September 06 / 18.15 Kilbeggan

18.15

Good To Yielding

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  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 2m 4f 40y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 38-421

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner with plenty of experience hurdling, getting off the mark at seventh attempt when improved in first-time cheekpieces at Tramore, handling tight track well to win with plenty to spare; good chance he'll prove a better chaser so demands plenty of respect now switched to fences.
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9th

1

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Marv Michael

11st 12lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: Liz Doyle

Four-time winner for Henry de Bromhead, including when bolting up by 12l over C&D last May; finished last season with two below-par runs; off 230 days and dropped 4lb on stable debut.

20/1

5

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

16:30 Listowel

Marv Michael

11st 8lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won off 1120 at Kilbeggan (20.5f, good) in May but 11lb rise halted his progress; remains 8lb above that last win and needs to find more to get his head back in front.

12/1

16th

9

1st Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:00 Galway

Marv Michael

11st 6lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

More talented over fences than hurdles; won a beginners' and a 2m4f handicap at Kilbeggan off 120; raised 10lb for that and unable to follow up back at that track the last twice; 4.5l behind Moonovercloon most recently; O'Keeffe chooses Native Speaker.

14/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 939-32 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
115-rated three-time hurdle winner including twice at Galway last autumn; 0-4 chasing but major player here judged on C&D handicap third and last month when a clear second in valuable 2m5f Killarney handicap, rallying well after stumble two out; rider's claim a further positive.
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9th

28

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

El Champo

11st 1lb

T: P J Rothwell

Winner of five races, up against it after failing to complete his last two starts; third reserve.

21

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

El Champo

10st 0lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Three wins over timber, the most recent at Galway in October 2023; two chase wins in 2025 but pulled up in that sphere on latest at Gowran a month ago; 4lb wrong back over hurdles; others preferred.

18/1

12

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:18 Gowran Park

El Champo

10st 9lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Three-time winner over hurdles and came good over fences last August/September, winning twice including a 2m6f handicap at Listowel; only fair form since then, and this trip may prove inadequate.

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 2P63F3 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Back-to-back hurdle wins at Cork and Wexford last season; led when a faller four from home at Wexford on chasing debut last month and good effort from the front at Killarney but didn't get home over 3m; back in trip here on first visit to Kilbeggan, a track which could suit.
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4

30th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

17:00 Listowel

Ceroc

11st 9lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Dual hurdles winner was poor at Wexford in April off 4lb higher (2m4f, good to yielding) but rebounded over fences back there last time when a distant second of 11 (3m2f, good to yielding); can't be ruled out but others are more appealing.

10/1

2nd

4

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 100y

16:55 Wexford

Ceroc

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Andrew Slattery

Is yet to win over fences but has posted plenty of good runs including here; however, he was poor over hurdles last time (also here) and has to rebound.

12/1

6th

2

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:55 Wexford

Ceroc

11st 11lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Has won twice over hurdles, including here over 3m, but losing run mounting and was pulled up in a Clonmel novices' handicap chase on latest; others arrive in better form.

16/1

Form: -685U3

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
0-13 under Rules and 0-3 in chases but step in the right direction at Tramore last month; plenty more likely needed here though.
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3

20th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 185y

Class 4

14:50 Southwell

Just Three

11st 3lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Irish raider; 0-10 over fences and has same strike-rate over hurdles; not favoured by the weights when well-beaten last of three in recent Killarney beginners' chase and has better chance in this handicap but his record over the last year or so is not compelling.

7/1

3

20th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 185y

Class 4

14:50 Southwell

Just Three

11st 3lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Irish raider; 0-10 over fences and has same strike-rate over hurdles; not favoured by the weights when well-beaten last of three in recent Killarney beginners' chase and has better chance in this handicap but his record over the last year or so is not compelling.

7/1

2

11th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

15:40 Killarney

Just Three

11st 4lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Vastly inferior hurdler to his two rivals and he's now 0-9 over fences; should be outclassed.

