May 15 / 19.40 Kilbeggan

19.40

Good To Yielding

Shanette Superior Space Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £10243.48
  • 2m 4f 90y
  • 14 runners
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Shanette Superior Space Handicap Chase

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.30
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 89P15- D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner who ran a cracker when second off 120 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary in October (2m, good); form tailed off then but relished the switch to fences when scoring at Downpatrick in March, beating Dee's Lady by 4.25l, below that when fifth behind Coral River but will appreciate this sound surface.
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11

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:57 Kilbeggan

Littlefoot

10st 9lb

J: Daniel King

T: M A Molloy

Second off 2lb higher than this in a handicap hurdle at Tipperary last October (2m, good); form tailed off after; relished the switch to fences when scoring at Downpatrick in March; put a below-par Cork run behind him with a course handicap chase win in May; could feature off a mark 10lb lower than his revised chase rating.

6/1

1st

5

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Littlefoot

11st 8lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: M A Molloy

Hurdle winner who ran a cracker when second off 120 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary in October (2m, good); form tailed off then but relished the switch to fences when scoring at Downpatrick in March, beating Dee's Lady by 4.25l, below that when fifth behind Coral River but will appreciate this sound surface.

7/1

5th

2

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

19:12 Clonmel

Littlefoot

11st 9lb

J: Daniel King

T: M A Molloy

Relished the switch to fences when coming from the back to win on chasing debut in a Downpatrick beginners' (19.5f, yielding) just 16 days ago; this is a harder race but he did it nicely the last day and he should go well again.

11/2

11/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: P1875- D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner under rules, two hunter chases and a handicap chase at Cork off 116 in January; beaten favourite at Gowran Park in March, seemingly unsuited by testing conditions; ran well when beaten 9l over hurdles at Punchestown 16 days ago; definite chance back over fences with ground to suit.
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4th

10

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:12 Kilbeggan

Milan Forth

10st 8lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Simon Cavanagh

Won off 6lb lower at Cork in January (2m4f, yld-sft); excellent effort off 3lb lower over C&D on latest when a 0.5l second behind Littlefoot; this race is deeper so more needed to win but place claims again at the very least.

8/1

2nd

7

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Milan Forth

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Simon Cavanagh

Three-time winner under rules, two hunter chases and a handicap chase at Cork off 116 in January; beaten favourite at Gowran Park in March, seemingly unsuited by testing conditions; ran well when beaten 9l over hurdles at Punchestown 16 days ago; definite chance back over fences with ground to suit.

11/2

5th

7

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

15:40 Punchestown

Milan Forth

11st 6lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Simon Cavanagh

Former hunter chase winner; gained 2m4f handicap chase win at Cork in January but well held twice since in competitive 2m handicaps; belated hurdles debut here and likely tough enough task.

25/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: P3724- D

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Two-time chase winner, encouraging run when beaten 0.5l behind Harbour Highway at Leopardstown (2m6f, yielding) in March before well-held fourth at Fairyhouse 41 days ago; ground should suit and place claims.
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1st

9

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

19:25 Wexford

Lisleigh Lad

10st 3lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Ms Eleanor Broderick

Dual hunter chase winner did fine in handicaps last term, placed on three occasions including when going close at Leopardstown (2m5f) in March; although flattered, it was a nice run in a Listowel conditions event last time and can go well off a light weight with good ground no issue.

6/1

4th

6

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

16:07 Listowel

Lisleigh Lad

11st 2lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Ms Eleanor Broderick

Dual hunter chase winner who can hold his own in handicaps but unlikely to be overly competitive at this level.

66/1

3rd

11

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Lisleigh Lad

11st 3lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Ms Eleanor Broderick

Two-time chase winner, encouraging run when beaten 0.5l behind Harbour Highway at Leopardstown (2m6f, yielding) in March before well-held fourth at Fairyhouse 41 days ago; ground should suit and place claims.

14/1

Form: 52F06- C

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Won maiden hurdle at this course in September 2024, went on to score at Grade 3 level; encouraging start to chasing career when second to Argento Boy at Punchestown in December; below that last time out when sixth here; down in trip and tried in cheekpieces on handicap chase debut off 3lb lower mark than over hurdles.
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1

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:32 Killarney

Pray Tell

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Desmond Kenneally

Three hurdle wins in second half of 2024 haven't been added to, including in a stint chasing; most recently creditable fourth in 2m5f Kilbeggan handicap in May; back hurdling and ideally wants softer ground.

