May 15 / 19.05 Kilbeggan

19.05

Good To Yielding

Cooke’s Bar And Restaurant Caragh Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £6402.17
  • 2m 4f 90y
  • 14 runners
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Cooke’s Bar And Restaurant Caragh Beginners Chase

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 16421-

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over hurdles, landed handicap 29 days ago off 102 decisively by 5.5l; two runs over fences, distant fourth in good beginners' chase at Thurles before runner-up in Listed mares company, albeit well held; big run anticipated back up in trip.
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1st

14

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Shellrunforbriggs

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Dual winner over hurdles, landed handicap 29 days ago off 102 decisively by 5.5l; two runs over fences, distant fourth in good beginners' chase at Thurles before runner-up in Listed mares company, albeit well held; big run anticipated back up in trip.

11/2

1st

8

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

14:45 Limerick

Shellrunforbriggs

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Naas maiden winner was well held in handicap next time and has switched to chasing both starts since, chasing home a clear winner in 2m6f Thurles Listed mares' novice in February; interesting back hurdling here

13/2

13/2

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 7314U- C

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

14/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: PB712- D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Gained third hurdles victory when landing handicap off 100 at Down Royal in March; good effort off same mark over fences when 3.5l second to Butty O Brien at Wexford 35 days ago; needs improvement back in a beginners', but in good form.
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3rd

13

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Rockstown Girl

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Anthony McCann

Gained third hurdles victory when landing handicap off 100 at Down Royal in March; good effort off same mark over fences when 3.5l second to Butty O Brien at Wexford 35 days ago; needs improvement back in a beginners', but in good form.

14/1

2nd

1

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:08 Wexford

Rockstown Girl

12st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Anthony McCann

Was gaining her third career hurdles win when returning to form at Down Royal last month, taking advantage of reduced mark and drop in grade over 2m5f (Rajjnatin third); 0-5 chasing, though was going okay when brought down three from home in 2m5f Fairyhouse handicap; 3lb lower here so respected.

11/2

1st

1

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

14:28 Down Royal

Rockstown Girl

12st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Anthony McCann

Going okay when brought down on her penultimate start in a Fairyhouse handicap chase but didn't build on that back over hurdles here latest; moving back up in trip a plus and down in grade so not fully discounted.

20/1

Form: 5714U-

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in 2m6f handicap hurdle at Downpatrick in March, decent effort off 5lb higher at Clonmel next time before unseating after three out 16 days ago at Punchestown; enjoys good ground and being patiently ridden; chase debut; has the hurdle rating to be on the shortlist.
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7th

1

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Better Times

11st 12lb

J: Mr J W Hendrick

T: S G Carey

5lb lower when winning a handicap hurdle in March; enjoys good ground and ran well for a long way on recent chase debut at Kilbeggan (2m3f, yielding); this trip likely suits him better and has possibilities in the new headgear.

6/1

4th

1

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Better Times

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: S G Carey

Sole win came in 2m6f handicap hurdle at Downpatrick in March, decent effort off 5lb higher at Clonmel next time before unseating after three out 16 days ago at Punchestown; enjoys good ground and being patiently ridden; chase debut; has the hurdle rating to be on the shortlist.

7/1

23

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Better Times

11st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: S G Carey

Has been running well over longer distances than this; fourth off this mark at Clonmel last time after going up 6lb for a win at Downpatrick; rider has had an excellent season.

14/1

Form: 2285-5

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
A long-standing 32-race maiden who has proved frustrating but consistent, finishing runner-up 13 times; 12 chase runs, beaten 5l into fifth at Wexford eight days ago in handicap off 112; one of his best efforts came over this C&D last year; capable of winning a contest of this nature.
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5th

6

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

In The Trenches

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

A long-standing 32-race maiden who has proved frustrating but consistent, finishing runner-up 13 times; 12 chase runs, beaten 5l into fifth at Wexford eight days ago in handicap off 112; one of his best efforts came over this C&D last year; capable of winning a contest of this nature.

7/1

5th

1

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Wexford

In The Trenches

12st 0lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Long-standing maiden; has run well in defeat over fences and hurdles, including runner-up in 2m2f Cork handicap chase, most recently beaten under 2l when fifth of 8 in steadily-run 2m Tramore novice handicap chase last month; ground to suit and definite contender.

13/2

Form: 70225-

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two maiden hurdles this year, the form of which is questionable; ran okay when fifth on chase debut at Tramore 25 days ago, 4.75l behind Drop A Threat; needs a lot more but lightly raced.
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5th

4

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 20y

14:26 Kilbeggan

Gunnery Sergeant

11st 12lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Runner-up in two maiden hurdles this year, although the value of the form is questionable; well beaten over fences on his last two starts, prominent before weakening from two out at this venue last time; definite chance in a race of this standard

7/2

8th

5

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Gunnery Sergeant

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Runner-up in two maiden hurdles this year, the form of which is questionable; ran okay when fifth on chase debut at Tramore 25 days ago, 4.75l behind Drop A Threat; needs a lot more but lightly raced.

14/1

5th

4

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

18:42 Tramore

Gunnery Sergeant

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Second on his two most recent maiden hurdle starts but the form does not amount to much; beaten 22l by a stablemate of Drop A Threat at Downpatrick last time.

