March 26 / 14.42 Clonmel

14.42

Soft

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £6658.26
  • 2m 4f 63y
  • 6 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Beginners Chase

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 5-2453 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Campaigned in Graded company over last 18 months; produced some strong efforts, most notably when second to Only By Night at Exeter last year and to Spindleberry at Clonmel in November; two below-par efforts over fences since but appreciated step back up in trip with good run over hurdles last time at Punchestown; course winner over hurdles has the form to win this.
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3rd

13

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:25 Punchestown

Kilbarry Saint

10st 2lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: C O’Keeffe

Off the mark chasing on tenth attempt in 2m5f Clonmel mares' beginners last month (soft) but ultimately no match for a 10l winner nine days later in 2m5f Fairyhouse mares' handicap: front-runner should run her race but vulnerable.

12/1

2nd

3

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

14:40 Fairyhouse

Kilbarry Saint

10st 10lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: C O’Keeffe

Off the mark chasing on tenth attempt in 2m5f Clonmel mares' beginners last month (soft): highly-tried on occasions, notably when second to Only By Night at Exeter last year and to Spindleberry at Clonmel in November; back in handicap company and can go well.

11/2

1st

4

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 63y

14:42 Clonmel

Kilbarry Saint

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: C O’Keeffe

Campaigned in Graded company over last 18 months; produced some strong efforts, most notably when second to Only By Night at Exeter last year and to Spindleberry at Clonmel in November; two below-par efforts over fences since but appreciated step back up in trip with good run over hurdles last time at Punchestown; course winner over hurdles has the form to win this.

9/4

OUR TIP

3/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 2-3F66 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdle winner with some excellent efforts in competitive handicaps; second behind Perceval Legallois at DRF last season off 133; ran to a good level on chase debut at Kilbeggan in April but below form in that sphere on four runs since; needs to improve but very much capable.
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1st

10

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:20 Killarney

Gaoth Chuil

8st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: T M Walsh

Very useful hurdler and course winner on the Flat here in 2m1f handicap off 5lb lower last month, following up Leopardstown (1m7f, good-to-firm) victory over Eagle Fang; meets that rival on better terms but has to put tame effort at Galway behind her.

14/1

13th

6

(6)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

20:20 Galway

Gaoth Chuil

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: T M Walsh

Very useful hurdler has come good on the flat of late on decent ground, winning Leopardstown maiden and following up in 2m1f Killarney handicap when allowed to dictate matters; up 7lb for that but can still go well.

7/1

1st

7

(6)

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:40 Killarney

Gaoth Chuil

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: T M Walsh

Five-time winner; travels well in her races and returned to the level in grand style when accounting for the very useful Eagle Fang in a QR contest at Leopardstown; looks a big player here.

4/1

Form: 665554 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner over hurdles; 0-8 over fences but has been running in better company than this the last twice; well-held in Grade 3 four days ago; drops to a more suitable trip but a bit to find and likely wants better ground.
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8

21st Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 180y

19:35 Kilbeggan

Ad Caelum

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John Patrick Ryan

Has a good record over hurdles at this venue; has yet to score in 13 starts over fences; pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Galway last time; stablemate The Dara Man is more interesting.

12/1

18

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

Ad Caelum

10st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won at Kilbeggan in June, his fifth hurdle win, but was beaten a long way there since so has to bounce back in a competitive race.

25/1

5th

8

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:57 Kilbeggan

Ad Caelum

10st 13lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Has established a good record at this venue; gained a second course win last month, also twice runner-up here; this is a bit shorter than her optimum trip.

10/1

Form: 179-2F D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point and Cork bumper winner; impressive winner of maiden hurdle in Dec '24 before failing to improve in Graded company twice; step in right direction when second to Topgun Simmy at Down Royal in May; heavy fall at seventh fence on chasing debut at Thurles 21 days ago after ten months off; yard won this last year, acts on all ground and capable of a big run.
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4th

2

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 63y

14:42 Clonmel

Fancy Girl

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Point-to-point and Cork bumper winner; impressive winner of maiden hurdle in Dec '24 before failing to improve in Graded company twice; step in right direction when second to Topgun Simmy at Down Royal in May; heavy fall at seventh fence on chasing debut at Thurles 21 days ago after ten months off; yard won this last year, acts on all ground and capable of a big run.

3/1

3

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 22y

13:58 Thurles

Fancy Girl

11st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Bumper winner who landed Cork mares' maiden in December; outclassed in Grade 3 mares' novices at Fairyhouse and Limerick; not seen since second to Topgun Simmy (has won twice since) at Down Royal (3m) last May; beat the classy Dysart Enos on sole point-to-point outing; goes well fresh; big player on chase debut.

4/1

Form: -14542

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
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2nd

4

4th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Leopardstown

Neon Diamond

11st 11lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Gordon Elliott

By a useful sire and related to plenty of winners; runner-up in two points for Colin Bowe before making 80,000GBP at the sales in December; represents a top yard and should be capable of making her presence felt; market support would be significant.

5/2

Form: 2518-

Last run: 343 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Thurles maiden hurdle winner in November 24; well held in handicap off 109 on last hurdles start 343 days ago; won 2m1f Flat handicap in June but lost form since; big ask on chase debut and likely needs better ground.
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5th

19

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Party Dress

11st 12lb

J: Daisy Mae Christie

T: W McCreery

Hurdle and dual Flat winner; similar efforts in defeat last thrice; has a bit to find.

20/1

10

(12)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Party Dress

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: W McCreery

Hurdle winner has won twice on the Flat, the latest over 2m1f at Limerick in 2025; hasn't been too far away of late and has been dropped a few lbs, now 3lb below that winning mark.

7/1

5th

3

(8)

23rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:28 Leopardstown

Party Dress

9st 11lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: W McCreery

Hurdle winner has won twice on the Flat, the latest coming over 2m1f at Limerick in 2025; not bad runs lately including when not getting the cleanest of trips at Killarney last time; one to consider.

11/4

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Payout
Exacta €5.60
Straight Forecast €8.37
Trifecta €22.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kilbarry Saint

TOPSPEED:

Neon Diamond

The Irish Sun:

Fancy Girl

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Kilbarry Saint

POSTDATA:

Kilbarry Saint