May 12 / 18.10 Kilbeggan

18.10

Yielding

William Hill Epic Value Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 2m 3f 0y
  • 19 runners
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William Hill Epic Value Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

100/1 (Won)

  • Win: £106.40
  • Place: £12.80

Form: 04-

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to complete in two points and showed nothing on Rules debut but more encouragement when a 200-1 fourth of 11 here last month; could be involved if he builds on that.
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8th

1

(12)

7th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

17:15 Limerick

Killeemore Lad

10st 2lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

in touch with leaders, headway and went second after 2f, led 3f out, headed 1f out, soon weakened

4/1

1st

1

(14)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

20:30 Limerick

Killeemore Lad

10st 1lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

In good form over hurdles and transferred that to the Flat when second in a 2m handicap at Listowel last week; plenty of weight but has a leading chance.

4/1

2nd

11

(1)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Killeemore Lad

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

midfield, headway on outer over 1f out, ran on well and went second inside final 110yds, no match for winner

8/1

200/1

  • Place: £65.70

Form: 07-

Last run: 62 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form on the Flat and similar story in two maiden hurdle outings so far.
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4

(6)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:50 Tramore

Rocket Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: P G Fahey

Placed hurdler but two earlier Flat runs were poor; hard to fancy.

25/1

5th

4

29th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

19:00 Wexford

Rocket Spirit

11st 12lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

prominent, went second after 5 out, mistake 3 out, soon weakened

8/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 328-

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise in novice hurdles earlier this year; lesser effort in a maiden hurdle last month but still not a bad run and he should relish the step back up in trip.
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2nd

3

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

16:25 Leicester

Ideal Du Tabert

12st 0lb

J: Mr Huw Edwards

T: Miss Laura Richardson

Some good chase form in 2023-24 season and he won two points early last year; he's in the picture on his best form but has failed to shine on his two point starts this winter.

4/1

Form: 634-4

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went close in a point and he was a consistent sort in bumpers; best effort yet when fourth of 12 at Downpatrick (2m6f) last week; not ruled out back down in trip and versatile with regards to conditions.
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6th

11

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

15:05 Punchestown

Lazer Wolf

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

120-rated hurdler has quickly established himself as a useful chaser; put in a good round of jumping when an emphatic winner of Clonmel novice handicap (18.5f, yielding) in December; jumping was less proficient at Naas and Gowran; won't get away with errors in this contest.

25/1

6th

11

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

15:05 Punchestown

Lazer Wolf

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

120-rated hurdler has quickly established himself as a useful chaser; put in a good round of jumping when an emphatic winner of Clonmel novice handicap (18.5f, yielding) in December; jumping was less proficient at Naas and Gowran; won't get away with errors in this contest.

25/1

4th

5

8th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:25 Gowran Park

Lazer Wolf

11st 1lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

120-rated hurdler has quickly established himself as a useful chaser; put in a good round of jumping when an emphatic winner of a novice handicap at Clonmel in December; jumping was less proficient at Naas when a beaten favourite off his revised mark.

11/2

Form: 5-

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; point winner; beaten 13l when 11-4 for a bumper last month on Rules bow; should come on for that.
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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

Form: 30005-

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Minor promise in bumpers but hasn't gone on over timber for her new yard; tongue-tie tried.
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5

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

18:18 Clonmel

Workforadime

11st 9lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Ian O’Connor

Never a factor in five starts late last year; well-backed into favourite when well beaten at Fairyhouse in November; first start for new yard after leaving Charles Byrnes; best watched.

14/1

5

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

18:18 Clonmel

Workforadime

11st 9lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Ian O’Connor

Never a factor in five starts late last year; well-backed into favourite when well beaten at Fairyhouse in November; first start for new yard after leaving Charles Byrnes; best watched.

14/1

6th

9

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 6f 195y

14:10 Thurles

Workforadime

10st 11lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: C Byrnes

Placed form this time last year was on softer ground and recent runs haven't been encouraging; interestingly, was well backed into favourite when well beaten at Fairyhouse on penultimate start so keep a close eye on the betting.

12/1

Form: 72-

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Left his debut behind when only beaten half a length at Tipperary last month; the front two pulled clear in that contest and the third has finished runner-up in a novice hurdle since; every chance here with further progress on the cards.
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10

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

19:25 Kilbeggan

Rule The Wind

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Ran in the Magnier colours when beaten 1/2l in 2m4f Tipperary maiden last year (yielding) but hasn't reproduced that level of form in four starts since; returns from 11 months absence with questions to answer.

13/2

6th

8

23rd Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 141y

18:10 Sligo

Rule The Wind

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Ran in the Magnier colours when beaten just half-a-length in 2m4f Tipperary maiden in April (yielding) but hasn't reproduced that level of form in three starts since, most recently halfway faller at Downpatrick 10 days ago; questions to answer at this stage.

