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Tayto Group Ltd Mares INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £5453.78
  • 2m 0f 190y
  • 11 runners
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Tayto Group Ltd Mares INH Flat Race

Runners: 11 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather:

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tobougg mare; half-sister to winners Kitty Galore (2m-2m2f hurdle/chase), Feivel (2m4f hurdle) and Junior Bee (2m1f/2m7f hurdle); dam unraced half-sister to bumper/2m7f hurdle/chase winner Knockgraffon King; likeable jumps pedigree and yard do well with limited numbers in these races; not ruled out.
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7th

12

(12)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:30 Roscommon

Boujee

9st 4lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M A Molloy

Bumper winner rated 95 after five runs over hurdles; pulled up in that sphere on latest; beaten 35l on sole Flat start at Galway last July when 66-1; others make more appeal.

50/1

9

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:55 Clonmel

Boujee

11st 1lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: M A Molloy

Won a Down Royal bumper on debut in 2022 before going missing for nearly three years; best effort in four maiden hurdles when third at Ballinrobe last August; has to be ready on return.

22/1

8th

1

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 215y

16:25 Ballinrobe

Boujee

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: M A Molloy

Bumper winner on debut in 2022 and best effort since when third in a maiden hurdle here last month; not sure to be suited by marked drop in trip and has a bit to find on form.

15/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 521

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved with each run and off the mark in a mares' bumper at Sligo earlier this month; form not really boosted since so may have to improve again with a penalty to carry.
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10th

7

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 60y

13:10 Cork

Cash The Cheque

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

midfield

8/1

10th

7

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 60y

13:10 Cork

Cash The Cheque

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

midfield

8/1

3rd

8

16th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 59y

14:20 Punchestown

Cash The Cheque

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Won a 2m Tipperary maiden in May; appeared not to stay 2m4f at Clonmel recently; can do better over this shorter trip.

10/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 10-

Last run: 121 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut in a mares' bumper at Fairyhouse in April and was only beaten 9l in a Grade 3 bumper later that month, despite only beating one home; that race is working out and she's interesting on return here.
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6th

8

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

18:05 Punchestown

Jetara

11st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Mrs John Harrington

Third in this event last year after taking the same place in Aintree Grade 1; has failed to match that form this season and has slumped 9lb in the ratings in 12 months; tailed off in Leopardstown Grade 1 won by Teahupoo; moderate fifth behind Wodhooh; a lot to prove now but could surprise.

25/1

5th

4

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Jetara

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Mrs John Harrington

Smart mare who was an 11l fourth to Lossiemouth in this 12 months ago before finishing third in 3m Grade 1s at Aintree and Punchestown later in the spring; hasn't quite hit the same heights this season, including 9l third to Feet Of A Dancer and Dream On Baby in Doncaster Grade 2 latest; vulnerable even if back to her very best in a change of headgear (first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces).

25/1

3rd

1

24th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 1

13:30 Doncaster

Jetara

11st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mrs John Harrington

Smart staying mare who won this race 12 months ago (good to soft) in game style and made the frame in three Grade 1s at the spring festivals afterwards; ran poorly against the geldings at Leopardstown four weeks ago but would have a big chance if returning to her best.

11/4

Form:

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner who was well held on Rules bow in a Galway festival bumper last month; shorter trip probably won't help and others preferred.
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1

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 95y

14:30 Punchestown

A Law Of Her Own

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Won a mares' chase at Thurles (2m2f, good to yielding) in March; nothing in three subsequent starts over fences but ran a good race in the Galway Tribes back over hurdles in August; ultimately finished tailed off when stepped up in trip at Listowel last time (2m4f, good to yielding); drops another 1lb now.

12/1

13

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:20 Listowel

A Law Of Her Own

10st 10lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Won a mares' chase at Thurles (2m2f, gd-yld) in March; came up dry in three subsequent starts over fences but ran a pleasing race in the Tribes on return to hurdling last month and 1lb lower now; best form at shorter than this.

14/1

6th

12

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

A Law Of Her Own

10st 9lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Peter Fahey

Only win over hurdles came off this mark over C&D in a mares' handicap at the 2023 festival; chasing this year and won a mares' event at Thurles in March; hampered and unseated early on latest; not discounted on return to hurdling.

14/1

Form: 41

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
A bit green on her debut but took a step forward from that outing to win a Sligo bumper last week; bit more needed again here but warrants plenty of respect for this trainer/jockey combination.
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9th

8

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 6f 11y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Ginnets Girl

11st 2lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Sligo bumper winner who got off the mark over hurdles at Kilbeggan (3m1f, yielding) last summer; this season's form has been poor and she was beaten out of sight around here twice; top yard but percentage call is to oppose.

18/1

Form: 9233

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has hit the frame in her last three bumper starts but not really progressing; shapes like she might improve for further and her pedigree suggests as much.
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6th

3

10th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 190y

13:27 Down Royal

Lady Of The Vale

11st 0lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Andrew Slattery

Won on good ground at Bellewstown in August; has been let down by her jumping on her last two starts; not suited by the race conditions.

