September 03 / 18.18 Kilbeggan

18.18

Good

Clarke’s Bar Mullingar Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 2m 3f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Clarke’s Bar Mullingar Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £3.80

Form: 3689P-

Last run: 144 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Was regressive over hurdles and fences in the spring and has to return to his best with a visor replacing other headgear.
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2nd

13

13th Oct 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

15:20 Punchestown

Warmer Days Ahead

10st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Was regressive over hurdles and fences in the spring; did well to win at Kilbeggan last month after a break; 6lb higher, may remain competitive.

10/1

1st

14

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Warmer Days Ahead

10st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Was regressive over hurdles and fences in the spring and has to return to his best with a visor replacing other headgear.

33/1

7

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

17:07 Down Royal

Warmer Days Ahead

11st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Winner of a 2m5f Roscommon handicap hurdle in 2024 off 92; okay efforts in his opening two runs this season but recent runs are below that level; this is just his second chase start, with his only other seeing him tailed off at Clonmel in a 2024 handicap.

16/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: -12723 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D in May off 87 and some fine runs in defeat since including back here the last twice; is steadily climbing the handicap but is still one for the shortlist.
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6th

2

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 135y

15:05 Listowel

Blue Reed

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Cian Collins

One of the more consistent runners; placed in four of his five races since a Kilbeggan win in May; has confirmed his linking for that track.

7/1

2nd

12

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Blue Reed

10st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Won over C&D in May off 87 and some fine runs in defeat since including back here the last twice; is steadily climbing the handicap but is still one for the shortlist.

5/1

3rd

15

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:05 Kilbeggan

Blue Reed

10st 11lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Cian Collins

Won over C&D in May off 87 (good to yielding); bounced back from a poor Killarney run back here over 2m last time when denied by a neck (2m, good); up 3lb more now but the claimer negates that and he likes it around here.

8/1

20/1

  • Place: £13.10

Form: 366

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Good runs in his first two maidens but not at that level last time; considered on handicap debut so check the market.
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1st

7

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 3f 145y

16:09 Clonmel

Bobby Kirova

11st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: Michael Butler

Six-race Flat maiden; good runs in his first two maiden hurdles before lesser effort at Tramore; shaped very well when third on handicap debut at Kilbeggan (2m3f, good to yielding; 40-1), best work late on; the fourth won next time; Dan King is on again; new headgear.

5/1

3rd

15

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Bobby Kirova

10st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: Michael Butler

Good runs in his first two maidens but not at that level last time; considered on handicap debut so check the market.

20/1

6th

9

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 140y

13:45 Tramore

Bobby Kirova

11st 1lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: Michael Butler

Some promise in Flat maidens last year but has been disappointing in handicaps this term; hurdles debut was a bit more encouraging when third in 2m2f Sligo maiden, despite some novicey jumping, but didn't improve at Kilbeggan; drops in trip here.

12/1

Form: 6232U6 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won at Downpatrick in May over 2m2f; some good runs since mixing hurdles with fences but was below form at Tramore last time and needs to do better.
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12th

1

5th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Fairyhouse

Sea Of Doubt

12st 0lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Downpatrick specialist, two wins and three places from eight visits; trounced Whispering Willow in a chase there last time, but might not uphold form here; unconvincing form at tracks other than Downpatrick and Tramore; first time at this venue; on the plus side, Caragh Monaghan has twice finished second on her.

4/1

1st

9

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

16:28 Downpatrick

Sea Of Doubt

11st 5lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

1-13 over hurdles (win came here) and rated 100; 0-5 over fences and rated 7lb lower; beaten 6.5l off 92 in a Wexford handicap chase on last completed start in this sphere in June; fairly well held over timber last twice; place chance if rediscovers best form.

11/4

Form: 90-4P0

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Reserve; has been poor the last twice, over C&D and at Wexford but has a chance on her earlier Cork fourth.
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3rd

8

17th Oct 2026

Yielding

2m 5f 70y

16:40 Limerick

Tudorista

11st 1lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Edward F Power

Some maiden hurdle ability for Gavin Cromwell and stepped up markedly on previous handicap efforts when beaten neck by At The Wings (runs in Division 1) over 2m4f at Gowran last time; definite player if staying this longer trip.

