May 17 / 19.20 Kilbeggan

19.20

Good To Yielding

Cooke’s Bar And Restaurant Caragh Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £5900
  • 2m 4f 90y
  • 14 runners
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Cooke’s Bar And Restaurant Caragh Beginners Chase

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 65383-

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a point; didn't hang about over hurdles despite showing promise and, in a first-time hood, he was third to the useful Dreal Deal on chase debut at Down Royal (2m4f); leading claims.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

8th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

Jasmin De Cotte

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Gifted a 2m4f Uttoxeter race two starts back (soft), and 3m was clearly too far last time; not wholly convincing, but his one win on merit came at this time of year in 2024 on good (2m4f); tongue-tie added.

3/1

3rd

8

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

15:45 Uttoxeter

Jasmin De Cotte

11st 6lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Ex-Irish 7yo; well held in his first three runs for Dan Skelton and he was around 17l down when he was gifted a race here (2m4f, soft) two weeks ago; this is a deeper contest and he has work to do to back up in trip.

8/1

1st

3

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Uttoxeter

Jasmin De Cotte

11st 9lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Dan Skelton

Well treated on best Irish form but has rather lost his way, latterly for new stable; best watched unless the market suggests a resurgent display is likely.

8/1

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 17P5-2 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won 2m5f/3m handicap hurdles for this yard and nearly added another in this new headgear combination at Tipperary last week; there are chasers in the family.
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4

6th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 213y

18:30 Roscommon

Hunting Brook

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won 2m5f/3m handicap hurdles last year and in good form when last seen in May, runner-up in 3m Tipperary hurdle and Kilbeggan beginners chase; has form on soft so won't mind rain.

9/2

2nd

3

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:20 Kilbeggan

Hunting Brook

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Won 2m5f/3m handicap hurdles for this yard and nearly added another in this new headgear combination at Tipperary last week; there are chasers in the family.

4/1

2nd

3

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:20 Kilbeggan

Hunting Brook

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Won 2m5f/3m handicap hurdles for this yard and nearly added another in this new headgear combination at Tipperary last week; there are chasers in the family.

4/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 47287-

Last run: 152 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner and won a Punchestown handicap hurdle early last year off 92; even better form in defeat since then and, although not bred for this, she could have some say.
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1st

4

23rd Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 2

15:00 Warwick

Theonewedreamof

11st 5lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Ex-Irish mare who has been a bit up and down for Dan Skelton but did run well at Leicecster last time (2m4f, good to soft) given one notable mistake that she made; won't mind returning to further and off this mark she's entitled to have a major say.

6/4

3rd

3

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 25y

Class 4

16:00 Leicester

Theonewedreamof

11st 11lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

First three runs this season were solid, notably a win at Exeter (3m, good) in November followed by a close second over 2m4f at Cheltenham; disappointed at Hereford a week later, though, and pulled up on return from a two-month break 16 days ago, so now has something to prove; however, a bounce-back would not surprise.

5/1

5

18th Feb 2026

2m 4f 11y

Class 3

15:05 Ludlow

Theonewedreamof

11st 7lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Won at Exeter (3m, good) in November on second stable start before close second of 15 to Party Vibes at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft) in December; her run at Hereford seven days later may have come too soon (3m1f, soft; ground shouldn't have been an issue); remains of interest for top yard.

9/2

11/2

Form: 8235-3

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner who reached a modest level over hurdles (0-15); ran surprisingly well when close up on chase debut at Down Royal (2m3f, good) as he appeared to have a lot on at the weights.
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7

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 140y

16:28 Tramore

Clifftop

11st 4lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: H Rogers

Won a beginners' chase over C&D (good) in August 2024; dual-purpose sort has failed to add to his tally since and he is best on good ground; fit from the Flat but needs the track to dry out.

11/1

16th

16

(20)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Clifftop

8st 11lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Three-time Flat winner; had a run in a novice chase before competing from out of the handicap at Naas on return to the Flat; this is a more realistic task, but trainer may have a better chance with Cleopatra's Needle.

