Ballinrobe Race 7 - BOYLE Sports Home Of The Early Payout Maiden
BALLYADAM (1) formerly won the G1 Royal Bond Novice Hurdle. Only raced twice on the flat placing third each time including over 2400m at Dundalk AW. Expected to challenge following a fourth at the Cheltenham Festival. TROJAN FIGHTER (10) failed to place previous two starts. Finished fourth on debut at Navan then ran fifth at Cork a fortnight ago. Improvement expected. DILIGO (7) represents notable connections. Missed out on the placings when fourth on debut contesting a Gowran Park maiden. Will be thereabouts. BATTLING SIKI (2) can use racecourse experience to his benefit and place for the first time.

Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 58-day let-up. Last start 4th of 24 at Cheltenham on March 11 over 4224m, 10 len behind Jingko Blue with 72.5kg at $41. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Dundalk All Weather on February 13 over 2414m, 2 len behind Palmezzano carrying 62kg at $6. Sure to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/24 | 11/03/2026 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $199,640.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good Soft | P M O'brien | 72.5kg | 5:03.07 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/02/2026 | 44 | MDN 4U | $20,240.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | W J Lee | 62kg | 2:35.13 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 31/12/2025 | 35 | HDLE APP 4U | $34,180.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Y | D J O'keeffe | 73.5kg | 4:53.20 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $4.60 |
| 3/14 | 26/11/2025 | 259 | MDN 3U | $22,700.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | W J Lee | 63kg | 2:39.50 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/26 | 12/03/2025 | 71 | HCP HDLE 4U | $202,950.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good Soft | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | 5:11.98 | 19-10-3 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/3 | 31/12/2024 | 248 | HDLE APP 4U | $28,090.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Soft | Rachael Blackmore | 71.5kg | 5:00.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 7/8 | 27/04/2024 | 45 | G2 HDLE 4U | $145,200.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4325m | Good | Rachael Blackmore | 71.5kg | 5:25.00 | 7-6-7 | 0 |
| 25.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/21 | 13/03/2024 | 76 | HDLE HCP 4U | $189,440.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Soft | Rachael Blackmore | 76kg | 5:32.44 | 17-6-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 28/12/2023 | 147 | G1 HDLE 4U | $257,380.00 | Leopardstown | 4727m | Heavy | Rachael Blackmore | 74.5kg | 6:28.70 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/08/2023 | 27 | G3 NCHSE 4U | $69,370.00 | Galway | 3621m | GY | Rachael Blackmore | 70.5kg | 4:31.40 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/4 | 07/07/2023 | 39 | BCHSE 5U | $19,310.00 | Wexford | 4023m | GY | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | 4:54.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Reese Holohan
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 15 at Bellewstown on April 11 over 2313m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Tim Toe with 61kg at $51. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Dundalk All Weather on January 28 over 2112m, 3 len behind Nowshesdancing carrying 61kg at $17. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under his belt.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 11/04/2026 | 73 | MDN 4U | $18,960.00 | Bellewstown | 2313m | Soft | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | 2:52.94 | - | 17 |
| 4.5L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/01/2026 | 15 | MDN 4U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | 2:21.94 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/01/2026 | - | APP MDN 4U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Joseph Harnett | 58kg | 2:35.81 | - | 5 |
| 14.0L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Jack Kearney
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 8 at Wexford on March 17 over 3218m, on a slow track; 21 len behind Dont Go Yet carrying 61kg at $7.50. Last start 8th of 15 at Bellewstown on April 11 over 2313m, slow going 10 len behind Tim Toe carrying 60kg at $51. Prepared to risk on recent form.
Last Starts 28 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 | 11/04/2026 | 25 | MDN 4U | $18,960.00 | Bellewstown | 2313m | Soft | Jack Kearney | 60kg | 2:52.94 | - | 6 |
| 10.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/03/2026 | 120 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,460.00 | Wexford | 3218m | Soft | Finn Brickley | 61kg | 4:16.50 | - | 0 |
| 21.8L | $7.50 |
| 11/13 | 17/11/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $47,280.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | Carl Millar | 69.5kg | 5:28.30 | - | 0 |
| 28.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/14 | 27/10/2025 | 16 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Wexford | 3319m | Y | Carl Millar | 71kg | 4:09.70 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/12 | 11/10/2025 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Y | Eoin Staples | 67kg | 3:48.20 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/09/2025 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Y | Tiernan Roche | 70.5kg | 4:21.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/11 | 05/09/2025 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | Gavin Brouder | 65.5kg | 3:47.60 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
| 6/10 | 22/08/2025 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,240.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GY | Eoin Staples | 71kg | 4:34.30 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/08/2025 | 10 | HDLE CLM 4U | $17,160.00 | Sligo | 3621m | Good | Eoin Staples | 68.5kg | 4:23.10 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 |
| 15/20 | 28/07/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $30,350.00 | Galway | 3319m | Good | Tiernan Roche | 71.5kg | 3:54.80 | - | 0 |
| 33.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/07/2025 | 27 | HDLE CLM 4U | $19,670.00 | Roscommon | 4123m | Good | Jefferson Smith | 69.5kg | 5:04.08 | - | 0 |
| 37.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Milo Malone
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 15 at Bellewstown on April 11 over 2313m, slow going 46 len behind Tim Toe carrying 56.5kg at $51. Don't think he will trouble this field.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN 4U | $18,960.00 | Bellewstown | 2313m | Soft | Milo Malone | 56.5kg | 2:52.94 | - | 2 |
| 46.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: James Ryan
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Fairyhouse November 29 over 4123m. Won previous preparation first up scored a big 5 len win at Fairyhouse October 12 2024 over 3721m defeating U Asking Me with 73kg at $11. Prefer to see her go around again before recommending.
