July 23 / 20.23 Ballinrobe

20.23

Good To Yielding

Jennings Meats INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 1m 7f 119y
  • 15 runners
RTV
View Course
Jennings Meats INH Flat Race

Runners: 15 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £22.20
  • Place: £4.00

Form: 68-3

Last run: 51 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Decent efforts in bumpers at Navan and Kilbeggan, either side of a lesser effort at Clonmel; could be involved if continuing his improvement.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:08 Navan

Black Heather

11st 11lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Bumper and maiden hurdle winner for Harry Kelly; fair form in Flat maidens; posed no threat on his handicap debut at Galway.

20/1

12th

9

(22)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

20:20 Galway

Black Heather

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Bumper and maiden hurdle winner for Harry Kelly; recent flat maiden efforts have been creditable but not sure if they justify this initial handicap mark and poorly drawn.

12/1

4th

1

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 179y

20:10 Ballinrobe

Black Heather

9st 9lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Bumper and maiden hurdle winner for Harry Kelly; creditable efforts on both Flat starts for this yard; 0.5l third of 8 at Bellewstown in April 2025; 7.25l fourth after layoff at Roscommon latest (1m4f, good); sharper for that and place chance.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: P- BF

Last run: 346 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was made 4/11 fav on his debut at Kilbeggan almost a year ago but pulled-up; reportedly made an abnormal respiratory noise plus was found to be lame; still respected from this yard but the champion amateur rides Base Of Fire for another yard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

11

22nd Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Listowel

Steppingstone

12st 0lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Runner-up in a Ballinrobe bumper before not getting much luck in running at Killarney last month; more needed but he should not be far away.

3/1

3rd

6

22nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

20:06 Killarney

Steppingstone

12st 0lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

prominent on inner throughout, short of room over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

5/2

2nd

12

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 119y

20:23 Ballinrobe

Steppingstone

12st 0lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: W P Mullins

towards rear

10/1

Form: 42-

Last run: 140 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 9l in a Limerick bumper on debut and only 2.5l at Thurles next time, both on heavy ground; should go well on return if handling this livelier ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

17:07 Cork

Eastbank Warrior

12st 0lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Jonathan Sweeney

towards rear, pulled up 5f out

11/2

5

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

17:07 Cork

Eastbank Warrior

12st 0lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Jonathan Sweeney

Placed twice in bumpers and in a maiden hurdle; best effort in this sphere a 2.5l second behind the now 127 rated Blaze The Way at Thurles (2m, heavy) last March; off since third of 14 in maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe in August; chance if he's fit for his return and yard have a good strike rate in bumpers.

11/2

3rd

18

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 2f 52y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Eastbank Warrior

11st 12lb

T: Jonathan Sweeney

Third reserve; good form in bumpers including here last month; one to consider on hurdling debut.

Form: 886

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not a bad introduction over C&D but has gone backwards in two subsequent starts and has to resume progress
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(9)

15th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 100y

16:40 Gowran Park

Parga Diamond

10st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Tramore bumper winner last summer (good), well held here in fillies Listed bumper afterwards; switches to the Flat here on return.

14/1

12th

7

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:20 Gowran Park

Parga Diamond

11st 7lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Got off the mark in a bumper at Tramore in August; lots more needed here.

50/1

8

18th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 140y

17:03 Tramore

Parga Diamond

11st 11lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

0-5 in bumpers but has been improving gradually; best efforts yet when fourth of 15 at Ballinrobe and sixth of 19 at Galway, beaten around 9l in both races; needs more to win this but a place is not out of the question.

15/2

Form: 4

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed ability on the first of two point starts; a solid effort on debut in a Tipperary maiden hurdle over 2m4f; should have improved since and can be a player if transferring that ability to a bumper
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

17:08 Killarney

Moylussa

10st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Maike Magnussen

Won a Tipperary maiden hurdle in 2024 (2m1f, soft); creditable third at Ballinrobe in May (2m, good) off 2lb lower and okay effort on chasing debut at Roscommon last time when a distant third; place chance.

