August 11 / 18.25 Ballinrobe

18.25

Good

Cummins Homevalue Hardware Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 2m 0f 169y
  • 9 runners
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Cummins Homevalue Hardware Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £41.00
  • Place: £4.20

Form: 03-00

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown much over hurdles for this stable; 33-1 and always behind when beaten 29l on handicap debut on latest at Cork; 2lb drop not enough to tempt.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

18:39 Ballinrobe

Dontgowithjoe

10st 13lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Returns from an 11-month layoff on a hat-trick after back-to-back victories at this venue and Bellewstown, both on good ground, last August; has gone up a total of 13lb; further progress is feasible.

6/1

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 3451-4 C

Last run: 76 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
One of two for local yard. gained the first win of his career here over 21.5f (good) in April; couldn't follow up in May off 5lb higher over 22.5f; same mark here and not sure this big drop in trip is ideal but he likes this venue; place chance.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

14:52 Navan

Tomas O Maille

10st 13lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: M Flannery

Has a record of 1-30 over hurdles and has been mostly below form this year until more encouraging Wexford third last month; needs to bounce back after a poor return to fences at Ballinrobe last week.

16/1

10th

10

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 67y

18:10 Ballinrobe

Tomas O Maille

11st 0lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: M Flannery

Has a record of 1-30 over hurdles and has been mostly below form this year until more encouraging Wexford third last month; 0-6 chasing and first run over fences since last November.

12/1

3rd

7

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

16:50 Wexford

Tomas O Maille

11st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: M Flannery

Has a record of 1-29 over hurdles and has been mostly below form this year so isn't easy to fancy.

33/1

9/4

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 7000-2

Last run: 76 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Mixing hurdles and the Flat recently; good second of 15 over C&D (good) on his last start in this sphere off 3lb lower; below par on the level at Down Royal on latest but he's the type to bounce back; chance.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

12

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Desert Haven

11st 4lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Two respectable Flat runs last month; 0-11 over hurdles; comes into the reckoning following an improved display that saw him finish fifth of 21 in a stronger race than this at Fairyhouse.

7/2

5th

19

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Desert Haven

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Noel Meade

Two respectable Flat runs last month but 0-10 over hurdles and has come up shy in less competitive races than this.

33/1

Form: 643P5-

Last run: 120 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner on the Flat yet to score over timber; below best on the level the last twice and was well beaten in a Tramore maiden hurdle on his last start in this sphere; would appreciate a drop of rain.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(10)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Galway

San Aer

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Two of his four wins have come at this track over an extended mile; two fine efforts at the festival here three days apart (hampered last time); ground is fine and looks a big player.

3/1

5th

3

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

San Aer

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Goes well at this venue and was only reeled in close to home over 8.5f here on Tuesday; runs off the same mark now and nicely drawn so can't discount dropped back in trip; obvious chance.

100/30

Form: /P/0-5 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Two-time hurdles winner (including over C&D) made a satisfactory return from a long layoff at Sligo last month; sharper for that and he's rated 18lb higher over fences; not dismissed.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 169y

18:25 Ballinrobe

For Everyone

11st 6lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Two-time hurdles winner (including over C&D) made a satisfactory return from a long layoff at Sligo last month; sharper for that and he's rated 18lb higher over fences; not dismissed.

9/1

5th

5

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 90y

15:35 Sligo

For Everyone

10st 11lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Returns from a 411-day absence; poor in four runs since winning a beginners' chase at Tipperary in July 2022; best watched on return.

22/1

Form: P-7065 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Made a quiet start to the year but clear signs of life the last twice at the Galway Festival over 16.5f on good and soft ground; down 1lb; needs a little bit more to get his head back in front.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

13th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

15:30 Hereford

Son Of Hypnos

10st 10lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Initially disappointing for this stable this year but exploited a much-reduced mark when making all to beat a next-time-out winner at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good to firm) in August; possibly went too hard when attempting to follow up next time; remains on a workable mark and one to consider.

10/1

6th

2

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:30 Newton Abbot

Son Of Hypnos

11st 11lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Initially disappointing for new stable this year but exploited much-reduced mark when making all to beat a next-time-out winner by 8l here (2m2f, good to firm) last month; back up 8lb for that but remains well handicapped on old form.

10/1

1st

4

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

15:40 Newton Abbot

Son Of Hypnos

11st 10lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Galway festival winner in 2024 but hasn't matched that level since and has been well beaten on four of his five starts for this yard this year, latest when a 16l fourth to Mi Sueno over C&D last month; remains with plenty to find with that rival despite better terms.

40/1

Form: 10-8F7

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; enjoyed a decent spell of form last September-October which included a win at Sligo; poor so far in 2025 but handicapper giving her a chance and O'Keefe a positive booking; needs to rediscover best.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

8

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

15:26 Navan

Bowgate Street

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: M Flannery

One win from 32 starts tells its own story but rarely runs a bad race; solid third in a 2m3f mares' handicap at Kilbeggan last time and every chance of being thereabouts again.

15/2

3rd

10

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Bowgate Street

10st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: M Flannery

Sole win from 31 starts came at Sligo in May off 7lb lower; ran a nice race over C&D when a 1.5l second in July but below best twice since; needs to bounce back.

12/1

Form: -P6398

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Has shown glimmers of ability since switched to hurdles, including on his last two starts when finishing in midfield at Galway; down another pound but needs to find extra off his current mark.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

13th Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:52 Southwell

Eyeeye

11st 8lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Clare Ellam

0-32 under all codes; arrives here in no form and has undergone a wind operation.

40/1

8th

5

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

17:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Eyeeye

11st 8lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Clare Ellam

Struggled on stable debut at Stratford (2m, good to firm) a fortnight ago and is now 0-31 under all codes; difficult to enthuse over.

100/1

11th

2

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

20:06 Stratford

Eyeeye

12st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Clare Ellam

Predictably struggled in good-quality Irish Flat maiden last month and is now 0-30 under all codes; has much more realistic assignment now back in a low-grade handicap hurdle for new stable but still makes only limited appeal.

33/1

Form: 0544-0 CD

Last run: 90 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
C&D winner produced her best handicap run to date over 21.5f here in April when a 2.5l fourth behind Tomas O Maille; never involved when dropped to 2m2f at Sligo a month later and off since; probably best watched.
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16th

11

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:10 Killarney

St Anthonys Corner

10st 12lb

J: Evan Nugent

T: Norman Lee

Has failed to prosper since a shock debut win at Ballinrobe in May 2024; pulled up at that venue last month on her first 2026 outing.

25/1

11

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 208y

17:09 Ballinrobe

St Anthonys Corner

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Norman Lee

Has gone the wrong way since shock debut win here in May 2024; heavy defeat over fences at Sligo when last seen in October in first-time cheekpieces (discarded); would be no surprise to see money come for her, but can't have much faith; 9lb wrong.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta €140.90
Straight Forecast €286.26
Tricast €1427.20
Trifecta €1162.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Desert Haven

RP RATINGS (IRE):

San Aer

POSTDATA:

Son Of Hypnos

The Irish Sun:

Desert Haven