June 26 / 19.50 Ballinrobe

19.50

Good

GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap

  • Prize money: £7831.86
  • 1m 4f 169y
  • 14 runners
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GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £39.60
  • Place: £8.00

Form: 222-90

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won three races for Gordon Elliott as a juvenile hurdle; best Flat form on AW in Britain, runner-up on his final three starts last year; well below best on stable debut at Fairyhouse.
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5th

7

(8)

16th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:45 Killarney

Longclaw

9st 6lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: P J F Murphy

Dual Flat winner was in good form at Dundalk last year, winning 1m4f handicap and touched off by Irish Cesarewitch winner Magellan Strait in 2m conditions race; never sighted on comeback run at the Curragh last month, more expected of here.

16/1

14th

2

(8)

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:15 Curragh

Longclaw

9st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P J F Murphy

Dual Flat winner was in good form at Dundalk over the winter, winning a 1m4f handicap and touched off by Irish Cesarewitch winner Magellan Strait in a 2m conditions race; off since February; each-way chance at his best but this is highly competitive.

20/1

33/1

  • Place: £5.40

Form: 07900-

Last run: 395 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Two wins during a 24-race career in France; hard to assess but entitled to need this on debut for Galway yard; tongue-tie fitted.
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20th

11

(23)

13th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Summer Fly

9st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Mrs Y Dunleavy

prominent

16/1

4th

8

(4)

11th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 4f 115y

20:10 Tipperary

Summer Fly

10st 10lb

J: Amy Jo Hayes

T: Mrs Y Dunleavy

walked to post, prominent, outpaced over 1f out, ran on well and went fourth towards finish

8/1

10th

1

(9)

24th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 4f 126y

19:40 Ballinrobe

Summer Fly

10st 2lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs Y Dunleavy

in touch with leaders

5/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: /4916- D

Last run: 243 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has run creditably over hurdles since last seen on the Flat; wears cheekpieces for the first time and has a possible edge in terms of race fitness over his stablemate The Truant.
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7th

6

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Sign From Above

11st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Dual-purpose; 2-14 over hurdles, the latest win coming off 5lb lower at Gowran (2m4f, soft) in October; not a bad run when fading in the closing stages at Punchestown latest (23.5f, yielding) after a break; sharper now, this shorter trip a plus and has run well here on the Flat; in the mix.

11/1

8th

22

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Sign From Above

10st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Three-time Flat winner won his second hurdle race at Gowran over 2m4f last October but was pulled-up at this track next time; poor on the Flat latest; others make more appeal

33/1

10th

4

(4)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

14:38 Dundalk (AW)

Sign From Above

9st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Peter Fahey

Three-time Flat winner added his second hurdles win with a hard-fought victory at Gowran (2m4f) in October; makes AW debut now after being pulled up over hurdles at Punchestown when last seen; 4lb above last Flat winning mark but not ruled out.

6/1

3/1

Form: /440/1 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Made light of a two-year absence to get off the mark in decisive fashion 1m6f event at Sligo in first-time headgear combination, beating a subsequent winner; 10lb higher now, hard to be sure if he can back that up on this quicker ground; any significant easing could boost his chance.
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4

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 70y

17:20 Limerick

Nostra Casa

9st 11lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Leonard Paul Flynn

Four-time winner; modest efforts since joining this yard; has plenty of work to do to get closer to Lough Leane judged on latest Gowran run; would want it softer; others preferred.

33/1

7th

3

(18)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 40y

15:52 Gowran Park

Nostra Casa

9st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Leonard Paul Flynn

Four-time winner; needs to step up on the form of two races over longer trips this season; finished behind Migdam at Ballinrobe last time.

16/1

3

(18)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 40y

15:52 Gowran Park

Nostra Casa

9st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Leonard Paul Flynn

Four-time winner; needs to step up on the form of two races over longer trips this season; finished behind Migdam at Ballinrobe last time.

16/1

12/1

Form: /1420- D

Last run: 263 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Fair hurdles form last winter; worth bearing in mind that he won a 1m5f handicap at Sligo on seasonal debut in 2022; ground was soft on that occasion, his sole win from 30 outings; trainer also runs Sign From Above
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5th

1

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

15:10 Huntingdon

The Truant

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Michael Attwater

3-36 on the Flat and 2-30 over hurdles after signing off for Paul Flynn with a Punchestown win last October (2m, good to yielding); has been running okay on the AW for this yard; not discounted.

14/1

4th

6

(5)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

The Truant

9st 4lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Won over 2m at Tramore last August for Paul Flynn; yet to reach that form for his new stable, just fourth of five in 1m6f handicap at Southwell 19 days ago; more is required despite an easing mark.

14/1

4th

4

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

The Truant

9st 5lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Five-time winner in Ireland (hurdles/Flat) but he was well held in two starts for this yard at the end of last year; however, he seemed to be going quite well at the top of the straight before weakening into seventh at Kempton (2m, AW) 17 days ago and may take a step forward from that return to action.

16/1

Form: 444404

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come on AW and has a 0-11 record on turf, though several decent runs in defeat early last season; fair fourth at Cork on latest, only 3/4l behind subsequent winner Tastyee.
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9th

12

(17)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Evening Verse

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

C&D winner last year who needs to improve on this year's turf form; wide draw a negative.

10/1

7th

9

(19)

16th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 100y

19:10 Gowran Park

Evening Verse

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Both wins have come on AW, penultimate turf run at Cork was a solid one, trip probably too far at Ballinrobe last time; other preferred.

