July 23 / 19.53 Ballinrobe

19.53

Good To Yielding

Sweeney Oil Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 6f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Sweeney Oil Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: PP-675

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Beaten 14l at Listowel over 2m7f last time; has a shout if improving but jumping needs sharpening up.
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11th

5

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:18 Punchestown

Tilloughna

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David Kenneth Budds

2m6f winner at Ballinrobe last summer; headgear combination didn't bring results at Limerick over Christmas and plenty more needed here.

12/1

11th

5

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:18 Punchestown

Tilloughna

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David Kenneth Budds

2m6f winner at Ballinrobe last summer; headgear combination didn't bring results at Limerick over Christmas and plenty more needed here.

12/1

6th

5

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Tilloughna

11st 11lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: David Kenneth Budds

prominent

8/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 4P3-24 CD

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last year has run well several times in defeat since, including back here on first run this year; two fine efforts since and should be closely involved.
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7

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 170y

13:34 Limerick

My Friend The Wind

11st 6lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Won over fences at Kilbeggan last August (3m2f, good to yielding); ran respectably next time at Ballinrobe (2m7f, soft); pulled up in a handicap hurdle last time; trainer has a stronger contender in Gaelic Des Chastys.

16/1

2

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

My Friend The Wind

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Added a chase win to his brace of hurdle successes when winning at Kilbeggan in August (3m2f, good to yielding); ran respectably next time at Ballinrobe (2m7f, soft); tailed off at Killarney when last seen in October; reverts to hurdles now, and chance at his best.

14/1

3rd

9

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 6y

18:30 Ballinrobe

My Friend The Wind

11st 4lb

J: G B Noonan

T: E McNamara

Hurdle winner at this track and opened his chase account with a neck success at Kilbeggan three weeks ago; may have won by further without an error in the closing stages and 5lb rise looks workable.

4/1

33/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 00-670

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Was poor on handicap debut last autumn and not much better chasing lately; blinkers replace the usual cheekpieces.
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13

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:35 Limerick

Younowhatimean

10st 5lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Regressive maiden after 15 hurdle starts; might not have stayed 3m last time bus still isn't easy to fancy.

33/1

11th

18

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Younowhatimean

10st 3lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Point-to-point winner is 0-14 hurdling and not getting any nearer to a breakthrough of late; tries 3m for the first time over hurdles.

25/1

11th

18

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Younowhatimean

10st 3lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Point-to-point winner is 0-14 hurdling and not getting any nearer to a breakthrough of late; tries 3m for the first time over hurdles.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8-906

Last run: 54 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Flat winner in UK has shown a glimpse of ability over hurdles for this yard over various trips; was running on over 2m3f at Limerick last time and a player if building on that.
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8

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 50y

18:07 Killarney

Duty Bound

11st 1lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: J P Flavin

Hurdle/chase winner; fell over fences in October and finished last on his return to the Flat in March, so current wellbeing is an issue.

10/1

12th

3

(5)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

15:48 Navan

Duty Bound

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: J P Flavin

Two wins over jumps in 2025; last seen on the Flat in September 2024 when well beaten by Sir Allen off a mark of 70; just 3lb lower now and fell in a Wexford handicap chase when last seen in October; others make more appeal.

25/1

10

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 130y

13:05 Wexford

Duty Bound

10st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: J P Flavin

Bagged two wins over hurdles this season at Listowel and Kilbeggan over an extended 2m4f; winner of his sole chase start over C&D in August last year (good to yielding) off 102; cheekpieces are now added to the tongue tie and not ruled out.

13/2

Form: 00-7S0

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Maiden was beaten 23l at Downpatrick last time and needs much more.
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7th

10

1st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 170y

15:25 Tramore

Down The Park

10st 9lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

towards rear, headway 3rd, prominent after 4th, went second halfway, lost ground 4 out

12/1

7th

10

1st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 170y

15:25 Tramore

Down The Park

10st 9lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

towards rear, headway 3rd, prominent after 4th, went second halfway, lost ground 4 out, weakened from 2 out (usual 3 out)

12/1

11th

18

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

15:20 Punchestown

Down The Park

10st 8lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Modest mare over various trips, mildly encouraging Tramore effort latest when left with plenty to do; return to 3m could suit.

