November 30 / 14.25 Thurles

14.25

Yielding

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6787.61
  • 2m 0f 101y
  • 13 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain and snow

OUR TIP

4/5 (Won)

  • Win: £1.20
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 1104- D BF

Last run: 218 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sligo bumper winner on debut; impressed in landing Grade 2 Mares' bumper at Leopardstown in February (Rockstown Girl 10l third); never involved in the Grade 1 bumper at Cheltenham; raced a bit too keenly and dented her reputation when only fourth in a Grade 3 event at Punchestown, with two short-priced stablemates doing better; strong chance if settling effectively.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

20th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 54y

Class 1

15:14 Exeter

Fun Fun Fun

11st 4lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Front-runner who had a Grade 3 novice at Limerick (3m, yielding to soft; has won on heavy) last March among three chase wins last term; below form both starts (hurdle/chase) this season but latest, in which she did not lead, was a step back in the right direction; the chase form pick even on that result.

4/6

1st

1

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 1

15:18 Perth

Fun Fun Fun

11st 2lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

One of two runners for Willie Mullins; useful mare who took her chase record to 2-3 with an easy success in Grade 3 novice at Limerick (upped to 3m) most recently; top on ratings.

4/5

1st

1

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 1

15:18 Perth

Fun Fun Fun

11st 2lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

One of two runners for Willie Mullins; useful mare who took her chase record to 2-3 with an easy success in Grade 3 novice at Limerick (upped to 3m) most recently; top on ratings.

4/5

20/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 36

Last run: 60 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a half-sister to top-class 2m chaser Chacun Pour Soi; made a good start to her career when third of 18 in a bumper at Cork in May; failed to match that form on softer ground at Tipperary last month; remains an interesting prospect.
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9th

1

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 15y

13:55 Thurles

Sansrisk

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Bumper winner at the start of the season and returned from a break to win a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse before taking a step up in class in her stride when successful in a mares' Grade 3 at Down Royal last month; didn't seem to give her running at Newbury since and this might be tough, giving weight away.

3/1

9th

1

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 15y

13:55 Thurles

Sansrisk

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Bumper winner at the start of the season and returned from a break to win a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse before taking a step up in class in her stride when successful in a mares' Grade 3 at Down Royal last month; didn't seem to give her running at Newbury since and this might be tough, giving weight away.

3/1

7th

1

30th Nov 2024

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 1

12:07 Newbury

Sansrisk

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: J P Dempsey

Landed a bumper in May and added hurdle wins around 2m at Fairyhouse (maiden) and Down Royal (Grade 3 mares' novice) this autumn; those successes came on good (twice) and good to yielding; has the form to be bang there but others perhaps have greater scope for improvement.

4/1

33/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 39590

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a top stable and has a strong pedigree; showed ability when third on debut in a good-ground Limerick bumper in May; has failed to match that since then, including in two maiden hurdle outings at Navan; tried with cheekpieces now.
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3rd

13

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Jekiki

10st 11lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

0-13 and yet to trouble the judge in handicap company; heavy defeats last four starts and hard to make a case for despite tumbling mark; new headgear combination now tried.

40/1

6th

11

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:30 Killarney

Jekiki

10st 11lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Maiden has been well beaten last three starts including over C&D and not easy to fancy.

33/1

7th

15

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:02 Killarney

Jekiki

10st 3lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Maiden has been beaten a long way the last twice and isn't easy to fancy.

40/1

Form: 05-1P9 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a Southwell bumper for Gary Moore in June; pulled up when an even-money favourite for a novice hurdle at Fontwell; out of her depth on Irish debut in a Listed bumper at Navan.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 2f 0y

12:40 Leopardstown

Cast A Spell

10st 11lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: T Hogan

Accounted for Qualimita in a maiden hurdle at Navan in November; stepped up on that when landing a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Cork last month; 6lb is a manageable penalty; each-way chance.

