May 16 / 16.50 Kilbeggan

16.50

Good

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  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

Form: 0P09-

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has been well beaten on all four starts; finished 35l ninth of nine last time out; from a powerhouse yard so cannot be confidently ruled out.
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1

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Amber Point

11st 12lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Gordon Elliott

Has been well beaten on all four starts; finished 35l ninth of nine last time out; from a powerhouse yard so cannot be confidently ruled out.

8/1

1

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Amber Point

11st 12lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Gordon Elliott

Has been well beaten on all four starts; finished 35l ninth of nine last time out; from a powerhouse yard so cannot be confidently ruled out.

8/1

9th

9

14th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 160y

16:25 Tramore

Amber Point

10st 8lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Gordon Elliott

Second runner for yard; has shown virtually nothing in three maiden hurdles at 2m-2m3f on testing ground; in good hands but very difficult to fancy.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: P07-

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Outran his odds of 250-1 to finish in mid-division on his last start; stayed on past tired horses on that occasion; he could play a hand in this weak race.
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12th

5

28th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 0y

19:38 Wexford

Charlies Gift

11st 2lb

J: Niall Moore

T: John M Burke

Now 0-11 hurdling and seems an unlikely type to make an immediate impact chasing.

16/1

8th

7

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 55y

19:01 Wexford

Charlies Gift

11st 3lb

J: E Walsh

T: John M Burke

Failed to complete twice since an okay run after a break at Clonmel in May; needs a step forward here.

16/1

Form: 59-

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Finished 24l fifth on his bumper debut and ran to a similar enough level next time out; that is reasonable form in the context of this race; Danny Gilligan now takes the ride which could be a clue to his chance.
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3rd

4

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:27 Ballinrobe

Go To Town

11st 1lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Cheekpieces on now after a below-par Sligo run last week; respectable form before that, fourth in races at Clonmel and Sligo.

8/1

11th

1

6th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 193y

18:20 Sligo

Go To Town

12st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Fourth in handicaps at Clonmel (extended 2m) and when favourite over extended 2m4f here last month; no extra in straight then, and drop back in trip might help.

5/1

4th

1

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

16:00 Sligo

Go To Town

11st 13lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Posted some okay efforts in maiden hurdles last summer; tailed off on handicap/stable debut in May, but much better at Clonmel when a 3.5l fourth (2m1f, good); shaped like a return to this sort of trip would suit better that day.

6/1

Form: 60-

Last run: 92 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Has first start for new trainer after failing to fire for Gavin Cromwell; 170,000 euros purchase as a 3yo; well beaten when last seen in February; top conditional aboard.
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7

29th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:23 Down Royal

Sionainn

11st 4lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Aidan Melia

Tailed off in three maiden hurdle starts; wore a tongue-tie for handicap debut (retained) at Cork when he unseated before three out when in midfield; the jury is out on him at the moment.

15/1

6

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Sionainn

11st 4lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Aidan Melia

Disappointing sort for Gavin Cromwell since he was an expensive store purchase; in rear in a maiden on stable debut; tongue-tie for the first time.

25/1

5

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Sionainn

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Aidan Melia

Has first start for new trainer after failing to fire for Gavin Cromwell; 170,000 euros purchase as a 3yo; well beaten when last seen in February; top conditional aboard.

16/1

Form: 80-

Last run: 68 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to four winners; beaten comprehensively on two starts with the most recent one happening in March; could have more to offer at this level.
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3

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 135y

14:15 Roscommon

Skyscraper

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: A J Martin

Couldn't get remotely excited about his maiden efforts but this half-brother to four winners could do better now handicapping; check the market.

20/1

Form: 558-

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Sent off favourite on first two starts; running ok in his point before falling; disappointed on subsequent start when sent off 11-10 favourite; finished eighth in a bumper on most recent start 14 days ago; that type of form may be good enough here.
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2nd

14

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Sticktotheplan

10st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Good start for Olly Murphy when showing a smart turn of foot to win Grade 2 Persian War (novice) at Chepstow (2m3f, good; hooded) in October; hasn't reproduced that in his two subsequent starts, latest when well beaten behind Wilful on Ascot handicap debut, but given a break (had wind surgery) and returns with a tongue-tie added.

33/1

1

10th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 1

15:43 Chepstow

Sticktotheplan

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Never that dangerous in three Irish bumpers but has improved for hurdles, doubling his tally in a 2m Listed race on good ground at Galway's feature summer fixture; posted an eyecatching RPR and has since joined Olly Murphy who fits a hood; respected.

