September 06 / 18.50 Kilbeggan

18.50

Good To Yielding

Kilsaran Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £8465.22
  • 2m 4f 40y
  • 8 runners
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Kilsaran Handicap Chase

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £34.00
  • Place: £3.80

Form: U471PU D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Loves Tipperary and back to form there when landing 2m1f handicap chase in July; excuses both starts since, saddle slipped at Wexford and unseated early on at Killarney; top-weight retains respect.
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1st

1

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 40y

18:50 Kilbeggan

Good As Hell

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Loves Tipperary and back to form there when landing 2m1f handicap chase in July; excuses both starts since, saddle slipped at Wexford and unseated early on at Killarney; top-weight retains respect.

7/1

1

22nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:36 Killarney

Good As Hell

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

towards rear, stumbled and unseated on turn after 3rd

13/2

6

13th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 110y

15:50 Wexford

Good As Hell

10st 3lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Loves Tipperary and back to form there last time when landing 2m1f handicap chase for the second year running; has won off this mark before but trip probably a little further than ideal and others preferred.

8/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 7-2162 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Something of a Kilbeggan specialist, winning over both hurdles and fences in 2022 and touched off in C&D handicap chase in May off 109; hurdling since, most recently good second here over 2m3f; back over fences now and shortlist material.
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2nd

8

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 40y

18:50 Kilbeggan

Sargent Lightfoot

10st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Adrian Murray

Something of a Kilbeggan specialist, winning over both hurdles and fences in 2022 and touched off in C&D handicap chase in May off 109; hurdling since, most recently good second here over 2m3f; back over fences now and shortlist material.

9/2

2nd

3

23rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 120y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Sargent Lightfoot

11st 13lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Adrian Murray

Won here over both hurdles and fences in 2022 (good) and gained third career win in 2m3f Punchestown handicap hurdle in June off 102; not at best here last month but still respected on overall record here; won't want too much rain.

12/1

OUR TIP

13/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 0-U653 C

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Useful hurdler but modest enough on the Flat, poor recent run at Tramore; easily best of four attempts chasing came here when non-staying third in 3m1f beginners'; back in trip here for handicap debut (9lb lower than hurdles).
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3rd

2

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 40y

18:50 Kilbeggan

Charlie Luciano

11st 6lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Noel Meade

Useful hurdler but modest enough on the Flat, poor recent run at Tramore; easily best of four attempts chasing came here when non-staying third in 3m1f beginners'; back in trip here for handicap debut (9lb lower than hurdles).

13/2

9th

13

(3)

17th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 80y

20:00 Tramore

Charlie Luciano

9st 11lb

T: Noel Meade

led, headed but prominent after 1f

3rd

2

12th Jul 2024

Good

3m 1f 80y

20:30 Kilbeggan

Charlie Luciano

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Noel Meade

Rated 129 over hurdles after four wins in that sphere; three attempts chasing have been underwhelming though, jumping very novicey recently at Tipperary.

16/1

Form: 770332 D BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdles winner has been placed in all three beginners chases of late at around this trip, most recently only headed post at Downpatrick; opening chase mark 3lb below hurdles mark; one to consider.
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4th

3

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 40y

18:50 Kilbeggan

Watch The Weather

11st 6lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: R P Cody

Three-time hurdles winner has been placed in all three beginners chases of late at around this trip, most recently only headed post at Downpatrick; opening chase mark 3lb below hurdles mark; one to consider.

5/1

2nd

3

26th Aug 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:15 Downpatrick

Watch The Weather

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: R P Cody

prominent

6/4

3rd

7

7th Aug 2024

Good

2m 3f 130y

18:15 Wexford

Watch The Weather

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: R P Cody

Useful three-time hurdles winner, including at this venue two years ago; made a bright start to his chasing career with third placing behind the useful Monbeg Park over C&D last month; strong contender.

100/30

Form: 58-35B C

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Lost form for Noel Meade but signs of life on first two starts in handicap hurdles for Ian Donoghue; brought down on return to chasing at Wexford and remains on what appears a high enough mark.
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5th

4

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 40y

18:50 Kilbeggan

Everglow

11st 4lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Lost form for Noel Meade but signs of life on first two starts in handicap hurdles for Ian Donoghue; brought down on return to chasing at Wexford and remains on what appears a high enough mark.