5/2

0

7

13th Aug 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 165y

16:10 Downpatrick

Rule The Wind

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Expensive store horse out of half-sister to Brave Inca; ran in the Magnier colours when beaten just half-a-length at Tipperary (2m4f) in April; has disappointed since changing ownership; beaten fav at Kilbeggan and 20l third at Tramore albeit trip was probably too sharp for him there; has a few questions to answer now.

5/2

Form: 09-

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shown nothing in two bumpers so far.
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14th

15

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:50 Punchestown

Johnny M

10st 9lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Tailed off in three 2024 handicaps for Peter Fahey; can only be watched back from such a long absence; makes stable debut in first-time tongue tie.

33/1

12th

9

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 40y

18:48 Bellewstown

Johnny M

11st 6lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Placed in maidens early last season for his previous trainer, blinkered now after two poor runs for this stable

16/1

Form: 4592-

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed much more when runner-up here last month; pedigree suggests further should suit and she's an each-way player if she does find improvement.
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3

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 95y

14:30 Punchestown

Flidais

11st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Three-time hurdles winner on good to yielding; finished 0.75l behind Spick And Span at Clonmel (2m4f, yielding) before stepping up in trip at Tipperary last time to record a very easy victory (23.5f, good to yielding); up 7lb now and drops back in trip.

3/1

11

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:25 Clonmel

Flidais

10st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Dual hurdles winner is now 7lb below last winning mark; won at Ballinrobe in July last year (2m1f, good to yielding); winner of a beginners' chase here in March over extended 2m; out of form following that; modest third at Ballinrobe last time (2m6f, soft).

7/1

3rd

9

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 5y

17:00 Ballinrobe

Flidais

10st 8lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Two hurdle wins include 2m2f handicap here last summer off 103, more recently won Clonmel beginners' chase in March; recent hurdles form however leaves her with plenty to find.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Masked Marvel mare; cost 17,000Euros as a 3yo; dam runner-up in French 1m7f/2m1f hurdles, half-sister to five French winners including Lupa Sola (1m4f-1m7f Flat and 2m/2m1f hurdle); likeable pedigree but this looks tough for a newcomer.
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10th

13

12th May 2023

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

18:10 Kilbeggan

Merveille Masquee

10st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

Masked Marvel mare; cost 17,000Euros as a 3yo; dam runner-up in French 1m7f/2m1f hurdles, half-sister to five French winners including Lupa Sola (1m4f-1m7f Flat and 2m/2m1f hurdle); likeable pedigree but this looks tough for a newcomer.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Court Cave filly; sister to winners Hurricane Georgie (useful 2m2f-3m1f hurdle/chase) and Oscer Romero (2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase), closely related to a point winner; stoutly bred; this doesn't look easy on debut.
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2

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:30 Limerick

Hurricane Honey

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Adrian Murray

Won off 11lb lower at Downpatrick in July (2m3f, good); three chase starts since, beaten a neck in a Sligo beginners' on latest (2m5f, gd-yld); respected back over hurdles.

13/2

2nd

7

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 27y

15:35 Sligo

Hurricane Honey

11st 5lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Adrian Murray

Got off the mark over hurdles in a Downpatrick handicap in July; well beaten in two chase starts since including a Bangor handicap last time; needs much more.

14/1

7th

6

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 6y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Hurricane Honey

11st 10lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Adrian Murray

Lost her maiden tag over timber at Downpatrick in July; tailed off in two beginners' either side of that run and this mark demands more but may do better now handicapping; suspicion she wants quicker ground though.

20/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off when 125-1 for his debut in a bumper last month; needs to leave that behind.
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4th

8

14th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Follow Charlie

11st 0lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: R Mike Smith

4-29, including a C&D win (from 2lb lower) at this two-day Perth fixture in 2025; has been competing over 3m recently, failing to get home when fourth to Suspected (beaten over 13l) here three weeks ago; dropping back in trip is in his favour; don't discount hastily.

12/1

4th

2

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Follow Charlie

11st 13lb

J: Mr Joe Wright

T: R Mike Smith

Has won four times over hurdles, including over 2m4f here last May (good); softer ground no problem but stamina to prove.

11/1

9th

8

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:30 Musselburgh

Follow Charlie

11st 1lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Won at Perth (2m4f, good) last May and at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in November, and has run well at up to 3m; now just 1lb above his last winning mark and not running badly this year, but he has to better those recent efforts.

16/1

150/1

Form: 00-

Last run: 201 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at big prices in two runs so far; off 201 days.
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11th

10

29th May 2023

Good

2m 6f 92y

17:00 Ballinrobe

Fidanka

10st 11lb

J: Trevor Ryan

T: W J Austin

Already looking decidedly limited and headgear is soon turned to.

100/1

13th

10

12th May 2023

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

18:10 Kilbeggan

Fidanka

10st 11lb

J: Trevor Ryan

T: W J Austin

Tailed off at big prices in two runs so far; off 201 days.

