August 22 / 18.30 Ballinrobe

18.30

Good

Burke Family Clonbur Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5205.88
  • 2m 6f 14y
  • 18 runners
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Burke Family Clonbur Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 0P-953

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Step in the right direction when fifth at Killarney and proved it was not just a flash in the pan when third at Tramore 11-days ago; not convinced he is crying out for this longer test all the same, but seems to be going the right way and worth a second look.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

15

15th Sep 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 181y

16:15 Ballinrobe

Western Dreaming

10st 0lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Mrs Jayne Hearne

Sole win came over C&D last year; serious questions raised after being pulled-up at Kilbeggan last time; 4lb out of handicap.

40/1

0

10

8th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:12 Kilbeggan

Western Dreaming

11st 0lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Mrs Jayne Hearne

in touch with leaders

12/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 271344 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Attentions turned to chasing since his win here in July, and in pretty good spirits of late in with the bargain; only 6lb higher than the aforementioned victory and no surprise if he gives his handler a straight hat-trick in this race.
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Verdict Starting price

0

13

8th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:12 Kilbeggan

Chief Seattle

10st 13lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: John Patrick Ryan

held up in rear, mistake 7th

33/1

9th

12

23rd Aug 2023

Good

3m 1f 98y

19:40 Sligo

Chief Seattle

10st 2lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won over hurdles and fences at Ballinrobe last year but out of form of late, faller over fences the last twice; hard to be confident in.

16/1

0

10

12th Aug 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

19:25 Kilbeggan

Chief Seattle

10st 4lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won over hurdles and fences at Ballinrobe last year; poor lately; blinkers tried but others preferred.

25/1

33/1

  • Place: £7.40

Form: 00-55P

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Modest form points/maiden hurdles, latest jockey reported she cut out very quickly when pulled up at Tramore; switch to handicaps will need to bring about a good deal better.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

3

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:47 Wexford

Stellar Symphony

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Both hurdle wins have been at 3m on decent ground, including at Clonmel last October; not so effective in a couple of recent attempts chasing but in between went down by only a neck (clear of remainder) to a well-handicapped sort in 3m Cork handicap hurdle; drying ground to suit and one for the shortlist.

9/2

6

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 6f 160y

19:38 Limerick

Stellar Symphony

11st 6lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Both hurdle wins have been at 3m on decent ground, including at Clonmel last October; belatedly tried over fences when midfield at Wexford last month; beaten a neck over hurdles at Cork (24.5f) 12 days ago; don't rule out.

10/1

6

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 6f 160y

19:38 Limerick

Stellar Symphony

11st 6lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Both hurdle wins have been at 3m on decent ground, including at Clonmel last October; belatedly tried over fences when midfield at Wexford last month; beaten a neck over hurdles at Cork (24.5f) 12 days ago; don't rule out.

10/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 0U40-0

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Outran her odds when an 80/1 fourth in a 2m3f Naas maiden late last year, but has failed to reproduce that in two starts, latest when off the pace in a 3m Roscommon handicap; needs better.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

19

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

15:20 Punchestown

Getaclan

10st 6lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: D McNamara

Career highlight Galway second came some time ago; absent since April 2023 and watching brief advised.

25/1

15th

19

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

15:20 Punchestown

Getaclan

10st 6lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: D McNamara

Career highlight Galway second came some time ago; absent since April 2023 and watching brief advised.

25/1

11

20th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 7f 70y

18:20 Kilbeggan

Getaclan

10st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: D McNamara

in touch with leaders

33/1

Form: 035-47

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced the last twice, although probably a shade stretched by the 3m trip; third of fifteen over a similar trip to today's at Limerick in April and connections now swap out the cheekpieces in favour of first-time blinkers; maiden under both codes but has his chance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Tramore

Appian Way

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ms M Flynn

Has won twice over hurdles; nothing of much note in his Flat form; getting on in years; modest hurdles form since down the field at Dundalk in February.

16/1

6th

16

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 90y

20:30 Clonmel

Appian Way

10st 0lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Ms M Flynn

One of his two hurdle wins came at this track; has been soundly beaten on recent starts so others preferred.

