Our Ballinrobe racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Tuesday 26th May 2026. The action gets underway at 16:55 and runs through to 20:30, with going reported as GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) (Outer loop).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. It’s Time Again boasts a 42.86% strike rate from 7 runs at the track, Josh Williamson has been in fine form here with 1 wins from 4 rides, P Twomey’s yard sends out runners with a 75% 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 | 2 | 11.76% | 52.94% |
| The Irish Sun | The Irish Sun | 18 | 2 | 11.11% | 38.89% |
16:55 – Auray Assessors Fillies Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 2m | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) (Outer loop) | | jumps
This looks a fairly informative fillies’ maiden rather than a weak opener, with the market naturally latching on to Willie Mullins newcomer Witches Familiar and the best piece of established hurdle form belonging to Urgent Whisper. Henry De Bromhead’s filly has already shown she can operate in this sphere, while Ismahane also brings useful Flat-style class and a decent opening hurdle effort for Paddy Twomey. Gordon Elliott runs two, with Cinating the more obvious on what she’s achieved, though she may need to find a bit more to win. Ballinrobe’s sharp enough 2m and this ground should suit a mare with tactical speed, so it may come down to whether the Mullins debutante is as good as the market expects. Tricky enough, but not impossible.
Top Selections
1. Urgent Whisper – 5/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Darragh O’keeffe | Trainer: Henry De Bromhead | Form: 32- | Rating: 112 | Topspeed: 89
She brings the strongest proven hurdle form into the race and that counts for plenty in a maiden like this. A mark of 112 is the best on offer here, and her form figures of 32- suggest she’s been learning her job properly rather than merely making up the numbers. That Topspeed figure of 89 also backs up the substance of what she’s done. With Darragh O’Keeffe booked for a yard that does well with this type, she sets a solid standard and doesn’t need to improve dramatically to go very close. At 5/1, she looks a fair bit more appealing than some less exposed but shorter rivals. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Ismahane – 3/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Daniel King | Trainer: P Twomey | Form: 4- | Rating: 107 | Topspeed: 81
Paddy Twomey doesn’t tend to waste bullets in these races and Ismahane made a perfectly respectable start over hurdles when finishing fourth. A rating of 107 puts her right in the mix on known ability, and she appeals as the type to step forward from that initial effort now that the experience is banked. The 2m trip on decent ground should suit, and she doesn’t have to bridge a huge gap with the principals to make the frame again. At 3/1 she’s not exactly hidden from the market, but in an 11-runner field she still makes plenty of each-way sense if one of the unexposed sorts proves above average. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Urgent Whisper is the percentage call on established hurdle form and rates the best win bet at around 5/1. Ismahane is the safer each-way angle, with enough ability already shown to think she’ll give you a run for your money. Witches Familiar is the obvious danger on debut for Willie Mullins and Paul Townend, while Cinating is respected but may be playing for places again.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ismahane | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Al What | 50/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Cinating | 11/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Dont Break My Word | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Green Me Granny | 80/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| My Elusive Mate | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Ribadora | 28/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Tex Amare | 10/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Turlough Abu | 150/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
| Urgent Whisper | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Witches Familiar | 11/8 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 11/8 | 6/4 (Betfair) |
17:30 – KPMG Hurdle
Race Details: 2m | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) (Outer loop) | | jumps
This is a compact but quite informative little 4yo hurdle, with the market understandably clustering around the better-known yards. Gordon Elliott fields Immediate Effect and Porcupine Bank, while Willie Mullins relies on Kai Lung and Madness d’Elle, so there is no shortage of stable strength on show. Immediate Effect brings the highest mark into it after a solid second, while Munsif is interesting getting weight all round and has the best Topspeed figure in the field. Kai Lung is capable of better than his recent form suggests, but he does come with a bit to prove after ending last season poorly. It looks a proper tactical race rather than a deep one, and in a six-runner event that often means class and sharpness decide it.