13/2

2nd

15

2nd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 40y

15:41 Gowran Park

Tudorista

10st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Edward F Power

Some maiden hurdle ability for Gavin Cromwell; not beaten far in a couple of good ground handicap hurdles for her current trainer; each-way chance if handling the softer surface.

12/1

Form: 02253F C BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
A maiden hurdle winner here over 2m in 2024; no win since but some fine runs in defeat lately; fell at Down Royal six days ago but can be a big player if none the worse for that.
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1st

4

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 166y

13:49 Clonmel

Dairy Force

11st 7lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

1-18 over hurdles, second six times, including over 2m4f here last season; may step up a place following recent Downpatrick second when clear of the remainder in ten-runner contest over 2m2f; 2lb rise looks fair.

9/4

2nd

5

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:12 Downpatrick

Dairy Force

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Maiden hurdle winner at Kilbeggan in 2024; runner-up in C&D handicap off 2lb lower in March; some fine runs in defeat this year; not seen to best effect over 2m3f at Kilbeggan on latest but player at his best.

8/1

10/1

Form: 29-35U

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Posted some good runs in maiden hurdles without winning including here; unlucky to unseat here in a handicap last time; has a chance if back to best form.
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5th

9

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

16:30 Listowel

Cocovic

11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Point winner is a maiden over hurdles but some good runs, mainly in maidens; needs his best on chase debut in what is a competitive race.

18/1

7th

5

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Cocovic

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Posted some good runs in maiden hurdles without winning including here; unlucky to unseat here in a handicap last time; has a chance if back to best form.

10/1

6

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:05 Kilbeggan

Cocovic

11st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

Runner-up in three maiden hurdles (including here) last summer; made a positive return to action at Limerick in May when a 10l third (2m4f, soft) but didn't find the expected improvement back there last time (2m4f, good, 5-2)) when beaten 22l; must bounce back.

15/1

Form: -46226

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a Ballinrobe handicap and Cork maiden over approx' 2m2f but not as good at Killarney last time; however, has a chance if back to his best.
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8th

7

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Eye Contact

11st 5lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Donal Commins

Runner-up in a Ballinrobe handicap and Cork maiden over approx' 2m2f but not as good at Killarney last time; however, has a chance if back to his best.

12/1

6th

10

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

17:08 Killarney

Eye Contact

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Donal Commins

Is 0-6 over hurdles but has taken the runner-up spot in his last two runs, in a Ballinrobe handicap off 100 (2m2f, good) and in a Cork maiden earlier this month (2m2f, good); 1lb wrong here but he has found some consistency.

7/1

2nd

4

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

16:30 Cork

Eye Contact

11st 12lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Donal Commins

Has shown flashes of ability and ran a fine race to finish a 0.5l second in a Ballinrobe handicap hurdle 13 days ago off a mark of 100; blinkers replace cheekpieces; probably vulnerable for win purposes back in maiden company.

9/2

Form: -91329

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 12lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Veteran was in good form earlier in summer, winning over 3m at Punchestown and good runs twice after including here; might have found the ground too soft last time; this can suit better but trip might be too sharp.
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8th

14

13th Oct 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

15:20 Punchestown

Smackwater Jack

10st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Veteran has shown he retains ability and enthusiasm with wins over C&D in June (repeating a 2025 success) and at Fairyhouse last week; below his best in a race won by Warmer Days Ahead at Kilbeggan on penultimate start.

12/1

11

5th Oct 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:50 Fairyhouse

Smackwater Jack

11st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Veteran below par last twice, after a good spell of form in similar contests before then; repeated last year's win in three-miler at Punchestown in early June, two solid placed efforts subsequently; enjoys good ground.

10/1

9th

13

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Smackwater Jack

10st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Veteran was in good form earlier in summer, winning over 3m at Punchestown and good runs twice after including here; might have found the ground too soft last time; this can suit better but trip might be too sharp.

