April 25 / 16.20 Kilbeggan

16.20

Good To Yielding

Spring Two Day N.H. Race Meeting Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Spring Two Day N.H. Race Meeting Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3-F44

Last run: 88 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Promising third at Cork on only start last season; faller on reappearance; twice fourth since then, fair run on latest in 2m maiden at Punchestown in January, almost 10l in front of a horse in the same ownership who went close in a novice handicap at Fairyhouese this week.
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2nd

6

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 50y

13:50 Punchestown

Park That

10st 13lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: E Bolger

Winning hurdler is 0-5 over fences but has run well in defeat at times; fine second behind subsequent Ayr premier handicap winner Moudan at Navan on penultimate (2m1f, sft-hvy); 20.5f may have stretched at Kilbeggan latest; drops back in trip now but would ideally prefer softer ground.

4/1

6th

13

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Park That

11st 1lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: E Bolger

Won maiden hurdle at this track last year; well held in two beginners' chases before faring better on handicap debut when third at Naas in January; followed that up at Navan last time when 2.5l second to Moudan, who went on to win valuable contest at Ayr since; up just 1lb and steps up in trip; leading player for in-form trainer.

6/1

2nd

3

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

16:52 Navan

Park That

11st 6lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: E Bolger

One of two for trainer; McManus homebred was well-backed to win a maiden hurdle at the fifth attempt at Kilbeggan in April; well beaten in two high-quality beginners' chases this season, but shaped well on handicap debut at Naas (2m, soft) last time, disputing for second before weakening into third; Mark Walsh rides for the first time now; good chance.

11/4

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 05

Last run: 69 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved from debut at Punchestown when beaten 21l in fifth at Gowran; winner Blue Lemons landed a Grade 2 contest at Fairyhouse.
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1st

2

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Powerful

11st 11lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won on handicap debut here (2m, heavy) in November; won again off his revised mark of 120 here in January (2m5f, sft-hvy); drop back to 2m didn't suit at Fairyhouse latest; better expected over this longer trip; chance.

12/1

8th

11

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Powerful

10st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Mrs John Harrington

Off the mark on handicap debut over this trip at Punchestown in November (heavy) and returned there on latest nicely improved to win over 2m5f in January; had a break since and reverts to 2m off 8lb higher mark.

12/1

3/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 72

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 23l in seventh in a Thurles bumper on debut last month; ran as well as could have been expected when chasing home an odds-on stablemate at Bellewstown.
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7th

1

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Taunton

Old Bridge

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

0-13 over hurdles and has struggled a little with consistency in the past, with his better efforts coming over further; however, he went close off a similar mark at Hereford (2m3f, good) in November and, despite the drop back in trip and returning from a break, he still warrants respect.

7/2

18

10th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:55 Chepstow

Old Bridge

11st 2lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

0-11 over hurdles; runner-up on consecutive 2m4f starts this summer but was pulled up (albeit in a competitive series final) last time and is not the most obvious answer to this competitive race.

33/1

15

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:42 Worcester

Old Bridge

10st 7lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Close second to Service Minimum over C&D (good; first-time tongue-tie) last month but a lesser effort behind Intosomethinggood followed three weeks ago and he's now 0-10 over hurdles.

33/1

Form: 64

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won twice over middle distances on the Flat in his native Denmark; absent for 579 days until staying on into mid-division (beaten only 7l) in 2m Thurles maiden hurdle last month, a mistake two out not helping his cause; another satisfactory run at Tramore 12 days ago, though without showing improvement.
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2nd

1

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 61y

Class 3

16:12 Cartmel

Dunkerque

11st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Won novice hurdle in April and is 3-3 over fences since, the latest win gained in three-runner contest at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) last month; may still have more improvement to come if aided by first-time cheekpieces but contests a stronger race here and the drop back in trip is not sure to suit.

13/8

1st

1

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

15:00 Newton Abbot

Dunkerque

12st 7lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Completed a hat-trick when winning at Kelso (extended 2m5f) ten days ago, making it 2-2 over fences, with all victories coming on good ground (handles soft); had a hard enough race there and shoulders a penalty here, so the booking of 5lb claimer William Shanahan looks a positive and another bold showing can be expected if this run doesn't come too soon.

4/6

1st

1

24th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

16:12 Kelso

Dunkerque

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Comes into this in good form having won a novice hurdle over 2m4f on good ground at Newcastle in April and on chase debut at Southwell 13 days ago; still feasibly treated; contender.

9/4

Form: 8

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mid-division first time out at Cork with stablemate Galilean Prince among those behind; may improve but likely to need more experience.
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5th

12

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:32 Killarney

Elusive Ogie

10st 11lb

J: Daniel King

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Limerick maiden winner last year (2m1f, good) and finished good third in the Lartigue at Listowel; easily best run since and just beginning his challenge (going well) when unseating two out here in May in race won by Burru over 2m4f; poor Listowel run later in month and has had a break since (upped in trip).

15/2

10th

5

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:26 Listowel

Elusive Ogie

11st 8lb

J: Daniel King

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Limerick maiden hurdle winner this time last year (2m1f, good); travelling smoothly and looked likely to be involved in the finish when sprawling and unseating at the second last at Limerick last time off this mark (2m4f, good to yielding); lightly raced and dangerous if repeating; good third in the Lartigue (2m, good to yielding) in other run at this track.

11/2

9

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 50y

18:07 Killarney

Elusive Ogie

11st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Maiden winner who has run well in handicaps and it was a strong one in which he was midfield last time at Cork; still lightly raced and not dismissed.

