April 24 / 17.15 Kilbeggan

17.15

Good

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  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 2f 50y
  • 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.30
  • Place: £4.40

Form: 4-0346

Last run: 211 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Frequent traveller to Britain without success as yet, last seen when well held at Perth in September; previously ran a solid race here over 3m; shorter trip here probably not in her favour and may need the run.
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12th

7

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

Turkey And Ham

11st 1lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Noel C Kelly

Sole success came off 4lb lower at Kilbeggan in April 2025 (2m2f, gd-yld); soundly beaten in two runs since returning from a year off; needs to get back on track.

14/1

8th

6

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:48 Cartmel

Turkey And Ham

11st 8lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Won a 2m2f handicap at Kilbeggan in April 2025 (good to yielding) and didn't run shockingly after a year out at Tramore two months ago; cheekpieces are turned to and this Irish challenger could go well.

10/1

6th

10

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

18:12 Tramore

Turkey And Ham

11st 1lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Absent since winning at Kilbeggan a year ago; might prefer better ground and is entitled to need the run; however, she is only 4lb higher than for her win and is worth a market check with Oran McGill claiming a valuable 5lb.

8/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 0902

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Betrayed 25-1 odds with fine handicap debut run over this trip at Limerick early this month, up with pace throughout in finishing a clear second (winner won again next time off 10lb higher) on good; 5lb rise but looks nicely handicapped and is a big player.
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4th

17

18th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:50 Killarney

Midnight Fairy

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Second reserve; chase debut but has been in good nick over timber of late; interesting to see what the market makes of her.

3rd

9

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 120y

19:55 Tipperary

Midnight Fairy

11st 3lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Lightly-raced 7yo; three runs in handicaps have resulted in two seconds and a win last time when stepped up in trip to 3m1f at this track (good to yielding); she is up 7lb now but can go well again.

7/1

15

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:50 Tipperary

Midnight Fairy

10st 10lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Lightly-raced for her age; much-improved since tackling handicaps; runner-up the last twice over shorter; can be involved again if staying this trip; up 2lb.

8/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 025594

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; maiden has run well at times, including earlier this month when only beaten 2l into fourth over 2m6f at Ballinrobe; trip a bit on the short side but can't be ruled out.
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14

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 180y

19:00 Kilbeggan

Ardfert Mary

10st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Patrick Ryan

Belatedly off the mark last month in 3m1f Roscommon handicap chase (good) in first-time tongue-tie, her first attempt at the trip; has to be of interest back hurdling at the same distance, though tongue-tie left off today.

8/1

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

Form: 788P

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Midfield finishes in a trio of 2m maidens but never counted (pulled up) on handicap debut in February; has since joined top yard so 4yo a potential improver.
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3

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

14:28 Down Royal

Aswellasabentley

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Ran well in first two handicaps and bounced back from two poor runs with a 2l third of 16 here over 2m1f (soft) on latest; this trip should suit; shortlisted.

9/2

3rd

5

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

14:20 Down Royal

Aswellasabentley

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Opening two handicap runs for this yard offered promise but most recent efforts very disappointing, latest when favourite over C&D but never landed a blow and pulled up; questions to answer.

9/1

Form: 3008F3

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Ran well in C&D maiden nearly a year ago and best run since on latest when staying on third (not clear run) after mistake two out over this trip in Clonmel handicap last month (good); definite chance off same mark.
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5th

8

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:05 Downpatrick

Silent Dawn

11st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Adrian Murray

Placed a few times over hurdles including at this course; poor on the Flat and over hurdles when last seen; needs best on chasing debut/return.

14/1

11th

5

(9)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 66y

16:40 Thurles

Silent Dawn

10st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Adrian Murray

No wins from 13 in bumpers/hurdles but beaten only a head at Downpatrick in August; makes Flat debut; others appeal more on this occasion.

20/1

6

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:21 Downpatrick

Silent Dawn

11st 2lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Adrian Murray

No wins from 12 but went mighty close over C&D (good) last time when denied by a head; his form is in and out, but a repeat of his last run will see him go close off 2lb higher; ground is a slight unknown.

