April 25 / 17.25 Kilbeggan

17.25

Good To Yielding

KilbegganRaces.com Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 3f 100y
  • 16 runners
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KilbegganRaces.com Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: P4323F

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
UK bumper winner has run well in defeat many times over hurdles in nine starts from 2m-2m4f and in varying ground conditions; an early faller last time but a repeat of his best efforts will make him difficult to beat; probably best on good ground.
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No Results Found

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 524-32 BF

Last run: 263 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Solid runs in defeat in four bumpers in 2023; the best of three hurdle runs was when second at Cork last August over 2m2f; has a chance with a repeat of that effort on comeback.
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4

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:50 Tramore

Huntsgrove

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

1-11 over hurdles and rated 100; tailed off in all three previous starts over fences and similar story last two starts in novice hurdles; lacks a recent run and others appeal more.

10/1

Form: 520

Last run: 110 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Point winner last October was later runner-up in a Fairyhouse bumper for Pat Doyle; was poor in a Naas maiden hurdle on debut for this yard in January but de Bromhead's horses were mostly out of form then; capable of much better and interesting if strong in the market.
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2nd

3

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:00 Kilbeggan

Trasna Na Pairce

11st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Back-to-back hurdling wins at Clonmel last summer; also front-running second behind Bridie's Beau at same venue in a 2m3f novice handicap chase; 0-6 over fences.

6/1

5th

7

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:08 Wexford

Trasna Na Pairce

11st 5lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Back-to-back hurdling wins at Clonmel last summer; also front-running second at same venue in a 2m3f novice handicap chase; wins were over further; on the positive side, the ground should be ideal for him.

7/1

4th

7

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:12 Down Royal

Trasna Na Pairce

11st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Back-to-back hurdling wins at Clonmel in May/June at 19.5f (good) and 22.5f (gd-yld); modest efforts in first two starts over fences; this trip looks sharp enough on handicap chase debut.

11/1

Form:

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Beaten 38l on debut at Naas recently and is best watched for the time being.
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3

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 218y

20:25 Ballinrobe

Doorman Moe

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew McNamara

Out of the money at Kilbeggan on his first handicap; considerable improvement needed.

16/1

1

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Doorman Moe

11st 12lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: Andrew McNamara

The middle maiden effort was his best when beaten 17l here over 2m3f; likely best watched on handicap debut.

12/1

Form: 0-32

Last run: 87 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Too keen when beaten a long way on debut in a sales bumper last year; much better efforts in maiden hurdles at Tramore and Limerick in January; those runs were on heavy ground but can be involved again if as effective on a sounder surface.
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8

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:43 Tramore

Kentucky Beach

11st 4lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Front-runner placed on five of 7 attempts hurdling, notably touched off in Gowran novice handicap and again twice in similar Fairyhouse contests, latest early this month; should make a bold bid back in maiden company on a track which suits his style of running.

13/2

3rd

12

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Kentucky Beach

11st 4lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: P J Rothwell

0-7; disappointing favourite at Tramore last time but has had a break since then and his previous seconds in 2m handicaps (in a tongue-tie) need respecting; each-way claims with tongue-tie back on.

14/1

Form: 0-B3

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Just one win in 14 point starts but put up a fine effort on second hurdle run when only beaten 3.75l at Tramore over 2m; this longer trip should suit and can be involved.
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11th

4

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 55y

14:40 Wexford

Trooper Carton

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: G Ahern

Point-to-point winner is 0-5 hurdling, shaping well in 2m1f Tramore maiden but needs to improve a good bit on recent handicap form.

16/1

11th

5

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 157y

18:58 Sligo

Trooper Carton

11st 10lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: G Ahern

Point-to-point winner; not a bad effort when an 8.75l fifth of 15 on handicap debut at Tramore latest; drop backs in trip and handles most ground; place claims off the same mark if building on that.

10/1

5th

4

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:20 Tramore

Trooper Carton

11st 10lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: G Ahern

Only 1-14 in points; finished third in a 2m maiden here before a 24l defeat at Kilbeggan (2m3f); difficult to know what to expect after those contrasting fortunes but should stay this far.

10/1

Form: 37F5

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Some ability in points and the best of four maiden hurdle runs was on comeback at Ballinrobe; needs a fair bit of improvement from that; non-runner 6.15 at this track Thursday.
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2

25th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 54y

18:05 Ballinrobe

Bobbysingindablues

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

0-7 over hurdles and rated 100; stopped quickly when pulled up on chasing debut at Kilbeggan on first run for 267 days; watching brief advised for now.

50/1

2

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 70y

18:59 Kilbeggan

Bobbysingindablues

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Minor placed form over hurdles in 2024; nothing of much note in his form since then; readily discounted.

50/1

Form: 9

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
First reserve; ran green when beaten 52l in a bumper on recent debut so is best watched.
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1

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 180y

17:22 Naas

Moorish Castle

12st 0lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

Some promise in third maiden hurdle start at Fairyhouse; sent off 33-1 on handicap debut and was weakening in fifth when falling at two out (2m4f, heavy); may not be the most leniently treated.

13/1

8

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 55y

14:55 Fairyhouse

Moorish Castle

11st 12lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

Poor in a bumper but showed more promise on third maiden hurdle start at Fairyhouse last time over this trip; mightn't be far away with a bit more progress.

16/1

5th

1

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:43 Fairyhouse

Moorish Castle

11st 12lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

Remote sixth on seasonal debut at Limerick; no reason to believe he can feature.

