August 22 / 18.36 Killarney

18.36

Good

Jeremy O’Neill Memorial Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 7f 100y
  • 12 runners
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Jeremy O’Neill Memorial Handicap Chase

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 32P-27 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Made all in this race in 2022 off 84; consistent in defeat last year although below best in this race; Tipperary hurdles comeback run last month very encouraging but never landed a blow over C&D behind an unchallenged winner since; hood now added to usual tongue-tie.
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7th

3

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:40 Limerick

Meehall

12st 2lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: E McNamara

Placed in three of his last five chase starts, most recently when third behind Munster National hopeful Pride Of Place at Listowel; stays well and is likely to be competitive.

9/2

3rd

12

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 180y

17:05 Listowel

Meehall

10st 9lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: E McNamara

Continues to run well now and again but he's 8lb higher than for his last handicap win over fences and looks vulnerable.

12/1

2

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 10y

20:00 Roscommon

Meehall

11st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: E McNamara

Rebounded from fall at Punchestown with a 6.25l third at Killarney (behind Jeu De Pic); remains 8lb above last chase win and may be in the handicapper's grip right now but still has a place chance.

11/2

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 37-653 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Two hurdle wins last summer included 2m7f maiden here; hasn't looked the strongest of finishers in three chases (burst blood vessel first time), most recently third off this mark at Tramore; scope for improvement but others preferred.
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6

13th Jul 2025

Good

3m 1f 146y

16:45 Sligo

Emily In Paris

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: D E Fitzgerald

Relatively consistent for this sort of grade and finished runner-up in 16-runner handicap hurdle at Tipperary last week behind progressive rival; up 2lb but she's capable of getting involved again.

11/2

2nd

1

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 120y

19:55 Tipperary

Emily In Paris

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: D E Fitzgerald

2-13 over hurdles; close third at Down Royal when last seen in this discipline in November (3m, good to yielding); two second-placed finishes in handicap chases following that but her run last time at Limerick in a first-time tongue-tie was her worst in a long time; that headgear now removed.

20/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: /17PP- D

Last run: 172 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Narrow win in Market Rasen handicap hurdle (2m7f, good to soft) last November for Kim Bailey but lost his form afterwards, pulled up after some dodgy jumping final two starts; bought for 3,500GBP in March and first start for Gordon Elliott; worth a market check.
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3

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 10y

20:00 Roscommon

General Hubble

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won off 6lb lower at Punchestown last November (24.5f, good); latest third at Killarney was a remote one; best form is on a sound surface so the forecast rain is a worry.

9/1

3rd

4

18th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:15 Killarney

General Hubble

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won twice in the space of four days over fences in November 2024; came on from return with a 3l defeat at Punchestown last month despite some errors; however, subsequent effort at Tipperary wasn't encouraging; 7lb above last winning mark.

10/1

10th

9

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 35y

15:18 Tipperary

General Hubble

10st 13lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Gordon Elliott

Posted consecutive chase wins last November; best run since at Punchestown last time and has a shout off the same mark.

6/1

Form: 9-5076

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner placed twice over hurdles last year but recent form none too encouraging; cheekpieces now tried but opposable on handicap chase debut.
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2nd

2

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:00 Cork

Rebel Treaty

11st 11lb

J: Mr J G Murphy

T: Con McSweeney

Ordinary hurdles form, three wins in points; has to bounce back from a poor recent run at Knockanohill; did well to beat The Great Unknown's stablemate Shake The Bag in a match at Ballyvodock.

10/1

4th

5

22nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:36 Killarney

Rebel Treaty

11st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Con McSweeney

led narrowly on inner, headed but in touch with leaders 1st, went third 2 out, no extra when bad mistake and lost third last

25/1

6th

8

24th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:28 Wexford

Rebel Treaty

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Con McSweeney

Point winner is a maiden over hurdles and rated 98 in that sphere; well beaten on sole chase start and has lots to find.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2-P287

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Now a 25-race maiden although twice runner-up in 2m6f Tramore chases, most recently well held in handicap at same venue on ground plenty quick; easier ground will suit.
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3rd

2

14th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:55 Tramore

Gold Haven

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

Maiden under all codes but has good C&D form; narrowly denied in this race last year and also second here in June; better for Navan return after nearly six months off.

7/1

3rd

2

14th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:55 Tramore

Gold Haven

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

Maiden under all codes but has good C&D form; narrowly denied in this race last year and also second here in June; better for Navan return after nearly six months off.

7/1

Form: 2-86P5

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won 2m6f Tramore handicap chase last year (yielding) and C&D second off 85; pick of form this season when second in 3m Naas handicap hurdle, tame effort over fences at Roscommon latest; handicapper giving 10yo every chance.
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8th

12

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:18 Limerick

Likable Chancer

10st 1lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Daniel John Howard

Winless in 31 attempts hurdling; 3-35 over fences, with two of those at Tramore; flopped when well fancied for course handicap hurdle in February; fair fifth over fences at Tramore last month.

16/1

5th

13

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

19:12 Tramore

Likable Chancer

10st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: Daniel John Howard

3-34 over fences, with two of those successes coming at this track, including when 33-1 chance in this race in 2023; creditable third in a 2m7f handicap chase here on New Year's Day; flopped when well fancied for a handicap hurdle at Limerick last time.

6/1

14

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:25 Limerick

Likable Chancer

10st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Daniel John Howard

Is 3-34 over fences; veteran's recent form is solid, featuring a third placing over C&D last month and a third in a handicap chase at Tramore on New Year's Day; 0-30 record over hurdles is a significant negative; rider's claim is an asset.