Top Selections
1. Immediate Effect – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Danny Gilligan | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 1552- | Rating: 135 | Topspeed: 98
Immediate Effect sets the standard on official figures and, unlike a couple of his chief rivals, arrives on the back of a credible effort rather than a question mark. That closing second from his final start reads well enough in the context of this race, and a mark of 135 gives him a fair edge if reproduced. Gordon Elliott’s juveniles are usually well drilled and Danny Gilligan is a positive booking for this sort of test. At 5/2, he is not exactly thrown in, but he looks the most solid option in a field where several have flashes of ability mixed with inconsistency. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Porcupine Bank – 7/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Sam Ewing | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 3-1 | Rating: 126 | Topspeed: 104
Porcupine Bank is the one who makes most appeal as the each-way alternative, even in a race where only two places are on offer. He is lightly raced, comes here off a win, and that profile gives him more upside than some of these exposed types. The rating of 126 leaves him with a bit to find on paper, but not an impossible amount, and his Topspeed number suggests there is enough raw ability to be competitive if he builds on that latest success. Elliott can easily dominate this small field and 7/1 looks a fair price for a progressive sort who may not have shown his ceiling just yet. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Immediate Effect is the percentage call and looks the right win bet on the strongest recent form and the best rating in the line-up. For those wanting a bit more juice, Porcupine Bank is the each-way punt at a bigger price, especially if this turns into a tactical race that rewards a horse still going forward. Munsif is the obvious danger with the weight concession, while Kai Lung is risky but not easily dismissed.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate Effect | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| In The Minus | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Kai Lung | 5/2 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Porcupine Bank | 11/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Munsif | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Data Detective | Immediate Effect |
18:00 – Sheridan Electric Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
Race Details: 2m | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) (Outer loop) | | jumps
This looks one of the more solid maiden hurdles on the Ballinrobe card rather than a complete guessing contest, with a few established form horses setting a fair standard. The obvious starting point is The Store Boy, who arrives off a good second and has the best topspeed figure in the field, while Manoir De Mirande has been knocking on the door in stronger company and brings a healthy 124 rating for a 4yo. Press The Button is less exposed after just two starts over hurdles and could easily have more to offer for Gavin Cromwell, while Maxfort and Killowen House are credible each-way players in a race with three places on offer. It’s not impossible to solve, but you do need to decide whether to side with the obvious class edge or chase improvement.
Top Selections
1. Manoir De Mirande – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Danny Gilligan | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 02323- | Rating: 124 | Topspeed: 105
He’s becoming expensive to follow, but there’s also a point where repeated solid efforts in maidens make a horse very hard to ignore. Manoir De Mirande has finished in the first three on each of his last four starts and that consistency counts for plenty in a race full of unknowns and longshots. The 4yo allowance helps, his mark of 124 puts him right in the argument, and this sharp enough 2m on decent ground should suit. Gordon Elliott’s runners in these ordinary Irish maidens are never easily dismissed, and at 3/1 he makes more appeal than a short-priced favourite who has had his chances. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Killowen House – 14/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Jack G Gilligan | Trainer: Paul John Gilligan | Form: 3 | Rating: 129 | Topspeed: 93
The market has him down as an outsider, but that opening third is enough to think he could outrun those odds by some distance. Killowen House posted the highest rating in the field on the figures shown, and while one run doesn’t make a profile, it at least tells you he has some ability and handles the job. In an 18-runner maiden, I’d much rather take a swing at 14/1 with a horse who has already shown he can be competitive than get involved with exposed no-hopers. Jack G Gilligan takes over for a yard that can place one to nick black type, and this looks a fair each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Manoir De Mirande is the percentage call and gets the vote as the win bet, having brought the most dependable recent hurdle form into the race. For an each-way alternative, Killowen House looks overpriced on the strength of his debut third and could easily sneak into the frame. The Store Boy is the obvious danger, while Press The Button is the less exposed one if improving again.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dar Toungi | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Extra Beat | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Press The Button | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Manoir De Mirande | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Capri Gear | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Drumconnor Hill | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Killowen House | 10/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Maxfort | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Nothintodowithme | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Shire Star | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Sunny Dude | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
| The Store Boy | 11/8 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 11/8 (Bet365) |
| Evangelic | 125/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
| Mydreamtell | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Eastwestconnection | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Sampoet | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Finns First | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
18:30 – Sheridan Electric Maiden Hurdle (Div II)
Race Details: 2m | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) (Outer loop) | | jumps
This looks a maiden with a fairly obvious focal point, but it is not short on depth behind the favourite. Marco Du Seuil arrives on the back of a winning start and gets plenty of weight as a 4yo, so he is the one they all have to beat. Sea Eagle sets the clear standard among those with hurdle experience after solid placed efforts, while Jerry From Kerry shaped well enough on his return to think he can be involved again. Western Princess is another with a notable yard and rider combination, though she has had more chances than ideal. In a big field like this, the pace and jumping will matter, but if Marco Du Seuil is as useful over timber as he looked on debut, this may simply come down to class rather than craft.
