April 25 / 17.55 Kilbeggan

17.55

Good To Yielding

Mullingar Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 3m 0f 70y
  • 16 runners
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Mullingar Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

17/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.60
  • Place: £1.70

Form: -31053 C

Last run: 60 days

W: 10st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dual point winner was a chase winner over this trip last year; ran well over hurdles (2m4f) last time; going back up to 3m a help and handles the ground; on the shortlist.
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6th

9

21st Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 180y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Joes Turn

11st 2lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Dual point-to-point winner is 1-4 over fences, with the victory coming over C&D in 2024 off 4lb lower; got a first hurdles win here last year (3m1f, yielding); well beaten on seasonal return at Punchestown in May and didn't improve at Sligo last time; return to this venue could spark him.

13/1

6th

13

12th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 121y

16:35 Sligo

Joes Turn

10st 5lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Michael McNiff

One of three for trainer; got a first hurdles win at Kilbeggan in April last year off 9lb lower (3m1f, yielding); well beaten on return at Punchestown in May, but that was his first run in nine months, so entitled to come on for it.

40/1

50/1

  • Place: £19.50

Form: -00PP8

Last run: 75 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Dual point winner has been poor on three handicap runs and isn't easy to fancy; cheekpieces retained.
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1st

8

31st May 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:15 Tramore

Kyle Valley

10st 13lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Dual point-to-point winner hadn't shown much until runner-up over 24.5f at Kilbeggan last month, forcing pace and only collared close home on yielding; 4lb rise but rider's claim negates that; definite player.

15/2

1st

8

31st May 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:15 Tramore

Kyle Valley

10st 13lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Dual point-to-point winner hadn't shown much until runner-up over 24.5f at Kilbeggan last month, forcing pace and only collared close home on yielding; 4lb rise but rider's claim negates that; definite player.

15/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -44061

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark on heavy ground at Punchestown (2m4f) last time; is 7lb higher up in trip today on livelier ground but has to be respected again.
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5th

9

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 180y

17:22 Naas

Johnny Cakes

11st 2lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

One win from 20 starts over hurdles; that win came over 2m4f at Punchestown on heavy ground in February last year off 78; good effort when third of 24 at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day (2m4f, yielding) but way below that level at Navan; a little hard to trust.

7/1

66/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 0-0000

Last run: 88 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Poor on all hurdle starts and isn't easy to fancy; cheekpieces retained.
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6th

16

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:30 Sligo

Manhattan Brook

10st 1lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Adrian Murray

Looked of little account in first seven starts but much improved performance when an 11l fourth of 16 off this mark at Kilbeggan (24.5f, yielding) last time; the drop back to 2m4f is a plus on that evidence; each way claims.

14/1

6th

16

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:30 Sligo

Manhattan Brook

10st 1lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Adrian Murray

Looked of little account in first seven starts but much improved performance when an 11l fourth of 16 off this mark at Kilbeggan (24.5f, yielding) last time; the drop back to 2m4f is a plus on that evidence; each way claims.

14/1

4th

16

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 70y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Manhattan Brook

10st 3lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Adrian Murray

Poor on all hurdle starts and isn't easy to fancy; cheekpieces retained.

66/1

Form: 700333 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been consistent lately; was well beaten last time by a well treated rival who has run well off a much higher mark since; has a shout again.
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14

5th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 200y

17:37 Kilbeggan

Kalnoo

10st 5lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Second runner for yard; maiden after 21 hurdle starts but has been placed a number of times; needs to do better than recently.

33/1

15

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:35 Wexford

Kalnoo

10st 4lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Point winner who is 0-24 under rules; only had three goes at chasing and was fourth of 16 in a handicap in May; wouldn't put a line through her.

14/1

5th

11

8th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:03 Wexford

Kalnoo

10st 9lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

0-20 over timber but has shaped with promise more than once this season; beaten just 2.75l off this mark on penultimate at Punchestown (3m, gd-yld); soft ground may not have suited in a chase at Killarney latest; place chance.

