July 22 / 19.42 Ballinrobe

19.42

Yielding

Sweeney Oil Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 6f 41y
  • 16 runners
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Sweeney Oil Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: /0820-

Last run: 326 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Maiden has posted his best efforts at Downpatrick; beaten 2l when second of 15 there last August off 3lb higher; lacks a run but yard in form so check the market.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

8

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:55 Clonmel

Mister Vic

11st 5lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Steve Jones

Won a Ballinrobe handicap by 8l last July and has been well beaten off much higher marks twice since so looks best watched for now.

22/1

13th

10

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Mister Vic

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Steve Jones

Returned from a 326-day absence at Ballinrobe last July to make the breakthrough at the seventh time of asking over hurdles (2m6f, good) with easy win; took a mammoth 16lb rise for that and duly struggled at Roscommon in final start for Noel Kelly in August (3m, good to yielding); down 3lb for stable debut.

16/1

8th

3

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:20 Roscommon

Mister Vic

11st 6lb

J: Mr L T Turner

T: Noel C Kelly

Has gone up a stone for winning so well after an absence at Ballinrobe (2m6f, good) but this 7yo remains relatively unexposed.

13/2

50/1

  • Place: £10.30

Form: 94P-00

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Very modest form in maidens and yet to show enough in handicaps to warrant an interest.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

11

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

19:33 Limerick

Western Opera

10st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Kieran Callaghan

0-10 and was pulled up at Wexford on stable debut in May (2m1f, good to yielding); ran one of her best races at Clonmel over an inadequate extended 2m trip (good) when a 4l fifth, keeping on; this return to further should suit and she has her chance if she can find some consistency.

10/1

5th

14

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

18:10 Clonmel

Western Opera

10st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Kieran Callaghan

Standout run in handicaps came when second in a 2m6f Ballinrobe contest last summer (good); pulled up at Wexford on return from an absence; this trip looks inadequate.

33/1

12

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

Western Opera

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Kieran Callaghan

Standout run in handicaps came when second in 2m6f Ballinrobe contest last summer (good); absent since August and debuts for new yard off what appears an inadequate trip.

16/1

18/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 90-4F7

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
0-8; mild promise when fourth at Cork three runs ago but fell and well beaten in two starts in Britain since; difficult to make a solid case for.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

15

6th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

19:50 Roscommon

Moonshine Girl

10st 5lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: Paul John Gilligan

0-18 (14 over hurdles) but went closer than ever at Limerick over 2m6f (soft) last time when beaten just 1l in second under today's rider; up 2lb but she's of definite interest.

11/2

2nd

13

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Moonshine Girl

10st 3lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: Paul John Gilligan

17-race maiden was a decent third over fences at Sligo in October; not a bad effort when two places behind Navy Waves on return at Cork; entitled to come on for that effort.

14/1

40/1

  • Place: £5.70

Form: 0/P/P-

Last run: 427 days

W: 10st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit of promise in 2022 but pulled up when last seen in May 2024; hard to fancy.
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Verdict Starting price

11

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

18:18 Limerick

Back The West

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: I Madden

0-24 under rules; pulled up at Cork over hurdles on his return and now jumps fences for the first time since 2022; 12lb wrong; others preferred.

33/1

Form: 506-06

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a Thurles maiden hurdle (2m5f, soft) in 2023; has gone close in handicaps but hasn't looked a winner in waiting recently; mark sliding but needs to revive.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

10

8th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:38 Wexford

No Fussing

11st 1lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Timothy Doyle

Sole success came in a maiden hurdle in 2023; has run well in handicaps off higher marks than this; stayed on late for fifth over 2m6f (good) at Ballinrobe last time out in first-time cheekpieces (retained); dropped 2lb and could go well stepped back up to 3m.

16/1

5th

8

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 41y

19:42 Ballinrobe

No Fussing

11st 2lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Sole win came in a Thurles maiden hurdle (2m5f, soft) in 2023; has gone close in handicaps but hasn't looked a winner in waiting recently; mark sliding but needs to revive.

14/1

6

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Wexford

No Fussing

11st 4lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Maiden hurdle winner at Thurles also ran well in 2m7f handicaps at Punchestown off 100 mark early last year (soft); lightly raced and well below best this past winter but entitled to come on from recent Cork comeback run and is down to a dangerous-looking mark.

