May 17 / 17.35 Kilbeggan

17.35

Good To Yielding

William Hill Epic Value Maiden Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 3f 0y
  • 13 runners
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William Hill Epic Value Maiden Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.20
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 9/7-

Last run: 188 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two hurdle runs; showed some ability on debut last year but was well beaten on heavy next time; better ground can be a help, so a squeak.
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2nd

16

1st Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

Win Some Lose Some

10st 5lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Four hurdle wins including at this track; the best of four chase runs came when third to Oscars Brother in a Galway beginners'; poor since but is capable of better, so not dismissed.

12/1

11

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 111y

13:25 Galway

Win Some Lose Some

11st 12lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Won four of 11 starts over hurdles including a Pertemps qualifier at Leopardstown last Christmas; down the field in the Final at Cheltenham; staying type, should make a useful chaser in time.

8/1

8th

6

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Win Some Lose Some

11st 5lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Barely sighted when only 8-1 for the Pertemps Final but had won four of his previous seven over hurdles including a qualifier for that race at Leopardstown; finds himself 10lb higher but likely that he has more in the locker.

14/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten fav' in two points in UK; showed some ability on debut, poor second time; a 2,000GBP purchase since; non-runner at Tipperary Wednesday; top yard so can't be ruled out; check market.
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7

14th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:28 Downpatrick

Two Become One

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Definite ability when runner-up (after 173-day absence) in 2m3f Kilbeggan maiden last year (good-to-yielding) but didn't really count after further year's absence at Sligo in May; entitled to come on for that so don't rule out.

13/2

66/1

  • Place: £18.30

Form: 00-

Last run: 219 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed-off in a maiden hurdle and bumper so can't be fancied; tongue-tie on.
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5th

8

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:05 Downpatrick

Silent Dawn

11st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Adrian Murray

Placed a few times over hurdles including at this course; poor on the Flat and over hurdles when last seen; needs best on chasing debut/return.

14/1

11th

5

(9)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 66y

16:40 Thurles

Silent Dawn

10st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Adrian Murray

No wins from 13 in bumpers/hurdles but beaten only a head at Downpatrick in August; makes Flat debut; others appeal more on this occasion.

20/1

6

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:21 Downpatrick

Silent Dawn

11st 2lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Adrian Murray

No wins from 12 but went mighty close over C&D (good) last time when denied by a head; his form is in and out, but a repeat of his last run will see him go close off 2lb higher; ground is a slight unknown.

11/4

OUR TIP

100/30

Form: 68-

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Best of his two hurdle runs was when beaten 19l at Tipperary last time in a much stronger maiden; can go closer today in this lesser contest.
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4th

6

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:52 Wexford

Depalma

10st 9lb

J: Ross Berry

T: C A Murphy

Best run over hurdles when second in a maiden over 2m here last October; hasn't matched that form since and was poor in cheekpieces at Kilbeggan last time; needs best on chasing debut.

12/1

8th

2

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 160y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Depalma

12st 0lb

J: Ross Berry

T: C A Murphy

Runner-up in a Wexford maiden and respectable handicap debut at Leopardstown over Christmas; possibly needed the comeback run in May so remains of interest and cheekpieces now tried although may want easier ground.

8/1

Form: 8-

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
A glimpse of ability on the Flat and sole hurdle start at Bellewstown last month; still needs major improvement.
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No Results Found

Form: 3260-

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in two bumpers earlier this year but was tailed-off on hurdling debut at Punchestown, albeit in a classy race; drops in class at least.
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7

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Thurles

Real Empire

11st 3lb

J: Dylan O’Connor

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Maiden has shown little in the last two seasons; 50-1 when falling at the first in a Cork race in which Hakensack was second; no appeal; headgear combination.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to Swedish 6f dirt winner Troubled Guy; dam won seven times from 77 starts (1m1f-11.5f Flat, RPR 78; 2m/2m3f hurdle); by a Flat sire but dam was a dual-purpose winner; considered if market strength.
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9th

10

1st Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:00 Listowel

Winstons Way

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: E Bolger

Not beaten far in a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle last month and could get involved if showing some improvement.

12/1

7th

5

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

17:35 Kilbeggan

Winstons Way

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: E Bolger

Half-brother to Swedish 6f dirt winner Troubled Guy; dam won seven times from 77 starts (1m1f-11.5f Flat, RPR 78; 2m/2m3f hurdle); by a Flat sire but dam was a dual-purpose winner; considered if market strength.

12/1

7th

5

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

17:35 Kilbeggan

Winstons Way

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: E Bolger

Half-brother to Swedish 6f dirt winner Troubled Guy; dam won seven times from 77 starts (1m1f-11.5f Flat, RPR 78; 2m/2m3f hurdle); by a Flat sire but dam was a dual-purpose winner; considered if market strength.

