August 10 / 18.00 Kilbeggan

18.00

Good

BetXS Staffless Betting Shops Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 3f 0y
  • 14 runners
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BetXS Staffless Betting Shops Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1F40-2 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won both bumpers last summer but things didn't work out in early hurdling starts; after nine months off, better effort when touched off by 105-rated foe in mares' maiden over C&D; contender but back in against the boys here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 40y

18:18 Bellewstown

Four Clean Aces

11st 3lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

didn't always jump with fluency, took keen hold, prominent, jumped left 1st, challenging 3 out

7/4

1st

3

10th Aug 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Four Clean Aces

11st 5lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Won both bumpers last summer but things didn't work out in early hurdling starts; after nine months off, better effort when touched off by 105-rated foe in mares' maiden over C&D; contender but back in against the boys here.

3/1

2nd

2

12th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 60y

16:25 Kilbeggan

Four Clean Aces

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Dual bumper winner shaped okay on second attempt hurdling at Listowel last September, albeit keen and none too fluent at times; didn't look to handle heavy ground at Tramore following month; back from a long break and better ground to suit.

11/4

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 62P-29

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Mark of 110 commands respect and proved worthy of it in Clonmel 2m handicap two runs ago; well held over 2m4f since but one to consider back in maiden company and she won a Flat race on quick ground back in the day in France.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

23rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 120y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Karacole

10st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: James M Barcoe

prominent, led after 1st, headed 3rd, weakening when hampered and left in third 2 out, soon no extra

10/1

2nd

4

10th Aug 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Karacole

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: James M Barcoe

Mark of 110 commands respect and proved worthy of it in Clonmel 2m handicap two runs ago; well held over 2m4f since but one to consider back in maiden company and she won a Flat race on quick ground back in the day in France.

6/1

2/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 4412 C BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Easily won bumper here in June and was odds-on when touched off by 105-rated rival in C&D maiden on hurdling debut; should take plenty of beating.
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3rd

2

10th Aug 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Tonaghneave Well

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Easily won bumper here in June and was odds-on when touched off by 105-rated rival in C&D maiden on hurdling debut; should take plenty of beating.

2/1

2nd

2

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

16:40 Kilbeggan

Tonaghneave Well

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Promise on first two bumper runs and off the mark with a 9l success in a bumper here last month; runner-up from that latest race didn't do anything for the form last week but he could easily continue his progress kicking off over hurdles here.

7/2

1st

8

17th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:15 Kilbeggan

Tonaghneave Well

11st 9lb

J: Mr D G Lavery

T: Gavin Cromwell

Fourth in pair of good-ground bumpers last month and was nearly 5l in front of Bonnebosq at Ballinrobe three weeks ago.

7/2

Form: 0/7-44

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown some degree of promise all starts, notably when fourth in decent novice contest at Killarney; jumped poorly and didn't get home over 3m last time; chance if he jumps better.
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4th

7

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 2f 52y

17:10 Ballinrobe

One Big Boum

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Nice run in 2m4f Killarney novice in May; jumped poorly when not seeing out 3m next time; too keen when fourth again last time; has the ability to win if he does things right and they might be as well off letting him stride on.

7/2

4th

9

10th Aug 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:00 Kilbeggan

One Big Boum

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Philip Fenton

Has shown some degree of promise all starts, notably when fourth in decent novice contest at Killarney; jumped poorly and didn't get home over 3m last time; chance if he jumps better.

7/1

4th

11

5th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:25 Cork

One Big Boum

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

prominent, not fluent 1st, pressed winner when not fluent 10th, not fluent 4 out

13/2

Form: 862

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was 50s when second to an easy winner in modest C&D maiden; that was a creditable hurdling debut but this is a better race.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

7

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

17:10 Kilbeggan

Kinnagrelly Boy

11st 4lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

midfield, not fluent 2nd

11/2

17th

15

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Kinnagrelly Boy

12st 0lb

J: Derek Stamp

T: Adrian Murray

Good second over hurdles at Kilbeggan last month; poor next time; is at least lightly raced.

25/1

5th

7

10th Aug 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Kinnagrelly Boy

11st 4lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

Was 50s when second to an easy winner in modest C&D maiden; that was a creditable hurdling debut but this is a better race.

10/1

Form: 2-4

Last run: 70 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to yard's useful hurdler Eric Bloodaxe; point winner has run two solid races in mares' bumpers and makes hurdles debut after 10 weeks off.
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6th

13

10th Aug 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Ocean Brew

10st 11lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Half-sister to yard's useful hurdler Eric Bloodaxe; point winner has run two solid races in mares' bumpers and makes hurdles debut after 10 weeks off.

