Ballinrobe Race 1 - Burke's Clonbur 3-Y-O Mdn Hurdle
MISTY COVE (11) was successful on the flat at Sligo in May. Slowly getting the hang of things hurdling. Well held at Killarney last time out however her form sets the standard here. DIVINE BELIEVER (10) looked limited on the flat. Did show a good attitude for hurdles at Ballinrobe when not disgracing herself into fifth place. Should improve further and rates highly. STEP BY STEP (8) is the pick of the newcomers being a home bred from the McManus family. Related to several smart performers and wears a hood on debut. POINT STAR (7) looked a long term project at Down Royal last month. Might improve.
Jockey: James Smith
Weight: 70kgs
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Having second run back today. Fresh up after three months finished seventh of 11 starters at Killarney on August 20 over 3419m, 44 len behind Sea Of Dubka with 70kg at $26. Previously second-up finished fifth of 12 starters at Down Royal on May 29 over 2112m, 10 len behind Harmani with 59.5kg at $7.50. Could only manage seventh on that occasion, beaten 44 lengths, in a maiden hurdle (3419m) at Killarney.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 20/08/2026 | 83 | MHDLE 3 | $20,680.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Good | Sean Flanagan | 70kg | 4:05.90 | - | 0 |
| 44.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/12 | 29/05/2026 | 47 | HCP 3 | $25,850.00 | Down Royal | 2112m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 59.5kg | 2:15.26 | - | 5 |
| 10.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 12/04/2026 | 79 | HCP 3 | $44,900.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | GY | Declan Mcdonogh | 56kg | 2:14.95 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/01/2026 | 10 | APP HCP 3 | $24,590.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Declan Mcdonogh | 60.5kg | 1:39.86 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.75 |
| 1/11 | 13/01/2026 | 27 | HCP 3 | $21,750.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Declan Mcdonogh | 60.5kg | 1:39.12 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/13 | 17/12/2025 | 7 | NSY HCP 2 | $21,840.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Declan Mcdonogh | 60.5kg | 1:27.34 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $34.00 |
| 11/13 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $34,180.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Gary Paul Halpin | 60.5kg | 1:26.14 | - | 6 |
| 16.0L | $126.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/12/2025 | 21 | SELL 2 | $41,780.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Gary Paul Halpin | 58kg | 1:28.82 | - | 6 |
| 16.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/14 | 12/11/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | 1:27.76 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Harry Sexton
Weight: 70kgs
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Three-year-old colt by St Mark's Basilica out of Perplexity having his first start today. Making race debut here. Tough to line up and betting is likely to provide the best guide.
Jockey: Paddy Cody
Weight: 70kgs
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Freshened for 42 days. Last run finished ninth of 18 starters at Galway on July 31 over 2816m, 21 len behind Vantage Code carrying 58.5kg at $67. Start before ran last in a small field at Limerick on July 11 over 2514m, 11 len behind Themis with 62.5kg at $6. Sure to make his presence felt.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/18 | 31/07/2026 | 20 | HCP 3U | $30,480.00 | Galway | 2816m | YS | Adam Caffrey | 58.5kg | 3:13.15 | - | 16 |
| 21.3L | $67.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/07/2026 | 29 | HCP 3 | $25,850.00 | Limerick | 2514m | Good | Ben Coen | 62.5kg | 2:41.54 | - | 4 |
| 11.0L | $6.00 |
| 7/17 | 12/06/2026 | 50 | SELL MDN 3U | $34,460.00 | Fairyhouse | 2414m | Good | A C Persse | 57.5kg | 2:38.76 | - | 17 |
| 17.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/04/2026 | 26 | MDN 3 | $30,540.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Donagh O'connor | 61kg | 2:36.64 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 2011m | SH | W J Lee | 61kg | 2:24.24 | - | 10 |
| 17.5L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Josh Younge
Weight: 70kgs
