December 27 / 13.27 Limerick

13.27

Soft

McMahons Builders Providers Irish EBF Dawn Run Mares Novice Chase (Grade 2)

  • Prize money: £21407.08
  • 2m 6f 120y
  • 5 runners
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McMahons Builders Providers Irish EBF Dawn Run Mares Novice Chase (Grade 2)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.70
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 124-14

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has a few lengths to find with Harmonya Maker from their recent clash at Cork, but entitled to strip a good deal fitter from the run and with the former a little suspect in the jumping department, no surprise if she gets a lot closer today, and has already finished in front of her three times over hurdles; will make it interesting.
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3rd

3

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 1

14:20 Huntingdon

Hauturiere

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

raced in third, not fluent 2nd, not fluent 10th, not fluent 11th

11/2

3rd

3

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 1

14:20 Huntingdon

Hauturiere

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

Trained by Willie Mullins; normally consistent and may rebound with Fairyhouse reappearance (well beaten) under her belt; recorded notable novice wins over hurdles (Listed) and fences (Grade 2) in 2023; however, has something to find with compatriot Brides Hill on the figures.

11/2

4th

1

1st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 110y

14:25 Fairyhouse

Hauturiere

11st 3lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

raced in third, not fluent and lost position 5 out

4/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 66-426 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Way below her best when poor at Cork; former wide margin winner over hurdles at Thurles and showed enough on her two previous starts at Cork to suggest she can hold her own as a Chaser, but a bit to prove now and a claim of the final step on the podium here would probably be a good result.
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4

23rd Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 150y

16:38 Limerick

Sainte Dona

11st 9lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Thomas Cooper

Strike-rate of 1-10 over both hurdles and fences; gave it a good go from the front in a 2m6f handicap chase at Punchestown last time (heavy) and the recent rain has done her prospects no harm; considered.

11/2

25

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Sainte Dona

10st 6lb

J: Mr R Sugrue

T: Thomas Cooper

Reserve; returned to form when second in mares' handicap over 2m6f at Punchestown last month and she stays 3m; however, this 8yo is just 1-10 over fences and there's a suspicion this task will prove too competitive.

33/1

2nd

4

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 9y

13:30 Punchestown

Sainte Dona

10st 13lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Thomas Cooper

Is 1-9 over fences; ran alright on her seasonal return at Listowel but two of her last three runs have been poor and she didn't go with much enthusiasm when pulled up on latest at Fairyhouse; others appeal more.

6/1

Form: UFP-12 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Warm favourite when coming unstuck at Cork behind a shock winner (Hauturiere 4th); not helped on that occasion by repeatedly jumping to her left, but ran a cracker under the circumstances, and whilst tendency to jump left remains a concern, she looks to have a golden chance here to recoup the losses.
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7th

2

30th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 120y

15:20 Fairyhouse

Harmonya Maker

11st 9lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

didn't jump with fluency, soon disputed lead, led from 3rd, mistake and headed 12th

10/1

7th

3

15th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

16:50 Cheltenham

Harmonya Maker

11st 5lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

All wins on heavy and soft ground, the latest in a Grade 2 over 2m4f at Thurles in January; lesser effort behind Marsh Wren (who was receiving 10lb) there since, though, and she would be getting weight from a few of these rivals in a handicap.

33/1

3rd

1

22nd Feb 2024

Soft

2m 6f 16y

14:23 Thurles

Harmonya Maker

11st 5lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent, went second from 4th, mistake 5th, challenging on outer after 2 out, no extra when lost second and jumped slightly right last, weakened run-in

11/10

OUR TIP

Form: 10-3F4 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Rated a few pounds inferior to her main market rivals over hurdles and yet to make a telling mark over fences; looks to have her work cut out but a minor step on the podium a huge possibility.
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12th

11

31st Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:00 Galway

Henning

10st 7lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, prominent before 2nd

16/1

6th

7

4th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:25 Tipperary

Henning

11st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Comes here in good heart; placed twice over fences and didn't see out 3m on return to hurdling when third at Kilbeggan; this looks a more suitable trip.

8/1

Form: 7-0038 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Made a good fist of things on intial start over fences but largely downhill in the interim and she will need the big guns to underperform here to make a lasting impression.
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0

4

27th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 6f 120y

13:27 Limerick

Merry Moves

10st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mrs Grainne M O’Connor

Made a good fist of things on intial start over fences but largely downhill in the interim and she will need the big guns to underperform here to make a lasting impression.

66/1

8th

9

12th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 194y

15:00 Punchestown

Merry Moves

11st 3lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Mrs Grainne M O’Connor

Won 2m6f Limerick handicap in March off 87 (soft) for today's rider but disappointing until more encouraging third over this trip at Fairyhouse last month in today's headgear combination; one to consider.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta €8.00
Straight Forecast €12.26
Trifecta €15.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Harmonya Maker

The Irish Sun:

Hauturiere

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Harmonya Maker

TOPSPEED:

Harmonya Maker

POSTDATA:

Harmonya Maker