March 05 / 17.30 Leopardstown

17.30

Yielding

Ballinteer (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £6004.42
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Ballinteer (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

Runners: 8 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; unraced dam closely related to bumper and 2m2f hurdle/chase winner Leighinmohr, half-sister to bumper/2m1f hurdle winner Sally's Dream and bumper/3m hurdle winner Our Sox, is granddaughter of useful 2m-2m6f jump winner Winning Nora; home-bred filly and quite a stoutly-bred one but looks the likeliest to make the market.
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5th

1

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 180y

15:50 Fairyhouse

The Yellow Clay

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

High class novice last season who was second to The New Lion in the 2m5f Grade 1 at Cheltenham; later suffered a heavy fall at Punchestown; this campaign hasn't really got off the ground and departed too far out (three from home) in the 2m5f handicap at the Festival (Storm Heart third) to know how he would have fared, though was going well enough at the time; wouldn't be a surprise to see him get his career back on track.

5/1

1

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

The Yellow Clay

12st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Gordon Elliott

Four-timer as a novice last season culminated in 2m4f Grade 1 at Naas, which he followed with second over 2m5f at this meeting (gave The New Lion plenty to think about); took a heavy fall at Punchestown in May, beaten at 8-15 in November (fair second) and failed to shine in Grade 1 at Christmas (notwithstanding the near 3m trip) so he's on a recovery mission, but last season can't be forgotten yet; cheekpieces go on for this handicap debut.

8/1

OUR TIP

100/30

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 4

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran a bit green on his Naas debut but was getting the hang of things at the end; should go well.
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2nd

5

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

16:33 Newcastle

Sattam

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Dianne Sayer

Off the mark at the tenth attempt at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) on Sunday, and in some style too, eased after surging well clear from three out; looks well in under a penalty; has a good chance of following up.

5/6

1st

8

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Sattam

10st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Dianne Sayer

Maiden whose penultimate effort (in May 2024) suggests there may be an ordinary handicap in him; showed signs of retaining ability, while looking in need of the run, on belated return to action; not ruled out.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-brother to winners No Anxiety (2m7f/3m1f chase), Peaky Boy (point/bumper) and Patty D (bumper); dam bumper (inc Listed) and 2m/2m2f hurdle winner, half-sister to 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner Kylestyle; plenty of stamina in his pedigree but no surprise should he be capable of a bold showing here.
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17

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 104y

15:45 Punchestown

Iceberg Theory

10st 5lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul Nolan

Made winning return in 2m5f Cork handicap in November (yielding) and given winter off until not looking to stay 3m6f in National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham in March; interesting contender back in trip here with ground to suit.

14/1

5th

11

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 5f 201y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Iceberg Theory

11st 3lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul Nolan

Bids for a hat-trick after scoring over an extended 2m6f at Limerick (good) in May and moving nearly 7l clear on the run-in over 2m5f at Cork (yielding) in November; the latter is easily his best form but his chase career began with a strong finish over an extended 3m1f last March, which sparks interest for this test.

15/2

3

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 6f 160y

19:08 Limerick

Iceberg Theory

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul Nolan

Winner of maiden hurdle at Navan (2m4f, heavy); some creditable handicap efforts in that sphere; 120-rated hurdler was an eyecatching second on chase debut at Wexford (25.5f, good to yielding) on latest; considered.

11/4

Form: 8

Last run: 56 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Well behind Sattam when soundly beaten on her Naas debut and easy to pass over.
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4

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Miss Gherkin

11st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Eoin Griffin

Dual hurdle winner put up a fine run after a break on debut for this yard when runner-up at Clonmel; raised 3lb but might be able to progress enough to defy that; has run well in defeat here before.

7/2

4

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Miss Gherkin

11st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Eoin Griffin

Dual hurdle winner put up a fine run after a break on debut for this yard when runner-up at Clonmel; raised 3lb but might be able to progress enough to defy that; has run well in defeat here before.

