June 23 / 18.40 Ballinrobe

18.40

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Treacy’s Pharmacies Handicap

  • Prize money: £7314.05
  • 1m 1f 163y
  • 13 runners
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Treacy’s Pharmacies Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

25/1

Form: 17-000 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Useful seven-time Flat winner (six in France); won off mark of 87 over 1m at Leopardstown (heavy) last October; a long way below his best in three outings this term; needs to show signs of revival.
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10th

13

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Titanium

11st 4lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Eight-time Flat winner (all turf wins on soft or worse); small signs of promise five hurdle runs; took third in a Musselburgh maiden hurdle in November (2m, good to soft) but last of 16 on handicap debut at Naas (2m, soft to heavy) when last seen in this sphere; recent Flat runs have been middling.

13/1

10th

17

(20)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:17 Curragh

Titanium

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf (including a premier handicap here over 1m in November off 10lb lower); sixth in Irish Lincoln on return when 1lb wrong; race possibly came too soon when below that level over same C&D six days ago.

20/1

5th

5

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Titanium

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf (including a premier handicap over C&D off 8lb lower) ran a respectable race when sixth of 25 in the Irish Lincoln 13 days ago when 1lb wrong, beaten 8.5l; handles soft ground and these are calmer waters; in the mix.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8-0062

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won 7f maiden on soft ground for Harry Eustace at three; started 2024 season brightly before losing form; ran well off his reduced mark when second over 1m1f at Leopardstown last time; up 5lb but may remain competitive.
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12th

1

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Gowran Park

Bill Silvers

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: William Durkan

Best run for this yard when runner-up over 1m1f in a Leopardstown handicap last summer (soft); lost form after that; three runs this term well below best.

16/1

13th

1

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

15:44 Navan

Bill Silvers

10st 0lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Best run for this yard when runner-up over 1m1f in a Leopardstown handicap last summer (soft); lost form after that and two runs this term well below best, visored last time in a claimer; drops in grade but remains opposable.

10/1

5th

6

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:22 Gowran Park

Bill Silvers

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Best run for this yard was when runner-up over 1m1f in a Leopardstown handicap last summer (soft); lost form after that and was well beaten on his seasonal return last month at Leopardstown; visor goes on and has been given a chance at the weightings but you'd like to see more positive recent form.

10/1

Form: 2-3012 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Gaining third Flat win when scoring over C&D last month (for this rider) and followed up over hurdles six days later at Clonmel, both times under forcing tactics; holding his form, lost out by only a neck at Limerick 11 days ago; leading chance with Dylan O'Connor claiming 7lb
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7th

4

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:55 Tramore

Expound

9st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Three-time Flat winner won off 2lb higher at Ballinrobe last year (1m2f, good) and returned to the same race in May when an okay fourth of nine; something seemingly went wrong when pulled up over hurdles at Clonmel in May; others appeal more.

8/1

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:50 Clonmel

Expound

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Made almost all to win this race last year (Ballycashin third); ran well off 10lb higher mark at Tramore in August; otherwise has done all his racing on the Flat over the past year; placed on multiple occasions, fair form late; fourth of nine at Ballinrobe last Friday.

7/1

Form: 2-0340

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden after 15 runs but useful form in defeat; last two runs have been over further; previous C&D third behind an odds-on chance in a maiden good enough to put him in the mix.
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4th

5

(11)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ozark Daze

9st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Jack W Davison

20-race maiden; in the frame in five of his six course outings including over 1m4f last month; poor run at the Curragh since but respected back here for a yard that get winners in claimers.

5/1

2

(15)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Ozark Daze

12st 2lb

J: Mr J Dunne

T: Jack W Davison

Is frustratingly still a maiden after 19 starts but has run well plenty of times including second over 1m4f at Dundalk last time; this trip suits better; disappointing previous time with cheekpieces; best on good ground.

8/1

8/1

Form: /7713- D

Last run: 351 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Wins for Jane Chapple-Hyam were on soft and heavy ground, over 1m2f and 1m4f; ran well on his final run for that yard before changing hands for 8,000gns; off for almost a year; interesting addition to the Burns team; might find the ground a bit quick.
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6th

3

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Punchestown

Eyetrap

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Aidan Melia

Good record of 2-7 on Flat; well beaten in two maiden hurdle starts, and not at his best when beaten 26l on AW latest; maybe one more for handicaps.

33/1

Form: 109334

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m AW winner last winter, held his form well after climbing in the ratings; prominent showing at Leopardstown last time boosts his chance of gaining his first win on turf.
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6th

1

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:22 Downpatrick

Tribal Moon

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Dual 1m AW winner for former yard and went close on yard debut at Dundalk in November; modest form in five attempts hurdling, most recently when beaten 47l in a 2m2f conditions hurdle here three weeks ago; tough task giving weight to all.

15/1

5th

7

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:33 Downpatrick

Tribal Moon

10st 13lb

J: Erin Dunseath

T: Noel C Kelly

Dual 1m AW winner for former yard and went close on yard debut at Dundalk in November; modest enough form in four attempts hurdling, most recently poor Flat effort at Galway last month; seemingly lots to find.

