UK Horse Racing Tips: Ballinrobe

SHOW NO FEAR improved for the fitting of cheekpieces when second to a useful-looking sort at Killarney. He isn't as highly rated on the Flat as some of these rivals but may develop into a better hurdler. The Churchill gelding was sixth on hurdling debut at Tipperary and may be capable of turning around the form with runner-up Doctor Nightingale. The latter was sent off favourite then and went down by only half a length so has to be considered despite a poor run on the Flat at Galway since. Our Boy Wes ran well over 1m6f in a Galway handicap and is a hurdling debutant to note along with Golden Temple who was touched off in a 1m4f maiden at Fairyhouse in June.
Prediction : 1st Show No Fear 2nd Doctor Nightingale 3rd Our Boy Wes

SHERODAN will take plenty of beating here for the in-form Peter Fahey yard. A bumper winner at Tipperary two years ago, he missed a long time before returning to finish second here in May on hurdling debut and bettered that when again finding only one too good in a Listed novice contest at the Galway festival. The fifth in that race easily won a maiden later in the week at Ballybrit. Four Clean Aces is two from two in bumpers and her more recent success at Punchestown was more emphatic than her debut win over 2m4f at Tipperary. She's an exciting prospect but the selection's jumping experience may prove crucial. Fermoyle has some decent Flat and bumper form and was an encouraging second on hurdles debut at Punchestown.
Prediction : 1st Sherodan 2nd Four Clean Aces 3rd Fermoyle

ONLY ONE PLAN had been knocking on the door before making the breakthrough at Roscommon in June where he got the better of Presenting Lad. He's 4lb better off with that rival on this occasion and ran a cracker over course and distance last month when chasing home a class-dropper who had finished second in a Galway Hurdle a few years ago. Owned by Ballinrobe businessman Michale Cawe, he can go one place better despite a 3lb higher mark. Old rival Presenting Lad gained revenge on the selection when gaining his second win at Roscommon last month. Placed in both starts since, he may be a touch high in the weights now but can give a good account of himself again. Miss Arccol was a winner at Cork two years ago and was returning from a very long absence when running creditably at the same track last month. It's interesting that connections have persevered with her and she should be a lot sharper with that comeback run under her belt.
Prediction : 1st Only One Plan 2nd Presenting Lad 3rd Miss Arccol

JOHANNA YEATS hinted that she may be about to hit form when sixth over further at this track last month. Now dropped back to the minimum trip at which she won over course and distance in April 2022, the Brendan Walsh-trained mare can record a second career success. Got Grey, a winner on the flat when trained in France, shaped well enough on his two most recent runs over hurdles to suggest there is a race in him. The Gavin Cromwell-trained four-year-old will get few easier opportunities than this low grade contest. Charle Brune is interesting on his first run back for his former trainer, Tom Shanahan. The veteran has dropped down below his last winning mark, so if the return to familiar surroundings has rekindled his enthusiasm then he could be involved.
Prediction : 1st Johanna Yeats 2nd Got Grey 3rd Charle Brune

THE ABBEY reverts to flights for the first time since October and might be able to take advantage of a much lower mark. Twice successful in May, he is rated 17lb higher over the larger obstacles. The Dabbler and Fairyhill Run also switch to hurdles and both have solid claims, with the latter fourth in the Mayo National on his most recent visit to Ballinrobe. A case can be made for many others in this competitive affair, with Dorans River bidding to complete what would be a remarkable hat-trick at the age of 13. The admirable veteran is a credit to connections and would be a popular winner if he were to prevail. After his success at Punchestown in June, Mister Beeton is sure to have plenty of supporters, while Galway fourth Another Choice is also capable of making his presence felt.
Prediction : 1st The Abbey 2nd Dorans River 3rd Mister Beeton

Third in a bumper at Galway, SEA MUSIC is the selection. The Emmet Mullins-trained gelding didn't go unbacked at Ballybrit and ran a fine race to take minor honours on what was his racecourse debut. He starts off over hurdles now and should come on plenty for that Galway effort, which was his first since April. Bob The Builder is the highest rated of those with a mark. A solid third on his most recent start at Wexford, it'll come as no surprise if he manages to go a few places better, with Danny Gilligan claiming a valuable 5lb. Gino Drummer Boy was behind Bob The Builder at Wexford and worse off at the weights now, it's difficult to see him reverse the form. A half-brother to Listed winner Cedarwood Road, In A Little While is an interesting contender for Gearoid O'Loughlin, while Our Girl Sal and Mont Beuvray are others capable of making their presence felt.
Prediction : 1st Sea Music 2nd Bob The Builder 3rd In A Little While

It's difficult to oppose SARAH BEARA who was mightily impressive on her handicap debut at Wexford on Friday. The subject of a gamble at Bettyville, she eased to a five-and-a-half length success and carries a 7lb winners penalty now. Trained by German native Maike Magnussen, Littletwinklestar is given second preference. She ran on well to finish a never nearer third on her most recent start and will again be ridden by Niall Prendergast, who claims a valuable 7lb. No Thanks filled the runner-up spot on his most recent visit to Ballinrobe and should give a good account of himself after finishing a close fourth on the level at Galway recently. Sixhandsinmypocket, Townhill Penny, Ask The Leader and Kingston Kid are others capable of making an impact.
Prediction : 1st Sarah Beara 2nd Littletwinklestar 3rd No Thanks