July 23 / 17.20 Ballinrobe

17.20

Good To Yielding

West “Howaya” Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 1f 64y
  • 14 runners
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West “Howaya” Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2224-2

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Could do with settling better but she's still run well in bumpers and again on hurdling debut at Bellewstown 17 days ago; that RPR of 104 would suggest that she'll need more here.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:06 Listowel

Royal Hollow

10st 13lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

3-14 over hurdles and rated 128; won a Clonmel beginners' chase on her penultimate start (15.5f, yld-sft); modest third in mares' listed hurdle at Killarney latest (2m1f, gd-yld); solid place chance on the figures but more needed to win.

7/2

3rd

9

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:25 Killarney

Royal Hollow

11st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Flat winner has landed three hurdle races, the latest of which came at Gowran in October in a conditions event (2m1f, soft); proved her health when winning her chasing debut at Clonmel last month; a small bit to find on ratings but by no means dismissed.

11/4

1st

9

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 131y

18:42 Clonmel

Royal Hollow

11st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Chase debutante is rated 129 over hurdles; can race keenly at times but likes cut in the ground and her yard had a Grade 1 winner at Fairyhouse last week; lacks a recent run but is one of the more likely ones here.

5/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 0-21 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second in a bumper here before making all for a comfortable success at Punchestown (good), beating 19 rivals in the process; brings plenty of potential to hurdling career.
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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

20/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 43524-

Last run: 295 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Respectable bumper form, albeit inferior to what some of these have achieved; didn't jump great when beaten about 20l on hurdling debut in October.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:50 Tramore

Huntsgrove

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

1-11 over hurdles and rated 100; tailed off in all three previous starts over fences and similar story last two starts in novice hurdles; lacks a recent run and others appeal more.

10/1

Form: /3330/

Last run: 675 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kilbeggan bumper winner who was third in two maiden hurdles before finishing tailed off at Navan when something was presumably amiss given his subsequent absence; if ready for business he should go well.
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2nd

3

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 142y

18:55 Roscommon

Old Bill Barley

11st 12lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: W P Mullins

Bumper winner failed to get his head in front over hurdles (0-8, rated 117); lacks chasing experience and probably best watched on his first start over fences after a 248 day absence.

15/2

13th

11

30th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:05 Fairyhouse

Old Bill Barley

11st 1lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: W P Mullins

in touch with leaders

7/1

13th

11

30th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:05 Fairyhouse

Old Bill Barley

11st 1lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: W P Mullins

in touch with leaders

7/1

Form: 19/9/ D

Last run: 459 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Downpatrick bumper winner in March 2022; hasn't built on that, though was only 7-2 for a maiden hurdle last time and he reportedly finished lame.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3

26th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:05 Downpatrick

Sir Jimmy Mac

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul W Flynn

Won his bumper here in early 2022; hasn't got close to that RPR since sent over hurdles but Wexford last time was a step in the right direction, finishing fourth of 14; however, he was beaten 16l and this 8yo looks to have limitations.

14/1

4th

3

9th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

16:55 Wexford

Sir Jimmy Mac

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Paul W Flynn

Impressive Downpatrick bumper winner in March 2022; hasn't built on that since in three starts since; beaten 28l into fifth at Ballinrobe 27 days ago after 15 months off; entitled to come on for that but will need to.

14/1

5th

7

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 64y

17:20 Ballinrobe

Sir Jimmy Mac

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Downpatrick bumper winner in March 2022; hasn't built on that, though was only 7-2 for a maiden hurdle last time and he reportedly finished lame.

14/1

Form: 350-22

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Five-time Flat winner who is 0-14 over hurdles but has finished second on seven occasions, latterly in a 2m4f handicap at Listowel; fair shout back in a maiden.
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3rd

7

(1)

12th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 182y

19:40 Killarney

Sequoiaspirit

11st 7lb

J: Mr L Hackett

T: Ray Hackett

Strong stayer with the form to feature off this mark but he has been very quiet in two runs over hurdles this year.

10/1

14

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Sequoiaspirit

10st 10lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Is just 1-27 over hurdles and was well beaten here last time after a break; can improve on that but plenty others preferred.

40/1

8th

1

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 45y

16:30 Cork

Sequoiaspirit

11st 12lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Last three runs in 2025 were over shorter trips; best form has been at 2m6f, including when second at Killarney last August; each-way chance.

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-22 on the Flat, the success coming this May at Navan (1m2f); could carve a career out of hurdling.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

5

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:15 Bellewstown

Cleopatras Needle

11st 3lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: H Rogers

Decent record over hurdles, winning two and placing in two more out of eight runs; latest win came at Galway (2m1f, good) in July off 8lb lower when aided by a strong pace to help her settle; off since then before returning with a cracking run on the Flat at Leopardstown six days ago when running on well for second on good to yielding ground; key player.

11/2

Form: 0-0

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in maidens at Thurles and Cork; no appeal for now.
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10th

7

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 160y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Star In The Park

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: D E Fitzgerald

Seven-race maiden has yet to trouble the judge under Rules (0-4 over hurdles); well beaten on handicap chase debut latest; now makes handicap hurdle bow; others preferred.

