June 23 / 20.20 Ballinrobe

20.20

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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies & Mares Handicap

  • Prize money: £9752.07
  • 1m 5f 9y
  • 12 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies & Mares Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 40/60-

Last run: 358 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose mare with three wins on the Flat; last win in this sphere came two years ago at the Curragh off a 5lb higher mark (1m6f, good); her two runs over hurdles for her new trainer this term have been okay; needs to come on again.
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3rd

1

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 90y

15:00 Sligo

Dame Rapide

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Cian Hughes

Two time winner over hurdles; last win came at Fairyhouse last October for James Barrett off 109 (2m, good); a pair of okay runs over hurdles this summer but needs to bounce back from a poor run on the Flat at Ballinrobe last month; contender if she does so.

4/1

1

(1)

23rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 9y

20:20 Ballinrobe

Dame Rapide

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Cian Hughes

Dual-purpose mare with three wins on the Flat; last win in this sphere came two years ago at the Curragh off a 5lb higher mark (1m6f, good); her two runs over hurdles for her new trainer this term have been okay; needs to come on again.

28/1

3rd

1

15th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

15:15 Downpatrick

Dame Rapide

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Cian Hughes

Dual-purpose mare has won eight races across both codes; made a pleasing enough start for this yard when third of six at Ballinrobe on first run for over six months; should come on for that but she remains 6lb above her last win and she won't want it too soft.

9/2

Form: 1409-0

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 12lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner who is 1lb higher since her last win at Sligo in August (1m2f, good); finished second to Royal Eagle in this race last year but has been out of sorts since her win; perhaps a return to this track can spark a revival.
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3

(6)

29th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 194y

14:39 Down Royal

No Niki No

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: E J O’Neill

Won her ninth race when winning over 1m4f at Tramore in July; below that form behind Mo Ghille Mar here and over 2m back at Tramore since; has worn different headgear before but first time with a visor today.

14/1

1

(11)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:37 Tramore

No Niki No

10st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E J O’Neill

Was recording a ninth career win when making all for decisive success here over 1m4f last month (good); capitulated tamely however at Down Royal 10 days later so needs to bounce back and unproven over this far.

15/2

6th

1

(5)

18th Jul 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

No Niki No

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E J O’Neill

Was recording a ninth career win when making all for decisive success at Tramore 10 days ago (1m4f, good); 4lb rise returns her to a career-high mark and this stiffer stamina test could stretch her.

6/1

4/1

Form: 322-31 C

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Winner of a maiden at this track last month (1m1f, good); since finishing eighth on her debut she has never finished outside the top three in five starts; consistent filly making her handicap debut and she looks as though she will relish this trip.
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3rd

1

(4)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 4f 25y

17:12 Cork

Elana Osario

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Tremendously progressive last year when her three wins included the Group 3 Give Thanks Stakes over C&D last August; raced keenly when not at her best over 1m6f next time; should be a big player on seasonal debut despite carrying a 5lb penalty.

100/30

8th

3

(1)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 115y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Elana Osario

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Won a 9.6f maiden at Ballinrobe, 11.4f handicap at Killarney (yielding to soft) and 1m4f Group 3 at Cork on three of her last four outings; tongue tied for last two, when battling her way to the front late on and that looks encouraging for this longer trip, as did her close, running-on second in a 1m5f handicap; needs further improvement but it may be possible.

6/1

1st

3

(1)

14th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:22 Cork

Elana Osario

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: P Twomey

Juvenile promise and steadily getting her act together this season, winning Ballinrobe maiden and got the better of a three-way photo on latest under top-weight in 1m4f Killarney fillies' handicap last month in a first-time tongue-tie, finding plenty for pressure; needs to step up a fair bit on that form to play a major role here.

10/1

Form: /1632- CD

Last run: 300 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won this race last year from a 6lb lower mark with No Niki No back in second; demoted to second when finishing in front at Bellewstown in August from a mark of 81; she is in fine fettle after readily winning a mares' hurdle at Listowel last month.
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3rd

10

29th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:37 Galway

Royal Eagle

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual-purpose mare won over hurdles at this meeting in 2022 and took her fifth race in that sphere at Listowel in May; beaten 6l on chasing debut at Tipperary since and will have to improve plenty from that.

13/2

12

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 155y

16:18 Tipperary

Royal Eagle

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual-purpose chasing debutante is 5-21 over timber and rated 130; modest run on the Flat at Ballinrobe last week; not an obvious candidate for chasing on breeding but she will be well-schooled and can't be discounted.

