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14.35

Soft

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Honeysuckle Mares Novice Hurdle (Grade 1)

  • Prize money: £52212.39
  • 2m 4f 100y
  • 16 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Honeysuckle Mares Novice Hurdle (Grade 1)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.60
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 1-1331 C

Last run: 71 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Is the choice of Paul Townend from the yard's eight runners; Grade 2 bumper winner at Aintree last season won a Naas maiden hurdle before bumping into Marine Nationale and Facile Vega in Grade 1s; beat Jetara in a Grade 3 over 2m2f here last time and should stay this trip; major shout.
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3rd

1

4th May 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

15:42 Punchestown

Ashroe Diamond

11st 7lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Steadily progressive mare before pulling up behind Lossiemouth in the Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham; goes on any ground and will be in the mix for minor honours.

16/1

3rd

1

4th May 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

15:42 Punchestown

Ashroe Diamond

11st 7lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Steadily progressive mare before pulling up behind Lossiemouth in the Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham; goes on any ground and will be in the mix for minor honours.

16/1

1

12th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 3f 200y

Class 1

16:10 Cheltenham

Ashroe Diamond

11st 5lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

took keen hold, led

11/2

66/1

  • Place: £10.70

Form: 63144 C

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner won a 2m2f maiden hurdle here before a fine fourth over the same C&D behind Ashroe Diamond in a Grade 3; beaten 10l in Listed company since; work to do.
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5th

6

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 2f 0y

15:45 Fairyhouse

Whatcouldhavebeen

11st 2lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Dual hurdles winner has shown poor form in five runs over fences, including on handicap chase debut at Down Royal last time when beaten by 29l; others bring more pressing claims.

25/1

4th

3

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Down Royal

Whatcouldhavebeen

11st 12lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Two wins over hurdles, rated 132; nowhere near her best over fences; beaten a long way in three starts in beginners' races and out of her depth in a Grade 2 event at Limerick last time; 12lb below her hurdles rating, but does not appear well handicapped.

8/1

4th

8

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 200y

18:25 Kilbeggan

Whatcouldhavebeen

11st 7lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jarlath P Fahey

towards rear, not fluent and dropped to rear 3rd, detached 3 out, kept on and went remote fourth towards finish

4/1

66/1

  • Place: £20.40

Form: 5-1225 BF

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Decent bumper mare hasn't gone on over hurdles and is still a maiden; has a lot to find.
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1st

8

7th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 171y

14:05 Clonmel

Pink In The Park

10st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

held up in rear, headway on near side of group after 3 out, challenging going okay 2 out, ridden to lead approaching last, stayed on

13/2

1st

8

7th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 171y

14:05 Clonmel

Pink In The Park

10st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

held up in rear, headway on near side of group after 3 out, challenging going okay 2 out, ridden to lead approaching last, stayed on

13/2

4th

7

16th Oct 2024

Good

2m 2f 75y

15:20 Punchestown

Pink In The Park

10st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Won two bumpers, one of them at this venue; useful 129-rated hurdler; won on chase debut at Galway over an extended 2m6f trip; made a bad mistake three out when remote fourth at Killarney; similar error two out ended her chance of beating the favourite in a mares' event at Listowel.

7/2

Form: 5-2112 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle here over slightly shorter before taking a Punchestown Listed event (2m5f); was beaten by stablemate Eabha Grace in a Grade 3 at Limerick last time; is 3lb better off today but still work to do.
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3rd

3

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 1

14:20 Huntingdon

Hauturiere

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

raced in third, not fluent 2nd, not fluent 10th, not fluent 11th

11/2

3rd

3

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 1

14:20 Huntingdon

Hauturiere

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

Trained by Willie Mullins; normally consistent and may rebound with Fairyhouse reappearance (well beaten) under her belt; recorded notable novice wins over hurdles (Listed) and fences (Grade 2) in 2023; however, has something to find with compatriot Brides Hill on the figures.

11/2

4th

1

1st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 110y

14:25 Fairyhouse

Hauturiere

11st 3lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

raced in third, not fluent and lost position 5 out

4/1

Form: 1-112

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner won a Wexford maiden and Down Royal Grade 3 over hurdles last autumn; kept fresh and a fine run in Cheltenham Grade 2 Mares' novice after a break; stepping up in trip here but sire's runners generally stay well, so commands utmost respect.
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6th

4

(1)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 4f 25y

17:12 Cork

Magical Zoe

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Henry De Bromhead

Grade 3-winning hurdler turned into a useful Flat performer in 2024; finished third in a Fairyhouse Grade 3 over 1m6f before winning the Ebor over the same trip; however, hasn't been seen since and difficult to get behind her after a long absence; the market might reveal her readiness.

