April 24 / 16.50 Kilbeggan

16.50

Good To Yielding

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  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 2m 0f 110y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

13/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 0-652P BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden; second of 12 finishers when a beaten favourite at Fairyhouse (2m4f, soft) in January; flopped when favourite at Ayr last month; first appearance for Gordon Elliott now
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1st

2

14th Oct 2026

Good

2m 2f 75y

15:55 Punchestown

Chanceawetmorning

11st 1lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Useful hurdler has won three times at up to 2m4f in that sphere and is rated 125; looked set to win when taking a heavy fall on chase debut in an incident-packed four-runner race at Kilbeggan (3m); made amends with a 5l win over 2m5f at Sligo two weeks ago.

7/2

1st

4

30th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

17:15 Sligo

Chanceawetmorning

11st 4lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Useful hurdler has won three times at up to 2m4f in that sphere and is rated 125; looked set to win when taking a heavy fall on chase debut in an incident-packed four-runner race at Kilbeggan (3m); every chance if the fall hasn't left its mark.

9/4

12/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 693564 D BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground maiden winner last November; has failed to run to market expectations at Gowran and Limerick on his last two starts; needs to find extra
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4th

5

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

17:39 Downpatrick

Piccolo Player

10st 10lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Winning hurdler and unexposed over fences; showed some small improvement when third in a Roscommon handicap chase four weeks ago; more needed but far from impossible.

6/1

3rd

5

4th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 142y

19:00 Roscommon

Piccolo Player

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Is 1-10 over hurdles and rated 104; two runs over fences; beaten 23l in a handicap chase over this C&D in January off 105; remote third behind progressive Shadow Paddy at Killarney latest; needs to improve plenty on those efforts to take this.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £6.30

Form: 1-1U77 CD

Last run: 179 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won this race last year and followed up in May; course form is an important asset, so worth considering despite having finished out of the money on his final two starts in 2025; 10lb higher now than when winning snugly 12 months ago on similar ground.
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9th

14

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Listowel

Malbay Madness

10st 5lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Progressive 6yo gained a third Kilbeggan win in May and has since added two wins at Downpatrick, most recently last month when beating four rivals in 2m2f rated contest; in between only mid-field at Bellewstown; one to consider on overall profile.

10/1

1st

3

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:33 Downpatrick

Malbay Madness

11st 5lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Progressive 6yo gained a third Kilbeggan win in May before landing C&D handicap success following month (Chanceawetmorning a disappointing favourite); Bellewstown run was disappointing but has to be respected on overall profile.

5/2

8th

12

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:18 Bellewstown

Malbay Madness

11st 6lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Gained a third Kilbeggan win in May before broadening his horizons with a Downpatrick success last month; up an aggregate 13lb; may continue on the upgrade.

8/1

Form: 232005

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Two respectable Flat runs last month; 0-11 over hurdles; comes into the reckoning following an improved display that saw him finish fifth of 21 in a stronger race than this at Fairyhouse.
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4th

12

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Desert Haven

11st 4lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Two respectable Flat runs last month; 0-11 over hurdles; comes into the reckoning following an improved display that saw him finish fifth of 21 in a stronger race than this at Fairyhouse.

7/2

5th

19

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Desert Haven

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Noel Meade

Two respectable Flat runs last month but 0-10 over hurdles and has come up shy in less competitive races than this.

33/1

Form: 1147P0 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 232230 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner on this card last season; placed on all four maiden hurdle starts, two of them at this venue; ground was probably softer than ideal when she ran in a big-field handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse at Easter after a break; has plenty to find with fifth-placed Desert Haven but should be sharper now, and better ground will help.
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9th

3

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:20 Killarney

Kabylia

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden has been placed in bumpers and hurdles, but has been poor the last thrice in handicaps and has to do much better.

20/1

9th

6

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Kabylia

10st 5lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Bumper winner; placed on all four maiden hurdle starts; well beaten in two handicap hurdle attempts; still relatively early days, so should not be ruled out.

9/2

6th

2

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Kabylia

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Bumper winner on this card last season; placed on all four maiden hurdle starts, two of them at this venue; ground was probably softer than ideal when she ran in a big-field handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse at Easter after a break; has plenty to find with fifth-placed Desert Haven but should be sharper now, and better ground will help.

5/1

Form: 42PF1P

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Was keeping on when falling at the last in a 2m3f handicap at Limerick in December, went up 11lb for winning a weak 2m5f contest at the same venue in February; struggled at Fairyhouse later that month; not the most reliable sort.
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8th

9

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 67y

17:40 Ballinrobe

Survivors Sister

11st 7lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Sole hurdles win came in 2m5f Limerick handicap off 94 (heavy); soundly beaten here in May and back from a break for chase debut.

16/1

9th

6

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Survivors Sister

11st 8lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Sole win came off 9lb lower at Limerick in December (2m5f, heavy); beaten off revised mark thrice since and was beaten 8.75l when third at Sligo latest; could do with some rain.

8/1

Form: 410289 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last June, beating today's rival Jerrari; also ran well to take second in a 2m3f contest last August; a recent chase start should have advanced his fitness; cheekpieces added
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12

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:51 Bellewstown

Malbas

10st 6lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Dual hurdle winner has won on the level at this track; however, his recent form has been poor and the blinkers will have to spark a major revival.

25/1

12th

2

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:40 Kilbeggan

Malbas

12st 0lb

J: Mr Finn Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Added a second hurdles win at Kilbeggan last summer (2m, good) off this mark; beaten 30l+ in all four runs this season (two over fences); drop into 0-100 category for the first time since his win is the one smidgen of hope.

