February 13 / 12.35 Clonmel

12.35

Soft

Surehaul Race Day Mares Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 3f 0y
  • 18 runners
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Surehaul Race Day Mares Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 323-3P

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in two AQPS Flat races and a Listed hurdle in France in 2023; started favourite on Irish debut early in December over C&D but jumping lacked fluency when third to a stablemate; dropped out quickly three out at Limerick later in month when tried hooded (retained here); questions to answer now.
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12

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Karamoja

11st 2lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: W P Mullins

One of eight for trainer; Grade 1-placed over hurdles and off the mark over fences at the third attempt when successful at Thurles in March (2m2f, soft), making all for 12l win; creditable fourth in a 2m1f Fairyhouse handicap last time; step up in trip should suit.

15/1

4th

6

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 140y

16:25 Fairyhouse

Karamoja

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Placed in Grade 1 mares novice' on this card last year and off the mark over fences on latest of three attempts, making all for unextended win over 2m2f at Thurles last month (soft), jumping much better; still learning and could improve to play a role here; Townend's choice.

9/2

1st

5

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 22y

13:58 Thurles

Karamoja

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Second runner for yard; maiden hurdle winner has run creditably in graded contests, including third in Fairyhouse Grade 1 mares' novice last April (2m4f, soft to heavy); very disappointing in two chase starts this season, tailed off last when sent off odds-on at Naas on latest but Townend stays loyal.

13/8

9/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 47-063

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 64

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stepped up nicely from hurdles debut to finish fourth in 2m4f Fairyhouse mares' maiden last month under positive ride; further progress likely.
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9

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:50 Tramore

Are You Busy

11st 5lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Rodger Sweeney

Chase debutante; 1-8 over hurdles and rated 98; bred to make a chaser and trip and ground should be fine for her here; respectable run over hurdles at Wexford latest (3m, gd-yld); tongue tie goes on; place claims.

10/1

4th

9

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Are You Busy

11st 1lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Rodger Sweeney

Won a 2m4f maiden hurdle in 2025 but has been below that form in three handicaps since; reportedly bled last time so has a bit to prove now.

25/1

16th

2

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Naas

Are You Busy

11st 13lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Rodger Sweeney

Built on three promising runs in maiden hurdles when winning a 2m4f Thurles contest last March (good to yielding) under a positive ride; appeared not to stay 3m here the following month on handicap debut; down in trip now after a 2m5f Tramore run in November.

10/1

Form: 33-5P0

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in three of her six starts in bumpers (heavy) although ran poorly on latest at Cork; pulled up previously on hurdles debut at same track and seems best watched for now.
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13

3rd Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Penelopes Charm

11st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Daniel William O’Sullivan

midfield

11/1

5th

14

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

12:35 Clonmel

Penelopes Charm

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Daniel William O’Sullivan

Placed in three of her six starts in bumpers (heavy) although ran poorly on latest at Cork; pulled up previously on hurdles debut at same track and seems best watched for now.

14/1

15th

10

17th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:00 Cork

Penelopes Charm

11st 11lb

J: Mr E P O’Brien

T: Daniel William O’Sullivan

Placed in three of her five starts in bumpers; best effort when third of seven behind the useful Familiar Dreams in a Listed mares' contest at Fairyhouse last March; something amiss when pulled up in a mares' maiden hurdle here five weeks ago; not without a chance if restored to form.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: -631P2

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 960

Last run: 68 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in two bumpers and Navan maiden hurdle in December; may need more time.
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6

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Worcester

Dollymount

10st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

0-5 for Cormac Farrell but at least signed off with her best form effort at Thurles in March (2m4f, good to yielding); very interesting considering the dam enjoyed a galloping 2m4f-plus, and her new yard continues in fine form; hood added.

6/4

7th

10

6th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:30 Thurles

Dollymount

11st 5lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: C W J Farrell

towards rear

50/1

7th

9

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

12:35 Clonmel

Dollymount

10st 13lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: C W J Farrell

Well held in two bumpers and Navan maiden hurdle in December; may need more time.

