Our Ballinrobe racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Tuesday 21st July 2026. The action gets underway at 16:36 and runs through to 20:09, with going reported as GOOD (Watering) (Inner Loop).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. It’s Time Again boasts a 37.5% strike rate from 8 runs at the track, Mr O McGill has been in fine form here with 1 wins from 3 rides, Edward F Power’s yard sends out runners with a 33.33% 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 | 17 | 3 | 17.65% | 58.82% |
| The Irish Sun | The Irish Sun | 18 | 1 | 5.56% | 44.44% |
16:36 – O’Hare’s Bar Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) (Inner Loop) | | jumps
This looks a proper Ballinrobe maiden rather than a penalty kick, even if Bells Grove sets a fair standard on the figures. He brings the best hurdle form into the race and his rating of 126 makes him the one they all have to pass, but there are several unexposed types lurking, notably Tiffany Case, Spanish Rising and Gordon Elliott newcomer Pit River. Ripsnorter has at least shown he can win under Rules, while How’s Ellie is another from a powerful yard who could step forward. In truth, the favourite is solid rather than bombproof, and in an 18-runner maiden around Ballinrobe that usually means it pays to keep one eye on the market and another on the unexposed horses.
Top Selections
1. Bells Grove – 10/11 with Betfair
Jockey: Kieren Buckley | Trainer: Edward Buckley | Form: 3238-3 | Rating: 126 | Topspeed: 111
He is the obvious one, but sometimes the obvious one is simply the right one. Bells Grove has been knocking on the door in maiden hurdles, and that mark of 126 is comfortably the best piece of established form on offer here. His latest third suggested he remains in good heart, and this slightly easier-looking assignment gives him a golden chance to get off the mark. At around 10/11 he is hardly a giveaway in a big field, but he has the strongest claims on what we know already and does not need much imagination to see him going very close. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Tiffany Case – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Mark Walsh | Trainer: Barry Connell | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
If you want something against the favourite at a workable price, Tiffany Case makes plenty of appeal. Barry Connell does well with this type, Mark Walsh is a major booking, and the market has clearly latched on to her as one of the more interesting newcomers in the field. In a race where plenty have shown only modest hurdling form, an unexposed mare from a yard that can ready one first time has to be respected. The 5/1 on offer looks fair rather than flashy, but in an 18-runner maiden she appeals as the one most likely to outrun her lack of public evidence and hit the frame at the very least. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Bells Grove is the percentage call and looks the right win bet given his clear edge on established hurdle form. For an each-way punt, Tiffany Case is the interesting alternative in a race full of unknowns and should be played to hit the first three. The obvious dangers are Spanish Rising and Pit River, while Ripsnorter has enough form to be competitive if bouncing back.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripsnorter | 8/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Bells Grove | 5/6 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 (Betfair) |
| Mr Caulfield | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Norvoski | 28/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Whoyougonnacall | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Spanish Rising | 15/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Humble Berkshire | 100/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Online Order | 100/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Tiffany Case | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Vocology | 100/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Emmamia | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Neat As A Pin | 40/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
| Pretty Wild | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Turlough Abu | 100/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 100/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Pit River | 11/4 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 6/1 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Poetic Parable | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Rosarian | 16/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Ratings Hub | Bells Grove |
| Adrian Wall | How’s Ellie |
17:06 – West “Howya” Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) (Inner Loop) | | jumps
This looks a fair maiden rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to the obvious recent form. World As One sets the standard on what he has shown for Willie Mullins, while Sharu arrives off a solid second and should be thereabouts again. Whats New has been knocking firmly on the door and his mark of 117 is the standout figure in the field, so he is no back number in a race where consistency may count for plenty. Behind the principals, it gets murkier, although Lady Felicia shaped with enough promise on debut to make some each-way appeal. It is not an impossible puzzle, but there are enough unexposed types lurking to stop this being a gimme for the favourite.
