September 13 / 16.00 Ballinrobe

16.00

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares’ Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 2m 1f 207y
  • 15 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares’ Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.40
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 5834-2

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Best effort yet when runner-up in a maiden hurdle here last month; may not appreciate marked drop in trip on quicker ground though.
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6

19th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

15:20 Limerick

Ah Fuhgeddaboudit

10st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

towards rear, detached halfway, pulled up before 2 out

9/1

3rd

5

6th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 50y

15:05 Tipperary

Ah Fuhgeddaboudit

10st 8lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

raced in fourth behind clear leader, headway after 3 out, outpaced approaching last, ran on and went third towards finish, no match for first two

20/1

1st

6

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 207y

16:00 Ballinrobe

Ah Fuhgeddaboudit

10st 13lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

travelled strongly, soon pressed leader, led after 2 out, clear when ridden and idled after last, stayed on towards finish

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £6.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mount Nelson mare; sister to 2m1f/2m2f hurdle winner Flidais; dam prolific French 2m1f-2m5f hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to French 2m7f Listed chase winner Vision De Maitre, out of 1m7f-2m4f jumps winning half-sister to French 2m5f Listed chase winner; yard can ready newcomers but this is probably a tough ask and she may want a bit further.
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6th

3

15th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

15:15 Downpatrick

Mexican Moonshine

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gordon Elliott

Roscommon maiden hurdle winner on second start last September (20.5f, yielding); poor efforts in a Listed race and a handicap last twice; off since November and the market should reveal expectations on return for in form yard.

7/1

13th

3

22nd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 90y

13:57 Tipperary

Mexican Moonshine

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Roscommon maiden winner (2m4f) has contested novices since, fair fourth at Cork and well held in better-class Listowel Listed; may have more to offer now entering handicaps.

12/1

13th

3

22nd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 90y

13:57 Tipperary

Mexican Moonshine

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Roscommon maiden winner (2m4f) has contested novices since, fair fourth at Cork and well held in better-class Listowel Listed; may have more to offer now entering handicaps.

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: -03044

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
0-15 and was below form in a Kilbeggan handicap last month; tongue-tie needs to spark a revival.
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4

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 95y

14:30 Punchestown

Spick And Span

11st 0lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: James Andrew Fahey

Runner-up on her first two starts for this yard before getting off the mark at the 20th attempt with a 4l Ballinrobe maiden hurdle success (2m1f, good); returned from a short break with a positive run at Clonmel last time when third (2m4f, yielding); Flidais was in fourth that day and has won subsequently; in the mix.

5/1

6

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:25 Clonmel

Spick And Span

10st 10lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: James Andrew Fahey

Runner-up on her first two starts for this yard (both at Sligo) before getting off the mark at the 20th attempt with a 4l Ballinrobe success (2m1f, good); needs to bounce back from a below-par run in a Sligo novice event.

5/1

Form: 0-3

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went close in points and likeable efforts under rules so far but probably needs a sizeable step up in trip.
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4th

2

19th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

15:13 Newton Abbot

Joueuse Royale

11st 7lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: Olly Murphy

Ex-Irish 6yo who came good for Olly Murphy at second attempt, in Market Rasen maiden (2m4f, good) last month; should be okay back at 2m and can handle some underfoot ease; likely to give another good account.

5/2

1st

3

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

17:15 Market Rasen

Joueuse Royale

11st 4lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: Olly Murphy

Placed over hurdles and fences for Henry de Bromhead, she was sold to join new yard for 38,000euros in May; made a pleasing start for new connections when second of 11 finishers at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last month, shaping like this stiffer test of stamina should suit.

5/4

2nd

6

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

15:08 Uttoxeter

Joueuse Royale

11st 4lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: Olly Murphy

Ex-Irish mare who made the frame on all five hurdling starts for Henry de Bromhead (1m7f-2m6f) and was placed on her chasing debut two runs ago; changed hands for 38,000euros in May; leading contender on stable debut.

Evs

Form: -F7036

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden; back to something like her best when third of 12 over C&D last month but couldn't build on that at Bellewstown 16 days ago; more exposed than most of her rivals.
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3rd

6

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 130y

17:23 Tramore

Pampar Lady

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Raised her game markedly last season over hurdles, winning three times to earn a mark of 118; trip/ground ideal for this first crack at chasing.