10/1

3rd

1

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 100y

19:18 Roscommon

Moylussa

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Maike Magnussen

A winner over hurdles and now goes chasing on the back of a 2l third in a 2m handicap at Ballinrobe; handles soft ground and he has a pointing background.

10/1

3rd

6

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Moylussa

11st 9lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Maike Magnussen

1-10 over hurdles but without a win since scoring in a Tipperary maiden (16.5f, soft) in October 2024; not a bad run at Cork on penultimate (2m4f, yielding) but didn't back it up at Punchestown latest; others look more solid.

16/1

Form: 00

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in maiden hurdles at Punchestown and Tipperary; lots of improvement to find; tongue-tie
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

17:33 Worcester

Mr McWhinny

10st 11lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Ex-Irish 8yo; didn't get home after racing too freely over 3m on stable debut in June but was evidently well suited by drop to about 2m2f (if additional yardage is included) when scoring at Market Rasen (good) last month; could easily have more to offer for new yard; must be considered.

15/8

1st

7

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:05 Market Rasen

Mr McWhinny

10st 6lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

0-18 under rules but he was an easy winner of an Irish point in May; well held back over regulation fences at Uttoxeter (3m, good) last month but he took a strong hold and ran well to a point in that race; could benefit from this drop back in trip and it wouldn't be a surprise if he was in the mix.

2/1

4th

8

13th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 5

19:12 Uttoxeter

Mr McWhinny

10st 6lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Has struggled under rules in Ireland; hard to know what to make of facile win in Irish point (3m, good) last month after ten-month absence; market will be best guide on stable debut.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; sister to high-class bumper and 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Banbridge; dam maiden pointer, sister to 2m7f-3m chase winner It Is What It Is; a sister to a Grade 1 winner, so is of clear interest on debut, more so if market strength
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

12

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

19:19 Tramore

Spricklestown

11st 7lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Tom Dreaper

Best of six efforts under rules was a 12.5l fifth of 14 in a Limerick maiden hurdle last year (16.5f, good); beaten a long way on seasonal return at Roscommon last time; repeat of Limerick effort could see her involved.

14/1

6

7th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 204y

19:13 Roscommon

Spricklestown

11st 8lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Tom Dreaper

Pick of four maiden runs for Paul Stafford when fair fifth at Limerick in October; absent since November but needs a market check on handicap/yard debut.

14/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 368 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a promising debut in a Kilbeggan bumper a year ago, beaten 7l by a useful sort; obviously a concern that she has been off since but can be involved if repeating that form
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(11)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:25 Dundalk (AW)

Jazzwing

9st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Peter Fahey

slowly into stride, in rear

25/1

7th

5

(11)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:25 Dundalk (AW)

Jazzwing

9st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Peter Fahey

Promising debut in a Kilbeggan bumper last summer but well held in two bumpers this year; AW/Flat debut.

25/1

Form: 44

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on debut but a much improved effort over 2m2f at Sligo last time; this drop in trip might not be ideal but shouldn't be far away with more improvement likely.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

11

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:55 Downpatrick

Love Like This

10st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

1-35 over hurdles with the win coming at Kilbeggan in June (3m1f, good to yielding); some placed efforts over fences following that but tailed off over hurdles at Sligo last time (2m5f, good); hard to be confident in given her overall profile.

33/1

11th

5

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 148y

18:48 Sligo

Love Like This

11st 4lb

J: Brian Barry

T: John Patrick Ryan

1-34 over hurdles and 0-12 over fences; hard to be confident with that profile, though she has made the frame in five of her last six outings; career highlight when beating Katie's Kasper over 3m at Kilbeggan in May.

8/1

4th

17

4th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 14y

20:00 Roscommon

Love Like This

10st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

First reserve; is 1-34 over hurdles and 0-11 over fences; well beaten last time at Kilbeggan.