Top Selections
1. World As One – 15/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean O’Keeffe | Trainer: W P Mullins | Form: 2-45 | Rating: 111 | Topspeed: 69
He is the percentage call. That runner-up effort earlier in his career reads well in the context of this race, and while his last two starts have not screamed future star, they have kept him on the right track for a maiden of this nature. Mullins rarely leaves one in this grade for fun, and Sean O’Keeffe is an eye-catching booking in a race lacking many with his proven baseline. At 15/8 he is hardly a hidden gem, but he does not need to be: he simply brings the most solid profile among the likely players and looks the one they all have to beat. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Lady Felicia – 11/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Simon Torrens | Trainer: Aidan Anthony Howard | Form: 4 | Rating: 109 | Topspeed: 40
She is the one at a price who makes some appeal. A debut fourth in a maiden hurdle can often be a springboard at this sort of level, and the fact she already has a rating of 109 suggests that initial effort was not devoid of substance. Receiving weight from the geldings is no bad thing here, and this does not look packed with battle-hardened improvers outside the obvious few. Simon Torrens is a capable rider in these races and, with natural improvement, she could easily sneak into the frame. At 11/1, she looks the each-way value against a favourite who is solid rather than bombproof. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
World As One is the straightforward win play in a race where his established form gives him the edge. For those looking beyond the obvious, Lady Felicia makes the most appeal each-way at double-figure odds. The main dangers are Whats New, whose figures demand respect, and Sharu, who arrives with the right recent run on the board.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whats New | 3/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Alfinthesea | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Breezingwithdstars | 80/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 80/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| First Ascent | 5/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Kilmond Knight | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Minnatrix | 20/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| No Mon No Fun | 28/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Rumi Rock | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Sharu | 10/3 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| World As One | 15/8 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 8/5 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
| Lady Felicia | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Middlethird Marvel | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 100/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Phyllis Rodda | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
17:39 – David Heneghan Memorial Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) (Inner Loop) | | jumps
This looks a competitive little handicap rather than a deep one, and it would be no surprise if the market has the answer. Le Diablo brings the best recent piece of form after finishing second last time and his rating of 114 makes him the class act on paper, while Houndsworth is an obvious threat after winning earlier in the spring and still looks capable of better as a 4yo. Max Meridius is interesting from a handicapping angle off 107 with a handy weight, and Bhean Saibhre has enough ability to get involved if bouncing back from a poor latest effort. There are a few with questions to answer, not least Doctor Confusion after a light and uninspiring profile, so this feels more like a race for the solid current form horses than a real guessing game.
Top Selections
1. Le Diablo – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: J J Slevin | Trainer: John Patrick Ryan | Form: 1-7052 | Rating: 114 | Topspeed: 102
Le Diablo makes plenty of appeal in a race where not many arrive in convincing nick. That latest second was a step back in the right direction after a couple of lesser efforts, and the combination of a 114 mark and a topspeed figure of 102 sets a fair standard for this field. He is clearly one of the more reliable options at present, and J J Slevin is the sort of rider you want in a tactical handicap around Ballinrobe. At 5/2, he is not hiding, but this is the profile of a horse who holds strong claims and may simply be better treated than most of these. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Max Meridius – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Danny Mullins | Trainer: Thomas Mullins | Form: 009-05 | Rating: 107 | Topspeed: 101
Max Meridius looks the value play if you want something against the favourite. His bare form figures do not leap off the page, but a rating of 107 and topspeed of 101 say he has enough ability to be very competitive in this grade, especially carrying 148. There was a bit more encouragement in that latest fifth than the line might suggest, and this sort of trip on decent ground could easily suit better than some of his recent assignments. Danny Mullins is another positive in a race that may be decided by sharp positioning. Available at 11/2, he is a perfectly fair each-way punt in a nine-runner field. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Le Diablo is the win play because he brings the strongest recent form and sets the clearest standard on ratings. Max Meridius is the each-way alternative at a more workable price, with his mark and speed figure giving him a real chance of making the frame. Houndsworth is the obvious danger if the 4yo finds more progress.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhean Saibhre | 9/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Houndsworth | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Le Diablo | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Doctor Confusion | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Valsorpresa | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Marlpark | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Max Meridius | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Ballinvasas Best | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| At The Wings | 18/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Betfair) |
18:09 – RBC Brewin Dolphin Rated Novice Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) (Inner Loop) | | jumps
This looks a tight little novice on paper despite only attracting six runners, and the market has understandably latched on to three of them. Lureka Du Noyer arrives off a maiden hurdle win for Henry De Bromhead and is open to more, but he has to give weight away all round and meets a couple with stronger ratings. Gordon Elliott fields a particularly interesting pair in Ardeen Joy and Manoir De Mirande, with the latter getting a handy age allowance and bringing the best official figure in the race. Crystabel comes here on the back of a breakthrough success too and is not dismissed if building on that, while the other two look to have plenty to find. It is not a deep race, but it is a properly competitive little puzzle.
