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Auray Assessors Fillies Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 0f 75y
  • 15 runners
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Auray Assessors Fillies Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

(Won)

  • Win: £51.00
  • Place: £6.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; Soldier Of Fortune filly cost 10,000euros as a 3yo; half-sister to point and 2m4f/2m6f hurdle winner El Granjero; dam unraced half-sister to winners Gala Ball (smart 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase) and Beast Of Burden (bumper and useful 2m/2m7f hurdle); hooded for debut.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 27y

16:10 Sligo

St Anthonys Corner

11st 1lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Norman Lee

Surprise debut maiden hurdle winner in 2024 but has been mostly disappointing since and needs a revival chasing with cheekpieces added.

22/1

7

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:52 Galway

St Anthonys Corner

11st 3lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Norman Lee

Shock winner on debut at Ballinrobe in May 2024; ran well in a handicap back there (21.5f, good) in April but poor twice since; soft ground a concern.

18/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest Flat form and last in a charity race at Punchestown festival on latest; now tries hurdles.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

14

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:30 Listowel

Struck By Churchil

10st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Wexford maiden hurdle (2m1f, good) winner last month; value for more than the winning margin when scoring over 1m2f on the Flat at Navan this month, short of room but powering home late; might be capable of better back over hurdles on handicap debut; 3lb wrong.

14/1

1st

12

(10)

7th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:10 Navan

Struck By Churchil

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Andrew Slattery

Hurdling lately, maiden winner at Wexford last week; second to Barrogstown Girl on the Flat at Limerick two months ago; may be capable of reversing that form; prime contender.

6/1

1st

14

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 190y

15:20 Wexford

Struck By Churchil

10st 6lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Fair maiden on the Flat was runner-up to 50-1 shot on hurdling debut at Ballinrobe in May; was behind Polly Poppins over C&D last time.

9/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 2-

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won first two starts at two for David O'Meara but couldn't build on that in handicap company last year; bought for 25,000gns and encouraging hurdles debut when chasing home an all-the-way 11l winner in Bellewstown maiden last month on similar ground; one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

7

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

14:10 Down Royal

Leitzel

11st 6lb

J: E Walsh

T: S McParlan

Placed form in maidens and in Ballinrobe handicap for Andrew McNamara and likes good ground; after long absence, tailed off over 2m4f here on yard debut.

25/1

15th

6

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

15:03 Down Royal

Leitzel

11st 8lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: S McParlan

Two-time Flat winner ran well over hurdles at Ballinrobe last May but disappointed in three runs since and has been off since last July; likely best watched on first start for new stable.

22/1

10th

14

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Leitzel

11st 10lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Andrew McNamara

Reserve; dual Flat winner, though was last in that discipline 17 days ago; tailed off the time before over hurdles but a repeat of her third at Ballinrobe would see her competitive.

Form: 2/10-6

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two wins and a second from three AQPS appearances in France; disappointing both hurdles attempts however, too keen and not getting home at both Naas and Cork; has to settle better and Blackmore prefers Love Me.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 172y

14:47 Thurles

Katakana

11st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

A winner of two of her three French bumper starts but has been underwhelming in her Irish career to date; well beaten in opening two handicap hurdles and switch to fences didn't help at Wexford last time.

18/1

9th

6

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:38 Wexford

Katakana

11st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Dual bumper winner in France; not a bad attempt on sole effort over fences at Downpatrick in September when third (2m2f, good); modest improvement over poor seasonal return when sixth at this track earlier this month (2m1f, good); enters handicap chase company for the first time.

5/1

6th

2

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 55y

14:40 Wexford

Katakana

11st 13lb

J: Danny Power

T: Henry De Bromhead

Dual bumper winner on testing ground in France is 0-5 over hurdles, most recently dropping away tamely on good ground in Ballinrobe handicap in May (after 249-day absence); entitled to come on for that but will probably want rain.

10/1

Form: 4-

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for 41,000euros as a 2yo in France but didn't appear on the Flat; was 13-2 for last month's Limerick debut, beaten 22l when never dangerous fourth of 16 on testing ground; better ground may now suit and won't need to improve much to play a leading role in this poor contest.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

15:32 Chepstow

Love Me

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Jo Davis

Won a 2m handicap in 2024 for Henry de Bromhead; back to form in November on first run for this yard and not discredited next time but, with tongue-tie fitted after wind surgery, she pulled up lame on chase debut in January and was well beaten when upped to an extended 2m3f three weeks ago; this trip is a big step into unknown territory.

25/1

5th

4

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Love Me

11st 11lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Jo Davis

Won a handicap hurdle for Henry de Bromhead whom she left for £5,500; they were perfectly respectable runs over hurdles for this yard in the winter and her non-completion last time (after wind surgery) was over fences; couldn't dismiss.

10/1

Form: 0-05

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Jumping has been an issue in three relatively underwhelming attempts hurdling; hard to be confident in but can't be ruled out in such a modest maiden.
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6th

10

5th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 150y

Class 5

13:35 Wincanton

African Lady

10st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

held up in rear, some headway 2 out, never dangerous

16/1

6th

10

5th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 150y

Class 5

13:35 Wincanton

African Lady

10st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

held up in rear, some headway 2 out, never dangerous

16/1

8

21st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

12:45 Wincanton

African Lady

10st 13lb

J: Mr Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Represents in-form yard and hasn't run badly when sixth the last twice but she needs something extra if she's to get off the mark today.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Walk In The Park filly cost 21,000euros as a 3yo; half-sister to winners Changing Times (useful 2m2f-2m5f jump), Phare Isle (2m5f-3m1f jumps), La Cavsa Nostra (3m1f-3m2f chase) and Hilltop Tommy (bumper); dam placed in Irish bumper/point; worth a market check but jockey bookings suggest African Lady the stable pick.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

2

4th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:45 Kilbeggan

Cornamona Park

11st 5lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

In the process of running a big race when unseating two out at Downpatrick but didn't seem to stay 2m5f at Tramore last time; remains potential improver now dropped in trip for handicap debut.

