May 31 / 19.20 Tramore

19.20

Soft

Kilmeaden Mares’ Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 5f 145y
  • 15 runners
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Kilmeaden Mares’ Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 22522- BF

Last run: 241 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Has hit the crossbar in four maiden hurdles in the last year and was a beaten favourite in Britain on her last two outings; went close on last season's reappearance so warrants respect.
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2

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 172y

19:58 Sligo

Jumping Susie

11st 11lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

Flattered by second placing in a 21.5f Tramore beginners' chase on stable debut when benefitting from carnage at the second last fence; however, she was staying on pretty nicely so looks worth a go at this longer trip back over hurdles; visor goes on.

15/2

2nd

10

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

18:42 Tramore

Jumping Susie

11st 5lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Declan Queally

3-16 over hurdles for John McConnell, the wins coming at 2m3f-2m5f; has failed to match that over fences; has changed to a leading local stable; talented 5lb claimer rides.

7/1

4

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

17:01 Downpatrick

Jumping Susie

11st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Is 3-16 over hurdles but not at the same level over fences as of yet; there are signs of improvement, though and her run at Perth last time was her best so far; could be more improvement in new set of headgear.

10/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 853/

Last run: 602 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was getting better with each run when last seen in 2022, confirming the promise of a bumper fifth when placed in a maiden hurdle at Downpatrick; 602-day absence is an obvious concern though.
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1

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Wexford

Ashlia Dancer

12st 0lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

Emerged from long absence to finish good second in 2m6f Tramore mares' maiden in May, not as good twice since on quicker ground; back up in trip here but opposable on handicap debut.

15/2

1

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Wexford

Ashlia Dancer

12st 0lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

Emerged from long absence to finish good second in 2m6f Tramore mares' maiden in May, not as good twice since on quicker ground; back up in trip here but opposable on handicap debut.

15/2

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hillstar mare; 5,000euros 3yo; dam 2m3f hurdle winner, half-sister to 2m hurdle winner Prairie Call and bumper winner Gonn Away, family of Gold Cup winner Imperial Call; interesting newcomer; likely to need this.
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7

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:45 Fairyhouse

Sights Unseen

11st 4lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won off 8lb lower at Downpatrick in May (2m6f, good); back on track after two poor chase runs when a 5l second of 16 at Listowel (2m6f, gd-yld) in first time blinkers (retained); this tougher off 3lb higher and majority of best form is on better ground.

13/2

9th

7

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:45 Fairyhouse

Sights Unseen

11st 4lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won off 8lb lower at Downpatrick in May (2m6f, good); back on track after two poor chase runs when a 5l second of 16 at Listowel (2m6f, gd-yld) in first time blinkers (retained); this tougher off 3lb higher and majority of best form is on better ground.

13/2

7

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:45 Fairyhouse

Sights Unseen

11st 4lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won off 8lb lower at Downpatrick in May (2m6f, good); back on track after two poor chase runs when a 5l second of 16 at Listowel (2m6f, gd-yld) in first time blinkers (retained); this tougher off 3lb higher and majority of best form is on better ground.

13/2

Form: 3

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner who stuck to her task well when third of 14 in a Clonmel bumper earlier this month; should relish this step up in trip and may come on for that outing; has to be high on the shortlist.
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5th

4

3rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

15:17 Sedgefield

Scar Bridge

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

took keen hold, disputed lead, pressed leader before 2nd, not fluent 4th, outpaced then lost ground after 2 out (usual 3 out), weakened before last (usual 2 out)

10/1

5th

4

3rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

15:17 Sedgefield

Scar Bridge

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

took keen hold, disputed lead, pressed leader before 2nd, not fluent 4th, outpaced then lost ground after 2 out (usual 3 out)

10/1

Form: 0-0

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at triple figure odds in two runs so far.
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3rd

13

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:55 Clonmel

Princess Felicia

10st 7lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: David Harry Kelly

Was poor in handicaps in 2024 and point form since isn't inspiring so others preferred on comeback.

40/1

14th

15

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

16:05 Cork

Princess Felicia

11st 1lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: M J Tynan

towards rear

33/1

10th

8

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Princess Felicia

11st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: M J Tynan

Beaten a long way in three maidens and again on handicap debut here a fortnight ago; hard to make a case for.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Beaten when coming down in only point start and best watched on rules bow.
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1st

15

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 154y

17:00 Thurles

Alright Darling

10st 5lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Daniel G Murphy

Steadily declining mark of late but no real sign she can take advantage.

