February 05 / 13.10 Leopardstown

13.10

Yielding

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Paddy Mullins Mares Handicap Hurdle (Grade B)

  • Prize money: £52212.39
  • 2m 1f 150y
  • 23 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Paddy Mullins Mares Handicap Hurdle (Grade B)

Runners: 23 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £28.40
  • Place: £4.20

Form: 1-2575 C

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Course bumper winner on debut last March; best of her three maiden runs when third in an ordinary contest at Punchestown last May; not beaten far in fifth at Fairyhouse in December in her first handicap; 2lb out of the handicap.
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3rd

2

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

14:40 Fairyhouse

Ballybawn Belter

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Liz Doyle

Off the mark over fences when easy winner of 2m4f Limerick Listed handicap at Christmas (soft-to-heavy); out of frame in competitive Leopardstown handicaps twice since, most recently running well for long way and may have got a bit closer but for mistake last; drops in grade, one to consider.

9/2

6th

8

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 120y

16:25 Leopardstown

Ballybawn Belter

10st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Liz Doyle

Three hurdle wins include at this track; off the mark over fences when easy winner of 2m4f Limerick Listed handicap at Christmas (soft-to-heavy) but didn't appear to quite get home over this C&D in Grade Leopardstown Chase last month off 7lb higher mark; not one to dismiss all the same.

10/1

7th

15

1st Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

Ballybawn Belter

10st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Liz Doyle

Three hurdle wins including at this track; got off the mark over fences when an easy winner of a Limerick Listed chase last time; a 7lb rise looks manageable and handles the ground, so a player.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: /P56-1

Last run: 177 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Modest form in France, relative to the usual standard of the stable's recruits; however, she seemed to have plenty in hand when winning a maiden at Tramore on her Irish debut; chance has to be taken seriously.
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2nd

13

5th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 150y

13:10 Leopardstown

Historique Reconce

10st 10lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

in touch with leaders, hampered by faller and lost ground 5th, headway to challenge when pushed along before last, bit short of room last, soon ridden, kept on well and went second but held towards finish

6/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 323-42

Last run: 59 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner with useful form in maiden hurdles; on the same mark as when third in this race last year; should be fit from two chase starts in the final month of last year; cheekpieces now as well as usual tongue-tie.
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3rd

3

28th Jan 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 112y

14:10 Naas

Banntown Girl

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

led, headed and raced in second after 2nd, outpaced and dropped to rear before 2 out, kept on and went third towards finish

7/1

3rd

2

12th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 56y

14:00 Punchestown

Banntown Girl

10st 11lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

Generally reliable and very experienced novice who has recorded two wins and seven places from 12 starts over hurdles; 19l handicap winner over 2m here in October, earning promotion to 127; continued her progression with a clear second behind the unbeaten Brighterdaysahead in a Grade 3 event at Down Royal, and now rated 132.

3/1

2nd

6

10th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 190y

13:27 Down Royal

Banntown Girl

10st 10lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

Generally reliable and relatively experienced novice who has recorded two wins and six places from 11 starts over hurdles; 19l handicap winner at Punchestown on latest; up in class now and may find a few too good.

12/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 31-611

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Justified odds-on favouritism in a maiden hurdle at Thurles at the beginning of December; backed that up with a good performance in conditions event at the same venue later in the month, prompting her rider's short-lived retirement; improving sort could play a big part in a race won by the stable in two of the last three years.
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4th

2

5th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 150y

13:10 Leopardstown

Liberty Dance

11st 9lb

J: Davy Russell

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield, headway going okay home turn, keeping on when pushed along on near side of group before last, went fourth when ridden but no extra after last, kept on

3/1

1st

4

18th Dec 2022

Frozen

1m 7f 111y

14:14 Thurles

Liberty Dance

10st 11lb

J: Denis O’Regan

T: Gordon Elliott

Justified odds-on favouritism in a maiden hurdle here two weeks ago and did so in emphatic fashion; has 4l to find on The Model Kingdom from a clash last month at Down Royal but that was her hurdling debut; in receipt of 4lb here and it would come as no surprise if she were able to reverse that form.

6/4

1st

4

1st Dec 2022

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 199y

14:32 Thurles

Liberty Dance

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Smart bumper form last season, Fairyhouse and Naas wins sandwiching an even better effort when close third in Grade 2 mares' contest at Leopardstown; pitched in at Grade 3 level on hurdles debut last month at Down Royal, running well for long way before tiring approaching the last; drops to maiden company here and major player.

