May 08 / 20.22 Ballinrobe

20.22

Yielding To Soft

KOG Logistics Handicap

  • Prize money: £7682.61
  • 1m 4f 183y
  • 14 runners
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KOG Logistics Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £30.70
  • Place: £6.30

Form: 227631

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner at 1m4f and finally made the breakthrough on turf in 1m2f Navan handicap in late March, positively-ridden by today's rider; tongue-tie worn then now discarded on first start for new yard; 7lb higher.
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10th

1

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Satono Chevalier

10st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: M K Flannery

Much improved this year, recording wins at Navan, Ballinrobe and over just shy of this trip at Limerick in June; held off career-high marks last twice, trip possibly too far at Killarney and in Galway premier handicap; drops back in grade so respected, but this ground may be on the quick side.

10/1

12th

17

(10)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Satono Chevalier

8st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: M K Flannery

In fine form on turf and on the AW in 2026; has won three of last five starts, most recently on penultimate start at Limerick (12.5f, soft) off 4lb lower; 2m1f may have stretched at Killarney latest and drops back in trip now; place shout.

12/1

3rd

4

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:40 Killarney

Satono Chevalier

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: M K Flannery

Undergoing very much a new lease of life, winning three of his last four, and a ride of 17lb could still be manageable; unproven over this trip but in the form of his life and will be popular with Oisin Murphy booked.

3/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 1S45-2

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won a Clonmel handicap over just short of 1m2f last autumn and encouraging comeback run at Gowran last month over slightly shorter when second; 4lb rise for that but remains of interest.
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2nd

5

(1)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Cork

Justenzia

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Started the season with a couple of solid efforts but recent form has been below par; beaten 9.5l at Galway on latest and remains 9lb above last win.

25/1

10th

4

(20)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Justenzia

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Third runner for yard; runner-up at Gowran (9.5f) and Ballinrobe (1m5f) early in the season but her last three runs have been well below that level so needs a return to best.

25/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 41-049

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Rounded off last term with emphatic win in 9.5f Gowran maiden (heavy), pick of three handicap efforts this term when good fourth at Leopardstown (1m2f), tame enough finishing effort at Cork latest; doesn't appear an obvious candidate for this longer trip.
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4th

2

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

19:30 Roscommon

Amplitude

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Joseph G Murphy

Too high in the ratings since a Gowran maiden win last autumn; however, he ran well over 1m4f here on latest, form boosted when runner-up Obscenity continued a good spell of form with a Gowran success.

4/1

3rd

1

(10)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:50 Roscommon

Amplitude

10st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Was hit hard by the handicapper for easily winning a restricted 9.5f maiden at Gowran on heavy in September; good run when fourth over 1m2f at Leopardstown last month and seemed to stay well enough when third over 1m5f at Ballinrobe, getting going a bit late; longer straight here will suit and any rain a plus.

7/1

3rd

2

(1)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Amplitude

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Joseph G Murphy

Rounded off last term with emphatic win in 9.5f Gowran maiden (heavy), pick of three handicap efforts this term when good fourth at Leopardstown (1m2f), tame enough finishing effort at Cork latest; doesn't appear an obvious candidate for this longer trip.

10/1

14/1

Form: 30-047

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner at 1m2f on soft or heavy, latest over two years ago; okay runs latest two starts this term but more needed.
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14th

10

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 14y

20:10 Galway

Mr Rango

9st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: James M Barcoe

Three-time winner at 1m2f on soft or heavy, latest over two years ago; fair form this season and proved he can stay when second at 33-1 over 2m1f at Limerick last month; below that level at Tramore last time.

14/1

9th

7

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Mr Rango

9st 8lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: James M Barcoe

Three-time winner at 1m2f on soft or heavy, latest over two years ago; fair form this season and proved he can stay when second at 33-1 over 2m1f at Limerick last month.

11/2

2nd

7

(9)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

20:20 Limerick

Mr Rango

9st 8lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: James M Barcoe

Three-time winner at 1m2f on soft or heavy, latest over two years ago; fair form this season but good bit to find with a couple of these on recent Leopardstown run and remains unproven over this extended trip.