16/1

5th

11

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:55 Clonmel

Alright Darling

10st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Daniel G Murphy

Her mark has fallen 18lb since entering handicaps at the start of the year; not bad runs lately but needs to find some extra.

25/1

7th

14

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 0y

15:15 Listowel

Alright Darling

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Daniel G Murphy

0-10 over hurdles but has shown glimpses of ability; now 15lb lower than when a remote fourth at Leopardstown (2m4f, yielding) in March; not a bad run at Tramore latest and this shorter trip might suit; may outrun likely odds.

16/1

Form: 9-

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-11 in points and tailed off on only rules start in a bumper; cheekpieces now tried.
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8th

5

31st May 2024

Soft

2m 5f 145y

19:20 Tramore

Beacon Storm

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Daniel William O’Sullivan

0-11 in points and tailed off on only rules start in a bumper; cheekpieces now tried.

66/1

9th

2

1st Apr 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

17:51 Cork

Beacon Storm

11st 11lb

J: Mr A T Feeney

T: Daniel William O’Sullivan

soon chased clear leader, pressed leader after 3f

100/1

9th

2

1st Apr 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

17:51 Cork

Beacon Storm

11st 11lb

J: Mr A T Feeney

T: Daniel William O’Sullivan

soon chased clear leader, pressed leader after 3f, weakened under 3f out

100/1

OUR TIP

Form: 9-

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off when 25s for last month's debut and probably going to need more time.
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1

31st May 2024

Soft

2m 5f 145y

19:20 Tramore

A Brandy For Bob

11st 7lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Timothy Townend

Tailed off when 25s for last month's debut and probably going to need more time.

33/1

9th

14

22nd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 160y

16:35 Tramore

A Brandy For Bob

10st 11lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Timothy Townend

Westerner mare is second foal of a bumper/2m4f hurdle winner, herself a sister to 3m1f chase winner Kalabaloo, half-sister to smart 2m1f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Sporting John; nicely-bred newcomer, worth a market check.

16/1

14

22nd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 160y

16:35 Tramore

A Brandy For Bob

10st 11lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Timothy Townend

Westerner mare is second foal of a bumper/2m4f hurdle winner, herself a sister to 3m1f chase winner Kalabaloo, half-sister to smart 2m1f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Sporting John; nicely-bred newcomer, worth a market check.

16/1

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Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Jeremy mare; half-sister to 3m hurdle winner Queensteel; dam unraced half-sister to smart 2m7f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner No Loose Change, useful bumper/2m jumps winner Dylan Ross and 3m5f chase winner Quiet Bob; unlikely type on belated debut.
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4

4th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 150y

16:20 Wexford

Aravcaria

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Leonard Whitmore

midfield

50/1

4

4th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 150y

16:20 Wexford

Aravcaria

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Leonard Whitmore

midfield

50/1

15th

4

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

12:35 Clonmel

Aravcaria

10st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Leonard Whitmore

Jeremy mare dropped out tamely and pulled up on belated debut at Tramore last May; can only be watched on return.

66/1

Form:

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never involved when tailed off at 80-1 on debut earlier this month; best watched.
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15

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 154y

18:28 Kilbeggan

Coppola

10st 13lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Runner-up in all three starts since joining this yard over trips of an extended 2m4f up to 3m at Down Royal and Downpatrick; cheekpieces go on now; in the mix once again.

6/1

2nd

13

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

Coppola

10st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Maiden point-to-pointer has improved in two runs for Gordon Elliott; finished runner-up here last month (2m5f, yielding) when beaten just 0.75l and keeping on; filled the same position at Downpatrick two weeks ago (2m6f, yielding to soft) when 7.5l behind the reopposing Cozone; 9lb swing with that rival now; big player.

4/1

2nd

7

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 185y

14:42 Downpatrick

Coppola

10st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Maiden point-to-pointer ran her best race by far when a runner-up on stable debut at Down Royal last time (2m5f, yielding), rallied and kept on that day; up 3lb but she's a player.

