October 26 / 14.35 Clonmel

14.35

Heavy

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6787.61
  • 2m 3f 118y
  • 16 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.20
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 33 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite twice but showed ability in both bumpers; unproven on the ground but the step up in trip looks likely to suit and a big player here.
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1

6th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:12 Stratford

Mount Sinai

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Signed off for Willie Mullins with a claiming hurdle win at Sligo (2m2f, good) last month and has good claims here if judged on that performance but he suffered a heavy defeat over fences for new stable 12 days ago and has become hard to predict.

5/2

4th

4

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:18 Downpatrick

Mount Sinai

11st 5lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

In new yard after winning a Sligo claiming hurdle for Willie Mullins last time, albeit she was very well treated by the weights that day; has chase experience but needs to do more.

6/4

5

7th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 193y

17:05 Sligo

Mount Sinai

10st 6lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

With a top yard but yet to add to her 2023 maiden hurdle win in seven starts since, the last three over fences; best treated by race conditions if she runs to her rating of 116 but hard to be massively confident she will.

7/4

Form: P2-243

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Close third in this last year and has gone close without winning a number of times since; good effort over an inadequate trip at Thurles last week after five months off; should go close.
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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

11/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 674224

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Has run with considerable credit in some summer maiden hurdles and seemed to handle the ground well enough over 2m4f at Tramore two weeks ago; each-way chance.
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5

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

15:58 Punchestown

Lucky Viv

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Michael Barry

Won this race off a mark of 101 last year, her second hurdles score; however, she has been poor on her last three starts and cheekpieces need to spark a revival.

20/1

10

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Lucky Viv

11st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Michael Barry

Stayed well when winning a 2m7f handicap at Punchestown last winter; last month's seasonal debut at Tipperary was too bad to be true; needs to provide some reassurance now.

20/1

10

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Lucky Viv

11st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Michael Barry

Stayed well when winning a 2m7f handicap at Punchestown last winter; last month's seasonal debut at Tipperary was too bad to be true; needs to provide some reassurance now.

20/1

16/1

Form: 6

Last run: 110 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
No real show on her track debut at Bellewstown in July; probably capable of better but best watched; tongue-tie tried.
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3rd

10

10th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 4f 80y

17:00 Tramore

Michal

11st 5lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: C A Murphy

Not beaten far over a bit further here in May when fourth to subsequent improver on sole chase start; also ran well over hurdles here last month.

6/1

4th

7

18th Sep 2024

Good

2m 5f 80y

18:20 Tramore

Michal

11st 5lb

J: Ross Berry

T: C A Murphy

midfield, pecked on landing 7th

6/1

Form:

Last run: 175 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in a soft ground point but well beaten in a Tipperary bumper in May; best watched after almost six months off.
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4

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:25 Leopardstown

Pebble Bleu

11st 3lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Colin Motherway

Hit form over hurdles this season, winning three times since November, going up 20lb in the weights; was poor in a Grade 3 last time and has to rebound even dropping in grade.

4/1

1st

6

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

15:58 Punchestown

Pebble Bleu

11st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Colin Motherway

Won handicaps at Tramore (2m5f) and Thurles (2m6f) lately, with a poor run at the former track in between; has been raised 8lb but gets in with a 7lb penalty so should go close with a repeat performance.

11/4

1st

10

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 6f 126y

16:25 Thurles

Pebble Bleu

10st 6lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Colin Motherway

Chase winner gained first hurdle win when landing a late gamble at Tramore off 90 in November (2m5f, soft; form boosted); disappointed in follow-up bid but raced on the deepest ground by the rail which proved costly; worth another chance with Mikey Kenneally taking off a valuable 7lb.

10/1

Form: 8

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Beaten under 12l when eighth of 13 in a modest good ground maiden hurdle at Sligo; much more needed.
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9th

7

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

15:20 Punchestown

Hill Rocket

11st 6lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Maiden but placed off 1lb lower at both Wexford and Kilbeggan over this trip this term; recent Tipperary run leaves her with a fair bit to find with Milanaway.

