December 27 / 12.19 Limerick

12.19

Yielding To Soft

Earl Of Harrington Mares Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6413.04
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Earl Of Harrington Mares Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £5.40
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 6-2

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way here in April but was so much better earlier this month at Clonmel (2m3f, yielding) when giving a talented Willie Mullins inmate something to think about; bred to do better again (out of an Irish Grand National winner) and seriously considered.
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13

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 104y

15:45 Punchestown

Uhavemeinstitches

10st 8lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: J Motherway

Has taken well to chasing this term, winning 2m4f Wexford beginners' and acquitted herself well in stronger company, notably third in 2m7f Grade 2 Limerick mares' novice, most recently landing odds in weaker four-runner 3m1f Grade 3 novice at same track in late March, making most from halfway; those runs came in testing conditions but handles better ground; likely has more to offer.

10/1

1st

4

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 150y

16:02 Limerick

Uhavemeinstitches

10st 7lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: J Motherway

Has taken well to chasing this term, winning on debut in 2m4f Wexford beginners' and acquitted herself well in much stronger company, notably third in 2m7f Grade 2 mares' novice here at Christmas (soft-to-heavy); unseated early in 3m1f Leinster National on latest but major player here back against her own sex.

10/11

9

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 174y

16:02 Naas

Uhavemeinstitches

10st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: J Motherway

Immediate impact chasing when victorious in a Wexford beginners' chase (2m4f, good to yielding); good second at Fairyhouse next time in a mares only contest (2m5f, yielding to soft); another pleasing effort upped to Grade 2 level at Limerick when third (2m7f, soft to heavy); 2m was too short for her in a Listed chase here last time (heavy); had been a fancy for the Kim Muir but comes here instead; Walsh rides another though.

6/1

33/1

  • Place: £9.10

Form: -33235 BF

Last run: 63 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
0-9 overall so more exposed than some of these; rated 102 and shouldn't be good enough.
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4

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:47 Wexford

Workinonadream

11st 1lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Off the mark at the seventh attempt over hurdles in a maiden at Fairyhouse in January (2m4f, soft); pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Cork when last seen in March; rated 112 and this looks too big an ask on return.

14/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to five winners; sent off favourite for a maiden at Tramore (2m5f, soft to heavy; hooded) where her early exuberance ultimately cost her the race; the winner is useful, though, and they were clear; this nicer ground should be of benefit.
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3rd

8

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 1

15:55 Cheltenham

Sainte Tartare

11st 2lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

took keen hold, towards rear

9/4

3rd

8

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 1

15:55 Cheltenham

Sainte Tartare

11st 2lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

took keen hold, towards rear

9/4

Form: 793-3

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Winning pointer; beaten similar distances in her two maidens, the latest at Tramore when about 15l behind runner-up Sainte Tartare; placed at best.
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3rd

3

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 150y

16:02 Limerick

Slotty Dotty

10st 7lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Sole win came in a Punchestown 2m6f handicap hurdle over a year ago; back to form of late in finishing runner-up at same venue and in 3m5f Leopardstown handicap chase; tough task at the weights here.

16/1

2nd

15

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 4f 61y

16:55 Leopardstown

Slotty Dotty

10st 11lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Sole win came in a Punchestown 2m6f handicap hurdle over a year ago; mostly disappointing in starts over fences; reverted to hurdles at Punchestown last time with a promising second; more likely to find her second victory in that sphere.

15/1

2nd

2

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

15:58 Punchestown

Slotty Dotty

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Sole win came in a 2m6f handicap here just over a year ago before a poor run in this race; mostly over fences since and largely disappointing; needs a return to best.

14/1

Form: 12

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hexham bumper winner for previous yard; responded well for pressure to take second at Wexford (2m4f maiden) but that wasn't a strong race (winner since well held in a modest handicap); will need plenty more here.
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5th

9

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

18:48 Limerick

Rue Taylor

11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

One of two for trainer; two-time winner over hurdles at Wexford but no sign of her best form last season; tailed off on chasing debut at Kilbeggan (2m7f, good) last month when jumping lacked fluency.

18/1

8th

13

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 70y

18:59 Kilbeggan

Rue Taylor

11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Has won twice over hurdles at Wexford, notably final start last term in 3m novice in April (yielding), relishing stamina test; no sign of her best hurdles form on last three runs.

20/1

12th

12

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 200y

16:13 Galway

Rue Taylor

10st 6lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

Lightly raced mare with a good strike rate, winning Hexham mares' bumper, and for current yard twice over hurdles at Wexford, notably final start last term in 3m novice in April (yielding), relishing stamina test; likely more to offer but over further.

10/1

Form: 347-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has twice finished well behind Neon Diamond and there are others to worry about.
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2nd

18

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

12:35 Clonmel

Whatsupnellie

10st 13lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Eric Larkin

Maiden has shown ability in bumpers and her best maiden hurdle run came over 2m4f at Punchestown last month, keeping on strongly into third behind an all-the-way winner on soft; headgear combination now tried and place claims again.

