There were 347 Races on across 42 meetings. There was 7 races at Bangalore first race 09:00, 9 races at Belmont Park first race 18:00, 7 races at Bordertown first race 4:05 (BG), 4 races at Canterbury Park first race 01:07, 10 races at Chantilly first race 12:35, 6 races at Charles Town first race 01:02, 8 races at Chartres first race 10:50, 10 races at Dusseldorf first race 10:05, 7 races at Emerald Downs first race 22:00, 7 races at Fakenham first race 14:30, 9 races at Gavea first race 19:15, 8 races at Geelong first race 3:10 (BG), 9 races at Golden Gate Fields first race 01:29, 10 races at Gulfstream first race 17:50, 12 races at Hanshin first race 01:50, 8 races at Hawthorne first race 20:30, 2 races at Hipo Chile first race 01:29, 12 races at Kanazawa first race 03:20, 10 races at Kenilworth first race 10:20, 8 races at Kilbeggan first race 13:50, 8 races at Kilcoy first race 3:14 (BG), 1 races at La Roche Posay first race 15:30 La Roche-posay, 8 races at Listowel first race 13:35, 15 races at Maronas first race 17:30, 12 races at Mizusawa first race 03:30, 8 races at Moe first race 2:50 (BG), 11 races at Monmouth Park first race 17:40, 3 races at Mountaineer first race 00:00, 7 races at Murwillumbah first race 3:26 (BG), 7 races at Muswellbrook first race 3:40 (BG), 7 races at Nottingham first race 14:15, 8 races at Pimlico first race 17:25, 10 races at Pinjarra Scarpside first race 3:53 Pinjarra (BG), 5 races at Pioneer Park first race 4:56 (BG), 6 races at Port Hedland first race 6:40 (BG), 7 races at Reims first race 16:07, 11 races at Saga first race 07:20, 9 races at Santa Anita first race 01:14, 10 races at Sha Tin (HK) first race 09:00 Sha Tin, 12 races at Tokyo first race 02:05, 10 races at Valparaiso first race 19:55, 9 races at Woodbine first race 18:10, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.
Race 1: 13:50 Kilbeggan Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle (Div I) IRE 2m 2f 59y
4th (5) Glas Acres | | | | | | 5 | E Walsh | Frank John Hayes | Failed to complete the course in four outings in points; safe to leave out calculations. |
(7) Madhenry | | | | | | 5 | Alan King | Fintan Feeney | Did not jump well and was pulled-up on debut in a maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe last week. |
(8) Righteous Ruane | | | | | | 5 | Jack G Gilligan | Paul John Gilligan | No immediate sign of winning potential in bumper runs at Ballinrobe and this venue. |
(13) Lorand | | | | | | 5 | Kieren Buckley | Mrs Prunella Dobbs | Struggled in bumpers at Limerick and Thurles during the winter; tried with a tongue-tie; massive improvement needed. |
(14) Lucks Well | | | | | | 5 | Niall Moore | John M Burke | Looked a bit reluctant at times when down the field on debut in a Listowel festival bumper. |
(15) Miss Carli Fay | | | | | | 8 | Philip Donovan | Gerard Kyne | Point win was in a match at Belclare in March; has shown little in bumpers/maiden hurdles; no appeal; reserve. |
(4) Ferrybridge | | | | | | 5 | Mark McDonagh | Michael Hourigan | Best run when fifth at Listowel last autumn, in front of How Decc on that occasion; moderate seventh over 2m here last month, suggesting that plenty of improvement is required. |
(6) How Decc | | | | | | 5 | Cian Quirke | E Seymour | Managed a couple of respectable runs last August/September, notably when close up in fifth at Killarney; poor in two attempts this year. |
2nd (3) El Champo | | | | | | 5 | P J O'Hanlon | P J Rothwell | Second in a maiden point at Lingstown in March; raced prominently until fading late over 2m3f here a month ago, beaten around 20l in fifth; open to improvement. |
(2) Diamond Union | | | | | | 6 | Mike O'Connor | E J O'Grady | Went close in a 1m3f maiden at Killarney last October; looked regressive on the Flat at Dundalk in March/Apri; blinkered now after a moderate handicap hurdle run; could be given some sort of chance based on his handicap rating of 97. |
