June 09 / 15.30 Punchestown

15.30

Good

Lily & Wild Mares Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6413.04
  • 2m 5f 147y
  • 15 runners
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Lily & Wild Mares Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 1-

Last run: 272 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Looked in need of the experience when making a winning bumper debut at Galway in September; not seen since but looked a mare of some promise that time and sure to take the beating here on her hurdles debut.
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3rd

1

9th Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

14:10 Navan

Just For Love

10st 13lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

led, faced challenge from 2 out, headed approaching last, no extra and lost second towards finish

9/4

3rd

1

9th Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

14:10 Navan

Just For Love

10st 13lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

led, faced challenge from 2 out, headed approaching last, no extra and lost second towards finish

9/4

3rd

6

8th Dec 2024

Soft

3m 0f 80y

13:05 Cork

Just For Love

10st 10lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

raced in second, jumped slightly left 2nd, not fluent 6th, lost second but prominent when took keen hold before 9th, challenging 3 out, ridden after 2 out, no extra approaching last

5/2

Form: 1/4-3 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Bumper winner for Emma Lavelle; couldn't get going quickly enough and made a mistake two out when third in a 2m3f mares maiden hurdle at Cork last month; extra couple of furlongs look likely to suit her and should go well.
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4th

4

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Rosalys

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Won Tramore novice (2m4f, good to yielding) for Henry de Bromhead last summer and was placed in good-quality Gowran handicap (3m, good) just over a year ago; major player if returning from subsequent layoff in similar form for new stable; had wind op this month.

4/1

4th

4

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Rosalys

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Won Tramore novice (2m4f, good to yielding) for Henry de Bromhead last summer and was placed in good-quality Gowran handicap (3m, good) just over a year ago; major player if returning from subsequent layoff in similar form for new stable; had wind op this month.

4/1

3rd

11

5th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:05 Gowran Park

Rosalys

10st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Lightly raced bumper winner is 1-4 over hurdles; that win came on latest in a Tramore novice (20.5f, good to yielding); now makes her handicap debut off 116 upped to 3m for the first time; hard to know if she is well-handicapped but she's with a leading yard and she is unexposed; could go well.

9/2

Form: 6

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Showed some promise despite some poor jumping on her debut here last month; should do better.
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3rd

9

6th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

14:35 Market Rasen

Built By Rossies

10st 11lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Showed significant hurdling ability in Ireland last year and won a British point (2m4f, soft) in February; ultimately well beaten when fourth on last month's stable debut at Southwell (2m4f, good) but she ran well to a point and the outing might have done her good; one to consider.

4/1

9

3rd Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Built By Rossies

10st 11lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Showed significant hurdling ability in Ireland last year and won a British point (2m4f, soft) on latest outing in February; should be fine back on good ground and has a decent chance on this stable debut.

9/2

9

3rd Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Built By Rossies

10st 11lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Showed significant hurdling ability in Ireland last year and won a British point (2m4f, soft) on latest outing in February; should be fine back on good ground and has a decent chance on this stable debut.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Kirkistown point winner in March; best watched though on her track debut.
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9th

2

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Birmingham Alabama

11st 13lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: E D Delany

Has won three times over hurdles in 2025 up to 3m, rising 16lb in the handicap; was poor at Roscommon last time but is capable of bouncing back so not dismissed.

9/1

9th

2

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Birmingham Alabama

11st 13lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: E D Delany

Has won three times over hurdles in 2025 up to 3m, rising 16lb in the handicap; was poor at Roscommon last time but is capable of bouncing back so not dismissed.

9/1

1

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 25y

16:00 Roscommon

Birmingham Alabama

11st 13lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: E D Delany

Gained her third win of 2025 at her trainer's local track on latest (20.5f, good); the fourth Shadow Paddy boosted the form at Listowel; stays this far and may be able to defy a 7lb rise.

100/30

Form: 3-

Last run: 365 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third in a maiden hurdle at this meeting last year; took five attempts to win a point-to-point and back over hurdles now; respected on that run last year but hard to know what to expect.
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2

22nd Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 180y

18:55 Kilbeggan

Dawn Escape

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Liam Casey

Maiden posted a decent effort when was beaten 8l over C&D last time; down 2lb and can be involved.

5/1

8

9th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

19:30 Kilbeggan

Dawn Escape

10st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Liam Casey

Maiden has yet to really make an impact in handicap chases; fifth and fourth the last twice but beaten 18l and 28l respectively; down another 2lb but might need a little bit more respite from the handicapper.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 9826P-

Last run: 97 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Touched off in a maiden hurdle here on soft in January; soundly beaten twice since; questions to answer now not least on the ground; others preferred but not dismissed.
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8th

5

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 146y

17:10 Roscommon

Ashdale Flyer

10st 11lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mrs John Harrington

A 14-race maiden over hurdles; won a Wexford beginners' chase last month but offered little in her subsequent handicaps.

12/1

4

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:05 Wexford

Ashdale Flyer

11st 10lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Regressed over hurdles but got off the mark in a C&D beginners race on only her second run over fences; however, was well held in a Killarney handicap only last week.

