June 10 / 17.58 Sligo

17.58

Good

Stephen Mullins & Sons Mares Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 1f 157y
  • 16 runners
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Stephen Mullins & Sons Mares Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 8-9

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten around 30l in two starts in bumpers at Wexford (2m, good) and Fairyhouse (2m4f, yld-sft); can only be watched on hurdles debut.
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7

4th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 50y

15:05 Gowran Park

Another Girl

11st 3lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Not especially progressive in maidens and weakened into ninth of 15 at Bellewstown on handicap bow over 2m1f recently (Kaikoura behind her that day).

18/1

9th

7

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

19:25 Bellewstown

Another Girl

11st 3lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Maiden form not especially progressive, looks to have a bit to find on handicap debut.

16/1

7th

11

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Another Girl

10st 11lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Yet to produce an RPR higher than 88 and doesn't look up to winning a maiden.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: /6F68-

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner on yielding to soft ground; 0-8 over hurdles, however, and rated just 79; hard to make a solid case for.
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13th

17

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Ar Aghaidh

10st 9lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Point-to-point winner is 0-12 hurdling, 3m Wexford maiden second to Jetaway Nana her standout run; two handicap efforts since leave her with plenty to find; tongue-tied added to cheekpieces here.

16/1

13th

17

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Ar Aghaidh

10st 9lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Point-to-point winner is 0-12 hurdling, 3m Wexford maiden second to Jetaway Nana her standout run; two handicap efforts since leave her with plenty to find; tongue-tied added to cheekpieces here.

16/1

11th

10

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 154y

17:00 Thurles

Ar Aghaidh

10st 11lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Point-to-point winner is 0-11 hurdling, penultimate 3m Wexford maiden second her standout run; never travelled on soft in Listowel handicap latest.

16/1

Form: 95-

Last run: 358 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't show a lot in two maiden hurdles for Eoin McCarthy; off since 28l defeat last June; best watched on return for new yard.
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1st

10

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 0y

15:15 Listowel

Carlas Pet

11st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Best maiden run came here on debut but well beaten in three starts since and was pulled up on handicap debut at Cork in July; watch on first run for new yard.

100/1

9

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

18:15 Cork

Carlas Pet

11st 2lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Darren Collins

Shown very little in three runs so far and beaten a long way out on return from a year off last month; would need to improve plenty on handicap debut here.

25/1

3

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 157y

17:58 Sligo

Carlas Pet

11st 7lb

J: James Smith

T: Darren Collins

Didn't show a lot in two maiden hurdles for Eoin McCarthy; off since 28l defeat last June; best watched on return for new yard.

13/2

Form: 960-

Last run: 145 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest efforts in a pair of bumpers and a maiden hurdle for Gavin Cromwell; blinkers go on for debut for new yard; lacks match practice and others appeal more.
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15

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

16:53 Wexford

Emilys Light

11st 5lb

J: Mr E P O’Brien

T: Miss M Harding

First reserve; beaten a long way in two bumpers and a maiden hurdle for Gavin Cromwell; not too bad in two Sligo maiden hurdles for current yard (2m1f, good); Cork run last time was poor; may improve now entering handicaps.

7

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 20y

13:30 Cork

Emilys Light

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Miss M Harding

Modest form in bumpers; signs of improvement the last twice over hurdles, including when third under a positive ride at Sligo last time; cheekpieces worn that day left off; rated 91 so minor place claims at best.

16/1

10

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:25 Sligo

Emilys Light

11st 5lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Miss M Harding

Modest efforts in bumpers and a maiden hurdle for Gavin Cromwell; improved effort on stable debut at this track in first-time blinkers last month when a 15.5l fifth; cheekpieces go on now and could get involved if stepping up again.

7/1

Form: 5085-6

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Best run a 10.5l fifth of 14 at Wexford (2m, gd-yld) on hurdles debut in March; weakened late in a Tramore bumper ten days ago; tongue tie now tried and unproven on soft so the forecast rain is a concern; could be vulnerable.
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3rd

3

10th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

16:30 Fontwell

Kates Choice

11st 13lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Nikki Evans

Got off the mark under rules at the 13th attempt at Ffos Las (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago; 4lb rise isn't harsh and she should be competitive.

4/1

1st

3

20th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:22 Ffos Las

Kates Choice

11st 10lb

J: James Best

T: Nikki Evans

It was her first placing when runner-up at Exeter (2m, good) but she was some 25l off the winner; fell early here two weeks ago; has enough to prove on balance, though she does probably stay this far.

