June 15 / 13.05 Downpatrick

13.05

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 2m 2f 185y
  • 14 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 1055-

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Thurles bumper winner in December was below form in stronger company twice after but ran well after a break in a Punchestown Grade 3 last time; previously runner-up in a point and a leading player on hurdles debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:55 Tramore

Femme Magnifique

11st 1lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Bumper and hurdles winner for Willie Mullins in 2023-24; failed to add tom her tally for Paul Kiely last year and off since an okay run at Navan in February; worth a market check on first run for Harry Kelly.

9/1

3rd

3

28th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 90y

16:43 Navan

Femme Magnifique

11st 6lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Bumper and maiden hurdle winner for Willie Mullins; ran well in a Clonmel novice chase in December but poor in three starts following that, including when beaten 35l in a Thurles handicap last time (2m2f, soft); needs to come back to her best.

6/1

7th

4

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 2f 0y

13:42 Thurles

Femme Magnifique

11st 11lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Bumper and maiden hurdle winner for Willie Mullins; also second for the champion trainer in a beginners' chase last May; best run in six chase starts for this yard when third in a Clonmel novice handicap; out of her depth in a Grade 2 mares' event here last month; of some interest in this grade.

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 12908-

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner was runner-up in Listed class in that sphere at Gowran, both last year; has been held in good company since and was 4.5l behind Femme Magnifique at Punchestown last time; has the ability to run well.
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1st

3

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:18 Downpatrick

Sharp Object

11st 7lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Won a bumper and runner-up in Listed contest in that discipline; ran to form with similarly useful bumper mare when second on hurdling debut here in June and third has won since; contender.

100/30

2nd

4

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 2f 185y

13:05 Downpatrick

Sharp Object

11st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Bumper winner was runner-up in Listed class in that sphere at Gowran, both last year; has been held in good company since and was 4.5l behind Femme Magnifique at Punchestown last time; has the ability to run well.

5/1

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 817-42

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner at Down Royal in March has run solid races in maiden hurdles at Tipperary (2m) and Limerick (2m3f); that experience will be a help and is a player.
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4th

2

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 130y

17:23 Tramore

Disco Dancer

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

One of two for the yard; bumper/dual winning hurdler; hasn't been at her best since returning from a year off and one or two others appeal more.

10/1

4

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:25 Killarney

Disco Dancer

11st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

One of two for trainer; bumper/dual winning hurdler; returned from almost a year off when well beaten on Flat in February; more promise in 10l fifth over hurdles at Navan (2m, soft); didn't build on that at Bellewstown last time.

18/1

8th

1

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:15 Bellewstown

Disco Dancer

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper and dual winning hurdler; came back from almost a year off the track when well beaten in a 1m4f maiden at Dundalk in February; more promise in her 10l fifth of 12 at Navan last month (2m, soft); more needed with cheekpieces added to the tongue tie.

10/1

Form: 3-1

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Just the two starts; runner-up in a Wexford maiden hurdle over 2m4f and then easily won a Limerick bumper back to 2m; should have improvement to come and a leading player.
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6th

1

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Long Gone

12st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Signed off his tenure with a second hurdles win for Declan Queally when landing a Bellewstown claimer last August (2m5f, good); never travelled when pulled up at Tramore on stable debut in November; needs to bounce back.

40/1

1st

4

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

16:53 Bellewstown

Long Gone

11st 0lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Declan Queally

Tramore maiden winner in April and best run when second in 3m Kilbeggan handicap following month (good); tame chasing debut effort at Tramore latest but has to be considered back hurdling.

5/1

4th

8

17th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:00 Tramore

Long Gone

11st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Declan Queally

Bumper winner last year; maiden hurdle scorer over 2m at this venue in April; stayed well when stepped up to 3m in a handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan two months ago.

10/1

Form: B3-

Last run: 103 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some promise in a Leopardstown bumper on heavy ground and is of some interest for new yard, especially if there is market strength behind her.
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4

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:32 Wexford

Tell Me This

12st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Kinirons

Maiden hurdle winner in 2024; struggled over fences last year and again on the Flat since moving yards.

25/1

9th

11

(8)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Tell Me This

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Andrew Kinirons

Maiden hurdle winner had fruitless spell chasing; well beaten in her opening three runs here for new yard; unlikely to feature; 1lb wrong.

66/1

Form: 65-

Last run: 198 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Best of two hurdle starts when beaten 9l at Thurles in November over 2m on yielding ground; is respected from a top yard and can run well after break.
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9th

7

20th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

16:30 Downpatrick

Bobbi Gin Tree

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

One of two runners for yard; has shown ability over timber and was second in a Sligo maiden hurdle in July; was still in with a chance when falling in a handicap hurdle at Wexford on latest; is related to a couple of chase winners and is in good hands; leading claims if her jumping holds up.

7/1

1

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

17:05 Wexford

Bobbi Gin Tree

12st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Second in Sligo maiden and fourth here on handicap debut; now steps up in trip.

7/1

4th

1

9th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

17:30 Wexford

Bobbi Gin Tree

12st 0lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Improved steadily in four runs over hurdles; came on for reappearance at Downpatrick when beaten 2.5l by Torquay Road at Sligo (2m1f) 33 days ago; seems a lenient mark on handicap debut and she's a leading contender.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; placed in two points but this is a tough ask on rules debut and best watched for future reference.
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4th

9

9th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:25 Downpatrick

Bishbashbosh

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: H Smyth

Ran well in handicaps at shorter trips over the winter for Ross O'Sullivan, notably Punchestown second, tame enough effort last time at Carlisle; begins second stint with current yard here, well beaten previous C&D attempt.

