oct 2023

Yielding

1m 7f 202y

14:50 Thurles

Lackaneen Mag

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David Kenneth Budds

prominent, went second after 3 out

16/1

3rd

6

1st Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:00 Killarney

Lackaneen Mag

10st 13lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: David Kenneth Budds

Runner-up in a point' and put up an improved effort to fill the same position in a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle last time; there should be more to come and could be involved again.

15/2

Form: 0-5

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in two maiden hurdle outings so far.
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No Results Found

Form: 84

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-9 in points and tailed off in two maiden hurdle outings.
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6th

11

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:18 Punchestown

Jetaway To Getaway

10st 4lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Limited maiden hurdler has run creditably on a few occasions, including over 2m4f at Fairyhouse last time; 2lb lower here and could sneak a placing.

13/2

6th

11

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:18 Punchestown

Jetaway To Getaway

10st 4lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Limited maiden hurdler has run creditably on a few occasions, including over 2m4f at Fairyhouse last time; 2lb lower here and could sneak a placing.

13/2

Form: 379

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Good run on debut when beaten 7l finishing third of 16 in a maiden hurdle at Limerick; no progress twice since, including back on softer ground last time.
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17th

6

11th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:37 Gowran Park

Lady Masquerade

11st 8lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Now shown much since a respectable debut but now tongue tied for handicap debut and it's still early days.

10/1

8th

13

19th Oct 2023

Yielding

1m 7f 202y

14:50 Thurles

Lady Masquerade

10st 12lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Gavin Cromwell

Good run on debut when beaten 7l finishing third of 16 in a maiden hurdle at Limerick; no progress twice since, including back on softer ground last time.

16/1

9th

12

1st Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:00 Killarney

Lady Masquerade

10st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Gavin Cromwell

Promise in her debut 3rd in a Limerick maiden hurdle but didn't fulfill that in a bumper since; has to resume progress.

12/1

Form: 00-

Last run: 193 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; shown nothing in two starts so far; hood now tried; off 193 days.
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12th

17

16th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 175y

15:45 Punchestown

Annie Beag

10st 11lb

J: Trevor Ryan

T: W J Austin

midfield

33/1

7th

6

2nd Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 13y

14:05 Thurles

Annie Beag

10st 13lb

J: Trevor Ryan

T: W J Austin

never better than midfield, didn't jump well

66/1

9th

17

19th Oct 2023

Yielding

1m 7f 202y

14:50 Thurles

Annie Beag

10st 13lb

J: Trevor Ryan

T: W J Austin

Second reserve; shown nothing in two starts so far; hood now tried; off 193 days.

Form: 547P

Last run: 62 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise in points but hasn't built on that under rules and pulled up at Tramore last time.
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14

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 0y

15:43 Listowel

Lilys Choice

10st 6lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: David Harry Kelly

Maiden hasn't troubled the judge in three runs since return from a 527 day layoff; jumping often an issue, though she was hampered when unseating latest; others appeal more.

40/1

13

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:21 Downpatrick

Lilys Choice

10st 6lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Yet to make much of an impact under rules with lack of fluency in jumping a consistent issue; tailed off in two starts following 527-day break, although slight improvement last time; others bring more pressing claims.

25/1

6th

15

8th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:03 Wexford

Lilys Choice

10st 12lb

T: David Harry Kelly

First reserve; Yet to make much of an impact under Rules and jumping has been an issue; tailed off after 527-day layoff over 16.5f here on latest; others have more pressing claims.

Form: 0-4628

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Left her bumper form behind when runner-up at Listowel on her penultimate start but poor when tailed off back in a bumper earlier this month.
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2nd

9

(8)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 179y

20:10 Ballinrobe

Pampar Lady

9st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Three-time winner over hurdles; okay efforts over fences the last twice and now makes her belated Flat debut; probably best watched.

20/1

3rd

7

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

16:20 Wexford

Pampar Lady

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Rattled up a hat-trick over hurdles last summer, at up to 2m3f; after seven months off, ran well on chase debut at Tramore, upsides Future Prospect when that one departed two out, then just got tired and finished behind Beauforts Storm; jumping was a bit novicey then, so should improve for the experience and the run.

6/1

3rd

6

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 130y

17:23 Tramore

Pampar Lady

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Raised her game markedly last season over hurdles, winning three times to earn a mark of 118; trip/ground ideal for this first crack at chasing.

100/30

Non-runners

Bayou Belle, Brog Ban Espana, Gone For Tea, Missus Beeton, River Tara, Rockstown Girl, Shesabreeze

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Payout
Exacta €7.80
Straight Forecast €6.59
Trifecta €17.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Brighterdaysahead

POSTDATA:

Pampar Lady

TOPSPEED:

Rockstown Girl

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Roccos Inspiration

The Irish Sun:

Brighterdaysahead