October 21 / 14.25 Sligo

14.25

Yielding

Benbulben Mares Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5205.88
  • 2m 1f 110y
  • 12 runners
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Benbulben Mares Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.20
  • Place: £1.90

Form: /6700-

Last run: 307 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been in the frame a few times but was well beaten when last seen and seems best watched on return.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

27th Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 86y

14:42 Clonmel

Boghlone Honey

11st 5lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liam P Cusack

Two handicap hurdle wins in 2022; twice well beaten over hurdles since returning from long absence, though ran in good company at Leopardstown; unseated at the first on only previous chase start.

16/1

18th

20

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 2f 0y

12:40 Leopardstown

Boghlone Honey

10st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Liam P Cusack

Dual winner over hurdles and respectable return to action after more than two years off in a Punchestown handicap hurdle last month; 4lb wrong here and has plenty on her plate; tried in a first-time hood.

50/1

18th

20

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 2f 0y

12:40 Leopardstown

Boghlone Honey

10st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Liam P Cusack

Dual winner over hurdles and respectable return to action after more than two years off in a Punchestown handicap hurdle last month; 4lb wrong here and has plenty on her plate; tried in a first-time hood.

50/1

18/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: P5/408

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won a Roscommon maiden two years ago but missed a lot of time before return this term; has been beaten a long way on her last two starts and cheekpieces need to work.
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8

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 194y

15:10 Sligo

Karens Gift

10st 12lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: P J Rothwell

Landed a mares' handicap hurdle at Down Royal in January; mostly campaigned over fences since; returns to hurdles after pulling up in a handicap chase at Tramore last month; others preferred.

14/1

6

2nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 7f 50y

17:50 Tramore

Karens Gift

10st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Point/hurdle winner; made mistakes on chase debut but was better here last time (2m5f) when beaten under 5l; this shorter trip is no hardship.

8/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 5352

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Best effort in four maiden hurdle runs was when second at Roscommon over 2m4f last time; considered on handicap bow, though might 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

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

Form: D644436

Last run: 5 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been in the frame a number of times, including twice over C&D in August; below form at Cork last time but has a shout on handicap bow.
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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: 723413 D BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Has been in fine form over fences lately, winning at Killarney before a sound effort in defeat at Tramore; just 1-18 over hurdles but ran well over C&D in summer, so a strong shout.
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15

22nd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 110y

12:47 Tipperary

Joeswayornoway

11st 2lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: E Sheehy

Two wins from 46 starts; ran okay in a mares handicap at Gowran two weeks ago; chance on her best form.

16/1

15

22nd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 110y

12:47 Tipperary

Joeswayornoway

11st 2lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: E Sheehy

Two wins from 46 starts; ran okay in a mares handicap at Gowran two weeks ago; chance on her best form.

16/1

6th

8

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 180y

15:22 Gowran Park

Joeswayornoway

11st 4lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: E Sheehy

No wins over hurdles since 2021 and unseated over fences here last month; wasn't disgraced on previous hurdles start in August and down to a good mark but others are more convincing.

20/1

Form: 64UR0U

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Refused to race at Listowel and has been poor since (unseated early last time) so can't be fancied at present.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

8

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Kilashee

10st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Made all to win her eighth race over jumps at Galway last time; 9lb higher and may not get away with the same runaway tactics today but still on the shortlist.

4/1

12th

8

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Kilashee

10st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Made all to win her eighth race over jumps at Galway last time; 9lb higher and may not get away with the same runaway tactics today but still on the shortlist.

4/1

7

7th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 60y

15:50 Galway

Kilashee

10st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Went out on her shield after making a bold bid in a Roscommon handicap chase (21.5f, good) latest; is 2lb below her last winning hurdles mark and could be dangerous if she's given too much rope in front.

