September 22 / 15.00 Listowel

15.00

Good

Kerry Group Irish EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7182.61
  • 2m 2f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Kerry Group Irish EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 56-532 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Six Flat wins, added a maiden hurdle win to her record at Ballinrobe 12 months ago; ran up to her handicap mark when third at Killarney in July and not disgraced when second to an in-form rival in a conditions event at Bellewstown last month.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 90y

15:00 Sligo

Dame Rapide

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Cian Hughes

Two time winner over hurdles; last win came at Fairyhouse last October for James Barrett off 109 (2m, good); a pair of okay runs over hurdles this summer but needs to bounce back from a poor run on the Flat at Ballinrobe last month; contender if she does so.

4/1

1

(1)

23rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 9y

20:20 Ballinrobe

Dame Rapide

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Cian Hughes

Dual-purpose mare with three wins on the Flat; last win in this sphere came two years ago at the Curragh off a 5lb higher mark (1m6f, good); her two runs over hurdles for her new trainer this term have been okay; needs to come on again.

28/1

3rd

1

15th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

15:15 Downpatrick

Dame Rapide

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Cian Hughes

Dual-purpose mare has won eight races across both codes; made a pleasing enough start for this yard when third of six at Ballinrobe on first run for over six months; should come on for that but she remains 6lb above her last win and she won't want it too soft.

9/2

Form: -88931

Last run: 37 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Won a handicap hurdle at Tramore last month off a 7lb lower mark, relegating the well-backed Straight Home to third; faces a rematch with that rival now; put in a solid effort behind the two market leaders in a Flat maiden at Gowran last time.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

12

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:10 Killarney

Stormalong

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: David Kenneth Budds

Her three hurdle wins includes a Listed hurdle at this meeting last year; hasn't matched that form in five starts over fences yet but is capable of better and returning to this track may help.

20/1

9

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 22y

13:58 Thurles

Stormalong

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David Kenneth Budds

Bumper winner; 128-rated hurdler, three wins including 2m1f Listed mares' event at Killarney last May; highly tried in chases so far; will find this assignment easier than when behind Jade De Grugy in 2m5f course Grade 2 in January; shortlisted.

6/1

4th

5

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 198y

14:15 Thurles

Stormalong

10st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: David Kenneth Budds

Bumper winner; 128-rated hurdler, three wins including a 2m1f Listed mares' event at Killarney last May; highly tried in chases so far, can win one but will need an easier opportunity than this.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 244-38

Last run: 49 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose mare, winner of eight races; career highlight when winning a 1m4f Listed event at the Curragh last November; highly tried on the Flat this year; ran twice over hurdles at the Galway festival, good effort when third in a 20-runner contest on the first occasion.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(9)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

Vischio

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Emmet Mullins

Won a valuable mares' handicap hurdle in February and some good hurdle runs since in defeat; ran a cracker back in this sphere in a valuable Naas handicap last time but has a bit to find today.

16/1

8th

7

(9)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

Vischio

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Emmet Mullins

Won a valuable mares' handicap hurdle in February and some good hurdle runs since in defeat; ran a cracker back in this sphere in a valuable Naas handicap last time but has a bit to find today.

16/1

Form: 9U32F-

Last run: 151 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
0-14 over hurdles, placed twice, including creditable third over 3m at Down Royal last November; ran over the same trip on only start this year, at Bellewstown in April, and was staying on from an unpromising position when falling two out; absent since, potentially interesting if market support arrives.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

18:18 Clonmel

Workforadime

11st 9lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Ian O’Connor

Never a factor in five starts late last year; well-backed into favourite when well beaten at Fairyhouse in November; first start for new yard after leaving Charles Byrnes; best watched.

14/1

5

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

18:18 Clonmel

Workforadime

11st 9lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Ian O’Connor

Never a factor in five starts late last year; well-backed into favourite when well beaten at Fairyhouse in November; first start for new yard after leaving Charles Byrnes; best watched.

14/1

6th

9

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 6f 195y

14:10 Thurles

Workforadime

10st 11lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: C Byrnes

Placed form this time last year was on softer ground and recent runs haven't been encouraging; interestingly, was well backed into favourite when well beaten at Fairyhouse on penultimate start so keep a close eye on the betting.

