July 12 / 20.30 Kilbeggan

20.30

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 3m 1f 80y
  • 11 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.40
  • Place: £2.10

Form: P46-61 C

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Was gaining fifth win over hurdles when popping up at 25-1 in 3m handicap here in May; 0-7 chasing however and hasn't looked in any way progressive.
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1

4th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

16:42 Ludlow

Bardenstown Lad

12st 6lb

J: Mr Darren Andrews

T: Warwick Ryan-Beswick

Won a point and a Fakenham hunter chase about this time last year before predictably struggling at lengthy odds in the feature hunter chases at Cheltenham and Aintree; badly let down by his jumping in calmer waters afterwards and this 11yo now has much to prove.

16/1

1

14th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

17:05 Newton Abbot

Bardenstown Lad

12st 8lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: David Loughnane

Won a point and a Fakenham hunter chase in February before making no impact in the big hunter chases at Cheltenham and Aintree (behind when unseating); found no fluency and was well held when falling at Stratford (2m6f, good); comes with risks on the back of that effort but this is a modest contest.

4/6

1

14th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

17:05 Newton Abbot

Bardenstown Lad

12st 8lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: David Loughnane

Won a point and a Fakenham hunter chase in February before making no impact in the big hunter chases at Cheltenham and Aintree (behind when unseating); found no fluency and was well held when falling at Stratford (2m6f, good); comes with risks on the back of that effort but this is a modest contest.

4/6

9/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 9P0-26 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rated 128 over hurdles and made pleasing enough chasing debut when second at Limerick in May (2m6f); below that form in Punchestown novice following month however; trip/ground okay and remains on the shortlist.
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9

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 180y

17:30 Fairyhouse

Stuzzikini

12st 0lb

J: Mr J C Barry

T: Stephanie Ocsko-Moore

Failed to prosper in top staying handicaps after winning the 2024 Troytown for Gordon Elliott; should show the benefit of a point-to-point run at Oldtown in February.

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 10-U65 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rated 129 over hurdles after four wins in that sphere; three attempts chasing have been underwhelming though, jumping very novicey recently at Tipperary.
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4th

6

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:00 Kilbeggan

Charlie Luciano

11st 6lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Four-time hurdles winner achieved a peak rating of 129 in that sphere; 0-8 over fences and rated 114; pulled up at Fairyhouse on final 2025 start, and badly out of form over hurdles before that.

20/1

3

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 82y

12:15 Fairyhouse

Charlie Luciano

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Four-time hurdles winner achieved a peak rating of 129 in that sphere; 0-8 over fences and rated 119; pulled up on last start over fences and badly out of form over timber the last twice; others appeal more.

10/1

3

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 82y

12:15 Fairyhouse

Charlie Luciano

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Four-time hurdles winner achieved a peak rating of 129 in that sphere; 0-8 over fences and rated 119; pulled up on last start over fences and badly out of form over timber the last twice; others appeal more.

10/1

Form: 026-33 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden over hurdles but some good efforts in handicaps including latest at Punchestown last month; 5yo switches to fences here and Mark Walsh's choice so respected.
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3

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 66y

14:00 Thurles

Joyeux Vivo

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Maiden was a close second at Punchestown last year over 2m7f; has been poor in a hurdle and chase start this year so has to return to best.

10/1

3

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 66y

14:00 Thurles

Joyeux Vivo

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Maiden was a close second at Punchestown last year over 2m7f; has been poor in a hurdle and chase start this year so has to return to best.

10/1

6

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 5y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Joyeux Vivo

11st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Went close at Punchestown in October (2m7f, gd-yld) and just 1lb higher here; should strip fitter for spin over hurdles at that venue in June and has placed at this trip over timber; not discounted back over fences.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0/0P-6

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seasoned dual-purpose sort (123-rated hurdler) but recent belated chase debut effort leaves him with plenty to find.
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8th

3

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 48y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Drop The Anchor

11st 6lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P A Fahy

Got his head back in front over timber at Fairyhouse in April; struggled on the level since and yet to show enough in five starts over fences to suggest he can defy this mark.

10/1

4

(18)

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

20:20 Galway

Drop The Anchor

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: P A Fahy

Dual-purpose veteran won a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in April on soft to heavy; last of 8 on first run since on the level at Tramore (2m, good); is 4lb lower than last Flat success but softer ground would be preferable.

25/1

1

(8)

8th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:50 Tramore

Drop The Anchor

10st 7lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P A Fahy

Best known as a hurdler, though he won the valuable Naas November on the Flat at Naas in 2022; still going strong, had this rider aboard when winning a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in April

8/1

Form: 3P3P-2

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful dual-purpose type whose wins include valuable Lartigue Hurdle at Listowel and last year's Naas November Handicap on the Flat; fair effort on the level latest, having previously chased home a clear winner over fences at Tipperary; often front-runs, first visit to Kilbeggan and could go well.
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5

29th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:53 Down Royal

Prairie Dancer

11st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Nine wins in all spheres with the last of those coming in a Thurles handicap chase last December; poor the last twice over hurdles including behind Happy Jacky at Cork; has to rebound

14/1

3

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

17:07 Killarney

Prairie Dancer

11st 6lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Flat winner who is now useful over hurdles and fences; runner-up over 2m4f at Clonmel before not staying 3m at Cork; exposed but shouldn't be far away.

