October 24 / 15.03 Clonmel

15.03

Good To Yielding

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 2m 3f 118y
  • 16 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.73
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 22P-

Last run: 207 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner; chased home odds-on favourite Bioluminescence on hurdling debut over 2m4f at Punchestown (11l in front of Paggane); failed to exploit an 8lb concession behind Cute Des As there in February; last seen pulling up in Grade 1 Mares' Novice Hurdle at Cheltenham; the one to beat on her return but has an absence to overcome.
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2nd

6

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 198y

14:15 Thurles

Tareze

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point winner; useful over hurdles last season, when her two wins included a Navan Listed hurdle; shaped well on chasing debut at Limerick, second behind better fancied stablemate and subsequent Cheltenham winner July Flower; no improvement in two Fairyhouse outings; not in the same league as stablemate The Big Westerner who beat Jade De Grugy at Limerick

5/1

9

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

17:22 Limerick

Tareze

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Third runner for yard; point winner has won twice over hurdles including a Navan mares' Listed race in February; a respectable fourth in a Grade 1 novice at Fairyhouse when last seen; capable of a big run on chasing debut.

3/1

4th

12

20th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:10 Fairyhouse

Tareze

11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point winner; chased home the smart Bioluminescence on hurdles debut at Punchestown last winter; wide-margin Clonmel maiden winner in November having been left clear two out; creditable second to the smart stablemate Hey Sunshine at Punchestown in December; faller at Limerick last month; stable has two stronger candidates.

20/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 4

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 20l into fourth by a Willie Mullins-trained hotpot in a Listowel maiden hurdle (2m, soft) on debut but that was a promising start and she's bred for this longer trip; withdrawn at Fairyhouse on October 12 as she got loose; likely improver.
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2

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:00 Tramore

Kilbarry Ce Ce

11st 8lb

J: Carl Millar

T: C O’Keeffe

0-12; best runs have come at this venue but over shorter trips than this; could run into a place if her stamina holds out (not certain on breeding).

12/1

12th

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:50 Clonmel

Kilbarry Ce Ce

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: C O’Keeffe

Maiden's best runs have tended to be at Tramore, including last month's fourth in 2m1f handicap off this mark, on returning from winter break; prominent racer should run her race but vulnerable.

15/2

4th

6

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

17:42 Tramore

Kilbarry Ce Ce

11st 9lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: C O’Keeffe

Maiden has run well in defeat at this track in a maiden and handicap hurdle; poor when last seen (in cheekpieces) but has a chance if ready enough on return; ground-versatile.

10/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 4-4P82

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Maiden has shown some ability in bumpers and she produced her best effort yet over hurdles when a never-nearer second behind a runaway winner in a handicap at Fairyhouse (3m, good) latest; she's respected back in a maiden if the trip isn't too sharp for her.
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13th

9

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 7f 122y

15:42 Clonmel

Milanaway

10st 5lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Punchestown handicap hurdle win in December (3m, heavy) is her sole success in 30 runs; not the most consistent mare but she stays well and has a definite chance on her best form.

10/1

9th

2

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 20y

16:22 Naas

Milanaway

11st 8lb

J: D G Hogan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Punchestown win in December (3m, heavy) is her sole success in 29 runs under rules; put a blot on her record at Gowran in January; much more like it when second at Thurles (2m7f, soft) last month; shortlisted.

5/2

Form: 6273

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over 2m4f at Kilbeggan (good) in June and perhaps soft ground was against her when finishing last in a Listowel bumper; led for a long way when third at Fairyhouse (20.5f, good) latest and is a player again if the ground doesn't soften.
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5th

8

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:57 Kilbeggan

Ad Caelum

10st 13lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Has established a good record at this venue; gained a second course win last month, also twice runner-up here; this is a bit shorter than her optimum trip.

10/1

1st

8

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

19:42 Kilbeggan

Ad Caelum

11st 1lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: John Patrick Ryan

C&D winner (good) off 6lb higher last May; won off this mark at Ballinrobe in August; below best over fences and hurdles recently, however, and needs to revive.

25/1

3rd

7

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

18:48 Limerick

Ad Caelum

11st 5lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Patrick Ryan

Four-time winner over hurdles is yet to score from 12 runs over fences; recent form is concerning, tailed off in a Down Royal handicap chase earlier this month and sixth of eight over hurdles at Kilbeggan latest.

9/1

Form: 42

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat recruit; 0-6 in that sphere but has caught the eye in two starts over hurdles, no match for Impero at Downpatrick (17.5f, good to yielding) latest but still well clear of a 109-rated rival on the day; definite contender up in trip.
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3rd

12

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 170y

13:55 Down Royal

Whispering Hopes

10st 13lb

J: Mr E P Powell

T: Liam Lennon

Dual-purpose maiden had been placed over hurdles for Gordon Elliott but has been poor in two starts for this yard (both here) and needs improvement on her best form anyway.