12/1

Form: 0P/314 BF

Last run: 66 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Struggled in big amateur Flat handicap at the Galway festival; showed decent over hurdles during the summer, highlighted by a wide-margin win over 2m4f at Sligo; faded into fourth on the run-in when favourite for 2m4f Killarney event.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 206y

15:55 Clonmel

La Hacienda

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Decent Flat sort got off the mark over hurdles at Sligo in July; not as good since and needs to find more off an unchanged mark.

11/1

6

22nd Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

15:00 Listowel

La Hacienda

11st 8lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Struggled in big amateur Flat handicap at the Galway festival; showed decent over hurdles during the summer, highlighted by a wide-margin win over 2m4f at Sligo; faded into fourth on the run-in when favourite for 2m4f Killarney event.

9/1

Form: 55-137

Last run: 66 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Landed modest 2m4f mares' maiden at Wexford in May; remote third on handicap debut at Downpatrick in June; posed no threat at Killarney in July; does not appear to be well handicapped.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:05 Wexford

One Night Standard

11st 5lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Dual hurdles winner for Gavin Cromwell; had been running some okay races over fences in her final runs for her former yard; back down to last winning mark now back over timber.

13/1

2

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 155y

19:30 Roscommon

One Night Standard

12st 0lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

0-7 over fences but has run ok in defeat; shaped nicely when third in a C&D beginners' on penultimate and that form has since been boosted by the fourth Born Bright; go well back in handicap company with the cheekpieces worn last time left off.

7/1

15

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 155y

16:50 Tipperary

One Night Standard

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two-time winning hurdler rated 110 in that discipline; 0-6 over fences and rated 7lb lower; not a bad run in a beginners' at Roscommon last month and cheekpieces could eke out more; go well for last year's winning yard.

17/2

Form: 65-152

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Winning yard debut at Punchestown in May; not beaten far in fifth at Cork in July; produced another solid display when second at Wexford last month; seems best at around 2m4f, may find this a bit sharp.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

6

11th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:40 Fairyhouse

Noble Hilltop

11st 10lb

J: Mr Finn Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Won a 2m4f Punchestown handicap in 2024 and some decent runs in defeat after; however, recent form has been poor and well beaten on the Flat last time too.

28/1

12th

14

(11)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Noble Hilltop

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Buckley

Shown very little on the Flat and struggling in both codes over the last 12 months.

33/1

8th

2

14th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:28 Downpatrick

Noble Hilltop

12st 0lb

J: Mr Finn Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Won 2m5f Punchestown handicap over a year ago and ran well at Wexford subsequently; well held since however, including on the Flat; opposable.

20/1

Form: /0U1-P

Last run: 103 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
200-1 winner of a 2m Kilbeggan maiden hurdle 15 months ago, a massive improvement on previous form; off for a year before pulled up in a 3m2f handicap hurdle at Sligo in June.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

18

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 15y

14:30 Thurles

Unklipped

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Denis Leahy

Had been progressing in handicaps before bolting up in a C&D mares' handicap hurdle last month; up 10lb but well worth a try in a higher grade and could well play a hand.

6/1

12th

18

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 15y

14:30 Thurles

Unklipped

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Denis Leahy

Had been progressing in handicaps before bolting up in a C&D mares' handicap hurdle last month; up 10lb but well worth a try in a higher grade and could well play a hand.

6/1

1st

1

29th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 189y

13:35 Thurles

Unklipped

11st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Denis Leahy

Shock 200-1 winner of 2m Kilbeggan maiden hurdle early last season; some signs of a revival at Limerick last month before catching the eye when fifth of nine at the same track latest, making headway late on and beaten less than 5l; player.

15/2

Form: 0-459

Last run: 78 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Unexposed mare, makes handicap debut after three maiden runs; open to improvement but this could prove too competitive.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

13

3rd Mar 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Nells Choice

10st 7lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

midfield on outer

20/1

Form: 5-4113 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Progressive mare; went up an aggregate 16lb for wins at Kilbeggan and Cork; underlined her improvement with third behind Ask Cillian at Killarney; should be fine with trip and ground.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

18

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Onefortheditch

10st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Eamonn Francis Gallagher

3-26 over hurdles; runner up the last twice, off 5lb lower at Leopardstown and then off 3lb lower at Cork when 1.5l behind Onlymammycanloveme; weighted to turn that around but may be vulnerable to less exposed sorts.

14/1

2nd

16

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:00 Cork

Onefortheditch

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Eamonn Francis Gallagher

Running consistently well over fences/hurdles this season; three seconds from four starts before a Limerick win; held her own when given a shot at a big prize at the DRF; runner-up at that venue on latest; in the mix again.

