made all, 3 lengths clear 1f out, stayed on well
8 19:10 Ballinrobe (IRE) 11 Sep 2026
John Madden & Sons (Pro-Am) Flat Race (4YO only)
2m 5y Good to Yielding (Good in places)
2 4½
2 Le Grand Retour
4 11-3 -
tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, no impression under pressure over 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders in 4th, 3rd 4f out, ridden over 2f out, no impression under pressure over 1f out, kept on same pace
soon last and behind, no danger
tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd over 5f out, 4th and ridden 4f out, soon weakened, no danger
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | €3.46 (1, 2) |
| Win | €2.20 (1) |
| Place | €1.10 (1), €1.10 (2) |
| Exacta | €3.00 (1, 2) |
| Trifecta | €5.60 (1, 2, 5) |
Video Highlights
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Soft | 8 | Governors Rock | 4 | 11 10 | - | 81 | 50 days | M Fahey (134 miles) | Mr D Doyle | 6/ 1 | 4:30.30 | |
| 2024 | Good - Yielding | 8 | Jerry From Kerry | 4 | 11 3 | - | 2 | 38 days | E Mullins (150 miles) | Mr J L Gleeson | 6/ 4 | 3:44.40 | |
| 2023 | Yielding | 8 | Sharp Object | 4 | 10 10 | - | 2 | 152 days | J C McConnell (146 miles) | Alex Harvey | 10/ 3 | 3:59.10 | |
| 2022 | Good | 12 | Mazyad | 4 | 11 0 | - | M P Fitzgerald (151 miles) | Mr J L Gleeson | 14/ 1 | 3:45.60 | |||
| 2021 | Yielding - Soft | 9 | Merlin Giant | 4 | 11 2 | - | 42 | 44 days | E Mullins (150 miles) | Mr Derek O'Connor | 4/ 9 | 4:05.80 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 | 5 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |