April 21 / 14.40 Tramore

14.40

Soft

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 2m 0f 130y
  • 15 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.30
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 116-53

Last run: 66 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a mares' bumper last season before a sixth in the mares' bumper at Aintree and some good runs in defeat since without quite matching that form; return to shorter might help and has to be on the shortlist.
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3

12th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:10 Killarney

Gaillimh A Run

11st 0lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: John Queally

in rear throughout, pulled up approaching last

7/1

3

12th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:10 Killarney

Gaillimh A Run

11st 0lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: John Queally

in rear

7/1

1st

1

21st Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 130y

14:40 Tramore

Gaillimh A Run

11st 7lb

J: A P Heskin

T: John Queally

Won a mares' bumper last season before a sixth in the mares' bumper at Aintree and some good runs in defeat since without quite matching that form; return to shorter might help and has to be on the shortlist.

4/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 4628F3

Last run: 164 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a maiden hurdle at Listowel (good to yielding) in September and bounced back from a couple of lesser efforts to finish third of 12 at Clonmel in November; may want a return to better ground to be seen at her best but can't be ruled out; off 164 days.
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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

8

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

14:02 Down Royal

Pampar Lady

10st 10lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Much improved handicapper of late, notching up a hat-trick of wins at Cork, Kilbeggan and Listowel; well held when below her best in Grade 3 novice latest and again faces stiff task here but place claims.

10/1

8

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

14:02 Down Royal

Pampar Lady

10st 10lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Much improved handicapper of late, notching up a hat-trick of wins at Cork, Kilbeggan and Listowel; well held when below her best in Grade 3 novice latest and again faces stiff task here but place claims.

10/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 30P-29

Last run: 323 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some bumper promise and went close on last season's reappearance at Tipperary; however, was then tailed off in a bumper and hasn't been seen for 323 days; likely best watched debuting for new yard.
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14

18th Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 180y

13:55 Killarney

Russellsbelle

10st 13lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Con McSweeney

Looked likely to have a say before coming down late at Tramore on return but hasn't built on that twice since; not guaranteed to appreciate this new trip; wears first-time cheekpieces.

10/1

8th

13

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Listowel

Russellsbelle

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Con McSweeney

Held every chance when falling in maidens here and at Tramore; might have been remembering those incidents when below par at Clonmel; rather watch on the back of that latest effort.

10/1

8th

13

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Listowel

Russellsbelle

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Con McSweeney

Held every chance when falling in maidens here and at Tramore; might have been remembering those incidents when below par at Clonmel; rather watch on the back of that latest effort.

10/1

Form: -4UP25

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Still very much in the picture when unseating at Naas in December and bounced back from a lesser run when runner-up at Leopardstown last month; however, was a bit disappointing at Naas 17 days ago and probably needs a career best.
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3

12th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 60y

16:25 Kilbeggan

Magic Dawn

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper winner in 2022 was an expensive purchase afterwards and has been struggling to make the breakthrough over hurdles, albeit solid runs of late under forcing tactics at both Tramore and when second (Ciao Adios third) over 2m at Listowel; back up in trip here and should again be thereabouts.

9/2

2nd

9

3rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Listowel

Magic Dawn

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

led, faced challenge 2 out, headed approaching last, no extra final 110yds

3/1

4th

2

21st Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 130y

14:40 Tramore

Magic Dawn

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Still very much in the picture when unseating at Naas in December and bounced back from a lesser run when runner-up at Leopardstown last month; however, was a bit disappointing at Naas 17 days ago and probably needs a career best.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mahler mare; cost 1,200euros as a 3yo; half-sister to 2m4f hurdle winner At First Glance; dam unraced sister to 2m3f hurdle winner Silver Accord, half-sister to bumper/useful 2m-2m6f hurdle/chase winner Claymore; best watched on belated debut.
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5

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:47 Wexford

Mazzas Mahler

10st 8lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Standout effort a 4l second of 15 in a 2m5f Tramore maiden hurdle in August 2024; lost way since and unlikely to be the answer here.

