May 09 / 20.30 Ballinrobe

20.30

Good

KOG Logistics Handicap

  • Prize money: £7314.05
  • 1m 4f 202y
  • 10 runners
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KOG Logistics Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 0312-1

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has won three of her six starts since joining this yard including when getting the better of Gangster Granny on her return at Gowran; shorter trip shouldn't be an issue for this front-runner and may get an uncontested lead in this field.
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22

(12)

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:55 Curragh

Molly Hall

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Alan McIntyre

Went up 14lb in total for early-season wins at Gowran and Ballinrobe; down the field over 1m6f here last time, and held by several of these on that evidence; probably a bit high in the ratings now.

22/1

10

(21)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Molly Hall

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Alan McIntyre

One of two runners for yard; won for the fifth time when taking a 1m5f Ballinrobe handicap last time; won over this trip on seasonal debut too; up 7lb and has an unhelpful draw so more needed again.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 707-76 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last season from 1lb lower; hasn't been at his best this term but return to quicker ground should help.
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16th

8

(14)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:24 Navan

Desert Friend

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Dual-purpose veteran and a multiple winner in both codes; won off 3lb lower at Sligo in May (1m6f, yld-sft); well beaten over hurdles at Galway on latest but is 9lb lower than when a 2.5l third over C&D last summer so not written off.

25/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 00-994

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back over timber this winter but below his best in trio of runs back on the Flat; trip too short latest but probably wants slower ground than this and has stall 11 to contend with.
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5th

11

(8)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Duke Of Leggagh

9st 5lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

Dual purpose sort has six wins to his name; last win on the level came in this race last year off 8lb higher; has been poor this year but is well-handicapped if back to form.

25/1

11th

13

(8)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

14:40 Punchestown

Duke Of Leggagh

9st 1lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

Won twice last season; no sign of his best in three outings this term; tailed off at Roscommon four weeks ago; has prospered on heavy ground in the past.

25/1

Form: 473698

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Encouraging run back on turf at Leopardstown in March but hasn't built on that twice since; needs to prove he's as effective back at this sort of trip; can race prominently so stall one helps at least.
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7th

10

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 3f 145y

14:24 Clonmel

Migdam

10st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: James Andrew Fahey

Four wins on the Flat (three on AW); needs to step up on recent handicap hurdle efforts at Kilbeggan and Downpatrick; a remote fourth on the latter occasion.

10/1

4th

1

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:12 Downpatrick

Migdam

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: James Andrew Fahey

Decent Flat performer (four wins) who landed Tramore maiden hurdle last year; ran okay on handicap bow in big-field novice contest at Fairyhouse in April; looked in need of the run after a break on stable debut a fortnight ago; eased in grade.

25/1

7th

5

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 26y

16:42 Kilbeggan

Migdam

11st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: James Andrew Fahey

Decent Flat performer (four wins) landed Tramore maiden last year; ran okay on handicap debut in big-field novice contest at Fairyhouse in April; been off since the following month and changed yards in the meantime.

14/1

Form: 12231-

Last run: 287 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Was in good form on the Flat last summer including a win at Cork when last seen on the level; off since down the field run in the Fred Winter but not ruled out despite career high Flat mark with more to come on the level.
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3

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Solar Drive

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual-purpose; won a 2m2f maiden hurdle (good) here last September; placed in a Listed 4yo hurdle at Musselburgh in February before well beaten off 124 in the Fred Winter; modest efforts on Flat the last twice; has won on soft on the level; could prove to be the main danger.

4/1

3

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Solar Drive

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual-purpose; won a 2m2f maiden hurdle (good) here last September; placed in a Listed 4yo hurdle at Musselburgh in February before well beaten off 124 in the Fred Winter; modest efforts on Flat the last twice; has won on soft on the level; could prove to be the main danger.

4/1

6th

7

(8)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 17y

19:40 Roscommon

Solar Drive

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual-purpose; 2-6 on turf on the Flat, both wins coming over 1m4f under this rider at Cork off 50 (soft) and off 64 (good) last season; pleasing return to the level at Ballinrobe (1m5f, good) ten days ago after a spell over timber; just 3lb above last win now and trip and ground fine; chance.

4/1

20/1

Form: 368-00

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Promising maiden form but has struggled in handicaps so far this season; bit to prove at present; back up in trip.
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8th

1

(7)

5th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:50 Kempton (AW)

Tuba

10st 2lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Front-runner who won twice at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) and once over hurdles in the spring; up another 4lb on this return to the Flat and may not be allowed his own way this time.

7/2

4th

1

19th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:30 Market Rasen

Tuba

12st 0lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Carried the good cheer of a successful spell on the Tapeta back across to hurdles at Fakenham latest (3m, good), winning as he pleased; 8lb rise looks about right, and has stamina to spare down in trip.

