May 09 / 16.10 Killarney

16.10

Good

Donie Sheahan Memorial Irish EBF Mares Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £6658.26
  • 2m 4f 180y
  • 10 runners
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Donie Sheahan Memorial Irish EBF Mares Beginners Chase

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 1/331-

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Was a point and bumper winner last year; seemed to get stuck in heavy ground at Punchestown on her second hurdle start in January; much better when winning at Down Royal last time over 2m4f; should go well on chase debut.
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1st

9

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:10 Killarney

Miss Doyenne

11st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Was a point and bumper winner last year; seemed to get stuck in heavy ground at Punchestown on her second hurdle start in January; much better when winning at Down Royal last time over 2m4f; should go well on chase debut.

3/1

1st

1

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 170y

13:55 Down Royal

Miss Doyenne

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point (beating Cool Native) and bumper winner was third in a C&D maiden hurdle in December but was a poor third at Punchestown (hvy) since; this better ground should help her bounce back and is a big player if doing so even with an 8lb penalty.

6/5

3rd

9

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 0y

14:10 Punchestown

Miss Doyenne

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point-to-point winner at second attempt before making winning transition to Rules in a Cork mares' bumper (yielding) in April; improvement likely from hurdling debut at Down Royal's Christmas fixture; got tired late and faded into third in a 2m4f maiden (yielding); player.

9/4

20/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 62/10- C

Last run: 283 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Won a 2m6f maiden hurdle at this meeting last year but was poor in a Galway handicap next time; absent since and needs to improve significantly for this chasing debut.
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3rd

8

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:13 Killarney

Affinity Rock

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Won a 2m6f maiden hurdle at this track last year before a poor run at Galway; posted solid efforts in both chase runs earlier this year, including back here; rated 124 and should go well getting the 7lb mares' allowance.

15/8

2nd

1

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

17:18 Limerick

Affinity Rock

10st 11lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Maiden hurdle winner made a very pleasing start to her chasing career at Killarney (2m5f, gd-yld) when a 0.5l second of 12 on return from 283 days off under a positive ride; obvious chance if building on that.

9/4

3/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: /1164-

Last run: 227 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Bumper winner in 2024 won twice over hurdles last summer but wasn't at her best on last two 2025 runs; however, she is a quality sort and can go well fresh so is respected on chase bow.
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1st

6

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:30 Tramore

La Note Verte

11st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: W P Mullins

Second runner for yard; dual hurdle winner is rated 123 in that sphere; fine efforts in both chase starts including when just behind stablemate Future Prospect at Wexford last time; her previous Killarney run was over 2m5f so this trip should be fine; big player.

2/1

3rd

6

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

14:15 Wexford

La Note Verte

11st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: W P Mullins

Second runner for yard; bumper and dual hurdle winner wasn't at her best on last two 2025 hurdle runs; returned from an absence with a sound chasing debut at Killarney in May; should be better for that and looks a big player.

2/1

3rd

8

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:10 Killarney

La Note Verte

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Bumper winner in 2024 won twice over hurdles last summer but wasn't at her best on last two 2025 runs; however, she is a quality sort and can go well fresh so is respected on chase bow.

3/1

Form: /2122-

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Flat and hurdle winner is rated 120 in the latter sphere after showing consistent form last season; ran well enough on chase bow at Kilbeggan, albeit beaten 17l; can improve from that and be involved.
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3

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:43 Downpatrick

Billie Frechette

11st 11lb

J: Mr Finn Tegetmeier

T: Noel Meade

Had a good time last summer, winning on the level and over hurdles, second over 2m2f here as well; was reverting from three runs over fences when beaten 37l over 2m at Galway.

12/1

16th

4

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Billie Frechette

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Finished well to finish second in this 12 months ago when only 1lb lower; could be glad to see the back of fences (0-3) and one to consider.

20/1

3rd

8

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Billie Frechette

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Dual-purpose Flat winner; 1-6 over hurdles and rated 120; promise in first two chase attempts, earning a rating of 117; beaten 17l into second of 12 behind talented Supersundae here (22.5f, gd-yld) in April; 9l fourth of 10 at Killarney (2m5f, gd-yld) 22 days ago; leading claims.

2/1

Form: 55PPP- D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner last year but lost her form in that sphere; has run well at times over fences but pulled-up last two tries and not easy to fancy.
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11th

1

28th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:45 Galway

Crescent Moon

12st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has won over hurdles but 0-8 in chases and yet to trouble the judge; beaten 33l in 2m Punchestown handicap chase on latest; drops in grade, steps up in trip and cheekpieces go on; needs more for last year's winning stable.