33/1

Form: P5-344

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Hasn't won over hurdles (rated 113) since Cork maiden win early last year although some creditable handicap efforts this year, including here; probably best watched on chase debut.
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8

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

16:50 Limerick

Luminous Light

10st 11lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Anthony McCann

Flat and dual hurdle winner got off the mark over fences at Clonmel in February and was a solid second in a Tramore novice last time; has a chance but questions about his attitude after refusing to race at Cork last time.

11/1

Form: 0-9352

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
111-rated hurdler has been placed on two of three attempts chasing this summer, notably last month at Ballinrobe when outstayed over 3m (soft); back in trip here and better ground no problem; should go well.
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12

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:20 Punchestown

Ossifer Hops

11st 3lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Won a Downpatrick maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott in 2023; modest record overall; 1-17 over hurdles and 0-10 chasing; hard to make a case for on recent form.

33/1

4

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

19:12 Tramore

Ossifer Hops

11st 6lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Won a Downpatrick maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott in 2023; modest record overall; 1-17 over hurdles, 0-9 in chases, hard to make a case for him on recent hurdles form.

20/1

10th

16

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 15y

15:35 Cork

Ossifer Hops

10st 0lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Won a Downpatrick maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott in 2023 but on a barren run since; was on the retreat when carried out at Clonmel latest; pulled up on previous start; not easy to fancy on recent showings and 5lb wrong.

40/1

Form: -26210 D BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Both wins have come at Bellewstown, including in July, none too fluent there last week off 102; good Clonmel beginners chase second earlier in the summer but more likely needed here.
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9th

2

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 147y

16:55 Clonmel

Inforapenny

12st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Mark Fahey

Both hurdle wins have been at Bellewstown over 2m4f, latest there in July; well beaten there since and over fences last time so questions now.

14/1

7th

6

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 40y

18:15 Kilbeggan

Inforapenny

11st 12lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Mark Fahey

Both wins have come at Bellewstown, including in July, none too fluent there last week off 102; good Clonmel beginners chase second earlier in the summer but more likely needed here.

16/1

10th

2

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 110y

17:18 Bellewstown

Inforapenny

12st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Mark Fahey

Both wins have come over C&D; went up 5lb for his latest head win last month and has leading claims for his in-form stable.

3/1

Form: 93-055

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful (rated 116) over hurdles and on the level although not a great strike-rate; never landed a blow on recent chase debut at Ballinrobe so needs to improve plenty.
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13

22nd Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 120y

16:30 Navan

Global Export

10st 8lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

in rear

14/1

3rd

5

1st Mar 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 90y

16:20 Navan

Global Export

10st 3lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear, headway from 4 out, in touch with leaders on inner 3 out, went third 2 out, no impression when bad mistake last, kept on

10/1

Form: 011-25

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Progressed really well in handicap hurdles, winning at Leopardstown and Tramore before good second in Ballinrobe novice; handicapper looked to have caught up with her at Killarney recently and now switches attention to fences; unproven over 2m4f but respected.
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4

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Miss Gherkin

11st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Eoin Griffin

Dual hurdle winner put up a fine run after a break on debut for this yard when runner-up at Clonmel; raised 3lb but might be able to progress enough to defy that; has run well in defeat here before.

7/2

4

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Miss Gherkin

11st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Eoin Griffin

Dual hurdle winner put up a fine run after a break on debut for this yard when runner-up at Clonmel; raised 3lb but might be able to progress enough to defy that; has run well in defeat here before.

7/2

2nd

3

15th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:48 Clonmel

Miss Gherkin

11st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eoin Griffin

Handicap wins over this trip came at Leopardstown and Tramore over a year ago; looked in handicapper's grasp over the winter and returns from a short break for new yard here.

10/1

Form: 8878-P

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Three chase attempts have been modest, of greater interest when tackling handicaps.
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1

8th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:10 Perth

Brave Adam

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Jennie Candlish

Won over nearly 3m as a chaser last year when based in Ireland; pulled up over hurdles on final run there and made a forgettable stable debut at Hexham in this new headgear combination.

