April 20 / 17.20 Kilbeggan

17.20

Yielding

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  • Prize money: £5743.36
  • 1m 7f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Runners: 17 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.70
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 6-1622

Last run: 262 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Progressed well at around 2m4f last summer, winning at Limerick and good second at same venue and again at Cork; has his ground here but drop back in trip may not be ideal.
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8th

2

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 2

14:50 Musselburgh

The Big Chap

11st 10lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Paul W Flynn

in rear

20/1

8th

2

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 2

14:50 Musselburgh

The Big Chap

11st 10lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Paul W Flynn

in rear

20/1

1

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

14:15 Limerick

The Big Chap

11st 12lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Paul W Flynn

Outran his 80-1 odds when third at Navan three weeks ago (2m4f, soft) but looks to have little margin for error off this mark.

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: -67427

Last run: 171 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Narrowly beaten in Tramore maiden (yielding) in October, heavy ground possibly against him in handicap next time; back from winter break here and could well have more to offer now with ground in his favour.
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2

6th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:12 Stratford

Laser Focus

11st 0lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Won on the Flat in May but was safely held on both hurdling starts this year (both in 2m handicaps in July) and reverts to this code after a very poor Flat run last month; stablemate Chillhi looks a safer option.

6/1

6

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newmarket (July)

Laser Focus

9st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: James Owen

Had a good run of form in 1m2f-1m5f handicaps (1423) before tailed off in his last two hurdle races and he's a dual winner in that scene; some wellbeing concerns all of a sudden.

8/1

7th

1

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Worcester

Laser Focus

11st 8lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Won twice over hurdles in the autumn (2m4f/2m7f) and has been in good form on the Flat in recent weeks but was well beaten when back over hurdles on Saturday (2m; raced too freely) and has a point to prove here.

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 9008

Last run: 130 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner with rating of 83, suited by soft ground; underwhelming so far over hurdles although did show a little more at Cork last time; hard to be confident in entering handicaps.
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7

10th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

15:20 Stratford

Mister Wilson

11st 2lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Kerry Lee

pulled hard, soon prominent, weakened quickly after 3 out, soon pulled up

33/1

8th

4

10th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:42 Uttoxeter

Mister Wilson

11st 11lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Kerry Lee

took keen hold, towards rear, weakened from 3 out, tailed off

12/1

8th

4

10th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:42 Uttoxeter

Mister Wilson

11st 11lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Kerry Lee

took keen hold, towards rear, weakened from 3 out, tailed off

12/1

Form: 660

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Former 1m winner for Hugo Palmer whose three attempts hurdling haven't set the world alight; potential improver now entering handicaps.
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8th

2

(11)

16th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:35 Laytown

Set Point

12st 4lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Gordon Elliott

towards rear but in touch with leaders

10/1

Form: 431218

Last run: 167 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Nicely progressive earlier this season, winning Tramore maiden and best effort when getting up late in Fairyhouse handicap on good; bit out of depth (on soft) in Grade 3 novice subsequently so should appreciate return to handicap ranks here; goes well fresh.
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12

21st Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 80y

15:50 Tramore

Doyenna

11st 1lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

in touch with leaders early, mistake 1st, midfield 2nd, towards rear before 3rd

40/1

12

21st Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 80y

15:50 Tramore

Doyenna

11st 1lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

in touch with leaders early, mistake 1st, midfield 2nd, towards rear before 3rd

40/1

6

4th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Leopardstown

Doyenna

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

Best form is all at 2m on better ground, including Fairyhouse win last season off 102; plenty to find from C&D run at Christmas.

33/1

Form: -4673U BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Took a step forward in Clonmel maiden last month, forcing much of pace and only losing second on post and still bang there when unseating after the last in Downpatrick handicap won by I Don't Get It (Steppenwolf third) on latest; those runs were on soft so faces quicker conditions here but should be thereabouts if handling them.
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3rd

3

8th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 185y

18:35 Sligo

Tipp For Mac

11st 10lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Thomas Cooper

A maiden over hurdles but has been placed loads of times, including on his last three starts; is creeping up the handicap but should be involved again.

4/1

Form: 146F23

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Clonmel win last year (2m3f) came on good but has handled softish ground including recent Downpatrick third (to I Don't Get It) after a break; one to consider.
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2nd

2

11th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

13:15 Kempton

Steppenwolf

11st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Ex-Irish 6yo who is only 1-11 over fences, the win gained at Ffos Las (2m3f; stable debut) in May; has failed to back up that form in two subsequent starts (had further wind surgery since latest) and looks more exposed than these rivals.

