April 19 / 17.37 Ballinrobe

17.37

Heavy

Tim Kelly (C & G) Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 1f 144y
  • 15 runners
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Tim Kelly (C & G) Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 34

Last run: 68 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten less than 2l in a Roscommon bumper on debut and ran to a similar level when a distant fourth in a Navan bumper since; each-way claims on hurdle bow here.
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13th

6

12th Jan 2025

Frozen

2m 4f 124y

15:25 Punchestown

On The Steel

11st 6lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Ballinrobe maiden winner in April but has struggled since; others more likely.

33/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 403

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Distant fourth behind Firefox and Ballyburn on debut at Fairyhouse was promising and bounced back from a lesser run when third of 20 at Down Royal last month; interesting if first-time cheekpieces eke out a bit more.
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7

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

14:27 Wincanton

Doctor Glide

11st 4lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Tim Vaughan

Ex-Irish maiden who been pulled up and tailed off in his two handicaps for this yard, at 66-1 on both occasions.

50/1

1

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

16:05 Limerick

Doctor Glide

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Tom Dreaper

prominent, went second before 4 out, weakened quickly and pulled up before 2 out

7/1

1

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

16:05 Limerick

Doctor Glide

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Tom Dreaper

prominent, went second before 4 out, weakened quickly and pulled up before 2 out

7/1

OUR TIP

15/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 25

Last run: 332 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful performer on the Flat for Andrew Balding and two solid efforts in maiden hurdles since switching to this yard; off 11 months but will be a major player if fit in this field.
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12

17th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

15:30 Cheltenham

Napper Tandy

11st 3lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Record of just 1-9 over hurdles, the win gained in uncompetitive field at Punchestown (2m1f, good) in June; ran well at Gowran Park (2m4f) on most recent attempt under this code; now goes into deeper waters.

50/1

12

17th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

15:30 Cheltenham

Napper Tandy

11st 3lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Record of just 1-9 over hurdles, the win gained in uncompetitive field at Punchestown (2m1f, good) in June; ran well at Gowran Park (2m4f) on most recent attempt under this code; now goes into deeper waters.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Califet gelding; cost 13,000euros as a foal; dam unraced half-sister to useful 2m-2m4f hurdle winner Field Commander, bumper/2m hurdle winner Rathmuck Native and 2m1f/2m5f Flat and 2m2f-2m5f hurdle winner Point The Toes; newcomer and may want further.
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6th

2

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 206y

14:45 Clonmel

Eoins Charm

11st 4lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Went bumper racing after showing promise in first two hurdle starts; soft ground probably to blame for heavy defeat latest.

7/1

6th

2

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 2f 52y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Eoins Charm

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Second in a bumper after two good hurdle runs here (disputing the lead when fell last in one of them); tame effort in bumper latest.

5/1

8th

3

15th Jul 2024

Good

2m 2f 165y

18:00 Downpatrick

Eoins Charm

12st 0lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Belied long odds when running a nice race in a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle on debut; proved it was no flash in the pan when in the process of producing another big effort when coming down at the last back at same on second start; favourite but tapped for toe at a crucial stage before staying on best into second in a Kilbeggan bumper latest; extra yardage here a bonus.

7/2

Form: 5

Last run: 139 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had a tough ask on debut in a Grade 3 at Fairyhouse in December; no doubt this is easier and wasn't disgraced having been beaten 26l but will need to settle better and improve after 139 days off.
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3rd

3

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:50 Tramore

Giant Haystacks

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Winning hurdler is 0-3 in chases and rated 95; kept on well for a 2.75l fourth of 14 in Down Royal beginners' on latest (19.5f, gd-yld); place claims again if sees out this longer trip but that's not guaranteed.

11/2

4th

5

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:00 Downpatrick

Giant Haystacks

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Second runner for yard; top-rated of these over fences; third on sole point start; 1-13 over hurdles; tailed off on chase bow at Fairyhouse; improved fifth of 16 in Thurles handicap chase (2m2f, soft) in February; should be involved if the ground doesn't deteriorate.

