Ballinrobe Race 8 - QuinnBet Flat Race
BROTHER WALFRID (2) sets the standard after a strong 2nd of 25 at Fairyhouse over 3310m, beaten 3.75L on soft. MOYNEARD (10) brings solid mare’s bumper form, including 2nd at Thurles over 3318m and a Listed 4th at Fairyhouse last time. FIVEANDAHALF (6) was a sound 4th at Limerick over 3218m, 5.15L off the winner, and can figure. ISABELLA JOHNSON (9) has prior bumper placings, including 2nd at Ballinrobe over 3387m and 3rd at Listowel, and resumes. Leading chances: Brother Walfrid (2), Moyneard (10), Fiveandahalf (6), Isabella Johnson (9).
Jockey: Mr J C Barry
Weight: 76.5kgs
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First-up after 294 days. Last start 8th of 15 at Roscommon over 3118m on 5 Aug, beaten 26.75L on good going with 72kg at $81 behind Laurie Blue. Prior run 11th of 16 at Kilbeggan over 3803m on 25 Jul, beaten 51.2L on good with 69kg at $101 behind Dysart Dasher. Needs to lift but can improve with the run.
Last Starts 294 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 05/08/2025 | - | Div 1 | $9,999.00 | Roscommon | 3118m | GOOD | Sean Okeeffe | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.75L | $81.00 |
| 11/16 | 25/07/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 3803m | GOOD | A M King | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 51.2L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Mr H C Swan
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Placed on debut when 2nd at Fairyhouse over 3310m on 5 Apr, beaten 3.75L by Colcannon on soft at $9.50 with 75.5kg. Now 51 days between runs for G Elliott and switches to Mr H C Swan, up 1.0kg to 76.5kg. Five-year-old gelding with a light profile and minor distance drop. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/25 | 05/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3310m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.75L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Mr T A Halford
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Six-year-old gelding trained by J Neilan at Galway with Mr T A Halford up. Carries 76.5kg. By Hillstar out of Queens And Aces, a daughter of King’s Theatre. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Mr F Colleran
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Eight-year-old gelding by Elusive Pimpernel trained by V T O'Brien at Galway. Carries 76.5kg with Mr F Colleran up. Lacks exposed recent race details but has experience on the circuit. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Mr D G Lavery
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Comes off 56 days since a debut 4th of 11 at Limerick over 3218m on 31 Mar, beaten 5.15L on soft with 73kg at $8 behind Beauvallon. Carries 73.5kg here, up 0.5kg, with Mr D G Lavery riding for G P Cromwell. Four-year-old gelding by Snow Sky with one run for a solid fourth. Can improve.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | C & G | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 3218m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.15L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Mr J W Hendrick
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Poet's Word for S Doyle, Wexford. Carries 73.5kg with Mr J W Hendrick booked. Setup looks straightforward. Can improve.
Jockey: Mr C K Whyte
Weight: 73kgs
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Six-year-old mare for P J Gilligan with a hood on, carrying 73kg under Mr C K Whyte. Last start 9th of 15 at Sligo over 3572m on 12 May, beaten 71.25L on good ground with 66kg at $501. Prior run 14th of 14 at Kilbeggan over 3319m on 24 Apr, beaten 94.05L on yielding going with 66kg at $151. Needs sharp improvement but can only be treated cautiously at this stage.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 12/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Sligo | 3572m | GD(GD/YD PL) | C K Whyte | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 71.25L | $501.00 |
| 14/14 | 24/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Kilbeggan | 3319m | YIELD(GD PL) | O T Gilligan | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 94.05L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Mr J L Gleeson
Weight: 73kgs
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First-up after 319 days. Placed twice in spring, including 2nd at Kilbeggan over 3118m on 24 Apr by 5.5L behind Kabylia at $7.50 with 70.5kg, and 2nd at Ballinrobe over 3387m on 11 Apr at $21. Last start 6th of 16 at Cork over 3392m on 11 Jul, beaten 15.05L on good going with 72.5kg at $6.50. With Mr J L Gleeson up for Aidan Melia, can feature with a clean return.
Last Starts 319 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 11/07/2025 | - | 4yo | $9,999.00 | Cork | 3392m | GOOD | Harry Swan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.05L | $6.50 |
| 3/14 | 31/05/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Listowel | 3310m | GOOD | C M Hogan | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.25L | $4.50 |
| 2/14 | 24/04/2025 | - | 4UP M FLAT | $11,002.00 | Kilbeggan | 3118m | GOOD | J L Gleeson | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/16 | 11/04/2025 | - | 4yo | $9,999.00 | Ballinrobe | 3387m | GOOD | J L Gleeson | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $21.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/01/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $10,000.00 | Naas | 3218m | HEAVY | T A Halford | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 121.25L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Mr D Doyle
Weight: 73kgs
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Third-up when 4th of 8 at Fairyhouse over 3218m on 4 Apr in Listed grade, beaten 10.5L with 73kg at $21. Prior run 3rd of 6 at Naas over 3289m on 8 Mar on soft, 17L off Kiltybo at $9. Also had a solid 2nd of 6 at Thurles on 19 Feb over 3318m, beaten 3.5L by Kiltybo carrying 75kg. Consistent around this trip; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/04/2026 | - | Listed | $30,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YD/SF(SF PL) | D Doyle | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/03/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $12,000.00 | Naas | 3289m | SOFT | D Doyle | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/02/2026 | - | 4UP MARES | $11,002.00 | Thurles | 3318m | SOFT | D Doyle | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/17 | 11/05/2024 | - | 4Y FILLIES | $11,001.00 | Cork | 3273m | GOOD | D Doyle | 69kg | - | - | 13 |
| 7.25L | $23.00 |