May 07 / 18.20 Ballinrobe

18.20

Yielding To Soft

Burke’s Clonbur Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 5f 77y
  • 11 runners
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Burke’s Clonbur Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 087-

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; little sign of ability in three maidens but could do better now handicapping; check the market.
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13

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 0y

15:43 Listowel

Whatyouwant

10st 10lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Gerard Kyne

Sprang an 80-1 surprise at Kilbeggan (3m1f, gd-yld) in first-time cheekpieces (retained) three weeks ago; up 5lb and drops back in trip (has won at 21.5f before); ground fine and could go well again.

9/1

15

5th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 200y

17:37 Kilbeggan

Whatyouwant

10st 5lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Gerard Kyne

Won over 2m6f at Ballinrobe last year but has been below form in three runs this year; needs a revival in first-time cheekpieces.

33/1

6th

14

29th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:23 Down Royal

Whatyouwant

10st 8lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Gerard Kyne

Won on handicap debut at Ballinrobe in May last year (2m5f, yielding); returned from a break with a new stable and has finished tailed off in two handicap runs so far; she is dropping down the handicap but hard to have faith.

33/1

Form: 000-

Last run: 116 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Just a hint of ability in three maiden hurdles but can do better now handicapping, so the market can help.
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7th

2

29th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 189y

13:35 Thurles

Ask Cillian

11st 10lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Darren Collins

Went up 9lb for winning a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Killarney in August; soundly beaten in three starts since and she should find this trip on the sharp side.

12/1

7th

2

29th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 189y

13:35 Thurles

Ask Cillian

11st 10lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Darren Collins

Went up 9lb for winning a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Killarney in August; soundly beaten in three starts since and she should find this trip on the sharp side.

12/1

2

25th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 176y

14:35 Sligo

Ask Cillian

11st 8lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Darren Collins

Went up 9lb for winning a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Killarney in August; soundly beaten twice since and may well require a little more leeway from the assessor.

20/1

Form: 607/3- CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Dual winner here, including this race in 2022; put up a fine run off an absence here last month when third to Captain Jimmy in soft ground; this better surface suits, so a major player.
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16

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Its Time Again

10st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: David Richard Barry

3-25 with all three wins coming at this track, the most recent in April last year off this mark; should be approaching peak fitness after two recent runs and can't be discounted back at her favourite venue.

20/1

13th

7

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:20 Punchestown

Its Time Again

11st 6lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: David Richard Barry

In good form in 2024-2025; placed at Limerick and Gowran before adding a third hurdling win at Ballinrobe (2m6f, good), all three wins coming at that venue; returned from a 378-day absence with an okay run at Kilbeggan last time; could do better with that outing under his belt.

14/1

6th

6

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 154y

18:28 Kilbeggan

Its Time Again

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: David Richard Barry

In good form in 2024-2025; placed at Limerick and Gowran before adding a third hurdling win at Ballinrobe (2m6f, good), all three wins coming at that venue; unseen since that success just over a year ago; check market.

12/1

Form: 28146- D

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Dual chase winner has improved in that sphere on recent starts; is a maiden over hurdles but is 16lb lower than chasing mark so has a chance if transferring that improvement.
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10th

1

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 180y

15:22 Gowran Park

Lars Lass

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Tom Dreaper

Won twice over fences and respectable effort when fourth from lower hurdles mark back in May; tailed off on recent return but that can be forgiven over insufficient two miles; best form over a bit further than this.

5/1

10th

1

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 180y

15:22 Gowran Park

Lars Lass

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Tom Dreaper

Won twice over fences and respectable effort when fourth from lower hurdles mark back in May; tailed off on recent return but that can be forgiven over insufficient two miles; best form over a bit further than this.

5/1

12th

4

8th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 130y

14:45 Galway

Lars Lass

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Tom Dreaper

Dual chase winner who is rated lower over hurdles and was beaten under 5l last time at Ballinrobe; that was in May so she lacks a run, but has each-way claims.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 26684-

Last run: 57 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 19 starts in all spheres but ha shown enough ability to win a race in this grade; has been well beaten on heavy recently but this better ground suits; chance.
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6

19th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 5

14:50 Lingfield

Macs Xpress

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Clare Ellam

Maiden who was big prices and well held throughout 2025; goes without regular headgear but hard to foresee a good run from out of the weights.

