July 18 / 19.10 Killarney

19.10

Good To Firm

KPH Construction Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5900
  • 2m 1f 0y
  • 15 runners
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KPH Construction Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 673-22 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Flat winner was just denied in a Tipperary handicap hurdle before a similar effort in a Downpatrick rated hurdle behind the rapidly improving Rauzan; needs more but shouldn't be far away.
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3rd

10

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:18 Bellewstown

Red Glory

11st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Henry De Bromhead

Fifth behind Malbay Madness at Downpatrick last month; should be sharper for the run, his first since signing off a good spell of form with a narrow Galway win last autumn.

12/1

5th

2

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:20 Downpatrick

Red Glory

11st 8lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Henry De Bromhead

Gained third win over timber by a nose when last seen at Galway in October (2m, gd-yld); raised 6lb for that; will need to be ready to rock after 231-day break off career high mark (has won when fresh before).

9/2

1st

1

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 11y

16:13 Galway

Red Glory

11st 12lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Henry De Bromhead

Flat winner; took his second hurdle race when scoring at Tipperary in July; not a bad Wexford run after, poor at Killarney on next start; addition of tongue-tie seemed to have a positive effect when second at Fairyhouse just over two weeks ago; 5lb claimer rode last Sunday's Munster National winner.

4/1

28/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 0FP-68

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden was beaten 22l on handicap debut at Listowel last time and has to do much more.
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2

15th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:50 Downpatrick

Chatterbox

11st 10lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: John Joseph Murphy

0-8 over timber but went close at Killarney last summer and arrives on the back of a big Flat run; on a fair mark and not many of her rivals arrive in-form.

3/1

10

(14)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:40 Listowel

Chatterbox

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John Joseph Murphy

Longstanding maiden who has shown his best form at Killarney; needs to improve considerably from a Rsocommon run; not a strong contender.

16/1

10

(14)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:40 Listowel

Chatterbox

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John Joseph Murphy

Longstanding maiden who has shown his best form at Killarney; needs to improve considerably from a Rsocommon run; not a strong contender.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 2156-5 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Six-time Flat winner hasn't been at her best in two starts in that sphere lately; maiden hurdle winner last year was beaten 10l in a Clonmel handicap last time and needs more.
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3rd

1

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 90y

15:00 Sligo

Dame Rapide

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Cian Hughes

Two time winner over hurdles; last win came at Fairyhouse last October for James Barrett off 109 (2m, good); a pair of okay runs over hurdles this summer but needs to bounce back from a poor run on the Flat at Ballinrobe last month; contender if she does so.

4/1

1

(1)

23rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 9y

20:20 Ballinrobe

Dame Rapide

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Cian Hughes

Dual-purpose mare with three wins on the Flat; last win in this sphere came two years ago at the Curragh off a 5lb higher mark (1m6f, good); her two runs over hurdles for her new trainer this term have been okay; needs to come on again.

28/1

3rd

1

15th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

15:15 Downpatrick

Dame Rapide

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Cian Hughes

Dual-purpose mare has won eight races across both codes; made a pleasing enough start for this yard when third of six at Ballinrobe on first run for over six months; should come on for that but she remains 6lb above her last win and she won't want it too soft.

9/2

Form: 30-541 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Notched his third hurdle win when scoring decisively at Roscommon last time; raised 9lb but won off 1lb lower in the past so should be capable of a bold show
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16th

15

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Baltinglass Hill

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Spent most of last season over fences; mid-division over hurdles at Clonmel on latest after being pulled up in consecutive chases; almost two years since the most recent of his three wins.

25/1

7th

9

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 216y

18:12 Clonmel

Baltinglass Hill

11st 1lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Pulled up in a chase at Wexford last Friday; much more effective as a hurdler, though he he has added only one win to his tally since 2021.

14/1

13

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:08 Wexford

Baltinglass Hill

10st 3lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Three-time winning hurdler is 0-13 chasing, pulled up after some indifferent jumping last time; back from a break, handicapper has given him every chance and better ground in his favour.

14/1

Form: 0/27/5

Last run: 45 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Has been in decent form on the Flat, runner-up in a Roscommon handicap and Leopardstown QR event lately; beaten 14l on last hurdle start at Listowel and needs more; has run well here.
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7th

4

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 89y

18:42 Ballinrobe

The Names Jock

11st 7lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Dual-purpose sort has failed to fire in either code in 2025; well beaten last two starts on the Flat and pulled up on last start over hurdles; hard to fancy on recent showings.

9/1

9

(9)

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:45 Killarney

The Names Jock

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Dual-purpose; has won four on the Flat but has been below his best since a decent run over C&D last August; well behind Ragmans Corner at Navan latest; tongue-tie and cheekpieces need to revive.

22/1

12

(16)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

The Names Jock

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Four-time Flat winner in former years and also won a maiden hurdle; tailed off on belated chase debut at Tramore eight days ago and recent Flat form leaves question marks now.

28/1

14/1

Form: 2443P-

Last run: 304 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Has been running respectably on the Flat in recent starts; showed some ability in maiden hurdles last year, including over C&D but pulled-up on handicap debut wearing cheekpieces; considered.
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12th

7

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:18 Bellewstown

Spy

11st 8lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: C Byrnes

Three wins on the Flat and now 2-16 over hurdles after beating Becasse and Putapoundinthejar at Listowel; up 4lb, could feature again with Josh Williamson's claim.

6/1

1st

5

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:57 Listowel

Spy

11st 6lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Dual-purpose gelding who is consistent in the main and he was returning from a lengthy break when never that competitive at Punchestown a month ago; perhaps a shade high in the weights, even if he can return to best.

8/1

12th

6

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Spy

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Killarney handicap hurdle winner in August (2m1f, good) off 113; fairly consistent hurdles/Flat form afterwards and recorded a third Flat win at Dundalk when last seen in December; this ground suits.

12/1

Form: 0-6018

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over hurdles at Roscommon but was disappointing there since and has to rebound in first-time cheekpieces.
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9th

8

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

14:20 Musselburgh

Dark Image

10st 10lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

towards rear, weakened after 3 out

9/1

9th

8

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

14:20 Musselburgh

Dark Image

10st 10lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

towards rear, weakened after 3 out

9/1

6th

8

28th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 2f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Dark Image

11st 8lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Third runner for yard; two-time winner but both victories came on good ground; form figures on ground with soft in the description read 6088; remains 4lb above last winning mark and passed over on this ground.

14/1

Form: 91-090

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won at Downpatrick in April but has been soundly beaten since, including over fences; needs to get back on track.
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2nd

10

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:08 Wexford

Kilbrin Rocco

10st 3lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Possibly value for more than the neck margin when winning at Tramore last month; only 4lb higher and is at the right end of the handicap here; every chance of getting in the mix.

4/1

1st

9

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:00 Tramore

Kilbrin Rocco

10st 8lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

1-7 over fences, the win coming at Clonmel in January (2m, heavy); soundly beaten off revised mark twice since and handicapper slow to relent; others appeal more.

14/1

5th

7

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 185y

14:54 Limerick

Kilbrin Rocco

10st 9lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Showed that he was getting the hang of things over fences when second over C&D at the Christmas meeting; backed that up when justifying favouritism in heavy ground in a 2m contest at Clonmel in January; posed no threat off his revised mark at Thurles five weeks ago.

7/1

Form: 4P57-

Last run: 109 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Four-time Flat winner didn't run badly in that sphere last time; has shown some ability in four maiden hurdles and the market can inform on handicap debut.
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9th

1

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

En Or

10st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A J Martin

Three Flat wins for this yard, including over 1m6f and 2m; unplaced in five starts on the level since winning over 10.5f on AW in late 2024, but was placed in a maiden hurdle in February; has gone to Galway the last three years, and this is most likely a prep run.

16/1

12th

11

(5)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

En Or

8st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A J Martin

Six-time Flat winner but losing run goes back to December 2024; hurdling last winter without success, may need this comeback run.

16/1

3

(1)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

En Or

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: A J Martin

French soft ground winner won over 2m at Clonmel last year off 76 and later added AW win; restricted campaign this year, never counting at Galway last time over 1m4f and has twice missed engagements since due to yielding ground; remains a bit high in the handicap.

16/1

Form: 50-621 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Bumper and hurdle winner got off the mark over fences in fine style in a Tipperary handicap last time; previously second in a Listowel handicap hurdle off 1lb lower; squeak.
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15

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Tipperary

Itsallabouteve

11st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Won handicap chase here last summer; well backed for return but never recovered from bad error; workable mark but very best form has come on soft.

9/1

11th

4

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Listowel

Itsallabouteve

11st 7lb

J: Mr C J Shine

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Bumper/hurdle/chase winner who was runner-up in this 12 months ago and filled the same position over C&D when last seen in September; goes on all ground and good chance provided she's ready to rock after a lengthy break.