6/1

4th

5

1st Jun 2024

Soft

2m 0f 50y

20:25 Tramore

Ocean Brew

11st 11lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Gordon Elliott

in touch with leaders, headway on outer over 1f out, ran on and went fourth inside final 110yds

7/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Champs Elysees mare; dam half-sister to bumper winner out of French 2yo 1m winning sister to high-class 2m hurdle winner Harchibald.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

24th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 100y

17:55 Killarney

Somerset Hill

11st 0lb

J: Evan Dwan

T: P M J Doyle

midfield, outpaced and dropped to rear under 4f out, eased from under 2f out

14/1

7th

14

10th Aug 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Somerset Hill

10st 11lb

J: Evan Dwan

T: P M J Doyle

Champs Elysees mare; dam half-sister to bumper winner out of French 2yo 1m winning sister to high-class 2m hurdle winner Harchibald.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 57

Last run: 68 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner ran okay in two hurdles earlier in the summer but others have much stronger claims.
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7th

5

(9)

5th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 144y

19:15 Clonmel

Autocrat

11st 12lb

J: Mr J P Sampson

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

midfield

16/1

8th

1

10th Aug 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Autocrat

11st 9lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Three-time Flat winner ran okay in two hurdles earlier in the summer but others have much stronger claims.

16/1

6th

2

(2)

22nd Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 1f 126y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Autocrat

9st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Three-time AW winner from 1m2f to 1m4f; struggled in a handicap at the Curragh last month; would receive 6lb from stablemate Edge Of Darkness in a handicap, but not a forlorn hope

7/1

Form: 08

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Better effort on second start when mid-field at Downpatrick but can't be fancied.
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9th

6

10th Aug 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Jersey Klass

11st 4lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Patrick Griffin

Better effort on second start when mid-field at Downpatrick but can't be fancied.

50/1

8th

5

15th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:15 Downpatrick

Jersey Klass

11st 4lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Patrick Griffin

Tailed off on Punchestown debut last month when allowed to go off at 100-1.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost £12,000 as 3yo; half-brother to useful bumper and 2m-2m6f hurdle/chase winner Mars Harper; dam unraced half-sister to useful 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Strongpoint and 2m-3m2f hurdle/chase winner Running In Heels; second-string for Elliott but decent run wouldn't be a surprise.
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13th

7

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:00 Kilbeggan

Ovidstown Hill

11st 12lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Gordon Elliott

Well beaten in maiden hurdles here and at Downpatrick last month; likely to do better in handicaps.

50/1

6th

5

26th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

13:55 Downpatrick

Ovidstown Hill

11st 12lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Gordon Elliott

Half-brother to yard's five-time winner Mars Harper; down the field on debut at Kilbeggan; stable's second string.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to 2m4f hurdle winner Vinabell; dam 2m1f-2m4f hurdle/chase winner, closely related to smart bumper and 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner Shot From The Hip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

14

30th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:50 Down Royal

Massabielle

10st 6lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

Half-sister to 2m4f hurdle winner Vinabell; dam 2m1f-2m4f hurdle/chase winner; never counted, well held on recent Kilbeggan debut; best watched for now.

66/1

11th

15

10th Aug 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Massabielle

10st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

Half-sister to 2m4f hurdle winner Vinabell; dam 2m1f-2m4f hurdle/chase winner, closely related to smart bumper and 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner Shot From The Hip.

40/1

Form: P8

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in three points; didn't get home over 3m here on what was effectively his hurdling debut.
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12th

5

10th Aug 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Go Frankie

11st 4lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Peter Croke

Placed in three points; didn't get home over 3m here on what was effectively his hurdling debut.

33/1

8th

4

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

19:25 Kilbeggan

Go Frankie

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Peter Croke

Placed in three point-to-points but pulled up early on hurdles debut (100-1) at Ballinrobe on Tuesday when jockey thought something had gone wrong; can only be watched.

66/1

17

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 64y

17:20 Ballinrobe

Go Frankie

11st 4lb

T: Peter Croke

Second reserve; placed in three points but below his best in the latest which followed a long absence.

Form: 9P

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown little in two runs over hurdles; can't have him.
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13th

11

10th Aug 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Cowper Hall

11st 1lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Liam Lennon

Has shown little in two runs over hurdles; can't have him.

66/1

4

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 80y

13:30 Sligo

Cowper Hall

10st 13lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Liam Lennon

Finished with only one behind him in a maiden at Downpatrick last month; safe to rule out.

50/1

17

16th Jun 2024

Yielding

2m 2f 185y

14:32 Downpatrick

Cowper Hall

11st 7lb

T: Liam Lennon

Second reserve; second foal; dam little sign of ability in bumper/over hurdles, half-sister to bumper/smart 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner Mariah Rollins (dam of smart 2m-3m hurdler/chaser Pendra); best watched on debut.

Form: 8

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in a bumper; headgear on but can only watch.
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12

10th Aug 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Getaway Blondie

11st 1lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Tailed off in a bumper; headgear on but can only watch.

100/1

8th

5

6th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 40y

20:30 Bellewstown

Getaway Blondie

11st 3lb

J: Mr C Lamon

T: Adrian Sexton

Second foal; dam third in bumper only start, sister to 2m1f-2m3f hurdle/chase winner Midnight Walk, out of unraced half-sister to 2m3f hurdle winner Western Heartbeat; by a decent sire but unsold for 5,500GBP as a 3yo; best watched for future reference.

50/1

Non-runners

Mighty Soldier

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Payout
Exacta €10.10
Straight Forecast €9.27
Trifecta €29.20

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Karacole

POSTDATA:

Four Clean Aces

SPOTLIGHT:

Tonaghneave Well

TOPSPEED:

Karacole

The Irish Sun:

Four Clean Aces