May 06 / 15.50 Warwick

15.50

Good

eventmasters.co.uk Mares’ Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4084.5
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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eventmasters.co.uk Mares’ Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

11/10 (Won)

  • Win: £1.73
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3-

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful triple Flat winner at up 1m4f for Jessica Harrington, including on good and soft ground; 4-1 on hurdling/stable debut at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) in March and she stayed on well to finish a 6l third behind an odds-on rival; that was a promising effort and she sets the standard on that form.
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1

18th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 5

16:25 Stratford

Irish Lullaby

12st 0lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Useful on the Flat when based in Ireland and 2-7 over hurdles for current stable; not bred for fences but returned from break with a pretty good effort last month and will be suited by the trip/ground on this chasing debut; cheekpieces refitted.

4/1

1

18th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 5

16:25 Stratford

Irish Lullaby

12st 0lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Useful on the Flat when based in Ireland and 2-7 over hurdles for current stable; not bred for fences but returned from break with a pretty good effort last month and will be suited by the trip/ground on this chasing debut; cheekpieces refitted.

4/1

3rd

3

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 4

15:45 Kelso

Irish Lullaby

11st 10lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Triple Flat winner who has added two minor hurdles; tailed off in two of her three handicaps but was under 10l away in the other, at Aintree (2m1f, good) in November, and she could be interesting back from a break.

5/1

15/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 3/705-

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
No progress in three bumpers but, after wind surgery, she made an encouraging start over hurdles when fifth of 15 at Kempton (2m, good to soft) in March; that was behind a fairly useful rival and has each-way claims if she can build on that.
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2nd

4

4th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 4

15:15 Warwick

Irish Chorus

11st 11lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

3-5 over fences; eased late on when beating Politacus here and comfortably defied a 6lb rise at Newton Abbot (2m, good), albeit at the expense of just one other finisher; up another 5lb but sure to go well.

7/4

1st

3

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:42 Newton Abbot

Irish Chorus

11st 6lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

2-4 since switched to fences, most recently against her own sex at Warwick (2m, good to soft) where the form has worked out well; steps back into open company off 6lb higher but she remains open to progress in this sphere.

11/10

1st

4

8th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 54y

Class 4

15:40 Warwick

Irish Chorus

11st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Won three-runner chase at Leicester in December, her second start over fences, and her subsequent second at Taunton (also 2m, good) was perfectly respectable; may not be ideally suited by the forecast slower ground here but still features prominently in calculations.

11/4

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 53-

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Took five goes to win an Irish point (3m, heavy); 22-1 and weakened into remote fifth on hurdling debut at Uttoxeter but she wasn't beaten far in a small field at Haydock (2m3f, soft) in March; took a strong hold in that race and she could find more improvement back at this trip; not ruled out.
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3rd

3

6th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Warwick

Idylle Sauvage

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Took five goes to win an Irish point (3m, heavy); 22-1 and weakened into remote fifth on hurdling debut at Uttoxeter but she wasn't beaten far in a small field at Haydock (2m3f, soft) in March; took a strong hold in that race and she could find more improvement back at this trip; not ruled out.

5/1

Form: 626-

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two promising efforts in Irish bumpers in the autumn but she was only sixth of seven on her stable debut at Southwell last month; that was a backward step and she has a bit to prove now switched to hurdling; all three runs have been on soft/heavy.
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8th

9

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:33 Stratford

The Last Drop

10st 2lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard Phillips

Remains without a win and she came in a below-par fifth of nine in 3m1f handicap at Huntingdon last month; others appeal more.

10/1

5th

10

18th Mar 2026

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

14:15 Huntingdon

The Last Drop

10st 5lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Richard Phillips

11-race maiden; easily best effort this season was over 2m in October, four starts back; upped to 3m1f at Plumpton latest but finished 19l behind runner-up Glengolly; 2lb out of the handicap; major work to do.

25/1

4th

7

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

15:45 Plumpton

The Last Drop

10st 8lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Richard Phillips

Form has slumped back up in trip on both runs since an encouraging return at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) in October; needs the step up to 3m to spark a revival.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7U9-

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in her two completed starts over hurdles but she attracted the attention of the stewards when making some late headway at Kempton (2m, good to soft) in March; ran without a shoe in that race and had traffic issues at a crucial stage; still early days in this sphere and she should have more to offer for top yard.
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7th

3

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

19:00 Market Rasen

Cher Tara

11st 6lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Didn't run badly when fifth of eight at Kelso (2m5f, good) three weeks ago and continues to slip down the weights but has modest 2-21 strike-rate over hurdles; others appeal more.

