September 08 / 19.22 Galway

19.22

Yielding To Soft

Kenny Developments Irish EBF Mares’ Flat Race

  • Prize money: £5851.24
  • 2m 0f 160y
  • 17 runners
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Kenny Developments Irish EBF Mares’ Flat Race

Runners: 17 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £5.40
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
4yo was pulled up in sole point-to-point but much better on Rules' debut in a Ballinrobe bumper (16.5f, good) last month when a 3.25l second of 11 at 7-1; different ground here, chance if acts on it.
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12th

10

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

18:35 Punchestown

Maximillian Lady

11st 11lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Paul Hennessy

Useful level of form earlier in the season for Cormac Farrell, running away with Galway mares' event (good-to-yielding) and clear second to an odds-on shot in Gowran mares' Listed contest (soft); returns from 9 months' absence for new yard with hood fitted.

16/1

2nd

7

3rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 100y

17:30 Gowran Park

Maximillian Lady

11st 6lb

J: Mr T A Halford

T: C W J Farrell

Good second on Rules' debut at Ballinrobe (16.5f, good); wide margin win at Galway (16.5f, gd-yld) second time up under a patient ride; clearly has a decent level of ability but, as is the case with a few of these, rain softened ground would be an unknown.

5/1

1st

12

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 160y

19:22 Galway

Maximillian Lady

11st 9lb

J: Mr T A Halford

T: C W J Farrell

4yo was pulled up in sole point-to-point but much better on Rules' debut in a Ballinrobe bumper (16.5f, good) last month when a 3.25l second of 11 at 7-1; different ground here, chance if acts on it.

100/30

18/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 3-5

Last run: 100 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
4yo beaten similar distances in both bumper starts on good ground at Clonmel and Listowel (5-1 in latter race); outside place chance if handling softer conditions.
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13th

3

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

14:25 Cork

Courtmac Gesture

11st 7lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Colin Motherway

Promise in bumpers but didn't get her head in front; best effort yet over hurdles on latest when a 12l third of 8 at Leopardstown (2m5f, soft); place shout with a repeat of that.

8/1

3rd

2

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 170y

14:25 Leopardstown

Courtmac Gesture

11st 7lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Colin Motherway

Showed some ability in bumpers without winning; fell on hurdling debut and beaten 46l at Punchestown next time; others preferred.

28/1

6th

3

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 0y

14:10 Punchestown

Courtmac Gesture

11st 7lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Colin Motherway

Steadily improved RPRs in four bumper runs; set a tough task at Gowran in a Listed contest but not disgraced in fifth; fell at the sixth on hurdling debut last time at Clonmel; place possibilities with a clear round.

12/1

33/1

  • Place: £6.20

Form: 066-07

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mild promise in a couple of bumpers without really threatening to win; beaten 24l in a Cork maiden hurdle latest; needs to find more back in this sphere.
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2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Evelyn

11st 9lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

Has made the frame on her two most recent starts in maidens; likely to be competitive here if running to a similar level of form.

7/1

4th

6

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

14:40 Cork

Evelyn

11st 7lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

Rated 94 after six starts over hurdles; unlikely to contend.

40/1

3rd

7

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:08 Tramore

Evelyn

10st 13lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

Has posted some decent efforts without winning in bumpers and maiden hurdles but well held in handicap latest; wants better ground.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Berkshire mare is a half-sister to winners Chosen Witness (bumper and 2m/3m hurdle) and Whatsyourproblem (2m hurdle); dam bumper winner from family of classy chaser Captain Christy; worth a market check on debut.
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10th

9

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

14:40 Cork

Isdistheone

11st 7lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Robert Murphy

Placed once in seven bumper starts; well held in two spins over hurdles and probably wants farther.

33/1

6th

3

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 185y

19:42 Clonmel

Isdistheone

11st 11lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Robert Murphy

0-6 in bumpers; kept on nicely for a 5.25l third at this track in November (16.5f, soft); below best last five starts and was beaten 25l when fifth in a maiden hurdle here last time; needs more.

14/1

5th

3

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 188y

16:42 Clonmel

Isdistheone

10st 13lb

J: James Smith

T: Robert Murphy

Showed ability in six bumper runs; best effort when third at thos track in November; well beat on hurdles debut at Fairyhouse and ran to a similar level lto at Cork; needs more.

