October 10 / 17.20 Punchestown

17.20

Yielding

PUBS OF KILDARE Irish EBF Mares INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £6265.49
  • 2m 0f 140y
  • 17 runners
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PUBS OF KILDARE Irish EBF Mares INH Flat Race

Runners: 17 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £70.90
  • Place: £12.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to two winners including Group-placed Tashkhan; dam won for John Oxx.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

19th Nov 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:40 Navan

Tarnova

11st 8lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: M Halford & T Collins

Gutsy performance when staying on well to win a Punchestown bumper on debut at 40-1; hard to gauge the level of that form and not sure to appreciate very different ground here given her pedigree.

10/1

1st

15

10th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 140y

17:20 Punchestown

Tarnova

11st 10lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: M Halford & T Collins

Half-sister to two winners including Group-placed Tashkhan; dam won for John Oxx.

20/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2322 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three seconds and a third from her four bumper starts; slight doubt raised by her failure to land the odds at Clonmel 12 days ago but her previous run behind Toto Too at Killarney was advertised by the winner's 6l maiden hurdle success at Navan; should be in the mix again.
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6th

1

(8)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 200y

18:15 Fairyhouse

Royal Hollow

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Talented dual-purpose performer is only 1-8 on the Flat but brought her mark to a career-high at Ballinrobe last month when just denied close home in fillies' handicap over 1m5f; quick ground a slight concern, big player if handling it.

5/2

2nd

2

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:30 Ballinrobe

Royal Hollow

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Talented dual-purpose performer is 1-7 on the Flat; solid effort over timber at Listowel last month and ran well off this mark when last seen on the level at Clonmel last September; easy ground fine and should go well.

4/1

2nd

4

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:06 Listowel

Royal Hollow

10st 13lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

3-14 over hurdles and rated 128; won a Clonmel beginners' chase on her penultimate start (15.5f, yld-sft); modest third in mares' listed hurdle at Killarney latest (2m1f, gd-yld); solid place chance on the figures but more needed to win.

7/2

12/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 43

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Met some trouble in running when almost 10l fourth behind Roedora at Down Royal in June; did well when second to that penalised rival at the same venue last month; capable of holding her own
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1st

12

12th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 121y

16:35 Sligo

Wild Mandate

10st 7lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Mark Michael McNiff

One of three for trainer; placed in four bumpers and took the runner-up spot over 2m2f here on handicap debut in August (good); weakened into fifth of 12 on return at Downpatrick (2m3f, good) last month; questions at this trip as she was well beaten over 2m5f at Limerick in October (yielding).

11/1

5th

14

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

14:50 Downpatrick

Wild Mandate

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Placed in four bumpers and second to Tir Og at Sligo (extended 2m1f) on handicap hurdle debut; probably didn't stay 2m5f when last seen eight months ago; likes good ground.

12/1

5

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:30 Limerick

Wild Mandate

11st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Maiden ran a nice race on handicap debut in this headgear at Sligo (17.5f, good); kept on well that day so worth a try at this longer trip but pedigree suggests it might stretch her.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to a three-time Flat winner, jockey booking is a positive.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

5

31st Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 2f 79y

15:45 Punchestown

East Side

11st 11lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Charles Weld

Outran her 66-1 odds on debut here in October, quite green and running in snatches but showing definite promise when a clear fourth over 2m; slightly longer trip should suit and not one to rule out.

15/2

4th

3

10th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 140y

17:20 Punchestown

East Side

11st 11lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Charles Weld

Half-sister to a three-time Flat winner, jockey booking is a positive.

25/1

Form: 2-5 BF

Last run: 66 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two Galway runs 12 months apart; second at the 2022 festival, beaten favourite when fifth at this year's; Patrick Mullins rides Traditude Tara.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

10th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 140y

17:20 Punchestown

The Twelve Pins

11st 11lb

J: Mr C Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Two Galway runs 12 months apart; second at the 2022 festival, beaten favourite when fifth at this year's; Patrick Mullins rides Traditude Tara.

6/1

5th

12

5th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:55 Galway

The Twelve Pins

11st 11lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

soon pressed leaders, went second before halfway

15/8

Form: 8

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Last of eight first time out at Ballinrobe last month; likely to be capable of better
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

18th May 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:40 Wexford

Days A Dawning

11st 7lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Gordon Elliott

One of two runners for yard; showed some ability in her three bumper starts but will have to improve plenty for hurdles.

