August 21 / 18.05 Kilbeggan

18.05

Good

Tom Lynam Memorial Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 2m 2f 200y
  • 16 runners
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Tom Lynam Memorial Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.50
  • Place: £4.90

Form: 1-4P82 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle by 16l last summer (2m3f, good); put some underwhelming efforts behind her back at the scene of her win last time when a 3.75l runner-up (2m2f, good); can be hit or miss and up 2lb.
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12th

22

(19)

27th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Bhean Saibhre

10st 9lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Was gaining a second win over hurdles when landing 2m3f Kilbeggan handicap last month (good); 0-11 on the Flat, although some decent efforts in the spring, albeit on softer ground; cheekpieces added here and not one to dismiss as clearly in good heart.

12/1

6th

7

(4)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Bhean Saibhre

9st 6lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Dual hurdles winner and has placed Flat form on turf; likes an ease, so first time on Polytrack is a query, but she's been handling better ground lately over jumps.

15/2

1st

5

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:05 Kilbeggan

Bhean Saibhre

11st 7lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Won a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle by 16l last summer (2m3f, good); put some underwhelming efforts behind her back at the scene of her win last time when a 3.75l runner-up (2m2f, good); can be hit or miss and up 2lb.

12/1

33/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 845-07 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Two hurdle wins at 2m2f but has lost her way since Listowel novice chase win in September; others in better form.
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9th

1

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

16:30 Listowel

Cloonainra

12st 0lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: John C McConnell

Two hurdle wins and got off the mark over fences at this meeting last year over this trip; hit and miss since but posted a solid hurdle run last time at Kilbeggan; a chance.

8/1

2nd

1

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:05 Kilbeggan

Cloonainra

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzsimons

T: John C McConnell

Two hurdle wins at 2m2f but has lost her way since Listowel novice chase win in September; others in better form.

33/1

7th

8

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Cloonainra

11st 4lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: John C McConnell

Two hurdle wins at 2m2f but has lost her way since Listowel novice chase win in September; others in better form.

25/1

8/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 5-1272 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D in May off 87 (good to yielding); bounced back from a poor Killarney run back here over 2m last time when denied by a neck (2m, good); up 3lb more now but the claimer negates that and he likes it around here.
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6th

2

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 135y

15:05 Listowel

Blue Reed

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Cian Collins

One of the more consistent runners; placed in four of his five races since a Kilbeggan win in May; has confirmed his linking for that track.

7/1

2nd

12

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Blue Reed

10st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Won over C&D in May off 87 and some fine runs in defeat since including back here the last twice; is steadily climbing the handicap but is still one for the shortlist.

5/1

3rd

15

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:05 Kilbeggan

Blue Reed

10st 11lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Cian Collins

Won over C&D in May off 87 (good to yielding); bounced back from a poor Killarney run back here over 2m last time when denied by a neck (2m, good); up 3lb more now but the claimer negates that and he likes it around here.

8/1

Form: 503-62 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off 2lb lower last year (yielding); form since then doesn't excite too much but she was better reverted to hurdles over C&D last time when taking the runner-up spot in first-time cheekpieces; place chance.
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3rd

2

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:35 Navan

Magic Day

12st 0lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Sole win for Henry De Bromhead a Kilbeggan mares' handicap hurdle (19.5f, yielding) in April 2025 off 2lb lower; failed to win last year and stamina to prove on seasonal return and stable debut; tongue tie on.

10/1

4th

2

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:05 Kilbeggan

Magic Day

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

C&D winner off 2lb lower last year (yielding); form since then doesn't excite too much but she was better reverted to hurdles over C&D last time when taking the runner-up spot in first-time cheekpieces; place chance.

11/1

2nd

2

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:46 Kilbeggan

Magic Day

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

C&D winner off 2lb lower last year (yielding); form since then has not been anything to get excited about and she reverts to hurdles after two moderate chase efforts; cheekpieces go on now.

8/1

Form: 94-4P3

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Placed in two maiden hurdles last summer but this years form has been poor; third of 18 in a maiden hurdle at Cork (2m2f, good) last time, but he was 23l behind the winner; needs to build on that to get involved.
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5th

11

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:35 Navan

The Monkey Pole

11st 6lb

J: Miss Ella Herbison

T: N Dooly

A couple of placed efforts in maiden hurdles last year, but hasn't yet threatened in handicaps; beaten 13.5l on latest off this mark at Kilbeggan (2m3f, good); needs more.