16/1

Form: 5/06-2

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Only Flat win came over this trip at Galway in 2023 but went close at Navan last month, every chance in a three-way photo when beaten a neck (1m5f, good-to-yielding); 3lb higher but has his chance again.
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3rd

7

21st Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 180y

19:35 Kilbeggan

Granville Street

11st 3lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

His run on the Flat at Galway may have come too soon after a satisfactory hurdles run at the same venue (fourth in a 19-runner 2m6f event); lack of chasing experience is a concern.

10/1

13th

14

(15)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Granville Street

9st 6lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Ciaran Murphy

Hasn't won on the Flat since scoring over C&D at this meeting in 2023; went close at Navan in April (1m5f, gd-yld) off 2lb lower; hasn't backed that up since but did run a nice race over hurdles here on Wednesday.

10/1

4th

5

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:35 Galway

Granville Street

11st 11lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Sole Flat success came in a 1m4f handicap at this meeting three years ago and later that year he won a maiden hurdle; no joy since though and was struggling when last seen over hurdles.

25/1

Form: 5753-2

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to Group 1 winner Al Riffa not at same level, although mild promise last summer in Galway handicap and best effort yet on last month's return at Bellewstown when a clear second (third has won since) over just shy of 1m4f (soft), only worn down late; 6lb higher but respected, despite wide draw.
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14th

2

(11)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:25 Roscommon

Superficial

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew McNamara

Went up 6lb for breakthrough Flat win over C&D in May (yielding), beating subsequent winner Obscenity by 2 3/4l; moderate run in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown; down the field at Galway, well held by Thyer on that evidence.

12/1

12th

3

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Superficial

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Andrew McNamara

Up 6lb for breakthrough Flat win at Roscommon in May (1m4f, yielding), beating subsequent winner Obscenity by 2.75l; soundly beaten in Punchestown maiden hurdle latest but has to be considered back on the level from low draw.

7/1

10th

10

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

15:40 Punchestown

Superficial

11st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Andrew McNamara

Sole win in eight Flat starts came last time out in 1m4f Roscommon handicap 19 days ago, staying on to beat subsequent winner Obscenity by 2.75l; had two prior hurdle runs at backend of last year and didn't show a huge aptitude but is in better form now and has been gelded; rated 80 on the Flat and could go well.

10/1

Form: 24356-

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced 4yo was 0-5 in maidens last year but showed a fair amount of ability each time; trip/ground okay and worth considering on handicap debut.
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4th

6

(8)

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:40 Killarney

Carthusian

8st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Looked a horse of some promise early last season but has failed to progress; coming down the handicap but stepping up to this trip has not improved his record.

12/1

7th

2

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Carthusian

10st 2lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Some promise in maidens; first four handicap runs have revealed limitations; visored now and dropped in class after contesting a strong contest at the Curragh.

12/1

9th

13

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 76y

19:55 Curragh

Carthusian

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Showed promise in maidens but first three handicap runs have been pretty underwhelming; beaten 9l at Fairyhouse on latest (1m6f, good); 6lb wrong here; others appeal more.

20/1

10/1

Form: 4124-8

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Five turf wins include last year at the Curragh and when bolting up off 70 at Leopardstown in October; didn't count on seasonal return at the Curragh over a short enough trip; drops in class and upped to more suitable trip so has to be considered.
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4th

15

(14)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Pillar Of Hope

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

5-26 on turf; just 2lb higher than when winning at Leopardstown in October (1m2f, heavy); beaten 3.75l into fifth in this race last season off this mark but hard to fancy on this season's efforts and others look better treated.

16/1

6th

10

(8)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 179y

19:10 Ballinrobe

Pillar Of Hope

9st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Six-time winner, five of those coming on turf; ground-versatile and showed signs of returning to form when coming from the back for a 6.75l fourth of 15 at Leopardstown on latest; eased 2lb but has not run well on both previous visits to this venue.

10/1

14/1

Form: 11128- CD

Last run: 226 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won three in a row last summer (1m5f/1m6f, good-yielding) and narrowly beaten over today's trip in big field at Galway; absent since October so may just need this (regular rider switches to Granville Street).
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7th

7

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Steps In The Sand

10st 10lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Took a step in the right direction when fourth at Sligo (2m2f, good); built on that when narrowly denied at Bellewstown (20.5f, gd-yld) on latest; nudged up 2lb but is 4lb below her last win and handles any ground; big chance.