20/1

8th

12

(10)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

15:48 Navan

Clifftop

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Three-time Flat winner; had a recent run in a novice chase but all of his best form in both codes is on good ground and he's 8lb wrong here; yard has stronger contender with Grann's Boy.

18/1

Form: 90303- D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Capable hurdler at an ordinary level and has a future over fences judged on his 2l third at Wexford (2m, yielding); this longer trip won't be a problem.
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3rd

7

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:42 Wexford

Warm In Gorey

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Three-time winner over hurdles; totally out of form over fences, pulled up on last three starts; blinkers tried now; main positive is that he has often run well at this venue, placed four times from seven visits, including twice last summer.

8/1

6

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:08 Wexford

Warm In Gorey

11st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Three-time winner over hurdles, 0-17 chasing but C&D second last summer off 5lb higher; has failed to complete last three outings so very hard to be confident in.

14/1

12

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 110y

14:58 Thurles

Warm In Gorey

10st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Three-time winner over hurdles, 0-16 over fences, placed seven times; confidence possibly dented after two failures to complete.

12/1

Form: 21137- D

Last run: 228 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has improved since her defeat by Thunder last year and good ground has suited her well since then, winning hurdles at Killarney and Sligo; could be a factor if taking to fences.
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6

13th Jul 2025

Good

3m 1f 146y

16:45 Sligo

Emily In Paris

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: D E Fitzgerald

Relatively consistent for this sort of grade and finished runner-up in 16-runner handicap hurdle at Tipperary last week behind progressive rival; up 2lb but she's capable of getting involved again.

11/2

2nd

1

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 120y

19:55 Tipperary

Emily In Paris

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: D E Fitzgerald

2-13 over hurdles; close third at Down Royal when last seen in this discipline in November (3m, good to yielding); two second-placed finishes in handicap chases following that but her run last time at Limerick in a first-time tongue-tie was her worst in a long time; that headgear now removed.

20/1

Form: 23B83-

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Consistent hurdler, albeit no great shakes (rated 95); recently made an encouraging chase debut at Tramore (2m6f, good) and now goes in blinkers.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

10

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

16:45 Galway

Hard Target

10st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Hasn't won since December 2022 or placed since April 2024; well handicapped on old form and yard going well but hard to fancy on recent showings.

33/1

6th

8

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 53y

15:25 Roscommon

Hard Target

11st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Losing run stretches back to December 2022; no signs of the barren spell ending in recent starts and remains 3lb above that sole success; pulled up at Wexford latest; others preferred.

11/1

4

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:48 Wexford

Hard Target

11st 1lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Only win came in December 2022; hasn't looked like ending the drought in two Limerick starts this year and remains 4lb above last winning mark.

10/1

Form: 88906-

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Quite a good run over hurdles at Ballinrobe last month when beaten under 8l in a first-time hood; could build on that now chasing.
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6th

7

13th Apr 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

The Lucky Lobster

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

Is 0-15 over hurdles but has run well in defeat, including when a 6.5l fourth of 16 on latest over an inadequate 2m3f at Limerick (raised 2lb); stepping up to this trip will suit, good ground is fine and he holds leading claims.

7/2

6th

7

13th Apr 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

The Lucky Lobster

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

Is 0-15 over hurdles but has run well in defeat, including when a 6.5l fourth of 16 on latest over an inadequate 2m3f at Limerick (raised 2lb); stepping up to this trip will suit, good ground is fine and he holds leading claims.

7/2

4th

13

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:45 Limerick

The Lucky Lobster

11st 4lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

towards rear, steady headway after 3 out

12/1

Form: 80799- D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-32 over hurdles and rated 97; her chase debut two runs back was forgettable, as was her return to hurdling.
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18

7th Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 157y

14:20 Punchestown

Dragons Pass

10st 3lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Hasn't won a race since November 2023 although she is a three time winner hurdles; runs from 10lb lower mark than last win over hurdles for handicap chase debut but she has looked badly out of form for awhile.

