July 21 / 17.05 Kilbeggan

17.05

Good To Yielding

Massey Ferguson Johnston Farm Equipment Longford Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 2m 2f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Massey Ferguson Johnston Farm Equipment Longford Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.90
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 090-32

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Well held on AW latest but previous hurdle placings at Ballinrobe and Downpatrick would give him each-way claims here although headstrong and needs to settle better.
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3

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:56 Kilbeggan

Jinxs Link

11st 9lb

J: J J Slevin

T: M M Rice

Two hurdle wins include a success here; tailed off in a Fairyhouse beginners' chase returning from almost a year off and pulled up over hurdles at the same venue last time; needs to return to form.

15/1

11

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 50y

14:38 Fairyhouse

Jinxs Link

11st 1lb

J: J J Slevin

T: M M Rice

Dual hurdles winner was a 15.5l fourth when last seen over timber in January last year; tailed off on seasonal return here last month in a beginners' chase; others more likely.

50/1

8th

2

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Jinxs Link

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: M M Rice

Rated 101 over hurdles following two wins in that sphere; makes chasing debut following almost a year off and likely to find a few too talented.

20/1

9/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 680-10

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Bit in and out but scored at Tramore last month; folded tamely after a mistake at Punchestown 8 days later but can't be ruled out here given an error-free round.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

19th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:25 Limerick

Maggie Walsh

11st 12lb

J: Niall Prendergast

T: Michael J Bowe

in rear

17/2

3rd

2

10th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:40 Tramore

Maggie Walsh

11st 10lb

J: Niall Prendergast

T: Michael J Bowe

One of her two hurdle wins came over C&D last year; outclassed and tailed-off on comeback from an absence six days ago; this is more realistic and can run well if on form.

6/1

3

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:35 Gowran Park

Maggie Walsh

10st 11lb

J: Niall Prendergast

T: Michael J Bowe

Won a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle and a Tramore handicap hurdle last year; not seen since August last year and best watched on her return.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 500-80

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
First reserve; maiden promise at Listowel last September (good) but handicap runs so far underwhelming; tongue tie now fitted.
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13th

13

18th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:45 Listowel

Rathnaleen Zoey

11st 1lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st

25/1

7th

16

8th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:12 Kilbeggan

Rathnaleen Zoey

10st 13lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

midfield, lost ground 4th, not fluent 5th

33/1

12th

9

28th Aug 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 14y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Rathnaleen Zoey

11st 1lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

disputed lead, headed but prominent 3rd

14/1

20/1

  • Place: £6.20

Form: 000PP-

Last run: 283 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has struggled in handicaps, pulled up the last twice; cheekpieces worn last time now discarded.
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5th

14

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 20y

15:26 Kilbeggan

Sekifi

10st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Matthew J Smith

Has never reached the first three; looked as if he might not be a lost cause judged on Bellewstown sixth; however, ran poorly at Limerick on Thursday

14/1

15th

18

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

17:50 Limerick

Sekifi

10st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: Matthew J Smith

Has never reached the first three; however, might not be a lost cause judged on Bellewstown sixth, not beaten far on first run after a break.

14/1

6th

16

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Sekifi

10st 2lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Matthew J Smith

Well beaten in two runs back after a long absence and not easy to fancy.

25/1

Form: 480-00

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
20-race maiden soundly beaten in both runs in May after winter break; new headgear combination tried here but hard to be confident in.
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5th

7

27th Sep 2023

Yielding

3m 1f 182y

17:40 Sligo

Howsthewoman

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John G Carr

0-18 over hurdles, placed only once, hard to fancy on chase debut at the age of nine; the only slight positive is that her best hurdles run was when third in a handicap at this venue two seasons ago.

25/1

8th

15

30th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 37y

19:10 Bellewstown

Howsthewoman

10st 13lb

J: A P Heskin

T: John G Carr

midfield

25/1

Form: 0/P9-0

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Showed little on handicap debut at Wexford in May; cheekpieces now tried.
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9th

11

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 154y

17:00 Thurles

Cathys Quest

10st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

No joy since Kilbeggan win over two years ago off 82; recent efforts leave her with a fair bit to find.