13/2

8th

13

16th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

19:13 Tramore

Cornamona Park

11st 3lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Low-key efforts on first two starts but was in the process of running a big race when unseating in two out at Downpatrick last month; major player with a clear round.

7/4

9

15th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:40 Downpatrick

Cornamona Park

11st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Beaten 24l and 31l in two maiden hurdles, the latest at this track; now in cheekpieces.

14/1

Form: 4-6

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to Orchard Grove, who started in this stable and has won five hurdle races for Kerry Lee, all on good going; couple of ordinary runs in bumpers but improvement likely now switched to hurdles.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:30 Tramore

Mother Ship

11st 3lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Unable to win any of her 16 races over hurdles but did have some placed form and she's bred to make a chaser.

14/1

8th

8

12th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:28 Sligo

Mother Ship

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: John Joseph Hanlon

0-15 over hurdles; good third over C&D last June off 1lb higher; off since respectable fifth at Thurles in October; has run well fresh and top rider booked so not dismissed.

5/1

5th

7

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 154y

17:00 Thurles

Mother Ship

11st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Maiden with bits and pieces of form at around this trip but recent Listowel effort tame; others preferred.

14/1

Form: 0-0

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
In rear both recent outings although only beaten 12l at Kilbeggan last time.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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:

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never sighted on recent Kilbeggan debut; may need more time.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

12

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Celtic Crossing

10st 9lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Darren Collins

Was entitled to need her comeback run at Sligo after a long absence; one fair run when fifth at Roscommon in 2024; otherwise little of note in her form.

20/1

11th

14

12th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:28 Sligo

Celtic Crossing

10st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Darren Collins

Off the track since 31l defeat at Punchestown in October 2024; likely to need this run after such a long layoff.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; Arctic Cosmos half-sister to 2m hurdle winner Stony Man; dam unraced half-sister to 2m5f chase/2m6f hurdle winner Jack Bene and bumper/2m7f chase/3m hurdle winner My Boy Paddy.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 56y

14:10 Punchestown

Artic Dais

11st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: David Kenneth Budds

Hasn't shown enough in both maiden hurdle runs to warrant consideration today.

100/1

1

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 56y

14:10 Punchestown

Artic Dais

11st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: David Kenneth Budds

Hasn't shown enough in both maiden hurdle runs to warrant consideration today.

100/1

8

27th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

12:19 Limerick

Artic Dais

10st 13lb

J: John Kirwan

T: David Kenneth Budds

Tailed off in a maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe in May and couldn't recommend.

100/1

Form: PP-0

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor sort on the Flat and last of 13 on recent hurdles debut at Downpatrick.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

12

30th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:15 Down Royal

Curzon Queen

10st 0lb

J: Neil Ryan

T: H Smyth

Showed a little ability for Kieran Cotter off modest marks but form under both codes for present yard of little account; 2lb wrong here.

33/1

20th

18

(23)

13th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:20 Navan

Curzon Queen

8st 12lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: H Smyth

towards rear

33/1

11th

14

(2)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 175y

16:30 Down Royal

Curzon Queen

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: H Smyth

Showed a little ability for Kieran Cotter off modest marks, went close at Dundalk last October; has been running over hurdles lately, pulled up at Downpatrick last Sunday; does not appeal.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gleneagles filly showed a little bit of ability on the Flat for Natalia Lupini; unlikely one to make immediate impact on hurdles debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16

28th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:15 Listowel

Rhodesia

11st 0lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Charlie Keegan

Flat maiden has been well beaten in two maiden hurdles and handicaps will suit better; hood added.

100/1

12th

15

10th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 142y

18:48 Roscommon

Rhodesia

11st 0lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Charlie Keegan

A hint of ability on the Flat; beaten a long way on hurdling debut and handicaps will suit better in time.

50/1

14th

14

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 75y

17:00 Ballinrobe

Rhodesia

10st 8lb

J: Niall Prendergast

T: Charlie Keegan

Gleneagles filly showed a little bit of ability on the Flat for Natalia Lupini; unlikely one to make immediate impact on hurdles debut.

25/1

Form: U6-

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown enough in two Down Royal starts at triple figure odds.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

29th Jun 2025

Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

15:15 Cartmel

Evies Court

11st 7lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

0-8 over hurdles and not yet proven on ground slower than good but posted a sound effort when placed at Perth (3m) three weeks ago and is evidently in good nick.

9/2

3rd

6

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:07 Perth

Evies Court

11st 2lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Irish mare who has weak claims on form; would be interesting only if the market suggests improvement is on the cards.

12/1

Form: 0-3

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed-off on Navan debut and remote third (beaten 63l) at Tipperary 13 days ago; more needed.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

15

2nd Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:35 Navan

I Dont Lie

11st 0lb

J: E Walsh

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Diamond Boy filly; half-sister to 2m-2m4f hurdle/useful chase winner Coach Carter; dam Listed bumper and useful 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase winner, out of 2m4f hurdle/2m6f chase winning half-sister to 2m6f/3m2f hurdle winner Firetree; more of a staying prospect.

66/1

Non-runners

Chica Linda, Avandra

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €953.20
Straight Forecast €378.97

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Love Me

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Leitzel

POSTDATA:

Love Me

The Irish Sun:

Leitzel