July 17 / 20.20 Killarney

20.20

Good

Kelly Bros Handicap

  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 1m 6f 80y
  • 12 runners
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Kelly Bros Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3060-4 BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Sole victory came in a Dundalk handicap for Jennifer Lynch 20 months ago; best run for a while came on his stable debut in a Fairyhouse handicap last month; should go well.
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10th

3

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

16:00 Cheltenham

Chutzpal

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

An improver on the Flat and over hurdles for new stable since the spring (three wins); has a point to prove after last month's below-par run but will be suited by conditions here and further progress remains possible.

9/1

10th

3

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

16:00 Cheltenham

Chutzpal

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

An improver on the Flat and over hurdles for new stable since the spring (three wins); has a point to prove after last month's below-par run but will be suited by conditions here and further progress remains possible.

9/1

3rd

6

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:50 Killarney

Chutzpal

11st 2lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Second of two for yard; seeking a hat-trick over hurdles after wins at Bellewstown and Wexford on good and yielding ground; also won his last flat start at this track (14.5f, good); a non-runner because of easy ground in August and is 0-4 on softer than yielding; leading chance if it stays dry.

9/4

8/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: /4827-

Last run: 309 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden; went closest in two handicaps here, including over this trip in August; 1lb lower and should go well back on the Flat with the trainer's record here.
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5th

2

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 180y

15:57 Gowran Park

Chatterbox

12st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: John Joseph Murphy

held up in rear

8/1

5th

2

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 180y

15:57 Gowran Park

Chatterbox

12st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: John Joseph Murphy

20-race maiden who was below form behind Bowgate Street last month; went close at Killarney in July but remains opposable from career-high mark.

8/1

4

25th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 176y

14:35 Sligo

Chatterbox

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: John Joseph Murphy

Maiden under both codes; best hurdles run came last time at Killarney in July, a day after finishing second over 1m6f at same venue on the Flat; back from a break but rider booking catches the eye and should be in the shake-up.

5/1

3rd
17 (15)
Bigz Belief

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 698-73

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; four-time winner coming off a good run at Bellewstown; not discounted.
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8th

7

25th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:35 Taunton

Bigz Belief

11st 9lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Barry Brennan

took keen hold, midfield, headway after 4th, weakened after 3 out

10/1

3rd

3

6th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:20 Wincanton

Bigz Belief

11st 12lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Barry Brennan

in touch with leaders

8/1

2

1st Jan 2025

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

11:45 Fakenham

Bigz Belief

12st 0lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Barry Brennan

led, not fluent 4th, headed when not fluent 3 out

6/1

Form: -33236 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Consistent performer with two wins; in good form this year without winning, including when not enjoying luck in running at the Curragh last month; will go close if running her race.
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3rd

3

(1)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Gracesolution

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Her third here in January worked out well and she duly went two places better back here three weeks ago, again over 1m4f; solid chance off just 3lb higher.

4/1

3rd

3

(1)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Gracesolution

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Her third here in January worked out well and she duly went two places better back here three weeks ago, again over 1m4f; solid chance off just 3lb higher.

4/1

1st

6

(5)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:10 Dundalk (AW)

Gracesolution

9st 1lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

raced in second, lost second but prominent after 5f, switched left towards far side 2f out, pushed along challenging 1f out, ridden and sustained duel with runner-up inside final furlong, led towards finish

11/4

Form: /25/1-

Last run: 376 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Good class chaser-hurdler with eight wins; Flat form is somewhat patchier but won a Bellewstown handicap off 59 last year and this is his first Flat run since; 9lb higher but definitely respected.
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25

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 5f 37y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Final Orders

10st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Gavin Cromwell

Five-time chase winner; looked regressive last year and low-key efforts this term until much more encouraging run early last month when clear third in good-class 2m6f Leopardstown handicap; continued return to form and proved his stamina when second to Dunboyne in the Ulster National.

50/1

25

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 5f 37y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Final Orders

10st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Gavin Cromwell

Five-time chase winner; looked regressive last year and low-key efforts this term until much more encouraging run early last month when clear third in good-class 2m6f Leopardstown handicap; continued return to form and proved his stamina when second to Dunboyne in the Ulster National.

50/1

2nd

2

30th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 4f 120y

16:05 Downpatrick

Final Orders

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Looked regressive last year and low-key efforts this term until much more encouraging run early this month when clear third in good-class 2m6f Leopardstown handicap (yielding); unproven over this extended trip.

8/1

Form: 7-0305 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
First reserve; not the most consistent but is a previous winner and ran okay at Navan in May.
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3rd

6

(1)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:25 Navan

Charlie Darling

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Out-and-out stayer has been generally running well of late, staying on at the finish over this trip at the Curragh last week; respected but perhaps others better handicapped right now.

