May 31 / 16.30 Kilbeggan

16.30

Good To Yielding

Geoff Scally Centra Summerhill Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £6402.17
  • 2m 4f 80y
  • 10 runners
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Geoff Scally Centra Summerhill Beginners Chase

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

OUR TIP

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 312/0- D

Last run: 370 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a Gowran maiden hurdle and Fairyhouse novice in 2024; weakened over 22.5f on handicap hurdle debut at Ballinrobe on sole start in 2025; long layoff to overcome on chase debut but worth a market check.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Apples Of Bresil

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Won a Gowran maiden hurdle and Fairyhouse novice in 2024; weakened over 22.5f on handicap hurdle debut at Ballinrobe on sole start in 2025; long layoff to overcome on chase debut but worth a market check.

11/2

10th

9

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 131y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Apples Of Bresil

10st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Off the mark at the fourth attempt over hurdles in a 2m4f maiden at Gowran (good) in October; solid second when last seen in a 2m4f Fairyhouse novice in November; off since but has gone well fresh before; interesting handicap debutant.

10/1

10th

9

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 131y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Apples Of Bresil

10st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Off the mark at the fourth attempt over hurdles in a 2m4f maiden at Gowran (good) in October; solid second when last seen in a 2m4f Fairyhouse novice in November; off since but has gone well fresh before; interesting handicap debutant.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 15386-

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner is 1-6 over hurdles and rated 115; not a bad effort over 2m in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown latest and shaped like further would suit; dam related to a couple of useful chasers and yard coming into form; could go well.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:20 Wexford

Chichester Park

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: A J Martin

Won on fifth start in points and decent hurdler ran well in Punchestown festival handicap; little wrong with his chase debut second at Kilbeggan, where he was fairly nimble when in close to his fences.

11/4

2nd

3

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Chichester Park

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Point winner is 1-6 over hurdles and rated 115; not a bad effort over 2m in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown latest and shaped like further would suit; dam related to a couple of useful chasers and yard coming into form; could go well.

8/1

6th

12

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Chichester Park

11st 8lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Winner of an ordinary Thurles maiden hurdle in December (2m, yielding); outpaced on handicap debut at same venue before satisfactory third in a Leopardstown novice hurdle next time (2m, soft to heavy); didn't improve for step up in trip in Down Royal handicap last time (2m5f, yielding); point-to-point win came on good ground.

12/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2122-4

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose Flat winner; 1-6 over hurdles and rated 120; promise in first two chase attempts, earning a rating of 117; beaten 17l into second of 12 behind talented Supersundae here (22.5f, gd-yld) in April; 9l fourth of 10 at Killarney (2m5f, gd-yld) 22 days ago; leading claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:43 Downpatrick

Billie Frechette

11st 11lb

J: Mr Finn Tegetmeier

T: Noel Meade

Had a good time last summer, winning on the level and over hurdles, second over 2m2f here as well; was reverting from three runs over fences when beaten 37l over 2m at Galway.

12/1

16th

4

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Billie Frechette

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Finished well to finish second in this 12 months ago when only 1lb lower; could be glad to see the back of fences (0-3) and one to consider.

20/1

3rd

8

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Billie Frechette

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Dual-purpose Flat winner; 1-6 over hurdles and rated 120; promise in first two chase attempts, earning a rating of 117; beaten 17l into second of 12 behind talented Supersundae here (22.5f, gd-yld) in April; 9l fourth of 10 at Killarney (2m5f, gd-yld) 22 days ago; leading claims.

2/1

Form: 382PP-

Last run: 281 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in a couple of points; 1-16 over hurdles and rated 119 in that sphere; however, was pulled up in successive races at Galway and Killarney when last seen last August and while there's a good chance he'll make a chaser on breeding, he's tended to need his comeback runs in the past.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

10

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:51 Bellewstown

Howdoyalikeherhome

10st 6lb

J: Joshua Halford

T: Gordon Elliott

A record of 1-19 over hurdles; best recent run was when fourth to Oh So Charming in a 2m2f Sligo claiming hurdle last time; ran well over 3m here last year and has to return to that form.

6/1

4th

7

6th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 193y

16:40 Sligo

Howdoyalikeherhome

10st 6lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Did well in handicaps last summer, winning over 2m6f and placed three times; had a couple of spins over fences in early summer; going okay when departing four out in 3m claimer at Roscommon, poor run since; no weight and big chance on paper, but would prefer farther.

11/2

11th

6

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 3

15:47 Cartmel

Howdoyalikeherhome

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Returned from break with two underwhelming chase runs this season and unseated rider when back over hurdles in plating company 12 days ago; tricky to weigh up at present but represents respected Irish stable.

10/1

Form: 8/31P- D

Last run: 197 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose sort; a winner of six races on the Flat, including the Cork Derby on latest (1m4f, soft) on first run back after a break; 4-28 over hurdles and rated 120; makes a belated chase debut at the age of nine but not bred for this discipline; in good form right now though and can't be discounted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

6

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 80y

15:10 Killarney

Londonofficecallin

11st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Very solid dual purpose performer; campaigned on the Flat and over fences this year, winning the Cork Derby and second in a Kilbeggan beginners chase; reverts back to hurdles with the stable in cracking form and makes obvious appeal.

6/1

4th

1

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 179y

19:10 Ballinrobe

Londonofficecallin

10st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

A winner of ten races over hurdles and on the Flat; scored in the Cork Derby (1m4f, soft) on most recent start in this sphere; just 4lb higher now, handles better ground and has run well over hurdles here before; okay run over fences latest and can't discount back on the level.