12/1

5th

10

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 2f 0y

13:42 Thurles

Giant Haystacks

11st 4lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Third on sole point-to-point start; 1-13 over hurdles (rated 104), that win gained at Leopardstown at Christmas 2024; tailed off on chasing debut at Fairyhouse; probably wants better ground.

12/1

Form:

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on debut in a maiden hurdle at Cork last month when 20-1, just ahead of re-opposing You're Kidding Me; may come on for that but needs to settle better and has a fair bit to find.
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6th

2

19th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Limerick

Nicholas Street

11st 13lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: E Bolger

keen to post

10/1

6th

2

19th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Limerick

Nicholas Street

11st 13lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: E Bolger

keen to post

10/1

9th

2

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Nicholas Street

11st 12lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: E Bolger

Maiden runs not without merit; looked in need of further when keeping on for sixth on handicap debut in a 2m1f contest at Cork in June; hard to be confident after a poor run at Killarney a month ago, but early days still and might be transformed by a hood.

8/1

Form: P09

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on debut and tailed off at huge prices twice since.
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7th

5

12th Oct 2024

Good

2m 2f 110y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Fairytale New York

11st 10lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mrs C O’Leary

towards rear

10/1

2

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 63y

15:25 Roscommon

Fairytale New York

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Nearest at the finish over 2m1f at Sligo last time when didn't jump all that fluently; still early days and could do better over this longer trip.

14/1

7th

6

21st Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 93y

17:38 Sligo

Fairytale New York

11st 6lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Well beaten on handicap debut and has to do much better after unseating since at this venue; tongue-tie may help.

20/1

Form: P

Last run: 80 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up when 250s for his debut at Limerick in January; off 80 days.
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1

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

17:48 Fontwell

Mayday Games

11st 12lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Clare Ellam

Not fully exposed after only seven starts but was pulled up on consecutive appearances for this new stable in February (2m4f/2m7f) and returns from 196-day break with lots to prove.

50/1

1

14th Feb 2025

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

15:08 Fakenham

Mayday Games

12st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Clare Ellam

Ex-Irish maiden who was pulled up when 66-1 for stable/handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) on Saturday; tries a new trip here.

50/1

1

8th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

16:33 Uttoxeter

Mayday Games

12st 0lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Clare Ellam

Lightly raced ex-Irish gelding who was outclassed in a maiden on final run last summer but pulled up in a handicap before that; looks on a harsh mark.

14/1

Form: U-

Last run: 516 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unseated in Irish Point's maiden hurdle at Cork 18 months ago; will probably appreciate further than this and best watched after 516 days off.
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4th

17

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

19:12 Tramore

Opposite Ends

11st 1lb

T: C Byrnes

Third reserve; stablemate of Let Him B; well handicapped judged on last week's hurdle win at Clonmel; could be much too good for these rivals if getting a run.

1st

9

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

16:30 Limerick

Opposite Ends

11st 1lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Has a very patchy profile but would be a player judged on his penultimate third at Clonmel (16.5f, heavy); looked held when brought down two out at that track three weeks ago; market will reveal expectations.

11/2

9

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 188y

17:42 Clonmel

Opposite Ends

11st 1lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Not a bad effort on handicap debut after long absence when fifth at Thurles in November; unseated, brought down next two starts; tailed off at Limerick before a much-improved display at this venue four weeks ago.

4/1

Form:

Last run: 341 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat winner off 57 at Dundalk last month but was well held on his only previous hurdle outing a year ago; tough ask back in this sphere.
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23th

12

(16)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Highland King

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Buckley

AW winner but 0-16 on turf, just fair effort at Down Royal last time; concerns over both trip and ground.

25/1

15

(11)

29th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:55 Down Royal

Highland King

9st 9lb

T: Edward Buckley

First reserve; AW winner; sent off favourite over hurdles on debut for this yard at Kilbeggan last month but let his backers down; well-treated on old form so not totally ruled out.