12/1

1

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 180y

19:07 Killarney

Ashdale Flyer

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Regressive maiden over hurdles but showed much improved form to get off the mark on second chase start at Wexford over about 2m4f; tougher task on handicap debut but is open to improvement.

3/1

Form: 0724-7 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a heavy ground maiden hurdle at Navan in March; has not kicked on from that and tries a new trip here on better ground; others preferred.
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9

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:25 Clonmel

Smiling Bess

10st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Kilbeggan maiden hurdle winner last year (2m3f, good to yielding) returned from an absence with a solid third at Cork for new stable; found to be clinically abnormal at Kilbeggan latest when below-par; good chance if in full of her health; tongue tie on.

9/2

7th

5

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Smiling Bess

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won a maiden hurdle over slightly further at this track last year for the late Kevin Prendergast; solid third at Cork on return; should have improved from that and be involved off the same mark.

7/2

3rd

7

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 100y

16:30 Cork

Smiling Bess

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won a 19.5f Kilbeggan maiden hurdle (gd-yld) for the late Kevin Prendergast in July 2024; has been off since a below par run at Tramore just under a year ago; might need this first run for Ross O'Sullivan.

12/1

Form: 0/3 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Winning pointer failed to justify market confidence in a Tipperary bumper last month; extra trip on her hurdles debut is likely to suit but she looks to have a bit to find.
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11th

12

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 55y

17:00 Clonmel

Wyoming Baby

10st 3lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

Point-to-point winner; hit the frame in pair of handicap chases last season before off the mark over hurdles at Cork (24.5f, good) last May; pulled up on Thurles chase return last month; ground concerns.

14/1

16

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 110y

14:58 Thurles

Wyoming Baby

10st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

Point winner and placed in a bumper; showed little over hurdles; a switch to chasing in the second half of last season produced improvement; twice placed before winning when sent back over hurdles at Cork in May; definite chance here on return if she is fit enough and handles the ground.

4/1

1st

14

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:10 Cork

Wyoming Baby

10st 13lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

midfield, smooth headway and in touch with leaders before 3 out, pushed along and went second after 2 out, led narrowly last, ridden out towards finish, just did enough

15/2

Form: 39-

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising debut at Fairyhouse in February not matched in a Wexford bumper in April; respected if the return to hurdles sparks a revival.
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3rd

6

24th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:30 Fairyhouse

Cottesloe Sunshine

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

towards rear, not fluent 2nd, headway towards far side before 2 out, disputing third last, kept on

8/1

Form: 6

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Faded late on her debut in a Downpatrick bumper last month; others preferred on hurdles bow.
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12th

6

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:05 Cork

Dontcall

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Triple figure odds for both starts over hurdles and failed to complete; pulled up over 2m5f at Punchestown in June and then unseated at the first at Kilbeggan last month; a clear round will be the aim today.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Unseated on point debut at Dawstown last month; best watched on her track debut.
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8

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 147y

15:30 Punchestown

Jump The Burren

11st 7lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Mrs Grainne M O’Connor

towards rear

66/1

Form: 070-

Last run: 161 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
No sign of winning potential in her three bumper runs; seems safe to rule out.
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6

18th Sep 2024

Good

2m 5f 80y

18:20 Tramore

Little Green Lady

11st 5lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: P A Fahy

Huge prices and has run accordingly in all seven starts so far; cheekpieces tried now.

66/1

5

16th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

19:13 Tramore

Little Green Lady

11st 7lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: P A Fahy

Huge prices and has run accordingly in all six starts so far; hard to make a case for.

100/1

9th

14

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

19:25 Kilbeggan

Little Green Lady

11st 5lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: P A Fahy

Little of note in bumpers and maiden hurdles, easily passed over.

50/1

Form: F-98

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Has shown little in three runs in maiden hurdles; steps up in trip but hard to recommend.
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12

7th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 149y

19:43 Roscommon

Milan Dollar Lady

10st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: T Hogan

Limited hurdler who ran no race on chase debut at Tramore (2m6f handicap); easy to look elsewhere.

20/1

11

31st May 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:15 Tramore

Milan Dollar Lady

10st 9lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: T Hogan

0-2 in point-to-points; never threatened in seven starts under rules, for all latest remote fifth at Cork was an okay run; chase debut.

18/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Failed to complete in both points; others far more likely.
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13

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 147y

15:30 Punchestown

Nanny Betty

11st 7lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Barry John Walsh

in touch with leaders

150/1

Form: P

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Never a factor on debut at Clonmel last month and a very unlikely player here.
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17

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 147y

15:30 Punchestown

Theoneiwant

11st 7lb

J: Hugh Morgan

T: Peter Maher

midfield

200/1

10

16th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 49y

19:30 Clonmel

Theoneiwant

10st 13lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Peter Maher

towards rear, jumped badly right 1st

25/1

10

16th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 49y

19:30 Clonmel

Theoneiwant

10st 13lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Peter Maher

towards rear, jumped badly right 1st

25/1

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Payout
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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Just For Love

TOPSPEED:

Smiling Bess

POSTDATA:

Cottesloe Sunshine

The Irish Sun:

Just For Love