14/1

4

7th Aug 2024

Good

3m 1f 70y

19:15 Wexford

Everglow

11st 10lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Lost form for Noel Meade but signs of life on first two starts in handicap hurdles for Ian Donoghue; reverts to chasing and is on a fair mark on some of his old form; handles most ground and not discounted.

16/1

5th

4

6th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 116y

20:00 Bellewstown

Everglow

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Hurdle and chase winner was regressive over fences last year for former yard but showed some spark on return back over hurdles when third at Punchestown at 66/1; a chance with improvement likely from that.

7/1

Form: -35344

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Rated 121 over hurdles after two 2m wins in heavy ground; five attempts chasing have yielded thirds both Tramore and Wexford over same trip but didn't convince over 2m6f at former venue last time; back in trip slightly for handicap debut.
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6th

6

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 40y

18:50 Kilbeggan

Miss Agusta

11st 1lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Gordon Elliott

Rated 121 over hurdles after two 2m wins in heavy ground; five attempts chasing have yielded thirds both Tramore and Wexford over same trip but didn't convince over 2m6f at former venue last time; back in trip slightly for handicap debut.

12/1

4th

7

18th Aug 2024

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:33 Tramore

Miss Agusta

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Rated 121 over hurdles after two 2m wins in heavy ground; four attempts chasing have yielded thirds both here and at Wexford over same trip; marked step up in distance here and probably needs to improve for it.

5/1

4th

1

7th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:45 Wexford

Miss Agusta

12st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Rated 121 over hurdles after two wins in heavy ground; makes handicap chase debut off 5lb lower mark; third in a mares' race here last time; not an easy task under a big weight.

6/1

Form: -34221

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Knocking on the door in beginners' chases this summer before off the mark in 2m6f Tramore contest last month; likes decent ground so won't want too much rain for handicap debut (11lb higher than hurdles mark).
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5

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 40y

18:50 Kilbeggan

Clifftop

11st 2lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: H Rogers

Knocking on the door in beginners' chases this summer before off the mark in 2m6f Tramore contest last month; likes decent ground so won't want too much rain for handicap debut (11lb higher than hurdles mark).

15/2

1st

1

15th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:50 Tramore

Clifftop

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: H Rogers

Knocking on the door in beginners' chases this summer; bumped into one when second at Wexford last week; rated 114 and has the best chase form in the race; ran well over hurdles here in 2021 and has an obvious chance.

6/4

2nd

3

7th Aug 2024

Good

2m 3f 130y

18:15 Wexford

Clifftop

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: H Rogers

Three-time Flat winner; 0-15 over hurdles, but positives can be taken from his first three chase attempts, making the frame in races at Down Royal, Kilbeggan and Clonmel; 2m7f was possibly too far last time, this may be close to his optimum trip.

5/1

Form: 111453 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Front-running mare has been in fine form, four wins included 2m4f hurdle win here; handicapper seems to have her measure hurdling but scope remains off chase mark, recent Killarney third was a solid run; 4lb wrong here but can't be ruled out, especially if getting a soft lead.
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9

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 40y

18:50 Kilbeggan

Kilashee

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Front-running mare has been in fine form, four wins included 2m4f hurdle win here; handicapper seems to have her measure hurdling but scope remains off chase mark, recent Killarney third was a solid run; 4lb wrong here but can't be ruled out, especially if getting a soft lead.

10/1

3rd

5

22nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 180y

19:06 Killarney

Kilashee

11st 2lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: John Patrick Ryan

led, soon clear, reduced lead after 4th, headed after 2 out (usual 3 out), weakened and lost second run-in

6/1

5th

8

12th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 182y

19:23 Ballinrobe

Kilashee

10st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: John Patrick Ryan

Third runner for yard; winning run came to an end at Roscommon last week but soft ground wasn't ideal; won a handicap hurdle here off 92 on her penultimate start; 12lb higher now but talented claimer takes off 5lb; should do better back on a sounder surface but will need a career best.

9/2

Non-runners

General Clermont

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Payout
Exacta €159.20
Straight Forecast €149.32
Tricast €581.15
Trifecta €1082.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sargent Lightfoot

TOPSPEED:

Watch The Weather

The Irish Sun:

Clifftop

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Sargent Lightfoot

POSTDATA:

Sargent Lightfoot