16.35
YieldingBallymore Group Irish EBF Kilbegnet Novice Chase (Grade 3)
- Prize money: £19504.13
- 2m 0f 147y
- 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
11/8
Form: 554-11 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 143
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 17 |
29th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 111y |
10st 13lb |
One-time smart hurdler; three chase wins in the space of four runs last year included a beginners chase at this meeting and a 2m2f Grade 3 at Punchestown; hasn't kicked on at all from that sequence and he'd be a surprise winner. |
50/1 |
|
5th 4 |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y |
11st 1lb |
Useful chasing campaign last season returned three wins from seven starts; not at his best in a Newbury Grade 2 last November or in Aintree Grade 1 in April; 140 hurdles rating puts him 8lb behind Bowensfire. might be more effective than his stablemate on this ground. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: 521035 CD
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 2m 2f 54y |
10st 0lb |
Course maiden hurdle winner was over-faced several times over fences after winning a Roscommon novice which fell apart last summer; has the beating of Blood Destiny on Listowel running two runs back, and little wrong with his 6l fourth to Lisleigh Lad on handicap debut at Wexford, where he didn't quite see it out over a furlong farther. |
12/1 |
|
4th 6 |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 3f 110y |
10st 8lb |
Highly tried and has cut little ice, including thrice at Grade 3 level, since winning a 2m novice at Roscommon last summer; appeared to run well behind much higher-rated rivals in conditions contest at Listowel last time, but marksman left him alone; capable of being competitive in first handicap. |
10/1 |
|
5th 3 |
1st Jun 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Has won a maiden hurdle and a novice chase; has looked a bit outclassed in Grade 3s in his last three races and a similar scenario seems likely in this company (well behind Jesse Evans last time). |
50/1 |
12/1
Form: 015-25 D
Last run: 60 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
17th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
0-7 since winning on chase debut early last year but has faced some tough tasks in competitive handicaps, notably good third over 2m1f at Ascot in November; not much luck in running when midfield in Grand Annual in March and has had a break since; drops in class here, so has to be respected. |
15/2 |
|
10th 12 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
0-6 since winning on chase debut last February; below par at Fairyhouse in November last time but the yielding to soft ground provides an excuse; good runs at Roscommon (2m, good to yielding) and Ascot (2m1f, good) previously in the autumn and he goes well fresh; has an each-way shout. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 2m 0f 172y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Already a better chaser than hurdler and it was a commendable effort at the weights when runner-up in a Grade 3 novice at Roscommon a month ago (2m, good to yielding); has scope for further progress and in-form Irish stable always respected on British forays. |
11/2 |
8/11
Form: 224-12 D BF
Last run: 60 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 144
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
29th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 147y |
11st 1lb |
Smart hurdler, though with an inferior mark to King Of Kingsfield; however, he's already a better chaser and after dominating Itsalladream at Ballinrobe he was runner-up (from the front) in a Grade 3 at Galway; standout claims. |
8/11 |
|
2nd 8 |
31st Jul 2025 Good 2m 2f 54y |
11st 1lb |
Decent hurdler is a higher-rated chaser despite just one win from six attempts, unchallenged in beating Itsalladream at Ballinrobe in May (good) on latest; posted higher RPR's in defeat earlier under similar forcing tactics, notably fourth in valuable 2m1f Plumpton handicap; Townend's pick but possibly vulnerable at this level. |
7/2 |
|
10 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 54y |
11st 12lb |
Useful hurdler, though won only once from eight starts; 0-5 over fences and appears flattered by an official rating of 140; made a couple of mistakes when beaten favourite (fourth) for a Plumpton handicap five weeks ago; reproduction of neck second to Aspire Tower at Wexford might be enough in this company. |
11/8 |
66/1
Form: /P8517 C
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
3rd Sep 2026 Good 2m 3f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Roscommon maiden hurdle winner last summer has failed to fire in recent starts; pulled up at Cork 55 days ago and a 2lb drop for that is not enough to tempt; cheekpieces discarded. |
40/1 |
|
5 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 60y |
11st 8lb |
Won a weak maiden hurdle at Roscommon last August; only 7l away in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown in May and cheekpieces are now added after a weak finish at Kilbeggan; has the ability to feature. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: -06221
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 8lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 |
6th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 168y |
11st 11lb |
Killarney mares' maiden winner in 2024 and added 2m7f Ballinrobe mares' beginners' chase last September; returned from five months' absence with good fourth in 3m1f Killarney handicap hurdle last month, not quite getting home under positive ride; back in trip here and big run expected. |
11/2 |
|
4th 12 |
15th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 100y |
10st 11lb |
Killarney mares' maiden hurdle winner in May 2024; added a 2m7f Ballinrobe mares' beginners' chase (soft) last September; runner up off higher marks in last two handicap hurdle starts (in 2024) but off since pulling up in a Thurles handicap chase in January; probably best watched. |
25/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €3.70 |
| Straight Forecast | €5.72 |
| Trifecta | €7.90 |
Selections
RP RATINGS (IRE):
Westport CoveSPOTLIGHT:
King Of KingsfieldTOPSPEED:
Westport CovePOSTDATA:
Westport CoveThe Irish Sun:
King Of Kingsfield