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17:25 Killarney

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O’Donoghue Ring Collection Handicap Chase (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £23086.96
  • 2m 4f 180y
  • 14 runners
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Killarney

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.00
  • Place: £4.20

Form: 459-10

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict

Won a beginners' at Clonmel in June but below best since on the Flat and in valuable Galway handicap hurdle; second handicap chase and trip an unknown.

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1st

10

24th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 180y

17:25 Killarney

Walnut Beach

10st 8lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Patrick J Flynn

midfield, good headway and prominent after 4 out, went second before 2 out, led after 2 out, ridden approaching last, ridden out run-in, always doing enough

12/1

10th

18

2nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 11y

17:00 Galway

Walnut Beach

10st 10lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Patrick J Flynn

midfield

9/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 7939-3

Last run: 99 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict

Three hurdle wins include twice at Galway last autumn; 0-3 chasing though good effort last time when staying-on third to The Dasher Conway in Kilbeggan handicap over this trip in May on much quicker ground; back from summer break with potential for more, especially if rain arrives.

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2nd

4

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 40y

18:15 Kilbeggan

El Champo

11st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

115-rated three-time hurdle winner including twice at Galway last autumn; 0-4 chasing but major player here judged on C&D handicap third and last month when a clear second in valuable 2m5f Killarney handicap, rallying well after stumble two out; rider's claim a further positive.

5/1

2nd

13

24th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 180y

17:25 Killarney

El Champo

10st 2lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: P J Rothwell

prominent, chased clear leader halfway, led when stumbled and headed 2 out, rallied and went clear with winner run-in

7/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 27-073

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict

Bold jumper won his first two completed starts over fences last October and good second in 2m1f Leopardstown handicap; alternated with hurdles since to no great effect (cheekpieces tried latest) so needs to bounce back; rain would help his cause.

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3rd

7

24th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 180y

17:25 Killarney

The Big Chap

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

led, headed but prominent after 1st, outpaced before 2 out, kept on and went third run-in, no match for first two

12/1

3rd

2

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:48 Downpatrick

The Big Chap

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Won his first two completed starts over fences last October; needs to bounce back from two poor efforts in a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle and a Galway conditions chase; new headgear tried here but others preferred.

8/1

7th

3

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 54y

15:30 Galway

The Big Chap

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Landed a novice chase over C&D (soft) in October and ran a big race when runner-up to The Folkes Tiara at Leopardstown in December (2m1f); no impact on return over hurdles 23 days ago but should come on plenty for that outing; each-way claims.

7/1

Form: 3P5-40 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict

Clonmel beginners' winner last summer finished second in this race afterwards off 127 but more recent form not nearly as good, well held in Galway Blazers last time; handicapper giving him a chance.

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4th

12

24th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 180y

17:25 Killarney

Mr Saxobeat

10st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

midfield, headway after 4 out, kept on and went fourth towards finish, not reach leaders

12/1

12th

19

2nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:00 Galway

Mr Saxobeat

10st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

midfield

20/1

4th

6

19th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:40 Killarney

Mr Saxobeat

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

in touch with leaders, hit 1st, in rear 5th, headway 4 out, soon went fourth, mistake 2 out, weakened approaching last

14/1

Form: 2-33P1 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict

Dual winner over hurdles and was gaining first win over fences when making all at good pace in valuable 2m1f handicap here last month (good); not sure if he'll get such a soft lead here and whether he can see out this longer trip off 11lb higher mark.

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5th

4

24th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 180y

17:25 Killarney

Gaelic Arc

11st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: John Patrick Ryan

prominent, led after 1st, clear 3rd, not fluent 3 out, headed before 2 out, weakened and lost two places run-in

13/2

1st

7

19th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:40 Killarney

Gaelic Arc

10st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: John Patrick Ryan

made all, set fast pace, went clear after 2 out, comfortably

13/2

5

17th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 51y

19:45 Kilbeggan

Gaelic Arc

10st 4lb

J: Jake Coen

T: John Patrick Ryan

His two hurdle wins were over 2m and hasn't really prospered over longer trips; some creditable efforts in useful novice company over fences and was fair third on handicap debut over 2m at Punchestown.

13/2

Form: 9-1232 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict

Showed a good attitude to gain second win over fences at Kilbeggan in May (2m5f) and good efforts since in similar event and early this month at Galway when chasing home an all-the-way winner over 2m2f (soft), having travelled well; on a career-high mark but can go well.

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2nd

7

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:35 Kilbeggan

The Dasher Conway

11st 3lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan

Mostly campaigned over fences of late, winning a 2m4f handicap chase here in May; last win over hurdles came at Clonmel two years ago off 109; clearly well in over hurdles and has to be respected, even if this trip might be short of his best nowadays.

4/1

6th

8

24th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 180y

17:25 Killarney

The Dasher Conway

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan

towards rear, headway into midfield halfway, in touch with leaders after 4 out

8/1

2nd

9

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 54y

15:30 Galway

The Dasher Conway

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan

Showed a good attitude to gain second win over fences at Kilbeggan in May before another good runner-up effort at the same track, both over 2m4f; beaten 22l into third at Killarney since however and others better treated.

