May 15 / 19.05 Kilbeggan

19.05

Good To Yielding

Cooke’s Bar And Restaurant Caragh Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £6402.17
  • 2m 4f 90y
  • 14 runners
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Cooke’s Bar And Restaurant Caragh Beginners Chase

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 16421-

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over hurdles, landed handicap 29 days ago off 102 decisively by 5.5l; two runs over fences, distant fourth in good beginners' chase at Thurles before runner-up in Listed mares company, albeit well held; big run anticipated back up in trip.
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1st

14

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Shellrunforbriggs

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Dual winner over hurdles, landed handicap 29 days ago off 102 decisively by 5.5l; two runs over fences, distant fourth in good beginners' chase at Thurles before runner-up in Listed mares company, albeit well held; big run anticipated back up in trip.

11/2

1st

8

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

14:45 Limerick

Shellrunforbriggs

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Naas maiden winner was well held in handicap next time and has switched to chasing both starts since, chasing home a clear winner in 2m6f Thurles Listed mares' novice in February; interesting back hurdling here

13/2

13/2

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 7314U- C

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Relished good ground last summer when winning over hurdles at this course and Ballinrobe and ran well in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick off 110; unseated when in contention three out at Tramore 25 days ago on chase debut; definite chance again for in-form trainer.
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6th

10

20th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 150y

16:48 Listowel

Warriors Wood

10st 6lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Andrew McNamara

Won a Kilbeggan handicap over 2m4f in May and has been fairly consistent in defeat since; however, was beaten 17l in a Wexford novice last time and needs plenty more today.

14/1

3rd

3

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

18:32 Wexford

Warriors Wood

11st 9lb

J: Daniel King

T: Andrew McNamara

Dual hurdle winner got off the mark over fences in a Kilbeggan handicap in May; solid efforts over hurdles and fences since; saddle slipped early so Galway run last time is forgiven; has 11lb to find on ratings with Le Coq Hardi.

5/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: PB712- D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Gained third hurdles victory when landing handicap off 100 at Down Royal in March; good effort off same mark over fences when 3.5l second to Butty O Brien at Wexford 35 days ago; needs improvement back in a beginners', but in good form.
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4th

1

16th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

17:55 Kelso

Rockstown Girl

12st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Anthony McCann

Won over hurdles at Down Royal (2m4f, yielding) in March and has run some respectable races over hurdles/fences since; possibly needed the run at Uttoxeter (hurdles) yesterday on return from layoff; not ruled out.

6/1

7th

3

15th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:30 Uttoxeter

Rockstown Girl

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Anthony McCann

Irish raider; latest of her three wins was off 8lb lower at Down Royal in March (2m4f, yielding); some fair efforts since; each-way chance.

10/1

Form: 5714U-

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in 2m6f handicap hurdle at Downpatrick in March, decent effort off 5lb higher at Clonmel next time before unseating after three out 16 days ago at Punchestown; enjoys good ground and being patiently ridden; chase debut; has the hurdle rating to be on the shortlist.
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9th

12

3rd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 40y

14:30 Gowran Park

Better Times

10st 6lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: S G Carey

Won over 2m6f at Downpatrick in March (yielding to soft) when only 3lb lower; could have run better back over hurdles at Ballinrobe the last time.

20/1

8th

9

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 208y

16:34 Ballinrobe

Better Times

11st 1lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: S G Carey

Now 4lb higher than when winning at Downpatrick (2m6f, yielding to soft) in March; not seen to best effect in two starts chasing; could fare better back hurdling.

20/1

7th

1

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Better Times

11st 12lb

J: Mr J W Hendrick

T: S G Carey

5lb lower when winning a handicap hurdle in March; enjoys good ground and ran well for a long way on recent chase debut at Kilbeggan (2m3f, yielding); this trip likely suits him better and has possibilities in the new headgear.

6/1

Form: 2285-5

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
A long-standing 32-race maiden who has proved frustrating but consistent, finishing runner-up 13 times; 12 chase runs, beaten 5l into fifth at Wexford eight days ago in handicap off 112; one of his best efforts came over this C&D last year; capable of winning a contest of this nature.
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2nd

1

14th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 85y

Class 4

13:25 Wetherby

In The Trenches

11st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Proved hard to win with when with Gavin Cromwell (1-32 over jumps) but doubled his winning tally in a three-runner novice handicap chase at Warwick on 15th chase start (3m, good to firm, tongue-tie tried) on last month's stable debut; respected on that form.

5/6

1st

2

22nd Sep 2026

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Warwick

In The Trenches

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

He's raced 38 times (14 of them over fences) and his sole win came in a maiden hurdle at Downpatrick (2m3f, good) in June; not at his best on his final few outings for Gavin Cromwell (fences/hurdles) but he's a contender if at the top of his game on this stable debut; changed hands for 12,500gns last month; wears a first-time tongue-tie.

3/1

Form: 70225-

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two maiden hurdles this year, the form of which is questionable; ran okay when fifth on chase debut at Tramore 25 days ago, 4.75l behind Drop A Threat; needs a lot more but lightly raced.
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4

5th Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:15 Fairyhouse

Gunnery Sergeant

11st 4lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Second over C&D on hurdling debut; now rated 104 after five attempts; been chasing lately and makes limited appeal.

12/1

5th

2

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 4

15:18 Perth

Gunnery Sergeant

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

Ex-pointer; lightly raced maiden under rules; fair run when eighth of 14 in a Kilbeggan beginners' chase in May (2m4f, good) and ran to a similar level of form in a maiden hurdle last time (2m3f, good to yielding); interesting on handicap debut.

