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BALLINROBE

Tuesday, August 27

First Race: 5.10
Last year, Rocky Court ripped up the form book as he gave 2lb and a beating to Listen Dear even though he was rated 26lb inferior to Willie Mullins’ charge in the Hollymount Nursing Home Chase (7.10) at Ballinrobe.
The ten-year-old bids to repeat that shock result for new trainer Tony Martin on Tuesday evening, having made the switch from Stephen Mahon’s yard late last year.
Mahon, who trains an hour away from Ballinrobe in County Galway, loves nothing more than winners out west, and will bid to topple his former inmate with Carrig Cathal, another who seemingly has work to do on paper given he is rated just 129.
Henry de Bromhead’s Ordinary World, a horse who has genuine Grade 1 form, is the highest rated in the line-up (150), closely followed by stablemate Moon Over Germany (147), who has the profile of a progressive chaser.
The field is completed by Listen Dear, an eight-time winner, and The West’s Awake, who is being turned out quickly by Edward O’Grady after his saddle slipped at Killarney on Friday.
With racing underway at 5.10, the going at Ballinrobe is yielding. 

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Irish Racing Preview

Ballinrobe

Monday, August 12

First race: 5.40pm (7 races)

Jumping action takes place at Ballinrobe on Monday evening starting at 5.40pm with the Burleigh Accountancy Handicap Hurdle the richest race down for decision at 7.10pm.

Champion Hurdle-winning trainer Gavin Cromwell has enjoyed several wins in Britain this term with Lever Du Soleil, who heads the eight-runner field for the feature, and the recent Galway runner-up is partnered by promising 7lb claimer Conor McNamara. Cromwell also runs light-weight Father Ailbe in the hands of Jonathan Moore, runner-up on the Flat at Galway last time.

Gordon Elliott holds a strong hand and is doubly represented too with Smiling Eliza, who only got as far as the first fence on her chasing debut, and Authorizo carrying the famous Gigginstown House Stud.

Ireland’s champion trainer Willie Mullins sends just one runner to the western venue with newcomer Pencreek facing six rivals in the Cummins Homevalue Hardware Bumper (8.40). His champion amateur son Patrick takes the mount and the field also includes another notable newcomer Tuatha De Dannan from the in-form Joseph O’Brien stable with Tom Hamilton in the saddle.

The going at Ballinrobe is soft.

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Karen Leonard a retail sales assistant from Corofin in County Galway was celebrity judge Mandy Maher’s stand-out winner at the vaughanshoes.ie ladies day at Ballinrobe Racecourse on Monday June 24. Karen collected the top prize of €1,500 cash and each of the nine runners-up received a goody bag to the value of €150.

Karen bought her navy dress with floral embellishment from ASOS and wore the dress back-to-front to showcase the floral patterns. She added a v-neck to the dress and a red ribbon as a waistband. Her bespoke headpiece was designed by Galway-based milliner Caithriona King around the dress. Karen paired the outfit with a pair of block heel red sandals from New Look.

On winning the vaughanshoes.ie ladies day, Karen Leonard said: “I was so shocked when Mandy called out my name. I work in fashion, it’s my passion, I love coming to the races and taking part in ladies days so it’s a dream to win the vaughanshoes.ie ladies day at Ballinrobe this evening. Everyone looks fantastic, it’s a huge honour to win – I’m over the moon.”

Donal Vaughan from vaughanshoes.ie said: “Sponsoring ladies day at Ballinrobe Racecourse is the perfect fit for us. Once again, we were overwhelmed with the turnout – it was brilliant to see all the ladies who made such an effort to dress-up and come to Ballinrobe this evening. Congratulations to Karen and all the finalists – they looked fantastic.”

Judge, Mandy Maher, owner of Catwalk Modelling Agency and stylist with Ireland AM, remarked: I had a brilliant evening at vaughanshoes.ie ladies day at Ballinrobe racecourse. I was blown away by the style. The attention to detail and the colour was exceptional and the headpieces particularly stood out for me, showing casing the amazing milliners we have in Ireland, particularly in the West of Ireland. I really struggled to short-list the 10 finalists from the huge turnout but I thought Karen ticked all the boxes. Her outfit was elegant and fresh and she really stood out for me.”

€1,500 cash prize up for grabs

Details have been announced for the Best Dressed Lady Competition at Ballinrobe Racecourse on Monday June 24, the Vaughanshoes.ie Ladies Day.  Mandy Maher of Catwalk Model Agency and fashion stylist on Ireland AM, will be guest judge, with the lucky winner scooping a cash prize of €1,500, plus goody bags for nine runners-up.

The Vaughanshoes.ie Ladies Day at Ballinrobe is a hugely popular event, won last year by Galway girl Colleen Brady. Colleen wore a white off the shoulder trouser suit from Asos and her headpiece was by Galway-based milliner Edel Ramberg.

This will be the sixth year of sponsorship for local company, Vaughan Shoes, one of the leading shoe store chains in the west of Ireland, with shops in Ballinrobe, Claremorris and Castlebar.

Donal Vaughan of Vaughan Shoes, commented: “Once again we are delighted to sponsor the Ladies Day Best Dressed Competition at Ballinrobe Racecourse. It continues to grow in popularity every year and we are always blown away by the effort the ladies go to.  We’re looking forward to a great day on the 24th of June with John and all the team at Ballinrobe.”  

John Flannelly, Manager of Ballinrobe Racecourse, said: “Ladies Day at Ballinrobe has become one of the highlights of the season with record crowds every year. We would like to thank our Ladies Day sponsor Vaughanshoes.ie for their continued support and we look forward to another great evening here at Ballinrobe on June 24.”

The feature race is the Treacy’s Pharmacies Irish EBF Fillies Handicap valued at €25,000, with the first of a seven-race Flat card off at 5.50pm.   There will be live music by Streetwise in the Mask Pavilion after racing.

Raceday tickets can be purchased online at www.ballinroberacecourse.ie, or contact the office on 094-9541811, email: infor@ballinroberacecourse.ie