August 10 / 18.27 Ballinrobe

18.27

Good

Cummins Homevalue Hardware Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 2m 0f 109y
  • 14 runners
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Cummins Homevalue Hardware Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: /7390-

Last run: 161 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Flashes of form over hurdles and fences during a light campaign in 2025; first run since March; not one of the more obvious contenders.
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2nd

1

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 161y

17:42 Sligo

Fremantle Doctor

12st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: John C McConnell

Flashes of form over hurdles and fences during a light campaign in 2025; produced a bright display when second to the improving Koeur A Prendre at Ballinrobe last week, on his first outing since March.

3/1

2nd

7

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:27 Ballinrobe

Fremantle Doctor

10st 13lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: John C McConnell

Flashes of form over hurdles and fences during a light campaign in 2025; first run since March; not one of the more obvious contenders.

16/1

16th

9

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 72y

15:55 Leopardstown

Fremantle Doctor

11st 3lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

No wins from 11 and fairly moderate hurdles form; took second in a Bellewstown handicap off 99 in his final start last season (2m5f, good); well beaten at Navan on seasonal return (2m3f, yielding); decent third in a Sligo beginners' chase in October but 20l behind at Clonmel in a handicap chase when last seen; back over hurdles now.

17/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 0-0440

Last run: 4 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Cheekpieces on now after a below-par Sligo run last week; respectable form before that, fourth in races at Clonmel and Sligo.
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3rd

4

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:27 Ballinrobe

Go To Town

11st 1lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Cheekpieces on now after a below-par Sligo run last week; respectable form before that, fourth in races at Clonmel and Sligo.

8/1

11th

1

6th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 193y

18:20 Sligo

Go To Town

12st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Fourth in handicaps at Clonmel (extended 2m) and when favourite over extended 2m4f here last month; no extra in straight then, and drop back in trip might help.

5/1

4th

1

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

16:00 Sligo

Go To Town

11st 13lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Posted some okay efforts in maiden hurdles last summer; tailed off on handicap/stable debut in May, but much better at Clonmel when a 3.5l fourth (2m1f, good); shaped like a return to this sort of trip would suit better that day.

6/1

Form: 017-65 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Shock winner at Cork in April (2m, yielding); mid-field off revised mark at Limerick later that month, when testing ground may not have suited; unplaced favourite in a novice contest at Downpatrick; moderate run at this venue last month, jumped untidily at times.
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2nd

3

24th Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 44y

17:26 Ballinrobe

Houndsworth

10st 7lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Won off 8lb lower at Cork in April (2m, yielding); back to form with solid 2.25l fourth of 14 here over 16.5f (good) on latest; has weakened late on both previous starts at this sort of trip so stamina a concern.

6/1

4th

6

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:27 Ballinrobe

Houndsworth

11st 0lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Shock winner at Cork in April (2m, yielding); mid-field off revised mark at Limerick later that month, when testing ground may not have suited; unplaced favourite in a novice contest at Downpatrick; moderate run at this venue last month, jumped untidily at times.

12/1

5th

2

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

17:39 Ballinrobe

Houndsworth

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Shock win when bolting up at 40-1 off 93 at Cork in April (2m, yielding); mid-field off revised mark at Limerick later that month, when testing ground may not have suited; unplaced favourite in a novice contest at Downpatrick last month.

6/1

Form: PP21-2

Last run: 74 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Took a long time to win a race over hurdles but has been in fine form in recent months; deserved her breakthrough win at Kilbeggan; suffered interference when chasing home an easy winner at Limerick; transferred her form to the Flat when second at 25-1 in a 1m4f contest at the same venue; good chance off a light weight.
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10

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 135y

15:05 Listowel

Chemdawg

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Generally dependable this year, including when second in a Flat handicap at Limerick in June; has won two of her last four hurdle starts; could go well despite 7lb rise for Kilbeggan success.

