June 17 / 17.15 Kilbeggan

17.15

Good

www.kilbegganraces.com (Q.R.) Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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www.kilbegganraces.com (Q.R.) Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 07-4

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit of promise when fourth in a 2m3f bumper at this venue on stable debut; lacks hurdling experience but could be a factor with Finny Maguire taking the ride again.
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5th

7

15th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:20 Tramore

Dairy Force

11st 4lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Liam G O’Brien

Made a winning debut over hurdles in a maiden at Kilbeggan in June; more needed here but potential improver and the step up in trip is likely to suit.

10/1

1st

3

17th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Dairy Force

11st 12lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Liam G O’Brien

Showed a bit of promise when fourth in a 2m3f bumper at this venue on stable debut; lacks hurdling experience but could be a factor with Finny Maguire taking the ride again.

5/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 898-

Last run: 275 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unpromising credentials from his time with his previous trainer; transformation required on first start for Gordon Elliott.
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6

23rd Aug 2024

Good

3m 1f 0y

18:25 Kilbeggan

Irinas Path

11st 4lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield

11/2

4

6th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 44y

17:00 Roscommon

Irinas Path

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Much improved on his debut for this yard when second at Kilbeggan (2m, good to yielding) but well held here last month in stronger maiden; upped in trip here.

7/1

7th

6

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 204y

18:05 Roscommon

Irinas Path

11st 4lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Much improved on his debut for this yard when second at Kilbeggan (2m, good to yielding) but this could be a better maiden.

13/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 58-04

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form in bumpers; not disgraced when fourth in a 2m6f maiden at Tramore on hurdling debut; place possibility now.
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4th

10

8th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Cork

Seskin Flash

11st 6lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Patrick Carey

took keen hold, soon prominent

14/1

4th

10

8th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Cork

Seskin Flash

11st 6lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Patrick Carey

took keen hold, soon prominent

14/1

8th

4

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 46y

15:35 Thurles

Seskin Flash

11st 13lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Patrick Carey

Respectable efforts in a couple of maiden hurdles on good ground in June; soundly beaten on his return to action at Galway last month; ground probably more in his favour here and could get into the money.

12/1

Form: /PP8-7

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in two strong maiden hurdles last winter; more recent bumper form is not very convincing.
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13th

5

18th Sep 2024

Good

2m 5f 80y

18:20 Tramore

Deise Bella

11st 5lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: David J Phelan

Has shown very little in maiden hurdles; pulled up at this venue on handicap debut.

50/1

10

16th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 80y

18:38 Tramore

Deise Bella

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: David J Phelan

Has shown very little in maiden hurdles since joining this yard and needs improvement on handicap debut with blinkers fitted; down in trip.

16/1

7th

8

12th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 60y

16:25 Kilbeggan

Deise Bella

10st 13lb

J: Niall Moore

T: David J Phelan

Fourth here last month (2m) was a step in the right direction but poor Bellewstown run since raises doubts.

20/1

Form: 0/04

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished in midfield in a Galway bumper in July 2022 only start for Gordon Elliott; always at the back at Cork last month on hurdling/stable debut after 653-day absence; much more like it when fourth in a 2m4f maiden here 15 days ago; Derek O'Connor rides.
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10

27th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:41 Limerick

Island McCoo

10st 13lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Darren Collins

Maiden hurdle form is not without merit but he has been well beaten on his first two handicap starts, including on first run for this yard at Cork latest; passed over here.

66/1

10

27th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:41 Limerick

Island McCoo

10st 13lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Darren Collins

Maiden hurdle form is not without merit but he has been well beaten on his first two handicap starts, including on first run for this yard at Cork latest; passed over here.

66/1

14th

7

8th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Cork

Island McCoo

11st 8lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Darren Collins

Maiden hurdle form is not without merit; well beaten at Ballinrobe in July in first handicap; has changed stable.

20/1

Form: /0P0/5

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Little to recommend in five 2022 starts; remote fifth in a claiming hurdle at Limerick on reappearance.
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11th

17

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 125y

17:00 Roscommon

Cathy West

10st 10lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Patrick J F Hassett

First reserve; tailed off behind Kendancer in a claimer before running better in a maiden; couldn't fancy at these weights.

6th

11

17th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Cathy West

11st 5lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: Patrick J F Hassett

Little to recommend in five 2022 starts; remote fifth in a claiming hurdle at Limerick on reappearance.

20/1

5th

9

30th May 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 100y

17:15 Limerick

Cathy West

10st 8lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Patrick J F Hassett

midfield

150/1

Form: 80-7

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
In good hands; has shown only modest form on the Flat, in a bumper and over hurdles but this is such a weak race that she may be capable of featuring; some of her Flat form, though at a low level, indicated some potential.
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9th

11

(5)

5th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 144y

19:15 Clonmel

Miss Aytan

10st 13lb

J: Miss O M Queally

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

slowly into stride, slightly awkward start, raced in last and detached

20/1

3

18th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 140y

14:33 Tramore

Miss Aytan

11st 10lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Mild promise in maiden hurdles; first sign of life in handicaps when beaten 10.5l at Cork last time out (18.5f, good to yielding); drops back in trip in her usual hood and needs further improvement to hit the frame here; declared to run here on Saturday.