7/2

Form: 1989F-

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner whose sole win in 23 starts under rules came in a Down Royal maiden hurdle last May; not shown much this year until chase debut at Tramore last time, falling two out when still in contention (Drop A Threat fourth); should build on that.
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9th

2

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Black Soul

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Conor Houlihan

Point winner whose sole win in 23 starts under rules came in a Down Royal maiden hurdle last May; not shown much this year until chase debut at Tramore last time, falling two out when still in contention (Drop A Threat fourth); should build on that.

10/1

1

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

18:42 Tramore

Black Soul

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Conor Houlihan

Sole win from 22 starts came in a 2m1f maiden hurdle at Down Royal last May (good) for John and Thomas Kiely; has struggled lately over hurdles and on AW at Dundalk.

20/1

10th

9

(10)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Black Soul

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Conor Houlihan

Sole win from 21 starts came in an extended 2m1f maiden hurdle at Down Royal in May (good) for John and Thomas Kiely; 0-16 on the level; makes AW debut now but others preferred.

18/1

OUR TIP

Form: 54474- BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wide-margin point winner who hasn't fulfilled that potential in seven starts, six of them over hurdles; fourth on chase debut at Tramore 25 days ago, arguably flattered; similar standard race here down in trip; likely to come good at some point for top connections, but becoming expensive to follow.
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2

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Drop A Threat

11st 9lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

Essentially disappointing given the impression he made in winning a point; beaten 17l and 46l in two chases, last time finishing behind Better Times; may do better in a handicap but not crying out to be backed.

6/1

10th

3

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Drop A Threat

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Wide-margin point winner who hasn't fulfilled that potential in seven starts, six of them over hurdles; fourth on chase debut at Tramore 25 days ago, arguably flattered; similar standard race here down in trip; likely to come good at some point for top connections, but becoming expensive to follow.

7/2

4th

2

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

18:42 Tramore

Drop A Threat

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Wide-margin point winner for Donnchadh Doyle two seasons ago; failed to deliver over hurdles; switch to chasing may help, and the bar is set low for this introduction.

5/2

Form: 4225P-

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden over hurdles but some good efforts in defeat last year in maidens, most notably when second at Roscommon in August; returned from break at Bellewstown 27 days ago, pulled up before last; needs improvement on chase debut up in trip, but not out of it on pick of form.
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12th

4

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Following Orders

11st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Ten-race maiden over hurdles but some good efforts in defeat last year in maidens, most notably when second at Roscommon in August; returned from break at Bellewstown 27 days ago, pulled up before last; needs improvement on chase debut up in trip, but not out of it on pick of form.

18/1

4

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:40 Bellewstown

Following Orders

11st 4lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Seven-race maiden but some good runs in defeat; back-to-back runner-up finishes in maiden hurdles at Roscommon and Ballinrobe last August on better ground; way below that at Downpatrick when last seen in September.

8/1

5th

6

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 110y

15:56 Downpatrick

Following Orders

11st 0lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Six-race maiden but some decent runs in defeat, including back-to-back runner-up finishes on last two starts; best run was at Roscommon when a lot went wrong (interference, mistake, hung), and he was still a 1.25l second; this is the longest trip he has tackled under rules.

7/1

Form: 93276-

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Placed in two small-field maiden hurdles last year; beaten a long way in point-to-point last month, but fared better when sixth here last time; more needed on chase debut up in trip.
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11th

10

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:41 Listowel

Phoenix Arizona

11st 12lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

0-7 in points; placed in two small-field maiden hurdles last year; beaten 23l at Kilbeggan when last seen over hurdles; tailed off over fences back there last time; hood goes on but hard to fancy.

50/1

13th

9

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Phoenix Arizona

11st 12lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

Placed in two small-field maiden hurdles last year; beaten a long way in point-to-point last month, but fared better when sixth here last time; more needed on chase debut up in trip.

33/1

6th

7

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:15 Kilbeggan

Phoenix Arizona

11st 12lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

Placed in two small-field maiden hurdles last October; beaten a huge distance when second in a recent point-to-point outing. 90-rated gelding would have a better chance in a handicap

16/1

Form: 4640-

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

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No Results Found

Form: 367U5-

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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No Results Found

Form: 1368F-

Last run: 164 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Sligo maiden hurdle winner last year (2m2f, good); fine effort when beaten 9.5l into third by the smart I'll Sort That at Galway after; didn't make it past the first on chase debut at Clonmel 164 days ago; each-way chance.
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12

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Kate Knows Best

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: John Patrick Ryan

Sligo maiden hurdle winner last year (2m2f, good); fine effort when beaten 9.5l into third by the smart I'll Sort That at Galway after; didn't make it past the first on chase debut at Clonmel 164 days ago; each-way chance.

18/1

6

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 156y

15:05 Galway

Kate Knows Best

11st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Back from a break to make all in a 2m2f maiden for mares at Sligo (good) in May and that was after a break of 260 days, so clearly able when fresh; this is a lot tougher, though.

33/1

1st

5

13th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 180y

18:00 Sligo

Kate Knows Best

10st 13lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

made all, jumped left 3 out, faced challenge approaching last, ridden clear run-in, readily

9/2

Form: 08805-

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta €15.20
Straight Forecast €14.72
Trifecta €107.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Shellrunforbriggs

The Irish Sun:

Rockstown Girl

POSTDATA:

In The Trenches

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Shellrunforbriggs

TOPSPEED:

Shellrunforbriggs