Ballinrobe Race 2 - McHale Fusion 4 Range Maiden Hurdle
DE JOUR EN JOUR (5) indicated more than enough ability on all five starts under rules and could be capable of getting off the mark in what looks an open maiden hurdle. JEROBOAM MACHIN (1) has always maintained a big reputation and is entitled to improve from the run at Fairyhouse last month. Could take high rank hurdling this season. TINTO DE VERANO (9) wasn't disgraced in a better race at Punchestown during April and looks likely to take another step forward. WORKING AWAY (14) won her point to point nicely in 2022 however been lightly raced since. Looks vulnerable against some more flashy youngsters.
Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Not raced for 49 days. Last start finished eighth of 12 starters at Fairyhouse on April 6 over 3218m, 36 len behind Charismatic Kid carrying 76kg at $7. At only start last preparation to post a big 4.5 len win. Leopardstown in a G2 Goffs Future Stars INH Flat Race on February 3 2024 over 3218m slow track defeating You Oughta Know with 75kg at $13 in a flat. Strips fitter and pay to follow up.
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 | 793 | FLAT 4U | $35,920.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Derek O'connor | 76kg | 3:56.60 | - | 0 |
| 36.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/02/2024 | 71 | G2 FLAT 47 | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | Derek O'connor | 75kg | 4:04.50 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/11/2023 | 250 | FLAT 47 | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SH | P W Mullins | 76kg | 4:23.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $2.75 |
| 1/6 | 19/03/2023 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Durrow P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Useful type. Last run finished fifth of 8 runners at Cork on May 10 over 4928m, 17 len behind Doctor Du Mesnil with 75.5kg at $7.50. Start before won by 3.5 len Cork on April 6 over 3822m defeating Kill Vanhowe carrying 73kg at $81 in a flat. Makes appeal on best form.
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 | 34 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Cork | 4928m | Good | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 6:09.40 | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 06/04/2026 | 22 | FLAT 46 | $18,960.00 | Cork | 3822m | Y | C J Shine | 73kg | 4:49.20 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $81.00 |
| 99/8 | 15/03/2026 | 99 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Knockanohill P2p | 4828m | Y | D Allen | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/12/2025 | 251 | P2P MDN H 5 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | D Allen | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 30.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Liscarroll P2p | 4828m | Y | A P Ryan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Mike O'Connor
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Five-year-old gelding who is first race starter by Choeur Du Nord out of Keen Walk. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Keep very safe.
Jockey: Sarah Kavanagh
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Six-year-old gelding who is first race starter by Policy Maker out of Hot Commodity. Will be better for the outing and tempted to give him this.
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Impressive in recent runs. Last outing finished second of 14 runners at Punchestown on April 29 over 3922m, 4 len behind Raise You Up with 68kg at $26. Before that finished second of 8 starters at Wexford on April 10 over 4023m, a neck behind Ifallgoeswell carrying 73.5kg at $5.50. Sure to improve again. Long overdue and can get off the mark this time.
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 | 19 | HDLE SELL 4U | $134,710.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | Eoin Staples | 68kg | 4:56.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/04/2026 | 50 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $35,920.00 | Wexford | 4023m | GY | Keith Donoghue | 73.5kg | 5:41.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 19/02/2026 | 52 | MHDLE 5U | $27,590.00 | Thurles | 4626m | SH | P Byrnes | 71.5kg | 6:32.10 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 29/12/2025 | 22 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $37,980.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SH | P Byrnes | 73.5kg | 5:26.30 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/19 | 07/12/2025 | 197 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Cork | 3419m | SH | P Byrnes | 75.5kg | 4:30.90 | - | 0 |
| 23.8L | $126.00 |
| 99/11 | 24/05/2025 | 20 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballingarry P2p | 4828m | Good | M J Kenneally | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/13 | 04/05/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Stowlin P2p | 4828m | Good | J P O'rourke | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only had one start last when he was didn't finish the race at Dromahane P2p on December 6 over 4828m. Hard to see him in the placings here.
Last Starts 170 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/10 | 06/12/2025 | - | P2P MDN H 5 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | M C O'donovan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Harry Sexton
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. To post a big 5 len win. Ballycrystal P2p on March 22 over 4828m slow going defeating Josies Dylan carrying 61kg in a jumps. Second run from a spell finished second of 7 runners at Curraghmore P2p on April 5 over 4828m, on slow going 8 len behind Johnny K carrying 61kg. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 05/04/2026 | 14 | W1 | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | B O'neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/03/2026 | 63 | P2P MDN 6U | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Soft | R James | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 18/01/2026 | 98 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Soft | S A Carter | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 12/10/2025 | 175 | P2P MDN APP G 6U | $0.00 | Loughrea P2p | 4828m | Y | S A Carter | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/04/2025 | 14 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Y | R James | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.2L | $1.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/04/2025 | 15 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Good | B Finn | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/03/2025 | 111 | P2P MDN 6U | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Good | B Finn | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.00 |
| 7/15 | 01/12/2024 | 28 | P2P MDN G 5U | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Soft | B O'neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 34.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/11/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Rathcannon P2p | 4828m | Good | B Finn | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Paddy Cleary
Weight: 71.5kgs
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At debut, finished eighth of 14 starters at Kilbeggan on April 24 over 3319m, 33 len behind Master Haku with 75.5kg at $23. Looks tested this line-up. Others have better credentials.