14/1

11

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Cathys Quest

11st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

No joy since Kilbeggan win in September 2023; missed the whole of last year; not a bad run on return at Ballinrobe but didn't back it up latest; capable off this mark but needs to rediscover best.

25/1

8

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:43 Ballinrobe

Cathys Quest

10st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Won at Kilbeggan in September 2023; poor in two subsequent runs the following month; did not appear again until last month when she shaped encouragingly with a third placing at this venue.

8/1

Form: 8900-9

Last run: 40 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
No impact despite declining mark in handicaps, most recently first start for current yard at Punchestown last month; remains opposable.
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6

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 141y

17:35 Clonmel

Applejack Poet

11st 6lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liz Doyle

Winner of a Bellewstown handicap hurdle in 2023 off 89 (2m1f, good); solid 2l fourth at Tramore on chasing debut when running on well (2m, good); fell a long way from the finish at Wexford last time (2m3f, good); in the mix if that fall hasn't left mental scars.

7/1

12

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:05 Wexford

Applejack Poet

10st 3lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liz Doyle

Only 1-18 over hurdles but made a pleasing chase debut when a 2l fourth at Tramore (1m7f handicap); was running on so should stay this far; may need good ground so watch the weather.

8/1

4th

4

17th Aug 2025

Good

1m 7f 140y

17:00 Tramore

Applejack Poet

11st 1lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liz Doyle

Nearly two years since sole success in a Bellewstown handicap hurdle; fair third at Sligo in May and a remote third at this venue later that month; saddle slipped at Roscommon; poor run at Wexford last month, and now makes chasing debut

8/1

Form: 1P-P00 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Two wins last summer including over this trip at Sligo but yet to hit form this summer, way behind Maggie Walsh at Tramore on penultimate start.
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8

9th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 35y

17:38 Roscommon

Red Striker

11st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: James M Barcoe

Hasn't won since September 2022; no signs of the drought ending on return from break over hurdles at Tramore in April; unseated when hampered back in a chase there latest; pulled up on sole previous run at this venue; others preferred.

14/1

7

30th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 110y

18:10 Tramore

Red Striker

10st 2lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: James M Barcoe

Versatile 10yo with wins on flat, over hurdles and Ballinrobe handicap chase back in 2022; lightly raced of late, returning from 199-day absence when soundly beaten over hurdles here last month; bit to prove right now.

12/1

Form: /00-54

Last run: 39 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
AW winner who rather lost his way on the Flat but two solid runs back hurdling when staying on in 2m handicaps; extra trip could suit and one to consider.
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7

(4)

24th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 110y

16:35 Naas

The Virginian

9st 4lb

J: Ross Fagan

T: Padraig Roche

AW winner in 2022; in moderate form over jumps before finishing last back on the Flat here 20 days ago; 7f would have been inadequate but still has serious questions to answer.

20/1

16th

8

(6)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:46 Naas

The Virginian

9st 7lb

J: Ross Fagan

T: Padraig Roche

Pretty much tailed off in his last four jumps races split between hurdling and chasing; unlikely to have the gears for this.

50/1

11

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:00 Wexford

The Virginian

10st 11lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

Has been mixing chasing and hurdling recently to no avail; handicapper giving him a chance but hard to be confident in.

33/1

Form: 00-9P8

Last run: 41 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Mixing hurdles, chases and flat of late with little impact; hard to fancy.
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9

(13)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Laytown

Fireworks

11st 12lb

J: Mr B O’Neill

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Missed all of 2024 and shown nothing in four runs over jumps this year; won over slightly further at Beverley in 2021 but hard to make a case for.

25/1

13

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:47 Curragh

Fireworks

12st 0lb

J: Ben Cusack

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Both wins over shorter; hurdling (to little effect) of late, hard to be confident in back on the level.

33/1

16

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:30 Killarney

Fireworks

10st 3lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Poor on last three starts and can't be fancied on that evidence.

66/1

14/1

Form: 6P9-70

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in Limerick maiden in 2021; handicap form this year moderate and cheekpieces now tried.
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0

16

7th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 110y

15:23 Fairyhouse

War God

11st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: R Donohoe

in touch with leaders early, dropped to midfield 5th, weakened after 6th, in rear when pulled up before 3 out

50/1

12th

18

15th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 3f 0y

15:45 Cork

War God

10st 13lb

J: Conor Owens

T: R Donohoe

Record of 1-16 over hurdles and has been regressive this year; others preferred.

