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Ballinrobe · IRE · 2026-07-20 · 5:10

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1m1f135y · Good To Yielding · GOOD TO YIELDING · Turf · 4yo+ · €6,000 · 9 runners · Weather: Cloudy

Tip

Battling Siki

Verdict

Battling Siki heads our figures for this competitive 10-furlong contest at Ballinrobe, narrowly ahead of Jr Mahon with Kashel Spring and Concert Party rated level just behind. It's a tightly bunched leading group on our figures, so the case for Battling Siki rests on a shade the highest rating of the four rather than daylight — Jr Mahon, Kashel Spring and Concert Party are all capable and cannot be dismissed as dangers. Minaun View and May Night, rated some way below the leaders, look to have more to find. Battling Siki is our selection with confidence high, the pick of a genuinely open finish.

1Concert Party5110-9
Alan Casey(7) · Denis Gerard Hogan

Connections & profile

JockeyAlan Casey(7)
TrainerDenis Gerard Hogan
Trainer locationCloughjordan, Co Tipperary
Trainer 14 daysruns: 23 · wins: 2 · percent: 9
Trainer RTF28
OwnerWinning Chance Syndicate
Previous ownersPremier Racing Club, Cheeky Pups Syndicate, Justin Dowley Michael Pescod
Previous trainersRichard Hannon
Age / Sex / Colour4 / filly / b
Foaled2022-03-13
Draw2
Weight136
Last run6
FlagsD

Breeding & ratings

SireShaman (IRE)
DamWhistling Straits (FR)
DamsireDalakhani
Official rating75
Performance rating75
Speed rating71
Best odds30 (Betfair Exchange) · 22/1 (Bet365) · 22/1 (William Hill)

Comment

Concert Party was a winner three starts back, and again four starts back, before finishing ninth last time out. She has run over today's trip and going before, and a useful rating keeps her right amongst the leading dangers despite that below-par finish.

2Jr Mahon0440-0
Adam Caffrey · Ian Patrick Donoghue

Connections & profile

JockeyAdam Caffrey
TrainerIan Patrick Donoghue
Trainer locationClonalvy, County Meath
Trainer 14 daysruns: 9 · wins: 0 · percent: 0
Trainer RTF51
OwnerMatthew Rogers
Previous ownersAlpha Racing
Previous trainersMrs John Harrington
Age / Sex / Colour4 / gelding / b
Foaled2022-01-01
Draw1
Weight136
Headgearp (run 9)
Last run38

Breeding & ratings

SireWootton Bassett (GB)
DamRythmique (IRE)
DamsireCasamento
Official rating63
Performance rating76
Speed rating70
Best odds55 (Betfair Exchange) · 45 (SmarketsSBK) · 40/1 (Bet365)

Comment

Jr Mahon has been no better than fourth in five starts and remains winless in that sequence, but returns after a 38-day break having run over today's trip and going before. A rating well clear of his official mark of 63 makes him a leading danger.

3Kashel Spring1414-5
J M Sheridan · Denis Gerard Hogan

Connections & profile

JockeyJ M Sheridan
TrainerDenis Gerard Hogan
Trainer locationCloughjordan, Co Tipperary
Trainer 14 daysruns: 23 · wins: 2 · percent: 9
Trainer RTF28
OwnerPremierracingclub
Previous ownersDr Dean Mrs Harron Partnership, Ms Patricia Casement
Previous trainersJoseph Patrick O'Brien
Age / Sex / Colour4 / filly / b
Foaled2022-01-01
Draw7
Weight136
Headgearp (run 1)
Last run13
FlagsCD

Breeding & ratings

SireAustralia (GB)
DamKarakama (IRE)
DamsireRedoute's Choice
Official rating77
Performance rating75
Speed rating75
Best odds10 (Betfair Exchange) · 7/1 (Bet365) · 7/1 (Betfred)

Comment

A winner three starts back, and again five starts back, Kashel Spring was only fifth last time out but has run over today's trip and going before. Racing off a 77 official mark, the pair of recent wins make her a leading danger.

