June 11 / 13.40 Punchestown

13.40

Good

Ladbrokes ‘We Play Together’ Mares Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6526.55
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Ladbrokes ‘We Play Together’ Mares Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

2/5 (Won)

  • Win: £1.40
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 166- D

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Leopardstown bumper winner on debut in March; more exposed in Listed and Grade 3 company since but could hardly have a better opportunity to make a winning debut over flights.
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5

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:15 Limerick

Arctic Fly

11st 4lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Last season's novice chase campaign was cut short after two failures to complete; returned in good shape to win at Tipperary and backed that up with a second placing behind Aspurofthemoment at Galway; pulled up in Kerry National, Paul Townend aboard now; stamina doubt remains.

10/1

17

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 180y

16:23 Listowel

Arctic Fly

10st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

Last season's novice chase campaign was cut short after two failures to complete; returned in good shape to win at Tipperary and backed that up with a second placing at Galway; those races were over shorter distances; a question mark about her ability to stay effectively.

16/1

2nd

4

3rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 54y

15:30 Galway

Arctic Fly

11st 6lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Smart hurdler won over fences at Killarney last summer; pulled up twice after, reportedly making a noise on the second occasion; made a winning return at Tipperary early last month with Aeros Luck back in fifth; holds a leading chance

4/1

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13/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 84/2-0

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Touched off in a Downpatrick bumper 13 months ago; well beaten on her return to action at Limerick last month; has the ability to be a factor on her second hurdles start.
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10th

9

28th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 181y

15:05 Clonmel

The Grey Dove

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Got off the mark in a Sligo maiden last month, beating Stormalong when getting 8lb from her; is 4lb worse off today but handles soft and considered on handicap bow.

5/1

1st

12

23rd Aug 2023

Good

2m 1f 93y

17:10 Sligo

The Grey Dove

10st 13lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

towards rear of midfield, niggled along briefly after 4th, not fluent 5th, headway and pushed along briefly after 4 out, pushed along briefly after 3 out, led and pushed along after 2 out, ridden out after last, kept on well

13/2

4th

16

14th Jul 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:00 Kilbeggan

The Grey Dove

10st 13lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Showed useful form in bumpers and made an encouraging start to life over hurdles when second at Punchestown last month, beaten 9l by Arctic Fly; step up in trip looks sure to suit and she is a player.

13/2

11/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 894-06 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Good bumper form at Cork last year, 33-1 winner of a 17-runner contest on first start; confirmed ability when second in a winners' event; yet to show similar level over hurdles but ran okay at Limerick last time and can get in the money.
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6th

12

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:10 Killarney

Stormalong

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: David Kenneth Budds

Her three hurdle wins includes a Listed hurdle at this meeting last year; hasn't matched that form in five starts over fences yet but is capable of better and returning to this track may help.

20/1

9

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 22y

13:58 Thurles

Stormalong

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David Kenneth Budds

Bumper winner; 128-rated hurdler, three wins including 2m1f Listed mares' event at Killarney last May; highly tried in chases so far; will find this assignment easier than when behind Jade De Grugy in 2m5f course Grade 2 in January; shortlisted.

6/1

4th

5

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 198y

14:15 Thurles

Stormalong

10st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: David Kenneth Budds

Bumper winner; 128-rated hurdler, three wins including a 2m1f Listed mares' event at Killarney last May; highly tried in chases so far, can win one but will need an easier opportunity than this.

16/1

Form: 410-09 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner at Wexford last summer; well beaten in two starts over hurdles and likely to be more effective with a handicap mark.
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2nd

8

7th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 193y

18:35 Sligo

Lodilomoco

11st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John Patrick Ryan

Came on from his yard debut when runner-up at this meeting last year; however, off since and this looks tough on reappearance.

20/1

2nd

6

8th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 185y

18:35 Sligo

Lodilomoco

11st 6lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John Patrick Ryan

Bumper winner didn't run badly on return at Kilbeggan last time, though did suffer from heat stress post-race; can be involved with improvement likely from that.

11/2

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 2m hurdle winner after birth of this foal, half-sister to winners Tezzaray (1m Grade 3 dirt), Mountain Rescue (6f-1m2f inc 2yo/AW) and Amazed By Grace (6f AW 2yo/7f turf); very much a Flat pedigree and likely to find a few of these too good on debut.
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12th

8

16th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

19:48 Tramore

Olivine Queen

11st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: N Stokes

Handicap debutante has shown ability in all three of her maiden hurdles, including one at this track (2m, yielding); outpaced and stayed on over 2m3f at Kilbeggan last time, shaping as though this sort of trip would suit; opening mark looks fair and has to be considered.

