September 06 / 19.20 Kilbeggan

19.20

Good To Yielding

Paddy Dunican Memorial (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Paddy Dunican Memorial (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

Runners: 15 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £17.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 3

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising enough Downpatrick debut last month when staying-on third (well off front two) in ordinary 2m3f contest (good); entitled to come on for that and one to consider.
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9

13th Jul 2025

Good

3m 1f 146y

16:45 Sligo

Fortune The Brave

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: John C McConnell

Won a Kilbeggan bumper last season and back to form when runner-up at Hexham three weeks ago; this looks tougher but it's only his third start in a handicap and he may find improvement for first-time blinkers.

10/1

1

22nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

15:18 Hexham

Fortune The Brave

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: John C McConnell

A fairly useful bumper winner who showed some promise in maiden hurdles before unseating his rider at the first on his handicap debut at Punchestown (3m; wore cheekpieces) 15 days ago; this Irish challenger remains with potential.

2/1

Form: 84-8

Last run: 36 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat-bred 5yo showed promise in two soft-ground bumpers last season; placed once in point-to-points before track return last month when never counting in midfield in Galway bumper on quicker ground; upped in trip here and would appreciate rain.
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2nd

4

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

19:20 Kilbeggan

Spotthedifference

12st 0lb

J: Mr T A Halford

T: M Halford & T Collins

Flat-bred 5yo showed promise in two soft-ground bumpers last season; placed once in point-to-points before track return last month when never counting in midfield in Galway bumper on quicker ground; upped in trip here and would appreciate rain.

16/1

8th

11

1st Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

18:10 Galway

Spotthedifference

12st 0lb

J: Mr T A Halford

T: M Halford & T Collins

Flat-bred 5yo showed promise on C&D debut at last year's festival before decent fourth at Punchestown; two runs in point-to-points this Spring didn't amount to much but can't be ruled out back on the track.

14/1

4th

11

11th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 50y

17:20 Punchestown

Spotthedifference

11st 3lb

J: Mr T A Halford

T: M Halford & T Collins

midfield, headway 2f out, kept on and went fourth towards finish, not reach leaders

33/1

33/1

  • Place: £14.00

Form:

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twice raced in point-to-points before tailed off on Rules debut in Galway maiden hurdle last month for Philip Dempsey; tongue-tied and new yard here for bumper debut.
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5th

2

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:40 Limerick

Matter Of Opinion

12st 4lb

J: Ms L A Byrne

T: William Harvey

Placed in two bumpers last year; weak maiden hurdle form; pulled up on handicap debut at Gowran; cheekpieces added to usual tongue-tie.

25/1

2

3rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 40y

16:55 Gowran Park

Matter Of Opinion

11st 9lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: William Harvey

Best effort in maidens his last one, a 13l sixth of 14 at Navan (2m5f, yielding); opening mark of 107 could be workable on that evidence (split 113 and 110 rated rivals); not discounted on handicap bow.

20/1

6th

10

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 0y

16:20 Navan

Matter Of Opinion

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: William Harvey

Yet to build on promise shown in bumpers in two starts over hurdles; beaten 50l at Galway on latest when 40-1; others appeal more.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2-

Last run: 254 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner last season made fine bumper debut when finishing a long way clear of the remainder when second to a warm Willie Mullins-trained favourite over 2m4f at Leopardstown over Christmas (heavy); long absence since a slight concern and fitted with a tongue-tie here but anything approaching that form should suffice here.
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4th

13

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 200y

16:13 Galway

Artic Lane

10st 5lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: Declan Queally

Maiden hurdle win last term came on good ground over 2m; didn't convince over further subsequently, not looking to stay 3m at Kilbeggan final occasion in May; stamina remains a concern here on return from five months' absence.

16/1

11

16th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 50y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Artic Lane

10st 7lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Declan Queally

Maiden hurdle win came on good ground over two miles back in November but has won a point-to-point; effectively brought down at the first on penultimate novice hurdle start when sent off at 7-1 (3m1f, good); dropped 2lb for lesser effort latest when finishing a well beaten seventh; trip and ground may aid his chance.

13/1

11

16th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 50y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Artic Lane

10st 7lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Declan Queally

Maiden hurdle win came on good ground over two miles back in November but has won a point-to-point; effectively brought down at the first on penultimate novice hurdle start when sent off at 7-1 (3m1f, good); dropped 2lb for lesser effort latest when finishing a well beaten seventh; trip and ground may aid his chance.

