September 01 / 17.55 Wexford

17.55

Good

Wexford Mares Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 3m 0f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Wexford Mares Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £31.40
  • Place: £7.60

Form: 10

Last run: 91 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a mares' maiden point' in February and took a Hexham bumper in May on rules debut; broke blood vessels when beaten a long way in a Down Royal maiden hurdle in June; chance if restored to her best but has a penalty to carry.
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3rd

4

27th Sep 2023

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:20 Perth

Stadium Talk

11st 7lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Point/bumper winner; flopped badly on hurdling debut in June (broke blood vessel) but kept on strongly to win by 15l at Wexford (3m, yielding) at start of this month and needs to be taken very seriously here.

5/2

1st

1

1st Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

17:55 Wexford

Stadium Talk

11st 7lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

led, briefly disputed lead before 9th, headed and raced in second 11th, led again and went clear before 2 out, ridden and stayed on after 2 out, comfortably

9/1

11th

2

2nd Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 80y

18:30 Down Royal

Stadium Talk

11st 5lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Won Ballinaboola point-to-point in February (good) before successful rules debut in Hexham mares' bumper last month, making all and battling well (first two clear); should stay 2m4f and shortlisted on hurdles debut.

5/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 242-35 BF

Last run: 88 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed three times in maiden hurdles before running above that level when third in a mares' Listed hurdle at Killarney; a disappointing favourite in a Listowel maiden since; needs to return to best up in trip.
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6th

10

13th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

17:00 Aintree

Silent Approach

11st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: C O’Keeffe

Her initial wins over fences included a Grade 2 for mares (2m, soft/heavy) but limitations exposed since, despite raising her game, and this is her first crack at a Grade 1 of any kind; very much up against it.

50/1

6th

10

13th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

17:00 Aintree

Silent Approach

11st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: C O’Keeffe

Her initial wins over fences included a Grade 2 for mares (2m, soft/heavy) but limitations exposed since, despite raising her game, and this is her first crack at a Grade 1 of any kind; very much up against it.

50/1

5th

3

10th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:40 Naas

Silent Approach

11st 1lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: C O’Keeffe

Maiden hurdler, rated 109; now established as a good chaser; made all for an emphatic win at Gowran; no apparent fluke about her 33-1 win from Harmonya Maker in a mares' Grade 2 Cork event over an extended 2m; another fine effort when third to Spillane's Tower at Punchestown; not quite as good a week later at Thurles, run may have come too soon.

8/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 222-25 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in four bumpers (twice beaten fav') before disappointing when odds-on in a Sligo maiden hurdle; steps up in trip and is bred to stay but will still need to improve to score; second runner for top yard.
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7th

2

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

17:22 Limerick

Coole Cherry

11st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

Maiden hurdle winner last year disappointed in that sphere at Galway and tried chasing at Tramore; was a respectable third over 2m6f behind a now 128-rated rival; still needs to improve.

12/1

3rd

2

17th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:00 Tramore

Coole Cherry

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Runner-up on all four bumper starts; won a maiden hurdle by 10l at Kilbeggan last September; runner-up on handicap at Listowel festival; after a break, possibly needed the race at Killarney last month; pulled up at Galway; no chasing experience.

7/1

14

3rd Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Coole Cherry

11st 5lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Tailed off here last October on final start in 2024; had been on an upward curve previously, winning a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan and finishing runner-up at Listowel; possibly needed the race when fourth to Greatness Awaits at Killarney; improvement likely.

13/2

Form: 53

Last run: 57 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some promise when beaten 15l and 16l in a pair of 2m bumpers; will have to find improvement to score on hurdling debut up markedly in trip.
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6th

6

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 146y

17:10 Roscommon

Juniper Hill

10st 11lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

1-10 over hurdles; puzzling effort last time (handicap) but had made a winning chase debut at Downpatrick (2m7f beginners'), beating Betty Dutton; considered with Eoin Staples claiming the 7lb.

5/1

8th

10

6th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 70y

19:17 Wexford

Juniper Hill

10st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

A 95-rated hurdler; made a winning chase debut at Downpatrick; opening mark is 14lb above hurdles rating; however, she is probably on the upgrade and could feature.

6/1

10

14th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 150y

16:58 Downpatrick

Juniper Hill

11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Win a Tipperary handicap hurdle off 93 last winter; modest efforts in three of her four subsequent runs and bit to prove on this chase debut.

10/1

Form: 05-648

Last run: 83 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Placed in two bumpers last year for former yard; some decent efforts in seven maiden hurdle starts but needs to find more stepping up in trip.
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5

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

18:18 Clonmel

Workforadime

11st 9lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Ian O’Connor

Never a factor in five starts late last year; well-backed into favourite when well beaten at Fairyhouse in November; first start for new yard after leaving Charles Byrnes; best watched.

14/1

5

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

18:18 Clonmel

Workforadime

11st 9lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Ian O’Connor

Never a factor in five starts late last year; well-backed into favourite when well beaten at Fairyhouse in November; first start for new yard after leaving Charles Byrnes; best watched.

14/1

6th

9

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 6f 195y

14:10 Thurles

Workforadime

10st 11lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: C Byrnes

Placed form this time last year was on softer ground and recent runs haven't been encouraging; interestingly, was well backed into favourite when well beaten at Fairyhouse on penultimate start so keep a close eye on the betting.