10/1

Form: -6U776

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a maiden hurdle on debut in 2023; seems too high in the weights since and well beaten in handicaps over shorter lately; blinkers worn last time retained.
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1st

12

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

15:55 Limerick

Cooltubrid Eva

10st 13lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Diarmuid P Ryan

Went close behind a smart type here on debut in 2023 but has failed to back that up; pulled up in 21.5f course handicap 16 days ago; mark sliding but she's hard to fancy on recent showings.

50/1

12

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 70y

17:42 Limerick

Cooltubrid Eva

10st 10lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Diarmuid P Ryan

Went close here on debut but has failed to back that up; beaten over 20l the last twice in handicaps here and at Clonmel; mark sliding but she's hard to fancy on recent showings.

33/1

Form: 463581

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over 2m5f at Tramore last time on yielding ground and is 7lb higher now; can keep progressing and has a solid shout; placed over this trip so that shouldn't be an issue.
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OUR TIP

Form: -717U4

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won over 2m4f at Clonmel in January but not as good since and raced keenly last time when beaten 20l at Tramore; has to settle better up in trip today.
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5th

7

20th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:52 Ffos Las

Bossofthebus

10st 9lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Has dived 19lb in just four months since arrival from Ireland; jumping frailties again all too evident at Taunton latest (2m3f, heavy).

40/1

8th

10

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

16:45 Taunton

Bossofthebus

10st 7lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Won Clonmel handicap (2m4f, soft) just over a year ago but has looked out of sorts on all four hurdle/chase starts for new stable since the autumn, and it takes a leap of faith to support him here.

25/1

11

20th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 113y

Class 4

15:02 Leicester

Bossofthebus

10st 6lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Won Clonmel handicap (2m4f, soft) a year ago; well beaten over hurdles on seasonal/stable debut in October and pulled up in two subsequent chaes; may yet come good for Evan Williams but has a lot more to prove than some of these; tongue-tie added.

25/1

Form: 5-82F0

Last run: 131 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over C&D last year before falling when in the lead next time at Fairyhouse; poor when last seen at Navan but is considered on comeback; the market can reveal clues as to her readiness.
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5th

6

6th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:02 Kelso

Royal Cave

11st 5lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Tom Fife

Maiden point winner in March (3m, soft), but a 20-race maiden under rules; last of two finishers at Pusk on latest point start; stiffer task here.

16/1

3rd

4

13th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 38y

Class 5

17:10 Fakenham

Royal Cave

11st 7lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Tom Fife

Out of form over hurdles/on the Flat in Ireland last year; caused 16-1 surprise in point at Hutton Rudby (3m, soft) last month, her third start for this stable, but was safely held on next outing; not easy to predict on chase debut.

5/1

18th

24

(26)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Royal Cave

9st 10lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Chris Timmons

First reserve; 0-18 under both rules and recent Flat efforts leave her with plenty to find; soft ground does suit.

Form: 407F20

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over hurdles at Punchestown on heavy over 2m7f; poor over fences at Clonmel since but has a chance if as effective on this better ground.
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5

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 70y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Callmedusty

11st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Runner-up over hurdles at Punchestown on heavy over 2m7f; poor over fences at Clonmel since but has a chance if as effective on this better ground.

15/2

5

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 70y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Callmedusty

11st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Runner-up over hurdles at Punchestown on heavy over 2m7f; poor over fences at Clonmel since but has a chance if as effective on this better ground.

15/2

10th

5

27th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

14:15 Clonmel

Callmedusty

11st 3lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Prominent when falling at the ninth at Cork on only chase start; worth considering on last month's second in a 20-runner handicap hurdle at Punchestown.

6/1

Form: 070034

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Best hurdle run when 4th over this trip at Clonmel last time on testing ground; seems to handle a sounder surface too so has a solid shout off the same mark.
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4th

9

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 154y

18:28 Kilbeggan

Dalmatic

11st 6lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: W J O’Doherty

Battled to gain a first win when successful over hurdles at Limerick in December off 84 (2m6f, soft to heavy); tailed off at Punchestown next time; bounced back when runner-up back at Limerick last time (2m7f, heavy), had Mickey Hulie 17l behind in third that day; best form on softer.

14/1

2nd

10

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 170y

13:34 Limerick

Dalmatic

11st 3lb

J: G B Noonan

T: W J O’Doherty

Battled away in first-time blinkers to beat Gaelic Des Chastys here at Christmas, sustaining his effort after a stumble; did well in the circumstances; failed to reproduce that form when in rear at Punchestown in January.