13/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Masked Marvel 4yo cost 12,000euros as a foal and 35,000GBP at Doncaster May Sales after finishing third in Tattersalls Farm maiden point-to-point previous month; dam French 10.5f/1m4f winner, half-sister to useful winners Lancetto (1m2f Flat/2m-2m1f hurdle/chase) and Lanceur (1m-1m2f Flat/2m hurdle); noteworthy jockey booking for Rules debut so market has to be watched.
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4th

11

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:32 Killarney

Warriors Wood

10st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Andrew McNamara

Two hurdle wins came over shorter trips and off the mark chasing in 2m5f Kilbeggan handicap in May, following that up with good third in competitive 2m4f handicap at same track; clearly in good order and could go well here off 8lb lower hurdles mark.

5/1

3rd

11

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:12 Kilbeggan

Warriors Wood

10st 7lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Andrew McNamara

Made it third time lucky over fences when bolting up over C&D last month; 6lb rise for that 7l win seems reasonable and while this is more demanding, he's unexposed in this sphere and there could still be more to come.

7/2

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

Form: 2P52

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Recent Cork second (2m2f) her best effort yet when chasing home a good yardstick; definite contender with return to 2m4f to suit.
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3

10th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:52 Downpatrick

Mrs Mc Go

11st 6lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Runner-up twice in bumpers and has taken well to hurdles since May return; third to an improver in 2m3f Limerick mares maiden and in similar 2m5f Bellewstown contest really asserted from last for 10l win (good); trip/ground in her favour here and should go well although Alex Harvey now rides stablemate Diamond Tipp.

13/2

12

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:00 Bellewstown

Mrs Mc Go

10st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Runner-up in two of her six bumper starts; well below best on last two starts before a break; returned with a creditable third behind a Gordon Elliott-trained odds-on chance on hurdling debut at Limerick.

7/1

10

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

17:42 Limerick

Mrs Mc Go

11st 7lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Runner-up in two of her six bumpers so has ability but others still look more likely winners.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Teofilo half-brother to 7f/8f AW winner Dagmar Run; dam maiden half-sister to 6f winner Spreadsheet; bought from Godolphin for 15,000gns as an unraced 3yo; market best guide on debut.
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5th

5

11th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

15:55 Downpatrick

Zillionaire

11st 4lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Teofilo half-brother to 7f/8f AW winner Dagmar Run; dam maiden half-sister to 6f winner Spreadsheet; bought from Godolphin for 15,000gns as an unraced 3yo; far too keen and paid the price on recent debut in Kilbeggan bumper; switches to hurdles and best watched for now.

25/1

7th

6

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

19:20 Kilbeggan

Zillionaire

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Teofilo half-brother to 7f/8f AW winner Dagmar Run; dam maiden half-sister to 6f winner Spreadsheet; bought from Godolphin for 15,000gns as an unraced 3yo; market best guide on debut.

20/1

Form: 9

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Califet gelding made modest late headway on last month's Tramore debut but will need to make serious improvement to feature here.
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9th

10

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

17:17 Listowel

Whatdoyoucallhim

11st 7lb

J: Mr P R O’Neill

T: David K Walsh

Tailed off in three bumpers and suffered the same fate on hurdle debut; cheekpieces tried.

100/1

14th

16

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:20 Clonmel

Whatdoyoucallhim

11st 4lb

J: Richard Condon

T: David K Walsh

Hasn't shown a lot of promise in three bumper starts and isn't easy to fancy.

100/1

Form: 5364-4

Last run: 116 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mare is now 0-7 in bumpers but has run to a decent enough level of form, most recently front-running fourth at Killarney; can be keen and needs to settle better to see out this trip.
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9th

13

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

19:20 Kilbeggan

Dansanttothetune

11st 7lb

J: Ms J E Grant

T: David M O’Brien

Mare is now 0-7 in bumpers but has run to a decent enough level of form, most recently front-running fourth at Killarney; can be keen and needs to settle better to see out this trip.

10/1

4th

7

13th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

20:20 Killarney

Dansanttothetune

11st 7lb

J: Ms J E Grant

T: David M O’Brien

led

10/1

4th

7

13th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

20:20 Killarney

Dansanttothetune

11st 7lb

J: Ms J E Grant

T: David M O’Brien

led

10/1

Form: 07

Last run: 14 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to 2m5f hurdle winner Thegoaheadman, family of quite smart chaser Blazing Dawn; showed little in two point-to- points and again twice in bumpers.
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6th

9

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

16:53 Bellewstown

Nohilltoosteep

10st 6lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: James M Barcoe

Nothing of note in bumpers and twice over hurdles.

66/1

3

17th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

15:30 Tramore

Nohilltoosteep

11st 4lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: James M Barcoe

Well beaten in nine bumpers, and pulled up on hurdles debut last winter; new headgear combination tried.

