May 14 / 16.25 Killarney

16.25

Good To Yielding

Donie Sheahan Memorial Irish EBF Mares Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £7309.73
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Donie Sheahan Memorial Irish EBF Mares Beginners Chase

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.70
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 21124- D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Makes chase debut; two time winner over hurdles; good fourth to Ashroe Diamond in Grade 1 mares novice hurdle at Fairyhouse last month; finished behind stablemate Eabha Grace at Limerick on penultimate start but meets her on better terms here; Paul Townend rides and will likely have a big say.
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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

11/4

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 2171P- D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Makes chase debut; useful hurdler; career best when winning Grade 3 at Limerick on penultimate start, beating stablemate Hauturiere by 2¼l; meets that rival 3lb worse off now; pulled up on last start at Fairyhouse but has bounced back from poor efforts before; type to take to chasing and should be in the mix.
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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

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3/23-F

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Had some smart form over hurdles including when winning a Grade 3 at Fairyhouse but has been just below that in five chase starts so far; last seen taking an awkward fall at the fourth fence in a beginners chase at Ballinrobe; her third-placed finish at Cork on her penultimate start has worked out very well in the interim and she has solid claims with an experience edge.
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0

11

13th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 1f 60y

13:57 Fairyhouse

Roseys Hollow

10st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Jonathan Sweeney

Won a mares' beginners' at Tipperary in the summer; a little inconsistent since and hasn't been at the level required to challenge in this contest, particularly from 2lb out of the weights; wears first-time cheekpieces.

22/1

5th

9

2nd Dec 2023

Soft

2m 1f 0y

14:00 Fairyhouse

Roseys Hollow

10st 2lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jonathan Sweeney

Grade 3-winning hurdler here hasn't progressed over fences as hoped, despite landing long odds in Tipperary mares maiden; well held behind Fighting Fit in handicaps and tame hurdles effort latest hardly inspires confidence although remains well handicapped on her best form.

9/1

13th

2

18th Nov 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

12:55 Navan

Roseys Hollow

11st 12lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Jonathan Sweeney

Better known as a chaser these days but won a Grade 3 over timber in her pomp; back on a good mark and these conditions will suit.

13/2

Form: 21150- C

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Makes chase debut; lightly-raced winner over hurdles; course winner over hurdles last season; below form 11th of 12 last time at Fairyhouse; down in trip and needs to find significant improvement for fences to be in the mix.
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2nd

7

15th Sep 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 181y

16:50 Ballinrobe

Shannon Glory

11st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Paul Power

Dual hurdle winner ran well enough at Killarney last time and can be involved again.

9/1

3rd

9

26th Aug 2023

Good

2m 6f 80y

15:40 Killarney

Shannon Glory

10st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Paul Power

midfield, headway 3 out, went third 2 out, no impression approaching last

14/1

Form: 94755-

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair hurdler; decent start to chase career when fifth in beginners chase at Tramore last month; this much tougher however; cheekpieces applied for first time; unlikely to land a blow
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4

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Tramore

Must Be Dreaming

11st 2lb

J: J J Slevin

T: G Ahern

Sole chase win came at this track in September off 93 (2m, good); recent chase runs do not provide huge encouragement and both her wins have come at shorter than this; in saying that, the handicapper is giving her a chance.

11/1

6th

8

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:38 Wexford

Must Be Dreaming

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: G Ahern

Hurdles winner at this track in 2022 and also won a 2m Tramore handicap chase last season (good) off 3lb higher; beaten 21l here earlier this month in a race won by Crowsatedappletart (2m3f, good); needs to bounce back to form but handicapper giving her a chance.

18/1

17

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:00 Wexford

Must Be Dreaming

11st 6lb

J: John Shinnick

T: G Ahern

First reserve; hurdles winner here and also won 2m Tramore handicap chase last season (good) off 93; no more than okay form of late but declining mark so could be of interest soon.

Form: 12322- D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Two-time winner over hurdles who has ran to a decent level over fences in her fourt starts so far, finishing runner-up on three occasions; last seen finishing second to Elle Perfecta, beaten 3½l at Kilbeggan; this looks a strong contest so she might find one or two too good again.
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7

8th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

16:08 Ludlow

Happy Dex

10st 8lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

Very well handicapped on old Irish form but returned from long absence with four disappointing chase runs towards end of last season and her current hurdling ability is very hard to gauge; tongue-tie removed after one use.

