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20:20 Ballinrobe (IRE)
Ballinrobe Rugby Football Club Handicap Hurdle (80-95)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Soft to Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €7,000 added
- Winner: €4,830
- 2nd: €1,120
- 3rd: €490
- 4th: €280
Flying Bella
250- Form 808030-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer Mrs Y Dunleavy
- Jockey Paul Townend
mid-division, ridden in moderate 8th after 2 out, stayed on into 4th last, kept on same pace
- Form 0-497
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer L J Archdeacon
- Jockey Mr K F C O'Brien
chased leaders early, 7th halfway, ridden and weakened before 3 out
- Form 490P69/
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer C Moore
- Jockey A P Thornton
mid-division early, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra after 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form 64009-7
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 87
held up towards rear, headway into 5th 2 out, led after 2 out, ridden clear before last, kept on strongly
- Form 0990-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer E McNamara
- Jockey E J McNamara
towards rear for most, never a factor
- Form 970PP-3
- Age 8
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey T C Carroll
mid-division, 9th halfway, headway into 4th before 2 out, ridden and no extra before last, kept on one pace
- Form 62308-0
- Age 8
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer J J Lambe
- Jockey E J O'connell
rear of mid-division for most, never a factor
- Form 0070-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer A J McNamara
- Jockey Andrew J McNamara
chased leaders, 4th halfway, 2nd 2 out, ridden and no extra after 2 out, weakened
- Form 0305-8P
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer D Budds
- Jockey D E Mullins
chased leaders early, 8th halfway, headway into 3rd 2 out, ridden and no extra after 2 out, weakened
- Form 9F/00-07
- Age 9
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey B J Cooper
led, headed after 3rd, 2nd halfway, weakened approaching 3 out
- Form 985
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer D Kinsella
- Jockey T J Doyle
held up towards rear, 11th halfway, ridden and no extra before 2 out, weakened
- Form 0-00850
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer Michael G Cleary
- Jockey B T O'Connell
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra approaching 2 out, weakened
- Form 8970-90
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer M McDonagh
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
chased leaders, led after 3rd, ridden and headed after 2 out, no extra before last, kept on same pace
- Form 980P-
- Age 4
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer Michael Mulvany
- Jockey J L Cullen
mid-division early, 6th halfway, ridden into 3rd after 2 out, 2nd briefly and no impression leader before last, kept on one pace
- Form 007-000
- Age 7
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 82
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
This low-grade event won't take too much winning and the market should be given a check. ON THE LOOSE, three times a winner on the Flat, has failed to get on the scoresheet in 14 starts over hurdles but ran very well the last time he visited this track in May and connections will be hoping the ground dries out further. Flying Bella has dropped far enough in the ratings to allow her to run in this but she'll be better if the rain arrives while Tom's Last Euro has failed to reach a place in a dozen starts under Rules and is hard to fancy. Breeze With Ease was well beaten on his only start this year at Sligo in May but his overall form of last season puts him right in the picture and he rates a threat.
Formwatch
Flying Bella 12-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th 3 out, weakened entering straight, 13th of 16, well behind Luke's Benefit (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Nov.
Strong Wind (IRE) 40-1 (11-5) Towards rear, never a factor, some headway into moderate 9th 3 out, kept on one pace in straight, 7th of 16, 45l behind Tellherimnothere (10-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl hvy in Jun.
Horseford Hill 13-2 (11-7) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, headway into 4th 4 out, ridden in 3rd 3 out, no extra in 6th 2 out, kept on one pace, 9th of 18, 11l behind Sole Witness (11-7) at Down Royal 2m cond hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Dec '10.
Bill The Yank (IRE) 25-1 (10-4) Held up, 8th halfway, headway into 5th 4 out, ridden in 4th 3 out, kept on into 3rd last, no extra run-in, 7th of 9, 10l behind Dunroe Boy (11-5) at Bellewstown 3m hcp hdl 80-109 sft.
Special Reserve (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, weakened from 2 out, 13th of 14, well behind Mac's Conflict (10-8) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Sep.
On The Loose (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Soon chased leaders, closer order 4 out, on terms after 2 out, soon headed and no impression approaching last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 16, 4 1/2l behind Bank The Bucks (10-11) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 80-102 gf in May.
Breeze With Ease (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 13th of 15, well behind Churchfield Champ (11-12) at Sligo 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gd in May.
Mellow Manner (IRE) 20-1 (10-3) Towards rear, some progress 3 out, no extra from before straight, 11th of 14, 32l behind Immediate Response (11-9) at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Feb.
Sweet Sylvia (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Soon towards rear, hampered and pulled up after 5 out, in a race won by The Rossmeister (11-9) at Tramore 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Jun, 15 ran.
Gerbera (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Prominent, lost place and no extra from 4 out, tailed off, 7th of 15, well behind Dunroe Boy (11-8) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Jun.
Insouciant Susie (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Held up in rear, 8th 4 out, some headway and ridden in 6th when mistake 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 22l behind Good Time In Milan (10-11) at Downpatrick 2m 6f mdn hdl gf in Jun.
Dalkeith 20-1 (10-12) Towards rear, no impression from after 6 out, 15th of 16, well behind Tipped Up Harry (10-9) at Wexford 2m hcp hdl 80-95 sft.
Shesonlyahorse (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) Soon tracked leaders, pushed along 4 out, no extra from next, tailed off, 10th of 16, well behind Muskatsturm (10-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Jun.
Fancy Socks (IRE) 20-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, no extra from 3 out and weakened, pulled up before last, in a race won by Knockmehill Lady (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 80-95 in Feb, 16 ran.
Tom's Last Euro (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 2 out, no extra before last, 9th of 15, 22l behind Pink Goddess (11-1) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95.
Liam O' Haodha (IRE) 25-1 (10-8) Mid-division, ridden in 9th 3 out, no impression, 10th of 16, 33l behind Frankie Flowers (11-10) at Sligo 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd.