July 26 / 17.45 Kilbeggan

17.45

Good To Yielding

Massey Ferguson Johnston Farm Equipment Longford Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 2f 200y
  • 14 runners
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Massey Ferguson Johnston Farm Equipment Longford Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.20
  • Place: £4.20

Form: 3P0-80

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Has struggled in opening two handicaps over different trips, latest here over 3m; 3lb lower but remains opposable.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

9th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:50 Wexford

Ixigreczed

11st 9lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: E Seymour

Seemed to appreciate a drop back in trip when getting off the mark in a handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan last month; flashed her tail when under pressure in that contest but she's lightly raced and there could easily be more to come on just her fourth handicap start.

9/2

1st

3

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Ixigreczed

11st 9lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: E Seymour

Has struggled in opening two handicaps over different trips, latest here over 3m; 3lb lower but remains opposable.

16/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.70

Form: 0-07

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Two poor runs in maiden hurdles in the spring and again early this month in Bellewstown novice; can only be watched on handicap debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

11

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Minority Interest

11st 3lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Two poor runs in maiden hurdles in the spring and again early this month in Bellewstown novice; can only be watched on handicap debut.

25/1

7th

6

6th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 40y

16:53 Bellewstown

Minority Interest

11st 0lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: P J Rothwell

Two poor runs in maiden hurdles in the spring, safely overlooked.

66/1

11th

5

15th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:30 Tipperary

Minority Interest

10st 13lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: P J Rothwell

Big price when out the back at Bellewstown.

150/1

20/1

  • Place: £9.70

Form: /75F-0

Last run: 76 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten all five attempts hurdling, latest when never sighted on handicap debut at Cork in May.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Khewilltu

11st 3lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John F O’Neill

Soundly beaten all five attempts hurdling, latest when never sighted on handicap debut at Cork in May.

20/1

13th

14

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 120y

17:05 Cork

Khewilltu

11st 5lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: John F O’Neill

Beaten when falling late on in a maiden at Bellewstown; has no obvious form claims on handicap debut.

33/1

Form: 80-762

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Poor on the Flat and not much of note hurdling until much better when second on handicap debut in 2m1f Wexford contest 13 days ago, staying on well to split two market principals; 2lb higher but has to be on the shortlist.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

7th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

17:45 Wexford

Ballycommon Chapel

11st 7lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: R Donohoe

midfield

7/1

4th

6

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Ballycommon Chapel

11st 7lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: R Donohoe

Poor on the Flat and not much of note hurdling until much better when second on handicap debut in 2m1f Wexford contest 13 days ago, staying on well to split two market principals; 2lb higher but has to be on the shortlist.

7/2

Form: 4237-1

Last run: 69 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over hurdles at tenth attempt in 2m1f Wexford handicap in May, showing good attitude to get up for neck success on soft; seems best with ease so won't want too much drying.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

17:05 Wexford

Junot

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Michael Winters

Won over 2m1f here two starts back and pipped over this trip during the winter.

10/1

5th

1

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Junot

12st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Off the mark over hurdles at tenth attempt in 2m1f Wexford handicap in May, showing good attitude to get up for neck success on soft; seems best with ease so won't want too much drying.

9/2

Form: 00-803

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
First placing from seven attempts hurdling on latest in Uttoxeter handicap earlier this month on soft, staying on; this looks more competitive however so more needed.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

18th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 140y

14:33 Tramore

Fort Randall

11st 11lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Has been headstrong on his last couple of starts; best handicap run to date came when he was beaten 7l in a 2m heat at Uttoxeter; needs to settle better if he is to get his head in front.

13/2

6th

2

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Fort Randall

11st 11lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

First placing from seven attempts hurdling on latest in Uttoxeter handicap earlier this month on soft, staying on; this looks more competitive however so more needed.

7/1

Form: P0-370

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won twice in 2022 but not since; Ballinrobe comeback run in May was promising but hasn't built on that; mark remains on the high side.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Trishknowsbest

11st 9lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

Won twice in 2022 but not since; Ballinrobe comeback run in May was promising but hasn't built on that; mark remains on the high side.

10/1

10th

6

13th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 195y

14:05 Wexford

Trishknowsbest

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

Won twice in 2022; has come down the handicap in the last year; decent third at Ballinrobe but a lesser Tramore run since and has to do better.

12/1

Form: /9/PP-

Last run: 409 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on both starts earlier in the summer on returning from a break; very hard to be confident in although yard in cracking form at Ballinrobe on Tuesday so worth a market check.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

11

4th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

16:20 Kilbeggan

Ardfert Mary

11st 1lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: John Patrick Ryan

Showed very little for this yard until nicely improved at Tramore last month when staying-on third in modest enough 2m5f mares maiden; drop back in trip possibly not ideal.