100/1

Form: 258

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner (including on soft) made an encouraging start over hurdles when runner-up in 2m4f Cork maiden on good ground in November and similar RPR on latest when bit out of depth in Punchestown mares' Listed novice, jumping far from fluent; will appreciate drop back to maiden company but needs to jump better.
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7th

2

(8)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

15:38 Southwell (AW)

Reina Del Mar

10st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Vaughan

Three 1m4f wins on the Flat for Ed Walker; made a winning debut for Tim Vaughan over hurdles last summer but two subsequent runs (wind op before latest) haven't been so good; not sure what to expect back on the Flat.

10/1

7

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:30 Uttoxeter

Reina Del Mar

11st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tim Vaughan

Useful Flat racer who showed some fair hurdling form for Joseph O'Brien in Ireland last year and did not need to be at best to justify short odds in modest Ffos Las novice (2m4f, good to soft) for new stable in last month; faces tougher task under penalty but still has a big role to play.

5/2

3

5th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Ffos Las

Reina Del Mar

10st 10lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tim Vaughan

Useful Flat racer who was creditable second of 14 at Cork (2m4f, good) on hurdling debut for Joseph O'Brien in November; became rather disappointing for that stable afterwards and was sold for 10,000gns in March but makes debut for Tim Vaughan in a modest race.

4/7

Form: 8

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form in two point-to-points and tailed off on hurdles debut last month at Fairyhouse.
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4th

14

8th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 30y

14:40 Gowran Park

Shes Got Gears

11st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Maike Magnussen

in touch with leaders

100/1

9th

15

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

12:35 Clonmel

Shes Got Gears

10st 13lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Maike Magnussen

Modest form in two point-to-points and tailed off on hurdles debut last month at Fairyhouse.

100/1

Form: 94F

Last run: 72 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Headstrong sort soundly beaten in a bumper and two attempts hurdling, faller two out after being headed over C&D in December on latest.
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11th

8

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:05 Punchestown

Diamond Approach

11st 2lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

Gave an improved display when third at Listowel in June; failed to reproduce that form at last month's festival.

14/1

8th

6

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 0y

15:15 Listowel

Diamond Approach

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

0-6 but put in an improved effort here when last seen in June (2m, good); weakened late after making the running that day so not sure she wants this longer trip and easy ground a query too.

14/1

Form: 8

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a three-runner Damma House point-to-point by 20l for Shane Roche in November; never sighted when well held on rules debut in Fairyhouse mares maiden hurdle eight days ago.
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5th

7

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:10 Cork

Leading Endeavour

11st 3lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

midfield

9/2

5th

7

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:10 Cork

Leading Endeavour

11st 3lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

midfield

9/2

3rd

11

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 110y

19:17 Ballinrobe

Leading Endeavour

10st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

midfield, headway after 2 out, disputing third when not fluent last, kept on

16/1

Form: 86

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held on both maiden runs but mild promise in decent contests at Cork and Punchestown so don't rule out entirely.
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1st

5

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Pauls Dream

10st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

Mostly reliable in the first half of last season; enjoyed a fine spell during which she notched two wins and two seconds; may show the benefit of a recent outing at Killarney.

8/1

5th

9

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Killarney

Pauls Dream

10st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Anthony Mullins

Added second hurdles win when victorious at Fairyhouse in October (2m, yielding) off 7lb lower; not done with when departing at the second last at Cheltenham but unseen since tailed off at Navan (2m4f, soft to heavy) in November; ground should suit.

14/1

Form: 7

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Westerner mare was never sighted (66-1 shot) on recent hurdles debut at Gowran; likely best watched for now.
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7th

13

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:55 Wexford

Great Bird

10st 8lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liz Doyle

Sound efforts in first two handicaps and held every chance when falling at the last at Thurles in October (22.5f, gd-yld); below best the last twice but could rebound dropped in trip and returned to better ground; cheekpieces on.

