July 25 / 16.15 Kilbeggan

16.15

Good

Tote Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 2f 200y
  • 14 runners
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Tote Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/11 (Won)

  • Win: £1.30
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 1

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Doctor Dino gelding cost 110,000Euros as a 2yo; second foal; brother to 1m3f/1m7f AQPS Flat winner and placed hurdler Kainsbourg; dam useful French 2m-2m3f hurdler/chaser; readily landed odds on debut in Tramore ladies bumper in May, beating a recent Killarney winner with some ease; major player now switched to hurdles.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:52 Listowel

Love Me Tender

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: W P Mullins

Bumper winner; 2-6 over hurdles, Grade 1-placed and rated 135; came up short in graded hurdles on last four starts; needs to jump better than when fourth behind Frankie John on chasing debut at Galway; the only one of the Mullins quartet with the advantage of race-fitness.

9/4

4th

7

28th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:10 Galway

Love Me Tender

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: W P Mullins

One of three for yard; bumper winner; 2-6 over hurdles and rated 135; has come up short in graded hurdles on last four starts; dam a useful chaser so could take to this discipline; tongue tie goes on; not discounted.

6/1

5th

11

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 190y

16:15 Punchestown

Love Me Tender

11st 10lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: W P Mullins

Won a bumper, maiden hurdle (2m3f) and 2m Grade 3 novice without being extended, all on good-to-yielding; acquitted himself creditably in Grade 1 Leopardstown novices', including third to stablemate Doctor Steinberg (2m6f, heavy); most recently not at same level back in trip in Grade 2 at Fairyhouse; place claims at best.

14/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4-6522

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Steadily improving 4yo finished a clear second over 2m4f at Perth (good) early this month and 11 days later again clear of the remainder when beaten 2l by an odds-on shot at Downpatrick (2m2f, good), not fluent at last and tending to hang left but keeping on well in first-time hood; still a work in progress but major player.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

17:05 Perth

Power Of Words

11st 6lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Has form here and deserved his maiden win at Roscommon (2m4f, good to yielding), beating 14 rivals; the hood is working well and this 4yo comes into handicaps with a progressive profile.

4/1

1st

12

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 59y

16:38 Roscommon

Power Of Words

11st 8lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Runner-up in maidens at Perth (2m4f) and Downpatrick (2m2f) before bumping into a useful Mullins prospect at Kilbeggan; in the mix.

5/2

2nd

11

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

16:15 Kilbeggan

Power Of Words

10st 13lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Steadily improving 4yo finished a clear second over 2m4f at Perth (good) early this month and 11 days later again clear of the remainder when beaten 2l by an odds-on shot at Downpatrick (2m2f, good), not fluent at last and tending to hang left but keeping on well in first-time hood; still a work in progress but major player.

100/30

40/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 5

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Placed form in France at up to 2m for Nicolas Clement; little impact in two Flat starts for this stable and well held on hurdles debut at Bellewstown early this month.
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8th

9

(3)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

14:38 Dundalk (AW)

Black Gem

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John C McConnell

0-15 under both codes but has placed five times on Flat, including over C&D last time when taking the runner-up spot behind Gallo Dell Cielo; has a tendency to be slowly away, and he didn't look the easiest ride in the final furlong last time; cheekpieces are added to the tongue tie now; not dismissed given his positive AW record.

15/2

2nd

4

(10)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Black Gem

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Dual-purpose performer is 0-14 under both codes; has placed four times on the Flat; runner-up on sole AW start when trained in France; no worthwhile form since joining this yard; can be slowly away.

33/1

2

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:14 Wexford

Black Gem

10st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Dual-purpose maiden placed on the Flat in France; modest third on second start over hurdles at Kilbeggan latest (2m3f, gd-yld); step up in trip and new headgear combination needs to eke out more.

6/1

Form: 5-5

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on January bumper debut but more encouragement when fifth of 16 at Tipperary early this month; hard to see him playing a major role here on hurdles debut though.
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6th

6

13th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 46y

14:10 Punchestown

Chantilly Wings

11st 4lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Consistent but not progressive in maidens; soundly beaten in third on handicap debut at Downpatrick last month; two of his better maiden hurdle performances yielded third place at Roscommon, in races a year apart.

5/1

3rd

4

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:12 Downpatrick

Chantilly Wings

11st 5lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Has posted several fine efforts in maiden hurdles, notably when second at Kilbeggan over 2m2f (saddle slipped too); failed to see out 20.5f at Bellewstown last month; drop in trip a plus on handicap debut.