14/1

4th

15

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Olivine Queen

10st 11lb

J: Daniel King

T: N Stokes

Minor promise in her first couple of starts over timber; lesser effort in a bumper latest and has a bit to find.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on her sole point last November; hood tried here and best watched.
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4

3rd Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:10 Southwell

Tideways Hero

11st 7lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

2m3f hurdle winner when trained by Henry de Bromhead, for whom she fell on her two starts over fences; changed hands for £7,000 in July and will need some improvement to defy this mark on her debut for this trainer.

16/1

14

24th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:28 Wexford

Tideways Hero

11st 5lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Winning hurdler at an ordinary level; still in touch when falling on her recent chase debut; Rachael Blackmore isn't aboard this time.

16/1

16

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 3f 100y

16:35 Tipperary

Tideways Hero

11st 5lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Showed promise when third at Punchestown last October in her first handicap hurdle; returned from a winter break with a convincing win (off a modest 94) in a 2m3f handicap at Clonmel in May; sent straight over fences now after disappointing Downpatrick run.

6/1

Form: 7-4

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won her sole point-to-point; improved effort on her second start over hurdles at Ballinrobe last month; wears eye-shields here and needs to find more but could well get into the places.
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13th

8

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

19:23 Ballinrobe

Bobbisilver

11st 8lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Point winner ran well enough in first two maiden hurdles; refused to line up and withdrawn on handicap debut at Cork last time and questions now.

25/1

13

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:50 Cork

Bobbisilver

11st 2lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Point winner ran okay in a few maidens last year; not seen since pulled up at Galway festival and now makes handicap debut.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam pulled up in two points, half-sister to bumper winners Chestnut Kate and Rushvale and prolific Italian winners Senorita Spinning (1m-1m2f) and Orpanella (7f-1m7f); plenty of winners on her page over a variety of trips; best watched here.
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9th

12

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 160y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Late Vocation

10st 12lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Declan Queally

Has shown flickers of ability in maiden hurdles; no impact in handicaps and has now joined Declan Queally; lacks a run but worth a market check for shrewd yard.

14/1

8th

7

24th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 125y

14:28 Clonmel

Late Vocation

11st 4lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Still a maiden after 13 attempts and again made no impression on final start for Paul McEnery at Kilbeggan last month; first start for Andy Slattery but looks up against it.

16/1

9th

4

4th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:45 Kilbeggan

Late Vocation

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: P F McEnery

Maiden has run well at times but recent runs none too encouraging; new headgear combination tried.

20/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some modest ability in two completed point-to-points; others much more likely.
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9th

7

11th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:40 Punchestown

Side Show

11st 7lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: S Curling

Showed some modest ability in two completed point-to-points; others much more likely.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; closely related to bumper/3m chase winner Henry Brown; dam well beaten 2m4f hurdle, half-sister to useful winners Phil's Magic (2m-3m1f hurdle/chase), The Book Thief (2m4f hurdle/3m1f chase) and Cast Cada (3m-3m2f jumps); stoutly-bred newcomer by Soldier Of Fortune; best watched on debut.
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10th

10

17th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 100y

18:15 Kilbeggan

Weliketoparty

11st 5lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

in touch with leaders, weakened before 2 out

10/1

10

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 74y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Weliketoparty

11st 5lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Beaten a long way in maidens last summer, jumping not always that fluent; poor handicap debut effort at Tramore last month, can only be watched for now.

20/1

10

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 74y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Weliketoparty

11st 5lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Beaten a long way in maidens last summer, jumping not always that fluent; poor handicap debut effort at Tramore last month, can only be watched for now.

20/1

Form: P-

Last run: 85 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on her hurdles debut at Thurles in March; showed signs of being in season that day so capable of better but still best watched.
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12th

8

14th Jul 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:00 Kilbeggan

Georgiabell

10st 13lb

J: E Walsh

T: Liam P Cusack

Hasn't shown enough in two hurdles starts so far to suggest she can be competitive here.

150/1

17

10th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

17:35 Roscommon

Georgiabell

10st 11lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Liam P Cusack

Reserve; pulled up in her first maiden hurdle and tailed off in the second; was 150-1 for both.

11th

3

11th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:40 Punchestown

Georgiabell

11st 7lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Liam P Cusack

Pulled up on her hurdles debut at Thurles in March; showed signs of being in season that day so capable of better but still best watched.