33/1

11th

16

21st Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 0y

17:05 Kilbeggan

War God

11st 1lb

J: Conor Owens

T: R Donohoe

disputed lead

14/1

Form: 0/83-5

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Returned from a long absence in March and seems to be gradually working his way into form, only weakening late at Wexford on latest; place claims if continuing his progress.
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2

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Prince Of Air

12st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Hurdles and three-time chase winner; best form at Tramore; was demoted from first in Killarney chase last summer; never sighted in first three starts for this yard; blinkers go on now.

16/1

11th

11

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

17:42 Tramore

Prince Of Air

11st 2lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

One hurdle and two chase wins at this venue; was demoted from first in a Killarney chase last autumn; has a chance if back to form after two poor chase efforts for this new yard.

9/2

6th

9

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 45y

14:25 Cork

Prince Of Air

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Likes a sharp 2m and good ground; first past the post against useful rival at Killarney in October and better for recent comeback; 2lb wrong and ground may not be dry enough.

20/1

Form: 0900-4

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Took a step forward on recent return from a break when fourth at Bellewstown; slight drop in trip could suit on that evidence so respected.
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3

6th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 147y

19:30 Roscommon

On My Bike

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

1-14 over hurdles but disappointed at Ballinrobe in that sphere last time out; previously ran a nice race at Bellewstown over 2m4f on good ground; not a bad run on chase debut at Downpatrick in June where 2m7f trip probably stretched him; cheekpieces on for handicap chase debut; probably best watched today unless the money comes.

10/1

7th

4

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

19:53 Ballinrobe

On My Bike

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won at Punchestown and a cracking run at Bellewstown last time after his chasing debut; should be a big player off 2lb higher.

5/1

Form: 0-70

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Modest Flat handicapper and no show in three maiden hurdles; hard to make a case for on handicap debut.
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9th

10

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:40 Cork

No Show

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: James Joseph Mangan

raced in last

12/1

12th

10

1st Jun 2024

Soft

2m 0f 50y

18:55 Tramore

No Show

11st 8lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: James Joseph Mangan

midfield

16/1

Form: 600-0

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Dundalk nursery winner when with Johnny Murtagh; ran okay in a maiden hurdle here last summer but hasn't progressed and tailed off on last month's Sligo return.
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15th

9

21st Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 0y

17:05 Kilbeggan

Enchanted One

11st 7lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: John Patrick Ryan

Dundalk nursery winner when with Johnny Murtagh; ran okay in a maiden hurdle here last summer but hasn't progressed and tailed off on last month's Sligo return.

14/1

11th

17

13th Jun 2023

Good

2m 1f 133y

18:33 Sligo

Enchanted One

11st 1lb

J: Peter Carberry

T: John Patrick Ryan

raced in second, lost second before 2nd

13th

9

29th Oct 2022

Soft

2m 0f 90y

14:18 Galway

Enchanted One

11st 12lb

J: John Kirwan

T: John Patrick Ryan

in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd, ridden and weakened after 3 out

50/1

Form: 40844-

Last run: 121 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Form in Britain with Tom Weston was pretty modest although okay run final start in Warwick handicap in March; hard to see him making an immediate impact for current yard although this longer trip could suit.
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7

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:05 Uttoxeter

Black Tonic

10st 12lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Tom Gretton

Ex-Irish; yet to win in 11 runs under rules and hasn't shown much in his two outings for this yard; plenty to prove at present.

25/1

7

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:05 Uttoxeter

Black Tonic

10st 12lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Tom Gretton

Ex-Irish; yet to win in 11 runs under rules and hasn't shown much in his two outings for this yard; plenty to prove at present.

25/1

3

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

15:05 Warwick

Black Tonic

11st 8lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

held up in rear, mistake 3rd, hit 4th, not fluent 5th

20/1

Non-runners

Zahina, Mooney Boy, Sayitfirst

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €28.20
Straight Forecast €21.68
Tricast €452.48
Trifecta €685.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

On My Bike

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Maggie Walsh

The Irish Sun:

Prince Of Air

POSTDATA:

On My Bike