May 02 / 19.48 Ballinrobe

19.48

Yielding

KOG Logistics Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £8615.04
  • 2m 1f 0y
  • 10 runners
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KOG Logistics Handicap Chase

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.10
  • Place: £3.90

Form: 1/468- D

Last run: 255 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Has won a maiden hurdle and novice chase at Clonmel; best run since was at the Galway festival last July; has won off a break in the past, so can't be ignored.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

2nd Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Say It Aint So

12st 0lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Narrow winner of a 2m1f handicap chase on good-to-yielding at Ballinrobe 13 months ago; let down by his jumping when running over a longer trip at Galway; fading when making a bad mistake two out at the Listowel festival and absent since.

16/1

7th

8

22nd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 0y

16:25 Listowel

Say It Aint So

11st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Ray Hackett

Narrow winner of a 2m1f handicap chase at Ballinrobe in May; let down by his jumping when running over a longer trip at Galway; this may be close to optimum trip.

10/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 85322- D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Navan maiden hurdle winner has run solid races in four chase starts, including when 9l behind a classy mare in a Fairyhouse handicap last time from 3lb out of h'cap; drops in class today off 2lb lower, so one to consider.
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Verdict Starting price

11

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 54y

15:30 Galway

Pats Choice

10st 0lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

C&D winner in October; latest win came at Naas in January over 2m; holding his form reasonably well since and didn't run badly lto when beaten 11.5l into sixth by Galway Plate winner Pinkerton; likes soft ground.

11/1

6th

17

2nd May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 55y

16:15 Punchestown

Pats Choice

10st 1lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Has enjoyed a good season in handicaps at around this trip, winning at Wexford, Galway and Naas; has found things too demanding since Naas success in January, but now back on a mark that gives him a fair chance.

16/1

6th

17

2nd May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 55y

16:15 Punchestown

Pats Choice

10st 1lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Has enjoyed a good season in handicaps at around this trip, winning at Wexford, Galway and Naas; has found things too demanding since Naas success in January, but now back on a mark that gives him a fair chance.

16/1

OUR TIP

28/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: /6FP7- D

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner, including two Galway novice chases in 2020; has been badly out of form since returning from a long absence and is difficult to fancy.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 5y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Pakens Rock

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Darren Collins

Three-time course winner, twice over fences in 2023 and won over hurdles here in April; struggled in a better race than this over C&D latest; this easier and can't be dismissed given his liking for this venue.

18/1

11

16th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 51y

19:48 Kilbeggan

Pakens Rock

10st 0lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Darren Collins

Kilbeggan specialist with a couple of handicap chase wins in 2023 (including this race) and landed 2m2f handicap hurdle in April; fair third off higher chase mark at Ballinrobe since; 3lb wrong here but respected given his record here.

13/2

3rd

7

26th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Pakens Rock

10st 10lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Darren Collins

Gained his tenth success (and first for this stable) when taking a handicap hurdle over 2m2f at Kilbeggan a month ago; most recent chase run saw him finish second to Flash De Touzaine at Limerick on stable debut; good chance he can reverse that form and go close in the process.

9/2

Form: 421F4-

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Has improved over hurdles lately, winning a Clonmel handicap and bouncing back from a fall to run well at Cork last time; competes off an 8lb lower chase mark today gives him a solid chance in theory.
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Verdict Starting price

7

20th May 2023

Yielding

3m 1f 50y

16:35 Wexford

West Breeze

11st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

led, 4 lengths ahead 4 out

9/1

4th

10

2nd May 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

19:48 Ballinrobe

West Breeze

10st 2lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Michael Winters

Has improved over hurdles lately, winning a Clonmel handicap and bouncing back from a fall to run well at Cork last time; competes off an 8lb lower chase mark today gives him a solid chance in theory.

7/2

4th

2

9th Apr 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 80y

16:40 Cork

West Breeze

11st 11lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Michael Winters

led, clear 2nd

8/1

Form: 35912-

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over fences in a Leopardstown handicap (2m5f) and a solid run behind an improving mare at Limerick over 2m2f last time; up another 3lb for that but likely to give his running.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 150y

20:18 Limerick

Battle Of Mirbat

11st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Gained third chase win off 5lb lower at Down Royal in November; some decent runs in defeat since including when a 12.5l fourth of 13 at Leopardstown on latest (28.5f, yld-sft); this trip more suitable; place shout but may need more help from the handicapper to get his head back in front.

17/2

4th

2

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 4f 61y

16:55 Leopardstown

Battle Of Mirbat

11st 11lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Added third chase win at Down Royal in November (3m, good to yielding); struggled off 8lb higher mark in following two runs; took the runner-up spot in a weak Cork contest in January after the leader unseated; weakened into a 12.5l fifth at Thurles last time (2m5f, yielding); tries this trip for the first time but probably not crying out for it.

