October 22 / 13.55 Limerick

13.55

Heavy

www.angloprinters.ie Mares Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6526.55
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 18 runners
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www.angloprinters.ie Mares Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £1.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 210- D

Last run: 192 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three bumper runs for Olly Murphy; built on the promise of debut second at Ayr in February with an easy win at Southwell; found the competition too demanding when finishing in mid-field in Aintree Grade 2 event; obvious chance in this company.
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5

12th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 140y

16:37 Cork

Shes A Fine Wine

10st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won at Kilbeggan in May (20.5f, good) off 117 and far from disgraced off 122 in the Blazers at Galway (22.5f, good); below best in listed handicap chase at Killarney (2m5f) latest; could rebound returned to a right-handed track, though this trip might be sharp enough.

11/2

9th

14

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:50 Killarney

Shes A Fine Wine

10st 9lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two-time winning hurdler; improved on two beginners' chase starts to win on handicap bow over fences at Kilbeggan in June off 117 (2m4f, good); solid runs in defeat the last twice following her victory, including a 4.75l sixth in a valuable Galway handicap chase last time (2m6f, good); in good form at the moment.

9/1

6th

21

1st Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:00 Galway

Shes A Fine Wine

10st 12lb

T: Henry De Bromhead

First reserve; two-time winning hurdler; improved on two beginners' chase starts to win on handicap bow over fences at Kilbeggan in June (2m4f, good); unable to follow up at Wexford last time from revised mark when third (2m3f, good).

14/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 8357-7

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in third in a course bumper last November; improved on that when a closer fifth at Thurles in February; down the field in a 3m maiden hurdle here in March; posed no threat in a 2m4f bumper at Listowel on seasonal debut.
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9th

5

19th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:15 Limerick

Mag Dillane

11st 7lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

didn't jump well, prominent early, lost ground 1st

13/2

9th

5

19th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:15 Limerick

Mag Dillane

11st 7lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

didn't jump well, prominent early, lost ground 1st

13/2

11th

9

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Cork

Mag Dillane

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Heavy ground Limerick maiden winner in January; ran a cracker in a handicap there last time after being well beaten on chasing debut; can be a player up in trip.

9/1

11/10

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 93-

Last run: 348 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
A 100,000Euro purchase at Arqana in May 2022 shortly after winning over 2m on soft ground at a French provincial track; did not jump well on hurdling debut at Punchestown last October, reported blowing hard post-race; much better when third to the talented Zarak The Brave at Fairyhouse in November; those behind included useful types Calico and Charlie Luciano.
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6

9th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

19:30 Kilbeggan

Bestaline

11st 1lb

J: Mr K P Healy

T: Adrian Murray

Winning pointer attracted market support on return to Rules' here but faded into sixth, 19l behind the winner; might have needed that after a short break and steps up to a more suitable trip off 1lb lower; not discounted for local yard.

15/2

6th

1

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 160y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Bestaline

12st 0lb

J: Mr K P Healy

T: Adrian Murray

0-11 over hurdles but has been in good form in point-to-points this year; has placed off higher marks in the past under Rules; could go well on first start for local yard.

11/2

Form: 6

Last run: 157 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Getaway mare whose dam is an unraced sister to Gold Cup winner Synchronised; would have finished closer but for a bad mistake two out on debut at Tipperary in May; can do better.
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8th

9

18th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:45 Navan

Not Before Time

10st 8lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Has failed to finish closer than tenth in three handicap attempts; well held by Duffys Hodey on running at Tipperary in November; hard to make a case for her.

20/1

8th

9

18th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:45 Navan

Not Before Time

10st 8lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Has failed to finish closer than tenth in three handicap attempts; well held by Duffys Hodey on running at Tipperary in November; hard to make a case for her.

20/1

10th

11

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

15:20 Punchestown

Not Before Time

11st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Lightly raced 6yo whose opening handicap efforts at 2m have been underwhelming; marked step up in trip here and good chance she'll improve for it.

20/1

Form: U7

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Minor Flat winner on good ground at Tipperary in May, also placed off 55 in a 1m4f Tramore handicap last month; moderate seventh in a recent maiden hurdle at the same venue.
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7

(5)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 103y

20:10 Sligo

Tastyee

9st 3lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: David Kenneth Budds

Hard to win with under both codes (1-35) but last two efforts perfectly respectable and new blinkers might give her a lift.

10/1

7

(6)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:20 Tramore

Tastyee

9st 10lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: David Kenneth Budds

Only one win from 17 turf starts on the Flat but placed seven times; this year's Flat form provides little encouragement, unplaced three times, though that includes twice at Dundalk where the surface has never brought out the best in her.