16/1

9th

7

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

15:20 Punchestown

Hill Rocket

11st 6lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Maiden but placed off 1lb lower at both Wexford and Kilbeggan over this trip this term; recent Tipperary run leaves her with a fair bit to find with Milanaway.

16/1

8th

9

22nd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 163y

14:32 Tipperary

Hill Rocket

11st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Cian Collins

Maiden but placed off 1lb lower at both Wexford and Kilbeggan over this trip this term; recent Galway run okay too but bit to find with a couple of today's rivals; blinkers now replace cheekpieces.

10/1

Form: 8/070-

Last run: 191 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in a Tipperary handicap hurdle in April when last seen after nine months off; others make much more appeal.
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11th

4

23rd Jan 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

14:20 Down Royal

Always Enchanting

11st 11lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: E J O’Grady

Finished 2.75l behind Shana Cloon in a Punchestown handicap before easily getting off the mark at Clonmel last time; this is tougher off 9lb higher but respected.

100/30

1st

11

11th Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 116y

15:20 Clonmel

Always Enchanting

11st 2lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: E J O’Grady

travelled strongly, in touch with leaders, steady headway to lead before 2 out, nudged along and went clear approaching last, easily

10/1

Form: 900

Last run: 80 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in a bumper and two maiden hurdles; makes little appeal.
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4

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 170y

16:14 Limerick

Aleish Lass

11st 11lb

J: Mr L Burke-Ott

T: Michael Winters

Won handicap hurdle over C&D this time last year (yielding); okay comeback effort in second handicap chase at Thurles last month and entitled to come on for that; don't rule out.

16/1

Form: 8

Last run: 175 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Placed in a couple of points; down the field in a pointers bumper at Tipperary in May; others more likely.
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6

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:52 Southwell

Caughtinaspell

11st 3lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Ex-Irish maiden; didn't run too badly on her debut for Olly Murphy (2m4f) but was tailed off next time and unwise to blame that on the 2m7f; others safer after another change of yard.

50/1

6

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:52 Southwell

Caughtinaspell

11st 3lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Ex-Irish maiden; didn't run too badly on her debut for Olly Murphy (2m4f) but was tailed off next time and unwise to blame that on the 2m7f; others safer after another change of yard.

50/1

10th

7

21st Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

13:35 Market Rasen

Caughtinaspell

11st 3lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Olly Murphy

midfield, weakened after 3 out, tailed off

8/1

40/1

Form: 9-60

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in two bumper runs here; tailed off on hurdling debut at Punchestown..
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16th

10

5th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:30 Cork

Smile Again

11st 7lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Mark Fahey

Unplaced in two bumper runs; tailed off on hurdling debut at Punchestown; did not jump well in a Clonmel maiden in which Pebble Bleu was fifth, makes no appeal.

66/1

10th

13

26th Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 118y

14:35 Clonmel

Smile Again

11st 7lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Mark Fahey

Unplaced in two bumper runs here; tailed off on hurdling debut at Punchestown..

40/1

OUR TIP

Form: 45235/ BF

Last run: 945 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Good second in a heavy ground maiden hurdle here three years ago; last seen when a beaten favourite in a Cork bumper in March 2021; entitled to need the run but probably worth a market watch.
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11th

2

26th Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 118y

14:35 Clonmel

Awesome Shirocco

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Good second in a heavy ground maiden hurdle here three years ago; last seen when a beaten favourite in a Cork bumper in March 2021; entitled to need the run but probably worth a market watch.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Half-sister to winners OK Corral (smart bumper and 2m-3m2f hurdle/chase), Lithic (useful bumper and 2m/2m4f hurdle) and Breaking Waves (bumper and 2m3f/2m4f hurdle/chase); dam point winner, sister to high-class 2m-3m5f jumps winner Tidal Bay; well-bred and stoutly-bred newcomer; likely to improve for it but should be worth watching.
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10th

14

21st Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:00 Limerick

Victorious Bay

11st 5lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Mark Fahey

Boasts an excellent pedigree; down the field at Clonmel and Cork on her first two outings.

