April 19 / 19.07 Ballinrobe

19.07

Heavy

Sherry Fitzgerald Mayo Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 6f 91y
  • 11 runners
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Sherry Fitzgerald Mayo Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.10
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 85U370 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 5lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Better chaser, sole hurdles win coming at Punchestown early last year; below best back hurdling lately so has a bit to find though handicapper giving him a chance.
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11th

3

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 77y

18:20 Ballinrobe

Captain Jimmy

11st 11lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Patrick G Kelly

Won his fourth race (second hurdle) when scoring well at this course (2m6f) last time; 8lb higher today on drier ground poses a question but taken seriously.

9/4

11th

3

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 77y

18:20 Ballinrobe

Captain Jimmy

11st 11lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Patrick G Kelly

Won his fourth race (second hurdle) when scoring well at this course (2m6f) last time; 8lb higher today on drier ground poses a question but taken seriously.

9/4

1st

8

19th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 6f 91y

19:07 Ballinrobe

Captain Jimmy

11st 5lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Patrick G Kelly

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 5 out, went second after 2 out, shaken up to lead after last, ridden clear run-in, kept on well

12/1

OUR TIP

11/2

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 8-P654

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Respectable fourth in 2m Navan mares maiden last month then predictably outclassed in four-runner novice at same venue over this sort of trip; remains unexposed on handicap debut and respected source.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

18

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 6f 90y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Miss Vivacious

11st 11lb

T: Thomas Gibney

Second reserve; second over C&D in April but something has gone badly awry since.

14

7th Jul 2024

Good

3m 1f 146y

16:50 Sligo

Miss Vivacious

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

Mare was second on handicap debut at Ballinrobe (2m6f) in April but the wheels have come off since.

16/1

15

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 66y

16:40 Punchestown

Miss Vivacious

10st 0lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Thomas Gibney

prominent, soon pressed leader

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 73607- CD

Last run: 393 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner on better ground in 2022; seen just twice last year in March when well below best and watching brief advised here on return on unsuitably testing ground.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 110y

18:47 Ballinrobe

Its Time Again

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: David Richard Barry

Both wins came here in May 2022, including over C&D; fine efforts when last seen; goes well fresh and has to be strongly considered for a capable claimer.

11/2

1st

4

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 110y

18:47 Ballinrobe

Its Time Again

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: David Richard Barry

Both wins came here in May 2022, including over C&D; fine efforts when last seen; goes well fresh and has to be strongly considered for a capable claimer.

11/2

3rd

10

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 180y

15:57 Gowran Park

Its Time Again

11st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: David Richard Barry

raced wide, prominent

9/1

Form: 8-8033 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Pleasing handicap debut when clear third in 2m7f Punchestown contest won by an improver and set plenty to do when staying-on third over same trip at Thurles last month; will need to be ridden handier around this sharper track but clearly on a competitive mark.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

16

22nd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 90y

13:57 Tipperary

Lough Nigara

10st 5lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Matthew A Daly

Pleasing handicap debut in March when clear third in 2m7f Punchestown contest won by an improver but beaten favourite both starts afterwards; left with plenty to do at Thurles and then weakened tamely at Ballinrobe; back from seven months' break and slight drop in trip could suit, ground too.

9/1

Form: 06520P CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 1lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Veteran with nine career wins, most recently over C&D last July off 85; always behind on last month's Down Royal comeback and although more expected of here seems unlikely to have his ground.
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14th

15

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 165y

16:00 Fairyhouse

Father Jed

10st 13lb

J: John Aherne

T: John Patrick Ryan

13yo veteran has won seven times over hurdles; mixing chasing and hurdling lately but hasn't looked like adding to his haul; however, he has won here before over shorter and he is 5lb below his last winning mark; not totally discounted but a revival is needed.

33/1

14th

15

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 165y

16:00 Fairyhouse

Father Jed

10st 13lb

J: John Aherne

T: John Patrick Ryan

13yo veteran has won seven times over hurdles; mixing chasing and hurdling lately but hasn't looked like adding to his haul; however, he has won here before over shorter and he is 5lb below his last winning mark; not totally discounted but a revival is needed.

33/1

11th

19

27th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 111y

14:35 Galway

Father Jed

10st 0lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: John Patrick Ryan

towards rear, jumped left 5th, jumped left 8th

50/1

Form: 7P0740

Last run: 129 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Underwhelming since going handicapping although penultimate Limerick run was a fair effort; cheekpieces now tried but others preferred.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

15

15th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 185y

17:30 Downpatrick

Oldtown To Emly

10st 13lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: K A Heffernan

Flashes of ability but best form on heavy ground; nothing short of a personal best is required; work to be done.