16/1

Form: 00-P30

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won a novice handicap at Galway in October but struggled since and was beaten 23l in a Galway handicap last time (2m6f, good).
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3rd

2

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 6f 170y

17:17 Clonmel

Paul Collins

12st 0lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Brian M McMahon

Record of 1-16 over hurdles; won at Galway (22.5f, yielding) last October; modest form this year but creditable effort when seventh of 20 at Galway (16.5f) latest and is a player tackling this longer trip.

16/1

7th

6

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 160y

16:38 Galway

Paul Collins

11st 8lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Brian M McMahon

Won a 22.5f novice handicap hurdle at this venue last year off 5lb higher; lost way since and this trip looks too sharp.

14/1

Form: 8P-8P2

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won a Downpatrick maiden hurdle last year for John McConnell; no show in opening two starts for this yard, but her runner-up finish at Cork last time was much better (2m2f, good); Jack Kennedy remains aboard and cheekpieces go on; not ruled out.
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6th

13

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:35 Navan

Diamond Tipp

11st 4lb

J: Ms E C Costello

T: Martin Hassett

Sole win came in a Downpatrick mares' maiden hurdle (2m2f, good) in July 2025; yet to get closer than 8l to the winner in a handicap and this trip may be a stretch for her.

16/1

11th

6

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Diamond Tipp

11st 4lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Martin Hassett

Is best on good ground and shaped well at Cork on penultimate (2m2f, good) but didn't back it up over C&D on latest; needs to bounce back and the forecast rain is a worry.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8-5241 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Made the breakthrough at the eighth time of asking under rules (sixth in maiden hurdles) when beating Facile Ocean by 1.75l over C&D last time (good); runner-up won by 14l next time; mark looks fair enough for handicap bow and Dan King rides again; a lot to like.
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13th

9

20th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 100y

15:18 Listowel

Mysilverriverfeale

10st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Thomas Cooper

Disappointing on handicap debut at Kilbeggan a month ago; previously won a maiden at the same venue.

12/1

8th

3

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:05 Kilbeggan

Mysilverriverfeale

11st 8lb

J: Daniel King

T: Thomas Cooper

Made the breakthrough at the eighth time of asking under rules (sixth in maiden hurdles) when beating Facile Ocean by 1.75l over C&D last time (good); runner-up won by 14l next time; mark looks fair enough for handicap bow and Dan King rides again; a lot to like.

11/2

1st

14

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:05 Kilbeggan

Mysilverriverfeale

10st 11lb

J: Daniel King

T: Thomas Cooper

Showed some improvement when upped in trip, notably staying on late to chase home a hot favourite at Tramore (2m6f, good); didn't seem to stay over slightly longer trip here a week ago when fourth in a stronger maiden than this; back in trip and major claims.

9/4

Form: F92-68

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Fine 1l second on handicap debut at Limerick in March (2m, soft); didn't quite see ou the 2m4f at Wexford (good to yielding); stamina doubts not disproven here last time (2m5f, good) when mistakes and being hampered also played a role in a moderate showing; dropped 2lb and Mark Walsh rides for the first time.
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9th

14

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:05 Kilbeggan

Malikanna

10st 13lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Padraig Roche

Fine 1l second on handicap debut at Limerick in March (2m, soft); didn't quite see ou the 2m4f at Wexford (good to yielding); stamina doubts not disproven here last time (2m5f, good) when mistakes and being hampered also played a role in a moderate showing; dropped 2lb and Mark Walsh rides for the first time.

15/1

8th

3

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:10 Killarney

Malikanna

11st 13lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

Glimmers of promise in maidens before fine 1l second on handicap debut at Limerick in March (2m, soft); didn't quite see out 2m4f at Wexford on latest (gd-yld); stamina a query again here.

11/1

6th

8

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:05 Wexford

Malikanna

11st 2lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Left moderate bumper and maiden form behind when second at Limerick (2m, soft), outpaced before keeping on well; on that evidence, this step up in trip can help; 5lb rise is perhaps harsh, but she's a player.

6/1

Form: 08-333

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Has finished third in all three 2m1f handicaps to date on good ground; raised 3lb for her Galway effort last time when closing late on in a first-time tongue tie (retained); Dan King rode her that day but today sticks with Mysilverriverveale; shortlisted all the same.
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10th

9

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:05 Kilbeggan

Emesteraye

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Has finished third in all three 2m1f handicaps to date on good ground; raised 3lb for her Galway effort last time when closing late on in a first-time tongue tie (retained); Dan King rode her that day but today sticks with Mysilverriverveale; shortlisted all the same.

