April 11 / 14.00 Limerick

14.00

Heavy

Molly’s Late Bar Fillies Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6413.04
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Molly’s Late Bar Fillies Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 332386

Last run: 73 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in Flat maidens last year; ran creditably in several juvenile hurdles early in the campaign, though below form the last twice; failed to make an impact in a Dundalk outing last time; has questions to answer at this stage.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

19

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:37 Cork

Doctor Nightingale

10st 9lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Patrick Joseph Hayes

Won Limerick maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott last season (heavy) but remains unconvincing in handicaps; others preferred.

25/1

7th

2

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

13:40 Down Royal

Doctor Nightingale

11st 12lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Patrick Joseph Hayes

Won a maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott last April; not beaten far on her stable debut in a Navan handicap hurdle last month; suspected to be in season after being beaten out of sight at Tramore since; others preferred.

16/1

7th

2

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

13:40 Down Royal

Doctor Nightingale

11st 12lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Patrick Joseph Hayes

Won a maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott last April; not beaten far on her stable debut in a Navan handicap hurdle last month; suspected to be in season after being beaten out of sight at Tramore since; others preferred.

16/1

Form: 53272

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Went close off 62 on the Flat last autumn and has shown ability in her five hurdle starts; best display so far when second to a much higher-rated Flat performer at Cork three weeks ago; sets a fair standard of form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 88y

19:10 Killarney

Jeaniemacaroney

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: E McNamara

Two wins over hurdles for Joseph O'Brien and her sole Flat win was in a Tramore maiden over 1m4f last summer; first run since October having changed stables; market will guide but likely to come on for this.

12/1

1

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:25 Clonmel

Jeaniemacaroney

11st 13lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual 2m hurdles winner was a disappointing favourite on chase debut at Wexford in July after not jumping fluently when last seen; last win in this sphere came in a good ground Thurles handicap last December off 114; returned from a break with a win on the Flat in early July; chance.

4/1

4

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:08 Wexford

Jeaniemacaroney

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual 2m hurdles winner last year on good ground (rated 121) and emerged from 156-day absence in fine form to win 1m4f Tramore Flat maiden 15 days ago, making all to beat an odds-on shot decisively; very interesting now sent chasing, handles soft.

6/4

100/30

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 15 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Churchill filly out of a Sadler's Wells mare who has produced a variety of winners; quickened well off the steady pace that she set when winning a bumper first time out at Thurles; reappearance possibly came too soon when unplaced in a Listed bumper at Limerick eight days later.
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6th

10

6th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 42y

17:00 Thurles

Lady Of The Locke

10st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: C Byrnes

in touch with leaders, mistake 3 out, outpaced before 2 out, no impression when slow jump last

5/1

Form: 8

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big price when down the field on recent debut at Cork; not a likely contender.
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18

28th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 2f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Duhallow Jury

11st 1lb

J: John Shinnick

T: L J Archdeacon

Showed promise in last two maiden hurdle runs, one on good to yielding and one on heavy; her opening mark of 91 looks fair and she is a potential improver now tackling handicaps on her return from a 139 day break.

14/1

3rd

15

12th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:00 Killarney

Duhallow Jury

10st 6lb

J: John Shinnick

T: L J Archdeacon

Similar efforts in defeat in maiden hurdles at Cork and Limerick (keen) on heavy ground; will need to improve plenty for this sound surface.

16/1

3rd

15

12th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:00 Killarney

Duhallow Jury

10st 6lb

J: John Shinnick

T: L J Archdeacon

Similar efforts in defeat in maiden hurdles at Cork and Limerick (keen) on heavy ground; will need to improve plenty for this sound surface.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam won three races over hurdles and is a half-sister to hunter-chasing star On The Fringe; likely to need further than this.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

17

11th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 65y

14:15 Cork

Give Me A Smile

11st 0lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: E Bolger

towards rear throughout, tailed off

14/1

16th

17

11th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 65y

14:15 Cork

Give Me A Smile

11st 0lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: E Bolger

towards rear

14/1

5th

7

11th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:00 Limerick

Give Me A Smile

11st 2lb

J: Luke Donnelly

T: E Bolger

Dam won three races over hurdles and is a half-sister to hunter-chasing star On The Fringe; likely to need further than this.

20/1

Form: 08

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in two races at Cork in the second half of last month; possibly one for handicaps in due course but can be ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

30th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

15:20 Galway

Queenofthelodge

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Rated 120 over hurdles with four wins to her name; was a ready winner on chase bow last time at Wexford; this is tougher but gets plenty of weight and can be a player.

8/1

1st

12

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

16:20 Wexford

Queenofthelodge

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Progressive in handicaps in the first half of last season, gaining a third handicap success in 2m4f Clonmel mares' event in October; back to her best in first-time cheekpieces in 2m1f Limerick Grade 3 early this month, staying on for third behind two much higher-rated rivals; dam has already produced a couple of winning chasers so quite possible she could improve for the switch to fences.