14/1

2

22nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

15:18 Hexham

Brave Adam

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Jennie Candlish

A fair 2m7f-winning chaser but he was pulled up back hurdling in 3m Fairyhouse handicap in April on his final run for Thomas Cooper; cheekpieces go on for his new yard and he can't be ruled out after a break with Brian Hughes up.

6/1

14

6th Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

16:12 Fairyhouse

Brave Adam

10st 3lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Thomas Cooper

Won a Killarney beginners' chase last October but not as good over fences since; however, did run a solid race on handicap hurdle debut at Punchestown in December over this trip; considered.

11/1

Form: 09P-08

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Moderate hurdler tailed off on recent chase debut at Ballinrobe.
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14

7th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 171y

15:15 Clonmel

Knocknaconnery

10st 11lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: S Curling

prominent, pressed leader when mistake and lost position 10th, mistake and weakened 4 out, dropped to rear when not fluent 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out

100/1

14

7th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 171y

15:15 Clonmel

Knocknaconnery

10st 11lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: S Curling

prominent, pressed leader when mistake and lost position 10th, mistake and weakened 4 out, dropped to rear when not fluent 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out

100/1

9th

10

16th Oct 2024

Good

2m 7f 39y

16:20 Punchestown

Knocknaconnery

10st 7lb

J: Mr J C Canavan

T: S Curling

Beaten 23l on handicap chase debut at Listowel last time; steps up in trip today but has lots to find.

25/1

Form: 39P-00

Last run: 81 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden hurdler an unlikely one to make an immediate impact chasing.
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13

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:35 Cork

Robin Elite

12st 0lb

J: Mr T P Aherne

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Point-to-point winner last May; in good hands but has been struggling in low-grade handicaps, up against it.

33/1

19

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

Robin Elite

10st 0lb

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Point winner in May; no merit in his hurdles form or in three handicap chase attempts this season; third reserve,

19

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

Robin Elite

10st 0lb

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Point winner in May; no merit in his hurdles form or in three handicap chase attempts this season; third reserve,

OUR TIP

Form: P/6-48 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
109-rated three-time hurdle winner whose best of four efforts chasing when fourth in 2m4f Tipperary beginners in July; tame enough handicap effort since however and tongue-tie now tried.
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10

15th Oct 2024

Good

2m 6f 166y

16:50 Punchestown

Conron

11st 2lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

Long time since the last of three wins over hurdles (at shorter trips); recent chase form not encouraging (tongue-tie worn latest now discarded).

25/1

3

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 40y

18:15 Kilbeggan

Conron

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

109-rated three-time hurdle winner whose best of four efforts chasing when fourth in 2m4f Tipperary beginners in July; tame enough handicap effort since however and tongue-tie now tried.

12/1

1

6th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 147y

19:30 Roscommon

Conron

12st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

Three-time hurdle winner improved for each run over fences; best run since returning from mammoth absence in beginners chase at Tipperary (2m3f good to yielding) last month; shaped as though this step up in trip would suit that day and has a chance on handicap chase debut.

12/1

Form: 42-034 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Decent (115-rated) hurdler took a step forward on latest of three attempts chasing when fourth in 2m4f Wexford handicap; place claims.
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2

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 1f 200y

18:42 Limerick

Quest With Speed

11st 10lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

In good form mostly over hurdles during winter, winning at Navan and a decent effort last time; was pulled-up on last chase start in the Cork National, though, and this trip looks on the sharp side.

9/1

4th

1

28th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

14:25 Navan

Quest With Speed

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Chase winner bagged his second hurdling success over C&D in December off 109 at 40-1 (2m4f, soft to heavy); decent showing at Limerick next time when seventh, but his latest Gowran run was poor (2m4f, heavy).

10/1

10

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 4f 0y

15:20 Cork

Quest With Speed

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Chase winner over 3m2f on good ground at Down Royal in May; Kilbeggan run six days later may have come too soon for him; should be sharper as a result of recent hurdles run at Punchestown.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €16.10
Straight Forecast €12.03
Trifecta €117.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Marv Michael

POSTDATA:

El Champo

TOPSPEED:

Quest With Speed

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ceroc

The Irish Sun:

Inforapenny