20/1

8th

19

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 105y

13:18 Down Royal

Whispering Hopes

10st 11lb

J: Mr E P Powell

T: Liam Lennon

Placed three times in nine attempts hurdling for Gordon Elliott, all on decent ground; down the field over C&D on stable debut eight weeks ago.

66/1

14th

20

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

12:50 Down Royal

Whispering Hopes

10st 11lb

J: Mr E P Powell

T: Liam Lennon

Placed three times in nine attempts hurdling for Gordon Elliott, all on better ground; surprise to see her featuring on yard debut.

14/1

Form: 6-09

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in a Galway bumper on sole start for Tony Mullins last October; never a threat on both starts for new yard; easy to look elsewhere.
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8th

13

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Koo Star

11st 1lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: Liam G O’Brien

disputed lead

14/1

8th

13

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Koo Star

11st 1lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: Liam G O’Brien

disputed lead

14/1

5th

6

6th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Ffos Las

Koo Star

11st 2lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Liam G O’Brien

Irish raider; modest form in bumpers and over hurdles last year; pulled up in a point after a break last time; plenty to prove.

14/1

Form: 750

Last run: 5 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in a bumper on debut; better effort when staying on from rear to finish fifth of 17 at Listowel on hurdling debut but she was reluctant to race and got detached at Limerick on Saturday; not out of things if she gets away on terms but she's risky.
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10

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:40 Stratford

Shing Shilla

10st 7lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Third in a Sligo handicap (2m2f, good) last August but she's not gone on from that and has been pulled up and tailed off in last two starts; overall record is now 0-17 and others are preferred,

16/1

7th

21

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

15:40 Punchestown

Shing Shilla

11st 5lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Low-level handicapper and a 16-race maiden; rated 75 and likely to struggle here.

80/1

13

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 112y

15:10 Sligo

Shing Shilla

10st 4lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Maiden put in one of her best efforts when C&D third in August off this mark (good); didn't count over 2m4f at Galway on latest; more needed.

10/1

Form:

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was always a worry when hooded on debut and ran no race on that occasion at Listowel (2m, soft) last month; impossible to recommend.
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8th

13

24th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 118y

15:03 Clonmel

Emerald Flyer

11st 6lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: M A Cahill

dwelt start, raced in last and detached, not fluent 6th

100/1

12th

13

28th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:15 Listowel

Emerald Flyer

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: M A Cahill

Seventh foal; half-sister to winners incl' Wild as The Wind (1m1f; RPR 93) and Ballinasilla (point); dam Italian maiden, closely related to Italian 1m1f 2yo Group 2 winner Mistero; hooded for debut and likely to improve for this

66/1

Form: 0-947

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three bumpers; best effort was when a remote fourth on sole hurdles start at Gowran over 2m4f on penultimate start; cheekpieces left off this time; needs to improve.
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9th

4

24th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 118y

15:03 Clonmel

Docteur Elysees

11st 7lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Patrick Joseph Hayes

Well beaten in three bumpers; best effort was when a remote fourth on sole hurdles start at Gowran over 2m4f on penultimate start; cheekpieces left off this time; needs to improve.

33/1

7th

1

15th Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 185y

17:20 Punchestown

Docteur Elysees

11st 11lb

J: Ms S Peyroles

T: Patrick Joseph Hayes

Well beaten in two bumpers but a better effort, albeit still well-held, in a maiden hurdle at Gowran last time; cheekpieces added to tongue-tie.

28/1

4th

15

5th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 40y

14:30 Gowran Park

Docteur Elysees

11st 5lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Patrick Joseph Hayes

Hasn't shown enough in points and bumpers for either this yard or Gordon Elliott previously to be of interest.

150/1

20/1

Form: 8-6P33

Last run: 77 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Much improved when beaten into third by a pair of geldings in a bumper at Killarney (good) in July; remote third in a Sligo bumper (soft) when last seen; needs to take a step forward but her chance will be enhanced if the ground is on the good side; first run for Eoin Doyle.
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13

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

19:33 Limerick

Phildante

10st 4lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Eoin Doyle

Runner-up in a 3m handicap at Wexford last summer (good); struggled after that, but her 9l fourth of 15 at Sligo (2m5f, good) last time was more promising; place chance if building on that.

11/1

4th

14

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 162y

20:00 Sligo

Phildante

10st 7lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Eoin Doyle

Runner-up in a 3m handicap at Wexford last summer but hasn't been at that level since; has to improve from Downpatrick return.

22/1

6th

12

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:29 Downpatrick

Phildante

10st 7lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Eoin Doyle

Maiden chased home a clear winner over 3m at Wexford last summer; rounded off last year with okay sixth of 16 at Tramore (2m5f) in November; off the track 178 days.

