Join Free

D. Ivo O'Sullivan Memorial Irish EBF Mares Hurdle

Killarney · 17:05 · Thursday, 16 July 2026 · 2m4f85y · Good

🤖 AI race preview

Murcia leads the pace and shape with a strong recent form and a top-tier RPR of 149, having led and kept on in both her most recent starts over good to good-to-firm ground, making her the one to beat on paper despite lacking stamina beyond 2m1f. Her Grade 1 win at Aintree and a solid second in the Listowel mares' race, where she outpaced Grainne A Chroi by 6.25 lengths, underline her ability to dominate in the early stages and maintain pressure through the run-in. The main danger comes from Birdie Or Bust, who showed flashes of pace in third at Punchestown and has improved in class, while Ardeen Joy, making her first appearance in a deeper field with headgear, offers a value each-way appeal after a strong win at Bellewstown. Diamond Du Berlais, though solid in France, has struggled in recent starts and is out of form, while Taketwotoone remains a non-factor at the bottom of the ratings.

Written by our AI before the off from form, ratings and conditions — neutral analysis, not a betting recommendation. How we build verdicts.

🏁 Result

1Run For Mahler (IRE) Phillip Enright13
2Murcia (FR) Paul Townend1.83
3Diamond Du Berlais (FR) Brian Hayes4.33
4Birdie Or Bust (IRE) Harry Cobden5.00
5Grainne A Chroi (IRE) Alan OSullivan12
6Taketwotoone (IRE) Mr T OConnor201

Settled from official results.