April 24 / 16.40 Kilbeggan

16.40

Good

Clarke’s Electrical Contractors, Castletown Geoghegan Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 1m 7f 110y
  • 14 runners
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Clarke’s Electrical Contractors, Castletown Geoghegan Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.10
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 995086

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Galway festival winner on the Flat in 2023 for Emmet Mullins; 0-10 hurdling, five runs for current yard ordinary; much more needed, although handicapper giving him a chance.
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1st

4

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Malbay Madness

11st 10lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Dual Flat winner gained both of his hurdle wins consecutively on better ground at this track last season, including in this race; just 3lb above winning mark and his seasonal return here (2m1f, good to yielding) when an 11l third was encouraging.

7/1

3rd

6

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Malbay Madness

11st 10lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Won this race last year and followed up in May; course form is an important asset, so worth considering despite having finished out of the money on his final two starts in 2025; 10lb higher now than when winning snugly 12 months ago on similar ground.

8/1

7th

1

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:22 Wexford

Malbay Madness

11st 12lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Won twice at Kilbeggan earlier this year and raised a cumulative 13lb; got 1lb back after a midfield finish at Fairyhouse 16 days ago and may have needed that run; not discounted.

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 9080

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo hasn't featured in three maidens; market probably best guide on handicap debut.
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1

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Worcester

Order Of The Dance

12st 7lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: David Pipe

Some good form in Ireland this year and this lightly raced 5yo built on that to make all in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) on stable debut at Ffos Las (2m4f, good) last Friday; strong claims under 7lb penalty.

2/1

1

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Ffos Las

Order Of The Dance

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

0-7 over hurdles in Ireland for Edward O'Grady but signed off for him with good second at Downpatrick (2m6f, good) in July and has a fighting chance if in similar form again for new trainer; tongue-tie added.

100/30

4

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

14:18 Downpatrick

Order Of The Dance

11st 7lb

J: Mr M J Kenneally

T: E J O’Grady

0-6 but finished runner-up in successive starts in April-May at Kilbeggan (15.5f, gd-yld) and Clonmel (19.5f, good); run may have come too soon last time; freshened up and not discounted for in form yard stepped up in trip.

11/2

15/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 000020

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Lost form after 2m1f Sligo win last August (soft) until much improved when chasing home a ready winner at Leopardstown last month on yielding; no show at Naas since raises questions but has to be considered on that penultimate run.
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14th

25

(13)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

High Honour

8st 8lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Donal Kinsella

Sole win on Flat came in 2023, although has mostly been competing over hurdles in recent times; improved markedly over poor Navan return when fourth at Roscommon last time (1m4f, good), staying on after being slowly away; down to a career low mark.

25/1

4th

1

(3)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

19:53 Roscommon

High Honour

10st 2lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Donal Kinsella

Dual-purpose; best recent form has come over hurdles; no win on Flat since 2023; down the field at Navan latest; hard to fancy.

25/1

15th

1

(17)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

High Honour

10st 2lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Donal Kinsella

Had placed form over hurdles in 2025, only Flat win was for Godolphin at two; not an appealing prospect under a big weight.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0U1127 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Relished a return to hurdles this season and was only narrowly denied in his hat-trick bid for Paul Hennessy at Gowran in January; struggled off 6lb higher at Limerick last month and handicapper just may have his measure right now.
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13

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Falcon Park

10st 8lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Best effort for this yard when second behind a well handicapped winner over hurdles at Clonmel in February; reverts to chasing now (won over fences for Emmet Mullins in the summer of 2024); others preferred.

40/1

9th

14

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

16:30 Limerick

Falcon Park

10st 8lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Had been struggling to find his best form since joining this yard before an encouraging second behind a well handicapped winner at Clonmel in February; failed to build on that in two subsequent starts.

20/1

Form: 8470

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Three different trainers for his four runs; some promise in Cork maiden but hasn't backed that up; opening mark seems plenty.
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7th

6

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 165y

15:17 Downpatrick

Brave Soldier

10st 13lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Maiden has posted some good runs in defeat up to 2m5f on goodish ground but opposable on balance of form

18/1

10th

9

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Brave Soldier

11st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Maiden has been consistent in defeat on last three starts; beaten 6l over 2m5f at Sligo last time and this shorter trip may suit better; one to consider.

5/1

Form: 841000 CD

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; 3-27 over hurdles; won off 100 at Killarney (2m4f, good) in August; well beaten since, last two in competitive Leopardstown contests; others preferred.
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8th

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:50 Limerick

Swelltime

11st 4lb

J: G B Noonan

T: W J O’Doherty

Dual-purpose; 4-33 over hurdles; last won at Killarney off 4lb lower last July (20.5f, yld-sft); good ground is fine but lacks a run and overall record when fresh suggests he'll come on for this run.

14/1

9th

11

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 2f 0y

13:58 Listowel

Swelltime

11st 8lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: W J O’Doherty

Four-time winner over hurdles, with his latest win coming at Killarney in July (2m4f, yielding to soft) in a comfortable fashion; three starts since then have been middling; chance on best form.

20/1

Form: P46U00 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Three hurdle wins at around 2m, all on decent ground; 2m5f too far over fences on latest so will appreciate return to this trip.
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16th

15

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Baltinglass Hill

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Spent most of last season over fences; mid-division over hurdles at Clonmel on latest after being pulled up in consecutive chases; almost two years since the most recent of his three wins.