14/1

4th

9

9th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:25 Downpatrick

Bishbashbosh

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: H Smyth

Ran well in handicaps at shorter trips over the winter for Ross O'Sullivan, notably Punchestown second, tame enough effort last time at Carlisle; begins second stint with current yard here, well beaten previous C&D attempt.

14/1

5th

1

17th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 5

13:20 Carlisle

Bishbashbosh

11st 12lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

midfield, steady headway halfway, pressed leaders before 2 out, weakened before last

11/4

Form: 8

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 24l in a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle and has to improve loads in a stronger race.
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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

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in two C&D maiden hurdles and can't be fancied.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12

10th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:52 Downpatrick

Wee Vee

10st 3lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: S R B Crawford

All maiden hurdle runs came here and she showed precious little in those; tailed off in a Perth novice hurdle in July and well behind on handicap debut at Ballinrobe later that month (2m6f, good); down 2lb but she would be a surprising winner.

33/1

11th

17

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 41y

19:42 Ballinrobe

Wee Vee

10st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: S R B Crawford

First reserve; little sign of ability in three maiden hurdles and a novice; off for over a year and can only be watched on handicap debut.

12th

13

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:15 Perth

Wee Vee

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: S R B Crawford

in rear, pushed along before 4th, reminder after 5th

66/1

Form: 7-9

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in a bumper and maiden hurdle so has loads to find.
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9th

6

19th Jul 2024

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:30 Killarney

Gabbys Doll House

10st 13lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: James Andrew Fahey

Poor form in a bumper and two maiden hurdles; long way behind Sharp Object at Downpatrick; tongue-tie.

66/1

10th

8

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 2f 185y

13:05 Downpatrick

Gabbys Doll House

10st 13lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: James Andrew Fahey

Well beaten in a bumper and maiden hurdle so has loads to find.

66/1

9th

5

30th May 2024

Good To Firm

2m 3f 0y

18:17 Limerick

Gabbys Doll House

11st 7lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: James Andrew Fahey

towards rear, detached 4 out

100/1

Form: 0-0

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in two maiden hurdles and handicaps will suit better in time.
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8

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 219y

17:25 Clonmel

Ar Nos Na Gaoithe

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Course 2m3f winner over hurdles in February; not much encouragement from two Downpatrick chase runs; early days and may find her level in handicaps.

12/1

7

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

17:05 Downpatrick

Ar Nos Na Gaoithe

11st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

A lot to find based on ratings and she has been well beaten in her last three runs at the track, including on chase debut last time when 28l behind the winner; hard to see the necessary improvement coming.

25/1

10th

7

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:26 Downpatrick

Ar Nos Na Gaoithe

11st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Record of 1-17 over hurdles but has run well in defeat at this track; however, hasn't been as good here the last twice and has to do better on chasing debut.

18/1

Form: 008-

Last run: 181 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in three heavy ground maiden hurdles; has to improve enormously; tongue-tie.
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6th

12

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 7f 100y

16:35 Killarney

Thecornerbar

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Makes stable debut and chasing debut; 0-5 over hurdles for former yard, never shorter than 150-1 for all five starts and yet to finish closer than 51l to the winner; pulled up when last seen at Wexford; impossible to make a case for on form.

25/1

14

25th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:05 Wexford

Thecornerbar

10st 11lb

J: Daire McConville

T: R K Watson

Tailed off in four starts in maiden hurdles at triple figure odds; up against it on handicap debut; up in trip.

33/1

Form: P680/

Last run: 678 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in bumpers in 2022 but can only be watched on comeback from long absence.
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10th

7

15th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:40 Downpatrick

Legacy Juno

11st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Just minor promise in bumpers before returning from a long absence here a month ago and pulling up.

50/1

9

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 2f 185y

13:05 Downpatrick

Legacy Juno

10st 13lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: S R B Crawford

Showed some ability in bumpers in 2022 but can only be watched on comeback from long absence.

50/1

10th

10

7th Aug 2022

Good

2m 2f 165y

17:30 Downpatrick

Legacy Juno

11st 7lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

never better than mid-division, pushed along and dropped to rear over 3f out, soon no extra

25/1

Form:

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; beaten a long way on the Flat and in a C&D maiden hurdle; can't be fancied.
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18

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 2f 185y

13:05 Downpatrick

Ash Court

10st 13lb

T: Liam Lennon

Third reserve; beaten a long way on the Flat and in a C&D maiden hurdle; can't be fancied.

15th

10

24th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 185y

17:05 Downpatrick

Ash Court

10st 11lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Liam Lennon

Beaten a long way on sole Flat start at Dundalk and looks best watched on hurdles debut.

100/1

15th

10

24th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 185y

17:05 Downpatrick

Ash Court

10st 11lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Liam Lennon

Beaten a long way on sole Flat start at Dundalk and looks best watched on hurdles debut.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta €9.40
Straight Forecast €9.04
Trifecta €35.80

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Slim Marvel

The Irish Sun:

Long Gone

TOPSPEED:

Bobbi Gin Tree

SPOTLIGHT:

Femme Magnifique

POSTDATA:

Slim Marvel