(11) Zaghraf | | | | | | 4 | Thomas Reilly | Leanne Breen | Satisfactory first run over hurdles when sixth in a 23-runner maiden at Navan; put a blot on his record when a disappointing favourite on the Flat at Gowran subsequently; has changed stable since. |
(1) Arnacoeur | | | | | | 5 | Tom Kelly | D E Fitzgerald | Two bumper runs last autumn; now of some interest after finishing third in maiden hurdles at this venue and at Ballinrobe; beaten more than 20l on the latter occasion, so needs to find a bit extra. |
1st (12) Flidais | | | | | | 5 | Liam Quinlan | John Patrick Ryan | Ran twice in bumpers; stepped up from her first hurdles run when a pleasing second over a shorter trip here in April; not nearly as good when she weakened from two out over 2m3f on latest; that raises an element of doubt but good chance of reaching the money if she stays. |
(9) Summer Gale | | | | | | 5 | Conor Smithers | Mrs John Harrington | Well-bred gelding, by Camelot out of a US Grade 1 winner; fair maiden on the Flat in three races in the latter part of last season; also managed a good bumper run at Cork last summer, 4l third behind Encanto Bruno who later beat the smart Strong Leader at Cheltenham; potentially a cut above these rivals if fit and ready for hurdling debut after a break. |
3rd (10) Rocket Spirit | | | | | | 4 | Cian Cullinan | P G Fahey | Poor form on the Flat and a similar story on his first two starts over hurdles; showed huge improvement when second over 2m3f at this venue; 200-1 chance then, and the winner was 66-1, so there may be a doubt about the merit of the form. |
Though lacking hurdling experience and a recent run, Jessica Harrington's runner SUMMER GALE is interesting on Flat and bumper form. He may be good enough to cope with Rocket Spirit who showed massive improvement here last month. Zaghraf, Diamond Union and Flidais may also feature. [Alan Sweetman]
Race 2: 14:20 Kilbeggan Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle (Div II) IRE 2m 2f 59y
(7) Captain Flint | | | | | | 4 | Benjamin P Kennedy | J F O'Shea | No impact in bumpers at Down Royal and Killarney last month, last of 15 on second occasion. |
(9) Theanniversary Man | | | | | | 4 | E Walsh | Frank John Hayes | Towards the rear when 200-1 on debut in a bumper at Tipperary last month. |
(15) Silverfort Lady | | | | | | 4 | Mike O'Connor | John M Burke | Reserve, has struggled in two bumpers and will probably need to gain hurdling experience. |
(8) Jeje Plessis | | | | | | 4 | Niall Moore | Philip Fenton | Brother to a French-trained Flat and hurdles winner; always at the back when 66-1 in a maiden hurdle at Tipperary last month. |
(1) Allhart | | | | | | 5 | Dillon Maxwell | V C Ward | Low-rated handicapper on the Flat; reportedly burst a blood vessel on penultimate start; unlikely to make an impact on hurdling debut. |
(3) Just A Mystery | | | | | | 5 | Liam Quinlan | John J Costello | Decent pedigree and from a respected source but plenty to prove after failing to complete in two points. |
(10) Kathyanna | | | | | | 5 | Corey McGivern | Peter John Flood | Half-sister to winners including the useful River Liane; 66-1 when beating only one straggler first time out in a bumper at Punchestown. |
(5) Paul's Pal | | | | | | 5 | Kieran Callaghan | Anthony Mullins | Remote sixth in a bumper at Punchestown; tailed off on hurdling debut at Clonmel in April. |
(11) Share A Moment | | | | | | 6 | Conor Smithers | Michael Hourigan | Struggled in two maiden hurdle outings last season; generally ordinary form in points, last five finishers at Ballingarry a fortnight ago. |
(12) Smallcashprize | | | | | | 6 | Kieren Buckley | Mrs Prunella Dobbs | No sign of ability; 200-1 when unseated at the second in a 2m3f maiden at Limerick nine days ago. |
(13) Winds Of Winter | | | | | | 5 | Liam McKenna | Paul W Flynn | Dam point/2m6f hurdle winner and out of an unraced half-sister to the great Danoli; of some interest first time out in an ordinary race. |
