April 21 / 16.35 Kilbeggan

16.35

Yielding

Follow Kilbeggan On Instagram Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5743.36
  • 2m 3f 50y
  • 19 runners
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Follow Kilbeggan On Instagram Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

(Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 485

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
First reserve; runner-up in a point and showed promise when fifth to Feet Of A Dancer in a Wexford maiden hurdle last time; today's longer trip will suit and of interest if getting in.
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4

15th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

3m 1f 0y

13:10 Navan

Presenting Doyen

11st 11lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Boasts a fair record over hurdles, 2-12, placed three times; struggling to make an impact over fences before unplaced hurdles run on latest; stable's two other runners are more appealing.

16/1

12th

4

15th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

3m 1f 0y

13:10 Navan

Presenting Doyen

11st 11lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Boasts a fair record over hurdles, 2-12, placed three times; struggling to make an impact over fences before unplaced hurdles run on latest; stable's two other runners are more appealing.

16/1

5th

1

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 48y

14:45 Thurles

Presenting Doyen

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

towards rear throughout

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: -67032

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Showed improved form lately, finishing third in a Thurles maiden hurdle before second in a Downpatrick handicap, both over 2m5f; up 2lb but should run another solid race.
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1st

4

20th Aug 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 150y

13:45 Tramore

Fruit Blossom

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

One of the better hurdlers in this field and returns to chasing on the back of a handicap win at Down Royal (2m6f) last week; last of four on chase debut at Perth prior to that but better expected this time.

3/1

1st

1

13th Aug 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 165y

15:40 Downpatrick

Fruit Blossom

12st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Second over C&D and at Kilbeggan in April before getting off the mark at Wexford the following month; her Ballinrobe fourth was in a competitive heat but below-par last twice including when tried over fences at Perth.

9/2

4th

3

6th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 4

15:18 Perth

Fruit Blossom

11st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

in touch with leaders

9/2

22/1

  • Place: £10.70

Form: 352040

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Won on the Flat and showed useful jumps form in France; beaten a long way on handicap debut at Leopardstown last time but is surely better than that.
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7th

12

8th Jul 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Bellewstown

Mary Cassatt

10st 12lb

J: Mr A Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Clearcut winner of a 2m6f good-ground Killarney maiden and was bang there in a 3m1f handicap at Cartmel next time; running well and she's on the shortlist.

10/1

3rd

2

27th May 2023

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

17:05 Cartmel

Mary Cassatt

12st 0lb

J: Mr Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Close third in 16-runner Kilbeggan handicap (2m3f, good to yielding) last month and came clear in good style to win Killarney maiden (2m6f, good) by 6l 12 days ago; moves up in trip again today; could still have more improvement to come.

2/1

1st

9

15th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 50y

16:55 Killarney

Mary Cassatt

10st 13lb

J: Mr A Harvey

T: John C McConnell

jumped right on occasions, midfield, headway when pushed along before 3 out, keeping on when ridden before 2 out, led before last, ran on

4/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 1F5092

Last run: 26 days

W: 12st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Down Royal maiden winner last year ran a cracker in a mares' conditions hurdle (2m) at Limerick last time on testing ground but handles good ground too; probably stays this trip, so a player.
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10

(11)

3rd May 2023

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Scenic Look

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Adrian Murray

Fit from hurdling; stays well on the Flat but out of her depth in a race of this standard with an official rating of 76.

66/1

4th

1

21st Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 3f 50y

16:35 Kilbeggan

Scenic Look

12st 2lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Adrian Murray

midfield

9/2

13

10th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Fairyhouse

Scenic Look

11st 0lb

J: L P Dempsey

T: Adrian Murray

2m Flat winner finished off well in 2m mares' event at Limerick last time; probably would prefer a bit further but if they go hard it will help.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 538P55

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
No win since 2019; has been running over fences lately but is off an attractive enough mark returned to hurdles if putting her best foot forward.
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2nd

1

17th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

13:45 Navan

Ena Baie

11st 13lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

midfield, headway and prominent after 3 out, went second 2 out, pushed along and 1 length down last, ridden and ran on well to lead inside final 110yds, headed post

14/1

9th

6

23rd Nov 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 138y

14:30 Thurles

Ena Baie

11st 9lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

No wins since 2019; didn't build on a promising run at Clonmel when tailed off at Cork earlier this month.

