September 04 / 16.20 Kilbeggan

16.20

Good To Yielding

Racing Again On Friday Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 3f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Racing Again On Friday Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.50
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 25P-PU

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Sole win came at Wexford, poor completion record in sporadic campaign of late hardly encouraging.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:17 Kilbeggan

Loup De Tallane

12st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Eoin Griffin

Gained second career win off 93 in September at this track (2m3f, yielding); came up short off revised mark at Tramore the following month and off since; his record fresh suggests he might need this.

10/1

3rd

1

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:17 Kilbeggan

Loup De Tallane

12st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Eoin Griffin

Gained second career win off 93 in September at this track (2m3f, yielding); came up short off revised mark at Tramore the following month and off since; his record fresh suggests he might need this.

10/1

5th

6

10th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 4f 73y

15:50 Tramore

Loup De Tallane

11st 6lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Eoin Griffin

Quietly fancied and bounced back to form when winning readily over 2m3f at Kilbeggan and is now 8lb higher; early exit over fences since; has won over this far.

13/2

9/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 0/42-2

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden but returned from 425-day absence with fine effort at Tramore last month, outstayed from last over 2m5f; 3lb higher now but one to consider and won't mind rain.
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9th

11

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:20 Tramore

Beechroad Winnie

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Remains a maiden but has finished runner-up four times so capable of winning races and was only 3l away over C&D last June on her return from a similar break; respected with a good jockey booking.

7/1

9th

11

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:20 Tramore

Beechroad Winnie

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Remains a maiden but has finished runner-up four times so capable of winning races and was only 3l away over C&D last June on her return from a similar break; respected with a good jockey booking.

7/1

14/1

  • Place: £6.80

Form: P0-U56

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Bits and pieces for form last year but remains opposable off basement mark; tongue-tie belatedly tried.
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Verdict Starting price

16

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 63y

15:25 Roscommon

Mourne Mist

10st 13lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: D McNamara

Maiden after 13 starts; beaten approx' 10l last twice off this mark and needs to find more from somewhere.

10/1

3rd

16

4th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

16:20 Kilbeggan

Mourne Mist

10st 13lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: D McNamara

Bits and pieces for form last year but remains opposable off basement mark; tongue-tie belatedly tried.

14/1

6th

9

16th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

19:13 Tramore

Mourne Mist

11st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: D McNamara

Unplaced in all 11 starts so far; unseated early on return and was only a distant fifth at Wexford last month; step back up in trip may suit.

33/1

Form: -49U47

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Encouraging since tongue-tie fitted although has a bit to find with Beechroad Winnie on recent Tramore run (hampered); not one to rule out.
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8th

11

9th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

18:32 Downpatrick

Fire Coral

10st 0lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: C W J Farrell

Maiden has run well over C&D in the past but has to do more from 4lb out of the handicap; good claimer helps; cheekpieces tried.

16/1

8th

11

9th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

18:32 Downpatrick

Fire Coral

10st 0lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: C W J Farrell

Maiden has run well over C&D in the past but has to do more from 4lb out of the handicap; good claimer helps; cheekpieces tried.

16/1

6th

13

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 218y

18:30 Clonmel

Fire Coral

10st 7lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: C W J Farrell

prominent

12/1

Form: 705-23 BF

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Disappointing back on the Flat latest but previous placings over hurdle at Ballinrobe and Roscommon bring him into the mix; won't want too much rain.
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10th

11

27th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 63y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Evans Secret

10st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Dual-purpose maiden; 0-9 over hurdles; didn't get the clearest of runs when a 7.25l third of 15 at Sligo last time out; ran well over this C&D a year ago when a 1l second of 16 off 5lb lower; rain would be a worry, chance if it misses.

10/1

10th

11

27th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 63y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Evans Secret

10st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Dual-purpose maiden; 0-9 over hurdles; didn't get the clearest of runs when a 7.25l third of 15 at Sligo last time out; ran well over this C&D a year ago when a 1l second of 16 off 5lb lower; rain would be a worry, chance if it misses.

10/1

3rd

3

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:30 Sligo

Evans Secret

11st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

midfield, headway before 3 out (usual 4 out), not fluent 2 out (usual 3 out), bit short of room on turn last (usual 2 out), switched right inside final 110yds, went modest third towards finish

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 322F-P

Last run: 7 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Rarely out of the frame in handicaps last season (soft/heavy); pulled up after bad mistake on last month's comeback run on quicker ground; will appreciate rain.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

4th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

16:20 Kilbeggan

Shana Cloon

12st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Rarely out of the frame in handicaps last season (soft/heavy); pulled up after bad mistake on last month's comeback run on quicker ground; will appreciate rain.

8/1

9

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 110y

17:18 Bellewstown

Shana Cloon

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Wasn't out of the places in six starts prior to falling at the last at Wexford in April; has tended to be a weak finisher but this easier track could well suit.

7/1

Form: /PP-83

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Showed very little for this yard until nicely improved at Tramore last month when staying-on third in modest enough 2m5f mares maiden; drop back in trip possibly not ideal.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

10

9th Jun 2025

Good

3m 1f 24y

20:08 Roscommon

Ardfert Mary

10st 8lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: John Patrick Ryan

0-21 under rules; hasn't offered much in her three previous chases but returns to this discipline after some pleasing runs over hurdles and the tongue-tie is new.

10/1

17

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:40 Listowel

Ardfert Mary

10st 8lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

0-20 under rules but signs she may be capable from this sort of mark in a couple of runs last month; may not want rain to arrive.

17/2

17

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:40 Listowel

Ardfert Mary

10st 8lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

0-20 under rules but signs she may be capable from this sort of mark in a couple of runs last month; may not want rain to arrive.