10/1

5th

8

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 198y

14:50 Thurles

Battle Of Mirbat

10st 11lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Added third chase win at Down Royal in November (3m, good to yielding); struggled off 8lb higher mark in following two runs; took the runner-up spot in a weak Cork contest last time after the leader unseated; needs more to score again.

6/1

Form: 121F4- C

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Has shown improved form lately, winning handicaps at Clonmel and Thurles; however, was 11l behind Pats Choice at Fairyhouse last time and needs to return to his best.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

23

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Union Park

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Three-time chase winner is 2-29 over hurdles; rated 13lb lower over timber but recent form in both codes has been disappointing and a major revival is needed.

66/1

13th

12

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:38 Wexford

Union Park

10st 4lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Better chaser than hurdler, although hasn't won since taking 2m4f Cork handicap hurdle in November 2023; safely held over hurdles of late, of limited appeal back chasing.

25/1

6th

9

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 6f 126y

16:25 Thurles

Union Park

11st 2lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Good chase record around here; five wins in career; last win was in November 2023 off 3lb lower; fourth in competitive Punchestown handicap hurdle in November; this is easier; chance.

12/1

10/1

Form: /2P81-

Last run: 180 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark on second start over fences when all out to win a Thurles novice in November; can run well after a break and considered.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

20

(22)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Scalor

8st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Liz Doyle

prominent

16/1

5th

10

(6)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Scalor

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Liz Doyle

Dual-purpose sort is a maiden on the Flat; has run well at times here and also did so at Down Royal last time; not ruled out.

22/1

4th

14

(14)

8th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 175y

19:10 Down Royal

Scalor

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Liz Doyle

Winning jumper yet to score on the level but was placed over C&D last year; hard to fancy on recent Flat form, well held at Navan last weekend.

14/1

Form: 21320- D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won first two starts over fences last year, taking handicaps at Tramore and Sligo; no disgrace to be beaten 9l by the much improved Final Orders in a Cork novice next time; kept fit running on the Flat since, though was poor over hurdles last time; chance if bouncing back.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

29th Jul 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

17:25 Galway

Golden Sandbanks

11st 13lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Versatile dual-purpose sort won on the Flat at this track last September (soft); came back to form when second over hurdles at Sligo last time; 3lb higher but yard is in good form; a shout.

11/1

2nd

6

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 80y

15:05 Sligo

Golden Sandbanks

11st 3lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Paul W Flynn

soon prominent behind clear leaders, mistake 4 out, soon reminder, went second before 2 out, challenging after last, no extra towards finish

10/1

13th

4

4th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:40 Tipperary

Golden Sandbanks

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Versatile good-ground performer has won seven races for yard including two on the Flat and a hurdle last year, and first two chase starts in 2022; well below his best in two handicap hurdle runs in May; most recent outing was over fences.

14/1

Form: 4P5F7- C

Last run: 163 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Won a valuable Killarney handicap chase last July and ran well there the following month; was running a big race when falling two out at Limerick in October but was below form next time; has won off a break, so can't be ignored.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

11

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:00 Kilbeggan

The Dara Man

10st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Modest strike-rate of 3-39 over fences with last win coming over C&D in August 2024; jumped badly when pulled up on final two starts in 2025; possibly needed the run at Limerick ten days ago.

20/1

8th

5

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

18:18 Limerick

The Dara Man

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John Patrick Ryan

Modest strike-rate of 3-38 over fences with last win coming at Kilbeggan in August last year; jumping awry when pulled up in his two most recent starts in December; suited by better ground but others preferred.

22/1

6th

10

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:12 Down Royal

The Dara Man

11st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Modest strike-rate of 3-35 over fences; is 9lb below his last win and was still going okay when unseating three out at Cork (16.5f, good) on penultimate; 2m5f may have stretched him on latest at Clonmel; good ground key.

14/1

Form: 1461P- CD

Last run: 218 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Decent chasing debut behind Golden Sandbanks at Tramore and got off the mark in this sphere over C&D since; went up 9lb for that and will have to pull out more on comeback.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

9th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 35y

17:38 Roscommon

Red Striker

11st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: James M Barcoe

Hasn't won since September 2022; no signs of the drought ending on return from break over hurdles at Tramore in April; unseated when hampered back in a chase there latest; pulled up on sole previous run at this venue; others preferred.

14/1

7

30th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 110y

18:10 Tramore

Red Striker

10st 2lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: James M Barcoe

Versatile 10yo with wins on flat, over hurdles and Ballinrobe handicap chase back in 2022; lightly raced of late, returning from 199-day absence when soundly beaten over hurdles here last month; bit to prove right now.

12/1

Non-runners

The Dara Man

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €117.10
Straight Forecast €94.00
Tricast €1070.39
Trifecta €988.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pats Choice

The Irish Sun:

West Breeze

TOPSPEED:

Union Park

RP Ratings (IRE):

Scalor

POSTDATA:

Pats Choice