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17.05

Good To Yielding

Rory’s Miles2Mayo Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 2m 5f 180y
  • 15 runners
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Rory’s Miles2Mayo Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: /4353-

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had some very decent bumper form for Pat Turley and, after a year off, has been running creditably over this sort of trip since sent hurdling, including in Punchestown Listed novice and most recently C&D maiden third to Law Ella; sets the standard here and sure to be thereabouts.
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5

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 198y

16:05 Thurles

Ottizzini

10st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: S R B Crawford

Three-time hurdle winner including 3m1f Ayr handicap in November 2024; two chase efforts since return didn't measure up; pulled up over hurdles at Navan in December; cheekpieces.

14/1

1

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 4f 198y

Class 3

12:32 Carlisle

Ottizzini

11st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Useful hurdler who gained last season's win on her reappearance outing at Ayr (3m, good); should be fine over this stiff 2m5f on her chasing debut but others in this field probably have more potential.

10/1

1

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 4f 198y

Class 3

12:32 Carlisle

Ottizzini

11st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Useful hurdler who gained last season's win on her reappearance outing at Ayr (3m, good); should be fine over this stiff 2m5f on her chasing debut but others in this field probably have more potential.

10/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 4- BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for 100,000GBP after finishing second in a Knockanard point-to-point last year; disappointing joint-favourite on debut for this yard in Cork bumper last month, looking a bit onepaced; connections have wasted little time sending him hurdling and should appreciate this stamina test.
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2nd

9

5th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

17:05 Downpatrick

The Ballyline Man

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

midfield

7/2

17

2nd May 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 30y

18:18 Ballinrobe

The Ballyline Man

11st 4lb

J: Jack Foley

T: W P Mullins

Second reserve; was sold for 100,000GBP after finishing second in a point' last year; disappointing as 6/4 fav' in a Cork bumper on debut for this yard but can improve from that and would have to be seriously considered if getting a run.

4th

7

9th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Cork

The Ballyline Man

12st 0lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: W P Mullins

prominent, soon raced in second

11/8

6/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 43-

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for 110,000GBP after a point-to-point second for Brian Hassett at Tattersalls Farm last October; improvement on second hurdles start when third to a ready winner over 3m at Clonmel, not quite getting home; slight drop in trip to suit here and should be thereabouts.
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6th

3

29th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:10 Punchestown

Bob Cigar

11st 9lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

led narrowly or disputed lead, going easily after 2 out

5/1

4th

5

17th Dec 2023

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

15:10 Thurles

Bob Cigar

11st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Bought for 110,000GBP after a point-to-point second at Tattersalls Farm in 2022 autumn campaign; placed in a pair of maidens in the spring, including third behind Ottizini at Downpatrick; appeared to have a fair amount in hand when winning a Punchestown handicap three weeks ago; stays well, progressive.

7/2

1st

2

26th Nov 2023

Soft

3m 0f 100y

12:45 Punchestown

Bob Cigar

11st 11lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

led narrowly or disputed lead early, led clearly before 6th

4/1

Form: 634-

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two points' before being sold for 80,000GBP; credit in all three bumper runs although latest Ballinrobe effort was a bit below his best; probably needs to improve for switch to hurdles to get in the shakeup.
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6th

11

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

15:05 Punchestown

Lazer Wolf

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

120-rated hurdler has quickly established himself as a useful chaser; put in a good round of jumping when an emphatic winner of Clonmel novice handicap (18.5f, yielding) in December; jumping was less proficient at Naas and Gowran; won't get away with errors in this contest.

25/1

6th

11

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

15:05 Punchestown

Lazer Wolf

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

120-rated hurdler has quickly established himself as a useful chaser; put in a good round of jumping when an emphatic winner of Clonmel novice handicap (18.5f, yielding) in December; jumping was less proficient at Naas and Gowran; won't get away with errors in this contest.

25/1

4th

5

8th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:25 Gowran Park

Lazer Wolf

11st 1lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

120-rated hurdler has quickly established himself as a useful chaser; put in a good round of jumping when an emphatic winner of a novice handicap at Clonmel in December; jumping was less proficient at Naas when a beaten favourite off his revised mark.