20/1

9th

9

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 2f 0y

12:40 Leopardstown

Cast A Spell

10st 11lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: T Hogan

Accounted for Qualimita in a maiden hurdle at Navan in November; stepped up on that when landing a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Cork last month; 6lb is a manageable penalty; each-way chance.

20/1

1st

3

17th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:15 Cork

Cast A Spell

10st 9lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: T Hogan

disputed lead early, soon prominent

3/1

100/1

Form: 2-3589

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed twice in hunter chases, soundly beaten in two maiden hurdle starts in the autumn.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

7

16th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Tramore

True Or False

11st 6lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: D McNamara

Winning start over hurdles in May but hasn't backed that up in three starts since; showed ability over fences last year so respected from 5lb lower chase mark.

15/2

5th

9

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

19:23 Ballinrobe

True Or False

11st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: D McNamara

Got off the mark when winning over C&D but hasn't been at the same level twice since; dropped 1lb but it might not be enough to win again.

12/1

7th

1

4th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

True Or False

11st 13lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: D McNamara

Got 7lb for breakthrough win over 2m6f at Ballinrobe; well held off this mark at Sligo (3m1f).

8/1

Form: 3437-2 BF

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful in bumpers last season, notably when 10l third behind todays rival Fun Fun Fun in a Grade 2 mares contest at Leopardstown; 27l clear of the third when close second in 16-runner Fairyhouse maiden hurdling debut; stiff task against two smart bumper winners here.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

13

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Rockstown Girl

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Anthony McCann

Gained third hurdles victory when landing handicap off 100 at Down Royal in March; good effort off same mark over fences when 3.5l second to Butty O Brien at Wexford 35 days ago; needs improvement back in a beginners', but in good form.

14/1

2nd

1

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:08 Wexford

Rockstown Girl

12st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Anthony McCann

Was gaining her third career hurdles win when returning to form at Down Royal last month, taking advantage of reduced mark and drop in grade over 2m5f (Rajjnatin third); 0-5 chasing, though was going okay when brought down three from home in 2m5f Fairyhouse handicap; 3lb lower here so respected.

11/2

1st

1

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

14:28 Down Royal

Rockstown Girl

12st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Anthony McCann

Going okay when brought down on her penultimate start in a Fairyhouse handicap chase but didn't build on that back over hurdles here latest; moving back up in trip a plus and down in grade so not fully discounted.

20/1

Form: 1-0053 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner in February and winner of an ordinary point-to-point bumper at Cork in April; well beaten in three maiden hurdles this season; managed to get into the money here four weeks ago, but did not jump well and was beaten 32l in third.
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1st

7

16th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

18:48 Kilbeggan

Straight Home

11st 0lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: W P Mullins

Was gaining second win of last season when scoring over 2m6f at Ballinrobe in April (good) and following month met traffic problems when staying on fourth in similar contest; good chance of staying this longer trip and definitely one to consider with rider now claiming 5lb.

5/2

4th

8

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 131y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Straight Home

10st 8lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Has won two of her last three starts, off 102 last October at Clonmel (16.5f, good) and over C&D in a mares' handicap last month; hiked up 9lb for that and this harder but can't be discounted for top yard.

7/2

4th

8

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 131y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Straight Home

10st 8lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Has won two of her last three starts, off 102 last October at Clonmel (16.5f, good) and over C&D in a mares' handicap last month; hiked up 9lb for that and this harder but can't be discounted for top yard.

7/2

Form:

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never involved first time out at Fairyhouse; down in trip now; will need to pick up experience.
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1st

8

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 165y

16:00 Fairyhouse

Mabel In May

11st 4lb

J: Mr I Ryan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Off the mark in a 21.5f (good) Tramore handicap hurdle on her penultimate start off 80; never looked like following up off 6lb higher at Limerick; steps up in trip now and dropped 1lb for that last run; others appeal more.