Top Selections
1. Marco Du Seuil – 11/10 with Bet365
Jockey: Danny Gilligan | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 1- | Rating: | Topspeed:
He is the standout on potential and, in truth, hard to oppose. A winning start is always worth respecting in this sort of maiden, and the combination of Gordon Elliott and Danny Gilligan is not one to get cute about when they introduce a useful 4yo into ordinary enough company. The 160lb burden means he receives a handy chunk of weight from the older horses, and that could be decisive around Ballinrobe over this sharp 2m. At 11/10 he is no giveaway, but this looks a race in which the likely class edge may simply trump everything else. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Sea Eagle – 11/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Thomas O’Connor | Trainer: Gerard O’Leary | Form: 26U- | Rating: 124 | Topspeed: 102
If you want something at a more workable each-way price, Sea Eagle makes plenty of appeal. He has the best published rating in the field at 124 and a topspeed of 102, which tells you his form is already well up to winning an average maiden hurdle. The slight concern is that he has had his chances, and the latest run ended in a non-completion, but his earlier second was perfectly solid and this track should suit a horse with enough tactical pace for 2m. At 11/2, he looks the value option to hit the frame and could be the one to capitalise if the favourite underwhelms. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Marco Du Seuil is the win bet and looks the most likely winner if building on that successful debut. For an each-way punt in a big field, Sea Eagle has the rating and established hurdle form to make the frame. Jerry From Kerry and Western Princess are the obvious dangers if the market leader proves less straightforward than expected.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Myth | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Jerry From Kerry | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Sea Eagle | 4/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Marco Du Seuil | 11/10 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 11/10 (Bet365) |
| Alentejo | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Blinding Light | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
| Silken Thomas | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Joe Cool | 10/3 | 16/5 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Laligurash | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
| Colugo | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Crystabel | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Lady Felicia | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Saith Seren | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Tullyegan Jet | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
| Western Princess | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Ellens Pride | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Humble Berkshire | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Little Big John | 125/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Mercury | Marco Du Seuil |
19:00 – Monroe’s Live John & Margaret Monroe Memorial Mares Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) (Outer loop) | | jumps
This looks a competitive mares’ handicap rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to the well-treated pair at the foot of the weights. Astelia brings the best rating in the field off just 140lb and arrives on the back of a solid runner-up effort, while Grainne A Chroi has the class to figure if forgiving a pulled-up return. Paul’s Dream is interesting after shaping as if needing the run last time, and Kabylia has been threatening in this sort of company without quite getting her head in front. Regards To Rose is respected after winning on her latest start, but that came in lesser company and this asks a bit more. In truth, it’s a tricky little puzzle, and getting the pace right over this sharp 2m could prove decisive.
Top Selections
1. Astelia – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sam Ewing | Trainer: Peter Fahey | Form: 2270-2 | Rating: 139 | Topspeed: 120
Astelia makes plenty of appeal in a race where a few arrive with questions to answer. She is officially the best horse in the line-up on 139 yet gets in here off just 140lb, which immediately puts her on a dangerous mark, and that latest second suggested she’s ready to cash in. Her overall profile says she handles this level well enough, and the return to a sharp 2m on decent ground looks a positive rather than a worry. Sam Ewing is a solid booking for a mare who should be played late, and at 3/1 she looks the percentage call in a race full of ifs and buts. Bet: WIN
2. Grainne A Chroi – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Alan O’Sullivan | Trainer: Miss M Harding | Form: 42/1P- | Rating: 133 | Topspeed: 123
Grainne A Chroi is the each-way angle because her form has a bit more substance than the bare figures might suggest. The pulled-up effort last time is obviously not ideal, but she had previously returned from a break to win, and her Topspeed figure of 123 is one of the strongest pieces on offer here. Carrying 166lb is never easy around Ballinrobe, yet she has enough ability to overcome it if back in the same nick as for that victory. Alan O’Sullivan takes over on a mare who could easily outrun her price if settling into a rhythm early, and 9/2 makes her very fair in a 10-runner race with three places on offer. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Astelia is the win play because she looks favourably treated and arrives in the most convincing current form of the principals. Grainne A Chroi is the each-way punt at 9/2, with enough class and speed figures to hit the frame if bouncing back. Paul’s Dream is the obvious danger after a likely prep run, while Kabylia also has place claims if this falls right.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grainne A Chroi | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Queenofthelodge | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Beauforts Storm | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Miss Manzor | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Kabylia | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Eye Of A Tiger | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Astelia | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Regards To Rose | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Betfair) |
| You Make Me Smile | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | Paul’s Dream |
19:30 – Portwest Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) (Outer loop) | | jumps
This is a proper Ballinrobe handicap hurdle: a big-field 2m puzzle with plenty holding some sort of chance and very little room for lazy punting. Bowgate Street arrives off a win and is sure to be popular from a low weight, while Ned In The Park has the profile of a solid market leader after winning before a respectable return. Piccolo Player and Desert Haven have been knocking on the door in similar races, and Bhean Saibhre is another with upside despite a fairly stiff mark. The interesting angle, though, may be whether something better treated than the obvious pair can exploit the pace and the likely traffic issues. It is not an especially deep race, but it is undeniably tricky, and a clean round at this track will count for plenty.