33/1

Form: 00P-59

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Showed enough to catch the eye in a Wexford mares maiden in June, but found life tough back in handicap grade at Kilbeggan in the interim; inroads to make.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

8

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

14:05 Sedgefield

Agirlcalledchloe

10st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Joanne Foster

held up in rear

33/1

12th

8

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

14:05 Sedgefield

Agirlcalledchloe

10st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Joanne Foster

held up in rear

33/1

8

28th Dec 2024

Good

2m 3f 51y

Class 5

12:25 Catterick

Agirlcalledchloe

10st 3lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Joanne Foster

prominent, prominent behind clear leader 4th, lost position 8th, outpaced and dropped to rear 11th

33/1

Form: 0-608

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Maiden form not overly enticing, although potential at least over this longer trip to jump a little better; remains a little speculative.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

24th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

19:00 Hereford

Chinook

11st 10lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

In rear throughout when sixth at Ludlow (2m5f, good) in April and and fell there 12 days ago; now 0-13 over hurdles; needs the addition of blinkers to give her a good boost here.

33/1

6th

4

24th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

19:00 Hereford

Chinook

11st 10lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

In rear throughout when sixth at Ludlow (2m5f, good) in April and and fell there 12 days ago; now 0-13 over hurdles; needs the addition of blinkers to give her a good boost here.

33/1

8

12th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:38 Ludlow

Chinook

10st 13lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Sheila Lewis

Ex-Irish maiden; easily best of five starts for new yard came in April 2023, four runs back, when fifth of 13 over C&D; 6lb lower today but needs a revival on this second run since her winter break.

14/1

Form: -63521 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Former point winner fired a warning sign when second at Downpatrick in July and built on it with a narrow but gutsy win at same venue just over a fortnight ago; 5lb rise far from insurmountable and another good run looks on the cards.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

100/1

Form: 0/9P0-

Last run: 326 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Lack of a recent run adds to what already looks a tall order for this one on last season's form; first-time tongue-tie.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15

20th Jun 2023

Good

2m 3f 170y

14:47 Wexford

Powerful Blue

10st 6lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: E Sheehy

Ordinary form over hurdles; only six finishers in the Clonmel handicap chase in which he was fourth; not beaten far then but others preferred.

14/1

4th

6

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

2m 0f 67y

18:15 Clonmel

Powerful Blue

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: E Sheehy

towards rear, headway and briefly went third after 3 out, soon pushed along and outpaced, lost third approaching last, kept on

22/1

6th

14

31st May 2023

Good

2m 1f 100y

18:00 Wexford

Powerful Blue

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E Sheehy

Absent since a poor run at Cork last October; previous Clonmel fifth was a career-best, the closest he had come to reaching the first four;

14/1

16/1

Form: 90/906

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Tramore sixth a definite step in the right direction, and could be upgraded a bit due to a slipped saddle; has yet to string two good runs together, but could well be turning the corner.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12

3rd Sep 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:45 Wexford

Adele Co

10st 13lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Una Corcoran

midfield, bad mistake 1st, soon good recovery but dropped to rear, became detached when not fluent 4th, pulled up before 5th

14/1

10th

11

22nd Aug 2022

Good

2m 6f 14y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Adele Co

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Una Corcoran

midfield on outer, headway and prominent 2 out, pushed along and outpaced when not fluent last, ridden and no extra on outer run-in

16/1

6th

12

11th Aug 2022

Good

2m 4f 110y

20:00 Tramore

Adele Co

11st 3lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Una Corcoran

towards rear of midfield, pushed along and some headway after 3 out, kept on well run-in, never near to challenge

50/1

Form: /600-4

Last run: 90 days

W: 11st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Ran a shocker on the back of a lengthy break at Tramore, but obviously needed it and produced a much better run when a well held fourth (21-runners) at Punchestown in May; not one to rely on, but does at least save his best for here (placed three of his five visits) and is not ruled out; stable is on song and blinkers a first.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

15

8th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 7f 55y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Mickey Shea

10st 13lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Denis W Cullen

midfield

16/1

11

14th Sep 2022

Good

3m 1f 150y

17:30 Sligo

Mickey Shea

10st 13lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Denis W Cullen

Point winner; shown very little in his three starts since returning in April and fell on sole chase outing.

16/1

11th

10

22nd Aug 2022

Good

2m 6f 14y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Mickey Shea

11st 0lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Denis W Cullen

towards rear on outer, pushed along before 2 out, struggling and beaten approaching last

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-3306

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Point winner not always the most reliable but has threatened to pop up in similar contests, most notably at Punchestown and Kilbeggan on the back of her winter break, and if she brings her 'A' game, she should have a good crack at it.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

18

14th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:50 Cork

Whatsstoppingyou

11st 2lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: Ray Hackett

prominent, went third after 4 out

10/1

7th

5

23rd Sep 2022

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:50 Listowel

Whatsstoppingyou

11st 6lb

J: Tommy Brett

T: Ray Hackett

held up in behind leaders, not fluent 4th, mistake and pushed along 3 out, soon ridden and no extra, not fluent and weakened 2 out