50/1

10th

11

5th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:30 Cork

Victorious Bay

11st 7lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Mark Fahey

Boasts an excellent pedigree but down the field first time out in a Clonmel maiden in which Pebble Bleu was fifth.

50/1

12th

14

26th Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 118y

14:35 Clonmel

Victorious Bay

11st 7lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Mark Fahey

Half-sister to winners OK Corral (smart bumper and 2m-3m2f hurdle/chase), Lithic (useful bumper and 2m/2m4f hurdle) and Breaking Waves (bumper and 2m3f/2m4f hurdle/chase); dam point winner, sister to high-class 2m-3m5f jumps winner Tidal Bay; well-bred and stoutly-bred newcomer; likely to improve for it but should be worth watching.

40/1

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won her only completed point at Fairyhouse in April on soft; more needed here but not discounted with the stable in good form.
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13th

4

23rd Nov 2023

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

13:55 Thurles

Ingenie

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Won her only completed point at Fairyhouse in April on soft; blinkered now after jumping badly on her introduction to hurdling at Clonmel.

14/1

13th

6

26th Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 118y

14:35 Clonmel

Ingenie

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Won her only completed point at Fairyhouse in April on soft; more needed here but not discounted with the stable in good form.

8/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 389 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in a Tipperary bumper a year ago for Gordon Elliott; best watched this time.
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13

29th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Wexford

Bellachamps

10st 10lb

J: Mr M J Kenneally

T: Denis Ahern

towards rear, slightly hampered 1st, slow jump 2nd

28/1

10th

4

18th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 76y

17:45 Clonmel

Bellachamps

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Denis Ahern

Minor promise on debut in a Tipperary bumper 18 months ago; shown very little in three maiden hurdles since for new yard; might be best watched on return from 133 days off; handicap debut.

12/1

10th

4

18th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 76y

17:45 Clonmel

Bellachamps

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Denis Ahern

Minor promise on debut in a Tipperary bumper 18 months ago; shown very little in three maiden hurdles since for new yard; might be best watched on return from 133 days off; handicap debut.

12/1

Form: UU

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Failed to complete on both starts over hurdles, only getting to the first flight at Fairyhouse earlier this month; others preferred.
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0

8

26th Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 118y

14:35 Clonmel

Just Chelsea

11st 7lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Cian Collins

Failed to complete on both starts over hurdles, only getting to the first flight at Fairyhouse earlier this month; others preferred.

66/1

0

17

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Fairyhouse

Just Chelsea

10st 13lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Cian Collins

in rear, jumped slightly left then bumped and unseated 1st

100/1

4

11th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:40 Punchestown

Just Chelsea

11st 7lb

J: Peter Carberry

T: S Curling

Second foal; dam maiden pointer, sister to fairly useful 2m3f-2m4f chase winner Royal Macnab out of unraced half-sister to very useful 2m6f-3m2f hurdle/chase winner Gunther McBride; stamina laden pedigree and should be worth watching here.

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in both her points and was tailed off in a Kilbeggan bumper; looks limited.
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0

17

26th Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 118y

14:35 Clonmel

Western Summer

11st 6lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: R P Rath

Pulled up in both her points and was tailed off in a Kilbeggan bumper; looks limited.

100/1

7th

11

8th Sep 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

19:20 Kilbeggan

Western Summer

11st 5lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: R P Rath

led at slow pace, joined with one circuit to go, soon headed and weakened, tailed off

100/1

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Trifecta €13.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Roccos Inspiration

The Irish Sun:

Lucky Viv

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Roccos Inspiration

POSTDATA:

Roccos Inspiration