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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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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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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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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

5

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:10 Killarney

Emily Love

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

One of her five hurdle wins came here over 2m4f last year; ended her campaign with a win in a valuable mares' hurdle at Far Hills in USA and is rated 129 in that sphere; has won when fresh and is a big player if ready after the break.

3/1

2

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 180y

17:37 Killarney

Emily Love

11st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Often ridden by Sam Ewing; completed a four-timer when comfortably on top here last month (2m4f) and 2m on good ground looked too sharp when a close third at Galway, which was another good run; every chance.

2/1

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

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

8

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 45y

15:05 Punchestown

Fortunate Lighting

11st 1lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Thomas Coyle

Bolted up at Sligo on her second start for her current yard in August (2m5f, good); tailed off at Ballinrobe following that (2m6f, soft); developing a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde type profile.

14/1

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

25th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

13:38 Cartmel

Iamyouare

11st 2lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Displayed significant improvement when keeping on strongly to win Hereford handicap (2m3f, good) by 16l last month, on fifth start over hurdles, and has a good chance at the weights here; might be the answer.

6/5

1st

3

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

16:57 Hereford

Iamyouare

11st 12lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Two races in Ireland and two in Britain, best when third in a maiden at Bangor (2m, soft) in February; handicap debut at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft; 14-1) last time saw her well beaten after making most; down 3lb and could be more interesting at this trip.

10/1

5th

2

15th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

17:17 Market Rasen

Iamyouare

11st 13lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Ex-Irish; creditable third in mares' maiden hurdle at Bangor on stable debut last month; unexposed and interesting on handicap debut.

3/1

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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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
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:15 Cork

Nothing Hectic

11st 3lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Consistent form early last season was rewarded with a win Ballinrobe mares' maiden hurdle win (2m7f, good); good spell came to a halt when pulled up at Listowel in September on handicap debut; has run well after breaks before.

16/1

3

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 0y

15:43 Listowel

Nothing Hectic

12st 0lb

J: Mr R James

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Consistent spell of form rewarded with a maiden hurdle success at Ballinrobe a month ago (22.5f, good); talented rider takes off 7lb for handicap debut; easy ground may not be ideal.

13/2

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

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: 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

8th

4

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Rizedda

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Best effort in maidens came in the latest one when she finished an 8l fourth at Tramore (2m5f, good); stayed on nicely so this trip should be within range; easy ground a query; worth a market check on handicap debut.

12/1

4th

11

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

19:19 Tramore

Rizedda

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Failed to complete in her only point start and midfield finishes in three maiden hurdles at 2m/2m3f; she may find the necessary improvement to get involved here.

11/2

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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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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Distance / Class
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

17

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

17:42 Limerick

Uno Me I Like My T

11st 1lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Finished out the back in a Fairyhouse bumper and a maiden hurdle at Killarney.

100/1

17

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

17:42 Limerick

Uno Me I Like My T

11st 1lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Finished out the back in a Fairyhouse bumper and a maiden hurdle at Killarney.

100/1

12th

14

11th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:20 Killarney

Uno Me I Like My T

10st 6lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Cian Collins

Sent off at 125-1 for debut in a bumper at Fairyhouse (2m, sft-hvy) and was beaten 64l; may need more time.

66/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

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

11th

11

15th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:18 Clonmel

Vangaway

10st 7lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Closely related to point and 2m1f/2m4f hurdle winner Ocean Drifter, half-sister to bumper winner Driftwood Bounty; yard had 20-1 maiden hurdle winner at Down Royal this month; market watch advised with champion conditional booked to ride.

40/1

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