March 06 / 16.30 Thurles

16.30

Good To Yielding

Holycross Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Holycross Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 644

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Stepped up nicely from hurdles debut to finish fourth in Fairyhouse mares' maiden (2m4f, soft) under a positive ride; ran below that level at Clonmel but she's expected to bounce back.
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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

10/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 456

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner shaped okay on rules debut behind Sixandahalf but has failed to improve in two subsequent outings; improvement needed but Jack Kennedy takes over; first-time headgear combination tried.
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5

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:52 Killarney

Stretchemout

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: R K Watson

Winning point-to-pointer got off the mark under rules in a 2m5f Sligo beginners' chase in October (good to yielding) for Gordon Elliott; failed to build on that in three runs afterwards and no sign of a revival over hurdles at Limerick on his stable debut.

22/1

14th

4

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

18:58 Limerick

Stretchemout

11st 8lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: R K Watson

Sligo beginners' chase winner in October over 2m5f on yielding for Gordon Elliott; failed to build on that in three subsequent runs; makes stable debut/seasonal return back over hurdles now.

25/1

8/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 00/795

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Minor promise in bumpers in 2022 but produced a career-best when fifth of 16 and beaten 4l on her handicap debut at Clonmel (2m, heavy) last week; step up in trip should suit and Danny Mullins takes the ride; contender.
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3rd

13

6th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:30 Thurles

Set My Love Free

11st 5lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Patrick Ryan

held up in rear, headway from 3 out, challenging towards near side 2 out, kept on

8/1

5th

11

27th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Clonmel

Set My Love Free

10st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: John Patrick Ryan

Minor promise in bumpers in 2022 but shown nothing in three maiden hurdles since; may find this drop in trip sharp on handicap debut.

33/1

9th

13

25th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 90y

14:48 Fairyhouse

Set My Love Free

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: John Patrick Ryan

in rear

20/1

Form: 097

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Sent off triple-figure odds for his first three maiden hurdles but caught the eye when seventh of 22 behind Ethical Diamond at Punchestown (2m, heavy) last month; that's strong form in the context of this race; leading chance if he handles quicker ground.
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12th

2

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

17:12 Ffos Las

Washington Parks

11st 13lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

0-6 over hurdles when based in Ireland and absent since two down-the-field handicap runs last April (2m3f/2m4f), but still worth a glance in the betting before this stable debut; tongue-tie added.

10/1

15

20th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:45 Fairyhouse

Washington Parks

11st 6lb

J: Hugh Morgan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Maiden runs weren't devoid of promise and the market suggested that better was expected on his recent handicap debut; could be an improver.

33/1

10th

15

20th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:45 Fairyhouse

Washington Parks

11st 6lb

J: Hugh Morgan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Maiden runs weren't devoid of promise and the market suggested that better was expected on his recent handicap debut; could be an improver.

33/1

Form: 556

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Placed in Turtulla point-to-point in November; remote fifth in 2m4f Warwick maiden hurdle on rules debut and moderate efforts since; needs to jump more tidily; Shark Hanlon's first runner since November so market watch advised.
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6th

1

18th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:21 Cartmel

Roxboro River

12st 0lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Runner-up twice over hurdles in recent weeks, latterly in refitted cheekpieces at Worcester (2m7f, good), but was well beaten in both chases last year and needs to prove he can transfer his recent good form to fences.

10/1

2nd

7

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Worcester

Roxboro River

11st 9lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

On a losing run but he got back on track with second of eight in 2m7f handicap at Bangor five days ago; now needs to back it up.

5/1

2nd

2

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

20:53 Bangor-on-Dee

Roxboro River

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Hinted at possible return to form when fourth at Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) last month and is now 2lb lower than for last summer's win over that C&D but he was soundly beaten at Market Rasen (2m4f) a fortnight ago and now has questions to answer again.

7/1

Form: 9607

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in a pair of bumpers and produced no better in two maiden hurdle outings; 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: 540

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Fifth behind Casheldale Lad on debut; remote fourth here (20.5f) on next start; impossible task behind some classy types at Fairyhouse in January; cheekpieces reached for now.
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8th

3

6th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:30 Thurles

Cyrus Field

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

led narrowly, joined briefly after 1st, headed on turn before 2 out, soon weakened

16/1

13th

1

25th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:13 Fairyhouse

Cyrus Field

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Did well despite some untidy jumping when fifth behind Casheldale Lad over 2m at Gowran on debut; failed to build on that when a remote fourth in 20.5f Thurles maiden hurdle; hard to fancy.

