May 08 / 20.22 Ballinrobe

20.22

Yielding To Soft

KOG Logistics Handicap

  • Prize money: £7682.61
  • 1m 4f 183y
  • 14 runners
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KOG Logistics Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £30.70
  • Place: £6.30

Form: 227631

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner at 1m4f and finally made the breakthrough on turf in 1m2f Navan handicap in late March, positively-ridden by today's rider; tongue-tie worn then now discarded on first start for new yard; 7lb higher.
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8th

4

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Satono Chevalier

10st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: M K Flannery

Five-time winner is 3-14 on turf; has notched up back-to-back wins at Navan (1m2f, heavy) and on debut for this yard at Ballinrobe (1m5f, gd-yld); has gone up 14lb but has won off 2lb higher on the AW, so still on a feasible mark.

5/1

1st

8

(5)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Satono Chevalier

9st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: M K Flannery

Three-time AW winner at 1m4f and finally made the breakthrough on turf in 1m2f Navan handicap in late March, positively-ridden by today's rider; tongue-tie worn then now discarded on first start for new yard; 7lb higher.

8/1

1st

3

(8)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

16:48 Navan

Satono Chevalier

9st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Aidan Melia

Three-time AW winner at 1m4f; 0-12 on turf; coped well with his first exposure to heavy ground when third in a 26-runner contest at the Curragh; not much between him and Lady Mary Heath on that running; this longer trip will suit

9/2

8/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 1S45-2

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won a Clonmel handicap over just short of 1m2f last autumn and encouraging comeback run at Gowran last month over slightly shorter when second; 4lb rise for that but remains of interest.
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15th

10

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Justenzia

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Sole win off 16lb lower at Clonmel last September (9.5f, soft); runner up both starts this term, including here over 9.5f (soft); 2l behind Satono Chevalier at Ballinrobe on latest (1m5f, gd-yld); 4lb better off now and could turn the tables; forecast rain a plus.

13/2

2nd

9

(6)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Justenzia

9st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won a Clonmel handicap over just short of 1m2f last autumn and encouraging comeback run at Gowran last month over slightly shorter when second; 4lb rise for that but remains of interest.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 41-049

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Rounded off last term with emphatic win in 9.5f Gowran maiden (heavy), pick of three handicap efforts this term when good fourth at Leopardstown (1m2f), tame enough finishing effort at Cork latest; doesn't appear an obvious candidate for this longer trip.
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3rd

1

(10)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:50 Roscommon

Amplitude

10st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Was hit hard by the handicapper for easily winning a restricted 9.5f maiden at Gowran on heavy in September; good run when fourth over 1m2f at Leopardstown last month and seemed to stay well enough when third over 1m5f at Ballinrobe, getting going a bit late; longer straight here will suit and any rain a plus.

7/1

3rd

2

(1)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Amplitude

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Joseph G Murphy

Rounded off last term with emphatic win in 9.5f Gowran maiden (heavy), pick of three handicap efforts this term when good fourth at Leopardstown (1m2f), tame enough finishing effort at Cork latest; doesn't appear an obvious candidate for this longer trip.

10/1

9th

16

(5)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Amplitude

8st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Rounded off last term in with emphatic win in 9.5f Gowran maiden (heavy) and similar level of form on second start back when dead-heating for fourth with Quatre Bras in Leopardstown handicap over this trip nine days ago; respected.

7/1

14/1

Form: 30-047

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner at 1m2f on soft or heavy, latest over two years ago; okay runs latest two starts this term but more needed.
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8th

4

(7)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Mr Rango

9st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: James M Barcoe

Three-time winner at 1m2f on soft or heavy, latest over two years ago; fair form this season but needs to find extra; ran in the 7.50 at Roscommon on Monday.

12/1

5th

9

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:50 Roscommon

Mr Rango

9st 0lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: James M Barcoe

Long time since latest of three wins but he's off a good mark nowadays; place behind Amplitude over 1m5f at Ballinrobe last time; rain would help his cause.

12/1

4th

13

(12)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Mr Rango

9st 1lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: James M Barcoe

Three-time winner at 1m2f on soft or heavy, latest over two years ago; okay runs latest two starts this term but more needed.

