July 26 / 18.55 Kilbeggan

18.55

Good To Yielding

Tote Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6156.52
  • 2m 2f 200y
  • 12 runners
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Tote Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 522-1U

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Unseated early at Sligo last time but got off the mark on her penultimate start; unexposed and likely to bounce back.
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2

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 172y

19:58 Sligo

Jumping Susie

11st 11lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

Flattered by second placing in a 21.5f Tramore beginners' chase on stable debut when benefitting from carnage at the second last fence; however, she was staying on pretty nicely so looks worth a go at this longer trip back over hurdles; visor goes on.

15/2

2nd

10

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

18:42 Tramore

Jumping Susie

11st 5lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Declan Queally

3-16 over hurdles for John McConnell, the wins coming at 2m3f-2m5f; has failed to match that over fences; has changed to a leading local stable; talented 5lb claimer rides.

7/1

4

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

17:01 Downpatrick

Jumping Susie

11st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Is 3-16 over hurdles but not at the same level over fences as of yet; there are signs of improvement, though and her run at Perth last time was her best so far; could be more improvement in new set of headgear.

10/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 24-781 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
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.
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9

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:25 Clonmel

Smiling Bess

10st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Kilbeggan maiden hurdle winner last year (2m3f, good to yielding) returned from an absence with a solid third at Cork for new stable; found to be clinically abnormal at Kilbeggan latest when below-par; good chance if in full of her health; tongue tie on.

9/2

7th

5

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Smiling Bess

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won a maiden hurdle over slightly further at this track last year for the late Kevin Prendergast; solid third at Cork on return; should have improved from that and be involved off the same mark.

7/2

3rd

7

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 100y

16:30 Cork

Smiling Bess

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won a 19.5f Kilbeggan maiden hurdle (gd-yld) for the late Kevin Prendergast in July 2024; has been off since a below par run at Tramore just under a year ago; might need this first run for Ross O'Sullivan.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: P4/F-8

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Struggling for form last year and low-key return here a fortnight ago after more than a year off behind re-opposing Smiling Bess; has a workable mark on his best efforts; needs to leave recent run behind.
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13th

12

(22)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:24 Navan

Arcland

9st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Second runner for in-form yard; won over hurdles at Killarney last month and was beaten a short head in this race last year off 3lb lower; difficult task in hot handicap hurdle at Galway latest and not discounted returned to the Flat.

13/2

10th

16

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Arcland

10st 13lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual purpose winner won for the second time over hurdles when narrowly taking a 2m4f Killarney handicap last time; needs more down in trip off 7lb higher.

12/1

1st

2

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:45 Killarney

Arcland

11st 10lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual Flat winner is only 1-18 over hurdles, but has put up solid runs the last twice at Downpatrick; the blinkers worn last time are retained and can be involved, but needs more to win.

8/1

Form: 0940F-

Last run: 227 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner; fell when last seen in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown and probably best watched on return debuting for new yard.
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2nd

8

7th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 193y

18:35 Sligo

Lodilomoco

11st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John Patrick Ryan

Came on from his yard debut when runner-up at this meeting last year; however, off since and this looks tough on reappearance.

20/1

2nd

6

8th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 185y

18:35 Sligo

Lodilomoco

11st 6lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John Patrick Ryan

Bumper winner didn't run badly on return at Kilbeggan last time, though did suffer from heat stress post-race; can be involved with improvement likely from that.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: /264-8

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden; looked like a nice prospect in bumpers but lost his way a bit and was tailed off on recent return; handicap debut.
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4

31st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:00 Galway

Littlefoot

11st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: M A Molloy

Won two of first three starts over fences, a beginners' at Downpatrick (19.5f, yld-sft) and a Kilbeggan handicap chase (20.5f, good) off 6lb lower; tame effort when pulled up over hurdles on latest and needs to rebound in first-time visor.

20/1

11

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:57 Kilbeggan

Littlefoot

10st 9lb

J: Daniel King

T: M A Molloy

Second off 2lb higher than this in a handicap hurdle at Tipperary last October (2m, good); form tailed off after; relished the switch to fences when scoring at Downpatrick in March; put a below-par Cork run behind him with a course handicap chase win in May; could feature off a mark 10lb lower than his revised chase rating.

6/1

1st

5

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Littlefoot

11st 8lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: M A Molloy

Hurdle winner who ran a cracker when second off 120 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary in October (2m, good); form tailed off then but relished the switch to fences when scoring at Downpatrick in March, beating Dee's Lady by 4.25l, below that when fifth behind Coral River but will appreciate this sound surface.

7/1

Form: B/7-76

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden and no signs of a revival in either hurdle start this year; needs cheekpieces to have a dramatic effect.
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12

7th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:50 Fairyhouse

Television

11st 4lb

J: Mr Finn Tegetmeier

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Some decent efforts in maiden hurdles but has to improve on recent handicap efforts up in trip.

22/1

8th

12

(4)

8th Aug 2024

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:22 Leopardstown

Television

10st 7lb

J: Mr A J Lord

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

towards rear

25/1

6th

13

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

18:55 Kilbeggan

Television

10st 8lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

14-race maiden and no signs of a revival in either hurdle start this year; needs cheekpieces to have a dramatic effect.