25/1

1

25th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:13 Fairyhouse

Cyrus Field

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Did well despite some untidy jumping when fifth behind Casheldale Lad over 2m at Gowran on debut; failed to build on that when a remote fourth in 20.5f Thurles maiden hurdle; hard to fancy.

25/1

Form: 968

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Modest form in a trio of point-to-points and a similar story in three maiden hurdles; needs to find a lot more to make an impact here; blinkers tried.
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13

8th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 110y

18:42 Tipperary

The Mail Train

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Modest form in trio of point-to-points and similar story in three maiden hurdles; sent off 125-1 for handicap hurdle debut and was well beaten; needs to raise his game.

66/1

13

8th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 110y

18:42 Tipperary

The Mail Train

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Modest form in trio of point-to-points and similar story in three maiden hurdles; sent off 125-1 for handicap hurdle debut and was well beaten; needs to raise his game.

66/1

9th

7

6th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:30 Thurles

The Mail Train

11st 12lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: David Harry Kelly

prominent, briefly disputed lead after 1st, not fluent 3rd

50/1

Form: 6-7847 BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Good sixth in Goffs Defender bumper at Punchestown last season; beaten only 1l when fourth at Naas in December; cut out most of the running but faded late when disappointing at Fairyhouse when sent off favourite latest; entitled to go well here.
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3

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:30 Bellewstown

O Bon Pardon

11st 13lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Paul Nolan

Some decent maiden runs in defeat but was disappointing on handicap debut at Limerick in first-time blinkers; needs much more.

16/1

13

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

19:12 Limerick

O Bon Pardon

11st 4lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul Nolan

Final maiden effort wasn't his best but he was bang there in a Naas race in December and now goes in blinkers on handicap debut; could be interesting.

14/1

13

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

19:12 Limerick

O Bon Pardon

11st 4lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul Nolan

Final maiden effort wasn't his best but he was bang there in a Naas race in December and now goes in blinkers on handicap debut; could be interesting.

14/1

Form: 9-700

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Minor promise in trio of bumpers without threatening, including the Goffs Defender at Punchestown last season; ran no race over hurdles at Fairyhouse in January and might be one for handicaps down the line.
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13

4th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 100y

15:15 Wexford

Heather View

10st 11lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: David Harry Kelly

No impression in bumpers or maiden hurdle starts; might be one for handicaps.

66/1

11th

11

6th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:30 Thurles

Heather View

11st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

towards rear, in touch with leaders halfway

50/1

10th

10

25th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 90y

14:48 Fairyhouse

Heather View

11st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

towards rear

10/1

Form: 55-76

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Shaped well on Cork debut in March 2024 but hasn't managed to improve on that since; came on from St Stephen's Day return with sixth of 18 at Clonmel and won't be far off with a repeat.
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12th

4

6th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:30 Thurles

Mack The Chemist

11st 12lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

midfield, in touch with leaders halfway

11/2

9

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 21y

13:10 Clonmel

Mack The Chemist

11st 12lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Shaped okay on Cork debut in March 2024 but hasn't managed to build on that twice since; can come on from St Stephen's Day return but might be one for handicaps.

17/2

OUR TIP

Form: 007P

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
No threat in three maidens but something to take from run in hot contest at Naas on decent ground; pulled up on handicap debut at Fairyhouse without usual hood; back into calmer waters now but needs to improve.
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No Results Found

Form: 0P007P

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Poor efforts when sent off at large prices for all six starts under rules to date, including on her handicap debut last time; best watched.
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No Results Found

Form: 645

Last run: 123 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Has shown a degree of promise on all three maiden hurdle attempts; best effort on second outing when beaten 7l into fourth at Limerick (16.5f, good); another to enter the equation.
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8

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:20 Limerick

The Sugarhill Lady

10st 13lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: E McNamara

Largely struggled in handicaps until much more encouraging effort off reduced mark at Cork last month, staying on into fourth over 2m (yielding); similar effort when fourth at Clonmel a fortnight ago (19.5f, good to yielding); respected dropped 2lb for local yard.

7/1

4th

8

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:50 Clonmel

The Sugarhill Lady

11st 4lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: E McNamara

Largely struggled in handicaps until much more encouraging effort off reduced mark at Cork last month, staying on fourth over 2m (yielding); return to longer trip could see her in the mix here.

7/1

4th

12

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Cork

The Sugarhill Lady

11st 1lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: E McNamara

Ran okay in maidens but has come down 13lb from initial handicap mark; her latest sixth at Limerick's Christmas meeting was a fair effort.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta €36.30
Straight Forecast €29.26
Trifecta €458.00

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TOPSPEED:

The Sugarhill Lady

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Are You Busy

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