13/2

2nd

2

11th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

13:15 Kempton

Steppenwolf

11st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Ex-Irish 6yo who is only 1-11 over fences, the win gained at Ffos Las (2m3f; stable debut) in May; has failed to back up that form in two subsequent starts (had further wind surgery since latest) and looks more exposed than these rivals.

13/2

11th

7

28th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Uttoxeter

Steppenwolf

11st 11lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Ex-Irish 6yo who was given a wind op before winning quite stylishly on stable debut at Ffos Las (2m3f, good) in May; disappointed when favourite to follow up at Bangor last month but could plausibly still have more improvement to come for this stable; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers.

9/1

Form: 067

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point second (good) has shown a glimpse of ability in three maiden hurdles; potential improver now on handicap debut on better ground.
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3rd

12

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:55 Killarney

West Away

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: P E Collins

Gained a third career win in a 2m3f handicap chase at Wexford two weeks ago; small penalty for that still leaves him 8lb wrong here; difficult task.

16/1

1st

5

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 20y

15:25 Wexford

West Away

11st 12lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: P E Collins

Two-time hurdles winner; extended chase record to 0-7 when a 14.5l third of 9 over C&D on debut for this yard last month but may have needed that after 208 days off and could get closer now; rated 114 and in the mix.

5/1

3rd

9

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

16:20 Wexford

West Away

11st 12lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: P E Collins

Two-time winning hurdler is 0-6 in chases, standout effort when good second in C&D beginners last summer (good); absent since Christmas bit to prove now.

12/1

Form: 620738

Last run: 191 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Several bumper placings on decent ground and remains unexposed over hurdles after just three attempts; absent since October but one to consider on handicap debut, especially if strong in the market.
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5th

9

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

17:05 Hexham

Second Subaltern

12st 0lb

J: Miss Venetia Thompson

T: Miss V Thompson

Exposed; plenty of fair form in points, winning on three occasions, the latest at Charm Park last month (3m, good); didn't show a great deal on two previous attempts chasing, but has an each-way chance.

10/1

7th

7

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:25 Wexford

Second Subaltern

11st 5lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

Maiden in bumpers and over hurdles was poor on chasing debut and not easy to fancy on that run.

20/1

14/1

Form: 0507P5

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Has won twice on the Flat in Sligo claimers but yet to trouble the judge in 12 attempts hurdling, left with plenty to do when only fifth behind I Don't Get It at Downpatrick on latest; drier ground will suit so don't rule out.
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1st

2

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

Gamigin

11st 13lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Three-time hurdles winner returned to form when runner-up at Down Royal (2m1, soft, 7-2 fav') in final start for Gary McGill in January; unfancied and well beaten in two runs for new yard; may go well back in 0-100 company now.

10/1

6th

4

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 165y

15:17 Downpatrick

Gamigin

11st 3lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Noel C Kelly

Three-time hurdles winner returned to form when second of 11 finishers at Down Royal (2m1f, soft) in January off 3lb lower; weak in the market for Ayr run last time, weakening quickly to finish last of six finishers; in the mix at his best.

9/2

6th

6

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Ayr

Gamigin

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Noel C Kelly

Has won three times, including over C&D two years ago when trained by current handler, who has taken over once more after eight starts for Gary McGill; returned to form when second of 11 finishers at Down Royal (2m1f, soft) in January and this Irish-trained challenger should be in the firing line.

7/2

Form: 0000F0

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
All veteran's wins have been at 2m4f+; recent form not encouraging but ground is coming in his favour; opposable all the same.
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9th

10

1st Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:05 Down Royal

Roi De Dubai

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John C McConnell

2m4f winner here in the past but hasn't win in two years, surprising co-favourite at Bellewstown last time; declining mark and latest support suggests some think he's capable of exploiting it.

10/1

8th

9

8th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:30 Bellewstown

Roi De Dubai

11st 9lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Mark continues to fall but for good reason on the evidence of his recent efforts.

14/1

12th

10

19th May 2023

Good

2m 2f 165y

17:30 Downpatrick

Roi De Dubai

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John C McConnell

Course winner has been soundly beaten the last twice and has to show more even though his mark has dropped plenty.

20/1

Form: 551403

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Career-best when landing 3m handicap at Tipperary last October on good-to-yielding; recent chasing effort was encouraging but marked drop in trip here could be an issue.
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7

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 200y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Good World

11st 2lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Eoin Griffin

One of veteran's five hurdle wins came here and stays this far; around 5l behind Mighty Berkshire when fair fourth over 2m5f at Tramore.

14/1

4th

6

14th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

19:55 Tramore

Good World

11st 5lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Eoin Griffin

Five-time hurdles winner at up to 3m, most recent coming in 2m5f Fairyhouse handicap in November; two runs this year have been poor so much more needed and probably wants easier ground.