2nd (6) Simpletwistoffaith | | | | | | 6 | Mark McDonagh | Patrick J F Hassett | Managed two fourth placings at this venue last summer, beaten less than 10l both times; failed to match that form at Wexford on final start for Noel Glynn; place possibility if finding his best form again on stable debut. |
1st (4) Men Of Dreams | | | | | | 5 | Shane Fitzgerald | J F Levins | 20-race Flat maiden; made an encouraging hurdling debut when third at this venue in April (runner-up won at Clonmel on her next start); disappointing at Ballinrobe, dropped right away after two out. |
4th (14) Young Darleen | | | | | | 7 | Ben Harvey | R P Cody | Point winner at Dromahane in December 2021; has shown a fair standard for form since joining this stable last winter; recent second in 2m4f maiden at Wexford provides plenty of encouragement, since the winner was a Willie Mullins-trained odds-on shot who had been running in Grade 1 races. |
3rd (2) Chiefs Kingdom | | | | | | 5 | James O'Sullivan | Paul Nolan | Half-brother to the very useful Ballymoy, winner of nine races; ran well at long odds first time out at Thurles last December; finished mid-division in a good maiden at Leopardstown's Christmas meeting; leading chance now following fine second at Killarney three weeks ago. |
Paul Nolan's CHIEFS KINGDOM ran in two strong maidens last winter and can go one better than on his recent return at Killarney. The obvious danger is Young Darleen, whose Wexford second was achieved behind a short-priced favourite trained by Willie Mullins. Men Of Dreams and Simpletwistoffaith may be involved in a battle for the minor money. [Alan Sweetman]
Race 3: 14:50 Kilbeggan KilbegganRaces.com Novice Hurdle IRE 3m 95y
4th (7) Seventy Eight Team | | | | | | 5 | Jack G Gilligan | Paul John Gilligan | Failed to win in six starts in points, though beaten only a neck on final start; safely held by Knockanard Lady on running at Killarney on racecourse debut. |
3rd (3) Valleyoftheeagles | | | | | | 5 | Sean Flanagan | Martin Hassett | Showed some ability in Flat maidens despite failing to make the first three in six attempts; started brightly over hurdles when fourth behind Stuzzikini in a 2m maiden at this venue in April; form of his Killarney maiden win is due to be put to the test by runner-up Chiefs Kingdom in the 2.20 event. |
(5) Jumping Jet | | | | | | 7 | Corey McGivern | Gordon Elliott | Bumper winner in 2021 and generally reliable over hurdles; maiden winner over 2m4f on yielding ground at Leopardstown in March; soundly beaten when stepped up to 3m at Wexford; probably vulnerable in this company. |
2nd (1) Stuzzikini | | | | | | 5 | Danny Gilligan | Gordon Elliott | Twice second in 2m maiden hurdles during the winter prior to a very poor run at Down Royal in March; bounced back from that when course winner over 2m in April beating a subsequent winner; second in a Clonmel novice event last time; the trip is a big step into unknown territory; rider's claim a help. |
(6) Knockanard Lady | | | | | | 6 | Ben Harvey | P M J Doyle | Beaten favourite in four of her five maiden hurdle attempts, including 6l second at Killarney last time; has been placed in small-field Grade 3 races and gets a fair bit of weight from the winners with Ben Harvey's valuable claim in play; no easy task all the same. |
(2) The Short Go | | | | | | 6 | Darragh O'Keeffe | Henry De Bromhead | Placed on all four maiden hurdles in 2022, including 8l second behind subsequent dual Grade 1 winner The Nice Guy at Naas; beaten odds-on favourite on only two starts last season; got his career back on track when making all for a comfortable maiden win over 2m4f at Killarney last month; likely to build on that now, good chance trip will suit. |
1st (4) What Path | | | | | | 6 | Paul Townend | W P Mullins | Galway bumper winner last year on his fourth start after two instances of beaten favouritism; was found to be clinically abnormal when pulled-up in a 3m Listowel maiden hurdle last September, made amends and proved his stamina at Wexford last month; needs to jump better but looks like a decent staying prospect. |
