Final flight drama helps Gordon Elliott land 67/1 double at Ballinrobe

The Elliott double was completed when Down Around made all to take the marathon Burleigh Accountancy Handicap Hurdle
Be My Fortune and Jack Kennedy win the Bank Of Ireland Brendan Maloney Memorial Maiden Hurdle at Ballinrobe. Pic: Healy Racing

Be My Fortune and Jack Kennedy win the Bank Of Ireland Brendan Maloney Memorial Maiden Hurdle at Ballinrobe. Pic: Healy Racing

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026 - 21:08
John Ryan

Gordon Elliott continued in fine mid-summer form when registering a 67/1 double with Be My Fortune and Down Around in Ballinrobe.

The Jack Kennedy-ridden Be My Fortune proved a fortunate winner of the Bank Of Ireland Brendan Maloney Maiden Hurdle.

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