100/30

Form: OU7227

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 14 starts but hasn't been beaten far a few times lately; could be involved, though was below form over C&D in August.
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7th

11

21st Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 1f 110y

14:25 Sligo

Unlaoised

10st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

towards rear of midfield, ridden and minor headway after 3 out, no impression last

8/1

7th

11

8th Oct 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:05 Fairyhouse

Unlaoised

11st 4lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

midfield, pushed along before 2 out, stayed on after 2 out, not pace to challenge

11/2

2nd

11

30th Sep 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:42 Gowran Park

Unlaoised

11st 3lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

held up in rear, hampered 4th, headway from 4 out, midfield when pushed along 3 out, ridden before 2 out, went second but no chance with winner from last

6/1

Form: 0600F-

Last run: 204 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Was beaten but running on when falling at the last on second handicap start at Naas in March; not dismissed on comeback and market can guide.
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11th

12

13th Aug 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 165y

16:40 Downpatrick

Lonracha

11st 1lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: Andrew McNamara

prominent, weakened quickly before 2 out

14/1

6th

7

21st Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 0y

17:35 Kilbeggan

Lonracha

11st 3lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: Andrew McNamara

midfield

20/1

10th

7

31st May 2023

Good

2m 1f 100y

18:30 Wexford

Lonracha

11st 6lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: Andrew McNamara

Modest form in maidens; no appeal on the form of four attempts in handicap company last year; off for six months.

20/1

Form: 9/50-

Last run: 204 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three maidens and will have to improve for this handicap debut after break.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

6th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

16:10 Hereford

From This Moment

11st 5lb

J: Denis O’Regan

T: Henry Oliver

Runner-up three times in Irish points but unplaced in six hurdling starts there, the latest in a tongue-strap under Denis O'Regan; British/chasing debut and needs a market check in such a modest contest.

9/1

12th

14

9th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 182y

16:25 Thurles

From This Moment

10st 13lb

J: Denis O’Regan

T: Philip M Byrne

Placed in a few point-to-points; well beaten over hurdles and the first-time tongue-tie will need to have a huge effect.

25/1

14

26th Nov 2022

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:20 Gowran Park

From This Moment

10st 13lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Philip M Byrne

led, headed but pressed leader after 4th, led again 6th

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6197-7

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdles winner was well beaten on recent comeback but should have improved from that and be more competitive; has run well here before.
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10th

11

27th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 1f 110y

14:25 Sligo

Breezy Bell

11st 2lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Edward Cawley

Record of 2-26 over hurdles; almost two years since her last win and now 7lb lower; no encouragement from her two most recent runs.

20/1

15th

15

10th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Breezy Bell

11st 2lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Edward Cawley

towards rear

33/1

10th

10

23rd Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 141y

18:40 Sligo

Breezy Bell

11st 4lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Edward Cawley

prominent, raced in second after 2nd, led after 3rd, headed after 3 out, soon weakened quickly

10/1

Form: 8785

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in maidens and can improve from handicap bow at Roscommon last month; that was over 2m but said to want further; check market.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

13

15th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 3f 165y

15:07 Fairyhouse

No Conscience

11st 12lb

J: Mr C J Costello

T: E Bolger

Caught the eye a couple of times in maidens but was pulled-up on second handicap start at Sligo last time; has to bounce back but not dismissed.

14/1

6

21st Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 1f 110y

14:25 Sligo

No Conscience

11st 7lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: E Bolger

prominent in chasing group, mistake 5 out, lost position from 4 out, ridden but beaten after 3 out, mistake 2 out, soon pulled up

7/1

5th

11

26th Sep 2022

Good

1m 7f 78y

14:25 Roscommon

No Conscience

11st 8lb

J: John Shinnick

T: E Bolger

towards rear, some headway 2 out, hampered last, kept on well run-in, never on terms (jocke y said filly was flat out throughout this race and he felt a longer trip may suit her better in the future)

12/1

Form: 980/0-

Last run: 456 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Poor form and is easily opposed after an absence; due to run in the 3.45 Thurles Thursday.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

15

16th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 70y

15:25 Tramore

Rathnaleen Glory

10st 13lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

10-race maiden; fell on her penultimate start and tailed off on her first try at an intermediate trip last time out; new yard.

33/1

12th

16

25th Jan 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 110y

15:53 Fairyhouse

Rathnaleen Glory

10st 13lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Philip M Byrne

Poor form and is easily opposed; probably prefers better ground.

25/1

16

17th Jan 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 164y

14:20 Clonmel

Rathnaleen Glory

10st 13lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Philip M Byrne

prominent, disputing second when fell 3rd

33/1

Non-runners

Rathnaleen Glory

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €58.70
Straight Forecast €59.41
Tricast €197.92
Trifecta €556.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Joeswayornoway

The Irish Sun:

Lonracha

POSTDATA:

Unlaoised

RP Ratings (IRE):

Joeswayornoway