7/2

2nd

3

15th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:48 Clonmel

Miss Gherkin

11st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eoin Griffin

Handicap wins over this trip came at Leopardstown and Tramore over a year ago; looked in handicapper's grasp over the winter and returns from a short break for new yard here.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
8th foal; brother to 1m5f Listed/9.4f winner Naughty Or Nice (RPR 92) and to 1m (83)/2m1f hurdle winner Monty's Way, closely related to 1m4f/1m5f winner Cailini Alainn (93), half-brother to two winners including Dark Crusader (1m3f-1m6f; 101); dam unraced; by Fastnet Rock and plenty of middle-distance form in his pedigree; tongue-tied here.
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12

3rd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:15 Southwell

Montys Rock

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Henry Hogarth

In the frame in two maiden hurdles in Ireland; not shown much in three runs in handicaps for present yard and best watched for now.

50/1

12

3rd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:15 Southwell

Montys Rock

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Henry Hogarth

In the frame in two maiden hurdles in Ireland; not shown much in three runs in handicaps for present yard and best watched for now.

50/1

13th

5

31st Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle

Montys Rock

11st 5lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Henry Hogarth

Ex-Irish; showed fair form in maiden hurdles for Eoin Doyle last year but pulled up in two handicaps for current yard this summer; blinkers replace cheekpieces; not an obvious candidate.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; closely related to 2m-2m5f hurdle/high-class chase winner Riders Onthe Storm; dam unraced half-sister to smart 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Emotional Moment, family of Gold Cup winner War Of Attrition; expensively bought at three and looks a likely player here.
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3rd

11

1st Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:04 Ayr

Balally Park

10st 8lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

0-16 but this 6yo has finished second on two of his last three hurdle starts, most recently at Kelso in September; mid-race unseat on chase debut since; each-way chance back hurdling.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam tailed off in bumpers, half-sister to point winner Celtic Thunder out of unraced half-sister to bumper winners Fisher's Cross and Native Design from family of Gaye Brief and Gaye Chance; comes from a very good extended family but best watched on debut.
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13

31st Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 150y

16:40 Wexford

Itwasntmeanttobeme

10st 9lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Francis J Flood

never better than mid-division, dropped to rear before 4 out, mistake and became detached 4 out, pulled up 2 out

66/1

7th

7

5th Mar 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:30 Leopardstown

Itwasntmeanttobeme

10st 10lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Francis J Flood

Second foal; dam tailed off in bumpers, half-sister to point winner Celtic Thunder out of unraced half-sister to bumper winners Fisher's Cross and Native Design from family of Gaye Brief and Gaye Chance; comes from a very good extended family but best watched on debut.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
13th foal; half-brother to four winners including Glan (bumper and 2m/2m2f hurdle), College Boy (7f/1m Flat and 2m hurdle) and Teuchters Glory (bumper); dam German 6f-1m (Listed) winner, half-sister to high-class 2m-2m5f jump winner Foreman; related to plenty of decent winners over jumps and a very interesting runner.
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1

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 119y

20:23 Ballinrobe

Base Of Fire

12st 0lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Richard John O’Brien

Posted identical RPR's when fourth in a Navan bumper (sft/hy) last November and when second on return at Punchestown on good ground; the champion amateur takes over today and a hood is added; looks a big player.

7/4

2nd

3

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 170y

17:27 Punchestown

Base Of Fire

12st 0lb

J: Mr E P O’Brien

T: Richard John O’Brien

Half-brother to 4 winners including bumper winner and useful hurdler Glan; dam German 6f-1m (Listed) winner, half-sister to high-class jumper Foreman; surpassed market expectations on Navan debut in November when a clear fourth on soft-to-heavy; interesting to see how he copes with this quicker ground, major contender if doing so.

13/2

4th

2

18th Nov 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Navan

Base Of Fire

12st 0lb

J: Mr E P O’Brien

T: Richard John O’Brien

Half-brother to 4 winners incl' Glan (bumper, useful 2m/2m2f hurdle & 1m3f Flat, RPR 80) and College Boy (7f/1m Flat and 2m hurdle); dam German 6f-1m (Listed) winner, half-sister to high-class jumper Foreman; well-bred sort cost 20,000euros as a 3yo; yard is 4-21 in Irish bumpers last five seasons; check market.

9/1

Non-runners

Base Of Fire

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €9.60
Straight Forecast €7.07
Trifecta €25.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

The Yellow Clay

SPOTLIGHT:

Balally Park

RP Ratings (IRE):

Sattam

The Irish Sun:

The Yellow Clay