Killarney

Tomorrow, October 4, 2026Hurdle2m1f

Verdict

Not a strong maiden by any means and this could be the day that ASTELIA finally gets off the mark having gained the reputation of being a serial bridesmaid. Mastertown Miss got back on track at Ballinrobe recently in a first-time hood, she could give the selection most to think about. Katie Can't Count can edge out Run For Power for third.

Astelia
Mastertown Miss
Katie Cant Count

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places

1. Cerulean Summer
J: J. AherneT: L Walshe
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
529
Verdict
Fair handicapper on Flat for Dylan Cunha. Not seen for 17 months ahead of this hurdling debut for new connections so probably best watched. First-time hood applied.
2. Unquite Dreams
J: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Sean Joseph Allen
F: 64-14
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Showed improved form tried tongue tied back in a bumper after 5 months off when winning at Killarney (17f, good) in July. Showed more than first time up in this sphere when fourth of 17 at Listowel (2m, good to soft) 10 days ago but she'll need to progress again.
3. Astelia
J: Sam EwingT: Peter Fahey
F: 270-222P2
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Prolific runner-up in this discipline (has filled that position 4 of last 5 starts) but ran no sort of race returned to the level at Listowel (1¾m, good to soft) just under a fortnight ago. Big shout of belatedly getting off the mark in this company.
4. Katie Cant Count
J: B. HayesT: W. P. Mullins
F: 4F6
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Not seen to best effect in bumper and having made an underwhelming hurdling debut (fell when held 2 out), shaped as if she's got a bigger performance in her if learning to settle when sixth of 15 at Downpatrick (2¼m, good to soft) recently. Respected for her top yard.
5. Messonghi
J: R. SugrueT: P. J. Rothwell
F: F90
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Tailed off on both completed starts over hurdles and seemingly being brought along with handicaps in mind.
6. Run For Power
J: T. Joseph KellyT: Charles Byrnes
F: 04-66
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Tailed off in bumper and yet to better modest form in 3 maiden hurdles. May be handicaps where she takes off but certainly worth a market glance nonetheless with cheekpieces fitted.
7. Jimjohn Kittkath
J: M. P. O'ConnorT: Conor Houlihan
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Workforce filly. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 2¾m) Mister Hotelier and fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser who became ungenuine (stayed 2½m) Blackwater King. Hooded for debut.
8. Mastertown Miss
J: C. M. QuirkeT: David Harry Kelly
F: 2-844
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Back on track tried over a longer trip returned to hurdling when fourth of 15 in maiden at Ballinrobe (2¼m, good) just over 3 weeks ago. First-time hood goes on and fancied to be in the mix.
9. Velvet Ash
J: K. C. SextonT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell
F: 47
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Shaped like a stayer when fourth in bumper at Listowel on debut in May and might have needed the run 3 months on when seventh of 10 at Kilbeggan (19f, good to soft) last time. Market check advised on hurdling debut.
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