June 26 / 19.20 Ballinrobe

19.20

Good

Lodge At Ashford Castle Maiden

  • Prize money: £6004.42
  • 1m 1f 125y
  • 13 runners
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Lodge At Ashford Castle Maiden

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 25222- BF

Last run: 187 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
73-rated filly, placed in five of her six starts for Ciaran Murphy last year; champion jockey booked now on her first outing since rejoining her original trainer Pat Martin.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 207y

16:00 Ballinrobe

Lizzys Filly

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Won 1m1f Flat maiden here last year (1-12 on the Flat); not bred for this though and probably best watched.

20/1

9th

9

(10)

24th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

14:55 Curragh

Lizzys Filly

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Cian Collins

Runner-up four times for Ciaran Murphy in 2022; won Ballinrobe maiden for Pat Martin on the first of two starts last year; faces stiff task after 12 months on the sidelines.

16/1

8th

9

(9)

9th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 103y

18:10 Sligo

Lizzys Filly

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Cian Michael Collins

Got off the mark in a Ballinrobe maiden last time over just short of 1m2f; the third home has since won a maiden; switched yards since and a shout on handicap debut.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 353053

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Fair form at Dundalk last winter; best turf run so far when third in a Gowran handicap three weeks ago; has the same current handicap mark as Granville Street, 5lb inferior to Lizzy's Filly.
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7th

4

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:55 Tramore

Expound

9st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Three-time Flat winner won off 2lb higher at Ballinrobe last year (1m2f, good) and returned to the same race in May when an okay fourth of nine; something seemingly went wrong when pulled up over hurdles at Clonmel in May; others appeal more.

8/1

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:50 Clonmel

Expound

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Made almost all to win this race last year (Ballycashin third); ran well off 10lb higher mark at Tramore in August; otherwise has done all his racing on the Flat over the past year; placed on multiple occasions, fair form late; fourth of nine at Ballinrobe last Friday.

7/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 4-2642 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden went closest when 3/4l at Dundalk in February; off for over three months before finishing runner-up over two furlongs further than this at Roscommon last time; should be in the mix again.
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9th

5

(10)

5th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 3f 180y

17:25 Galway

Banned

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Had been running well in defeat before getting off the mark at the 15th attempt in a Ballrinobe handicap last week; more needed to defy this mark back in handicap company though.

18/1

1st

8

(3)

24th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 4f 126y

20:10 Ballinrobe

Banned

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

14-race maiden; runner-up for the fifth time when pegged back late at Roscommon; previously third over a shorter trip at this venue; deserves to pick up a little race on the balance of form but could be vulnerable again.

9/4

6

(10)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:20 Tramore

Banned

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

A 14-race maiden but runner-up five times and looked all over the winner last time at Roscommon (1m3f) until collared late on; deserves a break.

5/1

Form: 53/22-

Last run: 405 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ran twice at Dundalk in December 2021 for his original trainer; bumped into two superior maiden winners last season; completely outclassed by subsequent Listed winner and Ebor third Earl Of Tyrone over 1m4f at Bellewstown; same story behind the useful Entropy over extended 1m2 at Sligo; every chance in this company if fit and ready.
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3rd

7

21st Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 180y

19:35 Kilbeggan

Granville Street

11st 3lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

His run on the Flat at Galway may have come too soon after a satisfactory hurdles run at the same venue (fourth in a 19-runner 2m6f event); lack of chasing experience is a concern.

10/1

13th

14

(15)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Granville Street

9st 6lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Ciaran Murphy

Hasn't won on the Flat since scoring over C&D at this meeting in 2023; went close at Navan in April (1m5f, gd-yld) off 2lb lower; hasn't backed that up since but did run a nice race over hurdles here on Wednesday.

10/1

4th

5

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:35 Galway

Granville Street

11st 11lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Sole Flat success came in a 1m4f handicap at this meeting three years ago and later that year he won a maiden hurdle; no joy since though and was struggling when last seen over hurdles.

