July 16 / 19.20 Killarney

19.20

Good

Kerry Drains Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 2m 1f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Kerry Drains Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Thunderstorms

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 00001- D

Last run: 109 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Useful Flat sort on the continent got off the mark over hurdles last time at Downpatrick; got an 11lb hike for that, but goes well fresh and is still rated 90 on the Flat, so has to be respected.
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13th

19

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Lips Freedom

10st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Andrew Kinirons

Useful Flat sort on the continent has got his act together over hurdles, winning at Downpatrick and Killarney 109 days apart; seems best fresh but if he can back that up off 9lb higher then he is a player.

7/1

1st

5

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:20 Killarney

Lips Freedom

11st 6lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Andrew Kinirons

Useful Flat sort on the continent got off the mark over hurdles last time at Downpatrick; got an 11lb hike for that, but goes well fresh and is still rated 90 on the Flat, so has to be respected.

7/2

25/1

  • Place: £7.40

Form: 367P-0 D

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Wexford maiden hurdle winner for Joseph O'Brien last year; however, has been below that form in four runs for this yard; blinkers replace previously-worn cheekpieces.
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4th

4

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:48 Tramore

Claude

11st 8lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Sarah Joanna Connell

Maiden hurdle winner for Joseph O'Brien last year; similar runs in defeat at Killarney and Galway lately so has to find more even dropped 2lb.

15/2

11th

8

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 130y

17:40 Galway

Claude

11st 8lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Sarah Joanna Connell

Winning hurdler for Joseph O'Brien; took a step forward in his headgear combination when a solid third in a handicap hurdle at Killarney two weeks ago; this is more competitive again but has a squeak if he can improve again.

25/1

3rd

2

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:20 Killarney

Claude

11st 9lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Sarah Joanna Connell

Wexford maiden hurdle winner for Joseph O'Brien last year; however, has been below that form in four runs for this yard; blinkers replace previously-worn cheekpieces.

25/1

Form: 7P0-60

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Winless, but some good runs, since taking a Listowel maiden hurdle in 2024; well beaten chasing last twice, but can't be ruled out back in this discipline with an in-form rider aboard; third runner for yard; watch market.
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1st

5

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 140y

16:35 Tramore

Kingdom Calling

10st 13lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

250-1 maiden hurdle winner two years ago; couple of decent runs in handicaps last year but form largely inconsistent; beaten 15l into fourth at Killarney (2m1f, good) 31 days ago over hurdles, staying on reasonably well from rear; beaten 21l over C&D in May; on a nice mark but needs to put best foot forward.

8/1

4th

14

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:20 Killarney

Kingdom Calling

10st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Winless, but some good runs, since taking a Listowel maiden hurdle in 2024; well beaten chasing last twice, but can't be ruled out back in this discipline with an in-form rider aboard; third runner for yard; watch market.

14/1

10th

11

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Wexford

Kingdom Calling

11st 1lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Shock Listowel maiden hurdle winner in 2024; hit and miss since, plus was well beaten on chase debut last time at Tramore, but can do better.

12/1

Form: 970-14 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Flat winner won a 2m1f Wexford handicap and a solid run off this mark there since; needs more up in grade, but shouldn't be far away.
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6th

14

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

17:37 Down Royal

Kilt

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Sole win came off 9lb lower at Wexford (2m1f, gd-yld) back in May; not beaten that far in three starts since, including when a 7l fourth of 11 at Cork on latest; needs to find a bit more off current mark.

8/1

4th

9

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Cork

Kilt

10st 8lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Flat winner won a 2m1f Wexford handicap hurdle in May (good-to-yielding) and okay runs twice since off 9lb higher; can be keen.

20/1

5th

12

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:20 Killarney

Kilt

11st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Flat winner won a 2m1f Wexford handicap and a solid run off this mark there since; needs more up in grade, but shouldn't be far away.

10/1

Form: 59-P26 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back handicaps last year for Tony Mullins, but lost his form after; hit and miss chasing lately for this yard, but would have a chance if back to his best.
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15th

13

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Party President

10st 8lb

J: Dylan O’Connor

T: A D Leahy

Two-time hurdles winner last year; tame chase effort here on Tuesday and tried in first-time cheekpieces now back hurdling.

25/1

14th

9

28th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:45 Galway

Party President

11st 7lb

J: Dylan O’Connor

T: A D Leahy

Two-time hurdles winner; his good second over fences at Roscommon in June (16.5f, yielding) would give him a chance here but didn't back it up at Wexford and failed to fire back over hurdles at Killarney on latest.

16/1

6th

6

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:20 Killarney

Party President

11st 6lb

J: Dylan O’Connor

T: A D Leahy

Won back-to-back handicaps last year for Tony Mullins, but lost his form after; hit and miss chasing lately for this yard, but would have a chance if back to his best.

16/1

Form: 23209- D

Last run: 277 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since May 2023, but some solid runs last year; however, is best watched on return unless strong in the market.
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5

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

17:25 Wexford

Corkbeg

10st 12lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: David Harry Kelly

Two wins over hurdles with the last one coming over 2m1f here in 2023; not bad efforts at Kilbeggan over hurdles and Tramore over fences lately; could be involved.

7/1

6th

9

14th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:40 Tramore

Corkbeg

11st 0lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: David Harry Kelly

2-25 over hurdles but 0-7 over fences and yet to trouble the judge; soundly beaten in this race in 2024; 8lb lower now but others make more appeal.

16/1

4th

9

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:48 Kilbeggan

Corkbeg

10st 12lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: David Harry Kelly

Dual winner over flights, most recently off 88 at Wexford three years ago; didn't run badly after a nine month break at Killarney last month and should come on for that.

10/1

Form: 351-89

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won at Listowel last September, but has been well below that level twice this term; needs a return to best; second of three runners for yard.
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8th

10

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:20 Killarney

Regards To Rose

11st 2lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Won at Listowel last September, but has been well below that level twice this term; needs a return to best; second of three runners for yard.

14/1

9th

10

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

16:45 Limerick

Regards To Rose

11st 3lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Fairly consistent before winning a 2m handicap hurdle at the Listowel festival, an event well targeted by her trainer; probably needed Ballinrobe run in May.

14/1

8th

9

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Regards To Rose

10st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Fairly consistent before winning at Listowel last September, may need this after a break.

6/1

Form: 2306-9

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 105

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

7/2

Form: /5/5-1

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner in 2023 and also two Flat wins for Tony Martin; won a Kilbeggan handicap on stable debut returning from a 214-day break; needs more up 7lb but a player.
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8

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:05 Kilbeggan

Secret Rock

11st 6lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Won over 2m here on stable debut in May off 98 (good to yielding); didn't back it up at Killarney next time, but a bit more promise when ninth at Ballinrobe last time; others preferred.

20/1

9th

2

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:27 Ballinrobe

Secret Rock

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Maiden hurdle winner in 2023 and also recorded two Flat wins for Tony Martin; won a Kilbeggan handicap on stable debut in May, when returning from a 214-day break; failed to back that up at Killarney last month.

10/1

10th

4

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:20 Killarney

Secret Rock

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Maiden hurdle winner in 2023 and also two Flat wins for Tony Martin; won a Kilbeggan handicap on stable debut returning from a 214-day break; needs more up 7lb but a player.

7/2

Form: 06910-

Last run: 244 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Dual bumper winner in France; won a Thurles handicap hurdle last October, but was poor at Cheltenham next time; market can guide on return with yard in form.
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11th

7

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:20 Killarney

Katakana

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Dual bumper winner in France; won a Thurles handicap hurdle last October, but was poor at Cheltenham next time; market can guide on return with yard in form.

15/2

1st

2

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 172y

14:47 Thurles

Katakana

11st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

A winner of two of her three French bumper starts but has been underwhelming in her Irish career to date; well beaten in opening two handicap hurdles and switch to fences didn't help at Wexford last time.

18/1

9th

6

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:38 Wexford

Katakana

11st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Dual bumper winner in France; not a bad attempt on sole effort over fences at Downpatrick in September when third (2m2f, good); modest improvement over poor seasonal return when sixth at this track earlier this month (2m1f, good); enters handicap chase company for the first time.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1560-6 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 12st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Sligo maiden winner last year hasn't matched that form since; was poor at Punchestown, but was better at Downpatrick since; needs a return to his best.
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13

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:32 Killarney

Kamino Bello

10st 11lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Sligo maiden hurdle winner last year (2m2f, good) but needs to improve a fair bit on both recent handicap efforts; steps up in trip; due to run here yesterday.

20/1

13th

1

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:20 Killarney

Kamino Bello

12st 1lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Sligo maiden winner last year hasn't matched that form since; was poor at Punchestown, but was better at Downpatrick since; needs a return to his best.

11/1

6th

6

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:20 Downpatrick

Kamino Bello

11st 1lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Sligo maiden hurdle winner last May; only seen thrice since and has failed to fire, including when beaten 44l on handicap debut at Punchestown latest; may have needed that, but others preferred for now.

25/1

Form: 39-U90

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Promise in first two bumpers; soundly beaten in maiden hurdles, but can do better in this sphere; one of three for a yard that does well here, so watch the market.
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14th

8

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:20 Killarney

Mc Swagger

11st 4lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Promise in first two bumpers; soundly beaten in maiden hurdles, but can do better in this sphere; one of three for a yard that does well here, so watch the market.

14/1

Form: 500-4

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

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No Results Found

Form: P0-96

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

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Form: 000-30

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta €94.90
Straight Forecast €97.91
Tricast €1564.24
Trifecta €374.20

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Kilt

The Irish Sun:

Home By The Sea

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Katakana

SPOTLIGHT:

Lips Freedom

POSTDATA:

Kilt