5/1

4

29th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

17:05 Galway

Sticktotheplan

11st 6lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: C W J Farrell

Stepped up in trip to win 2m4f Listowel maiden in May (good) and better form week later in 2m1f Punchestown novice when staying-on second to Timeless Treaty, having been slowly away; probably wants a stiffer test so a strong pace would suit.

12/1

Form: 975-9

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Won a point-to-point by 10l on his third attempt; has been disappointing since running under rules and was most recently beaten by 44l when sent off at 200-1 in a beginners' chase (3m, gd-yld); returns to hurdles here and could possibly play a role.
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5th

7

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 95y

18:15 Kilbeggan

The Burrow

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Point-to-point winner is 0-7 under Rules and yet to trouble the judge; heavy defeats all three chase starts and rated just 99; hard to fancy.

33/1

9th

9

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 70y

18:59 Kilbeggan

The Burrow

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Point winner; ordinary form over hurdles, well below the level of many of these rivals; tailed off on chasing debut at Cork.

66/1

Form: 59-

Last run: 202 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Has a useful pedigree but hasn't converted that to the track as of yet; soundly beaten into last back in October; there could still be enough improvement in him to be a contender in this race; jockey booking is a positive.
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6th

10

20th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 150y

16:48 Listowel

Warriors Wood

10st 6lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Andrew McNamara

Won a Kilbeggan handicap over 2m4f in May and has been fairly consistent in defeat since; however, was beaten 17l in a Wexford novice last time and needs plenty more today.

14/1

3rd

3

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

18:32 Wexford

Warriors Wood

11st 9lb

J: Daniel King

T: Andrew McNamara

Dual hurdle winner got off the mark over fences in a Kilbeggan handicap in May; solid efforts over hurdles and fences since; saddle slipped early so Galway run last time is forgiven; has 11lb to find on ratings with Le Coq Hardi.

5/1

Form: 709-

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Underwhelming on three starts so far; best effort came last time out when finishing ninth of 22 in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle (2m, sft-hvy); more improvement required.
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6

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 97y

18:11 Galway

Hey Babbs

11st 7lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Won a 2m4f Wexford handicap last year; lost form until posting an encouraging third of 15 over 3m at Bellewstown in April; missed a couple of engagements since; new headgear tried and respected.

7/1

Form: 0-0

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Finished tenth of 16 in a Cork mares' maiden hurdle six days ago; that run was coming from a 222-day break; needs to have improved for the run to be involved.
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1st

8

28th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 131y

17:05 Roscommon

Ladies Well

10st 8lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Hurdles winner in 2025 and proving a better chaser this season, winning twice in 2m7f Killarney handicaps with some ease under hold-up tactics; in between, 7l second over C&D on soft; failed to get into a challenging position at Ballinrobe last time.

100/30

4th

2

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 67y

18:10 Ballinrobe

Ladies Well

11st 12lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Andrew Slattery

Hurdles winner here in 2025 and proving a better chaser this summer, winning twice in 2m7f Killarney handicaps with some ease under hold-up tactics, most recently last month off 90; in between decent second at Roscommon on soft; up a further 8lb but rider takes off 5lb; major player, especially if ground doesn't worsen.

9/2

1st

7

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:45 Killarney

Ladies Well

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Slattery

Hurdle winner at Ballinrobe in 2025 got off the mark over fences over C&D last month in ready fashion (good to yielding); raised 8lb but was best of the rest when chasing home an easy winner at Roscommon last time (2m6f, soft); up 1lb more but should be thereabouts.

5/1

Form: 05-

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Her seven starts under rules make her one of the most experienced of the contenders; she finished a 25l fifth of eight on her debut for her current stable last time out at Tramore; prior to that she was running on the Flat to little effect; more improvement needed.
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14

(11)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:40 Listowel

Saga Des Aigles

9st 2lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Declan Queally

Ordinary form over hurdles in two runs for this stable; weak Flat form for her previous trainer; perhaps worth a market check; Liam Keniry aboard.

14/1

14

(11)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:40 Listowel

Saga Des Aigles

9st 2lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Declan Queally

Ordinary form over hurdles in two runs for this stable; weak Flat form for her previous trainer; perhaps worth a market check; Liam Keniry aboard.

14/1

12

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Saga Des Aigles

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

Her seven starts under rules make her one of the most experienced of the contenders; she finished a 25l fifth of eight on her debut for her current stable last time out at Tramore; prior to that she was running on the Flat to little effect; more improvement needed.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta €44.00
Straight Forecast €24.22
Trifecta €297.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sticktotheplan

POSTDATA:

The Burrow

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