September 03 / 17.15 Kilbeggan

17.15

Good

Midland Breeders Mares Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 2m 3f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Midland Breeders Mares Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.70
  • Place: £1.60

Form: P21-25 CD BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Three decent runs since winning over C&D (gd-yld) in April off 8lb lower, two over hurdles and when second on the Flat at Limerick; ground may have been a bit lively back over hurdles at Ballinrobe latest; return to this C&D a plus, as is the forecast rain; chance.
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10

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 135y

15:05 Listowel

Chemdawg

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Generally dependable this year, including when second in a Flat handicap at Limerick in June; has won two of her last four hurdle starts; could go well despite 7lb rise for Kilbeggan success.

8/1

1st

14

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Chemdawg

10st 2lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Three decent runs since winning over C&D (gd-yld) in April off 8lb lower, two over hurdles and when second on the Flat at Limerick; ground may have been a bit lively back over hurdles at Ballinrobe latest; return to this C&D a plus, as is the forecast rain; chance.

15/2

5th

14

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:27 Ballinrobe

Chemdawg

10st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Took a long time to win a race over hurdles but has been in fine form in recent months; deserved her breakthrough win at Kilbeggan; suffered interference when chasing home an easy winner at Limerick; transferred her form to the Flat when second at 25-1 in a 1m4f contest at the same venue; good chance off a light weight.

7/2

11/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: -91184 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Went up 13lb for winning back-to-back at Limerick in May and at Sligo the following month; held off revised mark the last twice at Sligo and Wexford; new cheekpieces need to eke out more.
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3rd

11

2nd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 40y

15:41 Gowran Park

Larkins Lane

11st 2lb

J: Ross Sugrue

T: P J Rothwell

Enjoyed a good summer with two wins and probably her best effort when narrowly denied in cheekpieces at Kilbeggan last month; another 3lb means a total rise of 16lb but she goes on any ground and is keeping her form well.

7/1

2nd

15

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Larkins Lane

10st 2lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: P J Rothwell

Went up 13lb for winning back-to-back at Limerick in May and at Sligo the following month; held off revised mark the last twice at Sligo and Wexford; new cheekpieces need to eke out more.

11/1

4th

6

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 55y

19:36 Wexford

Larkins Lane

11st 1lb

J: Ross Sugrue

T: P J Rothwell

Landed back-to-back successes over thid trip at Limerick and Sligo before anchored by weight increase at Sligo last month; early to write off and the trainer has decided to claim off her here.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 180273

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 31 starts came at Sligo in May off 7lb lower; ran a nice race over C&D when a 1.5l second in July but below best twice since; needs to bounce back.
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10th

8

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

15:26 Navan

Bowgate Street

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: M Flannery

One win from 32 starts tells its own story but rarely runs a bad race; solid third in a 2m3f mares' handicap at Kilbeggan last time and every chance of being thereabouts again.

15/2

3rd

10

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Bowgate Street

10st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: M Flannery

Sole win from 31 starts came at Sligo in May off 7lb lower; ran a nice race over C&D when a 1.5l second in July but below best twice since; needs to bounce back.

12/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 20-24P

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Maiden made a promising seasonal reappearance at Wexford but hasn't built on that; beaten 13l when fourth at Downpatrick and then pulled up over C&D latest; has gone well here before but others more convincing.
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2nd

8

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 3f 145y

15:34 Clonmel

Demanding Gerry

10st 7lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: James Andrew Fahey

Runner-up over 2m1f at Wexford in May and has kept a fair level of form with one blip; second in a novice handicap on this card last year; each-way chance.

8/1

5th

11

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

14:52 Navan

Demanding Gerry

10st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: James Andrew Fahey

Runner-up over 2m1f at Wexford in May and has kept up a mostly consistent level of form stepping up to this trip; might find one or two too good again but has each-way possibilities.

12/1

4th

16

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Demanding Gerry

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: James Andrew Fahey

Maiden made a promising seasonal reappearance at Wexford but hasn't built on that; beaten 13l when fourth at Downpatrick and then pulled up over C&D latest; has gone well here before but others more convincing.