5/1

1st

8

(1)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Magical Zoe

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Useful hurdler, placed at the last two Cheltenham Festivals; similar standard straightaway switched to racing under Flat rules on last three outings, 1-4 for her easy 1m5f maiden win before she ran on nicely to be a close third in Group 3 at Fairyhouse (1m6f, good; unraced on firmer); this mark demands more but she did shape last time as if capable of better.

9/1

3rd

4

(4)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

18:30 Fairyhouse

Magical Zoe

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Henry De Bromhead

Bumper winner; talented mare over hurdles, has run well at two Cheltenham festivals, second in last year's Grade 2 mares' novice, fourth in the County Hurdle last season; made a bright start on Flat when fifth to Thunder Roll in a 1m4f Listed race at Cork in April; readily landed the odds in a 1m5f maiden at Down Royal.

8/1

Form: 2210 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Smart Flat sort was an easy winner of a 2m maiden here but was poor at Cheltenham behind some of these; seems to stay this trip and hood is tried today.
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15

(13)

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:55 Curragh

Lot Of Joy

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: W P Mullins

Last run on the Flat was at Leopardstown last September when she finished in the mid-division from a 3lb higher mark (1m5f, good); won a Listed mares' hurdle at Punchestown last November before being well beaten in three Graded hurdle starts; trainer may have a better prospect for this in Too Bossy For Us

14/1

4th

5

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

15:42 Punchestown

Lot Of Joy

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

towards rear, stayed on from last, never on terms

40/1

Form: 1133

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Point' winner won a Naas bumper before hammering Eabha Grace in a maiden hurdle there; similar runs in defeat behind Ashroe Diamond and Magical Zoe at Cheltenham last time; looks likely to run well.
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1st

2

26th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

14:20 Cork

Halka Du Tabert

11st 7lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

pressed leader, led before 2nd, jumped slightly left 3rd, clear going easily before 2 out, kept on well, canter

13/8

7th

4

9th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 100y

14:35 Fairyhouse

Halka Du Tabert

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gordon Elliott

Point' winner won a Naas bumper before hammering Eabha Grace in a maiden hurdle there; similar runs in defeat behind Ashroe Diamond and Magical Zoe at Cheltenham last time; looks likely to run well.

6/1

3rd

9

16th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

16:50 Cheltenham

Halka Du Tabert

11st 2lb

J: Davy Russell

T: Gordon Elliott

Fetched 260,000gns after hacking up in an Irish point; only scraped home in a bumper but comfortably beat her 24 rivals in a maiden hurdle at Naas before finishing close up behind Jetara at Fairyhouse (2m2f, soft); moved as well as the front two for much of that latter race, returning to a left-handed track can help and she brings each-way hopes.

10/1

Form: -32171 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Easily won a Punchestown maiden in January; had excuses when beaten there since but showed improved form to beat stablemate Hauteriere in a Limerick Grade 3 over 2m6f last time; 3lb worse off with that rival today but should confirm the form.
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3rd

3

11th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

11:50 Gowran Park

Eabha Grace

11st 7lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: W P Mullins

towards rear, headway and went fourth after 3rd, went third after 4 out, weakened approaching last

5/1

2nd

3

14th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:25 Killarney

Eabha Grace

11st 7lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: W P Mullins

held up in rear, not fluent 4th, not fluent 7th, headway before 3 out, keeping on when switched right and pushed along before 2 out, not fluent 2 out, ridden and went second but no chance with winner after last, kept on

11/4

2

9th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 100y

14:35 Fairyhouse

Eabha Grace

11st 5lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: W P Mullins

Easily won a Punchestown maiden in January; had excuses when beaten there since but showed improved form to beat stablemate Hauteriere in a Limerick Grade 3 over 2m6f last time; 3lb worse off with that rival today but should confirm the form.

16/1

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W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Won a 3yo fillies' maiden in France in 2021 and faces a stiff task making hurdling debut today but wouldn't be running here for fun, so likely capable of a good run.
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3rd

10

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

15:40 Punchestown

Got Glory

11st 5lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

held up in rear, headway after 2 out

3/1

3rd

10

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

15:40 Punchestown

Got Glory

11st 5lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

held up in rear, headway after 2 out, went third when not fluent last, weakened run-in

3/1

6

15th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 202y

13:30 Clonmel

Got Glory

11st 5lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Maiden hurdle winner was second in Listed mares' novice at Punchestown (16.5f, yielding) in May; the third has since won a Grade 2; burst blood vessel when pulled up at Punchestown on return; fell at Leopardstown latest; talented but risky proposition.

3/1

Form: -131UF CD BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Impressive maiden winner here, beating Pink In The Park 20l before failing to complete twice; looked beaten behind Hauteriere and Eabha Grace at Limerick last time; has to improve.
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7th

2

30th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 120y

15:20 Fairyhouse

Harmonya Maker

11st 9lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

didn't jump with fluency, soon disputed lead, led from 3rd, mistake and headed 12th

10/1

7th

3

15th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

16:50 Cheltenham

Harmonya Maker

11st 5lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

All wins on heavy and soft ground, the latest in a Grade 2 over 2m4f at Thurles in January; lesser effort behind Marsh Wren (who was receiving 10lb) there since, though, and she would be getting weight from a few of these rivals in a handicap.