20/1

9th

5

5th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Cork

Ena Baie

11st 11lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Sole hurdle win came in 2019 when trained by Harry Fry; fair form this year and was keeping on over a shorter trip at this venue in August when brought down just before the last flight; beaten 8l in fourth over this trip at Clonmel last time.

12/1

Form: 326314 D BF

Last run: 196 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Was progressive within a short space of time last autumn, winning a Roscommon maiden hurdle before being below-par in a Downpatrick novice; this mark is fair but lacks a recent run.
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1

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

Betty Dutton

12st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

In decent form over fences in July for the late Edward O'Grady; more recent form provides limited encouragement.

14/1

Form: 431373

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-15 over hurdles; ran a cracker after a break over 2m4f at Leopardstown last time and if repeating that form off 1lb higher should be involved.
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11th

7

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:29 Downpatrick

Game And Glory

11st 2lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Dual hurdles winner but was pulled up on her last visit to the track in a chase and pulled up last time over hurdles at Thurles.

33/1

14th

21

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Game And Glory

11st 9lb

J: Christopher Shuker

T: P J Rothwell

Two-time hurdle winner but rated just 87, pulled up latest, up against it here.

40/1

Form: 44-559

Last run: 152 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise in a bumper last year and also on hurdling debut; well beaten on handicap debut last November but is better than that; worth a market check on return.
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12th

12

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 6f 150y

15:33 Tipperary

All Walks Of Life

11st 0lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Michael Hourigan

Maiden over hurdles was fourth at Clonmel but was then poor at Listowel last time and has to bounce back on chasing debut.

20/1

12th

11

1st Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:10 Listowel

All Walks Of Life

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Michael Hourigan

Much improved effort when a staying on fourth in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Clonmel last month; on a competitive mark now and looks capable of a bold showing here.

5/1

4th

15

16th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

19:00 Clonmel

All Walks Of Life

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Michael Hourigan

midfield, headway when not fluent 2 out, ran on and went fourth towards finish, not reach leaders

20/1

Form: 423678

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Twice placed in bumpers and best run over hurdles came when 18l behind Feet Of A Dancer at Wexford last time; of mild interest on handicap debut.
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11th

5

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:18 Punchestown

Tilloughna

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David Kenneth Budds

2m6f winner at Ballinrobe last summer; headgear combination didn't bring results at Limerick over Christmas and plenty more needed here.

12/1

11th

5

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:18 Punchestown

Tilloughna

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David Kenneth Budds

2m6f winner at Ballinrobe last summer; headgear combination didn't bring results at Limerick over Christmas and plenty more needed here.

12/1

6th

5

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Tilloughna

11st 11lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: David Kenneth Budds

prominent

8/1

Form: 310-8F

Last run: 275 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Tramore maiden hurdle winner last year was below form over hurdles and fences after; can't be dismissed from this yard but has questions to answer on return.
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2

17th Jun 2023

Good

2m 1f 65y

14:20 Downpatrick

Hide And Seek

11st 11lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

2nd

6

12th May 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Kilbeggan

Hide And Seek

11st 9lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a maiden hurdle at Tramore in April 2022; generally struggled since but hinted at a return to form here last month and may come on for that first run in nine months; interesting that Blackmore sides with this mare over stablemate Laser Focus.