Top Selections
1. Manoir De Mirande – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Kennedy | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 23-371 | Rating: 126 | Topspeed: 85
Manoir De Mirande makes plenty of appeal here. He took a clear step forward when getting off the mark last time and that form, allied to a race-best rating of 126, gives him very solid claims in this company. Being a 4yo, he carries just 159, which is a useful edge against older rivals in a race where the favourite has to shoulder 165. Jack Kennedy is an eye-catching booking in a small-field tactical contest and this one looks the type to keep progressing through the summer. At 11/4, he appeals as the value against a short-priced market leader. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Crystabel – 11/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Daniel King | Trainer: John Patrick Ryan | Form: 7-3361 | Rating: 119 | Topspeed: 85
Crystabel is the each-way angle at the prices after finally putting it together with a win last time. That success did not come out of nowhere either, as she had been knocking on the door and her figures suggest she is not miles away from the principals on a good day. She gets in here with just 153 and, in a six-runner race, that can help if this turns into a speed test from the last. The market says she is up against it, but 11/1 looks fair enough for a mare coming here in winning form, especially if one of the big three underperforms. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Manoir De Mirande is the main play and looks the right one to side with at the prices, especially with his weight pull and progressive profile. Crystabel is the each-way punt for those looking beyond the obvious trio. Lureka Du Noyer is the danger if backing up that latest win under top weight, while Ardeen Joy is another with the form to get involved.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lureka Du Noyer | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 (Bet365) |
| Ardeen Joy | 10/3 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Manoir De Mirande | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Crystabel | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Eyeeye | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Move It On Over | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
18:39 – BOYLE Sports Home Of The Early Payout Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) (Inner Loop) | | jumps
This is a pretty interesting little handicap despite only having 10 runners, with a mix of thriving last-time-out winners, lightly raced sorts and a few who look dangerously treated if bouncing back. Wolf Prince arrives chasing a hat-trick after a long absence and is easy to like, while Spinola Bay has the profile of one who could still have more to offer in this sphere. Dontgowithjoe is another progressive type after back-to-back wins, and Space Warrior is lurking on a very workable weight if this sharper trip on decent ground suits. It is not a deep race, but it is a tricky one because several come here with something to prove and something to recommend. A proper handicapping puzzle rather than a penalty kick.
Top Selections
1. Spinola Bay – 6/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Jack Kennedy | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: /1136- | Rating: 124 | Topspeed: 107
Spinola Bay makes plenty of appeal in a race where a few of the obvious ones may be close enough to their mark. He signed off last season with a lesser run, but the earlier wins in his profile stand out well in a contest of this nature and a mark of 124 still gives him room to be competitive. Jack Kennedy aboard for Gordon Elliott catches the eye immediately, and this 6-year-old looks the type to do better again now returned to a sound surface over a trip that should suit nicely. At 6/1, he looks a fair bit more than just a token alternative to the favourite. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Space Warrior – 9/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Cian Quirke | Trainer: Thomas Mullins | Form: 64P63- | Rating: 130 | Topspeed: 117
Space Warrior is the each-way angle here because he is far from solid, but he is weighted to get involved if the race falls right. He has the highest topspeed figure in the field, gets in with just 140, and his better efforts suggest this mark is not beyond him at all. There is a slight leap of faith involved after the break, yet this is not an overly deep handicap and the price compensates for the risk. Cian Quirke takes over for Thomas Mullins and if they can hold a position early, he has the pace to travel strongly on this ground. At 9/1, he looks the value each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Spinola Bay is the main play at 6/1, with his profile suggesting there is still a bit of upside in this company. Space Warrior is the saver each-way at 9/1, especially with three places on offer in a race lacking depth. Wolf Prince is the obvious danger after two wins, while Dontgowithjoe also commands respect if picking up where he left off.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Prince | 11/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Fiveonefive | 6/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Sir Allen | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Spinola Bay | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Dontgowithjoe | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Ballyearl | 18/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Eye Of A Tiger | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Eye Contact | 16/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Free Flow | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
| Space Warrior | 9/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
19:09 – Sweeney Oil Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
Race Details: 2m 6f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) (Inner Loop) | | jumps
This is the sort of big-field Ballinrobe handicap that can make fools of short-price backers, even if Run For The Border is the obvious starting point after a solid return to action. He sets the standard on recent evidence, but there are enough lurking dangers to stop this feeling like a penalty kick. Tannery Park is lightly raced and comes here off a win, while My Good Pal has bits of form that give him a squeak if bouncing back. Coppola is another with the ability to go close, though his recent record is hardly reassuring. With 19 runners and five places on offer, this looks much more a race for picking value than getting carried away with the favourite in what is, to my eye, a trappy rather than strong contest.
