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BOYLE Sports Home Of The Early Payout Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7682.61
  • 2m 1f 89y
  • 10 runners
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BOYLE Sports Home Of The Early Payout Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 0811/1 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 12st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Ended his time with Fergal O'Brien with back-to-back hurdle wins at Taunton and Chepstow in March/April 2024; after a long absence, had two Flat runs (including a satisfactory display at this venue) before being sent back over hurdles at Sligo nine days ago; made all and has a good chance despite 5lb rise.
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1

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

18:39 Ballinrobe

Wolf Prince

12st 3lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Aidan Melia

Ended his time with Fergal O'Brien with back-to-back hurdle wins at Taunton and Chepstow in March/April 2024; after a long absence, had two Flat runs (including a satisfactory display at this venue) before being sent back over hurdles at Sligo nine days ago; made all and has a good chance despite 5lb rise.

9/4

1st

1

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:50 Sligo

Wolf Prince

11st 12lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Aidan Melia

Last hurdles win came in April 2024 when trained by Fergal O'Brien; came back from a long absence for a new yard in the spring and not a bad Flat run last time, so looks a player with cheekpieces added.

6/1

5th

9

(10)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Wolf Prince

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Aidan Melia

Useful 120-rated hurdler with five wins to his name, the last two gained back-to-back for Fergal O'Brien in April/March 2024; after a long absence, was entitled to need the run at Navan in April on his stable debut.

10/1

Form: P00-84 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Has recorded three of his five hurdle starts at Cartmel; below his best there last time; overall Irish form is unconvincing.
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2

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

18:39 Ballinrobe

Fiveonefive

12st 0lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Has recorded three of his five hurdle starts at Cartmel; below his best there last time; overall Irish form is unconvincing.

10/1

4th

2

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 2

15:37 Cartmel

Fiveonefive

11st 8lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

3-3 here, having won this race for the last three years (good/good to soft); hasn't been in much form this year, but is 2lb lower than for last season's win and one to consider.

5/1

8th

4

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Fiveonefive

11st 7lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Cian Collins

Gained a fifth win over hurdles at Cartmel last June but has lost his way since; heavy defeats the last twice at Naas and Aintree; is at least back down to last winning mark, but needs a revival.

22/1

Form: /730/4 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
2-14 over hurdles; returned from a long layoff with a decisive Flat win at Navan in March (1m6f, heavy); well beaten off this hurdles mark at Roscommon last month; capable of better, appears to be ground-versatile.
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3

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

18:39 Ballinrobe

Sir Allen

12st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

2-14 over hurdles; returned from a long layoff with a decisive Flat win at Navan in March (1m6f, heavy); well beaten off this hurdles mark at Roscommon last month; capable of better, appears to be ground-versatile.

6/1

4th

5

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:48 Roscommon

Sir Allen

11st 7lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

2-13 over timber; returned from mammoth layoff with decisive Flat win at Navan in March (1m6f, heavy); given time to get over those exertions and returns to hurdling off what may be a workable mark; could go well.

11/1

Form: /1136- BF

Last run: 182 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Came back from a long layoff to start last season's campaign with back-to-back handicap wins at Navan (soft-to-heavy) and Leopardstown (yielding); beaten favourite in two novice hurdles in January; perhaps some doubt about how he will handle the ground.
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4

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

18:39 Ballinrobe

Spinola Bay

11st 4lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Came back from a long layoff to start last season's campaign with back-to-back handicap wins at Navan (soft-to-heavy) and Leopardstown (yielding); beaten favourite in two novice hurdles in January; perhaps some doubt about how he will handle the ground.

9/2

10th

1

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Curragh

Spinola Bay

12st 6lb

T: Gordon Elliott

Won twice over hurdles last winter but was below form in that sphere when last seen.

12/1

6th

2

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

13:20 Down Royal

Spinola Bay

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Came back from a long layoff to start the campaign with back-to-back handicap wins at Navan (soft-to-heavy) and Leopardstown (yielding); attempted to make all in a race of this type at Cork but was found wanting after a mistake two out; fitted with cheekpieces now.

9/4

Form: /0011- CD

Last run: 328 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: /160-P D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won a Tipperary maiden hurdle last year; pulled up in a chase at Wexford last month; had an excuse (badly hampered four out) when well beaten at last year's Galway festival on his only handicap hurdle outing.
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6

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

18:39 Ballinrobe

Ballyearl

10st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a Tipperary maiden hurdle last year; pulled up in a chase at Wexford last month; had an excuse (badly hampered four out) when well beaten at last year's Galway festival on his only handicap hurdle outing.

