May 02 / 18.48 Ballinrobe

18.48

Yielding

Burke’s Clonbur Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 2m 5f 30y
  • 18 runners
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Burke’s Clonbur Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: P3073-

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 10 hurdle starts; best run when third in a Limerick maiden in November but below that level since; not a bad run last time and a chance if building on that.
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7th

2

30th May 2023

Good

2m 6f 13y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Bugscuffle

11st 10lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: Andrew McNamara

None too consistent but he came good over 2m5f here four weeks ago (good to yielding) and the runner-up could frank that form in the opening division of this race; 7lb higher.

9/2

1st

12

2nd May 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 30y

18:48 Ballinrobe

Bugscuffle

11st 3lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: Andrew McNamara

midfield, headway after 4 out, joined leaders after 2 out, led narrowly before last, ridden and kept on well run-in

9/1

3rd

8

17th Mar 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:30 Down Royal

Bugscuffle

11st 4lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: Andrew McNamara

led, headed but prominent before 1st, led again before 3 out, not fluent and headed 2 out, no extra approaching last

6/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 97P55-

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
First reserve; maiden after 16 hurdle starts hasn't been beaten far at times but has to find improvement from somewhere.
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11th

11

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:25 Wexford

Glenmalure Lodge

10st 13lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: P J Rothwell

Won off 4lb lower at Ballinrobe last September; found to have bled when beaten a long way on return at Killarney; a player if back to best.

14/1

12th

11

19th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:50 Killarney

Glenmalure Lodge

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Exposed 10yo mare who won a Ballinrobe handicap chase over this trip last September; 4lb higher now and she has been off the track since January; tough assignment on her return to action.

16/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 0/045- BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in maidens but was a disappointing favourite on second handicap start at Limerick last time; has a chance if the tongue-tie restores her to best.
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7th

10

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 180y

16:55 Naas

Hanoi Jane

11st 6lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: T M Walsh

Won Punchestown handicap hurdle (19.5f, good to yielding) off 89 in May 2023; fell here over 2m4f on chasing debut off the back of a lengthy absence in January; shrewd yard and well treated if she can build on that.

16/1

7th

10

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 180y

16:55 Naas

Hanoi Jane

11st 6lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: T M Walsh

Won Punchestown handicap hurdle (19.5f, good to yielding) off 89 in May 2023; fell here over 2m4f on chasing debut off the back of a lengthy absence in January; shrewd yard and well treated if she can build on that.

16/1

Form: /P22P- C

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Dual handicap hurdle winner over 3m, including here; just denied at Thurles and Punchestown in February before being pulled-up after a bad mistake at Limerick; solid shout if back to form today.
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5th

8

15th Sep 2023

Good

2m 1f 165y

16:35 Downpatrick

Chelseas Friend

11st 5lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: James Joseph Mangan

Useful level of form a couple of seasons ago; signs of a revival on her penultimate outing but pulled up a fortnight ago and others preferred.

20/1

0

5

1st Sep 2023

Good

3m 1f 0y

19:25 Wexford

Chelseas Friend

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: James Joseph Mangan

Point' and dual hurdle winner twice ran well over fences last year; hasn't been as good in three chase runs this year, though not bad at Tramore last time; better ground today should suit.

9/1

3rd

1

18th Aug 2023

Good

2m 5f 120y

17:00 Tramore

Chelseas Friend

12st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: James Joseph Mangan

in touch with leaders, prominent after 3 out, ridden before 2 out, soon weakened gradually

20/1

Form: 4P048-

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 17 starts has shown enough over hurdles to win in this grade; should have improved from comeback run at Limerick and one to consider.
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4th

2

23rd Oct 2023

Soft

3m 1f 152y

Class 5

14:45 Plumpton

Highland Sting

10st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Patrick Ryan

didn't jump with fluency, always behind, lost touch back straight, tailed off

11/4

4th

9

27th Sep 2023

Yielding

3m 1f 182y

17:40 Sligo

Highland Sting

10st 11lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

22-race maiden; remote ninth over hurdles at Kilbeggan last time, previously 38l fourth in a chase at the same venue.

16/1

9th

5

8th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:47 Kilbeggan

Highland Sting

11st 7lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: John Patrick Ryan

towards rear

10/1

Form: 60038-

Last run: 61 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Has notched three of her four hurdle wins at Clonmel; has been chasing without success on last number of starts and others are preferred back over hurdles.
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1

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 50y

18:00 Tramore

Quarry Lil

12st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Paul O’Flynn

0-10 over fences and tailed off at Killarney last month; return to handicap company should help her get competitive and she's versatile with regards to both trip and ground; non-runner here on Friday.

13/2

17

2nd Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 0y

17:20 Tramore

Quarry Lil

11st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Paul O’Flynn

Reserve; four wins over hurdles; 0-10 as a chaser; outclassed last time and has been placed.