12/1

5th

20

(17)

17th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Charlie Darling

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield, headway up the centre over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders

20/1

6th

8

(14)

10th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 89y

17:25 Thurles

Charlie Darling

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, soon went third, weakened final furlong

6/1

7th
1 (18)
Bukhill

16/1

Form: 3-88

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Two-time winner over hurdles; handicapped on his third to Uxmal at Tramore last year; might be high enough on his handicap debut.
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1

26th Aug 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:15 Downpatrick

Bukhill

11st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Peter Fahey

in touch with leaders, nudged along after 4 out, 6 lengths down when fell 3 out

12/1

2

15th Aug 2024

Good

1m 7f 120y

17:20 Tramore

Bukhill

11st 5lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Peter Fahey

led, raced in second when headed 3rd, outpaced when stumbled badly and unseated 2 out

6/1

7th

1

(18)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:20 Killarney

Bukhill

10st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Two-time winner over hurdles; handicapped on his third to Uxmal at Tramore last year; might be high enough on his handicap debut.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5501-9 D

Last run: 138 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Wide margin winner of a 1m6f handicap on testing ground at Listowel in September; campaigned over jumps to limited effect since; interesting back on the Flat off a 6lb higher mark but would prefer an ease.
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1

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 48y

15:20 Thurles

Arabian King

12st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

AW winner whose sole hurdles success came in 2m4f Killarney maiden in 2022; didn't quite stay the 3m last few runs but drop back in trip should suit and he's there with every chance.

8/1

1

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 48y

15:20 Thurles

Arabian King

12st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

AW winner whose sole hurdles success came in 2m4f Killarney maiden in 2022; didn't quite stay the 3m last few runs but drop back in trip should suit and he's there with every chance.

8/1

6th

9

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 110y

13:07 Fairyhouse

Arabian King

11st 1lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

AW winner whose sole hurdles success came in 2m4f Killarney maiden in 2022; didn't look to quite stay when fourth over C&D last month but that was a step in the right direction and cheekpieces now tried.

8/1

Form: 8971

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Some promise in maidens and came good upped in trip in a 1m5f Down Royal handicap last month; up 8lb put may well be more to come from her and has the ability to go close.
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9th

11

(6)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:20 Killarney

Calmafterthestorm

9st 4lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Some promise in maidens and came good upped in trip in a 1m5f Down Royal handicap last month; up 8lb put may well be more to come from her and has the ability to go close.

6/1

50/1

Form: 469-80

Last run: 103 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in a couple of Dundalk handicaps in the spring; others make much more appeal.
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6th

2

(1)

12th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Fanaigi Linn

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Danny Brooke

in touch with leaders

14/1

6th

2

(1)

12th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Fanaigi Linn

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Danny Brooke

in touch with leaders

14/1

6th

3

(3)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fanaigi Linn

9st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Danny Brooke

0-16 but arrives in decent nick, fourth of ten in 14f Southwell handicap 25 days ago; possibilities on the back of a subsequent wind op.

14/1

16/1

Form: 60-00

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Four runs in maidens have revealed very little; could well be the lowest-rated horse at Ballydoyle, and even then the assessor has not taken many chances; would be a much bigger price if coming from any other yard.
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11th

15

(9)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:20 Killarney

Gleaning

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Four runs in maidens have revealed very little; could well be the lowest-rated horse at Ballydoyle, and even then the assessor has not taken many chances; would be a much bigger price if coming from any other yard.

16/1

11th

11

(6)

31st May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Gleaning

9st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

Bitterly disappointing given her pedigree/purchase price (cost 500,000gns) and didn't improve for the drier ground when dropping right out at Naas (1m); even a mark of 66 looks high on what she's achieved.

6/1

10th

7

(12)

11th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:25 Naas

Gleaning

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Wootton Bassett filly who cost 500,000gns as a yearling; showed a bit of minor promise at Thurles on debut and may have found the ground too testing at Leoaprdstown since; 203 days off and may need this return up in trip; has to leave 2yo form behind.

4/1

Form: 70/0-6

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; three-time winner over hurdles and fences; tailed off in a C&D maiden a year ago.
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12th

13

25th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 2f 0y

13:03 Fairyhouse

Tullyhogue Fort

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John F O’Neill

Has done a lot of racing since his most recent win which came over fences at Tipperary (19.5f) in July 2023; has managed a couple of respectable runs this season but others make more appeal despite the booking of JJ Slevin.

40/1

12th

13

25th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 2f 0y

13:03 Fairyhouse

Tullyhogue Fort

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John F O’Neill

Has done a lot of racing since his most recent win which came over fences at Tipperary (19.5f) in July 2023; has managed a couple of respectable runs this season but others make more appeal despite the booking of JJ Slevin.

40/1

18

15th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

3m 1f 0y

13:10 Navan

Tullyhogue Fort

10st 1lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: John F O’Neill

Has done a lot of racing since his most recent win which came over fences in July last year; has managed a couple of respectable runs this year but others make more appeal.

16/1

Non-runners

Nomenclature, Whispering Hopes, Intend, Young Lucy, Bynx, Wild Shot

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Payout
Exacta €12.20
Straight Forecast €10.85
Tricast €105.21
Trifecta €222.20

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Whispering Hopes

POSTDATA:

Chutzpal

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Gracesolution

SPOTLIGHT:

Final Orders