16.15
GoodKillarney Park Hotel Beginners Chase
- Prize money: £5900
- 2m 1f 0y
- 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.40
Form: 14P-60 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Last season's novice chase campaign was cut short after two failures to complete; returned in good shape to win at Tipperary and backed that up with a second placing behind Aspurofthemoment at Galway; pulled up in Kerry National, Paul Townend aboard now; stamina doubt remains. |
10/1 |
|
17 |
24th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 7f 180y |
10st 12lb |
Last season's novice chase campaign was cut short after two failures to complete; returned in good shape to win at Tipperary and backed that up with a second placing at Galway; those races were over shorter distances; a question mark about her ability to stay effectively. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
3rd Aug 2025 Good 2m 2f 54y |
11st 6lb |
Smart hurdler won over fences at Killarney last summer; pulled up twice after, reportedly making a noise on the second occasion; made a winning return at Tipperary early last month with Aeros Luck back in fifth; holds a leading chance |
4/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: -93282
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
3rd Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 104y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Poor strike-rate and both wins were in Ireland; mostly consistent in small-field chases this season and the return of blinkers is a probable plus after trying a visor last time; has been running over shorter but stays this far; versatile ground-wise. |
5/1 |
|
4th 3 |
6th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 213y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Yet to add to his two Irish hurdle wins in 2021 but consistent in small-field chases this season, with best run arguably his second of five at Uttoxeter (2m, good) two starts ago; swaps usual blinkers for first-time visor; will probably be on the premises again. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
30th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 75y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Won on soft ground in Ireland; 0-6 over fences but back in good form of late, albeit in tiny fields; not the easiest to win with but has claims. |
7/2 |
7/4
- Place: £1.10
Form: 14/2-8 C
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
1st Jun 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Five-time hurdle winner who is 1-9 over fences, though was runner-up in last summer's Galway Plate; all the sharper for his comeback run when beaten 4l in a 2m4f Grade 3 at Killarney three weeks ago and he's a player on these terms. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 3 |
11th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 100y |
11st 0lb |
Five-time hurdle winner who is 1-8 over fences, though was runner-up in last summer's Galway Plate; his below-par run in a Grade 3 handicap only 12 days ago (after a lengthy break) dampens enthusiasm. |
4/1 |
|
5th 2 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 12lb |
Versatile 10yo won Grade 3 over hurdles last summer before finishing fine second in 2m6f Galway Plate off 148; absent since runner-up over hurdles at Tipperary in October, so may need this although ground in his favour. |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 135-14 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
12th Oct 2025 Good 2m 1f 140y |
10st 5lb |
Won at Kilbeggan in May (20.5f, good) off 117 and far from disgraced off 122 in the Blazers at Galway (22.5f, good); below best in listed handicap chase at Killarney (2m5f) latest; could rebound returned to a right-handed track, though this trip might be sharp enough. |
11/2 |
|
9th 14 |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 180y |
10st 9lb |
Two-time winning hurdler; improved on two beginners' chase starts to win on handicap bow over fences at Kilbeggan in June off 117 (2m4f, good); solid runs in defeat the last twice following her victory, including a 4.75l sixth in a valuable Galway handicap chase last time (2m6f, good); in good form at the moment. |
9/1 |
|
6th 21 |
1st Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 111y |
10st 12lb
|
First reserve; two-time winning hurdler; improved on two beginners' chase starts to win on handicap bow over fences at Kilbeggan in June (2m4f, good); unable to follow up at Wexford last time from revised mark when third (2m3f, good). |
14/1
Form: P2/0B-
Last run: 202 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
26th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 29y |
11st 3lb |
127-rated hurdler; three runs over fences and not seen since falling in a Limerick handicap chase in October; needs to find a bit more here. |
20/1 |
|
5 |
26th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 29y |
11st 3lb |
127-rated hurdler; three runs over fences and not seen since falling in a Limerick handicap chase in October; needs to find a bit more here. |
20/1 |
|
8 |
