May 28 / 20.00 Ballinrobe

20.00

Good To Yielding

FBD Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 6f 74y
  • 16 runners
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FBD Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £24.50
  • Place: £4.30

Form: 58950-

Last run: 168 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Placed in hunter chases but poor otherwise under rules, towards rear in Punchestown handicap hurdle in December when last seen.
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10th

7

16th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Tramore

True Or False

11st 6lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: D McNamara

Winning start over hurdles in May but hasn't backed that up in three starts since; showed ability over fences last year so respected from 5lb lower chase mark.

15/2

5th

9

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

19:23 Ballinrobe

True Or False

11st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: D McNamara

Got off the mark when winning over C&D but hasn't been at the same level twice since; dropped 1lb but it might not be enough to win again.

12/1

7th

1

4th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

True Or False

11st 13lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: D McNamara

Got 7lb for breakthrough win over 2m6f at Ballinrobe; well held off this mark at Sligo (3m1f).

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 7705-

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Fair run off this mark at Downpatrick last month on his first run last November and solid run since in Sligo Flat maiden; blinkers now tried and upped in trip.
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2nd

7

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 172y

19:58 Sligo

Evans Secret

11st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Locally trained; won over C&D (good) off 6lb lower when last seen in July 2025; absence since is concerning and record fresh indicates he will come on for this run.

11/2

12

13th Jul 2025

Good

3m 1f 146y

16:45 Sligo

Evans Secret

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

15-race maiden but one of his better recent efforts when third of 15 over 2m4f here on his penultimate outing; lesser effort at Ballinrobe last time but ran well on his sole previous effort at this sort of distance.

18/1

10th

11

27th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 63y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Evans Secret

10st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Dual-purpose maiden; 0-9 over hurdles; didn't get the clearest of runs when a 7.25l third of 15 at Sligo last time out; ran well over this C&D a year ago when a 1l second of 16 off 5lb lower; rain would be a worry, chance if it misses.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 76P07-

Last run: 164 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
AW winner whose best hurdles run when second in 2m maiden here last summer on decent ground; absent since December but runs well fresh so don't rule out.
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11th

2

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Cork

The Vegas Raider

12st 0lb

J: Robbie Geoghegan

T: K A Heffernan

Dual-purpose sort is 1-16 over hurdles, the win coming on yielding to soft ground off 94 at Ballinrobe (2m1f); fine run back there over 21.5f (good) on return from a break latest; up 3llb and different trip/ground here; not discounted.

15/2

11th

2

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Cork

The Vegas Raider

12st 0lb

J: Robbie Geoghegan

T: K A Heffernan

Dual-purpose sort is 1-16 over hurdles, the win coming on yielding to soft ground off 94 at Ballinrobe (2m1f); fine run back there over 21.5f (good) on return from a break latest; up 3llb and different trip/ground here; not discounted.

15/2

2nd

2

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 110y

18:47 Ballinrobe

The Vegas Raider

11st 11lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: K A Heffernan

Won over 2m1f here last summer but not as good off higher marks since; needs best on return off 3lb higher than that winning rating.

11/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 070P7-

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Failing to make his mark in handicaps despite declining mark, no improvement on better ground last time when cheekpieces tried; hard to fancy.
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5th

9

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 180y

17:22 Naas

Johnny Cakes

11st 2lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

One win from 20 starts over hurdles; that win came over 2m4f at Punchestown on heavy ground in February last year off 78; good effort when third of 24 at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day (2m4f, yielding) but way below that level at Navan; a little hard to trust.

7/1

Form: P907-8

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in 3m Kilbeggan handicap hurdle (good) for Joseph O'Brien in 2021; struggling this year and remains opposable despite low mark.
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18

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:00 Naas

Land Jet

10st 6lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Peter Maher

Won a 3m handicap hurdle in 2021 but hasn't shown a whole lot since; 0-8 over fences and well beaten on all four starts since returning from a three month break; hard to fancy on recent form.

25/1

18

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:00 Naas

Land Jet

10st 6lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Peter Maher

Won a 3m handicap hurdle in 2021 but hasn't shown a whole lot since; 0-8 over fences and well beaten on all four starts since returning from a three month break; hard to fancy on recent form.

