April 16 / 13.40 Tramore

13.40

Soft

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6787.61
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.90
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 7/2C6

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Low-key debut for this yard in 2021 before finishing runner-up on her sole outing for Willie Mullins at Sligo last year; carried out early when returning for this trainer at Wexford early March but ran okay when sixth of 18 at Gowran six days later; probably needs a step up in trip but not without an each-way squeak.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

31st Mar 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 0y

16:05 Cork

Double Pink

10st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Daniel G Murphy

Won a mares' maiden hurdle and a mares' conditions hurdle; not much handicap experience but ran a decent race in a Listed mares' handicap at Leopardstown last month; 3lb wrong but respected with improvement likely.

12/1

6th

14

4th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 2f 0y

12:40 Leopardstown

Double Pink

10st 1lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Daniel G Murphy

Won a 2m maiden hurdle at Tramore in April; went close in a handicap at Tipperary in October; took advantage when market principals flopped in 2m4f Wexford contest; faced a stiff task in a Grade 3 event last time.

20/1

7th

4

29th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

13:10 Leopardstown

Double Pink

11st 0lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Daniel G Murphy

Won a 2m maiden hurdle at Tramore in April; struggled in a 2m3f novice contest at Cork in May; went close in a handicap at Tipperary; took advantage when market principals flopped in 2m4f Wexford contest; up against it here.

33/1

5/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 5924

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising effort on debut at Warwick in November before a lesser run at Uttoxeter; big run on debut for this yard when runner-up at Gowran (9l in front of I Sea The Moon); may have found heavy ground over extended 2m4f at Wexford too demanding last time out and she sets the standard on her Gowran form; back down in trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

13th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

17:00 Aintree

Silent Approach

11st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: C O’Keeffe

Her initial wins over fences included a Grade 2 for mares (2m, soft/heavy) but limitations exposed since, despite raising her game, and this is her first crack at a Grade 1 of any kind; very much up against it.

50/1

6th

10

13th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

17:00 Aintree

Silent Approach

11st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: C O’Keeffe

Her initial wins over fences included a Grade 2 for mares (2m, soft/heavy) but limitations exposed since, despite raising her game, and this is her first crack at a Grade 1 of any kind; very much up against it.

50/1

5th

3

10th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:40 Naas

Silent Approach

11st 1lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: C O’Keeffe

Maiden hurdler, rated 109; now established as a good chaser; made all for an emphatic win at Gowran; no apparent fluke about her 33-1 win from Harmonya Maker in a mares' Grade 2 Cork event over an extended 2m; another fine effort when third to Spillane's Tower at Punchestown; not quite as good a week later at Thurles, run may have come too soon.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 577

Last run: 52 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some promise in her trio of bumper efforts so far, although reportedly hung badly throughout at Thurles last time and won't get away with doing that around here; still early days and not discounted in a weak contest.
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3

12th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell

Baby Chou

10st 10lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

didn't jump with fluency, held up in rear, niggled along briefly 8th, lost touch before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

4/1

3

12th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell

Baby Chou

10st 10lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

didn't jump with fluency, held up in rear, niggled along briefly 8th, lost touch before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

4/1

4th

3

14th Mar 2025

Good

3m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:25 Doncaster

Baby Chou

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Irish point winner in March 2024 (3m, heavy); 16-race maiden under rules; runner-up in two handicap chases at Catterick on last two starts (3m1f, soft/good to soft), on both occasions being beaten by an in-form rival who has won again since; interesting contender.

5/2

Form: 8

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off when 50-1 on debut at Thurles last month; needs to leave that behind.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

12

19th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:35 Kilbeggan

Miss Madeline

11st 5lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Left debut behind when beaten roughly 4l at Tramore on her penultimate start but she was tailed off at Limerick last month and fell early at Sligo last week; bit to find.

