July 23 / 20.23 Ballinrobe

20.23

Good To Yielding

Jennings Meats INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 1m 7f 119y
  • 15 runners
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Jennings Meats INH Flat Race

Runners: 15 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £22.20
  • Place: £4.00

Form: 68-3

Last run: 51 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Decent efforts in bumpers at Navan and Kilbeggan, either side of a lesser effort at Clonmel; could be involved if continuing his improvement.
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8

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:30 Bellewstown

Black Heather

11st 2lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Gavin Cromwell

Bumper and maiden hurdle winner for Harry Kelly; ran well on the Flat at this venue on final start for Kelly; has run poorly in two of his three runs for this stable; makes handicap debut; his two stablemates appear to hold stronger credentials.

12/1

2

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

13:10 Punchestown

Black Heather

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Ballinrobe bumper winner last July; won a Naas maiden hurdle easily at the first attempt in April; let down by jumping on stable debut when finishing last in a Cork rated novice (2m1f, good); improved jumping display when a good third in a rated hurdle at Wexford last time; he won't be far away.

9/2

3rd

8

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

17:30 Wexford

Black Heather

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Ballinrobe bumper winner last summer readily landed Naas maiden (2m, good to yielding) on hurdling debut last month; slowly away when narrowly beaten on the flat at Bellewstown two days later but let down by jumping on yard debut in Cork rated novice latest; likely improver if getting jumping sorted.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: P- BF

Last run: 346 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was made 4/11 fav on his debut at Kilbeggan almost a year ago but pulled-up; reportedly made an abnormal respiratory noise plus was found to be lame; still respected from this yard but the champion amateur rides Base Of Fire for another yard.
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7th

11

22nd Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Listowel

Steppingstone

12st 0lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Runner-up in a Ballinrobe bumper before not getting much luck in running at Killarney last month; more needed but he should not be far away.

3/1

3rd

6

22nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

20:06 Killarney

Steppingstone

12st 0lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

prominent on inner throughout, short of room over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

5/2

2nd

12

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 119y

20:23 Ballinrobe

Steppingstone

12st 0lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: W P Mullins

towards rear

10/1

Form: 42-

Last run: 140 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Beaten 9l in a Limerick bumper on debut and only 2.5l at Thurles next time, both on heavy ground; should go well on return if handling this livelier ground.
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5

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

17:07 Cork

Eastbank Warrior

12st 0lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Jonathan Sweeney

towards rear, pulled up 5f out

11/2

5

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

17:07 Cork

Eastbank Warrior

12st 0lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Jonathan Sweeney

Placed twice in bumpers and in a maiden hurdle; best effort in this sphere a 2.5l second behind the now 127 rated Blaze The Way at Thurles (2m, heavy) last March; off since third of 14 in maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe in August; chance if he's fit for his return and yard have a good strike rate in bumpers.

11/2

3rd

18

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 2f 52y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Eastbank Warrior

11st 12lb

T: Jonathan Sweeney

Third reserve; good form in bumpers including here last month; one to consider on hurdling debut.

Form: 886

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not a bad introduction over C&D but has gone backwards in two subsequent starts and has to resume progress
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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: 4

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed ability on the first of two point starts; a solid effort on debut in a Tipperary maiden hurdle over 2m4f; should have improved since and can be a player if transferring that ability to a bumper
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3rd

6

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Moylussa

11st 9lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Maike Magnussen

1-10 over hurdles but without a win since scoring in a Tipperary maiden (16.5f, soft) in October 2024; not a bad run at Cork on penultimate (2m4f, yielding) but didn't back it up at Punchestown latest; others look more solid.

16/1

7th

20

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Moylussa

10st 6lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Maike Magnussen

1-9 over hurdles; attempted to make all when finishing behind a couple of these at Cork latest (2m4f, yielding); probably up against it in this company and might prefer softer ground than this.

