May 07 / 20.20 Ballinrobe

20.20

Yielding To Soft

Harrington Concrete & Quarries INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 0f 172y
  • 16 runners
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Harrington Concrete & Quarries INH Flat Race

Runners: 16 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

6/4 (Won)

Form: U/ BF

Last run: 374 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat-bred was made evens favourite for his debut in a Punchestown bumper a year ago but slipped up at halfway; a concern that he has been off for so long but it is telling that he is persevered with; the market can help; hood added.
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1st

6

(2)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 66y

16:40 Thurles

Sorrentino

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: W P Mullins

Ballinrobe bumper winner went close in a pair of good-quality events at Listowel (13.5f) and Killarney (2m1f) in the summer; slightly below that level when fourth at Listowel 13 days ago but sets a high bar in a maiden with Colin Keane taking over.

9/4

9

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:25 Listowel

Sorrentino

11st 0lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: W P Mullins

Ballinrobe bumper winner has gone close in two similar events when losing by 0.5l both times on good ground; finished in front of Lark In The Mornin here in June when running on well and 4lb better off now; looks the pick of the stable's three runners.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-

Last run: 354 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Well beaten on debut at Downpatrick after racing keenly almost a year ago; new yard and a tongue-tie is added; notable jockey booking, so worth a market check.
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3rd

5

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 90y

14:28 Galway

Fatal Flaw

11st 6lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Jonathan Sweeney

Closely related to winners including Top Of The Bill (useful 2m7f hurdle/3m chase) and Call Of The Wild (bumper/2m hurdle); quite smart level of form in bumpers in 2024, winning at Punchestown in June (good); good start over timber when clear second to a classy sort in 2m2f Ballinrobe maiden following month; long absent but goes well fresh and the one to beat.

13/8

2nd

2

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 64y

17:20 Ballinrobe

Fatal Flaw

11st 12lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Jonathan Sweeney

soon prominent, went second going okay after 2 out, nudged along before last, ridden and no extra run-in, no match for winner

4/1

1st

9

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 170y

17:27 Punchestown

Fatal Flaw

12st 0lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Jonathan Sweeney

Too keen on Downpatrick debut last year but much improved in tongue-tie after year off on yard debut at Ballinrobe last month, staying on well into second behind an odds-on shot (yielding) under considerate handling; top amateur again on board and major contender.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Half-sister to winners Luttrell Lad (useful bumper and 2m/2m1f hurdle) and Fairly Famous (3m1f/3m2f hunter chase); dam placed 2m/2m3f hurdles, half-sister to useful 2m3f-3m hurdle/chase winner White Star Line; 50,000euros 3yo is by a top sire and from a top yard; shortlisted.
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1

7th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 60y

15:50 Galway

Gers Gigi

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Sligo maiden hurdle winner in August of last year (17.5f, soft); soundly beaten in mares' hurdles at Bellewstown (2m1f, good) and Listowel (2m4f, yld-sft) the last twice; could rebound back in handicap company but stamina to prove.

9/2

4

21st Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:58 Listowel

Gers Gigi

11st 1lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Lowest rated of the bunch; sole win came in a Downpatrick mares' maiden hurdle last year (2m1f, soft); has been chasing in recent times with little success; back over hurdles at Bellewstown late last month when beaten 17l by Adela Icon; hard to see her turning that around.

14/1

5

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:55 Bellewstown

Gers Gigi

11st 3lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Odds-on for mares' maiden hurdle win at Sligo last summer; made the frame in mares' events at Listowel and Kilbeggan this summer; none too fluent and faded tamely on chase debut at Wexford last month; two moderate chase runs since then; question to answer.

9/2

Form: 24-

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Ran with plenty of promise on debut when beaten only 10l in a Gowran bumper (hvy) in February; however, was a long way below that form at the same track in March; can run well if back to debut form, though the ground will be faster today.
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12

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Kate Knows Best

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: John Patrick Ryan

Sligo maiden hurdle winner last year (2m2f, good); fine effort when beaten 9.5l into third by the smart I'll Sort That at Galway after; didn't make it past the first on chase debut at Clonmel 164 days ago; each-way chance.

18/1

6

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 156y

15:05 Galway

Kate Knows Best

11st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Back from a break to make all in a 2m2f maiden for mares at Sligo (good) in May and that was after a break of 260 days, so clearly able when fresh; this is a lot tougher, though.