20/1

7

13th Jun 2023

Good

2m 1f 133y

17:28 Sligo

Miss Madeline

11st 7lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Andrew Slattery

took keen hold, prominent, fell 1st

5/1

8th

11

26th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:45 Limerick

Miss Madeline

11st 7lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Andrew Slattery

Showed ability when a good fourth in a Tramore maiden hurdle last month; progressive.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 42-P74

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Went close in a couple of handicap hurdles in 2021 including a second here; missed 14 months and didn't show much in her first couple of runs this term but back to her best when fourth of 18 (beaten 23l and 9l behind runner-up Silent Approach) at Gowran last month; ought to have a say if she can build on that but held on form by Silent Approach.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

30th May 2023

Good

2m 6f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

I Sea The Moon

11st 10lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Barry J Fitzgerald

Has gone close in handicap hurdles but has yet to get the job done and the visor failed to make any great difference when a remote fourth in a maiden at Tipperary (2m); has stamina to prove over this far.

12/1

4th

14

4th May 2023

Good

1m 7f 170y

17:20 Tipperary

I Sea The Moon

10st 13lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Barry J Fitzgerald

Went close in a couple of handicap hurdles in 2021 including a second at Clonmel; missed 14 months and needs to step on recent maiden form; however, worth noting she has come in for support on her last three four runs, unplaced favourite at Tramore last time; visored now

12/1

5th

5

16th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:40 Tramore

I Sea The Moon

10st 13lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Barry J Fitzgerald

towards rear of midfield, nudged along after 3 out, headway before 2 out, no impression approaching last

3/1

Form: 57

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shown minor promise in two bumpers, the latest over 2m3f on soft ground at Limerick last month; drop in trip doesn't appear to be in her favour on handicap debut.
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11th

11

3rd Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 91y

12:05 Clonmel

Kathy Choice

11st 5lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: James Daniel Dullea

Ran four times in the first half of 2023; nothing to suggest she could feature on return.

50/1

11th

11

3rd Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 91y

12:05 Clonmel

Kathy Choice

11st 5lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: James Daniel Dullea

Ran four times in the first half of 2023; nothing to suggest she could feature on return.

50/1

Form: 6

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in a point but minor promise when beaten 14l at Ayr last month; shorter trip unlikely to help.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

18:12 Tramore

Turkey And Ham

11st 1lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Absent since winning at Kilbeggan a year ago; might prefer better ground and is entitled to need the run; however, she is only 4lb higher than for her win and is worth a market check with Oran McGill claiming a valuable 5lb.

8/1

1st

12

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Turkey And Ham

10st 11lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Noel C Kelly

in touch with leaders, prominent halfway, led 3 out, pushed along and clear before last, ridden and kept on run-in

33/1

1st

12

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Turkey And Ham

10st 11lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Noel C Kelly

in touch with leaders, prominent halfway, led 3 out, pushed along and clear before last, ridden and kept on run-in

33/1

Form: 08

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on debut but showed a bit more when eighth of 14 at Naas last month; pedigree suggests she needs further.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

17th Nov 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

14:45 Doncaster

Minnie Beets

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Henry Oliver

Showed little for Gordon Elliott in Ireland and beaten a long way when 40-1 in all three of her handicaps (2m, 2m7f and 2m3f), the latest when wearing first-time cheekpieces on debut for new yard nine days ago.

33/1

7th

4

8th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Warwick

Minnie Beets

11st 2lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Henry Oliver

Showed little for Gordon Elliott in Ireland and well held when 40-1 for both handicaps, over 2m and 2m7f; taken out of soft- and heavy-ground races in both countries so has a going query; wears first-time cheekpieces on debut for new yard.

20/1

Form: 0-07

Last run: 147 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in a trio of maiden hurdle starts, all over 2m at Cork; off 147 days and hard to make a case for.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

26th Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 50y

15:05 Killarney

Celtic Light

11st 1lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: James Joseph Mangan

Two handicap efforts have been underwhelming; tongue tie now added to cheekpieces tried last time.

