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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6th

7

4th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:45 Kilbeggan

Doyen Flyer

10st 3lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: James M Barcoe

Reasonably consistent in handicaps but needs to find extra to play a leading part; had a below-par Andyourbirdcansign when fifth at Sligo.

10/1

5th

8

21st Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 141y

19:10 Sligo

Doyen Flyer

10st 6lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: James M Barcoe

Signs of ability in maidens and again in first two handicaps when staying on at both Downpatrick and Wexford (soft); not as good under more aggressive tactics at former venue latest when dropped in trip.

12/1

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

15

26th Nov 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

12:45 Tramore

Grainne A Chroi

11st 5lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Miss M Harding

soon midfield

16/1

3rd

15

26th Nov 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

12:45 Tramore

Grainne A Chroi

11st 5lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Miss M Harding

soon midfield

16/1

6th

4

27th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Listowel

Grainne A Chroi

11st 11lb

J: Mr E P O’Brien

T: Miss M Harding

raced wide, midfield, in touch with leaders after 4f

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 22

Last run: 87 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Mare

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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

OR:

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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6th

4

11th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 0y

17:28 Limerick

Knockarina

11st 11lb

J: Mr R W Barron

T: C Byrnes

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.

3/1

4

11th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 0y

17:28 Limerick

Knockarina

11st 11lb

J: Mr R W Barron

T: C Byrnes

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.

3/1

2nd

5

6th Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:42 Cork

Knockarina

11st 11lb

J: Mr R W Barron

T: C Byrnes

Low-key debut but left that behind when third of nine in a mares' bumper at Fairyhouse; probably not strong form but stuck to her task well and she may build on that run.

4/1

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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4th

11

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 6f 90y

18:10 Ballinrobe

Mount Shenshan

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Thomas Mullins

Placed in a bumper and respectable runs in first two hurdle starts; this trip should suit.

8/1

6th

14

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:05 Cork

Mount Shenshan

11st 7lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

0-2 in point-to-points and 0-4 in bumpers; best effort came over 2m3f at Limerick in April when beaten 3.5L in first-time hood on heavy ground; midfield when beat 27L into sixth in good-ground maiden hurdle over 3m at this track 31 days ago; drop in trip could suit but needs more to figure here; hood is retained.

16/1

6th

14

5th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:25 Cork

Mount Shenshan

11st 5lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

Third in heavy-ground bumper at Limerick in April but well held back there since; hurdles bow.

25/1

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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8th

17

3rd Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 97y

14:05 Clonmel

Pointe A Pitre

10st 11lb

J: Mr Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

Showed promise on debut in a Cork bumper last year but was pulled-up at Limerick after a year's absence; best watched after another break.

100/1

8th

17

3rd Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 97y

14:05 Clonmel

Pointe A Pitre

10st 11lb

J: Mr Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

Showed promise on debut in a Cork bumper last year but was pulled-up at Limerick after a year's absence; best watched after another break.

100/1

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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13

29th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

20:30 Wexford

So Far Away

11st 7lb

J: Mr P J Cody

T: John M Burke

midfield

25/1

5th

10

11th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 0y

17:28 Limerick

So Far Away

11st 11lb

J: Mr P J Cody

T: John M Burke

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

100/1

10

11th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 0y

17:28 Limerick

So Far Away

11st 11lb

J: Mr P J Cody

T: John M Burke

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

100/1

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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10th

17

13th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:40 Cork

Whatsupnellie

11st 7lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Eric Larkin

Showed promise in a couple of bumpers last year, notably a 5l third on debut on heavy ground at Limerick; remote at the same venue in April; best watched on hurdles debut after a 246-day absence.

10th

17

13th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:40 Cork

Whatsupnellie

11st 7lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Eric Larkin

Showed promise in a couple of bumpers last year, notably a 5l third on debut on heavy ground at Limerick; remote at the same venue in April; best watched on hurdles debut after a 246-day absence.

Non-runners

Nothing Hectic, Crescent Moon

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Neon Diamond

The Irish Sun:

Crescent Moon

SPOTLIGHT:

Knockarina

POSTDATA:

Neon Diamond