33/1

1st

5

13th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 180y

18:00 Sligo

Kate Knows Best

10st 13lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

made all, jumped left 3 out, faced challenge approaching last, ridden clear run-in, readily

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; closely related to winners Arizona Cardinal (useful 2m3f-3m hurdle/chase), Destroytheevidence (2m5f-3m hurdle) and Lily Pedlar (2m4f hurdle); dam once-raced half-sister to Long Run; 18,000euros 3yo is by a decent sire but likely to improve for this.
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11th

4

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

12:45 Haydock

Serious Chat

11st 1lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Regular winner, including of ten-runner C&D race (good) last month when he travelled up smoothly to lead two out before answering some serious questions; raised another 5lb but highly respected after that career best.

10/1

1st

5

15th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

16:25 Haydock

Serious Chat

10st 13lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

The winner of three handicaps, at 2m7f, 2m6f and 2m3f; probably ran as well as he ever has when beaten half a length at Doncaster last time (3m, soft); thereabouts.

14/1

2nd

6

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

Serious Chat

11st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Has won three (2m7f, 2m6f and 2m3f) of his seven handicaps, including here on penultimate start; he didn't fire in quite the same way at Musselburgh on latest and needs a career best.

8/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 156 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Ran green and weakened late on but showed some ability on debut in a Fairyhouse bumper in December; can run respectably.
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7th

9

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Torquay Road

11st 5lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Three-time hurdle winner who has fared well in three starts over fences, beaten a neck by Kilbrin Rocco at Tramore 26 days ago; step up in trip and ground should suit.

11/2

2nd

2

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:00 Tramore

Torquay Road

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Three-time hurdles winner; sound effort on chase debut in a beginners' at Downpatrick (20.5f, gd-yld) when a 5l third but tailed off on softer ground at Fairyhouse (2m) on latest in January; soft ground a concern on handicap chase bow.

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Tenth foal; closely related to winners Chic Theatre (bumper and 2m/2m4f hurdle), Shmabeni (French 1m7f/2m5f hurdle) and Cigliano (French 2m2f/2m3f hurdle/chase); 27,000euros foal by a useful sire made only 6,000euros as a 3yo; likely to improve from this run.
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4th

2

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Ayr

The Gray Ghost

12st 0lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Versatile trip-wise as his recent run of solid form has been from 1m7f to 3m; should give his running but does look vulnerable off this high a mark in this strong a race.

10/1

4th

11

14th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Kempton

The Gray Ghost

10st 8lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Has won at about this trip but he was well beaten in this race last year and, despite a 2m1f win at Newcastle last time out, he could have his work cut out at this competitive level.

9/1

1st

3

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 3

15:20 Newcastle

The Gray Ghost

11st 11lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Won his maiden here over 2m4f; a number of good runs in handicaps and 3m looked a stretch in a Class 2 at Musselburgh last time; something to prove over quite this sharp a trip but definite chance if he copes with it.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; half-sister to winners Hi Stranger (Listed-placed bumper winner/placed 1m7f Flat, RPR 69) and Spanish Present (bumper/2m4f hurdle winner); dam 1m4f-2m Flat (102)/useful 2m-2m4f hurdle winner; by a quality sire and a solid damline; could run well; hooded on debut.
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2

(9)

15th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 100y

16:40 Gowran Park

Parga Diamond

10st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Tramore bumper winner last summer (good), well held here in fillies Listed bumper afterwards; switches to the Flat here on return.

14/1

12th

7

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:20 Gowran Park

Parga Diamond

11st 7lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Got off the mark in a bumper at Tramore in August; lots more needed here.

50/1

8

18th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 140y

17:03 Tramore

Parga Diamond

11st 11lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

0-5 in bumpers but has been improving gradually; best efforts yet when fourth of 15 at Ballinrobe and sixth of 19 at Galway, beaten around 9l in both races; needs more to win this but a place is not out of the question.

15/2

Form: 58-

Last run: 101 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Showed some ability on debut but beaten a long way next time and others are preferred today.
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8th

18

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

Seskin Flash

10st 9lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: J P Dempsey

Improved for fitting of a hood, winning 2m6f Downpatrick handicap hurdle last season and produced late to land 2m4f beginners' chase at same venue in October; made the frame in both handicap attempts before a break; has a bit to find with Release The Beast on Leopardstown running; open to improvement.