4/1

13/2

Form: 32-101

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has won 2-3 this year; both wins coming over 1m4f at Dundalk and Gowran; bounced back from a poor Sligo run when winning at Gowran; she pulled clear that day so the extra furlong doesn't look like it will pose problems; up 7lb but she can go well again.
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9th

4

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Beauparc

9st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Below best at Dundalk last time but ran a solid race when runner up at Down Royal (1m5f, good) on her penultimate start; heavy defeat in this last year off 1lb higher and remains 5lb above last turf win.

33/1

11th

9

(10)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Beauparc

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Gerard Keane

Two-time course winner over 1m4f; remains 4lb above her most recent win here in March; shaped well over 1m5f at Down Royal on latest but this trip may be on the sharp side.

7/1

2nd

2

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:59 Down Royal

Beauparc

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Two wins apiece on turf and AW up to 1m4f; best turf effort this term when second at Gowran last month; not as good over 1m2f twice since; stepping back up to this trip will suit and cheekpieces added.

9/2

Form: /00-02 C

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
A second over 1m2f from 2lb higher on good ground at Sligo is sandwiched between two seconds over hurdles, most recently at this track last month; she is a five time winner on the Flat and is 1lb lower than her last winning mark; not discounted
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7th

4

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:25 Roscommon

Fratas

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Enjoyed a purple patch in 2023, winning five times on the Flat (and once over hurdles) for Mick Mulvany; fine effort when second in a handicap hurdle at Galway on her second run for this stable; heavily supported for a Flat handicap three days later; that run may have come too soon.

13/2

10th

7

(11)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Fratas

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Enjoyed a purple patch in 2023, winning five times on the Flat (and once over hurdles) for Mick Mulvany; solid run over hurdles here on Wednesday; won over 8.5f at this meeting in 2023, this trip is within her range and she's 4lb below her last success; player.

11/2

2nd

10

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Fratas

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Had flashes of good form under both codes for previous yard, whom she left after finishing tailed off in this 12 months ago (went off too fast); lurks on a reasonable mark on just her second run for Joseph O'Brien; finished last in the first (1m maiden) but that was after a long break so could strip fitter now.

10/1

Form: 171-00 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Six wins to her name on the Flat, notably a strong 1m4f handicap off the same mark at Leopardstown last October (heavy); hurdles winner during the winter but her two Flat runs over varying distances this term have been middling; needs more.
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4th

1

(20)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Cork

Arch Enemy

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Patrick Magee

Seven-time turf winner won twice in July and ran a decent race on latest off this mark when a 3.75l fifth of 16 at Galway; has won off higher ratings in the past so not dismissed with in-form claimer taking off 5lb.

15/2

5th

18

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Arch Enemy

9st 4lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Patrick Magee

Seven-time turf winner on a hat-trick after back to back wins at Navan (1m2f, good) and Killarney (11.5f, good); has gone up 11lb for those wins but she has won off higher marks in the past; however, was unplaced in the 5.40 here on Thursday.

5/1

12th

1

(7)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Arch Enemy

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Patrick Magee

Ground-versatile sort has hit form lately, winning over 1m2f at Navan and carrying a 7lb penalty at Killarney over just short of this trip; up another 4lb but has run well in defeat at this track and looks a player.

4/1

Form: 3140-

Last run: 286 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Galway maiden winner over 1m4f last July (yielding); good fourth on handicap debut at the Curragh subsequently from mark of 82 in August (1m4f, good); her first run over hurdles was okay when finishing third of 16 but she didn't appear to appreciate the heavy ground at Naas last time; lightly raced and could go well
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1st

2

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

13:58 Downpatrick

Shoda

11st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Decent mare on the Flat at up to 2m; 0-7 hurdling however, placed in maidens last winter but recent comeback run at Galway was a long way below her best; this looks a weaker maiden, though, so definite claims.

13/8

8th

20

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:05 Galway

Shoda

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Two Flat wins include 1m4f maiden at this meeting in 2024 (also second in 2m handicap here last year); 0-6 hurdling however, has had a break since midfield in 2m3f Leopardstown mares handicap in early March; has to be respected from a yard doing no wrong but has to improve on what we've seen so far.

