May 16 / 17.25 Kilbeggan

17.25

Good

Kilbeggan Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Kilbeggan Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 50861- CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner didn't really go on over hurdles but got off the mark over C&D last time; raised 7lb but he won snugly so has to be on the shortlist again.
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10

15th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:50 Downpatrick

Malbay Madness

10st 12lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Fair performer on the Flat for Emmet Mullins and has really got the hang of things over timber for his new connections, winning back-to-back handicaps at Kilbeggan; 6lb rise for his latest success looks on the lenient side and ought to go well in his hat-trick bid.

100/30

1st

6

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Malbay Madness

11st 8lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Dual Flat winner didn't really go on over hurdles but got off the mark over C&D last time; raised 7lb but he won snugly so has to be on the shortlist again.

4/1

1st

6

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Malbay Madness

11st 8lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Dual Flat winner didn't really go on over hurdles but got off the mark over C&D last time; raised 7lb but he won snugly so has to be on the shortlist again.

4/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 245P1-

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over hurdles in a Bellewstown maiden last time; that wasn't a strong race but he goes well on good ground so has to be respected.
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6th

16

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:30 Bellewstown

Kaptain Bay

10st 3lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Noel Meade

C&D maiden hurdle winner in April; unplaced on Flat since runner-up over hurdles at Kilbeggan; no easy task for a four-year-old in a race of this standard.

12/1

13th

8

(12)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:55 Leopardstown

Kaptain Bay

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Noel Meade

Lightly raced on flat last year, Curragh maiden fourth (1m2f) his best effort; fair level of form hurdling, winning Bellewstown maiden and most recently decent second at Kilbeggan; likes decent ground, could have more to offer back on the level in first handicap.

14/1

13th

8

(12)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:55 Leopardstown

Kaptain Bay

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Noel Meade

Lightly raced on flat last year, Curragh maiden fourth (1m2f) his best effort; fair level of form hurdling, winning Bellewstown maiden and most recently decent second at Kilbeggan; likes decent ground, could have more to offer back on the level in first handicap.

14/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: /2401- D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Posted fine runs in four bumpers without winning; was poor on debut for this yard but bounced back to win a Tramore maiden hurdle; respected on handicap debut.
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3rd

6

(8)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 17y

20:08 Roscommon

Prove Yourself

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Fair hurdler, placed in bumpers before winning 2m Tramore maiden hurdle in April (yielding) and better again when third in Kilbeggan handicap following month; switches to Flat and possible place claims.

14/1

3rd

4

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Prove Yourself

11st 9lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Posted fine runs in four bumpers without winning; was poor on debut for this yard but bounced back to win a Tramore maiden hurdle; respected on handicap debut.

4/1

3rd

4

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Prove Yourself

11st 9lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Posted fine runs in four bumpers without winning; was poor on debut for this yard but bounced back to win a Tramore maiden hurdle; respected on handicap debut.

4/1

Form: 64818- D

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner won a Cork handicap hurdle (2m) two starts ago but wasn't as good over 2m2f at Downpatrick off this mark; this shorter trip will probably suit better.
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8th

3

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:45 Cork

Ciao Adios

11st 10lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

Form dipped when tailed off in a claiming hurdle at Roscommon earlier this week and her best efforts have come over shorter trips.

20/1

6th

5

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 125y

16:30 Roscommon

Ciao Adios

11st 4lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

Won twice on the Flat and added a Cork handicap hurdle in March; recent handicap efforts weren't too shoddy but her stamina for this far is by no means assured.

5/1

6th

1

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Listowel

Ciao Adios

11st 12lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

Won twice on the Flat and added a Cork handicap hurdle in March (2m, good; 10lb lower); beaten under 5l at Kilbeggan last time, staying on; needs a second look.

10/1

Form: 0470P- D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-19 over hurdles; regressive in the last year and was poor in testing ground on return; this suits better but others preferred.
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4

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Gordons Aura

11st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: William Delahunty

Won a Fairyhouse maiden for Gordon Elliott back in February 2023 (2m, yielding); no joy since and hasn't looked a winner in waiting in three runs for this yard; mark sliding but needs more.

10/1

4

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Gordons Aura

11st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: William Delahunty

Won a Fairyhouse maiden for Gordon Elliott back in February 2023 (2m, yielding); no joy since and hasn't looked a winner in waiting in three runs for this yard; mark sliding but needs more.

10/1

6th

8

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Gordons Aura

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: William Delahunty

Record of 1-19 over hurdles; regressive in the last year and was poor in testing ground on return; this suits better but others preferred.

33/1

Form: 00U8-

Last run: 124 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Some decent Flat runs lately, though below form on soft last time; well beaten in three completed maiden hurdles, albeit strong races; worth a market check on handicap debut.
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3

(4)

13th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 40y

15:25 Navan

Theophilos

9st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gerard Keane

Dual-purpose gelding produced his best run of this season when a 4l second of 13 at Naas last month (10.5f, good); remains 9lb above his last win though and the first-time cheekpieces need to eke out more.

4/1

2

(1)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 84y

19:10 Naas

Theophilos

10st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Gerard Keane

Some decent runs on the AW; beaten a nose in February (1m4f) and a 2.25l fifth on her subsequent run over the same distance; below form back on turf at the Curragh in March when well beaten (1m4f, soft); similar story in a handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan last month.