12/1

3rd

21

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Emesteraye

10st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: Ross O’Sullivan

First reserve; 0-5; placed in her first handicap at Wexford but fared less well at Limerick; perhaps the tongue-tie will help.

3rd

9

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

16:45 Limerick

Emesteraye

11st 3lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Showed some ability in three maidens; solid effort on handicap/seasonal debut at Wexford, finished third despite showing a tendency to hang left; young mare, can improve.

6/1

Form: -86541

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Best form has come at Downpatrick (although lightly raced away from there); coasted 12l clear over 2m2f there last time (good) in first-time blinkers; got an easy lead that day in a lower grade at his favourite track, so may not find it so simple to repeat.
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11th

13

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:05 Kilbeggan

Parkgarve

11st 1lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Best form has come at Downpatrick (although lightly raced away from there); coasted 12l clear over 2m2f there last time (good) in first-time blinkers; got an easy lead that day in a lower grade at his favourite track, so may not find it so simple to repeat.

11/2

1st

5

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:08 Downpatrick

Parkgarve

11st 5lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Maiden over both hurdles and fences, placed twice in C&D handicap hurdles last year including second in this race off 96; handicap chase form of late below best and blinkers now added to usual tongue-tie for hurdles return.

11/2

4th

6

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:52 Killarney

Parkgarve

11st 6lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

0-14 in all spheres; has tended to give his best at Downpatrick and was an okay 10.5l fifth of 14 on his handicap chase debut there last time (2m4f, good); needs more.

9/1

Form: 30-1PP D

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 106

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Form: 229-35

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in three maiden hurdles (including here) last summer; made a positive return to action at Limerick in May when a 10l third (2m4f, soft) but didn't find the expected improvement back there last time (2m4f, good, 5-2)) when beaten 22l; must bounce back.
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5th

9

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

16:30 Listowel

Cocovic

11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Point winner is a maiden over hurdles but some good runs, mainly in maidens; needs his best on chase debut in what is a competitive race.

18/1

7th

5

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Cocovic

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Posted some good runs in maiden hurdles without winning including here; unlucky to unseat here in a handicap last time; has a chance if back to best form.

10/1

6

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:05 Kilbeggan

Cocovic

11st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

Runner-up in three maiden hurdles (including here) last summer; made a positive return to action at Limerick in May when a 10l third (2m4f, soft) but didn't find the expected improvement back there last time (2m4f, good, 5-2)) when beaten 22l; must bounce back.

15/1

Form: 98-1P3

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Three-time chase winner, including at Killarney in May (3m2f, good to yielding) is 0-6 over hurdles so has a 24lb lower mark in this discipline; hasn't contested a hurdle race since 2024 and never for this yard so he looks like a huge danger to all off this mark but this trip looks tight for him.
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12th

4

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 200y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Pride Of Place

11st 5lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: E Bolger

Three wins over fences and rated 129 in that code; third in Midlands National here in July; 5-1 when fell in hurdle here two weeks ago, which was his first run over flights since early 2024.

9/2

7

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:05 Kilbeggan

Pride Of Place

11st 7lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: E Bolger

Three-time chase winner, including at Killarney in May (3m2f, good to yielding) is 0-6 over hurdles so has a 24lb lower mark in this discipline; hasn't contested a hurdle race since 2024 and never for this yard so he looks like a huge danger to all off this mark but this trip looks tight for him.

9/2

3rd

10

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 80y

18:32 Kilbeggan

Pride Of Place

11st 0lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: E Bolger

Wide-margin winner of a Listowel handicap chase last year and confirmed his progression when winning the Killarney National in May; even with his 9lb penalty, he was well below par at Roscommon since; others preferred.

12/1

Form: /5-109 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
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.
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8th

4

(8)

1st Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 77y

17:05 Bellewstown

Secret Rock

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Cian Collins

Only beaten a length off this mark at Down Royal a year ago, when trained by Tony Martin; disappointing when favourite for a division of this three days later; hurdles winner on yard debut in May; goes on soft.

8/1

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

Form: 00-5

Last run: 98 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

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Payout
Exacta €345.70
Straight Forecast €161.56
Tricast €2093.35

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Emesteraye

SPOTLIGHT:

Mysilverriverfeale

POSTDATA:

Diamond Tipp

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pride Of Place

TOPSPEED:

Steps In The Sand