13/2

2nd

6

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Steps In The Sand

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Five-time Flat winner has a record of 2-20 over hurdles, including a win over this trip; posted a decent run at Sligo last time over 2m2f and can be involved with the extra 2f to suit.

5/1

25/1

Form: 589-09

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won 1m2f Goodwood novice last year but safely held afterwards in handicaps for James Horton; bought for 5,000gns in December and two AW runs have been modest; seems best watched.
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5th

1

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Chepstow

Liberate

10st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Has done well in two starts since joining this yard, dead-heating at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) a week ago; clearly in good form just now, but has a 5lb penalty to carry and softening ground will pose a question.

7/2

1st

1

(6)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Liberate

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Goodwood novice winner for James Horton last spring who tumbled down the weights in Ireland this season; solid in the market for her new yard at Newmarket on Friday and that was a step back in the right direction.

5/1

2nd

1

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Newmarket (July)

Liberate

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Won a Goodwood novice (1m2f, good) for James Horton last May but she's generally struggled in handicaps since including in in Ireland this season; record is now 1-13 and she has something to prove for another new yard; cheekpieces worn last time are removed.

10/1

25/1

Form: 4322/0

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden in Britain for Charlie Hills, runner-up in AW handicaps final two starts; two runs for current yard underwhelming and now tried hooded.
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1st

2

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:12 Downpatrick

Eben Zaabeel

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Showed first bit of promise for this yard when a close third in a 1m4f soft-ground Limerick handicap in June, staying on late under tender handling; horse subsequently suspended for 60 days due to jockey being found not to have achieved best possible placing; Galway Hurdle winning trainer-jockey combination; could well be thereabouts.

4/1

3rd

10

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 70y

20:10 Limerick

Eben Zaabeel

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A J Martin

Seven-race maiden in Britain for Charlie Hills, runner-up in AW handicaps final two starts in 2024; yet to match that form in Ireland; only if interest if the market speaks in his favour.

33/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: /2811/

Last run: 605 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won consecutive 1m4f handicaps in 2024 at Roscommon and Galway (off 70); came back from an absence when winning over hurdles at Bellewstown last summer and ran well in novice events both starts afterwards; returns from a further 9 months' absence but goes well fresh.
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12th

3

(11)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Avondale

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Barry Connell

Won consecutive 1m4f handicaps in 2024 at Roscommon and Galway (off 70); came back from an absence when winning over hurdles at Bellewstown last summer and ran well in novice events both starts afterwards; returns from a further 9 months' absence but goes well fresh.

7/1

1

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Avondale

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Won consecutive 1m4f handicaps on the Flat last year; came back from an absence when winning over hurdles at Bellewstown and a fine effort in a Listed novice at Galway since, both approx' 2m; should appreciate this longer trip and be involved.

4/1

2

29th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

17:05 Galway

Avondale

11st 6lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Decent Flat handicapper, scoring over 1m4f at Roscommon and here last season; returned from 298-day absence to land 2m1f Bellewstown maiden hurdle early this month in good style; should handle this step up in grade.

9/2

Form: 05-9

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo showed a little in AW maiden in October but never counted over 1m there on seasonal return in March; tongue-tie fitted for handicap debut and likely improver upped to a more suitable trip for handicap debut.
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4th

1

(6)

27th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:07 Ffos Las

Good Onya Mate

10st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Bell

Runner-up in a 1m6f handicap in Ireland in May but not a lot since then, including on yard debut after a sale of £7,000; tries cheekpieces.

10/1

4th

3

(4)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

15:13 Yarmouth

Good Onya Mate

9st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Bell

Fair form when 1m6f second for Henry de Bromhead in May; signed off for him with an encouraging hurdling fifth at Cork in July; has since changed hands for £7,000 and not out of things for his new stable.

13/2

5th

1

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 60y

17:10 Cork

Good Onya Mate

11st 7lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Australia gelding out of a half-sister to smart dual-purpose performer Wicklow Brave; second off 65 over 1m6f at Gowran is his best Flat run; hurdling debut and looks a second-string for yard.

10/1

14th
14 (4)
Migdam

14/1

Form: 44720-

Last run: 163 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

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Payout
Exacta €251.10
Straight Forecast €186.46
Tricast €1789.72

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Carthusian

POSTDATA:

Justenzia

SPOTLIGHT:

Superficial

The Irish Sun:

Pillar Of Hope

TOPSPEED:

Carthusian