25/1

6

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 120y

14:48 Tipperary

Star In The Park

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: D E Fitzgerald

Six-race maiden under Rules is 0-2 in chases; showed a glimmer of ability when fifth in a beginners' at Tramore (2m6f, good) in May but was still beaten 23l; best watched dropped back in trip on handicap chase debut.

33/1

8

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:05 Tramore

Star In The Park

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: D E Fitzgerald

Stiff task when remote last of five on last week's chasing debut in 2m4f Sligo beginners'; best watched.

25/1

Form: 04-

Last run: 368 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 29l and 22l in two maiden hurdles before winning a point two months ago; could have some part to play.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

9

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 64y

17:20 Ballinrobe

Chief Consul

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Beaten 29l and 22l in two maiden hurdles before winning a point two months ago; could have some part to play.

16/1

4th

4

21st Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 0y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Chief Consul

11st 4lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Declan Queally

Half-brother to winning hurdler Just Loose Change never sighted on hurdles debut at Killarney in May; best watched for now.

16/1

10th

5

14th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:25 Killarney

Chief Consul

11st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Declan Queally

in rear

25/1

Form: 51/0 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner in 2022 who then went 0-5 on the AW; needed to show more on hurdling debut at Cork to be seriously considered here; hood returns with a tongue-tie added.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

17:10 Kilbeggan

Next Week

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

prominent

11/2

4th

2

23rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Next Week

11st 12lb

J: Trevor Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

prominent, pressed leader 2nd

33/1

10th

3

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 64y

17:20 Ballinrobe

Next Week

11st 12lb

J: Trevor Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Bumper winner in 2022 who then went 0-5 on the AW; needed to show more on hurdling debut at Cork to be seriously considered here; hood returns with a tongue-tie added.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; unraced dam half-sister to 2m7f hurdle winner Clatterbridge, out of 1m4f winner; best watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14

13th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:12 Cork

Who Ate The Jam

11st 4lb

J: Mr P W Gleeson

T: John F Gleeson

Weak form maiden hurdle form during the summer; moderate third in a four-runner point at Rathcannon last month.

20/1

14

13th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:12 Cork

Who Ate The Jam

11st 4lb

J: Mr P W Gleeson

T: John F Gleeson

Weak form maiden hurdle form during the summer; moderate third in a four-runner point at Rathcannon last month.

20/1

8th

12

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 6f 90y

18:10 Ballinrobe

Who Ate The Jam

10st 13lb

J: Mr P W Gleeson

T: John F Gleeson

Poor form so far and not an appetising proposition.

66/1

Form: 7

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Longstanding Flat maiden who will need to step up on his seventh at Downpatrick.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Dinamine

9st 12lb

J: Hannah Rafferty

T: Michael Mulvany

Two wins have come over further, including when last seen at Bellewstown in August; inadequate trip and long absent so may need this comeback run.

20/1

1st

6

(4)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

17:25 Bellewstown

Dinamine

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Rain welcomed as his belated breakthrough win came on heavy ground over 7f in April; some good runs in defeat since, latest strong-finishing third over inadequate 6f at Naas early this month; could go well back up in trip from a good draw.

11/2

9

(19)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:46 Naas

Dinamine

9st 5lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Rain welcomed as his belated breakthrough win came on heavy ground in April; that was over 7f and his good runs since have been over furher than this; might find some in here too quick.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Winning for a fifth time on the Flat in a 1m2f good-ground Doncaster handicap only 18 days ago and that's useful form (RPR 96); since changed hands for 35,000gns and has to be of interest.
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1st

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Qaasid

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Five-time winner on the Flat in Britain; 0-11 hurdling for this yard, best effort yet when runner-up in a claimer at Clonmel in February; leading when slipped up going to three out at the same venue nine weeks ago; not ruled out.

8/1

17

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 188y

17:42 Clonmel

Qaasid

11st 11lb

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Five-time winner on the Flat in Britain; 0-10 hurdling for this yard, best effort yet when runner-up in a claimer here last month; down the field back in handicap company at Cork last week; reserve.

12th

4

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Qaasid

11st 13lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Five-time winner on the Flat in Britain; 0-9 hurdling for this yard but best effort yet when runner-up in Clonmel claimer on latest, no match for the winner; hard to place trust in him back in a handicap.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; placed in three points but below his best in the latest which followed a long absence.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:00 Ayr

Go Frankie

10st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Patrick Griffin

Won a point-to-point in November 2024 on eighth start in that sphere; he's achieved very little under rules but has travelled from Ireland to make his handicap debut, for which cheekpieces are applied; watch the betting.

20/1

9th

4

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Fairyhouse

Go Frankie

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Patrick Griffin

Boulta point-to-point win (yielding) came at eighth attempt; no show in Down Royal hunters chase when last seen in March; best watched on reverting to hurdles.

66/1

Non-runners

Arabian Diamond, Nemo, Aultown Keppols, Granda George

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Payout
Exacta €6.10
Straight Forecast €5.08
Trifecta €51.60

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Royal Hollow

SPOTLIGHT:

Arabian Diamond

POSTDATA:

Royal Hollow

The Irish Sun:

Royal Hollow

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Arabian Diamond