100/1

14

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 0y

16:55 Navan

Mazzas Mahler

10st 9lb

J: Miss S A Carter

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Maiden is 0-6 over hurdles; finished second in a 2m5f Tramore maiden (gd-yld) in August 2024; beaten 11.5l in a Bellewstown claimer on latest; more needed back in handicap company with cheekpieces worn last time left off.

25/1

5th

8

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

16:53 Bellewstown

Mazzas Mahler

10st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Lightly-raced 9yo; second in a 2m5f Tramore maiden last summer but no trace of that form since, latest on Flat at same venue in first-time cheekpieces.

33/1

200/1

Form: 9

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor point form and tailed off on rules bow last week.
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4

21st Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 189y

15:14 Thurles

Buttoned Up

11st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Minor promise in maiden hurdles but shown very little since handicapping and is on a tough looking mark.

20/1

8th

4

21st Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 189y

15:14 Thurles

Buttoned Up

11st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

midfield

20/1

6th

7

28th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:45 Wexford

Buttoned Up

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Okay run in Tramore maiden in April but moderate efforts in handicaps lately.

20/1

Form: 060548

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Exposed in bumpers and unplaced in 10 starts; ran okay when a distant fourth in a 2m3f Limerick maiden hurdle but hasn't shown enough to merit consideration.
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15

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:22 Galway

Doyen Flyer

10st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: James M Barcoe

Maiden went close to gaining a breakthrough win at Ballinrobe (22.5f, good) last month; up 2lb but handles softer ground and can go well again.

11/2

9

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:43 Ballinrobe

Doyen Flyer

10st 6lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: James M Barcoe

22-race maiden (0-12 in hurdle races); never in the first three; flashes of form, but hard to make a strong case for her.

16/1

Form: 60-

Last run: 423 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in two bumpers and failed to complete in three points since.
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2

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

14:15 Taunton

Broomfield Gale

11st 12lb

J: Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Won at Stratford (2m6f) last May and back on the scoresheet with a stylish success over 2m here five weeks ago; still looks feasibly treated off 6lb higher but those wins were achieved on good and she'll face contrasting conditions afternoon.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Doyen mare; cost 11,000euros as a yearling; dam 2m6f hurdle winner, half-sister to winners Kildisart (smart 2m3f-3m1f hurdle/chase), The Big Breakaway (point/smart 2m3f-3m hurdle/chase) and Say Goodbye (useful 2m1f-2m4f hurdle/chase including US); may need further.
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12

27th Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 152y

16:45 Clonmel

Thequeenof Spikle

10st 13lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: James Joseph Mangan

Down the field in maiden hurdles at Tramore and Tipperary last season; made no impression in Thurles bumper on return; difficult to recommend.

80/1

14th

17

6th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 136y

17:35 Thurles

Thequeenof Spikle

11st 7lb

J: Mr J Hurley

T: James Joseph Mangan

midfield

66/1

10th

16

9th May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 115y

16:35 Tipperary

Thequeenof Spikle

10st 13lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: James Joseph Mangan

prominent, weakened quickly after 3 out

33/1

Form: 6

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual point winner; failed to complete last two point starts though and it was a low-key rules bow three weeks ago.
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3rd

6

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

14:15 Downpatrick

Dear Ryta

11st 13lb

J: Mr A Burke-Ott

T: Alexander Ott

Dual point winner; poor form under rules and tailed off on handicap debut a fortnight ago.

33/1

11th

3

1st Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 100y

17:25 Listowel

Dear Ryta

11st 10lb

J: Mr L Burke-Ott

T: Alexander Ott

Dual point winner; hard to suggest that she's well treated for handicap debut based on her maiden efforts; the tongue-tie may help.

