Ballinrobe Race 2 - McHale Fusion 4 Range Maiden Hurdle
DE JOUR EN JOUR (5) sets the standard after a close 2nd at Wexford over 4023m and then 2nd at Punchestown over 3875m, and looks ready for this longer test. TRADONTHEBAY (10) is a danger after finishing 2nd at Sligo over 4023m last time. TINTO DE VERANO (9) brings recent depth with a 3rd at Punchestown over 3875m, beaten 3L. JEROBOAM MACHIN (1) has bumper wins on the page but needs to rebound from an 8th at Fairyhouse over 3218m, beaten 36.25L.
Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comes off a 49-day break after finishing 8th of 12 at Fairyhouse over 3218m on 6 Apr, beaten 36.25L on soft with 76.5kg at $6.50. Previously won at Leopardstown over 3218m on 3 Feb (soft) by 4.25L at $14. Also scored on debut at Fairyhouse over 3219m on heavy by 4.25L at $2.60. Drops 1kg here; can feature with a return to earlier form.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 06/04/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $20,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Derek Oconnor | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 36.25L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 03/02/2024 | - | C & G | $0.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Derek Oconnor | 75kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.25L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 3219m | HEAVY | P W Mullins | 76kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.25L | $2.60 |
Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Won two runs back at Cork over 3822m on 6 Apr by 3.5L on good going with 69.5kg at $81. Last start 5th of 8 at Cork over 4901m on 10 May, beaten 17.25L on good, with 75.5kg at $7.50 behind Doctor Du Mesnil. Back to the scene of both runs and remains with J J Slevin aboard. Can feature with a cleaner jump and smoother trip.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Cork | 4901m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.25L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 06/04/2026 | - | 4-6Y | $11,002.00 | Cork | 3822m | GOOD | C J Shine | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Mike O'Connor
Weight: 72kgs
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Five-year-old gelding trained by H De Bromhead, with Mike O'Connor to ride. Carries 72kg and draws barrier 0. French-bred by Choeur Du Nord out of Keen Walk. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Sarah Kavanagh
Weight: 72kgs
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Six-year-old gelding trained by E Cawley from Meath, by Policy Maker out of Hot Commodity. Carries 72kg with Sarah Kavanagh booked. Data on recent runs and records is not provided. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 72kgs
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Has been around the mark, placing in four of five this season. Last start 2nd of 14 at Punchestown over 3875m on 29 Apr, beaten 4L by Raise You Up on soft with 65.5kg at $26. Prior run a close 2nd at Wexford over 4023m on 10 Apr, beaten 0.3L on good with 73.5kg at $5.50. Up 6.5kg today and rises in trip; can feature with a clean jump.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 29/04/2026 | - | 4UP HURDLE | $75,001.00 | Punchestown | 3875m | SOFT | Eoin Staples | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $20,000.00 | Wexford | 4023m | GOOD | Keith Donoghue | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 19/02/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Thurles | 4596m | SOFT | Philip Byrnes | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 29/12/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SOFT | Philip Byrnes | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.25L | $15.00 |
| 3/19 | 07/12/2025 | - | Div 2 | $12,501.00 | Cork | 3401m | SOFT | Philip Byrnes | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.75L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan
Weight: 72kgs
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Six-year-old gelding trained by David Barry, based in Cork. Carries 72kg with Alan O'Sullivan booked. By Zambezi Sun out of Mushagak. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Harry Sexton
Weight: 72kgs
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Seven-year-old gelding trained by A Sexton from Kildare, with Harry Sexton up and 72kg allotted. Irish-bred by Doyen out of Shannon Falls. Limited exposed details, so the map and setup are unclear. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Paddy Cleary
Weight: 72kgs
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Second-up after a 31-day break. Last start 8th of 14 at Kilbeggan over 3319m on 24 Apr, beaten 34.75L on good going with 75.5kg at $23 behind Master Haku. Drops 3.5kg and rises sharply in trip. Needs improvement but can progress with added fitness.