12/1

Form: 48-53

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise in a Galway bumper on debut last year before disappointing there next time; similar efforts in two maiden hurdle starts over shorter and will need to improve stepping up to this trip; one of two runners for top yard.
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13

24th Oct 2024

Good

2m 1f 50y

17:23 Clonmel

Coastguard Lady

10st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Placed over hurdles; nothing to recommend on 2024 chase form; 33-1 when pulled up in Gowran event won by Finnians Row.

33/1

14

5th Oct 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:25 Gowran Park

Coastguard Lady

10st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Showed some ability for Willie Mullins but little to recommend for her current stable; others preferred.

20/1

8th

13

18th Sep 2024

Good

2m 6f 180y

16:45 Tramore

Coastguard Lady

10st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Maiden in all spheres has been beaten a long way over fences lately and blinkers need to have a big effect

33/1

Form: 506

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Maiden pointer has been soundly beaten in a bumper and two maiden hurdles; best wait for handicaps.
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13th

13

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:18 Punchestown

Another Nightmare

10st 1lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

midfield early, not fluent and pushed along briefly 1st, in rear when reminder before 5th, midfield 6th

14/1

13th

13

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:18 Punchestown

Another Nightmare

10st 1lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

midfield early, not fluent and pushed along briefly 1st, in rear when reminder before 5th, midfield 6th

14/1

24

1st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 110y

13:50 Fairyhouse

Another Nightmare

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

Won over this trip at Listowel in 2023 but lost her form afterwards; has to do more even off a favourable mark

33/1

Form: 98-75

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in two bumpers and not much better both hurdle starts; wait for handicaps.
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11th

16

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 51y

15:45 Punchestown

Tullamore Lucy

10st 13lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

0-7 under Rules and a five-race maiden over timber; was 9.75l behind Dee's Getaway when sixth at Tramore on her penultimate start; tailed off on handicap debut latest at Clonmel (24.5f, good); drops back in trip now but she may need more time.

33/1

11th

16

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 51y

15:45 Punchestown

Tullamore Lucy

10st 13lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

0-7 under Rules and a five-race maiden over timber; was 9.75l behind Dee's Getaway when sixth at Tramore on her penultimate start; tailed off on handicap debut latest at Clonmel (24.5f, good); drops back in trip now but she may need more time.

33/1

13th

10

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 147y

16:55 Clonmel

Tullamore Lucy

11st 0lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

The best of four maiden hurdle runs came over 2m5f at Tramore last time back from a year's absence; has a shout on handicap debut with improvement likely.

9/1

Form: 9

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Winner of a mares' maiden point' in May but was beaten 55l in a Cork maiden hurdle over this trip so has to improve plenty on that.
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9th

9

1st Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

17:55 Wexford

The Kids Choice

10st 13lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Eamonn Francis Gallagher

Winner of a mares' maiden point' in May but was beaten 55l in a Cork maiden hurdle over this trip so has to improve plenty on that.

50/1

9th

14

14th Jul 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:00 Cork

The Kids Choice

11st 5lb

J: A P Heskin

T: Eamonn Francis Gallagher

prominent

10/1

5/2

Form: 9482

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in two points' and some promise in three bumper starts; was 15l ahead of Coastguard Lady when narrowly beaten in a 2m5f Tramore maiden hurdle recently; should stay this trip and is a leading player with cheekpieces tried.
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4th

4

6th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 20y

16:50 Tipperary

Iriskana

10st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

in rear throughout

33/1

6th

8

18th Sep 2024

Good

2m 6f 180y

16:10 Tramore

Iriskana

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

in touch with leaders, mistake 4th, towards rear 12th

5/1

5

18th Aug 2024

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:33 Tramore

Iriskana

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Won 2m4f Roscommon maiden hurdle last September (soft), following month well held in Limerick Listed mares contest; chase debut and likely all the better for the run after such an absence.

12/1

Form: 80

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in two bumpers and will need to find plenty of improvement.
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16th

17

20th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:10 Listowel

Mountain Fame

11st 5lb

J: E Walsh

T: Damian Murphy

Tailed-off in a maiden hurdle last time and best watched.

100/1

11th

7

1st Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

17:55 Wexford

Mountain Fame

10st 13lb

J: Daniel King

T: Damian Murphy

Soundly beaten in two bumpers and will need to find plenty of improvement.

66/1

10th

11

27th Jul 2023

Soft

2m 3f 0y

20:05 Limerick

Mountain Fame

11st 7lb

J: Mr Jack Sexton

T: Damian Murphy

Tailed off at odds of 100-1 at Punchestown in June; best watched for now.

50/1

Form: 0F2

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three starts in maiden hurdles over shorter; tailed-off on debut but was running a better race when falling next time; a decent effort on testing ground at Tramore last time over 2m; a player if staying this trip and pedigree offers encouragement.
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10

10th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Cork

Lucky Storm

11st 4lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: L J Archdeacon

raced in last

33/1

10

10th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Cork

Lucky Storm

11st 4lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: L J Archdeacon

raced in last

33/1

7th

7

14th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 160y

16:25 Tramore

Lucky Storm

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: L J Archdeacon

1-10 over hurdles when trained by Gordon Elliott and rated 102; won a handicap at Bellewstown (20.5f, good) last July off 97; off since heavy defeat at Wexford later that month and is probably best watched on debut for new yard.

11/2

Non-runners

Lackaneen Mag, Morning Star, A Classy Lass

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €103.30
Straight Forecast €87.21
Trifecta €602.30

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Silent Approach

SPOTLIGHT:

Coole Cherry

The Irish Sun:

Lucky Storm

TOPSPEED:

Silent Approach

POSTDATA:

Coole Cherry