Top Selections
1. Desert Haven – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Donagh Meyler | Trainer: Noel Meade | Form: 20054- | Rating: 116 | Topspeed: 95
Desert Haven makes plenty of appeal in a race where a few of the market principals look a shade exposed. He was competitive in stronger-looking handicaps before the break and his mark of 116 feels workable, especially with just 157lb on his back. The form figures do not scream certainty, but they do suggest reliability, and that counts for plenty in a 19-runner heat around here. Noel Meade’s runners in these middle-tier handicaps are rarely without a plan, and Donagh Meyler is more than capable of delivering him late. At 6/1, he looks a fair win play rather than a skinny one. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Cornaroya Rocco – 14/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Darragh O’keeffe | Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon | Form: 0P65-4 | Rating: 114 | Topspeed: 75
Cornaroya Rocco is exactly the sort worth chancing each-way in a race like this. His overall profile is a bit untidy, but that latest fourth suggested he is coming to hand and this mark gives him a real squeak if building on it. He gets in with just 153lb, and for a 5yo in a race full of exposed types, there is at least some scope for another step forward. Hanlon’s runners can be dangerous when they start showing signs of life again, and this one does not need to improve dramatically to get involved. Around 14/1, he looks the value each-way against shorter-priced rivals. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Desert Haven is the one to side with for the win, as he brings stronger handicap form than most and looks on a workable mark. Cornaroya Rocco is the each-way punt at double-figure odds, with five places a big help in a field this size. The obvious dangers are Bowgate Street, Ned In The Park and the consistent Piccolo Player.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ned In The Park | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Bhean Saibhre | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Wandering Rocks | 12/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Allo Al Khawaneej | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Moylussa | 8/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Can Happen | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Piccolo Player | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Desert Haven | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Free Flowing | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Atlantic Gamble | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Cornaroya Rocco | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Valsorpresa | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Expert Analysis | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Bowgate Street | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Mon Sheriffe | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Cool Summer | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
20:00 – FBD Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 6f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) (Outer loop) | | jumps
This is a proper Ballinrobe handicap puzzle with 19 runners, plenty arriving with bits of form and not many you could call bombproof. Jisco Du Brem has been knocking on the door and is an obvious starting point, while Low Style and Empire Walk both shaped well on their latest outings and look the sort to be involved again. Aine’s Lad is lightly raced enough to think there could be more to come, and Ladiam is lurking on a workable weight if building on his return. In a race like this, the balance between stamina and tactical position will matter plenty over 2m6f, and it may just pay to side with one who is still progressing rather than an exposed old hand. Tricky, yes, but not impossible.
Top Selections
1. Empire Walk – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Michael Kenneally | Trainer: J Motherway | Form: 752P-3 | Rating: 110 | Topspeed: 106
The five-year-old makes plenty of appeal in a race where a few of these look fully exposed. He returned with a solid third and that run suggested this sort of trip in a big-field handicap will suit him well. A mark of 110 looks fair rather than harsh, and his Topspeed figure of 106 stands up strongly in this company. There is still some upside here, which cannot be said for all of his rivals, and at 6/1 he looks a fairly straightforward win play rather than a speculative one. If he settles and jumps cleanly, he holds strong claims.
