Ballinrobe Race 5 - Monroe's Live John & Margaret Monroe Memorial Mares Handicap Hurdle
FRATAS (3) recorded a creditable 1.3L runner-up effort when last seen on the flat over 2112m at Sligo. Finds a suitable contest to go one better now switching to hurdling. MISS GHERKIN (4) looked much improved placing second in a 3319m Clonmel hurdle most recently. Main danger. MAXIOS PRIME (8) scored on penultimate start at Fairyhouse. Respect. BRILLIANT QUESTION (9) can atone following a sixth in a 2715m flat race at Gowran Park.

Jockey: D King
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after seven months. Finished off last preparation 6 of 15 runners at Navan November 16 over 3218m, 10 len behind Clarens with 70kg at $11. When resuming last campaign 5 of 13 starters at Clonmel May 16 2024 over 3218m, 9 len behind Woodstream Lad carrying 72.5kg at $5.50. Keep in mind.
Last Starts 193 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/15 | 16/11/2024 | 7 | HDLE HCP 4U | $30,590.00 | Navan | 3218m | GY | D J Mullins | 70kg | 3:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $11.00 |
2/5 | 09/11/2024 | 7 | CHSE M 4U | $26,600.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Good | Daniel King | 73kg | 4:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
4/18 | 02/11/2024 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $69,370.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | GY | Daniel King | 68kg | 4:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
1/13 | 12/10/2024 | 8 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Good | Daniel King | 73.5kg | 3:48.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
4/18 | 04/10/2024 | 12 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Good | Daniel King | 76kg | 4:59.07 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
8/16 | 22/09/2024 | 25 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $25,460.00 | Listowel | 3621m | Good | Daniel King | 76kg | 4:25.80 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $11.00 |
2/8 | 28/08/2024 | 41 | HDLE M 4U | $20,810.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Good | Daniel King | 71kg | 4:04.30 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $13.00 |
3/15 | 18/07/2024 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Good | D J Mullins | 73kg | 4:08.60 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
10/10 | 30/06/2024 | 25 | HCP 4U | $173,430.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Good | Luke McAteer | 60.5kg | 2:32.10 | - | 9 |
| 19.8L | $34.00 |
6/11 | 05/06/2024 | 20 | HCP 4U | $86,720.00 | Curragh | 2816m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 60.5kg | 2:59.40 | - | 9 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 |
5/13 | 16/05/2024 | 218 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,880.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | Y | D J Mullins | 72.5kg | 4:11.05 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: J C Gainford
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last outing finished second of 12 starters at Sligo on May 4 over 2112m, 1.3 len behind Beset carrying 58kg at $8.50. Start before finished second in a small field at Bellewstown on April 12 over 3419m, 2.25 len behind Letters To Juliet with 74.5kg at $4.50. Rates well. Ready to bounce back to winning form.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/12 | 04/05/2025 | 22 | HCP F 3U | $52,030.00 | Sligo | 2112m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 58kg | 2:19.31 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
2/5 | 12/04/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $23,270.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Good | Jordan Gainford | 74.5kg | 4:10.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
10/13 | 22/03/2025 | 6 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $25,150.00 | Navan | 3218m | Y | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | 4:12.70 | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $8.50 |
13/27 | 16/03/2025 | 227 | HCP 4U | $173,430.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Soft | Wesley Joyce | 52.5kg | 1:47.08 | - | 16 |
| 10.8L | $34.00 |
10/17 | 01/08/2024 | 97 | HCP 4U | $30,350.00 | Galway | 1709m | Y | Wesley Joyce | 60.5kg | 1:50.11 | - | 5 |
| 13.8L | $8.50 |
10/12 | 26/04/2024 | 42 | LR OPEN F 4U | $86,720.00 | Cork | 2414m | Soft | Wesley Joyce | 58kg | 2:42.43 | - | 3 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
0/12 | 15/03/2024 | 129 | G1 HDLE 4 | $242,530.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Heavy | Darragh O'Keeffe | 67.5kg | 4:17.52 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $67.00 |
1/11 | 07/11/2023 | 23 | MHDLE 3 | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Heavy | Michael O'Sullivan | 66.5kg | 4:18.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
7/15 | 15/10/2023 | 11 | LR OPEN F 3U | $86,720.00 | Naas | 2414m | Soft | J A Powell | 58kg | 2:39.84 | - | 4 |
