Ballinrobe Race 3 - Paddy Smyth Memorial Mares Mdn Hurdle
AMINA (2) was defeated at short odds in a maiden hurdle on reappearance two months ago (3800m). Perhaps better judged on her good fifth attempting a Listed national hunt flat race at Cheltenham last November. Looks the selection. Jack Kennedy retains his partnership with COOL NATIVE (4). Often racing fancied but has found a few too good so far in four hurdle outings. One to take seriously. CLASH GOLD (3) produced a much better performance managing a 4L third in a Sligo maiden when last sighted in June. Should progress. LABONDANCE (9) is an interesting French recruit representing the shrewd Emmet Mullins team. Could stake a claim.
Jockey: Jordan Gainford
Weight: 73kgs
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Useful type. Freshened for 38 days. Last start finished seventh of 12 runners at Killarney on July 17 over 3419m, 8 len behind Unquite Dreams carrying 71.5kg at $6. Run before won by 4 len Roscommon on July 6 over 3218m defeating Madame Du Berlais carrying 71.5kg at $5.50 in a flat. Fought on last time. Big chance.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 17/07/2026 | 11 | FLAT M 4U | $20,680.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Good | J Dunne | 71.5kg | 4:05.90 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/16 | 06/07/2026 | 22 | FLAT M 4U | $18,960.00 | Roscommon | 3218m | Good | Charlotte Butler | 71.5kg | 3:55.80 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 14/06/2026 | 369 | FLAT M 4U | $18,960.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | Harry Swan | 75kg | 4:09.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 99/15 | 10/06/2025 | - | FLAT M 4U | $21,680.00 | Sligo | 3721m | Good | O T Gilligan | 69.5kg | 4:29.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Alex Harvey
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; having raced just once last campaign finished third of 14 starters at Downpatrick on June 14 over 3822m, 10 len behind In The Trenches carrying 72kg at $1.80. First up last campaign finished second of 7 runners at Limerick on October 18 over 3218m, 1.3 len behind Samba Train carrying 71.5kg at $2.90. Should feature on her best form.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 14/06/2026 | 211 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | Good | Ricky Doyle | 72kg | 4:34.00 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $1.83 |
| 5/12 | 15/11/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN M 45 | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | Darragh O'keeffe | 71kg | 4:05.20 | 4-2-5 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/10/2025 | 191 | FLAT M 4U | $20,810.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Y | J L Gleeson | 71.5kg | 4:05.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.88 |
| 2/14 | 10/04/2025 | 255 | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Limerick | 3922m | Good | Finn Buckley | 71.5kg | 4:54.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/14 | 29/07/2024 | - | FLAT 4 | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3319m | Good | Finn Buckley | 68kg | 3:53.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Mike O'Connor
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 2 of 11 starters at Sligo June 9 over 3520m, 4 len behind Cherry Red with 73kg at $8. Previously first up; 5 of 12 runners at Tramore April 19 over 3218m, slow track; 22 len behind Crohan Lady carrying 69.5kg at $81. One of the main contenders.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 09/06/2026 | 51 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 3520m | Good | M P O'connor | 73kg | 4:17.10 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/12 | 19/04/2026 | 94 | MHDLE M 4U | $22,400.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Soft | J J Slevin | 69.5kg | 4:06.50 | - | 0 |
| 22.3L | $81.00 |
| 14/15 | 15/01/2026 | 14 | MHDLE 4U | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Benjamin P Kennedy | 69kg | 5:41.70 | - | 0 |
| 44.5L | $201.00 |
| 17/18 | 01/01/2026 | 26 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | M P O'connor | 72kg | 5:11.80 | - | 0 |
| 63.8L | $251.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/12/2025 | 340 | FLAT 4U | $19,940.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Finian Maguire | 73kg | 4:20.50 | - | 0 |
| 120.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/16 | 31/12/2024 | - | FLAT M 4U | $20,200.00 | Punchestown | 3721m | Soft | Raymond William Barron | 72.5kg | 5:01.70 | - | 0 |
| 28.8L | $26.00 |
Jockey: John Shinnick
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Six-year-old filly (Policy Maker - As You Wish) making her debut. Tough assignment at her first outing so tempted to favour others.
