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RAYN Safety & Security Mares Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5851.24
  • 2m 3f 50y
  • 15 runners
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RAYN Safety & Security Mares Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 0-

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in a Kilbeggan bumper a month ago for which she went off 33-1.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

17:42 Limerick

Bubbly Irene

11st 7lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: W J Burke

Tailed off in a Kilbeggan bumper a month ago for which she went off 33-1.

100/1

2

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

17:42 Limerick

Bubbly Irene

11st 7lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: W J Burke

Tailed off in a Kilbeggan bumper a month ago for which she went off 33-1.

100/1

11th

3

24th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 110y

18:45 Kilbeggan

Bubbly Irene

11st 11lb

J: Mr T B Merrigan

T: W J Burke

in rear, tailed off

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 00

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Completely tailed off in good-ground maidens at Down Royal (125-1) and Cork (300-1).
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13

8th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:38 Wexford

Dorans Mill

10st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Handicap debutant; huge odds and no impact in four maiden hurdles at 16.5f-20.5f; could improve for handicaps so check the market.

28/1

15

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:01 Killarney

Dorans Mill

10st 11lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Beaten a long way in three maiden hurdles and can't be fancied.

100/1

Form: 332-2

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Consistent form in bumpers/maidens; beaten about 5l in her two hurdle races but behind respected opposition and her turn looks near; won't be inconvenienced by rain.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 186y

13:57 Punchestown

Emily Love

11st 3lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gordon Elliott

Likes a sound surface and was prolific over hurdles (rated 129) last year, winning five times at up to 2m4f, including a fast-ground victory in America; was running a good race when coming down on chasing debut; benefitted from fall of odds-on favourite when winning over 2m at Tramore, not having much to spare over 112-rated rival.

11/4

1st

3

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 130y

17:23 Tramore

Emily Love

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

5-9 over hurdles and earned a handicap mark of 129; wouldn't have won but was running well when coming down two out on chase debut at Killarney; much respected.

7/4

Form: 16/55-

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Hasn't quite matched her winning bumper form (on soft) in three maiden hurdles but she did suffer some interference when sent off favourite at Wexford last time; has each-way claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 12y

15:07 Punchestown

Fortunate Lighting

11st 10lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: Thomas Coyle

Won 2m5f Sligo handicap on good ground last summer and her reappearance fifth at Bellewstown wasn't a bad effort over a trip too short; tailed off on chase debut last month.

12/1

8th

6

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:10 Killarney

Fortunate Lighting

11st 7lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Thomas Coyle

Won a Sligo handicap hurdle last August but was poor twice after; a better effort on return but is rated 111 over hurdles and has a bit to find with some of these on chase debut.

25/1

5th

4

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:15 Bellewstown

Fortunate Lighting

11st 5lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Thomas Coyle

Bolted up at Sligo on her second start for her current yard in August (2m5f, good) off 107; tailed off at Ballinrobe following that and same story at Punchestown when last seen in October; the break may have done her good but she's hard to trust.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to 2m6f hurdle winner Gustavo Goodway; dam unraced half-sister to 2m5f chase winner Shine Away, out of half-sister to useful bumper and 2m-2m7f hurdle/chase winner Baby Shine; the market should guide as to expectations.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

26th Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

17:12 Uttoxeter

Iamyouare

12st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Won at Hereford (extended 2m3f, good) in April but seemed unsuited by dropping back to 2m1f next time and fell at the first when favourite over 3m on latest outing; may yet build on that win.

4/1

1

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Worcester

Iamyouare

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Gained a first handicap success at Hereford (2m4f) in April but seemed unsuited by dropping back to 2m1f when third of five in novice at Cartmel in May; this daughter of Jukebox Jury remains one to be interested in over this much longer trip.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal out of Irish Grand National winner Liberty Counsel; perhaps one for down the line.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

17:42 Limerick

Liberty Rosey

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Adrian Murray

Fifth foal out of Irish Grand National winner Liberty Counsel; perhaps one for down the line.

50/1

9

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

17:42 Limerick

Liberty Rosey

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Adrian Murray

Fifth foal out of Irish Grand National winner Liberty Counsel; perhaps one for down the line.

50/1

Form: P526P-

Last run: 251 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two of her six bumpers so has ability but others still look more likely winners.
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Verdict Starting price

3

10th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:52 Downpatrick

Mrs Mc Go

11st 6lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Runner-up twice in bumpers and has taken well to hurdles since May return; third to an improver in 2m3f Limerick mares maiden and in similar 2m5f Bellewstown contest really asserted from last for 10l win (good); trip/ground in her favour here and should go well although Alex Harvey now rides stablemate Diamond Tipp.

13/2

12

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:00 Bellewstown

Mrs Mc Go

10st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Runner-up in two of her six bumper starts; well below best on last two starts before a break; returned with a creditable third behind a Gordon Elliott-trained odds-on chance on hurdling debut at Limerick.

7/1

10

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

17:42 Limerick

Mrs Mc Go

11st 7lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Runner-up in two of her six bumpers so has ability but others still look more likely winners.