| 13.0L | $17.00 |
1/10 | 04/10/2023 | 21 | HCP F 3U | $34,690.00 | Navan | 1609m | Y | Wesley Joyce | 55.5kg | 1:46.63 | - | 13 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
1/5 | 13/09/2023 | 20 | HCP F 3U | $19,730.00 | Tramore | 2414m | Good | J A Powell | 60.5kg | 2:44.57 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |

Jockey: T Power Roche
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. First-up after three months finished second of 8 runners at Clonmel on May 15 over 3319m, 1.75 len behind Expound carrying 71.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up finished fifth of 10 starters at Killarney on August 22 over 3419m, 19 len behind Miss Fourie carrying 63.5kg at $9. Can improve on first up performance. Sure to play a big role.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 15/05/2025 | 81 | HDLE HCP 4U | $28,460.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | Good | Ricky Doyle | 71.5kg | 3:53.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
6/11 | 23/02/2025 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,750.00 | Naas | 3118m | Heavy | Harry Sexton | 66kg | 4:22.40 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $13.00 |
5/11 | 08/02/2025 | 49 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,880.00 | Naas | 3118m | Soft | Harry Sexton | 72kg | 3:58.05 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $12.00 |
5/18 | 21/12/2024 | 41 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,750.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Good | Jordan Gainford | 70kg | 3:51.10 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $19.00 |
5/5 | 10/11/2024 | 39 | G3 OPEN 4U | $53,200.00 | Naas | 3218m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 65.5kg | 3:57.90 | - | 0 |
| 35.3L | $126.00 |
2/7 | 02/10/2024 | 26 | CHSE M 4U | $26,980.00 | Sligo | 3520m | Good | Jordan Gainford | 73kg | 4:28.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
9/14 | 06/09/2024 | 15 | CHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Kilbeggan | 4023m | Y | Kevin Sexton | 72kg | 5:01.60 | - | 0 |
| 93.0L | $10.00 |
5/10 | 22/08/2024 | 30 | HDLE HCP 5U | $78,040.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GY | Rachael Blackmore | 63.5kg | 4:02.70 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $9.00 |
2/8 | 23/07/2024 | 92 | NHDLE 4U | $19,940.00 | Ballinrobe | 3520m | GY | Jordan Gainford | 73.5kg | 4:06.50 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $5.50 |
1/13 | 22/04/2024 | 50 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 3319m | Y | J C Gainford | 74.5kg | 4:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.50 |
1/18 | 03/03/2024 | 39 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | J C Gainford | 67kg | 4:04.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: D J O'keeffe
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after almost two and a half years didn't finish the race at Kilbeggan on April 25 over 4023m. Previously second-up finished second of 8 starters at this track on August 8 2022 over 4579m, 2.5 len behind Vinnie Is Busy carrying 70.5kg at $2.90. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99/7 | 25/04/2025 | 848 | CHSE M 5U | $26,010.00 | Kilbeggan | 4023m | Y | Gary Noonan | 71kg | 5:20.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $51.00 |
4/5 | 29/12/2022 | 46 | G1 HDLE 4U | $231,120.00 | Leopardstown | 3219m | Soft | R P Geoghegan | 72kg | 3:55.70 | - | 0 |
| 55.3L | $201.00 |
4/8 | 13/11/2022 | 44 | G2 NHDLE 4U | $90,250.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | Good | R P Geoghegan | 70kg | 4:00.04 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $7.50 |
1/7 | 30/09/2022 | 21 | LR HDLE M 4U | $43,600.00 | Gowran Park | 3219m | Y | R P Geoghegan | 66.5kg | 3:54.06 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
1/12 | 09/09/2022 | 32 | MHDLE M 5U | $18,900.00 | Ballinrobe | 3560m | Good | R P Geoghegan | 67.5kg | 4:14.20 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.25 |
2/8 | 08/08/2022 | 11 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $29,200.00 | Ballinrobe | 4579m | Good | J J Slevin | 70.5kg | 5:44.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.88 |
4/8 | 28/07/2022 | 98 | NHDLE 4U | $33,380.00 | Galway | 4166m | Good | J J Slevin | 66.5kg | 4:48.50 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $67.00 |
6/13 | 21/04/2022 | 133 | FLAT M 47 | $16,270.00 | Kilbeggan | 3045m | GY | D Allen | 71.5kg | 3:44.80 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $6.00 |
4/9 | 09/12/2021 | 23 | FLAT 47 | $15,850.00 | Tramore | 3264m | Soft | A Gordon | 71kg | 4:22.50 | - | 0 |
| 24.8L | $6.00 |
2/11 | 16/11/2021 | 33 | FLAT M 47 | $17,000.00 | Limerick | 3219m | SY | A Gordon | 71kg | 3:53.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
2/8 | 14/10/2021 | 26 | FLAT 47 | $16,080.00 | Tramore | 3219m | Good | A Gordon | 71kg | 3:56.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: D E Mullins