12/1

7th

13

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Theophilos

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gerard Keane

Some decent Flat runs lately, though below form on soft last time; well beaten in three completed maiden hurdles, albeit strong races; worth a market check on handicap debut.

14/1

Form: 589-

Last run: 195 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Showed a hint of ability in three maiden hurdles behind quality winners; makes handicap debut after an absence and the market can reveal what expectations are.
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7

31st May 2025

Good

2m 5f 175y

19:45 Tramore

Yarraman Makarrata

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Gordon Elliott

Midfield finishes in three maiden hurdle starts against quality winners; returned from a break when eighth of 13 on handicap debut two weeks ago; conditional rider now takes 7lb off his back and he may be capable of improving enough to be on the premises in an ordinary maiden.

11/2

7

31st May 2025

Good

2m 5f 175y

19:45 Tramore

Yarraman Makarrata

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Gordon Elliott

Midfield finishes in three maiden hurdle starts against quality winners; returned from a break when eighth of 13 on handicap debut two weeks ago; conditional rider now takes 7lb off his back and he may be capable of improving enough to be on the premises in an ordinary maiden.

11/2

8th

14

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Yarraman Makarrata

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Showed a hint of ability in three maiden hurdles behind quality winners; makes handicap debut after an absence and the market can reveal what expectations are.

10/1

Form: 60189- D

Last run: 168 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
First reserve; has a record of 2-24 over hurdles and placed six times for former yard; well beaten on chasing debut when last seen and will have to be at his best for a new trainer.
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2nd

5

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 160y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Only One Plan

11st 9lb

J: Conor Owens

T: M Flannery

2-27 over hurdles; last won at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) in September; hasn't threatened in three starts for this yard but is at least back down to his last winning mark; needs a revival.

20/1

13th

2

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 157y

18:58 Sligo

Only One Plan

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: M Flannery

One of two for yard; two-time winner for Philip Rothwell, most recently last September off 95; improved effort on second start for this yard at Ballinrobe (16.5f, good); this stiffer test could suit; ground versatile and place claims.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: F08P0- C

Last run: 111 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Three hurdle wins including over 2m2f at this track in 2020; poor on soft the last twice but would have a squeak if getting back to some of his form of last year.
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5

14th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:28 Downpatrick

Wajaaha

11st 6lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Patrick J McKenna

Dual-purpose; without a win over hurdles since 2022; belated chase debut last month when never counting in 2m Roscommon handicap; hard to make a case for now entering handicap company.

14/1

2

9th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 35y

17:38 Roscommon

Wajaaha

11st 12lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Patrick J McKenna

Dual-purpose; without a win over hurdles since 2022; out of form in that sphere and pulled up on return from break latest; best watched on belated chase debut.

28/1

Form: 354/5-

Last run: 360 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Impressive point winner in 2023 but only four runs since, though showing ability in a bumper and three maiden hurdles; the market can guide after a year away.
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8th

6

9th Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 150y

18:38 Roscommon

Jhentong Enki

11st 12lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Second runner for yard; point-to-point winner; rated 103 after four starts over hurdles; fell on handicap hurdle debut after a year off at Kilbeggan last month; bred to improve for fences and needs to on chase debut.

20/1

5

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Jhentong Enki

11st 8lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Impressive point winner in 2023 but only four runs since, though showing ability in a bumper and three maiden hurdles; the market can guide after a year away.

20/1

5

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Jhentong Enki

11st 8lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Impressive point winner in 2023 but only four runs since, though showing ability in a bumper and three maiden hurdles; the market can guide after a year away.

20/1

Form: F07-

Last run: 109 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Has shown a hint of ability in three maiden hurdles; handicap bow after a break and the market can reveal expectations.
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2

16th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:13 Kilbeggan

Bannow Blaze

11st 12lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: Jonathan Fogarty

Hinted at ability in three maiden hurdles, one of them won by top-class Kopek Des Bordes; well-supported 5-1 chance on handicap debut over C&D a month ago; made a bad mistake at the second, giving the talented Barry Stone no chance of staying in the saddle; good prospects if avoiding error.

9/4

9

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Bannow Blaze

11st 6lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: Jonathan Fogarty

Has shown a hint of ability in three maiden hurdles; handicap bow after a break and the market can reveal expectations.

16/1

Form: 923F4- BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Yet to win but was placed in two maiden hurdles at this track last year; beaten 12l as 4/1 fav' behind Malbay Madness in a C&D handicap last time; could get closer today.
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Form: 4466-

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Some decent maiden hurdle runs in defeat for Henry de Bromhead last year but was below that level on debut for this yard after a break; still one to consider if strong in the market on h'cap debut; tongue-tie added.
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1

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:30 Bellewstown

Godblessyourosie

12st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Some promise in maidens for Henry de Bromhead last year; was well beaten when unseated on handicap debut at Kilbeggan; needs a return to best in cheekpieces.

16/1

Non-runners

Colvin, W B Easy, Hobart, Brave Soldier

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Payout
Exacta €27.10
Straight Forecast €24.80
Tricast €116.95
Trifecta €29.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Prove Yourself

POSTDATA:

Kaptain Bay

TOPSPEED:

Wajaaha

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Prove Yourself

The Irish Sun:

Kaptain Bay