25/1

7th

9

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 216y

18:12 Clonmel

Baltinglass Hill

11st 1lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Pulled up in a chase at Wexford last Friday; much more effective as a hurdler, though he he has added only one win to his tally since 2021.

14/1

13

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:08 Wexford

Baltinglass Hill

10st 3lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Three-time winning hurdler is 0-13 chasing, pulled up after some indifferent jumping last time; back from a break, handicapper has given him every chance and better ground in his favour.

14/1

Form: 3004

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Modest Flat maiden was a fine third on hurdling debut at Killarney last August; well below that level twice after but recent handicap debut not without merit when staying on over 2m4f; back in trip here.
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3

(2)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

T Or Coffey

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Jennie Candlish

Ex-Irish 4yo; opened his account with hurdles win in July when last seen (stable debut); interesting off current mark back on the Flat.

7/2

7

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

18:48 Stratford

T Or Coffey

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

0-14 on the Flat and 0-6 over hurdles when based in Ireland but was close third in 13-runner Cork handicap hurdle (2m4f, good) in May and will be hard to beat if somewhere near that form here; recently changed hands for 20,000euros; drops back in trip for stable debut.

15/8

Form: 2U50F

Last run: 144 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Promising debut second at Ballinrobe hasn't been backed up in four runs since, out of depth in Grade 3 on latest; needs to settle (hood tried latest now discarded) and jump better entering handicap company.
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4th

2

24th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:28 Kelso

Ceol Draiochta

11st 1lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Ex-Irish; runner-up in a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle on debut (2m1f, yielding to soft) in August 2024; chance on that form but hasn't run as well since; bit to prove on stable debut after 298-day break.

13/2

20

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:35 Galway

Ceol Draiochta

11st 5lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Promising debut but little to write home about since; only beat one home on the Flat latest and tailed off on handicap hurdle debut in April.

66/1

12th

3

(1)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Ceol Draiochta

11st 7lb

J: Mr Finn Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

108-rated maiden hurdler who has failed to build on a debut second at Ballinrobe last August; tongue-tie on for Flat debut; others much preferred.

33/1

Form: 5-214

Last run: 181 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Modest Flat performer but much better hurdler, runner-up in Tipperary maiden last May and very fortunate winner when left clear by a last-flight faller at Killarney in October; later in month solid run in the circumstances in Sligo mares' handicap considering she was keen and none too fluent; back from a break but runs well fresh and ground to suit.
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5th

9

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:05 Wexford

Fair Damsel

11st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

A tailed off finish in a Tramore handicap last time was not the greatest stable debut; best watched for the moment.

40/1

12th

1

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

18:12 Tramore

Fair Damsel

12st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Won Killarney maiden hurdle in October 2024 (2m1f, yielding); ran only twice last year; reappeared in a claimer at Clonmel in February; probably best watched on stable debut.

14/1

6th

5

26th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 76y

13:24 Clonmel

Fair Damsel

10st 10lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Richard Brabazon

Dual-purpose; won Killarney maiden hurdle in October 2024 (2m1f, yielding); two runs last year yielding nothing to be positive about; handles heavy; market will reveal expectations.

20/1

12th
15
Go Avel

Form: 70040

Last run: 182 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
First reserve; second maiden hurdle run (2m, good) in October was mildly encouraging but subsequently tailed off at Clonmel; could have more to offer entering handicaps but long absence a concern.
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4th

11

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Go Avel

10st 10lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Francis Casey

Off for a year before her recent Sligo outing; nothing in her form to encourage support.

33/1

9th

10

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

18:28 Sligo

Go Avel

10st 11lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Francis Casey

Little encouragement to be derived from the formbook for this mare, and she's been off a year.

33/1

9/1

Form: 0636

Last run: 232 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced mare finished a remote third in 2m2f Downpatrick maiden last summer, didn't back that up here following month, however, on final start for Cian Collins; debuts for Tony Martin in handicap company and market could prove informative.
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9

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:29 Downpatrick

Gortmore Lady

10st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Now 0-16 but hit the frame over C&D twice for Tony Martin off higher marks; pulled up on chase debut at Tramore when last seen in November; betting will guide on yard debut; tongue-tied.

14/1

7th

13

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Gortmore Lady

10st 13lb

J: E Walsh

T: A J Martin

Now 0-13 hurdling, some creditable efforts off declining mark at 2m6f; late headway over 2m4f on latest, this trip could be what she wants.

10/1

Form: 0010F4 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Breakthrough win came at Limerick on good ground in October; struggled a bit off 7lb higher mark three times since however, although entitled to come on for recent comeback run at same venue; don't rule out.
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5th

8

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

Redcliff Glen

11st 2lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: C Byrnes

Limerick handicap hurdle winner in October 2024 off 94; little of note in his form since then however, recent Punchestown run a bit more encouraging; more needed.

10/1

6th

6

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Redcliff Glen

11st 3lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Limerick handicap hurdle winner by a neck in October 2024 off 94; little of note in his form since then, now down to 89.

10/1

Form: 4-923F

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Finished in the frame in three maiden hurdles last year including over this trip; weakening when fell two out on return at Gowran last month on handicap debut; return to better ground should suit.
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Kaleosun, Marelly, Millbrook Queen

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €111.20
Straight Forecast €98.96
Tricast €571.66
Trifecta €815.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

T Or Coffey

TOPSPEED:

High Honour

The Irish Sun:

Fair Damsel

RP RATINGS (IRE):

T Or Coffey

POSTDATA:

High Honour