25/1

6/1

Form: 37-550

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Posed no threat on his handicap debut at Fairyhouse; some of his maiden form is quite appealing, and his official rating of 71 makes him a place possibility in an ordinary contest; cheekpieces on for the first time.
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11th

3

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:10 Uttoxeter

Chicago Storm

11st 12lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

Had jumping issues and struggled in Hexham chase on last month's stable debut; now 5lb lower than when placed over hurdles at Stratford (2m2f, good) on final start for Daisy Hitchins but still has something to prove.

20/1

1

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

14:55 Hexham

Chicago Storm

12st 0lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

Two handicap hurdle wins for Daisy Hitchins last year (1m7f/2m3f, good to soft) included one off 8lb higher, and an inconsistent profile since the autumn does at least include a Tapeta Flat success and a serviceable chase debut; some positives ahead of stable debut.

6/1

3rd

6

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Chicago Storm

11st 13lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Daisy Hitchins

Out of form in December when last seen over hurdles but looked back in good nick when winning on AW in February and is 5lb lower than when scoring over C&D (good to soft) in March 2025; interesting.

7/1

20/1

Form: 6

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a satisfactory debut at Listowel but needs to find above-average improvement in order to feature.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

13

(7)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Rock Basher

9st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Aidan Melia

No wins from 21 races; sent off the 9-2 favourite at Gowran for stable debut under today's rider but weakened inside the final furlong to finish sixth of 16; perhaps capable of more with that run under his belt considering his strength in the market that day.

6/1

6th

7

(11)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Rock Basher

9st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Aidan Melia

Winless from 20 starts; claimed for 5,000euros after much-improved neck defeat in 1m Dundalk claimer in October; failed to make an impact in four runs for Denis Hogan; new yard with good 7lb claimer aboard; market will guide.

6/1

Form: 866453

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Respectable efforts in two Bath handicaps this spring and placed in a Lingfield claimer at the beginning of the month; 56-rated gelding makes his Irish debut; would have better prospects in a handicap.
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14th

1

(8)

24th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:25 Gowran Park

Game Nation

10st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: E McNamara

Nowhere in maiden hurdles this year but won his last Flat race, a 1m4f Galway handicap on heavy ground in October; 10lb higher for this but could still have a say.

10/1

14th

1

(8)

24th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:25 Gowran Park

Game Nation

10st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: E McNamara

Nowhere in maiden hurdles this year but won his last Flat race, a 1m4f Galway handicap on heavy ground in October; 10lb higher for this but could still have a say.

10/1

12th

2

21st Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 148y

13:45 Punchestown

Game Nation

11st 12lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

Landed a 1m4f Flat handicap at Galway in October; well beaten in both maiden hurdles and qualifies for a mark after this.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-8

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Completely tailed off on only start last season; has something to build on following reappearance at Tipperary; will need to get a handicap mark
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11th

8

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:30 Tramore

Black Soul

9st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Conor Houlihan

Point winner; won a Down Royal maiden hurdle in 2025; varied campaign this year; ran well up to the point of a fall two out in a chase at this venue in April; maiden on the Flat, runner-up three times; in rear at Dundalk in March.

12/1

8th

5

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:00 Downpatrick

Black Soul

11st 10lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Conor Houlihan

Point winner won a Down Royal maiden hurdle for former yard in 2025; chasing lately and was running a big race at Tramore when falling two out; poor at Kilbeggan since; needs his best.

16/1

9th

2

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Black Soul

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Conor Houlihan

Point winner whose sole win in 23 starts under rules came in a Down Royal maiden hurdle last May; not shown much this year until chase debut at Tramore last time, falling two out when still in contention (Drop A Threat fourth); should build on that.

10/1

Form:

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in bumper outings at Thurles and Ballinrobe; in rear over 1m at Killarney on Flat debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

18

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

Plunkett Street

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Michael William O’Meara

Won a 1m4f Cork handicap on return last year and some good runs off higher marks after; won over hurdles in November but disqualified after a positive sample; failed to run to market expectations at Gowran on seasonal debut, capable of better.

