July 21 / 17.25 Killarney

17.25

Yielding

Christy Lucey Mares (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £6004.42
  • 2m 1f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Christy Lucey Mares (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

Runners: 12 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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4/6 (Won)

  • Win: £1.60
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2-1

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed a deal of promise on debut last year in a Punchestown bumper and improved on that when a very easy winner at Downpatrick on comeback; that was over 2m3f but should be fine over this trip and looks the one to beat, with improvement likely too.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

5th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:30 Cork

Abis Champ

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Second at Punchestown on only bumper start last season; won readily at odds-on at Downpatrick and Killarney during the summer; sets a high standard by virtue of third behind very talented stablemate Aurora Vega in a Listed contest at Gowran

11/10

3rd

1

29th Sep 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Gowran Park

Abis Champ

11st 11lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: W P Mullins

Apparent second-string of stable with incredible bumper strike-rate this season; progressive, running away from them last twice at odds-on; double penalty; slight concern her improvement coincided with better ground.

4/1

1st

1

21st Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:25 Killarney

Abis Champ

11st 11lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Showed a deal of promise on debut last year in a Punchestown bumper and improved on that when a very easy winner at Downpatrick on comeback; that was over 2m3f but should be fine over this trip and looks the one to beat, with improvement likely too.

4/6

5/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 1 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism when making a winning debut in a Down Royal 4yo fillies' bumper last month; that form has yet to be tested but she is entitled to have improved from that and is a strong contender.
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9th

2

13th May 2024

Good

2m 6f 100y

16:40 Killarney

Roedora

11st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual bumper winner on goodish ground and her half-brother San Salvador is a useful hurdler over 2m4f; has had a recent run and big player on jumping debut.

4/1

9th

2

13th May 2024

Good

2m 6f 100y

16:40 Killarney

Roedora

11st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual bumper winner on goodish ground and her half-brother San Salvador is a useful hurdler over 2m4f; has had a recent run and big player on jumping debut.

4/1

9th

11

1st May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 132y

18:35 Punchestown

Roedora

11st 11lb

J: Mr T Hamilton

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won two of her first three starts and in between finished second to Willie Mullins-trained Abi's Champ who later took third behind Aurora Vega at Gowran; disappointing at Navan in November but this better ground will suit.

20/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unplaced 6f-1m2f (RPR 69), half-sister to several Flat winners out of 7f/1m AW winning half-sister to German 1m3f Group 3 winner; not bred for this game but respected connections, so worth a market check.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(11)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:25 Dundalk (AW)

Jazzwing

9st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Peter Fahey

slowly into stride, in rear

25/1

7th

5

(11)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:25 Dundalk (AW)

Jazzwing

9st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Peter Fahey

Promising debut in a Kilbeggan bumper last summer but well held in two bumpers this year; AW/Flat debut.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Hammersly Lake (1m7f-3m hurdle/high-class chase) and Almazhar Garde (useful 2m3f-2m7f chase) out of French 2m3f Listed chase winner; by the sire of Greaneteen and Benie Des Dieux; yard has had bumper winners.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1

6th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

18:30 Bellewstown

Mill House Creek

11st 7lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

Won a Stratford bumper last summer on good ground, pick of three attempts hurdling on latest when third in Limerick maiden; more likely needed to play a major role here.

10/1

3rd

7

30th May 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 100y

17:45 Limerick

Mill House Creek

11st 3lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

prominent, not fluent 2 out, went third approaching last, kept on towards finish

14/1

5th

3

19th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 1f 144y

17:07 Ballinrobe

Mill House Creek

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

prominent, outpaced and lost ground approaching last, soon weakened

8/1

Form: 153-64

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a Limerick bumper on debut a year ago and some decent efforts in defeat in winners' races since; should be involved again but is vulnerable to a smart sort.
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9th

8

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

14:20 Musselburgh

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10st 10lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

towards rear, weakened after 3 out

9/1

9th

8

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

14:20 Musselburgh

Dark Image

10st 10lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

towards rear, weakened after 3 out

9/1

6th

8

28th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 2f 0y

15:55 Listowel

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11st 8lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Third runner for yard; two-time winner but both victories came on good ground; form figures on ground with soft in the description read 6088; remains 4lb above last winning mark and passed over on this ground.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three points' and will have to improve enormously for rules debut.
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6th

18

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Onefortheditch

10st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Eamonn Francis Gallagher

3-26 over hurdles; runner up the last twice, off 5lb lower at Leopardstown and then off 3lb lower at Cork when 1.5l behind Onlymammycanloveme; weighted to turn that around but may be vulnerable to less exposed sorts.

14/1

2nd

16

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:00 Cork

Onefortheditch

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Eamonn Francis Gallagher

Running consistently well over fences/hurdles this season; three seconds from four starts before a Limerick win; held her own when given a shot at a big prize at the DRF; runner-up at that venue on latest; in the mix again.