33/1

3rd

1

22nd Feb 2024

Soft

2m 6f 16y

14:23 Thurles

Harmonya Maker

11st 5lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent, went second from 4th, mistake 5th, challenging on outer after 2 out, no extra when lost second and jumped slightly right last, weakened run-in

11/10

Form: 321220 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Maiden over hurdles was second to Jetara in a Grade 3 over 2m2f here before a poor Cheltenham run when raced keenly; could run well if settling better today.
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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: 9-1

Last run: 82 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed-off in this race last year on hurdling/stable debut but easily won at Clonmel on return; this is much tougher but still can't be dismissed from this yard.
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1st

4

7th Jan 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

12:30 Naas

Night And Day

11st 7lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: W P Mullins

visibility reduced by fog, in touch with leaders, headway after 3 out, challenging before 2 out, led when ran on after last, won going away

9/2

5th

6

26th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

14:20 Cork

Night And Day

11st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

held up in midfield

5/2

5

14th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:55 Killarney

Night And Day

11st 0lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

took keen hold, disputed lead early, mistake and lost position 1st, towards rear but in touch with leaders after 2nd, dropped to last before 4 out, weakened and lost touch after 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out

6/1

Form: 4-1120 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 129

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18

5th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 108y

14:30 Galway

Nikini

10st 12lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: W P Mullins

Twice a winner over hurdles late last summer; beaten at short odds in a pair of Flat maidens last twice; trip in her favour but some questions to answer.

25/1

5th

16

(4)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Nikini

11st 2lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

led, headed but prominent after 3f, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out

3/1

Form: 15 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Group 1-winning Flat performer got off the mark at Punchestown on hurdling debut over this trip; ran creditably, though didn't jump fluently, in Mares' Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham over 2m; this trip will suit better.
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13

9th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 100y

14:35 Fairyhouse

Princess Zoe

11st 5lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

Group 1-winning Flat performer got off the mark at Punchestown on hurdling debut over this trip; ran creditably, though didn't jump fluently, in Mares' Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham over 2m; this trip will suit better.

15/2

5th

16

16th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

16:50 Cheltenham

Princess Zoe

11st 2lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

High-class Flat stayer with Group 1 honours on the board and the recent rain is a blessing; however, has left it late to go hurdling and will need to jump with greater conviction than at Punchestown (2m4f, soft) where joined on the line by Ladybank; drop to 2m is a further cause for concern.

16/1

1st

6

30th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 4f 70y

13:57 Punchestown

Princess Zoe

11st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

raced freely, prominent, disputed lead after 1st, led 3rd, not fluent 5th, went clear home turn, reduced lead last, ridden and faced strong challenge run-in, kept on but joined post

5/4

Form: -814U3

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 11326 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Point' winner won a bumper and maiden hurdle, both at Limerick; solid efforts in stronger company since including behind Impaire Et Passe and Hauteriere; has a bit to find but can go well.
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3

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 1

15:10 Perth

Shecouldbeanything

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

She'll find it hard to beat a peak-form Panic Attack and she was pulled up in the Irish National 16 days ago; however, she was running well in January, in a Grade 2 mares' chase at Fairyhouse (2m6f, yielding) and the Thyestes Handicap at Gowran Park (3m1f, heavy; albeit no match for the first two); no surprise if she bounces back with a good performance today.

9/2

3rd

14

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

3m 1f 0y

15:30 Gowran Park

Shecouldbeanything

11st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

Had a good season as a novice last term, four wins included 2m4f Grade 3 Tipperary novice and finished third to Dinoblue at Cheltenham; reappeared with a fine third in the Galway Plate in July; pulled up in Kerry National when reported with atrial fibrillation and signs of being in season; jumped untidily when predictably no match for Dinoblue at Fairyhouse.

25/1

9

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 180y

16:23 Listowel

Shecouldbeanything

11st 2lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Four-time winner over fences, including a 2m4f Grade 3 novice success at Tipperary last October; distant third behind Dinoblue at Cheltenham; remote seventh in the Irish Grand National; put in a fine effort when third at 33-1 in the Galway Plate; Jordan Gainford retains the ride; capable of another big run

12/1

Non-runners

Nikini, Shecouldbeanything

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €137.90
Straight Forecast €201.28
Tricast €8142.44
Trifecta €14230.10

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Night And Day

SPOTLIGHT:

Magical Zoe

POSTDATA:

Hauturiere

The Irish Sun:

Ashroe Diamond

TOPSPEED:

Night And Day