9/1

4

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 63y

16:10 Punchestown

Whatsupnellie

11st 6lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Eric Larkin

Maiden has shown ability in bumpers and her best maiden hurdle run came over 2m4f at this track three weeks ago when running on; this trip can suit and she should be competitive on handicap debut.

7/1

4

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 63y

16:10 Punchestown

Whatsupnellie

11st 6lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Eric Larkin

Maiden has shown ability in bumpers and her best maiden hurdle run came over 2m4f at this track three weeks ago when running on; this trip can suit and she should be competitive on handicap debut.

7/1

Form: 75

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Insufficient promise in two Tramore maidens (2m5f) to warrant a second look here.
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1st

15

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 154y

17:00 Thurles

Alright Darling

10st 5lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Daniel G Murphy

Steadily declining mark of late but no real sign she can take advantage.

16/1

5th

11

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:55 Clonmel

Alright Darling

10st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Daniel G Murphy

Her mark has fallen 18lb since entering handicaps at the start of the year; not bad runs lately but needs to find some extra.

25/1

7th

14

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 0y

15:15 Listowel

Alright Darling

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Daniel G Murphy

0-10 over hurdles but has shown glimpses of ability; now 15lb lower than when a remote fourth at Leopardstown (2m4f, yielding) in March; not a bad run at Tramore latest and this shorter trip might suit; may outrun likely odds.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 136- C

Last run: 272 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut in a bumper here last Christmas and then third in a Grade 2 at Leopardstown in February; below-par in her final race (Listed) but brings plenty of potential to hurdling.
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3rd

3

13th Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 150y

13:00 Limerick

Barnahash Primrose

10st 9lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Jonathan Sweeney

Made a winning debut in a bumper at this venue's Christmas fixture in 2023 and then third in a Grade 2 at Leopardstown in February; lost ground at the start and failed to make an impact when favourite here on hurdling debut in December; made amends at Leopardstown 12 days ago, recovering gamely after suffering interference at the eighth.

6/1

1st

1

3rd Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:35 Leopardstown

Barnahash Primrose

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Jonathan Sweeney

carried badly left and hampered 8th

7/2

9th

1

27th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

12:19 Limerick

Barnahash Primrose

11st 7lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Jonathan Sweeney

Made a winning debut in a bumper here last Christmas and then third in a Grade 2 at Leopardstown in February; below-par in her final race (Listed) but brings plenty of potential to hurdling.

7/2

Form: 75-0O8

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weak bumper form and now 0-5 over hurdles; held by Neon Diamond on a recent Cork clash.
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Verdict Starting price

9

21st Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 0y

15:28 Listowel

Mountrivers Lass

10st 10lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Robert Murphy

Has failed to make the frame in bumpers/maiden hurdles; makes her handicap debut and is not one of the more obvious candidates.

25/1

6

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 61y

17:43 Ballinrobe

Mountrivers Lass

10st 13lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Robert Murphy

With an official rating of 95, she comes into the reckoning. however, she looks flattered by her mark and has failed to make the first four in 11 starts (four bumpers, seven maiden hurdles); beaten 14l when sixth of ten at Fairyhouse in January; absent since.

6/1

Form: 221159

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won bumpers at Galway and Cork on goodish ground but was beaten a long way on hurdling introduction at Cork; should be capable of better but don't see her winning this.
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8th

6

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 122y

13:48 Punchestown

Meitheal

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

didn't always jump with fluency, midfield early, dropped to last after 2nd, detached when reminder after 3rd, never going well

12/1

8th

6

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 122y

13:48 Punchestown

Meitheal

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

didn't always jump with fluency, midfield early, dropped to last after 2nd, detached when reminder after 3rd, never going well

12/1

11th

3

27th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

12:19 Limerick

Meitheal

11st 7lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Won bumpers at Galway and Cork on goodish ground but was beaten a long way on hurdling introduction at Cork; should be capable of better but don't see her winning this.

33/1

33/1

Form: 4

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Did well in points but they weren't strong races and she was beaten 26l when fourth of 18 in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel; opposable.
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2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:55 Limerick

Je Suis

11st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: S Curling

Yet to make an impact in ten hurdle/chase starts although best hurdles effort was at this course in April last year; disappointed when sent off the well-backed favourite for Killarney handicap chase in October; 235 days off.

7/1

3

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:35 Wexford

Je Suis

11st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Winning pointer; 0-5 over hurdles and 0-3 as a chaser, having yet to genuinely threaten; tries a tongue-tie.

14/1

Form: 0P

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in a bumper and pulled up in a maiden at Cork; held by some of these.
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10th

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

17:50 Limerick

Shell Be Kept

11st 7lb

J: James Smith

T: Brian M McMahon

Remote second on her most recent point-to-point start; placed twice over hurdles last year, including in a claimer at this venue.