Jockey: Thomas O'Connor
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Resumes off a 31 day letup. Last start finished tenth of 15 starters at Kilbeggan on July 24 over 3822m, 36 len behind Mysilverriverfeale carrying 65.5kg at $201. The start before that; pulled up at Limerick on May 28 over 4023m. Disappointing again last time and others rate better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 24/07/2026 | 57 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | Good | T O'connor | 65.5kg | 4:34.60 | - | 0 |
| 36.8L | $201.00 |
| 0/15 | 28/05/2026 | 17 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 4023m | Y | Liam Quinlan | 73kg | 5:22.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $126.00 |
| 10/11 | 11/05/2026 | - | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GY | Charlotte Butler | 70kg | 4:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 43.8L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Conor Smithers
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Last run finished 13th of 17 runners at Cork on August 3 over 3621m, 67 len behind Green Style carrying 70kg at $201. Start before finished 12th of 18 starters at Punchestown on June 7 over 4325m, 39 len behind Between Friends carrying 70kg at $201. Big task ahead.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/17 | 03/08/2026 | 57 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Cork | 3621m | Good | J P Sampson | 70kg | 4:16.80 | - | 0 |
| 67.5L | $201.00 |
| 12/18 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Punchestown | 4325m | GY | E O'sullivan | 70kg | 5:21.00 | - | 0 |
| 39.8L | $201.00 |
| 4/15 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | P2P MDN M 6U | $0.00 | Ballingarry P2p | 4828m | Good | J P Sampson | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.9L | $1.00 |
| 99/7 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | P2P MDN F 5U | $0.00 | Loughrea P2p | 4828m | Soft | Cormac J Byrne | 58.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/12 | 03/05/2026 | 27 | P2P MDN APP 6U | $0.00 | Stowlin P2p | 4828m | Y | M G Gahan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/04/2026 | 155 | FLAT M 4U | $18,960.00 | Cork | 3218m | Y | J C Barry | 75kg | 4:11.00 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $51.00 |
| 99/7 | 02/11/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Damma House P2p | 4828m | Y | J C Barry | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/15 | 12/10/2025 | 140 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Loughrea P2p | 4828m | Y | B Barry | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/12 | 25/05/2025 | 78 | P2P MDN M 6 | $0.00 | Ballingarry P2p | 4828m | Good | B Barry | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 48.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/13 | 08/03/2025 | 287 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Nenagh P2p | 4828m | Good | D Higgins | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/13 | 25/05/2024 | - | P2P MDN M 5 | $0.00 | Ballingarry P2p | 4828m | Good | E Mahon | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Having third race start. First race start finished 14th of 16 starters at Thurles on December 20 over 3218m, 77 len behind Lennon Grove carrying 71.5kg at $29. Returned from break finished fourth of 13 runners at Sligo on August 6 over 3621m, 21 len behind Speisialta carrying 73kg at $34. Might be out of her depth.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 06/08/2026 | 229 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 3621m | Good | Daniel King | 73kg | 4:17.90 | - | 0 |
| 21.5L | $34.00 |
| 14/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | FLAT M 4U | $20,890.00 | Thurles | 3218m | YS | L Hackett | 71.5kg | 4:17.40 | - | 0 |
| 77.3L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Resuming after 10 months. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Compiegne November 11 over 3900m. Previously first up; 5 of 9 runners at Auteuil September 13 over 3600m, slow track; 17 len behind Le Rouge Est Mis with 67kg at $15. Strong chance if she runs up to her best.
