Back in the ring just four days after running fourth at Sligo, and crucially, she was second here at Ballinrobe just 20 days ago (beaten 2.2L)—the closest finishing effort to a win in the entire field. However, she's never won on good ground and has struggled on sharp tracks, so that recent close call may be a false beacon.
Second-highest rated but still seeking a breakthrough win after four races—his last three placings (third, seventh, third) show he's competitive but not quite getting over the line. With just four races under his belt, he's the least experienced in the field and faces a significant step up in class here.
A. O'Sullivan(5)
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N. Lee
· 9yo
· 10st 2lb
· OR 92
HeadgearForm
18
Good Value
Wearing tongue strapWon 0 of last 5Raced here beforeHas won on this ground
TrackLab Insight
Most experienced (31 races) and lowest-rated, carrying the lightest weight—but she's never won at Ballinrobe in eight attempts here, despite being placed three times at the track. Her recent third at Wexford shows she's still competitive, but her 6% win rate (roughly 1 in 17) and specific track record suggest she's more likely to be battling for a place than the prize.
Lowest rated, 11lbs below averageCarries lowest weight in fieldMost experienced (31 runs, field avg 17)
Zero wins from six races and hasn't run in 87 days—he's the greenest horse here with minimal data, and that lengthy absence before a handicap of this class is a real concern. His last three recorded finishes read sixth, sixth, seventh: he's shown nothing to suggest he belongs at this level.
Wearing blinkersWon 0 of last 5Raced here beforeHas won on this ground
TrackLab Insight
Market favourite at 4.33 but carries the worst record in the field—just 1 win from 29 races (3%) and a seventh-place finish 31 days ago. His only win came on good ground, yet he's struggled repeatedly on anything softer, and this is a horse asking serious questions about whether he can compete at all.
Won at this course & distanceWearing cheekpiecesWon 0 of last 5Won here 1 timeHas won on this ground
TrackLab Insight
The only course and distance winner in the field—he won here at Ballinrobe back in August 2024 and has the best record at 3m 2f (1 win from 5 attempts). However, that win is nearly a year old, and he's won just twice in 30 races; recent form (second at Wexford 19 days ago) is his best in months, suggesting he may be finding some form at the right time.
Only course winner (1 from 3 here)Only winner at this distanceHas won over this course and distanceBest record at this trip (1 from 5)
Wearing cheekpiecesWon 0 of last 5Raced here beforeHas won on this ground
TrackLab Insight
Rated level with Dorans Law but has delivered just one win in 12 races—and that victory came in August, also over a year ago. His only strength on paper is a 1-from-6 record on good ground, but his last three races (all placed outside the frame at Galway, Punchestown, and Killarney) suggest he's nowhere near his best right now.
A. Harvey
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J. C McConnell
· 8yo
· 11st 12lb
· OR 116
FreshnessForm
1.6
Quick turnaroundWon 0 of last 5
TrackLab Insight
Top-rated by 5lbs despite 14th place eight days ago—this disconnect between rating and recent form is striking. He's won roughly 1 in 7 races overall, but that disguises a genuine course specialist record at Navan (2 wins from 8). On normal ground today at Ballinrobe, he faces a real test: he's won on heavy ground but has never won on soft, and his last two outings suggest he may be struggling to find his feet.
Top rated by 5lbsBest career win rate in field (1 in 7)Unfancied in the market despite a high rating
How do odds work?The first number is what you win, the second is what you bet. So 5/2 means you win £5 for every £2. 4/1 means you win £4 for every £1. The bigger the first number, the less likely bookmakers think the horse will win — but the more you'd win if it does.