150/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Winner on the Flat for Marco Botti in Britain; rated 78 in that sphere and interesting to see what level of ability she shows here.
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5

13th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Summertime Romance

11st 5lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: C A McBratney

AW Flat winner put up a much-improved effort over hurdles when fifth in a Punchestown maiden hurdle over just short of this trip; should have improved from that seasonal debut and has a chance.

6/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; dam unraced sister to 3m-3m2f hurdle/chase winner Not A Bother Boy, out of unraced sister to fair staying hurdler Glacial Evening and half-sister to fair staying hurdler Phar From Frosty; Court Cave newcomer with a pedigree that is all stamina; best watched.
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13th

13

19th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:25 Limerick

Quarry Lady

11st 3lb

J: Niall Moore

T: John M Burke

in touch with leaders

66/1

9th

14

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:25 Gowran Park

Quarry Lady

11st 2lb

J: Niall Moore

T: John M Burke

0-6 in maiden hurdles and massive odds for all six starts; tailed off in first-time tongue tie(retained) on latest at Tramore; could improve for switch to handicaps but needs to; best watched.

25/1

7th

12

18th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 140y

17:20 Tramore

Quarry Lady

11st 5lb

J: Niall Moore

T: John M Burke

No real sign of ability and is passed over.

200/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam maiden pointer, sister to fairly useful 2m3f-2m4f chase winner Royal Macnab out of unraced half-sister to very useful 2m6f-3m2f hurdle/chase winner Gunther McBride; stamina laden pedigree and should be worth watching here.
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0

8

26th Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 118y

14:35 Clonmel

Just Chelsea

11st 7lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Cian Collins

Failed to complete on both starts over hurdles, only getting to the first flight at Fairyhouse earlier this month; others preferred.

66/1

0

17

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Fairyhouse

Just Chelsea

10st 13lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Cian Collins

in rear, jumped slightly left then bumped and unseated 1st

100/1

4

11th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:40 Punchestown

Just Chelsea

11st 7lb

J: Peter Carberry

T: S Curling

Second foal; dam maiden pointer, sister to fairly useful 2m3f-2m4f chase winner Royal Macnab out of unraced half-sister to very useful 2m6f-3m2f hurdle/chase winner Gunther McBride; stamina laden pedigree and should be worth watching here.

33/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 307 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Best Flat form with plenty of cut in the ground; ran okay on her hurdles debut at Ballinrobe last August; hood worn that day is retained; worth a market watch.
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18th

3

(17)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:25 Navan

Stay Local

9st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Off the mark over C&D early last month, with Flier and Lissadell among those behind; went up 8lb and could manage only fourth behind Magic Charm at the Curragh; however, that was over; return to this trip should suit.

6/1

4th

9

(20)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Stay Local

9st 10lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

prominent throughout, led narrowly under 2f out, headed and lost two places 1f out, weakened final 110yds

8/1

1st

10

(6)

2nd Sep 2023

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Navan

Stay Local

9st 6lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

soon prominent on outer, pressed leader when took keen hold after 3f, joined leader over 2f out, led narrowly when ridden over 1f out, ran on

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran quite well on her sole point-to-point at Bartlemy last month; best watched here but not a total shock if she managed to get into the frame.
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10

13th Jun 2023

Good

2m 2f 0y

20:18 Sligo

Burma Ruby

11st 6lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Half-sister to 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner A Tail Of Intrigue; dam bumper/2m4f hurdle winner; failed to sell at Doncaster after finishing fourth in a point at Bartlemy last month.

14/1

14

11th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:40 Punchestown

Burma Ruby

11st 2lb

J: Paul Cawley

T: Paul John Gilligan

Ran quite well on her sole point-to-point at Bartlemy last month; best watched here but not a total shock if she managed to get into the frame.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

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10th

15

8th Sep 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

16:37 Kilbeggan

Legal Secretary

10st 9lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: David J McGrath

midfield

100/1

10th

15

17th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:19 Tramore

Legal Secretary

10st 6lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: David J McGrath

150s when she packed her bags at the first on debut over hurdles at Cork; not high on the pecking order.

100/1

15

14th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

16:40 Cork

Legal Secretary

11st 0lb

J: Hugh Morgan

T: David J McGrath

in rear, fell 1st

100/1

Non-runners

Legal Secretary

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Payout
Exacta €6.20
Straight Forecast €6.20
Trifecta €37.40

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Stormalong

SPOTLIGHT:

Arctic Fly

The Irish Sun:

Bobbisilver

POSTDATA:

Stormalong