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Randox Mares Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5743.36
  • 2m 1f 100y
  • 15 runners
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Randox Mares Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.20
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 5P433-

Last run: 33 days

W: 12st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Was doing all her best work late when third over 2m3f (soft) here a month ago so this drop in trip might not be ideal; still needs respecting on the back of that pleasing effort.
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3

1st Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:50 Listowel

Return To Base

11st 9lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gordon Elliott

Just over a year ago she won a Downpatrick handicap off 5lb lower (they also claimed 7lb) on yielding ground and she doesn't want it any softer than that, which excuses her poor latest effort; better expected here but it's a stretch to call her well handicapped.

20/1

0

2

26th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:08 Limerick

Return To Base

11st 9lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual winning hurdler; didn't seem to get home over 2m6f at Ballinrobe in September when last seen; useful 7lb taken off her back here and not one to discount.

8/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 90014- BF

Last run: 71 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Arrives here in the zone after following competitive efforts over hurdles (won at Punchestown) with a clearcut success back on the Flat at Bellewstown a month ago (1m6f, heavy; fine on good); remains on a competitive mark.
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1st

4

23rd Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 2

15:00 Warwick

Theonewedreamof

11st 5lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Ex-Irish mare who has been a bit up and down for Dan Skelton but did run well at Leicecster last time (2m4f, good to soft) given one notable mistake that she made; won't mind returning to further and off this mark she's entitled to have a major say.

6/4

3rd

3

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 25y

Class 4

16:00 Leicester

Theonewedreamof

11st 11lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

First three runs this season were solid, notably a win at Exeter (3m, good) in November followed by a close second over 2m4f at Cheltenham; disappointed at Hereford a week later, though, and pulled up on return from a two-month break 16 days ago, so now has something to prove; however, a bounce-back would not surprise.

5/1

5

18th Feb 2026

2m 4f 11y

Class 3

15:05 Ludlow

Theonewedreamof

11st 7lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Won at Exeter (3m, good) in November on second stable start before close second of 15 to Party Vibes at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft) in December; her run at Hereford seven days later may have come too soon (3m1f, soft; ground shouldn't have been an issue); remains of interest for top yard.

9/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 73351-

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Belatedly off the mark when grinding it out over 2m3f at Clonmel (heavy) a month ago and shouldn't be inconvenienced by the drop in trip (raced keenly then); likely to go well despite a 6lb rise.
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11th

5

16th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 70y

15:50 Naas

Will You Win

11st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

led, hit 4th

16/1

11th

5

16th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 70y

15:50 Naas

Will You Win

11st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

led, hit 4th

16/1

Form: 22450- BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two maidens, including behind the top-class Irish Point; close fifth in her first handicap at Wexford (2m, good to yielding) and it was a competitive race in which she was beaten further at Fairyhouse; interesting at this level with cheekpieces now turned to.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:35 Tramore

Splashing Out

10st 13lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Eoin Griffin

Hurdle/chase winner; had lost her way but off a reduced mark she rediscovered some form when beaten about 6l into third at Downpatrick three weeks ago (2m2f, good); won't be far away if as good again.

5/1

3rd

3

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

18:35 Downpatrick

Splashing Out

11st 9lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Eoin Griffin

Out of sorts since winning at Down Royal last October; finished more than 10l behind A Snow White Park in a recent handicap chase at Tramore.

8/1

Form: 00892-

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Reserve; found improvement from somewhere to finish second in a big field at Naas (2m3f, yielding to soft) last month and that's something to build on.
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11

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

15:25 Sligo

Danesfort Mayfly

10st 9lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: W J Lanigan

Won at Tramore (2m5f, soft to heavy) on final start in 2024; off for a year before three poor runs in December/January; tough task against that background.

50/1

10th

8

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:18 Fairyhouse

Danesfort Mayfly

10st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W J Lanigan

Won at Tramore on final start in 2024; off for a year before two poor runs last month; faces stiff task against that background.

20/1

1st

14

26th Nov 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:20 Tramore

Danesfort Mayfly

10st 13lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W J Lanigan

Sixteen-race maiden under Rules and 0-11 over hurdles; fifth off this mark last three starts, beaten 17l on latest at Sligo (20.5f, yielding); needs a bit more to win but she handles soft ground and has each way claims.

14/1

Form: /P609-

Last run: 97 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Couldn't get remotely competitive in maidens but it could be a different story now she enters the handicap scene; market needs checking.
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3

13th Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 170y

17:35 Downpatrick

Cool Croi

11st 11lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Best effort came when third in a Perth novice handicap over 3m but was disappointing back at that track since; has a squeak if bouncing back.

13/2

6th

2

24th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:17 Perth

Cool Croi

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

0-5 over hurdles but bettered her low-key handicap debut (2m1f) when close third of six over C&D (good) last month; remains very unexposed over this sort of trip and might be seen to better effect if today's race is run at a stronger pace.

15/8

3rd

1

17th May 2023

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

19:00 Perth

Cool Croi

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

held up in last

3/1

Form: 8U163-

Last run: 288 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Game winner of a Roscommon handicap (2m4f, good) last June and every bit as good in defeat afterwards; perhaps better at 2m4f than this trip and seems to need good ground, so rain wouldn't be welcomed.
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11

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:29 Downpatrick

Lady Iseult

10st 7lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Sole win came over 2m5f at Roscommon in 2022; back from mammoth absence when pulled up at Down Royal last month; well beaten behind Gangster Granny over C&D on latest.

33/1

11th

12

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Downpatrick

Lady Iseult

10st 10lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Sole win came over 2m5f at Roscommon in 2022; 100-1 when pulled up at Down Royal last month on first outing since October 2023.

