October 25 / 14.35 Sligo

14.35

Yielding

Callan Tansey Mares Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 2m 1f 176y
  • 12 runners
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Callan Tansey Mares Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 5-21 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Modest enough Flat performer but a much better hurdler, as she showed when runner-up in a Tipperary maiden hurdle and when a very fortunate winner when left clear by a last-flight faller at Killarney earlier in the month; her mark is probably fair enough and there might be more improvement in her.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

2

6th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

19:50 Roscommon

Fair Damsel

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Won a 2m1f maiden hurdle at Killarney in 2024; fairly lightly raced since then but her runs haven't been too encouraging, although ran well for a 66-1 shot at Wexford last time when fifth of 14 (2m4f, good to yielding); shaped like this trip was worth a go that day.

14/1

5th

9

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:05 Wexford

Fair Damsel

11st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

A tailed off finish in a Tramore handicap last time was not the greatest stable debut; best watched for the moment.

40/1

OUR TIP

Form: 656107

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Went up 9lb for winning a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Killarney in August; soundly beaten twice since and may well require a little more leeway from the assessor.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

29th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 189y

13:35 Thurles

Ask Cillian

11st 10lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Darren Collins

Went up 9lb for winning a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Killarney in August; soundly beaten in three starts since and she should find this trip on the sharp side.

12/1

7th

2

29th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 189y

13:35 Thurles

Ask Cillian

11st 10lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Darren Collins

Went up 9lb for winning a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Killarney in August; soundly beaten in three starts since and she should find this trip on the sharp side.

12/1

2

25th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 176y

14:35 Sligo

Ask Cillian

11st 8lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Darren Collins

Went up 9lb for winning a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Killarney in August; soundly beaten twice since and may well require a little more leeway from the assessor.

20/1

Form: -22234 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
32-race maiden under all codes but very consistent over hurdles all summer; climbing the handicap without winning but likely to get in the frame; stable had a double on the Flat at the Curragh on Tuesday.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

12

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Bayou Belle

10st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Longstanding maiden has been placed plenty of times; pulled-up in first-time cheekpieces at Listowel last time and not easy to fancy from 1lb out of the handicap.

25/1

10th

12

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Bayou Belle

10st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Longstanding maiden has been placed plenty of times; pulled-up in first-time cheekpieces at Listowel last time and not easy to fancy from 1lb out of the handicap.

25/1

8

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 0y

15:43 Listowel

Bayou Belle

11st 8lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Long standing maiden has run plenty of good races in defeat, including a 2.25l third of 14 off this mark at Ballinrobe (22.5f, good) latest; place chance again in new headgear combination.

11/1

Form: FP-682

Last run: 99 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Maiden under both codes; best hurdles run came last time at Killarney in July, a day after finishing second over 1m6f at same venue on the Flat; back from a break but rider booking catches the eye and should be in the shake-up.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

15th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:50 Downpatrick

Chatterbox

11st 10lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: John Joseph Murphy

0-8 over timber but went close at Killarney last summer and arrives on the back of a big Flat run; on a fair mark and not many of her rivals arrive in-form.

3/1

10

(14)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:40 Listowel

Chatterbox

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John Joseph Murphy

Longstanding maiden who has shown his best form at Killarney; needs to improve considerably from a Rsocommon run; not a strong contender.

16/1

10

(14)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:40 Listowel

Chatterbox

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John Joseph Murphy

Longstanding maiden who has shown his best form at Killarney; needs to improve considerably from a Rsocommon run; not a strong contender.

16/1

Form: 66-27U

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Close second in a Ballinrobe handicap hurdle in May her best recent effort; did not run to that level at the same venue a few weeks later and unseated very early at Listowel last month; respected on her best form.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

9th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 35y

17:38 Roscommon

Dreamz

10st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Terence O’Brien

Dual-purpose maiden has lost form since a close second over timber at Ballinrobe in May 2024; beaten 84l over hurdles when last seen in December; can only be watched on chase debut.

20/1

15th

2

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 51y

15:00 Naas

Dreamz

12st 2lb

J: Mr D Allen

T: Terence O’Brien

Close second in a Ballinrobe handicap hurdle in May her best effort since her time in bumpers; did not run to that level at the same venue a few weeks later; unseated at the first at Listowel, struggled at Sligo.

16/1

15th

2

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 51y

15:00 Naas

Dreamz

12st 2lb

J: Mr D Allen

T: Terence O’Brien

Close second in a Ballinrobe handicap hurdle in May her best effort since her time in bumpers; did not run to that level at the same venue a few weeks later; unseated at the first at Listowel, struggled at Sligo.

16/1

Form: 086-02

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Dropped back to 2m and showed considerable improvement when runner-up in a handicap hurdle at Gowran three weeks ago, would have gone closer with a better jump at the last and a clearer passage; could be on the upgrade and certainly respected back in mares company.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

12

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

16:20 Wexford

Queenofthelodge

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Progressive in handicaps in the first half of last season, gaining a third handicap success in 2m4f Clonmel mares' event in October; back to her best in first-time cheekpieces in 2m1f Limerick Grade 3 early this month, staying on for third behind two much higher-rated rivals; dam has already produced a couple of winning chasers so quite possible she could improve for the switch to fences.

13/2

3rd

7

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

17:20 Limerick

Queenofthelodge

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Progressive in handicaps in the first half of last season; gained a third handicap success in 2m4f Clonmel mares' event in October; was found wanting in conditions races later; tough task in this company; cheekpieces on for the first time.

33/1

4th

2

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Queenofthelodge

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Progressive in handicaps last year; gained third win in 2m4f Clonmel mares' event in October; has been found wanting in conditions races since; may have needed recent Killarney run.

