Our Ballinrobe racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Monday 22nd June 2026. The action gets underway at 17:25 and runs through to 20:30, with going reported as GOOD TO YIELDING (Selective watering) (Inner loop).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Dylan Browne McMonagle has been in fine form here with 12 wins from 30 rides, P Twomey’s yard sends out runners with a 69.23% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Ballinrobe
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Ballinrobe over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | Irish Daily Star | 16 | 3 | 18.75% | 56.25% |
| The Irish Sun | The Irish Sun | 17 | 2 | 11.76% | 41.18% |
17:25 – Ronan & Tom Gibbons Memorial Apprentice Claiming Race
Race Details: 1m 1f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING (Selective watering) (Inner loop) | | flat
This does not look a deep claiming race, but it is competitive enough with most of the focus sure to centre on Delusional, Zitkala Sa and the consistent Femme Beauty. Delusional sets the standard on ratings and topspeed, though he does come here off a disappointing effort and is not one to trust blindly. Femme Beauty has been doing little wrong in similar company and her draw on the rail should help around Ballinrobe, while Zitkala Sa shaped with a bit more promise when third last time and still has scope to do better over this trip. Behind those, Cameclose is not entirely dismissed on figures, but his recent form is messy. It looks a race where the likeliest winner is fairly obvious, though the each-way angle is a little more interesting.
Top Selections
1. Delusional – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Sam Coen | Trainer: Daniel McLoughlin | Form: 8-7730 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 67
Delusional is the one with the clearest class edge in this line-up. A mark of 70 puts him on top of this field and his topspeed figure of 67 backs that up, so if you forgive the latest run he is plainly the one to beat. The earlier thirds suggested he was getting the hang of things, and this is not an especially taxing race if Sam Coen can get him into a rhythm early. At 9/4 with Bet365, he is not exactly hiding from the market, but he still makes plenty of appeal because several of these have limitations that are already exposed. He holds the strongest claims. Bet type tag: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Femme Beauty – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Max Popan | Trainer: K J Condon | Form: 374143 | Rating: 63 | Topspeed: 59
Femme Beauty looks the sensible each-way play in a race lacking depth. She has been admirably consistent, her recent figures read well in the context of this contest, and that latest third was another solid effort rather than one suggesting she is going backwards. Drawn in stall 1, she should get a handy run if breaking cleanly, and there is enough stamina in her profile for this 1m1f test on good to yielding ground. She does have a bit to find with Delusional on raw ratings, but not enough to put anyone off an each-way punt at 10/3 with Bet365 in an eight-runner race where plenty of her rivals look weak. Bet type tag: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Delusional is the straightforward win play because he brings the best figures and should really be taking a race like this if bouncing back. Femme Beauty is the each-way alternative, with her consistency and inside draw making her appealing for a place at the very least. Zitkala Sa is the obvious danger if building on her latest third, while Cameclose is not hopeless if reviving.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Femme Beauty | 10/3 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Rose Sienna | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Delusional | 9/4 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Zitkala Sa | 5/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 5/2 | 3/1 (Betfair) |
| Balance Of Trade | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Cameclose | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Kart Of Gold | 40/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Music And Song | 40/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
17:55 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden (Median Auction Race)
Race Details: 1m 1f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING (Selective watering) (Inner loop) | | flat
This looks a fairly tight little maiden rather than a deep one, with the market understandably focusing on the two 3yos Camino Lad and Nermal. Camino Lad shaped with plenty of promise when third on debut and comes from a yard that places these types well, while Nermal brings the strongest established recent form after back-to-back runner-up efforts. Wonderfulwonderful is the solid older filly in the line-up and sets a fair standard on ratings, but she has had chances and may again find one with more upside. Sron Na Caise has shown only flashes, while the newcomers Swing Street and The Monday Club need to be notably better than the betting suggests. In a race lacking depth, improvement and professionalism should decide it.
