Ballinrobe Race 2 - Bank Of Ireland Brendan Maloney Memorial Mdn Hurdle
HOW'S ELLIE (11) delivered a good effort placing 6.5L second in a 3520m maiden hurdle at this venue just under three weeks ago. Selected to go one better. TEXAS RED (7) demonstrated improvement running 6.75L fourth attempting 3822m at Kilbeggan. Expected to play a role in the finish. Sea The Stars gelding CRYSTAL MARINER (1) won on four occasions tackling the UK flat including three times during 2025. Strong claims of making a winning hurdling and stable debut. Masked Marvel gelding BOO RADLEY (3) faded running 47L ninth trying 3520m at Sligo on his hurdling debut. Claims racing for a top stable.
Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Freshened for 36 days. Last start finished fourth of 8 starters at Southwell All Weather on July 5 over 2212m, 6 len behind Forever Penywern carrying 62kg at $6. Before that finished fifth of 12 starters at Kempton Park All Weather on June 29 over 2212m, 7 len behind The Green Mile carrying 60kg at $34. Sure to fully test this lineup.
Last Starts 37 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 | 05/07/2026 | 6 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 62kg | 2:23.86 | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/12 | 29/06/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | William Carver | 60kg | 2:21.36 | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/06/2026 | 18 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 2011m | Good | William Carver | 61kg | 2:05.80 | 10-10-8 | 7 |
| 20.0L | $67.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/05/2026 | 199 | HCP 4U | $18,510.00 | Chepstow | 2011m | Good Soft | Saffie Osborne | 61kg | 2:10.14 | - | 2 |
| 9.8L | $7.00 |
| 11/12 | 03/11/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $145,200.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | William Carver | 55.5kg | 2:21.17 | 10-11-11 | 11 |
| 11.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/10/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $22,140.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | Good | William Carver | 61.5kg | 2:20.02 | 5-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/14 | 24/09/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $22,140.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 63kg | 2:18.15 | 9-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/11 | 14/09/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $40,590.00 | Doncaster | 2050m | Good Soft | Saffie Osborne | 63.5kg | 2:08.55 | 9-7-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 28/08/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 61.5kg | 2:36.51 | 6-6-11 | 11 |
| 17.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/5 | 02/08/2025 | 7 | HCP APP 3U | $14,520.00 | Lingfield | 1810m | Good | Luke Catton | 66.5kg | 1:54.55 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/6 | 26/07/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $20,420.00 | Salisbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 61.5kg | 2:09.30 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished fourth of 15 starters at Ballingarry P2p on May 23 over 4828m, 19 len behind Back To Sea carrying 61kg. Last start finished eighth of 10 starters at Downpatrick on July 14 over 3822m, 64 len behind Its Time For A Run carrying 73kg at $6.50. Fitter now and making headway every start. All set to reverse the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 14/07/2026 | 52 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | Good | T A Halford | 73kg | 4:26.50 | - | 0 |
| 64.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/15 | 23/05/2026 | 230 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballingarry P2p | 4828m | Y | R James | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/11 | 05/10/2025 | 140 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Y | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/05/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Good | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Sean Cleary-Farrell
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Last run finished ninth of 12 runners at Sligo on July 12 over 3520m, 47 len behind Unknown Fortune carrying 75.5kg at $4.30. At only start last preparation finished fifth of 8 runners at Tramore on October 9 over 3218m, 10 len behind Barra Rua carrying 75.5kg at $3.30. Can find winning form this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 12/07/2026 | 276 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 3520m | Good | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 4:04.10 | - | 0 |
| 47.0L | $4.33 |
| 5/8 | 09/10/2025 | 65 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Y | J Townend | 75.5kg | 3:58.00 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.25 |
| 10/13 | 05/08/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Roscommon | 3118m | GY | P W Mullins | 74.5kg | 3:41.70 | - | 0 |
| 35.0L | $2.63 |
Jockey: Shane Fitzgerald
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Freshened for 56 days. Last outing finished 13th of 14 starters at Kilbeggan on June 15 over 3218m, 27 len behind Johnny Rambo carrying 73kg at $67. Run before finished sixth of 11 runners at Necarne P2p on May 8 over 4828m, 57 len behind Bonnie Gold carrying 60kg. Others read better. Not sure he is up to this.
Last Starts 57 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 | 15/06/2026 | 38 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | B Leahy | 73kg | 3:34.80 | - | 0 |
| 27.0L | $67.00 |
| 6/11 | 08/05/2026 | 33 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Necarne P2p | 4828m | Good | E M Nugent | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 57.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/7 | 05/04/2026 | 15 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | W Leahy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/6 | 21/03/2026 | 69 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Kirkistown P2p | 4828m | Soft | Derek O'connor | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/12 | 11/01/2026 | 64 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Turtulla P2p | 4828m | Soft | Eoin Mahon | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/11/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | Derek O'connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Mr T O'Connor
Weight: 71.5kgs
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This Hillstar bred gelding is now five-year-old and his having his first race start. Doesn't profile as the likely winner.
Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; only had one start last when he was finished fourth of 11 runners at Fairyhouse P2p on April 26 over 4828m, 23 len behind Two Grand Sweeney with 61kg. Others looks better placed this time.
