June 26 / 19.20 Ballinrobe

19.20

Good

Lodge At Ashford Castle Maiden

  • Prize money: £6004.42
  • 1m 1f 125y
  • 13 runners
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Lodge At Ashford Castle Maiden

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 25222- BF

Last run: 187 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
73-rated filly, placed in five of her six starts for Ciaran Murphy last year; champion jockey booked now on her first outing since rejoining her original trainer Pat Martin.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

4

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 207y

16:00 Ballinrobe

Lizzys Filly

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Won 1m1f Flat maiden here last year (1-12 on the Flat); not bred for this though and probably best watched.

20/1

9th

9

(10)

24th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

14:55 Curragh

Lizzys Filly

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Cian Collins

Runner-up four times for Ciaran Murphy in 2022; won Ballinrobe maiden for Pat Martin on the first of two starts last year; faces stiff task after 12 months on the sidelines.

16/1

8th

9

(9)

9th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 103y

18:10 Sligo

Lizzys Filly

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Cian Michael Collins

Got off the mark in a Ballinrobe maiden last time over just short of 1m2f; the third home has since won a maiden; switched yards since and a shout on handicap debut.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 353053

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Fair form at Dundalk last winter; best turf run so far when third in a Gowran handicap three weeks ago; has the same current handicap mark as Granville Street, 5lb inferior to Lizzy's Filly.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:50 Clonmel

Expound

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Made almost all to win this race last year (Ballycashin third); ran well off 10lb higher mark at Tramore in August; otherwise has done all his racing on the Flat over the past year; placed on multiple occasions, fair form late; fourth of nine at Ballinrobe last Friday.

7/1

4th

2

(2)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

Expound

9st 11lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

All three Flat wins have come over an extended 1m1f on good ground, including this race last year off 1lb lower; opening two runs this term on AW were okay, well held latest under a 10lb claimer at Limerick; respected back here but ideally wants better ground.

9/2

14th

11

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Expound

9st 4lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Dual-purpose; 3-22 on turf on the Flat; all three Flat wins have come over an extended 1m1f on good ground; has run well over C&D before and fit from the AW but remains 4lb above last win and beaten off lower AW mark on latest.

10/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 4-2642 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden went closest when 3/4l at Dundalk in February; off for over three months before finishing runner-up over two furlongs further than this at Roscommon last time; should be in the mix again.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(10)

5th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 3f 180y

17:25 Galway

Banned

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Had been running well in defeat before getting off the mark at the 15th attempt in a Ballrinobe handicap last week; more needed to defy this mark back in handicap company though.

18/1

1st

8

(3)

24th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 4f 126y

20:10 Ballinrobe

Banned

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

14-race maiden; runner-up for the fifth time when pegged back late at Roscommon; previously third over a shorter trip at this venue; deserves to pick up a little race on the balance of form but could be vulnerable again.

9/4

6

(10)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:20 Tramore

Banned

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

A 14-race maiden but runner-up five times and looked all over the winner last time at Roscommon (1m3f) until collared late on; deserves a break.

5/1

Form: 53/22-

Last run: 405 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ran twice at Dundalk in December 2021 for his original trainer; bumped into two superior maiden winners last season; completely outclassed by subsequent Listed winner and Ebor third Earl Of Tyrone over 1m4f at Bellewstown; same story behind the useful Entropy over extended 1m2 at Sligo; every chance in this company if fit and ready.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

6/1

Form: 37-550

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Posed no threat on his handicap debut at Fairyhouse; some of his maiden form is quite appealing, and his official rating of 71 makes him a place possibility in an ordinary contest; cheekpieces on for the first time.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Chicago Storm

11st 13lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Daisy Hitchins

Out of form in December when last seen over hurdles but looked back in good nick when winning on AW in February and is 5lb lower than when scoring over C&D (good to soft) in March 2025; interesting.

7/1

6th

4

(3)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:18 Southwell (AW)

Chicago Storm

9st 7lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Daisy Hitchins

Steps back up in grade but looks shortlist material, having registered a C&D win under Millie Wonnacott most recently, taking well to Southwell at the first attempt and taking AW record to 2-7.

7/1

20/1

Form: 6

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a satisfactory debut at Listowel but needs to find above-average improvement in order to feature.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

13

(7)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Rock Basher

9st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Aidan Melia

No wins from 21 races; sent off the 9-2 favourite at Gowran for stable debut under today's rider but weakened inside the final furlong to finish sixth of 16; perhaps capable of more with that run under his belt considering his strength in the market that day.

6/1

6th

7

(11)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Rock Basher

9st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Aidan Melia

Winless from 20 starts; claimed for 5,000euros after much-improved neck defeat in 1m Dundalk claimer in October; failed to make an impact in four runs for Denis Hogan; new yard with good 7lb claimer aboard; market will guide.

6/1

Form: 866453

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Respectable efforts in two Bath handicaps this spring and placed in a Lingfield claimer at the beginning of the month; 56-rated gelding makes his Irish debut; would have better prospects in a handicap.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

1

(8)

24th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:25 Gowran Park

Game Nation

10st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: E McNamara

Nowhere in maiden hurdles this year but won his last Flat race, a 1m4f Galway handicap on heavy ground in October; 10lb higher for this but could still have a say.

