Ballinrobe Race 7 - McHale Orbital Flat Race
A STOIRIN (8) caught the eye on debut at Cork when shifting gear to finish 2.5L third. Could learn plenty from that experience and has every chance to get off the mark. Newcomer NOBLE ROCCO (11) makes some appeal on breeding being related to several winners under rules and comes from a powerful stable. Deserves respect. GETAWAY HARRY (4) finished third on the first attempt of his career contesting a point to point. Market will guide as to his chances now making his rules debut with a top amateur jockey booked. One to watch for the future is the John McConnell owned and trained ACK DE LA ROCHA (7).
Jockey: Mr D Doyle
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Affinisea out of Ocean River on debut. Hard to recommend without a market push.
Jockey: Mr D G Lavery
Weight: 74.5kgs
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At debut, 14th of 19 at Punchestown on April 28 over 3319m, 41 len behind Abbeyglen with 74.5kg at $9. Well placed and should go very well.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/19 | 28/04/2026 | - | 4 | $180,770.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Derek O'connor | 74.5kg | 4:04.80 | - | 0 |
| 41.5L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Mr J L Gleeson
Weight: 74.5kgs
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At debut, 3rd of 8 at Lisronagh P2p on April 26 over 4828m, 18 len behind Walkonseas with 60kg. Solid top-three chance.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 26/04/2026 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Good | J L Gleeson | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Mr J P O'Rourke
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when didn't finish the race at Borris House P2p March 1 over 4828m. Prefer to see him go around again before recommending.
Last Starts 85 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/7 | 01/03/2026 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J P O'rourke | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Mr E P O'Brien
Weight: 74.5kgs
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This Blue Bresil gelding is a four-year-old having his first start. Likely to be better for this experience.
Jockey: Mr C Mcconnell
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Valirann out of The Three Colleens having his first start. Expected to run well.
Jockey: Mr A P Ryan
Weight: 71kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, 3rd of 11 at Cork on May 10 over 3319m, 2.5 len behind Aine carrying 70kg at $4.30. Open to improvement and expected to feature again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 10/05/2026 | - | FLAT F 4 | $18,960.00 | Cork | 3319m | Good | A P Ryan | 70kg | 3:52.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
Jockey: Miss A B O'Connor
Weight: 71kgs
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Third race start today. At big odds at debut, ran last of 7 at Limerick in LR on March 22 over 3218m, 27 len behind Coole Cafe with 70kg at $41. Last start raced on the pace before fading ran last of 11 at Cork on May 10 over 3319m, 103 len behind Aine with 72kg at $41. Happy to risk.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 10/05/2026 | 49 | FLAT F 4 | $18,960.00 | Cork | 3319m | Good | Aine O'connor | 72kg | 3:52.20 | - | 0 |
| 103.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/03/2026 | - | LR OPEN 4 | $61,910.00 | Limerick | 3218m | SH | Aine O'connor | 70kg | 4:20.20 | - | 0 |
| 27.8L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Mr D Mcgill
Weight: 71kgs
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Four-year-old filly (Court Cave - Eochla's Dream) at the races for the first time. Prefer to let go without a strong market move.
Jockey: Mr H C Swan
Weight: 71kgs
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Four-year-old filly who is first starter by Shirocco out of Noble Court. Expected to run well.
Jockey: Mr B M Coonan
Weight: 71kgs
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Four-year-old filly by Maxios out of Lake Islainishfree who has taken a long time to make it to the track. Watch for any market moves.