17/2

Form: 006

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Showed a little more at Downpatrick last time but jumping needs to improve here on handicap debut.
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9

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:40 Listowel

Anysignofhim

11st 3lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Tailed off in trio of maiden hurdles and didn't really kick on in handicap hurdles; entitled to need this after 235 days off; cheekpieces on.

33/1

9

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:40 Listowel

Anysignofhim

11st 3lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Tailed off in trio of maiden hurdles and didn't really kick on in handicap hurdles; entitled to need this after 235 days off; cheekpieces on.

33/1

7th

7

8th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 130y

14:45 Galway

Anysignofhim

11st 9lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Lightly raced and there were positives to take from handicap debut at Kilbeggan (2m3f, yielding) as was only beaten about 15l; may have more to offer.

12/1

Form: 705-9

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Didn't count on recent handicap debut at Tramore off what lookes a high enough mark; probably best watched for now.
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17

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:10 Punchestown

Oogum Boogum

10st 13lb

J: Carl Millar

T: David Kenneth Budds

Maiden has run well enough at times; is sliding down the handicap but needs more on return after a break.

28/1

6th

15

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 55y

15:27 Fairyhouse

Oogum Boogum

11st 3lb

J: Mr E T Mellerick

T: David Kenneth Budds

Yet to reach four; signs of progress when fifth at this venue; has an edge over Portarlington; similar form when sixth at Limerick on latest.

10/1

6th

15

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 55y

15:27 Fairyhouse

Oogum Boogum

11st 3lb

J: Mr E T Mellerick

T: David Kenneth Budds

Yet to reach four; signs of progress when fifth at this venue; has an edge over Portarlington; similar form when sixth at Limerick on latest.

10/1

Form: 080/0- BF

Last run: 470 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Early promise in bumpers but largely struggled over hurdles, hasn't been seen since midfield in Punchestown handicap in May 2023; can take a hold.
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5th

11

13th Apr 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

Bella Union

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: John C McConnell

Lightly raced 9yo is 0-9 over hurdles; best effort to date over timber on latest here (2m4f, good) when running on from the back for a 5.5l fourth of 19; same mark here and should relish the step up to 2m6f; claims if he can build on that effort.

5/1

5th

11

13th Apr 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

Bella Union

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: John C McConnell

Lightly raced 9yo is 0-9 over hurdles; best effort to date over timber on latest here (2m4f, good) when running on from the back for a 5.5l fourth of 19; same mark here and should relish the step up to 2m6f; claims if he can build on that effort.

5/1

Form: 00-709

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Moderate maiden under both codes; remains hard to fancy off basement mark.
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11

(2)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Essential Part

10st 13lb

J: Mr C Lamon

T: Adrian Sexton

Dual-purpose maiden is out of her depth in this grade and is making up the numbers.

200/1

15th

20

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 40y

16:45 Gowran Park

Essential Part

10st 0lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Adrian Sexton

Modest performer under all codes; 1lb wrong here and makes no appeal.

66/1

8th

19

27th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:25 Listowel

Essential Part

10st 0lb

T: Adrian Sexton

prominent

Form: -00876 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Nearly two years since the last of two hurdle wins; recent form just okay off declining mark; first run for new yard.
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20

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 51y

15:45 Punchestown

Appian Way

10st 7lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Ms M Flynn

Two-time winner but those wins came over two years ago; isn't badly treated and his last run wasn't totally devoid of promise; he'd have an outside place chance if building on that.

33/1

20

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 51y

15:45 Punchestown

Appian Way

10st 7lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Ms M Flynn

Two-time winner but those wins came over two years ago; isn't badly treated and his last run wasn't totally devoid of promise; he'd have an outside place chance if building on that.

33/1

9th

20

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Cork

Appian Way

10st 0lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Ms M Flynn

In poor form lately and can't be fancied until showing more.

66/1

25/1

Form: 0/000/

Last run: 705 days

W: 10st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Yet to show much and been off nearly two years.
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10

5th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 122y

12:30 Fairyhouse

Deal Again

10st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: V T O’Brien

didn't jump with fluency, in rear, detached when jumped slightly left 9th, weakened 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out

50/1

10

5th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 122y

12:30 Fairyhouse

Deal Again

10st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: V T O’Brien

Out of contention when refused three out in Sligo race wob by Ballagh Star; 100-1 then, safe to rule out.

50/1

7

2nd Oct 2024

Good

3m 1f 182y

16:45 Sligo

Deal Again

10st 13lb

J: G B Noonan

T: V T O’Brien

10yo can't be recommended on what he's shown in just seven starts; better for return from nearly two years off at Kilbeggan; up in trip for chase debut and dam won over fences.

33/1

Form: -17393 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner but has won over fences here; recent Downpatrick hurdle third a solid run over a trip which stretches him; back in trip here with place claims.
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9th

2

(8)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:25 Navan

A Mere Bagatelle

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Is 4-41 over jumps and 0-4 on the Flat; won 2m2f handicap hurdle at Downpatrick in March; handles a sound surface and Billy Lee is a top booking for yard that is ticking over nicely.

14/1

9th

2

(8)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:25 Navan

A Mere Bagatelle

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Is 4-41 over jumps and 0-4 on the Flat; won 2m2f handicap hurdle at Downpatrick in March; handles a sound surface and Billy Lee is a top booking for yard that is ticking over nicely.

14/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €154.40
Straight Forecast €96.86
Tricast €2211.76
Trifecta €2045.60

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Shana Cloon

POSTDATA:

Fire Coral

SPOTLIGHT:

Angelsworknovrtime

The Irish Sun:

Shana Cloon