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 | - | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 3319m | GY | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 4:05.00 | - | 0 |
| 33.8L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Cian Quirke
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished third of 12 runners at Wexford on April 10 over 4023m, 52 len behind Le Moulin Rouge with 75.5kg at $11. Second run from a spell finished third of 10 starters at Punchestown on April 29 over 3922m, 3 len behind Quinta Do Lago with 72.5kg at $151. Found best form now. Top chance based on that effort.
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 | 19 | HDLE 4U | $35,920.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | Cian Quirke | 72.5kg | 5:00.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $151.00 |
| 3/12 | 10/04/2026 | 64 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Wexford | 4023m | GY | Cian Quirke | 75.5kg | 5:27.50 | - | 0 |
| 52.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 05/02/2026 | 39 | FLAT 4U | $19,320.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Soft | J W Hendrick | 76kg | 4:25.70 | - | 0 |
| 32.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/11 | 28/12/2025 | 62 | FLAT 4U | $22,790.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GY | Alan O'sullivan | 73kg | 4:07.70 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 27/10/2025 | - | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3319m | Y | J H Williamson | 74kg | 4:11.80 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Jack Gilligan
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Impressive in recent runs. Last start finished second of 9 runners at Sligo on May 12 over 4023m, 5 len behind Speculateur carrying 69.5kg at $13. Run before finished fourth of 7 starters at Limerick on April 16 over 4828m, 47 len behind He Can't Dance with 73kg at $67. Continues to make headway. Can open winning account.
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 | 26 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 4023m | Good | Jack G Gilligan | 69.5kg | 5:06.60 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/04/2026 | 39 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 4828m | SH | Jack G Gilligan | 73kg | 6:49.70 | - | 0 |
| 47.5L | $67.00 |
| 8/14 | 08/03/2026 | 26 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Naas | 3822m | SH | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 5:13.80 | - | 0 |
| 32.5L | $81.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/02/2026 | 383 | MHDLE 4U | $17,810.00 | Limerick | 3118m | Heavy | Jack G Gilligan | 73kg | 4:43.10 | - | 0 |
| 57.0L | $29.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/01/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | SH | O T Gilligan | 71kg | 4:26.40 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Shane O'Callaghan
Weight: 71.5kgs
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This Kingston Hill bred gelding is now five-year-old and his having his first race start. Making race debut here. Might just need this run but watch the market.
Jockey: Kevin Healy
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. When unwanted in the market at debut, finished seventh of 11 runners at Limerick on March 31 over 3822m, on slow going 45 len behind Even Tho with 71.5kg at $41. Second-up raced on the pace prior to fading finished seventh of 14 starters at Kilbeggan on April 24 over 3319m, 14 len behind Kershaw with 70kg at $81. Safely held.
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 | 24 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Kilbeggan | 3319m | GY | D Doyle | 70kg | 4:02.60 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | FLAT M 4U | $18,960.00 | Limerick | 3822m | Soft | D Doyle | 71.5kg | 5:11.60 | - | 0 |
| 45.8L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Having third race start. First race start ran last at Sligo on August 20 over 3721m, 61 len behind Mr Master Mac carrying 68kg at $34. Returned from break finished tenth of 16 starters at Sligo on May 12 over 3621m, 110 len behind Beir Bua carrying 69.5kg at $251. Others preferred.
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 | 265 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 3621m | Good | D J O'keeffe | 69.5kg | 4:26.50 | - | 0 |
| 110.8L | $251.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/08/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Sligo | 3721m | Good | Alan O'sullivan | 68kg | 4:38.40 | - | 0 |
| 61.8L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Phillip Enright
Weight: 68kgs
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Was at very long odds at debut, finished 12th of 14 runners at Killarney on May 9 over 3419m, 53 len behind North Shore with 69.5kg at $81. Looks tested this line-up. This looks too tough.
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 | - | MHDLE 4 | $20,680.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GY | J J Slevin | 69.5kg | 4:19.00 | - | 0 |
| 53.0L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Won at only race start by 6 len Ballysteen P2p on April 26 2025 over 4828m defeating Thereyare with 60kg in a jumps. Maybe next time.
Last Starts 394 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 26/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballysteen P2p | 4828m | Y | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.00 |