A race confined to EBF-eligible mares who are yet to win under rules. Most of these are lightly raced or debuting, with a mix of moderate previous form and some potential improvers. Bumpers at Tramore often favour race-fit types or those from top yards, especially those ridden prominently.
Key Contenders:
LA CONFINER (W.P. Mullins / P.W. Mullins)
- Trainer/Jockey combo speaks volumes – no introduction needed.
- Debutante but cost €34,000 and by leading NH sire No Risk At All (3.09 AEI).
- Likely to be very well-prepared and attract market attention.
- Hard to oppose on pedigree, connections, and debut setting.
RUN FOR MAHLER (C. Byrnes / A. O’Sullivan)
- Best proven form in the field – second in a Galway bumper last time, finishing ahead of subsequent runner Something Fabulous.
- Half-sister to classy dual-purpose type Run For Oscar.
- Likely to improve again; sets a good standard.
SHING SHANG LILY (C. Collins / J. Williamson)
- Made encouraging late gains on debut in a maiden hurdle.
- Sired by Yeats, suggesting stamina and progress with age.
- Could step forward now in a more suitable bumper contest; interesting at a price.
SING MY STORY (Gallagher / B. Aherne)
- Exposed type with multiple midfield finishes in similar races.
- Bit below best last time but has reliable profile against weak fields.
- Should run her race but vulnerable to anything with upside.
Others Worth Mentioning:
- SOMETHING FABULOUS – behind Run For Mahler last time, lightly raced, not without ability but improvement needed.
- CHASING CROWNS – showed improvement last time but still a fair bit below standard required.
- MISS JM REIDY – minor place effort on bumper debut but beaten a long way on hurdles debut.
- MAYBE SOMEDAY, HUNTERS GIRL, GOFORTHESPIN – all longshots, minimal or no form, hard to recommend.
Ratings Snapshot:
| Horse | RPR Best | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Run For Mahler | 106 | Sets form standard |
| La Confiner | ? | Top debutant, strong connections |
| Sing My Story | 97 | Reliable, exposed |
| Shing Shang Lily | 99 | Promising debut |
| Something Fabulous | 99 | Behind Mahler, place claims |
| Miss JM Reidy | 84 | Place on debut, poor next run |
| Maybe Someday | 74 | Poor hurdling form |
| Chasing Crowns | 98 | Some improvement last time |
| Hunters Girl | – | No form |
| Goforthespin | – | Unknown |
Betting & Play Strategy:
- Win: La Confiner – Mullins’ bumper debutants are usually ready; stable form excellent (70% RTF). Anything near evens is fair.
- Each-Way/Place Saver: Run For Mahler – Race fit and sets the form standard. Can give the favourite a scare.
- Longshot Place Play: Shing Shang Lily – quietly ran on last time, could place at a big price in weak company.
Tissue Odds (Private Estimate):
- La Confiner – 6/5
- Run For Mahler – 3/1
- Shing Shang Lily – 8/1
- Something Fabulous – 10/1
- Sing My Story – 14/1
- Others – 20/1+
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