4Minaun View652811
Patrick McGettigan(5) · Adrian McGuinness

Connections & profile

JockeyPatrick McGettigan(5)
TrainerAdrian McGuinness
Trainer locationLusk, Co Dublin
Trainer 14 daysruns: 28 · wins: 2 · percent: 7
Trainer RTF38
OwnerPaul Hardman
Previous ownersMrs Heather De Bromhead, Stephen E Mccarthy
Previous trainersNoel C Kelly, Henry De Bromhead
Age / Sex / Colour4 / filly / ch
Foaled2022-01-01
Draw8
Weight132
Headgeartp (run 14)
Last run5

Breeding & ratings

SireBated Breath (GB)
DamVote Often (GB)
DamsireBeat Hollow
Official rating63
Performance rating67
Speed rating68
Best odds5/4 (Unibet) · 1.25 (SmarketsSBK) · 2.24 (Betfair Exchange)

Comment

A winner last time out, and again two starts back, Minaun View followed that with an eighth three starts back in a mixed six-race sample. She has run over today's going before, and a rating of 67 keeps her right in this despite the inconsistency.

NRMacinamillion310/0-
Mel Sheridan(10) · Raymond Hurley

Connections & profile

JockeyMel Sheridan(10)
TrainerRaymond Hurley
Trainer locationClonakilty, Co Cork
Trainer 14 daysruns: 0 · wins: 0 · percent: None
Trainer RTF35
OwnerThomas Foley
Previous ownersOak Lodge Farm Ltd
Previous trainersGavin Cromwell
Age / Sex / Colour6 / gelding / blackgrey
Foaled2020-01-01
Draw10
Weight128
Headgearp (run 4)
Last run284

Breeding & ratings

SireMarkaz (IRE)
DamStained Glass (GB)
DamsireDansili
Official rating56
Performance rating55
Speed rating67

Comment

Macinamillion was a winner three starts back and third four starts back, but his last two starts before a 284-day absence both ended unplaced. He has run over today's going before, and a modest rating of 55 leaves questions fresh off such a lengthy break.

NRMay Night50703-
Keithen Kennedy(5) · Raymond Hurley

Connections & profile

JockeyKeithen Kennedy(5)
TrainerRaymond Hurley
Trainer locationClonakilty, Co Cork
Trainer 14 daysruns: 0 · wins: 0 · percent: None
Trainer RTF35
OwnerLongevity Racing Club
Previous ownersPremier Racing Club, Tje Racing, Michael Payton
Previous trainersS M Duffy, Denis Gerard Hogan, Stuart Williams, Andrew Balding
Age / Sex / Colour8 / gelding / ch
Foaled2018-02-04
Draw9
Weight128
Last run364

Breeding & ratings

SireMayson (GB)
DamDream Melody (GB)
DamsireSelkirk
Official rating57
Performance rating67
Speed rating71

Comment

Third last time out but that was 364 days ago, May Night is winless in this sequence which also featured two unplaced efforts. He has run over today's trip and going before, and a rating well clear of his 57 official mark hints at more back from a lengthy break.

7Talking Tough0-6087
Shane Foley · S M Duffy

Connections & profile

JockeyShane Foley
TrainerS M Duffy
Trainer locationErrill, Co. Laois
Trainer 14 daysruns: 0 · wins: 0 · percent: None
Trainer RTF31
OwnerGarry Fleming
Previous ownersS M Duffy, Garry Fleming, John M Keogh, L Mulvany
Previous trainersMichael Mulvany
Age / Sex / Colour9 / gelding / b
Foaled2017-01-01
Draw5
Weight124
Headgearp (run 28)
Last run18

Breeding & ratings

SireTough As Nails (IRE)
DamGranny On Fire (IRE)
DamsireTrade Fair
Official rating34
Performance rating54
Speed rating68
Best odds310 (Betfair Exchange) · 200/1 (Bet365) · 150/1 (William Hill)

Comment

Talking Tough has not finished better than sixth in his last five starts and remains winless throughout. He has run over today's trip and going before, and a strong speed figure offers a shred of encouragement, but on the placings alone he is hard to fancy.

