May 29 / 18.00 Ballinrobe

18.00

Good

McHale Tiger Roll Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £5743.36
  • 2m 1f 0y
  • 9 runners
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McHale Tiger Roll Beginners Chase

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.90
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 11P1-2 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Classy front-running hurdler won Grade 2 and Grade 3 novices last season; was a beaten 8/13 fav on chasing debut over C&D earlier this month but should have learnt from that experience and be sharper today.
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5th

2

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 216y

Class 2

13:45 Newton Abbot

Hercule Du Seuil

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Neil Mulholland

Yet to make an impact in three starts for this yard this year, but he showed some smart form in Ireland for Willie Mullins, notably landing a 2m4f Grade 3 at around this time last season; looks attractively treated on that evidence; one to watch in the market, though a return to form is needed.

8/1

12th

2

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Hercule Du Seuil

11st 13lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Won Grade 3 at Killarney (2m4f, yielding) last May for Willie Mullins and he's on a handy mark on that form; however, below par in the winter on final two starts for that yard and soundly beaten in handicaps on both outings for this stable; usual hood is left off; needs to get back on track.

33/1

5th

2

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 2

14:25 Newbury

Hercule Du Seuil

12st 2lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Useful on his day for Willie Mullins but form has dipped this winter, most recently last of four finishers at Doncaster where he was the rank outsider on debut for new yard; best watched unless the market signals go the other way.

8/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: /0355- D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Quality hurdler is rated 147 in that sphere and has run some cracking races in defeat in valuable handicaps lately; has already shown some aptitude for this game in two chase starts in 2021; respected.
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1st

1

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Ballyadam

10st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Good quality NH performer, including when good fourth in BetMGM Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham; took the runner-up spot in a Ballinrobe maiden (1m5f, good to yielding) last time when 7l behind the winner; must carry top weight for Flat handicap debut but big chance.

11/4

2nd

1

(1)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

19:52 Ballinrobe

Ballyadam

10st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Henry De Bromhead

High-class NH performer, most recently good fourth in BetMGM Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham; two previous Flat runs were on the Dundalk AW, notably previous month when 2l third of 10 over 1m4f; ground no problem, not sure the tight track will suit.

13/2

4th

2

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Ballyadam

11st 11lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Henry De Bromhead

Fifth in two editions of the County Hurdle here before his second and third in the last two runnings of this race, which is quite something; has a 1lb higher mark than last year; well held in his only hurdle race this term but placed in Flat maidens either side, and has to be in place calculations.

18/1

14/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 13500- C

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Smart hurdler won the Lartigue Hurdle at Listowel as a juvenile; however, has been well beaten in handicaps at Cheltenham and Cork last two starts; has the ability to run well if jumping holds up.
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5

29th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:53 Down Royal

Prairie Dancer

11st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Nine wins in all spheres with the last of those coming in a Thurles handicap chase last December; poor the last twice over hurdles including behind Happy Jacky at Cork; has to rebound

14/1

3

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

17:07 Killarney

Prairie Dancer

11st 6lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Flat winner who is now useful over hurdles and fences; runner-up over 2m4f at Clonmel before not staying 3m at Cork; exposed but shouldn't be far away.

7/1

21

31st Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 11y

16:30 Galway

Prairie Dancer

10st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Twice placed in conditions races this summer; little appeal in this company; first reserve.

Form: 113P-5 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won four in a row over hurdles last summer, including here; however, was pulled-up at Cheltenham in October and was poor at Down Royal last time; questions on chasing debut.
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11

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 120y

14:18 Tipperary

Lieutenant Highway

11st 1lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Four-time hurdle winner also won a novice chase in 2023 for this yard; subsequently lost his form and back with this yard after a spell with Moses McCabe; seems best watched.

25/1

5

12th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 60y

17:35 Kilbeggan

Lieutenant Highway

11st 3lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Moses McCabe

Five wins for Gordon Elliott; ran like he needed it on stable bow at Wexford; probably best watched at present.

25/1

Form: /5108-

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Smart hurdler is rated 148 in that sphere, with last score coming on debut for this yard at Leopardstown last December; well held in valuable handicaps the last twice, though got hampered at Punchestown most recently; can run well on chasing debut.
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4th

4

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 1

14:22 Wetherby

Winter Fog

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

11yo who appeared to be outstayed when fourth, beaten about 8l, in the Grade 1 Champion Stayers Hurdle at Punchestown (extended 2m7f, yielding) in May; however, that was still a good performance in today's context and he's fit from the Flat; possible player for top Irish stable.