10/1

14th

1

(8)

24th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:25 Gowran Park

Game Nation

10st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: E McNamara

Nowhere in maiden hurdles this year but won his last Flat race, a 1m4f Galway handicap on heavy ground in October; 10lb higher for this but could still have a say.

10/1

12th

2

21st Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 148y

13:45 Punchestown

Game Nation

11st 12lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

Landed a 1m4f Flat handicap at Galway in October; well beaten in both maiden hurdles and qualifies for a mark after this.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-8

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Completely tailed off on only start last season; has something to build on following reappearance at Tipperary; will need to get a handicap mark
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

2

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Black Soul

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Conor Houlihan

Point winner whose sole win in 23 starts under rules came in a Down Royal maiden hurdle last May; not shown much this year until chase debut at Tramore last time, falling two out when still in contention (Drop A Threat fourth); should build on that.

10/1

1

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

18:42 Tramore

Black Soul

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Conor Houlihan

Sole win from 22 starts came in a 2m1f maiden hurdle at Down Royal last May (good) for John and Thomas Kiely; has struggled lately over hurdles and on AW at Dundalk.

20/1

10th

9

(10)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Black Soul

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Conor Houlihan

Sole win from 21 starts came in an extended 2m1f maiden hurdle at Down Royal in May (good) for John and Thomas Kiely; 0-16 on the level; makes AW debut now but others preferred.

18/1

Form:

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in bumper outings at Thurles and Ballinrobe; in rear over 1m at Killarney on Flat debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

18

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

Plunkett Street

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Michael William O’Meara

Won a 1m4f Cork handicap on return last year and some good runs off higher marks after; won over hurdles in November but disqualified after a positive sample; failed to run to market expectations at Gowran on seasonal debut, capable of better.

10/1

7th

10

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 180y

17:25 Gowran Park

Plunkett Street

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Michael William O’Meara

Won a 1m4f Cork handicap on return last year and some good runs off higher marks after; won over hurdles in November but disqualified for a positive sample; could run well.

8/1

10th
10 (7)
So Easy Way

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ex-French chase winner; one of her better efforts over hurdles was when fourth in a handicap at this track last month; pulled-up at Roscommon a fortnight ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 55y

18:50 Ballinrobe

So Easy Way

10st 0lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: I Madden

pressed leader, fell 1st

20/1

12th

14

12th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 165y

18:53 Ballinrobe

So Easy Way

11st 1lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: I Madden

Poor strike-rate of 1-37 and the sole win came over fences in France back in 2019; however, under positive tactics he finished third of 16 in a Cork handicap hurdle last week.

6/1

50/1

Form: 4-9

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to Ascot Gold Cup winner Trip To Paris; 14 fourth of six at Listowel on sole start for Joseph O'Brien; in rear at same venue on first run for this small County Galway yard; tongue-tie on now.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(9)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Angelus Griseo

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Keelan Dempsey

towards rear throughout

100/1

11th

1

(9)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Angelus Griseo

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Keelan Dempsey

towards rear

100/1

0

6

8th Sep 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

16:37 Kilbeggan

Angelus Griseo

11st 2lb

J: Paul Cawley

T: Keelan Dempsey

in rear, not fluent 2nd

20/1

100/1

Form: 09-

Last run: 371 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form on the Flat and no better over hurdles; tried with cheekpieces now by his locally-based trainer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(10)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 190y

15:22 Sligo

Cornmarket

9st 3lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: John J Cullen

Mayo contender was a revelation for his new trainer last year; won three hurdles on decent ground here, latest over 3m1f; showed nothing in Flat maidens as a youngster, but he's a different model nowadays and could be very well in; has won off similar layoff.

4/1

1st

7

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 80y

17:30 Sligo

Cornmarket

11st 0lb

J: Alan King

T: John J Cullen

Speedily-bred but won back-to-back 2m4f handicap hurdles at this track early in the summer; found out by a higher mark since but ran well on chasing debut last time, both here; this trip is a question.

13/2

3

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 27y

16:10 Sligo

Cornmarket

11st 9lb

J: Alan King

T: John J Cullen

Last three runs here; won consecutive handicap hurdles over 2m4f before a solid fourth over a similar trip; has a shout if jumping soundly on chasing debut.

6/1

Form: 73

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Did not do badly after a slow start in a Leopardstown maiden last month; has 4 1/2l to find with the more exposed Banned on running at Roscommon.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:52 Brighton

Celebrating Ethel

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Landed her second win on turf when picking up 1m2f course classified in August; similar trip and grade when winning at Wolverhampton (AW) in March but two lesser efforts followed; drops back in distance.

9/1

6th

7

(6)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Windsor

Celebrating Ethel

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Kept on well to win a 9.4f 0-50 classified race at Wolverhampton in March (for Rossa Ryan); not so good when seventh behind Haveagobeau at Lingfield (1m2f) six weeks ago; others are stronger for win purposes.

8/1

7th

2

(4)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Celebrating Ethel

9st 13lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Tony Carroll

Inconsistent mare who responded well to second-time cheekpieces when winning for Rossa Ryan (rides stablemate Myna) on Tapeta early last week (has a penalty for that); yet to finish anywhere near after seven runs on Polytrack.

6/1

Non-runners

Celebrating Ethel

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €8.60
Straight Forecast €9.70
Trifecta €40.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Banned

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Lizzy's Filly

The Irish Sun:

Granville Street

TOPSPEED:

Banned

POSTDATA:

Banned