May 17 / 20.30 Kilbeggan

20.30

Good To Yielding

Racing Again June 2nd (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 3f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Racing Again June 2nd (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

Runners: 13 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 2-

Last run: 46 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth in a point before chasing home the odds-on favourite Backmersackme in a soft-ground bumper at Cork; that was promising and it sets the standard here.
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2

4th Oct 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:40 Gowran Park

Custom Taylor

11st 10lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Declan Queally

On a hat-trick after wins in a 3m maiden hurdle at Limerick and off 122 in a 2m7f Listed novice handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse; stays well and is suited by plenty of ease in the ground; interesting with an experienced 7lb claimer aboard.

5/1

Form: 07-

Last run: 111 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Smidgeon of promise in his first run at Leopardstown but beaten a lot further at Fairyhouse; now hooded.
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12th

6

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Dairy Force

11st 8lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

C&D maiden hurdle winner for Liam O'Brien (good to yielding); nothing since for this yard but good runs in defeat; runner-up at Downpatrick before falling at the fourth at Down Royal next time; again took the runner-up spot at Bellewstown last time; rising in the weights, but in the mix again.

11/2

2nd

4

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:50 Bellewstown

Dairy Force

11st 6lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a maiden hurdle in 2024 for former yard; was a fine 2nd at Downpatrick (2m2f) before falling early last time; should be involved if none the worse.

9/2

1

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 170y

14:30 Down Royal

Dairy Force

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a Kilbeggan 2m maiden hurdle in 2024 for Liam O'Brien; no win since but plenty of solid efforts including the last twice for this yard; up 3lb but should go close with a repeat.

9/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in his five pointing defeats, making the frame last time; others much preferred, though; tries a tongue-tie.
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1st

8

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:12 Perth

Dixie Mafia

11st 3lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Six-race maiden over hurdles but ran respectably in his handicaps and this dual point winner could well do better over fences; has been off since January but one to consider, especially if at all strong in the betting.

4/1

5th

9

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 110y

13:10 Gowran Park

Dixie Mafia

11st 1lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Christian Williams

Record of 2-8 in point-to-points; good second at Aintree on handicap hurdle debut (3m, soft); kept on late when 6l fifth of nine at Ascot two weeks later; British trainer's first runner at the track; watch the betting.

15/2

1

28th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:28 Ffos Las

Dixie Mafia

11st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

2-8 in Irish points last year; made quite promising rules debut when staying-on fourth at Warwick (2m, good) in March and ought to be better suited by the stiffer stamina test here; could have a say.

6/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 13 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always behind when beating just the one home at Punchestown (soft; 33-1).
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15th

2

(10)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Faithful Follower

10st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Paul Hennessy

Winning hurdler hasn't looked like adding to his tally in three starts on the Flat; look elsewhere.

100/1

13th

3

(16)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 90y

19:30 Bellewstown

Faithful Follower

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Paul Hennessy

Winning hurdler has been soundly beaten at big prices in two Flat starts at Dundalk; others preferred.

100/1

Form: 856/

Last run: 399 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Has made no impression in his previous bumpers and now goes in blinkers.
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6

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

20:30 Kilbeggan

Gambling Glory

12st 0lb

J: Mr J P Sampson

T: I Madden

Has made no impression in his previous bumpers and now goes in blinkers.

100/1

6

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

20:30 Kilbeggan

Gambling Glory

12st 0lb

J: Mr J P Sampson

T: I Madden

Has made no impression in his previous bumpers and now goes in blinkers.

100/1

Form: 9-

Last run: 137 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished last in a point and nearly last on his hurdling debut at Fairyhouse; all to prove in the new tongue-tie.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

19

30th Aug 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:00 Down Royal

Hestheboycandoit

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: S Michael Millar

Showed nothing in his first five starts under rules but ran by far his best race when sixth of 13 at Wexford (3m, good to yielding) behind Bigira on handicap debut last month; that was his first try at this trip in this sphere and he might have been closer but for a jumping error three from home.

20/1

6th

9

25th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:05 Wexford

Hestheboycandoit

10st 13lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: S Michael Millar

Shown nothing in five runs under rules so far; decent chance further will suit on handicap debut but hard to recommend.

20/1

8th

9

6th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 40y

17:28 Bellewstown

Hestheboycandoit

11st 4lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: S Michael Millar

Poor point-to-point form and a similar story in four outings under Rules so far.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Failed to negotiate the first fence in his only point; can only be watched.
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13th

2

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 150y

20:05 Wexford

I Am Emperor

12st 0lb

J: Mr S Cleary

T: E Sheehy

Fell on sole point start and beaten a long way in a Kilbeggan bumper so huge improvement needed.

50/1

10th

8

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

20:30 Kilbeggan

I Am Emperor

12st 0lb

J: Mr R Sugrue

T: E Sheehy

Failed to negotiate the first fence in his only point; can only be watched.

33/1

8

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

20:30 Kilbeggan

I Am Emperor

12st 0lb

J: Mr R Sugrue

T: E Sheehy

Failed to negotiate the first fence in his only point; can only be watched.