8/1

4th

4

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 1

14:22 Wetherby

Winter Fog

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

11yo who appeared to be outstayed when fourth, beaten about 8l, in the Grade 1 Champion Stayers Hurdle at Punchestown (extended 2m7f, yielding) in May; however, that was still a good performance in today's context and he's fit from the Flat; possible player for top Irish stable.

8/1

14

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Winter Fog

8st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: W P Mullins

Aged 11 but he's a seriously unexposed, dark horse on Flat; smart hurdles form in Grade 1s in August 2024-May 2025; three Irish maiden races are all he's contested on Flat, when runner-up twice last year (2m/1m6f) and winning by a short head this August (2m) but he's not been hit hard with this opening Flat mark and having Willie Mullins as his trainer demands respect.

12/1

Form: 10/2-4

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner is rated 122 in that sphere; came back from a long absence this spring and posted two solid chase runs but was 13l behind Hercule Du Seuil over C&D last time.
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8th

7

20th Aug 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 150y

14:15 Tramore

Hamundarson

11st 3lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent, soon went second, not fluent 12th

12/1

5th

3

21st Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

19:55 Kilbeggan

Hamundarson

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield, not fluent 3rd, not fluent 4th, slow jump and reminders 5th

15/2

3rd

6

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 114y

16:05 Tipperary

Hamundarson

11st 5lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Posted two fine efforts since returning from a lenghty absence but a fair way off that level when put firmly in his place on his most recent visit to Ballinrobe, albeit in a hot affair; first-time cheekpeices now added and if he puts his best foot forward, the pick of his form suggests he should be a tricky customer.

13/2

Form: 4229-0

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner has been well beaten in that discipline the last twice and seems best watched on chasing debut.
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9th

1

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:55 Tramore

Typical Thomas

11st 12lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: James Andrew Fahey

Two-time chase winner but losing run stretches back to October 2023; off since okay run on the Flat at Listowel last September; poor record when fresh; others preferred.

16/1

11

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:25 Listowel

Typical Thomas

11st 0lb

J: Miss H Heffernan

T: James Andrew Fahey

Hurdles rating of 113 leaves him with a lot to find in this company; tailed off in a Thurles conditions hurdle in March and not much better in two most recent handicap chase starts; exceedingly unlikely.

40/1

7

16th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 51y

19:48 Kilbeggan

Typical Thomas

10st 4lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: James Andrew Fahey

Did well to win 2m2f Listed handicap chase at Cork off 119 in 2023 but hasn't run to that level since, most recently when too keen in first-time cheekpieces at Tipperary last month; handicapper quite slow to relent.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: P620-3 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

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4th

2

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 170y

14:05 Tipperary

Galore Desassences

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Former Nigel Hawke-trained gelding made a bright start for the stable when second over hurdles at Fairyhouse in April; switch to chasing (second roll of the dice) at Wexford worked out reasonably well when third behind Watch House Cross (facile winner on next start) and if he brushes his jumping up another notch here, he could be one to have on your side; should take high rank.

9/4

2

19th Jun 2023

Good

2m 3f 100y

19:13 Kilbeggan

Galore Desassences

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Four-time winner in UK is rated 140 over hurdles after a fine run in defeat on debut for this yard; however, didn't jump well on second chase start last time and needs a fair bit more.

3/1

2

29th May 2023

Good

2m 1f 0y

18:00 Ballinrobe

Galore Desassences

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Form: 7007-P C

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Hurdle and Flat winner was pulled-up on chasing debut at Kilbeggan and can't be fancied on the back of that run.
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4th

5

12th Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

19:55 Kilbeggan

Too Bright

11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Noel Meade

Won C&D beginners' before decent 3rd in handicap here; however, has questions to answer after a poor Tipperary run and yard has gone a bit quiet.

9/1

5th

4

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 114y

16:05 Tipperary

Too Bright

11st 9lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Noel Meade

Had become a frustrating operator prior to Kilbeggan beginners win, and backed it up with another decent third at same 15-days ago, although his jumping was a bit suspect at times in the latter; his rating alone, allied with his rider's valuable 5lb claim, suggests big things here, and it will be no surprise if he lands the top step of the podium.

3/1

Non-runners

Galore Desassences

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €4.60
Straight Forecast €5.44
Trifecta €28.80

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Hercule Du Seuil

SPOTLIGHT:

Ballyadam

POSTDATA:

Hercule Du Seuil

The Irish Sun:

Hercule Du Seuil

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ballyadam