August 14 / 17.20 Ballinrobe

17.20

Yielding

J.J. Burke Peugeot 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 2m 0f 143y
  • 12 runners
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J.J. Burke Peugeot 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.90
  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rated 71 on the level and ran well when fifth of 16 in 1m6f handicap at Galway; no surprise if he takes to hurdling and respected.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

10th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 140y

13:50 Punchestown

Our Boy Wes

11st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Emmet Mullins

disputed lead early, led clearly after 1st, mistake 4 out, joined when mistake 3 out, bad mistake 2 out, soon headed and lost second, no impression when jumped left and not fluent last

3/1

3rd

2

30th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

14:45 Market Rasen

Our Boy Wes

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Emmet Mullins

Fair handicapper on the Flat (seemed not to stay when third over 1m6f); made a winning start over hurdles when beating a subsequent winner at Ballinrobe in August (2m, good to yielding); interesting contender.

11/8

7th

5

(2)

30th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

15:15 Cork

Our Boy Wes

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Emmet Mullins

Recent Ballinrobe maiden hurdle winner had shaped well previously without looking to quite stay 1m6f in Galway flat handicap; drop back in trip should suit and likely major player.

7/2

16/1

  • Place: £10.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two of debutant's siblings were Flat winners and one of them, a full-brother, scored in this sphere; from a small yard and should be better for the experience.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

8

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:52 Downpatrick

Annie Agnew

10st 13lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

Juvenile hurdle winner in 2023 has run well in defeat at times since; well beaten on return at Perth last time so will have to do a lot better.

20/1

4th

7

14th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:43 Perth

Annie Agnew

11st 3lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

Game Down Royal winner; runner-up (no match for winner) over 2m here in June 2024; blown more cold than hot since, pulling up over 3m at Down Royal last October; easing mark but with a bit to prove at present, especially off a 195-day absence.

12/1

1

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Annie Agnew

12st 0lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

Seen little action since winning a juvenile hurdle here in September 2023; three of four runs have been in Britain, most recently tame enough finishing effort when fifth in 2m4f Sedgefield handicap last month; much more needed and tries a new trip.

14/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Best Flat run was her third in 7f maiden at Gowran; half-brother is a winning hurdler and was beaten only half a length on first start over flights at Tipperary (Show No Fear sixth); that run gives her every chance and 1m4f on heavy ground seemed too far at Galway last time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

19

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:37 Cork

Doctor Nightingale

10st 9lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Patrick Joseph Hayes

Won Limerick maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott last season (heavy) but remains unconvincing in handicaps; others preferred.

25/1

7th

2

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

13:40 Down Royal

Doctor Nightingale

11st 12lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Patrick Joseph Hayes

Won a maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott last April; not beaten far on her stable debut in a Navan handicap hurdle last month; suspected to be in season after being beaten out of sight at Tramore since; others preferred.

16/1

7th

2

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

13:40 Down Royal

Doctor Nightingale

11st 12lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Patrick Joseph Hayes

Won a maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott last April; not beaten far on her stable debut in a Navan handicap hurdle last month; suspected to be in season after being beaten out of sight at Tramore since; others preferred.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second to the Irish Derby/Grand Prix de Paris runner-up in AW maiden last year and touched off in 1m4f maiden at Fairyhouse in June when tried in blinkers; no headgear today; big player if he jumps adequately.
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6th

3

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

18:18 Limerick

Golden Temple

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Dual hurdles winner hasn't distinguished himself in three starts over fences; not a bad run on the Flat at Dundalk when last seen; makes handicap chase debut.

11/1

OUR TIP

25/1

Form: 8

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Early mistakes on debut when a long way behind Show No Fear at Killarney; will need more time.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

8

15th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 110y

14:00 Punchestown

Lets Avit

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Has shown very little in six starts over hurdles; tongue-tie replaces hood; readily passed over.

66/1

12th

8

15th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 110y

14:00 Punchestown

Lets Avit

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Has shown very little in six starts over hurdles; tongue-tie replaces hood; readily passed over.

66/1

Form: 62

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat rating is a good bit lower than some of these but was runner-up to a subsequent Galway festival winner over 1m3f at Roscommon in June; sixth on hurdling debut at Tipperary (Doctor Nightingale second) but much better at Killarney when runner-up to a decent prospect; cheekpieces seemed to help and are fitted again.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(9)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

15:22 Musselburgh

Show No Fear

10st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Gained most recent success off just 1lb lower in June (over 2m at Catterick); however, subsequent form (Flat/hurdles) is unconvincing.

12/1

2

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:25 Perth

Show No Fear

11st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Four-time Flat winner who got off the mark over hurdles at Carlisle (2m3f, good) in April; only 2lb higher today and could plausibly have untapped potential over this longer trip but disappointed on last two outings (hurdles/Flat) and arrives here with a point to prove.

