July 12 / 17.00 Kilbeggan

17.00

Good

Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 3f 60y
  • 14 runners
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Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

(Won)

  • Win: £15.30
  • Place: £4.40

Form: 724-78

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
First reserve; runner-up in a heavy-ground Navan maiden in March, has not kicked on from that however, well held on quicker ground latest; can't be ruled out all the same.
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9

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:25 Clonmel

Smiling Bess

10st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Kilbeggan maiden hurdle winner last year (2m3f, good to yielding) returned from an absence with a solid third at Cork for new stable; found to be clinically abnormal at Kilbeggan latest when below-par; good chance if in full of her health; tongue tie on.

9/2

7th

5

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Smiling Bess

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won a maiden hurdle over slightly further at this track last year for the late Kevin Prendergast; solid third at Cork on return; should have improved from that and be involved off the same mark.

7/2

3rd

7

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 100y

16:30 Cork

Smiling Bess

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won a 19.5f Kilbeggan maiden hurdle (gd-yld) for the late Kevin Prendergast in July 2024; has been off since a below par run at Tramore just under a year ago; might need this first run for Ross O'Sullivan.

12/1

15/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 254-3

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Showed promise on the Flat last year for the Hartys and fair form in two Musselburgh hurdle races for current yard; back hurdling at Bellewstown six days ago, weakening from last when well beaten third of 7 in novice; better for that and has to be considered back in ordinary maiden company.
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9th

2

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:42 Listowel

Churchwarden

11st 10lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Hurdles winner two seasons ago; gained a first Flat win at Tramore in July on his third run for this yard, in first-time blinkers, scoring by 10l; some concern that he has been a beaten favourite in two small-field events (hurdles and Flat) at the same venue since then.

5/1

3rd

5

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:55 Tramore

Churchwarden

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Henry De Bromhead

Bounced back to form when gaining a first Flat win on his third run for this yard over C&D last month in first-time blinkers, successful by 10l; hefty 12lb hike for that but interesting if headgear continues to work; just second over hurdles here on Thursday.

5/2

2nd

1

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:48 Tramore

Churchwarden

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle in 2024 for John McConnell; came back to form in first-time blinkers to easily win on the Flat here over 1m4f last time; has to be respected back hurdling assuming the blinkers have the desired effect again.

13/8

15/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 8862-0 BF

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Came back from two years off last autumn, better of three handicap runs in the Spring when strong-finishing second over 2m3f at Naas (soft); none too fluent and didn't stay 3m at Tipperary last time (tongue-tied) and has had a short break since; back in maiden company and has his chance.
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13th

5

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:00 Cork

King Kali

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Sean Byrne

Listowel festival winner in 2024; built on Naas fourth in December when scoring at Limerick (2m, heavy); always in rear when pulled up at Naas in January; veteran could feature if he bounces back.

20/1

4

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 150y

14:25 Naas

King Kali

11st 8lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Sean Byrne

Listowel festival winner in 2024; after nearly 15 months off, stayed on well to make the frame over 2m here in mid-December; built on that with Limerick win, may feature again off 7lb higher.

6/1

Form: 864P-7

Last run: 55 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Best of five maiden runs was when fourth over 2m1f at Down Royal last December (soft); well below that level twice since but major player if able to return to that sort of form receiving plenty of weight here.
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2

8th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

14:45 Huntingdon

Time For Tea

11st 3lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Barry Brennan

in touch with leaders, raced in last when mistake 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out

5/1

2

8th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

14:45 Huntingdon

Time For Tea

11st 3lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Barry Brennan

in touch with leaders, raced in last when mistake 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out

5/1

4th

1

6th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 114y

Class 5

14:45 Plumpton

Time For Tea

11st 12lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Barry Brennan

in touch with leaders, outpaced before 3 out, soon weakened

100/30

OUR TIP

Form: 05-024

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m2f winner in Britain has been knocking on the door in handicap hurdles of late, finishing well at Tipperary last time (2m); 4yo with good chance of staying this longer trip.
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6th

7

(3)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Someones Wish

8st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Patrick Morris

Never the most consistent and that hasn't changed with age; his only creditable effort in recent times came in a Polytrack 0-50 three starts back and he's some way down the pecking order.

10/1

4th

3

(6)

27th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:19 Ffos Las

Someones Wish

11st 3lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Has won over hurdles, fences and twice on the AW; ran second in a 1m4f AW classified race last month but flopped next time at Wolverhampton; his slow-ground form in Ireland was forgettable.

8/1

Form: 743-45

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Some ability in maidens in recent months and can't be ruled out; trip to suit.
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1st

1

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

14:52 Newton Abbot

Mount Anglesby

12st 0lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Tom Britten

Won two points for this stable in early 2025 and was a dual hurdle winner for Alastair Ralph last season, latterly at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft; good ground also suits) in March; absent since falling in the spring but current mark is workable if he's fully tuned up.

9/2

2

5th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

19:17 Hereford

Mount Anglesby

12st 0lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Alastair Ralph

The winner of two of his six starts for this stable, most recently at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) in March off 4lb lower, but didn't quite match that level when fourth (2m4f, good) at Plumpton last month; may need to find more but likely to be in the mix.

9/2

4th

3

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 3

15:45 Plumpton

Mount Anglesby

11st 11lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Alastair Ralph

7yo who has a fair bit of experience but has been progressive for a new yard this term, making it two wins from his last three runs (2m3f/2m5f, good/good to soft) when scoring at Warwick last time; entitled to respect.

13/2

8/1

Form: 646-64

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Some okay form in maidens, fair effort on chasing debut last time; weight allowance could bring her into the mix.
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3rd

10

10th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 4f 80y

17:00 Tramore

Michal

11st 5lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: C A Murphy

Not beaten far over a bit further here in May when fourth to subsequent improver on sole chase start; also ran well over hurdles here last month.

