May 16 / 17.25 Kilbeggan

17.25

Good

Kilbeggan Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Kilbeggan Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 50861- CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner didn't really go on over hurdles but got off the mark over C&D last time; raised 7lb but he won snugly so has to be on the shortlist again.
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1st

4

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Malbay Madness

11st 10lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Dual Flat winner gained both of his hurdle wins consecutively on better ground at this track last season, including in this race; just 3lb above winning mark and his seasonal return here (2m1f, good to yielding) when an 11l third was encouraging.

7/1

3rd

6

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Malbay Madness

11st 10lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Won this race last year and followed up in May; course form is an important asset, so worth considering despite having finished out of the money on his final two starts in 2025; 10lb higher now than when winning snugly 12 months ago on similar ground.

8/1

7th

1

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:22 Wexford

Malbay Madness

11st 12lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Won twice at Kilbeggan earlier this year and raised a cumulative 13lb; got 1lb back after a midfield finish at Fairyhouse 16 days ago and may have needed that run; not discounted.

10/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 245P1-

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over hurdles in a Bellewstown maiden last time; that wasn't a strong race but he goes well on good ground so has to be respected.
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17

25th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Listowel

Kaptain Bay

10st 0lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Won a Bellewstown maiden hurdle in April for Noel Meade and some decent runs in defeat since; can be forgiven a poor Flat run on testing ground at Gowran five days ago but still needs more; 5lb out of the handicap.

25/1

12

(18)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

17:10 Gowran Park

Kaptain Bay

9st 9lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Sexton

Bellewstown maiden hurdle winner in April and runner-up in a Kilbeggan handicap was his best run since; well beaten in Flat return in a claimer around here last month (1m, good); cheekpieces on now but others preferred.

40/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: /2401- D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Posted fine runs in four bumpers without winning; was poor on debut for this yard but bounced back to win a Tramore maiden hurdle; respected on handicap debut.
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6

(4)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Prove Yourself

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Tramore maiden hurdle winner in April has run well in defeat in handicaps in that sphere since; was also third in a Roscommon Flat maiden over 1m4f in July; this trip will suit better and he can run well.

12/1

2nd

6

28th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 130y

17:40 Galway

Prove Yourself

11st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Placed in three of his four bumper starts; won a 2m Tramore maiden hurdle in April; third in a Kilbeggan handicap following month; kept ticking over with a solid third in a Flat maiden at Roscommon; reverts to hurdling with a definite chance.

6/1

3rd

6

(8)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 17y

20:08 Roscommon

Prove Yourself

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Fair hurdler, placed in bumpers before winning 2m Tramore maiden hurdle in April (yielding) and better again when third in Kilbeggan handicap following month; switches to Flat and possible place claims.

14/1

Form: 64818- D

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner won a Cork handicap hurdle (2m) two starts ago but wasn't as good over 2m2f at Downpatrick off this mark; this shorter trip will probably suit better.
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7

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

17:35 Wexford

Ciao Adios

11st 6lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

Dual-purpose sort got off the mark over hurdles at Cork in March (2m) but has been unplaced since then and needs a major return to form.

25/1

11th

8

28th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 130y

17:40 Galway

Ciao Adios

11st 8lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

Unplaced in five outings since Cork win in March; looks vulnerable at this stage, still 7lb higher than her winning mark.

33/1

8th

3

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:45 Cork

Ciao Adios

11st 10lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

Form dipped when tailed off in a claiming hurdle at Roscommon earlier this week and her best efforts have come over shorter trips.

20/1

Form: 0470P- D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-19 over hurdles; regressive in the last year and was poor in testing ground on return; this suits better but others preferred.
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10th

2

(18)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Gordons Aura

10st 0lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: William Delahunty

Won a Fairyhouse maiden for Gordon Elliott back in February 2023 (2m, yielding); regressive last season and can only be watched on Flat return.

33/1

4

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Gordons Aura

11st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: William Delahunty

Won a Fairyhouse maiden for Gordon Elliott back in February 2023 (2m, yielding); no joy since and hasn't looked a winner in waiting in three runs for this yard; mark sliding but needs more.

10/1

4

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Gordons Aura

11st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: William Delahunty

Won a Fairyhouse maiden for Gordon Elliott back in February 2023 (2m, yielding); no joy since and hasn't looked a winner in waiting in three runs for this yard; mark sliding but needs more.

10/1

Form: 00U8-

Last run: 124 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Some decent Flat runs lately, though below form on soft last time; well beaten in three completed maiden hurdles, albeit strong races; worth a market check on handicap debut.
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7

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

19:30 Aintree

Theophilos

11st 7lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Paul Midgley

Fair on the Flat when based in Ireland but unplaced all five hurdling starts there; made low-key stable debut (on the Flat) last month and has quite a bit more to prove than some of these.

33/1

8th

8

(6)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:18 Southwell (AW)

Theophilos

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Ex-Irish 7yo who brings a long losing spell to this debut for new yard, as it's three years since his sole win; finished second in a Dundalk claimer (1m4f) when last seen.

9/1

4

(17)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Theophilos

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Losing run goes back to a turf success in April 2023; below form when sixth in a claimer at Roscommon in August; better when taking the same place at this venue 12 days ago.

10/1

Form: 589-

Last run: 195 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Showed a hint of ability in three maiden hurdles behind quality winners; makes handicap debut after an absence and the market can reveal what expectations are.
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7

31st May 2025

Good

2m 5f 175y

19:45 Tramore

Yarraman Makarrata

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Gordon Elliott

Midfield finishes in three maiden hurdle starts against quality winners; returned from a break when eighth of 13 on handicap debut two weeks ago; conditional rider now takes 7lb off his back and he may be capable of improving enough to be on the premises in an ordinary maiden.