12/1

Form: 4

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in two point-to-points; remote fourth but not disgraced on hurdling debut at Limerick.
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12th

9

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 60y

18:15 Cork

Kellys Cosmos

11st 6lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Beaten under 7l in two of his handicaps and off a lower mark now, so if the tongue-tie can trigger a revival, he could run well.

14/1

11th

14

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Kellys Cosmos

10st 11lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Maiden ran well at Galway and Limerick in final two runs of 2025 but hasn't matched those efforts the last twice; beaten 19l when sixth at Cork latest; new hood needs to eke out more.

14/1

6th

9

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:50 Cork

Kellys Cosmos

10st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Posted fine efforts at Galway in October (2m, good to yielding) and at Limerick in December (2m, heavy); took a step backwards at Fairyhouse when tailed off; given a break since then; place chance.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; a 76-rated Flat maiden in Britain; too keen and paid the price on yard debut at Dundalk in January; switched to hurdles; likely to need experience.
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9th

12

(13)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Temple City

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

14-race maiden and arrives on the back of a poor run at the Galway Festival; return to further will suit and now tried with first-time blinkers but others are more appealing; drawn wide.

66/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gowran handicap winner in 2023, failed to win last year; took advantage of reduced mark when beating Darkened over the extended 1m2f at Dundalk in January; second at the same venue in February, below best over 1m4f last time; stable's current form is a positive, could go well.
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4

(13)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

17:07 Gowran Park

Ranko Express

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Won at Dundalk in January and has largely struggled since returning to turf, cheekpieces tried latest now discarded.

12/1

1

(2)

13th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:00 Navan

Ranko Express

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

In decent form on the AW earlier this year; signs of a return to form when not beaten that far at Tipperary (9f, gd-fm) after a slow start; this longer trip a plus and cheekpieces go on; not out of this.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Is 1-16 on the Flat for Ado McGuinness; win was over 1m at Dundalk early last year; modest handicap form last autumn before fourth in a claimer; tongue-tie fitted now for stable and hurdling debut; others preferred.
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7th

1

(9)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

17:27 Navan

Galician Girl

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Got her head back in front at Ayr in August over this trip on quick ground; backed that up with good second on AW off 10lb higher, despite racing keenly; 4lb lower turf mark here so demands respect and drying ground will help.

6/1

Form: 5

Last run: 295 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won Dundalk claimer in January, his only success from 29 starts on the Flat; struggled at Tipperary last summer on his sole hurdles outing.
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10th

13

(5)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

16:38 Dundalk (AW)

Guest Star

9st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Sole win in a 40-race career came in a claimer at this venue last year; recent fourth was in the same grade; handicap form is uninspiring.

33/1

4th

8

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Guest Star

9st 6lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Sole win came in a C&D claimer this time last year; hasn't looked like adding to his tally in recent Flat and hurdle starts; last of 14 here last time.

66/1

12th

12

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

19:25 Bellewstown

Guest Star

10st 8lb

J: Paul Kavanagh

T: John C McConnell

AW winner is 0-6 hurdling and no great impact so far in handicaps.

25/1

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Minor winner for Richard Hannon; huge price when raced too keenly and tailed off on hurdling debut at Punchestown; never in contention at Naas.
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8th

15

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Thurles

Glory Sky

10st 6lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

AW winner in Britain at three; yet to reach the first six over hurdles; still early days but needs to improve considerably.

14/1

Form:

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat winner for Willie McCreery, failed to reproduce the form of his debut win over 7f at Gowran last April and dropped 8lb from his initial handicap mark; never in contention on hurdling debut at Naas; hooded now.
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4th

7

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:00 Bellewstown

Buttermere Ridge

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Oliver McKiernan

Rated 68 so well treated by race conditions on paper and one of best efforts for this yard when beaten 6.5l into seventh of 15 in Leopardstown handicap (7f, good) on seasonal return; needs to back that up now.

10/1

7th

2

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Buttermere Ridge

10st 1lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Oliver McKiernan

Nothing of any note in his form since early in his career; off the track 234 days; new headgear combination.

100/1

Form:

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three-figure odds when tailed off on hurdling debut at Cork; safe to rule out.
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15th

14

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:50 Clonmel

Galilean Prince

10st 8lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Never figured in three maidens and dropped right away from three out on handicap debut at Limerick a year ago; best watched after such an absence.

20/1

14th

18

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

18:42 Limerick

Galilean Prince

10st 4lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Triple-figure odds and never figured in three maiden hurdles; best watched upped in trip on handicap debut unless the market suggests otherwise.

50/1

14th

18

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

18:42 Limerick

Galilean Prince

10st 4lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Triple-figure odds and never figured in three maiden hurdles; best watched upped in trip on handicap debut unless the market suggests otherwise.

50/1

Form: 792

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stepped up on her bumper form when a long-priced second on her hurdling debut at Tramore 11 days ago; may feature with a reproduction.
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11

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:05 Wexford

Onyx Storm

10st 13lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Hennessy

Stepped up on her bumper form when an always close-up second on hurdling debut at Tramore (2m1f, yielding) in April; jumping has let her down both outings since however, departing early each time; bit to prove now.

15/2

13

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 169y

17:50 Ballinrobe

Onyx Storm

10st 11lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Paul Hennessy

Stepped up on her bumper form when a long-priced second on her hurdling debut at Tramore; 12-1 unseated rider at the first at Kilbeggan; could feature in a weak race.

4/1

8

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:20 Kilbeggan

Onyx Storm

10st 11lb

J: Niall Prendergast

T: Paul Hennessy

raced in second when mistake and unseated 1st

5/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €6.80
Straight Forecast €4.75
Trifecta €39.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Park That

POSTDATA:

Dunkerque

The Irish Sun:

Powerful

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Park That