13/2

3rd

7

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

17:20 Limerick

Queenofthelodge

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Progressive in handicaps in the first half of last season; gained a third handicap success in 2m4f Clonmel mares' event in October; was found wanting in conditions races later; tough task in this company; cheekpieces on for the first time.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat pedigree, half-sister to three winners; hooded for debut, not likely to be a player.
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Verdict Starting price

15th

14

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:35 Killarney

Keyser Smokesy

10st 8lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: Turlough O’Connor

Point-to-point form this year nothing to shout about and beaten a fair way in maiden hurdle 36 days ago; others preferred.

25/1

7th

8

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:02 Killarney

Keyser Smokesy

10st 13lb

J: Mr T O’Connor

T: Turlough O’Connor

Limited level of ability hurdling in 2024 and more recent point-to-point form doesn't inspire confidence.

100/1

Form:

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off first time out at Naas last week; in good hands but unlikely to feature at this stage of her career.
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8th

3

1st Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Worcester

Duchamps Art

11st 13lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

0-7 over hurdles but was still in contention before last-flight fall on stable debut in July and did not really enjoy the run of the race when respectable sixth of 14 at Kilbeggan (2m2f, good to yielding) last month; represents top Irish stable and must be considered.

5/2

6th

15

23rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 120y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Duchamps Art

10st 5lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Didn't show much for Mags Mullins but in the process of showing improved form when a faller at the last in 2m5f Wexford handicap on yard debut last month, staying on and yet to be asked a question by inexperienced claiming rider; senior rider takes over here and likely player off a light weight.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal, half-sister to bumper/hurdle winner Pateen, dam placed in bumpers; may struggle to cope with some experienced rivals
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10th

14

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:38 Bellewstown

Avandra

10st 1lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Maiden has mostly run well this year; beaten just 2l when runner up at Tramore in May; beaten similar distances on last three starts and needs to find a bit more to get her head in front; cheekpieces replace blinkers worn last time.

9/1

4th

13

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

17:16 Wexford

Avandra

10st 3lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

0-21 but some reasons for hope in her runs this season; was a 2l second at Tramore in May (2m, good) and okay efforts at Cork (2m2f, good) when fifth of 23 and when third of ten over C&D last time (good); more needed to win but definite place possibilities.

5/1

3rd

12

23rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 150y

19:30 Wexford

Avandra

10st 5lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Things picked up when second at Tramore (2m, good) and even though she ran poorly at Sligo next time, her recent outing at Cork also held promise when fifth of 23 (2m2f, good); may get involved.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; dam unraced sister to 3m hurdle winner Close One, half-sister to useful Flat/ hurdle/chase winner Banasan, out of unraced half-sister to Arc second Behera (dam of high-class staying jumper Behrajan).
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20

3rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 175y

13:55 Galway

Her Self

11st 2lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Michael Hourigan

midfield

100/1

13th

14

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 64y

16:45 Ballinrobe

Her Self

10st 7lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Michael Hourigan

Has shown nothing like enough so far to merit a second look whilst kept to maidens.

100/1

10th

13

30th May 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 100y

20:17 Limerick

Her Self

11st 5lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Michael Hourigan

midfield

100/1

OUR TIP

Form: 9

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran in snatches first time out at Limerick and ended up with only two behind her; will need to acquire more experience.
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12th

13

25th Apr 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 150y

16:05 Wexford

Dinner At Freddys

10st 11lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Tailed off both starts so far and looks up against it back up in trip.

100/1

12th

13

25th Apr 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 150y

16:05 Wexford

Dinner At Freddys

10st 11lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Tailed off both starts so far and looks up against it back up in trip.

100/1

12th

2

11th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:00 Limerick

Dinner At Freddys

11st 2lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Ran in snatches first time out at Limerick and ended up with only two behind her; will need to acquire more experience.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam Bahira won three bumpers for Donald McCain but failed to match that form over hurdles; could be worth a look for future reference.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

8

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

18:10 Clonmel

Kps Ladyofknock

11st 2lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Is 1-12 over hurdles with the victory coming over C&D in December 2024 (yielding); returned from over a year off at Down Royal (2m4f, good) in April when probably beaten in second when falling at the final flight; attracted support in the market that day and it was a creditable run; interesting dropped back to winning trip.

11/4

6

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 170y

14:30 Down Royal

Kps Ladyofknock

10st 10lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Won a 2m Clonmel handicap in 2024 and a solid third over 2m1f at this track when last seen; has an absence to overcome.

22/1

Form: 7U

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed on the Flat in France; remote seventh at Navan on Irish and hurdling debut; unseated at first flight at Cork.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

14

2nd Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:35 Navan

Drum Roll

11st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

Seven-race maiden on the Flat in France and bought for 13,000euros since; not bred for this; tough ask on yard debut.

50/1

Non-runners

Moonlit Mist

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €8.00
Straight Forecast €6.60
Trifecta €9.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jeaniemacaroney

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Jeaniemacaroney

POSTDATA:

Jeaniemacaroney

The Irish Sun:

Jeaniemacaroney