14/1

10th

8

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 116y

16:52 Punchestown

Good World

10st 12lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Eoin Griffin

Latest of five wins was at Fairyhouse in November; pulled up over fences last time; handles good ground and has won over 3m; trainer has said that once he goes over mark of 100, he struggles, but claim will help.

10/1

Form: -721PP

Last run: 147 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdles winner at Downpatrick, including last summer over 2m6f; lack of a recent run and drop in trip negatives here.
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13

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 60y

17:10 Limerick

Fassbender

11st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Mark Michael McNiff

held up in rear, hit 4th

16/1

13

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 60y

17:10 Limerick

Fassbender

11st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Mark Michael McNiff

held up in rear, hit 4th

16/1

8th

7

11th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

16:30 Downpatrick

Fassbender

11st 6lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Record of 2-39 over hurdles, both wins at this track; mostly below form this year but staged a revival when third of 15 at Roscommon (20.5f, yielding) last month; 15lb below last winning mark; claims.

11/2

Form: 661-00

Last run: 213 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Maiden win came on good-to-yielding but struggled in handicaps last year; not one to rule out, especially if getting a soft lead.
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6th

2

(9)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

17:02 Ffos Las

Virtual Hug

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Nikki Evans

Two wins this year, the latter off 1lb lower at Bath (11.6f, good) in May; behind Buck Barrow when fourth over C&D (good) last month but that certainly wasn't a bad run; no surprise if he features.

10/1

4th

7

(3)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

20:00 Ffos Las

Virtual Hug

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Nikki Evans

Held a couple of times round his beloved Bath in 0-55 company since winning from Bobby Dassler there in the spring; usually dropped in and will want a decent test round this easier course.

8/1

Form: 293301

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
First reserve; heavily-raced 8yo defied a 216-day absence to record second 2m2f Downpatrick win early this month under typical front-running ride, despite hanging left; handles this quicker ground too but may not get such a soft lead here off 6lb higher.
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10th

3

21st Feb 2024

Heavy

3m 0f 200y

15:50 Punchestown

I Dont Get It

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Neill McCluskey

In fine form over hurdles last May, winning twice and reaching a career-high mark off 111; weak hurdles form in recent months; best run this term over fences at Down Royal on latest.

20/1

4th

11

23rd Jan 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 100y

15:30 Down Royal

I Dont Get It

11st 0lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Neill McCluskey

In fine form over hurdles last May, winning twice (including at this venue) and reaching a career-high mark off 111; poor hurdles form in recent months and beaten 15l in seventh in a handicap chase here after Christmas; 25lb lower than current hurdles mark.

7/1

Form: 710900 C

Last run: 171 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; C&D winner on handicap debut last August (good) but soundly beaten afterwards; back down to his winning mark here and ground in his favour but lacks a recent run.
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14th

15

(6)

15th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Tincurra Lad

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: W J Martin

led

9th

3

(12)

31st Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

15:05 Dundalk (AW)

Tincurra Lad

9st 10lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: W J Martin

Won a 2m handicap hurdle on good ground at Kilbeggan in August 2022; out form over jumps last year; well beaten over 1m4f here recently.

100/1

9th

4

(6)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

13:05 Dundalk (AW)

Tincurra Lad

9st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: W J Martin

Won a 2m handicap hurdle on good ground at Kilbeggan in August 2022; has fallen in three of his four chase starts since August; down the field in three handicap hurdle outings in the same period.

25/1

Form: 254466 BF

Last run: 203 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; promise in bumpers but not as good over timber and well held on handicap debut when last seen in September; left Mags Mullins and debuts for new yard here with hood tried.
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12th

8

10th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 142y

18:18 Roscommon

Princess Sophia

11st 8lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

First-time hood worked when winning a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last spring for Ciaran Murphy; well beaten on next three starts; better when fifth at Fairyhouse in October, but pulled up at the same venue five days later; misbehaved at the start when well fancied on stable debut at Clonmel; should do better.

6/1

8th

7

16th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:00 Clonmel

Princess Sophia

11st 8lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

reluctant to race, in rear, joined main group after 4th, midfield halfway

10/1

8th

7

16th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:00 Clonmel

Princess Sophia

11st 8lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

reluctant to race, in rear, joined main group after 4th, midfield halfway

10/1

Non-runners

I Don't Get It, Tincurra Lad, Princess Sophia

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Payout
Exacta €94.50
Straight Forecast €75.59
Tricast €513.58
Trifecta €0.00

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

I Don't Get It

The Irish Sun:

Doyenna

POSTDATA:

Steppenwolf

SPOTLIGHT:

Tipp For Mac

TOPSPEED:

I Don't Get It