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last run finished eighth of 14 starters at Kilbeggan on April 24 over 3621m, 13 len behind Pakens Rock with 72kg at $5.50. Start before finished fourth of 8 starters at this track on April 11 over 3419m, 8 len behind Impero with 66kg at $6. Must be a chance in today's scenario.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/14 | 24/04/2025 | 13 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Kilbeggan | 3621m | GY | John Shinnick | 72kg | 4:33.90 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $5.50 |
4/8 | 11/04/2025 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | Good | Sean O'Keeffe | 66kg | 4:11.10 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
1/14 | 27/03/2025 | 21 | CHSE 5U | $19,080.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | GY | Sean O'Keeffe | 72kg | 4:16.30 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
8/11 | 06/03/2025 | 7 | CHSE 5U | $19,080.00 | Thurles | 4224m | GY | Sean O'Keeffe | 72kg | 5:20.10 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $29.00 |
5/7 | 27/02/2025 | 39 | CHSE M 5U | $26,010.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | Heavy | Daniel King | 73kg | 5:35.20 | - | 0 |
| 38.3L | $101.00 |
8/9 | 19/01/2025 | 160 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,750.00 | Thurles | 3118m | Good | Sean O'Keeffe | 68kg | 3:40.80 | - | 0 |
| 72.5L | $67.00 |
2/5 | 12/08/2024 | 7 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Ballinrobe | 5230m | YS | D J Mullins | 69kg | 6:31.80 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
5/11 | 05/08/2024 | 13 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Cork | 3419m | GY | D J Mullins | 69.5kg | 4:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $11.00 |
1/8 | 23/07/2024 | 16 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Ballinrobe | 3520m | GY | D J Mullins | 66kg | 4:11.40 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
5/8 | 07/07/2024 | 40 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $28,620.00 | Sligo | 3520m | GY | D J Mullins | 69kg | 4:08.20 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
4/10 | 28/05/2024 | 11 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $29,660.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | GY | D J Mullins | 67kg | 4:05.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |

Jockey: P T Enright
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished second of 20 runners at Gowran Park on March 8 over 3218m, on slow going 9 len behind Battle Of Ridgeway carrying 64.5kg at $34. Second run from a spell finished sixth of 10 starters at Gowran Park on April 23 over 2715m, in the wet; 20 len behind Spring Evening with 56kg at $6. Gets a chance to win. Can improve today.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 23/04/2025 | 46 | HCP 4U | $19,420.00 | Gowran Park | 2715m | Heavy | Declan McDonogh | 56kg | 3:19.28 | - | 9 |
| 20.8L | $6.00 |
2/20 | 08/03/2025 | 278 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,880.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Soft | Philip Enright | 64.5kg | 4:38.10 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $34.00 |
7/14 | 03/06/2024 | 6 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $19,940.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GY | R P Geoghegan | 63kg | 4:04.00 | - | 0 |
| 24.8L | $17.00 |
8/10 | 28/05/2024 | 12 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $29,660.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | GY | J P Shinnick | 60.5kg | 4:05.30 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $34.00 |
5/14 | 16/05/2024 | 27 | HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Limerick | 2212m | SH | Daniel Sheehy | 57kg | 2:34.87 | - | 1 |
| 10.5L | $13.00 |
6/13 | 19/04/2024 | 62 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Limerick | 3419m | SH | R P Geoghegan | 66.5kg | 4:31.40 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $9.00 |
4/5 | 17/02/2024 | 18 | G3 HDLE 5U | $51,480.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | R P Geoghegan | 67kg | 4:46.30 | - | 0 |
| 179.5L | $41.00 |
1/14 | 30/01/2024 | 45 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | R P Geoghegan | 67.5kg | 4:42.70 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
5/12 | 16/12/2023 | 25 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,080.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Heavy | Ryan Treacy | 64.5kg | 4:29.10 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $11.00 |
4/14 | 21/11/2023 | 22 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $19,080.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | Ryan Treacy | 63.5kg | 4:30.80 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $41.00 |
8/17 | 30/10/2023 | 469 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Galway | 2414m | Heavy | Daniel Sheehy | 55kg | 2:53.75 | - | 12 |
| 6.5L | $126.00 |