Top Selections
1. Nermal – 13/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Andrew Slattery | Trainer: Andrew Slattery | Form: 522 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed: 18
There is no mystery about his profile now: he has run to a solid level in all three starts and his last two seconds make him the one with the most convincing recent form in the book. He has already shown he can cope with a battle, and in a race where a couple of his main rivals are trading on promise rather than substance, that counts for plenty. Andrew Slattery keeps the ride for his own yard, which adds to the straightforward appeal, and 13/8 is perfectly fair if you think experience wins the day. He looks the percentage call and holds strong claims of getting this done. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Wonderfulwonderful – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Kearney | Trainer: John C McConnell | Form: /3224- | Rating: 76 | Topspeed: 62
She is the obvious each-way angle because, unlike some of these, we know she can run to a competitive level in this sort of company. The 76 rating is the best in the field and her sequence last season suggests she is usually thereabouts, even if she has looked a touch vulnerable when it matters most. That is the slight concern for win purposes, but in a seven-runner race with only two places on offer, 9/2 still makes some appeal if you want something more solid than speculative. John C McConnell’s runners are rarely thrown in without a reason, and she should be staying on when others have cried enough. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Nermal is the win play because his form is the most dependable and this does not look a maiden packed with hidden depth. Wonderfulwonderful is the each-way alternative at a workable price, especially if you trust her experience to put her in the first two. Camino Lad is the danger on debut promise and could easily improve past them, but at the prices Nermal looks the sharper bet.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sron Na Caise | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Wonderfulwonderful | 9/2 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Camino Lad | 7/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 7/4 (Bet365) |
| Nermal | 13/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Swing Street | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| The Monday Club | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 66/1 | 28/1 | 66/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Time Whisperer | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
18:25 – Lodge At Ashford Castle Maiden
Race Details: 1m 1f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING (Selective watering) (Inner loop) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary maiden on paper, but there are a handful with enough established form to make it interesting. Mano Chicago sets the standard on ratings and has been knocking on the door, while Harana brings the sort of profile that suggests there should still be more to come for Dermot Weld. Coul Dreamer is exposed but solid enough in this company, and Take Me has the assistance of Colin Keane as he tries to get back on track. The rest need a chunk of improvement or are arriving with very little to recommend them. In truth, this feels like a race where the market has probably latched onto the right quartet, and tactical positioning over this trip could be the deciding factor.
Top Selections
1. Mano Chicago – 15/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Ben Coen | Trainer: J P Murtagh | Form: 5/2524 | Rating: 90 | Topspeed: 61
Mano Chicago is the obvious one, but sometimes the obvious one is still the right one. He brings the best rating in the field, a consistent profile, and his recent form figures suggest he has been holding his level well in maidens of this nature. The slight frustration is that he has had enough chances, but this doesn’t look a deep contest and his proven ability at around this sort of trip is a major asset. Ben Coen takes over for a yard that places its horses sensibly, and 15/8 looks fair rather than spectacular in a race lacking depth. He holds the strongest claims and is hard to oppose. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Harana – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Chris Hayes | Trainer: D K Weld | Form: 2-35 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 68
Harana appeals as the each-way angle because she still has the look of a horse with a bit more upside than some of these exposed rivals. Her form of 2-35 is perfectly respectable for this sort of maiden, and that Topspeed figure of 68 is actually one of the more persuasive numbers in the line-up. The Weld-Hayes combination always commands respect in these races, especially when the horse has shown enough to suggest a race like this is within reach. At 3/1 she is no hidden gem, but she looks solid, should handle conditions, and is the one most likely to capitalise if the favourite again finds one too good. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Mano Chicago is the win play because he sets the form standard and doesn’t need to improve much to land this. Harana makes more appeal as the each-way punt in an 11-runner field, given her profile is a touch less exposed. Coul Dreamer is the obvious danger, while Take Me is not one to dismiss with Colin Keane booked.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe Again | 125/1 | 110/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Big Dispute | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Coul Dreamer | 4/1 | 16/5 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| If Not For Grace | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Mano Chicago | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 7/4 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
| Mischievous Fun | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
| Take Me | 4/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Western Bandit | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Cuckaloo Hill | 66/1 | 40/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Drowsy Maggie | 66/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Harana | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | Mano Chicago |
18:55 – Michael Joyce Memorial Handicap
Race Details: 1m 1f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING (Selective watering) (Inner loop) | | flat
This looks a proper Ballinrobe handicap rather than a straightforward numbers job, with several arriving from different angles. Daler comes here on the back of a breakthrough win and is entitled to more respect now Colin Keane keeps the ride, while Merlin The Wizard is the other obvious one after getting his head back in front and still looking well treated for this grade. Marmeladova has solid claims from a low draw if backing up her latest run, and Mocking is not one to dismiss despite two lesser efforts this term. Lower down the weights, Storm Averted and Lough Leane have enough in their profiles to make this interesting. It is a competitive race rather than a deep one, and the key may be which of the recent winners can cope best with the revised mark.
