July 17 / 16.17 Killarney

16.17

Good

Europe Hotel And Resort Handicap Chase (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 7f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Europe Hotel And Resort Handicap Chase (Div I)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

(Won)

  • Win: £62.20
  • Place: £10.50

Form: 608-2U D

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
First reserve; won off 2lb lower over hurdles at Ballinrobe in August (2m6f, good); remote second of five on chase debut at Kelso on seasonal return when none too fluent in the jumping department; hampered and unseated at the fourth flight back over hurdles at Kilbeggan last time.
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1st

7

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:45 Killarney

Ladies Well

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Slattery

Hurdle winner at Ballinrobe in 2025 got off the mark over fences over C&D last month in ready fashion (good to yielding); raised 8lb but was best of the rest when chasing home an easy winner at Roscommon last time (2m6f, soft); up 1lb more but should be thereabouts.

5/1

2nd

5

4th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 141y

19:30 Roscommon

Ladies Well

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Slattery

Hurdle winner at Ballinrobe in 2025 got off the mark over fences at Killarney (2m7f) last time in ready fashion; raised 8lb but should be a major player again.

11/4

Form: P1/53- D

Last run: 98 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; point winner got off the mark under rules when winning a novice handicap chase at Newcastle in March last year (3m, good); has raced just twice since then and ran poorly; makes stable debut off 4lb lower mark compared to her win; a tongue tie and cheekpieces go on.
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3rd

2

28th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

18:25 Fontwell

Mobile Mamma

11st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Irish raider who won over fences for Rebecca Menzies in March and was second in 15-runner Killarney chase (2m7f, good to yielding; first-time cheekpieces/tongue-tie) on last month's stable debut; well beaten when back over hurdles three weeks ago (no tongue-tie) but could be dangerous under Harry Skelton if back on song.

6/1

11th

8

7th Aug 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:26 Wexford

Mobile Mamma

11st 2lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Point winner has raced just four times over hurdles with little success; won a novice handicap chase for Ruth Jefferson at Newcastle in March last year (3m, good); made a positive stable debut over fences at Killarney last time when a 5l second of 15 over fences (2m7f, good to yielding); must bring that form to this sphere off a higher mark.

15/2

2nd

17

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:17 Killarney

Mobile Mamma

10st 10lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Second reserve; point winner got off the mark under rules when winning a novice handicap chase at Newcastle in March last year (3m, good); has raced just twice since then and ran poorly; makes stable debut off 4lb lower mark compared to her win; a tongue tie and cheekpieces go on.

17/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 205314

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Running for the 45th time when opening her account over hurdles at Kilbeggan (3m1f, good to yielding, 100-30 fav) last month; couldn't follow up back there next time (3m1f, good, 12-1) off 5lb higher; regular 7lb claimer has been replaced for this return to fences (0-9), but her overall profile is unappealing.
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11th

5

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 148y

18:48 Sligo

Love Like This

11st 4lb

J: Brian Barry

T: John Patrick Ryan

1-34 over hurdles and 0-12 over fences; hard to be confident with that profile, though she has made the frame in five of her last six outings; career highlight when beating Katie's Kasper over 3m at Kilbeggan in May.

8/1

4th

17

4th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 14y

20:00 Roscommon

Love Like This

10st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

First reserve; is 1-34 over hurdles and 0-11 over fences; well beaten last time at Kilbeggan.

Form: /00-80

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Belatedly off the mark in point-to-points in May after 14 attempts; no impact in a handicap chase or hurdle race since then.
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10th

14

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

16:50 Wexford

Annie Questions

10st 3lb

J: Mr M J Walsh

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Point winner has been well beaten over hurdles and fences lately so others preferred.

22/1

4th

14

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:17 Killarney

Annie Questions

10st 0lb

J: Mr M J Walsh

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Belatedly off the mark in point-to-points in May after 14 attempts; no impact in a handicap chase or hurdle race since then.

33/1

10th

16

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

19:33 Limerick

Annie Questions

10st 2lb

J: Mr M J Walsh

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Belatedly off the mark in point-to-points in May; once placed over hurdles but that was two years ago; no impact in a handicap chase at Roscommon last month.

40/1

Form: 6P7-62

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Sole career win came at Listowel over hurdles in September (2m6f, good to yielding); okay chase debut in a handicap here (2m5f, good to yielding) in May and improved on that when beaten just half a length back at Listowel last time in a beginners' (2m3f, yielding); this trip looks more suitable and she's in the mix.
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3rd

11

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:45 Killarney

Tropical Image

11st 1lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Fine run in a 2m3f Listowel beginners' on penultimate when a close runner-up; didn't back it up over C&D last time when beaten 26l; 1lb drop not enough to tempt.

12/1

5th

6

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:17 Killarney

Tropical Image

11st 2lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Sole career win came at Listowel over hurdles in September (2m6f, good to yielding); okay chase debut in a handicap here (2m5f, good to yielding) in May and improved on that when beaten just half a length back at Listowel last time in a beginners' (2m3f, yielding); this trip looks more suitable and she's in the mix.