3/1

Form: 2/5-

Last run: 189 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising debut in a Warwick bumper for Jamie Osborne in 2021; tailed off behind Jetara on belated reappearance/yard debut in November; may build on that and market likely to be informative.
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7

31st May 2024

Soft

2m 5f 145y

19:20 Tramore

Hashtag Be Kind

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Promising debut in a Warwick bumper for Jamie Osborne in 2021; tailed off behind Jetara on belated reappearance/yard debut in November; may build on that and market likely to be informative.

7/2

5th

6

24th Nov 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 55y

11:50 Fairyhouse

Hashtag Be Kind

10st 13lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Flat-bred mare was 2nd in a Warwick 'Junior' bumper on sole start for Jamie Osborne in 2021 and was sold for 85,000GBP after; commands respect from this source even after such an absence and market strength would be significant.

6/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kalanisi mare; half-sister to point winner Fairland; dam unraced half-sister to bumper/2m Flat/smart 2m hurdle winner Farmer Brown and bumper winners Majestic Moonbeam and Itsmylife, out of bumper winner; probably up against it on debut.
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7

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 139y

15:10 Punchestown

Kilrush Lady

11st 7lb

J: Jack Doyle

T: P M J Doyle

Got off the mark on sixth point-to-point start last time when winning by 13L at Ballingarry (good); outran her odds when finishing third at 33-1 in a maiden hurdle at Downpatrick last July; cheek pieces are added to tongue tie and she is clearly in good spirits.

10/1

3rd

6

15th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:40 Downpatrick

Kilrush Lady

11st 7lb

J: Evan Dwan

T: P M J Doyle

Not unbacked at Tramore (2m5f, yielding; 9-1) but was always behind before pulling up; presumably thought capable of better and a tongue-tie now goes on.

50/1

9

31st May 2024

Soft

2m 5f 145y

19:20 Tramore

Kilrush Lady

11st 7lb

J: Jack Doyle

T: P M J Doyle

Kalanisi mare; half-sister to point winner Fairland; dam unraced half-sister to bumper/2m Flat/smart 2m hurdle winner Farmer Brown and bumper winners Majestic Moonbeam and Itsmylife, out of bumper winner; probably up against it on debut.

33/1

Form: 5

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Distant fifth in a Downpatrick bumper on debut three weeks ago; probably not form to get excited about and fair bit to find here.
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10

10th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:17 Downpatrick

Mrs Wemyss

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E Sheehy

Beaten a long way in maiden hurdles and bumpers; managed to complete a handicap race for the first time at Wexford recently but finished last; different headgear combination tried but put a line through her.

40/1

13

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 55y

14:05 Wexford

Mrs Wemyss

10st 5lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: E Sheehy

Has failed to complete in all four handicap attempts; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

50/1

13

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

18:30 Wexford

Mrs Wemyss

10st 7lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: E Sheehy

Has failed to complete in three handicap attempts; can be left out of calculations.

33/1

Form: 0-0

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off both starts so far at huge prices and difficult to fancy.
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14

31st May 2024

Soft

2m 5f 145y

19:20 Tramore

Stone Rosie

11st 7lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: P J Rothwell

Tailed off both starts so far at huge prices and difficult to fancy.

100/1

16

11th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:25 Cork

Stone Rosie

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

125-1 when always out the back in a maiden at Wexford; didn't jump well.

100/1

14th

16

11th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:25 Cork

Stone Rosie

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

jumped right on occasions, towards rear, badly hampered 1st

100/1

Form: 6-2

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big step forward from debut when 66-1 runner-up at Killarney earlier this month; room for improvement in the jumping department and should progress; sets the standard.
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6th

9

22nd Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 88y

16:53 Thurles

Wudya

11st 11lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Gordon Elliott

Califet mare; half-sister to dual bumper winner You Oughta Know; dam unplaced in two bumpers (favourite each time), sister to bumper/2m4f hurdle winner Pont Aval, half-sister to smart 2m1f-2m6f hurdle/chase winner Pont Alexandre; interesting newcomer.

8/1

Non-runners

Fire Force

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €81.20
Straight Forecast €102.68
Trifecta €697.40

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Wudya

SPOTLIGHT:

Scar Bridge

The Irish Sun:

Scar Bridge

TOPSPEED:

Wudya

POSTDATA:

Wudya