12/1

Form: 300-90 BF

Last run: 95 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Hasn't fulfilled his early bumper and maiden hurdle promise, soundly beaten over 2m here the last twice so needs to do better raised in trip.
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10th

11

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Premier Rogue

11st 1lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Hasn't fulfilled his early bumper and maiden hurdle promise, soundly beaten over 2m here the last twice so needs to do better raised in trip.

20/1

10th

2

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Kilbeggan

Premier Rogue

12st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Placed in a bumper and maiden hurdles, down the field over C&D on his most recent start.

9/1

Form: P-09PF

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Has been running over fences lately, mostly poorly and fell last time at Wexford; has a chance if back to best maiden hurdle runs of last year; trainer/jockey combination have a good strike-rate.
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8th

13

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 110y

17:02 Downpatrick

Following Orders

10st 8lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Maiden is 0-4 over fences and has failed to complete three of his six starts in 2026; beaten 25l in Kilbeggan handicap hurdle on latest; hard to make a case.

33/1

11th

10

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Following Orders

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: P J Rothwell

Has been running over fences lately, mostly poorly and fell last time at Wexford; has a chance if back to best maiden hurdle runs of last year; trainer/jockey combination have a good strike-rate.

16/1

Form: 60-60P

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner last year but has been hit and miss since; well beaten on consecutive days at Killarney in July; others preferred.
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12th

1

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Kamino Bello

11st 12lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden hurdle winner last year but has been hit and miss since; well beaten on consecutive days at Killarney in July; others preferred.

22/1

13

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:32 Killarney

Kamino Bello

10st 11lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Sligo maiden hurdle winner last year (2m2f, good) but needs to improve a fair bit on both recent handicap efforts; steps up in trip; due to run here yesterday.

20/1

13th

1

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:20 Killarney

Kamino Bello

12st 1lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Sligo maiden winner last year hasn't matched that form since; was poor at Punchestown, but was better at Downpatrick since; needs a return to his best.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: /4-219 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Maiden on the Flat but won a C&D maiden hurdle in July; ran respectably in a big-field Galway handicap since; needs more but shouldn't be far away off the same mark.
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2

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Imarajan

11st 8lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: Eoin Doyle

Maiden on the Flat but won a C&D maiden hurdle in July; ran respectably in a big-field Galway handicap since; needs more but shouldn't be far away off the same mark.

8/1

9th

12

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:35 Galway

Imarajan

11st 8lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: Eoin Doyle

0-8 on the Flat; an improving hurdler having won at Kilbeggan 19 days ago (2m2f, good) and brings potential into handicaps; unraced over this far.

12/1

1st

6

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 160y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Imarajan

11st 4lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: Eoin Doyle

Flat maiden ran his best race over hurdles when runner-up in a C&D maiden hurdle last time; headgear combination worn then is retained; can be involved again.

5/1

Form: -17549

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner at Tramore (2m6f) in May; posted a good Tramore novice run last month but not as good in a Killarney handicap since so has to rebound down in trip.
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8

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Butch Coolidge

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: David Harry Kelly

Maiden hurdle winner at Tramore (2m6f) in May; posted a good Tramore novice run last month but not as good in a Killarney handicap since so has to rebound down in trip.

16/1

9th

14

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 80y

15:10 Killarney

Butch Coolidge

10st 0lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: David Harry Kelly

Got a 9lb hike for winning a Tramore maiden hurdle in May; well held in three novice hurdles since; 4lb wrong on his handicap debut and probably safe to look elsewhere.

16/1

4th

7

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:18 Tramore

Butch Coolidge

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: David Harry Kelly

Won a maiden hurdle over 2m6f here in May; a decent run in a Downpatrick novice since but was beaten 32l there last time; has a lot to do in this company on these terms.

20/1

Form: 0075

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

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No Results Found

Non-runners

Jacko Star, Rockstown Girl, Tribal

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €96.60
Straight Forecast €61.41
Tricast €1998.71
Trifecta €475.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dairy Force

The Irish Sun:

Jacko Star

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Eye Contact

TOPSPEED:

Blue Reed

POSTDATA:

Dairy Force