14/1

4

(4)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Show No Fear

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Front-runner who has made all in all four of his victories on the Flat, including two over C&D; modest over hurdles 12 days ago but respected back here, especially as he may again enjoy the run of the race; new headgear combination.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Newcomer is second foal of unraced half-sister to several middle-distance Flat winners; best watched.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

26th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:40 Perth

Justwatchmedance

10st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Daragh Bourke

pulled hard, in rear, rapid headway and prominent before 3rd, lost ground quickly before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

33/1

8

26th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:40 Perth

Justwatchmedance

10st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Daragh Bourke

pulled hard, in rear, rapid headway and prominent before 3rd, lost ground quickly before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

33/1

7th

3

1st Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

16:25 Down Royal

Justwatchmedance

10st 8lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: S Curling

always behind, weakened from 2 out

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Huge prices and has shown little in four outings on the Flat.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

11

14th Aug 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 143y

17:20 Ballinrobe

Jessi

10st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Huge prices and has shown little in four outings on the Flat.

100/1

8th

6

(1)

29th Jul 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:02 Gowran Park

Jessi

9st 3lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Huge price in her first three races and has run accordingly; can be ruled out.

100/1

10th

9

(10)

17th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 3f 35y

19:20 Killarney

Jessi

9st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Beaten a long way in two maidens and will be of more interest in handicaps.

100/1

Form: 6

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam Jer's Girl was smart hurdler for the yard; should improve from Killarney debut when 20l behind Show No Fear.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

7

(13)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Reel Her In

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ben Haslam

Has done her winning on turf, most recently in May; form has dipped sharply in three runs (hurdles/Flat) since, the penultimate over C&D; not the percentage call.

25/1

3

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Reel Her In

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Three-time Flat winner since joining Ben Haslam last summer, most recently at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) in May; 2lb nudge for that looks fair but suffered a heavy defeat over hurdles when last seen in June; market support would boost her claims.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Huge price when in rear in 1m2f Curragh maiden on Derby weekend; dam placed over hurdles but can only be watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

13

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:00 Navan

Rio Doce

11st 7lb

J: Richard Condon

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Tailed off when 125-1 for a maiden hurdle in 2023 and shown little on the Flat since.

200/1

13th

13

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:00 Navan

Rio Doce

11st 7lb

J: Richard Condon

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Tailed off when 125-1 for a maiden hurdle in 2023 and shown little on the Flat since.

200/1

9th

12

(11)

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:05 Down Royal

Rio Doce

8st 10lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Modest form including when remote fourth of five in decent 2m1f contest at Killarney; hard to fancy on handicap debut.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in 7f Curragh maiden in March but well held on the level recently; spent time in two other yards, including Joseph O'Brien's, but now back with original trainer; stamina a concern on hurdling debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

12

(9)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 111y

15:05 Roscommon

Play It Again Zaam

9st 3lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Has form under these conditions but it's well over a year since he produced an effort of note.

25/1

8

(13)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

14:50 Listowel

Play It Again Zaam

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Won twice last season for his former yard on soft-heavy so was disappointing he didn't show more back on his favoured ground latest; dropped 5lb for that effort; new blinkers need to revive.

33/1

13th

7

(3)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

16:45 Roscommon

Play It Again Zaam

9st 13lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Back-to-back wins in 2024 including over C&D on soft; well beaten both 2025 starts but is now 3lb below last winning mark and the rain has come so can't be ruled out.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had some fair 2yo form but well beaten both starts this year; makes hurdles debut after nearly four months off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

16th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 4

17:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Pigeon House

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Can do too much in front but no alarms when making all in a Catterick claiming hurdle for Jennie Candlish in March (1m7f, good); out of a half-sister to a minor chase winner, but not bred for this job otherwise.

8/1

9th

5

(9)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:18 Southwell (AW)

Pigeon House

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Claimed out of Jennie Candlish's yard for £12,000 after winning over hurdles at Catterick last time; could go well but looks no certainty to follow up, being 0-12 on the Flat (mostly turf starts).

10/1

1st

1

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Pigeon House

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

No win since August 2024 (Ballinrobe, 2m2f; for Jessica Harrington) but has finished runner-up on both visits to this track, including when racing too freely on return from a seven-month break over 2m4f (33-1) latest; top-rated, and dropping back in trip should suit; key player.

13/8

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Payout
Exacta €97.90
Straight Forecast €87.67
Trifecta €594.60

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Doctor Nightingale

SPOTLIGHT:

Show No Fear

The Irish Sun:

Golden Temple

POSTDATA:

Doctor Nightingale