July 21 / 20.00 Ballinrobe

20.00

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  • 1m 4f 184y
  • 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 80-541

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose mare backed up some good efforts earlier this term with a win at Bellewstown over 1m6f; this trip is fine too and should run well off 4lb higher.
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3rd

10

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:15 Sligo

Steps In The Sand

10st 0lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Ciaran Murphy

Five-time Flat winner has scored twice over hurdles, one of them coming at this venue over 2m4f; middling Flat efforts on her first two runs this year, but better at Downpatrick back over hurdles last month when a distant fourth (2m6f, good); others preferred; 1lb wrong.

11/1

4th

5

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

14:35 Downpatrick

Steps In The Sand

11st 13lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Ciaran Murphy

Dual hurdle winner, including at this venue in 2024; added third turf Flat win at Galway last summer; middling efforts in two Flat starts this year.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: /9499-

Last run: 271 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
No win in seven Flat starts but decent maiden hurdle runs lately; runner-up at Clonmel and unseated two out at Roscommon when in the lead; has a shout if replicating that form back on the Flat.
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8th

1

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:23 Limerick

Bhean Saibhre

11st 12lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Had been mixing Flat and hurdling action to useful effect before an off-day at Ballinrobe in May; last year's maiden hurdle win was on good ground.

10/1

2

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Bhean Saibhre

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Won 18.5f maiden hurdle here last August (good); fit from the Flat when beaten 11l in Kilbeggan handicap hurdle on latest; same mark here; a bit more needed.

13/2

4th

2

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Bhean Saibhre

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Emphatically off the mark over hurdles at the ninth attempt at Ballinrobe in August (2m3f, good); form in behind not worth much; unable to justify favouritism in three Flat runs since then but they were creditable all the same; not discounted.

6/1

22/1

  • Place: £8.30

Form: -08560

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on AW in UK in 2024; mixed form since joining this yard and was poor on fast ground at Tipperary last time; needs a lot more but this ground a help.
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11

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 144y

18:45 Clonmel

Pegasus Of Harry

10st 7lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Sole win came on AW in Britain in 2024; respectable effort when third over 1m5f at Ballinrobe in July; this trip may help to produce improvement.

6/1

3rd

8

(9)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 184y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Pegasus Of Harry

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Sole win came on AW in UK in 2024; mixed form since joining this yard and was poor on fast ground at Tipperary last time; needs a lot more but this ground a help.

22/1

OUR TIP

28/1

Form: 521/00

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
The latter of his two wins came in 2023; not many runs since but has been poor on the Flat and over hurdles so isn't easy to fancy.
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17th

16

(13)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Viceregent

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: H D McGuigan

Both wins have been on soft including this race two years ago when with Charles Byrnes; much lower mark nowadays and just okay runs of late; more needed.

25/1

17

(1)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

17:05 Roscommon

Viceregent

9st 4lb

T: H D McGuigan

First reserve; two-time soft ground winner but on a long losing run; not the worst effort at Bellewstown latest and he's on a dangerous mark; could go well if getting a run.

6th

7

(9)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 77y

16:45 Bellewstown

Viceregent

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: H D McGuigan

Struggled for form since leaving Charles Byrnes in 2023 and no signs of a revival at Down Royal last month; return to slower ground may help and on a career-low mark but he's hard to recommend.

25/1

12/1

Form: 0520/5

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Maiden went closest to scoring when second over 1m6f at Navan in October 2023; only beaten 9l on return after a 600 day absence at Down Royal so should build on that.
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8

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 51y

15:22 Clonmel

Jazzy Rock

11st 7lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Francis Casey

Modest Flat performer but encouraging signs in two runs in maiden hurdles, hitting the frame with a 9l third at Roscommon in August before finishing a close second at Killarney earlier this month; shaped like she would relish a step back up in trip and ought to go well.

15/2

3rd

14

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 59y

16:38 Roscommon

Jazzy Rock

11st 5lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Francis Casey

Limited Flat maiden over a variety of distances and makes no appeal on hurdling debut.