15/2

Form: PP-723 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Maiden in all spheres after 33 starts, but was second at Downpatrick on penultimate (3m, good), 0.5l behind Fr Gilligansvoyge; sent off favourite up in grade at Wexford last time (2m7f, good), but was a modest third; in the mix on his Downpatrick run, but his record is a concern.
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13

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:45 Killarney

Malton Groove

10st 10lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Maiden in all spheres after 34 starts, but was second at Downpatrick in June off 1lb higher (3m, good); sent off favourite up in grade at Wexford next time (2m7f, good), but was a modest third; well beaten over C&D latest; others preferred.

18/1

6th

9

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:17 Killarney

Malton Groove

10st 11lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Maiden in all spheres after 33 starts, but was second at Downpatrick on penultimate (3m, good), 0.5l behind Fr Gilligansvoyge; sent off favourite up in grade at Wexford last time (2m7f, good), but was a modest third; in the mix on his Downpatrick run, but his record is a concern.

8/1

3rd

12

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Malton Groove

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Maiden in all spheres after 32 starts but was second at Downpatrick last time over a similar trip; raised 1lb but is up in grade today, so needs a bit more.

11/1

Form: 8P44-0

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Dual winning pointer but his form under rules isn't compelling; pulled up in a handicap chase at Roscommon last time.
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11

4th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 14y

20:00 Roscommon

Made U Look

11st 0lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Dual point winner has been soundly beaten on all chase runs and others make more appeal.

40/1

7th

7

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:17 Killarney

Made U Look

11st 1lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Dual winning pointer but his form under rules isn't compelling; pulled up in a handicap chase at Roscommon last time.

15/1

11th

6

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 150y

19:48 Roscommon

Made U Look

11st 8lb

J: Mr Andrew Burke-Ott

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

His form in hunter chases isn't overly compelling and probably best watched on this return to rules action, despite winning his latest point.

14/1

Form: 036-41

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Shed his maiden tag at Wexford last time when winning a 3m handicap hurdle off 87 (good to yielding); that was his first try at a 3m trip and he won going away; didn't disgrace himself in his two beginners' chase runs last season; shortlisted.
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9th

3

21st Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 180y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Lecales Diamond

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Shed his maiden tag at Wexford in May when winning a 3m handicap hurdle off 87 (good to yielding); way below that level on his handicap chase bow at Killarney (2m7f, good to yielding) last time when tailed off; stable has hit form in the meantime and blinkers go on so he might be worth another go as he had run with credit in his two beginners'.

7/1

8th

3

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:17 Killarney

Lecales Diamond

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Shed his maiden tag at Wexford last time when winning a 3m handicap hurdle off 87 (good to yielding); that was his first try at a 3m trip and he won going away; didn't disgrace himself in his two beginners' chase runs last season; shortlisted.

5/1

1st

6

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

19:49 Wexford

Lecales Diamond

11st 1lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden has been mixing hurdling and chasing, well-backed on a few occasions, including recent comeback at Downpatrick when tried tongue-tied, only tiring from the last when fair fourth (2m6f hurdle, good); tries a new trip.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: P/11-8 CD

Last run: 65 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Doubled his tally over fences when winning this race last year off 8lb lower (yielding to soft) under O'Keeffe; has run just once since then, on seasonal return at Punchestown when an okay eighth of 18 in a 2m handicap hurdle (good to yielding); cheekpieces go on now and he has won on good; interesting.
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2nd

6

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

19:15 Killarney

Tippin And Tappin

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: E Bolger

Back-to-back handicap chase winner last summer, the second of those over 2m7f here (yielding to soft) off 92; sent off favourite for the same race last month but weakened quickly and was pulled up; cheekpieces worn that day are now left off, but questions linger.

11/2

1

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:17 Killarney

Tippin And Tappin

12st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: E Bolger

Doubled his tally over fences when winning this race last year off 8lb lower (yielding to soft) under O'Keeffe; has run just once since then, on seasonal return at Punchestown when an okay eighth of 18 in a 2m handicap hurdle (good to yielding); cheekpieces go on now and he has won on good; interesting.

11/2

8th

2

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Tippin And Tappin

11st 10lb

J: Rian Lane

T: E Bolger

Four hurdle starts were in the second half of 2023; moderate form then, and also in points and over fences in 2024; much-improved last year, winning a point and back-to-back handicaps over fences, both over staying trips; this distance looks inadequate; stable's current form is a positive.

8/1

Form: 6PP-83 C

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 12lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Modest strike-rate of 3-40 over fences, although one of his wins came here; latest success was in August 2024 at Kilbeggan; showed more promise returned to there last time (2m5f, yielding) when a distant third of 11; he's now 19lb below his last winning mark, but must build on his last run.
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4th

9

21st Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 180y

19:35 Kilbeggan

The Dara Man

10st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Modest strike-rate of 3-41 over fences, although one of wins was gained at this venue in August 2024 at Kilbeggan; finished in front of Charlie Luciano when third here in May; lying second when falling three out at Killarney; 19lb below his last winning mark.