20/1

Form: F83-38

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
4yo's standout effort came when a 4.75l third of 15 at Sligo (18.5f, good) in June; didn't back that up at Cork on latest and is unproven on soft ground.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:29 Downpatrick

Mercurial Sea

11st 4lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Fair form in bumpers early last season; best effort over hurdles yet when runner-up of 12 in course handicap (2m2f, good) two weeks ago, making most of the running; stamina not certain to hold out over this trip.

7/1

2nd

12

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

18:35 Downpatrick

Mercurial Sea

10st 4lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Fair form in bumpers early last season; limited encouragement from a Navan handicap hurdle run; not disgraced in a maiden last time.

14/1

6th

7

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 170y

13:55 Down Royal

Mercurial Sea

10st 13lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Placed in a bumper but has been well-held in four hurdles including on handicap debut last time; rated 90 so needs lots more.

25/1

Form: 72

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Much-improved effort on second start when runner up in a Wexford maiden hurdle (2m1f, good) a month ago; could go well for top yard if handling softer conditions.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

20:30 Tramore

Riverwoods

11st 11lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Henry De Bromhead

Her standout run is the second in a Wexford maiden hurdle last August; well held either side of that, so difficult to know what to expect.

5/1

6th

14

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 160y

19:22 Galway

Riverwoods

11st 9lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Much-improved effort on second start when runner up in a Wexford maiden hurdle (2m1f, good) a month ago; could go well for top yard if handling softer conditions.

5/1

22/1

Form: 7

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was sent off at just 13-2 on debut at Sligo but never landed a blow; hood reached for; nicely bred, in good hands and likely capable of better at some stage.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

9th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Tramore

Katdezire

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Best of three runs was a 33l seventh at Galway in a bumper last month; below that at Listowel latest when tailed off; blinkers on now.

11/1

15th

7

25th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:15 Listowel

Katdezire

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Well beaten in two bumpers and can only be watched on hurdles debut.

100/1

7th

5

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 160y

19:22 Galway

Katdezire

11st 11lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: S Curling

Was sent off at just 13-2 on debut at Sligo but never landed a blow; hood reached for; nicely bred, in good hands and likely capable of better at some stage.

22/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Maiden point-to-pointer; has shown ability in that sphere but lacks a recent run and probably best watched on Rules' debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Survivors Sister

11st 8lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Sole win came off 9lb lower at Limerick in December (2m5f, heavy); beaten off revised mark thrice since and was beaten 8.75l when third at Sligo latest; could do with some rain.

8/1

3rd

6

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 172y

19:58 Sligo

Survivors Sister

11st 6lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Breakthrough win at Limerick (2m5f, heavy) in February by 22l off 10lb lower; pulled up and beaten 31l on two starts since; may need softer ground.

22/1

7th

9

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Survivors Sister

11st 7lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Was keeping on when falling at the last in a 2m3f handicap at Limerick in December, went up 11lb for winning a weak 2m5f contest at the same venue in February; struggled at Fairyhouse later that month; not the most reliable sort.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 9-70

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Huge odds and soundly beaten all three starts, two in bumpers and one in a maiden hurdle; top rider booked but hard to fancy on form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 160y

19:22 Galway

Duel Concept

11st 11lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Huge odds and soundly beaten all three starts, two in bumpers and one in a maiden hurdle; top rider booked but hard to fancy on form.

66/1

10

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 89y

16:42 Ballinrobe

Duel Concept

10st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Second bumper run was a step in the right direction; a lot more needed on hurdling debut.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Affinisea filly is a first foal; dam unraced half-sister to smart staying chaser Step Back; yard 0-9 in bumpers in the last five seasons; likely best watched on debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

18:28 Sligo

Road To The Sea

10st 11lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Thomas Coyle

Big prices and heavy defeats in a bumper and three maiden hurdles; might be a different story in first handicap, but can't be fancied on form.

25/1

12th

15

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 172y

14:12 Thurles

Road To The Sea

10st 12lb

J: Ivan Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Kept but never on terms on bumper debut at Galway; may do better when upped in trip.

40/1

10th

15

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 160y

19:22 Galway

Road To The Sea

11st 9lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Affinisea filly is a first foal; dam unraced half-sister to smart staying chaser Step Back; yard 0-9 in bumpers in the last five seasons; likely best watched on debut.

20/1

Form: 86

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form in point-to-points; not beaten that far in a bumper here (2m1f, good) on penultimate but well below that level at Downpatrick latest; easy ground a query.
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3rd

7

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:32 Listowel

Whispering Willow

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Much improved to make a successful stable debut in a 2m handicap hurdle at Punchestown and she nearly followed up on chase debut at Downpatrick (2m3f, good to yielding); jumped soundly enough that day and the one to beat here.