25/1

Form: 00

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in maiden hurdles at Punchestown and Tipperary; lots of improvement to find; tongue-tie
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8

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:50 Cartmel

Mr McWhinny

11st 5lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Shaped with promise before penultimate-fence fall at Tipperary (2m3f, yielding) at start of this month, his second start over fences, but was tailed off over 3m1f here on Saturday; others have more pressing claims.

12/1

4

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:35 Cartmel

Mr McWhinny

11st 0lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

0-11 over hurdles and came to grief in both his recent chases; ran quite well before last-fence departure at Tipperary (2m3f, yielding) last time, though, and today's move back up in trip ought to suit; could have a say.

9/1

5

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 155y

16:50 Tipperary

Mr McWhinny

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Paul John Gilligan

Is 0-11 over hurdles and rated 78; unseated early when 125-1 for chase debut at Kilbeggan last month; oppose.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; sister to high-class bumper and 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Banbridge; dam maiden pointer, sister to 2m7f-3m chase winner It Is What It Is; a sister to a Grade 1 winner, so is of clear interest on debut, more so if market strength
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12th

12

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

19:19 Tramore

Spricklestown

11st 7lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Tom Dreaper

Best of six efforts under rules was a 12.5l fifth of 14 in a Limerick maiden hurdle last year (16.5f, good); beaten a long way on seasonal return at Roscommon last time; repeat of Limerick effort could see her involved.

14/1

6

7th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 204y

19:13 Roscommon

Spricklestown

11st 8lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Tom Dreaper

Pick of four maiden runs for Paul Stafford when fair fifth at Limerick in October; absent since November but needs a market check on handicap/yard debut.

14/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 368 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a promising debut in a Kilbeggan bumper a year ago, beaten 7l by a useful sort; obviously a concern that she has been off since but can be involved if repeating that form
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7th

5

(11)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:25 Dundalk (AW)

Jazzwing

9st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Peter Fahey

slowly into stride, in rear

25/1

7th

5

(11)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:25 Dundalk (AW)

Jazzwing

9st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Peter Fahey

Promising debut in a Kilbeggan bumper last summer but well held in two bumpers this year; AW/Flat debut.

25/1

Form: 44

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on debut but a much improved effort over 2m2f at Sligo last time; this drop in trip might not be ideal but shouldn't be far away with more improvement likely.
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5th

10

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:55 Limerick

Love Like This

10st 12lb

J: Brian Barry

T: John Patrick Ryan

Still a maiden after 42 starts but solid effort over hurdles at Sligo (2m4f, good) on penultimate when staying on dourly to take second (Island McCoo back in fourth); ran no race here over fences last week; hard to trust.

6/1

10th

10

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:48 Limerick

Love Like This

10st 8lb

J: Brian Barry

T: John Patrick Ryan

Still a maiden after 41 starts but solid effort over hurdles at Sligo (2m4f, good) nine days ago when staying on dourly to take second; each-way claims if she can back that up.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; brother to French 2m1f hurdle winner Bring Him Peace; dam placed 7f 2yo (RPR 75), from the family of 5f Group 1 winner Gilt Edge Girl; by the sire of top-class hurdler Marine Nationale; yard having a fine season; worth a market check
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6th

3

(5)

5th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 130y

16:45 Clonmel

Howsagoinlike

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Appeared not to stay in a bumper at Ballinrobe; may do better over this trip but will probably need to pick up more experience; tongue-tie.

20/1

10th

5

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 119y

20:23 Ballinrobe

Howsagoinlike

12st 0lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Third foal; brother to French 2m1f hurdle winner Bring Him Peace; dam placed 7f 2yo (RPR 75), from the family of 5f Group 1 winner Gilt Edge Girl; by the sire of top-class hurdler Marine Nationale; yard having a fine season; worth a market check

28/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; brother to 7.3f 2yo winner Yorbelucky (RPR 77) and other horses who were placed in NH races; dam 1m1f/1m2f winner (75), half-sister to winners incl' I'm So Lucky (smart 7f-1m3f Flat and 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase); respected from this yard on debut and follow market moves; tongue-tie.
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4

(12)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Stand Back

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Henry De Bromhead

Tailed off in a Ballinrobe bumper on debut in July; possible switch to this sphere will suit but others look more likely.