33/1

10th

17

4th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

Oldtown To Emly

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: K A Heffernan

Modest maiden is hard to fancy on the basis of two runs this year.

33/1

14th

15

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 74y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Oldtown To Emly

10st 13lb

J: Robbie Geoghegan

T: K A Heffernan

in touch with leaders early, lost position when reminder after 4 out, soon weakened and dropped to rear

16/1

Form: 8678

Last run: 15 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in maidens and cheekpieces did nothing for her the final time; goes handicapping with a lot to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

9th Aug 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:15 Wexford

Desperado Genie

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Runner-up in a couple of points but poor form under rules and pulled up on her last two starts; wears first-time tongue-tie and blinkers.

16/1

8

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 4f 85y

18:37 Killarney

Desperado Genie

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Now 0-6 hurdling, pulled-up in soft ground handicaps last twice and has to improve plenty for this sound surface; tongue-tie added.

20/1

Form: 8-90PP

Last run: 95 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner for Joseph O'Brien but 0-8 over hurdles, pulled up the last twice in handicaps; cheekpieces now added to usual tongue tie but hard to fancy unless extended trip brings forth improvement.
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Verdict Starting price

5

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

14:10 Down Royal

Montys Way

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: George Stanley

Formerly useful stayer on the Flat for Joseph O'Brien; big-priced victory over 2m1f at Ballinrobe in May but ran no sort of race at Tramore when last seen in October; not one to rule out entirely.

12/1

12th

5

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

14:10 Down Royal

Montys Way

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: George Stanley

Formerly useful stayer on the Flat for Joseph O'Brien; big-priced victory over 2m1f at Ballinrobe in May but ran no sort of race at Tramore when last seen in October; not one to rule out entirely.

12/1

8

10th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 4f 73y

15:50 Tramore

Montys Way

11st 3lb

J: Conor Owens

T: George Stanley

Formerly useful stayer on the Flat for Joseph O'Brien; had shown little over hurdles until big-priced victory over 2m1f at Ballinrobe in May and off since; trip should be fine if he's ready.

8/1

Form: /P-449

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 9yo tailed off on both recent comeback runs in Thurles maidens; hard to fancy on handicap debut.
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Verdict Starting price

10

8th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 185y

18:35 Sligo

Leis Fein

10st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: V T O’Brien

Flashes of ability in bumpers and maiden hurdles; best handicap run came at Cork three days ago (40/1) and can be a player if this isn't too soon.

9/2

4th

11

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

15:35 Cork

Leis Fein

11st 4lb

J: G B Noonan

T: V T O’Brien

Showed ability in Ballinrobe maiden hurdle last year; poor form this year; comes back in trip.

25/1

Form: 66-8P2 BF

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Had good time in point-to-points this season (winning twice) and continued that form back on track when second to a clear-cut winner in 2m4f Punchestown handicap hurdle in February on heavy for this yard; longer trip should suit and definitely one to consider.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

12th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 60y

18:10 Kilbeggan

Beaus Candle

11st 9lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

Was running well enough when falling two out at Downpatrick last time and has a squeak if he can find more with blinkers added.

13/2

7

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

14:50 Downpatrick

Beaus Candle

11st 12lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Declan Queally

Distant second at Punchestown two starts ago was a promising run but pulled up at Ballinrobe since; his better form has come on softer ground.

33/1

7

19th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 6f 91y

19:07 Ballinrobe

Beaus Candle

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

prominent 1st, raced in second from 1st, led before 3rd, headed after 2 out, soon weakened

5/2

Form: 604650

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Some respectable efforts in handicaps without looking a serious threat; drop back to 2m didn't suit on latest so more expected of here back at more suitable trip; tongue-tie tried too.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

9th Aug 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:15 Wexford

The Flying Donkey

11st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: James Daniel Dullea

Left his maiden hurdle form behind when fourth on handicap debut at Tramore in November; however, struggled since and pulled up when last seen 112 days ago.

14/1

9

19th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 6f 91y

19:07 Ballinrobe

The Flying Donkey

11st 5lb

J: Carl Millar

T: James Daniel Dullea

in touch with leaders on inner

12/1

9

19th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 6f 91y

19:07 Ballinrobe

The Flying Donkey

11st 5lb

J: Carl Millar

T: James Daniel Dullea

in touch with leaders on inner

12/1

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Payout
Exacta €119.30
Straight Forecast €129.70
Tricast €2519.60
Trifecta €639.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lough Nigara

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Monty's Way

POSTDATA:

Lough Nigara

The Irish Sun:

Lough Nigara