April 11 / 16.40 Ballinrobe

16.40

Good

Bowers Bar & Restaurant Mares Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 0f 185y
  • 13 runners
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Bowers Bar & Restaurant Mares Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.40
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 6-975

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some ability in two bumpers but has been soundly beaten in two maiden hurdles, the latest at Gowran on soft; this better ground needs to bring about lots of improvement.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 100y

13:35 Limerick

Miss Corby

10st 8lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: M F Morris

Ballinrobe maiden winner last season (2m1f, good); well held twice since over around 2m4f, latest after winter break in Gowran handicap in February on heavy; ground looks against her here.

20/1

14

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:13 Listowel

Miss Corby

10st 11lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: M F Morris

Lightly raced mare came good on third maiden hurdle run when taking 2m1f Ballinrobe mares contest last month, possibly not suited by tight track but never stronger than at the finish; good chance she'll find more at this longer trip and respected on handicap debut with capable claiming amateur booked.

15/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2224 BF

Last run: 230 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Posted four solid runs in defeat in bumpers last summer on varying ground conditions; Flat-bred filly has jumps winners in her pedigree too; should go well if hurdling fluently.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:47 Listowel

Pure Logic

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Second in three bumpers and a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle; well held on return at Killarney; headgear.

25/1

7th

15

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Pure Logic

10st 11lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Consistent placed form in bumpers, and took second on hurdling debut at Ballinrobe last year (2m1f, good); a bit below that when last seen at Taunton in November; should run her race but likely to find a few too good.

8/1

28/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to get around on two of her point starts and well beaten the other; best watched unless the market says otherwise.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:15 Cork

Bearami Creek

11st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Good form last autumn, highlighted by Navan win over 2m3f (yielding) off 90; totally out of sorts in two races last month; second reserve for 5.35 at Downpatrick on Friday

33/1

2

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

18:12 Tramore

Bearami Creek

11st 13lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Peter Fahey

Won over 2m3f at Navan last September and decent efforts in defeat at Listowel and Punchestown before a break; recent Clonmel run looked too bad to be true even though the 2m trip was inadequate.

10/1

7/4

Form: 24

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner has run respectably in two maiden hurdles, the latest after a break at Naas earlier this month; should go close today with any improvement from that.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

8

(11)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:42 Curragh

Mile End

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner on soft ground, including over C&D; hasn't won in over a year though, no show on both recent runs after a break; back in trip here and McMonagle booked but not an obvious one.

16/1

6

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 195y

15:10 Bellewstown

Mile End

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner on soft ground, including a C&D win off 70 this time last year; never figured from a wide draw at Listowel nine days ago after fruitless run over hurdles; Billy Lee booked; big player if close to her best; cheekpieces go back on.

14/1

5

(15)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

15:20 Listowel

Mile End

9st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner on soft ground; returns from a break after five fruitless runs over hurdles; remains 6lb above her last win but talented claimer takes off 7lb; conditions fine and could outrun likely odds.

20/1

Form: P7

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two maiden hurdle starts; pulled-up on debut at Navan but a vastly improved effort at Naas since, 3.5l behind Mile End then but is 7lb better off with that rival today; it should be close between them.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

7th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

14:50 Galway

Baroness Orczy

11st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Minor promise in maidens; failed to make an impact off opening mark of 98 at Cork in June (2m4f, good); drops in trip, 3lb lower here and probably capable of better but a bit to prove for now.

10/1

13th

7

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:45 Cork

Baroness Orczy

11st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Has shown ability without threatening in maiden hurdle company, although it was a poor run at Wexford last time out; handicapper has given her a squeak from this opening mark.

14/1

8th

2

17th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

14:25 Wexford

Baroness Orczy

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Barry Connell

Rated 100; showed promise when staying on for a 12l fifth of 13 in a mares' maiden at Ballinrobe (2m1f, good); soft ground may not have suited latest; go well back on this sounder surface.

4/1

Form: 7

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed a glimpse of ability in points but weas beaten 34l in a 2m7f maiden hurdle on rules debut; needs loads of improvement.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6

9th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

15:35 Killarney

Justabitofyours

10st 11lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Maiden in all spheres was pulled-up on last two chase starts and can't be fancied in this grade.

100/1

5

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 210y

19:29 Kilbeggan

Justabitofyours

11st 8lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Looks harshly treated; struggled in beginners' events; never in contention and pulled up at Fairyhouse on handicap debut.

25/1

Form: 7

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made some late ground in a Clonmel maiden hurdle on recent debut but still a lot to find.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:50 Clonmel

Sarahs Express

11st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: P A Fahy

Bits and pieces of form, albeit beaten a long way; handicap debut (after winter break) at Kilbeggan last month mildly encouraging and entitled to come on for that.

