July 17 / 18.37 Killarney

18.37

Good

KPH Construction 110 Series Final Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £12190.08
  • 2m 4f 85y
  • 15 runners
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KPH Construction 110 Series Final Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £23.90
  • Place: £6.00

Form: 108-15 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over timber at Listowel in May; paid the price for some late errors in follow-up bid a fortnight ago at Tipperary behind re-opposing Queenofthelodge; best form on quicker ground than what is likely with rain expected.
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7

8th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 0y

16:35 Wexford

Duty Bound

10st 11lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: J P Flavin

Course winner over 19.5f in 2024 off 5lb lower; won a couple of handicap hurdles last year but out of form so far in 2026 and well held behind two of these over C&D on latest; others appeal more.

20/1

5th

4

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Duty Bound

11st 10lb

J: Jordan Canavan

T: J P Flavin

Flat winner in UK and has won twice over hurdles at 2m4f for this yard; won on chasing debut at this track over 2m4f in 2024 but fell on only chase run since; poor on Flat and hurdles last two runs, but not dismissed.

14/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 53F-27 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Wexford winner in October and ran well back there in May but lesser efforts twice since; cheekpieces may help get him back on track and he handles testing ground.
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7th

1

14th Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 45y

15:20 Punchestown

Duke Silver

12st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Three wins over hurdles including a Pertemps qualifier at Leopardstown last year; fine fourth in very competitive handicap hurdle at this course; unseated early on chase debut at Wexford; tailed off in Killarney handicap hurdle latest.

16/1

4th

3

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Duke Silver

12st 6lb

J: Owen Fagan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Useful hurdler stays 3m; was poor last time and might find this trip a bit sharp.

22/1

13th

1

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 80y

15:10 Killarney

Duke Silver

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Three wins over hurdles including a Pertemps Qualifier at Leopardstown last year; fine fourth in a very competitive handicap hurdle at Punchestown; unseated early on his chase debut at Wexford last month; obvious claims on his return to hurdles.

11/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 0-2124 BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Hit the crossbar on return before wide margin Sligo success over 3m2f and good runs in defeat over 2m2f since (behind Shadow Paddy on penultimate start); handles an ease and slow ground may help bring his stamina into play; one to consider.
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3

18th Oct 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 92y

15:00 Limerick

Boston Rajj

11st 12lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: Ian O’Connor

Won over 3m2f for Gordon Elliott in the early part of last season; may improve from a satisfactory 2m4f Listowel run on stable debut, though possibly needs further than this.

12/1

5th

12

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:17 Listowel

Boston Rajj

11st 2lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: Ian O’Connor

Formerly with Gordon Elliott, for whom he won 3m2f Sligo handicap hurdle last summer; back from long absence when soon beaten on chase debut at Kilbeggan in May and absent again since; debuts for new yard.

20/1

Form: 8344-2 BF

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Went close over timber on yard debut at Downpatrick in May and has won on the Flat since; 3lb rise looks lenient for the half length Downpatrick defeat and handles slower ground.
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3rd

3

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 208y

16:34 Ballinrobe

Arcland

11st 8lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won over hurdles at Killarney (20.5f, good) in July when seeing off Jupiter Du Gite by a nose before creditable midfield finish in valuable Galway festival handicap; never a factor on the Flat 15 days ago; handicapper may be in control for now.

12/1

13th

12

(22)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:24 Navan

Arcland

9st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Second runner for in-form yard; won over hurdles at Killarney last month and was beaten a short head in this race last year off 3lb lower; difficult task in hot handicap hurdle at Galway latest and not discounted returned to the Flat.

13/2

10th

16

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Arcland

10st 13lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual purpose winner won for the second time over hurdles when narrowly taking a 2m4f Killarney handicap last time; needs more down in trip off 7lb higher.

12/1

Form: 205-16

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle but beaten 10l when behind several of these at Tipperary a fortnight ago; yard's second-string.
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5th

14

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:37 Killarney

Hills Of Glory

11st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Off the mark in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle but beaten 10l when behind several of these at Tipperary a fortnight ago; yard's second-string.

22/1

6

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:20 Tipperary

Hills Of Glory

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Lightly-raced 8yo; Fair fifth at Kilbeggan on penultimate start off the same mark; workmanlike winner of a maiden hurdle last time at Downpatrick (2m3f, good); this will be just his second run in a handicap so he is entitled to continue improving.

9/2

Form: P40-32

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Best form has come at Clonmel, the latest a neck defeat over this trip a fortnight ago; career best now called for; testing ground is fine if the rain arrives.
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10th

2

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:50 Clonmel

Ballycashin

11st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

Has recorded her only two wins over hurdles at this venue, both over longer distances than this; stuck to her task over 2m4f here last October; failed to exploit a much lower chase mark here the following month and absent since.