12/1

4th

2

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Pray Tell

11st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Desmond Kenneally

Won maiden hurdle at this course in September 2024, went on to score at Grade 3 level; encouraging start to chasing career when second to Argento Boy at Punchestown in December; below that last time out when sixth here; down in trip and tried in cheekpieces on handicap chase debut off 3lb lower mark than over hurdles.

14/1

6th

7

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 70y

18:59 Kilbeggan

Pray Tell

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Desmond Kenneally

Won a Grade 3 novice hurdle (3m) at Cork in December 2024; made a bright start over fences when second to Argento Boy at Punchestown; fell five out in the race won by Solder In Milan at the same venue; kept ticking over with a hurdles run.

11/2

Form: 80400- CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
A Grade 1-winning juvenile hurdler in his younger days, far from the force of old but still well capable; latest win came in handicap chase over C&D in September; down the field at Leopardstown and in veterans' event at Wexford last twice; dropped 3lb; 3-6 at this track and each-way player.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

13

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:12 Kilbeggan

A Wave Of The Sea

10st 5lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: J P Broderick

5-46 over fences, including three over C&D; is 1lb lower than when scoring here in September and took a step in the right direction when fifth over C&D on latest (behind Milan Forth); can't be discounted given his affinity for this venue.

18/1

5th

6

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

A Wave Of The Sea

11st 6lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: J P Broderick

A Grade 1-winning juvenile hurdler in his younger days, far from the force of old but still well capable; latest win came in handicap chase over C&D in September; down the field at Leopardstown and in veterans' event at Wexford last twice; dropped 3lb; 3-6 at this track and each-way player.

12/1

12th

9

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:38 Wexford

A Wave Of The Sea

10st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: J P Broderick

Fine servant won a Grade 1 juvenile hurdle and most recent successes came in 2m4f Kilbeggan handicap chases last year; penultimate Thurles fourth his best recent effort, stamina test probably beyond him in valuable 2m6f Leopardstown handicap latest; more suitable trip/ground here and drops in grade.

8/1

6/1

Form: /0932- C BF

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Won maiden hurdle at this track last year; well held in two beginners' chases before faring better on handicap debut when third at Naas in January; followed that up at Navan last time when 2.5l second to Moudan, who went on to win valuable contest at Ayr since; up just 1lb and steps up in trip; leading player for in-form trainer.
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2nd

6

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 50y

13:50 Punchestown

Park That

10st 13lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: E Bolger

Winning hurdler is 0-5 over fences but has run well in defeat at times; fine second behind subsequent Ayr premier handicap winner Moudan at Navan on penultimate (2m1f, sft-hvy); 20.5f may have stretched at Kilbeggan latest; drops back in trip now but would ideally prefer softer ground.

4/1

6th

13

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Park That

11st 1lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: E Bolger

Won maiden hurdle at this track last year; well held in two beginners' chases before faring better on handicap debut when third at Naas in January; followed that up at Navan last time when 2.5l second to Moudan, who went on to win valuable contest at Ayr since; up just 1lb and steps up in trip; leading player for in-form trainer.

6/1

2nd

3

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

16:52 Navan

Park That

11st 6lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: E Bolger

One of two for trainer; McManus homebred was well-backed to win a maiden hurdle at the fifth attempt at Kilbeggan in April; well beaten in two high-quality beginners' chases this season, but shaped well on handicap debut at Naas (2m, soft) last time, disputing for second before weakening into third; Mark Walsh rides for the first time now; good chance.

11/4

Form: 74362- BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdle winner who has fared well in three starts over fences, beaten a neck by Kilbrin Rocco at Tramore 26 days ago; step up in trip and ground should suit.
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6th

6

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:20 Sligo

Torquay Road

11st 4lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Cian Collins

Three-time hurdles winner, including on both Sligo visits; has been chasing and went close at Tramore on his penultimate start; strong contender here on the form that brought handicap wins over C&D and at Galway in the first half of last season; rider's 7lb claim an asset.