66/1

11

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:40 Uttoxeter

Macs Xpress

10st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Clare Ellam

Pulled up on both outings this season (2m4f/2m7f) and now 0-29 over hurdles; drops back to about 2m and swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor here; very difficult to enthuse over.

50/1

11

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:40 Uttoxeter

Macs Xpress

10st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Clare Ellam

Pulled up on both outings this season (2m4f/2m7f) and now 0-29 over hurdles; drops back to about 2m and swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor here; very difficult to enthuse over.

50/1

Form: 0870/

Last run: 565 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three maiden hurdles in 2022 and probably best watched on return from a long absence.
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3rd

10

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 206y

16:25 Clonmel

Pettigo

11st 4lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Maiden wasn't beaten far on two occasions at Downpatrick this season over 2m2f-2m6f but was beaten 18l there last time; needs to return to earlier form.

6/1

3rd

7

26th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:40 Downpatrick

Pettigo

10st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

held up in rear

5/1

3rd

7

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:18 Downpatrick

Pettigo

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Had a couple of these behind when runner-up in a 2m6f handicap hurdle here in June; ran okay at Sligo subsequently; stable in decent form and targets this venue so very much respected.

11/4

Form: 002P5- CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Two hurdle wins, including at this track in 2021; mostly over fences lately, hit and miss; poor last time; needs best form.
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12th

8

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Kilashee

10st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Made all to win her eighth race over jumps at Galway last time; 9lb higher and may not get away with the same runaway tactics today but still on the shortlist.

4/1

12th

8

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Kilashee

10st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Made all to win her eighth race over jumps at Galway last time; 9lb higher and may not get away with the same runaway tactics today but still on the shortlist.

4/1

7

7th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 60y

15:50 Galway

Kilashee

10st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Went out on her shield after making a bold bid in a Roscommon handicap chase (21.5f, good) latest; is 2lb below her last winning hurdles mark and could be dangerous if she's given too much rope in front.

100/30

Form: 097-

Last run: 84 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Just a glimmer of ability in three maiden hurdles; can do better now handicapping, so the market can help.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 110y

18:47 Ballinrobe

But What About Me

10st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Norman Lee

Still had a chance when falling at the last at Sligo last August but was disappointing twice after; needs to repeat that earlier form.

16/1

7th

7

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 110y

18:47 Ballinrobe

But What About Me

10st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Norman Lee

Still had a chance when falling at the last at Sligo last August but was disappointing twice after; needs to repeat that earlier form.

16/1

9

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 63y

16:00 Roscommon

But What About Me

11st 3lb

J: Robbie Geoghegan

T: Norman Lee

Was running a big race when fell at the last at Sligo; however, was poor behind Max Time at Galway since; back on soft can help.

10/1

Form: 5PP70-

Last run: 15 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner has run well at this track before; however, has been well beaten on recent starts; cheekpieces need to work.
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14th

9

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

14:50 Punchestown

Carrig Carol

11st 5lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Peter Croke

Over two years since her sole win over hurdles; best run last season was over fences at Gowran; others have stronger credentials

14/1

14th

9

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

14:50 Punchestown

Carrig Carol

11st 5lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Peter Croke

Over two years since her sole win over hurdles; best run last season was over fences at Gowran; others have stronger credentials

14/1

6th

3

26th Nov 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:20 Tramore

Carrig Carol

11st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Peter Croke

Fifteen runs since her last win at Fairyhouse (2m4f, soft) in November 2022; out of form so far this year, beaten 23l in a handicap chase latest; is 2lb below her last win, she'll handle the ground and she has run well here before; not discounted.

10/1

25/1

Form: 07/06-

Last run: 105 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in four maiden hurdles but there was some promise on handicap debut at Down Royal; can run respectably.
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15th

11

2nd Jun 2024

Good

3m 1f 32y

14:55 Kilbeggan

Glenabbey

11st 4lb

J: Alan King

T: John Neilan

Poor form in maidens; little encouragement from his first two handicap attempts at Down Royal and Ballinrobe.

20/1

Form: U3701- C

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 11lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Non-runners

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Payout
Straight Forecast €325.75
Tricast €1451.35

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mac's Xpress

SPOTLIGHT:

It's Time Again

The Irish Sun:

Lar's Lass

POSTDATA:

Captain Jimmy