July 11 / 18.00 Kilbeggan

18.00

Good

Larrigy’s Pub Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 2f 160y
  • 13 runners
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Larrigy’s Pub Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.50
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 07476-

Last run: 273 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Long-standing maiden; extended hurdles record to 0-17 when last seen at Downpatrick last October; well-handicapped on some of her old form but a revival is needed.
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6th

12

7th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 193y

18:35 Sligo

Chancer Dancer

11st 1lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Bolted up when losing her maiden tag at the 18th attempt in a handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan last month; 11lb higher but that was a first start in 273 days so there's a chance she'll come on for the run; one to consider.

5/1

1st

16

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 160y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Chancer Dancer

10st 4lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Long-standing maiden; extended hurdles record to 0-17 when last seen at Downpatrick last October; well-handicapped on some of her old form but a revival is needed.

8/1

6th

7

11th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 65y

15:20 Downpatrick

Chancer Dancer

10st 6lb

J: Mr M E McCrory

T: Noel C Kelly

One of three in the race for Noel Kelly; encouraging run over 2m when fourth at Perth last month but failed to back that up at Fairyhouse on Monday; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

14/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 89-970 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
2-27 over hurdles; last won at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) in September; hasn't threatened in three starts for this yard but is at least back down to his last winning mark; needs a revival.
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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

33/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 00P9-0

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Never landed a blow in maidens or bumpers and only midfield at Punchestown on handicap debut latest; down 1lb but lots more needed.
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1st

12

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:55 Bellewstown

Knockraha Eagle

11st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Has made the frame on his last three starts; holds an outstanding chance based on Wexford second, since the winner Mephisto has completed a hat-trick with victories at Ballinrobe and Tramore; new headgear combination.

11/4

12

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:13 Wexford

Knockraha Eagle

10st 13lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Starting to find his level in handicaps and posted his best effort yet when a 5l fourth of 8 off this mark over 2m4f here just over two weeks ago; should go well again.

5/1

9

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

17:45 Wexford

Knockraha Eagle

10st 9lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Generally modest form over hurdles but shaped like this trip might suit when staying on for a remote third at Kilbeggan (18.5f, good) 13 days ago; not dismissed off 1lb lower.

6/1

Form: 4071-5 C

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Gained his third chase win at this venue (2m4f, yielding) off 106 in April; failed to follow up off revised mark of 112 last month; rated 16lb lower over timber but is 0-9 in this sphere and seems best on yielding or softer.
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6th

3

10th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:17 Downpatrick

Freddie Robdal

11st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Better chaser than hurdler, winning three of 20 chase starts; 0-10 over timber but is rated 17lb lower; winner of a Kilbeggan handicap chase in April (2m4f, yielding); unable to take advantage of lower hurdles mark at that track last month when 17l fourth of 13 (18.5f, good); could be thereabouts.

11/4

Form: 60-655

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Twelve-race maiden under Rules (0-10 over hurdles); not beaten far the last twice and a slow leap two out didn't help his cause here over 2m latest (form since boosted by the runner-up Jerrari); not discounted.
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6

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:30 Tramore

My Good Pal

11st 4lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: Gavin Cromwell

In first-time cheekpieces when a clear second over 2m7f at Downpatrick 22 days ago and the winner was Dinoland who contests the previous race; this 7yo gets in off the same mark.

7/2

2nd

9

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 150y

19:35 Downpatrick

My Good Pal

11st 0lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Is just 1-19 over hurdles but has posted two decent chase runs from three starts including here; down 1lb from Wexford last time; cheekpieces added; can get involved.

6/1

5th

10

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:08 Wexford

My Good Pal

11st 1lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won 2m4f handicap hurdle here in August under today's regular rider and some decent placings afterwards; unseated on chase debut last year when in front three from home at Downpatrick but didn't feature subsequently on softer ground at Ballinrobe; unexposed on return to fences and better ground could suit.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 33979/

Last run: 437 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
0-11 over hurdles but has been in good form in point-to-points this year; has placed off higher marks in the past under Rules; could go well on first start for local yard.
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6

9th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

19:30 Kilbeggan

Bestaline

11st 1lb

J: Mr K P Healy

T: Adrian Murray

Winning pointer attracted market support on return to Rules' here but faded into sixth, 19l behind the winner; might have needed that after a short break and steps up to a more suitable trip off 1lb lower; not discounted for local yard.

15/2

6th

1

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 160y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Bestaline

12st 0lb

J: Mr K P Healy

T: Adrian Murray

0-11 over hurdles but has been in good form in point-to-points this year; has placed off higher marks in the past under Rules; could go well on first start for local yard.

11/2

Form: /P607-

Last run: 277 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form in maidens and hasn't yet made an impact in four handicaps; beaten 14l over 3m at Fairyhouse when last seen in October; drop in trip probably a plus but others hold more pressing claims.
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14

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:35 Wexford

Justmadeit

10st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

An 11-race maiden; uninspiring handicap form over hurdles and can be opposed on chase debut.

33/1

12

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 218y

20:25 Ballinrobe

Justmadeit

10st 8lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Fourth in a Kilbeggan maiden last time, beaten almost 30l; needs to raise his game; modest handicap form.