7/2

Form: -16180

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of a maiden at Bellewstown last July; made a winning handicap debut at Listowel in September; both wins over 2m4f trip on good ground; hard to be sure if trip or going will suit.
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1

22nd Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:05 Navan

Elle Perfecta

12st 3lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: C A Murphy

midfield, outpaced and dropped to rear 6th, lost touch 8th

14/1

7

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 55y

14:20 Punchestown

Elle Perfecta

10st 13lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: C A Murphy

held up in rear

14/1

Form: 02F-20 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Better over hurdles than on the Flat but hard to win with; poor run here last time makes it hard to be confident about her chance; Inattendue looks like a stronger contender for the stable.
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14th

14

(14)

7th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 5f 98y

20:02 Sligo

Marvel Fan

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Mrs C O’Leary

towards rear

14/1

9th

10

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:35 Cork

Marvel Fan

10st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Mrs C O’Leary

in touch with leaders on inner, midfield after 4th

10/1

8

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 70y

14:03 Tipperary

Marvel Fan

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Decent mare over hurdles, though only one win; chase winner in her young days in France; ordinary handicap chase form last season; last month's 2l third at Clonmel was encouraging.

5/1

Form: 226-32 BF

Last run: 66 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Twice successful in AQPS events in the French provinces, showing a liking for soft ground; useful form for John McConnell without winning; worth considering on stable/handicap debut.
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9th

4

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 110y

18:17 Ballinrobe

Innatendue

11st 8lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

led

7/1

9th

4

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 110y

18:17 Ballinrobe

Innatendue

11st 8lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

led

7/1

2nd

7

8th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 30y

14:40 Gowran Park

Innatendue

11st 7lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

in touch with leaders, prominent 4th

11/4

Form: 1152F-

Last run: 364 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Landed a Galway bumper and a Roscommon mares' maiden hurdle in September 2021; not seen since falling at the fifth in this race last year; well enough placed at the time.
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4

23rd Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 1f 0y

17:08 Navan

De Lady In Red

11st 7lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Barry Connell

raced wide, prominent, led 3 out, faced challenges but going easily when fell 2 out

8/1

4th

2

24th Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 50y

13:00 Fairyhouse

De Lady In Red

11st 10lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Barry Connell

Soundly beaten over shorter trips on her first two runs over fences; made a couple of minor errors at Down Royal when stepped up to 2m4f but seems to be getting the gang of things gradually.

7/1

Form: 15F513

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Showed a fair standard of form in bumpers, highlighted by a front-running win at Tipperary last July; maiden hurdle win was gained over 2m5f at Tramore; pleasing handicap run over 2m4f here at Christmas, but may be vulnerable over shorter trip.
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1st

7

(6)

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:40 Killarney

Gaoth Chuil

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: T M Walsh

Five-time winner; travels well in her races and returned to the level in grand style when accounting for the very useful Eagle Fang in a QR contest at Leopardstown; looks a big player here.

4/1

1st

13

(18)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Gaoth Chuil

11st 2lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: T M Walsh

Useful mare, winning a bumper and three times over hurdles at up to 3m; recent chase form not quite at the same level; fourth behind A Dream To Share in this race 12 months ago; found 1m4f too short at Cork.

7/1

9th

2

(11)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 30y

19:42 Cork

Gaoth Chuil

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: T M Walsh

Decent NH mare, winning a bumper and three times over hurdles at up to 3m; recent chase form not quite at same level but useful; previous two Flat runs include decent fourth in 1m7f Leopardstown amateur maiden last summer; would probably appreciate a stiffer test.

10/1

Form: 2663-4

Last run: 78 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Dundalk specialist on Flat, fit from action on AW; fair hurdles form but has failed to add to her tally since two Wexford victories in 2021; tough task here, 2lb out of the handicap.
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10th

23

5th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 150y

13:10 Leopardstown

Getaway Queen

10st 0lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: David Kenneth Budds

Dundalk specialist on Flat, fit from action on AW; fair hurdles form but has failed to add to her tally since two Wexford victories in 2021; tough task here, 2lb out of the handicap.

25/1

3rd

9

(2)

18th Jan 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Getaway Queen

8st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David Kenneth Budds

midfield

6/1

5th

15

(7)

13th Jan 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Getaway Queen

10st 3lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: David Kenneth Budds

Five-time course winner including over this trip in November off 4lb lower; satisfactory sixth over 1m4f five weeks ago; return to this trip likely to suit; first reserve.

Form: 5-2422

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who has finished second four times in maiden hurdles; good claimer booked but hard to see her making the breakthrough in a race as competitive as this.
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4th

4

(6)

13th May 2024

Good

1m 4f 40y

19:25 Roscommon

Mollys Glory

9st 4lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

Bumper/hurdle winner who stays 3m over jumps; never dangerous at 100-1 in a 1m2f Cork maiden last month.