12/1

Form: /08315 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Has already produced a foal but that has not stopped her from recapturing form this season; won over this trip on soft at Navan; possibly did not quite stay 1m7f at Leopardstown.
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2nd

11

(14)

27th Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 0y

20:22 Leopardstown

Red Vermillion

9st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

midfield, midfield early, pressed leaders after 3f, disputing second after halfway

10/1

7th

16

(12)

19th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 6f 30y

20:20 Killarney

Red Vermillion

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

First reserve; has already produced a foal but that has not stopped her from recapturing form this season; won over 1m5f on soft at Navan; reportedly never travelled at Ballinrobe latest.

7th

11

(12)

26th Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 169y

19:50 Ballinrobe

Red Vermillion

9st 2lb

J: Mpumelelo Mjoka

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Has already produced a foal but that has not stopped her from recapturing form this season; won over this trip on soft at Navan; possibly did not quite stay 1m7f at Leopardstown.

5/1

Form: 90-670 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
No sign that she can recapture the form that delivered three wins last season; showed a liking for good ground at distances between 1m2f and 1m5f.
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8th

9

(11)

26th Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 169y

19:50 Ballinrobe

Five Zeros

9st 5lb

J: Amy Jo Hayes

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

No sign that she can recapture the form that delivered three wins last season; showed a liking for good ground at distances between 1m2f and 1m5f.

14/1

11th

4

(14)

11th Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:10 Navan

Five Zeros

9st 12lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

took keen hold, soon prominent

12/1

7th

13

(5)

22nd May 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 10y

20:25 Roscommon

Five Zeros

9st 4lb

J: Amy Jo Hayes

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Three wins last year before form her dipped; should have improved from Sligo comeback but still 3lb higher than last winning mark.

12/1

9th
13 (13)
Lofoten

12/1

Form: 0-0085

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Niarchos cast-off after fourth placing on only start at two; yet to reach the first four for this stable; not a bad effort when fifth of 15 over 1m at Listowel last time.
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15th

17

(1)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:35 Leopardstown

Lofoten

8st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: P J Rothwell

Maiden after 12 starts has been soundly beaten on last three runs and doesn't make a lot of appeal.

50/1

11th

14

(16)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Lofoten

8st 12lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: P J Rothwell

dwelt start, towards rear of midfield

20/1

10th

18

(9)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:20 Navan

Lofoten

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: P J Rothwell

Maiden's staying-on fifth under Bowen at Listowel (1m) was promising and didn't see out 1m5f latest; could go okay over this trip.

16/1

20/1

Form: -06800

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Both wins were on AW in Britain in 2018; this year's efforts far from convincing; jockey booking is the only positive factor.
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9th

3

(5)

29th Nov 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Big Kitten

10st 1lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Badly out of form this year; no success since 2018 when he scored twice on the AW at Newcastle; down the field over 1m4f here last Friday.

25/1

10th

2

(10)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Big Kitten

10st 1lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

prominent, soon went second and pressed leader, weakened quickly over 1f out

20/1

Form: /4446-

Last run: 479 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Should be better for a recent hurdles run at Sligo, his first outing since March; better on AW than turf but good going will suit.
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0

15

19th Nov 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

12:45 Navan

Mutadaawel

11st 2lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

never better than midfield, weakened 3 out, dropped to rear when pulled up before 2 out

25/1

7th

9

19th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 5

16:10 Carlisle

Mutadaawel

11st 9lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

towards rear

14/1

6th

8

16th Sep 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 120y

15:55 Navan

Mutadaawel

11st 5lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Poor form on the Flat of late and it was a similar story when last seen over timber; plenty to prove right now.

33/1

Form: 05003-

Last run: 259 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Fit from hurdling; ended last season with a good run at Killarney but that was on soft ground; undistinguished overall form.
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10th

11

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:02 Killarney

Vintage Gold

10st 8lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: John Joseph Murphy

Sole win over hurdles came over C&D in 2023; some decent runs in defeat last year but has to bounce back from a poor Listowel effort.

22/1

6

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:40 Listowel

Vintage Gold

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: John Joseph Murphy

Sole win came over this sort of trip at Killarney in August 2023; running well in defeat from this sort of mark at the end of 2024 and may have needed this month's return at Tipperary; some rain would be in his favour.

8/1

Form: 90310-

Last run: 251 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Has won three races on the Flat, should at least be sharper for a recent hurdles run at Wexford; last season's Killarney win was on soft going, but has won on good ground.
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OUR TIP

Form: 35/00-

Last run: 243 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
One fair run for Aidan O'Brien three seasons ago; tailed off twice for this yard last season after a long absence; first-time cheekpieces.
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6

(2)

12th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Greek Gladiator

9st 9lb

J: Nicole Weir

T: James Leavy

Some promise for Aidan O'Brien in 2020 but was poor for this yard last year; cheekpieces but difficult to fancy.

28/1

3

(6)

26th Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 169y

19:50 Ballinrobe

Greek Gladiator

10st 0lb

J: Dean Curran

T: James Leavy

One fair run for Aidan O'Brien three seasons ago; tailed off twice for this yard last season after a long absence; first-time cheekpieces.

33/1

Non-runners

Noble Crusade, Greek Gladiator

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €694.20
Straight Forecast €2274.14
Tricast €13408.05
Trifecta €0.00

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Lofoten

The Irish Sun:

Sign From Above

SPOTLIGHT:

Evening Verse

POSTDATA:

Lofoten