Top Selections
1. Merlin The Wizard – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle | Trainer: R P Cody | Form: 025381 | Rating: 89 | Topspeed: 68
Merlin The Wizard makes plenty of appeal in a race where recent winning form could count for a lot. That latest success suggests he has come to hand at the right time, and his overall profile this season has been admirably consistent for a 6yo operating in this sort of company. He is not burdened with much weight for one rated 89, and Ballinrobe often rewards horses who can travel and then find again late, which is very much his style. Available at 4/1 with Bet365, he looks the percentage call in a race where some of the market rivals still have something to prove. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Storm Averted – 9/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Nathan Crosse | Trainer: Maurice Andrew Ahern | Form: 41874- | Rating: 87 | Topspeed: 78
Storm Averted is the each-way play at the prices because there is enough in last season’s form to think he can go well fresh. His topspeed figure of 78 is one of the better numbers in the field, and he is nicely in here on 131 compared to several rivals carrying more burden for similar claims. The absence is the obvious question, but his best efforts read well in the context of this race and he does not need to improve a stone to be involved. At 9/1 with Bet365, he looks the value each-way punt if ready to roll after the break. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Merlin The Wizard is the main win bet because he arrives in form, is fairly weighted and looks the most solid option in a tricky handicap. Storm Averted is the each-way alternative at the bigger price, with his mark and past speed figures giving him a real shout if fit enough. Daler is the obvious danger after his recent win, while Marmeladova also commands respect from stall 1.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daler | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Grey Leader | 28/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Mocking | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Betfair) |
| Dark Summit | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Dark Viper | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Marmeladova | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Sky Bet) |
| Justenzia | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Merlin The Wizard | 4/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Storm Averted | 9/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Flying Fortress | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Lough Leane | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
19:27 – J.J. Burke Peugeot Handicap
Race Details: 1m 1f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING (Selective watering) (Inner loop) | | flat
This looks a proper three-year-old handicap puzzle rather than a race full of exposed certainties. Rodeo Blues heads the market and is easy enough to see why after shaping better than the bare result of sixth last time, while Nephin Mountain has been knocking on the door often enough to make plenty of shortlists. A Pretty Penny arrives here after a win and a fair follow-up effort, so she has to be respected, and Connova is one of the more interesting lightly raced types after an improved comeback fourth. Still, in a 15-runner field around Ballinrobe, this could easily come down to who gets the trip best and who gets the breaks at the right time. It is competitive, but not especially deep, and there should be value away from the obvious favourite.
