June 15 / 13.05 Downpatrick

13.05

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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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Verdict Starting price

3

31st May 2025

Good

1m 7f 130y

17:10 Tramore

Femme Magnifique

11st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Pulled up on last two starts; has previously won a bumper and a maiden hurdle but form since then has been ropey; first run over fences under rules needs to spark a revival but can't be discounted given her trainer.

11/4

3

31st May 2025

Good

1m 7f 130y

17:10 Tramore

Femme Magnifique

11st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Pulled up on last two starts; has previously won a bumper and a maiden hurdle but form since then has been ropey; first run over fences under rules needs to spark a revival but can't be discounted given her trainer.

11/4

9

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 15y

13:55 Thurles

Femme Magnifique

10st 11lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Won the bumper on this card last year and got back on track with maiden hurdle win at Downpatrick in June; hasn't built on that since and was pulled up after a bad error last week; looks risky.

11/2

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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5

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Disco Dancer

11st 4lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

On the retreat when falling in Jubilee Alpha's Listed race at Taunton in December; has since won at Down Royal and finished fourth in a deep handicap at Leopardstown in February, but she ran poorly in a Listed novice just three weeks ago and is now exposed; up against it.

100/1

3

20th Feb 2025

Soft

1m 7f 211y

14:55 Punchestown

Disco Dancer

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Three-time winner and generally consistent mare; put her experience to good use when winning a novice handicap at Down Royal last month; confirmed a good standard of form when 40-1 fourth of 19 in a valuable mares' handicap at Leopardstown 18 days ago.

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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2nd

11

16th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

18:48 Kilbeggan

Long Gone

10st 2lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Declan Queally

Bumper winner and won a 2m Tramore mares' maiden hurdle in April (2m, yielding); two ventures into handicap company a bit underwhelming, none too fluent at Punchestown eight days ago in lady riders' contest; first attempt at 3m and others preferred.

16/1

6th

7

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 12y

14:35 Punchestown

Long Gone

11st 4lb

J: Miss Charlotte Butler

T: Declan Queally

Bumper winner and won a Tramore mares' maiden hurdle in April (2m, yielding); pulled up at Listowel 8 days ago when found to be lame; rider takes off 4lb and can't be completely ruled out.

22/1

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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7th

1

26th Nov 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:50 Tramore

Tell Me This

12st 0lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Ballinrobe maiden win came at 2m2f but tame finishing efforts in handicaps since on better ground, over 2m6f at Ballinrobe and back at 2m2f at Downpatrick; drops in grade here.

8/1

7th

1

26th Nov 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:50 Tramore

Tell Me This

12st 0lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Ballinrobe maiden win came at 2m2f but tame finishing efforts in handicaps since on better ground, over 2m6f at Ballinrobe and back at 2m2f at Downpatrick; drops in grade here.

8/1

4th

3

11th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 65y

14:50 Downpatrick

Tell Me This

11st 8lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Ballinrobe maiden win came at this trip; didn't appear to stay 2m6f at same venue latest; back in trip and not one to rule out on handicap debut.

8/1

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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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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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

9th

15

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 2f 185y

13:05 Downpatrick

Wee Vee

10st 8lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: S R B Crawford

Beaten a long way in two C&D maiden hurdles and can't be fancied.

100/1

10th

15

24th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 185y

17:05 Downpatrick

Wee Vee

10st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: S R B Crawford

Tailed-off on debut in a C&D maiden hurdle two weeks ago and can't be fancied.

150/1

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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10

15th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:50 Downpatrick

Ar Nos Na Gaoithe

11st 5lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P J Rothwell

Winner at Clonmel in February and showed that was no fluke when only beaten roughly 2l in follow up bid at Down Royal; well held at Kilbeggan last time but previous runs give him a squeak.

7/2

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

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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