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24 February 2025
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 4f 23y
- Going: Heavy
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- Runners
- 10
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Showers
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 3 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (25%)
Bumper and Flat winner, should improve on her hurdles bow here last month, big claims
1111-3
Age: 6
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Hy | MdHM | 11-7 | 3/12 | Maughreen (9¾L) | 9/4 | - | 106 |
| 11 Sep 24 | Knd Kentucky Downs | 16.5f Fm | 8-7 | 7/7 | Limited Liability (41L) | 101/20 | - | 62 | |
| 15 Aug 24 | Trm Tramore | 16f Gd/Y | Md | 10-9 | 1/11 | Winter Fog (2½L) | 5/4F | - | 87 |
| 21 May 24 | Cor Cork | 12f Y | MdF | 10-2 | 4/7 | Sixandahalf (9L) | 6/5F | - | 74 |
| 1 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Gd/Y | NHFG3M | 11-11 | 1/14 | Mozzies Sister (½L) | 4/1 | - | 123 |
| 30 Mar 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Hy | NHFLM | 11-11 | 1/7 | Magic McColgan (5½L) | 13/2 | - | 122 |
Beaten over 90l in both starts over hurdles, makes no appeal
09
Age: 5
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 25 | Lim Limerick | 16f Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 9/14 | Bowensonfire (97L) | 150/1 | - | 22 |
| 11 May 24 | Cor Cork | 17.5f Gd | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 17/17 | Palamon (94L) | 33/1 | - | 21 |
Off since good run in a point in April, tongue tied for hurdles debut, check market
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: -
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 12 wins from 41 in the last 14 days (29%)
Point winner, no impact in a bumper on stable debut, Townend prefers stablemate
8
Age: 6
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 59
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 20f Y | NHF | 11-9 | 8/9 | Karate Kid (31L) | 9/2 | - | 74 |
Didn't jump that well on debut at Fairyhouse, needs a lot more to make an impact here
7
Age: 6
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Sft | MdH | 11-5 | 7/20 | Kawaboomga (53L) | 80/1 | - | 81 |
Promise in two of three starts including on hurdles bow latest after a break, may improve
57-3
Age: 6
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 60
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 24 | Dro Down Royal | 17f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-8 | 3/8 | Downmexicoway (35L) | 8/1 | - | 82 |
| 10 Mar 24 | Lim Limerick | 16f Hy | NHF | 11-5 | 7/8 | Sommesky (16L) | 16/5 | - | 97 |
| 26 Dec 23 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | 4yNHF | 11-3 | 5/12 | Goldinthemountains (13L) | 33/1 | - | 108 |
Huge odds and no impact in three maiden hurdles at a variety of trips, one for handicaps
05P
Age: 5
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 25 | Pun Punchestown | 23.5f Hy | MdH | 11-12 | PU/11 | Argento Boy () | 250/1 | - | - |
| 8 Aug 24 | Sli Sligo | 20.5f Sft | MdH | 11-0 | 5/10 | Plontier (28L) | 80/1 | - | 80 |
| 23 Jul 24 | Bal Ballinrobe | 17.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 10-7 | 10/15 | Drumgill (28L) | 100/1 | - | 78 |
Modest form in points and first two maiden hurdles, needs more to make an impact here
96
Age: 6
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 58
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 24 | Lim Limerick | 21f Y/Sft | MdH | 11-4 | 6/11 | Final Demand (69L) | 150/1 | - | 53 |
| 3 Dec 24 | Clo Clonmel | 19.5f Y | MdH | 10-13 | 9/18 | Karafon (33L) | 66/1 | - | 89 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 8 wins from 17 in the last 14 days (47%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 12 wins from 41 in the last 14 days (29%)
Good form in sole bumper in April 2023, absent since but Townend rides, check market
2/
Age: 8
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 690
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 23 | Clo Clonmel | 16.5f Hy | NHF | 12-0 | 2/11 | Shannon Royale (2½L) | EvensF | - | 123 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Westerner mare is a sister to a hurdles winner, worth a market check on debut
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 10-11
OR: -
Days: -
7
Pookie Holler
J: Mr David Maxwell
T: Henry De Bromhead
8
Age: 5
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 70
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 24 | Naa Naas | 19.5f Gd/Y | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 8/18 | Shuffle The Deck (26L) | 20/1 | - | 101 |
Verdict
FAMILIAR DREAMS didn't jump well on her hurdles bow last month but she should have learnt plenty and she is the one to beat.
Familiar Dreams
Betting Forecast:
11/8 Familiar Dreams,
11/4 Toad Hall,
6/1 Leaky Cauldron,
13/2 Game On,
10/1 Pookie Holler,
16/1 Our Soldier,
20/1 Westandtogether,
33/1 Milanova,
The Mail Train,
50/1 Sir Carnegie,
80/1 Bitofajokelike
Relevant Tips
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