13/8

7th

9

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Torquay Road

11st 5lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Three-time hurdle winner who has fared well in three starts over fences, beaten a neck by Kilbrin Rocco at Tramore 26 days ago; step up in trip and ground should suit.

11/2

2nd

2

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:00 Tramore

Torquay Road

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Three-time hurdles winner; sound effort on chase debut in a beginners' at Downpatrick (20.5f, gd-yld) when a 5l third but tailed off on softer ground at Fairyhouse (2m) on latest in January; soft ground a concern on handicap chase bow.

13/2

Form: 05669- C

Last run: 195 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Useful hurdler, latest win came off 124 in handicap at Downpatrick in June; nothing of real note in five chase starts since, well beaten over 3m at Down Royal 195 days ago; needs a lot more after break, but hasn't been out of the first three in as many starts here.
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3rd

8

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 80y

19:07 Kilbeggan

Tonaghneave Well

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two-time winner over hurdles; rated 12lb lower over fences and deservedly so on the book; remains capable of much better.

8/1

9th

12

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 1f 24y

18:48 Roscommon

Tonaghneave Well

10st 4lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two-time winning hurdler rated 10lb higher in that sphere but that is for a reason; heavy defeats in all five chase starts and best form on good ground so the forecast rain is a worry; others appeal more.

18/1

8th

8

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Tonaghneave Well

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Useful hurdler, latest win came off 124 in handicap at Downpatrick in June; nothing of real note in five chase starts since, well beaten over 3m at Down Royal 195 days ago; needs a lot more after break, but hasn't been out of the first three in as many starts here.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 13500- CD

Last run: 230 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner for Henry de Bromhead, including when bolting up by 12l over C&D last May; finished last season with two below-par runs; off 230 days and dropped 4lb on stable debut.
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6th

9

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:12 Kilbeggan

Marv Michael

10st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Liz Doyle

Two chase wins for Henry de Bromhead, both over this C&D; is 4lb higher than when winning here in May 2025; third in this off 7lb higher last year; soundly beaten on debut for this yard last month but may have needed that; blinkers replace cheekpieces and rider takes off handy 3lb.

25/1

9th

1

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Marv Michael

11st 12lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: Liz Doyle

Four-time winner for Henry de Bromhead, including when bolting up by 12l over C&D last May; finished last season with two below-par runs; off 230 days and dropped 4lb on stable debut.

20/1

5

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

16:30 Listowel

Marv Michael

11st 8lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won off 1120 at Kilbeggan (20.5f, good) in May but 11lb rise halted his progress; remains 8lb above that last win and needs to find more to get his head back in front.

12/1

Form: 66406- D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Two-time winner over hurdles; 0-10 over fences, best runs when third in pair of handicaps at Wexford and Galway last summer; struggled since but not beaten far when sixth at Tramore 26 days ago and return to good ground will suit.
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10th

6

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:32 Killarney

Nas Na Riogh

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two-time winner over hurdles, including 2m4f novice here in 2024; not so effective a chaser, most recently dropping away tamely after forcing much of pace in 2m5f Kilbeggan handicap in May; blinkers now replace cheekpieces on hurdles return with a bit to prove.

16/1

10th

12

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Nas Na Riogh

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two-time winner over hurdles; 0-10 over fences, best runs when third in pair of handicaps at Wexford and Galway last summer; struggled since but not beaten far when sixth at Tramore 26 days ago and return to good ground will suit.

8/1

6th

1

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:00 Tramore

Nas Na Riogh

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two-time winner over hurdles is 0-9 in chases; ran well when third at Galway (2m2f, soft) last August but out of form when last seen in November and needs to revive after a 141-day break.

9/1

Form: 772P4-

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Sole win over fences came in valuable Gowran Park handicap in March 2025 (2m, soft); good second at Naas in January in similar conditions; tailed-off fourth 39 days ago at Cork; up in trip, probably needs softer ground.
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11th

4

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Champagne Mahler

11st 9lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Sole win over fences came in valuable Gowran Park handicap in March 2025 (2m, soft); good second at Naas in January in similar conditions; tailed-off fourth 39 days ago at Cork; up in trip, probably needs softer ground.

16/1

4th

4

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 45y

14:25 Cork

Champagne Mahler

11st 3lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won valauble Gowran handicap last year and good second at Naas in January; poor effort last time.

