Ballinrobe Race 1 - Ronan & Tom Gibbons Memorial Apprentice Claiming Race
DELUSIONAL (3) Came in 10th last time at Limerick. Looking past the last run but back to a shorter trip. Expecting to settle positively. Will give a big sight. FEMME BEAUTY (1) Tidy effort when 3rd last start at Limerick and can save some energy from the draw. Max Popan takes a large claim but dropping back to a shorter trip. Appears as a winning threat. ZITKALA SA (4) Nice run when 3rd last run at Gowran Park. Expected to fight out the finish. BALANCE OF TRADE (5) Ran 4th last time at Gowran Park and going up in weight. Might be ridden for luck. Can't be left out of exotics.

Jockey: Max Popan
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy run when 3rd last start at Limerick and drawn beautifully. Large claim helps but down in trip. Should give this a shake.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 10/06/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 2404m | SOFT | Max Popan | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.25L | $15.00 |
| 4/13 | 18/05/2026 | - | 3yo | $12,000.00 | Roscommon | 2429m | SOFT | Shane Foley | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 12/05/2026 | - | 3yo | $12,000.00 | Killarney | 2258m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/13 | 08/05/2026 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Ballinrobe | 1932m | GOOD | Max Popan | 52.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 4.45L | $8.00 |
| 7/14 | 05/05/2026 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | GOOD | Max Popan | 55.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 6.55L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $12,000.00 | Gowran Park | 1572m | SOFT | M Popan | 50kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1L | $29.00 |
| 9/13 | 30/03/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $12,000.00 | Navan | 2012m | HEAVY | Shane Foley | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| 12.58L | $13.00 |
| 14/14 | 28/11/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Billy Lee | 62.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 21.55L | $15.00 |
| 8/12 | 14/11/2025 | - | 2yo | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Ronan P Whelan | 58.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8.75L | $10.00 |
| 11/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $15,000.00 | Naas | 1609m | SOFT | Jamie Powell | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 16.45L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 22/08/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $15,000.00 | Killarney | 1636m | GOOD | Jamie Powell | 54kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.05L | $10.00 |
| 4/14 | 18/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Down Royal | 1431m | GOOD | Ronan P Whelan | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8.2L | $34.00 |
| 9/15 | 01/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Roscommon | 1494m | SOFT | M W Hassett | 55.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 11.05L | $15.00 |
| 5/15 | 13/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | GOOD | N G Mccullagh | 55.5kg | - | - | 16 |
| 3.1L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/06/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $18,001.00 | Listowel | 1261m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.25L | $19.00 |
| 9/21 | 23/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | N G Mccullagh | 55.5kg | - | - | 17 |
| 9.85L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Shay Wallace
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break of 35 weeks. Was $41.00 and mediocre performance when 8th last run at Leopardstown but fitter for debut run. Likely to get back. May find these too slick.
Last Starts 247 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 18/10/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | SOFT | Jamie Powell | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 21.25L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Paddy Harnett
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $15.00 and ran 10th last time at Limerick. Looking past the last run but down in distance. Should come to hand quickly. Gets a solid chance here.