14/1

Form: 5/06-2

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Only Flat win came over this trip at Galway in 2023 but went close at Navan last month, every chance in a three-way photo when beaten a neck (1m5f, good-to-yielding); 3lb higher but has his chance again.
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5th

7

(10)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Granville Street

9st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Only Flat win came over this trip at Galway in 2023 but went close at Navan last month, every chance in a three-way photo when beaten a neck (1m5f, good-to-yielding); 3lb higher but has his chance again.

13/2

2nd

5

(15)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

Granville Street

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Only Flat win came in 2023; fit from hurdling but hard to fancy on recent evidence.

25/1

14th

11

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 110y

15:00 Naas

Granville Street

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Ciaran Murphy

Has had five runs (two on the Flat) after long absence; safely held by Rebel Gold and Peaceinthevalley based on meeting here last time; hard to fancy.

80/1

Form: 5753-2

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to Group 1 winner Al Riffa not at same level, although mild promise last summer in Galway handicap and best effort yet on last month's return at Bellewstown when a clear second (third has won since) over just shy of 1m4f (soft), only worn down late; 6lb higher but respected, despite wide draw.
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1st

4

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:50 Roscommon

Superficial

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Andrew McNamara

Some good efforts in soft-ground handicaps, including seasonal-debut second at Bellewstown (1m3f) when clear of third Obscenity; not at his best at Ballinrobe last time when behind a couple of these.

8/1

6th

6

(13)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Superficial

9st 8lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew McNamara

Half-brother to Group 1 winner Al Riffa not at same level, although mild promise last summer in Galway handicap and best effort yet on last month's return at Bellewstown when a clear second (third has won since) over just shy of 1m4f (soft), only worn down late; 6lb higher but respected, despite wide draw.

9/2

Form: 24356-

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced 4yo was 0-5 in maidens last year but showed a fair amount of ability each time; trip/ground okay and worth considering on handicap debut.
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11th

20

(24)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Carthusian

9st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Lightly-raced 4yo was 0-5 in maidens last year but showed a fair level of ability each time; shaped as though he would improve over seasonal return/handicap debut at Ballinrobe (1m5f, good to yielding) when fading into seventh.

22/1

7th

4

(7)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Carthusian

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Lightly-raced 4yo was 0-5 in maidens last year but showed a fair amount of ability each time; trip/ground okay and worth considering on handicap debut.

6/1

4

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Carthusian

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Fine debut effort behind Scandinavia but didn't kick on from that, albeit with two respectable runs, including over 1m5f; came back after being gelded with a fifth place over 1m2f here, just behind Eroico; the cheekpieces worn then are retained and this longer trip should suit; a player.

4/1

10/1

Form: 4124-8

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Five turf wins include last year at the Curragh and when bolting up off 70 at Leopardstown in October; didn't count on seasonal return at the Curragh over a short enough trip; drops in class and upped to more suitable trip so has to be considered.
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4th

4

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Pillar Of Hope

9st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Five turf wins, most recently here over 1m2f last October off 70; yet to hit form this season however and remains opposable.

16/1

18th

20

(21)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Pillar Of Hope

8st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: P Sweeney

Five turf wins include a 1m4f course success during a solid 2025 campaign; below his best in two outings this term; mid-field behind today's Perry Mason on the first occasion.

33/1

8th

1

(3)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Pillar Of Hope

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Five turf wins include last year at the Curragh and when bolting up off 70 at Leopardstown in October; didn't count on seasonal return at the Curragh over a short enough trip; drops in class and upped to more suitable trip so has to be considered.

10/1

14/1

Form: 11128- CD

Last run: 226 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won three in a row last summer (1m5f/1m6f, good-yielding) and narrowly beaten over today's trip in big field at Galway; absent since October so may just need this (regular rider switches to Granville Street).
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12th

24

(10)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Steps In The Sand

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ciaran Murphy

Notched a three-timer last summer with wins at Bellewstown (1m7f, good), Ballinrobe (1m5f, good to yielding) and Galway (1m6f, yielding); made a moderate return at Ballinrobe last time and regular rider Patrick McGettigan is not aboard.

40/1

9th

10

(14)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Steps In The Sand

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won three in a row last summer (1m5f/1m6f, good-yielding) and narrowly beaten over today's trip in big field at Galway; absent since October so may just need this (regular rider switches to Granville Street).

