October 16 / 17.00 Thurles

17.00

Good

Premier County Mares Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 6f 154y
  • 18 runners
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Premier County Mares Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.90
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 60P675

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Steadily declining mark of late but no real sign she can take advantage.
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1st

15

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 154y

17:00 Thurles

Alright Darling

10st 5lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Daniel G Murphy

Steadily declining mark of late but no real sign she can take advantage.

16/1

5th

11

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:55 Clonmel

Alright Darling

10st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Daniel G Murphy

Her mark has fallen 18lb since entering handicaps at the start of the year; not bad runs lately but needs to find some extra.

25/1

7th

14

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 0y

15:15 Listowel

Alright Darling

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Daniel G Murphy

0-10 over hurdles but has shown glimpses of ability; now 15lb lower than when a remote fourth at Leopardstown (2m4f, yielding) in March; not a bad run at Tramore latest and this shorter trip might suit; may outrun likely odds.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 413875

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won at Kilbeggan (2m3f, good to yielding) off 5lb lower in July and some respectable runs since; tries a new trip here.
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9th

9

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 162y

20:00 Sligo

Thats All

10st 10lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Timothy Doyle

Sole win over hurdles came at Kilbeggan last year and some decent runs in defeat since; however, was poor on return at Punchestown and tried to refuse then unseated rider last time at Limerick; risky.

22/1

10

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Thats All

10st 8lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

Only one win from 21 starts over hurdles but was generally reliable last summer/autumn; 2m an inadequate test on return at Punchestown this month; better expected with the cobwebs blown away.

20/1

12th

17

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Thats All

10st 9lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

Only one win from 20 starts over hurdles but was generally reliable last summer/autumn; has tended to show her best form over longer distances; win was over 2m3f, second on final start over an extended 2m6f.

8/1

25/1

  • Place: £8.00

Form: -67800 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won over 2m6f at Downpatrick last summer (off 84) but yet to hit form since returning in June; cheekpieces now tried.
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7th

16

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 41y

19:09 Ballinrobe

Sineads Fancy

10st 1lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Stephen Ryan

Sole win came at Downpatrick (2m6f, good) nearly two years ago; third at Thurles over same trip last October her best run since; down the field in two runs in May,

20/1

9th

14

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Sineads Fancy

10st 0lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Stephen Ryan

Sole win came at Downpatrick (2m6f, good) nearly two years ago; third at Thurles over same trip last October her best run since; midfield at Clonmel on return.

20/1

7th

16

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

18:20 Clonmel

Sineads Fancy

10st 2lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Stephen Ryan

Sole win came over 2m6f (Downpatrick) nearly two years ago; third at Thurles over same trip last October her best run since; back from a break and trip looks on the short side.

16/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 305708

Last run: 60 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Placed form in the Spring but summer chase form not that encouraging; returns to hurdles and others preferred.
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5th

12

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

19:33 Limerick

Hobs Angel

10st 6lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: James M Barcoe

10yo mare opened her account over hurdles at the 16th attempt at Clonmel in May (2m4f, good to yielding); distant second (winner DSQ) over 2m4f (soft) here off this 6lb higher mark last time; this ground suits better and she can continue to acquit herself well.

11/2

2nd

15

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Hobs Angel

10st 7lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: James M Barcoe

10yo mare; opened her hurdles account at Clonmel two weeks ago at the 16th attempt; 6lb higher, possibly vulnerable to younger rivals.

6/1

1st

16

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:50 Clonmel

Hobs Angel

10st 3lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: James M Barcoe

Longstanding maiden was placed on a couple of occasions this time last year; entitled to come on from last month's comeback run so don't rule out with rider's claim a positive.

12/1

Form: 83752P

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Maiden with bits and pieces of form at around this trip but recent Listowel effort tame; others preferred.
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10th

12

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:10 Killarney

Mother Ship

10st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

16-race maiden over hurdles; her Sligo third from last July off 3lb higher would give her a squeak, but well below that level in two runs since returning from a break, the latest over fences; more needed.

20/1

Form: 990-69

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Okay handicap debut run at Ballinrobe in August wasn't built on at Listowel but remains open to improvement on only sixth start.
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3rd

3

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:00 Perth

Creadan Grace

11st 10lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Gordon Elliott

Narrow Down Royal winner (3m, good to yielding) last October, prior to career-best third at Ascot (3m;) the following month; less competitive in 2026, beaten 26l over C&D latest; cheekpieces fitted with renewed spark needed.

