Ballinrobe Race 5 - Bay Leaf Handicap (0-60)
WHATS NEW (4) is yet to win in seven starts but has finished fourth in two outings since a gelding operation. Conditions look ideal and first-time blinkers might coax out a little more improvement. Chance. CURROY LADY (9) took a major step forward on handicap debut when third over this course and distance. Major danger from unchanged rating with Colin Keane booked. ACADEME (6) appreciated the step up to this trip when second at Gowran last start. Mark unchanged ahead of this test. Warrants serious consideration. HIGHWAY SIXTY ONE (8) is another who might prosper in first-time blinkers.
Jockey: D Mcmonagle
Weight: 63.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign 12th of 16 at Gowran Park April 16 over 1408m, soft track; 18 len behind Aston Value carrying 58.5kg at $201. On debut ran last of 14 at Dundalk All Weather March 21 over 1408m, 108 len behind Currawood with 56kg at $23. Doubt he will have much to offer first up.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 16/04/2025 | 5 | SELL MDN 3 | $27,750.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Soft | H J Horgan | 58.5kg | 1:32.26 | - | 6 |
| 18.8L | $201.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/04/2025 | 9 | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Declan McDonogh | 61kg | 1:39.35 | - | 1 |
| 12.5L | $151.00 |
| 9/11 | 02/04/2025 | 12 | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Y | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 61kg | 2:05.19 | - | 4 |
| 18.3L | $41.00 |
| 14/14 | 21/03/2025 | - | SELL MDN 3 | $30,880.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Shay Wallace | 56kg | 1:26.71 | - | 16 |
| 108.5L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 63.5kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 50 day let-up. Resuming 5th of 19 at Navan on April 8 over 2011m, 3.5 len behind Junkyard Dog with 59.5kg at $29. Second-up second last of 12 at Sligo on May 4 over 2112m, 32 len behind Birdie Time with 59.5kg at $6.50. Finds a suitable race and can do much better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 04/05/2025 | 26 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Sligo | 2112m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 59.5kg | 2:21.77 | - | 3 |
| 32.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/19 | 08/04/2025 | 69 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 59.5kg | 2:06.12 | - | 19 |
| 3.3L | $29.00 |
| 10/13 | 29/01/2025 | 68 | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Robert Colgan | 61kg | 2:18.36 | - | 6 |
| 16.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/12 | 22/11/2024 | 32 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | 1:39.81 | - | 9 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/10/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Gowran Park | 1709m | SH | Adam Caffrey | 59kg | 1:52.05 | - | 7 |
| 25.3L | $13.00 |
Jockey: D P Mcdonogh
Weight: 62kgs
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Most recently 8th of 14 at Limerick on June 11 over 2313m, 2 len behind Enziya with 57.5kg at $29. The race before that 10th of 12 at Sligo on May 4 over 2112m, 10 len behind Birdie Time with 57kg at $26. Things looking a bit brighter now and she can sneak into the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 11/06/2025 | 38 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Limerick | 2313m | Good | Declan McDonogh | 57.5kg | 2:30.69 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $29.00 |
| 10/12 | 04/05/2025 | 18 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Sligo | 2112m | Good | H J Horgan | 57kg | 2:21.77 | - | 5 |
| 10.8L | $26.00 |
| 16/16 | 16/04/2025 | 26 | SELL MDN 3 | $27,750.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Soft | Declan McDonogh | 58.5kg | 1:32.26 | - | 11 |
| 28.5L | $81.00 |
| 13/14 | 21/03/2025 | 21 | SELL MDN 3 | $30,880.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 58.5kg | 1:26.71 | - | 15 |
| 11.5L | $101.00 |
| 12/14 | 28/02/2025 | 77 | SELL MDN 3 | $27,750.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 58.5kg | 1:40.77 | - | 6 |
| 14.0L | $15.00 |
| 10/14 | 13/12/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Mikey Sheehy | 56.5kg | 1:27.00 | - | 2 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
Jockey: S Foley
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Most recently 2nd of 15 at Gowran Park on June 2 over 1911m, 5.5 len behind Casheldale Lass carrying 60.5kg at $34. The race before that 11th of 15 at Gowran Park on May 7 over 1609m, 10 len behind Cala Bonita carrying 61kg at $51. Working up to a win. Ready to open her account this time.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 02/06/2025 | 26 | HCP 3 | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Good | Shane Foley | 60.5kg | 2:03.12 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |
| 11/15 | 07/05/2025 | 12 | APP HCP 3 | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Good | Keithen Kennedy | 61kg | 1:41.44 | - | 4 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |
| 11/13 | 25/04/2025 | 9 | MDN F 3 | $25,150.00 | Limerick | 1408m | Soft | Nathan Crosse | 58.5kg | 1:34.16 | - | 16 |
| 26.3L | $151.00 |