50/1

0

3

21st Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 6f 150y

15:15 Limerick

Lady Of The Vale

10st 9lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Andrew Slattery

towards rear, not fluent 1st, bad mistake 2nd, in rear when fell 3 out

6/1

3rd

4

29th Sep 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Gowran Park

Lady Of The Vale

10st 11lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Andrew Slattery

Deserved her recent Bellewstown win; all wins on good (to yielding) and probably vulnerable in any case.

14/1

Form: 064

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Has improved with each of her starts and only beaten 4l in a mares' bumper at Wexford in August; might have more to give over longer trips but not discounted here.
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15th

10

21st Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 3f 50y

16:35 Kilbeggan

Drumderry Harlem

11st 3lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Mark John Scallan

fractious at the post, took keen hold, in rear early, soon in touch with leaders, led before 5 out, headed 2 out, soon weakened

22/1

10th

7

2nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 160y

14:15 Downpatrick

Drumderry Harlem

11st 8lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Mark John Scallan

prominent, soon raced in second

12/1

9th

12

11th Mar 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:10 Gowran Park

Drumderry Harlem

11st 5lb

J: Mr T Power Roche

T: Mark John Scallan

Been running consistently in defeat in maidens and on handicap debut at Clonmel last time; latter was her first run after a break and should have improved from it; a solid chance off 2lb higher.

15/2

Form: 433

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Similar form in a trio of bumper outings and wasn't beaten far in a mares' bumper at Wexford three weeks ago; tougher ask here though.
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10

2nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 165y

15:25 Downpatrick

Glen Na Tara

10st 6lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: P J Rothwell

midfield, fell 2nd

12/1

5th

12

5th Mar 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:45 Leopardstown

Glen Na Tara

10st 8lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: P J Rothwell

Some promise in bumpers and when fourth on hurdling debut at Tramore behind Gaoth Chuil; well below that form last twice and best watched for the moment.

25/1

9th

8

25th Jan 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 110y

14:53 Fairyhouse

Glen Na Tara

11st 7lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: P J Rothwell

Some promise in bumpers and when fourth on hurdling debut at Tramore; well below that form on a more recent Tramore run.

25/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Quest For Peace filly; closely related to bumper winner San Fermin, half-sister to winners Billaway (smart 2m5f-3m2f chase), Tiny Dancer (2m3f/2m5f chase) and Leskinfere (3m chase) dam unraced half-sister to bumper/3m hurdle and chase winner Night Safe; yard 0-32 in bumpers in last five years.
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12th

14

10th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

18:20 Sedgefield

Kurphy

10st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Iain Jardine

Unplaced all seven hurdling starts; beaten about 32l (albeit on soft ground) when sixth at Perth (3m) last month and effectively 7lb higher here.

25/1

12th

14

10th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

18:20 Sedgefield

Kurphy

10st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Iain Jardine

Unplaced all seven hurdling starts; beaten about 32l (albeit on soft ground) when sixth at Perth (3m) last month and effectively 7lb higher here.

25/1

6th

10

24th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Kurphy

10st 2lb

J: Mr Dominic Hislop

T: Iain Jardine

Eight-race maiden; fair effort in first-time cheekpieces when fifth in a Musselburgh novice handicap on latest start in February (2m4f, soft); headgear retained; stamina to prove; more needed.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hillstar filly; half-sister to bumper/useful 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Chapmanshype; dam unraced half-sister to bumper/useful 2m5f-3m hurdle/chase winner Bowleaze; might need this and yard without bumper winner in recent times.
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14th

14

18th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 45y

17:35 Tipperary

Starry Heights

11st 11lb

J: Mr T Power Roche

T: N Dooly

Best RPR so far of 83 and that leaves her with a good bit to find.

100/1

6th

7

30th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 63y

17:22 Naas

Starry Heights

11st 7lb

J: Mr J W Hendrick

T: N Dooly

Not a bad effort in a mares bumper at Tipperary in October when last seen; more needed here and wants better ground but should be worth watching.

66/1

7th

17

2nd Oct 2022

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Starry Heights

11st 5lb

J: Mr T Hamilton

T: N Dooly

disputed lead, led 4f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong

50/1

Form: 0070-4

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form last year but left that form behind when fourth of 12 at Tramore 12 days ago; entitled to improve for that but yard just 2-132 in bumpers in last five years.
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13th

11

26th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:45 Limerick

Ramble On Muller

11st 2lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: P A Fahy

Ran well for a long way in a Punchestown handicap hurdle in December but well beaten since; not a forlorn hope but others more likely.

14/1

12

13th Mar 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 98y

15:05 Thurles

Ramble On Muller

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: P A Fahy

Showed ability once in a Tramore bumper but was poor in maiden hurdles and has looked a weak finisher in both handicaps on much softer ground; quicker conditions here may suit.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta €31.20
Straight Forecast €23.10
Trifecta €244.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jetara

POSTDATA:

Lady Of The Vale

RP Ratings (IRE):

Jetara

The Irish Sun:

Jetara