6/1

2

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:17 Killarney

The Dara Man

11st 12lb

J: John Aherne

T: John Patrick Ryan

Modest strike-rate of 3-40 over fences, although one of his wins came here; latest success was in August 2024 at Kilbeggan; showed more promise returned to there last time (2m5f, yielding) when a distant third of 11; he's now 19lb below his last winning mark, but must build on his last run.

10/1

3rd

11

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:00 Kilbeggan

The Dara Man

10st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Modest strike-rate of 3-39 over fences with last win coming over C&D in August 2024; jumped badly when pulled up on final two starts in 2025; possibly needed the run at Limerick ten days ago.

20/1

Form: 25P-09

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Some fair placed form in maiden hurdles last year on good; no impact in a pair of beginners' chases at Kilbeggan recently; cheekpieces need to get more from him on his handicap chase debut.
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8

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 20y

16:00 Wexford

Following Orders

10st 9lb

J: Ross Sugrue

T: P J Rothwell

Maiden showed ability in a couple of maiden hurdles but has failed to complete in two of his four starts in 2026; pulled up in first-time blinkers at Killarney latest; blinkers tried now.

33/1

4

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:17 Killarney

Following Orders

11st 9lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Some fair placed form in maiden hurdles last year on good; no impact in a pair of beginners' chases at Kilbeggan recently; cheekpieces need to get more from him on his handicap chase debut.

20/1

9th

5

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:40 Kilbeggan

Following Orders

11st 12lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Some fair placed form in maiden hurdles last year on good, most notably when runner-up to Power Of Words at Roscommon (2m4f); no impact on chase debut here last month and up against it.

33/1

Form: 0-4345

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdles winner won a Tramore beginners' chase in 2024, but is yet to win a handicap; must improve on recent form.
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9th

3

4th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 141y

19:30 Roscommon

Jouster

11st 9lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Paul W Flynn

Won two races over hurdles plus a chase in a productive 2024 but has been regressive since, mostly over fences; needs a revival.

22/1

5

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:17 Killarney

Jouster

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual hurdles winner won a Tramore beginners' chase in 2024, but is yet to win a handicap; must improve on recent form.

14/1

5th

5

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Wexford

Jouster

11st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual hurdle winner won a Tramore beginners' chase winner in 2024 but is yet to win a handicap; has to improve his recent form.

12/1

Form: 1067-P CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 12lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Better hurdler than a chaser, and her last three runs over fences do nothing to dispute that; pulled up at Roscommon on her return.
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8

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:17 Killarney

Kilashee

10st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Better hurdler than a chaser, and her last three runs over fences do nothing to dispute that; pulled up at Roscommon on her return.

16/1

Form: 85-056

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
No wins from 11 attempts over hurdles; one of his better efforts came in first-time cheekpieces at Kilbeggan last time when an 8.25l sixth; that headgear is retained for his chasing bow, but fences need to get more from him.
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6th

14

28th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 0y

19:38 Wexford

Three County Star

10st 5lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Brian Mortell

0-12 over hurdles and rated just 76; pulled up in a handicap chase at Killarney last month; others make more appeal.

20/1

9th

10

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 113y

19:57 Ballinrobe

Three County Star

11st 12lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Brian Mortell

0-11 over hurdles and rated just 76; pulled up in a handicap chase at Killarney last month; others make more appeal.

18/1

12

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:17 Killarney

Three County Star

10st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brian Mortell

No wins from 11 attempts over hurdles; one of his better efforts came in first-time cheekpieces at Kilbeggan last time when an 8.25l sixth; that headgear is retained for his chasing bow, but fences need to get more from him.

14/1

Form: 070/00

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; poor efforts in two handicaps since returning from a long absence; makes chasing debut now
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15

4th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 141y

19:30 Roscommon

Johnny M

10st 6lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

Maiden has been poor over hurdles and fences lately so isn't easy to make a case for.

33/1

18

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:17 Killarney

Johnny M

10st 3lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Third reserve; poor efforts in two handicaps since returning from a long absence; makes chasing debut now

12th

11

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 162y

20:00 Sligo

Johnny M

10st 8lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Showed some ability in maidens in his early days; tailed-off on return from a long absence last time on stable debut; huge progress needed.

33/1

Non-runners

Early Arrival, Fr Gilligansvoyge, Eddies Pride

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €258.10
Straight Forecast €279.80
Tricast €1128.15
Trifecta €1029.00

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Lecale's Diamond

POSTDATA:

Love Like This

SPOTLIGHT:

Tippin And Tappin

TOPSPEED:

Malton Groove

RP RATINGS (IRE):

The Dara Man