5/1

10th

5

21st Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 3f 50y

16:35 Kilbeggan

Hide And Seek

11st 9lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

midfield

12/1

Form: 754117 C BF

Last run: 176 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
In fine form last autumn, winning over hurdles and fences; the ground had gone too soft for her when disappointing on final start but can run well on this drying surface.
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7th

7

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 4

15:25 Cartmel

Wheres Bunny

11st 1lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Ex-Irish; her last three wins were in 2022 but she went close over hurdles here (2m6f, good; Tupelo Mississippi fourth) on recent stable debut; that was a big run after 288 days off and she's respected back over fences; tongue-tie removed.

15/2

2nd

10

30th Jun 2024

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:00 Cartmel

Wheres Bunny

11st 3lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Ex-Irish; her last three wins were in 2022; none too consistent last year but the best of those efforts were not far off her peak, including at Navan in September when last seen; has joined a yard (runs four) that's well known for its successes at this track.

10/1

Form: -0P515 D

Last run: 152 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Seems to be the selected runner from her owner's three here; won her third hurdle race at Killarney last October and not a bad run after; go well if tuned up on return.
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0

1

11th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:37 Gowran Park

Buttons And Bows

12st 0lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Patrick J Flynn

Her wins have been on drier ground and opposable on that alone; recent efforts not her best, either.

12/1

0

16

17th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:10 Listowel

Buttons And Bows

11st 3lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Patrick J Flynn

Four wins have been on decent ground; best recent efforts in Wexford handicaps, second over 2m4f there on penultimate start; made a couple of mistakes when down the field at Kilbeggan last time; further rain could detract from her prospects.

12/1

9th

8

25th Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:35 Kilbeggan

Buttons And Bows

11st 5lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Patrick J Flynn

Four wins have been on decent ground; best recent efforts in Wexford handicaps, latest when second over 2m4f; recent withdrawal due to soft ground at Tramore, ground more in her favour here.

13/2

14/1

Form: 8855

Last run: 83 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Best effort in three maiden hurdle starts was at Fairyhouse last time; check for market positives on handicap bow.
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15th

15

14th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:25 Cork

Jane Wilde

11st 2lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: C A Murphy

Lightly raced mare was never sighted on handicap debut at Kilbeggan in April, having shown some promise in maidens; remains a potential improver.

16/1

13th

14

21st Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 3f 50y

16:35 Kilbeggan

Jane Wilde

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: C A Murphy

towards rear

14/1

5th

12

28th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 4f 93y

15:21 Fairyhouse

Jane Wilde

11st 5lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: C A Murphy

Has shown definite promise in two maiden outings though beaten a long way both times; has an edge over Neev's Dream on Naas running.

8/1

Form: 060P38

Last run: 87 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; dual Flat winner would have a chance on her third in a Down Royal handicap in December but was below that since and has to bounce back up in trip.
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10th

2

(1)

28th Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 175y

20:00 Down Royal

Galactica

10st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear, dropped to rear halfway

16/1

11th

4

(1)

12th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Galactica

9st 13lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual turf winner ran well on AW in France back in 2021; mostly over hurdles for this yard but has to improve a bit on recent Flat efforts; hood tried.

11/1

6th

7

(9)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 75y

15:45 Down Royal

Galactica

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Gavin Cromwell

took keen hold, midfield

7/1

Form: 642290

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a Wexford maiden in October and a Clonmel handicap in February but the wheels have fallen off twice since and needs to get back to best.
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15th

10

21st Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 3f 50y

16:35 Kilbeggan

Drumderry Harlem

11st 3lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Mark John Scallan

fractious at the post, took keen hold, in rear early, soon in touch with leaders, led before 5 out, headed 2 out, soon weakened

22/1

10th

7

2nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 160y

14:15 Downpatrick

Drumderry Harlem

11st 8lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Mark John Scallan

prominent, soon raced in second

12/1

9th

12

11th Mar 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:10 Gowran Park

Drumderry Harlem

11st 5lb

J: Mr T Power Roche

T: Mark John Scallan

Been running consistently in defeat in maidens and on handicap debut at Clonmel last time; latter was her first run after a break and should have improved from it; a solid chance off 2lb higher.