16/1

Form: 8-4342 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Took a step in the right direction when fourth at Sligo (2m2f, good); built on that when narrowly denied at Bellewstown (20.5f, gd-yld) on latest; nudged up 2lb but is 4lb below her last win and handles any ground; big chance.
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5th

7

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:34 Perth

Steps In The Sand

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Irish-trained mare; placed in two big fields in August (2m2f/2m4f, good) and posted another good effort when close seventh of 16 at Kilbeggan (2m3f, good to yielding; refitted cheekpieces) three weeks ago; has Sean Bowen booked for first attempt at this new trip; likely contender.

7/2

7th

7

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Steps In The Sand

10st 10lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Took a step in the right direction when fourth at Sligo (2m2f, good); built on that when narrowly denied at Bellewstown (20.5f, gd-yld) on latest; nudged up 2lb but is 4lb below her last win and handles any ground; big chance.

13/2

Form: 401018

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Has won two of her last four, over 2m2f (good) at Downpatrick and on penultimate at Tramore (16.5f, good); may be on a tough mark now and has stamina to prove for this trip.
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8th

3

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Small Bucks

11st 10lb

J: Mr E P Powell

T: P E Collins

Has won two of her last four, over 2m2f (good) at Downpatrick and on penultimate at Tramore (16.5f, good); may be on a tough mark now and has stamina to prove for this trip.

14/1

8th

6

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

17:37 Down Royal

Small Bucks

11st 9lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: P E Collins

Has won two of her last three starts; scored over 2m2f (good) at Downpatrick in July and went in again at Tramore (16.5f, good) two weeks ago despite not jumping fluently at times; should go well again off 5lb higher.

9/2

1st

4

14th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 80y

18:50 Tramore

Small Bucks

11st 9lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: P E Collins

Gained a second career win on penultimate at Downpatrick (2m2f, good); hiked up 8lb and soundly beaten in much deeper race at Galway; this is easier but has never won off this high a mark.

16/1

Form: F95-70 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Is 4lb below her last win but first two runs since joining this yard have not been her best; beaten 86l over C&D on latest in July; hard to fancy on recent showings.
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9th

13

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Circus Act

10st 5lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: J P Dempsey

Is 4lb below her last win but first two runs since joining this yard have not been her best; beaten 86l over C&D on latest in July; hard to fancy on recent showings.

25/1

14th

7

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:40 Kilbeggan

Circus Act

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Dual hurdles winner for James Nash, the latest in April last year at Down Royal (2m4f, good) off 2lb higher; signed off with a moderate effort in a Clonmel claiming hurdle for his former stable in May; stable debut for new yard on Flat at Bellewstown was nothing to shout about either.

14/1

9th

9

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 37y

20:17 Bellewstown

Circus Act

9st 5lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: J P Dempsey

Dual hurdles winner for James Nash but 0-11 on the Flat; claimed for 5,000euros from Clonmel claiming hurdle in May and debuts for new yard.

16/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 38-704

Last run: 81 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner has slipped down to her last successful mark and drops in grade after a decent fourth at Downpatrick when last seen in June; don't discount.
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10th

1

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Tir Og

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E Seymour

Three-time winner has slipped down to her last successful mark and drops in grade after a decent fourth at Downpatrick when last seen in June; don't discount.

10/1

4th

6

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

14:50 Downpatrick

Tir Og

11st 3lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E Seymour

Progressed really well in the early part of last season, rising 30lb in the ratings, stemming from three wins and two seconds; well beaten lately and mark is starting to edge back down; cheekpieces.

25/1

Form: P-8P27 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Is best on good ground and shaped well at Cork on penultimate (2m2f, good) but didn't back it up over C&D on latest; needs to bounce back and the forecast rain is a worry.
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4th

2

13th Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:30 Punchestown

Diamond Tipp

11st 11lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Martin Hassett

Downpatrick maiden hurdle winner last year for John McConnell; has been hit and miss for this yard and needs to do more to score again.

20/1

8

5th Oct 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:50 Fairyhouse

Diamond Tipp

11st 4lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Martin Hassett

Maiden winner over 2m2f at Downpatrick last year; second under Kennedy in 2m2f handicap at Cork in August; held since and hasn't looked like she's crying out for this longer trip.