6/1

5th

3

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:37 Perth

Creadan Grace

11st 9lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Upped to 3m for a last-gasp win in 20-runner race at Down Royal in October; respectable fourth of 18 under James Smith at Punchestown (again 3m on good to yielding) last month confirms her in serious calculations.

4/1

4th

9

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:20 Punchestown

Creadan Grace

11st 4lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Upped to 3m for a 20-runner race at Down Royal in October (good to yielding) and it brought improvement for a last gasp win off 82; towards rear throughout when pulled up at Kilbeggan after a break; may come on for that run.

25/1

Form: 77-9P8

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Yet to convince in handicaps and seems best watched despite reduced mark.
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9

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

Diamonds Diva

11st 0lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: Patrick Cronin

Recent handicap hurdle run represented a small step in the right direction; a lot more needed.

20/1

9

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

Diamonds Diva

11st 0lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: Patrick Cronin

Recent handicap hurdle run represented a small step in the right direction; a lot more needed.

20/1

7th

6

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 154y

17:00 Thurles

Diamonds Diva

11st 2lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: Patrick Cronin

Yet to convince in handicaps and seems best watched despite reduced mark.

25/1

Form: 3-6010 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner here three years ago and first success since when landing 2m6f Galway handicap last month off 84; tame effort dropped in trip at Navan 12 days later but return to this trip should suit.
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5th

9

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:00 Cork

Navy Waves

10st 13lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

Has generally struggled since winning at Galway (22.5f, good) last September; a bit better when a plugging-on third of 16 at Tramore (2m5f, gd-yld) on latest but was 16l behind the winner; longer trip here a plus.

8/1

3rd

11

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

18:12 Tramore

Navy Waves

11st 0lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

Unplaced in four starts since a 20-1 Galway win last autumn; remote sixth in a 3m handicap at Cork last month on first run after a break.

14/1

Form: P9/39U

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
No joy since Kilbeggan win over two years ago off 82; recent efforts leave her with a fair bit to find.
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9th

11

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 154y

17:00 Thurles

Cathys Quest

10st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

No joy since Kilbeggan win over two years ago off 82; recent efforts leave her with a fair bit to find.

14/1

11

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Cathys Quest

11st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

No joy since Kilbeggan win in September 2023; missed the whole of last year; not a bad run on return at Ballinrobe but didn't back it up latest; capable off this mark but needs to rediscover best.

25/1

8

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:43 Ballinrobe

Cathys Quest

10st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Won at Kilbeggan in September 2023; poor in two subsequent runs the following month; did not appear again until last month when she shaped encouragingly with a third placing at this venue.

8/1

Form: P98-97

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden and no signs of breaking her duck in recent runs.
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10th

18

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 154y

17:00 Thurles

Glorious Singer

10st 0lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: Ms M Flynn

Longstanding maiden and no signs of breaking her duck in recent runs.

25/1

7th

18

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Glorious Singer

10st 3lb

J: Ms A Power

T: Ms M Flynn

Longstanding maiden and no signs of breaking her duck in recent runs.

40/1

Form: 68-P2P

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner is 0-11 hurdling, penultimate 3m Wexford maiden second her standout run; never travelled on soft in Listowel handicap latest.
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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: 007416 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Progressive form in handicaps culminated in 2m7f Ballinrobe win in August (good); well held (hampered) off revised mark at Listowel so needs to bounce back.
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1st

16

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:17 Killarney

Ladies Well

10st 9lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

First reserve; won off 2lb lower over hurdles at Ballinrobe in August (2m6f, good); remote second of five on chase debut at Kelso on seasonal return when none too fluent in the jumping department; hampered and unseated at the fourth flight back over hurdles at Kilbeggan last time.

OUR TIP

Form: 093505

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Some decent efforts in defeat in handicaps on good ground; well held on recent chasing debut and back hurdling.
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12th

6

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 41y

19:09 Ballinrobe

Vroomvroomboo

11st 1lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: James Andrew Fahey

Placed three times at around 2m4f; lost form after a good run at Cork 12 months ago; towards the rear in a maiden at Dowpatickm last month.

14/1

8th

10

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 185y

13:25 Downpatrick

Vroomvroomboo

10st 13lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: James Andrew Fahey

Well beaten in a handicap hurdle when last seen and rated 89 so has to find major improvement to score on return.