11/2

7

31st May 2025

Good

2m 5f 175y

19:45 Tramore

Yarraman Makarrata

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Gordon Elliott

Midfield finishes in three maiden hurdle starts against quality winners; returned from a break when eighth of 13 on handicap debut two weeks ago; conditional rider now takes 7lb off his back and he may be capable of improving enough to be on the premises in an ordinary maiden.

11/2

8th

14

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Yarraman Makarrata

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Showed a hint of ability in three maiden hurdles behind quality winners; makes handicap debut after an absence and the market can reveal what expectations are.

10/1

Form: 60189- D

Last run: 168 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
First reserve; has a record of 2-24 over hurdles and placed six times for former yard; well beaten on chasing debut when last seen and will have to be at his best for a new trainer.
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2

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:21 Downpatrick

Only One Plan

11st 13lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: M Flannery

Added his third hurdles win at Ballinrobe in July (2m1f, good) off 96; not at the same level in two runs following that off 4lb higher; dropped 1lb now, but his form is erratic.

11/1

8th

11

5th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:32 Kilbeggan

Only One Plan

10st 4lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: M Flannery

Is 3-30 over hurdles with his most recent win coming at Ballinrobe in July off a mark of 96 (2m1f, good); beaten a long way off a 4lb higher mark back at that track last time (2m, good); could bounce back here.

12/1

9th

2

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 169y

18:55 Ballinrobe

Only One Plan

12st 0lb

J: Conor Owens

T: M Flannery

3-28 over hurdles, two wins with Philip Rothwell and placed twice at this venue for that stable; has found his form again; built on Kilbeggan second when scoring for his locally-based trainer here last month; only 4lb higher, same 7lb claimer aboard

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: F08P0- C

Last run: 111 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Three hurdle wins including over 2m2f at this track in 2020; poor on soft the last twice but would have a squeak if getting back to some of his form of last year.
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6

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

14:46 Downpatrick

Wajaaha

11st 4lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Patrick J McKenna

Three hurdle wins; best effort this season was when just denied over fences at this track in July; not as good since and questions after being pulled-up on last two hurdle starts.

20/1

6

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

17:28 Downpatrick

Wajaaha

11st 2lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Pushed Lakefield Flyer all the way over 2m3f here last month but has since pulled up over hurdles at Galway and finished last of the four in a beginners chase; did face a tough task last time and this is more realistic.

10/1

5

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:00 Tramore

Wajaaha

10st 12lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Patrick J McKenna

Maiden chaser last won in November 2022; went close in a handicap chase at Downpatrick last month off 104; pulled up over hurdles at Galway latest; likely up against it in this company.

25/1

Form: 354/5-

Last run: 360 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Impressive point winner in 2023 but only four runs since, though showing ability in a bumper and three maiden hurdles; the market can guide after a year away.
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14th

11

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

Jhentong Enki

11st 6lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Ex-Irish 7yo who is 2-3 for new stable, the wins in Class 5 handicaps at Lingfield (2m3f) and Leicester (2m4f) in December; now 7lb higher and upped in grade but may well improve further; helps to give Ben Pauling a robust hand.

15/2

10

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

16:10 Uttoxeter

Jhentong Enki

11st 9lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Well held before final-flight fall on handicap debut at Kilbeggan in May and signed off in Ireland with 36l defeat on chase debut in June; that said, it will be interesting to see what Ben Pauling can do with him.

5/1

Form: F07-

Last run: 109 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Has shown a hint of ability in three maiden hurdles; handicap bow after a break and the market can reveal expectations.
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1

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:20 Tramore

Bannow Blaze

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Jonathan Fogarty

Consistent hurdler who was in good form for the most part of last year, winning a 2m handicap at Wexford in October; there are successful chasers in the family.

8/1

1st

10

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:22 Wexford

Bannow Blaze

11st 6lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Jonathan Fogarty

Getting the hang of things in handicaps and was a good second at Gowran (16.5f, soft) earlier this month, despite putting in a slow jump at the last; effective on better ground and should be in the mix again off 3lb higher.

5/2

1st

10

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:22 Wexford

Bannow Blaze

11st 6lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Jonathan Fogarty

Getting the hang of things in handicaps and was a good second at Gowran (16.5f, soft) earlier this month, despite putting in a slow jump at the last; effective on better ground and should be in the mix again off 3lb higher.

5/2

Form: 923F4- BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Yet to win but was placed in two maiden hurdles at this track last year; beaten 12l as 4/1 fav' behind Malbay Madness in a C&D handicap last time; could get closer today.
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Form: 4466-

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Some decent maiden hurdle runs in defeat for Henry de Bromhead last year but was below that level on debut for this yard after a break; still one to consider if strong in the market on h'cap debut; tongue-tie added.
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1

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:30 Bellewstown

Godblessyourosie

12st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Some promise in maidens for Henry de Bromhead last year; was well beaten when unseated on handicap debut at Kilbeggan; needs a return to best in cheekpieces.

16/1

Non-runners

Colvin, W B Easy, Hobart, Brave Soldier

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Payout
Exacta €27.10
Straight Forecast €24.80
Tricast €116.95
Trifecta €29.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Prove Yourself

POSTDATA:

Kaptain Bay

TOPSPEED:

Wajaaha

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Prove Yourself

The Irish Sun:

Kaptain Bay