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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Verdict Starting price

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

4th

1

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Love Me Tender

11st 6lb

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; has acquitted creditably in Grade 1 Leopardstown novices' since, none too fluent when third at Christmas (heavy) and keen enough when third over 2m6f behind a stablemate at the DRF; drop back to 2m4f probably in his favour and open to improvement on better ground.

11/2

3rd

5

2nd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 53y

13:15 Leopardstown

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 ground at very short odds; those races possibly did not advance his education since his jumping was untidy in a 2m Grade 1 race here at Christmas; third to Skylight Hustle was respectable in the circumstances; some reservations about trip/ground.

9/2

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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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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5

5th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

17:07 Kilbeggan

Chantilly Wings

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Cian Collins

Stepped up on previous form to finish a close third of 15 in a 1m7f maiden at Roscommon; a bit below that level when favourite at Perth (2m, good) last time, finishing fourth; his penultimate run puts him in the mix.

11/2

4th

8

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:55 Perth

Chantilly Wings

11st 1lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Cian Collins

Stepped up quite a bit to finish a close third of 15 in a 1m7f maiden at Roscommon 11 days ago; likely contender.

15/8

6

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 110y

17:45 Roscommon

Chantilly Wings

11st 1lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Has bettered debut effort the last twice, though was some 29l off the winner on switch to hurdling at Kilbeggan (2m3f); has to step up.

10/1

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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11th

15

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 72y

15:55 Leopardstown

Build A Bridge

10st 10lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Improved over tame handicap debut at Clonmel (2m4f, heavy) when a 16l fifth of 18 at Punchestown (2m, yielding); tailed off back at that venue next time (2m3f, heavy); potentially prefers better ground than this.

16/1

5th

2

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 0y

15:40 Punchestown

Build A Bridge

11st 10lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Struggled on handicap debut at Clonmel (2m3f, heavy); improved on that tame effort when fifth of 18 here (16.5f, yielding) on New Year's Eve; may need better ground than this.

12/1

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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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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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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14th

11

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:50 Clonmel

Little Boy Sivola

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: P J Rothwell

Hasn't troubled the judge in maidens or in three handicaps; handicapper relenting and still has time on his side and interesting jockey booking.

10/1

12th

11

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

15:03 Down Royal

Little Boy Sivola

11st 1lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: P J Rothwell

Hasn't troubled the judge in maidens or in first two handicaps; mark sliding but has been off since October and can only be watched for now.

25/1

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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9th

23

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Buttermere Ridge

12st 0lb

T: Oliver McKiernan

First reserve; 1-8 on the Flat and rated 71, off since poor run in Oct', oppose.

5

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Buttermere Ridge

9st 9lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Oliver McKiernan

Form has nosedived since debut win and no encouragement from recent efforts despite handicapper relenting.

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

5

9th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 1f 71y

Class 4

14:00 Catterick

Oneinthewell

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Bumper scorer in Ireland; has something to find on his form for new yard, most recently third at Fakenham (2m4f); however, this combination of new trip, first-time visor and assistance of Sean Bowen (up for first time) may prompt improvement.

8/1

3rd

5

18th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Fakenham

Oneinthewell

11st 8lb

J: Nathan Howie

T: James Owen

All downhill since winning a Leopardstown bumper on his debut in March of last year; James Owen has yet to find the key to him and he was beaten off a modest mark last time.

12/1

12th

10

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:10 Listowel

Oneinthewell

11st 7lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Thomas Cooper

Well bred gelding won a Leopardstown bumper on debut but subsequently struggled in a listed bumper at Limerick; pulled up on first run over hurdles at Kilbeggan (2m3f, gd-yld) on return from a break; a bit to prove now.

20/1

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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14

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:00 Tramore

Clever Court

10st 3lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Huge odds and well beaten in maidens; pulled up on last three start; blinkers replace cheekpieces; others preferred.

40/1

16

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:00 Cork

Clever Court

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

0-6 and has pulled up the last twice; hopes pinned on new cheekpieces, longer trip and better ground sparking improvement.

50/1

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