Top Selections
1. Connova – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Robbie Colgan | Trainer: Ms Sheila Lavery | Form: 600-4 | Rating: 62 | Topspeed: 40
Connova is the one I like most because she has a bit more scope than several of these and her return to action was easily her most encouraging run yet. After three quiet efforts last year, she came back with a fourth and at least hinted that handicaps over this sort of trip could bring improvement. Off 62, she does not have to find a huge amount, and Sheila Lavery’s runners are often worth noting when they begin to piece things together at the right level. At 15/2 with Bet365, she looks a fair price in a race where plenty have had their chance. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Sand Art – 9/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Chris Hayes | Trainer: Kevin Thomas Coleman | Form: 90-877 | Rating: 64 | Topspeed: 71
Sand Art is not the most straightforward conveyance on recent finishing positions, but the Topspeed figure of 71 jumps off the page in a race like this and suggests there is more ability here than the form string advertises. He has slipped to a workable mark of 64 and this intermediate trip on good to yielding ground could help him travel more kindly than he has in some of those recent runs. Chris Hayes is a positive booking for a horse who may need delivering late, and 9/1 makes him the sort of each-way punt that could reward a bit of faith if things fall right. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Connova is the win play at a workable mark after a promising reappearance that hinted she is ready to step forward in handicaps. Sand Art is the each-way alternative in a race where his raw ability could easily carry him into the first four. The obvious dangers are Rodeo Blues, who sets the standard in the market, and the consistent Nephin Mountain.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sands Castle | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Onyeisi | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Flagstone Lady | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| A Pretty Penny | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Tavarua | 11/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Brave Approach | 40/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Rodeo Blues | 7/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Connova | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Cause I Like You | 14/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Perggosa | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Canon Law | 40/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Sand Art | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Wedding Year | 16/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Honey Dale | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Nephin Mountain | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Adrian Wall | Cause I Like You |
| The Irish Sun | Connova |
20:00 – GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap
Race Details: 1m 5f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING (Selective watering) (Inner loop) | | flat
This is a proper Ballinrobe handicap puzzle with 17 runners and no shortage of plausible angles. Sonic Invader heads the market after a pair of solid thirds and is the obvious one to beat if Colin Keane can get him into a rhythm, but he is hardly thrown in and this is a deeper race than the price suggests. Miss Crinshawn arrives in good nick, Makaiah has a big topspeed figure and shaped well on return, while Daboya and Lagoon Nebula have the sort of profiles that make them dangerous in a race like this. There are a few lurking lurkers at bigger prices too, but this should be decided by who stays this 1m5f strongest and who gets a clean trip in what looks a typically messy, competitive staying handicap.
Top Selections
1. Sonic Invader – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: Noel Meade | Form: 76-033 | Rating: 68 | Topspeed: 41
He is short enough in a 17-runner handicap, but there is still a strong case for him. Those last two third-place finishes suggest he is knocking loudly on the door, and an opening mark of 68 may not have caught up with him yet if this 4yo is still improving as a stayer. Colin Keane taking over catches the eye immediately and Noel Meade also runs the more exposed Dutch Gold, which rather underlines where the stable confidence may lie. Drawn 7, he should have options, and if he sees out this trip fully he is the one most likely to put the race to bed. At 5/2, he is hard to oppose.
Bet: WIN
2. Makaiah – 8/1 with Betfair
Jockey: | Trainer: Gerard O’Leary | Form: 6640-2 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed: 74
Makaiah looks the value play. He returned from a break with a runner-up effort that strongly hinted his turn is near, and that standout topspeed figure of 74 is the best on offer in this field. He is not obviously well treated off 74, but he does have the look of a horse who can be very competitive in this grade when things fall right, and stall 6 is a perfectly workable starting point. In a race where plenty arrive with questions to answer, he comes here with a recent piece of convincing form and enough stamina clues to think this test will suit. Available at 8/1, he makes plenty of each-way appeal.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Sonic Invader is the win play, simply because his recent form is the most solid and the Keane booking adds plenty of intent. Makaiah is the each-way punt at the bigger price, with his comeback second and strong topspeed figure making him very interesting. Miss Crinshawn and Lagoon Nebula are the obvious dangers if building wider perms.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Gold | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Daboya | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Metamorphic | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Barrogstown Girl | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Coulstys Way | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Lagoon Nebula | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Master Sydney | 18/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Wolf Prince | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Bruant | 13/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Eternal Echo | 18/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Miss Gitana | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Sonic Invader | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Miss Australie | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Miss Crinshawn | 6/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Betfair) |
| Makaiah | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Covert Legend | 7/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
20:30 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap
Race Details: 1m 5f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING (Selective watering) (Inner loop) | | flat
This looks a small but surprisingly knotty staying handicap for fillies, with the market centred on the lightly-raced Switch From Diesel after that sole win, but she is being asked a fair bit on handicap debut after a long absence. Stellar Quality brings the most solid recent pattern to the table, having shaped well in two starts this term, and her mark of 96 does not look beyond her at this trip. Earthsong arrives off a win and is one of the few in here with obvious momentum, while Denim And Diamonds has the right connections to bounce back if the step up in distance helps. It is not a deep race, but it is not a gimme for the favourite either, and that makes it a race worth taking on with a bit of conviction.