50/1

18

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

20:30 Bellewstown

Nohilltoosteep

11st 7lb

J: Mr S E Cottrill

T: James M Barcoe

Second reserve; well beaten all eight bumper starts and can't be fancied

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; Westerner mare cost 25,000euros as a 3yo; half-sister to 3m chase winner Slainte Mhor; dam unraced half-sister to 2m5f-3m6f hurdle/high-class chase winner Ad Hoc; placed in both point-to-points in the Spring for Colin Bowe; has joined champion trainer so has to be respected if getting a run.
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8

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 80y

15:05 Killarney

Persian Daughter

10st 13lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Lightly-raced 6yo; two third-place finishes in points before disappointing on rules debut in a Kilbeggan bumper; made seasonal return in a Bellewstown maiden hurdle with a decent second (2m1f, good); stepped up to 2m6f at Downpatrick last time, where she comfortably obliged at short odds (good); this is tougher.

11/2

1st

3

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

14:48 Downpatrick

Persian Daughter

10st 13lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: W P Mullins

Seemed to not stay 3m in point-to-points and weakened on Rules' debut in a 2m4f Kilbeggan bumper; better effort over 2m1f at Bellewstown latest on return from a layoff; top yard and should stay this far on breeding but has to prove it.

7/4

2nd

15

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:00 Bellewstown

Persian Daughter

10st 11lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Placed on both starts in points for champion handler Colin Bowe the season before last, beaten odds-on favourite on the second occasion; bumper run at Kilbeggan last autumn was too bad to be true; could be a different proposition now.

8/1

Form: 08

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Okay debut run at Galway but let down by jumping on hurdles debut at Ballinrobe and 4yo back in a bumper here.
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12th

8

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

19:20 Kilbeggan

Jack Booner

11st 11lb

J: Mr E Finegan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Okay debut run at Galway but let down by jumping on hurdles debut at Ballinrobe and 4yo back in a bumper here.

33/1

8th

11

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 2f 52y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Jack Booner

11st 9lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Ciaran Murphy

Ran fine in a decent bumper at Galway and nice pedigree for jumping; yard going well; tongue-tie.

14/1

Form: 6-00

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-beaten in two bumpers and again on recent hurdles debut at Galway.
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13th

10

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

19:20 Kilbeggan

Mr Macallum

11st 11lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Well-beaten in two bumpers and again on recent hurdles debut at Galway.

33/1

15th

16

3rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 175y

13:55 Galway

Mr Macallum

11st 9lb

J: Daniel King

T: Mrs C O’Leary

midfield, not fluent 2nd

66/1

12th

6

17th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:15 Kilbeggan

Mr Macallum

11st 9lb

J: Mr J Costello

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Well-bred gelding but trailed home last in a heavy-ground bumper at Thurles in March; runs over hurdles at Downpatrick on Sunday.

20/1

Form: 00

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in Cork and Tramore bumpers.
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11

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

19:20 Kilbeggan

No Time Lost

11st 11lb

J: Mr E T Mellerick

T: Kenneth Michael Daly

Soundly beaten in Cork and Tramore bumpers.

100/1

12th

10

16th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 80y

20:20 Tramore

No Time Lost

11st 11lb

J: Mr E T Mellerick

T: Kenneth Michael Daly

Tailed off 50-1 shot in a Cork bumper on debut last month; needs a lot more.

100/1

13th

6

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

20:30 Cork

No Time Lost

11st 10lb

J: Mr E T Mellerick

T: Kenneth Michael Daly

First foal; dam 6f-1m6f maiden (RPR 60), half-sister to 1m3f-12.4f winner Falcon's Fire; by a little-known sire and is best watched for future reference.

100/1

Form:

Last run: 14 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; tailed off on last month's debut here; tongue-tie now fitted but easily passed over.
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17

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

19:20 Kilbeggan

Sunrise Quest

12st 0lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: James Conheady

First reserve; tailed off on last month's debut here; tongue-tie now fitted but easily passed over.

8

23rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Kilbeggan

Sunrise Quest

12st 0lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: James Conheady

Quest For Pace 5yo cost 1,000euros as a yearling and 5,000euros as a 3yo; first foal; dam maiden half-sister to winners Hujaylea (useful 7f-1m, inc AW) and Inflight (5f 2yo, inc AW); unlikely type to make a winning debut.

33/1

Non-runners

People Pleaser, Koo Star, Whitewinewednesday, Supreme Ruler

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Payout
Exacta €307.50
Straight Forecast €227.36

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Artic Lane

POSTDATA:

Mrs Mc Go

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Artic Lane

The Irish Sun:

Artic Lane