7/1

21

31st Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 11y

16:30 Galway

Prairie Dancer

10st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Twice placed in conditions races this summer; little appeal in this company; first reserve.

Form: P8-840

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual point-to-point winner but ordinary maiden hurdler and only previous chase start was poor; best watched.
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9th

7

15th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:20 Punchestown

La Vega Moon

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

in touch with leaders, midfield before 6th

33/1

11th

4

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 147y

16:55 Clonmel

La Vega Moon

11st 11lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Dual point winner showed some promise in maidens; pulled-up in a Sligo handicap last time and questions to answer.

25/1

4

21st Aug 2024

Yielding

3m 1f 98y

19:40 Sligo

La Vega Moon

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Dual point-to-point winner but not too much to recommend under Rules, brought down early on recent handicap hurdle debut at Galway; probably best watched for now.

14/1

Form: 7/314-

Last run: 198 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Decent bumper winner 2022/23 season and off the mark hurdling in 2m1f Cork maiden in December on testing ground; never travelled in Limerick conditions event later in month and has since left Gordon Elliott, having been bought for 125,000euros from the Caldwell consignment at Tattersalls Ireland February Sales; one to consider on chasing debut.
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22

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 104y

15:45 Punchestown

No Time To Wait

10st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John C McConnell

Now 0-10 chasing and hasn't progressed from his novice season; looks to have a good bit to find.

25/1

21

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

No Time To Wait

10st 12lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: John C McConnell

He's on a competitive mark on chase form as recent as last July; however, he hasn't been at his best on either outing this winter and is now 0-9 over fences; needs to raise his game in first-time blinkers (replacing a visor); well beaten in the NH Chase (3m6f) at last season's Festival.

100/1

4th

1

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 2f 0y

15:45 Fairyhouse

No Time To Wait

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John C McConnell

Bumper/hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott; 0-8 chasing; well beaten when unseating at the last in the Troytown at Navan (3m, heavy); better effort when 14l behind in the Paddy Power (3m, yielding) at Leopardstown; others preferred.

10/1

Form: 1103-0

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Decent stayer over hurdles, rated 127, and pleasing start over fences when third over 3m at Downpatrick; early mistake appeared to unsettle him when running no sort of race here last month in decent beginners' chase so can't be ruled out here.
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8th

5

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 50y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Ringdufferin

11st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: A L T Moore

Two-time hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott in 2023; out of form for former yard, but there were definite signs of life pn stable debut when fourth of 12 over fences at Tramore, making a bad mistake at the fifth; that is something to build on back over timber now.

9/1

4th

10

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 140y

16:28 Tramore

Ringdufferin

11st 2lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: A L T Moore

Two-time hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott is 0-7 over fences; in poor form when last seen in June 2025 and is now with a new yard; best watched for now.

66/1

3

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 116y

16:20 Punchestown

Ringdufferin

11st 10lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Gordon Elliott

Back over hurdles now after an unrewarding spell over fences; hard to make a case for him; trainer appears to have a better chance with Howdoyalikeherhome.

25/1

Form: 8751-9

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner had been a bit disappointing over hurdles until landing a four-runner 3m Wexford rated novice in April; disappointing in handicap here last time and now switches to fences, could well improve for the move.
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3rd

2

6th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 70y

19:17 Wexford

Sam Magee

11st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Course novice hurdle winner; hampered on two occasions when pulled up on Limerick return in May; lying second when falling two out here two weeks ago, worth considering in a weak race.

13/2

1

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

3m 1f 110y

16:45 Wexford

Sam Magee

12st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Novice hurdle winner here (3m) who went up 8lb for 2m6f Fairyhouse lady riders chase win in November (yielding); jumping issues when fifth of 17 to Sequestered at Leopardstown in December; hampered on two occasions (by left-jumping Ceroc) when pulled up on Limerick return in May so that run probably forgiven.

8/1

Form: 94-24P

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Now 0-13 chasing, Downpatrick handicap second over 3m (good) his best recent effort; likely up against it back in maiden company.
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11

12th Jul 2024

Good

3m 1f 80y

20:30 Kilbeggan

Welsh Saint

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: C A McBratney

Now 0-13 chasing, Downpatrick handicap second over 3m (good) his best recent effort; likely up against it back in maiden company.

25/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €31.10
Straight Forecast €28.98
Trifecta €187.30

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Stuzzikini

SPOTLIGHT:

Prairie Dancer

The Irish Sun:

No Time To Wait

POSTDATA:

Stuzzikini

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Prairie Dancer