May 15 / 18.00 Tipperary

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tipperaryraces.ie Mares Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 16 runners
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tipperaryraces.ie Mares Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.10
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 37/26- D

Last run: 167 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner and fair form in Graded contests; went close on hurdling debut at Fairyhouse (form not worked out); hung badly left when running poorly at Thurles in November and off since; has a preference for decent ground; record when fresh is encouraging.
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4th

1

16th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

17:55 Kelso

Rockstown Girl

12st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Anthony McCann

Won over hurdles at Down Royal (2m4f, yielding) in March and has run some respectable races over hurdles/fences since; possibly needed the run at Uttoxeter (hurdles) yesterday on return from layoff; not ruled out.

6/1

7th

3

15th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:30 Uttoxeter

Rockstown Girl

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Anthony McCann

Irish raider; latest of her three wins was off 8lb lower at Down Royal in March (2m4f, yielding); some fair efforts since; each-way chance.

10/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 52227- D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner has been second to useful types three times in maidens; mark was raised 4lb to 109 after Naas second last month and winner boosted that form since; too keen against geldings in valuable auction contest at Punchestown but probably ran as well as she was entitled to; back in trip and against fellow mares, she's a leading contender.
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10th

26

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Mi Lucky Cailin

11st 1lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: William J McLernon

Bumper winner; took a long time to open her hurdles account, winning in good style at Thurles in January on her 17th attempt; not a bad run in a Navan conditions race before putting a blot on her record when pulled up in Fairyhouse race won by Katie Daniels; first reserve.

13

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Mi Lucky Cailin

11st 2lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: William J McLernon

Bumper winner is 1-18 over hurdles with the victory coming off a mark of 100 in decisive fashion at Thurles (2m4f, heavy) in January; ran a nice race when fourth in a Listed novice at Navan last time (2m4f, heavy); don't rule out.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 23140- D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner on heavy and ran well in winners' contest at Naas in March; made no impact in Grade 3 at Punchestown and now heads over hurdles; sister to useful 2m6f hurdler First Approach and related to other stayers so might need further in this discipline.
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8th

4

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 165y

13:42 Navan

Ma Belle Etoile

11st 8lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Henry De Bromhead

One of two for yard; novice hurdle and beginners' chase winner last summer; hasn't really fired on the Flat or over jumps this season and her latest third at Wexford was a pretty remote one; effectively 8lb lower here with rider's claim but others arrive in better form.

10/1

3rd

4

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

17:51 Wexford

Ma Belle Etoile

11st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a Cork novice hurdle (2m2f, good) and a Wexford beginners' (2m, good) last summer; a fall over fences at Wexford is sandwiched between two okay efforts on the Flat this season; a tongue tie goes on for her handicap hurdle debut and she's race-fit but she's on a tough mark.

5/1

Form: 7P2S0-

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Had a couple of undistinguished runs over hurdles in France; was 150-1 when second in 3yo maiden at Leopardstown (winner now rated 135) over Christmas; was then off three months, slipped up at Naas and tailed off in Punchestown Listed contest; hard to weigh up but that standout run means she can't be ruled out.
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6th

3

18th Oct 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:30 Limerick

Lucy Wang

11st 11lb

J: Mr C Mullins

T: Emmet Mullins

Won twice in points for Josh Halley; 15-2 for stable debut at Galway where was tailed off; well supported at Navan, never in contention; the fitting of cheekpieces seemed to do the trick when she was apparently unfancied in a 2m4f Gowran handicap 16 days ago; made much of the running and finished second; cheekpieces now discarded, tongue-tie instead.

5/2

2nd

16

2nd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 40y

16:50 Gowran Park

Lucy Wang

10st 6lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Emmet Mullins

Won two points for Josh Halley; 15-2 for stable debut at Galway but tailed off; heavily supported at Navan 13 days ago when never a factor; cheekpieces are now reached for.

11/1

13th

9

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:35 Navan

Lucy Wang

11st 7lb

J: Miss Charlotte Butler

T: Emmet Mullins

Won two point-to-points for Josh Halley; just 15-2 for stable debut in a handicap hurdle at Galway but tailed off; hood goes on now and well handicapped on best form, but that was in 2023.