Top Selections
1. Run For The Border – 7/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Michael Kenneally | Trainer: John Patrick Ryan | Form: 7157-3 | Rating: 100 | Topspeed: 79
He is short enough in a 19-runner handicap, but there is no point pretending he does not hold the most persuasive recent form. That third on his reappearance suggested he has come back in good order, and this mark of 100 still looks manageable if he can build on it over this longer trip. John Patrick Ryan’s runner is one of the few in here arriving with proper momentum rather than excuses, and that counts for plenty in a race full of out-of-form types. At 7/4 you are backing the most likely winner rather than stealing a price, but he is hard to oppose. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Tannery Park – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Mark Walsh | Trainer: Barry Connell | Form: 50/51- | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 23
He is much more interesting from a value angle. Tannery Park signed off last season by getting off the mark, and while that form does not scream certainty, he is unexposed compared to plenty of these and could easily have another step forward in him at staying-hurdle trips. Mark Walsh is an eye-catching booking and Barry Connell does not tend to waste bullets in these races. The market has him on the right side of respect at 11/2, but in a field where many have had chances and not taken them, I would much rather side with a 6yo who may still be improving. He looks a sound each-way punt with upside. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Run For The Border is the win play because he brings the clearest current form and the fewest questions. For an each-way alternative, Tannery Park makes more appeal at the prices given his scope to progress. The obvious danger is My Good Pal, while Coppola is risky but capable if reviving.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tannery Park | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Bearami Creek | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Madame Masque | 8/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Run For The Border | 7/4 | 13/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 (Bet365) |
| Vroomvroomboo | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Coppola | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Ranger Billy | 50/1 | 33/1 | 35/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Whatyouwant | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Not So Serious | 40/1 | 33/1 | 35/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Tantrum Boy | 40/1 | 35/1 | 35/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Coole Vision | 33/1 | 33/1 | 35/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 35/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Will It Be You | 33/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Lost Features | 50/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| John Dixen | 25/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Sineads Fancy | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Light Her Up | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| My Good Pal | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Betfair) |
| Ballinaboola Hanna | 14/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
19:39 – Sweeney Oil Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
Race Details: 2m 6f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) (Inner Loop) | | jumps
This is the sort of wide-open Ballinrobe handicap where you can make a case for plenty but only trust a few. Pourquoi Poi sets the standard on recent consistency and Jack Kennedy is an obvious plus, while Whiskey Serenade arrives off a solid second and looks well enough treated if building on that. Granlahan is interesting as a 4yo getting in light and his recent placed efforts suggest there’s another race in him, while Smackwater Jack has turned back the clock more than once and can’t be dismissed. Ladiam is knocking on the door without looking thrown in, and plenty of the rest arrive with patchy profiles. In a 19-runner affair over this trip, position, rhythm and jumping late on are likely to decide it.
Top Selections
1. Pourquoi Poi – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Kennedy | Trainer: Paul W Flynn | Form: 8-63B3 | Rating: 103 | Topspeed: 96
He looks the percentage call. The bare form figures already make him one of the safer options in here, and that latest third reads well enough in the context of this modest enough handicap. Before that he brought down, so his recent profile could easily have looked even stronger. A mark of 103 is workable, his topspeed figure is among the better ones in the field, and having Jack Kennedy up in a race where plenty will come under pressure from a long way out is a major positive. At 4/1 he is not hiding, but he still makes plenty of appeal as the likeliest winner. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Granlahan – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Darragh O’keeffe | Trainer: Adrian McGuinness | Form: -833U3 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 80
Granlahan is the one that makes most each-way sense in a race full of unreliable stayers. He’s only four, so there is at least some scope for progress, and his recent hurdle form has a solid look to it with two thirds around an unseat. He gets in here off 149, which gives him a fair racing weight for a contest of this nature, and he doesn’t need a dramatic step forward to get involved again. The slight concern is whether he finds enough off the bridle to win, but in a 19-runner handicap with five places on offer, 7/1 is perfectly fair for a horse who should travel and put himself in the argument. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Pourquoi Poi is the win play; he has the most convincing recent profile and the best jockey booking in the race. Granlahan is the each-way punt, especially with five places available, because he looks reliable enough to run his race again. The main dangers are Whiskey Serenade, who arrives in form, and Smackwater Jack, who is still competitive despite his age.