July 12 / 17.00 Kilbeggan

17.00

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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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7th

11

15th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:20 Tramore

Smiling Bess

11st 0lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Kevin Prendergast

Bounced back to form with a last gasp success in a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle last month; no match for Jumping Susie in a handicap over the same C&D two weeks later; others preferred.

12/1

2nd

6

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

18:55 Kilbeggan

Smiling Bess

11st 7lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Kevin Prendergast

Back to form with a maiden hurdle win over C&D a fortnight ago, showing a good attitude in the finish and appreciating a drop back in trip; handicapper has given her chance from this opening mark and has to be high on any shortlist.

7/2

1st

15

12th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 60y

17:00 Kilbeggan

Smiling Bess

10st 11lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Kevin Prendergast

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.

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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10th

2

(10)

8th Apr 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

15:40 Navan

Churchwarden

10st 1lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

never better than midfield

16/1

2

(10)

8th Apr 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

15:40 Navan

Churchwarden

10st 1lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Winning hurdler; has run only four times on the Flat; finished in mid-field over this trip at last year's Galway festival on only handicap start.

16/1

1

20th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 6f 211y

16:25 Punchestown

Churchwarden

11st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Beaten a long way out when pulled up on his first try at a staying trip (3m1f) at Navan last time; probably on a stiff enough mark at present.

14/1

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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1st

17

25th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

15:10 Listowel

King Kali

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Sean Byrne

in touch with leaders, prominent before 2nd

14/1

3rd

5

12th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 60y

17:00 Kilbeggan

King Kali

11st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Sean Byrne

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.

15/2

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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4

(3)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Someones Wish

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Gordon Elliott

took keen hold, prominent early, in touch with leaders after 2f

9/4

10th

4

(3)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Someones Wish

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Gordon Elliott

took keen hold, prominent early, in touch with leaders after 2f

9/4

2nd

7

(8)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Someones Wish

8st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual-purpose; two time winner on the AW at 9.5f-10f for Robert Eddery in 2023; has run well in two of his last three chase starts; interesting now returned to the Flat.

9/2

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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10th

2

25th Oct 2024

Yielding

3m 1f 156y

16:50 Sligo

Mount Anglesby

12st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Richard John O’Brien

Favourite for handicap debut at Punchestown last week where he was a bit keen and faded into sixth over 2m; steps up markedly in trip (ran okay over 2m6f for previous yard) and a couple of siblings have won over this far; tongue-tie back on.

8/1

6th

1

15th Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 185y

14:50 Punchestown

Mount Anglesby

12st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Richard John O’Brien

Has been generally consistent in defeat in maidens this year including on two starts for this yard; jumped badly left at the last at Ballinrobe last time when still in with a chance; should be competitive on handicap debut.

5/1

2nd

5

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 2f 52y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Mount Anglesby

11st 12lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Richard John O’Brien

Had useful hurdles form for previous yard including when placed over this trip at Downpatrick in April; well-backed favourite on stable debut when second to a longshot at Tramore (2m).

11/4

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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10

(8)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 207y

17:10 Down Royal

Arcland

9st 4lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

In two runs for current stable he was a close second over hurdles before winning last time in a Navan handicap over 1m5f (good); he has been raised 7lb for that success; his form previously was modest but he has a good chance to go in again.

7/2

19

(16)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:35 Navan

Arcland

8st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Had first run for Gavin Cromwell 15 days ago when an unlucky runner-up over hurdles at Downpatrick; despite modest record on the Flat, could be thrown in off current mark; has to be considered.

7/1

5

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 2f 185y

17:35 Downpatrick

Arcland

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

1-22 on the Flat and 0-13 over hurdles; has threatened off this sort of mark in the past and joining Gavin Cromwell has to heighten interest.

100/30

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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4th

5

27th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 63y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Tomas O Maille

11st 7lb

J: Ambrose McCurtin

T: M Flannery

Local challenger shed the maiden tag over 21.5f (good) here last month; should go well again upped slightly in trip off 5lb higher and he is ground versatile; claims.

11/2

4th

5

27th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 63y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Tomas O Maille

11st 7lb

J: Ambrose McCurtin

T: M Flannery

Local challenger shed the maiden tag over 21.5f (good) here last month; should go well again upped slightly in trip off 5lb higher and he is ground versatile; claims.

11/2

1st

6

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 110y

19:17 Ballinrobe

Tomas O Maille

11st 4lb

J: Ambrose McCurtin

T: M Flannery

Now 0-26 under Rules, including 0-17 hurdling, stiff enough task back in maiden company latest; previous Fairyhouse handicap fourth would give local challenger place claims.

14/1

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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15

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:40 Listowel

Toor Moon

10st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ms M Flynn

24-race maiden; one of his better efforts when sixth of 16 at Tipperary earlier this month and should appreciate step back up in trip but vulnerable for win purposes.

10/1

15

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:40 Listowel

Toor Moon

10st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ms M Flynn

24-race maiden; one of his better efforts when sixth of 16 at Tipperary earlier this month and should appreciate step back up in trip but vulnerable for win purposes.

10/1

6th

8

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

18:50 Tipperary

Toor Moon

11st 3lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ms M Flynn

Is 0-16 over hurdles but placed five times, lacks a recent run and probably needs further than this.

16/1

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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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