8/1

Form: 0FP-

Last run: 90 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Runner-up twice on the Flat at Killarney and stays well; was running a good race when last-flight faller at Limerick in January; no show on bad ground next time and returns from a break.
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2

15th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:50 Downpatrick

Chatterbox

11st 10lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: John Joseph Murphy

0-8 over timber but went close at Killarney last summer and arrives on the back of a big Flat run; on a fair mark and not many of her rivals arrive in-form.

3/1

10

(14)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:40 Listowel

Chatterbox

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John Joseph Murphy

Longstanding maiden who has shown his best form at Killarney; needs to improve considerably from a Rsocommon run; not a strong contender.

16/1

10

(14)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:40 Listowel

Chatterbox

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John Joseph Murphy

Longstanding maiden who has shown his best form at Killarney; needs to improve considerably from a Rsocommon run; not a strong contender.

16/1

Form: 35/00-

Last run: 186 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Placed in a bumper for Garrett Ahern; poor hurdles form in three starts for Barry Connell; had been left in the lead when declining to jump the last in point at Bandon in March; hood.
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7th

10

1st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 170y

15:25 Tramore

Down The Park

10st 9lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

towards rear, headway 3rd, prominent after 4th, went second halfway, lost ground 4 out

12/1

7th

10

1st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 170y

15:25 Tramore

Down The Park

10st 9lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

towards rear, headway 3rd, prominent after 4th, went second halfway, lost ground 4 out, weakened from 2 out (usual 3 out)

12/1

11th

18

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

15:20 Punchestown

Down The Park

10st 8lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Modest mare over various trips, mildly encouraging Tramore effort latest when left with plenty to do; return to 3m could suit.

14/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Homebred was bought in at E15,000 as 3yo; half-sister to 2m4f hurdle winner Banjaxed; dam fourth in bumper/well beaten over hurdles, sister to smart bumper and 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Banjaxed Girl (dam of smart staying chaser Le Milos); newcomer to note.
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7

3rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Miss Dishy

11st 1lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Ciaran Murphy

Maiden hurdle winner last October; has tended to struggle since; down the field at 40-1 over C&D on Wednesday; this is a weaker race, still hard to fancy; changed headgear combination.

25/1

12

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Miss Dishy

10st 3lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Ciaran Murphy

Maiden hurdle winner in October but has really struggled for form since and no signs of a revival in a handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan 19 days ago; wears first-time tongue-tie.

40/1

Form: 87-

Last run: 140 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Well held first two starts and off since Christmas; unlikely to be involved.
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10th

9

11th Jun 2024

Good

2m 1f 182y

17:15 Sligo

Seren Ni

11st 7lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: E J O’Grady

Tailed off in all her runs and has earned an official mark of only 86; lots more needed.

25/1

9th

14

15th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:00 Tipperary

Seren Ni

10st 13lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: E J O’Grady

Well held first two starts and off since Christmas; unlikely to be involved.

25/1

9th

14

15th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:00 Tipperary

Seren Ni

10st 13lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: E J O’Grady

Well held first two starts and off since Christmas; unlikely to be involved.

25/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to some useful winners but out the back on debut at Clonmel so best watched for now.
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4th

10

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 3f 145y

15:34 Clonmel

Princess Felicia

10st 7lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: David Harry Kelly

In fine form in August at Tramore and Ballinrobe; had an excuse for a Galway failure, reported to be blowing hard after the race; may bounce back from that to pose a serious threat now.

5/1

13th

11

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 97y

17:41 Galway

Princess Felicia

10st 12lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: David Harry Kelly

Back from 10 months off and in the form of her life; touched off over 2m4f at Tramore last month and stepped up to this trip to fine fine effect when readily accounting for Joshua Chamberlain at Ballinrobe; 6lb rise looks very manageable and there could be more to come; should be okay on the ground.

5/1

1st

16

24th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Princess Felicia

10st 6lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: David Harry Kelly

Maiden has made a promising start for Harry Kelly; decent third at Clonmel followed by a close second at Tramore (20.5f, good) on latest; nudged up 3lb and stamina to prove at this distance but should go well again.

4/1

Form: 00-

Last run: 74 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Tailed off both starts; one for handicaps.
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3

11th Jun 2024

Good

2m 1f 182y

17:15 Sligo

Crimlin Rose

11st 7lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Beaten 77l, 67l and 65l in her three runs to date; couldn't make a case.