25/1

15th

20

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

14:50 Punchestown

Land Jet

10st 6lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Peter Maher

Only win was in 2021; placed over fences at this venue in June; pulled up at Galway on most recent hurdle start; struggled over cross-country course here last time.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 07/3-3 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Dual winner here, including this race in 2022; good recent C&D runs after long absence, latest when third to Whatyouwant, having every chance; 6lb better off with that rival and should again be thereabouts, especially if ground remains decent.
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16

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Its Time Again

10st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: David Richard Barry

3-25 with all three wins coming at this track, the most recent in April last year off this mark; should be approaching peak fitness after two recent runs and can't be discounted back at her favourite venue.

20/1

13th

7

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:20 Punchestown

Its Time Again

11st 6lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: David Richard Barry

In good form in 2024-2025; placed at Limerick and Gowran before adding a third hurdling win at Ballinrobe (2m6f, good), all three wins coming at that venue; returned from a 378-day absence with an okay run at Kilbeggan last time; could do better with that outing under his belt.

14/1

Form: 55P6-7 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Sole win over hurdles came at Downpatrick in 2022; after winter break both recent runs at same venue, never counting over fences latest; others preferred.
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11th

6

19th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:50 Killarney

Townhill Penny

11st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a 2m6f Downpatrick handicap hurdle in the summer of 2022; largely disappointing since, including when pulled up at Downpatrick over hurdles latest; in top hands but is impossible to recommend at present.

16/1

1

15th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 185y

17:30 Downpatrick

Townhill Penny

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

C&D winner in 2022; has struggled to make a telling mark in the interim and under a drive a fair way from home when a modest third over fences latest; could probably do with sliding another few pound but not without a squeak either.

9/1

Form: 003UP-

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Hurdles form very in and out, out of depth at Punchestown festival latest; remains unproven over this far.
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15th

12

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 77y

18:15 Ballinrobe

Mont Beuvray

10st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: John Patrick Ryan

always behind, jumped left on occasions

33/1

11th

13

23rd Aug 2024

Good

3m 1f 100y

18:55 Kilbeggan

Mont Beuvray

11st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

towards rear

20/1

6th

3

12th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 208y

19:53 Ballinrobe

Mont Beuvray

11st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

0-11 over hurdles and hasn't shown enough on his last couple of starts; difficult to make a case for on recent form; declared to run in a handicap chase at Kilbeggan on Saturday.

25/1

Form: 09940-

Last run: 79 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Best run when fourth in a competitive handicap hurdle at Thurles over this trip without jumping well; took a backward step at Limerick subsequently; quicker ground here.
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16th

15

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

17:50 Limerick

Winter Carnival

10st 2lb

J: Alan King

T: John Neilan

Third at this venue in January 2025 seems to have been a flash in the pan; down the field here last December and absent since; now a 22-race maiden.

20/1

17

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

16:45 Galway

Winter Carnival

10st 4lb

J: Alan King

T: John Neilan

Long standing maiden but he is capable of running well off this mark if in the mood; however, he's been off since a below par run in April and might just need this run after a 197 day break.

25/1

10th

15

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 110y

18:47 Ballinrobe

Winter Carnival

10st 6lb

J: Alan King

T: John Neilan

Has shown enough to win a race but still a maiden; went closest to scoring when 3rd at Limerick last time; handles better ground so a chance with a repeat.

10/1

Form: 087-15 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Transformed on better ground when raised in trip for her handicap debut over C&D three weeks ago, patiently-ridden to lead late (runner-up Ask Cillian runs in Division 1); not fluent at times nine days later at Clonmel when just fair effort over shorter trip; needs to bounce back, return to this trip should suit.
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13

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 0y

15:43 Listowel

Whatyouwant

10st 10lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Gerard Kyne

Sprang an 80-1 surprise at Kilbeggan (3m1f, gd-yld) in first-time cheekpieces (retained) three weeks ago; up 5lb and drops back in trip (has won at 21.5f before); ground fine and could go well again.

9/1

15

5th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 200y

17:37 Kilbeggan

Whatyouwant

10st 5lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Gerard Kyne

Won over 2m6f at Ballinrobe last year but has been below form in three runs this year; needs a revival in first-time cheekpieces.

33/1

6th

14

29th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:23 Down Royal

Whatyouwant

10st 8lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Gerard Kyne

Won on handicap debut at Ballinrobe in May last year (2m5f, yielding); returned from a break with a new stable and has finished tailed off in two handicap runs so far; she is dropping down the handicap but hard to have faith.