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Last run finished eighth of 9 starters at Down Royal on August 28 over 3520m, 31 len behind Nicky Larson carrying 66.5kg at $126. Race before didn't finish the race at Killarney on August 20 over 3419m. Confidence may have taken a hit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 28/08/2026 | 8 | HDLE 3 | $20,680.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good | Michael Kenneally | 66.5kg | 4:02.70 | - | 0 |
| 31.8L | $126.00 |
| 0/11 | 20/08/2026 | 10 | MHDLE 3 | $20,680.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Good | J Younge | 66.5kg | 4:05.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $301.00 |
| 12/13 | 10/08/2026 | - | MHDLE 3 | $20,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | Good | Gary Noonan | 70kg | 3:56.50 | - | 0 |
| 108.3L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan
Weight: 70kgs
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Second-up today. Fresh up after two months finished tenth of 21 runners at Navan on September 5 over 2011m, 13 len behind Millhone carrying 58.5kg at $9. Previously second-up finished tenth of 16 starters at Gowran Park on May 5 over 1609m, 17 len behind Satoyama with 61kg at $29. Worth including in this line-up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21 | 05/09/2026 | 63 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | Colin Keane | 58.5kg | 2:06.24 | - | 18 |
| 13.0L | $9.00 |
| 11/16 | 04/07/2026 | 29 | HCP 3 | $17,340.00 | Naas | 2212m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 61.5kg | 2:20.16 | - | 8 |
| 21.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/15 | 05/06/2026 | 18 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 2011m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | 2:10.04 | - | 11 |
| 10.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/13 | 18/05/2026 | 13 | HCP 3 | $20,680.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | GY | Colin Keane | 58kg | 2:42.94 | - | 12 |
| 14.0L | $15.00 |
| 10/16 | 05/05/2026 | 36 | MDN 3U | $22,400.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | GY | R P Whelan | 61kg | 1:40.46 | - | 2 |
| 17.3L | $29.00 |
| 13/13 | 30/03/2026 | 254 | SELL MDN 3 | $44,220.00 | Navan | 2011m | Heavy | Colin Keane | 61kg | 2:20.80 | - | 3 |
| 79.8L | $10.00 |
| 13/15 | 19/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Chris Hayes | 59.5kg | 1:27.15 | - | 5 |
| 9.5L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Philip Donovan
Weight: 70kgs
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Second-up today. First-up after five months finished ninth of 12 runners at Curragh on August 22 over 2011m, 18 len behind Acula with 61kg at $151. Previously second-up finished third in a small field at Wolverhampton on March 24 over 1911m, 6 len behind Royal Standard carrying 56kg at $2.30. Definite chance. Expected to be competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 22/08/2026 | 151 | MDN 3U | $35,790.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | 2:06.09 | - | 7 |
| 18.8L | $151.00 |
| 3/4 | 24/03/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 56kg | 2:00.46 | - | 4 |
| 6.8L | $2.25 |
| 2/6 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $21,780.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Dougie Costello | 60.5kg | 2:09.28 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.63 |
Jockey: Thomas O'Connor
Weight: 70kgs
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At debut, finished fourth of 9 runners at Down Royal on August 28 over 3520m, 24 len behind Nicky Larson carrying 66kg at $17. Definite winning chance. Likely improver with bright prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 28/08/2026 | - | HDLE 3 | $20,680.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good | T O'connor | 66kg | 4:02.70 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Aidan Kelly
Weight: 70kgs
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First race starter by Gleneagles out of In Her Stride. Makes his debut here in what looks a tricky race for him. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Tough test at his first appearance so prefer to see.
Jockey: Calum Hogan
Weight: 70kgs
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First race starter by Rich History out of Vivi's Charis. Makes his debut here in what looks a tricky race for him. Tough test at his first appearance so prefer to see.