6/1

4th

7

18th Sep 2024

Good

2m 5f 80y

18:20 Tramore

Michal

11st 5lb

J: Ross Berry

T: C A Murphy

midfield, pecked on landing 7th

6/1

33/1

Form: 6P4/F-

Last run: 434 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Sole win came at the Curragh in 2020 and has been mostly well held under both codes since; best watched after 14 months off.
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3rd

3

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 208y

16:34 Ballinrobe

Arcland

11st 8lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won over hurdles at Killarney (20.5f, good) in July when seeing off Jupiter Du Gite by a nose before creditable midfield finish in valuable Galway festival handicap; never a factor on the Flat 15 days ago; handicapper may be in control for now.

12/1

13th

12

(22)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:24 Navan

Arcland

9st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Second runner for in-form yard; won over hurdles at Killarney last month and was beaten a short head in this race last year off 3lb lower; difficult task in hot handicap hurdle at Galway latest and not discounted returned to the Flat.

13/2

10th

16

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Arcland

10st 13lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual purpose winner won for the second time over hurdles when narrowly taking a 2m4f Killarney handicap last time; needs more down in trip off 7lb higher.

12/1

Form: 9-0650

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Is 0-17 overall but has performed creditably more than once in handicap hurdles and didn't run badly at the weights in Ballinrobe maiden two starts back.
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11th

10

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

14:52 Navan

Tomas O Maille

10st 13lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: M Flannery

Has a record of 1-30 over hurdles and has been mostly below form this year until more encouraging Wexford third last month; needs to bounce back after a poor return to fences at Ballinrobe last week.

16/1

10th

10

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 67y

18:10 Ballinrobe

Tomas O Maille

11st 0lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: M Flannery

Has a record of 1-30 over hurdles and has been mostly below form this year until more encouraging Wexford third last month; 0-6 chasing and first run over fences since last November.

12/1

3rd

7

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

16:50 Wexford

Tomas O Maille

11st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: M Flannery

Has a record of 1-29 over hurdles and has been mostly below form this year so isn't easy to fancy.

33/1

Form: 0PF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Poor on first two starts but was up with leaders when falling four out last time at Roscommon; could have more to offer with a clear round.
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14th

10

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 64y

16:45 Ballinrobe

Tenor D Anjou

11st 0lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

With leaders when falling four out at Roscommon but was then tailed off at Kilbeggan; looks very vulnerable whilst in maidens.

33/1

10th

11

12th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 60y

17:00 Kilbeggan

Tenor D Anjou

11st 0lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Poor on first two starts but was up with leaders when falling four out last time at Roscommon; could have more to offer with a clear round.

16/1

Form: 000-

Last run: 223 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Shown nothing in three starts at huge odds so far.
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9th

12

25th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:05 Wexford

Iris Sacre

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Tailed off in four starts at triple figure odds so far; up in trip for handicap debut.

33/1

11th

4

12th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 60y

17:00 Kilbeggan

Iris Sacre

11st 4lb

J: Conor Owens

T: P J Rothwell

Shown nothing in three starts at huge odds so far.

66/1

Form: 202-08

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Maiden's best form is on tight tracks such as Tramore and Killarney; 3m has looked beyond her the last twice so return to this trip should suit, although has a bit to find on ratings.
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12th

16

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 41y

19:39 Ballinrobe

Toor Moon

10st 1lb

J: Rian Lane

T: Ms M Flynn

Maiden after 39 starts, placed 11 times; unseated in a chase on latest; not a betting proposition.

25/1

12

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 150y

16:55 Downpatrick

Toor Moon

10st 7lb

J: Danny Power

T: Ms M Flynn

Longstanding maiden has been poor on recent starts over hurdles and fences so isn't easy to fancy.

20/1

Form: 59/0-

Last run: 199 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Ran in decent maiden company last winter when showing some promise; down in grade here on comeback run and less exposed than most so don't rule out.
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15th

5

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 169y

18:55 Ballinrobe

Whatsitabout

11st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: M F Morris

Best effort a 17l fifth of 23 in a Cork in November 2022; pulled up on only start last year; suffered the same fate at this venue in May; tongue-tie on now

20/1

13

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Whatsitabout

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: M F Morris

Is 0-4 over hurdles; best effort a 17l fifth of 23 in a Cork maiden (2m, heavy) but that was in November 2022; pulled up when last seen in July; best watched on handicap debut.

16/1

13

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Whatsitabout

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: M F Morris

Is 0-4 over hurdles; best effort a 17l fifth of 23 in a Cork maiden (2m, heavy) but that was in November 2022; pulled up when last seen in July; best watched on handicap debut.

16/1

Form: 7886-P

Last run: 58 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner has struggled on opening two handicap hurdle runs, dropping out tamely last time; improvement needed back in maiden company.
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13

12th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 60y

17:00 Kilbeggan

One For Daisy

10st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Point-to-point winner has struggled on opening two handicap hurdle runs, dropping out tamely last time; improvement needed back in maiden company.

14/1

11

15th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

One For Daisy

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Point winner was beaten 24l when sixth on handicap debut at Naas; steps up in trip by 5f.

16/1

11

15th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

One For Daisy

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Point winner was beaten 24l when sixth on handicap debut at Naas; steps up in trip by 5f.

16/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €103.70
Straight Forecast €85.73
Trifecta €671.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Time For Tea

The Irish Sun:

Someone's Wish

POSTDATA:

Churchwarden

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Time For Tea

TOPSPEED:

Time For Tea