10/1

3rd

6

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:12 Down Royal

Seskin Flash

11st 11lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: J P Dempsey

Has improved for fitting of a hood and won two of his last three, a handicap hurdle (2m6f, good) and a beginners' chase on latest (19.5f, yielding), both at Downpatrick; going the right way but not sure this shorter trip will suit on handicap chase debut.

13/2

Form: 89-

Last run: 101 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not a bad run in a strong Leopardstown bumper on debut but was well below that level at Fairyhouse since; has to resume progress.
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7

25th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 80y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Hes Gorgeous

10st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: P A Fahy

Didn't hang around long over hurdles and solid form in first season over fences; kept plugging away when fine fifth of 22 in deep novice handicap at Punchestown (2m4f, yielding) last month; hasn't raced beyond 2m4f but good chance if he stays (dam won hurdle over 2m4f).

9/1

5th

16

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Hes Gorgeous

11st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: P A Fahy

Has taken well to chasing this term, winning a 2m2f Clonmel beginners' (heavy) and good late headway for fourth behind Romeo Coolio in a Leopardstown Grade 1 (2m1f, yielding) over Christmas; good attitude when runner-up in a Down Royal novice chase in January (2m1f, yielding to soft); okay run when fifth in a Listed Naas handicap (2m4f, heavy) when last seen.

25/1

5th

1

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

17:00 Naas

Hes Gorgeous

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: P A Fahy

Fair form over hurdles and has taken well to chasing this term, winning a 2m2f Clonmel beginners' (heavy) and good late headway to take fourth behind Romeo Coolio over Christmas in a Leopardstown Grade 1 (2m1f, yielding); another positive effort when runner-up in a Down Royal rated novice contest, rallying well (2m1f, yielding to soft); increase in trip looks a positive.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Didn't show much ability in two point starts so not easy to fancy on rules debut.
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5th

6

20th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:05 Warwick

Times A Wastin

11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Tony Carroll

This sort of trip looked worth another go when he kept on for fifth of 15 on stable debut at Hereford (2m, soft) in December; however, he was tailed off at Ludlow (2m5f, soft) recently on his sole start since.

14/1

Form: 75565-

Last run: 63 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Has been safely held in eight bumpers and has loads to find.
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9th

14

22nd Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

14:23 Limerick

Dream Shaper

10st 4lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: I Madden

Unplaced in 25 starts; weakening and fell at two out at Cork last time at 66-1; unlikely.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
One of two runners for yard; 15,000euros 3yo is half-brother to winners Time For Action (10.6f AW/12.5f turf; RPR 101), Mr Snagsby (1m2f; 70) and Cassivellaunus (2m hurdle); decent pedigree but likely to improve for this.
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14th

3

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 172y

20:20 Ballinrobe

Fightin Side Of Me

12st 0lb

J: Miss L Costello

T: Patrick G Kelly

always behind, detached 4f out

25/1

14th

3

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 172y

20:20 Ballinrobe

Fightin Side Of Me

12st 0lb

J: Miss L Costello

T: Patrick G Kelly

always behind, detached 4f out

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unraced sister to useful 2m-2m7f hurdle winner Dadsintrouble, half-sister to useful 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Psychedelic Rock; 12,000euros 3yo is by a decent sire but is likely to improve from this debut.
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13th

12

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

16:35 Cork

Skid Row Joe

11st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Patrick G Kelly

held up in rear

66/1

13th

12

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

16:35 Cork

Skid Row Joe

11st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Patrick G Kelly

held up in rear

66/1

15th

9

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 172y

20:20 Ballinrobe

Skid Row Joe

12st 0lb

J: Ms E C Costello

T: Patrick G Kelly

always behind, detached 4f out

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unraced sister to 5f-7.5f winner Magic Roundabout, out of Listed-placed French 2yo 1m winner from family of good sprinters Sayf El Arab and Monde Bleu; isn't bred for this and best watched for future reference.
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16th

6

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 172y

20:20 Ballinrobe

Oh So Rio

12st 0lb

J: Mr J Mulvihill

T: Miss J M Lee

midfield, pushed along and weakened from 5f out

66/1

16th

6

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 172y

20:20 Ballinrobe

Oh So Rio

12st 0lb

J: Mr J Mulvihill

T: Miss J M Lee

midfield, pushed along and weakened from 5f out

66/1

Form: 84-

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in a Navan bumper on debut but a better effort when fourth in a Clonmel maiden hurdle, both on heavy; can run well if handling this faster ground.
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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sorrentino

POSTDATA:

Gers Gigi

The Irish Sun:

Sorrentino