7/1

Form: 580-47

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Kept on nicely for a close fourth off this mark at Sligo (20.5f, good) last month after a break; 23.5f may have stretched him at Tipperary latest; could go well dropped back slightly in distance.
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Verdict Starting price

16

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:52 Galway

Loughrask Rainbow

10st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brian M McMahon

Best run came on seasonal reappearance when a 1.75l fourth at Sligo off 84; 2lb lower now but recent efforts have not indicated a win is imminent; place shout if produces best.

14/1

11

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 107y

18:38 Sligo

Loughrask Rainbow

10st 11lb

J: James Smith

T: Brian M McMahon

Has shown a fair standard of form at a modest level, including a C&D fourth three starts ago; mid-field at Tipperary and Ballinrobe since then.

14/1

Form: 0-00

Last run: 67 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Beaten similar distances in a trio of maidens at 2m-2m3f; steps up in trip and wears a tongue tie for handicap debut; watch unless the market speaks.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

16

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:17 Killarney

Ladies Well

10st 9lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

First reserve; won off 2lb lower over hurdles at Ballinrobe in August (2m6f, good); remote second of five on chase debut at Kelso on seasonal return when none too fluent in the jumping department; hampered and unseated at the fourth flight back over hurdles at Kilbeggan last time.

12

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

18:42 Kilbeggan

Ladies Well

10st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Andrew Slattery

Sole win in ten starts came off 2lb lower at Ballinrobe in August (2m6f, gd) before respectable eighth of 20 in 3m Down Royal handicap in October; remote second on chase debut at Kelso 22 days ago but could come on plenty for that and is a player.

9/1

Form: 050-20

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
AW winner is 0-12 over hurdles; not a bad run in a Wexford maiden hurdle in May but didn't build on that when beaten 38l back in a handicap at Punchestown on latest; 8lb lower now but others appeal more.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

18

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:55 Clonmel

Kalaroun

10st 13lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Second reserve; Flat winner got a ratings hike for being second in a Wexford maiden hurdle earlier in the year; poor since and mark is back down now but still not easy to fancy.

7

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:48 Wexford

Kalaroun

10st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

AW winner is a maiden over timber; hasn't built on decent maiden hurdle second at this venue back in handicap company at 2m6f and 3m the last twice; this drop in trip should suit but lots more needed.

16/1

Form: 0-6P43

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Modest form in maidens for Cian Collins; promising handicap efforts last twice for current yard; beaten 4.75l when third of 9 at Downpatrick latest; place claims but easy ground would dampen enthusiasm.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

12

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

Gortmore Lady

10st 8lb

J: Mr J Costello

T: Ciaran Murphy

Maiden was placed on a few occasions when trained by Tony Martin; modest first two runs for this stable; beaten 45l on latest; cheekpieces now reached for.

18/1

9th

7

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

19:33 Limerick

Gortmore Lady

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Ciaran Murphy

Now 0-17 but hit the frame a few times off higher marks for Tony Martin; in midfield when brought down at the second last at Downpatrick (2m6f, good top yielding) in a first-time tongue tie (discarded) on stable debut; may come on for that seasonal return, but needs to.

15/1

9

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:29 Downpatrick

Gortmore Lady

10st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Now 0-16 but hit the frame over C&D twice for Tony Martin off higher marks; pulled up on chase debut at Tramore when last seen in November; betting will guide on yard debut; tongue-tied.

14/1

Form: 77-P62

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
1-22 over hurdles, the win coming all the way back in 2021; no match for an easy winner when a 14l second at Kilbeggan on latest; has run well here before and place claims again off 2lb lower.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Limerick

Nazine

10st 3lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Michael J McDonagh

Sole win over hurdles came in March 2021; however, ran well enough at Thurles last time and a repeat can see him involved.

8/1

16

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Nazine

10st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Sole win gained in 2021 on his second start; recent efforts do not inspire confidence.

33/1

16

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Nazine

10st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Sole win gained in 2021 on his second start; recent efforts do not inspire confidence.