50/1

12

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

Lady Iseult

10st 13lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Sole win came over 2m5f at Roscommon over three years ago; absent over two years and can only be watched.

33/1

Form: 13737-

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Good third after a break over 2m4f at Leopardstown in March, only to then perform below par at Kilbeggan; only 1-18 overall but there's a prominent display in her.
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11th

7

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:29 Downpatrick

Game And Glory

11st 2lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Dual hurdles winner but was pulled up on her last visit to the track in a chase and pulled up last time over hurdles at Thurles.

33/1

14th

21

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Game And Glory

11st 9lb

J: Christopher Shuker

T: P J Rothwell

Two-time hurdle winner but rated just 87, pulled up latest, up against it here.

40/1

Form: 53523- BF

Last run: 196 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Off since the autumn but was running well back then, finishing second in a maiden before close up in a Sligo handicap; goes on all ground; new yard; respected.
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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: 600-

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Down the field in three maidens and guesswork involved to make any case on her handicap debut; would need to see some confidence behind her.
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0

14

11th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:05 Wexford

Presenting Beeper

11st 3lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

First reserve; well beaten on handicap debut last month and has to improve plenty with a tongue-tie added.

11th

8

13th Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 170y

17:35 Downpatrick

Presenting Beeper

11st 6lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

A glimpse of ability in maidens but was beaten a long way on handicap debut over 2m2f here in May; needs loads of improvement up in trip.

25/1

10th

11

5th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 100y

18:50 Downpatrick

Presenting Beeper

10st 8lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

towards rear, pushed along after 4 out

25/1

Form: 01/57-

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 9lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Her Kilbeggan win a year ago came over 3m; only her second run since then when outpaced over fences (2m3f) here a month ago; reservations at this distance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

1st Oct 2023

Soft

2m 0f 50y

15:50 Tipperary

Deo Bellator

10st 8lb

J: Aileen O’Sullivan

T: S Michael Millar

in rear, detached after 1st, left in remote second after 5 out, tailed off

100/1

9th

7

8th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:12 Kilbeggan

Deo Bellator

11st 5lb

J: Aileen O’Sullivan

T: S Michael Millar

midfield

16/1

7th

3

28th Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 55y

16:55 Downpatrick

Deo Bellator

11st 8lb

J: Aileen O’Sullivan

T: S Michael Millar

Long-priced 3m Kilbeggan handicap hurdle winner last year; struggling this season; makes no appeal.

33/1

33/1

Form: 806-

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Poor on the Flat and not offered a great deal in maiden hurdles; wouldn't be the obvious answer on her handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

12

5th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 100y

18:50 Downpatrick

Bint Alsarab

10st 1lb

J: Conor Orr

T: E D Delany

in touch with leaders

33/1

6th

14

14th Apr 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 98y

16:50 Ballinrobe

Bint Alsarab

10st 5lb

J: Conor Orr

T: E D Delany

Poor form on Flat, including in two starts for this stable last year; just a hint of promise in mid-field at Naas recently on her second hurdles start.

25/1

10th

18

30th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 63y

13:57 Naas

Bint Alsarab

11st 0lb

J: Conor Orr

T: E D Delany

in touch with leaders, not fluent 5th, not fluent 4 out, nudged along when jumped slightly left and weakened 2 out

66/1

Form: 51328- BF

Last run: 183 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

14:40 Bellewstown

Mater Matuta

10st 3lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: E D Delany

Five-time winner between jumps and the Flat including at this track; is 7lb higher than for last hurdle win at Tramore last August and might need this outing.

9/2

3rd

4

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

14:40 Bellewstown

Mater Matuta

10st 3lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: E D Delany

Five-time winner between jumps and the Flat including at this track; is 7lb higher than for last hurdle win at Tramore last August and might need this outing.

9/2

9th

12

(9)

3rd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 37y

16:45 Bellewstown

Mater Matuta

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: E D Delany

dwelt start, raced wide, in rear, some headway halfway, midfield over 3f out, weakened 2f out

9/1

Form: /4PP-7

Last run: 4 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10

2nd Jul 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 4

16:01 Cartmel

Social Distancing

10st 12lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: Neill McCluskey

Maiden who was tailed off in Ireland in her first two handicaps, and same story here on Friday in first-time cheekpieces (retained).

66/1

10th

8

30th Jun 2023

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

16:47 Cartmel

Social Distancing

11st 4lb

J: B P Kennedy

T: Neill McCluskey

Maiden; unplaced all seven hurdle starts; beaten a long way (at huge odds) in both handicaps in Ireland; cheekpieces now fitted.

33/1

19th

25

11th Jun 2023

Good

2m 3f 130y

15:25 Punchestown

Social Distancing

10st 13lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Neill McCluskey

50-1 for her recent handicap debut at Limerick and ran accordingly; no appeal despite a good jockey booking.

100/1

Form: 06406-

Last run: 204 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
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12

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 175y

19:00 Tramore

Flyaway Maggie

10st 13lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: M Flannery

Unplaced in 10 starts over hurdles; low-key return at Limerick last week but may appreciate this drop in trip and not ruled out with first-time blinkers on.

8/1

10th

14

26th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:45 Limerick

Flyaway Maggie

10st 13lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: M Flannery

Well held in AW maidens when last seen and she's exposed as modest over hurdles.

25/1

15

5th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 100y

18:50 Downpatrick

Flyaway Maggie

10st 2lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: M Flannery

Non-runners

Mater Matuta, Social Distancing, Flyaway Maggie

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Payout
Exacta €32.00
Straight Forecast €25.68
Tricast €93.65
Trifecta €125.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Will You Win

The Irish Sun:

Theonewedreamof

SPOTLIGHT:

Splashing Out

POSTDATA:

Return To Base

TOPSPEED:

Will You Win