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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2nd

9

(8)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 179y

20:10 Ballinrobe

Pampar Lady

9st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Three-time winner over hurdles; okay efforts over fences the last twice and now makes her belated Flat debut; probably best watched.

20/1

3rd

7

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

16:20 Wexford

Pampar Lady

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Rattled up a hat-trick over hurdles last summer, at up to 2m3f; after seven months off, ran well on chase debut at Tramore, upsides Future Prospect when that one departed two out, then just got tired and finished behind Beauforts Storm; jumping was a bit novicey then, so should improve for the experience and the run.

6/1

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

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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1st

8

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 180y

20:17 Kilbeggan

Knocknagoran Lady

11st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: Cian Hughes

Had plenty to spare when scoring a breakthrough win over an extended 2m6f at Limerick last week; a wind operation seems to have done the trick, and she is suited by good ground; can go well again off 9lb higher.

6/1

1st

9

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

19:33 Limerick

Knocknagoran Lady

10st 9lb

J: Daniel King

T: Cian Hughes

Maiden's best efforts have come on good ground, including over this trip at Down Royal in April when third of 19 (3m, good) in this headgear; below that level but not disgraced in sixth at Wexford next time (3m, good to yielding); place claims.

13/1

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

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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7th

2

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:15 Sligo

Beauforts Storm

11st 10lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Bumper and hurdles winner has been disappointing overall over fences and in one hurdle run this year, except for when second of six over fences at Tramore (2m, good) on penultimate; others are more appealing.

25/1

2

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

16:20 Wexford

Beauforts Storm

11st 7lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Useful hurdler with placed form in Listed and Graded company as a novice; much improved on fourth chase start at Tramore when close second, around 2l in front of Pampar Lady in race in which Future Prospect departed two out; not sure to appreciate this extra half-mile.

10/1

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

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

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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