8/1

1st

14

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Chemdawg

10st 2lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Three decent runs since winning over C&D (gd-yld) in April off 8lb lower, two over hurdles and when second on the Flat at Limerick; ground may have been a bit lively back over hurdles at Ballinrobe latest; return to this C&D a plus, as is the forecast rain; chance.

15/2

5th

14

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:27 Ballinrobe

Chemdawg

10st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Took a long time to win a race over hurdles but has been in fine form in recent months; deserved her breakthrough win at Kilbeggan; suffered interference when chasing home an easy winner at Limerick; transferred her form to the Flat when second at 25-1 in a 1m4f contest at the same venue; good chance off a light weight.

7/2

Form: 11-P47 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back handicap hurdles at Thurles (2m) and Cork (2m4f) late last year; 2026 form is less persuasive, though the form of his Sligo fourth was boosted significantly by the winner Timurshah in winning twice at the Galway festival.
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6th

13

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:27 Ballinrobe

Theanniversary Man

10st 2lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: James M Barcoe

Won back-to-back handicap hurdles at Thurles (2m) and Cork (2m4f) late last year; 2026 form is less persuasive, though the form of his Sligo fourth was boosted significantly by the winner Timurshah in winning twice at the Galway festival.

10/1

7th

14

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 60y

18:15 Cork

Theanniversary Man

11st 1lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: James M Barcoe

Back-to-back handicap winner late last year and still on a competitive mark judged on last month's fourth of 16 at Sligo (2m1f, good); each-way claims.

10/1

4th

9

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 157y

19:00 Sligo

Theanniversary Man

11st 1lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: James M Barcoe

Back-to-back winner last November/December at Thurles (2m, good to yielding) and Cork (2m4f, soft to heavy); pulled up early at Tramore ten days ago in a race in which Avandra produced a much-improved performance to take second; may bounce back.

8/1

Form: 705230 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won 2m1f Clonmel handicap in April (yielding); has been kept busy; second over 2m1f at Wexford, fair third behind Max Meridius over a slightly longer trip at this venue; needs to bounce back from a poor run at Cork last week.
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4th

2

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:47 Downpatrick

Le Diablo

11st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won a 2m1f Clonmel handicap in April off 91 back from a break; kept busy since; second over 2m1f at Wexford in July and fair third over 2m2f at Ballinrobe next time; bounced back from a poor Cork effort when a 5.25l seventh of 14 at Ballinrobe last time; could play a role.

8/1

7th

8

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:27 Ballinrobe

Le Diablo

10st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won 2m1f Clonmel handicap in April (yielding); has been kept busy; second over 2m1f at Wexford, fair third behind Max Meridius over a slightly longer trip at this venue; needs to bounce back from a poor run at Cork last week.

8/1

Form: 310-76 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Roscommon bumper winner a year ago for Andy Slattery; may find his level now after three maiden hurdle runs; needs to settle better.
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1st

1

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:47 Downpatrick

Ripsnorter

12st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W J Lanigan

Roscommon bumper winner a year ago for Andy Slattery; less success in four starts over hurdles but led and showed up well for a long way before fading on handicap debut at Ballinrobe last time (2m1f, good, 14-1); more needed.

12/1

8th

5

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:27 Ballinrobe

Ripsnorter

11st 1lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W J Lanigan

Roscommon bumper winner a year ago for Andy Slattery; may find his level now after three maiden hurdle runs; needs to settle better.

8/1

10/1

Form: 5/5-10 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner in 2023 and also recorded two Flat wins for Tony Martin; won a Kilbeggan handicap on stable debut in May, when returning from a 214-day break; failed to back that up at Killarney last month.
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8

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:05 Kilbeggan

Secret Rock

11st 6lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Won over 2m here on stable debut in May off 98 (good to yielding); didn't back it up at Killarney next time, but a bit more promise when ninth at Ballinrobe last time; others preferred.

20/1

9th

2

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:27 Ballinrobe

Secret Rock

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Maiden hurdle winner in 2023 and also recorded two Flat wins for Tony Martin; won a Kilbeggan handicap on stable debut in May, when returning from a 214-day break; failed to back that up at Killarney last month.