11/4

Form: 954613 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in 2m3f Clonmel amateur handicap in February, readily asserting before two out (soft) and good run off 8lb higher when third to Cher Tara over 2m4f at Down Royal under same claiming lady rider; more experienced claimer takes over here and has her chance.
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8

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 219y

17:25 Clonmel

Ar Nos Na Gaoithe

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Course 2m3f winner over hurdles in February; not much encouragement from two Downpatrick chase runs; early days and may find her level in handicaps.

12/1

7

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

17:05 Downpatrick

Ar Nos Na Gaoithe

11st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

A lot to find based on ratings and she has been well beaten in her last three runs at the track, including on chase debut last time when 28l behind the winner; hard to see the necessary improvement coming.

25/1

10th

7

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:26 Downpatrick

Ar Nos Na Gaoithe

11st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Record of 1-17 over hurdles but has run well in defeat at this track; however, hasn't been as good here the last twice and has to do better on chasing debut.

18/1

Form: 55-000

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 6yo tailed off on recent handicap debut at Limerick; best watched for now.
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7th

14

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 60y

18:15 Cork

Theanniversary Man

11st 1lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: James M Barcoe

Back-to-back handicap winner late last year and still on a competitive mark judged on last month's fourth of 16 at Sligo (2m1f, good); each-way claims.

10/1

4th

9

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 157y

19:00 Sligo

Theanniversary Man

11st 1lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: James M Barcoe

Back-to-back winner last November/December at Thurles (2m, good to yielding) and Cork (2m4f, soft to heavy); pulled up early at Tramore ten days ago in a race in which Avandra produced a much-improved performance to take second; may bounce back.

8/1

Form: F84P73

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Sole hurdles win came over 2m6f at Down Royal this time last year off 91; best run for some time came at Bellewstown earlier this month, despite some jumping errors; trip here on the short side but not one to rule out.
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6th

9

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 100y

Class 1

13:00 Kelso

Tankardstown Diva

11st 0lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Highly progressive for new yard this season and has won handicaps on her last four hurdle starts (2m7f-3m1f, good-soft), most recently in comfortable fashion at Ludlow last month; this is a much tougher test of her credentials but it remains to be seen where her limitations now lie.

9/1

1st

4

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 3

14:42 Ludlow

Tankardstown Diva

11st 7lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

3-7 for new stable since last summer, with one win gained over C&D (good) and the latest at Plumpton (3m1f, soft) last month; this race is more competitive but she might still be on the upgrade.

9/2

1st

2

26th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:20 Plumpton

Tankardstown Diva

11st 11lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Won on yielding ground in Ireland but her two hurdle wins (2m7f and 3m) in October were both on good ground and good to soft is probably as slow as she wants it; fell on her return to fences before Christmas and needs to justify a career-high mark, 7lb higher than her latest win.

7/2

Form: 0-483B

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Improvement of late in Clonmel handicaps, strong-finishing third over 2m and disputing second when brought down two out in 2m3f contest (good); ground-versatile so rain no issue; contender.
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12th

13

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:10 Cork

Heidis Frontiere

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Michael G Kennedy

towards rear, not fluent 2nd

10/1

12th

13

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:10 Cork

Heidis Frontiere

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Michael G Kennedy

towards rear, not fluent 2nd

10/1

9th

11

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Heidis Frontiere

11st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Michael G Kennedy

towards rear

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: -P23P6

Last run: 74 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Went close in a pair of 2m4f/3m handicaps at Punchestown before Christmas on decent ground but well below that form twice afterwards on softer; back from a break and ground to suit (won't want too much rain) but trip a bit on the short side.
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10th

1

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Not My Problem

12st 0lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

prominent, went second 2nd, not fluent 3rd, led before 6th, 4 lengths ahead 4 out, headed and stumbled 3 out, soon weakened

14/1

10th

1

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Not My Problem

12st 0lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

prominent, went second 2nd, not fluent 3rd, led before 6th, 4 lengths ahead 4 out, headed and stumbled 3 out, soon weakened

14/1

5

9th Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 180y

15:12 Navan

Not My Problem

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Pulled up on handicap debut before going close in a pair of handicap hurdles at Punchestown before Christmas; however, pulled up in softer ground last time and conditions are a concern again.

16/1

Form: 65O22P

Last run: 81 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
0-16 under both codes but twice runner-up over the winter in 2m handicaps at Down Royal on decent ground; well below best over 2m4f at Musselburgh when last seen in February; time off since and will appreciate slight drop in trip.
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2nd

7

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:15 Sligo

Albatala

10st 5lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Off the mark on the Flat with a bang at Down Royal last month when pulverising the field by 12l (10.5f, soft); attractive hurdles mark based on that performance, but this good ground is a significant question mark.

