July 02 / 16.03 Tipperary

16.03

Good To Firm

Walter Hennessy Auctioneer, Valuer And Estate Agent MIPAV TRV MCEI Mares Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £5900
  • 2m 3f 100y
  • 10 runners
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Walter Hennessy Auctioneer, Valuer And Estate Agent MIPAV TRV MCEI Mares Beginners Chase

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 13480- D

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won her second hurdle race at Listowel last September and has run well at times in stronger company since, including the 3m Pertemps Final at Cheltenham; below form at Punchestown since but looks the selected of her yard's pair and has a chance on chasing debut.
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3rd

2

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 203y

18:45 Clonmel

Popova

11st 1lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Has only won on goodish ground but seems effective on softer (rain forecast); solid second to My Gaffer from well off the pace after a break at Killarney and now better off at the weights with that rival; firmly in the mix.

3/1

2nd

4

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

18:08 Killarney

Popova

11st 6lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

held up in rear, headway before 3 out, switched right and went third 2 out, disputing second last, kept on

10/1

2nd

4

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

18:08 Killarney

Popova

11st 6lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

held up in rear, headway before 3 out, switched right and went third 2 out, disputing second last, kept on

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 504/0-

Last run: 188 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner has a record of 1-10 over hurdles but is rated 117 in that sphere; was poor when last seen at Christmas time and seems the stable's second-string on chasing debut after an absence; tngue-tie added.
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1

2nd Oct 2024

Good

2m 1f 120y

14:25 Sligo

Still Ciel

12st 0lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Decent level of chase form and bumped into an improver when just denied at Tramore last time; handy 7lb claimed and will handle an ease although doesn't want it too testing.

5/2

2nd

5

15th Aug 2024

Good

1m 7f 120y

17:20 Tramore

Still Ciel

11st 5lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

prominent, jumped left on occasions, led 2 out, headed run-in, kept on

3/1

4th

9

24th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:28 Wexford

Still Ciel

11st 7lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point winner has a record of 1-10 over hurdles but has run creditably faced with stiff tasks at times; made a solid start to chasing when second to a better fancied stablemate at Tipperary; should go close with more to come.

7/4

18/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 31P0-4

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
One of three runners for yard; heavy ground maiden hurdle winner in February but was poor twice after, albeit in strong company; has to improve plenty from Tramore chasing debut.
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4

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 3

13:48 Huntingdon

Iris Emery

10st 12lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Maiden hurdle was her only win from 14 races for Willie Mullins; placed on five of nine attempts over fences, mostly running well last season but she flopped when favourite for a 3m4f handicap on final start, with first-fence mistake playing a part; fetched 25,000gns in April and has similar form to most of these, plus more chasing experience.

5/1

4

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 3

13:48 Huntingdon

Iris Emery

10st 12lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Maiden hurdle was her only win from 14 races for Willie Mullins; placed on five of nine attempts over fences, mostly running well last season but she flopped when favourite for a 3m4f handicap on final start, with first-fence mistake playing a part; fetched 25,000gns in April and has similar form to most of these, plus more chasing experience.

5/1

Form: 44P61- D

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wo for the fourth time over hurdles when taking a Bellewstown 3m handicap last time after a break; rated 107 over hurdles now and makes chasing debut for a new yard; has a bit to find with some of these.
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2nd

3

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Killinure Lass

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

May have needed last month's run here after a break; runs this track well and won this 12 months ago off only 3lb lower; considered.

6/1

5th

9

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 140y

16:28 Tramore

Killinure Lass

11st 2lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Five-time hurdles winner (including here) is 1-6 in chases, with that win also coming over this C&D (2m6f, gd-yld); clearly likes it here but lacks a run and remains 4lb above her last chase win.

16/1

4th

3

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Killinure Lass

11st 2lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: J P Dempsey

Five hurdle wins, including here, plus one chase score; won at Tramore over this trip last time and is 5lb higher in a better race so needs a bit more.

6/1

Form: 771P-3

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; inconsistent mare won a maiden hurdle last October and bpounced back from some poor runs to win a Limerick conditions hurdle but pulled-up at Punchestown; has to improve from her Tramore chasing debut third.
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5

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 147y

17:45 Roscommon

Miss Agusta

11st 2lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual hurdles winner on heavy; hasn't really sparkled over fences yet and tame effort on second handicap start at Kilbeggan.