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pourquoi Poi | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Smackwater Jack | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Fool Me Once | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Joshua Chamberlain | 16/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Rushford | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Whiskey Serenade | 7/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Stumblin In | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Strong Contender | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Granlahan | 7/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Jolly Potter | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Mollys Dolly | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| La Tene | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Lady Aquarelle | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Toor Moon | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Leis Fein | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| John Storey | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Ladiam | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | Pourquoi Poi |
| The Irish Sun | Yolanda’s Star |
20:09 – Jennings Meats INH Flat Race
Race Details: 1m 7f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) (Inner Loop) | | jumps
This looks a fairly typical late-evening Ballinrobe bumper: plenty with something to prove, a few completely unexposed types, and one obvious starting point in Ballybollen for Henry De Bromhead. He heads the market on debut and comes from a yard you automatically respect in this sphere. Of those with racecourse evidence, Ealu Tapa has already had a spin and should come on bundles for that, while Tommy’s Ticket and Long Story have shown enough to suggest they can be competitive in an ordinary contest. Josh’s Jury has a fair-looking mark on paper but lacks the same appeal as some of the more open-to-improvement rivals. It is not a deep race by bumper standards, but it is just tricky enough that siding with potential over exposed moderate form makes most appeal.
Top Selections
1. Ballybollen – 7/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr J L Gleeson | Trainer: Henry De Bromhead | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
You are taking plenty on trust with Ballybollen, but that is often the right call in these Ballinrobe bumpers when a top yard introduces one the market wants. Henry De Bromhead does not send many here without reason, and the fact Ballybollen is disputing favouritism so clearly suggests he has shown the right signs at home. In a race where several of the exposed runners have already advertised their limitations, the upside sits with the newcomer. At 7/4 he is not a giveaway, but he does look the one with the most scope to be better than this level straight away. Bet type: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Ealu Tapa – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr A P Ryan | Trainer: Peter Fahey | Form: 9 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 58
Ealu Tapa is the each-way alternative because one run in a bumper is often a much better guide than bare finishing position, and that initial ninth should not be judged too harshly. Peter Fahey’s runner has at least seen the job once now, which is more than can be said for plenty of these, and this does not look a demanding contest if he takes the expected step forward. The market has him prominent enough at 4/1, which feels fair rather than flashy, but in a 13-runner race with three places he makes obvious each-way sense. Experience can count for plenty around here late on. Bet type: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Ballybollen is the win play on stable strength and the suspicion he may simply have more ability than these. For an each-way punt, Ealu Tapa appeals as the solid option with racecourse experience and likely improvement to come. The main danger could be Tommy’s Ticket, who has at least hinted at ability, while Long Story is another who could outrun his price.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballybollen | 7/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 7/4 (Bet365) |
| Colga Boys | 18/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Ealu Tapa | 4/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Long Story | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Merci Vieil Ami | 16/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Millers Point | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Moundofthehostages | 50/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 80/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Saviour Blu | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 66/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
| Srah | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Hometomayo | 50/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Pamelaisbrass | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
Ballinrobe Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| It’s Time Again | 8 | 3 | 37.5% | 87.5% |
| Will It Be You | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Whatyouwant | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Bhean Saibhre | 4 | 1 | 25% | 75% |
| Leis Fein | 3 | 0 | 0% | 33.33% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr O McGill | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Mr A P Ryan | 16 | 3 | 18.75% | 50% |
| Danny Mullins | 88 | 14 | 15.91% | 40.91% |
| Jack Kennedy | 38 | 6 | 15.79% | 50% |
| Daniel King | 68 | 10 | 14.71% | 35.29% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Ballinrobe:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward F Power | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Barry Connell | 16 | 5 | 31.25% | 50% |
| W P Mullins | 240 | 71 | 29.58% | 62.92% |
| David Richard Barry | 12 | 3 | 25% | 75% |
| W J Lanigan | 4 | 1 | 25% | 75% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Ballinrobe racing tips for Tuesday 21st July 2026. We’ve covered all 8 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 Tuesday 21st July 2026 goes off at 16:36, with 8 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Ballinrobe today?
The going at Ballinrobe is reported as GOOD (Watering) (Inner Loop).
How many races are at Ballinrobe today?
There are 8 races on the card at Ballinrobe today, running from 16:36 through to 20:09.
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