28/1

20/1

Form: 51567-

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Winner of a weak maiden hurdle; well behind on his second chase start at Tramore and on that run he's held by Hard Target; gets cheekpieces.
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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: 59U18- D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unseated mid-race on chase debut in March; won a low-grade handicap hurdle at Down Royal next time but was tailed off on his return visit; opposable on balance.
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6

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

19:15 Ffos Las

Perfect Pupil

11st 5lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Won handicap hurdle at Down Royal last March but inconsistent and has not made a serious impact with cheekpieces enlisted for his two runs for new yard; balance of form suggests he has work to do.

16/1

6

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

19:15 Ffos Las

Perfect Pupil

11st 5lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Won handicap hurdle at Down Royal last March but inconsistent and has not made a serious impact with cheekpieces enlisted for his two runs for new yard; balance of form suggests he has work to do.

16/1

4th

2

26th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

16:42 Hereford

Perfect Pupil

12st 0lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Won handicap hurdle at Down Royal last March but inconsistent and beaten 20l when fourth of five finishers on this month's stable debut at Leicester (2m4f, good to soft); that made it 0-5 over fences; others preferred.

10/1

Form: 0P/3-7

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
200-1 when tailed off in a beginners' at Ballinrobe ten days ago and can be taken on.
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8

22nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 180y

19:06 Killarney

Lucky Policy

10st 10lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

chased clear leader, mistake 2nd, raced in second when fell 7th

13/2

2nd

12

7th Aug 2024

Good

2m 3f 130y

18:45 Wexford

Lucky Policy

10st 3lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Paul W Flynn

Made a lot of the running at Kilbeggan before fading into a well-beaten fifth; has potential for improvement but others are preferred.

14/1

5th

1

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 195y

20:30 Kilbeggan

Lucky Policy

12st 0lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Eight-race maiden and fell back over fences last time; hasn't shown enough so far.

33/1

Form: 0201P- D

Last run: 173 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a big-field handicap hurdle at Punchestown in October (2m4f, yielding) and had excuses next time; goes chasing on the back of a break but needs respecting.
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9th

1

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:45 Punchestown

Irish Envoy

12st 0lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Liz Doyle

Bumper winner scored his sole hurdle win over 2m4f in a handicap here in 2023; pulled-up on his recent return and others make more appeal.

33/1

6

13th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 188y

20:00 Sligo

Irish Envoy

11st 4lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Liz Doyle

midfield

12/1

6

13th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 188y

20:00 Sligo

Irish Envoy

11st 4lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Liz Doyle

midfield

12/1

Form: 51770-

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hammered Emily In Paris in a Tramore maiden hurdle last summer; that piece of form is respected but he's finished tailed off in three subsequent starts chase debut.
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3

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 55y

18:50 Ballinrobe

Thunder

11st 7lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: John Patrick Ryan

Maiden hurdle winner last year but has been disappointing since; fell on first two chase outings and beaten out of sight over C&D last month; should find handicap company easier now but has plenty to prove.

12/1

5th

4

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 1f 43y

19:10 Ballinrobe

Thunder

11st 2lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: John Patrick Ryan

Maiden hurdle winner last year but has been mostly poor since; fell both chase starts; can't be fancied.

50/1

6th

4

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 80y

15:05 Sligo

Thunder

11st 4lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: John Patrick Ryan

took keen hold, led, joined when not fluent 5th, not fluent 3 out, soon headed and ridden, weakened before 2 out

16/1

Non-runners

Rock On Pedro, Aurea Fortuna, Banada Bridge

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €17.80
Straight Forecast €18.24
Trifecta €104.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jasmin De Cotte

TOPSPEED:

Warm In Gorey

The Irish Sun:

Hard Target

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Jasmin De Cotte

POSTDATA:

Jasmin De Cotte