12/1

4

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 154y

17:00 Thurles

Great Bird

11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Liz Doyle

Lightly raced mare took a step forward on return to action a fortnight ago, appreciating step up in trip when finishing a clear second to Sallap over this trip; 4lb rise seems okay .

11/2

2nd

13

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 170y

16:25 Clonmel

Great Bird

11st 1lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Liz Doyle

Showed little in three maidens but showed slight improvement to take fourth of 17 on handicap debut at Limerick in April (2m3f, good); that form has taken some knocks and needs to improve all the same.

15/1

Form: 9-43

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form in points but some promise in maiden hurdles at Tramore and Limerick (heavy); lots more likely needed here though.
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8th

9

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

16:05 Limerick

Taketwotoone

11st 5lb

J: Mr T O’Connor

T: Turlough O’Connor

towards rear throughout

20/1

8th

9

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

16:05 Limerick

Taketwotoone

11st 5lb

J: Mr T O’Connor

T: Turlough O’Connor

towards rear throughout

20/1

Form: P

Last run: 258 days

W: 10st 13lb

10 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Jeremy mare dropped out tamely and pulled up on belated debut at Tramore last May; can only be watched on return.
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4

4th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 150y

16:20 Wexford

Aravcaria

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Leonard Whitmore

midfield

50/1

4

4th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 150y

16:20 Wexford

Aravcaria

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Leonard Whitmore

midfield

50/1

15th

4

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

12:35 Clonmel

Aravcaria

10st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Leonard Whitmore

Jeremy mare dropped out tamely and pulled up on belated debut at Tramore last May; can only be watched on return.

66/1

Form: 00-P

Last run: 62 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nothing to take from three attempts hurdling last year, likely to be of more interest in handicaps in due course.
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6th

12

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:08 Wexford

Connemara Shore

10st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

Winning pointer with placed hurdles form and off the mark chasing at the second attempt in C&D handicap last month in first-time blinkers, showing good attitude to shrug off a strong favourite (pair clear of third-placed Butty O'Brien); 7lb rise looks fine, big chance of a follow-up win if handling quicker conditions.

9/2

1st

14

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:32 Wexford

Connemara Shore

10st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Robert Tyner

Winning pointer; unseated midrace on her chase debut (3m) but hit the frame (beaten 11l) back over hurdles at Naas when tried in cheekpieces; fences remain a grey area, as are the new blinkers, but probably has a race in her off this mark; may need further.

5/1

3rd

12

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 20y

16:22 Naas

Connemara Shore

10st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

Point-to-point winner is yet to show much in eight starts under rules'; tailed off at Limerick in December and unseated at the 12th on chasing debut at Navan last time (3m, soft to heavy); cheekpieces go on now.

12/1

Form: 210-47 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a heavy-ground Limerick bumper last season; just okay runs in maiden hurdles in December but likely needs to step up a fair bit to play a major role here.
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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: 345954

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Third in a bumper at Ballinrobe last spring but three attempts hurdling have been ordinary enough; tongue-tie now fitted.
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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: 7-7P

Last run: 61 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mild promise on second bumper outing but didn't settle and dropped out quickly on hurdles debut at Fairyhouse latest; tongue-tie now fitted.
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16

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

12:35 Clonmel

Snowshaan

10st 13lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Patrick T Foley

Mild promise on second bumper outing but didn't settle and dropped out quickly on hurdles debut at Fairyhouse latest; tongue-tie now fitted.

100/1

14

14th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 55y

13:37 Fairyhouse

Snowshaan

10st 11lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Patrick T Foley

Tailed off last in a bumper on debut and well held 125-1 shot since.

200/1

14

14th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 55y

13:37 Fairyhouse

Snowshaan

10st 11lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Patrick T Foley

Tailed off last in a bumper on debut and well held 125-1 shot since.

200/1

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Payout
Exacta €15.20
Straight Forecast €17.89
Trifecta €105.20

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Twentyfourcarrot

SPOTLIGHT:

Karamoja

The Irish Sun:

Whatsupnellie

POSTDATA:

Twentyfourcarrot

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Karamoja