5/1

5th

7

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:20 Wexford

Londonofficecallin

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Cracking dual-purpose 9yo has won four hurdles and gained most valuable of six Flat wins at Cork in May; lacks a bit of scope for this game, as shown when a long way off Chichester Park at Kilbeggan; better at the latter venue since, but was still low and left at a few fences.

9/2

Form: 38267-

Last run: 217 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
1-8 over hurdles and rated 118; modest efforts in first two chases at Fairyhouse when beaten 17l and Wexford when beaten 40l, both last October; off since and this is an easier race; yard continues in hot form so she can't be discounted.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Wexford

Jane Eire

10st 13lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Henry De Bromhead

Third runner for yard; maiden hurdle winner has been well beaten in three chase runs including at this track; however, her chase mark is 8lb below hurdles one, so can't be dismissed if back to her best.

12/1

6th

9

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Jane Eire

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

1-8 over hurdles and rated 118; modest efforts in first two chases at Fairyhouse when beaten 17l and Wexford when beaten 40l, both last October; off since and this is an easier race; yard continues in hot form so she can't be discounted.

15/2

9

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 130y

12:30 Wexford

Jane Eire

11st 5lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Henry De Bromhead

One of two for trainer; hasn't looked like adding to her Cork maiden hurdle win in six starts since then and was 17l behind on chase debut at Fairyhouse (2m, yielding); Magic Day appears the pick of the stable's pair.

15/1

Form: 35345-

Last run: 236 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Exposed hurdler 1-14 in that sphere and rated 113; his win came over 3m2f but he's effective at this shorter trip; however, not an obvious candidate for chasing on breeding and lacks a recent run; others appeal more.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Boston Rajj

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Gordon Elliott

Exposed hurdler 1-14 in that sphere and rated 113; his win came over 3m2f but he's effective at this shorter trip; however, not an obvious candidate for chasing on breeding and lacks a recent run; others appeal more.

12/1

3

7th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 60y

15:20 Galway

Boston Rajj

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won off 10lb lower at Sligo (3m2f, good) in May; beaten 1l off 114 at Kilbeggan in July (20.5f, yld-sft) and just 1lb higher here; not beaten far at Perth latest and he has place claims.

7/1

5

25th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 2

16:18 Perth

Boston Rajj

10st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Gordon Elliott

Yet to make any significant further progress since comfortable win in 15-runner Sligo handicap (3m2f, good) in June and was below form when well-held third in Downpatrick novice on Friday but has a big role to play if back on song here.

7/1

Form: 43110- D

Last run: 219 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won back to back races last summer, a Bellewstown maiden hurdle (20.5f, good) and a Kelso novice (2m5f, good); out of depth in Cheltenham Grade 2 novice hurdle when last seen in October; not bred for this game and probably best watched after a 219-day absence.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:51 Bellewstown

Jackson Lamb

12st 0lb

J: Shane Fitzsimons

T: John C McConnell

Won a bumper and two hurdle races, including a C&D maiden last year; the best of four chase runs this year came at Wexford last time; has a fair bit to do off topweight back to hurdles today.

11/1

2nd

2

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 20y

15:25 Wexford

Jackson Lamb

11st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Bumper and hurdles winner is 0-3 over fences and hasn't troubled the judge; soundly beaten over C&D the last twice; new cheekpieces need to eke out more.

25/1

5th

4

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

16:20 Wexford

Jackson Lamb

11st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

118-rated hurdler won Bellewstown maiden and Kelso novice late last summer on good ground; two chase efforts underwhelming, may need more time.

12/1

Form: /47P-7

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner; 0-6 over hurdles and rated 103; pulled up and beaten 72l in Downpatrick maiden hunter chases the last twice; others make more appeal.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 157y

14:25 Punchestown

Mister Frostie

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: C A McBratney

Point-to-point winner; modest maiden over hurdles rated 103; rated 95 after three poor efforts over fences (pulled up, beaten 52l and pulled up); hard to fancy in this company.

50/1

7

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Mister Frostie

11st 12lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: C A McBratney

Point-to-point winner; 0-6 over hurdles and rated 103; pulled up and beaten 72l in Downpatrick maiden hunter chases the last twice; others make more appeal.

33/1

7th

3

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 150y

19:30 Downpatrick

Mister Frostie

12st 0lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: C A McBratney

Hints of ability in maiden hurdles for this stable; won a maiden point at Hexham last November; hard to fancy on the form of his run since returning to Colin McBratney.

66/1

Form: 1510-

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Locally trained 4yo; Killarney maiden hurdle winner last July (2m1f, yld-sft); added a Limerick handicap hurdle off 112 in March (2m, soft); tailed off on latest at Bellewstown and now switches attention to chasing; would probably prefer softer ground.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Something Noble

10st 11lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Locally trained 4yo; Killarney maiden hurdle winner last July (2m1f, yld-sft); added a Limerick handicap hurdle off 112 in March (2m, soft); tailed off on latest at Bellewstown and now switches attention to chasing; would probably prefer softer ground.

11/1

10th

1

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:50 Bellewstown

Something Noble

11st 12lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Flat maiden won a Killarney juvenile hurdle last year before a lesser run at Listowel; won a Limerick handicap on return last month; a player up 6lb with more to come.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta €13.00
Straight Forecast €12.43
Trifecta €53.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Billie Frechette

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Billie Frechette

TOPSPEED:

Billie Frechette

POSTDATA:

Billie Frechette

The Irish Sun:

Billie Frechette