7/1

11th

4

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Listowel

Itsallabouteve

11st 7lb

J: Mr C J Shine

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Bumper/hurdle/chase winner who was runner-up in this 12 months ago and filled the same position over C&D when last seen in September; goes on all ground and good chance provided she's ready to rock after a lengthy break.

7/1

Form: 0/80-3

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner is 1-7 over hurdles, winning a maiden hurdle in 2022; decent Ballinrobe effort on last hurdle start and can be involved with a repeat.
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3

(2)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fascinating Shadow

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Turf winner for Richard Hannon as a 3yo and won his first two starts (Polytrack/hurdles) in the spring of 2022, but 0-26 under both codes since; makes his debut for another new yard and worth a market check; stable also runs Knight Of Magic.

5/1

3

(2)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fascinating Shadow

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Turf winner for Richard Hannon as a 3yo and won his first two starts (Polytrack/hurdles) in the spring of 2022, but 0-26 under both codes since; makes his debut for another new yard and worth a market check; stable also runs Knight Of Magic.

5/1

12

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:47 Curragh

Fascinating Shadow

12st 0lb

J: Christopher Brabson

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Long losing run and rating leaves him with loads to find with some of these.

25/1

Form: 8-3531 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won his second hurdle race when scoring at Cork last time over this trip on good ground; steps up in class today off 5lb higher but can go well with a repeat.
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12th

12

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

19:10 Killarney

Contrapposto

10st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: R Donohoe

midfield, weakened approaching last

6/1

1st

1

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

18:15 Cork

Contrapposto

12st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: R Donohoe

prominent, challenging 2 out, led when ridden just after last, kept on well, pushed out

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1000-P CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in 2021 last won when taking a valuable Bellewstown handicap a year ago; well below form on soft ground after and pulled-up on return; faster ground suits but questions
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6th

3

9th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

18:05 Wexford

Wouldnt You Agree

11st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Eoin Griffin

Latest win at Bellewstown in July 2023 when landing lucrative handicap hurdle; barely beaten a rival in five starts since and continues to slide in the weights; not an obvious contender and needs revival.

33/1

13th

2

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

19:10 Killarney

Wouldnt You Agree

11st 12lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Eoin Griffin

led, faced challenge halfway, headed after 3 out, weakened from 2 out

20/1

Form: 4984-6 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdle winner in UK was beaten a long way at Uttoxeter last time and has questions to answer now.
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14th

9

24th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:30 Killarney

The Grey Falco

11st 9lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Michael Flannery

towards rear throughout

20/1

14th

11

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

19:10 Killarney

The Grey Falco

11st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Michael Flannery

prominent on inner, not fluent and lost position 3 out, weakened from 2 out

33/1

6th

2

26th May 2024

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:45 Uttoxeter

The Grey Falco

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Patrick Neville

Back in Britain after three unsuccessful runs for an Irish yard in early part of this year; makes stable debut from a workable mark and is versatile regarding ground but he's tricky to weigh up at the moment.

10/1

Form: 2/255-

Last run: 177 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden was a solid second in a Tipperary Flat handicap last time; runner-up in three maiden hurdles but below form on last start in this sphere; a chance if bringing his best.
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5th

18

(10)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 40y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Paradise Lost

9st 1lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Charles O’Brien

1-15 on Flat with the win coming at Roscommon in 2024 (1m4f, soft) off 64; decent efforts over hurdles this year and shaped with promise back on Flat at Gowran last time when fifth (1m6f, good to yielding); will appreciate any rain.

15/1

5th

1

(13)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Paradise Lost

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Charles O’Brien

Placed over hurdles on his two most recent outings; two undistinguished Flat runs last season; better judged on the form he showed near the end of the 2024 campaign, although seems best suited by soft ground.

12/1

3rd

4

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 185y

17:12 Clonmel

Paradise Lost

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Charles O’Brien

Flat winner; placed in three maiden hurdles early in his career; modest form overall in handicaps; Punchestown run in January was encouraging, not beaten far in fifth in a 16-runner event; fair third over 2m at Gowran last time, worth considering.

5/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €33.00
Straight Forecast €22.02
Tricast €196.29
Trifecta €359.70

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Paradise Lost

POSTDATA:

Red Glory

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Baltinglass Hill

TOPSPEED:

The Grey Falco

SPOTLIGHT:

The Names Jock