September 26 / 15.00 Roscommon

15.00

Good

Thomas A. Murray Bar Roscommon Mares’ Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5205.88
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 19 runners
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Thomas A. Murray Bar Roscommon Mares’ Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.30
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3263

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
4yo placed all starts over hurdles; beaten a neck at Tramore and third in decent contest when stepped up to 2m4f at Listowel a week ago; definite chance.
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1

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

Betty Dutton

12st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

In decent form over fences in July for the late Edward O'Grady; more recent form provides limited encouragement.

14/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 535

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown a fair level of ability in three Kilbeggan maidens; best effort when 9l third (second won since) last month.
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4th

6

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

15:58 Punchestown

Shes Tobias

11st 9lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Had decent form for Adrian Murray in 2022; faller on last month's return and well held at Down Royal latest; of limited appeal.

16/1

4th

6

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

15:58 Punchestown

Shes Tobias

11st 9lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Had decent form for Adrian Murray in 2022; faller on last month's return and well held at Down Royal latest; of limited appeal.

16/1

12th

6

6th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 180y

14:10 Down Royal

Shes Tobias

11st 11lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

midfield

20/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 5123

Last run: 75 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner over 2m3f and maiden hurdle second at Bellewstown (2m4f) boosted by winner landing Listowel handicap off 114; no extra over 2m6f against geldings last time but not beaten far; the one to beat.
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14

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 3f 100y

16:35 Tipperary

Howaya C D And E

11st 5lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Gerard Keane

Bumper winner and runner-up three times over hurdles and also second in a Tramore mares' beginners' chase last August; has blotted her record twice by refusing to start; risky.

5/1

0

11

6th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 55y

16:45 Downpatrick

Howaya C D And E

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gerard Keane

Bumper winner here and runner-up in a couple of maiden hurdles; below best in 2m6f novice here last month, having previously finished second in Tramore beginners chase; blinkers replace cheekpieces worn the last twice and big chance on that Tramore form.

4/1

6th

6

15th Sep 2023

Good

2m 5f 110y

16:00 Downpatrick

Howaya C D And E

11st 6lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gerard Keane

Bumper winner here and C&D maiden second in July probably her best effort so far over hurdles; runner-up recently over fences; refused to race here on penultimate start but otherwise solid.

7/1

Form: 62-147

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a Grade 3 bumper at Punchestown before winning at Wexford; disappointing both hurdle starts and never found a jumping rhythm when returning from layoff at Ballinrobe; step up in trip not sure to suit.
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2nd

1

20th Oct 2022

Good

1m 7f 149y

15:10 Thurles

Beyond Ambitious

11st 7lb

J: Mr B W Harvey

T: D Harvey

in touch with leaders, went second 4th, went clear with winner after 4 out, pushed along after 2 out, ridden and ran on well run-in, always held

4/1

4th

1

26th Sep 2022

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:00 Roscommon

Beyond Ambitious

11st 7lb

J: Mr B W Harvey

T: D Harvey

midfield, not fluent 7th, in touch with leaders 4 out, pushed along before 3 out, ridden but weakened gradually after 3 out

6/1

Form: 30-0

Last run: 115 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third of five in Naas bumper in March but tailed off on hurdling debut at Tramore in May; tongue-tie.
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10th

13

15th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

Magic Conqueror

11st 5lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Michael G Kennedy

Placed in three handicaps at up to 2m7f in the autumn; not as good since and headgear now tried.

16/1

10th

13

15th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

Magic Conqueror

11st 5lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Michael G Kennedy

Placed in three handicaps at up to 2m7f in the autumn; not as good since and headgear now tried.

16/1

6th

11

4th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Leopardstown

Magic Conqueror

10st 7lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Michael G Kennedy

Now 0-10 hurdling but three times runner-up including at Thurles and Tramore this term; didn't jump nearly as well in holding conditions at Clonmel latest so legitimate going concerns here.

12/1

Form: 0647

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Been running respectably in bumpers but will be better for this first taste of hurdling.
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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: 0-3886

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form in bumpers and two outings over hurdles; cheekpieces.
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7th

8

26th Sep 2022

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:00 Roscommon

Gaudriole

10st 13lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

disputed lead, wandered around before 1st, led clearly when not fluent 2nd, pushed along then headed after 4 out, soon weakened

25/1

20

23rd Sep 2022

Good

2m 4f 0y

13:40 Listowel

Gaudriole

11st 5lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Tird reserve; best run came in a Tramore maiden hurdle last year but hasn't been as good since; cheekpieces tried.

8th

4

4th Aug 2022

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 0y

20:05 Sligo

Gaudriole

11st 11lb

J: Mr C P Millar

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield 4f out, ridden and no impression under 2f out

20/1

Form: 6-563

Last run: 56 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well behind Beyond Ambitious in Wexford bumper; nice run when third to useful type at Cork (2m1f) on second outing over hurdles; from a family of stayers so trip will suit.
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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: P0U

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
No worthwhile form; big outsider.
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9

14th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:55 Tramore

Coco Lightning

11st 5lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Long-standing maiden; placed on stable debut over hurdles at Fairyhouse in January but not as good since; only modest handicap chase form for previous handler and making first chase start for Cian Collins.

7/1

9

14th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:55 Tramore

Coco Lightning

11st 5lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Long-standing maiden; placed on stable debut over hurdles at Fairyhouse in January but not as good since; only modest handicap chase form for previous handler and making first chase start for Cian Collins.