9/1

4th

3

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

16:25 Bellewstown

Chantilly Wings

11st 4lb

J: Joshua Halford

T: Cian Collins

Has posted several fine efforts in maiden hurdles, notably when second at Kilbeggan over 2m2f (saddle slipped too); wasn't as good back to 2m at Roscommon since but this step up in trip should suit; big player.

9/4

Form: 79

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Biowavego (2m4f-3m1f hurdle) and Farmers Lodge (2m-2m4f hurdle/chase); dam 12.5f winner (RPR 82), sister to bumper/smart 2m-2m4f hurdler Get Me Out Of Here; two bumper efforts don't suggest he'll have a say here on hurdles debut.
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2nd

11

17th Oct 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 188y

15:30 Limerick

Build A Bridge

10st 13lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Ordinary form for his previous trainer but much improved on yard debut when justifying market support at Punchestown on Tuesday, drawing right away from the last (good); quick return under mandatory 7lb penalty and major respect.

7/2

1st

10

13th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 46y

14:10 Punchestown

Build A Bridge

10st 6lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Ordinary form for his previous trainer; the main positive is that Danny Mullins rode a winner for this stable last week.

10/1

Form: 46

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
From the family of high-class mare Like-A-Butterfly; promising Tipperary debut in May and following month second favourite but never landed a blow at Clonmel; remains a potential improver but lots more needed to play a leading role here.
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10

20th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 118y

19:38 Sligo

Guided By You

10st 2lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Half-sister to 2m7f hurdles winner So They Tell Me, from family of high-class mare Like-A-Butterfly; promising Tipperary debut in May but hasn't built on that in two runs since; big step up in trip here for handicap debut and any market support worth noting.

8/1

6th

12

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

16:15 Kilbeggan

Guided By You

10st 6lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Padraig Roche

From the family of high-class mare Like-A-Butterfly; promising Tipperary debut in May and following month second favourite but never landed a blow at Clonmel; remains a potential improver but lots more needed to play a leading role here.

8/1

6th

16

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:00 Clonmel

Guided By You

11st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

From the family of high-class mare Like-A-Butterfly; was only the owner's third-string on debut at Tipperary but ran a solid race; needs a fair bit more in this stronger contest but can go well.

12/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Walk In The Park filly; cost 20,000euros as a foal; dam unraced sister to smart 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Reserve Tank; market best guide on debut.
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2nd

11

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

18:48 Bellewstown

Riverwoods

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Best of four runs when second in a 2m1f Wexford maiden hurdle last August; led for a long way before getting outpaced in a 2m bumper at Tramore five weeks ago; this trip may be more to her liking.

7/2

3rd

7

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

20:30 Tramore

Riverwoods

11st 11lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Henry De Bromhead

Her standout run is the second in a Wexford maiden hurdle last August; well held either side of that, so difficult to know what to expect.

5/1

6th

14

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 160y

19:22 Galway

Riverwoods

11st 9lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Much-improved effort on second start when runner up in a Wexford maiden hurdle (2m1f, good) a month ago; could go well for top yard if handling softer conditions.

5/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Califet filly cost just 2,500euros as a foal; fifth foal; dam placed in bumper, half-sister to winners Johnnywho (smart hurdle/chase at 2m4f+, by Califet), Doing Fine (useful 2m5f-3m5f hurdle/chase) and Chloe's Court (2m5f-3m1f hurdle); unlikely one to make an immediate impact.
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Verdict Starting price

9

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 205y

14:52 Clonmel

Howayahoney

11st 6lb

J: Mr E M Nugent

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Hard to make a case for her; yard was in outstanding form for the Listowel festival at which she was tailed off on the most recent of three maiden outings.

14/1

13th

18

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:10 Listowel

Howayahoney

11st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

No show at big prices in first two starts over hurdles, falling when beaten on latest; may need a bit more time.

66/1

Form: 0-70

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Long odds, safely held in bumper and two maiden hurdles; will be of more interest in handicaps.
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8th

12

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

17:25 Wexford

Little Boy Sivola

10st 5lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: P J Rothwell

Has been poor on two of last three runs and blinkers replace cheekpieces; others preferred.

25/1

12

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:11 Kilbeggan

Little Boy Sivola

10st 8lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Got to within 19l of the winner at Downpatrick (2m6f, good) last time, which was the closest he has gotten in five handicaps; weakened late on, so drop back in trip looks the right move but others make more appeal.

