September 06 / 18.15 Kilbeggan

18.15

Good To Yielding

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  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 2m 4f 40y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 38-421

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner with plenty of experience hurdling, getting off the mark at seventh attempt when improved in first-time cheekpieces at Tramore, handling tight track well to win with plenty to spare; good chance he'll prove a better chaser so demands plenty of respect now switched to fences.
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1st

10

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 40y

18:15 Kilbeggan

Marv Michael

11st 12lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point-to-point winner with plenty of experience hurdling, getting off the mark at seventh attempt when improved in first-time cheekpieces at Tramore, handling tight track well to win with plenty to spare; good chance he'll prove a better chaser so demands plenty of respect now switched to fences.

7/2

1st

5

18th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 80y

15:03 Tramore

Marv Michael

11st 4lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

raced in second, joined leader 8th, led before 2 out, ridden and clear after 2 out, stayed on, comfortably

9/2

2nd

10

13th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Marv Michael

11st 4lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point winner ran well in a bumper and on four of his five hurdle starts, disappointing on heavy ground; fourth over 2m6f at Ballinrobe last time; should go well.

3/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 939-32 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
115-rated three-time hurdle winner including twice at Galway last autumn; 0-4 chasing but major player here judged on C&D handicap third and last month when a clear second in valuable 2m5f Killarney handicap, rallying well after stumble two out; rider's claim a further positive.
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2nd

4

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 40y

18:15 Kilbeggan

El Champo

11st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

115-rated three-time hurdle winner including twice at Galway last autumn; 0-4 chasing but major player here judged on C&D handicap third and last month when a clear second in valuable 2m5f Killarney handicap, rallying well after stumble two out; rider's claim a further positive.

5/1

2nd

13

24th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 180y

17:25 Killarney

El Champo

10st 2lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: P J Rothwell

prominent, chased clear leader halfway, led when stumbled and headed 2 out, rallied and went clear with winner run-in

7/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 2P63F3 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Back-to-back hurdle wins at Cork and Wexford last season; led when a faller four from home at Wexford on chasing debut last month and good effort from the front at Killarney but didn't get home over 3m; back in trip here on first visit to Kilbeggan, a track which could suit.
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3rd

2

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 40y

18:15 Kilbeggan

Ceroc

11st 12lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: E J O’Grady

Back-to-back hurdle wins at Cork and Wexford last season; led when a faller four from home at Wexford on chasing debut last month and good effort from the front at Killarney but didn't get home over 3m; back in trip here on first visit to Kilbeggan, a track which could suit.

6/1

3rd

3

22nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:06 Killarney

Ceroc

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: E J O’Grady

led, clear 4th, much reduced lead 4 out, headed before 2 out, rallied approaching last, no extra run-in

14/1

2

7th Aug 2024

Good

2m 3f 130y

18:15 Wexford

Ceroc

11st 12lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: E J O’Grady

Won twice over hurdles, including a 3m handicap at this venue last season; justified his 114 handicap mark with recent Killarney third; makes his chase debut.

9/2

Form: -685U3

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
0-13 under Rules and 0-3 in chases but step in the right direction at Tramore last month; plenty more likely needed here though.
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8

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 6f 111y

18:45 Galway

Just Three

10st 11lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

prominent, jumped left and jockey lost irons 5th, steadied 6th, pulled up after 7th

25/1

4th

7

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 40y

18:15 Kilbeggan

Just Three

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

0-13 under Rules and 0-3 in chases but step in the right direction at Tramore last month; plenty more likely needed here though.

16/1

3rd

2

15th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:50 Tramore

Just Three

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

0-12 under Rules and 0-2 in chases; reportedly flat out all the way on chasing debut at Killarney (2m1f, good) and unseated early on when stepped up to 2m6f at Galway; hard to know what to expect and is probably best watched for now.