If jumping more fluently than when winning a maiden at Wexford What Path has the stamina credentials for this, but preference is for THE SHORT GO who belatedly delivered on the promise of two starts the season before last when winning a 2m4f maiden at Wexford last month. Stuzzikini faces a big step up in trip but could go well. [Alan Sweetman]
Race 4: 15:20 Kilbeggan Follow Kilbeggan On Twitter Handicap Hurdle IRE 3m 95y
(19) War God | | | | | | 8 | | R Donohoe | Third reserve; maiden winner two years ago but little to recommend last year or this. |
5th (7) Man Of The House | | | | | | 5 | Jody McGarvey | John Joseph Hanlon | Went close in a point-point on soft last year but nothing so far under rules; pulled up over C&D on handicap bow in April. |
(3) Deo Bellator | | | | | | 10 | Mr N Gault | S Michael Millar | C&D winner on decent ground last year; well beaten in two starts this spring but should go a bit better back here. |
(13) Any Day Now | | | | | | 8 | Liam McKenna | Edward Cawley | Fourth over 2m4f at Sligo last year but nothing in two subsequent runs and has been off six months; there's some ability in there though and headgear reapplied. |
(10) Daring Sarah | | | | | | 5 | Cian Cullinan | W J Martin | Moderate form so far in bumpers and maiden hurdles; handicap debut. |
(16) Haveuseentherain | | | | | | 8 | Hugh Morgan | S G Walsh | Maiden ran okay after a lay-off when eighth of 16 over 2m3f at Punchestown and has small place chance. |
(5) Petite Mike | | | | | | 5 | Phillip Enright | G Ahern | Not shown much in three maidens this year but it could be a different story with headgear fitted for handicap debut. |
(15) Drimsree Lad | | | | | | 12 | Aileen O'Sullivan | S Michael Millar | Good third of 16 at Fairyhouse in November and should come on from C&D sixth in April but was fair way behind Flemensreva then. |
(4) Policy Breaker | | | | | | 6 | Jack G Gilligan | Paul John Gilligan | Beaten in the region of 30l in three maidens last month, so wasn't disgraced at all, and headgear on for handicap bow. |
4th (12) Ranger Billy | | | | | | 7 | Mike O'Connor | Eoin Doyle | Has shown little although his seventh of 16 at Punchestown in February wasn't too bad and he ran okay in a good ground maiden at Limerick last year. |
(14) Ask Dee | | | | | | 11 | Benjamin P Kennedy | Paul W Flynn | Nine months off but was fourth over further at Sligo last summer and local yard has been flying of late; veteran mare probably has place chance at best though. |
(17) The Bog Garden | | | | | | 5 | | Michael Hourigan | First reserve; not shamed in claimer at Punchestown and makes handicap debut here. |
1st (2) More Info | | | | | | 8 | Daniel King | Denis Gerard Hogan | Bumper winner on good ground; good run behind subsequent facile winner over 2m3f at Punchestown on second run back after two years off and another trying this trip for first time. |
(18) Tullig Wood | | | | | | 6 | | Thomas Cooper | Second reserve; carries colours of classy Dunguib but beaten 54l on handicap debut at Limerick. |
(9) Chief Seattle | | | | | | 8 | Liam Quinlan | John Patrick Ryan | Won over hurdles and fences at Ballinrobe last summer and trip not an issue but eight month lay-off could be. |
3rd (11) Flemensreva | | | | | | 5 | Sean Flanagan | Paul Nolan | Much improved effort when second of 16 over C&D in April and that brings her right into the equation off 2lb higher mark. |
(1) Tango Theatre | | | | | | 8 | Ben Harvey | John C McConnell | Still a maiden after 14 starts under rules but solid efforts off this mark after her winter break and now goes three miles for the first time. |
(8) A Dublin Job | | | | | | 6 | E Walsh | Ciaran Murphy | Stays this trip well and beaten less than a length at Tipperary last year; was in second place when coming down at the last at Downpatrick and could well make the frame. |