8/1

1

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

16:50 Wexford

Ballyearl

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a Tipperary maiden hurdle last year, and met trouble in running when held twice afterwards; tongue-tie added to hood for chase debut; bred for this game but is stable second-string and has been off nearly a year.

12/1

10th

15

28th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 130y

17:40 Galway

Ballyearl

11st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Took a big step forward to win a Tipperary maiden hurdle in May; met trouble in running at Downpatrick last month; opening mark appears a shade harsh.

12/1

Form: 3-5U69

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Has lost her way since winning a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle last August; beaten 24l in mares' handicap hurdle at this venue
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7

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

18:39 Ballinrobe

Eye Of A Tiger

10st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John Patrick Ryan

Has lost her way since winning a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle last August; beaten 24l in mares' handicap hurdle at this venue

14/1

9th

10

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:48 Roscommon

Eye Of A Tiger

10st 3lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Patrick Ryan

Has lost her way since winning a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle last August; beaten 24l in mares' handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe latest (2m, good); others arrive in better form.

14/1

6th

7

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Eye Of A Tiger

10st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Solid form in the first half of last season; out of form since winning at Kilbeggan last August; unseated in a chase last week.

14/1

Form: 00-46

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Had shown little, Flat or hurdles, before running way above expectations (300-1) in a conditions hurdle at this venue in May; another fair run in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle; down the field in a Flat handicap at Limerick last time; new headgear combination.
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8

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

18:39 Ballinrobe

Eye Contact

10st 6lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Donal Commins

Had shown little, Flat or hurdles, before running way above expectations (300-1) in a conditions hurdle at this venue in May; another fair run in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle; down the field in a Flat handicap at Limerick last time; new headgear combination.

14/1

9th

8

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 4f 65y

20:00 Limerick

Eye Contact

9st 9lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Donal Commins

Had shown little, Flat or hurdles, before running way above expectations (300-1) in conditions hurdle at Ballinrobe; another fair run in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle last time.

10/1

6th

5

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

14:20 Downpatrick

Eye Contact

11st 12lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Donal Commins

Had shown little, Flat or hurdles, before running way above expectations (300-1) in conditions hurdle at Ballinrobe; that run might be misleading as to his ability, but could be competitive at this level.

10/1

Form: 07090-

Last run: 121 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Sole win for Ross O'Sullivan came in a Thurles maiden hurdle (2m, good) the season before last; weak handicap form last season; hard to make a case for him on stable debut.
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9

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

18:39 Ballinrobe

Free Flow

10st 6lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Edward F Power

Sole win for Ross O'Sullivan came in a Thurles maiden hurdle (2m, good) the season before last; weak handicap form last season; hard to make a case for him on stable debut.

20/1

11th

3

22nd Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

14:23 Limerick

Free Flow

11st 9lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

One of two for trainer; Flat maiden; sole win came in a Thurles maiden hurdle this time last year (2m, good); has found it hard going in handicaps since then.

25/1

9th

2

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 180y

16:52 Naas

Free Flow

11st 8lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Ross O’Sullivan

One of two for trainer; Flat maiden; sole win came in a Thurles maiden hurdle in March (2m, good); struggled in handicap starts since; tailed off at Thurles last time (2m, yielding); more needed.

15/1

Form: 64P63-

Last run: 98 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
No success since a juvenile maiden hurdle win at Fairyhouse in November 2024; has dropped a long way in the ratings from an opening mark of 111 to 94; should enter calculations based on a third placing at Clonmel in April.
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10

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

18:39 Ballinrobe

Space Warrior

10st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Thomas Mullins

No success since a juvenile maiden hurdle win at Fairyhouse in November 2024; has dropped a long way in the ratings from an opening mark of 111 to 94; should enter calculations based on a third placing at Clonmel in April.

5/1

3rd

4

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 216y

18:12 Clonmel

Space Warrior

11st 8lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Thomas Mullins

No success since a juvenile maiden hurdle win at Fairyhouse in November 2024; has dropped a long way in the ratings from an opening mark of 111 to 94.

10/1

9th

14

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Space Warrior

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

Hurdles winner is 0-8 on the Flat and yet to trouble the judge; soundly beaten over timber at Cork last week and others hold more pressing claims.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €45.70
Straight Forecast €59.20
Tricast €389.46
Trifecta €783.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Space Warrior

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Eye Of A Tiger

The Irish Sun:

Ballyearl

POSTDATA:

Sir Allen

TOPSPEED:

Space Warrior