8th

8

14th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:25 Killarney

Quarry Lil

11st 7lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Paul O’Flynn

Fifteen runs since last win back in 2021 over hurdles; below form sixth at Ballinrobe over hurdles last time out, beaten 38l; rated 94 over fences and will find life difficult here.

66/1

Form: 08000-

Last run: 122 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Little sign of ability in maidens and beaten 45l on handicap debut in December; difficult to fancy on that form.
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12

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 219y

17:25 Clonmel

Will It Be You

10st 8lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liam P Cusack

Winning hurdler at Ballinrobe early last season; pulled-up on sole chase start in 2023; in rear in a handicap chase at Sligo early this month on his first 2025 outing.

20/1

8th

9

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 182y

17:18 Sligo

Will It Be You

10st 8lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liam P Cusack

Hurdle winner was pulled-up on sole chase start in 2023; returns from an absence and others preferred.

20/1

16th

16

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

15:20 Punchestown

Will It Be You

10st 13lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liam P Cusack

Won his first race at Ballinrobe back in May (2m6f, good-to-yielding) and good Limerick effort after a break before excuses (scoped wrong) at Fairyhouse last month; would have a chance on his best form and ground in his favour.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 70703-

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Showed improved form to be third on second handicap start at Naas in March, though hung badly that day; if cheekpieces help him stay straight then has a squeak.
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No Results Found

Form: 00098- BF

Last run: 75 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Point' winner showed little in maiden hurdles but went off favourite on second handicap start at Clonmel last time; was found to have mucus at his nostrils post-race but should fare better today.
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0

8

30th Nov 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 0y

13:15 Thurles

Getaway Train

10st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Donal Hassett

Struggling in handicap hurdles when last seen in May; won a maiden point but hard to make a case for him.

20/1

3

30th May 2023

Good

2m 6f 13y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Getaway Train

11st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Donal Hassett

Point winner who is 0-8 under rules and he was 33-1 when always behind in Bugscuffle's race here earlier this month.

33/1

Form: 79380-

Last run: 57 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Point' winner showed a glimpse of ability in maiden hurdles and ran respectably on first two handicap starts; below that level last time in a tongue-tie but that is left off today.
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12

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 150y

16:17 Navan

West Of Carrig

10st 7lb

J: Mr A J Browne

T: Don Browne

Record of 5-13 in points; opened account on the track at the 18th attempt, improving on hunter chase form to land a 2m5f handicap at Fairyhouse off 104 in January (soft); maintained consistency with a promoted third at Thurles last time (2m2f, soft); others preferred.

20/1

3rd

3

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 2f 0y

13:42 Thurles

West Of Carrig

11st 12lb

J: Mr A J Browne

T: Don Browne

Record of 5-13 in points; opened account under rules at the 18th attempt, improving on hunter chase form to land a 2m5f handicap at Fairyhouse three weeks ago; 6lb higher with his regular rider again claiming 7lb.

13/2

Form: P8004-

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Showed a glimpse of ability in maiden hurdles and not a bad effort on handicap debut at Limerick last time; can be a player if building upon that.
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3rd

2

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:52 Fairyhouse

Cosmo Renfro

11st 11lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Pulled up in three of his last four races; beaten 20l when second at Limerick on penultimate start; seems risky.

20/1

2

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:35 Limerick

Cosmo Renfro

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual winner here in testing ground but lost his form badly in the spring; needs a revival on debut for a new yard.

22/1

3

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:17 Kilbeggan

Cosmo Renfro

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Shane Nolan

Two-time winner over timber, both wins coming at Limerick on testing ground; pulled up on good ground at Sligo latest; needs lots of rain.

20/1

Form: 0000-

Last run: 79 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Useful 5-time Flat winner ran respectably in that sphere at Navan last time; showed a glimpse of ability in four maiden hurdles but can be expected to fare better on handicap debut; watch the market.
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1

(6)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:20 Tramore

Magnetic North

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Peter Fahey

Was gaining a 12th win (five in claimers) on the Flat when taking Ballinrobe handicap last month in some style under today's rider; two days later folded quite tamely once headed over shorter trip at Naas, that race may have come too soon; veteran respected.

5/2

4

(12)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 84y

19:10 Naas

Magnetic North

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Peter Fahey

11 time winner on the Flat; some good runs for Rebecca Menzies, highlighted by a selling handicap hurdle win last December and two placed efforts over 1m4f at Catterick in April; his stable debut 12 days ago at Limerick was okay when seventh of 12 (1m3f, good); declared to run in 7.50 Ballinrobe on Monday.