2nd (6) Tuff Days | | | | | | 6 | J J Slevin | Michael Barry | Point-to-point winner was third of 15 over 2m6f at Ballinrobe on Tuesday and that was only his second try in handicaps. |
After showing a lot more when second over C&D in April, FLEMENSREVA is chosen to go one place better. From a good family, More Info is interesting on this step up in trip after a decent run last time. [Mark Nunan]
Race 5: 15:50 Kilbeggan Axa Farm Insurance Midlands National Day Friday 14th July Handicap Hurdle IRE 2m
(3) Fassbender | | | | | | 7 | Phillip Enright | Mark Michael McNiff | Both wins have come at Downpatrick, twice second there as well; out of form since win off 3lb higher mark last July; finished with only one behind him when 50-1 here last month. |
(7) Grand Cru Chatho | | | | | | 7 | Keith Donoghue | Edward Cawley | Yet to reach the first four in nine starts over hurdles; took a step in the right direction when fifth at Tipperary; needs to find a bit extra now. |
4th (9) Farceur De Sivola | | | | | | 8 | Liam Quinlan | John Patrick Ryan | Lightly raced for a horse of his age; failed to make much impression over a longer trip at Limerick in his first handicap; finished behind Ricky Langford then. |
(11) Chilled Out | | | | | | 4 | Simon Torrens | J P Broderick | Placed on the Flat for Joseph O'Brien; modest hurdles form including on handicap debut at Tipperary; premature to write off but hard to be confident. |
(5) Malbas | | | | | | 7 | Brian Hayes | John C McConnell | Three-time Flat winner with 0-14 record over jumps; final run last year was satisfactory (seventh in a 20-runner contest) but the lack of a recent run could be a negative. |
(6) Second Subaltern | | | | | | 7 | J J Slevin | Martin Brassil | Well exposed in bumpers when usually partnered by his former owner; disappointing in two handicap hurdle attempts at this venue; possibly not a lost cause but hard to make a strong case for him. |
1st (1) Wrecking Ball Paul | | | | | | 5 | Ben Harvey | Paul Mulligan | Best form this year has been on the Flat at Dundalk; pulled-up at Tramore on most recent hurdles run; previous Limerick fourth was respectable; thiird on the flat at Listowel yesterday |
(2) Alhaajeb | | | | | | 5 | Shane Fenelon | John Joseph Hanlon | Four wins on the Flat up to 1m2f; beaten 42l in third at Fontwell last November on hurdling debut; well beaten in two maiden outings at this venue; unexposed over hurdles, ground conditions should suit. |
3rd (12) Ricky Langford | | | | | | 9 | P J O'Hanlon | P J Rothwell | Winner of four races, 2-29 hurdles, 2-14 chases; won off a 12lb higher chase mark at Killarney last October; has had plenty of chances over hurdles since then. |
2nd (4) Hidalgo Des Mottes | | | | | | 6 | Ricky Doyle | Eoin Griffin | Some merit in his recent third placing at Tipperary, his first time to reach the money on his eighth start; possible that he can make his presence felt again. |
(10) Movie King | | | | | | 6 | Mr B M Coonan | A J Martin | Second to Princess Sophia at Punchestown; due to run at Down Royal on Friday evening. |
(8) Princess Sophia | | | | | | 6 | E Walsh | Ciaran Murphy | Placed in three of her six starts in bumpers; became disappointing over hurdles but seems to have been restored to form thanks to a change of scene; made almost all when beating Movie King at Punchestown on yard debut; up 7lb but could be progressive. |
Depending on his performance at Down Royal on Friday MOVIE KING may be able to reverse Punchestown form with Princess Sophia. Best of the remainder may be Hidalgo Des Mottes. [Alan Sweetman]
Race 6: 16:20 Kilbeggan Sustainable Ladies Style Competition Friday July 14th Beginners Chase IRE 2m 3f 100y
(16) Punters Poet | | | | | | 8 | G B Noonan | Eoin Christopher McCarthy | Second reserve; dual winning hurdler but rated some way lower in that sphere than plenty of these; second chase start. |
