September 05 / 16.32 Kilbeggan

16.32

Good To Yielding

Sean Daly Memorial Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £9752.07
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Sean Daly Memorial Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 54370-

Last run: 136 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Dual-French Flat winner has run some okay races in quality maiden hurdles, particularly an 11l fourth to Supreme winner Kopek Des Bordes; tailed off on handicap hurdle debut in valuable event at Fairyhouse in April (2m, yielding to soft); these are calmer waters and he should be capable of getting involved.
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5th

3

20th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 3

16:08 Plumpton

Zillow

11st 6lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Faye Bramley

Well handicapped on his form for Willie Mullins as recent as last November but well beaten on final two starts for that yard and it's been the same story on his three outings for this stable; major turnaround needed.

20/1

10th

1

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

15:53 Cartmel

Zillow

12st 1lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Faye Bramley

Won Listed handicap at Fairyhouse (2m, yielding to soft) for Willie Mullins last November, but ended last season with some below-par efforts and was well beaten on both starts for new stable this summer (2m1f/2m7f).

33/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: -72441 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Ridden prominently to get off the mark at Wexford seven days ago (2m1f, good); that win followed some decent runs in defeat; raised 8lb for her win but the 7lb claim of her rider offsets that a bit; might not be far away.
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3

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Listowel

Pauls Dream

11st 6lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

Progressive mare won handicaps at Ballinrobe and Kilbeggan earlier this term, and added a further win with career-best in taking 2m6f Galway conditions event early this month, produced late to win going away; clearly in terrific form, although drop back to 2m may not be ideal.

13/2

1st

8

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 129y

17:09 Galway

Pauls Dream

10st 7lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Anthony Mullins

Back to back handicap hurdle wins at Ballinrobe and Kilbeggan earlier this term; fine effort to finish a 2.75l third of 20 off 126 in the Tribes here last month; beaten favourite on the Flat at Tramore sole start since; mares' allowance and rider's claim bring her into the picture.

8/1

3rd

8

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:18 Tramore

Pauls Dream

10st 9lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: Anthony Mullins

Has been in the form of her career this season, winning handicap hurdles at Ballinrobe and Kilbeggan before finishing a close third at Galway; now rated 129 in that sphere so has to be respected on Flat debut over a trip that will suit.

4/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 227036 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner over hurdles; returned from a lengthy break to score in a Tramore claiming hurdle in April (2m, yielding); has run well in that class since but handicap runs have been middling, albeit not too bad when 7.75l behind the winner here in first-time blinkers last time (2m3f, good to yielding); weakened late that day so step back in trip might help.
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10th

10

(11)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Must Meet Cecil

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Cian Collins

Five-time winning hurdler, including in a claiming event at this venue; not at his best for some time; well beaten in three Flat maidens this term.

16/1

11th

8

(14)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Must Meet Cecil

11st 7lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: Cian Collins

Five-time winning hurdler; not at his best for some time; well beaten in two Flat maidens this term, including Bellewstown event in which Joe Cool was second.

20/1

6th

2

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

18:10 Clonmel

Must Meet Cecil

11st 13lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Five-time winning hurdler hasn't been at his best for some time; 17l behind in seventh at Kilbeggan last time; drop into 0-100 company for the first time may spark a revival.

12/1

Form: -26111 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Shooting up handicap as a result of three wins on the bounce, beginning with a comfortable victory here (2m3f, good to yielding) before following up with wins at Sligo in a novice event (2m2f, good) and a handicap last time (2m4f, good); up 24lb since the start of his sequence but may not be at his limit just yet.
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3rd

2

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 3

17:42 Uttoxeter

Ballykinlar

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Won three times (2m2f, 2m4f) when trained in Ireland last summer; unplaced in three valuable handicap hurdles (2m4f-2m7f) for new trainer this spring; the drop back in trip for his chasing debut may not be in his favour.

9/2

16th

13

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Ballykinlar

10st 7lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Won three consecutive handicaps last summer up to 2m4f for Donncha Duggan; some fine runs in defeat after including since switched to this yard; has to prove he stays this trip.

28/1

7th

18

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Ballykinlar

11st 3lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Consistent results in Ireland this term featured three summer wins; not disgraced with midfield finish at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, soft) on debut for new stable but needs to improve on that bare form.

33/1

Form: 302-44 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Point and bumper winner is winless from six starts over hurdles; beaten 11-10 favourite in a Bellewstown maiden hurdle in April when second (2m1f, good); didn't cut much ice in a Down Royal conditions hurdle in May and now returns to hurdles following a chase debut at Tramore (2m6f, good) in which he paid the price for forcing a strong gallop.
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2nd

3

30th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 153y

15:30 Sligo

Mic Drop

11st 4lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: David M O’Brien

Has been in excellent form this summer and no shame in his third to an improver last time; well suited by this trip.

9/2

3rd

9

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:07 Killarney

Mic Drop

10st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: David M O’Brien

In the form of his life and seeking a hat-trick, following wins at Limerick and when beating Femme Magnifique decisively at Wexford last month (good); 2lb wrong here, but talented rider's claim offsets that; big player again, although may need to jump better now raised in class.

7/2

1st

13

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Wexford

Mic Drop

10st 4lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: David M O’Brien

Improved on his three previous chase runs when winning a Limerick handicap last time over 2m1f; raised 7lb and in grade so will have to do more, but a capable 5lb claimer helps.

7/1

Form: -55883 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Last year's winner off 110 (yielding); hasn't really sparked this season, tailed off over hurdles back from a break in April and never dangerous in five chase runs since; perhaps return to here will help but recent form is of concern.
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7

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:55 Killarney

Presenting Lad

10st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Without a win for two years, but right back to form on his last two starts, especially when second wearing this headgear over 2m2f at Downpatrick last month; solid claims once more.

