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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9th

9

(8)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Desert Friend

9st 4lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Veteran has done a bit of everything and recorded his ninth win when easily scoring over 1m6f at Sligo last time (yielding to soft), benefitting from a truly-run race; up 8lb but in the mix.

9/2

1st

8

(12)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 190y

15:22 Sligo

Desert Friend

9st 8lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Veteran has done a bit of everything and recorded his eighth win when scoring over 2m on AW in March; poor run at Bellewstown last time but that was only a day after being placed at Dundalk; goes well at Ballinrobe and this track isn't dissimilar.

10/1

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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7th

2

(12)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 3f 175y

17:25 Gowran Park

Duke Of Leggagh

9st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Gained sixth win of his career at Bellewstown on penultimate (12.5f, soft); beaten off revised mark off 77 latest but he'll relish testing conditions if the rain comes and he's gone well here before.

7/1

5th

2

(12)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

16:35 Roscommon

Duke Of Leggagh

9st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

C&D winner in May (good) and went in again at Bellewstown (1m4f, soft) 12 days ago when merely pushed out for a 5l verdict; the 8lb rise asks a question but should give it his best shot.

5/1

1st

3

(4)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 110y

16:33 Bellewstown

Duke Of Leggagh

9st 13lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

1m4f winner at Roscommon in May and respectable efforts the last twice, especially last time when 1m1f would have been sharp enough; rain welcomed.

5/1

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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14th

14

(4)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Migdam

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Edward Buckley

Four-time winner over shorter trips and only just denied over 2m at Thurles on final start last season; recent hurdle run should have put him straight and not one to rule out.

14/1

8th

6

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Migdam

11st 7lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Only had two runs over hurdles, last time winning a maiden on good ground at Tramore (first-time hood); good and bad on the Flat since then; lacks jumping experience for a race of this nature.

50/1

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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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

1st

1

(3)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tuba

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Likes it here, landing a second course win, again from the front for Gina Mangan, over C&D six weeks ago; was allowed his own way that night and this is more competitive if anything but he holds claims upped a fair 4lb.

3/1

1st

2

(6)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tuba

9st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Versatile tactically; off the mark over 2m here in December and ran well in three of four starts since; the exception was 1m6f but he's one to consider.

4/1

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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2

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

Ehteyat

11st 12lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: M K Flannery

Three-time Flat winner has run well in defeat in maiden hurdles this year, including over C&D; below form in an Aintree handicap last time, but this isn't as competitive and he is one to consider.

4/1

16th

10

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Ehteyat

11st 4lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: M K Flannery

Three-time Flat winner; placed in three of four maiden hurdles at up to an extended 2m1f in Ireland this year but doesn't strike as being obviously well treated from an opening hurdle mark in the mid-120s.

33/1

3rd

3

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 105y

13:18 Down Royal

Ehteyat

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: M K Flannery

Three-time Flat winner returned with blood at both nostrils when pulled up at Tramore on hurdling debut; eyecatching third at Thurles next time when rallying and keeping on well; 8l second at Leopardstown early this month; room for improvement in his jumping.

8/1

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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14th

9

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Teed Up

11st 11lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Emmet Mullins

Galway specialist, four of his five Flat wins and both hurdle wins came there; way below his best away from his beloved track and has been tailed off in his last two outings.

50/1

12th

9

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 10y

15:30 Naas

Teed Up

11st 3lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Emmet Mullins

Galway specialist, four of his five Flat wins and both hurdle wins came there; long way below his best in hurdle runs since fourth at his favourite track at last year's festival.

25/1

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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5th

1

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:29 Downpatrick

Gangster Granny

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: C A McBratney

Two Flat wins; gained first hurdles win when springing 33-1 surprise over C&D (good) a fortnight ago (prominent throughout); entitled to go well from 5lb higher mark; shortlisted.

7/2

1st

16

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Downpatrick

Gangster Granny

11st 6lb

T: C A McBratney

Two Flat wins; best hurdles run when third over C&D on penultimate start; eased when chance had gone and tailed off in 3m Bellewstown event; first reserve.

11th

14

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 5y

17:00 Bellewstown

Gangster Granny

11st 2lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: C A McBratney

Dual Flat winner ran her best race over hurdles when third over 2m6f at Downpatrick last time; should go close up 1lb if staying this extra 2f.

9/2

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