10/1

6th

6

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 40y

18:50 Kilbeggan

Miss Agusta

11st 1lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Gordon Elliott

Rated 121 over hurdles after two 2m wins in heavy ground; five attempts chasing have yielded thirds both Tramore and Wexford over same trip but didn't convince over 2m6f at former venue last time; back in trip slightly for handicap debut.

12/1

4th

7

18th Aug 2024

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:33 Tramore

Miss Agusta

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Rated 121 over hurdles after two 2m wins in heavy ground; four attempts chasing have yielded thirds both here and at Wexford over same trip; marked step up in distance here and probably needs to improve for it.

5/1

Form: 04-325

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
One of two runners for yard; dual hurdle winner is rated 122 in that sphere; plenty of solid runs in defeat lately, though was disappointing at Downpatrick last time; has a chance if at her best on chasing debut.
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2nd

4

11th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:15 Killarney

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11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Useful hurdler, though hardly prolific with a strike-rate of 2-19; has yet to reach the same heights in her four chases and was beaten a distance last time at Kilbeggan (2m4f).

6/1

4

11th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:15 Killarney

Media Naranja

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Useful hurdler, though hardly prolific with a strike-rate of 2-19; has yet to reach the same heights in her four chases and was beaten a distance last time at Kilbeggan (2m4f).

6/1

3rd

5

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 200y

18:25 Kilbeggan

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11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield, headway from 3 out, went third after 2 out, no impression approaching last

6/1

Form: 112-45 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved plenty over hurdles last year, winning three handicaps over around 2m4f in varying ground conditions; well beaten on chasing debut but a decent hurdle run since and can do better now.
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2

7th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 60y

15:50 Galway

Costanuci

11st 9lb

J: Miss O M Queally

T: John Queally

Three-time winner over timber but no success since September 2023; beaten 7.75l off 2lb higher over C&D on her last start in this sphere in July 2024; below best last three starts in mares' chases; needs to revive on return to hurdling.

4/1

4th

2

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 120y

13:50 Sligo

Costanuci

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: John Queally

Three-time hurdle winner is yet to score in seven over fences; decent efforts at Wexford and Tipperary this season but was pulled-up at Tramore last time.

10/1

Form: 10-5U4 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner got off the mark over hurdles in a Punchestown handicap on soft in January; needs to improve plenty from her Clonmel chasing debut run last time
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13th

4

10th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Cork

Idol

11st 9lb

J: Ross Berry

T: W M Roper

in rear

25/1

13th

4

10th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Cork

Idol

11st 9lb

J: Ross Berry

T: W M Roper

in rear

25/1

16th

14

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 80y

15:22 Cork

Idol

10st 12lb

J: Ross Berry

T: W M Roper

Bumper winner for Willie Mullins; sole win for Sam Curling came off 97 in a mares' handicap hurdle at Punchestown in January 2024; lacks a run on debut for new yard and stamina to prove; best watched.

18/1

OUR TIP

Form: U300-U

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed twice in maiden hurdles and was unseated on chasing debut last time; has plenty to find against the best of these.
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3

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 3f 100y

16:03 Tipperary

In A Nice Way

11st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Stephen Ryan

Placed twice in maiden hurdles and was unseated on chasing debut last time; has plenty to find against the best of these.

33/1

11

7th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:20 Clonmel

In A Nice Way

11st 5lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Stephen Ryan

Placed in pair of maidens but modest handicap form over hurdles (now rated 85); best watched on chase debut.

50/1

14th

9

31st Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 159y

15:15 Punchestown

In A Nice Way

11st 7lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Stephen Ryan

Placed twice in maidens; handicap form has left a lot to be desired; tongue-tie on now after a moderate run at Thurles.

25/1

Form: 154P7- D

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a heavy ground Limerick maiden hurdle last winter and some solid runs in defeat since, including on better ground; seems to be the yard's number one of three in this field, so has to be respected.
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5th

1

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Judicieuse Allen

12st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

It's likely that soft ground was against her in a Listed chase last time when behind A Penny A Hundred whom she beat in a Fairyhouse novice in January (2m5f, good to yielding) before running third in a Grade 2; this mark is no gift but still enters the reckoning.

7/2

5th

1

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Judicieuse Allen

12st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

took keen hold, prominent early, in touch with leaders 4th, lost ground halfway, headway on inner 3 out, weakened before 2 out

7/2

5th

2

22nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 5f 173y

16:35 Fairyhouse

Judicieuse Allen

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

in touch with leaders, disputing third approaching last, weakened run-in

10/1

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Payout
Exacta €33.40
Straight Forecast €27.64
Trifecta €368.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

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SPOTLIGHT:

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