10/1

Form: P5-344

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Hasn't won over hurdles (rated 113) since Cork maiden win early last year although some creditable handicap efforts this year, including here; probably best watched on chase debut.
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5th

9

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 40y

18:15 Kilbeggan

Luminous Light

11st 12lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Anthony McCann

Hasn't won over hurdles (rated 113) since Cork maiden win early last year although some creditable handicap efforts this year, including here; probably best watched on chase debut.

16/1

4th

1

21st Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 141y

19:10 Sligo

Luminous Light

12st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Anthony McCann

Hasn't won over hurdles since Cork maiden win early last year although some creditable handicap efforts this year, including at Punchestown festival and most recently over C&D 13 days ago when staying-on fourth (Andyourbirdcansing third) on soft; rider's claim a positive for top-weight.

11/2

4th

3

8th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:35 Sligo

Luminous Light

11st 9lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Anthony McCann

Some good lines of form this year including fifth of 23 in Punchestown festival handicap over 2m3f and third over same trip at Kilbeggan last month (winner and fourth won Galway handicaps last week); one to consider.

11/2

Form: 0-9352

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
111-rated hurdler has been placed on two of three attempts chasing this summer, notably last month at Ballinrobe when outstayed over 3m (soft); back in trip here and better ground no problem; should go well.
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6th

11

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 40y

18:15 Kilbeggan

Ossifer Hops

11st 12lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Gordon Elliott

111-rated hurdler has been placed on two of three attempts chasing this summer, notably last month at Ballinrobe when outstayed over 3m (soft); back in trip here and better ground no problem; should go well.

9/1

2nd

10

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 7f 58y

19:40 Ballinrobe

Ossifer Hops

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Stays well and was fair third on chase debut over this trip at Clonmel; poor effort since when long way behind two of these at Wexford.

10/1

5th

6

24th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:28 Wexford

Ossifer Hops

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Nosed out Ring O Roses to win his maiden hurdle at Downpatrick; made a solid enough start over fences when third at Clonmel but has 8l to find with runner-up Clifftop.

12/1

Form: -26210 D BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Both wins have come at Bellewstown, including in July, none too fluent there last week off 102; good Clonmel beginners chase second earlier in the summer but more likely needed here.
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7th

6

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 40y

18:15 Kilbeggan

Inforapenny

11st 12lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Mark Fahey

Both wins have come at Bellewstown, including in July, none too fluent there last week off 102; good Clonmel beginners chase second earlier in the summer but more likely needed here.

16/1

10th

2

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 110y

17:18 Bellewstown

Inforapenny

12st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Mark Fahey

Both wins have come over C&D; went up 5lb for his latest head win last month and has leading claims for his in-form stable.

3/1

Form: 93-055

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful (rated 116) over hurdles and on the level although not a great strike-rate; never landed a blow on recent chase debut at Ballinrobe so needs to improve plenty.
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8th

5

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 40y

18:15 Kilbeggan

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11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Useful (rated 116) over hurdles and on the level although not a great strike-rate; never landed a blow on recent chase debut at Ballinrobe so needs to improve plenty.

14/1

5th

5

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 7f 58y

19:40 Ballinrobe

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11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Useful over hurdles and on the level although not a great strike-rate; chase debut.

8/1

5th

6

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:48 Downpatrick

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11st 2lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Gavin Cromwell

Winning hurdler; followed an excellent third in a Punchestown festival handicap hurdle by landing a Flat handicap at Navan; not at quite the same level since but comes into the equation if at his best.

8/1

Form: 011-25

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Progressed really well in handicap hurdles, winning at Leopardstown and Tramore before good second in Ballinrobe novice; handicapper looked to have caught up with her at Killarney recently and now switches attention to fences; unproven over 2m4f but respected.
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9th

14

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 40y

18:15 Kilbeggan

Miss Gherkin

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Peter Croke

Progressed really well in handicap hurdles, winning at Leopardstown and Tramore before good second in Ballinrobe novice; handicapper looked to have caught up with her at Killarney recently and now switches attention to fences; unproven over 2m4f but respected.