4/7

3rd

14

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:00 Downpatrick

Whispering Willow

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Left all known form behind when bolting up over hurdles at Punchestown (2m, good to yielding) on stable/handicap debut nine days ago; one place and three non-completions in points but high on the shortlist on chase bow.

5/2

1st

9

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Whispering Willow

11st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has had time to mature since her last run; improvement is feasible on first run for Gavin Cromwell.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ocovango mare is a half-sister to three winners inc Run For Oscar (bumper, useful 1m6f-2m2f Flat and 2m-3m1f hurdle) and Run For Mary (bumper, 1m6f/2m1f Flat and 2m hurdle); dam 1m Flat and 2m2f/2m4f hurdle winner; likely type on paper.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

8

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 160y

19:22 Galway

Run For Power

11st 11lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: C Byrnes

Ocovango mare is a half-sister to three winners inc Run For Oscar (bumper, useful 1m6f-2m2f Flat and 2m-3m1f hurdle) and Run For Mary (bumper, 1m6f/2m1f Flat and 2m hurdle); dam 1m Flat and 2m2f/2m4f hurdle winner; likely type on paper.

10/1

Form:

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off at 80-1 on debut at this venue last month and was beaten 39l; may need a bit more time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

7

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 160y

19:22 Galway

Peppas Dancer

11st 11lb

J: Mr E P O’Brien

T: Daniel John Howard

Sent off at 80-1 on debut at this venue last month and was beaten 39l; may need a bit more time.

50/1

5

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 175y

15:52 Galway

Peppas Dancer

11st 11lb

J: Mr E P O’Brien

T: Daniel John Howard

8yo Fame And Glory mare; dam unraced sister to useful bumper winner Israel Champ, half-sister to bumper/2m4f hurdle winner Abi's Champ; likely best watched on belated debut.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cheaply bought Idaho mare is a half-sister to hurdle winners Ossifer Hops (2m3f) and Aube Me Yang (2m); dam unplaced bumpers, sister to 3m hurdle winner Boyoboy; yard not known for bumper winners; watch.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

6

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 160y

19:22 Galway

Nothing Da Now

11st 11lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Maike Magnussen

Cheaply bought Idaho mare is a half-sister to hurdle winners Ossifer Hops (2m3f) and Aube Me Yang (2m); dam unplaced bumpers, sister to 3m hurdle winner Boyoboy; yard not known for bumper winners; watch.

28/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Getaway filly; dam bumper and 2m4f-2m6f hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to winners Airlie Beach (1m4f Listed Flat), My Trump Card (bumper), Valerian Bridge (useful bumper) and Irish Lass (bumper); top yard won this in 2023 and very much respected on debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

16

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 160y

19:22 Galway

Runaway Rosie

11st 9lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Getaway filly; dam bumper and 2m4f-2m6f hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to winners Airlie Beach (1m4f Listed Flat), My Trump Card (bumper), Valerian Bridge (useful bumper) and Irish Lass (bumper); top yard won this in 2023 and very much respected on debut.

6/4

Form: 9

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
4yo was 25-1 for her debut at Ballinrobe and was beaten 58l; Jody Townend keeps the faith but she is hard to fancy on the back of that first run.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16th

11

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 160y

19:22 Galway

Marsh Lady

11st 9lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: James M Barcoe

4yo was 25-1 for her debut at Ballinrobe and was beaten 58l; Jody Townend keeps the faith but she is hard to fancy on the back of that first run.

50/1

8

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 71y

20:13 Ballinrobe

Marsh Lady

11st 5lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: James M Barcoe

Eighth foal; half-sister to point/hurdle winner Chenery; dam unraced sister to hurdle winner Emmet, half-sister to bumper/hurdle winner Miss Information; of some interest with Jody Townend aboard.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Idaho mare is a first foal; dam unraced half-sister to smart 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Go Roger Go, out of bumper winner; hooded for debut and likely best watched.
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3

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 160y

19:22 Galway

Hope And Mercy

11st 11lb

J: Mr D Clarke

T: Martin Brassil

Idaho mare is a first foal; dam unraced half-sister to smart 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Go Roger Go, out of bumper winner; hooded for debut and likely best watched.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €79.10
Straight Forecast €100.45
Trifecta €3745.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Run For Power

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Maximillian Lady

The Irish Sun:

Run For Power

POSTDATA:

Maximillian Lady