June 22 / 20.00 Ballinrobe

20.00

Yielding

GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap

  • Prize money: £7682.61
  • 1m 5f 0y
  • 13 runners
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GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
2 (3)
Daboya

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 65-055

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won a Curragh handicap last season (1m4f, good) and later won a maiden hurdle; needs to raise her game following fifth placings at Roscommon and Gowran.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:05 Bellewstown

Daboya

11st 3lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: R Donohoe

Has shown improved form on the Flat lately, winning handicaps at Ballinrobe and Tramore before runner-up at the latter track; now rated 81; was a 2m maiden hurdle winner at Thurles last November; can be competitive.

7/1

2nd

1

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:55 Tramore

Daboya

10st 4lb

J: Sam Coen

T: R Donohoe

Up a total of 13lb for back-to-back wins at Ballinrobe (1m5f, yielding) and over C&D (good) when 2.75l ahead of Marmeladova (that rival 3lb better off now); finished last at Gowran last time (1m5f, good to firm), which is not fully explained by her new rating; can do better back here.

4/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 350-54

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler; managed a couple of good runs in staying handicaps on the Flat last season; not far behind Sonic Invader when fourth at Listowel last time.
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9th

6

(13)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:30 Killarney

Lagoon Nebula

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Andrew Kinirons

Winning hurdler is 0-13 on the Flat but several good placings at up to 2m including last month at Ballinrobe when chasing home a ready winner (won again since) over 1m5f; can go well.

7/1

2nd

7

(9)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Lagoon Nebula

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Andrew Kinirons

Winning hurdler; managed a couple of good runs in staying handicaps on the Flat last season; not far behind Sonic Invader when fourth at Listowel last time.

7/1

4th

4

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Lagoon Nebula

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Andrew Kinirons

Some good runs in defeat at up to 2m last season; moderate efforts over obstacles were punctuated by an okay fifth of 12 at Bellewstown (1m4f, soft) in April; tailed off at Downpatrick over hurdles last time; cheekpieces go on.

12/1

3rd
5 (13)
Guys Girl

12/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 60-556

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Mild promise in maidens last year at 1m/1m1f; however, never closer than fifth in seven outings and needs to find extra to feature here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(8)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 168y

18:10 Clonmel

Guys Girl

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Ran alright when 4l third at Ballinrobe in June (1m5f, yielding) off 6lb higher; well below that level at Tramore and Leopardstown; got going late when sixth of 18 at Cork (1m4f) on latest; down in grade but trip could be sharp; cheekpieces.

12/1

6th

13

(5)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Cork

Guys Girl

9st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: W McCreery

Maiden ran alright when a 4l third at Ballinrobe in June (1m5f, yielding) off 3lb higher but well below that level twice since at Tramore and Leopardstown; may do better back on softer ground and yard in form now so not written off.

12/1

11th

5

(15)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Guys Girl

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Maiden is 0-7 on turf; not a bad run when 4l third at Ballinrobe (1m5f, yielding) on penultimate, but failed to back it up at Tramore last time; drops markedly in trip now; risky.

14/1

Form: 70-342

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Maiden has displayed winning potential on all three starts this year; long-priced third on AW in January; not beaten far at Limerick in April, and went close at Cork last month; has changed stable; one for the short list if getting in; first reserve.
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13th

13

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 100y

17:02 Gowran Park

Miss Crinshawn

9st 1lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Peter Fahey

Maiden has run well several times in defeat up to 1m5f; however, was disappointing at Navan last time and cheekpieces are added.

22/1

11th

2

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:24 Navan

Miss Crinshawn

10st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

0-9 on turf; has run into the places a couple of times but below best on last couple of starts and her peak efforts have come on easy ground; rain would boost claims.

12/1

10/1

Form: /3/4/0

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Useful 120-rated hurdler with five wins to his name, the last two gained back-to-back for Fergal O'Brien in April/March 2024; after a long absence, was entitled to need the run at Navan in April on his stable debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

18:39 Ballinrobe

Wolf Prince

12st 3lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Aidan Melia

Ended his time with Fergal O'Brien with back-to-back hurdle wins at Taunton and Chepstow in March/April 2024; after a long absence, had two Flat runs (including a satisfactory display at this venue) before being sent back over hurdles at Sligo nine days ago; made all and has a good chance despite 5lb rise.

