July 20 / 18.40 Ballinrobe

18.40

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Daily Sports Special At Tote.ie Handicap

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 1m 1f 135y
  • 12 runners
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Daily Sports Special At Tote.ie Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: -00160

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Gained a first win for almost three years in a 1m Gowran handicap in April; failed to cut much ice in two efforts since; might just prefer it softer these days.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

12

(20)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

Lady Arwen

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Five-time winner including twice this season; stayed on well to see off Elusive Duke at Ballinrobe (9.5f, gd-yld) eight days ago (Loingseoir fourth) and raised 7lb; has gone well here before but very wide draw not ideal.

6/1

1st

7

(9)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Lady Arwen

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Gained a first win for almost three years in a 1m Gowran handicap in April; failed to cut much ice in two efforts since; might just prefer it softer these days.

10/1

10th

13

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

20:18 Gowran Park

Lady Arwen

9st 6lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Snapped lengthy losing run when landing 7.5f handicap at this track in April, beating Miss Americana by a short head; ran just okay off 4lb higher at Limerick since but dropped a further 2lb after; 3-7 here and enjoys soft ground so can't be dismissed.

12/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3-7227 BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
In good form this season without winning; just touched off over this trip at Gowran and a close second over 1m3f at Naas; needs to bounce back after a below-par effort at Killarney last week but every chance that he will; cheekpieces tried.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

19

(7)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

Elusive Duke

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: M A Molloy

First reserve; runner up in three of last four starts; chased home Lady Arwen at Ballinrobe on latest (9.5f, good); remains 7lb above sole success so needs to find a bit extra to get his head back in front; place chance.

2nd

4

(7)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Elusive Duke

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M A Molloy

In good form this season without winning; just touched off over this trip at Gowran and a close second over 1m3f at Naas; needs to bounce back after a below-par effort at Killarney last week but every chance that he will; cheekpieces tried.

13/2

7th

12

(9)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

Elusive Duke

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: M A Molloy

1m1f Leopardstown winner last year for his previous yard; recent seconds at Gowran and Naas have been over longer trips than this; holds a definite chance all the same; Oisin Murphy booked.

3/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 601321

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Six career wins and undergoing a real new lease of life this season with victories in handicaps at Killarney and Leopardstown; 11lb rise for those two wins is not excessive and every chance of going close once more.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

12

(7)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Curragh

Nibras Rainbow

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Paul W Flynn

Has been in good form this summer with wins at both Killarney and Leopardstown over slightly shorter; decent run at Ballinrobe afterwards, but Gowran effort on Wednesday was disappointing; 3lb out of handicap here.

10/1

9th

4

(11)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:52 Gowran Park

Nibras Rainbow

9st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Paul W Flynn

Has been highly dependable in recent months, two wins and three places from his last five starts; beat 21 rivals (including Medieval Night) at Leopardstown last month and has a good chance of reaching the money again following a Ballinrobe third that gives him an edge over Miss Crinshawn.

5/1

10/1

Form: -97446 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Seven career wins and probably not as dependent on soft ground as he once was; consistent this season without really threatening to win and likely to run his race again.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

13

(10)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

Loingseoir

9st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M C Grassick

Seven-time winner; hold up sort has run respectably in three of his last four starts; stayed on well for fourth behind Lady Arwen at Ballinrobe latest; placed at this meeting over 7f in 2022; ground versatile and could go well granted luck in running.

11/1

Form: 359-96

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Fair third off 70 in a heavy-ground maiden over this trip at Gowran last October; handicap mark going the right way, but overall form disappointing; the drop back in trip could be a positive.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Metamorphic

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Fair third off 70 in a heavy-ground maiden over this trip at Gowran last October; handicap mark going the right way, but overall form disappointing; the drop back in trip could be a positive.

8/1

6th

4

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Tramore

Metamorphic

10st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Standout effort a 3l third in a 9.5f (heavy) maiden at Gowran last October; weakened over 1m5f on seasonal return at Ballinrobe; has had issues in the starting stalls before; cheekpieces added to tongue tie; needs more.

16/1

9th

3

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Metamorphic

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Frankel filly put in her best effort when third in a heavy ground Gowran fillies' maiden last October over an extended 1m1f; reportedly got upset in the stalls on both handicap starts at Dundalk later in the year; risky in the circumstances.

12/1

10/1

Form: 16743- D

Last run: 419 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Decent operator at a level on turf and AW, his most recent win coming in a 1m2f Dundalk handicap in January last year; not seen since third in a Tipperary handicap 14 months ago; market may prove the best guide.
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5th

10

(16)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 0y

17:00 Naas

Signor Ferrari

9st 5lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Is on a dangerous mark and it wasn't a bad effort on return from 419 days off at Bellewstown last month; should strip fitter now and has won twice at just short of this trip at Dundalk; not discounted.

12/1

6th

9

(12)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Signor Ferrari

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Decent operator at a level on turf and AW, his most recent win coming in a 1m2f Dundalk handicap in January last year; not seen since third in a Tipperary handicap 14 months ago; market may prove the best guide.