14/1

9

(10)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Goodwood

Steps In The Sand

8st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won three in a row on the Flat in the summer under Patrick McGettigan (1m5f/1m6f, good-yielding) and reverted to this code with narrow second in a big field at Galway (1m4f, soft) a fortnight ago; clearly thriving and has a big shout with the step back up in trip a likely plus.

11/2

25/1

Form: 589-09

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won 1m2f Goodwood novice last year but safely held afterwards in handicaps for James Horton; bought for 5,000gns in December and two AW runs have been modest; seems best watched.
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5th

16

(7)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Liberate

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won 1m2f Goodwood novice last year but made no impact afterwards in handicaps; weak form over longer distances since joining this stable.

16/1

10th

11

(9)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Liberate

9st 5lb

J: Alan Casey

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won 1m2f Goodwood novice last year but safely held afterwards in handicaps for James Horton; bought for 5,000gns in December and two AW runs have been modest; seems best watched.

25/1

9th

9

(2)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Liberate

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Second runner for yard; won 1m2f Goodwood novice last year but safely held afterwards in handicaps for James Horton; bought for 5,000gns in December; never a factor behind Sir Callisto on C&D stable debut; will need more time.

66/1

25/1

Form: 4322/0

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden in Britain for Charlie Hills, runner-up in AW handicaps final two starts; two runs for current yard underwhelming and now tried hooded.
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10th

2

(11)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Eben Zaabeel

10st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A J Martin

Seven-race maiden in Britain for Charlie Hills, runner-up in AW handicaps final two starts in 2024; yet to match that form in Ireland; the tongue tie is new.

33/1

11th

5

(8)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Eben Zaabeel

9st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: A J Martin

Seven-race maiden in Britain for Charlie Hills, runner-up in AW handicaps final two starts; two runs for current yard underwhelming and now tried hooded.

25/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: /2811/

Last run: 605 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won consecutive 1m4f handicaps in 2024 at Roscommon and Galway (off 70); came back from an absence when winning over hurdles at Bellewstown last summer and ran well in novice events both starts afterwards; returns from a further 9 months' absence but goes well fresh.
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12th

3

(11)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Avondale

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Barry Connell

Won consecutive 1m4f handicaps in 2024 at Roscommon and Galway (off 70); came back from an absence when winning over hurdles at Bellewstown last summer and ran well in novice events both starts afterwards; returns from a further 9 months' absence but goes well fresh.

7/1

1

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Avondale

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Won consecutive 1m4f handicaps on the Flat last year; came back from an absence when winning over hurdles at Bellewstown and a fine effort in a Listed novice at Galway since, both approx' 2m; should appreciate this longer trip and be involved.

4/1

2

29th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

17:05 Galway

Avondale

11st 6lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Decent Flat handicapper, scoring over 1m4f at Roscommon and here last season; returned from 298-day absence to land 2m1f Bellewstown maiden hurdle early this month in good style; should handle this step up in grade.

9/2

Form: 05-9

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo showed a little in AW maiden in October but never counted over 1m there on seasonal return in March; tongue-tie fitted for handicap debut and likely improver upped to a more suitable trip for handicap debut.
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2nd

6

(4)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Good Onya Mate

9st 11lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Henry De Bromhead

Always at the back when 25-1 at Ballinrobe in his first handicap; his chance is not obvious, but the stable had a massive-priced double at Naas on Sunday.

14/1

13th

12

(2)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Good Onya Mate

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Lightly raced 4yo showed a little in AW maiden in October but never counted over 1m there on seasonal return in March; tongue-tie fitted for handicap debut and likely improver upped to a more suitable trip for handicap debut.

8/1

14th
14 (4)
Migdam

14/1

Form: 44720-

Last run: 163 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner over shorter trips and only just denied over 2m at Thurles on final start last season; recent hurdle run should have put him straight and not one to rule out.
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14th

14

(4)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Migdam

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Edward Buckley

Four-time winner over shorter trips and only just denied over 2m at Thurles on final start last season; recent hurdle run should have put him straight and not one to rule out.

14/1

8th

6

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Migdam

11st 7lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Only had two runs over hurdles, last time winning a maiden on good ground at Tramore (first-time hood); good and bad on the Flat since then; lacks jumping experience for a race of this nature.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta €251.10
Straight Forecast €186.46
Tricast €1789.72

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Carthusian

POSTDATA:

Justenzia

SPOTLIGHT:

Superficial

The Irish Sun:

Pillar Of Hope

TOPSPEED:

Carthusian