14/1

50/1

Form: P-4P70 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Winner in France at three; not much in her Irish form to inspire confidence; 66-1 when down the field at Punchestown last time.
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7th

1

30th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 37y

18:10 Bellewstown

Delante

11st 7lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Thomas Cooper

midfield, headway and went third halfway, lost position after 4 out, dropped to rear before 3 out, soon no extra

16/1

5th

6

10th Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 80y

19:35 Sligo

Delante

11st 2lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Thomas Cooper

in touch with leaders, headway and challenging before 2 out, outpaced after 2 out, weakened approaching last

8/1

13th

12

2nd Aug 2023

Soft

2m 0f 110y

19:15 Galway

Delante

11st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Thomas Cooper

French winner (soft) had shown little for current yard until much improved clear second to Red Ball Of Fire in Sligo handicap last month; 2lb higher but could have more to offer back on softer ground.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7-P813 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Very experienced mare; best form has been over further than this, including when winning over an extended 2m4f at Thurles on her penultimate start; others preferred.
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13th

1

5th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 150y

13:10 Leopardstown

Global Equity

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Very experienced mare; best form has been over further than this, including when winning over an extended 2m4f at Thurles on her penultimate start; others preferred.

16/1

3rd

1

26th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:08 Limerick

Global Equity

12st 6lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won her fourth race when readily beating Rebel Early in a Thurles handicap hurdle last time; however, was hit with an 8lb rise for that and will need a career best to defy it.

4/1

1st

1

3rd Nov 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 84y

16:22 Thurles

Global Equity

11st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Top-weight returned from spell chasing when well held in very valuable 2m7f handicap hurdle at the Galway Festival; back from a break to win Curragh charity race on the level last week so no fitness concerns and ground no problem.

11/2

Form: 55P-54

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Created a good impression in winning a Thurles mares' maiden hurdle last season but career has not progressed as might have been expected; has done most of her racing in good company; not without a chance if the addition of a tongue-tie does the trick in her first handicap.
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6th

3

5th Mar 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Wexford

Braganza

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

held up in midfield

3/1

14th

4

5th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 150y

13:10 Leopardstown

Braganza

11st 3lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

Created a good impression in winning a Thurles mares' maiden hurdle last season but career has not progressed as might have been expected; has done most of her racing in good company; not without a chance if the addition of a tongue-tie does the trick in her first handicap.

16/1

4th

6

17th Jan 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 164y

13:50 Clonmel

Braganza

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

Created a good impression in a Thurles mares maiden hurdle last season but never really kicked on from there; jumping left a bit to be desired and eventually tailed off in a Grade 3 at Leopardstown two weeks ago; likely to do better here but others have an edge.

12/1

Form: 2-4216

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Reliable mare but has done all her racing over longer distances; this could be too sharp judged on well she stayed when winning a 2m7f maiden at Thurles; made a lot of the running as in 3m handicap here last time.
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4

23rd Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 150y

16:38 Limerick

Sainte Dona

11st 9lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Thomas Cooper

Strike-rate of 1-10 over both hurdles and fences; gave it a good go from the front in a 2m6f handicap chase at Punchestown last time (heavy) and the recent rain has done her prospects no harm; considered.

11/2

25

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Sainte Dona

10st 6lb

J: Mr R Sugrue

T: Thomas Cooper

Reserve; returned to form when second in mares' handicap over 2m6f at Punchestown last month and she stays 3m; however, this 8yo is just 1-10 over fences and there's a suspicion this task will prove too competitive.

33/1

2nd

4

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 9y

13:30 Punchestown

Sainte Dona

10st 13lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Thomas Cooper

Is 1-9 over fences; ran alright on her seasonal return at Listowel but two of her last three runs have been poor and she didn't go with much enthusiasm when pulled up on latest at Fairyhouse; others appeal more.

6/1

Form: -251F5 D

Last run: 84 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Won the Flat at last season's Galway festival and took a maiden hurdle at Down Royal last August; back to a more suitable trip after 2m6f run at Navan in November; below best at Dundalk on latest.
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10

(11)

3rd May 2023

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Scenic Look

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Adrian Murray

Fit from hurdling; stays well on the Flat but out of her depth in a race of this standard with an official rating of 76.

66/1

4th

1

21st Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 3f 50y

16:35 Kilbeggan

Scenic Look

12st 2lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Adrian Murray

midfield

9/2

13

10th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Fairyhouse

Scenic Look

11st 0lb

J: L P Dempsey

T: Adrian Murray

2m Flat winner finished off well in 2m mares' event at Limerick last time; probably would prefer a bit further but if they go hard it will help.