11/1

1st

11

(16)

23rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 9y

19:50 Ballinrobe

Magnetic North

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Peter Fahey

11 time winner on the Flat; some good runs for Rebecca Menzies, highlighted by a selling handicap hurdle win last December and two placed efforts over 1m4f at Catterick in April; his stable debut 12 days ago at Limerick was okay when seventh of 12 (1m3f, good).

16/1

Form: 70P9P-

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Best of five maiden hurdle runs came at Cork in December; poor lately but has a squeak if back to that earlier form.
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11

2nd May 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 30y

18:48 Ballinrobe

Autumn In The Park

11st 3lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Niall O’Flynn

disputed lead early, led clearly after 1st, mistake 4th, headed after 6th, dropped to midfield when reminder and weakened after 4 out, soon dropped to last and pulled up

22/1

12

21st Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 2f 112y

14:30 Clonmel

Autumn In The Park

11st 5lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Niall O’Flynn

Not disgraced in a Cork maiden hurdle in December nor at Punchestown in January last time; more needed but not dismissed.

20/1

9th

21

15th Jan 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Punchestown

Autumn In The Park

11st 5lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Niall O’Flynn

prominent, led after 1st

150/1

Form: 40489-

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 20 hurdle starts; was a decent fourth at Naas in March but was well below that twice since and others preferred.
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8th

9

10th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

20:05 Sedgefield

Hide Out

10st 11lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Danny Brooke

Ran well when second off 3lb higher over C&D (soft) in January but two lesser efforts have followed (chase/hurdle) and his career strike-rate now stands at 0-30.

12/1

8th

9

10th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

20:05 Sedgefield

Hide Out

10st 11lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Danny Brooke

Ran well when second off 3lb higher over C&D (soft) in January but two lesser efforts have followed (chase/hurdle) and his career strike-rate now stands at 0-30.

12/1

6th

6

19th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Wetherby

Hide Out

10st 10lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Danny Brooke

0-29 under all codes but hasn't been with current stable long and posted a good effort when second at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) in January; not in same form over fences there last month but still enters calculations.

7/1

Form: /0P77-

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Point' runner-up hasn't gone on from initial promise over hurdles and is difficult to fancy on recent form; cheekpieces tried.
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14

2nd May 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 30y

18:48 Ballinrobe

Keep Em Lit

10st 13lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Muredach Kelly

midfield, pushed along after 3 out, looked to go wrong before 2 out, soon slipped up

25/1

7th

11

6th Apr 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 106y

18:45 Clonmel

Keep Em Lit

11st 2lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Muredach Kelly

Promise two seasons ago but has really struggled in three starts for new yard since missing over a year; handles testing ground at least.

20/1

7th

18

29th Dec 2022

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 0y

15:35 Limerick

Keep Em Lit

10st 11lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Muredach Kelly

midfield, not fluent 7th

66/1

Form: 63PP9-

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 14 hurdle starts hasn't been beaten far at times off low marks but has to find improvement from somewhere.
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10

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

2m 6f 169y

20:30 Clonmel

Sulafaat

10st 11lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

midfield, not fluent 1st

16/1

7th

14

2nd Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 70y

20:00 Down Royal

Sulafaat

11st 5lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

0-16 over hurdles but it was a step back in the right direction when fourth of 12 (beaten 6l) at Downpatrick a fortnight ago; previous career best had come at this trip and he handles decent ground; each-way player.

5/1

4th

12

19th May 2023

Good

2m 5f 100y

18:05 Downpatrick

Sulafaat

10st 13lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Record of 0-15 over hurdles and generally struggling off this basement mark, so others preferred.

28/1

Form: 00/94/

Last run: 687 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; decent runs in handicaps when last seen in 2021; market could indicate readiness back from a long lay-off.
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0

14

8th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:12 Kilbeggan

Mine Me Will He

10st 13lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear, reminders 4th

40/1

13

10th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 191y

19:43 Roscommon

Mine Me Will He

10st 13lb

J: Conor Owens

T: P J Rothwell

Stable in good form; chance at his best but was off for nearly two years before showing nothing at Cork; rider 0-29.

33/1

Form: S0/7P- D

Last run: 286 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; won a Navan handicap hurdle in 2021; pulled-up over fences when last seen; seems best watched on return.
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5th

5

5th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

16:00 Huntingdon

Nasee

11st 3lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: John Joseph Hanlon

prominent, weakened after 3 out

9/2

6th

7

4th Jul 2023

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

19:40 Stratford

Nasee

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Successful in handicaps on the Flat and over hurdles; respectable efforts in 2m3f handicaps at Punchestown the last twice and this is a better trip for him.

3/1

Non-runners

Hide Out, Mine Me Will He, Nasee

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €45.60
Straight Forecast €41.14
Tricast €170.95
Trifecta €341.60

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Bugscuffle

The Irish Sun:

Everystep Oftheway

SPOTLIGHT:

Hanoi Jane

POSTDATA:

Bugscuffle