Ballinrobe
Wednesday, May 28, 2025Hurdle2m
Verdict
Verdict
NET BOY stepped up on his previous hurdles form when third in a big-field at Fairyhouse last month and he will take plenty of stopping, provided he is able to at least match that here. There should be improvement in Noticebox and he should make his presence felt, while it will be interesting to see what the market makes of newcomer Eye On The Ball and he is respected, along with the Willie Mullins-trained Western Princess.
Net Boy
Noticebox
Eye On The Ball
2m Mdn Hrd
2m Mdn Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Come Home SonnyJ: S. F. O'KeeffeT: Maike Magnussen, IrelandF: 6- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictOnce-raced maiden. 150/1, sixth of 15 in novice hurdle at Killarney (20.2f, good to soft) on NH debut 15 days ago, unable to sustain effort.
2. Don BoscoJ: D. KingT: John Patrick Ryan, Ireland- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictElusive Pimpernel gelding. Dam poor maiden hurdler (stayed 21f). Entitled to come on for the run.- 3. Eye On The BallJ: M. P. WalshT: James A. Nash, Ireland
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictGetaway gelding. Dam, lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles, sister to top-class hurdler (winner around 2m) Darlan. One to note in the betting. 
4. EyeeyeJ: Danny GilliganT: Paul John Gilligan, IrelandF: 3-P- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictModest maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle (20/1) at Killarney (17f, good) 16 days ago, pulled up 2 out. Readily passed over.
5. Kilooney HillJ: B. P. KennedyT: Norman Lee, IrelandF: P-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 243
VerdictOnce-raced maiden. 28/1 and tongue strap on, pulled up in bumper at Listowel (16f, soft) on NH debut, weakening quickly 4f out. Off 8 months ahead of this hurdles debut.
6. KushkameJ: R. P. GeogheganT: Barry T. Murphy, IrelandF: 9/- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 469
VerdictOnce-raced maiden. 100/1 and hooded for 1st time tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving A. Slattery when ninth of 12 in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.6f, soft) on NH debut.
7. Mane AttractionJ: A. P. KellyT: Norman Lee, Ireland- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
Verdict€7,500 3-y-o, El Salvador gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 21f) Livelovelaugh. Well held both starts between the flags.- 8. Net BoyJ: Sean FlanaganT: Barry Connell, IrelandF: 4/3U43-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 115
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictLightly-raced maiden under Rules. 10/1, very good third of 22 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 37 days ago. Will take the beating. 
9. Nitty GrittyJ: J. J. SlevinT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, IrelandF: 8/056-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 294
VerdictLightly-raced maiden under Rules. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable sixth of 15 in novice hurdle (7/1) at Roscommon (20.2f, soft). Off 9 months but each-way chance if fully tuned-up.- 10. NoticeboxJ: Keith DonoghueT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, IrelandF: 94-3
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictPromising sort. Third of 17 in novice hurdle (10/1) at Down Royal (17.4f, good) on hurdles bow 22 days ago. Hooded for 1st time and he's open to progress. 
11. The Gooses AcreJ: R. A. DoyleT: Eamon Courtney, IrelandF: 845-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictThrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 14 in bumper (80/1) at Cork (19f, soft) 37 days ago. Makes hurdles debut.
12. Bella LuJ: M. M. McDonaghT: Sean O. O'Brien, Ireland- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictMalinas mare. Half-sister to modest hurdler Blondes No More, stayed 2½m. Dam dual bumper winner. Entitled to come on for the run.
13. EurielleJ: D. P. MaxwellT: J. P. Broderick, IrelandF: P-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 66
VerdictOnce-raced maiden. First run since leaving W. McCreery when pulled up in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, soft, 300/1) on NH debut 66 days ago, pulled up before 2 out. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
14. HometomayoJ: P. ClearyT: -F: 9-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 351
VerdictOnce-raced maiden. 125/1 and tongue strap on, ninth of 12 in bumper at Roscommon (15.6f, good) on NH debut. Off 11 months. Makes hurdles debut.
15. Western PrincessJ: B. HayesT: W. P. Mullins, IrelandF: 9/83- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictThrice-raced maiden under Rules. Tongue strap on for 1st time, third of 14 in novice hurdle (22/1) at Wexford (20f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Improvement needed but that's entirely possible.
16. Kamikaz Du PlessisJ: ReserveT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
Verdict€78,000 3-y-o, Karaktar gelding. Dam 15f bumper winner in France. Placed both starts between the flags. RESERVE.- Unnamed Favourite
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