7/1

9

5th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:48 Ffos Las

Kates Choice

11st 5lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Nikki Evans

First placing when second at Exeter (2m, good) but was some 25l off the winner; dropped 2lb.

16/1

Form: 70

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form in point-to-points; no sign of improvement in first two maiden hurdles; cheekpieces tried last time discarded; may need more time.
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14th

16

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:45 Cork

Lastofthecitizens

10st 6lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Modest point form and same story in three runs in maiden hurdles; now tries handicapping with plenty to prove.

33/1

6

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 157y

17:58 Sligo

Lastofthecitizens

11st 7lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Poor form in point-to-points; no sign of improvement in first two maiden hurdles; cheekpieces tried last time discarded; may need more time.

22/1

10th

10

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Listowel

Lastofthecitizens

11st 7lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Pointing form doesn't amount to much and was tailed off in a Tramore maiden when 66-1; cheekpieces replace a hood.

100/1

Form: 6900-8

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in three bumpers and two maiden hurdles on varying ground; hard to make a case for.
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13th

17

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

18:58 Limerick

Mollys Dolly

10st 5lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: David M O’Brien

Winless from 11 starts (eight over hurdles); okay fifth of 12 in a moderate Wexford maiden hurdle (2m4f, good to yielding) in May; 19.5l behind at Listowel in May (2m5f, good to yielding).

15/1

6th

14

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:51 Listowel

Mollys Dolly

10st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David M O’Brien

Bounced back from two poor runs when an 8.75l fifth in a moderate Wexford maiden hurdle (2m4f, good to yielding) last time; more needed.

14/1

Form: 965-7

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Maiden point-to-pointer rated 96 after four starts over hurdles; best effort a 12l fifth of 16 at Cork in April (2m3f, soft); ground may have been too lively latest; forecast rain a plus and leading claims on that Cork run.
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12th

5

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 90y

20:30 Clonmel

Nashville Notions

11st 5lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Won a Sligo maiden hurdle last summer but hasn't been near that level in handicaps since, though there was a bit more spark at Wexford last time.

14/1

8th

14

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Nashville Notions

10st 9lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Won a Sligo maiden over 2m2f last year but hasn't been near that level since; this better ground will suit but has to get back to best.

22/1

Form: 06-

Last run: 203 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off at triple figure odds for both starts over timber and beaten a combined distance of 92l; may do better when tackling handicaps.
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11th

14

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:20 Clonmel

Our Girl Ellie

10st 13lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Stephen Ryan

Fair form in six attempts in maiden hurdles, pick being close third in Killarney mares maiden last October (yielding); didn't appear to stay 2m4f on handicap debut later that month; definite player if forward enough on reurn to action.

9/1

6th

11

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Our Girl Ellie

10st 0lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Stephen Ryan

Has run well in defeat at times in maiden hurdles, notably at Killarney last time over 2m1f; needs to do more up in trip but that is possible.

14/1

6th

11

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Our Girl Ellie

10st 0lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Stephen Ryan

Has run well in defeat at times in maiden hurdles, notably at Killarney last time over 2m1f; needs to do more up in trip but that is possible.

14/1

Form: 760-0

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Standout effort a 5l sixth in an Uttoxeter bumper on soft last July; 100-1 and beaten 45l on hurdling debut at Listowel (2m, good); forecast rain a positive but needs more.
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10th

8

(9)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Silver Pageant

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Ran okay in a bumper but very minor form in two runs in maiden hurdles; now has tongue tied.

33/1

10

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 157y

17:58 Sligo

Silver Pageant

11st 7lb

J: Adam Leahy

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Standout effort a 5l sixth in an Uttoxeter bumper on soft last July; 100-1 and beaten 45l on hurdling debut at Listowel (2m, good); forecast rain a positive but needs more.

40/1

14th

14

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Listowel

Silver Pageant

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Minor form in two British bumpers and again at Wexford last August; limited appeal for now.

50/1

Form: P6-

Last run: 72 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a point-to-point at Comea in February; cheekpieces reached for after heavy defeat on Rules' debut in a Downpatrick maiden hunter chase; hard to fancy after that run.
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15

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 89y

17:12 Ballinrobe

Townhill Lass

10st 11lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: D McNamara

Winner and twice second in points; no encouragement from her racecourse form; huge price when pulled up at Wexford last time.