12/1

6

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 51y

15:52 Clonmel

Ballycashin

11st 3lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Anthony Mullins

Sole win over timber came at this venue and went close over C&D in June; encouraging run at Listowel last month when only beaten half a length but disappointing at Punchestown last week; not ruled out given her propensity to go well at this venue.

7/1

11

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 45y

15:05 Punchestown

Ballycashin

10st 13lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Anthony Mullins

Not a super attractive profile with a record of 1-24 over hurdles but she has been running some nice races recently; returned to the scene of her sole win when beaten a neck at Clonmel in June (2m4f, good to yielding); went close again at Listowel last time when 0.5l behind the winner; just needs that bit more and perhaps the added tongue tie can help.

5/1

Form: 65PP-3 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Running well in defeat on the Flat prior to her return to hurdles when third, not beaten far by Queenofthelodge; might have finished closer without a late error that day but best form has come on quicker ground than what is likely here.
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10

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:00 Cork

Folly Beach

11st 4lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: M A Molloy

0-13 over hurdles; ran on well for fourth on the Flat at Leopardstown (1m7f, good) on latest; well held on last start in this sphere at Galway just over a year ago but has placed off higher marks before so not discounted back over hurdles.

14/1

4th

9

(1)

23rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:28 Leopardstown

Folly Beach

9st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M A Molloy

Her only Flat win in 33 starts came in this race in 2023 on soft ground; best run this year was on soft at Down Royal; has to improve on latest two runs; ground concerns.

12/1

8th

13

(9)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:30 Killarney

Folly Beach

9st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M A Molloy

Three years since her sole Flat win (1m7f, soft) but only narrowly denied over 1m5f at Down Royal last month on similar ground; not as effective on fast ground six days later at the Curragh so ground concerns again here.

14/1

Form: 21PP-0 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Leopardstown winner over Christmas but seems to have lost his way in three runs since and looks reliant on a first-time tongue-tie sparking a revival.
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1st

5

14th Oct 2026

Good

2m 5f 69y

17:07 Punchestown

Giant Haystacks

11st 8lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Second runner for yard; won at Wexford (19.5f, good) in July off a mark of 95 but has been poor twice since so has major questions to answer now; finished third in a handicap on this card last year.

11/1

9th

6

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

19:07 Wexford

Giant Haystacks

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Off the mark chasing in C&D handicap last month off 95 but unable to cope with rise in class at Galway; more needed.

10/1

Form: 61P6-9

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Winner of a Limerick maiden hurdle over Christmas; pulled up in follow-up bid and didn't build on some promise at Cork when behind several of these at Tipperary a fortnight ago; needs to leave that run behind.
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8

18th Oct 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 92y

15:00 Limerick

Way Down South

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Gillian Scott

Placed in a pair of handicap hurdles in the spring, notably second over 2m5f at this venue in April; returned from a spell on the Flat to win at Tramore 10 days ago; task was eased by a rival's fall two out, even so a 6lb rise could prove lenient.

9/2

10th

2

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 55y

17:12 Listowel

Way Down South

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Gillian Scott

Point/hurdle/chase winner; only raced five times on the Flat and kept on for a closing fourth at Down Royal last time; that was over 2m2f and this shorter trip perhaps not ideal.

14/1

4th

9

(6)

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:00 Down Royal

Way Down South

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gillian Scott

Hurdle/chase winner; not much Flat race experience; finished behind Zoffman at Tramore; needs to raise his game.

12/1

Form: 760-11

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Arrives bidding for a hat-trick after getting the better of Boston Rajj last time out; 11lb higher but that was a comfortable success; testing ground would be an unknown.
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4th

1

3rd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:40 Gowran Park

Shadow Paddy

11st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

133-rated hurdler; already on 139 over fences after an unbeaten start, winning his first two (2m4f/2m1f) comfortably and then game in conceding weight all round in a Grade 3 at Galway (2m2f, good to yielding); faces the same scenario here, but this 6yo has some size about him and he's improving.

6/1

1st

1

30th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

15:20 Galway

Shadow Paddy

11st 5lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Smart hurdler won four races in that sphere including in Listed company last year; pulled-up in a Grade 1 Aintree novice on return in April; quickly rebounded with a Limerick novice chase win over Le Coq Hardi and followed up at Killarney; already looks a better chaser and respected despite a double penalty.