12/1

12th

3

22nd Aug 2022

Good

2m 6f 14y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Whatsstoppingyou

11st 7lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Ray Hackett

in rear, not fluent 3rd, mistake 2 out, soon pushed along, no extra and beaten approaching last

10/1

Form: 000-99

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Poor in maidens and well beaten on handicap debut at Roscommon; first-time cheekpieces added, but not high on the pecking order.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

18

2nd Sep 2022

Good

3m 0f 100y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Elusive Point

11st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Mark Fahey

towards rear of midfield, outpaced and pushed along before 2 out, soon beaten

13th

7

22nd Aug 2022

Good

2m 6f 14y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Elusive Point

11st 2lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Mark Fahey

midfield, pushed along when bit short of room after 2 out, soon lost position and got behind, beaten approaching last

40/1

Form: 0-0004

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Reserve; showed promise in a bumper last year but next to nothing in six subsequent starts, before back on song when fourth over 2m2f at Sligo 18-days ago; could be on her way back but more distance to cope with here.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

12

31st Jan 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

12:25 Limerick

Moyode Mist

10st 6lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: J A Nash

80-rated mare; weak handicap form since Sligo fourth last August; faded badly after a prominent showing when sent back into maiden company at Fairyhouse last week.

25/1

11th

11

25th Jan 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 110y

15:23 Fairyhouse

Moyode Mist

10st 11lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: J A Nash

80-rated mare; weak handicap form since Sligo fourth last August; has the merit of experience; first time with cheekpieces

16/1

100/1

Form: 000-P8

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Never going the pace on handicap debut at Sligo; first-time cheekpieces will need to raise her game no end.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16

23rd Sep 2022

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:50 Listowel

Nanny Tess

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Alan Donoghue

never better than mid-division, towards rear when pushed along and reminder after 7th, became detached after 8th, pulled up before 3 out

40/1

15th

13

22nd Aug 2022

Good

2m 6f 14y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Nanny Tess

10st 13lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Alan Donoghue

novicey jumping, always towards rear

100/1

8th

11

4th Aug 2022

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 195y

18:30 Sligo

Nanny Tess

11st 2lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Alan Donoghue

always towards rear, reminders after 3rd, ridden halfway, detached from 4 out

100/1

Form: 0000-0

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Downpatrick flop not inconsistent with the remainder of his profile; badly needs to get a move on.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

11

29th Aug 2022

Good

2m 2f 165y

14:25 Downpatrick

Like A G Six

11st 4lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Patrick Eugene Turley

prominent, led 3 out, headed and weakened before last

33/1

6

22nd Aug 2022

Good

2m 6f 14y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Like A G Six

11st 3lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Patrick Eugene Turley

Downpatrick flop not inconsistent with the remainder of his profile; badly needs to get a move on.

100/1

12th

6

7th Aug 2022

Good

2m 2f 165y

15:30 Downpatrick

Like A G Six

11st 9lb

J: Peter Carberry

T: Patrick Eugene Turley

always towards rear, pushed along after 3 out, no impression before 2 out

33/1

Form: /50P-7

Last run: 84 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Burning oil a fair way from home here in May; cheekpieces now added and they will need to spark her up no end; weak betting proposition.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15

22nd Aug 2022

Good

2m 6f 14y

18:30 Ballinrobe

The Mighty Molly

10st 13lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Thomas Coyle

always towards rear, pulled up before last

100/1

Form: 85/5-0

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Reserve; 80/1 fifth at Sligo in July her first real flash of ability, but failed to back it up at Tramore and Killarney and remains risky.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

15

13th Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:25 Tramore

Kaylas Delight

10st 13lb

J: John Kirwan

T: David Kenneth Budds

midfield, slightly hampered 1st, towards rear of midfield 2nd, ridden and some headway from 3 out, never on terms

50/1

15

2nd Sep 2022

Good

3m 0f 100y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Kaylas Delight

10st 13lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: David Kenneth Budds

prominent, lost position 8th, mistake 3 out, ridden and weakened quickly before 2 out, tailed off when pulled up approaching last (jockey said mare stopped quickly after the third last and pulled up)

20/1

18

22nd Aug 2022

Good

2m 6f 14y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Kaylas Delight

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: David Kenneth Budds

Reserve; 80/1 fifth at Sligo in July her first real flash of ability, but failed to back it up at Tramore and Killarney and remains risky.

Non-runners

Like A G Six, Kayla's Delight

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €36.10
Straight Forecast €27.05
Tricast €985.38
Trifecta €516.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Chief Seattle

POSTDATA:

Townhill Penny

RP Ratings (IRE):

Appian Way

The Irish Sun:

Chief Seattle