7/2

9

22nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

17:06 Killarney

Miss Gherkin

10st 0lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Peter Croke

Perfect 2-2 in handicaps, scoring at Leopardstown in March before following up comfortably by 6l at Tramore in April off 98; possibly needed the run when runner-up in Ballinrobe novice last month; each-way claims.

8/1

2nd

5

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 64y

18:23 Ballinrobe

Miss Gherkin

11st 8lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Peter Croke

pressed leader, joined leader 3 out, led before 2 out, pushed along when headed from last, ridden and no extra run-in, no match for winner

5/2

Form: 8878-P

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Three chase attempts have been modest, of greater interest when tackling handicaps.
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10th

1

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 40y

18:15 Kilbeggan

Brave Adam

11st 12lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Thomas Cooper

Three chase attempts have been modest, of greater interest when tackling handicaps.

66/1

2

24th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:15 Killarney

Brave Adam

11st 12lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Thomas Cooper

in rear throughout, detached from 1st

50/1

Form: 09P-08

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Moderate hurdler tailed off on recent chase debut at Ballinrobe.
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11th

8

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 40y

18:15 Kilbeggan

Knocknaconnery

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: S Curling

Moderate hurdler tailed off on recent chase debut at Ballinrobe.

66/1

8th

7

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 7f 58y

19:40 Ballinrobe

Knocknaconnery

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: S Curling

Modest hurdler is up against it here on chase debut.

50/1

Form: 39P-00

Last run: 81 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden hurdler an unlikely one to make an immediate impact chasing.
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12th

13

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 40y

18:15 Kilbeggan

Robin Elite

11st 12lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Modest maiden hurdler an unlikely one to make an immediate impact chasing.

66/1

13th

9

17th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Robin Elite

11st 3lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Bellewstown third last August was quite promising; pulled up at Cork on his final start for his previous trainer; jumped badly and never in contention at Clonmel a month ago.

20/1

12th

8

16th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:00 Clonmel

Robin Elite

11st 5lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

didn't always jump with fluency, towards rear

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: P/6-48 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
109-rated three-time hurdle winner whose best of four efforts chasing when fourth in 2m4f Tipperary beginners in July; tame enough handicap effort since however and tongue-tie now tried.
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3

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 40y

18:15 Kilbeggan

Conron

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

109-rated three-time hurdle winner whose best of four efforts chasing when fourth in 2m4f Tipperary beginners in July; tame enough handicap effort since however and tongue-tie now tried.

12/1

1

6th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 147y

19:30 Roscommon

Conron

12st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

Three-time hurdle winner improved for each run over fences; best run since returning from mammoth absence in beginners chase at Tipperary (2m3f good to yielding) last month; shaped as though this step up in trip would suit that day and has a chance on handicap chase debut.

12/1

4th

3

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 3f 100y

16:35 Tipperary

Conron

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Martin Brassil

Useful Flat/hurdles winner for Jessica Harrington; unseated rider at the first on only chase start for Harrington; lightly raced in recent years; no threat at Wexford on stable debut after two years off.

16/1

Form: 42-034 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Decent (115-rated) hurdler took a step forward on latest of three attempts chasing when fourth in 2m4f Wexford handicap; place claims.
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12

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 40y

18:15 Kilbeggan

Quest With Speed

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Decent (115-rated) hurdler took a step forward on latest of three attempts chasing when fourth in 2m4f Wexford handicap; place claims.

10/1

4th

3

7th Aug 2024

Good

2m 3f 130y

18:45 Wexford

Quest With Speed

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Winning hurdler, rated a respectable 115; made mistakes when fourth on chase debut at Clonmel; soundly beaten in third in a recent C&D event; needs to raise his game.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta €16.10
Straight Forecast €12.03
Trifecta €117.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Marv Michael

POSTDATA:

El Champo

TOPSPEED:

Quest With Speed

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ceroc

The Irish Sun:

Inforapenny