Last Starts 286 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 11/11/2025 | 22 | STPLE CL2 FM 45 | $97,170.00 | Compiegne | 3900m | SH | Johnny Charron | 69kg | 5:09.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.80 |
| 3/8 | 20/10/2025 | 19 | STPLE CL2 FM 45 | $97,350.00 | Compiegne | 3900m | Soft | Leo-Paul Brechet | 68kg | 5:05.61 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $6.90 |
| 8/13 | 01/10/2025 | 18 | HCP STPLE CF 4 | $123,210.00 | Auteuil | 4400m | Soft | Leo-Paul Brechet | 66kg | 5:40.08 | - | 0 |
| 19.6L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/09/2025 | 93 | STPLE CL2 4 | $98,210.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Soft | Leo-Paul Brechet | 67kg | 4:22.20 | - | 0 |
| 17.6L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/06/2025 | 16 | STPLE CL2 4 | $70,420.00 | Dieppe | 4400m | Soft | Leo-Paul Brechet | 66kg | 5:36.10 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $4.80 |
| 4/9 | 27/05/2025 | 36 | STPLE CL2 FM 45 | $104,800.00 | Auteuil | 3500m | Soft | Leo-Paul Brechet | 65kg | 4:15.61 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $20.00 |
| 4/12 | 21/04/2025 | - | HDLE CL3 FM 45 | $44,910.00 | Le Lion-D'angers | 3700m | Soft | Leo-Paul Brechet | 66kg | 4:38.64 | - | 0 |
| 5.6L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Philip Byrnes
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. First-up after 11 months finished sixth of 14 starters at Wexford on August 7 over 3419m, 13 len behind Rosenborg carrying 68.5kg at $15. Previously second-up finished fourth of 10 starters at Killarney on October 5 over 3419m, 3.5 len behind Galileo Springs with 67kg at $29. Fitter and gets her chance to turn things around.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 07/08/2026 | 306 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Wexford | 3419m | Good | P Byrnes | 68.5kg | 4:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/10/2025 | 27 | MHDLE M 4U | $29,130.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Y | Tiernan Roche | 67kg | 4:23.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $29.00 |
| 12/17 | 08/09/2025 | - | FLAT M 4U | $20,810.00 | Galway | 3319m | GY | Alan O'sullivan | 71.5kg | 4:06.70 | - | 0 |
| 51.8L | $13.00 |
Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; only had one start last when she was finished third of 9 runners at Bartlemy P2p on May 10 over 4828m, 8 len behind Crystal Bee carrying 57.5kg. Fitness an issue. Tougher class here fresh and not expected to threaten this line-up.
Last Starts 106 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 | 10/05/2026 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Bartlemy P2p | 4828m | Good | J D Pratt | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Having third race start. First race start finished seventh of 9 starters at Tramore on May 30 over 3218m, 20 len behind Gortnaclea Castle with 71kg at $26. Returned from break finished 13th of 18 starters at Galway on August 1 over 3419m, 50 len behind Sarahs Lawn with 73.5kg at $34. Needs to go up a level.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/18 | 01/08/2026 | 63 | FLAT M 4U | $30,420.00 | Galway | 3419m | GY | Derek O'connor | 73.5kg | 3:55.50 | - | 0 |
| 50.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/05/2026 | - | FLAT M 4U | $18,960.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Good | P A King | 71kg | 4:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Brian Hayes
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Freshened for 49 days. First-up after eight months finished fourth of 16 starters at Roscommon on July 6 over 3218m, 6 len behind Goodgollymissholly carrying 73kg at $4. Previously second-up finished sixth of 12 starters at Cork on November 23 over 3520m, 37 len behind Minella Academy with 66.5kg at $3.50. Fitter and sure to improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 06/07/2026 | 225 | FLAT M 4U | $18,960.00 | Roscommon | 3218m | Good | J Townend | 73kg | 3:55.80 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $4.00 |
| 6/12 | 23/11/2025 | 42 | HDLE 3 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3520m | YS | D J Mullins | 66.5kg | 4:25.90 | - | 0 |
| 37.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/15 | 12/10/2025 | - | HDLE 3 | $21,100.00 | Cork | 3520m | Good | Brian Hayes | 66.5kg | 4:17.00 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $5.00 |