10/1

4th

7

(10)

17th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 80y

20:00 Tramore

Miss Aytan

9st 5lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

held up in rear

16/1

Form: U4/7P-

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in four of her nine starts in points, including at Stradablly last month; modest hunter chase form; lacks hurdling experience; first reserve.
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8th

15

17th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Chateau Elan

11st 12lb

J: Mr Ian Cribbin

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Placed in four of her nine starts in points, including at Stradablly last month; modest hunter chase form; lacks hurdling experience; first reserve.

Form: /P006-

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Minor promise on debut in a bumper a couple of seasons ago; poor hurdles form; some improvement at Wexford last time but nothing to suggest she can win a maiden.
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13th

10

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:40 Galway

We Will Rock You

11st 8lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Alan Donoghue

Bits of promise in maidens but still went off 40-1 for handicap debut at Wexford (2m4f) and was tailed off; the hood tried there is swiftly dispensed with.

33/1

11th

12

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 100y

17:35 Wexford

We Will Rock You

10st 13lb

J: Miss T Quail

T: Alan Donoghue

Showed a bit more when sixth in a maiden hurdle here in April and probably unsuited by 2m latest; fairly treated on handicap debut and one to consider back up in trip; wears first-time hood.

7/1

25/1

Form: 5565-0

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well exposed in bumpers since down the field on his only maiden hurdle attempt last season.
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11th

10

22nd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 90y

13:57 Tipperary

Dream Shaper

11st 0lb

J: Robbie Geoghegan

T: I Madden

16-race maiden and put up his best performance when fifth in a competitive 2m handicap at Galway in September; not as effective twice last month at same venue though so needs to improve.

16/1

12/1

Form: P/5-7

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 30l when fifth in a Fairyhouse bumper last November and placed in three of five point starts; moderate seventh in a 2m3f claiming hurdle at Limerick.
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11th

7

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 40y

19:18 Bellewstown

Aill Dubh

11st 3lb

J: J J Slevin

T: M Flannery

Placed a few times in points; some merit in a maiden hurdle fourth at Sligo; down the field in a handicap at the same venue last time; blinkered first time.

14/1

10th

14

21st Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 93y

17:38 Sligo

Aill Dubh

10st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: M Flannery

Placed a few times in points; there was some merit in a maiden hurdle fourth over 2m4f here last time; needs more.

25/1

4th

3

8th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:05 Sligo

Aill Dubh

11st 4lb

J: Ambrose McCurtin

T: M Flannery

Mayo challenger was placed in points in the spring but hurdles form is modest and won't be lifting silverware here; headgear fitted.

25/1

Form: 854-00

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished mid-division in her first two bumpers last summer; dropped out disappointingly when a short-priced favourite at Kelso last September; has struggled in maiden hurdle outings at Tipperary and over 2m4f at this venue.
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14th

9

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:25 Gowran Park

Cailin Aibrean

11st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Peter Fahey

Has improved for the switch to handicaps; promise at Cork off 85 when sixth of 16 and posted another sound effort off the same mark when third of 16 at Bellewstown (2m1f, good) last time out; drops in trip and cheekpieces an interesting addition; leading claims.

9/2

3rd

12

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 40y

18:48 Bellewstown

Cailin Aibrean

11st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Peter Fahey

Looked of little account in maidens; ran respectably at a big price at Cork on her handicap debut; young mare may have the potential for improvement.

14/1

6th

12

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

16:05 Cork

Cailin Aibrean

11st 4lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

midfield

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 865

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ordinary pointer (0-18, placed three times) and well beaten in a bumper and a claiming hurdle; completely out of his depth in a recent conditions hurdle at Punchestown.
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6th

18

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

19:53 Ballinrobe

And Still I Rise

10st 11lb

T: John F O’Neill

Second reserve; best hurdle effort came at Cork last time and has to build on that on handicap debut.

10th

1

5th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:25 Cork

And Still I Rise

11st 12lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

Modest performer in points and same story so far under rules; can't be having him.

100/1

Form: 850-0

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Placed in a juvenile hurdle at Ballinrobe last August; jumped badly and tailed off at Tipperary last month in his first handicap; seems flattered by an official rating of 99, but could get into the money if running to that level.
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12th

8

15th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 110y

14:00 Punchestown

Lets Avit

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Has shown very little in six starts over hurdles; tongue-tie replaces hood; readily passed over.

66/1

12th

8

15th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 110y

14:00 Punchestown

Lets Avit

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Has shown very little in six starts over hurdles; tongue-tie replaces hood; readily passed over.

66/1

Non-runners

Hestheboycandoit, Time For Tea, Spellacys Cross

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Payout
Exacta €20.90
Straight Forecast €16.77
Trifecta €95.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Island McCoo

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Miss Aytan

POSTDATA:

Island McCoo

The Irish Sun:

Island McCoo