June 16 / 17.13 Kilbeggan

17.13

Good To Yielding

Watch Every Race Live On Racing TV (Q.R.) Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Watch Every Race Live On Racing TV (Q.R.) Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: F/7-0

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Huge price when down the field at Listowel recently; can be left out of calculations.
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13

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:56 Wexford

Ballinaboola Jet

10st 6lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: R Donohoe

Stepped up from previous form when a 12.5l seventh of 20 at Punchestown (2m4f, gd-yld) 12 days ago, making late gains from the rear; down 1lb and could challenge for a place if building on that.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: F07-U

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
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.
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2

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 100y

18:18 Roscommon

Bannow Blaze

11st 2lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Jonathan Fogarty

Winning hurdler rated 112 in that sphere; unseated at the first on chase debut at Tramore; best watched for now.

25/1

1

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:20 Tramore

Bannow Blaze

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Jonathan Fogarty

Consistent hurdler who was in good form for the most part of last year, winning a 2m handicap at Wexford in October; there are successful chasers in the family.

8/1

1st

10

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:22 Wexford

Bannow Blaze

11st 6lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Jonathan Fogarty

Getting the hang of things in handicaps and was a good second at Gowran (16.5f, soft) earlier this month, despite putting in a slow jump at the last; effective on better ground and should be in the mix again off 3lb higher.

5/2

Form: 8-8

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Point winner the season before last; soundly beaten in two runs over hurdles this year; needs to jump a lot better than at Limerick recently.
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5th

2

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:23 Limerick

Cocovic

11st 12lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

Point winner; runner up in maiden hurdles at Kilbeggan, Killarney and Sligo last summer; beaten almost 10l in third over C&D on handicap debut five weeks ago; should improve from the run, his first since last autumn.

7/1

3rd

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:50 Limerick

Cocovic

11st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Point winner; runner up in maiden hurdles at Kilbeggan (2m, good), Killarney (20.5f, yld-sft) and Sligo (20.5f, good) last summer; poor when last seen at Listowel in September and probably best watched after break in first handicap unless money comes.

6/1

3

21st Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:58 Listowel

Cocovic

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Point-to-point winner; consistent over hurdles in recent months, runner-up on three consecutive occasions; touched off when odds-on at Sligo last time, form due to be put to the test by the winner Sophia Rose in the 3.28 contest; officially rated 12lb inferior to Champagne Kid; has the advantage of race fitness.

5/1

Form: 0-8

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Mid-field run in a Punchestown festival bumper was satisfactory; moderate Wexford effort, did not to seem to stay 2m4f.
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10

12th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 121y

16:35 Sligo

Kazbek

10st 11lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Peter Fahey

Has been showing a fair standard over hurdles, making the frame in three of his last four outings in this sphere; his chasing debut didn't go to plan when last seen in January; in the mix if picking up where he left off over hurdles.

12/1

7

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 145y

15:20 Down Royal

Kazbek

11st 9lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Peter Fahey

Has been showing a fair standard over hurdles, making the frame in three of his last four outings; lack of chasing experience raises a doubt.

10/1

Form: 90

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Big price when down the field in maidens at Tipperary and Listowel; hard to fancy.
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8

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

14:28 Down Royal

Political Stance

11st 7lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Beaten 20l when second of 8 on handicap debut after a 255 day absence at Clonmel (16.5f, heavy); should strip fitter now and step up in trip looks a plus on breeding; not without a chance.

15/2

2nd

7

26th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 76y

15:09 Clonmel

Political Stance

11st 0lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Hasn't been seen since finishing 20l behind Bossing It in Kilbeggan maiden hurdle last summer; market will reveal expectations on return/handicap debut for shrewd connections.

7/1

Form: 99

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Two ordinary runs have been over longer distances; perhaps some chance 2m will suit better
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11

30th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

17:00 Listowel

Rhythmic Tune

10st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: M A Molloy

Won a 2m5f Limerick handicap on yielding ground last October but moderate in three runs since; needs to return to his best; remains 4lb above winning mark.

20/1

10th

12

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Rhythmic Tune

10st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: M A Molloy

Won a 2m5f Limerick h'cap on yld ground last autumn but not as good twice since in varying conditions; has to return to best; cheekpieces added.

22/1

12th

12

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

17:42 Clonmel

Rhythmic Tune

10st 10lb

J: Daniel King

T: M A Molloy

Off the mark in good style at Limerick in October (2m5f, yielding); raised 7lb and well beaten on sole start since at Limerick but very testing ground a valid excuse; conditions here more suitable and could go well if ready after break.

9/1

Form: 87

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Has made little impression in two bumper runs; late-developing sort faces a tough task on hurdling debut.
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8

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 107y

18:38 Sligo

Townscupsixtythree

11st 2lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Big price in all three maiden hurdle outings; not a bad effort when 20l fifth at Ballinrobe on handicap debut; improvement needed in a first-time hood.

8/1

5

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 218y

20:25 Ballinrobe

Townscupsixtythree

11st 3lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Big price in all three maiden hurdle outings, no obvious reason to support him here in his first handicap.

20/1

Form: 0-0

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Tailed off in maidens at Fairyhouse and Punchestown; can be ruled out,
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13th

13

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Young And Foolish

10st 2lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

One of two for trainer; tailed off in all three maiden hurdle starts at 250-1; pulled up in handicap debut at Naas at 80-1 (3m, soft to heavy); cheekpieces go on.