Jockey: Mike O'Connor
Weight: 66.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished seventh of 9 runners at this track on July 20 over 1911m, 8 len behind Nephin Mountain carrying 62kg at $5. Last start finished fifth of 13 starters at this track on August 10 over 3319m, 9 len behind Nicky Larson carrying 66.5kg at $12. Racing well. Plenty to like about her prospects this time.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 10/08/2026 | 21 | MHDLE 3 | $20,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | Good | D J O'keeffe | 66.5kg | 3:56.50 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/07/2026 | 71 | APP HCP 3 | $20,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | GY | Colin Keane | 62kg | 2:06.07 | - | 4 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/05/2026 | 21 | HCP 3 | $34,460.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | Good | Robert Colgan | 56kg | 2:39.38 | - | 8 |
| 12.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/13 | 19/04/2026 | 28 | HCP 3 | $37,720.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Soft | Robbie Colgan | 58kg | 1:48.39 | - | 8 |
| 7.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/03/2026 | 16 | MDN F 3 | $34,460.00 | Naas | 1609m | Soft | Robbie Colgan | 58.5kg | 1:52.37 | - | 7 |
| 8.5L | $201.00 |
| 12/14 | 06/03/2026 | 35 | SELL MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Robbie Colgan | 58.5kg | 1:39.90 | - | 6 |
| 10.0L | $251.00 |
| 11/14 | 30/01/2026 | - | SELL MDN 3 | $30,260.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Robbie Colgan | 58.5kg | 1:41.16 | - | 2 |
| 14.0L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Eoghan Finegan
Weight: 66.5kgs
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Last run finished third of 11 runners at Killarney on August 20 over 3419m, 20 len behind Sea Of Dubka with 66.5kg at $23. Makes appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 20/08/2026 | 24 | MHDLE 3 | $20,680.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Good | Conor Stone-Walsh | 66.5kg | 4:05.90 | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $23.00 |
| 15/15 | 27/07/2026 | 10 | HCP 3 | $35,850.00 | Galway | 2514m | Y | Robert Whearty | 56.5kg | 2:53.95 | - | 9 |
| 43.5L | $67.00 |
| 5/12 | 17/07/2026 | 49 | MHDLE 3 | $20,680.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Good | Conor Stone-Walsh | 66.5kg | 4:06.50 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
| 11/12 | 29/05/2026 | 26 | HCP 3 | $25,850.00 | Down Royal | 2112m | Good | G F Carroll | 60kg | 2:15.26 | - | 11 |
| 20.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/9 | 03/05/2026 | 104 | HCP 3 | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 2112m | YS | W J Lee | 63kg | 2:37.54 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 19/01/2026 | 33 | MDN F 3 | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Saffie Osborne | 58kg | 2:22.69 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.33 |
| 4/12 | 17/12/2025 | - | APP 2 | $37,980.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Shane Foley | 57kg | 1:39.50 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Alix Balfe
Weight: 66.5kgs
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Second-up today. First-up after three months finished 13th of 21 runners at Navan on September 5 over 2011m, 9 len behind African Affair carrying 61.5kg at $10. Previously second-up finished second of 12 runners at Gowran Park on June 1 over 1911m, a head behind Amrum with 62kg at $7. Expected to be competitive.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/21 | 05/09/2026 | 73 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | G F Carroll | 61.5kg | 2:06.40 | - | 21 |
| 9.5L | $10.00 |
| 9/15 | 24/06/2026 | 23 | APP HCP 3U | $20,680.00 | Naas | 2212m | Good | Keithen Kennedy | 54kg | 2:19.72 | - | 10 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/12 | 01/06/2026 | 27 | HCP 3 | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Y | G F Carroll | 62kg | 2:04.38 | - | 9 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 4/14 | 05/05/2026 | 83 | APP HCP 3 | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | GY | Jack Kearney | 61.5kg | 1:42.87 | - | 5 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |
| 10/13 | 11/02/2026 | 19 | MDN F 3 | $22,070.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 58.5kg | 1:26.82 | - | 7 |
| 14.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/13 | 23/01/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $28,370.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Brandon Wilkie | 56.5kg | 1:27.19 | - | 7 |
| 7.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/12 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $47,480.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Wesley Joyce | 54.5kg | 1:25.87 | - | 8 |
| 5.8L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Ethan O'Sullivan
Weight: 66.5kgs
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First race starter by Walk In The Park out of Blue Berlais. Makes her debut here in what looks a tricky race for her. Likely to be well fancied.