33/1

11th

5

15th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:00 Tipperary

Crimlin Rose

10st 13lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Tailed off both starts; one for handicaps.

100/1

11th

5

15th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:00 Tipperary

Crimlin Rose

10st 13lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Tailed off both starts; one for handicaps.

100/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Homebred is third foal of unraced sister to a point winner; best watched.
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17

7th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:50 Fairyhouse

Mirado

10st 13lb

T: Philip M Byrne

First reserve; beaten a long way in maidens and on handicap debut so isn't easy to fancy.

14th

12

18th Sep 2024

Good

2m 5f 80y

18:50 Tramore

Mirado

11st 2lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Philip M Byrne

Maiden form offers very little hope; always at the back over C&D a month ago.

50/1

12th

7

16th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

19:13 Tramore

Mirado

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Philip M Byrne

Shown nothing in three starts at triple figure odds so far; needs a lot of improvement for the step up in trip.

100/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Homebred half-sister to winners Champagne Beauty (point and 2m4f/2m5f chase) and Knocknacassa King (point); dam maiden hurdler (best effort at 2m), closely related to 2m/2m3f hurdle winner Boruler.
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13th

13

15th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:00 Tipperary

Sandy Roe

10st 13lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: P D Fitzgerald

Homebred half-sister to winners Champagne Beauty (point and 2m4f/2m5f chase) and Knocknacassa King (point); dam maiden hurdler (best effort at 2m), closely related to 2m/2m3f hurdle winner Boruler.

66/1

Form: 09-P

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
First reserve; bits of promise on the Flat but nothing so far in this discipline.
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14th

17

15th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:00 Tipperary

Sefarina

10st 13lb

T: Patrick J Duffy

First reserve; bits of promise on the Flat but nothing so far in this discipline.

14th

17

15th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:00 Tipperary

Sefarina

10st 13lb

T: Patrick J Duffy

First reserve; bits of promise on the Flat but nothing so far in this discipline.

13

9th May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 115y

16:35 Tipperary

Sefarina

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Patrick J Duffy

held up in last, detached 1st, pulled up before 5 out

100/1

Form: 5- BF

Last run: 83 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Joined top yard after winning a point at Boulta in December; fifth of eight when joint-fav for Thurles bumper and back from a break.
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5th

5

22nd Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 88y

16:53 Thurles

Lady Rose Hackett

11st 11lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Henry De Bromhead

Stayed on strongly to win a point at Boulta in December; half-sister to a bumper winner and dam was a bumper winner; ought to go well and her point experience could be key.

3/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Homebred half-sister to point/3m hurdle winner Scamallach Liath; dam point winner, out of bumper/2m2f hurdle winning half-sister to 3m/3m1f chase winner Samsun; hooded.
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14th

16

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 75y

18:00 Ballinrobe

Lucy Rocco

10st 11lb

T: Turlough O’Connor

Huge price when pulled up first time out at Clonmel 13 days ago; first reserve.

14th

16

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 75y

18:00 Ballinrobe

Lucy Rocco

10st 11lb

T: Turlough O’Connor

Huge price when pulled up first time out at Clonmel 13 days ago; first reserve.

Form: 28F32-

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Placed in three of her five starts over hurdles including narrow defeat on yielding ground at Tramore last time; should be thereabouts.
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11th

5

20th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 100y

15:18 Listowel

Pampar Lady

11st 8lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Fit from the Flat, chasing before that; completed a hat-trick when winning this last year; not in the same form now, but quite possible that she can make her presence felt; 5lb higher than 12 months ago.

13/2

18th

1

(8)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

19:40 Navan

Pampar Lady

9st 9lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Three-time winner over hurdles; creditable second on Flat debut at Ballinrobe, though well held since on softer ground in a stronger Galway fillies maiden; back in trip here.

33/1

Non-runners

Fortunate Outcome, Two Become One, Rock On Dolly

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Payout
Exacta €26.80
Straight Forecast €21.63
Trifecta €144.40

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Lady Rose Hackett

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Lucy Wang

POSTDATA:

Pampar Lady

SPOTLIGHT:

Mi Lucky Cailin

TOPSPEED:

Rockstown Girl