100/1

5th

9

(15)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 184y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Jazzy Rock

9st 4lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Francis Casey

Maiden went closest to scoring when second over 1m6f at Navan in October 2023; only beaten 9l on return after a 600 day absence at Down Royal so should build on that.

12/1

Form: /0-742

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Maiden went closest to scoring when second in a 1m4f Tramore claimer last time having previously been fourth over 2m at Ffos Las; a repeat of those runs will see him go well.
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12th

7

(12)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Serotonin

9st 9lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Maiden whose form has been erratic this season, placed twice; down the field behind Charlie Brow'n at Navan last week.

14/1

12th

7

(12)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Serotonin

9st 9lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Maiden whose form has been erratic this season, placed twice; down the field behind Charlie Brow'n at Navan last week.

14/1

16th

8

(23)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Serotonin

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Bits and pieces of form, notably Sligo third over this trip in August (good-to-yielding); didn't count back hurdling later in month and has had a break since; ground could now suit and jockey booking encouraging.

12/1

Form: 6-0088

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Dual winner in 2024 was also runner-up over C&D that year; poor efforts over hurdles and on the Flat this year so has to bounce back but an attractive mark now.
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10th

12

7th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

14:50 Galway

Mayo For Sam

10st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: M Flannery

Two-time winner on good ground on the Flat is 0-4 over hurdles; no show on handicap debut at Roscommon in July and out of form on the level last twice; others preferred.

33/1

8th

14

(1)

19th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 46y

20:20 Roscommon

Mayo For Sam

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: M Flannery

Won twice last season; regressive this term; unappealing here from 8lb out of the handicap.

33/1

Form: 80-157

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles at Clonmel and Sligo on the Flat earlier this year; below that form under both codes last two starts and has to rebound.
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8th

5

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:30 Tramore

You Make Me Smile

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: P A Fahy

Four wins last year, two on the Flat, two over hurdles; placed twice on the Flat this season, beaten 7l when favourite for a 1m6f handicap at Sligo in May; good run when second in a mares' handicap hurdle at Downpatrick last month, well clear of the remainder.

4/1

2nd

11

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

14:50 Downpatrick

You Make Me Smile

10st 2lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P A Fahy

Four wins last year, two on the Flat, two over hurdles; placed twice on the level this year and good run from well out of the handicap in 2m Ballinrobe hurdle last time; this trip might just stretch her stamina.

15/2

3rd

10

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:00 Ballinrobe

You Make Me Smile

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: P A Fahy

Has been running well on the Flat; fair hurdles record but 13lb out of the handicap here; tough task in the circumstances, though rider's 5lb allowance will help.

12/1

20/1

Form: 002037

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Versatile sort has won from 1m-1m4f; uneven form over hurdles and on the Flat this term and was poor at Tramore last time; can start slowly; needs her best.
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9th

1

(14)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 184y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Bambeano

10st 2lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: C Moore

Versatile sort has won from 1m-1m4f; uneven form over hurdles and on the Flat this term and was poor at Tramore last time; can start slowly; needs her best.

20/1

5

(7)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:50 Tramore

Bambeano

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: C Moore

Dual-purpose mare; not the most consistent sort but has run well in two of her three turf outings this year, including when third over a shorter trip at Down Royal last month; almost two years since her last win.

4/1

8

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:15 Down Royal

Bambeano

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: C Moore

Dual-purpose mare who went close over 1m2f at Sligo (good) but disappointed there over hurdles last time when 23l behind the winner; she has won twice on the Flat with her last win coming at Gowran in 2023 off a 5lb higher mark; can't be dismissed.

18/1

Form: /6-306 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in 2022, his last score; his best run of three this term when third at Sligo and needs to repeat that after a lesser Tramore effort.
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10th

4

(11)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 184y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Beer With The Boys

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: H D McGuigan

C&D winner in 2022, his last score; his best run of three this term when third at Sligo and needs to repeat that after a lesser Tramore effort.