10/1

11th

8

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:45 Cork

Shell Be Kept

11st 0lb

J: Mr M J Kenneally

T: Cian Collins

Nine-race maiden who hit the crossbar in a claiming hurdle at Limerick in January; hasn't managed to build on that since and may want a return to slower ground.

25/1

1

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 162y

19:58 Sligo

Shell Be Kept

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Third in a maiden at Tramore 11 days ago; seems vulnerable on the evidence of Downpatrick handicap run; form has featured a second placing in a claiming race.

10/1

Form: 3O

Last run: 61 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner; hung left up the straight and ultimately ran out at Wexford (held at the time); that was in a bumper and had previously finished a remote third on hurdling debut; others have stronger claims; now tongue-tied.
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8th

9

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Regards To Rose

10st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Fairly consistent before winning at Listowel last September, may need this after a break.

6/1

1st

4

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:33 Listowel

Regards To Rose

11st 10lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

One of two for yard; some decent runs in defeat in maidens and wasn't disgraced on handicap debut at Killarney just over a month ago; down 2lb and handles an ease; could go well.

11/2

5th

3

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:30 Killarney

Regards To Rose

11st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Best runs in maidens have been at this track (2m7f) and Limerick (2m3f); not as good at Punchestown and back here the last twice but can go close if back to best on handicap debut.

4/1

Form: 90

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
2m AW winner in Britain but it was low-level stuff on the Flat and she's finished tailed off in both her hurdle starts.
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12

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:22 Galway

Huscari

11st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: E McNamara

Modest form in maidens at 2m-2m4f; weakened late over 20.5f on handicap debut at Wexford a month ago but may have needed that; unproven on softer than good.

14/1

11

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:13 Wexford

Huscari

10st 13lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: E McNamara

Modest AW Flat winner for Jamie Osborne; moderate form in maidens at the backend of 2024; could improve on handicap debut so check the market.

10/1

14

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 160y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Huscari

10st 13lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

2m winner on AW in Britain; undistinguished maiden hurdle form mainly on softer ground so potential improver back on a sound surface for handicap debut.

12/1

Form: 210-4 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a heavy-ground bumper here in the spring before finding a Grade 3 assignment beyond her; ran okay to be fourth of 18 on hurdle debut at Cork but was a long way behind the Willie Mullins-trained winner.
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2nd

4

4th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Leopardstown

Neon Diamond

11st 11lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Gordon Elliott

By a useful sire and related to plenty of winners; runner-up in two points for Colin Bowe before making 80,000GBP at the sales in December; represents a top yard and should be capable of making her presence felt; market support would be significant.

5/2

Form: 3-631 C

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fulfilled earlier promise when running away with a bumper here last month; RPR of 103 nothing to shout about but she's bred to make a hurdler.
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5

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:25 Bellewstown

Twentyfourcarrot

11st 7lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Declan Queally

Wide margin winner of Limerick bumper in November; much improved on second attempt hurdling when clear second to a useful sort in Clonmel mares' event (soft) but has run poorly both starts since, found to have blood at both nostrils at Clonmel and (after 6 months' break) weakened tamely before last at Kilbeggan early this month; entitled to come on for latest but has questions to answer at this stage.

4/1

4th

1

9th Aug 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Twentyfourcarrot

11st 5lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Declan Queally

Wide margin winner of yielding ground Limerick bumper in November; much improved on second attempt hurdling when a clear second to a useful sort in a mares' event at Clonmel (2m1f, soft); found to have blood at both nostrils when a disappointing favourite back at Clonmel last time; given a break following that; thereabouts.

11/4

6th

3

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

12:35 Clonmel

Twentyfourcarrot

11st 7lb

J: Mr R W Barron

T: Declan Queally

Fulfilled earlier promise when running away with a Limerick bumper in November and much improved on second attempt hurdling when a clear second to a useful sort in 2m1f mares maiden here last month (soft), each time forcing it; should make a bold bid.

11/4

Form:

Last run: 213 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in a maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe in May and couldn't recommend.
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1

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 56y

14:10 Punchestown

Artic Dais

11st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: David Kenneth Budds

Hasn't shown enough in both maiden hurdle runs to warrant consideration today.

100/1

1

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 56y

14:10 Punchestown

Artic Dais

11st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: David Kenneth Budds

Hasn't shown enough in both maiden hurdle runs to warrant consideration today.

100/1

8

27th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

12:19 Limerick

Artic Dais

10st 13lb

J: John Kirwan

T: David Kenneth Budds

Tailed off in a maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe in May and couldn't recommend.

100/1

Non-runners

Diyaba, Midnight Fairy, Taketwotoone, Miss Incognito

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €184.70
Straight Forecast €134.46
Trifecta €651.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sainte Tartare

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Uhavemeinstitches

The Irish Sun:

Uhavemeinstitches

TOPSPEED:

Sainte Tartare

POSTDATA:

Sainte Tartare