18/1

Form: 243447

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Second in a bumper in Britain last summer; had hinted at handicap potential in maidens before a moderate run at Clonmel a month ago.
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9th

13

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Jury Belle

11st 4lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Second in a bumper in Britain last summer; had hinted at handicap potential in maidens before a moderate run at Clonmel a month ago.

14/1

7th

4

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 188y

16:42 Clonmel

Jury Belle

10st 13lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Encouraging second in bumper on debut at Worcester in June before disappointing favourite at Stratford; two okay runs over hurdles after and shaped well at Thurles 161 days ago, beaten 7l into fourth by Run for Mahler; chance on that form but might need better ground.

13/2

4th

12

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 172y

14:12 Thurles

Jury Belle

10st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Debut point winner; took second in a Worcester bumper on rules debut (despite losing a shoe); disappointing odds-on favourite at Stratford following that; stepped up in trip when a well beaten third on hurdling debut and 28l behind in a Gowran conditions hurdle last time (2m, soft); this is easier.

10/1

14/1

Form: P-0805

Last run: 148 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Good form for Gavin Cromwell in the closing months of 2024, featuring a chase win at Tramore and a handicap hurdle win at Fairyhouse; never managed to reach that standard last year.
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9th

3

4th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 141y

19:30 Roscommon

Jouster

11st 9lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Paul W Flynn

Won two races over hurdles plus a chase in a productive 2024 but has been regressive since, mostly over fences; needs a revival.

22/1

5

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:17 Killarney

Jouster

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual hurdles winner won a Tramore beginners' chase in 2024, but is yet to win a handicap; must improve on recent form.

14/1

5th

5

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Wexford

Jouster

11st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual hurdle winner won a Tramore beginners' chase winner in 2024 but is yet to win a handicap; has to improve his recent form.

12/1

Form: 656-4P

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
AW winner; fifth behind subsequent chase Grade 1 winner Koktail Divin in a maiden hurdle at Leopardstown (2m4f, yielding); flattered by that detail; pulled up in a Bellewstown maiden hurdle last week; has plenty of weight, hard to fancy.
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2nd

9

(11)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Jazz Forever

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

C&D winner in April 2024; close third over 1m5f at Navan in June; has struggled in four outings since then.

25/1

14th

9

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 10y

16:20 Navan

Jazz Forever

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

AW winner is 0-15 on turf; fine run over 1m5f (good) here in June but has struggled in three outings since then, two of them at this venue; new headgear combination tried.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 093PFF D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Dual chase winner at Thurles last year over 2m5f; not badly treated but probably in need of a confidence boost after two falls over fences; cheekpieces now as well as usual tongue-tie.
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15th

17

(17)

19th Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Spinning Web

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

First reserve; dual-purpose sort scored his sole Flat win over 1m4f and is likely to find this trip on the sharp side.

8th

8

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:25 Tramore

Spinning Web

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

AW winner at three and dual winner over fences last year; couple of first-fence falls in March and quiet since; okay run at Navan in June; second to Stepdance over C&D last July, off this mark, and now meets her on a whopping 25lb better terms; only second time to wear blinkers.

6/1

10th

8

(9)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:37 Navan

Spinning Web

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Has lost way over hurdles and fences; won off 2lb lower at Dundalk (1m4f) in 2023 but 0-9 on turf on the Flat and others arrive in better form.

18/1

Form: 104 D

Last run: 191 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Point winner; won a 2m1f Wexford maiden hurdle on rules debut last August; was then poor at Navan on handicap debut; much better but still well beaten at Punchestown on second attempt; first run for six months.
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3rd

3

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 48y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Lady Doyanne

11st 10lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point-to-point and hurdles winner; placed in all three outings over fences in handicaps, latest two in 2m Wexford contests, second to Ballybrittas and had that rival behind in third when rallying 0.5l second last month (winner won again next time); tongue-tie now tried; contender again.

9/2

2nd

4

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 120y

17:05 Wexford

Lady Doyanne

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point and hurdles winner (here) ran a nice race over C&D on latest under a positive ride, beaten just 2.25l by Ballybrittas on her second chase start; the third from that race has since run well at Galway so she is interesting off just 2lb higher.

3/1

2nd

4

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

15:20 Wexford

Lady Doyanne

10st 13lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Henry De Bromhead

Second runner for yard; point winner won a maiden hurdle at this track last August but was hit and miss in handicaps after; solid chase debut at Tramore behind a mare who won in Killarney last week; looks a player.

2/1

Form: 9960

Last run: 111 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
80-rated Flat maiden, placed twice in soft-ground maidens last back-end; yet to show an equivalent standard over hurdles; tongiue-tie on now as well as cheekpieces worn for his best Flat runs; could become competitive on handicap debut.
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14

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

McLoughlin

11st 1lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

80-rated Flat maiden, placed twice in soft-ground maidens last back-end; yet to show an equivalent standard over hurdles; tongiue-tie on now as well as cheekpieces worn for his best Flat runs; could become competitive on handicap debut.

10/1

17th

13

(1)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

16:15 Curragh

McLoughlin

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Improved for the application of cheekpieces on last two starts; beaten 4.25l over 1m4f at Bellewstown and a neck over 1m2f at Roscommon since; rated 80 and is a big player.

5/1

17th

13

(1)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

16:15 Curragh

McLoughlin

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Improved for the application of cheekpieces on last two starts; beaten 4.25l over 1m4f at Bellewstown and a neck over 1m2f at Roscommon since; rated 80 and is a big player.

5/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €6.20
Straight Forecast €7.65
Tricast €89.95
Trifecta €220.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Survivors Sister

POSTDATA:

Lady Doyanne

The Irish Sun:

Spinning Web

SPOTLIGHT:

Desert Haven

TOPSPEED:

Survivors Sister