May 26 / 19.30 Ballinrobe

19.30

Good

McHale Orbital INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 0f 120y
  • 16 runners
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McHale Orbital INH Flat Race

Runners: 16 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

OUR TIP

28/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.60
  • Place: £4.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Berkshire gelding is a second foal; dam placed in bumpers and 2m5f/3m hurdles; probably best watched on debut unless the market speaks.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

20:18 Bellewstown

Caman Hill

12st 0lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Una Corcoran

Drew clear for a 9l success at Ballinrobe (good) last May and that form has worked out well; back from an absence when eyecatching fourth at Listowel (2m4f, yielding); trip was a stretch on that occasion but big player over this distance.

6/1

4th

1

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

17:17 Listowel

Caman Hill

12st 0lb

J: Mr P A King

T: Una Corcoran

Drew clear for a 9l success at Ballinrobe (good) last May and that form has worked out well, with both placed horses progressing to better things; the absence is worrying but he's clearly useful.

6/4

1st

2

26th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 120y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Caman Hill

11st 10lb

J: Mr P A King

T: Una Corcoran

Berkshire gelding is a second foal; dam placed in bumpers and 2m5f/3m hurdles; probably best watched on debut unless the market speaks.

28/1

10/1

  • Place: £6.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Getaway gelding is a first foal; dam useful 2m3f-2m5f hurdle winner, half-sister to point winner Marvellous Moment, out of 2m4f bumper and hurdle winning half-sister to 2m/2m1f chase winner Runfar; the market should reveal plenty.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

11

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 209y

Class 1

17:00 Aintree

Moments Away

11st 4lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Martin Keighley

Steady improvement with each of his three runs, beaten off only late on when second at Chepstow (soft) on debut for this yard last month; may have more in the tank but he's still a maiden and this is his sternest assignment to date; fitted with a tongue-strap for the first time.

20/1

2nd

6

15th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 5

17:40 Chepstow

Moments Away

11st 5lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

9l second of 14 on debut at Ballinrobe (2m, good) last May and 3l third of nine at Fairyhouse (2m, yielding) in January on final run for David Harry Kelly; could be in the mix on his first outing for Martin Keighley.

11/2

3rd

5

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:00 Fairyhouse

Moments Away

12st 0lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: David Harry Kelly

Can be rated a possible future winner on the evidence of a debut second at Ballinrobe last May; trainer saddled two winners during the New Year schedule.

8/1

22/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sea The Moon gelding cost 43,000GBP as a yearling; first foal; dam placed 1m-1m4f AW (RPR 71), half-sister to winners Duvet Day (US 1m1f Grade 3), A Wave Of The Sea (10.3f/10.5f Flat and useful 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase) and Hello Neighbour (10.4f/1m6f Flat and useful 2m hurdle); nicely bred and worth a market check.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:32 Killarney

Moon Mission

10st 11lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Winner of a 2m2f Cork novice event on good ground in May, not so good in Wexford conditions event later same month; seemingly has a bit to do back in handicap company off this sort of mark.

16/1

5th

7

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:12 Wexford

Moon Mission

10st 13lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Twice third in bumpers; third on handicap hurdle debut at Punchestown (2m5f, soft to heavy) in January; beaten a lot farther by the same winner when mid-field in a festival handicap at the same venue; suited by drop in trip and better ground when winning a novice event at Cork early this month; more on his plate here.

8/1

Form: 5

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Let The Lion Roar gelding was sent off at 5-1 on debut at Down Royal and he was far from disgraced, finishing an 11.5l fifth of 10 after meeting a bit of trouble; more needed to win this, however.
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Verdict Starting price

10

5th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:07 Kilbeggan

The Iron Chef

11st 11lb

J: Mr Finn Buckley

T: John C McConnell

Second runner for yard; similar level of form when beaten 11l in bumpers at Down Royal and Ballinrobe for former yard; has to find improvement after a break.

16/1

4th

14

26th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 120y

19:30 Ballinrobe

The Iron Chef

11st 10lb

J: Mr Finn Buckley

T: William Harvey

Let The Lion Roar gelding was sent off at 5-1 on debut at Down Royal and he was far from disgraced, finishing an 11.5l fifth of 10 after meeting a bit of trouble; more needed to win this, however.

11/1

4th

14

26th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 120y

19:30 Ballinrobe

The Iron Chef

11st 10lb

J: Mr Finn Buckley

T: William Harvey

Let The Lion Roar gelding was sent off at 5-1 on debut at Down Royal and he was far from disgraced, finishing an 11.5l fifth of 10 after meeting a bit of trouble; more needed to win this, however.

11/1

Form: 4 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Caravaggio gelding offered something to work with when fourth on debut at Killarney when the 2-1 favourite but was still beaten 18.5l; should improve plenty for that initial experience and he's a big player.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:20 Killarney

Claude

11st 9lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Sarah Joanna Connell

Wexford maiden hurdle winner for Joseph O'Brien last year; however, has been below that form in four runs for this yard; blinkers replace previously-worn cheekpieces.