Top Selections
1. Stellar Quality – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Shane Foley | Trainer: Mrs John Harrington | Form: 31-53 | Rating: 96 | Topspeed: 87
Stellar Quality sets the standard on what she has actually shown on the track this season and, unlike a few of these, she comes here with her wellbeing beyond doubt. Her form figures of 31-53 tell a straightforwardly positive story, and that Topspeed mark of 87 is the best in the field. She has the profile of a filly who stays this sort of trip well enough and can still edge forward from four to four. Harrington’s runners are always worth respecting in races like this, and Shane Foley is an ideal pilot in a tactical Ballinrobe handicap. At 3/1, she is not a giveaway, but she looks the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Earthsong – 13/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Declan McDonogh | Trainer: W McCreery | Form: 39-451 | Rating: 88 | Topspeed: 60
Earthsong makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where a few of the bigger names have questions to answer. She got off the mark last time and did it in a way that suggests this staying trip is bringing out the best in her rather than exposing her. Off 124, she gets in here with a nice racing weight, and an opening mark of 88 still gives her room to be competitive if building on that latest effort. McCreery’s horses often progress with racing, and Declan McDonogh is a very safe pair of hands around here. Available at 13/2, she looks the value alternative to the principals. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Stellar Quality is the win play because she brings the strongest recent form and the best speed figure into a race lacking depth. Earthsong is the each-way punt at 13/2, arriving in form and still open to a bit more improvement over this trip. Switch From Diesel is the obvious danger if returning as good as ever, but at a short price she is opposable.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deressa | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Royal Hollow | 9/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Denim And Diamonds | 6/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 5/1 | 13/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Stellar Quality | 3/1 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Switch From Diesel | 13/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 6/4 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Thatwilldoso | 18/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Earthsong | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Paddy Power) |
| La Dame Blanche | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
Ballinrobe Course Specialists
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Browne McMonagle | 30 | 12 | 40% | 76.67% |
| Nicola Burns | 9 | 3 | 33.33% | 44.44% |
| Jack Cleary | 5 | 1 | 20% | 60% |
| Rory Mulligan | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 16.67% |
| Shane Foley | 124 | 20 | 16.13% | 37.1% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Ballinrobe:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Twomey | 13 | 9 | 69.23% | 92.31% |
| D K Weld | 55 | 12 | 21.82% | 56.36% |
| Anthony Mullins | 34 | 7 | 20.59% | 50% |
| Joseph Patrick O’Brien | 79 | 16 | 20.25% | 58.23% |
| R Donohoe | 16 | 3 | 18.75% | 31.25% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Ballinrobe racing tips for Monday 22nd June 2026. We’ve covered all 7 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Ballinrobe today?
The first race at Ballinrobe on Monday 22nd June 2026 goes off at 17:25, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Ballinrobe today?
The going at Ballinrobe is reported as GOOD TO YIELDING (Selective watering) (Inner loop).
How many races are at Ballinrobe today?
There are 7 races on the card at Ballinrobe today, running from 17:25 through to 20:30.
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