12/1

12

25th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 100y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Justmadeit

10st 11lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

0-8 over hurdles and rated just 80; beaten 25l in a handicap here off 81 two weeks ago; would be a surprise winner on all known form.

50/1

Form: F/7-09

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Long odds and failed to make any inroads in a trio maiden hurdles at 2m-2m4f; positive jockey booking but not obviously well treated and probably best watched on handicap debut.
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13

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:56 Wexford

Ballinaboola Jet

10st 6lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: R Donohoe

Stepped up from previous form when a 12.5l seventh of 20 at Punchestown (2m4f, gd-yld) 12 days ago, making late gains from the rear; down 1lb and could challenge for a place if building on that.

14/1

Form: 40898-

Last run: 260 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has shown flickers of ability in maiden hurdles; no impact in handicaps and has now joined Declan Queally; lacks a run but worth a market check for shrewd yard.
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9th

12

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 160y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Late Vocation

10st 12lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Declan Queally

Has shown flickers of ability in maiden hurdles; no impact in handicaps and has now joined Declan Queally; lacks a run but worth a market check for shrewd yard.

14/1

8th

7

24th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 125y

14:28 Clonmel

Late Vocation

11st 4lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Still a maiden after 13 attempts and again made no impression on final start for Paul McEnery at Kilbeggan last month; first start for Andy Slattery but looks up against it.

16/1

9th

4

4th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:45 Kilbeggan

Late Vocation

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: P F McEnery

Maiden has run well at times but recent runs none too encouraging; new headgear combination tried.

20/1

Form: 80-556

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden has yet to trouble the judge under Rules (0-4 over hurdles); well beaten on handicap chase debut latest; now makes handicap hurdle bow; others preferred.
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10th

7

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 160y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Star In The Park

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: D E Fitzgerald

Seven-race maiden has yet to trouble the judge under Rules (0-4 over hurdles); well beaten on handicap chase debut latest; now makes handicap hurdle bow; others preferred.

25/1

6

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 120y

14:48 Tipperary

Star In The Park

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: D E Fitzgerald

Six-race maiden under Rules is 0-2 in chases; showed a glimmer of ability when fifth in a beginners' at Tramore (2m6f, good) in May but was still beaten 23l; best watched dropped back in trip on handicap chase debut.

33/1

8

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:05 Tramore

Star In The Park

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: D E Fitzgerald

Stiff task when remote last of five on last week's chasing debut in 2m4f Sligo beginners'; best watched.

25/1

Form: 0007-

Last run: 234 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Modest form in maidens and similar story on handicap hurdle debut at Limerick in November (2m, yielding); dropped 4lb for that but lacks a recent run; probably best watched.
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9

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

17:35 Wexford

Indy Rules

11st 1lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liam P Cusack

Well held in opening two handicaps over shorter; step up in trip needs to bring major improvement, although entitled to come on from recent comeback run.

12/1

11th

9

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 160y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Indy Rules

11st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liam P Cusack

Modest form in maidens and similar story on handicap hurdle debut at Limerick in November (2m, yielding); dropped 4lb for that but lacks a recent run; probably best watched.

28/1

7th

7

19th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:45 Limerick

Indy Rules

11st 10lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liam P Cusack

Triple figure odds and beaten long distances in all three maiden hurdles; tongue tie goes on for handicap debut; doesn't look obviously well treated and is best watched unless the money comes.

40/1

Form: 0/630-

Last run: 330 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Best effort a third of 16 over 24.5f here in June 2024 but was still beaten 28l; off the track since another heavy defeat at Tramore last August; hard to make a solid case for.
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10

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Noriska De La Mare

10st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

14-race maiden and looking exposed; difficult to make a case after last three efforts.

25/1

12th

14

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 160y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Noriska De La Mare

10st 11lb

J: Jack O’Neill

T: Philip Fenton

Best effort a third of 16 over 24.5f here in June 2024 but was still beaten 28l; off the track since another heavy defeat at Tramore last August; hard to make a solid case for.

16/1

11th

9

15th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:50 Tramore

Noriska De La Mare

11st 7lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Second runner for yard; starting to get the hang of things in handicaps the last twice; only beaten 12L when sixth at Kilbeggan in June (3m1f, good) and followed that with a remote third at the same track; placed here in a bumper and drop to this trip may suit; interesting.

10/1

Form: 3-500

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Handicap debutante ran well in a mares' maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe (2m1f, good) in April but the form has taken a few knocks; probably best watched unless the market speaks.
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10th

12

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:15 Cork

Bearami Creek

11st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Good form last autumn, highlighted by Navan win over 2m3f (yielding) off 90; totally out of sorts in two races last month; second reserve for 5.35 at Downpatrick on Friday

33/1

2

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

18:12 Tramore

Bearami Creek

11st 13lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Peter Fahey

Won over 2m3f at Navan last September and decent efforts in defeat at Listowel and Punchestown before a break; recent Clonmel run looked too bad to be true even though the 2m trip was inadequate.

10/1

Non-runners

Doorman Moe, Real Empire, Minority Interest, Sallap, Phildante, Sir Carnegie

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Payout
Exacta €254.10
Straight Forecast €179.89
Tricast €1690.11

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Minority Interest

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ballinaboola Jet

TOPSPEED:

Chancer Dancer

POSTDATA:

Freddie Robdal

The Irish Sun:

Minority Interest