8/1

2nd

8

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 72y

14:55 Leopardstown

Onefortheditch

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Eamonn Francis Gallagher

Running consistently well over fences and over hurdles this season; three seconds from four starts before a Limerick win; held her own when given a shot at a big prize here at the DRF; not far off Whimsy and Maxios Prime, and in front of Tequila Talkin' and Shoda.

8/1

Form: 0-0

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed-off both bumper starts and safe to pass her over.
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6th

7

13th Aug 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 165y

17:10 Downpatrick

Light Lady

11st 7lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Tailed off first two starts; a little better at Killarney but still beaten 31l.

33/1

7th

8

21st Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:25 Killarney

Light Lady

11st 4lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: James M Barcoe

Tailed-off both bumper starts and safe to pass her over.

200/1

10th

13

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:30 Sligo

Light Lady

11st 7lb

J: Mr S Cleary

T: James M Barcoe

in rear

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; sister to smart 2m3f hurdle/3m Grade 1 chase winner Feronily; dam placed in point, half-sister to bumper and 2m-2m4f hurdle/high-class chase winner Watson Lake; well-bred mare has the credentials to run well, especially with a top rider booked; check market.
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11th

4

10th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 140y

17:20 Punchestown

Feron Lake

11st 11lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Noel W O’Neill

Sister to Grade 1 novice chase winner Feronlily; dropped away in the straight first time out at Killarney in July; single-figure odds then; Derek O'Connor sticks with her.

14/1

8th

5

21st Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:25 Killarney

Feron Lake

11st 4lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Noel W O’Neill

Fourth foal; sister to smart 2m3f hurdle/3m Grade 1 chase winner Feronily; dam placed in point, half-sister to bumper and 2m-2m4f hurdle/high-class chase winner Watson Lake; well-bred mare has the credentials to run well, especially with a top rider booked; check market.

22/1

Form: 4/77-3

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Generall consistent without winning in nine bumper starts over the last two years; fine third on return at Punchestown but needs to build upon that.
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2

(8)

21st May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Dorset Lady

9st 9lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Gary Brown

Ex-Irish maiden, mostly in bumpers; no form, Flat or hurdles, for current yard; wind op needs to turn things around.

16/1

2

(8)

21st May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Dorset Lady

9st 9lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Gary Brown

Ex-Irish maiden, mostly in bumpers; no form, Flat or hurdles, for current yard; wind op needs to turn things around.

16/1

Form: 7

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never dangerous when beaten 21l on recent debut in a Roscommon bumper, so lots of improvement is needed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

9

16th Sep 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 120y

17:40 Navan

Haley Grove Bonnie

11st 7lb

J: Corey McGivern

T: Patrick Magee

Not shamed at Roscommon in July but beaten twice as far at Killarney later that month.

66/1

10th

6

21st Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:25 Killarney

Haley Grove Bonnie

11st 4lb

J: Mr A Harvey

T: Patrick Magee

Never dangerous when beaten 21l on recent debut in a Roscommon bumper, so lots of improvement is needed.

33/1

7th

4

10th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 110y

20:18 Roscommon

Haley Grove Bonnie

11st 11lb

J: Ms E K Murray

T: Patrick Magee

towards rear, ridden and some headway under 2f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous

33/1

Form: 0/0

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed-off both bumper starts and safe to pass her over.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

17th

10

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 15y

15:40 Thurles

Magical Lass

11st 11lb

J: Mr D J Walsh

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Tailed off in seven bumper runs so far at huge odds.

200/1

17th

10

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 15y

15:40 Thurles

Magical Lass

11st 11lb

J: Mr D J Walsh

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Tailed off in seven bumper runs so far at huge odds.

200/1

5th

6

19th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:25 Limerick

Magical Lass

11st 4lb

J: Mr D J Walsh

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

towards rear, outpaced over 2f out

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unraced sister to point winner Huckleberry Hill, half-sister to French 2m2f/2m3f Listed hurdle winner Magic Fabien and 2m4f hurdle winner Sandymount; best watched today for future reference.
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4th

15

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:30 Killarney

Hero In The Sky

10st 4lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Alexander Ott

Point winner has been well beaten in handicap hurdles and has to find improvement.

50/1

11

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Tramore

Hero In The Sky

10st 5lb

J: Mr L Burke-Ott

T: Alexander Ott

Point winner in November; well beaten in three handicap hurdles this year but not devoid of promise on handicap chase debut at Kilbeggan last time when fading late into a 7l fifth of 13; may build on that.

12/1

5th

10

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 5y

20:15 Kilbeggan

Hero In The Sky

10st 11lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Alexander Ott

Point-to-point winner in November; has been well beaten in her last three handicap hurdles; needs to improve plenty for the switch to fences; others preferred.

25/1

Non-runners

Village Lady

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Payout
Exacta €2.50
Straight Forecast €2.56
Trifecta €16.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Abi's Champ

TOPSPEED:

Roedora

POSTDATA:

Roedora

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Abi's Champ

The Irish Sun:

Abi's Champ