9/4

1st

1

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:50 Sligo

Wolf Prince

11st 12lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Aidan Melia

Last hurdles win came in April 2024 when trained by Fergal O'Brien; came back from a long absence for a new yard in the spring and not a bad Flat run last time, so looks a player with cheekpieces added.

6/1

5th

9

(10)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Wolf Prince

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Aidan Melia

Useful 120-rated hurdler with five wins to his name, the last two gained back-to-back for Fergal O'Brien in April/March 2024; after a long absence, was entitled to need the run at Navan in April on his stable debut.

10/1

6th
10 (1)
Bruant

6/1

Form: 000-90

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won twice in France early in his career; Irish Flat form provides little encouragement; however, he showed he was in good shape when winning a handicap hurdle at Downpatrick last month, adding to a novice win at the same venue last summer.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:55 Downpatrick

Bruant

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: A J Martin

Won off 5lb lower here in May (2m3f, good to yielding); bounced back from two below-par efforts to finish a 3.75l third at Sligo last time (2m5f, good); return to this venue and application of a tongue tie may get a bit more from him.

13/2

2nd

3

6th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 168y

19:30 Sligo

Bruant

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: A J Martin

Gained his second win over hurdles when landing 2m3f Downpatrick handicap in May; withdrawn twice on good ground before allowed to take his chance at Galway last week but never counted on similar ground when midfield over 2m; back up in trip here, any easing in the ground would help his chances.

15/2

Form: 42690-

Last run: 244 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Progressive in 2024, winning three handicaps, showing a liking for good ground; failed to score last year and now back on last winning mark; hard to be confident after a poor run over hurdles last month; should be sharper now.
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Verdict Starting price

6

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

16:15 Wexford

Barrogstown Girl

11st 2lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Very promising handicap hurdle debut last month at Kilbeggan, chasing clear leader throughout without landing a blow in 16-runner 2m3f contest (good); run here a fortnight later (2m4f) too bad to be true; takes a drop in trip and remains of interest.

7/1

10th

6

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 55y

19:01 Wexford

Barrogstown Girl

11st 3lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Three-time Flat winner and improving over hurdles. culminating in a decent second in a 2m3f Kilbeggan contest two weeks ago; trip is suitable and unlikely to be too far away.

5/1

Form: 0-0610

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 15th attempt in 1m4f Roscommon handicap last month (yielding-to-soft), coming from off the pace; never threatened at Limerick off her revised mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(8)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

19:00 Down Royal

Miss Australie

10st 8lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Back to form with a vengeance at Navan last week, relishing the rain-softened ground (officially good) to win going away over 1m6f (Maxwell Smart a never-nearer fourth); up 7lb for that, but stays in this grade.

11/2

Form: 67359-

Last run: 187 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Frankel filly put in her best effort when third in a heavy ground Gowran fillies' maiden last October over an extended 1m1f; reportedly got upset in the stalls on both handicap starts at Dundalk later in the year; risky in the circumstances.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Metamorphic

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Fair third off 70 in a heavy-ground maiden over this trip at Gowran last October; handicap mark going the right way, but overall form disappointing; the drop back in trip could be a positive.

8/1

6th

4

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Tramore

Metamorphic

10st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Standout effort a 3l third in a 9.5f (heavy) maiden at Gowran last October; weakened over 1m5f on seasonal return at Ballinrobe; has had issues in the starting stalls before; cheekpieces added to tongue tie; needs more.

16/1

9th

3

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Metamorphic

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Frankel filly put in her best effort when third in a heavy ground Gowran fillies' maiden last October over an extended 1m1f; reportedly got upset in the stalls on both handicap starts at Dundalk later in the year; risky in the circumstances.