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mootaharer gelding; half-brother to point winner See A Stride; dam unraced sister to bumper/2m hurdle winner Old Tricks, half-sister to smart 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase winner According To John and 3m hurdle winner Simple Glory; stoutly bred and may need further.
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13th

11

27th May 2024

Good

2m 6f 131y

17:00 Ballinrobe

Ontheblind

11st 4lb

J: Ambrose McCurtin

T: John F O’Neill

awkward start, in rear, not fluent 3rd

100/1

13th

11

27th May 2024

Good

2m 6f 131y

17:00 Ballinrobe

Ontheblind

11st 4lb

J: Ambrose McCurtin

T: John F O’Neill

awkward start, in rear, not fluent 3rd

100/1

11th

11

19th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 1f 144y

17:37 Ballinrobe

Ontheblind

11st 4lb

J: Ambrose McCurtin

T: John F O’Neill

towards rear throughout, jumped left 3rd, no extra from 3 out

20/1

Form:

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Tailed off 200-1 shot at Cork last month; best watched dropping in trip.
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9th

8

12th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 165y

17:53 Ballinrobe

Kinski

11st 4lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Patrick G Kelly

Couldn't make a case on what he's shown in a bumper and three maiden hurdles.

100/1

6

6th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 44y

17:00 Roscommon

Kinski

11st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Patrick G Kelly

Can't be fancied on evidence of three maiden runs.

66/1

7th

6

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

20:15 Killarney

Kinski

12st 0lb

J: Miss L Costello

T: Patrick G Kelly

towards rear, some headway 2f out, soon no impression

100/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Youmzain gelding; dam 5f/6f winner (including 2yo; RPR 80), half-sister to winners Tender Process (5f-7f) and Lady Pahia (7f) out of 6f/7f winner; unlikely to be involved on debut.
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3

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 80y

14:00 Sligo

Texas King

11st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: L Young

Nothing in his three outings in recent months to suggest he can play a leading part.

50/1

11th

10

1st Jun 2024

Soft

2m 0f 50y

18:20 Tramore

Texas King

11st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: L Young

midfield

150/1

14th

10

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 172y

16:45 Ballinrobe

Texas King

11st 4lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: L Young

in touch with leaders

50/1

Form:

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Finished alongside re-opposing stablemate Nicholas Street when tailed off in a maiden hurdle at Cork last month when 50-1; plenty to find.
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11

30th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:07 Sedgefield

Youre Kidding Me

10st 2lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Pulled up in all three handicap hurdles, the latest over 2m7f last October; drops back in trip and swaps blinkers for first-time cheekpieces here; 5lb out of the weights; can't be recommended.

66/1

12

15th Oct 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:35 Market Rasen

Youre Kidding Me

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

in touch with leaders

66/1

13

23rd Sep 2024

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

16:15 Sedgefield

Youre Kidding Me

10st 2lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Poor form in two Irish runs and a similar tale for current yard; the ground was heavy on handicap debut four weeks ago but has a lot to prove.

100/1

Form: 50-75

Last run: 325 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in four starts at triple figure odds so far and off 325 days.
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3rd

10

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Khewilltu

11st 3lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John F O’Neill

Soundly beaten all five attempts hurdling, latest when never sighted on handicap debut at Cork in May.

20/1

13th

14

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 120y

17:05 Cork

Khewilltu

11st 5lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: John F O’Neill

Beaten when falling late on in a maiden at Bellewstown; has no obvious form claims on handicap debut.

33/1

Non-runners

A Brave Man, Saynothinatall, Youmzain Bolt

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Payout
Exacta €23.90
Straight Forecast €15.73
Trifecta €56.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Napper Tandy

TOPSPEED:

Doctor Glide

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Napper Tandy

POSTDATA:

Napper Tandy

The Irish Sun:

Napper Tandy