| 9/16 | 16/04/2025 | 17 | SELL MDN 3 | $27,750.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Soft | Keithen Kennedy | 56kg | 1:32.26 | - | 3 |
| 9.0L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/03/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GY | Shane Foley | 58.5kg | 1:42.46 | - | 3 |
| 14.3L | $21.00 |
Jockey: J J G Ryan
Weight: 60kgs
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Second run back. First-up after nine months 11th of 14 at Down Royal on May 30 over 1408m, 7 len behind Eric Lock with 58kg at $11. Previously second-up 7th of 18 at Leopardstown on August 22 over 1408m, 2.75 len behind Heishybrid carrying 52kg at $21. Not keen on her chances.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 30/05/2025 | 253 | HCP 3 | $19,620.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | James J G Ryan | 58kg | 1:28.01 | - | 16 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
| 10/14 | 19/09/2024 | 28 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1408m | Good | Rory Cleary | 54.5kg | 1:26.62 | - | 14 |
| 11.5L | $67.00 |
| 7/18 | 22/08/2024 | 49 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 52kg | 1:32.56 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/07/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Bellewstown | 1609m | Good | Robert Colgan | 56kg | 1:41.91 | - | 1 |
| 7.8L | $41.00 |
Jockey: W Joyce
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Last start 3rd of 18 at Fairyhouse on June 13 over 2414m, 5.5 len behind Fervent carrying 52.5kg at $41. The race before that 7th of 15 at Roscommon on May 19 over 2414m, 19 len behind Coulstys Way with 53kg at $81. One of the leading chances.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/18 | 13/06/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $19,710.00 | Fairyhouse | 2414m | GY | Wesley Joyce | 52.5kg | 2:36.58 | - | 16 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/15 | 19/05/2025 | 10 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 53kg | 2:37.41 | - | 6 |
| 19.0L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/05/2025 | 15 | HCP 3 | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | Good | Colin Keane | 60kg | 2:09.88 | - | 2 |
| 14.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/12 | 24/04/2025 | 16 | HCP 3 | $19,420.00 | Tipperary | 1810m | Y | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 2:03.82 | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
| 9/12 | 08/04/2025 | 39 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Navan | 1609m | Good | Leigh Roche | 60kg | 1:42.89 | - | 13 |
| 15.3L | $401.00 |
| 13/14 | 28/02/2025 | 252 | SELL MDN 3 | $27,750.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | W J Lee | 61kg | 1:40.77 | - | 13 |
| 15.3L | $201.00 |
| 11/13 | 21/06/2024 | 32 | SELL MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Mikey Sheehy | 57kg | 1:31.48 | - | 11 |
| 10.0L | $101.00 |
| 10/12 | 20/05/2024 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $36,420.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | GY | Gary Carroll | 58.5kg | 1:33.16 | - | 8 |
| 13.0L | $34.00 |
Jockey: C T Keane
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Returns from a 45-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track on May 9 over 1911m, 2 len behind Let Her Cook carrying 56kg at $15. The race before that 15th of 17 at Cork on April 19 over 1609m, on a slow track; 19 len behind Jagged Edge carrying 58.5kg at $151. Has upside and expected to run very well.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 09/05/2025 | 20 | HCP 3 | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 56kg | 2:09.88 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
| 15/17 | 19/04/2025 | 34 | MDN 3 | $23,310.00 | Cork | 1609m | Soft | Luke McAteer | 58.5kg | 1:44.15 | - | 18 |
| 19.0L | $151.00 |
| 13/20 | 16/03/2025 | 146 | MDN FM 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Soft | Luke McAteer | 57.5kg | 1:31.57 | - | 3 |
| 17.0L | $201.00 |
| 10/15 | 21/10/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Gowran Park | 1709m | SH | Luke McAteer | 56kg | 1:52.26 | - | 3 |
| 15.0L | $101.00 |
Jockey: M W Hassett
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 15 at Gowran Park on June 2 over 1911m, 9 len behind Casheldale Lass with 55.5kg at $101. The start before that ran last of 15 at Gowran Park on May 7 over 1609m, 23 len behind Cala Bonita carrying 56kg at $81. Might struggle again.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 02/06/2025 | 26 | HCP 3 | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Good | Wayne Hassett | 55.5kg | 2:03.12 | - | 8 |
| 9.0L | $101.00 |
| 15/15 | 07/05/2025 | 12 | APP HCP 3 | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Good | Nicola Burns | 56kg | 1:41.44 | - | 7 |
| 23.3L | $81.00 |
| 9/12 | 25/04/2025 | 23 | MDN 3 | $25,150.00 | Limerick | 1408m | Soft | R M Mulligan | 57.5kg | 1:34.35 | - | 1 |
| 26.0L | $201.00 |
| 9/12 | 02/04/2025 | 271 | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Y | R M Mulligan | 57.5kg | 1:42.98 | - | 8 |
| 16.3L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 05/07/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Bellewstown | 1609m | Good | Cian Horgan | 53.5kg | 1:41.85 | - | 7 |
| 18.0L | $81.00 |