15/2

Form: 375845

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Placed in a bumper and several decent runs over hurdles without winning; just 1lb lower than when beaten 12l last time; more needed.
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1st

2

7th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:58 Wexford

Clairmc

12st 0lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear, headway 4 out, went third before 2 out, nudged along challenging after 2 out, ridden after last, ran on well to lead final strides

5/2

1st

1

20th Jun 2023

Good

2m 3f 170y

14:47 Wexford

Clairmc

12st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Gavin Cromwell

Placed in bumpers and over hurdles (0-13 overall); made an encouraging start over fences when second at Tramore, though beaten 16l; may be able to confirm form with third-placed Must Be Dreaming who had the benefit of previous chase experience.

6/1

2nd

9

2nd Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 0y

17:20 Tramore

Clairmc

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Placed in bumpers and over hurdles (0-13 overall); peak form commands respect at this level should she take to fences.

10/1

Form: 7F5323

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Has been consistent in defeat lately, notably behind a well-treated, unexposed rival at Ballinrobe last week, staying on over 2m6f having lost her place; a squeak back in trip.
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2nd

8

24th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 3

15:30 Carlisle

Parvos

11st 6lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

held up in rear, mistake and pecked on landing 1st, steady headway from 3 out, switched right when bit short of room approaching last, pressed leader and kept on run-in, no extra final strides

20/1

2nd

6

23rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

16:18 Hexham

Parvos

11st 3lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Came good for Sandy Thomson at third attempt, with comfortable win at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) in February, and put a lesser run behind her when close at fourth at Cartmel (2m1f, good to soft) last month; this move back up in trip will suit; may yet have a bigger run in her.

7/1

Form: 041

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Showed improved form to win a Wexford maiden (2m) on third hurdle start last month; the third home has won since and she should be competitive on handicap debut; longer trip should be fine.
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3rd

2

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Feet Of A Dancer

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Consistent type; fourth in the Pertemps Final at this meeting last year and has taken her form to an even higher level this term, winning Listed race at Punchestown (2m2f, soft to heavy) and Grade 2 at Doncaster (3m, soft); beat Dream On Baby by 2l in the latter, with Jetara a further 7l back in third; however, Wodhooh gave her 8lb and a beating (just over 2l) at Leopardstown in between, so it's tough to see how she can turn the tables off levels.

8/1

1st

3

24th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 1

13:30 Doncaster

Feet Of A Dancer

11st 6lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Consistent type; fourth over this trip in the Pertemps Final at last season's Cheltenham Festival and has taken her form to an even higher level this term, winning Listed race at Punchestown and beaten off only late on by Wodhooh in Grade 3 at Leopardstown; very solid candidate.

9/4

Form: 8-P646

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; showed some ability in maiden hurdles but was well beaten in a Ballinrobe handicap last week and has plenty of work to do now.
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5

17th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

18:00 Kelso

Milajess

11st 4lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Gained a breakthrough success at Sedgefield (2m1f) in April and has continued in very good form, third of 12 in 2m Uttoxeter handicap in July; cheekpieces replace blinkers and she's a likely player after a break.

4/1

3rd

6

27th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:07 Uttoxeter

Milajess

11st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Eventually opened account at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in April, her 24th hurdling start, and has made the frame on all three subsequent appearances; may find others better handicapped here, though.

12/1

2

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:33 Uttoxeter

Milajess

12st 0lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Beat last weekend's winner Tara Iti at Sedgefield in April (2m1f, good); similar form in finishing second the last twice and although some 13l behind Auntie Maggie in her penultimate race, she has a hefty swing in the weights with that rival; regularly partnered by Joshua Thompson.

4/1

Non-runners

Clairmc, Parvos, Feet Of A Dancer

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €68.00
Straight Forecast €53.74
Tricast €2977.05
Trifecta €1175.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Scenic Look

The Irish Sun:

Feet Of A Dancer

RP Ratings (IRE):

Scenic Look

TOPSPEED:

Scenic Look

POSTDATA:

Scenic Look