Bet: WIN
2. Ladiam – 8/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Darragh O’keeffe | Trainer: Norman Lee | Form: 5237-5 | Rating: 116 | Topspeed: 97
Ladiam is the sort who can reward an each-way punt in this kind of race. He was not disgraced when fifth on his return, and that should have brought him forward nicely. More importantly, he gets in here off just 153lb despite a rating of 116, which gives him a fighting chance if he can reproduce the better bits of last season’s form. He is not crying out as a likely winner in the same way as the selection, but he is dependable enough to think he can run into the places and perhaps better if the race falls right. At 8/1, that makes plenty of sense.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Empire Walk is the one to keep on side as the win bet, arriving as a progressive type with a recent run under his belt and a workable mark. Ladiam makes more appeal as the each-way alternative, especially with five places on offer. Jisco Du Brem and Low Style are the obvious dangers if you are spreading stakes a little wider.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obey The Order | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Lady Bluebird | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Portarlington | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Ellaat | 22/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Jisco Du Brem | 7/2 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Survivors Sister | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Low Style | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Nothing Hectic | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Empire Walk | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Tomas O Maille | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| My Cullen | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Ladiam | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Brave Crogha | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Andyourbirdcansing | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Elbow Lane | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Listentomewillya | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Irish Sun | Empire Walk |
| Adrian Wall | My Cullen |
20:30 – QuinnBet INH Flat Race
Race Details: 2m | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) (Outer loop) | | jumps
This looks a fairly informative bumper for Ballinrobe standards, with the market centring on the obvious pair in Fiveandahalf and Brother Walfrid. The former gets the 4yo allowance and shaped with plenty of promise when fourth on debut, while Brother Walfrid sets the clear form standard after finishing runner-up first time out for Gordon Elliott. Behind them, Moyneard brings solid, reliable placed form and is the one who makes most appeal if the principals fluff their lines. A few newcomers like Power Steering and Kiltinan are interesting enough, but this doesn’t look the deepest maiden bumper and proven ability may count for plenty. In truth, it’s not an impossible puzzle, but getting the value right is the key.
Top Selections
1. Fiveandahalf – 7/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr D G Lavery | Trainer: Gavin Cromwell | Form: 4- | Rating: | Topspeed:
Gavin Cromwell’s 4yo is narrowly preferred because that debut fourth reads perfectly well in the context of this race and the age allowance is a very real asset in these late-season bumpers. He doesn’t have the finished article look on paper yet, but there was enough encouragement in that first outing to think natural improvement will make him a major player here. Cromwell is not a man who wastes runs with his young stock, and this looks a good opening. At 7/4 he is no secret, but he may still have the most upside in the field. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Moyneard – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr D Doyle | Trainer: Timothy Doyle | Form: 4/234- | Rating: 111 | Topspeed: 71
Moyneard is the each-way angle because he has done little wrong in a string of solid bumper efforts and brings the best established figures among the older runners. He has been knocking on the door rather than kicking it down, but consistency counts for plenty in a race where several have yet to prove anything at all. The mark of 111 and Topspeed figure of 71 tell you he has a proper level of form, and if the two market leaders underperform even slightly, he is the one most likely to pick up the pieces. Around 11/2, he looks the sensible each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Fiveandahalf is the win play, with the 4yo allowance and expected improvement making him the one to side with. Moyneard is the each-way option in a race where his dependable profile gives him a strong chance of hitting the frame again. Brother Walfrid is the obvious danger and is hard to dismiss, but at the prices I’d rather back Fiveandahalf to improve past him.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breezingwithdstars | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Brother Walfrid | 15/8 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 8/5 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
| Kiltinan | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Long Story | 25/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Monard Flyer | 12/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 28/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
| Fiveandahalf | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 8/5 | 7/4 (Bet365) |
| Power Steering | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Carrigeen Kirkia | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Isabella Johnson | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Moyneard | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Talas Kera | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
Ballinrobe Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| It’s Time Again | 7 | 3 | 42.86% | 85.71% |
| Bhean Saibhre | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Tomas O Maille | 13 | 1 | 7.69% | 46.15% |
| Silken Thomas | 3 | 0 | 0% | 33.33% |
| Ladiam | 8 | 0 | 0% | 50% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Williamson | 4 | 1 | 25% | 100% |
| Paul Townend | 169 | 34 | 20.12% | 55.03% |
| Philip Byrnes | 36 | 7 | 19.44% | 38.89% |
| Mr A P Ryan | 16 | 3 | 18.75% | 50% |
| Danny Gilligan | 55 | 10 | 18.18% | 50.91% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Ballinrobe:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Twomey | 12 | 9 | 75% | 91.67% |
| Peter John Flood | 7 | 3 | 42.86% | 42.86% |
| Barry Connell | 14 | 5 | 35.71% | 57.14% |
| W P Mullins | 236 | 70 | 29.66% | 63.14% |
| David Richard Barry | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 72.73% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Ballinrobe racing tips for Tuesday 26th May 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 26th May 2026 goes off at 16:55, with 8 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Ballinrobe today?
The going at Ballinrobe is reported as GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) (Outer loop).
How many races are at Ballinrobe today?
There are 8 races on the card at Ballinrobe today, running from 16:55 through to 20:30.
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