10/1

6th

13

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:35 Navan

Diamond Tipp

11st 4lb

J: Ms E C Costello

T: Martin Hassett

Sole win came in a Downpatrick mares' maiden hurdle (2m2f, good) in July 2025; yet to get closer than 8l to the winner in a handicap and this trip may be a stretch for her.

16/1

Form: -56510

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Both wins at Sligo; went up 7lb for a decisive win there on penultimate (20.5f, good); held off revised mark back at Sligo on latest (10l behind Steps In The Sand); however, has placed over C&D before off 9lb higher so can't discount.
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1st

10

30th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:40 Sligo

Andyourbirdcansing

10st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Both hurdle wins at this track, including a decisive win in July (20.5f, good); well held in two runs since; 0-10 chasing; others look more likely.

25/1

12th

9

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Andyourbirdcansing

10st 8lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Both wins at Sligo; went up 7lb for a decisive win there on penultimate (20.5f, good); held off revised mark back at Sligo on latest (10l behind Steps In The Sand); however, has placed over C&D before off 9lb higher so can't discount.

14/1

Form: 61

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 108

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No Results Found

Form: 0-9115

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 731-6

Last run: 116 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 6P-40P

Last run: 55 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Roscommon maiden hurdle winner last summer has failed to fire in recent starts; pulled up at Cork 55 days ago and a 2lb drop for that is not enough to tempt; cheekpieces discarded.
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8

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Laurie Blue

10st 9lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: E D Delany

Roscommon maiden hurdle winner last summer has failed to fire in recent starts; pulled up at Cork 55 days ago and a 2lb drop for that is not enough to tempt; cheekpieces discarded.

40/1

5

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 60y

18:15 Cork

Laurie Blue

11st 8lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: E D Delany

Won a weak maiden hurdle at Roscommon last August; only 7l away in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown in May and cheekpieces are now added after a weak finish at Kilbeggan; has the ability to feature.

8/1

Form: 03-4P8

Last run: 55 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Maiden is 0-9 over hurdles; minor promise in a bumper and a couple of maidens but no impression in first three handicaps; eased 3lb for 20l defeat at Cork on latest; more needed.
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11

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Evelyn

10st 8lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

Maiden is 0-9 over hurdles; minor promise in a bumper and a couple of maidens but no impression in first three handicaps; eased 3lb for 20l defeat at Cork on latest; more needed.

28/1

8th

12

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:50 Cork

Evelyn

10st 10lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

Pulled up in a handicap last time, but the ground was soft and her previous fourth of 15 in a maiden was here over 2m3f on good ground; possibilities off this mark, given the RPR she posted that day; cheekpieces added.

14/1

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Evelyn

11st 9lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

Has made the frame on her two most recent starts in maidens; likely to be competitive here if running to a similar level of form.

7/1

Form: 295-09

Last run: 90 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Placed in a couple of maiden hurdles in Britain for Nick Littmoden; beaten over 40l in first two starts for this yard earlier in May and June; freshened up and blinkers go on; can only be watched unless the market speaks.
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12

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Last Note

10st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Placed in a couple of maiden hurdles in Britain for Nick Littmoden; beaten over 40l in first two starts for this yard earlier in May and June; freshened up and blinkers go on; can only be watched unless the market speaks.

40/1

9th

4

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 90y

20:30 Clonmel

Last Note

11st 5lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Cian Collins

Runner-up in a bumper and maiden hurdle in UK; beaten a long way at Wexford on stable debut/return and has to improve hugely on that.

16/1

12th

14

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:05 Wexford

Last Note

10st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Best hurdle run for Nick Littmoden came in a maiden contest at Market Rasen when a clear second of eight (2m5f, good); took a heavy defeat on handicap debut at Worcester (2m4f, good); more needed on stable debut.

13/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €59.60
Straight Forecast €48.97
Tricast €377.73
Trifecta €283.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Steps In The Sand

The Irish Sun:

Shirzan

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Tir Og

TOPSPEED:

Andyourbirdcansing

POSTDATA:

Steps In The Sand