8She's Ideal243877
Leigh Roche · Paul W Flynn

Connections & profile

JockeyLeigh Roche
TrainerPaul W Flynn
Trainer locationColehill, Co Longford
Trainer 14 daysruns: 21 · wins: 3 · percent: 14
Trainer RTF45
OwnerTuesday Club Racing Syndicate
Previous ownersMiss C Howes, Jack Davison Racing Club
Previous trainersJack W Davison
Age / Sex / Colour4 / filly / br
Foaled2022-01-01
Draw6
Weight122
Headgearp (run 2)
Last run9

Breeding & ratings

SireBelardo (IRE)
DamVocal Warm Up (IRE)
DamsireVocalised
Official rating55
Performance rating62
Speed rating64
Best odds7 (SmarketsSBK) · 7.6 (Betfair Exchange) · 6/1 (Bet365)

Comment

She's Ideal was runner-up six starts back, but her form has since dipped to two sevenths and an eighth in her last three starts. She has run over today's trip and going before, and a rating of 62 leaves her with more to prove.

9Battling Siki74593
Gavin Ryan · Mark Fahey

Connections & profile

JockeyGavin Ryan
TrainerMark Fahey
Trainer locationCloneygath, Co Kildare
Trainer 14 daysruns: 7 · wins: 0 · percent: 0
Trainer RTF56
OwnerMark Fahey
Age / Sex / Colour4 / gelding / b
Foaled2022-01-01
Draw3
Weight120
Headgearp (run 2)
Last run13

Breeding & ratings

SireChurchill (IRE)
DamNan Yehi (IRE)
DamsireCamelot
Official rating69
Performance rating78
Speed rating72
Best odds6 (Betfair Exchange) · 4/1 (Spreadex) · 4/1 (SportingIndex)

Comment

Battling Siki was third last time out and has been competitive without getting the breaks in this sequence, though yet to score. He has run over today's going before, and a rating well clear of his 69 official mark makes him the one to beat.

10Romantic War30-090
Wesley Joyce(3) · J G Murray

Connections & profile

JockeyWesley Joyce(3)
TrainerJ G Murray
Trainer locationCill Chomainn, Co Offaly
Trainer 14 daysruns: 0 · wins: 0 · percent: None
OwnerLios Dearg Partnership
Previous ownersMrs H Otoole, Mrs K F Cleary, Syndicatesracing
Previous trainersThomas Cleary, Adrian McGuinness
Age / Sex / Colour4 / gelding / b
Foaled2022-01-01
Draw11
Weight120
Last run86

Breeding & ratings

SireAcclamation (GB)
DamIlulisset (FR)
DamsireRock Of Gibraltar
Official rating32
Performance rating43
Speed rating61
Best odds410 (Betfair Exchange) · 300/1 (Bet365) · 200/1 (William Hill)

Comment

Romantic War's only placed effort in this sequence was third five starts back, and he remains winless with three unplaced runs since. Fit again after an 86-day break, he has run over today's trip and going before, but a rating of 43 leaves him with plenty to find.

11Shelbourne Flyer200-60
Emily Grifferty(10) · Noel Meade

Connections & profile

JockeyEmily Grifferty(10)
TrainerNoel Meade
Trainer locationCastletown, Co Meath
Trainer 14 daysruns: 13 · wins: 1 · percent: 8
Trainer RTF42
OwnerWingate Square Limited
Previous trainersJohn C McConnell
Age / Sex / Colour5 / gelding / b
Foaled2021-01-01
Draw4
Weight120
Headgeartb (run 1)
Last run11
FlagsBF

Breeding & ratings

SireHoly Roman Emperor (IRE)
DamGentle Breeze (IRE)
DamsireDubawi
Official rating51
Performance rating55
Speed rating68
Best odds8.8 (Betfair Exchange) · 7/1 (Bet365) · 7/1 (Coral)

Comment

Shelbourne Flyer's best effort was a runner-up spot five starts back, but he remains winless with little else to shout about in this sequence. He has run over today's trip and going before, and a rating of 55 puts him among the outsiders here.