33/1

Form: 92335-

Last run: 26 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Behind in his two maiden hurdles but his best run was when second in a Limerick bumper last July; has shown more than most.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

10

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

20:30 Kilbeggan

Rocco Boyo

12st 0lb

J: Mr D G Lavery

T: Adrian Murray

Behind in his two maiden hurdles but his best run was when second in a Limerick bumper last July; has shown more than most.

10/1

10

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

20:30 Kilbeggan

Rocco Boyo

12st 0lb

J: Mr D G Lavery

T: Adrian Murray

Behind in his two maiden hurdles but his best run was when second in a Limerick bumper last July; has shown more than most.

10/1

Form: 6

Last run: 4 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Only ran at Killarney four days ago when sixth of eight, beaten 14l; showed something.
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9th

8

3rd Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

Rubies Or Gold

10st 11lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Unable to justify strong market support when only third on his two starts this spring (2m7f/3m1f) and now 0-10 over hurdles; needs to find something extra here.

11/2

9th

8

3rd Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

Rubies Or Gold

10st 11lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Unable to justify strong market support when only third on his two starts this spring (2m7f/3m1f) and now 0-10 over hurdles; needs to find something extra here.

11/2

3rd

6

5th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Warwick

Rubies Or Gold

10st 12lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Christian Williams

Unable to justify good market support when only third of five at Ascot (2m7f, good) in March, after a break, but that was still a pretty good effort and he remains unexposed over stayings trip; major player in this lower-grade race.

7/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 2m6f hurdle winner, sister to bumper/2m and 2m4f chase winner Blue Empyrean; likely best watched.
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8

19th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

15:40 Warwick

Chief OHara

10st 6lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Matt Sheppard

Modest form in Ireland and was left clear to win British maiden point in May; subsequently pulled up in Southwell maiden hurdle in June on sole start for Christian Williams; beaten 85l on chase, handicap and stable debut last month.

33/1

7th

8

13th Oct 2025

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

16:45 Hereford

Chief OHara

10st 11lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

Very poor hurdler in Ireland and was left clear to win a modest British point; never involved when 40-1 for a 2m4f maiden hurdle at Southwell this summer on only run for Christian Williams; goes chasing with an awful lot to prove.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-brother to useful 2m6f-3m hurdle/chase winner Inch House; dam unraced half-sister to useful 2m-3m hurdle winner Abbey Lane from family of smart jumpers Young Snugfit, Peanuts Pet, Cashew King and National runner-up Mr Snugfit; bred to have a future.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

13

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

20:30 Kilbeggan

Take To The Air

11st 8lb

J: Mr T Hamilton

T: Ciaran Murphy

Third foal; half-brother to useful 2m6f-3m hurdle/chase winner Inch House; dam unraced half-sister to useful 2m-3m hurdle winner Abbey Lane from family of smart jumpers Young Snugfit, Peanuts Pet, Cashew King and National runner-up Mr Snugfit; bred to have a future.

14/1

13

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

20:30 Kilbeggan

Take To The Air

11st 8lb

J: Mr T Hamilton

T: Ciaran Murphy

Third foal; half-brother to useful 2m6f-3m hurdle/chase winner Inch House; dam unraced half-sister to useful 2m-3m hurdle winner Abbey Lane from family of smart jumpers Young Snugfit, Peanuts Pet, Cashew King and National runner-up Mr Snugfit; bred to have a future.

14/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
100-1 and was tailed off at Tipperary after racing keenly; no appeal for now.
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15

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:51 Listowel

Doyen Og

10st 6lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Adrian Sexton

Good third at Bellewstown (2m1f, good) in August off 2lb higher but didn't build on that in subsequent runs; makes seasonal return now.

40/1

9

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 112y

15:10 Sligo

Doyen Og

10st 10lb

J: Conor Lamon

T: Adrian Sexton

Moderate form in bumpers/maiden hurdles but decent effort when third in 2m1f Bellewstown handicap in August (good); not so good when remote fourth to Romella at Tipperary on latest; cheekpieces tried.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 2m hurdle winner, sister to 2m5f hurdle winner Wildfire Warrior, half-sister to 2m5f hurdle winner Lady Kathleen out of 2m3f/2m4f hurdle winning half-sister to smart bumper winner/top-class hurdler Lady Rebecca; one to watch on debut.
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15

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

20:30 Kilbeggan

Glownado

11st 7lb

J: Mr J Costello

T: Darren Collins

First foal; dam 2m hurdle winner, sister to 2m5f hurdle winner Wildfire Warrior, half-sister to 2m5f hurdle winner Lady Kathleen out of 2m3f/2m4f hurdle winning half-sister to smart bumper winner/top-class hurdler Lady Rebecca; one to watch on debut.

50/1

15

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

20:30 Kilbeggan

Glownado

11st 7lb

J: Mr J Costello

T: Darren Collins

First foal; dam 2m hurdle winner, sister to 2m5f hurdle winner Wildfire Warrior, half-sister to 2m5f hurdle winner Lady Kathleen out of 2m3f/2m4f hurdle winning half-sister to smart bumper winner/top-class hurdler Lady Rebecca; one to watch on debut.

50/1

Non-runners

Dacman, Lovely Hurling, Westandtogether

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Custom Taylor

SPOTLIGHT:

Dacman

The Irish Sun:

Dacman

TOPSPEED:

Custom Taylor

POSTDATA:

Custom Taylor