10/1

8

(13)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Signor Ferrari

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Four Flat wins divided between turf and the AW; couldn't get going in time when a beaten favourite in latest AW claimer over 7f and returning to further should help; considered.

7/2

8/1

Form: -34243

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Consistent enough filly; touched off in a heavy ground maiden over 1m2f for John O'Donoghue; seemed to see out longer trips quite well on her last two runs, here and at Tramore; drop back in trip not certain to suit, but certainly respected.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:24 Navan

Miss Crinshawn

10st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

0-9 on turf; has run into the places a couple of times but below best on last couple of starts and her peak efforts have come on easy ground; rain would boost claims.

12/1

7th

8

(11)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Miss Crinshawn

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Consistent enough filly; touched off in a heavy ground maiden over 1m2f for John O'Donoghue; seemed to see out longer trips quite well on her last two runs, here and at Tramore; drop back in trip not certain to suit, but certainly respected.

8/1

14/1

Form: 0-0160

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Plenty of ability but has two ways of running; at her best when winning a competitive 1m heat at Gowran in June, much less so off a 7lb higher mark at Leopardstown 17 days later
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6th

10

(19)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Real Petite

9st 6lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Thomas Mullins

Made the breakthrough over C&D in June off 46 (yielding); struggled a bit since, last two over longer trips; could improve for return to 1m but wide draw a negative.

9/1

8th

12

(6)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Real Petite

8st 11lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Thomas Mullins

Plenty of ability but has two ways of running; at her best when winning a competitive 1m heat at Gowran in June, much less so off a 7lb higher mark at Leopardstown 17 days later

14/1

13th

8

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Real Petite

9st 9lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Thomas Mullins

Showed very little in 12 starts before improving to land a Gowran handicap at 50-1, beating Queen Aethelflaed by 2.25l; beaten 4l in sixth when that rival reversed the form at the same venue last week.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 163342 CD BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Started the season with victory in a 1m handicap at Cork and has kept his form well since without winning; close second over that trip at Bellewstown last time saw him go up another 2lb; new headgear combination tried here and unlikely to be far away; draw is the main negative
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6th

5

(4)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 94y

17:10 Roscommon

Bucaneers Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Holding his form generally well since an early-season win at Cork, apart from a below-par run at Ballinrobe last month; back to form with a solid effort in finishing fourth of 17 at Galway only eight days later.

6/1

4th

15

(11)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

Bucaneers Spirit

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Four-time winner; scored on seasonal return at Cork off 8lb lower; chased home Bay Of Dreams off 2lb lower at Bellewstown on penultimate; never landed a blow behind Lady Arwen at Ballinrobe on latest; visor replaces cheekpieces.

12/1

9th

2

(13)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Bucaneers Spirit

9st 13lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Started the season with victory in a 1m handicap at Cork and has kept his form well since without winning; close second over that trip at Bellewstown last time saw him go up another 2lb; new headgear combination tried here and unlikely to be far away; draw is the main negative

5/1

Form: 000-00

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Good level of form last summer culminated in a deserved success in a 1m2f handicap at Navan; very regressive this season, though, and hard to fancy on current evidence.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Dancing Steve

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two-time turf winner below best on grass so far this year and extended AW record to 0-8 when soundly beaten over 1m4f here last month; others arrive in better form.

12/1

10/1

Form: 8030-5 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Quite lightly raced since winning this race off 68 two years ago; encouraging effort after more than nine months off in a 1m4f handicap at Tramore two weeks ago; foolish to discount.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

6

(9)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:52 Gowran Park

Brewel Hill

9st 11lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Peter McCreery

Useful form in 2024, featuring a Ballinrobe win; placed at the same venue during a light 2025 campaign; needs to step up considerably on what he has shown in two 2026 starts.

25/1

11th

10

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Brewel Hill

9st 4lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Peter McCreery

Quite lightly raced since winning this race off 68 two years ago; encouraging effort after more than nine months off in a 1m4f handicap at Tramore two weeks ago; foolish to discount.

10/1

5th

1

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Tramore

Brewel Hill

10st 4lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Peter McCreery

Almost two years since the most recent of his three wins; lack of a recent outing is a drawback.

14/1

25/1

Form: 500-00 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
AW winner for Charlie Johnston last year, but hardly a glimmer of form for her current connections; makes no appeal at present.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

3

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Lady Chartwell

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

AW winner for Charlie Johnston last year, but hardly a glimmer of form for her current connections; makes no appeal at present.

25/1

11th

7

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:40 Navan

Lady Chartwell

9st 3lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

AW winner for Charlie Johnston last year; has failed to fire on all three starts for this yard; mark sliding but can only be watched for now.

33/1

13th

11

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Lady Chartwell

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Won 1m2f Chelmsford handicap for Charlie Johnston last year; inconsistent record subsequently and she beat just one rival home on her first two runs for current yard; Irish turf debut.

25/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €48.30
Straight Forecast €41.17
Tricast €129.18
Trifecta €190.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Loingseoir

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Metamorphic

SPOTLIGHT:

Nibras Rainbow

The Irish Sun:

Loingseoir