7/1

8

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:18 Gowran Park

Champagne Mahler

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won this race by 8l last year; well beaten in three starts following that; beaten 30l in seventh behind Drumgil in a Fairyhouse Listed handicap (2m1f, yielding to soft) in November; more like it when second at Naas last time; 11lb higher than for his 2025 success.

11/2

Form: 04846- CD

Last run: 160 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner, twice over fences; enjoyed a productive summer last year, scoring over C&D in June before finishing a nose second in valuable event in Killarney; too much on his plate backend of last year and returns on an okay mark.
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8th

6

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:07 Killarney

Gaelic Arc

10st 11lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won this in 2024 off 1lb higher mark and timely return to form last month under forcing tactics, winning over 2m at Punchestown and only denied by a neck off 5lb higher over 2m4f at Kilbeggan; up another 3lb but likely big player again.

9/2

2nd

12

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:12 Kilbeggan

Gaelic Arc

10st 6lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Patrick Ryan

Back to form with third chase win in fine style at Punchestown nine days ago (20.5f, yielding), making all to win by 3.25l; 5lb rise for that, but won this race off this mark last year; obvious chance if in the same form but consistency not a strong suit.

4/1

1st

5

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 50y

13:50 Punchestown

Gaelic Arc

10st 13lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Patrick Ryan

2-30 over fences, both wins coming at Kilbeggan; is 5lb below his latest win but he's been out of sorts for a while and not an ideal preparation for this when falling at the fifth fence at Kilbeggan just six days ago; fourth in this last year but others make more appeal.

9/1

13th
15
Whateys Quest

Form: 53428-

Last run: 124 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
First reserve; sole win over fences came at Limerick (2m6f, yielding) in December 2024; ran well over hurdles off 2lb higher mark at Limerick on penultimate start; well held at Punchestown 124 days ago but badly hampered; chance after 124 days off.
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13th

15

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Whateys Quest

10st 8lb

T: C Byrnes

First reserve; sole win over fences came at Limerick (2m6f, yielding) in December 2024; ran well over hurdles off 2lb higher mark at Limerick on penultimate start; well held at Punchestown 124 days ago but badly hampered; chance after 124 days off.

10

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Down Royal

Whateys Quest

11st 2lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Won a novices' handicap chase at Limerick (22.5f, yld-sft) in December; raised 11lb and hasn't really threatened in four starts since; still only a 7yo and may have needed his last run so not dismissed, especially if money comes.

20/1

10

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Down Royal

Whateys Quest

11st 2lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Won a novices' handicap chase at Limerick (22.5f, yld-sft) in December; raised 11lb and hasn't really threatened in four starts since; still only a 7yo and may have needed his last run so not dismissed, especially if money comes.

20/1

Form: 22642-

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 19 starts came in Naas handicap hurdle in April 2024; 0-12 over fences but placed five times and produced another solid effort when 0.5l second to James The Brave at Wexford 35 days ago; nudged up 2lb.
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14

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Three In A Row

10st 10lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: A L T Moore

Sole win in 19 starts came in Naas handicap hurdle in April 2024; 0-12 over fences but placed five times and produced another solid effort when 0.5l second to James The Brave at Wexford 35 days ago; nudged up 2lb.

7/1

2nd

7

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:03 Wexford

Three In A Row

10st 9lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: A L T Moore

Winning hurdler; 0-11 chasing but rated 3lb superior in this discipline after runner-up finishes at Punchestown (2m4f, yielding to soft) and Naas (2m4f, heavy); recent 2m1f Navan handicap fourth wasn't a bad effort, this more his trip so one to consider.

8/1

4th

7

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

16:52 Navan

Three In A Row

11st 1lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: A L T Moore

Winning hurdler; 0-10 chasing but rated 4lb superior in this discipline after runner-up finishes at Punchestown (2m4f, yielding to soft) and Naas (2m4f, heavy); finished 16l behind in a Naas Listed contest when sporting first-time cheekpieces (left off now), in a race won by another McManus runner ridden by Mark Walsh; similarly Walsh rides Park That here.

5/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €70.50
Straight Forecast €71.56
Tricast €811.24
Trifecta €582.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Park That

POSTDATA:

Torquay Road

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Littlefoot

TOPSPEED:

A Wave Of The Sea

The Irish Sun:

Park That