14/1

Form: 00-0

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Won a Gowran Flat maiden on racecourse debut for former trainer Willie McCreery (7f, soft); form has seriously dipped since then and three maiden hurdle runs for current yard amount to little.
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3rd

15

(8)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:53 Listowel

Buttermere Ridge

9st 2lb

J: Diego Lima

T: Oliver McKiernan

Won on debut in 2024; disappointing overall; form has gone further downhill this season.

33/1

11th

13

(11)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:22 Gowran Park

Buttermere Ridge

9st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Oliver McKiernan

1-11 on Flat after landing a 7f course maiden in April 2024; just 1.5l behind Minaun View in a Bellewstown claimer in July (1m, good) and better off at weights now; well beaten at Galway latest (7f, yielding).

18/1

10th

15

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

Buttermere Ridge

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Oliver McKiernan

Has failed to add to his Gowran maiden win in April 2024 (7f, good); not a bad effort when a close fourth behind Minaun View in a Bellewstown claimer latest (Gloriously Glam second); handicap form unconvincing; new headgear combination tried.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 19-

Last run: 124 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Mastercraftsman 4yo,dam closely related to top-class Altior; well supported when made a winning debut in Leopardstown bumper in March (yielding) but beaten long way in a Limerick Listed bumper next time; has a chance on hurdling debut if back to his debut form.
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3rd

10

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Worcester

Oneinthewell

11st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Just held on to win Market Rasen handicap (about 2m6f, good) in July and probably bettered that form when fourth behind Road To Wembley and Square d'Alboni in C&D (good) novice last month but this will be his 12th hurdle run and others may have more potential.

14/1

4th

1

(1)

12th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

13:38 Lingfield (AW)

Oneinthewell

9st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

Irish bumper winner who's been a fair hurdler for current yard, raising his game over 2m4f-2m7f this summer; not dismissed even though 1m4f for this debut under Flat rules could be on the short side.

13/2

4th

6

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:38 Worcester

Oneinthewell

11st 7lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Just held on to win Market Rasen handicap over nearly 2m6f (if additional yardage is included) last month, opening his hurdling account at the tenth attempt; evidently in good nick, but not favoured by the weights on this return to novice company.

14/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Court Cave gelding; half-brother to winners Dee Star (2m5f-3m5f chase) and Son Of Aliciaslady (point); dam well held in points, half-sister to 2m3f/2m4f chase winner Island Peak, out of unraced sister to Grand National winner Royal Athlete; newcomer bred to want further.
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14th

17

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

19:22 Down Royal

Clever Court

10st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

50-1 Bellewstown win came out of the blue after being pulled up four times in a row; that win was over 2m4f, well held over this trip since.

16/1

9th

13

7th Aug 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:26 Wexford

Clever Court

10st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: P J Rothwell

Pulled off a shock success at Bellewstown early last month (2m5f, good, 50-1) having pulled up in his previous four starts; moderate effort off 6lb higher over C&D last time.

13/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Lauro 4yo cost 3,000euros as a 3yo; second foal; dam unraced half-sister to bumper winner Stigh Collain, out of sister to high-class 2m hurdler Harchibald; hooded for debut and probably best watched.
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5

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 185y

16:37 Clonmel

Hungry Henry

11st 4lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Showed nothing in two maiden hurdle outings last season; can be ruled out.

100/1

14th

15

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 100y

15:30 Cork

Hungry Henry

11st 9lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Was hooded and pulled up when 80/1 on debut at Kilbeggan; tongue tie added; others have more pressing claims.

50/1

8

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

16:15 Kilbeggan

Hungry Henry

10st 13lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Lauro 4yo cost 3,000euros as a 3yo; second foal; dam unraced half-sister to bumper winner Stigh Collain, out of sister to high-class 2m hurdler Harchibald; hooded for debut and probably best watched.

50/1

Form: 06-9

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in three outings over hurdles.
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10

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

16:15 Kilbeggan

Mind Your Few Bob

10st 13lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Tailed off in three outings over hurdles.

100/1

8

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

17:30 Bellewstown

Mind Your Few Bob

11st 0lb

J: Adam Leahy

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Tailed off in two juvenile hurdle outings, can be left out of calculations.

100/1

6th

5

15th Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 185y

14:20 Punchestown

Mind Your Few Bob

10st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Hung left and didn't look the most straightforward when towards rear on recent hurdles debut at Gowran; can only be watched for now.

25/1

Non-runners

Wizzleout, King Bob, Blue Waters

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Payout
Exacta €2.50
Straight Forecast €2.04
Trifecta €22.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Love Me Tender

POSTDATA:

Power Of Words

The Irish Sun:

Love Me Tender