Ballyvango (IRE) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
Ballyvango’s best going, distance and course
Ballyvango is at his best over two miles with some cut in the ground: he has won one of his eight runs on good to soft or softer.
Ballyvango’s latest run
Last time out, Ballyvango finished eighth of 16 in the Class 3 OLBG Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Race at Newbury on 5 November 2026, beaten 14½ lengths by Zarakerjack. He started at 16/1 over 2m½f on good to soft ground under Beau Morgan. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Ballyvango’s official rating
His official rating is 109. It has held steady at that mark this year.
Ballyvango’s pedigree: what the Ocovango stock does
Ballyvango is by Ocovango out of Minoras Return, a Bob's Return mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Ocovango’s runners have won 46 times from 311 starts, a 15% strike rate. They are most successful at three miles, with 7 wins, and at Ballyvango’s trip of two miles they have won six of 26 starts (23%).
Ballyvango career record
Ballyvango: peak ratings achieved
Ballyvango form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Catterick | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Kelso | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Chepstow | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Market Rasen | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good To Soft | 5 | 1 | 3 | 20% |
| Soft | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f–2m4f | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| 2m | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% |
Ballyvango recent form: analyst notes
Ballyvango race history and results
Ballyvango breeding and pedigree
Ballyvango FAQs
How many races has Ballyvango won?
One of his eight starts.
What is Ballyvango’s best distance?
Two miles: his only win came over 2m, from four runs at the trip.
Who is Ballyvango’s sire?
Ocovango. His dam is Minoras Return, by Bob's Return.
When does Ballyvango run next?
He has no race declared or entered at the moment. His next race will appear on this page as soon as he is entered for a big race or declared to run.
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Pulled hard early and bounded to the front - went well ahead after 5th - strongly pushed and overtaken after 3 out - made no more progress from 2 out - finished 8th
Went straight to front - clipped first fence - opened daylight after second last - over two lengths up entering straight - pushed out under pressure run-in as advantage shrank late - held on by a whisker
Held a slim advantage early - travelled with eagerness and was ridden into contention before losing top spot 3 out - stayed on without troubling the winner from 2 out - finished second beaten 11 lengths
Raced with plenty of enthusiasm early - went to front but not jumping cleanly and lost lead at the 4th - pushed along and still in with hopes 2 out - error at the last left two lengths adrift - held on same pace to the finish