7/2

1st

2

31st May 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

14:35 Fakenham

Tuba

11st 6lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

0-5 over hurdles, having been pulled up in both handicaps last year (2m1f/2m3f), but returns to this code after two 1m6f AW wins this spring and is evidenty in good nick; tries a new trip; likely contender.

4/6

Form: 6910-5 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Shaped like he needed last month's return but not sure to be suited by this sort of trip on decent ground and remains on a career high mark.
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4

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 70y

17:20 Limerick

Nostra Casa

9st 11lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Leonard Paul Flynn

Four-time winner; modest efforts since joining this yard; has plenty of work to do to get closer to Lough Leane judged on latest Gowran run; would want it softer; others preferred.

33/1

7th

3

(18)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 40y

15:52 Gowran Park

Nostra Casa

9st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Leonard Paul Flynn

Four-time winner; needs to step up on the form of two races over longer trips this season; finished behind Migdam at Ballinrobe last time.

16/1

3

(18)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 40y

15:52 Gowran Park

Nostra Casa

9st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Leonard Paul Flynn

Four-time winner; needs to step up on the form of two races over longer trips this season; finished behind Migdam at Ballinrobe last time.

16/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 12050/

Last run: 714 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Progressive for George Boughey in 2023 but has been off nearly two years and can only be watched on debut for new yard.
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4

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:17 Listowel

Ehteyat

11st 10lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: M K Flannery

Dual AW winner whose Flat turf win came over 1m6f on heavy here last year; posted some good efforts in maiden hurdles last season but didn't appear to stay 2m6f in Ballinrobe handicap on latest; down slightly in trip here and handicapper giving him a chance.

16/1

12th

1

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 208y

16:34 Ballinrobe

Ehteyat

11st 13lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: M K Flannery

Dual AW winner whose Flat turf win came over 1m6f on heavy at Listowel last year; posted some good efforts over hurdles last season, notably when third to El Cairos at Thurles; pulled up on last hurdle outing, but not discounted on return to this sphere after a break.

16/1

11th

3

(3)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Ehteyat

9st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M K Flannery

Dual AW winner whose turf win came over 1m6f on heavy at Listowel last year; back from hurdling campaign last season and stablemate of top-weight may just need this.

14/1

8/1

Form: 08090-

Last run: 200 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Best Flat form has come on softer ground than what he'll get here and he struggled last season; off 200 days.
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10th

1

(7)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 174y

18:43 Clonmel

Teed Up

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Emmet Mullins

Was bidding for a fourth Galway festival win when third in a handicap hurdle at Ballybrit when last seen; was an excellent third in QR handicap there on the Monday, staying on well after not clear run; no trip concerns and will relish it if the rain comes.

15/2

3rd

4

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Teed Up

11st 10lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Emmet Mullins

Won this 2022 & 2023 and bids for third win on the back of a fine third of 20 in Connacht Hotel QR Handicap here on Monday, staying on well after not clear run; below best on flat here on Friday, questionable whether he'll turn out for a third time this week.

6/1

5th

3

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 14y

20:40 Galway

Teed Up

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Emmet Mullins

Six-time course winner bounced back to form with an excellent effort in the QR handicap here on Monday, beaten just 1.25l off 88; this trip possibly on the sharp side but loves it here and not discounted for place purposes.

9/2

Form: 449-02 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Limerick maiden winner last summer over similar trip and back to form when runner-up to Molly Hall at Gowran last month; only up 1lb and won't mind the quicker ground; player.
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6th

5

17th Oct 2026

Yielding

2m 5f 70y

14:55 Limerick

Gangster Granny

10st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: C A McBratney

A revelation at Downpatrick between May and August this year with three wins over 2m6f, the latest when easily defying a mark of 106; form dipped since, including when fourth over the same C&D last month, but the runner-up Harpy Eagle advertised the form with a win at Punchestown on Wednesday; won here on the Flat in the past; player.

10/1

4th

6

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 110y

15:57 Downpatrick

Gangster Granny

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: C A McBratney

A revelation around here between May and August this year with three C&D wins, the latest last month when easily defying a mark of 106; the form has been well advertised by the third who won since; never a factor in the Ulster Cesarewitch on the Flat a fortnight ago but big player back at her favoured track.

7/1

12th

13

(15)

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:00 Down Royal

Gangster Granny

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: C A McBratney

A revelation at Downpatrick this summer with three handicap wins over 2m6f; won twice on the Flat for Jessica Harrington; no stamina doubt; has to taken seriously.

13/2

Non-runners

Keilah

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Payout
Exacta €23.70
Straight Forecast €23.62
Tricast €157.85
Trifecta €306.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Gangster Granny

SPOTLIGHT:

Molly Hall

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Desert Friend

The Irish Sun:

Gangster Granny