100/30

8

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

14:02 Down Royal

Pampar Lady

10st 10lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Much improved handicapper of late, notching up a hat-trick of wins at Cork, Kilbeggan and Listowel; well held when below her best in Grade 3 novice latest and again faces stiff task here but place claims.

10/1

8

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

14:02 Down Royal

Pampar Lady

10st 10lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Much improved handicapper of late, notching up a hat-trick of wins at Cork, Kilbeggan and Listowel; well held when below her best in Grade 3 novice latest and again faces stiff task here but place claims.

10/1

Form: 350/4

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
0-4 over timber and beaten 9l on handicap debut last month; much more required.
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1

12th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

14:17 Cork

Pachmena

12st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Dual-purpose Flat winner yet to score over timber; soundly beaten first two starts for this yard over hurdles at Sligo and on the Flat at Bellewstown; revival required.

11/1

2

(5)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Pachmena

10st 1lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Matthew J Smith

Dual-purpose mare whose best recent Flat form has come over 1m4f-1m6f; beaten 20l in a 25.5f handicap hurdle on latest; headgear worn that day discarded; this trip surely too sharp.

20/1

Form: 17-24 BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a Tramore bumper on debut and bounced back from lesser effort to finish runner-up in a maiden hurdle at Roscommon on this year's return; turned over when odds-on back at that venue last month and stopped quickly but quick turnaround suggests that was just a blip and she's the one to beat, particularly with this ground likely to suit.
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1

26th Nov 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:15 Tramore

Caman Eileen

11st 7lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: W P Mullins

took keen hold, led narrowly or disputed lead early, prominent after 2nd, dropped to midfield when not fluent 4th, dropped to last and struggling omitted 7th, pulled up before 2 out (usual 4 out)

4/1

1

26th Nov 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:15 Tramore

Caman Eileen

11st 7lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: W P Mullins

took keen hold, led narrowly or disputed lead early, prominent after 2nd, dropped to midfield when not fluent 4th, dropped to last and struggling omitted 7th, pulled up before 2 out (usual 4 out)

4/1

3rd

2

25th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 66y

15:10 Sligo

Caman Eileen

11st 5lb

J: Mr C Mullins

T: W P Mullins

soon in touch with leaders, hampered by faller 3rd

100/30

Form: 75

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown enough in two maiden hurdles so far, despite showing some ability.
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6th

11

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

19:49 Wexford

Knocknagoran Lady

10st 10lb

J: Daniel King

T: Cian Hughes

Maiden's best efforts have come on good ground, including over this trip at Down Royal last month in this headgear combination when third; place claims again.

14/1

3rd

15

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

Knocknagoran Lady

10st 10lb

J: Daniel King

T: Cian Hughes

Showed mild promise last season prior to being pulled up on her final start here; no telling impression when a well-beaten seventh on seasonal return at Fairyhouse in January (2m4f, soft); was a somewhat surprising 100-30 favourite at Naas last time when tailed off; new headgear is reached for now.

20/1

8th

7

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 20y

16:22 Naas

Knocknagoran Lady

11st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Cian Hughes

Showed mild promise prior to being pulled up on final start last season; made no telling impression when a well beaten seventh on seasonal return last month (2m4f, soft); needs more.

12/1

Form: 6-345

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Consistent sort in bumpers earlier this year and settled better in a hood at Galway last month; would need a step forward to have a say on hurdle introduction though.
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10th

6

10th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Cork

Arctic Piper

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Patrick T Foley

in touch with leaders

14/1

10th

6

10th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Cork

Arctic Piper

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Patrick T Foley

in touch with leaders

14/1

Form: 8-37

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Left her debut behind when third in a Sligo bumper but was tailed off back there on softer ground last month; tough ask in this contest.
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16

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:12 Gowran Park

Mollys Kingdom

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: John Patrick Ryan

Runner-up in a maiden hurdle here last month over further but not as good twice since and probably needs step back up in trip.

10/1

12th

16

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:12 Gowran Park

Mollys Kingdom

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: John Patrick Ryan

Runner-up in a maiden hurdle here last month over further but not as good twice since and probably needs step back up in trip.

10/1

5th

5

27th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 11y

12:55 Galway

Mollys Kingdom

11st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Patrick Ryan

midfield, lost fourth after 3 out, soon weakened

10/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won 1m1f Flat maiden here last year (1-12 on the Flat); not bred for this though and probably best watched.
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11th

4

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 207y

16:00 Ballinrobe

Lizzys Filly

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Won 1m1f Flat maiden here last year (1-12 on the Flat); not bred for this though and probably best watched.