9/1

4th

10

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:23 Kilbeggan

Sarahs Express

11st 3lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: P A Fahy

Showed bits and pieces of ability in four runs before pulling up on handicap debut at Punchestown (3m, heavy) when found to have bled; 24l fourth in a Clonmel maiden last time (2m3f, soft); more needed.

14/1

25/1

Form: P44/U0

Last run: 104 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner has been poor in that sphere lately; best of three hurdle runs was back in 2022; blinkers added; others preferred.
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9th

1

(14)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 184y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Bambeano

10st 2lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: C Moore

Versatile sort has won from 1m-1m4f; uneven form over hurdles and on the Flat this term and was poor at Tramore last time; can start slowly; needs her best.

20/1

5

(7)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:50 Tramore

Bambeano

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: C Moore

Dual-purpose mare; not the most consistent sort but has run well in two of her three turf outings this year, including when third over a shorter trip at Down Royal last month; almost two years since her last win.

4/1

8

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:15 Down Royal

Bambeano

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: C Moore

Dual-purpose mare who went close over 1m2f at Sligo (good) but disappointed there over hurdles last time when 23l behind the winner; she has won twice on the Flat with her last win coming at Gowran in 2023 off a 5lb higher mark; can't be dismissed.

18/1

Form: 00

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner last year and also went close at this track; well beaten in two maiden hurdles and best watched for future reference.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

7th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

14:50 Galway

Mayo For Sam

10st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: M Flannery

Two-time winner on good ground on the Flat is 0-4 over hurdles; no show on handicap debut at Roscommon in July and out of form on the level last twice; others preferred.

33/1

8th

14

(1)

19th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 46y

20:20 Roscommon

Mayo For Sam

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: M Flannery

Won twice last season; regressive this term; unappealing here from 8lb out of the handicap.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1/26F-

Last run: 558 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a Kilbeggan bumper in 2023; not a bad hurdling debut later that year, beaten 17l at Down Royal but fell next time at Killarney; a long lay-off to defy.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

3

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

Final Decision

11st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Won a Kilbeggan bumper in 2023; returned from 558 days off at Ballinrobe last April when tailed off in a maiden hurdle; another long absence to overcome on handicap/stable debut.

10/1

10th

2

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 185y

16:40 Ballinrobe

Final Decision

11st 7lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Anthony McCann

Won a Kilbeggan bumper in 2023; not a bad hurdling debut later that year, beaten 17l at Down Royal but fell next time at Killarney; a long lay-off to defy.

18/1

10th

2

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 185y

16:40 Ballinrobe

Final Decision

11st 7lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Anthony McCann

Won a Kilbeggan bumper in 2023; not a bad hurdling debut later that year, beaten 17l at Down Royal but fell next time at Killarney; a long lay-off to defy.

18/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Sego Success (useful 3m-3m1f hurdle/chase), Dorans Boy (2m3f hurdle) and Benefitthewest (2m/2m3f hurdle); by a capable sire and wouldn't have to be a star to be competitive in this on debut.
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15

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 89y

17:42 Ballinrobe

Belle Of Boston

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Initial handicap mark is a reflection of poor maiden form; hard to make a case for her.

25/1

12

7th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 204y

18:13 Roscommon

Belle Of Boston

10st 11lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Ciaran Murphy

Tailed off on first two starts and pulled up at Kilbeggan on latest; oppose.

66/1

Form:

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed-off in a Clonmel maiden hurdle on recent debut; can only be watched.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

13th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 180y

18:00 Sligo

Tolovelyoldmiltown

10st 13lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Norman Lee

prominent, weakened from 2 out

50/1

7th

9

13th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 180y

18:00 Sligo

Tolovelyoldmiltown

10st 13lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Norman Lee

prominent, weakened from 2 out

50/1

12th

16

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Tolovelyoldmiltown

10st 11lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Norman Lee

midfield

200/1

Form: P

Last run: 165 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m on the Flat in UK in 2023, rated 64 in that sphere; pulled-up on hurdling debut last October at Wexford (sft); this better ground might suit; hood added.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

12

(8)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 190y

15:22 Sligo

Haughty

9st 1lb

J: Alan Casey

T: V C Ward

Best form over 7f/1m, including sole win in Britain as 3yo; stable debut after layoff and not bred for this sort of test.

25/1

8th

8

(3)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Haughty

9st 4lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

Winner over 1m in Britain; modest Irish form on turf; better over C&D on latest, so might be unwise to rule out; trainer had a recent success with her talented hurdler Colonel Mustard.

10/1

8th

8

(3)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Haughty

9st 4lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

Winner over 1m in Britain; modest Irish form on turf; better over C&D on latest, so might be unwise to rule out; trainer had a recent success with her talented hurdler Colonel Mustard.

10/1

Non-runners

Sandy Roe

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €10.70
Straight Forecast €11.59
Trifecta €165.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Baroness Orczy

The Irish Sun:

Pure Logic

SPOTLIGHT:

Mile End

POSTDATA:

Baroness Orczy