September 05 / 16.32 Kilbeggan

16.32

Good To Yielding

Sean Daly Memorial Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £9752.07
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Sean Daly Memorial Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 54370-

Last run: 136 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Dual-French Flat winner has run some okay races in quality maiden hurdles, particularly an 11l fourth to Supreme winner Kopek Des Bordes; tailed off on handicap hurdle debut in valuable event at Fairyhouse in April (2m, yielding to soft); these are calmer waters and he should be capable of getting involved.
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15th

9

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Zillow

10st 10lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: W P Mullins

Both hurdles wins over 2m, including Listed handicap here in November; has struggled off revised mark since however, twice not looking to stay 2m5f, latest in Martin Pipe at Cheltenham; return to 2m in his favour and cheekpieces tried.

16/1

18th

7

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Zillow

11st 9lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: W P Mullins

Has registered both hurdles wins over 2m, including in Listed handicap at Fairyhouse in November; early faller at the Dublin Racing Festival last time; something to prove back up in distance, having failed to convince with his stamina in three attempts at about 2m4f.

25/1

11

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:52 Leopardstown

Zillow

10st 12lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: W P Mullins

Won a 2m Fairyhouse handicap in November, beating Bowensonfire, but seemed not to stay 2m4f here since off this mark; not ruled out but has to rebound.

16/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: -72441 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Ridden prominently to get off the mark at Wexford seven days ago (2m1f, good); that win followed some decent runs in defeat; raised 8lb for her win but the 7lb claim of her rider offsets that a bit; might not be far away.
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1st

5

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Pauls Dream

10st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

Mostly reliable in the first half of last season; enjoyed a fine spell during which she notched two wins and two seconds; may show the benefit of a recent outing at Killarney.

8/1

5th

9

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Killarney

Pauls Dream

10st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Anthony Mullins

Added second hurdles win when victorious at Fairyhouse in October (2m, yielding) off 7lb lower; not done with when departing at the second last at Cheltenham but unseen since tailed off at Navan (2m4f, soft to heavy) in November; ground should suit.

14/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 227036 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner over hurdles; returned from a lengthy break to score in a Tramore claiming hurdle in April (2m, yielding); has run well in that class since but handicap runs have been middling, albeit not too bad when 7.75l behind the winner here in first-time blinkers last time (2m3f, good to yielding); weakened late that day so step back in trip might help.
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7th

14

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Must Meet Cecil

11st 3lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Five-time winning hurdler hasn't been at his best for some time, but his two runs at this track last autumn were some of his better efforts.

40/1

6th

3

(10)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

19:52 Ballinrobe

Must Meet Cecil

10st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Cian Collins

Five-time winner over hurdles is rated 49lb inferior to Ballyadam in that discipline; belated Flat debut when well held in Bellewstown maiden last month (5.5l off Battling Ski); good bit to find.

20/1

Form: -26111 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Shooting up handicap as a result of three wins on the bounce, beginning with a comfortable victory here (2m3f, good to yielding) before following up with wins at Sligo in a novice event (2m2f, good) and a handicap last time (2m4f, good); up 24lb since the start of his sequence but may not be at his limit just yet.
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16th

13

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Ballykinlar

10st 7lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Won three consecutive handicaps last summer up to 2m4f for Donncha Duggan; some fine runs in defeat after including since switched to this yard; has to prove he stays this trip.

28/1

7th

18

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Ballykinlar

11st 3lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Consistent results in Ireland this term featured three summer wins; not disgraced with midfield finish at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, soft) on debut for new stable but needs to improve on that bare form.

33/1

11th

19

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Ballykinlar

11st 3lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Consistent form in Ireland this season for Donncha Duggan features three summer wins; absent since finishing second in Listed novice event at Limerick (2m5f, yielding) five months ago; appears to have a stiffer task on debut for new connections but market support should be noted.

50/1

Form: 302-44 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Point and bumper winner is winless from six starts over hurdles; beaten 11-10 favourite in a Bellewstown maiden hurdle in April when second (2m1f, good); didn't cut much ice in a Down Royal conditions hurdle in May and now returns to hurdles following a chase debut at Tramore (2m6f, good) in which he paid the price for forcing a strong gallop.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Mic Drop

11st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: David M O’Brien

Point/bumper winner; reverted to hurdling at Clonmel on latest after two moderate runs over fences but in rear throughout; others are more appealing at present.

12/1

5th

6

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 185y

17:12 Clonmel

Mic Drop

11st 4lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: David M O’Brien

Point winner/course bumper winner in 2024; reverts to hurdling after two moderate runs over fences; others are more appealing

14/1

6th

15

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 2f 0y

13:42 Thurles

Mic Drop

10st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: David M O’Brien

Point winner; won a Clonmel bumper in 2024; failed to win over hurdles; well beaten in two beginners' chases; up against it.