16/1

9

17th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 56y

Class 2

14:10 Cheltenham

Happy Dex

10st 12lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Sheila Lewis

Very well handicapped on old form over shorter trips for Gordon Elliott but returned from long layoff with two disappointing runs this year; fared a bit better in first-time cheekpieces at Ludlow (3m, good; race won by Saint Doctor) a fortnight ago but looked held when unseating rider at fourth-last fence; upped in trip and fitted with tongue-tie here.

50/1

9

17th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 56y

Class 2

14:10 Cheltenham

Happy Dex

10st 12lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Sheila Lewis

Very well handicapped on old form over shorter trips for Gordon Elliott but returned from long layoff with two disappointing runs this year; fared a bit better in first-time cheekpieces at Ludlow (3m, good; race won by Saint Doctor) a fortnight ago but looked held when unseating rider at fourth-last fence; upped in trip and fitted with tongue-tie here.

50/1

Form: 4P700-

Last run: 98 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Makes chase debut; respectable effort when 12th in competitive handicap hurdle at Leopardstown in February, beaten 25l; sports first time tongue strap; slightly up in trip and needs to take a big step forward.
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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

Form: 0038-6 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Fifteen runs since last win back in 2021 over hurdles; below form sixth at Ballinrobe over hurdles last time out, beaten 38l; rated 94 over fences and will find life difficult here.
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1

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 50y

18:00 Tramore

Quarry Lil

12st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Paul O’Flynn

0-10 over fences and tailed off at Killarney last month; return to handicap company should help her get competitive and she's versatile with regards to both trip and ground; non-runner here on Friday.

13/2

17

2nd Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 0y

17:20 Tramore

Quarry Lil

11st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Paul O’Flynn

Reserve; four wins over hurdles; 0-10 as a chaser; outclassed last time and has been placed.

8th

8

14th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:25 Killarney

Quarry Lil

11st 7lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Paul O’Flynn

Fifteen runs since last win back in 2021 over hurdles; below form sixth at Ballinrobe over hurdles last time out, beaten 38l; rated 94 over fences and will find life difficult here.

66/1

Form: 60970-

Last run: 264 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Makes chase debut; hasn't made much of an impact under Rules in eight starts; last seen finishing a well held tenth at Bellewstown in handicap hurdle; finished fifth in point earlier this month; not likely to make an impact.
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16th

18

11th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:37 Gowran Park

Milfordfourthree

11st 3lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: W J O’Doherty

Winning pointer; has hinted at winning potential under rules and showed that heavy ground holds no fears when beaten 9l in a Limerick maiden last time; possible.

12/1

4th

16

21st Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

16:21 Limerick

Milfordfourthree

11st 5lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: W J O’Doherty

raced wide, prominent, led narrowly before 1st

14/1

5th

7

18th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

14:10 Listowel

Milfordfourthree

11st 7lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: W J O’Doherty

Point winner's best track run was when fourth in 2m7f Killarney maiden; lowly rated and unlikely to contend.

100/1

Form: P22P-4

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
95-rated chaser; raced three times over fences, the latest when pulled up at Cork in January in beginners chase; has had a few decent efforts in handicap hurdles since but looks out of her depth here.
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5th

8

15th Sep 2023

Good

2m 1f 165y

16:35 Downpatrick

Chelseas Friend

11st 5lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: James Joseph Mangan

Useful level of form a couple of seasons ago; signs of a revival on her penultimate outing but pulled up a fortnight ago and others preferred.

20/1

0

5

1st Sep 2023

Good

3m 1f 0y

19:25 Wexford

Chelseas Friend

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: James Joseph Mangan

Point' and dual hurdle winner twice ran well over fences last year; hasn't been as good in three chase runs this year, though not bad at Tramore last time; better ground today should suit.

9/1

3rd

1

18th Aug 2023

Good

2m 5f 120y

17:00 Tramore

Chelseas Friend

12st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: James Joseph Mangan

in touch with leaders, prominent after 3 out, ridden before 2 out, soon weakened gradually

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €7.50
Straight Forecast €7.67
Trifecta €20.90

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Happy D'ex

SPOTLIGHT:

Roseys Hollow

POSTDATA:

Happy D'ex

The Irish Sun:

Happy D'ex

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Roseys Hollow