5/1

2nd

6

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

17:39 Downpatrick

Presenting Lad

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Six-time winner over hurdles and fences; somewhat in and out this year but was very much on a going day when narrowly beaten in a 1m7f handicap chase at Tramore last time; stable does well here and a clear chance if he can reproduce that; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

9/2

2nd

1

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 140y

16:35 Tramore

Presenting Lad

12st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Six-time winner, including over C&D in a novice chase two years ago; form has been in and out over the last 12 months but best effort in that time came over C&D when 4.25l second off 4lb higher in May; below form last twice, pulled up at Wexford 47 days ago; on a good mark if return to this track sparks him up again.

6/1

Form: -42114 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back winner over hurdles in July at about 2m on good at Roscommon and Galway respectively; unable to go in again at Tramore (2m, good) most recently when shouldering 9lb more; not a bad run nonetheless but perhaps the handicapper has his measure now.
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4th

5

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:20 Tramore

Jerrari

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won two good-ground handicap hurdles last summer but hasn't recaptured that level of form this year, including on recent chase debut at Wexford (50-1).

33/1

8th

5

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:02 Wexford

Jerrari

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Back-to-back winner of handicap hurdle at Roscommon and Galway last summer, both at around 2m on good ground; testing conditions were against him at Navan in February; harder to excuse a poor Downpatrick run; unplaced at Kilbeggan last time; could make a summer chaser but will probably need to gain experience.

16/1

5th

1

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Jerrari

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Mrs John Harrington

Beaten by Malbas over C&D last June before back-to-back wins at Roscommon and Galway, both at around 2m on good ground; testing conditions were against him when pulled up at Navan in February; harder to excuse a poor run in yielding at Downpatrick.

10/1

Form: 970219 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Is 3-30 over hurdles with his most recent win coming at Ballinrobe in July off a mark of 96 (2m1f, good); beaten a long way off a 4lb higher mark back at that track last time (2m, good); could bounce back here.
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2

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:21 Downpatrick

Only One Plan

11st 13lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: M Flannery

Added his third hurdles win at Ballinrobe in July (2m1f, good) off 96; not at the same level in two runs following that off 4lb higher; dropped 1lb now, but his form is erratic.

11/1

8th

11

5th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:32 Kilbeggan

Only One Plan

10st 4lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: M Flannery

Is 3-30 over hurdles with his most recent win coming at Ballinrobe in July off a mark of 96 (2m1f, good); beaten a long way off a 4lb higher mark back at that track last time (2m, good); could bounce back here.

12/1

9th

2

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 169y

18:55 Ballinrobe

Only One Plan

12st 0lb

J: Conor Owens

T: M Flannery

3-28 over hurdles, two wins with Philip Rothwell and placed twice at this venue for that stable; has found his form again; built on Kilbeggan second when scoring for his locally-based trainer here last month; only 4lb higher, same 7lb claimer aboard

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 8048-6 D

Last run: 96 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner on the level and single hurdles win came in a Leopardstown maiden hurdle in 2023; 25l behind the winner on chase debut here in June and a middling run on AW last month; others bring more pressing claims.
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12

(4)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:12 Leopardstown

Walhaan

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Ciaran Murphy

Back to form with a placed effort at Dundalk (1m2f) but will always be vulnerable to younger limbs.

33/1

3rd

6

(8)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Walhaan

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Ciaran Murphy

Grand type is a four-time C&D winner and beat Nakasero last December; back from a break and pushing on in years now.

16/1

14th

5

(10)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Walhaan

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Seven Flat wins include over C&D, and more recently on the AW in December; trip inadequate on seasonal return here in April and has since been pulled up over hurdles; champion jockey booked but veteran appears vulnerable.

14/1

Form: 2/P00- D

Last run: 180 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
In good form over hurdles in 2023; comfortable winner of a Ballinrobe handicap hurdle (2m, good to yielding) and followed that up with a mares' handicap hurdle win back at that track (2m, good) off 113 under today's rider; returns to hurdling now after losing her form badly in three chase runs.
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10th

6

5th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:32 Kilbeggan

Cant Stop Smiling

11st 3lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

In good form over hurdles in 2023; comfortable winner of a Ballinrobe handicap hurdle (2m, good to yielding) and followed that up with a mares' handicap hurdle win back at that track (2m, good) off 113 under today's rider; returns to hurdling now after losing her form badly in three chase runs.

10/1

14

9th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 4f 29y

16:12 Naas

Cant Stop Smiling

11st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Missed most of last season and shown nothing in two chase starts; needs to jump a lot better this time.

33/1

10th

1

5th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 55y

12:55 Fairyhouse

Cant Stop Smiling

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

always behind, didn't always jump with fluency

20/1

Form: 7P34-P D

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Is 2-14 over hurdles with both wins coming on heavy; returned from 180-day absence here last time when pulled up (2m3f, good to yielding); softer ground may help but recent run raises questions.
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2nd

7

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 1f 200y

18:42 Limerick

Marelly

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Second runner for yard; course hurdle winner won at Gowran in January and ran well here last time; was poor when last seen over fences though, so questions to answer in that respect.

5/1

Non-runners

Butter Fingers

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €14.50
Straight Forecast €10.02
Tricast €51.00
Trifecta €82.00

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Must Meet Cecil

SPOTLIGHT:

Ballykinlar

The Irish Sun:

Zillow

TOPSPEED:

Must Meet Cecil

POSTDATA:

Must Meet Cecil