16/1

15th

13

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Tribal Moon

9st 7lb

J: Erin Dunseath

T: Noel C Kelly

Two-time 1m AW winner for former yard; went close on debut for this stable on last Flat start at Dundalk (10.5f); no impact over hurdles last thrice and 0-7 record on turf on the Flat doesn't inspire confidence; drawn wide.

20/1

Form: 50-000 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has struggled in seven starts since beating Expound at Listowel last autumn; not a frequent winner (5-67); others much preferred on current form.
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11

(2)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:20 Killarney

Casanova

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seasoned handicapper has deteriorated considerably this year, never counting in a Ballinrobe claimer on latest; very hard to be confident in.

14/1

6th

6

(7)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:40 Bellewstown

Casanova

9st 6lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has struggled in eight starts since winning a 1m1f Listowel handicap last autumn; rated 85 after that success, now 15lb lower but even so can be given a chance at these weights; good 7lb claimer aboard.

4/1

Form: 81-84

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Left her debut behind with 7f Dundalk success in December; well held on her handicap debut at the Curragh; sights lowered now after a run in a conditions race at Gowran; fair chance now making her handicap debut against her seniors.
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9th

2

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ripon

Donna Nook

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Resumed winning ways over C&D in June and has continued in good form, drawn wide when third of 15 in 1m Thirsk handicap 18 days ago; that form is working out well so she merits serious consideration off a 1lb lower mark.

7/2

3rd

7

(14)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Donna Nook

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

A half-length too good for Jesmond Dawn at Ripon in early June when only 1lb lower; hasn't been overly threatening in her last three races.

14/1

4th

4

(6)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Donna Nook

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ended a losing run when beating 11 rivals at Ripon (1m, good) last month; respectable efforts since without suggesting she was ahead of her mark.

6/1

Form: 6170-8 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
C&D winner on soft last July; plenty of improvement needed from recent seasonal debut at Limerick 12 days ago.
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8th

6

(9)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:52 Gowran Park

Brewel Hill

9st 11lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Peter McCreery

Useful form in 2024, featuring a Ballinrobe win; placed at the same venue during a light 2025 campaign; needs to step up considerably on what he has shown in two 2026 starts.

25/1

11th

10

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Brewel Hill

9st 4lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Peter McCreery

Quite lightly raced since winning this race off 68 two years ago; encouraging effort after more than nine months off in a 1m4f handicap at Tramore two weeks ago; foolish to discount.

10/1

5th

1

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Tramore

Brewel Hill

10st 4lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Peter McCreery

Almost two years since the most recent of his three wins; lack of a recent outing is a drawback.

14/1

12/1

Form: 5-5825 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner over trips ranging from 7f-1m4f; best effort this term over 1m when touched off from high draw at Limerick; left with fair bit to do at Fairyhouse; has missed four engagements in the last four weeks, for a variety of reasons.
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3rd

13

(10)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

Loingseoir

9st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M C Grassick

Seven-time winner; hold up sort has run respectably in three of his last four starts; stayed on well for fourth behind Lady Arwen at Ballinrobe latest; placed at this meeting over 7f in 2022; ground versatile and could go well granted luck in running.

11/1

Form: 6-4505

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Maiden who has run over a range of trips; decent effort when keeping on from off the pace (reported to have stumbled early) over 7f at Leopardstown last Thursday; that was reassuring after a poor run in a claimer; longer trip should help.
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1st

4

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 140y

14:20 Tramore

Ina Mina

11st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

A wide-margin Flat winner here in 2025 got off the mark over hurdles on return at Cork last time, still showing greenness; a 13lb hike is plenty but has to be considered with more to come.

3/1

1st

11

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:30 Cork

Ina Mina

10st 10lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Record of 1-22 on the Flat, winning good-ground 1m4f Tramore handicap last summer; four maiden hurdle runs have offered little but they were all on heavy ground so possibility of improvement on handicap debut here back on good ground.

8/1

10th

15

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 110y

14:00 Naas

Ina Mina

11st 5lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Terence O’Brien

Record of 1-22 on the Flat; won a good ground 1m4f Tramore handicap last July; little to recommend her based on her opening three hurdle runs.

80/1

Form: 482729

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
On a long losing sequence and not the most consistent sort; runner-up twice this season, so not without a chance if everything falls into place.
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11th

4

(6)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Si Senior

10st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: M K Flannery

Nothing like her best form in ten races since a 1m2f Ballinrobe win last June; unappealing in a sprint handicap at this stage of her career, although she won a maiden at around 6f at two.

33/1

13 (12)
Spy

12/1

Form: 547-60 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Competitive over hurdles last summer; both Flat wins were gained in Britain in 2022; made a satisfactory start to the season in a handicap at Roscommon; poor in a claimer last time.
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15th

13

(18)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 48y

20:15 Roscommon

Spy

9st 5lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

Versatile sort won over hurdles at Listowel in June but has failed to fire in that sphere twice since; returns to the Flat in a first-time visor; others arrive in better form.

15/2

18th

9

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Spy

11st 4lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: C Byrnes

Dual-purpose winner won a Listowel handicap hurdle in June but was beaten 13l by Putapoundinthejar at Bellewstown last time; has to rebound.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta €117.10
Straight Forecast €144.32
Tricast €1508.78
Trifecta €1896.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Expound

The Irish Sun:

Tribal Moon

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ozark Daze

POSTDATA:

Expound