August 25 / 17.35 Kilbeggan

17.35

Good

Tom Lynam Memorial Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6004.42
  • 2m 3f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Tom Lynam Memorial Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.50
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 525

Last run: 68 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo whose three maiden hurdle runs include remote second over C&D in June; 2m6f may have stretched him on latest; doesn't appeal as especially well treated on handicap debut.
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9th

28

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

El Champo

11st 1lb

T: P J Rothwell

Winner of five races, up against it after failing to complete his last two starts; third reserve.

21

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

El Champo

10st 0lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Three wins over timber, the most recent at Galway in October 2023; two chase wins in 2025 but pulled up in that sphere on latest at Gowran a month ago; 4lb wrong back over hurdles; others preferred.

18/1

12

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:18 Gowran Park

El Champo

10st 9lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Three-time winner over hurdles and came good over fences last August/September, winning twice including a 2m6f handicap at Listowel; only fair form since then, and this trip may prove inadequate.

12/1

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 5-7425

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Up 9lb for winning a Galway handicap last September and has been holding his form quite well, notably narrow Tipperary defeat last month under waiting tactics; let down by jumping at Galway on latest and yet to convince at this trip.
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4th

1

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:50 Tramore

Big Island

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: W J Lanigan

Winning hurdler; 0-8 over fences and rated 97; fell when holding every chance in a C&D handicap chase when last seen last August (good); has gone well fresh and not discounted.

15/2

10

17th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:30 Tramore

Big Island

10st 3lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: W J Lanigan

Went close at Limerick in April, has failed to build on that in four subsequent runs; tailed off at Killarney a month ago.

16/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 30-6P6

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdle winner at up to 3m; generally below form of late although latest Galway run was more encouraging in first-time blinkers; probably still that bit high in the handicap.
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13

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 210y

19:29 Kilbeggan

Good World

11st 2lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eoin Griffin

Five-time hurdles winner; limited chasing experience and lacks a recent outing; however, potentially well handicapped, 8lb below the current hurdles rating he earned with a Fairyhouse win last November.

8/1

1

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Good World

12st 0lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Eoin Griffin

Four-time winner is ground versatile and capable off this mark but two runs this year have not been encouraging; lower grade now but revival needed.

20/1

1

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Good World

12st 0lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Eoin Griffin

Four-time winner is ground versatile and capable off this mark but two runs this year have not been encouraging; lower grade now but revival needed.

20/1

Form: -P0405

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 10lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come at Tramore on decent ground; safely held of late despite diminishing mark.
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10th

15

30th May 2024

Good To Firm

2m 3f 0y

18:47 Limerick

Frazel Express

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: James M Barcoe

Tramore specialist, having won bumper and twice in 2m5f handicap hurdles on decent ground; poor effort there however last month leaves 12yo with questions to answer at this stage.

16/1

14th

18

22nd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 110y

17:40 Tramore

Frazel Express

11st 3lb

T: James M Barcoe

Second reserve; Tramore specialist, having won bumper and twice in handicap hurdles over this trip; better for Naas comeback run six days ago but this may come too soon.

14th

18

22nd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 110y

17:40 Tramore

Frazel Express

11st 3lb

T: James M Barcoe

Second reserve; Tramore specialist, having won bumper and twice in handicap hurdles over this trip; better for Naas comeback run six days ago but this may come too soon.

9/2

Form: 90-321 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in 2m2f handicap here last month in good style, despite taking a hold; 9lb rise to deal with but probably up to it.
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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

Form: 3-33

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Flat winner has solid level of form in three maiden hurdle runs, latest at Sligo 15 days ago when didn't quite get home over 2m5f; drop back in trip here should suit and worth considering on handicap debut.
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7th

5

(8)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:30 Navan

Scott Lang

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Paul W Flynn

Sole turf win came over C&D two years ago, most recently 4l adrift of stablemate The Truant here earlier this month; balance of form is on better ground.

14/1

Form: 2-9144 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Bolted up in a C&D maiden in June but well held twice since, running in snatches at Ballinrobe on latest; high enough mark entering handicap ranks.
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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: 380-05

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner struggling to make his mark in handicap hurdles although recent Ballinrobe effort suggests he may be approaching a competitive mark.
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12

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 150y

16:17 Navan

West Of Carrig

10st 7lb

J: Mr A J Browne

T: Don Browne

Record of 5-13 in points; opened account on the track at the 18th attempt, improving on hunter chase form to land a 2m5f handicap at Fairyhouse off 104 in January (soft); maintained consistency with a promoted third at Thurles last time (2m2f, soft); others preferred.

20/1

3rd

3

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 2f 0y

13:42 Thurles

West Of Carrig

11st 12lb

J: Mr A J Browne

T: Don Browne

Record of 5-13 in points; opened account under rules at the 18th attempt, improving on hunter chase form to land a 2m5f handicap at Fairyhouse three weeks ago; 6lb higher with his regular rider again claiming 7lb.

13/2

Form: 50-482

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 706-00

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Surprise winner of Thurles maiden last November but has shown very little since, dropping away tamely here last month.
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5th

9

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:00 Cork

Navy Waves

10st 13lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

Has generally struggled since winning at Galway (22.5f, good) last September; a bit better when a plugging-on third of 16 at Tramore (2m5f, gd-yld) on latest but was 16l behind the winner; longer trip here a plus.

8/1

3rd

11

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

18:12 Tramore

Navy Waves

11st 0lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

Unplaced in four starts since a 20-1 Galway win last autumn; remote sixth in a 3m handicap at Cork last month on first run after a break.

14/1

Form: 026073

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Both wins at Tramore (2m) and best efforts of late have been at same venue, fair third off this mark 8 days ago; still has a bit to find and this trip stretches him.
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6th

12

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:55 Limerick

Craic Eile

10st 8lb

J: Carl Millar

T: David Kenneth Budds

Both hurdle wins came at Tramore but nothing since 2021; out of form last summer; modest fifth at Wexford on return.

14/1

5th

10

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

Craic Eile

10st 9lb

J: Carl Millar

T: David Kenneth Budds

Both hurdle wins came at Tramore but nothing since 2021; out of form in three runs last summer.

18/1

9th

10

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:30 Killarney

Craic Eile

10st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: David Kenneth Budds

Both hurdle wins have come at Tramore but was runner-up in this race last year; poor both starts this year but is off an attractive mark if back to best.

16/1

14/1

Form: /F47F-

Last run: 318 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Fair Flat performer with solid runs in defeat of late; 0-9 hurdling and first run over timber since falling at Punchestown last October; fit from the Flat so not one to rule out.
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3rd

9

(10)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Mephisto

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Completed a hat-trick in handicap hurdles last summer before losing his way; decent run at Dundalk last month off 8lb higher AW mark so has to be of interest back on the turf (stamina proven).

100/30

4th

4

(5)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:50 Dundalk (AW)

Mephisto

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Completed a hat-trick in handicap hurdles last summer before losing his way; effective here and not badly treated, so could easily stage a revival.

8/1

Form: 90-08

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a point-to-point but has shown pretty much nothing so far under rules and hard to fancy on handicap debut off a high enough initial mark.
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13

17th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

17:15 Wexford

Free Parking

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Lightly raced 8yo returned from over a year's absence when tailed off at Naas in November and after further breaks well beaten twice more over hurdles; 1lb wrong here on chase debut and hard to see him making an impact.

16/1

13

17th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

17:15 Wexford

Free Parking

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Lightly raced 8yo returned from over a year's absence when tailed off at Naas in November and after further breaks well beaten twice more over hurdles; 1lb wrong here on chase debut and hard to see him making an impact.

16/1

10th

11

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:10 Cork

Free Parking

10st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

towards rear

20/1

Form: 9580/0

Last run: 74 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
First reserve; lightly-raced 6yo whose opening handicap effort at Roscommon was moderate; down 3lb but of limited appeal.
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0

17

25th Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:35 Kilbeggan

Lodge Prince

10st 2lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: P F O’Donnell

First reserve; lightly-raced 6yo whose opening handicap effort at Roscommon was moderate; down 3lb but of limited appeal.

Non-runners

Cozone, Wojood, Arctic Ambition, Glenabo Bridge, Max Time

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Payout
Exacta €97.50
Straight Forecast €70.73
Tricast €639.69

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jinxs Link

The Irish Sun:

Scott Lang

POSTDATA:

Good World

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Buttons And Bows

TOPSPEED:

Wojood