10/1

10th

4

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:20 Killarney

Secret Rock

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Maiden hurdle winner in 2023 and also two Flat wins for Tony Martin; won a Kilbeggan handicap on stable debut returning from a 214-day break; needs more up 7lb but a player.

7/2

Form: 747-67

Last run: 76 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Six wins on the Flat; no sign of an equivalent standard in six starts over hurdles, the most recent at this venue in May.
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10th

9

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:27 Ballinrobe

Atlantic Gamble

10st 11lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Six wins on the Flat; no sign of an equivalent standard in six starts over hurdles, the most recent at this venue in May.

20/1

7th

12

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Atlantic Gamble

10st 13lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Flat winner is 0-5 over hurdles and was well beaten in sole previous handicap off 3lb higher at Limerick on penultimate; best form has come on heavy ground; others preferred.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 000-15 D

Last run: 73 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Kilbeggan maiden hurdle winner; possible to excuse his handicap hurdle debut at Tramore; ran respectably in a Flat maiden here three weeks ago.
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13th

5

(7)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Gowran Park

Figero

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

Kilbeggan maiden hurdle winner; has failed to build on that in two handicap hurdle attempts; ran respectably when fifth of nine in a Flat maiden at Ballinrobe six weeks ago.

16/1

11th

3

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:27 Ballinrobe

Figero

11st 5lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Thomas Mullins

Kilbeggan maiden hurdle winner; possible to excuse his handicap hurdle debut at Tramore; ran respectably in a Flat maiden here three weeks ago.

7/1

Form: 41P-6P D

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won a bumper and two hurdles for Declan Queally; yet to hit form for this stable; pulled up at Downpatrick in June; visor on now.
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11

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:51 Bellewstown

Long Gone

10st 6lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Won a bumper and two hurdles for Declan Queally; is yet to hit form for this stable but would be dangerous if coming back to her best in first-time blinkers.

16/1

12th

1

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:27 Ballinrobe

Long Gone

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Noel C Kelly

Won a bumper and two hurdles for Declan Queally; yet to hit form for this stable; pulled up at Downpatrick in June; visor on now.

12/1

4

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

14:50 Downpatrick

Long Gone

11st 5lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Noel C Kelly

Won a bumper and two hurdles for Declan Queally; unfancied but ran okay at Kilbeggan on first start of the year and second start for yard.

16/1

Form: 0909-P

Last run: 76 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
200-1 bumper winner at the 2024 Galway festival; no sign of winning potential over hurdles at this stage; 50-1 when pulled up here in May.
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13th

12

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:27 Ballinrobe

Brave Crogha

10st 5lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: I Madden

200-1 bumper winner at the 2024 Galway festival; no sign of winning potential over hurdles at this stage; 50-1 when pulled up here in May.

33/1

15

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Brave Crogha

10st 11lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: I Madden

Bumper winner in 2024; 0-7 over hurdles and yet to trouble the judge; off since heavy defeat at Galway in October; 3lb drop not enough to tempt on return.

33/1

Form: 6F/0/0

Last run: 86 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won a Kilbeggan bumper in 2023; has struggled over hurdles after two lengthy absences; tailed off at Wexford in May, same at this venue on her only 2025 start.
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14th

10

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:27 Ballinrobe

Final Decision

10st 11lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Won a Kilbeggan bumper in 2023; has struggled over hurdles after two lengthy absences; tailed off at Wexford in May, same at this venue on her only 2025 start.

33/1

13th

3

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

Final Decision

11st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Won a Kilbeggan bumper in 2023; returned from 558 days off at Ballinrobe last April when tailed off in a maiden hurdle; another long absence to overcome on handicap/stable debut.

10/1

Form: 770-22

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta €50.30
Straight Forecast €44.65
Tricast €248.49
Trifecta €498.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Chemdawg

The Irish Sun:

Koeur A Prendre

TOPSPEED:

Le Diablo

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ripsnorter

POSTDATA:

Chemdawg