14/1

Form: 86500

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; best hurdle effort came at Cork last time and has to build on that on handicap debut.
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10

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Worcester

And Still I Rise

10st 9lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Max Comley

0-25 in Irish points, though his last-time Quakerstown third (3m, yielding) was one of the better efforts; well held at usually big prices over hurdles last summer; British/stable debut.

25/1

6th

18

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

19:53 Ballinrobe

And Still I Rise

10st 11lb

T: John F O’Neill

Second reserve; best hurdle effort came at Cork last time and has to build on that on handicap debut.

Form: 0-1U42

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won at Punchestown and a cracking run at Bellewstown last time after his chasing debut; should be a big player off 2lb higher.
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3

6th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 147y

19:30 Roscommon

On My Bike

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

1-14 over hurdles but disappointed at Ballinrobe in that sphere last time out; previously ran a nice race at Bellewstown over 2m4f on good ground; not a bad run on chase debut at Downpatrick in June where 2m7f trip probably stretched him; cheekpieces on for handicap chase debut; probably best watched today unless the money comes.

10/1

7th

4

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

19:53 Ballinrobe

On My Bike

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won at Punchestown and a cracking run at Bellewstown last time after his chasing debut; should be a big player off 2lb higher.

5/1

Form: 90-7F9

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner was well beaten at Bellewstown last time and has to get back to his better earlier form.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

13

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:25 Gowran Park

Sovereign Duke

11st 3lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: M A Gunn

Dual-purpose; lost form since promising second off 97 at Tipperary back in May 2023; changed yards after another below par effort at Cork on latest off 86; mark falling but hard to fancy on recent efforts; needs a revival.

16/1

16th

18

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Sovereign Duke

12st 0lb

J: Joan Widger

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Dual Flat winner in Britain but regressive since moving to Ireland; oppose.

66/1

10th

10

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

15:35 Cork

Sovereign Duke

11st 5lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Formerly useful on the level and was second in handicap hurdle last summer; regressive since and little encouragement to be taken from recent efforts.

20/1

Form: 0/9-80

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in points and maiden hurdles and needs much more even dropping to handicaps.
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2nd

7

21st Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 141y

18:40 Sligo

Glenmorefiftyfour

11st 5lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Well beaten on all starts, including on handicap debut last time and has to find loads more.

20/1

Form: 800-65

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Best effort when beaten 6l at Roscommon last time over 2m, nearest at the finish; can be a player if staying this trip with cheekpieces added.
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18th

16

9th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 7y

15:10 Naas

Mywayorthehighway

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Best effort over hurdles when fifth at Roscommon last June; jumped poorly in a chase at Thurles last time; trainer probably has a better chance with Mayos Vendangeur.

20/1

8th

12

6th Feb 2025

Good

2m 0f 4y

14:00 Thurles

Mywayorthehighway

10st 3lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear, mistake 2nd, bad mistake and detached 3rd

14/1

8th

12

6th Feb 2025

Good

2m 0f 4y

14:00 Thurles

Mywayorthehighway

10st 3lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear, mistake 2nd, bad mistake and detached 3rd

14/1

Form: 00-90

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Poor in four maiden hurdles and needs much more even dropping to handicaps; tongue-tie.
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7

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:13 Ballinrobe

Klassman

11st 1lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Shane Nolan

Inconsistent this year; fine run when third at this venue in April; pulled up at Kilbeggan, then beaten a head at Limerick before pulling up at Bellewstown; never in the hunt over C&D on latest.

10/1

6

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 41y

19:12 Ballinrobe

Klassman

11st 5lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Shane Nolan

Inconsistent this year; fine run over C&D after a break in April; pulled up at Kilbeggan then beaten a head at Limerick before pulling up at Bellewstown latest; best on good ground; chance if in the mood and the track dries out but risks attached.

