August 10 / 18.30 Kilbeggan

18.30

Good

Joe Cooney Memorial Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6156.52
  • 3m 1f 0y
  • 4 runners
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Joe Cooney Memorial Hurdle

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.40

Form: 330/2-

Last run: 305 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cesarewitch winner in 2022 and has been running creditably in classy staying company on the Flat this year, notably when second over 2m6f at Royal Ascot; sparingly campaigned over hurdles in recent years but fair second to Zanahiyr in three-horse race at Punchestown the last time we saw him over flights in the autumn, at which time his hurdles mark was 143; has been found a good opportunity here.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 154y

16:27 Thurles

Run For Oscar

11st 6lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Smart dual-purpose performer although hasn't won since taking 3m1f Kilbeggan conditions hurdle last summer; two recent runs under his belt could give him a fitness edge but lots to find on ratings with Hewick.

7/4

3

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 129y

16:50 Galway

Run For Oscar

11st 6lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Eight-time winner, including four over hurdles; disappointed on the Flat at Killarney on return from 314-days off; should strip fitter now and handles soft but the majority of his best form has come on good ground; not discounted, especially if the track dries out.

7/2

5th

3

(9)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

20:15 Killarney

Run For Oscar

11st 7lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: C Byrnes

Won the 2022 Cesarwitch at Newmarket and last seen finishing fourth in the same race last October; the one to beat on these terms, provided he's ready to rock after his absence.

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3-4569 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 5lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Smashing servant won this last year when beating several rivals who were rated considerably higher; something similar required here and not coming here in much form, but that was the case 12 months ago too; trainer having a rare spin in the saddle, his first since March.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

20th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 118y

19:38 Sligo

Macgiloney

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Prolific winner whose last track win came over this trip at Kilbeggan two years ago off 127; won a point-to-point last season and wasn't disgraced back hurdling at Galway latest, staying on late over 3m (good); drops in grade here.

10/1

17

3rd Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Macgiloney

11st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Winner of 11 races; last two runs have been in hunter chases; younger rivals much preferred in a race of this standard.

33/1

5

23rd May 2025

Good

3m 4f 165y

19:37 Downpatrick

Macgiloney

12st 0lb

J: Mr J P Sampson

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Winner of 11 races under rules; won a point in March but never travelling when pulled up at Tattersalls in April; set a huge task in the championship event at Punchestown, always at the back, unseated three out.

7/1

Form: P4-530 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Smart staying handicapper over fences and was third in Midlands National here before being well beaten in Galway Plate; doesn't run much over hurdles these days but won similar contest at Down Royal in September when last seen over flights (hurdles mark of 134 at that time).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Tullybeg

11st 4lb

J: James Smith

T: Brian M McMahon

Won the big race on this card three years ago, but handicapper had him after that and well held in this last year; recent form in points/hunter chases doesn't look good enough, but has been dropped sharply in the ratings.

12/1

4th

12

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 0y

19:37 Killarney

Tullybeg

11st 7lb

J: Mr E M Nugent

T: Brian M McMahon

Classy operator at his best for Gordon Elliott; good to see him win a recent point but that was hard work and others in here appeal more.

12/1

Form: /6P/8/

Last run: 591 days

W: 11st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Grade 1 winner at four and won valuable handicaps over hurdles and on the level at five; has obviously been terribly hard to keep sound and has only had four outings in five years, showing very little; better for a spin on the Flat at Galway and blinds are back on but very hard to know if the engine is still there.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

10th Aug 2024

Good

3m 1f 0y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Mr Adjudicator

11st 0lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Grade 1 winner at four and won valuable handicaps over hurdles and on the level at five; has obviously been terribly hard to keep sound and has only had four outings in five years, showing very little; better for a spin on the Flat at Galway and blinds are back on but very hard to know if the engine is still there.

7/1

15th

16

(15)

31st Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

20:15 Galway

Mr Adjudicator

9st 11lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: W P Mullins

towards rear

10/1

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Payout
Exacta €4.90
Straight Forecast €5.15
Trifecta €13.40

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