11/2

Form: 63246-

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Initial hurdles promise this time last year hasn't been built on including when second over this trip at Cartmel, most recently didn't appear to stay in C&D handicap last month on soft; will appreciate this return to better ground but stamina concerns persist at this trip.
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9th

17

2nd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:40 Ayr

Ballyquin Bay

11st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Alison Hamilton

He's on a competitive mark on last winter's form but has been pulled up on both starts this term and is now 0-17; not easy to fancy.

25/1

9th

17

2nd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:40 Ayr

Ballyquin Bay

11st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Alison Hamilton

He's on a competitive mark on last winter's form but has been pulled up on both starts this term and is now 0-17; not easy to fancy.

25/1

7

15th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 5

13:00 Carlisle

Ballyquin Bay

11st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Alison Hamilton

in touch with leaders, hit 7th

14/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in his only point start and soundly beaten on last month's hurdles debut at Fairyhouse when a 100-1 shot.
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3rd

5

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

16:30 Hereford

Meranti

10st 3lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

Showed staying promise over fences earlier in career but he's been in moderate form since back from an absence, pulling up on last two starts.

25/1

9

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 5

12:32 Ludlow

Meranti

10st 2lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Sheila Lewis

Can't judge too harshly on last month's pulling up in a Uttoxeter mudbath (only two of ten finished), but two efforts before that fall well short of the required here; blinkers need to prove transformative.

40/1

5th

7

4th Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 5

15:32 Warwick

Meranti

10st 4lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Sheila Lewis

Ended string of dismal performances with creditable fourth of 15 over C&D (good) in April 2024 but finished lame that day and we haven't seen him again since.

16/1

Form: 38-

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twice-raced in point-to-points and promising bumper debut third to a decent type at Limerick in March; not so good at Tipperary since and now tries hurdles.
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7th

10

5th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

17:05 Downpatrick

Impulse

11st 5lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: Liam G O’Brien

in touch with leaders

20/1

18

2nd May 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 30y

18:18 Ballinrobe

Impulse

10st 11lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Liam G O’Brien

Third reserve; not beaten far in mares' bumpers at Limerick and Tipperary recently but will have to improve plenty to take this.

8th

7

18th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 45y

17:35 Tipperary

Impulse

11st 11lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Liam G O’Brien

Poor form in two points but positives to take from her third at Limerick (2m3f, soft) when only 11l away; that entitles her to respect.

8/1

4/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 108 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eyecatching Clonmel debut run in January, making up good late ground under claiming lady rider when third over 2m, form which has been franked several times since; bred to appreciate this longer trip and no surprise if he played a major role.
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5th

3

10th Jun 2023

Good

2m 3f 170y

15:40 Punchestown

Danada

11st 12lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: C A Murphy

Eyecatching Clonmel debut run in January, making up good late ground under claiming lady rider when third over 2m; very disappointing however when upped markedly in trip at Downpatrick last month, weakening from two out; shorter trip here should suit, potential remains and this looks a weak maiden.

5/2

8th

4

5th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

17:05 Downpatrick

Danada

11st 12lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: C A Murphy

in touch with leaders, mistake and ridden 3 out

4/1

4

18th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 45y

14:05 Tipperary

Danada

11st 4lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: C A Murphy

Was a big price when making a promising debut in a Clonmel maiden hurdle; the form of that race is solid and if he stays this extra 4f should have a major say here.

Form: 00-

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; tailed off in bumper and Down Royal maiden hurdle.
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0

8

28th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 176y

13:55 Clonmel

Tomannie

11st 4lb

J: Mr N Gault

T: S Michael Millar

Little sign of ability and passed over today.

100/1

Form: 9556-

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was poor in two bumpers and hasn't figured in two maiden hurdle runs, showing mild promise; will be of more interest in handicaps.
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9th

3

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 110y

13:10 Gowran Park

Portnacoo

11st 8lb

J: Adam Leahy

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Four-time hurdles winner; not solid on his form this term, latterly for new yard; unseated rider at Taunton over fences on latest; best form is on better ground than this.

25/1

2

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 51y

15:52 Clonmel

Portnacoo

11st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Three wins at Downpatrick and one at Carlisle which was the latest in February; showed nothing in two runs since that win but encouraging signs when fourth at Gowran 20 days ago and he's back on his last winning mark.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Milan half-sister to 2m7f chase winner Crystal Moon; dam unraced half-sister to high-class bumper and 2m-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Chantry House; two point-to-point runs modest; cheekpieces tried for Rules debut.
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8

1st Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 100y

17:25 Listowel

Signora Di Milano

11st 8lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Standout run was her second in a Downpatrick maiden last year on yielding ground; soft ground probably not ideal for her two runs in handicaps but still has enough to prove on balance.

