1. Pace & Tactical Angle

An evenly-run race is forecast, which should help those who can race handily or stay in touch without needing a collapse. It’sallabouteve looks better placed tactically than Ciao Adios, who tends to be held up and may require luck in running. Course knowledge and tactical position may count for plenty in this field.


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2. Contenders, Dangers & Notables

Strongest Contenders:

It’sallabouteve (122) – Runner-up in this race last year, returns from a break (248 days) but has gone well fresh before and ran second over C&D in September. Proven course form is a key plus. Tactically versatile.

Lady Bee Great (113) – Unexposed, steadily improving with each start, and went close in a Tipperary maiden last time. Given her profile and pedigree, open to further progress on just her fourth hurdles outing.

Lilian Bland (115) – Back-to-back wins over further this spring, including a gamely success last time. A front-runner, she may face pressure for the lead over this sharper trip. Stays well and is tough, but drop back in trip could temper her dominance.


Main Dangers:

Patty O’Farrell (120) – Steady progress in recent months, including a strong Naas second in April. Not one to discount lightly now proven in handicaps. Might prefer a slightly more testing surface.

Letters To Juliet (118) – Bellewstown winner who found herself too far back last time at Downpatrick. Hold-up type who will need gaps to open but remains on a fair mark. Risk/reward type.


Interesting Outsiders / Profiles Worth Monitoring:

Classy CC (107p) – Lightly raced, makes handicap debut for Martin Brassil, whose runners improve for the switch to handicaps. The ‘p’ rating suggests potential. Stat: Brassil shows a profit when having only one hurdles runner on the card.

Ballinearla Girl (121) – Unexposed, returns from a 331-day absence, but rated 121 and shaped with promise on second hurdles outing. Market support would be notable for handicap debut.

Sidiriya (118) – Absent over a year but has flashes of modest form. Stable can ready one off a break; however, fitness and recent form are questions. Market will guide.


Trends / Trainer Insights:

Two of the last two renewals were won by 7-year-old mares carrying 10-2 or more, and both had shown form within their previous three starts.

It’sallabouteve was second in this race in 2024.

Martin Brassil (trainer of Classy CC) has a profitable record when fielding a sole runner in a hurdles race.



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3. Runner Ratings (Out of 10)

(Based on adjusted ratings, form, profile comments, and tactical suitability)

Horse Rating

It’sallabouteve 8.5
Lady Bee Great 8
Lilian Bland 7.5
Patty O’Farrell 7.5
Letters To Juliet 7
Classy CC 7
Ballinearla Girl 6.5
Katherine 6
Ciao Adios 6
Majestic Jameela 5.5
Sidiriya 5.5
Finnicky Filly 4.5
Spanish Maid 4.5
Diamond Approach 4
Western Opera 3.5


> Note: Watch the market closely for Ballinearla Girl, Sidiriya, and It’sallabouteve, who return from layoffs of 90+ days. Positive market moves may indicate readiness.




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4. Each-Way Angles (15 Runners)

With a full field of 15 declared, each-way opportunities are available. Classy CC, Patty O’Farrell, and Letters To Juliet are all feasibly handicapped and merit inclusion in that frame with prices likely to be generous relative to their profile potential or consistency.


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5. Private Tissue Estimate

Horse Estimate

It’sallabouteve 5/1
Lady Bee Great 11/2
Lilian Bland 6/1
Patty O’Farrell 15/2
Letters To Juliet 9/1
Classy CC 10/1
Ballinearla Girl 11/1
Ciao Adios 12/1
Katherine 14/1
Majestic Jameela 16/1
Sidiriya 20/1
Spanish Maid 25/1
Finnicky Filly 28/1
Diamond Approach 33/1
Western Opera 50/1



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6. Summary

This is a well-contested mares’ handicap with several lightly raced or improving types. It’sallabouteve appeals most on balance, with proven C&D form and a decent adjusted rating, despite the break. Lady Bee Great is a potential improver, and Lilian Bland brings consistency and toughness from staying events. Classy CC and Ballinearla Girl represent interesting handicap debutants with market-watch flags.

Stay tuned to the betting, particularly for horses off layoffs and unexposed profiles like Sidiriya and Classy CC, and don’t dismiss recent improvers with tactical speed like Patty O’Farrell in what looks a very open renewal.