33/1

Form: 8

Last run: 233 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; well held in a bumper last year and hasn't shown much on the Flat since.
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9th

11

(5)

5th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 144y

19:15 Clonmel

Miss Aytan

10st 13lb

J: Miss O M Queally

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

slowly into stride, slightly awkward start, raced in last and detached

20/1

3

18th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 140y

14:33 Tramore

Miss Aytan

11st 10lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Mild promise in maiden hurdles; first sign of life in handicaps when beaten 10.5l at Cork last time out (18.5f, good to yielding); drops back in trip in her usual hood and needs further improvement to hit the frame here; declared to run here on Saturday.

10/1

4th

7

(10)

17th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 80y

20:00 Tramore

Miss Aytan

9st 5lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

held up in rear

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soldier Of Fortune mare; dam unraced sister to bumper/2m hurdle winner Beyond The Obvious, half-sister to winners Nouveau Moulin (bumper) and Beyond The Obvious (bumper/2m hurdle), out of unraced sister to Champion 2m Chase winner Newmill; interesting newcomer and worth a market check.
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19

11th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:25 Cork

So Fortunate

11st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: J P O’Keeffe

Reserve; beaten 21l in a Tramore maiden but they went no pace and she was 12th of 15.

10th

19

11th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:25 Cork

So Fortunate

11st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: J P O’Keeffe

Reserve; beaten 21l in a Tramore maiden but they went no pace and she was 12th of 15.

12th

14

21st Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 130y

14:40 Tramore

So Fortunate

10st 13lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: J P O’Keeffe

Soldier Of Fortune mare; dam unraced sister to bumper/2m hurdle winner Beyond The Obvious, half-sister to winners Nouveau Moulin (bumper) and Beyond The Obvious (bumper/2m hurdle), out of unraced sister to Champion 2m Chase winner Newmill; interesting newcomer and worth a market check.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Doyen mare; half-sister to point winner Scorsese; dam unraced half-sister to bumper and smart 2m hurdle/chase winner I'msingingtheblues out of 2m/2m3f hurdle winner; unlikely to make an impact on debut.
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8

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 219y

17:25 Clonmel

Ar Nos Na Gaoithe

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Course 2m3f winner over hurdles in February; not much encouragement from two Downpatrick chase runs; early days and may find her level in handicaps.

12/1

7

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

17:05 Downpatrick

Ar Nos Na Gaoithe

11st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

A lot to find based on ratings and she has been well beaten in her last three runs at the track, including on chase debut last time when 28l behind the winner; hard to see the necessary improvement coming.

25/1

10th

7

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:26 Downpatrick

Ar Nos Na Gaoithe

11st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Record of 1-17 over hurdles but has run well in defeat at this track; however, hasn't been as good here the last twice and has to do better on chasing debut.

18/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pour Moi mare; closely related to a point winner, half-sister to 2m7f chase winner Ask Cory; dam failed to complete in points, closely related to 3m hurdle/prolific point winner Barneys Mate out of half-sister to Gold Cup second Go Ballistic; stoutly bred and likely to need further.
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10th

16

24th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 23y

16:43 Punchestown

Calypso Bluebird

10st 1lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Weak form in maiden hurdles over shorter distances; hard to make a case for her.

33/1

15th

16

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:30 Limerick

Calypso Bluebird

10st 11lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

midfield

200/1

Form: 75605

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shown ability in five runs so far and may have needed last month's return when a distant fifth at Gowran; could be in the mix for the places if she comes on for that.
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14th

4

4th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

Shanlaylin

11st 10lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: P A Fahy

Sister to several winners including useful stablemate Drop The Anchor; mild promise so far including when fifth in Clonmel maiden last time and takes marked step up in trip for handicap debut.

12/1

5th

8

16th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 49y

19:30 Clonmel

Shanlaylin

10st 13lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

midfield, not fluent 6th, outpaced after 3 out, ran on from last, never on terms

20/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €7.80
Straight Forecast €5.43
Trifecta €48.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pampar Lady

POSTDATA:

Magic Dawn

SPOTLIGHT:

Grooveykindoflove

TOPSPEED:

Pampar Lady

The Irish Sun:

Magic Dawn