16/1

Form: /550-3

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in one of her six bumpers; again ran well on hurdling debut at Tipperary (2m1f) but may have more on her plate here.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 113y

20:30 Ballinrobe

Nothing Hectic

12st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

C&D (good) maiden hurdle winner last August; form has nosedived since and beaten around 20l in handicaps in both starts this year; return to this venue needs to spark.

16/1

7th

2

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:10 Downpatrick

Nothing Hectic

12st 3lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Won a Bellewstown maiden hurdle (good) over extended 2m6f last August; pulled up and beaten 20l in two handicap starts since then; may have needed latest, however, and may do better now; interesting jockey booking.

16/1

Form: 3O08-3

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Winning pointer; only 3l away in a Killarney maiden last time (2m6f) and perhaps didn't quite get home; however, with a mark of 100 she's probably up against it.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:20 Killarney

Regards To Rose

11st 2lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Won at Listowel last September, but has been well below that level twice this term; needs a return to best; second of three runners for yard.

14/1

9th

10

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

16:45 Limerick

Regards To Rose

11st 3lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Fairly consistent before winning a 2m handicap hurdle at the Listowel festival, an event well targeted by her trainer; probably needed Ballinrobe run in May.

14/1

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

Form: 0-

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
In a top yard but was pulled up in a point and only midfield in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse when well behind Emily Love.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:11 Kilbeggan

Rizedda

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Beaten +40l in both handicap starts, the latest of which came on seasonal return at Clonmel last month (2m7f, good); in good hands but hard to recommend on form.

18/1

11th

9

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 90y

20:30 Clonmel

Rizedda

11st 3lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Best maiden run was when fourth at Tramore last August but was well beaten in a Listowel handicap next time; needs her best on return but yard is in form.

10/1

Form: 0865-7

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pretty much tailed off in three bumpers and two maiden hurdles.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

17:42 Limerick

Shake The Bag

11st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: S Curling

Pretty much tailed off in three bumpers and two maiden hurdles.

33/1

14

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

17:42 Limerick

Shake The Bag

11st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: S Curling

Pretty much tailed off in three bumpers and two maiden hurdles.

33/1

7th

9

9th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:50 Downpatrick

Shake The Bag

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Well beaten in three bumpers and didn't count on hurdles debut at Clonmel; likely to need more time.

25/1

Form: 9

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Clear when unseating four out in a 3m point last month but then offered little in a Tipperary maiden (first-time hood).
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

17:42 Limerick

Strollaway

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: W J Burke

Clear when unseating four out in a 3m point last month but then offered little in a Tipperary maiden (first-time hood).

50/1

15

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

17:42 Limerick

Strollaway

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: W J Burke

Clear when unseating four out in a 3m point last month but then offered little in a Tipperary maiden (first-time hood).

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only 1-9 in points and likely to have limitations exposed in a race of this nature on belated rules debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

19

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:05 Galway

Winter Orchid

11st 5lb

J: Alan King

T: John Neilan

Point winner but hasn't shown enough in trio of rules starts; now tried with tongue-tie.

150/1

19

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Winter Orchid

11st 5lb

J: Alan King

T: John Neilan

First reserve; point winner was well beaten in a maiden hurdle but was better in a beginners' chase last time; cheekpieces worn then retained.

6th

11

16th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 51y

19:18 Kilbeggan

Winter Orchid

11st 5lb

J: Alan King

T: John Neilan

Poor strike rate in point-to-points, well held in maiden hurdle latest; cheekpieces fitted for chasing debut and can only be watched.

100/1

Form: 0-0

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished out the back in a Fairyhouse bumper and a maiden hurdle at Killarney.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

12

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:02 Killarney

Uno Me I Like My T

10st 13lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Miss Katy Brown

Poor overall form including in three maiden hurdles; tongue-tie tried.

100/1

14

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

18:48 Bellewstown

Uno Me I Like My T

10st 13lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Miss Katy Brown

Poor overall form including in two maiden hurdles; huge price when fell in a novice chase at Punchestown on latest.

100/1

5

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 55y

13:22 Punchestown

Uno Me I Like My T

10st 7lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Miss Katy Brown

All her form in maiden hurdles, points and a bumper says she's out of her depth here.

50/1

Form:

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always behind and finished last in a Clonmel maiden on good ground two weeks ago (150-1).
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

14

3rd Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 100y

18:20 Wexford

Vangaway

10st 11lb

J: Niall Moore

T: M A Gunn

Triple-figure odds for all three starts in maiden hurdles and ran accordingly; moves up in trip; seems safe to rule out.

100/1

11th

17

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 55y

16:55 Punchestown

Vangaway

11st 5lb

J: Niall Moore

T: M A Gunn

Hasn't shown anything in two starts over hurdles, finishing last of the finishers both times; off 373 days.

66/1

18

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

17:42 Limerick

Vangaway

11st 1lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Always behind and finished last in a Clonmel maiden on good ground two weeks ago (150-1).

100/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €5.80
Straight Forecast €5.22
Trifecta €35.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Emily Love

The Irish Sun:

Keep Up

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Emily Love

TOPSPEED:

Emily Love

POSTDATA:

Emily Love