July 24 / 19.56 Kilbeggan

19.56

Good

Egan Stone Kilbeggan Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £7682.61
  • 2m 4f 85y
  • 9 runners
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Egan Stone Kilbeggan Handicap Chase

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

13/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.10
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 969-64 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Dual-winning hurdler is yet to place from four runs over fences; beaten 25l on handicap chase debut at Limerick in May (2m4f, good to yielding); beaten same distance over hurdles at Sligo last time when fourth; others preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(3)

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:00 Down Royal

Golden Temple

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Noel Meade

In excellent form over jumps before pulled up (made mistakes) on second Galway attempt; 1-19 record on the Flat is a negative.

8/1

7

2nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

14:55 Galway

Golden Temple

11st 9lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Has hit form with a chase win over 2m4f at Kilbeggan nine days ago and a belting run over hurdles (2m6f) here on Wednesday; every chance.

5/1

2nd

9

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:35 Galway

Golden Temple

11st 9lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Dual hurdle winner who got off the mark as a chaser five days ago in a 2m4f handicap at Kilbeggan; that was a narrow verdict and he's 5lb higher this afternoon, but he's clearly in good nick.

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: P-5734 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Three wins over hurdles, 1-15 over fences; second twice over fences on decent ground at Musselburgh in January and his third at Wexford when last seen over fences earlier this month (2m4f, good) was positive, keeping on; fourth over hurdles here last time (2m4f, good); can go well.
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6th

8

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:55 Killarney

Rexem

10st 0lb

J: Joshua Halford

T: John C McConnell

Rewarded for some consistent efforts when getting up close home for a game success at Kilbeggan two weeks ago; sound jumper and stays well so might not be far away.

6/1

1st

6

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 40y

19:48 Kilbeggan

Rexem

11st 2lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: John C McConnell

No win over fences since 2023 but is in good heart; beaten a neck at Kilbeggan (20.5, good) last month and beaten 15l into fifth in Galway Blazers eight days ago, may have made a better go of it but for being caught in a pocket between the final two fences; his third start in just over two weeks but chance if he doesn't feel the effects of that.

5/1

5th

19

31st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:00 Galway

Rexem

10st 6lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: John C McConnell

Hasn't won over fences since 2023 but comes into this in good form; beaten just a neck in a Kilbeggan handicap chase (20.5f, good) on latest; raised 1lb for that and this is tougher but has run well on both previous visits to this venue so not totally discounted.

13/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 875-24 D BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Won off 5lb lower at Cork in January (2m4f, yielding to soft); excellent effort over C&D in May when 0.5l behind the winner (good); took fourth in a deeper contest here last time (2m4f, yielding); cheekpieces are added to the tongue tie and he's in the mix.
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7th

7

28th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

16:40 Galway

Milan Forth

11st 2lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Simon Cavanagh

Decent strike rate over fences (3-10) and rated 121; disappointed on sole start over hurdles at Punchestown in April and beaten 5l in Kilbeggan handicap chase on latest; cheekpieces worn that day discarded; others are more persuasive.

15/2

3rd

3

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

19:56 Kilbeggan

Milan Forth

11st 13lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Simon Cavanagh

Won off 5lb lower at Cork in January (2m4f, yielding to soft); excellent effort over C&D in May when 0.5l behind the winner (good); took fourth in a deeper contest here last time (2m4f, yielding); cheekpieces are added to the tongue tie and he's in the mix.

6/1

Form: 373-32 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Won his maiden hurdle here by 17l in May last year (2m3f, good); made a positive chase debut at Tramore (2m, good) when a distant third, jumping left throughout; improved at Wexford next time when a 2.5l runner-up behind Garnacho in a novice chase (2m4f, good); 4lb better off with the winner now; big chance.
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4th

4

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

19:56 Kilbeggan

Costacurta

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won his maiden hurdle here by 17l in May last year (2m3f, good); made a positive chase debut at Tramore (2m, good) when a distant third, jumping left throughout; improved at Wexford next time when a 2.5l runner-up behind Garnacho in a novice chase (2m4f, good); 4lb better off with the winner now; big chance.

11/4

2nd

3

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:20 Wexford

Costacurta

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

A 120-rated hurdler, so just sneaks in here, and won good-ground maiden over this trip last summer; after seven months off, was on his head the whole way and jumped novicey and left when third on chase debut at Tramore; going back up in trip at a left-handed track looks a smart move; related to winning chasers and likely to improve.

7/2

Form: 9PP9-0 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Won a listed novice handicap chase at Navan last year off 114 but has lost his way; tailed off at Roscommon last month (3m1f, yielding to soft); unlikely.
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12

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 95y

18:45 Kilbeggan

Prince Palace

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Sole success over fences came in a Listed novice handicap at Navan in March 2025 (20.5f, heavy) for Pat Fahy; well held in four starts for this stable and, while he has slipped to a dangerous mark, he needs to revive; forecast rain a big plus.