8/1

Form: -1506P

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Accounted for Ask Cillian in a 2m5f handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe in May but not much trace of that form since under her penalty; others preferred.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 41y

19:09 Ballinrobe

Whatyouwant

10st 8lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Gerard Kyne

Brought off an 80-1 shock at Kilbeggan last autumn when fitted with cheekpieces for the first time; remote seventh at Limerick early this month after a break; got a lot closer to the same winner when fifth at Kilbeggan the following week.

12/1

5th

17

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 180y

20:17 Kilbeggan

Whatyouwant

10st 8lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Gerard Kyne

Brought off an 80-1 shock over C&D last autumn when fitted with cheekpieces for the first time; after a lengthy break, she may have needed last week's race when a remote seventh behind Knocknagoran Lady at Limerick; first reserve.

7th

8

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

19:33 Limerick

Whatyouwant

10st 10lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Gerard Kyne

Doubled her hurdles tally at Kilbeggan in September (3m1f, good) off 5lb lower in first-time cheekpieces at 80-1; pulled up at Listowel when last seen later that month (2m6f, good to yielding); hard to trust, especially back from an absence.

25/1

Form: 200P/P

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Returned to action after 17 months off but well beaten in a Roscommon handicap hurdle last month; makes little appeal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

18:12 Tramore

Dancing After Dark

11st 1lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: J G Bennett

Won over 3m at Limerick in November 2024; ran only once last year; shaped with promise when fourth at Punchestown after a long break; failed to build on that at Cork last month; cheekpieces now added to tongue-tie.

14/1

7

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 45y

17:00 Cork

Dancing After Dark

11st 4lb

J: Mr C J Shine

T: J G Bennett

Won over 3m at Limerick in November 2024; ran only once last year; shaped with promise when fourth at Punchestown after a long break; third-placed Catchabird gave the form a timely boost at Wexford on Tuesday; good chance.

100/30

4th

9

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

15:58 Punchestown

Dancing After Dark

10st 8lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: J G Bennett

Got off the mark at Limerick over 3m in November 2024 but was soundly beaten over hurdles and fences since; best watched after a year away.

22/1

Form: -P4622

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Her current trainer has managed to eke improvement out of her, finishing second in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Roscommon late last month and going closer when touched off over 2m on good ground at Galway; up 3lb for that but comes here in much-improved form and one of the likelier winners.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 160y

19:42 Kilbeggan

Bowgate Street

11st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: M Flannery

1-28 over hurdles; soundly beaten in races at Ballinrobe and Downpatrick since a breakthrough win at Sligo; others preferred.

14/1

12th

5

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:30 Downpatrick

Bowgate Street

11st 4lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: M Flannery

Breakthrough win at Sligo (2m2f, good) on penultimate; raised 7lb and soundly beaten off revised mark at Ballinrobe; eased 1lb; may be on tough mark for now.

10/1

8th

17

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Bowgate Street

10st 7lb

T: M Flannery

First reserve; belated first win at Sligo on latest (2m2f, good) 14 days ago; raised 7lb, this is a tougher race and not sure the drop back in trip is ideal.

Form: 00070-

Last run: 204 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Poor maiden form and well beaten on her handicap debut; makes little appeal after nearly 11 months off.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

15

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 56y

15:40 Punchestown

Good Time Belle

10st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Cawley

Beaten a long way on both handicap starts and isn't easy to fancy; cheekpieces are added.

33/1

14th

15

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 56y

15:40 Punchestown

Good Time Belle

10st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Cawley

Beaten a long way on both handicap starts and isn't easy to fancy; cheekpieces are added.

33/1

12

25th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 176y

14:35 Sligo

Good Time Belle

10st 13lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Cawley

Poor maiden form and well beaten on her handicap debut; makes little appeal after nearly 11 months off.

50/1

Form: 0/600

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden form and little to suggest so far that she could be competitive in handicaps.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13

26th Nov 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:50 Tramore

Hanara Rovan

10st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Modest maiden form and no impression on recent handicap debut at Sligo; may need more time though yard going really well.

20/1

13

26th Nov 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:50 Tramore

Hanara Rovan

10st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Modest maiden form and no impression on recent handicap debut at Sligo; may need more time though yard going really well.

20/1

13

25th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 176y

14:35 Sligo

Hanara Rovan

10st 13lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Modest maiden form and little to suggest so far that she could be competitive in handicaps.

66/1

Form: 0606-0

Last run: 172 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in maiden hurdles and her handicap debut at Down Royal in May; others preferred.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

13

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

Volez Vous

10st 8lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Won twice at Clonmel last spring on heavy (2m) and good (18.5f); is just 1lb higher now than for the latter win and this trip more suitable than when soundly beaten over 2m6f here last time.

20/1

9th

11

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:10 Downpatrick

Volez Vous

11st 0lb

J: Miss P Elvin

T: P J Rothwell

Won consecutive Clonmel handicap hurdles last year at 2m/2m3f on different ground; poor in starts over the winter and didn't improve for switch of yard when well beaten back at Clonmel last time.

20/1

13th

10

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

18:30 Clonmel

Volez Vous

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Won consecutive races over hurdles at this track last year, including over C&D; was poor in three chases and one hurdle start over the winter; has to return to best for a new yard.

16/1

Non-runners

Cleopatras Needle, Albatala, Thefaithfulindian

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Bayou Belle

SPOTLIGHT:

Bowgate Street

TOPSPEED:

Dreamz

POSTDATA:

Bayou Belle

The Irish Sun:

Bayou Belle