150/1

16th

15

23rd Oct 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:15 Limerick

Fidanka

11st 4lb

J: Trevor Ryan

T: W J Austin

raced in last throughout, ridden after 3rd, lost touch 6th, tailed off

66/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh of 12 and only beaten 13l when 80-1 for his debut at Ballinrobe last month; may come on for that and not ruled out.
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1

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

3m 0f 100y

15:05 Limerick

Hees Dynamite

12st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

Has been running over fences, exploiting an initially favourable mark (84); handed an 11lb rise for Killarney win in August, when he beat subsequent Listowel winner Pride Of Place; faded after a mistake at the last at Listowel; won again at Galway, scoring by 5l to earn promotion to 104; sound prospects now off just 5lb higher than winning 2m5f event here 12 months ago.

5/1

1st

15

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 111y

14:00 Galway

Hees Dynamite

10st 11lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

Hit by an 11lb rise for Killarney win in August, when he beat subsequent Listowel winner Pride Of Place; faded into after a mistake at the last at Listowel, not beaten far in fifth, so should not be ruled out.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Lucky Speed mare; dam unraced out of once-raced half-sister to bumper and 2m3f-3m hurdle/chase winner Glin Castle; tough starting point.
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10

10th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Cork

Lucky Storm

11st 4lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: L J Archdeacon

raced in last

33/1

10

10th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Cork

Lucky Storm

11st 4lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: L J Archdeacon

raced in last

33/1

7th

7

14th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 160y

16:25 Tramore

Lucky Storm

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: L J Archdeacon

1-10 over hurdles when trained by Gordon Elliott and rated 102; won a handicap at Bellewstown (20.5f, good) last July off 97; off since heavy defeat at Wexford later that month and is probably best watched on debut for new yard.

11/2

12/1

Form: P4-

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Point winner; encouraging fourth on Rules debut here last month; point win came on yielding-to-soft so both a step up in trip and softer ground could suit.
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11th

4

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 48y

15:20 Thurles

Iron Allen

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Colm Ryan

Won a weak maiden hurdle at Naas last December for Ciaran Murphy; poor run when last seen in 2m7f Killarney handicap hurdle; has changed stable again; best watched.

18/1

11th

4

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 48y

15:20 Thurles

Iron Allen

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Colm Ryan

Won a weak maiden hurdle at Naas last December for Ciaran Murphy; poor run when last seen in 2m7f Killarney handicap hurdle; has changed stable again; best watched.

18/1

Form: 5-

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form in points; fifth of six in a bumper last month; pulled-up on hurdling bow at Clonmel at Thursday.
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0

13

30th Sep 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 50y

15:25 Gowran Park

Yara Greyjoy

11st 5lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: P J Rothwell

Minor promise in a Cork bumper on debut but shown very little in five hurdle runs since, including up at this trip last time; handicap debut.

50/1

9th

11

30th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

16:35 Bellewstown

Yara Greyjoy

11st 3lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear of midfield

33/1

12th

16

7th Aug 2023

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:00 Cork

Yara Greyjoy

11st 7lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear throughout, not fluent 2nd, hampered by faller 3 out, soon no extra

40/1

OUR TIP

Form: 98-

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Second reserve; tailed off both starts so far.
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15

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 200y

17:05 Limerick

Ardad Derek

10st 3lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Has shown little in ten starts; returned from an absence at the start of the month with a middling effort; unlikely to be involved.

33/1

15

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 200y

17:05 Limerick

Ardad Derek

10st 3lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Has shown little in ten starts; returned from an absence at the start of the month with a middling effort; unlikely to be involved.

33/1

13th

19

5th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 79y

14:10 Down Royal

Ardad Derek

10st 4lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: John Joseph Hanlon

prominent, not fluent 4th, lost position before 3 out

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; Getaway mare; sister to point winner Flying Colum, half-sister to winners Theclockisticking (useful 2m-3m hurdle/chase) and Delta Run (bumper); dam unraced sister to Gold Cup winner Synchronised; interesting newcomer.
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8th

9

18th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:45 Navan

Not Before Time

10st 8lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Has failed to finish closer than tenth in three handicap attempts; well held by Duffys Hodey on running at Tipperary in November; hard to make a case for her.

20/1

8th

9

18th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:45 Navan

Not Before Time

10st 8lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Has failed to finish closer than tenth in three handicap attempts; well held by Duffys Hodey on running at Tipperary in November; hard to make a case for her.

20/1

10th

11

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

15:20 Punchestown

Not Before Time

11st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Lightly raced 6yo whose opening handicap efforts at 2m have been underwhelming; marked step up in trip here and good chance she'll improve for it.

20/1

Non-runners

Yara Greyjoy, Ardad Derek, Not Before Time

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Payout
Exacta €0.00
Straight Forecast €3206.34
Trifecta €0.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rule The Wind

TOPSPEED:

Ideal Du Tabert

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Rule The Wind

POSTDATA:

Rule The Wind

The Irish Sun:

Rule The Wind