Last Starts 12 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 | 10/06/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 2404m | SOFT | Scott Mccullagh | 61kg | - | - | 16 |
| 12.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/11 | 12/05/2026 | - | 3yo | $12,000.00 | Killarney | 2258m | GOOD | Scott Mccullagh | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $15,000.00 | Cork | 2436m | GD/YD(YD PL) | Nathan Crosse | 56.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.05L | $26.00 |
| 7/13 | 30/03/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $12,000.00 | Navan | 2012m | HEAVY | Scott Mccullagh | 61kg | - | - | 13 |
| 10.98L | $29.00 |
| 8/13 | 21/11/2025 | - | C & G | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Nathan Crosse | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 14.35L | $51.00 |
| 2/14 | 24/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Southwell | 1621m | GOOD | Edward Greatrex | 59.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 14 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 08/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Edward Greatrex | 60.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-8 | 1 |
| 8.25L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Rory Mulligan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $11.00 and finished 4th last time at Gowran Park and has more weight to carry. Likely to settle back in the field. Do not dismiss entirely.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 01/06/2026 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | SOFT | Terry Casey | 53kg | - | - | 11 |
| 3L | $11.00 |
| 9/13 | 08/05/2026 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Ballinrobe | 1932m | GOOD | Wesley Joyce | 54.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 10.05L | $7.50 |
| 3/13 | 11/04/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $12,000.00 | Bellewstown | 1596m | SOFT | Julian Pietropaolo | 47kg | - | - | 12 |
| 5.25L | $4.20 |
| 4/9 | 08/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $12,000.00 | Gowran Park | 1572m | SOFT | Wesley Joyce | 53kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.75L | $7.00 |
| 11/13 | 30/03/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $12,000.00 | Navan | 2012m | HEAVY | Wesley Joyce | 51kg | - | - | 6 |
| 18.75L | $7.00 |
| 7/15 | 27/10/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $12,501.00 | Galway | 1408m | HEAVY | Wesley Joyce | 54kg | - | - | 10 |
| 8.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/15 | 20/10/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | HEAVY | Wesley Joyce | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.75L | $9.00 |
| 7/11 | 18/09/2025 | - | 2Y CLAIMING MDN | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1609m | SOFT | Wesley Joyce | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 11.35L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,001.00 | Roscommon | 1494m | GOOD | Wesley Joyce | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| 18.95L | $67.00 |
| 10/15 | 12/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Roscommon | 1509m | GOOD | Wesley Joyce | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8.9L | $201.00 |
| 9/12 | 26/04/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Navan | 1170m | SOFT | Wesley Joyce | 58.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 17.35L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Wesley Joyce
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
On a short back up. Started $13.00 and average at best when 9th last run at Cork. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Has some claims.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 14/06/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $12,000.00 | Cork | 1609m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 9.56L | $13.00 |
| 9/11 | 12/05/2026 | - | 3yo | $12,000.00 | Killarney | 2258m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 5.1L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $12,000.00 | Dundalk | 2149m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.35L | $6.50 |
| 8/13 | 29/10/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 11.65L | $91.00 |
| 8/13 | 08/10/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Navan | 1645m | SOFT | J J G Ryan | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 9.15L | $126.00 |
| 12/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | Ross Coakley | 61.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 14.1L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Jack Kearney
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $81.00 and average performance when 13th last run at Gowran Park. Likely to get back in the run. Few more classier types in this race.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 01/06/2026 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Gowran Park | 1920m | SOFT | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | - | - | 14 |
| 43.8L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/05/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $12,000.00 | Sligo | 2156m | SOFT | Reese Holohan | 48kg | - | - | 4 |
| 50.3L | $29.00 |
| 21/23 | 15/03/2026 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | HEAVY | Ronan P Whelan | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 51.65L | $151.00 |
| 10/13 | 27/02/2026 | - | 3yo | $12,000.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 61kg | - | - | 13 |
| 14.25L | $51.00 |
| 7/14 | 30/01/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $15,999.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 61kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8.45L | $12.00 |

Jockey: J Cleary
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At $51.00 not up to scratch when 12th last time at Gowran Park but has a good draw. Prefers to settle towards the tail. Prefer in an easier race.
Last Starts 21 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 | 01/06/2026 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Gowran Park | 1920m | SOFT | Gavin Ryan | 56.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 38.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/05/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $12,000.00 | Sligo | 2156m | SOFT | Jimmy Dalton | 47kg | - | - | 8 |
| 10.8L | $51.00 |
| 9/9 | 01/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $16,998.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | Rory Mulligan | 53.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 32.55L | $501.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/03/2026 | - | 3yo | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | J Cleary | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 18.29L | $151.00 |
| 12/14 | 20/02/2026 | - | 3Y FILLIES MDN | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | J Cleary | 58.5kg | - | - | 17 |
| 14.2L | $101.00 |