10/1

1

(7)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:20 Tramore

Beer With The Boys

10st 4lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: H D McGuigan

Won for Mick Channon at three and landed a Ballinrobe handicap during a spell of good form in 2022; often placed, though only twice since joining this stable two years ago; pleasing run when third at Sligo on seasonal debut; front-runner could go well if restored to form after a Tipperary failure.

14/1

18/1

Form: 09-440

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Not bad runs in a Gowran claimer and a handicap at this track over nearly 1m2f; however, was poor in cheekpieces in a Gowran handicap last time; needs to improve a fair bit up in trip; tough draw.
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9

(2)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 195y

14:35 Bellewstown

Wasittheway

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Eight-race maiden but it was an encouraging run on testing ground at Gowran 12 days ago when dropped back to this trip; well drawn and should be in the mix.

2/1

4th

15

(15)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:03 Gowran Park

Wasittheway

8st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Was poor over 1m4f at Roscommon last time but has a squeak on his C&D claimer fourth back in April; the visor may help.

11/1

5th

12

(13)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 17y

19:15 Roscommon

Wasittheway

9st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Ran okay when a 5.5l fourth of 11 in a Gowran claimer (1m, soft) in April but form since in handicaps on better ground has been poor; could do better if the forecast rain comes but not one for maximum faith.

20/1

11/1

Form: -89004 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Won his second race at Dundalk last October and some decent runs since; beaten nearly 6l in a Tramore claimer last time and needs more; rain would be a help.
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15th

17

(21)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Glyde Ranger

9st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Winner on soft at Sligo in 2023 and added 1m4f Dundalk AW win this time last year; recent runs at latter venue leave him with a fair bit to find however.

20/1

9th

8

(11)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Glyde Ranger

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

His two wins include a C&D score last October; mixed form on turf this year and beaten nearly 7l over 1m2.5f here last week; this trip suits better but still needs more.

20/1

10

(1)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Glyde Ranger

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

1m4f winner here in October 2024 but lost her way this year and probably best watched.

33/1

Form: 0/21-3 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Ten time winner under all codes has won on the Flat and over fences at this track; solid runs over fences and on the Flat at Tramore lately; a player.
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6th

8

(11)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Tramore

Itsalonglongroad

9st 3lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: David O’Sullivan

114-race veteran, winner of 11 races; best known as a four-time course jumps winner; also C&D winner; most recent success came over fences here last October; well below best on his last three visits, years may be catching up, but premature to write off.

6/1

7th

10

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:55 Tramore

Itsalonglongroad

10st 6lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: David O’Sullivan

Veteran; five-time chase winner including three over C&D; last won here last August off 99 and 3lb lower now; recent efforts have been underwhelming, however, and blinkers are reached for.

18/1

6th

10

(14)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 190y

15:22 Sligo

Itsalonglongroad

9st 4lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: David O’Sullivan

Old boy has won 12 races in all under both codes, mostly from the front; C&D winner in 2024 and was placed over 1m4f last year, but he's pushing on now and tailed off over fences last time.

20/1

Form: 4002

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Showed little in maidens but was runner-up over almost 1m2f in a claimer at this track last time; makes debut for a respected yard and raised in trip; one to consider.
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14th

5

(12)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 1f 130y

19:15 Gowran Park

I Do Believe

9st 12lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Sean Davis

Showed little in maidens but was runner-up in Ballinrobe claimer (9.5f, good) last June for Willie McCreery; beaten out of sight on only handicap start for Ian Donoghue; returns for new yard in new headgear.

11/2

14th

10

(4)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 184y

20:00 Ballinrobe

I Do Believe

9st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Showed little in maidens but was runner-up over almost 1m2f in a claimer at this track last time; makes debut for a respected yard and raised in trip; one to consider.

4/1

Form: 322245

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; no win in 19 runs but placed several times; runner-up three times earlier this year and a repeat of those runs would put him in the mix.
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Payout
Exacta €27.00
Straight Forecast €17.19
Tricast €288.18
Trifecta €537.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

I Do Believe

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mayo For Sam

POSTDATA:

Serotonin

The Irish Sun:

I Do Believe