Last Starts 31 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 | 24/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 3319m | GOOD | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 34.75L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Cian Quirke
Weight: 72kgs
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Comes off a 26‑day turnaround after a solid 3rd at Punchestown over 3875m on 29 Apr, beaten 3L in a 4UP Hurdle on soft at $151 with 72.5kg behind Quinta Do Lago. Prior run 3rd at Wexford over 4023m on 10 Apr on good, though beaten 52L at $11 with 75.5kg. Carries 72kg here with Cian Quirke up; hood and tongue tie on. Can feature with a similar effort to last start.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 29/04/2026 | - | 4UP HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Punchestown | 3875m | SOFT | Cian Quirke | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3L | $151.00 |
| 3/12 | 10/04/2026 | - | C & G | $12,000.00 | Wexford | 4023m | GOOD | Cian Quirke | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 52L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 05/02/2026 | - | 4UP | $10,502.00 | Thurles | 3249m | SOFT | J W Hendrick | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32.75L | $11.00 |
| 4/11 | 28/12/2025 | - | 4UP | $12,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3249m | GOOD | Alan Osullivan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.75L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 27/10/2025 | - | C & G | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 3310m | SOFT | J H Williamson | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.85L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Jack Gilligan
Weight: 72kgs
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Comes off a 13-day turnaround after a solid 2nd at Sligo over 4023m on 12 May, beaten 4.57L by Speculateur with 67kg at $13. Fourth prior at Limerick over 4828m on 16 Apr on soft, beaten 47.5L at $67. Earlier Naas run was 8th of 14 over 3831m on 8 Mar at $81, while he also placed over 3154m on heavy at Limerick in February. Carries 72kg here and has been finding the frame often; can feature with a clean round.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 12/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Sligo | 4023m | GOOD | Jack G Gilligan | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.57L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/04/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 4828m | SOFT | Jack G Gilligan | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 47.5L | $67.00 |
| 8/14 | 08/03/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Naas | 3831m | SOFT | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 33.45L | $81.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | C & G | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 3154m | HEAVY | Jack G Gilligan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 57L | $29.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/01/2025 | - | N_H_Flat | $9,999.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | SOFT | O T Gilligan | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Shane O'Callaghan
Weight: 72kgs
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Five-year-old gelding trained by P J Rothwell, ridden by Shane O'Callaghan, carries 72kg. Irish-bred by Kingston Hill out of Inch Sunset. Limited exposed form provided. Can improve.
Jockey: Kevin Healy
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Has been around midfield in two runs this season. Last start 7th of 14 at Kilbeggan over 3319m on 24 Apr, beaten 14.3L with 66kg at $81 on yielding ground behind Kershaw. Prior run 7th of 11 at Limerick over 3822m on 31 Mar, beaten 45.75L with 68kg at $41 on soft. Can improve with more race fitness.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 24/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Kilbeggan | 3319m | YIELD(GD PL) | D Doyle | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SOFT | D Doyle | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 45.75L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Back in trip by 946m after finishing 10th of 16 at Sligo over 3571m on 12 May, beaten 101.27L on good at $251 with 69.5kg. Prior start was 8th of 8 at Sligo over 3702m on 20 Aug 2025, beaten 61.75L on good at $34 with 68.5kg. Down 1kg and has the hood on; needs to lift but can improve with the shorter journey.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 12/05/2026 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Sligo | 3571m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 101.27L | $251.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/08/2025 | - | 4yo | $9,999.00 | Sligo | 3702m | GOOD | Alan Osullivan | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 61.75L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Phillip Enright
Weight: 68kgs
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Second-up after debuting 12th of 14 at Killarney over 3419m on 9 May, beaten 53L by North Shore, with 69.5kg at $81 on good. Drops 1.5kg to 68kg and rises sharply in trip with a 1098m increase. Phillip Enright takes over from J J Slevin for Norman Lee. Needs to lift but can improve with added fitness.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 09/05/2026 | - | 4yo | $12,000.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 53L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 72kgs
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Five-year-old gelding trained by H De Bromhead at Waterford. Carries 72kg with Darragh O'Keeffe booked and adds a first-time hood. Irish-bred by Order Of St George out of Clara Allen. Can feature with the right run.