20/1

13th

2

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 154y

17:00 Thurles

Vroomvroomboo

11st 8lb

J: Niall Moore

T: James Andrew Fahey

Some decent efforts in defeat in handicaps on good ground; well held on recent chasing debut and back hurdling.

14/1

Form: 0930-5

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Maiden placed on seven of 22 starts, including 2m7f Punchestown mares maiden last term; entitled to come on for last month's Roscommon comeback run and on a fair mark.
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13th

9

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 7f 122y

15:42 Clonmel

Milanaway

10st 5lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Punchestown handicap hurdle win in December (3m, heavy) is her sole success in 30 runs; not the most consistent mare but she stays well and has a definite chance on her best form.

10/1

9th

2

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 20y

16:22 Naas

Milanaway

11st 8lb

J: D G Hogan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Punchestown win in December (3m, heavy) is her sole success in 29 runs under rules; put a blot on her record at Gowran in January; much more like it when second at Thurles (2m7f, soft) last month; shortlisted.

5/2

Form: 0026F-

Last run: 210 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Maiden whose best handicap run came when chasing home a clear winner over 2m3f at Clonmel last winter (soft); absent since taking a fall at Cork in March.
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9

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:35 Limerick

Siul Molly Siul

11st 1lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: Mrs Jayne Hearne

Maiden ran well enough at Wexford last time but needs more off 1lb lower; claiming rider stays aboard.

16/1

Form: 393160

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Winning handicap debut in a first-time tongue-tie at Wexford (2m4f) in July but well held twice since; upped in trip now.
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3rd

16

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 5y

17:00 Bellewstown

Hey Babbs

11st 1lb

J: Miss C O O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Second runner for yard; won a 2m4f Wexford handicap last July but lost her way since over hurdles and fences; needs a return to best.

28/1

15th

18

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

13:53 Down Royal

Hey Babbs

10st 1lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Seems to have lost her way over hurdles since a Wexford win last July; hard to fancy after a recent failure over fences.

25/1

Form: 7084-2

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced mare took a step forward on return to action a fortnight ago, appreciating step up in trip when finishing a clear second to Sallap over this trip; 4lb rise seems okay .
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7th

13

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:55 Wexford

Great Bird

10st 8lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liz Doyle

Sound efforts in first two handicaps and held every chance when falling at the last at Thurles in October (22.5f, gd-yld); below best the last twice but could rebound dropped in trip and returned to better ground; cheekpieces on.

12/1

4

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 154y

17:00 Thurles

Great Bird

11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Liz Doyle

Lightly raced mare took a step forward on return to action a fortnight ago, appreciating step up in trip when finishing a clear second to Sallap over this trip; 4lb rise seems okay .

11/2

2nd

13

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 170y

16:25 Clonmel

Great Bird

11st 1lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Liz Doyle

Showed little in three maidens but showed slight improvement to take fourth of 17 on handicap debut at Limerick in April (2m3f, good); that form has taken some knocks and needs to improve all the same.

15/1

Form: -99401 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Little to recommend until much improved in first-time tongue-tie at Clonmel a fortnight ago, staying on well for 0.75l win over Great Bird (pair way clear) 2m7f (yielding); interesting to see if she can back that up off a 10lb higher mark with talented 7lb claimer now engaged.
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1st

5

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

18:58 Limerick

Sallap

11st 5lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: S Curling

Won a Clonmel handicap in October (2m7f, yielding) off 73 and was in the lead when falling at Thurles next time; poor on return at Cork but won again back at Clonmel last month (2m7f, good), although dangerous-looking leader fell at two out; up 5lb taking account of rider's claim; in the mix but needs to prove she can do it away from Clonmel.

6/1

1st

12

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 90y

20:30 Clonmel

Sallap

10st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: S Curling

Second runner for yard; sole win came over slightly further at this track last October; was in the lead when falling at Thurles next time off 1lb lower; however, was beaten a long way on return at Cork and has to do much better.

16/1

14th

23

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:00 Cork

Sallap

10st 13lb

T: S Curling

Second reserve; won at Clonmel in October (2m7f, yielding); in the lead when falling at the last off revised mark at Thurles (2m7f, gd-yld); just 2lb higher now and could go well if ready after break.

Non-runners

Betty Dutton, Ballerina Boxer, Kilmore Coral

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Payout
Exacta €102.00
Straight Forecast €97.20
Tricast €2445.15

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sallap

POSTDATA:

Ladies Well

The Irish Sun:

Great Bird

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mother Ship