Last Starts 161 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/20 | 29/11/2025 | 190 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,110.00 | Fairyhouse | 4123m | YS | P M O'brien | 65kg | 5:28.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $29.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/05/2025 | 33 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | Good | P M O'brien | 70.5kg | 4:28.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 99/20 | 20/04/2025 | 48 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SH | P M O'brien | 71kg | 5:15.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $9.50 |
| 99/18 | 03/03/2025 | 61 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $21,880.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | Y | Patrick Michael O'brien | 70.5kg | 5:03.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $5.50 |
| 99/20 | 01/01/2025 | 50 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | YS | Patrick Michael O'brien | 69kg | 5:13.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $9.00 |
| 5/14 | 12/11/2024 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Fairyhouse | 4727m | Good | Patrick Michael O'brien | 67kg | 5:50.80 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/14 | 12/10/2024 | 324 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Fairyhouse | 3721m | Good | Patrick Michael O'brien | 73kg | 4:31.03 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/15 | 23/11/2023 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Thurles | 4123m | YS | P J O'hanlon | 70kg | 5:19.30 | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/14 | 19/10/2023 | 33 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 4626m | Soft | Conor Maxwell | 74.5kg | 6:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/16 | 16/09/2023 | 24 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Navan | 4325m | Y | Conor Maxwell | 73.5kg | 5:26.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/12 | 23/08/2023 | 33 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Sligo | 3520m | Good | Conor Maxwell | 73.5kg | 4:16.20 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at big odds at debut, 6th of 11 at Leopardstown on April 15 over 2011m, 14 len behind Asakir carrying 61kg at $29. Top-three chance in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 15/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $30,540.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | YS | Nathan Crosse | 61kg | 2:17.49 | - | 9 |
| 14.8L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well in the market at debut, 4th of 8 at Gowran Park on April 9 over 1911m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Rebel Ascendant with 61kg at $5. Likely improver who is a leading contender.
Last Starts 30 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 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Soft | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | 2:10.55 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Rory Cleary
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start 4th of 7 at Dundalk All Weather on December 3 over 1408m, 8 len behind Greek Mythology carrying 61kg at $11. Went for a break before returning 6th of 8 at Cork on April 24 over 1609m, 10 len behind Tashakour carrying 61kg at $41. No easier this time and happy to leave out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 24/04/2026 | 142 | MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Cork | 1609m | GY | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | 1:43.20 | - | 1 |
| 10.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/12/2025 | - | SELL 2 | $41,780.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | 1:28.82 | - | 7 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, ran last of 10 at Curragh on March 28 over 2011m, 32 len behind Shaihaan with 61kg at $34. Last start ran last of 7 at Dundalk All Weather on April 23 over 2414m, 12 len behind Bay Of Stars carrying 61kg at $29. Likely to struggle again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 23/04/2026 | 26 | MDN 3 | $30,540.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | 2:36.64 | - | 6 |
| 12.8L | $29.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 2011m | SH | Jamie Powell | 61kg | 2:24.24 | - | 3 |
| 32.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 4th of 13 at Navan on March 30 over 2011m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Sir Benji with 61kg at $6.50. Second-up 5th of 16 at Cork on April 24 over 2112m, 7 len behind Enceladus carrying 59.5kg at $3.50. Can do much better and shapes as one of the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 24/04/2026 | 25 | MDN 3U | $22,400.00 | Cork | 2112m | GY | W J Lee | 59.5kg | 2:16.12 | - | 3 |
| 7.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/13 | 30/03/2026 | - | SELL MDN 3 | $44,220.00 | Navan | 2011m | Heavy | W J Lee | 61kg | 2:20.80 | - | 13 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |