August 25 / 16.15 Killarney

16.15

Good

Larkin’s Bar & Francie Sheahan’s Bar 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 2m 1f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Larkin’s Bar & Francie Sheahan’s Bar 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.30
  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to maintain progress after winning a three-runner 1m5f maiden at Navan in April; in rear in a valuable AW handicap at Dundalk ten days ago; dam is a well-related daughter of Montjeu; still an entire, hard to be sure how well he will take to hurdling.
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4th

26

(13)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 170y

16:25 Curragh

Nurburgring

8st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield

8/1

4th

10

(12)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

Nurburgring

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

towards rear, headway up the centre but still plenty to do 1f out, ran on well and went fourth final strides, nearest finish

10/1

1st

11

1st Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 11y

17:05 Galway

Nurburgring

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Did very well in juvenile hurdles last season, winning twice, and running well in the Triumph and the Grade 1 at Punchestown; not beaten far in a 1m1f handicap at Leopardstown latest; not a dissimilar profile to last year's winner Zarak The Brave.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 54 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weak form on the Flat (rated 53); made a promising hurdles debut when close up in fifth at Tipperary, 8l clear of sixth-placed Show No Fear; failed to confirm form with that rival when fourth at Killarney; tongue-tie on now.
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4th

6

11th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:50 Southwell

Thats Jet

11st 8lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

pressed leader, lost ground but in touch with leaders after 2nd

12/1

10th

9

26th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Thats Jet

11st 2lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Best form was in Ireland, notably when pushing the smart Nurburgring close in a maiden in August (2m1f, yielding to soft); hasn't approached that level in three British runs but he's potentially well-in for handicap debut.

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran with credit in maidens in the spring and was good enough to win a 1m5f Down Royal handicap off 70 four weeks ago; significant rider booking for hurdles debut.
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7th

6

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:30 Listowel

St Faz

10st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: E J O’Grady

In good form in the spring, winning a Killarney maiden hurdle before a good third in a Leopardstown Flat handicap; beaten at odds-on over hurdles at Bellewstown in July; plenty left in the tank when sixth of 14 at Tipperary (12.5f) on the Flat last month, hampered; each-way player.

18/1

6th

3

(9)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 115y

20:10 Tipperary

St Faz

11st 6lb

J: Ms R M O’Grady

T: E J O’Grady

midfield, headway 3f out, keeping on when bit short of room over 1f out, switched right and kept on inside final furlong, never on terms

9/1

2nd

3

6th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 40y

16:53 Bellewstown

St Faz

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: E J O’Grady

In good form this spring, winning 2m1f Killarney maiden hurdle before good third in Leopardstown Flat handicap; ran no sort of race, however, over longer trip at the Curragh recently but likely major player back hurdling here.

15/8

Form: U

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had some fair form last season but well beaten on both Flat starts this year; unseated at first on hurdling debut at Ballinrobe.
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2

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:30 Listowel

Pigeon House

11st 8lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won a handicap at the Punchestown festival; followed up two good runs at the Galway festival with victory at Ballinrobe (2m2f, yielding to soft) last month; 5lb higher in a much hotter race will make life tougher but he's respected with Jack Kennedy booked for the ride.

6/1

1st

2

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 2f 52y

17:40 Ballinrobe

Pigeon House

11st 10lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won a handicap at the Punchestown festival and solid runs in defeat since, including twice at Galway lately; has 6.5l to find with Mordor on Galway novice form and only 2lb better off; has handled testing ground so shouldn't be inconvenienced by conditions and looks a player.

9/4

6th

11

2nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 11y

17:00 Galway

Pigeon House

11st 3lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield, not fluent 2nd

8/1

Form: 626

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat rating is a good bit lower than some of these but was runner-up to subsequent Galway and Curragh winner Youcrackemup over 1m3f at Roscommon in June; sixth on hurdling debut at Tipperary; reversed the form of that race with Thats Jet when second at Killarney; blinkered now after Ballinrobe sixth.
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8th

5

(11)

19th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 5

16:05 Pontefract

Show No Fear

9st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

took keen hold, led, headed but prominent after 2f, weakened from 2f out

20/1

8th

6

(8)

14th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

18:20 Musselburgh

Show No Fear

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Rebecca Menzies

prominent

7/1

5

(7)

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

16:05 Musselburgh

Show No Fear

9st 2lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won at Ayr (1m7f) in May and front-running second in the Northumberland Vase at Newcastle (2m, AW) in June; finished last, however, at York and Newcastle on last two outings; blinkered once and a visor now replaces his usual cheekpieces.

20/1

Form: 9

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a Flat claimer at Ballinrobe in June; down the field on hurdling debut at Tipperary; same story in a 1m2f handicap at Cork four weeks ago.
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12th

9

(7)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 175y

16:30 Down Royal

Bedelia

9st 4lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Disappointing on Flat and over hurdles for this stable since claiming race win a year ago at Ballinrobe for Gavin Cromwell; tailed off in two handicap hurdle outings this season.