15/2

3rd

1

16th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

19:13 Tramore

Ardfert Mary

11st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: John Patrick Ryan

Shown very little for this yard, including when tailed off on handicap debut last time; tough ask back in a maiden.

33/1

8th

13

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Ardfert Mary

10st 13lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Patrick Ryan

Pulled up on both starts earlier in the summer on returning from a break; very hard to be confident in although yard in cracking form at Ballinrobe on Tuesday so worth a market check.

12/1

Form: 00-442

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Steady improvement of late, last twice when beaten around 10l in Sligo handicaps on good ground, latest chasing home a well-handicapped sort over 2m4f (third has won three times since); entitled to be thereabouts.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

12

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:05 Galway

Divilabother

11st 4lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Thomas Coyle

towards rear, headway when switched right before 2 out, ridden and ran on when switched left after 2 out, pressed winner but no extra towards finish

14/1

9th

7

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Divilabother

11st 4lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Thomas Coyle

Steady improvement of late, last twice when beaten around 10l in Sligo handicaps on good ground, latest chasing home a well-handicapped sort over 2m4f (third has won three times since); entitled to be thereabouts.

5/1

Form: 0-069

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in three maidens and again on handicap debut here a fortnight ago; hard to make a case for.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

15

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

16:05 Cork

Princess Felicia

11st 1lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: M J Tynan

towards rear

33/1

10th

8

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Princess Felicia

11st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: M J Tynan

Beaten a long way in three maidens and again on handicap debut here a fortnight ago; hard to make a case for.

20/1

9th

3

12th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 60y

18:10 Kilbeggan

Princess Felicia

11st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: M J Tynan

Beaten a long way in three maiden hurdles and has to do better even dropping into low-grade handicaps.

14/1

Form: P/5-70

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Placed in point-to-points before returning to track, soundly beaten twice over hurdles; limited appeal on handicap debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

7

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 40y

19:18 Bellewstown

Aill Dubh

11st 3lb

J: J J Slevin

T: M Flannery

Placed a few times in points; some merit in a maiden hurdle fourth at Sligo; down the field in a handicap at the same venue last time; blinkered first time.

14/1

10th

14

21st Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 93y

17:38 Sligo

Aill Dubh

10st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: M Flannery

Placed a few times in points; there was some merit in a maiden hurdle fourth over 2m4f here last time; needs more.

25/1

4th

3

8th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:05 Sligo

Aill Dubh

11st 4lb

J: Ambrose McCurtin

T: M Flannery

Mayo challenger was placed in points in the spring but hurdles form is modest and won't be lifting silverware here; headgear fitted.

25/1

Form: /0049-

Last run: 335 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Best effort came when fourth over C&D a year ago on softish ground; long absent and would appreciate rain.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:48 Downpatrick

Slaney Bank

11st 3lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Mark Fahey

Best effort (fourth in a Kilbeggan handicap) came with give underfoot and he was pulled up after a lengthy break on good to yielding at Kilbeggan.

20/1

9

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Slaney Bank

11st 4lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Mark Fahey

Best effort came when fourth over C&D a year ago on softish ground; long absent and would appreciate rain.

12/1

Form: P/8-70

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won in Britain (2m4f, good) in 2022; tailed off on sole 2023 run and well beaten in Downpatrick handicaps recently.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Sula Warrior

11st 3lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: J G Cosgrave

Won in Britain (2m4f, good) in 2022; tailed off on sole 2023 run and well beaten in Downpatrick handicaps recently.

20/1

11th

6

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

14:50 Downpatrick

Sula Warrior

11st 13lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: J G Cosgrave

Won in Britain in 2022; tailed off on sole 2023 run and same story back here last month; needs to leave those runs behind.

20/1

7th

13

24th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 185y

17:35 Downpatrick

Sula Warrior

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: J G Cosgrave

Won a Perth maiden hurdle in 2022 but disappointing in only three runs since; best watched on return.

40/1

Form: P5-66U

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Maiden unseated at Sligo recently, midfield finishes in earlier handicaps so 5yo not one to rule out here in a weak race.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Boxcar Molly

10st 13lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Maiden unseated at Sligo recently, midfield finishes in earlier handicaps so 5yo not one to rule out here in a weak race.

12/1

14

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:15 Sligo

Boxcar Molly

10st 13lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Maiden's best effort was when fifth of 19 in headgear over 2m at Tipperary in April; well held since; back up in trip.

16/1

Non-runners

Buttoned Up, Do The Math, Navy Beach

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €670.30
Straight Forecast €1004.25
Tricast €36232.05

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ballycommon Chapel

POSTDATA:

Divilabother

The Irish Sun:

Junot

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ballycommon Chapel