25/1

14

18th May 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:15 Wexford

Signora Di Milano

10st 10lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Standout run came when second to a better-fancied stablemate in 2m2f mares maiden at Downpatrick in August (yielding); hasn't built on that - including handicap debut last time - but this mark is managable on that best form.

12/1

14

18th May 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:15 Wexford

Signora Di Milano

10st 10lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Standout run came when second to a better-fancied stablemate in 2m2f mares maiden at Downpatrick in August (yielding); hasn't built on that - including handicap debut last time - but this mark is managable on that best form.

12/1

Form: 22440-

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Has run some good races in defeat in bumpers and standout maiden hurdle run when second over 2m at Navan last year; underwhelming return to hurdles last month raises questions however and now takes a big step up in trip.
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11

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 150y

20:18 Limerick

Attaboyarchie

10st 9lb

J: Miss E J Sweeney

T: Karl Thornton

0-28 under rules and 0-8 in chases but has run well in defeat on occasion in this sphere; decent fourth at Leopardstown (21.5f, yielding) in March; 8l second at Down Royal (3m2f, good) in April; modest fifth at Perth latest; needs to find more to get his head in front.

12/1

5th

1

13th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:43 Perth

Attaboyarchie

12st 0lb

J: Miss E J Sweeney

T: Karl Thornton

27-race maiden; last two efforts were respectable, including when runner-up at Down Royal (3m2f, good; beaten 8l) over a month ago; others make more appeal for win purposes.

13/2

Form: 4/54-

Last run: 290 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair Flat maiden for Jessica Harrington, below best on yard debut at Dundalk; best watched on hurdles debut.
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5th

5

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell

Pahlavi

11st 2lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Finally got off the mark over hurdles at Downpatrick (2m2f) last May; tried chasing again last month but well below par in handicaps (up to 2m2f) at Wexford and Limerick; needs this return to hurdling to spark a resurgence.

12/1

6th

1

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Pahlavi

12st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Breakthrough success over hurdles came at Downpatrick last summer (2m2f, good); only second chase start on return at Wexford a fortnight ago when well beaten (well held in Roscommon handicap last summer).

20/1

11th

7

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Wexford

Pahlavi

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Breakthrough success over hurdles came at Downpatrick last summer (2m2f, good), absent since midfield in 2m Limerick handicap in October, having had an easy lead; only second chase start (well held in Roscommon handicap last summer).

20/1

Form: 07-

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; never counted on C&D hurdling debut last month so plenty to find.
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5th

10

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 150y

19:35 Downpatrick

Jimlis Cave

10st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: R K Watson

Sole hurdle win came here over 2m6f and his his best chase efforts have also been here; however, has been poor on last three starts and has to rebound in a big way.

16/1

11th

6

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 185y

14:42 Downpatrick

Jimlis Cave

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: R K Watson

Sole win came here in a 2m6f handicap hurdle off this mark in 2024 (good to yielding); reverts to hurdles following poor efforts in his last two runs; won't want the ground too soft.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; modest point-to-point form, easily passed over if getting a run.
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2nd

2

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

13:58 Perth

Aughafatten

11st 0lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

Looked promising in good-ground bumpers in summer 2023, winning here and at Stratford; makes hurdling debut after 673-day absence but solid market support will heighten interest.

9/2

1st

1

9th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:20 Stratford

Aughafatten

11st 9lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

travelled strongly, raced in second, led over 1f out, soon ridden, went clear inside final furlong, readily

1/3

1st

1

2nd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

17:02 Perth

Aughafatten

11st 2lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

Brother to useful jumper Delusionofgrandeur; led close home to win good-ground Irish point in May, his fifth start; the second from that race was placed in a recent Southwell bumper; considered each-way on rules debut.

10/1

Non-runners

Pahlavi, Jimli's Cave, Aughafatten

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €17.20
Straight Forecast €17.66
Trifecta €37.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Danada

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ottizzini

TOPSPEED:

Attaboyarchie

The Irish Sun:

Danada

POSTDATA:

Ottizzini