20/1

9th

9

(10)

24th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

14:55 Curragh

Lizzys Filly

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Cian Collins

Runner-up four times for Ciaran Murphy in 2022; won Ballinrobe maiden for Pat Martin on the first of two starts last year; faces stiff task after 12 months on the sidelines.

16/1

8th

9

(9)

9th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 103y

18:10 Sligo

Lizzys Filly

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Cian Michael Collins

Got off the mark in a Ballinrobe maiden last time over just short of 1m2f; the third home has since won a maiden; switched yards since and a shout on handicap debut.

8/1

Form: 7

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form in points and tailed off on rules bow.
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12th

7

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 165y

16:00 Fairyhouse

Youghalvalley

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brian M McMahon

Struggled in three maidens and not much encouragement to take from handicap debut at Gowran last month; big step up in trip and cheekpieces worn last time are left off; hard to make a case for.

33/1

12th

7

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 165y

16:00 Fairyhouse

Youghalvalley

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brian M McMahon

Struggled in three maidens and not much encouragement to take from handicap debut at Gowran last month; big step up in trip and cheekpieces worn last time are left off; hard to make a case for.

33/1

12th

5

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:00 Gowran Park

Youghalvalley

11st 8lb

J: Diarmuid Moloney

T: Brian M McMahon

Failed to complete in three of four point-to-points; never figured in three maiden hurdles; down in trip and cheekpieces go on for handicap debut; not easy to make a case for.

28/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2145-

Last run: 338 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner; modest enough efforts on the Flat this summer and probably needs a career best on hurdle bow.
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2nd

1

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 130y

17:23 Tramore

Beauforts Storm

11st 7lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Struggled in three runs over fences before another heavy defeat back over hurdles; she was smart in 2024 but now has much to prove.

33/1

7th

3

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Beauforts Storm

11st 2lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Reverts to hurdling after an unsuccessful spell over fences; likes good ground but it remains to be seen if she can recapture useful 2024 form.

12/1

7th

2

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:10 Killarney

Beauforts Storm

11st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

Bumper winner is rated 124 over hurdles but has been nowhere near that level in two chase runs last season and has to do way more now.

22/1

Form: /8318-

Last run: 350 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a mares' bumper at Tramore last year before finding Listed level too tough; would need a jolt of improvement to have a say here and she's been off 350 days.
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10th

3

13th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 80y

15:50 Tramore

Grannys Yaris

11st 9lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Useful form in bumpers including course victory in 2023; quiet runs in maidens last autumn but couldn't be ruled out here on handicap debut; cheekpieces added.

6/1

10th

3

13th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 80y

15:50 Tramore

Grannys Yaris

11st 9lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Useful form in bumpers including course victory in 2023; quiet runs in maidens last autumn but couldn't be ruled out here on handicap debut; cheekpieces added.

6/1

8th

11

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 5f 163y

12:05 Punchestown

Grannys Yaris

11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Decisive winner of a 2m bumper at Tramore in August last year; well beaten in two maiden hurdles in the autumn; will get a mark after this.

50/1

Form: 6/

Last run: 1189 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off when 11-1 for her debut in 2021 and hasn't been seen since; best watched.
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8

12th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Shuil Senna

10st 13lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Shane Nolan

midfield

100/1

11th

10

7th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:58 Fairyhouse

Shuil Senna

10st 13lb

J: Miss A L Fitzgibbon

T: Shane Nolan

raced in last throughout, detached when mistake 5th, weakened and tailed off after 3 out

200/1

15th

13

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 207y

16:00 Ballinrobe

Shuil Senna

10st 13lb

J: Miss A L Fitzgibbon

T: Shane Nolan

Tailed off when 11-1 for her debut in 2021 and hasn't been seen since; best watched.

50/1

Non-runners

Little Lark, Sweet Chestnut, Ruby Mouse

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €139.40
Straight Forecast €112.70
Trifecta €1355.10

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ah Fuhgeddaboudit

SPOTLIGHT:

Caman Eileen

TOPSPEED:

Pampar Lady

The Irish Sun:

Joueuse Royale

POSTDATA:

Ah Fuhgeddaboudit