10/1

7th

10

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 180y

17:25 Gowran Park

Plunkett Street

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Michael William O’Meara

Won a 1m4f Cork handicap on return last year and some good runs off higher marks after; won over hurdles in November but disqualified for a positive sample; could run well.

8/1

10th
10 (7)
So Easy Way

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ex-French chase winner; one of her better efforts over hurdles was when fourth in a handicap at this track last month; pulled-up at Roscommon a fortnight ago.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 55y

18:50 Ballinrobe

So Easy Way

10st 0lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: I Madden

pressed leader, fell 1st

20/1

12th

14

12th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 165y

18:53 Ballinrobe

So Easy Way

11st 1lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: I Madden

Poor strike-rate of 1-37 and the sole win came over fences in France back in 2019; however, under positive tactics he finished third of 16 in a Cork handicap hurdle last week.

6/1

50/1

Form: 4-9

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to Ascot Gold Cup winner Trip To Paris; 14 fourth of six at Listowel on sole start for Joseph O'Brien; in rear at same venue on first run for this small County Galway yard; tongue-tie on now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

1

(9)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Angelus Griseo

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Keelan Dempsey

towards rear throughout

100/1

11th

1

(9)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Angelus Griseo

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Keelan Dempsey

towards rear

100/1

0

6

8th Sep 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

16:37 Kilbeggan

Angelus Griseo

11st 2lb

J: Paul Cawley

T: Keelan Dempsey

in rear, not fluent 2nd

20/1

100/1

Form: 09-

Last run: 371 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form on the Flat and no better over hurdles; tried with cheekpieces now by his locally-based trainer.
Place /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 200y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Cornmarket

11st 5lb

J: Alan King

T: John J Cullen

Sligo specialist; three wins there last year and twice placed there this season; first-time blinkers seemed to help when third over 3m2f last time, with Keep Em Quite and Ilbdare behind.

9/1

3rd

4

19th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 168y

19:48 Sligo

Cornmarket

11st 7lb

J: Alan King

T: John J Cullen

All three hurdle wins have come at this venue at 2m4f and 3m2f on decent ground; best run this year when just failing to get up over C&D last month (good); found the competition too hot at Galway; now blinkered for the first time after a tame effort here 13 days ago.

7/1

5th

4

6th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 168y

19:30 Sligo

Cornmarket

11st 4lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: John J Cullen

All three hurdle wins have come here at 2m4f and 3m2f on decent ground; standout run this year when just failing to get up over 3m2f last month (good); tame Galway effort last week but has to be respected back here with such a good record at the track.

13/2

Form: 73

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Did not do badly after a slow start in a Leopardstown maiden last month; has 4 1/2l to find with the more exposed Banned on running at Roscommon.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

4

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chepstow

Celebrating Ethel

9st 8lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Has a patchy profile but she's won twice this year including a comfortable one under Myla Coppins at Brighton (1m2f classified) last time; hard to rule out another good run, but her turf wins have been on good/good to firm and it would be a concern if the conditions become testing.

9/2

1st

1

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Celebrating Ethel

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Won this last year and a weak 0-50 on Tapeta in March; has never been anything close to consistent but ran respectably, beaten only 2l despite traffic issues, returned to classified level here (1m) on Wednesday.

8/1

4th

2

(3)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:00 Brighton

Celebrating Ethel

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Won in this grade at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in March and is also suited by this track but her recent handicap form has been disappointing; tried in a visor on latest outing; cheekpieces are refitted today.

9/1

Non-runners

Celebrating Ethel

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €8.60
Straight Forecast €9.70
Trifecta €40.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Banned

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Lizzy's Filly

The Irish Sun:

Granville Street

TOPSPEED:

Banned

POSTDATA:

Banned