14/1

4

18th May 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:40 Wexford

Days A Dawning

11st 7lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Gordon Elliott

One of two runners for yard; showed some ability in her three bumper starts but will have to improve plenty for hurdles.

14/1

Form: 20 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on debut at Wexford in August; winner Thisistheway made a good impression and the form was boosted by a win for third-placed Meet My Loreley in a 15-runner contest at Navan; no immediate veterinary excuse emerged from Listowel flop; fitted with a tongue-tie now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

26th Aug 2024

Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

14:52 Cartmel

Traditude Tara

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Placed in Wexford bumper for Willie Mullins last summer (yielding to soft); left that stable after two lesser bumper runs and has not shown much in three maiden/novice hurdles this year (2m-2m4f) but makes handicap debut off a lowly mark and is a possible improver over the new trip.

5/1

8th

11

26th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:40 Uttoxeter

Traditude Tara

10st 9lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Placed in Wexford bumper for Willie Mullins last summer but left that stable after two lesser efforts, and has not shown much in two 2m4f maiden hurdles for new stable this season.

33/1

Form: 48-45

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Prominent most of the way when fourth at Tramore in August on return from a break; has changed stable since fifth at Galway last month; needs to improve in order to feature.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

9

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 7f 122y

15:42 Clonmel

Milanaway

10st 5lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Punchestown handicap hurdle win in December (3m, heavy) is her sole success in 30 runs; not the most consistent mare but she stays well and has a definite chance on her best form.

10/1

9th

2

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 20y

16:22 Naas

Milanaway

11st 8lb

J: D G Hogan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Punchestown win in December (3m, heavy) is her sole success in 29 runs under rules; put a blot on her record at Gowran in January; much more like it when second at Thurles (2m7f, soft) last month; shortlisted.

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam 1m4f AQPS Flat/2m3f chase winner; good effort when second on yielding ground at Dromahane in April on only point-to-point start
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

12

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 0y

12:40 Leopardstown

True Testimony

10st 9lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Career-best when getting off the mark last month in 2m5f Fairyhouse mares' handicap chase off a mark of 123; runs off a mark 16lb below her revised 129 rating; definite chance, Jack Kennedy booked and cheekpieces added.

10/1

6th

6

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 44y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

True Testimony

11st 2lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Maiden who was below par at Punchestown in May on her final run for Pat Fahy and same story on this month's stable debut at Sligo; however, she may have needed that run and she was second in a Listed mares' chase at Fairyhouse (2m5f, soft) in April; one of two for last year's winning Irish yard and she's not ruled out in a first-time tongue-tie.

12/1

3rd

6

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 120y

13:50 Sligo

True Testimony

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Maiden has put up plenty of decent efforts in defeat over hurdles and fences; just denied in a mares' Listed handicap chase (2m5f) at Fairyhouse but was poor over 3m at Punchestown since; yard debut after a break but can run well if ready enough.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Noteworthy on pedigree as sister to point/bumper/useful novice hurdle winner Affordale Fury, second in Grade 1 events over 3m at Cheltenham and this venue last season.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

17:50 Limerick

Whitewinewednesday

11st 4lb

J: Ms M Luabies

T: W P Mullins

Point-to-point winner; a staying-on third at Navan last September (2m3f, yielding) was her best run for Matt Daly; failed to build on that on her last two starts before a break; down the field at Clonmel last month; an intriguing amateur-ridden Closutton runner now.

4/1

11th

7

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

18:12 Tramore

Whitewinewednesday

11st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Matthew A Daly

Point-to-point winner; her staying-on third at Navan last September (2m3f, yielding) was encouraging; failed to build on that on her last two starts before a break; needs to find extra now.

12/1

6

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:30 Limerick

Whitewinewednesday

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Matthew A Daly

Point-to-point winner; her staying on third at Navan (2m3f, yielding) off this mark suggested she was worth a go over further; beaten 16.5l in a maiden latest but not discounted back in handicap company.