15/2

9

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:30 Bellewstown

Klassman

11st 1lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Shane Nolan

Maiden was third at Ballinrobe over 2m5f before pulled-up over 3m at Kilbeggan when raced too keenly; bounced back to be just denied over 2m3f at Limerick last time; up 3lb but a big player if repeating that.

4/1

Form: 1426-8 BF

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won over 3m at Kilbeggan last autumn and some decent runs since; can improve from seasonal debut when a beaten favourite over 2m3f at Limerick.
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10th

3

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:47 Wexford

Stellar Symphony

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Both hurdle wins have been at 3m on decent ground, including at Clonmel last October; not so effective in a couple of recent attempts chasing but in between went down by only a neck (clear of remainder) to a well-handicapped sort in 3m Cork handicap hurdle; drying ground to suit and one for the shortlist.

9/2

6

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 6f 160y

19:38 Limerick

Stellar Symphony

11st 6lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Both hurdle wins have been at 3m on decent ground, including at Clonmel last October; belatedly tried over fences when midfield at Wexford last month; beaten a neck over hurdles at Cork (24.5f) 12 days ago; don't rule out.

10/1

6

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 6f 160y

19:38 Limerick

Stellar Symphony

11st 6lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Both hurdle wins have been at 3m on decent ground, including at Clonmel last October; belatedly tried over fences when midfield at Wexford last month; beaten a neck over hurdles at Cork (24.5f) 12 days ago; don't rule out.

10/1

20/1

Form: /709P-

Last run: 226 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Just a hint of ability in four maiden hurdles last year; however, is still worth a market check on return/handicap debut for a sharp yard.
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14

7th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 171y

15:15 Clonmel

Knocknaconnery

10st 11lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: S Curling

prominent, pressed leader when mistake and lost position 10th, mistake and weakened 4 out, dropped to rear when not fluent 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out

100/1

14

7th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 171y

15:15 Clonmel

Knocknaconnery

10st 11lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: S Curling

prominent, pressed leader when mistake and lost position 10th, mistake and weakened 4 out, dropped to rear when not fluent 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out

100/1

9th

10

16th Oct 2024

Good

2m 7f 39y

16:20 Punchestown

Knocknaconnery

10st 7lb

J: Mr J C Canavan

T: S Curling

Beaten 23l on handicap chase debut at Listowel last time; steps up in trip today but has lots to find.

25/1

Form: F650-6

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Poor on last two runs, albeit in decent company; has to return to her earlier promise when she was placed in maiden company.
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5

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

19:53 Ballinrobe

Ivy Hall

11st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: John Patrick Ryan

Poor on last two runs, albeit in decent company; has to return to her earlier promise when she was placed in maiden company.

25/1

6th

6

2nd Jun 2024

Good

3m 1f 32y

14:20 Kilbeggan

Ivy Hall

10st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: John Patrick Ryan

raced in last, soon nudged along, outpaced and detached after 9th, weakened after 2 out, tailed off

25/1

Form: 0U00-3

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
His best effort for over a year when third at Sligo last time over 2m2f; can be involved if building on it over this longer trip.
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10th

4

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

18:28 Sligo

Moulane West

11st 6lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Gained his only hurdles win in this race a year ago, making all to win easily on good ground after 200 days off; trying to repeat that feat; also ran well here a couple of times in August before form tailed off.

20/1

2

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 11y

16:20 Sligo

Moulane West

11st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Shot up the handicap after winning by 10l over 2m2f at this track in May; some decent efforts in defeat since though was below form at Galway last time; needs his best.

5/1

Non-runners

Inforapenny, Meadow Soprano, Mighty Momentum, Thecornerbar

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €46.40
Straight Forecast €30.37
Tricast €523.22
Trifecta €491.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

My Friend The Wind

POSTDATA:

Meadow Soprano

The Irish Sun:

Mywayorthehighway

RP RATINGS (IRE):

My Friend The Wind