16/1

Form: 7B221

Last run: 108 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Point winner; odds-on winner of a maiden hurdle at Thurles in October on fifth attempt; trainer appears to have two stronger candidates.
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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

Form: 49/214

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 5lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in a 2m4f Grade 3 event last time; 5lb higher than for 2m handicap win at Navan, a repeat of her 2019 success in that event; likely to find this tough against younger rivals.
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3

5th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 150y

13:10 Leopardstown

Dollys Destination

11st 5lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Gary McGill

towards rear of midfield, fell 1st

25/1

4th

4

29th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:10 Leopardstown

Dollys Destination

10st 11lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Gary McGill

held up in rear, went fourth after 2 out (usual 3 out), pushed along and no extra after last (usual 2 out), weakened omitted last

25/1

1st

4

13th Nov 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Navan

Dollys Destination

11st 9lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Gary McGill

towards rear, steady headway before 3 out, pressed leaders when ridden after 2 out, led when not fluent last, faced strong challenge but kept on well towards finish, just did enough

7/1

Form: 142

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
2m Thurles maiden winner at the beginning of December; confirmed a decent standard with a handicap second at the same venue a fortnight ago; more on her plate mow.
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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

Form: 61FP-6

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle at Punchestown just over a year ago before two failures to complete; did not jump well at Thurles on first run after a layoff; plenty to prove as a result and may need further in any case.
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6

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

17:20 Ffos Las

Rock On Cassie

11st 4lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Richard Armson

Pulled up on three of her four starts since returning from a mammoth absence this season, and has a lot to prove on first venture beyond 2m6f under rules.

66/1

4

31st Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Rock On Cassie

11st 5lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Richard Armson

Won a maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott in 2022 but steadily on the decline ever since; no worthwhile form for current yard.

66/1

6

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Rock On Cassie

11st 11lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Richard Armson

Lightly raced 10yo who won a maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott in 2022; however, following a mammoth absence she's been pulled up/well beaten on her two outings this winter; others have less to prove.

66/1

Form: 122281 C

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Ballinrobe last summer; 33-1 C&D winner for this rider at Christmas; 8lb rise seems harsh and this may prove too competitive.
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0

6

17th Dec 2023

Yielding

1m 7f 205y

14:35 Thurles

Tullypole Annie

11st 7lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

Useful hurdler for Peter Flood last season, highlight being Leopardstown novice handicap win off 114; pulled up in big handicaps on final two starts and two underwhelming chase efforts this term; blinkers now fitted for hurdles return.

12/1

6th

9

16th Nov 2023

Soft

1m 7f 131y

12:55 Punchestown

Tullypole Annie

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

in touch with leaders, lost position and towards rear 4th, keeping on when hampered by faller 2 out

9/2

9th

11

7th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 0f 110y

13:55 Fairyhouse

Tullypole Annie

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

Useful hurdler for Peter Flood last season, the highlight provided by 33-1 Leopardstown novice handicap win; pulled-up in big handicaps on final two starts last term; change of stable.

16/1

Form: 43-814

Last run: 93 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Wide-margin Roscommon maiden winner last August; respectable run last time at Grade 3 level; quite possible she can slot into handicap company effectively.
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9th

4

17th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

13:10 Navan

Rioga Choice

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

held up in rear

12/1

5th

5

26th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 2f 40y

13:20 Punchestown

Rioga Choice

10st 11lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Lightly-raced mare was a very easy maiden winner last year and has run creditably in defeat in decent company since, including at this track; was battling for the places in a Grade 1 when falling at Fairyhouse in April; can run well.

9/2

14

9th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 100y

14:35 Fairyhouse

Rioga Choice

11st 5lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Roscommon maiden hurdle winner last August was beaten 1.75l by Hauteriere over 2m5f at Punchestown last time; needs further improvement to come out on top here.

22/1

Form: 1-154 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Won both starts over hurdles in France last spring, soft ground on both occasions; interesting after runs behind stablemate Lossiemouth in Grade 3 at Fairyhouse and Grade 2 at this venue; not easy for a filly in handicaps at this stage of the season, but could go well for top connections.
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4

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:20 Leopardstown

Risk Belle

11st 3lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: W P Mullins

midfield early, prominent behind clear leaders after 2nd

9/1

4

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:20 Leopardstown

Risk Belle

11st 3lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: W P Mullins

midfield early, prominent behind clear leaders after 2nd

9/1

2nd

1

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 2f 0y

12:40 Punchestown

Risk Belle

11st 4lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: W P Mullins

Won a Grade 3 at Fairyhouse on return last year and some decent efforts in defeat since; however, below form the last thrice (an excuse in Galway Hurdle) and has to bounce back.

5/1

Non-runners

Rock On Cassie

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €257.40
Straight Forecast €130.81
Tricast €1430.33
Trifecta €1142.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Risk Belle

The Irish Sun:

Ballybawn Belter

TOPSPEED:

De Lady In Red

RP Ratings (IRE):

Mollys Glory

SPOTLIGHT:

Banntown Girl