50/1

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Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; closely related to French 2m1f hurdle winner Monphi; dam bumper winner, half-sister to winners incl' Salubrious (smart 2m3f-3m hurdle/chase) and Friendly Request (2m4f-2m6f hurdle/chase); nicely-bred; cost 40,000euros as a 3yo; yard is in form and worth a market check.
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13th

1

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:40 Cork

B Da Powders

11st 7lb

J: Mr C W Reddy

T: Declan Queally

Nicely bred but yet to show winning potential in three starts; beaten 41l at Limerick on latest; may do better when tackling handicaps.

50/1

13th

1

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:40 Cork

B Da Powders

11st 7lb

J: Mr C W Reddy

T: Declan Queally

Nicely bred but yet to show winning potential in three starts; beaten 41l at Limerick on latest; may do better when tackling handicaps.

50/1

13th

1

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:40 Cork

B Da Powders

11st 7lb

J: Mr C W Reddy

T: Declan Queally

Nicely bred but yet to show winning potential in three starts; beaten 41l at Limerick on latest; may do better when tackling handicaps.

50/1

Form: 9/0

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in a bumper in 2022 and tailed-off in a maiden hurdle on recent comeback; best watched for now.
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16

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 116y

15:45 Punchestown

Twelve Tribes

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: John C McConnell

Ran in a bumper in 2022; no worthwhile form in three maiden hurdles this year; new headgear combination.

100/1

8

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:12 Kilbeggan

Twelve Tribes

11st 12lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: John C McConnell

Well beaten in a bumper and no worthwhile form in two maiden hurdles; will find his level further down the line.

100/1

8

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:12 Kilbeggan

Twelve Tribes

11st 12lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: John C McConnell

Well beaten in a bumper and no worthwhile form in two maiden hurdles; will find his level further down the line.

100/1

Form: 890

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Second reserve; beaten a long way in two bumpers and a maiden hurdle so can't be entertained.
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11

12th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 100y

16:35 Killarney

Whatchukno

10st 13lb

J: Robbie Geoghegan

T: T J Nagle Jr

Long odds and suffered heavy defeats in two bumpers and two maiden hurdles; impossible to fancy.

66/1

11

12th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 100y

16:35 Killarney

Whatchukno

10st 13lb

J: Robbie Geoghegan

T: T J Nagle Jr

Long odds and suffered heavy defeats in two bumpers and two maiden hurdles; impossible to fancy.

66/1

11th

18

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Whatchukno

10st 11lb

T: T J Nagle Jr

in rear, not fluent 1st

Form: 00

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed-off in two maiden hurdles lately and best wait for handicaps.
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7th

9

13th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 180y

18:00 Sligo

Tolovelyoldmiltown

10st 13lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Norman Lee

prominent, weakened from 2 out

50/1

7th

9

13th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 180y

18:00 Sligo

Tolovelyoldmiltown

10st 13lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Norman Lee

prominent, weakened from 2 out

50/1

12th

16

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Tolovelyoldmiltown

10st 11lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Norman Lee

midfield

200/1

Form: 7 BF

Last run: 281 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was found to be blowing hard when a well beaten favourite on bumper debut for Willie Mullins at Killarney last summer; new yard for hurdles debut; surely capable of better; market could reveal more.
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5

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Hey Boy

11st 4lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: P M J Doyle

midfield

10/1

5

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Hey Boy

11st 4lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: P M J Doyle

midfield

10/1

7th

5

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

19:42 Killarney

Hey Boy

11st 10lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

prominent on outer, outpaced 3f out, weakened from 2f out, eased over 1f out

7/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Pulled-up in three point starts and can only be watched on rules debut.
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8

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

17:25 Kilbeggan

My Baby Bear

11st 4lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

in touch with leaders

200/1

8

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

17:25 Kilbeggan

My Baby Bear

11st 4lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

jumped left on occasions, in touch with leaders, lost position 5th

200/1

Form: 366

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Beaten 9l in a bumper on debut last year but not as good in two starts this year; is best watched on hurdling debut.
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5th

11

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:00 Tramore

Katies Casper

10st 10lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

No show in maidens or when backed into 15-2 from 14-1 on handicap debut at Downpatrick latest but may have needed that after a break and yard has hit form; don't discount.

12/1

9th

13

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

18:35 Downpatrick

Katies Casper

10st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Third in a bumper at this venue two years ago; has struggled in bumpers and maiden hurdles since that initial run; rider's 5lb claim and the fact that the stable had a winner at Punchestown offer some hope

10/1

8th

10

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 96y

15:00 Thurles

Katies Casper

10st 11lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Runner-up in a point on debut in 2024 but has been below that level since including in two maiden hurdles; can only be watched.

66/1

Form: 5P

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Beaten 24l in a bumper and pulled-up in a maiden hurdle so can't be fancied on that form.
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10th

6

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

19:19 Tramore

Lets Go Sarah

11st 7lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: W J Martin

Not too bad at Wexford on debut in a bumper when a distant fifth of 13; failed to complete in last two maiden hurdle starts, including at this track; questions to answer now.

66/1

14

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Lets Go Sarah

10st 11lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: W J Martin

towards rear

100/1

14

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Lets Go Sarah

10st 11lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: W J Martin

towards rear

100/1

Non-runners

Diablo Loco, Dorans Mill, Sea Of Doubt

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Payout
Exacta €14.90
Straight Forecast €13.25
Trifecta €30.40

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Huntsgrove

SPOTLIGHT:

St Cuthbert's Cave

The Irish Sun:

Kentucky Beach

TOPSPEED:

Huntsgrove

POSTDATA:

St Cuthbert's Cave