33/1

25/1

Form: P8930-

Last run: 68 days

W: 10st 13lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Veteran now 0-13 hurdling and remains opposable.
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14

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 195y

20:30 Kilbeggan

Justakeg

10st 3lb

J: G B Noonan

T: V T O’Brien

19-race maiden and tailed off in each of his last three starts; shown very little over fences so far.

33/1

14

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 70y

14:33 Tipperary

Justakeg

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: V T O’Brien

Two moderate runs over hurdles since remote third in a 3m2f chase at Sligo last September; veteran is 6lb out of the handicap.

20/1

11th

13

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 74y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Justakeg

10st 13lb

J: G B Noonan

T: V T O’Brien

Veteran now 0-13 hurdling and remains opposable.

25/1

Form: 95300-

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Placed in 3m Listowel handicap in September on softish ground; last month's comeback run at Tramore was disappointing (raced lazily) and needs to come on a ton for it.
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12th

9

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 74y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Jacks Fancy

11st 3lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Placed in 3m Listowel handicap in September on softish ground; last month's comeback run at Tramore was disappointing (raced lazily) and needs to come on a ton for it.

9/1

12th

9

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 74y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Jacks Fancy

11st 3lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Placed in 3m Listowel handicap in September on softish ground; last month's comeback run at Tramore was disappointing (raced lazily) and needs to come on a ton for it.

9/1

Form: 9056U- D

Last run: 200 days

W: 10st 13lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Sole hurdle win came in Galway maiden in 2019; not much last season and best watched on seasonal return.
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13th

14

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 74y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Military Hill

10st 13lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: R K Watson

Sole hurdle win came in Galway maiden in 2019; not much last season and best watched on seasonal return.

25/1

13th

14

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 74y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Military Hill

10st 13lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: R K Watson

Sole hurdle win came in Galway maiden in 2019; not much last season and best watched on seasonal return.

25/1

Form: 090P4- CD

Last run: 239 days

W: 10st 13lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Six-time hurdle winner inc over C&D in 2022; regressive last year although fair Fairyhouse effort when last seen in October; surprising if he played a role on return.
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18

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:22 Galway

Oskar High

10st 7lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Norman Lee

Veteran has won this twice, including last year off 3lb higher; however, he has been pulled up on his last three starts so major revival required.

25/1

13

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 41y

19:12 Ballinrobe

Oskar High

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Norman Lee

Old boy won at Galway last September; pulled up back there in October and same story on return from a 199-day break at Sligo in May; on last winning mark but may be vulnerable to younger legs.

25/1

13

13th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 188y

20:00 Sligo

Oskar High

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Norman Lee

prominent

12/1

Form: /P59-2

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Much improved on previous handicap efforts on recent comeback over C&D, coming home well into clear second behind a clear winner (yielding) after taking wide route; just 1lb higher so has to be respected.
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8th

14

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:48 Downpatrick

Roscomroe

10st 13lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: J P Broderick

Second in a Ballinrobe handicap in May (2m5f) but followed that with two early departures and then finished well behind at Cork; had plenty of chances now (0-18).

20/1

11th

14

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

15:35 Cork

Roscomroe

11st 0lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: J P Broderick

Early exits last twice having been placed for the first time at Ballinrobe (2m5f) on his first run of the year in May; shorter trip probably not a plus.

12/1

12

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:15 Sligo

Roscomroe

11st 0lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: J P Broderick

Modest maiden but put in his best shift so far on his return at Ballinrobe in early May; early faller back there later that month.

12/1

Form: /0/0-7

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 13lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Some decent runs in this grade in summer of 2021 but couple of long absences since; recent Punchestown run offered some encouragement and not one to rule out entirely.
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16

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 74y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Stellar Stow

10st 13lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Some decent runs in this grade in summer of 2021 but couple of long absences since; recent Punchestown run offered some encouragement and not one to rule out entirely.

14/1

16

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 74y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Stellar Stow

10st 13lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Some decent runs in this grade in summer of 2021 but couple of long absences since; recent Punchestown run offered some encouragement and not one to rule out entirely.

14/1

7th

15

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

15:58 Punchestown

Stellar Stow

10st 13lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Some decent runs in this grade in summer of 2021 but couple of long absences since, nearly two years off before last month's Naas run; better for that but still probably best watched.

14/1

Non-runners

Kilashee, Pettigo, Castlehill Boy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €167.50
Straight Forecast €110.14
Tricast €2353.80
Trifecta €741.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Roscomroe

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mont Beuvray

The Irish Sun:

It's Time Again

POSTDATA:

Roscomroe