25/1

11th

1

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:50 Cork

Claude

11st 12lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Sarah Joanna Connell

Wexford maiden hurdle winner on good ground for Joseph O'Brien; three outings for this stable have been disappointing, including when pulled up at Punchestown last time (66-1).

33/1

21

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Claude

11st 4lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Sarah Joanna Connell

Maiden winner on good ground for Joseph O'Brien; well beaten in two outings for this stable.

28/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; Hillstar gelding is a first foal; dam fourth in bumper, half-sister to 2m3f/2m5f hurdle winner Hitherjacques Lady, out of useful bumper winning half-sister to useful bumper and 2m/2m2f hurdle winner Blazing Liss; nicely bred and market check advised.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 204y

18:18 Roscommon

Il Pirata

11st 4lb

J: Mr M J Love

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

Soundly beaten in a bumper and two maiden hurdles; brought down on return; best watched for now.

20/1

26

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 100y

13:30 Fairyhouse

Il Pirata

11st 12lb

J: Mr M J Love

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

Hints of promise in three maidens; more likely a handicap prospect; first reserve.

5

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:12 Cork

Il Pirata

11st 7lb

J: Mr M J Love

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

Encouragement without threatening in two maiden hurdle runs so far; might be one that improves when stepped up in trip handicapping.

18/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Vadamos gelding sent off at 100-1 for debut at Punchestown but showed definite promise to stay on steadily for a 12l seventh of 18; place chance if building on that.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

5th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

19:17 Hereford

Cluain Chormaic

11st 7lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Karen Jewell

Progressive type who showed promise in two runs over hurdles in Ireland and has shaped well on both starts for this stable, making the frame on both occasions; latest was at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) in April; enters handicaps with plenty of potential.

2/1

3rd

1

8th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

14:30 Fontwell

Cluain Chormaic

11st 5lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Karen Jewell

Third in big-field maiden at Leopardstown's Christmas festival (2m4f, good to yielding) and again ran well when second at Huntingdon (2m, good) for new stable last month; back up in trip here and has another big role to play.

7/2

2nd

3

11th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:58 Huntingdon

Cluain Chormaic

11st 6lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Karen Jewell

Raced in two bumpers and two maiden hurdles for Brian McMahon, posting a good effort at Leopardstown (2m4f, good to yielding) the final time; possibilities provided that form is backed up; debut for Karen Jewell.

4/1

Form: P

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Walk In The Park filly was far too keen when pulling up on debut in a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle at 50-1; may need more time.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

18:48 Bellewstown

Ardeen Joy

10st 13lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Not much promise in a maiden hurdle and bumper last year; has improved, third in maidens at Cork and Downpatrick; in between was challenging when falling at the last at Limerick; 107-rated mare needs to raise her game to win here.

9/2

3rd

2

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 185y

13:25 Downpatrick

Ardeen Joy

10st 13lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gordon Elliott

Not much promise in a maiden hurdle and bumper last year; improved in two hurdle runs this year especially at Limerick (2m4f) last time, challenging when falling at the last; should go close today if none the worse for that.

7/4

Form: 2

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was a 28-1 shot on debut at Killarney but he belied those odds with a fine run in second, beaten just 2.25l; should be thereabouts again with a repeat of that; obvious chance.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

26th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 120y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Lodge Man

11st 10lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: P M J Doyle

Was a 28-1 shot on debut at Killarney but he belied those odds with a fine run in second, beaten just 2.25l; should be thereabouts again with a repeat of that; obvious chance.

7/2

9th

8

26th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 120y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Lodge Man

11st 10lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: P M J Doyle

Was a 28-1 shot on debut at Killarney but he belied those odds with a fine run in second, beaten just 2.25l; should be thereabouts again with a repeat of that; obvious chance.

7/2

2nd

8

11th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:20 Killarney

Lodge Man

10st 13lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: P M J Doyle

Renaissance Man gelding was unsold as a 3yo; second foal; dam unraced sister to useful 2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Dursey Sound; not a lot of appeal on paper and probably best watched on debut.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kingsalsa gelding; dam unraced half-sister to French 2m1f hurdle/2m3f chase winner Santa Julia, out of half-sister to useful 1m7f-2m4f hurdle/chase winner Santa Bamba; beaten 36l in sole point-to-point at Quakerstown; watch on debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

6

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Laska Du Breuil

11st 0lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Modest form overall; ninth of 18 at Punchestown in December (2m1f, yielding) his best effort; pulled up before two out at Kilbeggan last month; new headgear combination.

14/1

17

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:23 Kilbeggan

Laska Du Breuil

11st 2lb

T: Gavin Cromwell

First reserve; modest form overall; ninth of 18 at Punchestown in December (2m1f, yielding) but tailed off back there last time; down 2lb and cheekpieces go on.

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Crystal Ocean gelding is a first foal; dam unraced sister to winners Battleoverdoyen (bumper and high-class 2m-3m hurdle/chase) and Swordsman (2m4f-2m5f hurdle/chase), half-sister to useful 2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Treackle Tart; nicely bred debutant worth a market check.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 204y

18:48 Roscommon

Suresuresure

11st 2lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: John F O’Neill

Just a hint of promise in five bumpers; however, it wasn't a bad hurdling debut at Listowel but this demands a lot more.