9/1

Form: 8

Last run: 81 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
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.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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: 4-2

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Form of her debut fourth at this venue last November is strong; winner Williamstowndancer was later placed in a Grade 2 bumper at Aintree and has won three races over hurdles; second, third, and fifth all won soon after; no match for an easy winner at Bellewstown in August; should be sharper now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

18:30 Stratford

Intertwine

11st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Ex-Irish 7yo who was pulled up on her recent handicap debut at Perth (2m4f, good); that run was not devoid of promise but she needs combination of drop back in trip and first-time tongue-tie to enable improvement here.

14/1

2

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

18:30 Stratford

Intertwine

11st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Ex-Irish 7yo who was pulled up on her recent handicap debut at Perth (2m4f, good); that run was not devoid of promise but she needs combination of drop back in trip and first-time tongue-tie to enable improvement here.

14/1

4

14th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

21:00 Perth

Intertwine

11st 6lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Ex-Irish maiden who has posted two unconvincing efforts for new stable; however, may improve now handicapping at an ordinary level.

7/1

Form: 66

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made little impression in mid-division on debut at Tramore; held by Wild Mandate on Down Royal running.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(4)

27th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Danu

9st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: M Halford & T Collins

slowly away, towards rear

50/1

13th

7

10th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 140y

17:20 Punchestown

Lady Danu

11st 11lb

J: Mr T A Halford

T: M Halford & T Collins

Made little impression in mid-division on debut at Tramore; held by Wild Mandate on Down Royal running.

33/1

6th

6

1st Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

19:35 Down Royal

Lady Danu

11st 4lb

T: M Halford & T Collins

Made little impression in mid-division on belated debut at Tramore; behind Late Vocation then.

16/1

33/1

Form: 5

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stable is in great form but this one needs to improve considerably from her debut at Ballinrobe in August.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12

(6)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:53 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Treat

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Timothy Doyle

Safely held off basement mark on turf in recent months; better effort over further in first-time cheekpieces (retained) here two weeks ago; drop in trip looks likely to suit and definitely one to consider.

12/1

12

(6)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:53 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Treat

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Timothy Doyle

Safely held off basement mark on turf in recent months; better effort over further in first-time cheekpieces (retained) here two weeks ago; drop in trip looks likely to suit and definitely one to consider.

12/1

6th

8

(5)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Treat

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Timothy Doyle

prominent early, prominent behind clear leaders after 3f

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5-000

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ex-Willie Mullins; odds-on when moderate fifth in a Downpatrick bumper last year; has struggled in three outings for this stable.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:22 Galway

Doyen Flyer

10st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: James M Barcoe

Maiden went close to gaining a breakthrough win at Ballinrobe (22.5f, good) last month; up 2lb but handles softer ground and can go well again.

11/2

9

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:43 Ballinrobe

Doyen Flyer

10st 6lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: James M Barcoe

22-race maiden (0-12 in hurdle races); never in the first three; flashes of form, but hard to make a strong case for her.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam ran only once but is noteworthy as a half-sister to the smart Hardline and to four other winners, including useful bumper and hurdles scorer Whatdeawant.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

9

12th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:45 Naas

Global Brief

11st 11lb

J: Neil Ryan

T: Noel Meade

midfield

12/1

16th

5

10th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 140y

17:20 Punchestown

Global Brief

11st 11lb

J: Mr Pat Taaffe

T: Noel Meade

Dam ran only once but is noteworthy as a half-sister to the smart Hardline and to four other winners, including useful bumper and hurdles scorer Whatdeawant.

8/1

50/1

Form: 8

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
25-1 when at the back throughout on debut at Roscommon last month; hooded now.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10

19th Apr 2024

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

17:50 Limerick

Stellar Jury

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: V C Ward

Poor bumper form; massive price when tailed off on hurdling debut at Fairyhouse.

100/1

10

19th Apr 2024

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

17:50 Limerick

Stellar Jury

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: V C Ward

Poor bumper form; massive price when tailed off on hurdling debut at Fairyhouse.

100/1

18th

20

31st Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:25 Fairyhouse

Stellar Jury

11st 5lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: V C Ward

towards rear

200/1

Non-runners

Doyen Lady

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €494.80
Straight Forecast €183.08
Trifecta €6836.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Royal Hollow

POSTDATA:

Traditude Tara

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Royal Hollow

TOPSPEED:

Royal Hollow

The Irish Sun:

Royal Hollow