May 16 / 16.50 Kilbeggan

16.50

Good

Watch Every Race Live On Racing TV Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

Form: 0P09-

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has been well beaten on all four starts; finished 35l ninth of nine last time out; from a powerhouse yard so cannot be confidently ruled out.
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1

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Amber Point

11st 12lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Gordon Elliott

Has been well beaten on all four starts; finished 35l ninth of nine last time out; from a powerhouse yard so cannot be confidently ruled out.

8/1

1

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Amber Point

11st 12lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Gordon Elliott

Has been well beaten on all four starts; finished 35l ninth of nine last time out; from a powerhouse yard so cannot be confidently ruled out.

8/1

9th

9

14th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 160y

16:25 Tramore

Amber Point

10st 8lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Gordon Elliott

Second runner for yard; has shown virtually nothing in three maiden hurdles at 2m-2m3f on testing ground; in good hands but very difficult to fancy.

11/1

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Form: P07-

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Outran his odds of 250-1 to finish in mid-division on his last start; stayed on past tired horses on that occasion; he could play a hand in this weak race.
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3

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:55 Limerick

Charlies Gift

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: John M Burke

Some promise in maidens; fair third on handicap debut at Kilbeggan (18.5f) off 100 last summer but failed to build on that; midfield at Clonmel on return; others preferred.

16/1

7th

2

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:50 Clonmel

Charlies Gift

11st 11lb

J: E Walsh

T: John M Burke

Some promise in maidens but well held in three handicaps in second half of last year; best watched on return.

16/1

7th

17

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:55 Clonmel

Charlies Gift

11st 13lb

J: Niall Moore

T: John M Burke

First reserve; some promise in maidens but beaten 15l in both handicaps and has to find more.

Form: 59-

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Finished 24l fifth on his bumper debut and ran to a similar enough level next time out; that is reasonable form in the context of this race; Danny Gilligan now takes the ride which could be a clue to his chance.
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11th

2

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:20 Punchestown

Go To Town

12st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Best of three maiden hurdle runs came at Tipperary in July last year when a 13l fourth of 15; unseen since tailed off at Galway festival later in the summer; makes handicap debut but others preferred.

18/1

10th

2

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:02 Galway

Go To Town

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Seamus Fahey

Just about his best run yet when beaten 13l in a 2m4f maiden at Tipperary a month ago; this race surely demands more.

25/1

Form: 60-

Last run: 92 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Has first start for new trainer after failing to fire for Gavin Cromwell; 170,000 euros purchase as a 3yo; well beaten when last seen in February; top conditional aboard.
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7

29th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:23 Down Royal

Sionainn

11st 4lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Aidan Melia

Tailed off in three maiden hurdle starts; wore a tongue-tie for handicap debut (retained) at Cork when he unseated before three out when in midfield; the jury is out on him at the moment.

15/1

6

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Sionainn

11st 4lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Aidan Melia

Disappointing sort for Gavin Cromwell since he was an expensive store purchase; in rear in a maiden on stable debut; tongue-tie for the first time.

25/1

5

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Sionainn

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Aidan Melia

Has first start for new trainer after failing to fire for Gavin Cromwell; 170,000 euros purchase as a 3yo; well beaten when last seen in February; top conditional aboard.

16/1

Form: 80-

Last run: 68 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Half-brother to four winners; beaten comprehensively on two starts with the most recent one happening in March; could have more to offer at this level.
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3

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 135y

14:15 Roscommon

Skyscraper

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: A J Martin

Couldn't get remotely excited about his maiden efforts but this half-brother to four winners could do better now handicapping; check the market.

20/1

Form: 558-

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Sent off favourite on first two starts; running ok in his point before falling; disappointed on subsequent start when sent off 11-10 favourite; finished eighth in a bumper on most recent start 14 days ago; that type of form may be good enough here.
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2nd

14

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Sticktotheplan

10st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Good start for Olly Murphy when showing a smart turn of foot to win Grade 2 Persian War (novice) at Chepstow (2m3f, good; hooded) in October; hasn't reproduced that in his two subsequent starts, latest when well beaten behind Wilful on Ascot handicap debut, but given a break (had wind surgery) and returns with a tongue-tie added.

33/1

1

10th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 1

15:43 Chepstow

Sticktotheplan

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Never that dangerous in three Irish bumpers but has improved for hurdles, doubling his tally in a 2m Listed race on good ground at Galway's feature summer fixture; posted an eyecatching RPR and has since joined Olly Murphy who fits a hood; respected.

5/1

4

29th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

17:05 Galway

Sticktotheplan

11st 6lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: C W J Farrell

Stepped up in trip to win 2m4f Listowel maiden in May (good) and better form week later in 2m1f Punchestown novice when staying-on second to Timeless Treaty, having been slowly away; probably wants a stiffer test so a strong pace would suit.