20/1

Form: 74-818 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner here last month but was tailed off when stepped up in trip for handicap debut at Sligo since; return to an intermediate trip should suit and return to this venue may also help; interesting.
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18th

6

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Mr Dibbs

12st 3lb

J: Eimear Browne

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual hurdle winner is rated 101 in that sphere and has a fair bit to find.

33/1

6th

7

19th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 168y

19:48 Sligo

Mr Dibbs

11st 5lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Second on this card last year; poor form in three points last October/November; jumped poorly and pulled up on return to hurdling at Kilbeggan in April; back to form when winning for Sam Curling in first-time blinkers over C&D in May; soft ground may have harmed his cause on stable debut at Roscommon.

6/1

8th

11

4th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 210y

18:30 Roscommon

Mr Dibbs

11st 4lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden hurdle winner at Kilbeggan two seasons ago; second in a Sligo handicap last August off this mark; poor form in three points last October/November; jumped poorly and pulled up on return to hurdling at Kilbeggan in April; back to form in first-time blinkers at Sligo in May, winning narrowly despite an untidy round of jumping; has changed stable.

13/2

Form: 0/8PP-

Last run: 124 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Out of form on the Flat of late and was pulled up on his two most recent hurdle outings; bit to prove now but Stone-Walsh is good value for the 5lb he can claim.
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4th

1

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:11 Worcester

Snapius

12st 0lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Won a similar handicap at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) in March and made another bold bid when runner-up at Ludlow (2m5f, good) 12 days ago; only just caught in that race and he's 4lb well in off the same mark here; strongly respected.

5/2

2nd

1

10th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

17:10 Ludlow

Snapius

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: James Owen

He only beat two other finishers at Huntingdon (about 2m3f, good) and the 6lb rise appeared to find him out when behind Midnight View at Warwick; he's back down 2lb but they did claim 3lb off his back last time.

4/1

4th

5

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Snapius

11st 11lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Best effort for a while when beating two other finishers at Huntingdon (about 2m3f, good) last month; back up 6lb in a race that will take more winning but that recent success could have had a reviving effect.

11/2

Form: 0-40

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Lost his way on the Flat for this yard and hasn't show enough in three starts in maiden hurdles.
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23th

21

(5)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Tic Tac Toe

9st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Philip M Byrne

prominent

80/1

13th

4

18th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 140y

14:33 Tramore

Tic Tac Toe

11st 10lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

0-12 on the flat and 0-4 over hurdles; well-beaten on his handicap hurdle debut at Kilbeggan (2m3f, good to yielding); blinkers go back on but they didn't seem to do much for him when he wore them before; hard to make a case for.

25/1

Form: 0-3874

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
One of her better recent efforts when fourth of 14 in a handicap hurdle at Downpatrick last week; might be of more interest when tried over further but should be in the mix again.
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12th

17

3rd Mar 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:15 Leopardstown

My Policy

11st 5lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Patrick Rooney

Pulled up all four point starts and impossible to build a case for.

200/1

Form: 006

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden; showed ability on the Flat for hasn't shown enough in a trio of efforts over hurdles to warrant support here.
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14th

1

(6)

20th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 46y

20:20 Roscommon

Dakota Chief

10st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Louise G Lyons

always behind, detached when reminders before halfway, weakened over 4f out, tailed off when eased from over 2f out

25/1

11

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

18:55 Kilbeggan

Dakota Chief

10st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Louise G Lyons

Eight-race maiden; showed ability on the Flat for hasn't shown enough in a trio of efforts over hurdles to warrant support here.

16/1

6th

16

15th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:15 Downpatrick

Dakota Chief

11st 0lb

T: Louise G Lyons

Reserve; some promise on the Flat but may do well to win a maiden judged on initial efforts.

Form: 0660-1

Last run: 58 days

W: 10st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Gained first win since 2020 in a handicap hurdle at Wexford and shaped like he was worth another go at this sort of trip; recent strike-rate isn't encouraging but 6lb rise is fair and can't be ruled out.
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12

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

18:55 Kilbeggan

Future Proof

10st 9lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: P J Rothwell

Gained first win since 2020 in a handicap hurdle at Wexford and shaped like he was worth another go at this sort of trip; recent strike-rate isn't encouraging but 6lb rise is fair and can't be ruled out.

5/1

1st

11

29th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 0y

18:30 Wexford

Future Proof

11st 1lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear, headway on outer into midfield 4 out, led before 2 out, ridden clear approaching last, ridden out and much reduced lead towards finish, all out

22/1

13th

9

4th May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Punchestown

Future Proof

12st 0lb

J: Joanna Thornton

T: P J Rothwell

Losing run since 2020 and poor over hurdles this season.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta €28.00
Straight Forecast €20.58
Tricast €239.23
Trifecta €331.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

My Policy

SPOTLIGHT:

Jumping Susie

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Smiling Bess

The Irish Sun:

My Policy

POSTDATA:

Jumping Susie