Mullingar Race 6 - 600 Yds (Aa0)
BALLINABOLA JOE (6) had won three starts on end leading into the last outing when strongly fancied but could only manage sixth (33.24) at Shelbourne Park. Form from his last run is proving strong. Better than the latest effort and deserves another chance. DRILL BABY DRILL (2) stalked the lead from trap 4 and boxed on well to finish 0.8 lengths back in second (30.03) at Shelbourne Park in an A2 over 503m. Didn't win last time but still ran one of the quickest times on the card. Must be included in calculations. BAWN JET (3) was prominent throughout when an impressive winner two back but could manage only midfield last time when finished 5th and beaten 12 lengths at this track (31.52). Has performed well from this box with a win and three minor placings to his name from five starts. Better than the latest run and deserves another chance. PHOENIX BELLE (4) can improve on an unplaced run here last time out.
Stats
Comments
Below best last start when she finished 5th in an A0 on February 1 over 480m at Clonmel behind Bushpark Mel beaten 10 lengths (29.26). Looks tested in this company.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 01/02/2026 | 9 | A0 | $6,774.00 | Clonmel | 480m | 0:29.26 | 0:28.51 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/01/2026 | 5 | A0 | $702.00 | Clonmel | 480m | 0:28.66 | 0:28.54 | 0:28.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/01/2026 | 78 | A0 | $175.00 | Clonmel | 480m | 0:29.57 | 0:29.48 | 0:28.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/1 | 12/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Clonmel | 480m | 0:28.67 | 0:28.67 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/11/2025 | 7 | DD0 | $2,933.00 | Waterford | 668m | 0:41.80 | 0:40.93 | 0:40.93 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 25/10/2025 | 28 | DD0 | $177.00 | Waterford | 668m | 0:40.97 | 0:40.59 | 0:40.59 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $3.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/09/2025 | 49 | A2 | $920.00 | Waterford | 526m | 0:31.99 | 0:31.82 | 0:31.82 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.4L | $3.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been in great form, scoring three in a row before finishing second (30.03) last time at Shelbourne Park over 503m. The last run is a strong form reference. Follow up.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 31/01/2026 | 21 | A2 | $340.00 | Shellbourne Park | 503m | 0:30.03 | 0:29.98 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | A4 | $807.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:28.97 | 0:28.97 | 0:28.97 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $1.00 |
| 1/6 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | A4 | $816.00 | Thurles | 521m | 0:31.73 | 0:31.73 | 0:31.73 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 06/12/2025 | 35 | A6 | $754.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:29.42 | 0:29.42 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.25 |
| 4/5 | 01/11/2025 | 35 | A4 | $212.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:29.73 | 0:29.21 | 0:29.14 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/6 | 27/09/2025 | 7 | ON2 | $429.00 | Thurles | 480m | 0:29.85 | 0:28.91 | 0:28.91 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/2 | 30/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Thurles | 302m | N/A | 0:18.55 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Winner two starts back at this track over 503m in 30.55. Last start missed the placings when 5th over 503m at this track in A2. Major threat on best form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | A2 | $458.00 | Mullingar | 503m | 0:31.52 | 0:30.68 | 0:30.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 07/02/2026 | 20 | A2 | $255.00 | Mullingar | 503m | 0:30.55 | 0:30.55 | 0:30.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $2.50 |
| 4/6 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | A1 | $904.00 | Mullingar | 480m | 0:30.13 | 0:29.40 | 0:29.35 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/6 | 11/01/2026 | 23 | A1 | $939.00 | Mullingar | 480m | 0:29.56 | 0:29.35 | 0:29.11 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.75 |
| 6/6 | 19/12/2025 | 13 | A1 | $177.00 | Newbridge | 480m | 0:30.02 | 0:29.11 | 0:28.97 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/12/2025 | 6 | A0 | $1,028.00 | Mullingar | 480m | 0:29.02 | 0:29.02 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/2 | 31/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mullingar | 480m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.94 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 274m | 0:17.38 | 0:17.38 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished last in an A3 on February 22 over 480m at this track behind Buddy System beaten 7 lengths (29.94). Forget the latest effort. Among the chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | A3 | $823.00 | Mullingar | 480m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.41 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.6L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/02/2026 | 8 | A2 | $874.00 | Mullingar | 480m | 0:30.16 | 0:29.36 | 0:29.14 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/6 | 07/02/2026 | 20 | A2 | $255.00 | Mullingar | 503m | 0:31.51 | 0:30.57 | 0:30.29 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/01/2026 | 9 | A1 | $904.00 | Mullingar | 480m | 0:30.31 | 0:29.40 | 0:29.35 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | A3 | $904.00 | Mullingar | 480m | 0:29.06 | 0:29.06 | 0:29.04 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.88 |
| 1/6 | 02/01/2026 | 5 | A5 | $781.00 | Mullingar | 480m | 0:29.43 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.14 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.38 |
| 1/3 | 15/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mullingar | 480m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.79 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 3/3 | 13/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mullingar | 480m | N/A | 0:30.02 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Racing well of late. In the money two starts back at Dundalk then finished third at his latest appearance in an A1 at Dundalk over 503m (30.68). Facing a difficult assignment this time.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | A1 | $985.00 | Dundalk | 503m | 0:30.68 | 0:30.30 | 0:30.30 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/5 | 24/01/2026 | 42 | A1 | $1,018.00 | Dundalk | 503m | 0:30.77 | 0:30.42 | 0:30.42 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/12/2025 | 13 | A0 | $1,241.00 | Dundalk | 480m | 0:29.26 | 0:28.89 | 0:28.89 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $1.00 |
| 5/6 | 30/11/2025 | 8 | A0 | $6,714.00 | Limerick | 480m | 0:28.94 | 0:28.41 | 0:28.22 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.6L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | A0 | $433.00 | Limerick | 480m | 0:28.67 | 0:28.29 | 0:28.29 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/11/2025 | 22 | A0 | $221.00 | Limerick | 480m | 0:28.87 | 0:28.56 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/2 | 08/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 302m | N/A | 0:17.36 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 2/2 | 20/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Limerick | 480m | N/A | 0:28.61 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished off last campaign with a sixth in an AA0 over 549m at Shelbourne Park four-and-a-half months ago. Looks a key chance fresh.
Last Starts 127 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | AA0 | $25,221.00 | Shellbourne Park | 549m | 0:33.24 | 0:32.29 | 0:32.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.6L | $3.25 |
| 1/6 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | AA0 | $2,832.00 | Shellbourne Park | 549m | 0:32.26 | 0:32.26 | 0:32.26 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.1L | $1.67 |
| 1/6 | 11/10/2025 | 8 | AA0 | $1,150.00 | Shellbourne Park | 549m | 0:32.08 | 0:32.08 | 0:32.08 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/10/2025 | 6 | A1 | $920.00 | Tralee | 480m | 0:28.39 | 0:28.39 | 0:28.22 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $1.33 |
| 6/6 | 27/09/2025 | 21 | AA0 | $4,750.00 | Shellbourne Park | 503m | 0:30.11 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.37 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/09/2025 | 7 | AA0 | $4,107.00 | Shellbourne Park | 503m | 0:30.04 | 0:29.52 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $1.00 |
| 1/1 | 01/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.01 | 0:29.01 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 12/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shellbourne Park | 480m | 0:28.13 | 0:28.13 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |