June 15 / 18.42 Kilbeggan

18.42

Yielding To Soft

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  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 3m 0f 100y
  • 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: P88-42

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 19 starts came in handicap chase at Tramore (2m6f, yld) last year; shaped well when staying-on fourth at Sligo last month and backed it up when beaten 2.5l into second by Mickey Hulie at Limerick 18 days ago; shapes as if step up in trip will suit and leading claims off 2lb higher with claimer taking off 7lb.
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5th

4

4th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 141y

19:30 Roscommon

Island McCoo

11st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Donncha Duggan

Chase winner at Tramore last year; won over hurdles at Kilbeggan in June and shrugged off a lesser run there next time to be a solid fourth chasing last time; a player up 1lb.

5/1

4th

6

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

20:30 Kilbeggan

Island McCoo

11st 4lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Donncha Duggan

Chase win came in 2m6f Tramore handicap last year, more recently has been hurdling, notably 3m1f handicap win here; held off 5lb higher in similar contest a fortnight ago but interesting back chasing here off 3lb lower mark.

11/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 548-F8

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 6lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
0-17 but largely consistent in six starts in 2024 and 2025; was only beaten 1.5l into fourth off 4lb higher at Galway (3m, yld) in October; fell four out on return at Punchestown and weakened tamely at Clonmel last time; on a nice mark but needs more
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6th

15

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 113y

20:30 Ballinrobe

Queen Kulina

10st 5lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Eoin Griffin

Maiden is in decent form; beaten just 5l when third at Kilbeggan on penultimate; weakened late into fourth at Roscommon (3m, good) on latest; worth another go at this trip on that evidence; place chance.

16/1

4th

16

6th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

19:50 Roscommon

Queen Kulina

10st 3lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Eoin Griffin

Winless from 13 starts over hurdles but some good runs in defeat; bounced back from a poor Clonmel run at Kilbeggan (3m1f, good to yielding) when running on well to take third in the final strides; thereabouts off the same mark.

6/1

3rd

16

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

18:42 Kilbeggan

Queen Kulina

10st 6lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Eoin Griffin

0-17 but largely consistent in six starts in 2024 and 2025; was only beaten 1.5l into fourth off 4lb higher at Galway (3m, yld) in October; fell four out on return at Punchestown and weakened tamely at Clonmel last time; on a nice mark but needs more

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 22177-

Last run: 234 days

W: 11st 12lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Sole success in 25 hurdle starts came when making all easily at Sligo (25.5f, gd) in August, won by 15l off 7lb lower; well-held in two starts since and returns from 234 days off; mark probably a bit high but 7lb claimer helps.
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9th

9

19th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 168y

19:48 Sligo

Tango Theatre

10st 11lb

J: Shane Fitzsimons

T: John C McConnell

1-28 over hurdles, that sole win was achieved in this race last year; struggled here last month in a race in which Cornmarket was second; much more like it when chasing home easy winner Strong Contender at Wexford; could go close now

8/1

2nd

6

7th Aug 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:26 Wexford

Tango Theatre

11st 6lb

J: Shane Fitzsimons

T: John C McConnell

11yo is 1-27 over hurdles, the win coming at Sligo in August last year off 4lb higher (3m2f, good); okay fifth on seasonal return at Kilbeggan in June (3m1f, good to yielding) but was tailed off at Sligo last time (3m2f, good); others preferred.

33/1

8th

11

12th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 121y

16:35 Sligo

Tango Theatre

10st 10lb

J: Shane Fitzsimons

T: John C McConnell

One of two for trainer; sole success in 26 hurdle starts came over C&D in August off 6lb lower when winning by 15l (good); should come on for creditable fifth on return at Kilbeggan.

14/1

Form: 4000B-

Last run: 81 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit in bumpers last year and was running okay at Clonmel 81 days ago before being brought down, albeit was on the retreat; well-treated based on early form if he can build on that up in trip.
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6th

12

4th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 141y

19:30 Roscommon

Ballyredinkingston

10st 11lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Regressive maiden over hurdles did show some spark in points early in career but still isn't easy to fancy on chasing debut.

33/1

6th

10

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

19:33 Limerick

Ballyredinkingston

10st 8lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Showed a bit in bumpers last year; never on terms when keeping on for sixth of 12 finishers at Kilbeggan in June (3m1f, good to yielding); down 1lb and he's well treated based on his early form.

10/1

6th

11

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

18:42 Kilbeggan

Ballyredinkingston

10st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: John Patrick Ryan

Showed a bit in bumpers last year and was running okay at Clonmel 81 days ago before being brought down, albeit was on the retreat; well-treated based on early form if he can build on that up in trip.

10/1

Form: 3F0-0

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Nothing of note in four maiden hurdles; steps up in trip on handicap bow.
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3rd

5

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 97y

18:11 Galway

Strong Contender

11st 8lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Norman Lee

Stepped up in trip to very good effect when winning handicap hurdles over 3m at Wexford and 3m2f at Sligo; up 15lb for that but in absolutely prime form and this testing 2m6f could suit him well.

3/1

1st

12

19th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 168y

19:48 Sligo

Strong Contender

10st 5lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Norman Lee

Now on the upgrade after a low-key start to her career; stepped up on the form of her first two handicap starts when trouncing Tango Theatre (last year's winner of this event) over 3m at Wexford 12 days ago; up 9lb, can remain competitive.

4/1

1st

12

7th Aug 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:26 Wexford

Strong Contender

10st 7lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Norman Lee

Little to shout about in maidens but ran better race switched to handicaps at Kilbeggan when a 10.5l seventh over this trip; midfield finish at Ballinrobe last time (2m6f, good); down 2lb more and place chance with 7lb claimer back aboard.

18/1

Form: 0P-036 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
First positive run in a while when beaten 5l into third at Clonmel (19.5f, gd) in May but failed to build on that when no impression at Tramore 17 days ago; step up in trip not sure to suit.
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8

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:11 Kilbeggan

Brianna Lily

10st 13lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: James M Barcoe

1-25 over hurdles, the win coming over 3m on heavy ground at Clonmel in 2023; is now 13lb lower and he showed promise at Clonmel in May when a 4.75l third of ten (2m4f, good to yielding); hasn't matched that performance in three runs since.

8/1

4th

10

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:10 Killarney

Brianna Lily

11st 0lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: James M Barcoe

1-24 over hurdles, the win coming over 3m on heavy ground at Clonmel in 2023; is now 12lb lower, but has disappointed the last twice after showing a bit more at Clonmel in May.

22/1

8th

5

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

18:42 Kilbeggan

Brianna Lily

11st 4lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: James M Barcoe

First positive run in a while when beaten 5l into third at Clonmel (19.5f, gd) in May but failed to build on that when no impression at Tramore 17 days ago; step up in trip not sure to suit.

12/1

Form: 212-PF

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Proved progressive last year, scoring at Cork (18.5f, gd) in October either side of runner-up finishes; pulled up and fell early in two starts this year so needs to bounce back up in trip.
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9th

2

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

18:42 Kilbeggan

Jaadil

11st 11lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: D E Fitzgerald

Proved progressive last year, scoring at Cork (18.5f, gd) in October either side of runner-up finishes; pulled up and fell early in two starts this year so needs to bounce back up in trip.

12/1

7

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:51 Listowel

Jaadil

11st 8lb

J: James Smith

T: D E Fitzgerald

Progressive in the autumn; runner-up at Navan (2m3f, yielding) before gaining a first win in emphatic fashion at Cork (2m3f, good); good effort at Sligo next time when runner-up; reported to have mucus when pulled up on seasonal return at Cork last time; chance at her best.

11/1

14

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:50 Cork

Jaadil

10st 10lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: D E Fitzgerald

Progressive in the autumn; runner-up at Navan (2m3f, yielding) before gaining a first win in emphatic fashion over C&D (good); good effort at Sligo last time in October when filling the second spot (2m2f, good to yielding); interesting candidate if fit enough.

7/1

Form: 38280-

Last run: 56 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Some decent placed form over fences last year, most notably when 6.5l second to Kyle Valley at Tramore (2m6f, yld) in handicap chase off 79 in May; proved he's in good heart when runner-up in point-to-point last month so he could figure.
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10th

14

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

18:42 Kilbeggan

Roman Parish

10st 9lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: David M O’Brien

Some decent placed form over fences last year, most notably when 6.5l second to Kyle Valley at Tramore (2m6f, yld) in handicap chase off 79 in May; proved he's in good heart when runner-up in point-to-point last month so he could figure.

20/1

10th

10

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

19:42 Tramore

Roman Parish

11st 7lb

J: Ms J E Grant

T: David M O’Brien

35-race maiden under rules; struggling in points since a maiden win last autumn.

66/1

14

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:00 Wexford

Roman Parish

10st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: David M O’Brien

Yet to score after 34 starts between hurdles and fences but has run well at times, including latest when staying on second (Early Arrival 8.5l away third) to a clear winner in 2m6f Tramore handicap chase in May; place claims again.

15/2

Form: 050/05

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Entitled to need comeback run at Sligo after a long lay-off and ran just respectably when beaten 20l into fifth at Limerick 18 days ago; dropped 11lb in the weights since decent fifth at Roscommon in 2024 so could be well-treated but needs more up in trip.
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11th

13

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

18:42 Kilbeggan

Celtic Crossing

10st 9lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Darren Collins

Entitled to need comeback run at Sligo after a long lay-off and ran just respectably when beaten 20l into fifth at Limerick 18 days ago; dropped 11lb in the weights since decent fifth at Roscommon in 2024 so could be well-treated but needs more up in trip.

20/1

5th

12

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Celtic Crossing

10st 9lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Darren Collins

Was entitled to need her comeback run at Sligo after a long absence; one fair run when fifth at Roscommon in 2024; otherwise little of note in her form.

20/1

11th

14

12th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:28 Sligo

Celtic Crossing

10st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Darren Collins

Off the track since 31l defeat at Punchestown in October 2024; likely to need this run after such a long layoff.

25/1

Form: 798-08

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Little impact in maiden hurdles and never a factor in two handicap starts this year; hopes pinned on step up in trip.
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1st

14

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 148y

18:48 Sligo

Move It On Over

10st 4lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: John F O’Neill

Out of depth in novice events lately and handicap form offers little or no encouragement.

33/1

4th

6

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

18:09 Ballinrobe

Move It On Over

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John F O’Neill

Unplaced all eight starts and all of 31lb wrong at the weights; would need to start now.

250/1

4

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 204y

18:48 Roscommon

Move It On Over

11st 2lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John F O’Neill

Maiden over hurdles is rated only 74 so is out of his depth in this company; blinkers added.

200/1

Form: 0508-4

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

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No Results Found

Form: 080-

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 700-0

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in four starts in maiden hurdles; big step up in trip on handicap debut.
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8

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

18:42 Kilbeggan

Blinding Light

10st 13lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Philip M Byrne

Tailed off in four starts in maiden hurdles; big step up in trip on handicap debut.

18/1

11th

6

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Blinding Light

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Philip M Byrne

Tailed off in three maiden hurdles last year; hard to make a case for.

100/1

Form: /0576-

Last run: 305 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Modest form in seven starts but took small step in right direction at this track a year ago when beaten 17.5l into fifth off 9lb higher; tailed off over hurdles and fences since; returns after 305 days off and needs plenty more.
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10th

3

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 113y

19:57 Ballinrobe

Derby Rock

11st 12lb

J: Mr P A King

T: James Kieran King

0-7 over hurdles and rated just 82; beaten 49l off that mark in a handicap chase at Wexford on latest; difficult to make a case.

25/1

10th

9

22nd Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 155y

17:20 Wexford

Derby Rock

10st 10lb

J: Daniel King

T: James Kieran King

Showed just a hint of ability for Mouse Morris and fell on return over hurdles; others appeal more on stable debut.

28/1

9

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

18:42 Kilbeggan

Derby Rock

10st 13lb

J: Jake Coen

T: M F Morris

Modest form in seven starts but took small step in right direction at this track a year ago when beaten 17.5l into fifth off 9lb higher; tailed off over hurdles and fences since; returns after 305 days off and needs plenty more.

16/1

Form: 1608-2

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Sole win in ten starts came off 2lb lower at Ballinrobe in August (2m6f, gd) before respectable eighth of 20 in 3m Down Royal handicap in October; remote second on chase debut at Kelso 22 days ago but could come on plenty for that and is a player.
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4th

2

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 67y

18:10 Ballinrobe

Ladies Well

11st 12lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Andrew Slattery

Hurdles winner here in 2025 and proving a better chaser this summer, winning twice in 2m7f Killarney handicaps with some ease under hold-up tactics, most recently last month off 90; in between decent second at Roscommon on soft; up a further 8lb but rider takes off 5lb; major player, especially if ground doesn't worsen.

9/2

1st

7

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:45 Killarney

Ladies Well

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Slattery

Hurdle winner at Ballinrobe in 2025 got off the mark over fences over C&D last month in ready fashion (good to yielding); raised 8lb but was best of the rest when chasing home an easy winner at Roscommon last time (2m6f, soft); up 1lb more but should be thereabouts.

5/1

2nd

5

4th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 141y

19:30 Roscommon

Ladies Well

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Slattery

Hurdle winner at Ballinrobe in 2025 got off the mark over fences at Killarney (2m7f) last time in ready fashion; raised 8lb but should be a major player again.

11/4

Non-runners

Joes Turn, Hay Baby, Fr Gilligansvoyge, Everystep Oftheway

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Payout
Exacta €109.30
Straight Forecast €63.63
Tricast €346.88
Trifecta €371.00

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pilgrims Walk

POSTDATA:

Island McCoo

SPOTLIGHT:

Joe's Turn

The Irish Sun:

Pilgrims Walk