May 08 / 18.22 Ballinrobe

18.22

Yielding To Soft

MG Plant Sales Handicap

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 1m 1f 133y
  • 13 runners
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MG Plant Sales Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.80
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 580-55

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Best effort yet in third handicap run at Dundalk (1m) on latest in March, beaten 2l when fifth of 8; didn't look like she was crying out for this longer trip, however.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

11

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Tramore

A Pretty Penny

8st 9lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Mrs Deborah Cody

3yo made all at Ballinrobe in May (9.5f, gd-yld); beaten off revised mark twice since and is 6lb wrong here (though that is negated by rider's claim); unproven over this far and needs to find more off this mark.

8/1

4th

4

(11)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

19:27 Ballinrobe

A Pretty Penny

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Mrs Deborah Cody

Hints of ability at Dundalk during the winter; showed improved form to gain a front-running C&D success last month; went up 6lb and finished just out of the money last time, 1 1/4l behind fourth-placed Rodeo Blues.

6/1

5th

8

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

17:29 Gowran Park

A Pretty Penny

9st 8lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Mrs Deborah Cody

Hints of ability at Dundalk during the winter; showed improved form to win when raised in trip at Ballinrobe; up 6lb now, strong contender whose chance could be advertised by Ballinrobe runner-up Accelereight in the first heat of this contest; the form of the Ballinrobe race already looks solid.

7/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 608-6

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Modest form in maidens; similar story on seasonal return and handicap debut at Navan (1m2f, heavy) in March; cheekpieces worn that day discarded; could improve on this better ground and yard in form.
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5th

4

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

16:54 Gowran Park

Accelereight

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J P Murtagh

Modest form in maidens; similar story on seasonal return and handicap debut at Navan (1m2f, heavy) in March; promising second at Ballinrobe, seemingly appreciating better ground; closely matched with Pliny on Navan run; holds an obvious chance, with the form of the Ballinrobe race working out well

9/4

2nd

6

(3)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:22 Ballinrobe

Accelereight

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Modest form in maidens; similar story on seasonal return and handicap debut at Navan (1m2f, heavy) in March; cheekpieces worn that day discarded; could improve on this better ground and yard in form.

7/1

6th

10

(8)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

17:18 Navan

Accelereight

9st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Struggled at two; finished last twice; gelded now; cheekpieces fitted; hard to fancy.

14/1

33/1

  • Place: £11.80

Form: 007-00

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
No show in maidens and has finished well down the field in both handicap starts; steps up in trip after 10l defeat over 1m at Leopardstown latest; hard to fancy.
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13th

17

(10)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 194y

16:53 Naas

Swift Charm

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: W R Crawford

First reserve; signs her turn could be near when third at Ballinrobe and Fairyhouse over 9.5f and 10f on good; seemed to struggle on softer ground when soundly beaten at Down Royal 14 days ago; chance back on a sound surface; tongue-tie now goes on with existing hood.

6th

13

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:16 Down Royal

Swift Charm

8st 9lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: W R Crawford

No wins from seven starts but definite signs of promise with third-place finishes last twice; ran on well at Ballinrobe over an extended 1m1f (good to yielding, 50-1); confirmed that wasn't a fluke with her run at Fairyhouse (1m2f, good); softer ground would be an unknown.

9/2

3rd

17

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 190y

20:19 Fairyhouse

Swift Charm

8st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: W R Crawford

Left previous form behind when a 2.75l third of 14 at Ballinrobe on latest (9.5f, gd-yld) at odds of 50-1 four weeks ago; the fourth and sixth from that race have won since; same mark here and shortlisted.

15/2

10/1

Form: 80-937

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Maiden hit with 7lb rise for Gowran claimer third on penultimate and no impact back in a handicap at Gowran 3 days ago; same mark here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

1

(1)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

17:25 Ballinrobe

Femme Beauty

10st 0lb

J: Max Popan

T: K J Condon

Won a 1m3f handicap at Killarney (good) early last month off 57; beaten off revised mark twice since; ran well for this rider when a 1l third in a 1m Clonmel claimer in April; more appealing than most.

15/8

3rd

11

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 3f 210y

17:13 Limerick

Femme Beauty

9st 5lb

J: Max Popan

T: K J Condon

Got a good ride from the front on speed-favouring track when winning over 1m3f at Killarney last month; didn't seem to get home over 1m4f at Roscommon six days later; 10lb claimer back aboard here.

10/1

4th

4

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:20 Roscommon

Femme Beauty

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: K J Condon

Got a good ride from the front on speed-favouring track when holding on to beat Musashi at Killarney; 3lb worse off and wouldn't fancy her to confirm the form over this extra furlong.

7/1

Form: 66-017

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Didn't show much for Emmet Mullins but off the mark on second start for this stable at Gowran (7f, soft); didn't back that up off revised mark latest and blinkers now go on; needs to rebound stepped back up in trip.
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9th

13

(11)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:20 Roscommon

Survivors Code

8st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Conor David Maxwell

Won over 7f at Gowran last month, held since; kept on over 9.5f at Ballinrobe when tried in blinkers; might stay but others preferred.

16/1

7th

9

(2)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:22 Ballinrobe

Survivors Code

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Conor David Maxwell

Didn't show much for Emmet Mullins but off the mark on second start for this stable at Gowran (7f, soft); didn't back that up off revised mark latest and blinkers now go on; needs to rebound stepped back up in trip.