10/1

Form: 156P-P D

Last run: 75 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict

Won over Christmas at Leopardstown (2m6f, soft), his sole chase win from 21 attempts, pulled up the last twice (burst blood vessel latest); hard to have confidence in right now.

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7th

14

24th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 180y

17:25 Killarney

Galon De Vauzelle

10st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear

16/1

14

10th Jun 2024

Good

3m 1f 40y

17:48 Roscommon

Galon De Vauzelle

10st 3lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: P J Rothwell

Won at Christmas time at Leopardstown, his sole chase win from 20 starts, though placed many times; has been poor the last twice and has to bounce back.

22/1

Form: 505-37

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict

Last win came in valuable 2m6f Listowel handicap last September (yielding-to-soft) and some good efforts in defeat at Punchestown; never landed a blow in Galway Blazers on latest but respected on overall form, especially if rain arrives.

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8th

3

24th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 180y

17:25 Killarney

Mars Harper

11st 9lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield

7/1

7th

1

2nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:00 Galway

Mars Harper

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield

10/1

3rd

1

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 55y

14:20 Punchestown

Mars Harper

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield

12/1

Form: 4-5303 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict

Smart staying handicapper, Midlands National third at Kilbeggan his seasonal-best; didn't count in Galway Plate and most recently last of three finishers in Kibeggan conditions event on rare hurdles outing; this trip around here could prove on the sharp side.

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9th

1

24th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 180y

17:25 Killarney

Tullybeg

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield, dropped to rear halfway

12/1

3rd

2

10th Aug 2024

Good

3m 1f 0y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Tullybeg

11st 5lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Smart staying handicapper over fences and was third in Midlands National here before being well beaten in Galway Plate; doesn't run much over hurdles these days but won similar contest at Down Royal in September when last seen over flights (hurdles mark of 134 at that time).

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-0447 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict

Useful hurdler and more highly-rated chaser whose five wins include 2m7f beginners' here; bit below form of late, running no sort of race at Galway early this month, and has a bit to prove right now but does take a drop in class.

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10th

2

24th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 180y

17:25 Killarney

Final Orders

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, lost position 5 out

12/1

7th

3

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 111y

14:55 Galway

Final Orders

11st 3lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Useful hurdler and chaser who ran reasonably well when fourth at Cartmel over fences in a competitive handicap on penultimate start; again ran respectably on the Flat at Killarney but has plenty to find with Easy Game and Janidil on these terms.

13/2

5th

4

(10)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:20 Killarney

Final Orders

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent

5/1

Form: 8-5214

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict

Consistent type whose two chase wins have been at 2m4f on decent ground, including penultimate at Wexford last month; never landed a meaningful blow at Galway on latest over shorter trip so will appreciate return to optimum trip.

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11th

6

24th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 180y

17:25 Killarney

Railway Hurricane

11st 6lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear

15/2

4th

7

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 54y

15:30 Galway

Railway Hurricane

10st 4lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Consistent type who is 2-30 over fences; decisive winner at Wexford 22 days ago, beating Flash De Touzaine by 2.25l; 6lb higher now and should be on the premises.

3/1

1st

5

13th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 110y

15:50 Wexford

Railway Hurricane

10st 5lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Often runs well but is 1-29 over fences which is offputting; well beaten when second to progressive mare at Kilbeggan; place shout again.

8/1

Form: 3640-5

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict

Four-time chase winner at up to 2m2f; recent Galway comeback run should have brought him on and handicapper giving him a chance.

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12th

5

24th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 180y

17:25 Killarney

Grange Walk

11st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Patrick Ryan

held up in rear

14/1

5th

4

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 54y

15:30 Galway

Grange Walk

10st 5lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Patrick Ryan

Four-time chase winner who ran well when sixth in a competitive heat at Fairyhouse in December but has struggled the last twice and has a 204 day absence to overcome.

20/1

Form: 0-3345 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 12lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict

Hasn't won since Summer Plate (Market Rasen) success in 2022 but met a bit of trouble in running when staying on well for fourth in this year's renewal of that race and again when fair fifth in Galway Blazers last time; trip possibly on the short side and will need better luck in running around here.

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13th

9

24th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 180y

17:25 Killarney

Francky Du Berlais

10st 12lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

midfield

11/2

5th

10

2nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:00 Galway

Francky Du Berlais

11st 1lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

midfield on inner

12/1

Form: RP4-06

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict

Both handicap chase wins in 2022 came at 3m (soft); lightly raced in recent years and two runs this summer leave him with plenty to find.

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11

24th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 180y

17:25 Killarney

Balkito

10st 6lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John F O’Neill

in touch with leaders

25/1

6th

2

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 111y

14:55 Galway

Balkito

11st 3lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

Dual chase winner; well held on last outing over hurdles and this is a tough ask on ratings.

25/1

11th

1

12th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 180y

19:20 Kilbeggan

Balkito

12st 0lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

Dual chase winner is a maiden in this sphere but ran well enough when last seen in a Cork handicap hurdle in March; has to do more.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta €1110.00
Straight Forecast €961.40
Tricast €11452.20
Trifecta €2840.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Francky Du Berlais

SPOTLIGHT:

El Champo

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mars Harper

POSTDATA:

Final Orders

The Irish Sun:

Francky Du Berlais