50/1

7th

12

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:41 Listowel

Suresuresure

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: John F O’Neill

Has shown nothing of note in five bumpers; hard to make a case for on hurdles debut.

150/1

10th

9

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 120y

20:15 Kilbeggan

Suresuresure

12st 0lb

J: Mr K O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

Has shown nothing of note in four starts in bumpers; difficult to make a case for.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Portage gelding is a second foal; dam well held bumper and 2m/2m7f maiden hurdles, out of maiden half-sister to Australian 1m2f Group 1 winner Sousa and 1m2f Listed Flat and 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner Smuggler's Song; probably best watched on debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

2

(1)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 17y

20:08 Roscommon

Cad Is Anam

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John F O’Neill

Shown nothing in a bumper and maiden hurdle.

100/1

7

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:30 Listowel

Cad Is Anam

11st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: John F O’Neill

Tailed off in a Ballinrobe bumper only last week (80-1).

100/1

7

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:30 Listowel

Cad Is Anam

11st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: John F O’Neill

Tailed off in a Ballinrobe bumper only last week (80-1).

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has failed to complete in three point-to-points, pulling up twice and running out; Vadamos gelding makes limited appeal on Rules' debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 55y

13:15 Cork

Mr Babes

11st 12lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Martin Hassett

Nothing to recommend him so far ahead of yard/hurdling debut.

200/1

13th

11

26th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 120y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Mr Babes

11st 10lb

J: Mr Andrew Burke-Ott

T: John F Gleeson

Has failed to complete in three point-to-points, pulling up twice and running out; Vadamos gelding makes limited appeal on Rules' debut.

66/1

13th

11

26th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 120y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Mr Babes

11st 10lb

J: Mr Andrew Burke-Ott

T: John F Gleeson

Has failed to complete in three point-to-points, pulling up twice and running out; Vadamos gelding makes limited appeal on Rules' debut.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mastercraftsman gelding, cost 3,000Euros as a yearling, first foal; dam 7f-1m2f AW Flat (RPR 70)/2m hurdle winner, half-sister to winners Frederick William (2m AW), Ventura Castle (9.7f/1m2f), At First Light (bumper and 2m-2m6f hurdles) and Design Icon (2m4f hurdle); market should reveal expectations on debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(5)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Kings Gesture

9st 12lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Michael Paul Ryan

Pulled up in bumper; has shown minor promise in three AW starts; good 7lb claimer booked for handicap debut.

16/1

10th

16

(17)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Kings Gesture

9st 4lb

T: Michael Paul Ryan

Second reserve; pulled up in bumper; has shown minor promise in three AW starts; handicap debut.

Form: 7-

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
No Risk At All gelding was sent off at 6-1 on debut at Punchestown earlier this month but was beaten 19.5l into seventh of 20; needs more to come out on top here.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:58 Perth

Lexington Wood

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Showed promise in three Irish bumpers last year, after which he was sold for £105,000; novicey jumping, in at the deep end, on his hurdles debut in a Grade 2 at Kempton (2m, good to soft) when eighth of ten finishers in February; sure to have been well schooled since and could be a different proposition here.

13/8

8th

7

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Kempton

Lexington Wood

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

0-3 in bumpers in Ireland but he showed promise, going down narrowly at Down Royal (yielding) in November; changed hands for £105,000 afterwards, and it's interesting that new connections throw him in at the deep end for his hurdling debut; unexposed and should be monitored in the market.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Masked Marvel gelding cost 47,000Euros as a 3yo; fifth foal; half-brother to French 2m1f-2m3f hurdle/chase winner Red Rain; dam placed French 2m2f-2m4f chases, half-sister to French 2m2f Listed hurdle winner Red Name and useful 2m-2m4f chase winner Rouge Et Blanc; respected yard had a well backed winning debutant last week; interesting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12

26th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 120y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Spellcaster

11st 10lb

J: Mr M J Kenneally

T: S Curling

Masked Marvel gelding cost 47,000Euros as a 3yo; fifth foal; half-brother to French 2m1f-2m3f hurdle/chase winner Red Rain; dam placed French 2m2f-2m4f chases, half-sister to French 2m2f Listed hurdle winner Red Name and useful 2m-2m4f chase winner Rouge Et Blanc; respected yard had a well backed winning debutant last week; interesting.

10/1

12

26th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 120y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Spellcaster

11st 10lb

J: Mr M J Kenneally

T: S Curling

Masked Marvel gelding cost 47,000Euros as a 3yo; fifth foal; half-brother to French 2m1f-2m3f hurdle/chase winner Red Rain; dam placed French 2m2f-2m4f chases, half-sister to French 2m2f Listed hurdle winner Red Name and useful 2m-2m4f chase winner Rouge Et Blanc; respected yard had a well backed winning debutant last week; interesting.

10/1

Non-runners

Road To The Sea, Rebel Cry, Love Me Tender

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €586.00
Straight Forecast €301.61
Trifecta €1336.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Claude

POSTDATA:

Cluain Chormaic

The Irish Sun:

Claude