14

4th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 100y

15:15 Wexford

Townhill Lass

10st 11lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: D McNamara

Point winner but well beaten in a hunter's chase in March and same story in a Sligo maiden hurdle last month; tongue tie added to cheekpieces but hard to fancy

66/1

11

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 157y

17:58 Sligo

Townhill Lass

11st 7lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: D McNamara

Won a point-to-point at Comea in February; cheekpieces reached for after heavy defeat on Rules' debut in a Downpatrick maiden hunter chase; hard to fancy after that run.

50/1

Form: 0-9

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Very modest form in a Tipperary bumper last July and on hurdles debut at Tramore 11 days ago when 66-1; difficult to fancy.
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18

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

19:19 Tramore

Veras Bar

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Michael Barry

Third reserve; her mark of 80 leaves her adrift of some of these; tailed off in Wexford handicap last time; cheekpices go on

13

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

16:53 Wexford

Veras Bar

10st 11lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Michael Barry

Hard to fancy her on five starts to date, including when tailed off at Sligo on handicap hurdle debut last time (2m4f, good).

33/1

10

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:10 Sligo

Veras Bar

10st 13lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Michael Barry

Shown nothing at huge odds in four runs so far; plenty to prove on handicap debut here.

33/1

Form: 9-7

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in both point-to-points and beaten a combined distance of 69l in bumpers at Kilbeggan and Downpatrick; can only be watched on hurdles debut.
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13

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 157y

17:58 Sligo

Walk Out The dOr

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Pulled up in both point-to-points and beaten a combined distance of 69l in bumpers at Kilbeggan and Downpatrick; can only be watched on hurdles debut.

33/1

7th

13

9th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

20:17 Downpatrick

Walk Out The dOr

11st 11lb

J: Mr E Finegan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Pulled-up in two points and well beaten in a bumper so can't be fancied on that evidence.

100/1

7th

13

9th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

20:17 Downpatrick

Walk Out The dOr

11st 11lb

J: Mr E Finegan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Pulled-up in two points and well beaten in a bumper so can't be fancied on that evidence.

100/1

Form: 66

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
In good hands but hasn't cut much ice in a Cork bumper and a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle, both at 16.5f on good ground; dam won on testing ground so could do better if underfoot conditions ease; can't discount in first-time cheekpieces.
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5th

7

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

15:25 Sligo

Annarubyrose

11st 4lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Third in a C&D maiden last year for Gavin Cromwell; fair recent form for this yard, twice over 2m6f at Downpatrick.

13/2

Form: 87

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form in a Cork bumper (16.5f, good) and a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle (16.5f, good); closely matched with Annarubyrose on those efforts but pedigree suggests soft ground may not suit; probably needs the rain to miss.
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9th

6

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 160y

19:42 Kilbeggan

Georginas Jet

11st 5lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Took a sharp rise in the ratings for a smooth Downpatrick win; met trouble when favourite at Bellewstown last week; her fourth placing (beaten 10l) can be upgraded a little.

13/2

4th

9

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:18 Bellewstown

Georginas Jet

11st 2lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Broke her duck over hurdles in style at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) last month when pulling clear by 10l, making all; 8lb higher mark to contend with and won't get as soft a lead here but she's still respected.

5/2

1st

15

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:30 Downpatrick

Georginas Jet

10st 8lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Paul John Gilligan

0-12 over hurdles but has run well in defeat on occasion; runner up over C&D in August off 2lb higher so not discounted but needs to rebound from two poor efforts since returning from a 197-day break.

25/1

Form: 00F-00

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Locally trained; rated 81; beaten 81l off 85 in a Tramore handicap hurdle on latest; unlikely to be the answer.
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16

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 157y

17:58 Sligo

Run Away Merida

11st 2lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Locally trained; rated 81; beaten 81l off 85 in a Tramore handicap hurdle on latest; unlikely to be the answer.

33/1

13th

13

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:20 Tramore

Run Away Merida

10st 5lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Uncompetitive in her maidens and even this low a mark on handicap debut might not be generous.

33/1

13th

13

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:20 Tramore

Run Away Merida

10st 5lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Uncompetitive in her maidens and even this low a mark on handicap debut might not be generous.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta €32.10
Straight Forecast €19.79
Trifecta €178.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Nashville Notions

The Irish Sun:

Carla's Pet

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Kates Choice

POSTDATA:

Nashville Notions