12/1

Form: 975-9

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Won a point-to-point by 10l on his third attempt; has been disappointing since running under rules and was most recently beaten by 44l when sent off at 200-1 in a beginners' chase (3m, gd-yld); returns to hurdles here and could possibly play a role.
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9th

9

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 70y

18:59 Kilbeggan

The Burrow

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Point winner; ordinary form over hurdles, well below the level of many of these rivals; tailed off on chasing debut at Cork.

66/1

6th

6

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 45y

16:45 Cork

The Burrow

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Point winner showed just a hint of ability in three maiden hurdles and a chase; can only be watched back from an absence.

66/1

8

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Kilbeggan

The Burrow

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: E J O’Grady

Won a point-to-point by 10l on his third attempt; has been disappointing since running under rules and was most recently beaten by 44l when sent off at 200-1 in a beginners' chase (3m, gd-yld); returns to hurdles here and could possibly play a role.

8/1

Form: 59-

Last run: 202 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Has a useful pedigree but hasn't converted that to the track as of yet; soundly beaten into last back in October; there could still be enough improvement in him to be a contender in this race; jockey booking is a positive.
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1st

5

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:00 Kilbeggan

Warriors Wood

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Andrew McNamara

Relished good ground last summer when winning over hurdles at this course and Ballinrobe and ran well in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick off 110; unseated when in contention three out at Tramore on chase debut; clear of the third when no match for a warm favourite over C&D 16 days ago; could be hard to beat now.

3/1

2nd

11

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Warriors Wood

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Andrew McNamara

Relished good ground last summer when winning over hurdles at this course and Ballinrobe and ran well in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick off 110; unseated when in contention three out at Tramore 25 days ago on chase debut; definite chance again for in-form trainer.

13/2

8

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

18:42 Tramore

Warriors Wood

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Andrew McNamara

Won over hurdles at Kilbeggan and Ballinrobe on good ground early in the season; absent since last August; soft going may not be ideal for his chasing debut.

13/2

Form: 709-

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Underwhelming on three starts so far; best effort came last time out when finishing ninth of 22 in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle (2m, sft-hvy); more improvement required.
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3rd

16

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 5y

17:00 Bellewstown

Hey Babbs

11st 1lb

J: Miss C O O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Second runner for yard; won a 2m4f Wexford handicap last July but lost her way since over hurdles and fences; needs a return to best.

28/1

15th

18

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

13:53 Down Royal

Hey Babbs

10st 1lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Seems to have lost her way over hurdles since a Wexford win last July; hard to fancy after a recent failure over fences.

25/1

10

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 110y

14:58 Thurles

Hey Babbs

10st 12lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Seems to have lost her way over hurdles since a Wexford win in July (2m4f, good); first chase now; heavy ground could be a problem.

25/1

Form: 0-0

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Finished tenth of 16 in a Cork mares' maiden hurdle six days ago; that run was coming from a 222-day break; needs to have improved for the run to be involved.
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2nd

3

24th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:47 Kelso

Ladies Well

11st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

A fair winning Irish hurdler but she's been off the track since posting a respectable eighth of 20 in 3m Down Royal handicap in October; she needs to hit the ground running on her chase debut here.

7/1

8th

15

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Ladies Well

10st 11lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Progressive form in handicaps culminated in 2m7f Ballinrobe win in August (good); well held off revised mark twice since however so needs to bounce back.

16/1

8th

15

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Ladies Well

10st 11lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Progressive form in handicaps culminated in 2m7f Ballinrobe win in August (good); well held off revised mark twice since however so needs to bounce back.

16/1

Form: 05-

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Her seven starts under rules make her one of the most experienced of the contenders; she finished a 25l fifth of eight on her debut for her current stable last time out at Tramore; prior to that she was running on the Flat to little effect; more improvement needed.
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14

(11)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:40 Listowel

Saga Des Aigles

9st 2lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Declan Queally

Ordinary form over hurdles in two runs for this stable; weak Flat form for her previous trainer; perhaps worth a market check; Liam Keniry aboard.

14/1

14

(11)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:40 Listowel

Saga Des Aigles

9st 2lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Declan Queally

Ordinary form over hurdles in two runs for this stable; weak Flat form for her previous trainer; perhaps worth a market check; Liam Keniry aboard.

14/1

12

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Saga Des Aigles

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

Her seven starts under rules make her one of the most experienced of the contenders; she finished a 25l fifth of eight on her debut for her current stable last time out at Tramore; prior to that she was running on the Flat to little effect; more improvement needed.

13/2

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €44.00
Straight Forecast €24.22
Trifecta €297.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sticktotheplan

POSTDATA:

The Burrow

The Irish Sun:

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