11/4

1st

3

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:42 Killarney

Shadow Paddy

11st 7lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Top-rated of these over hurdles (133), winning four from ten; trounced his four rivals on chasing debut at Limerick in May (2m4f, good to yielding), jumping fluently and travelling strongly; that was a very promising first run over fences and he can make it back-to-back wins despite dropping back in trip.

5/4

Form: PP02-2 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Made an error at the last when beaten roughly 2l behind Queenofthelodge at Tipperary a fortnight ago; 3lb rise is fine and entitled to come on for that first run in six months; two of his wins have come on heavy so warrants respect.
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3

20th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 118y

19:38 Sligo

Storm Mahler

11st 6lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Three wins at up to 2m6f but not for a while; Tipperary comeback run last month very promising but didn't back that up at Killarney; possibly vulnerable to stronger stayers here and ideally wants it softer.

12/1

11th

13

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:37 Killarney

Storm Mahler

11st 1lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Made an error at the last when beaten roughly 2l behind Queenofthelodge at Tipperary a fortnight ago; 3lb rise is fine and entitled to come on for that first run in six months; two of his wins have come on heavy so warrants respect.

8/1

15

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:20 Tipperary

Storm Mahler

11st 4lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Return to form of sorts when 6.5l second at Limerick over Christmas last time (2m4f, yielding to soft); winner off a mark of 100 in 2023; appears to like softer conditions.

18/1

Form: 22-1F1 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Beat a subsequent winner at Downpatrick in May; fell early in her follow up bid before gaining compensation at Tipperary a fortnight ago; 8lb higher but looks progressive; unproven on testing ground.
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7

30th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

15:20 Galway

Queenofthelodge

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Rated 120 over hurdles with four wins to her name; was a ready winner on chase bow last time at Wexford; this is tougher but gets plenty of weight and can be a player.

8/1

1st

12

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

16:20 Wexford

Queenofthelodge

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Progressive in handicaps in the first half of last season, gaining a third handicap success in 2m4f Clonmel mares' event in October; back to her best in first-time cheekpieces in 2m1f Limerick Grade 3 early this month, staying on for third behind two much higher-rated rivals; dam has already produced a couple of winning chasers so quite possible she could improve for the switch to fences.

13/2

3rd

7

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

17:20 Limerick

Queenofthelodge

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Progressive in handicaps in the first half of last season; gained a third handicap success in 2m4f Clonmel mares' event in October; was found wanting in conditions races later; tough task in this company; cheekpieces on for the first time.

33/1

Form: 4-3224

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Hit the crossbar in a pair of maiden hurdles before 9l defeat at Tipperary on handicap debut a fortnight ago when too keen early; unexposed and yard in form.
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11th

10

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 165y

13:07 Navan

Penny Express

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Placed in five maidens, but mark of 102 means he's up against it in this company; tongue-tie.

20/1

Form: 000-10

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won Limerick maiden hurdle but beaten a long way out when tailed off behind several of these last time; now tried with cheekpieces.
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11th

1

13th Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:07 Punchestown

Gatehouse Boy

11st 12lb

J: Ross Sugrue

T: P J Rothwell

Won a 2m3f Limerick handicap last year but was poor twice after; not a bad effort on return at Listowel; can improve from that and be a player.

9/1

5th

11

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 125y

14:15 Listowel

Gatehouse Boy

11st 3lb

J: Miss P Elvin

T: P J Rothwell

Showed precious little in maidens before winning on handicap debut at Limerick in May 2025 off 92 (2m3f, good); badly hampered when pulled up at Killarney last time; long-absent and may need this.

16/1

Form: F978-9 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
First reserve; struggled for form in Britain over the winter and low-key yard debut since.
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5

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:40 Limerick

Majestic Jameela

11st 13lb

J: Mr D Allen

T: E McNamara

Three-time hurdles winner whose form slumped in Britain last winter; low-key stable debut at Listowel in June was followed by a fall at Killarney; never in the hunt at Listowel festival; trainer appears to have a better chance with Meehall.

16/1

13th

12

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 2f 0y

13:58 Listowel

Majestic Jameela

11st 7lb

J: Ms E C Costello

T: E McNamara

Form took a nosedive for Stuart Edmonds last winter; low low-key stable debut at this track was followed by a fall when last seen at Killarney; can only be watched.

40/1

17

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:37 Killarney

Majestic Jameela

10st 13lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

First reserve; struggled for form in Britain over the winter and low-key yard debut since.

Non-runners

Red Glory, Boston Jury

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €183.60
Straight Forecast €144.24
Tricast €1492.16
Trifecta €1214.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Boston Rajj

The Irish Sun:

Duke Silver

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Way Down South

SPOTLIGHT:

Storm Mahler

TOPSPEED:

Folly Beach