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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6th

11

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:53 Downpatrick

Sineads Fancy

10st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: Stephen Ryan

Sole win was off 84 in 2024 edition of this; just one placed effort in 11 starts since; not a bad run under King last time when beaten 11l over this trip at Ballinrobe.

14/1

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

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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4th

17

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 148y

18:48 Sligo

Hobs Angel

10st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: James M Barcoe

Veteran has held her form reasonably well since winning at Clonmel in May; appears held by Sekakarma on running at Wexford 12 days ago; first reserve.

6th

14

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 55y

19:01 Wexford

Hobs Angel

10st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: James M Barcoe

Fairly lightly raced overall; in very good form this year, winning a handicap hurdle at Clonmel in May and solid efforts since including over 3m here last time; drop back in trip is fine; handicapper has not been harsh on her and the jockey of the moment is booked to ride; ticks a lot of boxes

3/1

3rd

13

23rd Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

17:45 Wexford

Hobs Angel

10st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: James M Barcoe

Breakthrough win at Clonmel (2m4f, good to yielding) in May; form of that has worked out with her pulling clear with Global Skies who won his next two; well-held second on soft next time and ran just okay when fifth at Limerick 21 days ago; capable of a big run but needs to reverse form with Set The Tone.

6/1

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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2nd

10

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 148y

18:48 Sligo

Mother Ship

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: John Joseph Hanlon

18-race maiden over hurdles; C&D third 13 months ago was one of her better efforts but well below that level since returning from a break, including over fences; Darragh O'Keeffe sticks with her despite a moderate Wexford run; first-time tongue-tie.

14/1

7th

9

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 55y

19:36 Wexford

Mother Ship

10st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: John Joseph Hanlon

17-race maiden over hurdles; her Sligo third from last July off 3lb higher would give her a squeak, but well below that level since returning from a break, including over fences; more needed although the rider booking is a positive.

20/1

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

7

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:45 Killarney

Ladies Well

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Slattery

Hurdle winner at Ballinrobe in 2025 got off the mark over fences over C&D last month in ready fashion (good to yielding); raised 8lb but was best of the rest when chasing home an easy winner at Roscommon last time (2m6f, soft); up 1lb more but should be thereabouts.

5/1

2nd

5

4th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 141y

19:30 Roscommon

Ladies Well

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Slattery

Hurdle winner at Ballinrobe in 2025 got off the mark over fences at Killarney (2m7f) last time in ready fashion; raised 8lb but should be a major player again.

11/4

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

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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5th

8

19th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 168y

19:48 Sligo

Sallap

11st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: S Curling

Won 2m7f Clonmel handicap last October off a lowly 73; poor on return at Cork but won again back at Clonmel in June, left in the lead by a faller two out; coped admirably with a 7lb rise when scoring at Cork and ran creditably off this mark when fifth in a competitive Galway festival handicap.

5/1

5th

19

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Sallap

10st 6lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: S Curling

Progressive mare has won three of last four completed outings, including last two in 2m6f handicaps at Clonmel and when defying 7lb rise at Limerick last month in ready fashion to win going away; up a further 9lb so more needed but quite possible.

15/2

Non-runners

Betty Dutton, Ballerina Boxer, Kilmore Coral

+o+e Accumulators

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