8/1

11/2

Form: 5-7U41

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Ex Henry Oliver-trained 6yo got off the mark on first start for new yard in 2m6f Roscommon handicap 16 days ago, settling better in first-time hood when coming late on soft ground to beat an in-form rival (pair clear); up 9lb but rider's claim negates much of that; goes up further in trip here.
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7th

4

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 6f 121y

Class 3

14:05 Perth

Brandt

11st 6lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Won a 3m4f handicap chase at Leopardstown in March of last year (yielding); this season hasn't gone so well but it wasn't too bad a run on his return to fences at Downpatrick last time (3m4f; yielding to soft) and unwise to put a line through him.

10/1

6th

11

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 4f 120y

16:27 Downpatrick

Brandt

10st 6lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Good form last winter, notably winning a 3m4f handicap chase at Leopardstown; struggled in the spring in the Scottish National and in a valuable Punchestown handicap; should be better for a recent hurdles run.

14/1

6th

3

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 180y

17:22 Naas

Brandt

11st 6lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Rated 26lb higher over fences but pulled up in final two starts in that sphere last season; seasonal return over hurdles at Navan in September was disappointing when beaten 35l at 6-1 (2m3f, yielding); big chance if on a going day.

11/1

Form: P64P-9

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Okay run in Tramore beginners' chase in October but will need to come on plenty from recent Wexford hurdles comeback run to feature.
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5th

5

12th Jan 2025

Frozen

2m 3f 93y

13:25 Punchestown

Mastermacblack

10st 13lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Patrick Breen

Some early promise over hurdles has not been fulfilled; cheekpieces tried here but makes little appeal.

33/1

5th

5

12th Jan 2025

Frozen

2m 3f 93y

13:25 Punchestown

Mastermacblack

10st 13lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Patrick Breen

Some early promise over hurdles has not been fulfilled; cheekpieces tried here but makes little appeal.

33/1

Form: 04-9P8

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Maiden pointer has been well beaten in handicap hurdles (blinkered latest) and both previous attempts chasing didn't amount to much; hard to fancy on handicap chase debut.
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9th

11

22nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:36 Killarney

Delta Melody

11st 2lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

midfield

20/1

8th

6

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

16:05 Cork

Delta Melody

11st 9lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

in touch with leaders

25/1

Form: -72134 D BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Progressive staying handicap hurdler this summer, winning at Listowel and decent third at Kilbeggan; disappointing off lower chase mark over C&D last month when remote fourth behind an unchallenged winner but remains of interest; doesn't want it soft.
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7th

13

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Kempton

Rising Dust

10st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Emmet Mullins

A major improver since joining Emmet Mullins, winning twice over hurdles in the autumn and now arrives here on a four-timer over fences after three wins at Thurles (2m5f-3m1f); tackling a different level of opposition now but Sean Bowen rides off a feather weight and he could be dangerous.

10/1

1st

7

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 198y

14:50 Thurles

Rising Dust

10st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Emmet Mullins

Former winner for Michael Hourigan is having a very fruitful season, with back-to-back good to yielding hurdle wins (2m6f/2m7f) in September/October before disappointing at 11-10 at Clonmel next time; reverted to fences at this track for back-to-back wins off a much lower chasing mark most recently; things may be more difficult now following 15lb hit for easy win last time (3m1f, yielding).

2/1

Form: P56-35

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Ordinary and exposed maiden hurdler; ran creditably when placed over 2m4f at Punchestown in May and beaten similar distance over 3m at Tipperary latest; bred to jump a fence and still has time on his side.
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13

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 6f 160y

19:38 Limerick

Arthor

10st 11lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: James Joseph Mangan

Modest 21-race maiden under rules; won point-to-point in January; ran okay in Wexford handicap chase last month; fell at the sixth when sent off joint-favourite at Tramore nine days later; not dismissed.

8/1

13

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 6f 160y

19:38 Limerick

Arthor

10st 11lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: James Joseph Mangan

Modest 21-race maiden under rules; won point-to-point in January; ran okay in Wexford handicap chase last month; fell at the sixth when sent off joint-favourite at Tramore nine days later; not dismissed.

8/1

6

13th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 110y

17:25 Tramore

Arthor

10st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: James Joseph Mangan

Modest maiden over hurdles, placed off 89 over 2m5f last summer; point winner in January and ran okay on recent handicap chase debut over 2m3f at Wexford; this trip might be too sharp.

6/1

Form: P/P-4P

Last run: 76 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Some encouragement on her comeback run at Downpatrick but let down by jumping before pulled up at Clonmel in June; cheekpieces now tried but hard to make a case for.
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13

22nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:36 Killarney

Always Giving

10st 9lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Tom Dreaper

towards rear

14/1

8

7th Jun 2024

Good

2m 6f 169y

20:30 Clonmel

Always Giving

11st 2lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Tom Dreaper

Showed very little until some encouragement in her comeback run at Downpatrick, beaten 17l; of interest but has to improve a fair bit too.

12/1

4th

8

10th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

19:20 Downpatrick

Always Giving

11st 2lb

J: Mr J W Hendrick

T: Tom Dreaper

midfield, headway and went modest fourth 2 out, no impression from last

25/1

Non-runners

I Am Spider Man, Low Lie The Fields, Hardy Buck

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €28.60
Straight Forecast €39.17
Tricast €118.24
Trifecta €145.90

Selections

The Irish Sun:

General Hubble

SPOTLIGHT:

Brandt

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Emily In Paris

POSTDATA:

Meehall