16/1

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 4 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten out of sight in a Listowel bumper on debut and not much better in a Limerick maiden hurdle on Sunday; avoid.
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1st

5

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

18:58 Limerick

Sallap

11st 5lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: S Curling

Won a Clonmel handicap in October (2m7f, yielding) off 73 and was in the lead when falling at Thurles next time; poor on return at Cork but won again back at Clonmel last month (2m7f, good), although dangerous-looking leader fell at two out; up 5lb taking account of rider's claim; in the mix but needs to prove she can do it away from Clonmel.

6/1

1st

12

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 90y

20:30 Clonmel

Sallap

10st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: S Curling

Second runner for yard; sole win came over slightly further at this track last October; was in the lead when falling at Thurles next time off 1lb lower; however, was beaten a long way on return at Cork and has to do much better.

16/1

14th

23

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:00 Cork

Sallap

10st 13lb

T: S Curling

Second reserve; won at Clonmel in October (2m7f, yielding); in the lead when falling at the last off revised mark at Thurles (2m7f, gd-yld); just 2lb higher now and could go well if ready after break.

Form: /0970-

Last run: 425 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has failed to get involved in four handicap hurdles this summer when trained by Kevin Coleman; first start for new yard; best watched.
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12th

9

24th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 118y

15:03 Clonmel

Shes My Getaway

11st 7lb

J: Niall Moore

T: M A Cahill

in touch with leaders, midfield when pushed along briefly after 4th

33/1

13th

10

26th Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:30 Killarney

Shes My Getaway

11st 4lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

towards rear of midfield

16/1

7th

8

11th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:05 Wexford

Shes My Getaway

11st 7lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Best run when 20l behind in a 2m handicap here last time; needs to improve plenty for sharp rise in trip.

20/1

Form: 7004

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in a pair of bumpers and on hurdling debut at Gowran; better effort when last seen finishing a remote fourth of 12 at Fairyhouse (2m); step up in trip should help but might be of more interest once sent handicapping.
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9th

15

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 180y

20:17 Kilbeggan

Go Avel

10st 8lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Francis Casey

Not a bad run at Limerick on her second run after a long break; reportedly bled at Downpatrick last time; never shorter than 25-1, and hard to fancy now.

16/1

9th

11

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

14:35 Downpatrick

Go Avel

11st 1lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: Francis Casey

Improved over moderate Sligo return to action when a 19.5l fourth (winner DSQ) at Limerick last time (2m4f, soft); needs to build on that.

15/1

4th

11

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Go Avel

10st 10lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Francis Casey

Off for a year before her recent Sligo outing; nothing in her form to encourage support.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 11,000euros as a foal; tenth foal; half-sister to useful bumper/2m4f-2m7f hurdle winner Ask Paddington; dam tailed off in bumper, half-sister to high-class staying chaser Trabolgan; market will guide.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

19

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 150y

14:27 Cork

A Family Affair

10st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Terence O’Brien

Tailed off at huge odds in three starts in maiden hurdle company; ran very free when again well beaten at Clonmel on handicap debut; pedigree suggests she will want further than this.

18/1

13th

16

27th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Clonmel

A Family Affair

10st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Tailed off at huge odds in three starts in maiden hurdle company; pedigree suggests she might want further than this.

50/1

14th

11

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 15y

13:20 Thurles

A Family Affair

11st 5lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Beaten a mile in two maiden hurdles and impossible to give a chance to.

100/1

OUR TIP

Form: 9

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stoutly-bred daughter of Mahler but she was tailed off on her debut at Gowran this month; readily passed over on this occasion.
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9th

2

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Limerick

Ballinlegane Lady

11st 7lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

No sign of maiden-winning potential in three attempts over longer trips; has changed stable since pulled up at Thurles in November; dropped in distance by her new trainer, best watched.

66/1

9th

2

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Limerick

Ballinlegane Lady

11st 7lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

No sign of maiden-winning potential in three attempts over longer trips; has changed stable since pulled up at Thurles in November; dropped in distance by her new trainer, best watched.

66/1

Form: 39-38 BF

Last run: 110 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Posted good efforts in defeat over hurdles when third at Fairyhouse and Punchestown, having made most at the latter track in June; similar tactics were used when sent off favourite at Bellewstown when last seen but she weakened on the turn for home; could be worth another chance.
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3rd

6

24th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:30 Fairyhouse

Cottesloe Sunshine

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

towards rear, not fluent 2nd, headway towards far side before 2 out, disputing third last, kept on

8/1

Non-runners

Angels Peak, Ladies Well

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €15.50
Straight Forecast €20.79
Trifecta €77.90

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Tareze

SPOTLIGHT:

Kilbarry Ce Ce

The Irish Sun:

Whispering Hopes

POSTDATA:

Tareze