What time is the McHale Tiger Roll Beginners Chase?
The McHale Tiger Roll Beginners Chase is off at 18:05 on 25 May 2026 at Ballinrobe (Ireland).
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Ballinrobe
IrelandMcHale Tiger Roll Beginners Chase
Monday, 25 May 2026
2m1f·Chase·Good·12 runners·€7,657
Furlong's verdict
Reading the form…
AI-written, grounded in our data on this race. May be wrong. Verify before staking. Opinion, not advice.
Selections by model
Head-to-head dashboard →v1.070.4/100 rating
Scalpnagoon
14.50Betfair Exchange· informational only
Top-rated, but filter rejects this race
v1.1
No pick
Race outside the segment-edge filter
Racing Alpha pick
Scalpnagoon
Sam Ewing · Gordon Elliott · 6yo
70.4/100
+21.9 vs next best (48.5)
The Racing Alpha rating combines four signals. Below is the breakdown — components driving this pick first.
- Freshness10% weight100very strong21d since last run (race-fit window)
- Ratings50% weight82very strongOR 120 · RPR 129 · TS 122 — highest combined rating in the field
- Form20% weight53averageLast 6: 0-6-3-2
- Trainer20% weight43below averageGordon Elliott: 8/48 winners last 14d (17%)
MarketBest price 14.50 (Betfair Exchange) — 4th pick of 12 in market. AI is contrarian here.
v1.3 rating · weights and method explained on /about. Tips are opinions, not advice.
Runners
| # | Dr | Horse | Jockey / Trainer | Form | Wt | OR | RPR | TS | AI | Best price | Add to betslip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 7yo · G · ch | 215F | 11-12 | — | 101 | 47 | 41.0 | 66/1·67.00PricedUp Bet | ||
| 2 | 0 | 6yo · G · b | 7P7P | 11-12 | — | — | — | 9.7 | 150/1·151.00BetMGM | ||
| 3 | 0 | 5yo · G · bt | 10500 | 11-12 | — | — | — | 20.0 | 6·6.00Betfair Exchange | ||
| 5 | 0 | 10yo · G · br | U35F | 11-12 | 116 | 119 | 115 | 47.6 | 50/1·51.007Bet | ||
| 6 | 0 | 9yo · G · b | 98309 | 11-12 | — | 115 | 37 | 48.5 | 50/1·51.00BetTom | ||
| 7 | 0 | 7yo · G · bt | 312U | 11-12 | — | — | — | 16.4 | 19·19.00Betfair Exchange | ||
| 8 | 0 | 5yo · G · b | 1640 | 11-12 | — | — | — | 25.5 | 80/1·81.00Coral | ||
| 9 | 0 | 6yo · G · bt | 0632 | 11-12 | 120 | 129 | 122 | 70.4 | 14.5·14.50Betfair Exchange | ||
| 10 | 0 | 7yo · G · b | 1913 | 11-12 | — | — | — | 21.5 | 6.4·6.40Betfair Exchange | ||
| 11 | 0 | 5yo · G · bt | 8045 | 11-12 | — | — | — | 22.8 | 2.34·2.34Betfair Exchange | ||
| 12 | 0 | 7yo · M · bh | 00106 | 11-05 | — | — | — | 25.3 | 19·19.00Betfair Exchange | ||
| 13 | 0 | 4yo · G · b | 5710 | 10-12 | — | — | — | 19.2 | 16/1·17.00Coral | ||
| — | 0 | KovanisNon-runner 6yo · G · gr | 31399 | 11-12 | — | — | — | — | Withdrawn |
Frequently asked questions
What is the field size and distance of the 18:05 Ballinrobe?
2m1f, Chase, 12 runners declared.
What is the going for the 18:05 Ballinrobe?
Going is reported as Good on Turf.
What is the Racing Alpha AI top pick for the 18:05 Ballinrobe?
The AI top-rated runner is Scalpnagoon (score 70.4, best price 14.50). Methodology: ratings combine OR, RPR, TS, trainer 14-day form, days since last run and going.
Who is the favourite for the 18:05 Ballinrobe?
The market favourite is Sony Bill at a best price of 2.34. The Racing Alpha AI top pick is a different horse — Scalpnagoon.
Racing Post verdict
Third-partySMOOTH TOM was the best of these over hurdles and he is taken to make a winning start over fences for his in- form stable
Racing Post pick: Smooth Tom
Editorial verdict from Racing Post via the Racing API — not generated by Racing Alpha.
Betting forecast
Formbook15/8 Scalpnagoon, 4/1 Smooth Tom, 11/2 Sony Bill, 15/2 Davy Crockett, 8/1 Kovanis, 12/1 Net Boy, 14/1 Glen To Glen, 16/1 Listentillitellyea, Positive Energy, 22/1 Jolie Jewel, 28/1 Arkhill, Must Go Now, 50/1 Bobbysingindablues
Formbook's pre-race odds estimate — not market prices.
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