20/1

10th

6

21st Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 0y

17:35 Kilbeggan

Celtic Light

11st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: James Joseph Mangan

disputed lead, prominent before 2nd, overjumped 4th, jumped left and bumped rival 4 out

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sans Frontieres mare; half-sister to unbeaten bumper, 2m4f hurdle and 2m5f chase winner Jungle Boogie; dam unplaced in points/hurdles/chase, half-sister to 2m5f hurdle/3m chase winner Old Wigmore out of half-sister to dam of Gold Cup third Turpin Green; bred for further than this; tongue-tie on for debut here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

7th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

17:45 Wexford

Copper Coast

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Sarah Joanna Connell

midfield

33/1

9th

16

13th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 110y

16:25 Wexford

Copper Coast

10st 2lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Sarah Joanna Connell

Modest mare but only beaten 6l in Tramore handicap in May; well held in three starts since.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fame And Glory mare; dam well beaten 2m-3m maiden hurdles, half-sister to 2m4f hurdle winner Glendine Lady and 3m hurdle winner Bingo Lady; likely to want further and best watched on debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

6

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 2

15:17 Carlisle

OFaolains Glory

10st 13lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Susan Corbett

Didn't have a good strike-rate over hurdles or fences but then went back-to-back in 2m4f handicap chases on good to soft at Musselburgh late last year; 5lb higher than for that latest 5l success and her subsequent defeat was over hurdles; chance.

12/1

4th

10

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

14:30 Musselburgh

OFaolains Glory

11st 7lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Susan Corbett

Wins a Musselburgh (2m4f) the last twice took her chase record to 3-10; only 1-22 over hurdles and has to deal with a career-high mark back in this sphere.

12/1

2nd

2

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

13:55 Hexham

OFaolains Glory

11st 13lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Susan Corbett

Just 1-22 over hurdles but was a front-running second off 2lb lower at Kelso (2m2f, good) last month; mixed results in her six runs over fences but she had a win in Ireland last spring and still has potential in this sphere; not ruled out back in trip.

100/30

Form: 000

Last run: 98 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in a trio of runs so far at triple figure odds.
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13th

11

21st Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 0y

17:35 Kilbeggan

Velvet Reel

11st 1lb

J: A P Heskin

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

prominent, bumped and nearly lost jockey 4 out

20/1

11th

13

13th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:08 Sligo

Velvet Reel

10st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

midfield

25/1

12th

15

5th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Listowel

Velvet Reel

11st 7lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Three-figure odds on all three starts over hurdles, no sign that she could make any impact.

100/1

Form: P0

Last run: 110 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shown very little in two starts at huge prices over 2m4f so far; off 110 days and drops in trip; while the shorter distance may help, she's hard to fancy.
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Verdict Starting price

20

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:45 Naas

Nicoles Getaway

10st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Sean Aherne

Soon detached in February's comeback run after huge absence; didn't fare a lot better when last seen at Limerick; big drop in trip now; best watched.

50/1

20

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:45 Naas

Nicoles Getaway

10st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Sean Aherne

Soon detached in February's comeback run after huge absence; didn't fare a lot better when last seen at Limerick; big drop in trip now; best watched.

50/1

10th

18

13th Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 150y

13:34 Limerick

Nicoles Getaway

10st 0lb

J: Danny Power

T: Sean Aherne

Soon detached on last month's comeback run after huge absence; best watched for now.

25/1

Form:

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off when 100-1 on debut last month; tongue-tie on.
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7

16th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:40 Tramore

Midnight Twinkle

10st 13lb

J: Ambrose McCurtin

T: J P Flavin

midfield

100/1

12th

6

4th Mar 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:35 Navan

Midnight Twinkle

11st 7lb

J: Ambrose McCurtin

T: J P Flavin

Finsceal Fior mare; dam point winner/unplaced over jumps, out of 7.7f-1m winning half-sister to bumper and 2m6f chase/2m7f hurdle winner Imagine The Chat; stoutly bred and likely best watched on debut.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €10.80
Straight Forecast €11.82
Trifecta €84.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Silent Approach

POSTDATA:

I Sea The Moon

The Irish Sun:

Double Pink

RP Ratings (IRE):

Silent Approach