(1) Ballyglass Beauty | | | | | | 7 | Kieran Callaghan | Liam P Cusack | Fair staying handicapper over hurdles who won over 3m here last year; chase debut and likely to better for this experience. |
(13) William Of Wykeham | | | | | | 8 | J J Slevin | Mark Michael McNiff | Useful stayer over hurdles a while back but well held in first two starts over fences; one for handicaps after this. |
(17) Sphagnum | | | | | | 6 | | J P Broderick | Third reserve; decent handicap hurdler over this sort of trip last summer but shown little in two chase starts. |
(6) Pale Blue Dot | | | | | | 7 | Daniel King | Denis Gerard Hogan | Fair fifth on chase debut over this trip at Limerick and now blinkered; more needed. |
(14) Downtown Queen | | | | | | 6 | Conor McNamara | Henry De Bromhead | Won two hurdles last summer before having a few mishaps; bred for chasing and not one to rule out by any means. |
4th (3) Harvey's Quay | | | | | | 7 | Jody McGarvey | E J O'Grady | Hurdles winner was well beaten in Killarney handicap last month on fourth start over fences and Changing The Rules looks like the one in green and gold to focus on. |
1st (11) Too Bright | | | | | | 5 | Sean Flanagan | Noel Meade | Flat and hurdles winner yet to complete over fences; clear round the priority on third chase start. |
(7) Rotten Row | | | | | | 6 | Donagh Meyler | Anthony Mullins | Dual hurdles winner ran quite well over C&D last month when fourth on second chase start; better for that first run of the year too. |
(10) Themanintheboots | | | | | | 5 | Ricky Doyle | Gordon Elliott | Maiden was a little better on second chase start at Downpatrick but probably needs handicaps to be competitive. |
(12) Western Comandor | | | | | | 5 | Liam Quinlan | John Patrick Ryan | Went close in bumpers and won Down Royal maiden hurdle in March; from family of smart chaser Hunt Ball and has first start over fences here. |
(8) Summer Tide | | | | | | 8 | Phillip Enright | C Byrnes | Decent placed form in handicap hurdles last summer; respectable 20l fourth in useful Killarney novice on chase bow and that was after a lengthy lay-off. |
(15) The Big Chap | | | | | | 6 | | Paul W Flynn | First reserve; useful hurdler comes here in form and has won around here; chase debut. |
(9) Takarengo | | | | | | 7 | Jack Foley | Thomas Mullins | Never been the slickest of hurdlers but promising second on chase bow at Clonmel in April and good run on the Flat since. |
3rd (4) Itwasfate | | | | | | 6 | Darragh O'Keeffe | Henry De Bromhead | Won maiden hurdle on good ground here last summer and ran well in Punchestown festival handicap last time after a winter break; chasing debut. |
2nd (2) Changing The Rules | | | | | | 6 | Simon Torrens | Mrs John Harrington | 115-rated hurdler so ideally treated by race conditions and getting the hang of chasing; best effort so far when third in useful contest at Ballinrobe and that form has been franked. |
(5) Magheralin Mick | | | | | | 6 | Keith Donoghue | Gavin Cromwell | Behind Takarengo when fourth on chase debut at Clonmel; third over 2m6f here since. |
With the form of his Ballinrobe third working out well, CHANGING THE RULES (nap) is the selection but this is a competitive contest and Itwasfate and Summer Tide are two likely dangers. [Mark Nunan]
Race 7: 16:50 Kilbeggan Entegro Handicap Chase IRE 2m 3f 100y
8th (5) Flindt | | | | | | 8 | E Walsh | Ciaran Murphy | Locally-trained Flat and hurdles winner but has struggled so far over fences and tipped up at the first at Tipperary. |
(7) Scalor | | | | | | 8 | Sean O'Keeffe | Liz Doyle | Off the mark on second start over fences when all out to win Thurles novice in November; shaped like the run was needed on handicap bow at Ballinrobe last month. |
6th (3) Call The Tune | | | | | | 9 | Mr Finian Maguire | Barry Connell | Won't lack for fitness coming from this yard but his 3m win at Navan last year was on heavy and hasn't encountered good ground since his debut third over hurdles. |