7/1

5th

12

30th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 185y

14:20 Downpatrick

Coco Lightning

11st 3lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Limited maiden but penultimate Fairyhouse third (2m4f, soft) on yard debut gives her claims although lifeless Catterick run since (favourite) is worrying.

10/1

Form: 50

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten around 17l in two bumpers last month; from a good jumping family and might show a bit more here.
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3rd

13

6th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:30 Thurles

Set My Love Free

11st 5lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Patrick Ryan

held up in rear, headway from 3 out, challenging towards near side 2 out, kept on

8/1

5th

11

27th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Clonmel

Set My Love Free

10st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: John Patrick Ryan

Minor promise in bumpers in 2022 but shown nothing in three maiden hurdles since; may find this drop in trip sharp on handicap debut.

33/1

9th

13

25th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 90y

14:48 Fairyhouse

Set My Love Free

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: John Patrick Ryan

in rear

20/1

Form: 070-40

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in Tramore maiden last year on only hurdle outing so far; fair fourth in bumper back there last month but best watched.
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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

Form: 5974-6

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Rated 90 after eight starts over hurdles; better for first start of the year at Ballinrobe but unlikely to contend.
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7th

7

30th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Limerick

Truckers Angel

10st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

midfield, didn't jump with fluency, nudged along towards rear after 4th, kept on approaching last, never on terms

8/1

7th

8

18th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 4f 118y

15:05 Thurles

Truckers Angel

10st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

midfield throughout, pushed along after 2 out, no extra approaching last

11/2

Form: 3-2433 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form when placed in maidens at Sligo and Wexford (3m); will need a good bit more to win this.
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11

13th Jun 2023

Good

2m 2f 51y

16:55 Sligo

Elusive Sea

10st 6lb

J: Corey McGivern

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield

33/1

13

26th May 2023

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:45 Limerick

Elusive Sea

11st 4lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Gordon Elliott

Placed in bumpers and in maiden hurdles over a range of distances but pulled up on all three starts this year on softer ground, jumping poorly latest; cheekpieces now tried and return to better ground sure to suit but too many question marks at this stage.

12/1

11

6th Mar 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:25 Leopardstown

Elusive Sea

11st 0lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Placed in bumpers and in maiden hurdles over a range of distances but pulled up on latest two starts on soft ground; return to better ground seems sure to suit but too many question marks at this stage.

20/1

Form: 50

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two runs in bumpers; showed a bit when hampered fifth at Bellewstown but tailed off latest; tongue-tie.
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6th

9

(9)

31st May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Wee Valerie

9st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Modest form under all codes including both Flat starts; can't be fancied.

100/1

10th

2

(4)

20th May 2024

Soft

1m 2f 58y

18:50 Roscommon

Wee Valerie

10st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Modest bumper/hurdles form and no show in Thurles Flat maiden when last seen in October.

100/1

10th

2

(4)

20th May 2024

Soft

1m 2f 58y

18:50 Roscommon

Wee Valerie

10st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Modest bumper/hurdles form and no show in Thurles Flat maiden when last seen in October.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; half-sister to 1m winner; dam 2m1f and 2m2f hurdle winner.
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15th

17

26th Sep 2022

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:00 Roscommon

Elusive Nicole

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: M C Grassick

always towards rear, jumped slightly right when not fluent 8th, soon pushed along, ridden but no impression from 5 out

6

23rd Aug 2022

Good To Firm

2m 4f 0y

17:45 Bellewstown

Elusive Nicole

10st 13lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: M C Grassick

Dam won twice over hurdles; faces a stiff task in a race like this on debut.

33/1

Form: 30

Last run: 75 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Remote but creditable third on hurdling bow at Kilbeggan but failed to beat a rival at Downpatrick.
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11

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:35 Limerick

Crossgaleschicflic

10st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Won in December 2022 but then went missing; poor back after the absence at Fairyhouse when last seen and not high on the list after another break.

28/1

Form: 3-4229

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Five times runner-up including twice here; poor run last time but generallly consistent; place chance.
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5

26th Sep 2022

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:00 Roscommon

Dinero Falso

10st 13lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Peter Croke

midfield, pushed along but lost ground quickly after 8th, pulled up before 5 out (jockey said mare never travelled throughout this race)

10/1

9th

16

3rd Sep 2022

Good

2m 4f 100y

15:20 Wexford

Dinero Falso

11st 8lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Peter Croke

towards rear of midfield, pushed along 3 out, soon no impression

OUR TIP

Form: 378-0

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; has shown little in four bumpers; second start for yard.
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8th

3

10th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 110y

19:08 Roscommon

Hi Ski

11st 11lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

led, ridden and headed after 2 out, weakened run-in

14/1

Form:

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; beaten 48l in Ballinrobe maiden last month.
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12th

13

13th Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 4f 73y

15:00 Tramore

Lovango

10st 11lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

always towards rear, behind from 8th

66/1

5th

9

2nd Oct 2022

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:00 Killarney

Lovango

10st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

in rear, ridden but well beaten when not fluent 3 out

100/1

19

26th Sep 2022

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:00 Roscommon

Lovango

10st 11lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

Third reserve; beaten 48l in Ballinrobe maiden last month.

Non-runners

Crossgaleschicflic, Hi Ski, Lovango

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Payout
Exacta €22.90
Straight Forecast €16.98
Trifecta €184.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Howaya C D And E

POSTDATA:

Betty Dutton

TOPSPEED:

In A Nice Way

The Irish Sun:

She's Tobias

RP Ratings (IRE):

Howaya C D And E