18/1

7th

8

2nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

14:55 Galway

Prince Palace

11st 8lb

J: Ross Sugrue

T: P J Rothwell

Landed a nice pot on heavy ground at Navan over a year ago but form has deteriorated since; long way off Golden Temple last time.

20/1

5th

10

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

19:56 Kilbeggan

Prince Palace

11st 1lb

J: Ross Sugrue

T: P J Rothwell

Won a listed novice handicap chase at Navan last year off 114 but has lost his way; tailed off at Roscommon last month (3m1f, yielding to soft); unlikely.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 01257- D

Last run: 124 days

W: 12st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Three runs earlier this year weren't great but he won three times last year, twice off breaks of 100+ days; his record when fresh provides hope that he could get involved here but he is perhaps best on softer, although he has won on good/yielding.
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6th

2

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

19:56 Kilbeggan

Linden Arden

12st 2lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: David Harry Kelly

Three runs earlier this year weren't great but he won three times last year, twice off breaks of 100+ days; his record when fresh provides hope that he could get involved here but he is perhaps best on softer, although he has won on good/yielding.

10/1

Form: 255-45 CD

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Three-time winning chaser has a losing streak under rules stretching back to 2023; won a first point-to-point at Ballysteen in April but his runs in a hunter chase at Killarney and a handicap at Ballinrobe since then were just okay.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

19:56 Kilbeggan

Tullybeg

11st 9lb

J: Mr E Mahon

T: Brian M McMahon

Three-time winning chaser has a losing streak under rules stretching back to 2023; won a first point-to-point at Ballysteen in April but his runs in a hunter chase at Killarney and a handicap at Ballinrobe since then were just okay.

15/1

5th

8

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Tullybeg

11st 4lb

J: James Smith

T: Brian M McMahon

Won the big race on this card three years ago, but handicapper had him after that and well held in this last year; recent form in points/hunter chases doesn't look good enough, but has been dropped sharply in the ratings.

12/1

Form: 087-21 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 12st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Hurdles winner made a positive seasonal return at Listowel in May when second (2m5f, good to yielding) and that run set him up nicely to win his chasing debut at Wexford in a novice contest (2m4f, good), jumping soundly to repel Costacurta by 2.5l; turnaround at the weights with that rival should bring them closer.
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Verdict Starting price

1

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

19:56 Kilbeggan

Garnacho

12st 2lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Hurdles winner made a positive seasonal return at Listowel in May when second (2m5f, good to yielding) and that run set him up nicely to win his chasing debut at Wexford in a novice contest (2m4f, good), jumping soundly to repel Costacurta by 2.5l; turnaround at the weights with that rival should bring them closer.

7/2

1st

5

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:20 Wexford

Garnacho

11st 5lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Fair good-ground hurdler over around 2m4f, easy winner at Bellewstown last summer and comes here on the back of a good run at Listowel; nicely-bred sort goes chasing now under regular rider.

7/1

2nd

4

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:26 Listowel

Garnacho

11st 9lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Justified strong market support when scoring by 12l on debut for this yard at Bellewstown (2m5f, good) in July; has struggled off 16lb higher mark in three runs since; may need some help from the handicapper.

12/1

Form: 054-36 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 12lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner (four over fences) is now 31lb lower than his last chase win in 2023; good effort when third of 13 at Ballinrobe in May (2m4f, good); 2m2f over hurdles last time at Sligo was on the short side for him; place chance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

13

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 95y

18:45 Kilbeggan

Grange Walk

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

4-39 over fences; shaped okay at Ballinrobe in May but lost form since and was beaten 23l over C&D on latest; 1lb wrong and others hold more pressing claims.

20/1

7th

8

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 40y

19:48 Kilbeggan

Grange Walk

10st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Six-time winner, 4-38 over fences; chase mark has tumbled but good third at Ballinrobe (2m4f, good) in veterans race in May and decent run over hurdles at Sligo over inadequate trip; brought down at first at Kilbeggan last time; yard won this last two years.

10/1

11

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

19:56 Kilbeggan

Grange Walk

10st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Six-time winner (four over fences) is now 31lb lower than his last chase win in 2023; good effort when third of 13 at Ballinrobe in May (2m4f, good); 2m2f over hurdles last time at Sligo was on the short side for him; place chance.

9/1

Non-runners

Clonbury Bridge, Typical Thomas, Freddie Robdal

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €103.30
Straight Forecast €74.86
Tricast €291.06
Trifecta €477.10

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Milan Forth

SPOTLIGHT:

Costacurta

POSTDATA:

Freddie Robdal

TOPSPEED:

Clonbury Bridge

The Irish Sun:

Milan Forth