12/1

Form: 5-

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat winner in UK in 2022 but lost his form last year; not a bad hurdling debut at Tramore recently (winner followed up on the Flat); can improve from that and a big player if staying this trip with a hood added.
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2nd

9

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:42 Wexford

Oh So Charming

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

Sole win over hurdles came in a Clonmel handicap last June off 111; has slumped in the ratings and failed to exploit her reduced mark (97) when fifth at Clonmel 13 days ago; however, he is closely matched with Redwood Queen on running in a claimer at Tramore last month.

11/4

5th

10

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

18:50 Clonmel

Oh So Charming

11st 1lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Declan Queally

Sole win over hurdles came in a C&D handicap last June off 111; has slumped in the ratings; potentially interesting despite having failed to feature in claiming races in his two 2026 starts; runs off 99, with a good claimer taking off 5lb into the bargain.

9/2

4th

10

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

16:10 Tramore

Oh So Charming

10st 8lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Declan Queally

Sole win over hurdles came in a 2m4f Clonmel handicap last June off 111; some fair efforts in defeat since; fourth in a Clonmel claimer in February; has a squeak if back to best.

12/1

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
A 35,000euros 3yo; half-brother to two decent NH winners, Champagnesocialist (bumper/2m4f hurdle) and Champagne Problem (bumper and 2m1f/2m3f hurdle); one to consider on debut.
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16

27th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:11 Limerick

Kanpai

10st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: J A Nash

100-1 for his recent handicap debut at Fairyhouse and performed accordingly; lots to prove.

66/1

16

27th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:11 Limerick

Kanpai

10st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: J A Nash

100-1 for his recent handicap debut at Fairyhouse and performed accordingly; lots to prove.

66/1

11th

12

14th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:12 Fairyhouse

Kanpai

11st 1lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: J A Nash

Minor promise on debut but tailed off at big odds twice since; new trip may suit on handicap debut.

14/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way on heavy ground on debut last month and is not easy to fancy.
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6

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 170y

14:30 Down Royal

Kps Ladyofknock

10st 10lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Won a 2m Clonmel handicap in 2024 and a solid third over 2m1f at this track when last seen; has an absence to overcome.

22/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; by a useful sire; dam useful 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase winner; best watched for future reference.
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5th

12

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Celtic Crossing

10st 9lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Darren Collins

Was entitled to need her comeback run at Sligo after a long absence; one fair run when fifth at Roscommon in 2024; otherwise little of note in her form.

20/1

11th

14

12th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:28 Sligo

Celtic Crossing

10st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Darren Collins

Off the track since 31l defeat at Punchestown in October 2024; likely to need this run after such a long layoff.

25/1

Form:

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has a nice pedigree but was beaten a long way at Killarney on debut five days ago, so not easy to fancy.
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4th

9

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:00 Tramore

The Rebel County

11st 4lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: G Ahern

Hunter chase winner 12 months ago but fairly slim pickings since then and cheekpieces now go on.

33/1

4th

2

9th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

15:35 Killarney

The Rebel County

11st 10lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: G Ahern

Hunter chase winner at Tipperary last year has been soundly beaten over hurdles and fences lately and has lots to find in this company.

66/1

7th

9

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

15:55 Limerick

The Rebel County

11st 3lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: G Ahern

Winner of a novice hunter chase at Tipperary last spring (23.5f, good to yielding) on yard debut; 0-6 over hurdles for Noel Meade prior to that; midfield in Clonmel handicap chase two weeks ago (23.5f); others preferred.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
A 12,000Gns yearling; half-brother to two Flat winners, Liberty Bay (5f/6f inc AW 2yo; RPR 75) and Juna Light (Slovakian 1m); dam 7f AW 2yo winner (79); classy sire is an influence for stamina and gets hurdlers; one to consider on debut.
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9th

15

15th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:15 Downpatrick

Mortimer Duke

11st 0lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Barry Connell

Only 10-1 at Punchestown but jumped moderately and finished behind Bodybuilder; may improve.

11/2

10th

13

21st May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Punchestown

Mortimer Duke

11st 6lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Barry Connell

Half-brother to two Flat winners, Liberty Bay (5f/6f inc AW 2yo; RPR 75) and Juna Light (Slovakian 1m); misbehaved and withdrawn before the start ahead of a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle last week; was only 7-2 at the time.

16/1

Non-runners

Avandra, Nawraq

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €24.50
Straight Forecast €28.48

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Depalma

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Depalma

POSTDATA:

Depalma

The Irish Sun:

Depalma