8/1

7th

3

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 72y

14:55 Leopardstown

Shoda

11st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual Flat winner; beaten 10l in third behind the smart Ballyfad here at the Christmas meeting after a 106-day break; beaten favourite at Clonmel in January; same when ridden by Sean Bowen here at the DRF on handicap debut; needs to reverse form with Whimsy, Maxios Prime, Onefortheditch and Tequila Talkin'.

9/2

Form: 625-71

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner over 1m4f at Roscommon last time (good); steps into handicap company for the first time; makes just her sixth start and could still have enough improvement in her to play a role here.
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5

(3)

29th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 194y

14:39 Down Royal

Sissi

8st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a Roscommon maiden over 1m4f but has been below that level twice since so has to get back to form sharply.

14/1

5th

7

(5)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

14:52 Curragh

Sissi

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Maiden winner over this trip at Roscommon in May (good) struggled on handicap debut following month behind Heather at Ballinrobe on easier ground; better ground here should suit but lots to find.

14/1

10

(3)

23rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 9y

20:20 Ballinrobe

Sissi

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Maiden winner over 1m4f at Roscommon last time (good); steps into handicap company for the first time; makes just her sixth start and could still have enough improvement in her to play a role here.

10/1

Form: 49-020

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Winner of a Limerick maiden last summer over similar trip/ground as today; finished 2.25l second behind rival at Gowran on penultimate start (1m6f, soft) but finished 15.5l behind that rival subsequently over this C&D last time despite being 6lb better off; the better ground on that occasion is a possible excuse so may want it softer.
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12th

13

(15)

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:00 Down Royal

Gangster Granny

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: C A McBratney

A revelation at Downpatrick this summer with three handicap wins over 2m6f; won twice on the Flat for Jessica Harrington; no stamina doubt; has to taken seriously.

13/2

1st

7

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:43 Downpatrick

Gangster Granny

11st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: C A McBratney

A revelation at this venue in recent months; two wins and a second from last four outings, all over this trip; up 8lb for last month's victory.

7/1

Form: 151-78 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Three handicap wins last season, including over 2m at Thurles in October (good); two runs this season have not been too bad and kept on to finish 4.5l behind the winner at Gowran over 1m6f on penultimate start; up 4lb since last win and not without a chance.
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8th

12

(12)

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:24 Down Royal

Empress Alma

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won three good ground handicaps at up to 2m1f last year (including here); running okay in defeat this year without much respite from the handicapper until dropped 3lb after recent Killarney run; back to last winning mark so don't rule out.

7/1

1

(11)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:41 Killarney

Empress Alma

10st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won three good ground handicaps at up to 2m1f last year but yet to hit top form in this campaign, recent Galway run in this grade was ordinary (three of today's rivals ahead); needs a bit more respite from the handicapper.

12/1

7/2

Form: 2-12 BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Dundalk maiden winner over 1m2f in February; second that day was What's Your Game, now rated 93; he was a subsequent winner and was just 3l behind the recent Queen's Vase winner, Carmers, in a Listed race; Heather looked as though she would appreciate this step up in trip after staying on but unable to catch the winner the last day over 1m2f at Naas.
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8

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Heather

9st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

3yo won her maiden over 10.5f here in February; added a Ballinrobe fillies' handicap off 83 in June (1m5f, yielding); below par the last twice but the return to the AW is a positive; not discounted.

6/1

6th

3

(8)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

14:52 Curragh

Heather

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: G M Lyons

Lightly raced 3yo won AW maiden in February (1m2f) and beat a smart sort (pair clear) in Ballinrobe fillies handicap over 1m5f (yielding) under today's rider; ahead of La Vita Nova when beaten favourite in similar Down Royal contest but dropped out tamely in Gowran Listed latest, having been made plenty of use of; back in handicap company with 7lb claimer back on so has her chance.

4/1

8th

7

(1)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 50y

14:50 Gowran Park

Heather

9st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Lightly raced 3yo has never finished out of the top two in five starts; AW maiden winner in February (1m2f); stepped into handicap company at Ballinrobe (1m5f, yielding) when winning by a head off 83 (second has won since); couldn't follow up at Down Royal eight days ago when odds on off 89 (1m5f, good); likeable filly but needs more to win here.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta €12.40
Straight Forecast €10.37
Tricast €234.60
Trifecta €445.20

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Elana Osario

SPOTLIGHT:

Heather

TOPSPEED:

Beauparc

The Irish Sun:

Royal Eagle

POSTDATA:

Elana Osario