20/1

11th

11

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 119y

20:23 Ballinrobe

Stand Back

12st 0lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Henry De Bromhead

Fifth foal; brother to 7.3f 2yo winner Yorbelucky (RPR 77) and other horses who were placed in NH races; dam 1m1f/1m2f winner (75), half-sister to winners incl' I'm So Lucky (smart 7f-1m3f Flat and 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase); respected from this yard on debut and follow market moves; tongue-tie.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Eighth foal; half-brother to winners Stephanie Frances (useful bumper and 2m-2m1f hurdle/chase) and Blackstown Flyer (point); dam unraced half-sister to 2m1f hurdle winner Be My Friend; cost 3,100euros as a yearling; late-starter is by a decent sire but others appeal more.
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15

14th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:35 Tramore

Notevenatext

10st 1lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Shaped with promise when third at Limerick (2m3f) in May but probably didn't stay when tried over 23.5f latest; could rebound dropped back in trip.

25/1

13th

15

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 120y

19:55 Tipperary

Notevenatext

10st 2lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Has improved for switch to handicaps and his best run came last time at Limerick when third of 14 (2m3f, good); retains the same mark but he was 8.75l behind the winner that day all the same so more improvement needed.

9/1

Form: 04760-

Last run: 210 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far at times in bumpers but others preferred making seasonal debut.
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15

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Brave Crogha

10st 11lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: I Madden

Bumper winner in 2024; 0-7 over hurdles and yet to trouble the judge; off since heavy defeat at Galway in October; 3lb drop not enough to tempt on return.

33/1

Form: 8P

Last run: 16 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Well beaten on debut and pulled-up last time; can't be fancied.
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14th

6

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 119y

20:23 Ballinrobe

Kilroe Champ

12st 0lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: John Neilan

keen to post

150/1

5

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 2f 59y

17:25 Sligo

Kilroe Champ

12st 0lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: John Neilan

Tailed off when last of eight at Ballinrobe; can't have him.

100/1

8th

3

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 75y

20:30 Ballinrobe

Kilroe Champ

12st 0lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: John Neilan

Brother to hurdle winner Itsnotyouitsme; dam hurdle winner; makes belated debut at the age of seven with a tongue-tie fitted; tough task.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4-2

Last run: 45 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Posted identical RPR's when fourth in a Navan bumper (sft/hy) last November and when second on return at Punchestown on good ground; the champion amateur takes over today and a hood is added; looks a big player.
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1

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 119y

20:23 Ballinrobe

Base Of Fire

12st 0lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Richard John O’Brien

Posted identical RPR's when fourth in a Navan bumper (sft/hy) last November and when second on return at Punchestown on good ground; the champion amateur takes over today and a hood is added; looks a big player.

7/4

2nd

3

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 170y

17:27 Punchestown

Base Of Fire

12st 0lb

J: Mr E P O’Brien

T: Richard John O’Brien

Half-brother to 4 winners including bumper winner and useful hurdler Glan; dam German 6f-1m (Listed) winner, half-sister to high-class jumper Foreman; surpassed market expectations on Navan debut in November when a clear fourth on soft-to-heavy; interesting to see how he copes with this quicker ground, major contender if doing so.

13/2

4th

2

18th Nov 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Navan

Base Of Fire

12st 0lb

J: Mr E P O’Brien

T: Richard John O’Brien

Half-brother to 4 winners incl' Glan (bumper, useful 2m/2m2f hurdle & 1m3f Flat, RPR 80) and College Boy (7f/1m Flat and 2m hurdle); dam German 6f-1m (Listed) winner, half-sister to high-class jumper Foreman; well-bred sort cost 20,000euros as a 3yo; yard is 4-21 in Irish bumpers last five seasons; check market.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta €116.20
Straight Forecast €95.00
Trifecta €916.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Base Of Fire

POSTDATA:

Love Like This

The Irish Sun:

Moylussa

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Base Of Fire