7th (1) Innovated | | | | | | 8 | Mike O'Connor | Henry De Bromhead | Maiden hurdle winner and won on chase debut at Down Royal over Christmas; both wins on soft ground; well beaten in a rated novice when last seen in January. |
1st (10) A Mere Bagatelle | | | | | | 6 | Simon Torrens | John Joseph Hanlon | Fair handicapper over hurdles went straight into handicap company over fences last year and was placed at Tipperary and Thurles; not in great form after going close in handicap hurdle at Limerick over Christmas and has had a break. |
3rd (8) Lake Chad | | | | | | 8 | Brian Hayes | Philip Fenton | Won a beginners' chase at Tramore last year and best run so far in handicap company when third at Killarney; closely matched with Broken Ice on that form. |
5th (2) Arrycan | | | | | | 9 | Sean Flanagan | Liam P Cusack | Gained third chase victory when winning over C&D in August and second off 120 back here next time; should be all the better for his first run of the year last month. |
9th (6) Priory Park | | | | | | 7 | Jody McGarvey | E J O'Grady | Dual hurdles winner over 2m4f; eight-race maiden in this sphere but touched off at Fairyhouse in February and second to subsequent Punchestown festival winner at Tramore last time; has won on good to yielding. |
2nd (4) Broken Ice | | | | | | 7 | Keith Donoghue | Gavin Cromwell | Won a beginners' chase at Sligo last year and by far his best effort since when just failing to get up over 2m4f at Killarney; up 4lb and no claim but Donoghue an asset on any horse. |
4th (9) Shes Some Doll | | | | | | 8 | Darragh O'Keeffe | Thomas Gibney | Had a couple of falls during the winter but better in that department of late; not far off runner-up Priory Park when placed in Fairyhouse handicap in February and then touched off at Navan; made the frame but well beaten last twice. |
With improvement likely after his reappearance sixth here last month, ARRYCAN can again demonstrate his liking for this venue. He was second off just 1lb lower here last year. b\Broken Ice and Priory Park have more recent form and are feared. [Mark Nunan]
Race 8: 17:20 Kilbeggan Add Kilbegganraces On Snapchat (Pro/Am) Flat Race IRE 2m
(3) Wholly Boley | | | | | | 5 | Mr N McParlan | Gerald Stephen Quinn | 15-2 when well beaten on debut at Musselburgh in January. |
(8) Jet Star | | | | | | 6 | Mr C J Byrne | C W J Farrell | Fourth in a Tyrella point-to-point last year but hasn't built on that in three subsequent starts; tonguestrap on for rules debut. |
3rd (6) Mr Dibbs | | | | | | 4 | Mr S Cavanagh | Adrian Murray | Locally-trained gelding was well held in a couple of point-to-points in April. |
4th (4) Willwekeephim | | | | | | 5 | Mr L J Murphy | Peter John Flood | Beaten 25l when fifth of 16 over C&D on rules debut last month. |
(5) Good Lad | | | | | | 4 | Mr T Hamilton | John Joseph Hanlon | Half-brother to 2m-2m7f hurdle/chase winner Imperial Joe; dam unraced half-sister to useful bumper and 2m5f/2m6f hurdle winner Ben's Turn and 3m1f/3m2f chase winner Jayandbee; respected newcomer but will need to be smart to win this. |
(2) Kalanisi Flash | | | | | | 6 | Mr A Harvey | John C McConnell | Dual point-to-point winner was respectable fourth over 2m4f at Leopardstown over Christmas and chased home an Elliott-trained winner at Downpatrick last month. |
2nd (1) Arabian Diamond | | | | | | 5 | Mr H C Swan | Gordon Elliott | Showed promise in Navan maiden hurdle and second to a Mullins-trained winner, who has since gone in again, in Ballinrobe bumper last month. |
1st (7) Ninth Loch | | | | | | 4 | Miss J Townend | W P Mullins | Flat-bred was fourth of 22 in Punchestown festival 4yo bumper; bit keen then and should be hard to beat if he settles better. |
Fourth in a big field at the Punchestown festival, NINTH LOCH should be hard to beat albeit both Arabian Diamond and Kalanisi Flash have shown plenty of promise as well. [Mark Nunan]