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; brother to French 2m1f hurdle winner Bring Him Peace; dam placed 7f 2yo (RPR 75), from the family of 5f Group 1 winner Gilt Edge Girl; by the sire of top-class hurdler Marine Nationale; yard having a fine season; worth a market check
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(5)

5th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 130y

16:45 Clonmel

Howsagoinlike

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Appeared not to stay in a bumper at Ballinrobe; may do better over this trip but will probably need to pick up more experience; tongue-tie.

20/1

10th

5

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 119y

20:23 Ballinrobe

Howsagoinlike

12st 0lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Third foal; brother to French 2m1f hurdle winner Bring Him Peace; dam placed 7f 2yo (RPR 75), from the family of 5f Group 1 winner Gilt Edge Girl; by the sire of top-class hurdler Marine Nationale; yard having a fine season; worth a market check

28/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; brother to 7.3f 2yo winner Yorbelucky (RPR 77) and other horses who were placed in NH races; dam 1m1f/1m2f winner (75), half-sister to winners incl' I'm So Lucky (smart 7f-1m3f Flat and 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase); respected from this yard on debut and follow market moves; tongue-tie.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(12)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Stand Back

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Henry De Bromhead

Tailed off in a Ballinrobe bumper on debut in July; possible switch to this sphere will suit but others look more likely.

20/1

11th

11

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 119y

20:23 Ballinrobe

Stand Back

12st 0lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Henry De Bromhead

Fifth foal; brother to 7.3f 2yo winner Yorbelucky (RPR 77) and other horses who were placed in NH races; dam 1m1f/1m2f winner (75), half-sister to winners incl' I'm So Lucky (smart 7f-1m3f Flat and 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase); respected from this yard on debut and follow market moves; tongue-tie.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eighth foal; half-brother to winners Stephanie Frances (useful bumper and 2m-2m1f hurdle/chase) and Blackstown Flyer (point); dam unraced half-sister to 2m1f hurdle winner Be My Friend; cost 3,100euros as a yearling; late-starter is by a decent sire but others appeal more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15

14th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:35 Tramore

Notevenatext

10st 1lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Shaped with promise when third at Limerick (2m3f) in May but probably didn't stay when tried over 23.5f latest; could rebound dropped back in trip.

25/1

13th

15

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 120y

19:55 Tipperary

Notevenatext

10st 2lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Has improved for switch to handicaps and his best run came last time at Limerick when third of 14 (2m3f, good); retains the same mark but he was 8.75l behind the winner that day all the same so more improvement needed.

9/1

Form: 04760-

Last run: 210 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far at times in bumpers but others preferred making seasonal debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

12

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:27 Ballinrobe

Brave Crogha

10st 5lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: I Madden

200-1 bumper winner at the 2024 Galway festival; no sign of winning potential over hurdles at this stage; 50-1 when pulled up here in May.

33/1

15

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Brave Crogha

10st 11lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: I Madden

Bumper winner in 2024; 0-7 over hurdles and yet to trouble the judge; off since heavy defeat at Galway in October; 3lb drop not enough to tempt on return.

33/1

Form: 8P

Last run: 16 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on debut and pulled-up last time; can't be fancied.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

6

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 119y

20:23 Ballinrobe

Kilroe Champ

12st 0lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: John Neilan

keen to post

150/1

5

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 2f 59y

17:25 Sligo

Kilroe Champ

12st 0lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: John Neilan

Tailed off when last of eight at Ballinrobe; can't have him.

100/1

8th

3

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 75y

20:30 Ballinrobe

Kilroe Champ

12st 0lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: John Neilan

Brother to hurdle winner Itsnotyouitsme; dam hurdle winner; makes belated debut at the age of seven with a tongue-tie fitted; tough task.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4-2

Last run: 45 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

Leave In Secret

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €116.20
Straight Forecast €95.00
Trifecta €916.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Base Of Fire

POSTDATA:

Love Like This

The Irish Sun:

Moylussa

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Base Of Fire