22/1

5th

7

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 50y

13:50 Punchestown

Crescent Moon

10st 11lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Hurdles winner is 0-7 over fences and yet to trouble the judge; step in the right direction in a mares' chase at Killarney (2m5f, gd-yld) last time after successive pulled up efforts but more needed down in trip back in handicap company.

10/1

5th

4

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:10 Killarney

Crescent Moon

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Hurdle winner last year but lost her form in that sphere; has run well at times over fences but pulled-up last two tries and not easy to fancy.

33/1

Form: 4444B- C

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Her three hurdle wins includes a Listed hurdle at this meeting last year; hasn't matched that form in five starts over fences yet but is capable of better and returning to this track may help.
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6th

12

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:10 Killarney

Stormalong

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: David Kenneth Budds

Her three hurdle wins includes a Listed hurdle at this meeting last year; hasn't matched that form in five starts over fences yet but is capable of better and returning to this track may help.

20/1

9

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 22y

13:58 Thurles

Stormalong

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David Kenneth Budds

Bumper winner; 128-rated hurdler, three wins including 2m1f Listed mares' event at Killarney last May; highly tried in chases so far; will find this assignment easier than when behind Jade De Grugy in 2m5f course Grade 2 in January; shortlisted.

6/1

4th

5

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 198y

14:15 Thurles

Stormalong

10st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: David Kenneth Budds

Bumper winner; 128-rated hurdler, three wins including a 2m1f Listed mares' event at Killarney last May; highly tried in chases so far, can win one but will need an easier opportunity than this.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6P/U5-

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Bumper winner is rated 124 over hurdles but has been nowhere near that level in two chase runs last season and has to do way more now.
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4th

5

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

18:32 Wexford

Beauforts Storm

10st 12lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Bumper and hurdle winner ran respectably over fences here last time (2m); could well battle it out for a place but has plenty to find with Le Coq Hardi on ratings.

8/1

4th

1

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

14:15 Wexford

Beauforts Storm

11st 7lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Bumper and hurdle winner ran her best race over fences when second at Tramore in May over this trip; poor back over hurdles at Sligo last time and others have stronger claims.

20/1

Form: 51605- D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Won a Sligo handicap hurdle last August but was poor twice after; a better effort on return but is rated 111 over hurdles and has a bit to find with some of these on chase debut.
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11th

4

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 12y

15:07 Punchestown

Fortunate Lighting

11st 10lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: Thomas Coyle

Won 2m5f Sligo handicap on good ground last summer and her reappearance fifth at Bellewstown wasn't a bad effort over a trip too short; tailed off on chase debut last month.

12/1

8th

6

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:10 Killarney

Fortunate Lighting

11st 7lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Thomas Coyle

Won a Sligo handicap hurdle last August but was poor twice after; a better effort on return but is rated 111 over hurdles and has a bit to find with some of these on chase debut.

25/1

5th

4

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:15 Bellewstown

Fortunate Lighting

11st 5lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Thomas Coyle

Bolted up at Sligo on her second start for her current yard in August (2m5f, good) off 107; tailed off at Ballinrobe following that and same story at Punchestown when last seen in October; the break may have done her good but she's hard to trust.

12/1

Form: 11341- C

Last run: 203 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
One of her five hurdle wins came here over 2m4f last year; ended her campaign with a win in a valuable mares' hurdle at Far Hills in USA and is rated 129 in that sphere; has won when fresh and is a big player if ready after the break.
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3rd

3

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 186y

13:57 Punchestown

Emily Love

11st 3lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gordon Elliott

Likes a sound surface and was prolific over hurdles (rated 129) last year, winning five times at up to 2m4f, including a fast-ground victory in America; was running a good race when coming down on chasing debut; benefitted from fall of odds-on favourite when winning over 2m at Tramore, not having much to spare over 112-rated rival.

11/4

1st

3

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 130y

17:23 Tramore

Emily Love

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

5-9 over hurdles and earned a handicap mark of 129; wouldn't have won but was running well when coming down two out on chase debut at Killarney; much respected.

7/4

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W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

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Non-runners

Gaoth Chuil, Seventy Eight Team

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Payout
Exacta €48.90
Straight Forecast €38.43
Trifecta €208.20

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Gaoth Chuil

The Irish Sun:

La Note Verte

SPOTLIGHT:

Emily Love

POSTDATA:

Gaoth Chuil