8/1

2nd

8

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 72y

14:55 Leopardstown

Onefortheditch

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Eamonn Francis Gallagher

Running consistently well over fences and over hurdles this season; three seconds from four starts before a Limerick win; held her own when given a shot at a big prize here at the DRF; not far off Whimsy and Maxios Prime, and in front of Tequila Talkin' and Shoda.

8/1

Form: -26561

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Made an encouraging handicap debut when second at Ballinrobe in May; unplaced next three starts, two of them at staying trips; came good over 2m4f at Killarney last time. had plenty to spare and may remain competitive off 9lb higher.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

29th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 189y

13:35 Thurles

Ask Cillian

11st 10lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Darren Collins

Went up 9lb for winning a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Killarney in August; soundly beaten in three starts since and she should find this trip on the sharp side.

12/1

7th

2

29th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 189y

13:35 Thurles

Ask Cillian

11st 10lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Darren Collins

Went up 9lb for winning a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Killarney in August; soundly beaten in three starts since and she should find this trip on the sharp side.

12/1

2

25th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 176y

14:35 Sligo

Ask Cillian

11st 8lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Darren Collins

Went up 9lb for winning a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Killarney in August; soundly beaten twice since and may well require a little more leeway from the assessor.

20/1

Form: 5370-3 BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Point and bumper winner for the Townends in the first half of 2023; failed to prosper over hurdles last season; tailed off on handicap debut at Naas in April; strongly supported at Tramore when fitted with a tongue-tie on first start for champion trainer; looked an awkward ride in finishing behind today's rival Stormalong, but has to be taken seriously.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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: 601877

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Out of the money three times since beating Steps In The Sand at Roscommon in June, her sole win from 12 starts over hurdles.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

8

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

14:20 Musselburgh

Dark Image

10st 10lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

towards rear, weakened after 3 out

9/1

9th

8

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

14:20 Musselburgh

Dark Image

10st 10lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

towards rear, weakened after 3 out

9/1

6th

8

28th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 2f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Dark Image

11st 8lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Third runner for yard; two-time winner but both victories came on good ground; form figures on ground with soft in the description read 6088; remains 4lb above last winning mark and passed over on this ground.

14/1

Form: -76515 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Was running for the 20th time over hurdles when recording her first win in a 2m3f handicap at Kilbeggan in July; not much luck in running at the same venue last month; seems in good heart, but others preferred on overall form.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

13

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Angelsworknovrtime

10st 0lb

J: Josh Younge

T: James Andrew Fahey

Record of 1-27 over hurdles; some decent runs in defeat this year but needs more from 3lb out of the handicap.

22/1

11th

13

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Angelsworknovrtime

10st 0lb

J: Josh Younge

T: James Andrew Fahey

Record of 1-27 over hurdles; some decent runs in defeat this year but needs more from 3lb out of the handicap.

22/1

Form: 8565-7

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Has made little impression in two handicap attempts; may have needed last month's Wexford outing, her first since February.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:10 Sligo

Get Down To It

11st 3lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Thomas Gibney

Tailed off on recent reappearance run and has not shown enough in three handicap starts to suggest she's capable of defying this mark.

33/1

6th

5

17th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

14:25 Wexford

Get Down To It

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Paul W Flynn

Didn't show much in six starts for Tom Gibney, the last three runs coming in handicap company; rated 91 and is best watched after a break on first start for new yard.

14/1

Form: 713388

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Has shown her best form at Wexford (a win and two places from six visits) though ran moderately there on latest; second reserve.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

9

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 80y

18:45 Tramore

Onebrightbluerose

10st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Patrick Cronin

Wexford specialist with both of her wins coming there, the most recent of which was in May off 81 (2m1f, good); again ran well there last time when a 3.5l third (2m1f, good to yielding); remains 9lb above last win but she is in good form

5/1

16

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

16:53 Wexford

Onebrightbluerose

11st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: Patrick Cronin

Second reserve; couldn't take advantage of a 7lb lower chase mark here last month when a close third of 12 (2m, good); returned to hurdles at Cork last time when a well beaten fifth (2m1f, good); she likes this track with both of her wins coming here so not discounted if getting a run.

Non-runners

Steps In The Sand, Only A Dollar, Katherine, Deep Sigh, Red Night Sky

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Straight Home

TOPSPEED:

Onebrightbluerose

The Irish Sun:

Stormalong

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Katherine

POSTDATA:

Straight Home