6/4

5th

4

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 20y

14:26 Kilbeggan

Gunnery Sergeant

11st 12lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Runner-up in two maiden hurdles this year, although the value of the form is questionable; well beaten over fences on his last two starts, prominent before weakening from two out at this venue last time; definite chance in a race of this standard

7/2

Form: 1989F-

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Point winner whose sole win in 23 starts under rules came in a Down Royal maiden hurdle last May; not shown much this year until chase debut at Tramore last time, falling two out when still in contention (Drop A Threat fourth); should build on that.
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11th

8

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:30 Tramore

Black Soul

9st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Conor Houlihan

Point winner; won a Down Royal maiden hurdle in 2025; varied campaign this year; ran well up to the point of a fall two out in a chase at this venue in April; maiden on the Flat, runner-up three times; in rear at Dundalk in March.

12/1

8th

5

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:00 Downpatrick

Black Soul

11st 10lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Conor Houlihan

Point winner won a Down Royal maiden hurdle for former yard in 2025; chasing lately and was running a big race at Tramore when falling two out; poor at Kilbeggan since; needs his best.

16/1

9th

2

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Black Soul

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Conor Houlihan

Point winner whose sole win in 23 starts under rules came in a Down Royal maiden hurdle last May; not shown much this year until chase debut at Tramore last time, falling two out when still in contention (Drop A Threat fourth); should build on that.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 54474- BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Wide-margin point winner who hasn't fulfilled that potential in seven starts, six of them over hurdles; fourth on chase debut at Tramore 25 days ago, arguably flattered; similar standard race here down in trip; likely to come good at some point for top connections, but becoming expensive to follow.
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10th

3

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

16:30 Listowel

Drop A Threat

11st 11lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Point winner failed to win over hurdles, though some decent efforts; ran well in a pair of handicap chases at the Galway festival; up 5lb and should be a player for a yard in fine form.

4/1

2nd

11

2nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

14:55 Galway

Drop A Threat

11st 6lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

A lot of Gigginstown's have been taking flight from Mullins' yard lately, and this modest performer will probably be on his way to Doncaster sales, rather than Elliott's, before long; did plug away over 2m2f when sixth of 20 here on Tuesday.

10/1

6th

12

28th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:45 Galway

Drop A Threat

11st 6lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: W P Mullins

Point to point winner has yet to make much of an impact under Rules; well held in beginners' chase at Wexford on latest (behind Ned In The Park); previously pulled up in handicap chase at Tramore; in good hands but much more needed.

14/1

Form: 4225P-

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden over hurdles but some good efforts in defeat last year in maidens, most notably when second at Roscommon in August; returned from break at Bellewstown 27 days ago, pulled up before last; needs improvement on chase debut up in trip, but not out of it on pick of form.
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8th

13

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 110y

17:02 Downpatrick

Following Orders

10st 8lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Maiden is 0-4 over fences and has failed to complete three of his six starts in 2026; beaten 25l in Kilbeggan handicap hurdle on latest; hard to make a case.

33/1

11th

10

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Following Orders

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: P J Rothwell

Has been running over fences lately, mostly poorly and fell last time at Wexford; has a chance if back to best maiden hurdle runs of last year; trainer/jockey combination have a good strike-rate.

16/1

Form: 93276-

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Placed in two small-field maiden hurdles last year; beaten a long way in point-to-point last month, but fared better when sixth here last time; more needed on chase debut up in trip.
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3rd

5

30th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 153y

15:30 Sligo

Phoenix Arizona

10st 8lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: John J Cullen

Has run well here over hurdles and off the mark on handicap chase debut in Ballinrobe handicap; up 7lb and in grade, but garnered plenty of jumping experience in points and has the physical scope to progress further over fences.

6/1

1st

14

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 48y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Phoenix Arizona

10st 9lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: John J Cullen

Placed hurdles form at Sligo at around this trip; tailed off on only previous attempt chasing at Kilbeggan in May; others look more likely.

20/1

8th

3

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 148y

18:48 Sligo

Phoenix Arizona

11st 10lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: John J Cullen

Has shown promise at this venue on his last three starts; fourth in a claimer on final start for previous yard; well backed when third in a higher-grade handicap than this on stable debut, when wrong at the weights; second here 13 days ago; fair chance he can prevail in a rematch with third-placed Georginas Jet.

7/2

Form: 4640-

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: —

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No Results Found

Form: 367U5-

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

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No Results Found

Form: 1368F-

Last run: 164 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Sligo maiden hurdle winner last year (2m2f, good); fine effort when beaten 9.5l into third by the smart I'll Sort That at Galway after; didn't make it past the first on chase debut at Clonmel 164 days ago; each-way chance.
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12

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Kate Knows Best

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: John Patrick Ryan

Sligo maiden hurdle winner last year (2m2f, good); fine effort when beaten 9.5l into third by the smart I'll Sort That at Galway after; didn't make it past the first on chase debut at Clonmel 164 days ago; each-way chance.

18/1

6

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 156y

15:05 Galway

Kate Knows Best

11st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Back from a break to make all in a 2m2f maiden for mares at Sligo (good) in May and that was after a break of 260 days, so clearly able when fresh; this is a lot tougher, though.

33/1

1st

5

13th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 180y

18:00 Sligo

Kate Knows Best

10st 13lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

made all, jumped left 3 out, faced challenge approaching last, ridden clear run-in, readily

9/2

Form: 08805-

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: —

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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta €15.20
Straight Forecast €14.72
Trifecta €107.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Shellrunforbriggs

The Irish Sun:

Rockstown Girl

POSTDATA:

In The Trenches

RP RATINGS (IRE):

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TOPSPEED:

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