7/2

1st

6

(14)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:16 Down Royal

Albatala

9st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: John C McConnell

Dual-purpose maiden is 0-8 on Flat but there was promise in her fourth of 15 back from over a year off at Fairyhouse earlier this month (3l behind Swift Charm); soft ground would be a plus and not ruled out if taking a step forward.

10/1

4th

9

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 190y

20:19 Fairyhouse

Albatala

9st 1lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Dual-purpose maiden; 0-7 on the Flat; off since heavy defeat over hurdles at Kilbeggan in April 2025; not seen on the Flat since July 2024; best watched.

33/1

Form: 40-005

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Placed form in maidens in 2023 on better ground; recent Naas fifth (2m3f) his best run yet for current yard so could figure.
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3

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:15 Wexford

Arnacoeur

11st 10lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Breakthrough last to first win over C&D on penultimate but failed to replicate it under similar tactics at Kilbeggan off 5lb higher; needs things to fall just right.

8/1

4

16th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Arnacoeur

11st 11lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Placed form in maidens in 2023 over shorter trips; did not appear in 2024; no show over 2m2f at this venue before profiting from a step up to 3m at Wexford; could be in the mix again off 5lb higher.

6/1

Form: 98001 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
No impact in three maidens but much improved on second handicap attempt over this trip at Limerick early this month under forcing tactics and first-time tongue-tie when first two clear; 9lb rise largely offset by rider's claim and good chance of a follow up.
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5th

10

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

18:52 Wexford

Silent Selector

11st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

Dual hurdles winner on good ground rated 99; ground to suit, but lots to find with several of these now switched to fences.

33/1

8th

8

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:15 Cork

Silent Selector

11st 4lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

Both hurdle wins have come on good ground; off the mark at Limerick in April last year (2m3f) and went in again at Tramore in August (2m5f) off 5lb lower; jumping issues evident at Tramore in October and soft ground against him at Clonmel last month; interesting back on his preferred surface with a run under his belt.

12/1

6th

6

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

19:00 Clonmel

Silent Selector

11st 3lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

Off the mark in Limerick handicap last April (2m3f, good); failed to complete next three starts before narrowly scoring at Tramore in August (20.5f, good); jumping issues evident at Tramore when last seen; prefers better ground.

11/1

Form: 727613

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Modest for Dan Skelton but off the mark for the Elliott yard at second attempt in 2m4f Down Royal handicap last month and decent effort off 8lb higher mark at Downpatrick despite not quite seeing out 2m6f trip; cheekpieces tried here dropped in trip and has to be on the shortlist.
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7th

3

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

19:00 Market Rasen

Cher Tara

11st 6lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Didn't run badly when fifth of eight at Kelso (2m5f, good) three weeks ago and continues to slip down the weights but has modest 2-21 strike-rate over hurdles; others appeal more.

7/1

5th

7

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:25 Kelso

Cher Tara

11st 5lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Won a Down Royal handicap in March 2025 for Gordon Elliott (2m4f, good); best run for present yard when third at Newcastle in January (2m4f, good to soft) but hasn't fared as well since.

16/1

8th

7

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

Cher Tara

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Daragh Bourke

On a losing sequence but in good form for her current yard until coming in a never-dangerous sixth in 2m4f Musselburgh handicap 22 days ago; she can bounce back off a slipping mark.

14/1

Form: 000UP6

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Big prices opening two handicap runs, showing a bit more on latest at Tramore; good bit more needed here in a more competitive heat.
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16

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:35 Clonmel

Midnight Eugene

10st 3lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Timothy Doyle

Best recent run came when beaten 15l at Tramore and needs to do better even down 6lb; poor either side of that.

33/1

16

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Midnight Eugene

10st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

towards rear

25/1

16

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Midnight Eugene

10st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

towards rear

25/1

Non-runners

Awakino, Chemdawg, Mr McWhinny, Real Empire

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Payout
Exacta €83.70
Straight Forecast €63.17
Tricast €1006.34

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Tankardstown Diva

The Irish Sun:

Silent Dawn

SPOTLIGHT:

Midnight Fairy

POSTDATA:

Tankardstown Diva