April 11 / 17.28 Limerick

17.28

Heavy

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 2m 3f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares INH Flat Race

Runners: 10 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

Form: 006054

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had one moderate run for Willie Mullins; last two runs have been over hurdles; has had plenty of chances in bumpers; does not appeal.
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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: 3

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Maiden point winner at Kildorrery; shaped reasonably well at Cork in her first bumper and is open to improvement.
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3rd

1

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:06 Listowel

Grainne A Chroi

11st 7lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Miss M Harding

Talented mare has finished out of the first three just twice in six starts over hurdles; won a Grade 3 at Punchestown in February (2m4f, soft); pulled up in Fairyhouse Grade 2 latest; best form on soft ground so rain would boost claims.

9/2

10

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 180y

15:50 Fairyhouse

Grainne A Chroi

10st 13lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Miss M Harding

Doubled her tally under rules when emerging from off the pace to narrowly win the Grade 3 Quevega at Punchestown (2m4f, soft); this is appreciably more demanding against male opposition and has her work cut out at the weights.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 22

Last run: 87 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Walk In The Park mare, second in both her point-to-points and again found one too good in a pair of bumper attempts, the first in a mares' event at this venue at Christmas, staying on well as if a greater test would suit; no match for the highly regarded Maughreen at Punchestown.
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9th

3

25th Apr 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 150y

16:05 Wexford

Harrys Annie

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Hit the crossbar in two points and same story in first two rules starts when runner-up in two bumpers, including when chasing home Maughreen at Punchestown in January; was a little keen when a beaten favourite stepped up in trip at Limerick a fortnight ago but should be firmly in the mix if she settles better.

3/1

9th

3

25th Apr 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 150y

16:05 Wexford

Harrys Annie

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Hit the crossbar in two points and same story in first two rules starts when runner-up in two bumpers, including when chasing home Maughreen at Punchestown in January; was a little keen when a beaten favourite stepped up in trip at Limerick a fortnight ago but should be firmly in the mix if she settles better.

3/1

4th

3

11th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 0y

17:28 Limerick

Harrys Annie

11st 11lb

J: Mr D Allen

T: Terence O’Brien

took keen hold, led, pressed leader on inner after 2f

5/1

Form: 032

Last run: 96 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Low-key debut but left that behind when third of nine in a mares' bumper at Fairyhouse; form of the Cork race in which she was second has been significantly boosted by the winner Familiar Dreams in completing a hat-trick with a Listed success at Fairyhouse.
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8th

9

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 60y

17:45 Limerick

Knockarina

11st 11lb

J: Mr R W Barron

T: C Byrnes

held up in rear, some headway 4f out, hung left home turn, weakened over 1f out

6/1

8th

9

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 60y

17:45 Limerick

Knockarina

11st 11lb

J: Mr R W Barron

T: C Byrnes

held up in rear, some headway 4f out, hung left home turn, weakened over 1f out

6/1

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Second to a stablemate of Knockarina first time out at Thurles; likely to have profited from that experience and is unlikely to be far away.
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6th

10

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 2f 185y

17:10 Downpatrick

Lady Gooner

11st 7lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Promising second at Thurles on debut but was too keen and stopped quickly at Limerick next time; back on track with a solid effort at Wexford since but will have to better that again today.

7/2

4th

5

18th May 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:45 Wexford

Lady Gooner

11st 11lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: W P Mullins

Second on soft ground at Thurles before finishing tailed off on heavy at Limerick after racing keenly; should be capable of better.

5/2

4th

5

18th May 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:45 Wexford

Lady Gooner

11st 11lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: W P Mullins

Second on soft ground at Thurles before finishing tailed off on heavy at Limerick after racing keenly; should be capable of better.

5/2

Form: 68

Last run: 244 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in two bumper outings for her previous trainer, hooded now on first outing for Tom Mullins.
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5th

10

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:50 Tramore

Mount Shenshan

11st 5lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Thomas Mullins

Hurdles winner is 0-10 over fences; beaten 12.5l off 92 in Wexford handicap chase on latest (25.5f, gd-yld); best form has come on soft and heavy ground; others appeal more.

8/1

3rd

6

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 100y

16:55 Wexford

Mount Shenshan

10st 9lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Is yet to win over fences but posted decent runs the last twice, both at Clonmel; wasn't so good over hurdles since but is still one to consider.

15/2

Form: 2

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two points for Colin Bowe before making 80,000GBP at the sales in December; beaten by the Willie Mullins-trained Magic McColgan in a bumper at Leopardstown.
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2nd

4

4th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Leopardstown

Neon Diamond

11st 11lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Gordon Elliott

By a useful sire and related to plenty of winners; runner-up in two points for Colin Bowe before making 80,000GBP at the sales in December; represents a top yard and should be capable of making her presence felt; market support would be significant.

5/2

Form: 4-

Last run: 385 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Made the frame at Cork on her only start last season; likely to be capable of improvement but probably best watched after a lengthy absence; top rider aboard.
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13th

20

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 80y

15:22 Cork

Pointe A Pitre

10st 5lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

Showed a bit of promise in third maiden start at Fairyhouse (2m4f, soft) when a 7l fifth of 10; pulled up on handicap debut on latest at Navan; down 1lb but she may need more experience.

25/1

13th

20

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 80y

15:22 Cork

Pointe A Pitre

10st 5lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

Showed a bit of promise in third maiden start at Fairyhouse (2m4f, soft) when a 7l fifth of 10; pulled up on handicap debut on latest at Navan; down 1lb but she may need more experience.

25/1

7

9th Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 180y

15:12 Navan

Pointe A Pitre

11st 2lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Had shown very little prior to finishing fifth of 10 in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse last month; up in trip on handicap debut and workable opening mark here.

9/2

Form: 8

Last run: 124 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Completely tailed off first time at Navan in December, seems safe to rule out.
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9

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 60y

16:38 Ballinrobe

So Far Away

11st 5lb

J: Niall Moore

T: John M Burke

Best of five bumper runs when third of 12 at Limerick last Christmas, off since January; tongue-tie fitted for hurdling debut.

10/1

Form: 34

Last run: 116 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Showed up for a long way when third at Limerick, signs of ability again at Thurles; neeeds to find improvement after a break.
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2nd

18

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

12:35 Clonmel

Whatsupnellie

10st 13lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Eric Larkin

Maiden has shown ability in bumpers and her best maiden hurdle run came over 2m4f at Punchestown last month, keeping on strongly into third behind an all-the-way winner on soft; headgear combination now tried and place claims again.

9/1

4

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 63y

16:10 Punchestown

Whatsupnellie

11st 6lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Eric Larkin

Maiden has shown ability in bumpers and her best maiden hurdle run came over 2m4f at this track three weeks ago when running on; this trip can suit and she should be competitive on handicap debut.

7/1

4

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 63y

16:10 Punchestown

Whatsupnellie

11st 6lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Eric Larkin

Maiden has shown ability in bumpers and her best maiden hurdle run came over 2m4f at this track three weeks ago when running on; this trip can suit and she should be competitive on handicap debut.

7/1

Non-runners

Nothing Hectic, Crescent Moon

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Neon Diamond

The Irish Sun:

Crescent Moon

SPOTLIGHT:

Knockarina

POSTDATA:

Neon Diamond