6/1

1st

8

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 165y

16:00 Fairyhouse

Mabel In May

11st 4lb

J: Mr I Ryan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Off the mark in a 21.5f (good) Tramore handicap hurdle on her penultimate start off 80; never looked like following up off 6lb higher at Limerick; steps up in trip now and dropped 1lb for that last run; others appeal more.

6/1

10th

10

19th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:25 Limerick

Mabel In May

11st 7lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Conor David Maxwell

in rear

6/1

Form: 00-00

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Towards the rear in two bumper runs last year; has struggled in two maiden hurdles.
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No / Draw
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9th

14

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Sineads Fancy

10st 0lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Stephen Ryan

Sole win came at Downpatrick (2m6f, good) nearly two years ago; third at Thurles over same trip last October her best run since; midfield at Clonmel on return.

20/1

7th

16

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

18:20 Clonmel

Sineads Fancy

10st 2lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Stephen Ryan

Sole win came over 2m6f (Downpatrick) nearly two years ago; third at Thurles over same trip last October her best run since; back from a break and trip looks on the short side.

16/1

3rd

17

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 154y

17:00 Thurles

Sineads Fancy

10st 2lb

J: Josh Younge

T: Stephen Ryan

Won over 2m6f at Downpatrick last summer (off 84) but yet to hit form since returning in June; cheekpieces now tried.

25/1

Form: 54

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
76-rated dual Flat winner at Killarney; has shown a fair standard of form in her two races over hurdles but needs to raise her game in order win a maiden of this standard.
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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: U-

Last run: 280 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Looked an awkward ride even before unseating her rider at halfway in a bumper at this venue in February; hooded now.
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13th

5

18th Sep 2024

Good

2m 5f 80y

18:20 Tramore

Deise Bella

11st 5lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: David J Phelan

Has shown very little in maiden hurdles; pulled up at this venue on handicap debut.

50/1

10

16th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 80y

18:38 Tramore

Deise Bella

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: David J Phelan

Has shown very little in maiden hurdles since joining this yard and needs improvement on handicap debut with blinkers fitted; down in trip.

16/1

7th

8

12th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 60y

16:25 Kilbeggan

Deise Bella

10st 13lb

J: Niall Moore

T: David J Phelan

Fourth here last month (2m) was a step in the right direction but poor Bellewstown run since raises doubts.

20/1

Form: 5/50-P

Last run: 104 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hints of ability in two 2021 bumper runs; missed all of last year; struggling since return; jumped badly and pulled up on hurdling debut at Tramore.
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0

9

30th Nov 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 101y

14:25 Thurles

Getaway Rua

10st 13lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: John Queally

Hints of ability in two 2021 bumper runs; missed all of last year; struggling since return; jumped badly and pulled up on hurdling debut at Tramore.

66/1

0

7

18th Aug 2023

Good

2m 5f 0y

18:43 Tramore

Getaway Rua

11st 7lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: John Queally

Interrupted campaign, showing glimpses of ability in Galway bumper two years ago but below that level twice in the spring; switches to hurdles here, others preferred.

14/1

15th

4

18th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 45y

17:35 Tipperary

Getaway Rua

11st 11lb

J: Mr Pat Taaffe

T: John Queally

Encouraging fifth at Galway but beaten much further at Cork when behind Armed And Fabulous.

20/1

Form: P0

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on debut at Wexford; completely tailed off at Navan, can be safely discounted.
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0

14

30th Nov 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 101y

14:25 Thurles

The Belmont Girls

10st 13lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Pulled up on debut at Wexford; completely tailed off at Navan, can be safely discounted.

200/1

18th

20

19th Nov 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

12:15 Navan

The Belmont Girls

11st 7lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: P J Rothwell

Huge price when pulled up on debut at Wexford at the beginning of September.

200/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €8.60
Straight Forecast €10.93
Trifecta €104.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fun Fun Fun

TOPSPEED:

Rockstown Girl

POSTDATA:

Fun Fun Fun

The Irish Sun:

Fun Fun Fun