7/1

5th

7

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:25 Kelso

Cher Tara

11st 5lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Won a Down Royal handicap in March 2025 for Gordon Elliott (2m4f, good); best run for present yard when third at Newcastle in January (2m4f, good to soft) but hasn't fared as well since.

16/1

8th

7

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

Cher Tara

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Daragh Bourke

On a losing sequence but in good form for her current yard until coming in a never-dangerous sixth in 2m4f Musselburgh handicap 22 days ago; she can bounce back off a slipping mark.

14/1

Form: 34-

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a half-sister to a useful hurdler and a useful Flat racer; made a promising debut when third of 13 in a Huntingdon bumper (2m, soft; 11-2) in March; bit disappointing at Fakenham last time but that sharp track may not have suited her and she should have a future over hurdles; in the mix for in-form yard.
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5th

4

6th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

15:10 Fontwell

Barra Blue

11st 1lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

disputed lead, prominent after 3rd, outpaced after 4 out, soon lost ground, weakened after 3 out

7/1

6th

4

7th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:25 Bangor-on-Dee

Barra Blue

11st 5lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won in fine style on handicap debut at Leicester (2m4f, heavy) in December off 4lb lower; ran badly both starts since and 7lb claimer is enlisted.

12/1

6th

4

7th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:25 Bangor-on-Dee

Barra Blue

11st 5lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won in fine style on handicap debut at Leicester (2m4f, heavy) in December off 4lb lower; ran badly both starts since and 7lb claimer is enlisted.

12/1

Form: 2040/

Last run: 452 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner; close second on her bumper debut in June 2022 but she was well below that form in three subsequent runs in that sphere; now switches to hurdling after 452 days off and she has something to prove.
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6th

10

25th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:35 Listowel

Love At Sea

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Edward F Power

Point/bumper winner and added a maiden hurdle to her tally when game in victory at Cork (2m1f, good); brings momentum into handicaps.

4/1

12

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 20y

13:30 Cork

Love At Sea

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Edward F Power

Bumper winner; rated 108 after six starts over hurdles; finished a 4l second of 15 in a Ballinrobe maiden (17.5f, good) on latest after a 138 day break; should strip fitter now and she's a big player.

5/2

100/1

Form: 5/0P8-

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't show a great deal in three bumpers and she's struggled at 200-1 in both hurdle runs this year.
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9

13th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

20:45 Market Rasen

JVentile

10st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: Oliver Signy

0-11 under rules and little sign of encouragement this year; hood is now removed and has plenty to prove.

40/1

7th

11

7th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

20:10 Fontwell

JVentile

10st 8lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Oliver Signy

always behind

33/1

7th

11

7th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

20:10 Fontwell

JVentile

10st 8lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Oliver Signy

always behind

33/1

Form: F4-

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal of a 2m3f/3m hurdle winner (RPR 100); in top hands but she fell on her debut at Hereford (2m, soft) in February and was a remote fourth of six at Market Rasen in March; still very early days but can only be watched until she shows some promising signs.
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9th

9

6th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Warwick

Honeybun

10st 10lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Dan Skelton

First foal of a 2m3f/3m hurdle winner (RPR 100); in top hands but she fell on her debut at Hereford (2m, soft) in February and was a remote fourth of six at Market Rasen in March; still very early days but can only be watched until she shows some promising signs.

25/1

9th

9

6th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Warwick

Honeybun

10st 10lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Dan Skelton

First foal of a 2m3f/3m hurdle winner (RPR 100); in top hands but she fell on her debut at Hereford (2m, soft) in February and was a remote fourth of six at Market Rasen in March; still very early days but can only be watched until she shows some promising signs.

25/1

4th

5

20th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:30 Market Rasen

Honeybun

10st 7lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

towards rear, brief headway after 3 out

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.80
Straight Forecast £9.24
Trifecta £24.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Irish Lullaby

WEST COUNTRY:

Barra Blue

Telegraph:

The Last Drop

RP RATINGS:

Irish Lullaby

TOPSPEED:

Irish Lullaby

POSTDATA:

Irish Lullaby

The Times:

Irish Lullaby

The Guardian:

Irish Lullaby

Daily Mail:

Irish Lullaby

D Express:

Irish Lullaby

Daily Mirror:

Irish Lullaby

The Sun:

Irish Lullaby

The Star:

Irish Lullaby

Daily Record:

Irish Lullaby