20th Oct 2024 Good 2m 3f 50y |
10st 13lb |
Two-time hurdle winner is 0-3 over the bigger obstacles; didn't run too badly in last two beginners chases on good to yielding at Killarney (2m1f) and Galway (2m2f); makes his handicap chase debut now off 123 and this looks a big ask; may need more experience in this sphere. |
22/1 |
12/1
Form: 8P32-5
Last run: 89 days
W: 11st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
27th Dec 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 6f 120y |
10st 12lb |
Yet to win over fences but placed four times; potentially well handicapped on his best form, namely a flattering 5l second behind subsequent Galway Plate winner Pinkerton at Tipperary in April; this is a winnable contest but he comes with risks attached. |
14/1 |
|
5 |
27th Dec 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 6f 120y |
10st 12lb |
Yet to win over fences but placed four times; potentially well handicapped on his best form, namely a flattering 5l second behind subsequent Galway Plate winner Pinkerton at Tipperary in April; this is a winnable contest but he comes with risks attached. |
14/1 |
13/2
Form: 1P/4-F C
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18 |
24th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 7f 180y |
10st 12lb |
Three Flat wins this year, the latest over 1m5f at Ballinrobe in July; jumping was untidy at times on return to chasing at Galway; down the field in the Cheltenham Festival novice handicap in which Anyway finished second; plenty to prove. |
10/1 |
|
4th 1 |
1st Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 111y |
11st 12lb |
Dual-purpose performer is 8-28 in all codes, two of his wins coming over fences in novice chases; has been plying his trade on the Flat recently with good success, including two wins; fell at Leopardstown and tailed off at Cheltenham in his last two chase starts so he has something to prove now returned to this discipline. |
13/1 |
|
1 (11) |
21st Jul 2025 Yielding 1m 4f 184y |
10st 0lb |
Seven wins under all rules with last one coming in a Killarney conditions race in May; even better form when beaten only 4l in the Ascot Stakes h'cap last time; this trip is fine too and is a big player. |
7/2 |
8/1
Form: 8180-5 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 45y |
11st 0lb |
Off the mark over fences when easy winner of 2m4f Limerick Listed handicap at Christmas (soft-to-heavy); out of frame in competitive Leopardstown handicaps twice since, most recently running well for long way and may have got a bit closer but for mistake last; drops in grade, one to consider. |
9/2 |
|
6th 8 |
2nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 120y |
10st 6lb |
Three hurdle wins include at this track; off the mark over fences when easy winner of 2m4f Limerick Listed handicap at Christmas (soft-to-heavy) but didn't appear to quite get home over this C&D in Grade Leopardstown Chase last month off 7lb higher mark; not one to dismiss all the same. |
10/1 |
|
7th 15 |
1st Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 107y |
10st 5lb |
Three hurdle wins including at this track; got off the mark over fences when an easy winner of a Limerick Listed chase last time; a 7lb rise looks manageable and handles the ground, so a player. |
8/1 |
50/1
Form: 06
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 |
24th Aug 2024 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
towards rear throughout |
50/1 |
|
6th 4 |
24th Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Pulled-up on sole point start and beaten 21l on rules debut in a beginners' chase over 2m3f here 11 days ago; can do better. |
18/1 |
|
11th 7 |
13th Jul 2024 Good 2m 3f 110y |
11st 12lb |
Half-brother to winners Splashing Out (2m hurdle) and Norwigi (2m hurdle/2m5f chase); dam smart 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner, sister to French 2m1f/2m4f chase winner Don Alejandro, half-sister to 2m hurdle winner Maria De La Vega; pulled up in point on deep ground in February; best watched. |
25/1 |
50/1
Form: 58878-
Last run: 123 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
8th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won over nearly 3m as a chaser last year when based in Ireland; pulled up over hurdles on final run there and made a forgettable stable debut at Hexham in this new headgear combination. |
14/1 |
|
2 |
22nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
A fair 2m7f-winning chaser but he was pulled up back hurdling in 3m Fairyhouse handicap in April on his final run for Thomas Cooper; cheekpieces go on for his new yard and he can't be ruled out after a break with Brian Hughes up. |
6/1 |
|
14 |
6th Apr 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
10st 3lb |
Won a Killarney beginners' chase last October but not as good over fences since; however, did run a solid race on handicap hurdle debut at Punchestown in December over this trip; considered. |
11/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €51.70 |
| Straight Forecast | €52.96 |
| Trifecta | €138.10 |
Selections
The Irish Sun:
Jesse Evans