11/2

7th

7

(7)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

18:48 Gowran Park

Survivors Code

9st 8lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Conor David Maxwell

Two 7f nursery outings were respectable; appeared not to stay 1m2f on reappearance/stable debut at Navan; got the better of a battle with Monocle Rocket over C&D a fortnight ago; 5lb higher now, the runner-up may turn the tables.

11/2

Form: 47-043 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Good fourth on handicap debut at Gowran last October (7f, heavy); kept on from the back for a 5.75l third of 13 at Bellewstown (1m, soft) latest; previously ran well in 1m Gowran claimer; worth another go at this sort of trip on the evidence of that effort; rain a plus.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:32 Killarney

Balance Of Trade

11st 0lb

J: Ben Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

No wins from 12 Flat starts and rated 48 in that sphere; 18l behind Words Unspoken at Limerick on hurdling debut.

25/1

5th

1

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

16:10 Limerick

Balance Of Trade

11st 0lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Paul Mulligan

No wins from 12 starts on the Flat, leaving him with a rating of 48; well beaten in a Ballinrobe claimer last month; others make more appeal.

18/1

5th

5

(8)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

17:25 Ballinrobe

Balance Of Trade

9st 5lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

Failed to win in 11 starts for Mick Mulvany; not a bad run off 47 at Gowran on latest but poorly treated by these race conditions and probably best watched on debut for new trainer; cheekpieces on.

10/1

40/1

Form: 000-

Last run: 177 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Huge odds and soundly beaten in maidens at 7f-1m on the AW and on yielding ground; can only be watched on handicap and stable debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:16 Down Royal

Coul Dore

8st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: W R Crawford

A newly applied hood appeared to work the oracle at Fairyhouse last time (1m2f, good) when running his best race by far from five starts, beaten just a neck; 4lb rise for that seems a little harsh but chance if the hood continues its magic.

4/1

2nd

16

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 190y

19:44 Fairyhouse

Coul Dore

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: W R Crawford

No sign of winning potential in maidens or on handicap debut at Ballinrobe on latest; dropped 2lb and hood goes on; may need a bit more time and experience.

40/1

10th

13

(12)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:22 Ballinrobe

Coul Dore

9st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: W R Crawford

Huge odds and soundly beaten in maidens at 7f-1m on the AW and on yielding ground; can only be watched on handicap and stable debut.

40/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5475-0

Last run: 115 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Small glimmers of promise in maidens at 7f-1m; well beaten in first handicap when last seen at Dundalk (1m) in January; down 3lb and in class now; market check advised.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(12)

13th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 73y

20:30 Killarney

Guildhall Graduate

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Didn't have the best of runs up the straight when keeping on to fair effect at Fairyhouse (1m4f), but still has fair bit to find with both the winner Wipeawayyourtears and third Sir Trancealot.

12/1

7th

15

(19)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Guildhall Graduate

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Slight glimmers of promise in maidens but two handicap efforts at Dundalk and Ballinrobe have been moderate; others preferred.

33/1

11th

2

(4)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:22 Ballinrobe

Guildhall Graduate

9st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Small glimmers of promise in maidens at 7f-1m; well beaten in first handicap when last seen at Dundalk (1m) in January; down 3lb and in class now; market check advised.

14/1

Form: 08868-

Last run: 156 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Modest form in first two handicaps at Dundalk at the backend of last year; dropped 6lb and returns from a 156-day absence; best watched unless market speaks.
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11th

6

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

16:54 Gowran Park

Dawson Street

9st 9lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Charles Weld

Modest form in nurseries at Dundalk; finished with only one behind him in the Bellewstown race in which Accelereight was second; first time with blinkers.

20/1

12th

5

(13)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:22 Ballinrobe

Dawson Street

9st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Charles Weld

Modest form in first two handicaps at Dundalk at the backend of last year; dropped 6lb and returns from a 156-day absence; best watched unless market speaks.

14/1

Form: 07-093

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Big improvement in first turf handicap run at Gowran (1m, gd-yld) three days ago, beaten 0.5l under a positive ride; cheekpieces go on; hope that she'll stay this far on dam side of pedigree; go well once this doesn't come too soon.
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8th

8

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

16:38 Fairyhouse

Tenacious

8st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Has had plenty of chances, pick being Gowran handicap third (1m), lost action at Ballinrobe latest; weighted to go well.

11/4

13th

7

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:20 Roscommon

Tenacious

9st 4lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Missed a good chance to win one when hung left late on at Gowran, finishing third over 1m; 3-1 fav when turned out three days later at Ballinrobe, ran a stinker; cheekpieces tried then left off; some stamina on dam's side of pedigree so might stay, but prefer to look elsewhere, as does Foley.

12/1

13th

4

(7)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:22 Ballinrobe

Tenacious

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Big improvement in first turf handicap run at Gowran (1m, gd-yld) three days ago, beaten 0.5l under a positive ride; cheekpieces go on; hope that she'll stay this far on dam side of pedigree; go well once this doesn't come too soon.

11/4

Form: 860

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
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Form: 90-9

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
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Form: 000

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta €44.20
Straight Forecast €32.86
Tricast €1254.80
Trifecta €2695.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Balance Of Trade

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Hiltons Pass

POSTDATA:

Tenacious

The Irish Sun:

Balance Of Trade