8/1

Form: 9-6

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in point for Paul Power; in rear on rules debut in Cork bumper; picked up initial hurdling experience when a remote sixth at Fairyhouse; Rachael Blackmore rides She's A Fine Wine
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3

14th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:55 Tramore

Whotookthebiscuit

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Placed in a point; won modest Clonmel maiden hurdle (2m, heavy) for Henry de Bromhead; no show in beginners' chases including on stable debut last time; first handicap.

14/1

3

14th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:55 Tramore

Whotookthebiscuit

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Placed in a point; won modest Clonmel maiden hurdle (2m, heavy) for Henry de Bromhead; no show in beginners' chases including on stable debut last time; first handicap.

14/1

9th

8

5th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 55y

12:55 Fairyhouse

Whotookthebiscuit

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Won a weak Clonmel maiden hurdle on heavy last season but hasn't progressed and poor efforts on both attempts chasing for Henry de Bromhead; changed yards and seems best watched.

25/1

66/1

Form: 800-0

Last run: 145 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weak form in bumpers; soundly beaten on her first two starts over hurdles; off since May.
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5th

1

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 90y

15:05 Punchestown

Catchabird

11st 7lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Sarah Joanna Connell

Made the breakthrough when winning a Wexford maiden hurdle last month before following up in a Navan handicap four days later; however, carries a double penalty and is the lowest-rated in this field so has a tough task on.

18/1

1st

5

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:32 Navan

Catchabird

10st 9lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Sarah Joanna Connell

Deserved her breakthrough win in a maiden at Wexford on Tuesday; handicap form has been consistent but a 7lb penalty may anchor her since; finished behind Maxios Prime at Leopardstown earlier in the month.

7/1

1st

5

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:37 Wexford

Catchabird

10st 13lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Sarah Joanna Connell

Experienced mare with 13 hurdle runs under her girth and has run creditably in plenty of them, including at this track; rated only 96 but gets weight from several of these so that brings her into contention.

4/1

Form: 00-

Last run: 300 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in a maiden point and struggled in two maiden hurdle outings last December; can be ruled out.
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10th

13

3rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Listowel

Out Of The Park

10st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: A M O’Grady

prominent

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam won a point; unlikely to be good enough on the evidence of two runs in points in April.
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3rd

12

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 150y

19:35 Downpatrick

Mini Getaway

10st 8lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: M M Lynch

Lightly-raced for her age; point winner in January ran well enough over hurdles at Naas since; chasing should suit better so considered.

7/1

4th

9

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 20y

16:22 Naas

Mini Getaway

10st 11lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: M M Lynch

Lightly-raced 9yo; placed in a couple of handicap hurdles in 2024 at 2m6f-3m1f off marks of 84/85; showed her health back from a 374-day break when winning a Tinahely point-to-point in January; big player.

11/4

4th

11

1st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 5f 120y

13:40 Tramore

Mini Getaway

11st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: M M Lynch

led, faced challenge 3 out

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam point winner, half-sister to three winners who all stayed well; immediate family of the talented Adamant Approach; may find 2m too sharp.
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13

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:48 Limerick

La Tene

10st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Took a step forward over hurdles when third at Clonmel in March (2m3f, soft); well below that over fences at Tramore next time; headway into midfield when falling two out in Kilbeggan hurdle latest.

20/1

16

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 154y

18:28 Kilbeggan

La Tene

10st 1lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Took a step forward in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Clonmel (soft) on latest, outpaced and rallying for a 7l third; way below that level over fences at Tramore last time (2m, yielding).

16/1

9th

10

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:30 Tramore

La Tene

10st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

One of three for yard; took a step forward in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Clonmel (soft) on latest, outpaced and rallying for a 7l third; drop back to this trip for her chase debut is not an obvious move on that evidence.

7/1

Form: 9

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Did not show much first time out in a Tipperary bumper; from a family has served this yard well.
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24

26th Dec 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:00 Leopardstown

Erne Star

11st 0lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Francis Casey

No sign of winning potential after three starts; jumping was untidy at Down Royal.

200/1

15th

18

11th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 190y

13:10 Down Royal

Erne Star

11st 5lb

J: Thomas Reilly

T: Francis Casey

Soundly beaten in a bumper and a maiden hurdle last month; makes little appeal.

150/1

11th

16

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Limerick

Erne Star

11st 6lb

J: Thomas Reilly

T: Francis Casey

Did not show much first time out in a Tipperary bumper; from a family has served this yard well.

50/1

Form: 09

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mid-field on debut at Navan; remote ninth at Gowran; unlikely to feature.
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5

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:13 Ballinrobe

Dream Once More

11st 2lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Ran creditably in handicaps at Wexford and Listowel last year when trained by Declan Queally; pulled up on her final start for her former trainer; fading when unseating two out at Limerick in March on first run for this stable.