Last Starts 107 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 26/04/2026 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse P2p | 4828m | Good | O Mcgill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Ross Sugrue
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished eighth of 12 starters at Downpatrick on June 14 over 4425m, 14 len behind Surfin Usa carrying 71.5kg at $26. Second-up finished fourth of 15 starters at Kilbeggan on July 24 over 3822m, 6 len behind Mysilverriverfeale carrying 68.5kg at $15. Go close. Sure to prove harder to beat this time.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 24/07/2026 | 40 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | Good | Ross Sugrue | 68.5kg | 4:34.60 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/12 | 14/06/2026 | 258 | MHDLE 4U | $24,130.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | Good | Shane O'callaghan | 71.5kg | 5:27.30 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/09/2025 | 45 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Roscommon | 3118m | GY | P J O'neill | 73kg | 3:42.60 | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 15/08/2025 | 29 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 3319m | Good | P J O'neill | 73kg | 3:48.40 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/07/2025 | 48 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 3419m | YS | Caragh Monaghan | 73kg | 4:24.40 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/12 | 30/05/2025 | - | FLAT 4U | $19,620.00 | Tramore | 3218m | GY | Caragh Monaghan | 73kg | 4:04.40 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Aidan Kelly
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Jumped at big odds at debut, finished tenth of 15 starters at Kilbeggan on July 24 over 3822m, 25 len behind Kasper Hauser with 69.5kg at $26. Needs plenty of improvement to play a role here.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 24/07/2026 | - | MHDLE 4 | $20,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | Good | Aidan Kelly | 69.5kg | 4:34.00 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Jack Gilligan
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Racing second-up. First race start pulled up at Limerick on March 31 over 3218m. Returned from break pulled up at Galway on July 29 over 4425m. Hard to make a decent case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/20 | 29/07/2026 | 120 | MHDLE 4U | $30,480.00 | Galway | 4425m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 73kg | 5:32.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $251.00 |
| 99/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | MHDLE 4 | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Soft | Jack G Gilligan | 71kg | 4:21.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Philip Byrnes
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last preparation finished fifth of 15 starters at Limerick on May 28 over 4023m, 36 len behind La Cote Fleurie with 70kg at $41. First up last campaign finished fourth in a small field at Thurles on February 19 over 3319m, 11 len behind Kiltybo carrying 71.5kg at $34. Rates a minor hope only in this line-up.
Last Starts 75 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 | 28/05/2026 | 70 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 4023m | Y | T Joseph Kelly | 70kg | 5:22.50 | - | 0 |
| 36.5L | $41.00 |
| 10/13 | 19/03/2026 | 28 | FLAT M 4U | $18,960.00 | Cork | 3218m | Y | S Leahy | 71.5kg | 4:12.60 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $19.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/02/2026 | 68 | FLAT M 4U | $20,240.00 | Thurles | 3319m | SH | S Leahy | 71.5kg | 4:30.90 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/17 | 13/12/2025 | 50 | FLAT F 4 | $20,890.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | S Leahy | 69kg | 4:09.10 | - | 0 |
| 43.0L | $201.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/10/2025 | 19 | MHDLE F 4 | $18,210.00 | Sligo | 3520m | GY | Philip Enright | 67kg | 4:11.50 | - | 0 |
| 61.8L | $126.00 |
| 7/11 | 05/10/2025 | - | FLAT F 4 | $19,420.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | GY | Derek O'connor | 72kg | 3:54.80 | - | 0 |
| 25.3L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming finished sixth of 15 runners at Roscommon on July 6 over 3218m, 42 len behind Cocofred with 68.5kg at $23. Second-up finished second of 15 runners at this track on July 21 over 3520m, 6 len behind Bells Grove with 68.5kg at $15. Has the ability to be in the finish. Can get the job done this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 21/07/2026 | 15 | MHDLE 45 | $20,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 3520m | Good | Brian Hayes | 68.5kg | 4:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/15 | 06/07/2026 | 223 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Roscommon | 3218m | Good | Brian Hayes | 68.5kg | 3:49.10 | - | 0 |
| 42.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/11/2025 | 30 | FLAT M 4U | $20,810.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Soft | J Townend | 75kg | 4:25.40 | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/10/2025 | - | FLAT F 4 | $18,210.00 | Galway | 3218m | GY | J Townend | 72kg | 3:57.50 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $2.50 |
Jockey: Phillip Enright
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Having third race start. When unwanted in the market at debut, pulled up at Sligo on May 12 over 3621m. Last start ran last at Sligo on June 9 over 3621m, 128 len behind Pets Georgina with 71.5kg at $101. Will not find this easy. This looks a big test.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 09/06/2026 | 28 | FLAT M 4U | $18,960.00 | Sligo | 3621m | Good | F Colleran | 71.5kg | 4:20.90 | - | 0 |
| 128.8L | $101.00 |
| 99/16 | 12/05/2026 | - | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 3621m | Good | Jack G Gilligan | 67kg | 4:26.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $67.00 |
Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Facing the starter for the third time today. At very long odds at debut, finished sixth of 8 runners at Limerick on May 28 over 3218m, slow track; 39 len behind Land Me Safe with 71.5kg at $67. Last start finished seventh of 11 starters at Sligo on July 12 over 3721m, 74 len behind Clovelly Charm carrying 71.5kg at $151. This looks a stern test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 12/07/2026 | 45 | FLAT M 4U | $18,960.00 | Sligo | 3721m | Good | F Colleran | 71.5kg | 4:24.80 | - | 0 |
| 74.5L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/05/2026 | - | FLAT M 4U | $18,960.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Soft | F Colleran | 71.5kg | 4:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 39.3L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign finished sixth of 9 runners at Dromahane P2p on April 12 over 4828m, on slow going 26 len behind One Day In May carrying 60kg. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 121 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 12/04/2026 | - | P2P MDN M 5 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | A Burke Ott | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.3L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Weight: 68.5kgs
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At debut, finished ninth of 15 runners at this track on July 21 over 3520m, 35 len behind Bells Grove carrying 68.5kg at $11. Has upside. Improver who is expected to improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 21/07/2026 | - | MHDLE 45 | $20,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 3520m | Good | Mark Walsh | 68.5kg | 4:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 35.3L | $11.00 |