12/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: -00009

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two wins in 2023; regressive form this year; mid-field last time at Fairyhouse when ridden by Colin Keane who deserts him to ride stablemate Sonic Invader; blinkered first time.
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14th

8

(17)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Cork

Dutch Gold

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Noel Meade

Is well handicapped on old form and likes soft ground but losing run stretches back to 2023 and hasn't fired this season; needs a revival.

25/1

10th

1

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Dutch Gold

10st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Noel Meade

Two wins in 2023; regressive form this year; mid-field last time at Fairyhouse when ridden by Colin Keane who deserts him to ride stablemate Sonic Invader; blinkered first time.

20/1

9th

11

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 40y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Dutch Gold

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

A long time since his last win, under Keane at the Curragh in 2023 off 13lb higher (1m2f, soft to heavy); not far away again under Keane last summer at Cork (1m4f, good); form since then has been poor, but interesting that Keane is aboard again now.

22/1

11th
16 (6)
Makaiah

Form: 6640-2 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Started last season brightly with three placed efforts before a 1m5f Navan win; has also begun this season on a positive note when runner-up at Roscommon; only one win from 22 starts (along with six seconds); worth considering if getting a run; second reserve.
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17th

1

(6)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:24 Navan

Makaiah

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won off 2lb lower over 1m5f (good) here in May 2025; below best twice since promising seasonal reappearance at Roscommon but the drop to 0-60 company could spark a revival.

18/1

7th

8

(10)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Makaiah

11st 1lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Gerard O’Leary

Best on good ground and shaped nicely on seasonal return over 1m4f (good) at Roscommon when a 2.5l second; failed to fire at Ballinrobe on latest but didn't get her ground; could rebound on this more suitable surface.

12/1

11th

16

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Makaiah

9st 7lb

T: Gerard O’Leary

Started last season brightly with three placed efforts before a 1m5f Navan win; has also begun this season on a positive note when runner-up at Roscommon; only one win from 22 starts (along with six seconds); worth considering if getting a run; second reserve.

Form: 3-90U

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Bumper/maiden hurdle winner for Gordon Elliott; ran over shorter trips in maidens; slipped up at Gowran on handicap debut; premature to write off.
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13th

12

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Cork

Eternal Echo

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: David O’Sullivan

Bumper and hurdles winner is 0-5 on the Flat and yet to trouble the judge; slipped up and unseated at Gowran; lost action when beaten 25l at Ballinrobe when last seen in June; risky for now.

28/1

12th

11

(8)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Eternal Echo

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: David O’Sullivan

Bumper/maiden hurdle winner for Gordon Elliott; ran over shorter trips in maidens; slipped up at Gowran on handicap debut; premature to write off.

14/1

9

(11)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Eternal Echo

9st 10lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: David O’Sullivan

Bumper/maiden hurdle winner for Gordon Elliott; has been running over shorter trips in maidens and could be a dark horse on handicap debut; not disgraced at this venue on the first of his two Flat starts for this stable.

10/1

Form: 16-098

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three Flat wins, twice in Britain and over 2m at Tramore last July for Gordon Elliott; yet to hit form for this yard, held by Sonic Invader and Leguna Nebula on Fairyhouse running.
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6th

1

(8)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 174y

19:13 Clonmel

Miss Gitana

12st 2lb

J: Mr J R Martin

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Back to form with close third under a positive ride at Leopardstown (1m7f) in July; another good effort to secure second place when out of the handicap at Tramore (2m); folded tamely at Navan a fortnight ago but big drop in class and dangerous if allowed to dictate from the front.

7/2

15th

11

(14)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:08 Navan

Miss Gitana

11st 2lb

J: Mr J R Martin

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Bounced back to form with a close third under a positive ride over 1m7f at Leopardstown in July; closely matched with Friary Road on that running; another good effort to secure second place when out of the handicap at Tramore last time; could go well.

10/1

Non-runners

Coulstys Way, Master Sydney, Sonic Invader, Covert Legend

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Payout
Exacta €19.40
Straight Forecast €38.69
Tricast €422.84
Trifecta €369.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sonic Invader

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Miss Australie

The Irish Sun:

Sonic Invader

POSTDATA:

Miss Australie