10/1

8

13th Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 150y

13:34 Limerick

Dream Once More

11st 2lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Terence O’Brien

0-9 for Declan Queally, running creditably in handicaps at Wexford and Listowel (2m6f) late last summer; needs to improve on first start for new yard to play a major role.

8/1

9

28th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:10 Wexford

Dream Once More

10st 9lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Declan Queally

Placed last two visits to this venue including C&D handicap on yielding in August; beaten 10l when stepped back up in trip to 2m6f at Listowel.

11/2

Form: 96

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
A hint of better to come when sixth at Listowel; probably needs some more experience and perhaps one for handicaps in due course.
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2nd

6

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:32 Listowel

Tropical Image

11st 5lb

J: Mr J W Hendrick

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Her sole career win came in a 2m6f handicap hurdle here in September; beaten 22l in a 2m4f handicap on her belated chase debut but it wasn't a bad run.

4/1

6th

14

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 100y

19:07 Killarney

Tropical Image

10st 8lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

This is a belated debut over fences but had been running well over hurdles until finding the ground too slow in her last couple of starts; whether she'll take a shine to this new discipline remains to be seen.

33/1

3

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

3m 0f 100y

15:05 Limerick

Tropical Image

11st 9lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Showed improved form when a comfortable winner of a Listowel handicap over 2m6f; failed to cope with a 9lb rise when unplaced at Sligo.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shirocco filly; dam point winner/well beaten bumper/hurdles, half-sister to 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner Avondhu Lady; best watched on debut.
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11

12th Oct 2024

Good

2m 2f 110y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Shesabreeze

11st 2lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

in touch with leaders, eased and pulled up quickly after 5th

10/1

4th

11

21st Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 141y

18:40 Sligo

Shesabreeze

11st 3lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Best run came when beaten 13l in third in a Clonmel handicap (2m3f) last time; back from a break but yard is in form and can go close with a bit of improvement.

3/1

3rd

9

16th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:30 Clonmel

Shesabreeze

11st 4lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

prominent, challenging after 3 out, went third when not fluent last, kept on, no match for first two

20/1

Form: 00

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in maidens over further than this at Roscommon and Fairyhouse; no appeal.
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9th

11

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:18 Downpatrick

Mason Lady

11st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S Slevin

Showed very little ability last year; behind when unseating in a Wexford handicap hurdle on Wednesday.

40/1

15

7th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

17:15 Wexford

Mason Lady

11st 0lb

T: S Slevin

First reserve; beaten long distances on all five starts for Declan Queally; first run for new yard today; wears blinkers for the first time but can only be watched.

14th

18

10th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:15 Cork

Mason Lady

10st 11lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Declan Queally

Never counted on last month's handicap debut at Limerick; 4yo can only be watched for now.

25/1

Form:

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twice in the frame in points; big price when tailed off at Galway on hurdling debut.
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16

18th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:15 Killarney

On The Banks

10st 5lb

T: Robert Tyner

First reserve; off 500 days and badly out of form when last seen.

9th

15

5th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 52y

16:10 Thurles

On The Banks

11st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

Poor run of form in handicaps, impossible to be confident in despite declining mark.

25/1

15

13th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 6f 88y

16:15 Thurles

On The Banks

11st 3lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Robert Tyner

in touch with leaders early, prominent behind clear leader 6th, weakened before 8th, dropped to last and detached when not fluent 4 out, soon pulled up

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 00

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
No early signs of promise in maiden hurdle runs at Tipperary and Roscommon.
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17

11th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 0y

16:55 Limerick

Five Minutes More

10st 13lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

Nothing of any merit in her form so far; respect for the trainer is the only positive aspect and she needs to ignite some spark of promise before becoming a betting proposition.

33/1

Form: P

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran twice in points last season; stepped up from debut second at Liscarroll when winning at Tattersalls Farm; 66-1, jumping left a lot to be desired on hurdling debut at Listowel.
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12

14th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:55 Tramore

Colline Fleurie

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Point-to-point winner for Sam Curling as 5yo; poor hurdles form and makes chase debut having being off for over a year.

20/1

12

14th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:55 Tramore

Colline Fleurie

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Point-to-point winner for Sam Curling as 5yo; poor hurdles form and makes chase debut having being off for over a year.

20/1

Non-runners

Smile Again, Menrva, Picture Of You

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Payout
Exacta €10.20
Straight Forecast €10.12
Trifecta €22.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bestaline

The Irish Sun:

She's A Fine Wine

POSTDATA:

Tastyee

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Bestaline