80/1

12

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 180y

17:22 Naas

Young And Foolish

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Tailed off at 250-1 in all three maiden hurdle starts; makes handicap debut and may need this after 261-day break.

25/1

Form: 00

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Never a threat in two maidens over longer trips at this track; nothing to recommend.
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13

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:45 Navan

Damoso

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Left previous form behind when winning at Ballinrobe last month (22.5f, good); not sure this shorter trip will suit on the evidence of that run and unraced on slower than good.

3/1

12

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:13 Ballinrobe

Damoso

10st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Showed next to nothing in three maiden outings, all at Kilbeggan; only mild promise from a midfield run on handicap debut at this venue; looks well held by third-placed Anysignofhim.

14/1

15

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 218y

20:25 Ballinrobe

Damoso

10st 3lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Has shown next to nothing in three maiden outings, all at Kilbeggan; tongue-tie and cheekpieces tried now and steps up in trip.

25/1

Form: 598-05

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Signs of improvement when fifth at Tramore late last month on her third hurdles run; Derek O'Connor booked.
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14th

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

18:20 Clonmel

Hillstar Blues

11st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Off the mark with narrow Thurles handicap win off 92 in November (2m, yielding to soft); has struggled since off revised mark, and needs to bounce back.

12/1

16th

3

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Hillstar Blues

11st 13lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Off the mark when a narrow Thurles handicap winner off 92 in November (2m, yielding to soft); failed to cope with the 7lb rise at Fairyhouse next time; led two out over 2m4f at Gowran on latest before weakening; player down in trip.

20/1

7th

6

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:43 Gowran Park

Hillstar Blues

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Off the mark when a narrow Thurles handicap winner off 92 in November (2m, yielding to soft); failed to cope with the 7lb rise at Fairyhouse next time; steps up in trip now.

16/1

Form: 0-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Soon detached after an early error at Cork; struggled again at Listowel; can be ruled out.
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12

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:17 Killarney

Three County Star

10st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brian Mortell

No wins from 11 attempts over hurdles; one of his better efforts came in first-time cheekpieces at Kilbeggan last time when an 8.25l sixth; that headgear is retained for his chasing bow, but fences need to get more from him.

14/1

6th

15

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

19:12 Kilbeggan

Three County Star

10st 7lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Brian Mortell

Ran okay in a Cork maiden hurdle (2m7f, yld) in April but well beaten in two handicaps since; needs improvement in first-time cheekpieces.

14/1

5th

14

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 90y

20:30 Clonmel

Three County Star

10st 8lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Brian Mortell

Not a bad run in a Cork maiden in April but well beaten in a handicap there since so others preferred.

25/1

Form: 685-

Last run: 140 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Some merit in the form of her two bumper runs; was keeping much better company than this when 20l fifth in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown in January; form involving third-placed Familiar Dreams is strongly appealing.
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8th

4

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

Bossing It

11st 10lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: David M O’Brien

Maiden winner whose standout effort in handicaps when C&D second in May; didn't land a blow in better-class Listowel contest on latest but respected back in grade here.

11/2

5th

9

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:57 Listowel

Bossing It

10st 0lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: David M O’Brien

Maiden winner who appeared to be going nowhere until a revived second of 14 at Wexford (2m1f, good to yielding); nudged up 2lb for that but a greater worry would be that this is a better race.

8/1

2nd

4

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

Bossing It

11st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: David M O’Brien

Won a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle last summer over 2m and was third in handicaps at Tramore (2m5f, good) and Galway (2m1f, good to yielding); not at same level in more recent runs, tailed off at Tramore last time (2m1f, good to yielding).

22/1

Form: 5-0

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Ran a pleasing race in a Tipperary bumper last October on sole start for Peter Fahey; always at the back in a maiden hurdle at Sligo last week on stable/hurdling debut.
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12th

8

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:25 Kilbeggan

Graigstar

10st 13lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Declan Queally

Not beaten far on debut in a Tipperary bumper in October but beaten a combined distance of 69l in maiden hurdles here and at Sligo; others appeal more.

50/1

13

16th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:13 Kilbeggan

Graigstar

11st 5lb

J: Mr M J Kenneally

T: Declan Queally

Ran a pleasing race in a Tipperary bumper last October on sole start for Peter Fahey; always at the back in a maiden hurdle at Sligo last week on stable/hurdling debut.

10/1

14

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 157y

18:28 Sligo

Graigstar

11st 5lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Declan Queally

Ran a pleasing race in a Tipperary bumper last October on sole start for Peter Fahey; off since and probably best watched on debut for Declan Queally unless the market speaks.

12/1

Form: 8/7

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Tailed off in a bumper last year; completely out of her depth in a competitive hurdle race on reappearance at Clonmel ten days ago.
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14

16th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:13 Kilbeggan

Remma

11st 5lb

J: Mr Andrew Burke-Ott

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Tailed off in a bumper last year; completely out of her depth in a competitive hurdle race on reappearance at Clonmel ten days ago.

33/1

8

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 203y

18:10 Clonmel

Remma

10st 9lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Fell in a point and tailed-off in a bumper; way out of her depth.

200/1

8th

9

17th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 190y

17:10 Down Royal

Remma

11st 11lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

prominent, lost position and dropped to midfield halfway, dropped to rear and detached 6f out, tailed off

7/1

Non-runners

Prince Inger, Jimmybrien, Installment

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Cocovic

SPOTLIGHT:

Bannow Blaze

POSTDATA:

Cocovic

The Irish Sun:

Bannow Blaze