14/1

Form: 126P7P D

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Chase winner is yet to score over hurdles but some decent runs in defeat; has been poor chasing lately and needs his best back in this discipline.
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7

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 70y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Mahler Appeal

11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Garrett James Power

Chase winner is yet to score over hurdles but some decent runs in defeat; has been poor chasing lately and needs his best back in this discipline.

22/1

Form: 05P773

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
The best of two handicap runs was when stayed on over 2m6f at Down Royal last time; this trip could eke out further improvement so has to go on the shortlist.
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5th

1

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:30 Newton Abbot

Sir Carnegie

12st 0lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

In fine form after blinkers were added in early summer, winning at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) and Hexham (3m, good), before disappointing at Market Rasen last month when reportedly unsuited by the track; retains chase potential and could prove up to this mark if bouncing back.

8/1

6th

4

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

16:40 Market Rasen

Sir Carnegie

11st 7lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

6yo who made it 4-10 over fences when completing a double with his late thrust at Hexham (3m, good) last month; up 3lb but he's been as good as ever in his last two starts and he's strong stayer as this trip; key player.

5/2

Form: 7342U3

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 13 runs but has been consistent in defeat last number of starts over shorter in varying ground conditions; a player if staying this trip.
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7

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:13 Ballinrobe

Klassman

11st 1lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Shane Nolan

Inconsistent this year; fine run when third at this venue in April; pulled up at Kilbeggan, then beaten a head at Limerick before pulling up at Bellewstown; never in the hunt over C&D on latest.

10/1

6

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 41y

19:12 Ballinrobe

Klassman

11st 5lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Shane Nolan

Inconsistent this year; fine run over C&D after a break in April; pulled up at Kilbeggan then beaten a head at Limerick before pulling up at Bellewstown latest; best on good ground; chance if in the mood and the track dries out but risks attached.

15/2

9

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:30 Bellewstown

Klassman

11st 1lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Shane Nolan

Maiden was third at Ballinrobe over 2m5f before pulled-up over 3m at Kilbeggan when raced too keenly; bounced back to be just denied over 2m3f at Limerick last time; up 3lb but a big player if repeating that.

4/1

Form: 836040

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Maiden was well beaten on his last two hurdle starts and others preferred.
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14

4th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 141y

19:30 Roscommon

Rideau Canal

10st 10lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Won at Thurles in testing ground in February but has been nowhere near that level since so others preferred.

40/1

15

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 150y

19:48 Roscommon

Rideau Canal

10st 11lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Won a 2m5f handicap chase in the mud at Tramore in February but nothing since over fences and hurdles.

16/1

13th

19

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:50 Punchestown

Rideau Canal

10st 2lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Belatedly off the mark at Thurles in February in an amateur handicap chase (soft to heavy), winning going away on only his third run over fences; reverts to hurdles after pulled up at Limerick last time and record of 0-21 is off-putting.

9/1

Form: 08057

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
First reserve; maiden has been soundly beaten off 2lb higher last twice; blinkers tried up in trip and needs a fair bit more.
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15

4th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 14y

20:00 Roscommon

Captain Kate

10st 2lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: E Sheehy

Maiden has been in poor form over hurdles and fences on last few starts and isn't easy to fancy.

40/1

9th

14

22nd Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 155y

17:20 Wexford

Captain Kate

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E Sheehy

Maiden has been pulled-up over hurdles and fences the last twice and has to rebound in a major way.

50/1

17

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

19:33 Limerick

Captain Kate

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E Sheehy

Runner-up once over hurdles from nine starts (Wexford, 3m, good); sixth in opening two chase starts on better ground but was tailed off over an extended 3m on heavy at Punchestown when last seen in November; improvement required and may need this.

33/1

Non-runners

Crossgaleschicflic, Fortunate Outcome, Sights Unseen

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Payout
Exacta €878.40
Straight Forecast €309.07
Tricast €1348.43

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Kalnoo

SPOTLIGHT:

Sir Carnegie

The Irish Sun:

Klassman

POSTDATA:

Kalnoo