19:30 Ballinrobe

Monday 28 May 2018

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Tim Kelly Group Handicap Hurdle (80-109)

Off time: 19:32 | Winning time: 5m 19.7s

Big Ben^p1,t¹¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: Mark Walsh| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 109

12/1

Looks to have flattered to deceive in a series of maiden hurdles but appears high enough in the weights following two under-par displays. Worth a market check all the same.

Form: 2/2230-6

From Eden^p¹⁵³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-11| J: Donagh Meyler| T: V T O'Brien| OR: 108

50/1

Generally well beaten in a number of desolate displays in a five-race spell over timber up to the end of last year. Needs to improve significantly.

Form: 458000-

Eiri Na Casca¹⁴¹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-7| J: D G Hogan| T: D Hogan| OR: 104| CD

11/1

Reverts to hurdles following a number of impressive spins over the larger obstacles and remains one from 13 over timber but place claims in this company.

Form: 491872-

I Will Follow^t²¹⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: L P Dempsey| T: M Brassil| OR: 103| BF| D

12/1

Winner over this trip and beaten favourite when last seen in October last year in a Wexford novice hurdle when pulled up before two out but is better than that display.

Form: 0/212UP-

Pass The Ball²⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 11-6| J: N P Madden| T: N Madden| OR: 103| BF| D

6/1

Not disgraced on the AW at Dundalk in recent month not seen over timber since finishing fourth of 20 in a Cork handicap hurdle in August. Looks on a high enough mark here but capable if in the mood.

Form: 211114-

Soleglad¹¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: B J Geraghty| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 102

16/1

Well beaten and no impression in four maiden hurdle starts before disappointing on handicap debut at Clonmel earlier this month. Acts on the ground so worth a market check.

Form: 40958-0

Fruits Of Glory^h,t⁴⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 11-3| J: C D Timmons⁽³⁾| T: E Cawley| OR: 100

12/1

One from 23 over hurdles and overall inconsistent in four starts since the turn of the year. Others hold stronger profiles.

Form: F98253-

Loupgarou^t¹¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-3| J: R M Power| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 100| D

8/1

Put a number of dismal performances behind him when landing a Clonmel handicap hurdle earlier this month over similar trip. Trip and ground could be the key and shortlisted here despite 5lb rise.

Form: 090/00-1

Youngnedofthehill^h,t²⁸

Age: 10| Weight: 11-3| J: R Loughran| T: S Nolan| OR: 100| C

25/1

Possibly needed the spin on return to the track when finishing seventh of 10 beaten 20L when not hard ridden at the last in a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle last month. Appears to need some relief from the handicapper.

Form: 28250-7

Billy De Kid^t⁴³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: K J Brouder⁽⁷⁾| T: T Cooper| OR: 99

16/1

Detached and pulled up on return to the track in a Tramore handicap chase over 2m last month. May have needed the run and enters calculations given his win at Clonmel in September.

Form: 45018P-

Good To Flow^b⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-2| J: Danny Mullins| T: P A Fahy| OR: 99

33/1

Now a 15 race maiden and it is not easy to make a case for her in this competitive field.

Form: 3P607-0

Torcello^h²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 11-1| J: B J Cooper| T: A McNamara| OR: 107| BF

7/2

Three times a winner on the Flat for trainer Andrew Balding and showed a bit more over hurdles finishing third on a couple of occasions though well beaten in the April and May contests. Looks up against it here.

Form: 63-3

Turasoir¹¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-1| J: M A Enright| T: J W Nicholson| OR: 98

25/1

Solid and consistent in a couple of starts between October and November last year. Has been plying his trade on the Flat recently and disappointed in a Clonmel handicap hurdle earlier this month. More needed here.

Form: 13207-7

Grandma Dotty³⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 11-0| J: Sean Flanagan| T: Mrs Y Dunleavy| OR: 97

20/1

Solid and consistent in two starts in October last year not beaten far in a couple of handicap hurdles. Possibly needed the run on return to the track in a 21L at Limerick last month. Another that could do with some assistance from the handicapper.

Form: 814/320-

Dancing Duke⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-7| J: D F O'Regan| T: S J Mahon| OR: 90| D

5/1

Second Reserve: Possibly needed the run on seasonal debut finishing fifth of 14 beaten 7½L at Tipperary on Thursday. Worth a market check if making the line-up.

Form: 2540/1-5

Non-Runners

Ronald Pump¹⁰

Weight: 11-8| Age: 5

T: M J Smith J: A E Lynch

Bomber Jackson¹⁹⁰

Weight: 10-12| Age: 8

T: Mrs Y Dunleavy J: D J Mullins

Cloudybackwest⁸

Weight: 10-11| Age: 6

T: P Neville J: Reserve 1

Divin Desir²⁷

Weight: 10-7| Age: 5

T: I Madden J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

Torcello (7/2), Dancing Duke (5/1), Pass The Ball (6/1), Loupgarou (8/1), Ronald Pump (8/1), Eiri Na Casca (11/1), Fruits Of Glory (12/1), I Will Follow (12/1), Big Ben (12/1), Soleglad (16/1), Billy De Kid (16/1), Cloudybackwest (16/1), Grandma Dotty (20/1), Bomber Jackson (20/1), Turasoir (25/1), Youngnedofthehill (25/1), Good To Flow (33/1), From Eden (50/1), Divin Desir (66/1)

the Jessica Harrington-trained LOUPGAROU can build on a win at Clonmel earlier this month where trip and ground could be the key and can land the spoils desite 5lb rise. In an open contest the likes of Eiri Na Casa, I Will Follow and Pass The Ball in the colours of J P McManus can go well at big prices.