20/1

12th

16

2nd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:30 Kilbeggan

Bedelia

10st 8lb

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Second reserve; Flat winner over 1m2f but yet to show any worthwhile form over hurdles

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Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twice placed in Flat handicaps showing a preference for good ground; failed to do himself justice at Killarney last time; hooded now for hurdling debut.
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1st

13

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:05 Listowel

Ifitwasme

10st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

took keen hold, midfield, prominent before 2nd

12/1

4th

13

(13)

17th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Tramore

Ifitwasme

9st 8lb

T: E McNamara

in touch with leaders, prominent 4f out

6th

5

(3)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 103y

19:50 Killarney

Ifitwasme

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E McNamara

Stepped up to the mark significantly in the first-time tongue-tie over this trip at Tipperary two weeks ago (Elsa's Pride fourth); headgear left on and no surprise if there was more to come off a 7lb penalty.

7/2

Form: 3

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Minor promise in Flat maidens in Britain; low-key run on the Flat on stable debut at Roscommon early last month; made a satisfactory hurdling debut when third at Killarney, splitting two of these rivals, Show No Fear and That's Jet; should improve a little
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1st

2

11th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:30 Perth

Kyogo

11st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Gordon Elliott

Runner-up in two maidens over 7f/1m on the Flat for Michael Bell last year; creditable third on jumps debut at Killarney in July (2m, good) but poor effort on softer ground over C&D last time; cheekpieces tried; looks stable second string.

9/2

8th

4

25th Aug 2023

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:15 Killarney

Kyogo

11st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Minor promise in Flat maidens in Britain; low-key run on the Flat on stable debut at Roscommon early last month; made a satisfactory hurdling debut when third at Killarney, splitting two of these rivals, Show No Fear and That's Jet; should improve a little

6/1

3rd

4

21st Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

13:55 Killarney

Kyogo

11st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Minor promise in Flat maidens in Britain; low-key yard/handicap debut on the Flat earlier this month; not bred for this.

17/2

Form: 7

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished 12l behind sixth-placed Show No Fear at Killarney; will need more experience.
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8

26th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:40 Perth

Justwatchmedance

10st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Daragh Bourke

pulled hard, in rear, rapid headway and prominent before 3rd, lost ground quickly before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

33/1

8

26th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:40 Perth

Justwatchmedance

10st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Daragh Bourke

pulled hard, in rear, rapid headway and prominent before 3rd, lost ground quickly before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

33/1

7th

3

1st Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

16:25 Down Royal

Justwatchmedance

10st 8lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: S Curling

always behind, weakened from 2 out

33/1

Form: 69

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam Jer's Girl was a smart sort for this yard; has made little impact in two races so far.
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1st

2

(1)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Reel Her In

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Lightly raced maiden in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell who made a promising start for her current yard when fifth of nine in 2m Newcastle handicap 20 days ago, running on well late; a bold showing is on the cards eased 1lb.

3/1

5th

3

(2)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Reel Her In

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Cut little ice in three middle-distance maidens in 2023 but she's shown fair form over hurdles this summer for Gavin Cromwell so can't be ruled out back in this sphere on her handicap/yard debut, especially if the market vibes are positive.

14/1

6th

4

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:15 Sligo

Reel Her In

11st 10lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Out of a high-class hurdler and a work in prgress; easy-to-back when long way behind La Hacienda after eight months off at Downpatrick but gave the impression that there would be more to come; longer trip a plus for second start in handicaps.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
56-rated Flat maiden, never better than fourth in 11 starts; towards rear on last two runs; hard to make a case for him.
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11th

10

25th Aug 2023

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:15 Killarney

Stone Crafter

11st 0lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

56-rated Flat maiden, never better than fourth in 11 starts; towards rear on last two runs; hard to make a case for him.

50/1

12th

16

(20)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:05 Leopardstown

Stone Crafter

8st 13lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Maiden after 10 starts but wasn't beaten far at Bellewstown (1m) and Navan (1m2f); below that level at Down Royal over 1m5f but this trip will suit better; blinkers; tough draw.

18/1

11th

14

(7)

28th Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 175y

20:30 Down Royal

Stone Crafter

9st 2lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

midfield

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Low-rated Flat performer; makes no appeal on introduction to hurdling.
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0

1

25th Aug 2023

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:15 Killarney

Cletus

11st 0lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: Eoin Doyle

Low-rated Flat performer; makes no appeal on introduction to hurdling.

100/1

12th

17

(3)

18th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 30y

18:15 Killarney

Cletus

9st 3lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Eoin Doyle

in touch with leaders on inner, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

12

(18)

6th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 198y

16:55 Bellewstown

Cletus

9st 2lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Eoin Doyle

Precious little to take from three maiden runs and hard to make a case for on handicap debut from a bad draw.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dundalk 1m winner in January, the highlight of an 11-raced Flat career; modest turf form, fair fifth at Naas on penultimate start, off a lowly 52 rating.
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14

(10)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Where R U Now Bob

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Rodger Sweeney

Winner over 1m here in January; okay run in a 1m2f handicap at Naas in July; more needed.

20/1

15th

18

(17)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:25 Cork

Where R U Now Bob

8st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Rodger Sweeney

AW winner but opposable on his minor form in turf handicaps; new headgear.

20/1

7th

13

(5)

7th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 136y

17:25 Clonmel

Where R U Now Bob

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Rodger Sweeney

midfield

40/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €14.50
Straight Forecast €15.32
Trifecta €64.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Nurburgring

SPOTLIGHT:

Malbay Madness

The Irish Sun:

Kyogo