25/1

Form: -55883 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Last year's winner off 110 (yielding); hasn't really sparked this season, tailed off over hurdles back from a break in April and never dangerous in five chase runs since; perhaps return to here will help but recent form is of concern.
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2nd

8

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:55 Tramore

Presenting Lad

11st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Two chase wins in 2024 (including a novice over C&D) but it has been slim pickings since then; no joy in 2025 and modest run at Wexford on return from a break on latest; on a dangerous mark but needs a revival.

22/1

9th

3

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Wexford

Presenting Lad

11st 8lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Chase wins came at Roscommon and Tramore in 2024; well held in handicaps last year and returns from 7 months' absence off much-reduced mark.

14/1

1

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 66y

14:00 Thurles

Presenting Lad

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Four hurdle wins and two over fences, both coming in 2024; however, has not been at his best recently in either sphere; dropping in weights helps.

12/1

Form: -42114 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back winner over hurdles in July at about 2m on good at Roscommon and Galway respectively; unable to go in again at Tramore (2m, good) most recently when shouldering 9lb more; not a bad run nonetheless but perhaps the handicapper has his measure now.
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4th

5

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:20 Tramore

Jerrari

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won two good-ground handicap hurdles last summer but hasn't recaptured that level of form this year, including on recent chase debut at Wexford (50-1).

33/1

8th

5

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:02 Wexford

Jerrari

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Back-to-back winner of handicap hurdle at Roscommon and Galway last summer, both at around 2m on good ground; testing conditions were against him at Navan in February; harder to excuse a poor Downpatrick run; unplaced at Kilbeggan last time; could make a summer chaser but will probably need to gain experience.

16/1

5th

1

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Jerrari

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Mrs John Harrington

Beaten by Malbas over C&D last June before back-to-back wins at Roscommon and Galway, both at around 2m on good ground; testing conditions were against him when pulled up at Navan in February; harder to excuse a poor run in yielding at Downpatrick.

10/1

Form: 970219 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 8048-6 D

Last run: 96 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner on the level and single hurdles win came in a Leopardstown maiden hurdle in 2023; 25l behind the winner on chase debut here in June and a middling run on AW last month; others bring more pressing claims.
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14th

5

(10)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Walhaan

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Seven Flat wins include over C&D, and more recently on the AW in December; trip inadequate on seasonal return here in April and has since been pulled up over hurdles; champion jockey booked but veteran appears vulnerable.

14/1

10

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Killarney

Walhaan

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Seven-time Flat winner won a Leopardstown maiden hurdle in March 2023 (2m, good to yielding) but generally moderate form over hurdles since then; the same can be said of his recent outing on the level at Leopardstown last month.

18/1

Form: 2/P00- D

Last run: 180 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
In good form over hurdles in 2023; comfortable winner of a Ballinrobe handicap hurdle (2m, good to yielding) and followed that up with a mares' handicap hurdle win back at that track (2m, good) off 113 under today's rider; returns to hurdling now after losing her form badly in three chase runs.
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10th

6

5th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:32 Kilbeggan

Cant Stop Smiling

11st 3lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

In good form over hurdles in 2023; comfortable winner of a Ballinrobe handicap hurdle (2m, good to yielding) and followed that up with a mares' handicap hurdle win back at that track (2m, good) off 113 under today's rider; returns to hurdling now after losing her form badly in three chase runs.

10/1

14

9th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 4f 29y

16:12 Naas

Cant Stop Smiling

11st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Missed most of last season and shown nothing in two chase starts; needs to jump a lot better this time.

33/1

10th

1

5th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 55y

12:55 Fairyhouse

Cant Stop Smiling

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

always behind, didn't always jump with fluency

20/1

Form: 7P34-P D

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Is 2-14 over hurdles with both wins coming on heavy; returned from 180-day absence here last time when pulled up (2m3f, good to yielding); softer ground may help but recent run raises questions.
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2nd

7

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 1f 200y

18:42 Limerick

Marelly

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Second runner for yard; course hurdle winner won at Gowran in January and ran well here last time; was poor when last seen over fences though, so questions to answer in that respect.

5/1

Non-runners

Butter Fingers

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €14.50
Straight Forecast €10.02
Tricast €51.00
Trifecta €82.00

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Must Meet Cecil

SPOTLIGHT:

Ballykinlar

The Irish Sun:

Zillow

TOPSPEED:

Must Meet Cecil

POSTDATA:

Must Meet Cecil