33/1

Form: 0090-

Last run: 373 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
First reserve; little sign of ability in three maiden hurdles and a novice; off for over a year and can only be watched on handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12

10th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:52 Downpatrick

Wee Vee

10st 3lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: S R B Crawford

All maiden hurdle runs came here and she showed precious little in those; tailed off in a Perth novice hurdle in July and well behind on handicap debut at Ballinrobe later that month (2m6f, good); down 2lb but she would be a surprising winner.

33/1

11th

17

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 41y

19:42 Ballinrobe

Wee Vee

10st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: S R B Crawford

First reserve; little sign of ability in three maiden hurdles and a novice; off for over a year and can only be watched on handicap debut.

12th

13

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:15 Perth

Wee Vee

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: S R B Crawford

in rear, pushed along before 4th, reminder after 5th

66/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0000-P

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner has generally struggled under Rules; pulled up on handicap debut latest; tongue tie worn that day left off; down 3lb but others preferred.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 150y

15:55 Limerick

Glens Sensation

10st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Point-to-point winner in 2023; yet to show any signs of winning potential in eight starts over hurdles; remote sixth at Fairyhouse nine days ago.

25/1

Form: P500-0 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut over C&D in May 2024; no joy since and no sign of a return to form on debut for this yard at Sligo nine days ago; mark sliding and jockey booking a plus but others preferred.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

17

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 180y

20:17 Kilbeggan

Whatyouwant

10st 8lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Gerard Kyne

Brought off an 80-1 shock over C&D last autumn when fitted with cheekpieces for the first time; after a lengthy break, she may have needed last week's race when a remote seventh behind Knocknagoran Lady at Limerick; first reserve.

7th

8

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

19:33 Limerick

Whatyouwant

10st 10lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Gerard Kyne

Doubled her hurdles tally at Kilbeggan in September (3m1f, good) off 5lb lower in first-time cheekpieces at 80-1; pulled up at Listowel when last seen later that month (2m6f, good to yielding); hard to trust, especially back from an absence.

25/1

Form: 5-00

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Not a lot of encouragement to take from three starts in maidens; not obviously well treated for handicap debut; yard had a winner on the Flat last week but likely best watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 218y

20:25 Ballinrobe

Ask Phil

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Laura Hourigan

Weak maiden form; finished towards the back at this venue in his first handicap.

20/1

14th

2

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 41y

19:42 Ballinrobe

Ask Phil

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Laura Hourigan

Not a lot of encouragement to take from three starts in maidens; not obviously well treated for handicap debut; yard had a winner on the Flat last week but likely best watched.

25/1

1

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:05 Listowel

Ask Phil

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Laura Hourigan

Distant fifth in a maiden hurdle on debut and failed to build on that when tailed off again at Cork three weeks ago; best watched for now.

66/1

Form: /164/4

Last run: 68 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m1f handicap for Sam Drinkwater at Sedgefield in October 2023; encouraging debut for this yard after long layoff at Clonmel in May (19.5f, good); stamina to prove for this trip; chance if he stays.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

4

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 41y

19:42 Ballinrobe

Karloss

11st 5lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Conor David Maxwell

Won a 2m1f handicap for Sam Drinkwater at Sedgefield in October 2023; encouraging debut for this yard after long layoff at Clonmel in May (19.5f, good); stamina to prove for this trip; chance if he stays.

11/2

Form: 95-UPP

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Maiden ran well over C&D last year but has unseated and pulled up twice in three runs in 2025; hard to fancy on the back of those efforts.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:35 Limerick

Younowhatimean

10st 5lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Regressive maiden after 15 hurdle starts; might not have stayed 3m last time bus still isn't easy to fancy.

33/1

11th

18

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Younowhatimean

10st 3lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Point-to-point winner is 0-14 hurdling and not getting any nearer to a breakthrough of late; tries 3m for the first time over hurdles.

25/1

11th

18

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Younowhatimean

10st 3lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Point-to-point winner is 0-14 hurdling and not getting any nearer to a breakthrough of late; tries 3m for the first time over hurdles.

25/1

Non-runners

Sights Unseen, Kingkong Ciergues, Miss Laura

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €675.00
Straight Forecast €312.95
Tricast €3287.84

Selections

POSTDATA:

Gortmore Lady

SPOTLIGHT:

Loughrask Rainbow

The Irish Sun:

Karloss

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Kalaroun