Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Beginners Chase

Modest over hurdles and ran to a similar level on chasing debut. Fourth of 11 in maiden chase at Cork (11/1) 44 days ago, keeping on when left in frame 2 out but one paced. Yet to win in seven career starts and this looks a tough ask on first run for new trainer.

Well held in trio of points. Improving of late, won handicap hurdle at Punchestown (12/1) before finishing second of 18 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown 15 days ago, would have pushed the winner even harder with a clearer run. Could be open to further progress now sent chasing.

Winner sole start in points. Won maiden hurdle impressively in December 2024 but ran poorly in Grade 3 company before second of 6 in conditions hurdle at Down Royal (3/1) last May, bounced back to form. Now goes chasing on return and could have more to offer for top yard (also saddle Karamoja).

Useful winner at 23f over hurdles but yet to prove she is as good over fences. Sixth of 7 in handicap chase at Punchestown (9/1) 12 days ago, ran poorly on her first try in handicap. Returns to maiden company and dangerous if able to recapture the form shown as a hurdler.

Successful on her last 2 starts in points but well beaten on chasing debut in Grade 2 before third of 7 in maiden chase at Naas (80/1) 38 days ago, seemed to confirm fair ability when dropped in grade. Still early days under Rules and entitled to improve with more experience.

Fairly useful hurdler with a Clonmel maiden win and Grade 1 third-place finish. Needed run on chase debut before seventh of 7 in maiden chase at Naas (4/5 fav) 38 days ago, shaped as if amiss and heavily eased. Hood removed and it could be significant that Paul Townend keeps the faith.

Won a maiden hurdle impressively last July, leading 3 out and going clear. Fourth of 7 in a chase maiden at Naas (33/1) 38 days ago, making headway under pressure early in straight but awkward at the last. Showed fair form on chasing debut and should improve over fences for excellent stable.