Kilbeggan Race 8 - Irish Stallion Farms Ebf Beginners Chase
Willie Mullins trains YOU OUGHTA KNOW (9) who performed creditably when defeated 2.25L runner-up over 4023m at this venue last time. Selected to go one better advancing markedly in distance. NO TIME TO WAIT (5) resumed finishing 1.5L second tackling 5029m at Punchestown most recently. Main danger now fitter. UNCLE PAT (8) returned from a break placing 7L second attempting 5029m at Roscommon. Not discounted. LUCKINTHECITY (4) could fill fourth spot. Something for the Multiples: TOPGUN SIMMY (7)

Jockey: J Smith
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last run finished 20th of 25 runners at Curragh on June 29 over 3218m, 14 len behind Lot Of Joy with 57.5kg at $41. Race before finished 14th of 16 runners at Ballinrobe on May 26 over 4526m, 26 len behind Digby with 73kg at $19. Fought on last time. Cannot be left out in this more suitable contest.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20/25 | 29/06/2025 | 34 | HCP 4U | $86,720.00 | Curragh | 3218m | Good | Declan McDonogh | 57.5kg | 3:31.35 | - | 25 |
| 14.5L | $41.00 |
14/16 | 26/05/2025 | 10 | HDLE HCP 4U | $58,870.00 | Ballinrobe | 4526m | Good | Jefferson Smith | 73kg | 5:29.30 | - | 0 |
| 26.8L | $19.00 |
2/14 | 16/05/2025 | 8 | HDLE HCP 4U | $43,360.00 | Kilbeggan | 4828m | Good | Jefferson Smith | 73kg | 5:52.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $23.00 |
10/15 | 08/05/2025 | 33 | CHSE 5U | $22,570.00 | Tipperary | 4727m | GY | Jefferson Smith | 73kg | 6:14.80 | - | 0 |
| 51.8L | $11.00 |
8/17 | 05/04/2025 | 188 | HCP HDLE 4U | $150,880.00 | Aintree | 4928m | Good | James Smith | 72kg | 6:10.05 | 3-4-8 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $67.00 |
20/30 | 29/09/2024 | 57 | HCP 3U | $985,240.00 | Curragh | 3419m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 54kg | 3:35.63 | - | 31 |
| 27.0L | $67.00 |
11/18 | 03/08/2024 | 2 | LR OPEN 4U | $203,950.00 | Galway | 4526m | Y | D J Mullins | 73.5kg | 5:41.00 | - | 0 |
| 34.3L | $21.00 |
2/11 | 01/08/2024 | 257 | CHSE 5U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 4526m | Good | Jefferson Smith | 72kg | 5:45.01 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
9/15 | 18/11/2023 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Soft | James Smith | 71kg | 6:17.44 | - | 0 |
| 44.0L | $41.00 |
12/12 | 13/10/2023 | 19 | HCP 3U | $38,150.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Ben Coen | 61kg | 2:35.41 | - | 12 |
| 10.3L | $9.50 |
12/30 | 24/09/2023 | 15 | HCP 3U | $985,240.00 | Curragh | 3419m | Soft | Leigh Roche | 59kg | 3:53.35 | - | 23 |
| 15.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: D Meyler
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up finished 15th of 16 starters at Ballinrobe on May 26 over 4526m, 30 len behind Digby with 69kg at $26. Second-up finished 24th of 25 starters at Curragh on June 29 over 3218m, 22 len behind Lot Of Joy carrying 52.5kg at $29. Might find this a bit too tough.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
24/25 | 29/06/2025 | 34 | HCP 4U | $86,720.00 | Curragh | 3218m | Good | Wayne Hassett | 52.5kg | 3:31.35 | - | 7 |
| 22.8L | $29.00 |
15/16 | 26/05/2025 | 115 | HDLE HCP 4U | $58,870.00 | Ballinrobe | 4526m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 69kg | 5:29.30 | - | 0 |
| 30.5L | $26.00 |
2/5 | 31/01/2025 | 34 | 4U | $29,490.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Jamie Powell | 56.5kg | 2:33.88 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
19/20 | 28/12/2024 | 8 | HDLE HCP 4U | $52,030.00 | Leopardstown | 4727m | Y | D J O'Keeffe | 67.5kg | 5:58.00 | - | 0 |
| 89.0L | $26.00 |
5/9 | 20/12/2024 | 125 | HCP 3U | $38,150.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 54kg | 2:16.62 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $15.00 |
9/11 | 17/08/2024 | 17 | HCP 4U | $27,750.00 | Tramore | 3319m | Y | G F Carroll | 59.5kg | 3:46.19 | - | 1 |
| 24.0L | $9.50 |
13/17 | 31/07/2024 | 33 | HCP 3U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | Jamie Powell | 62.5kg | 3:53.54 | - | 10 |
| 13.5L | $10.00 |
1/17 | 28/06/2024 | 18 | HCP 4U | $69,370.00 | Curragh | 3218m | Good | J A Powell | 57kg | 3:28.46 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
1/7 | 10/06/2024 | 17 | NHDLE 4U | $27,060.00 | Roscommon | 4123m | Good | Liam McKenna | 67.5kg | 4:57.07 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $6.00 |
1/15 | 24/05/2024 | 8 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | Good | Sam Ewing | 70.5kg | 4:36.70 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $19.00 |
99/13 | 16/05/2024 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,880.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | Y | Sam Ewing | 66.5kg | 4:11.05 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: D J O'keeffe
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after three months finished second in a small field at Punchestown on June 8 over 5029m, 1.3 len behind Spanish Harlem with 70.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; finished ninth of 18 starters at Cheltenham on March 11 over 6035m, 49 len behind Haiti Couleurs with 71kg at $34. Leading prospect.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/5 | 08/06/2025 | 89 | NCHSE 4U | $30,220.00 | Punchestown | 5029m | GY | Gavin Brouder | 70.5kg | 6:26.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
9/18 | 11/03/2025 | 38 | HCP CHSE HUNT 5U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 6035m | Good Soft | Darragh O'Keeffe | 71kg | 7:54.62 | 9-10-9 | 0 |
| 49.3L | $34.00 |
3/6 | 01/02/2025 | 92 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,300.00 | Musselburgh | 4727m | Good Soft | Alex Harvey | 74kg | 6:05.85 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
4/6 | 01/11/2024 | 112 | CHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Down Royal | 4023m | GY | Alex Harvey | 73kg | 4:59.20 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $34.00 |
99/11 | 12/07/2024 | 198 | CHSE 5U | $26,010.00 | Kilbeggan | 5129m | GY | B W Harvey | 75.5kg | 6:34.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.00 |
4/4 | 27/12/2023 | 17 | HDLE 4U | $23,510.00 | Limerick | 4023m | Heavy | Sam Ewing | 73kg | 5:55.30 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $2.38 |
1/24 | 10/12/2023 | 29 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Cork | 3419m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:29.10 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
3/15 | 11/11/2023 | 199 | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | J C Gainford | 75.5kg | 4:17.60 | - | 0 |
| 40.0L | $4.33 |
7/8 | 26/04/2023 | 42 | G1 FLAT 47 | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | J J Codd | 76kg | 3:53.80 | - | 0 |
| 29.0L | $17.00 |
8/21 | 15/03/2023 | 50 | G1 FLAT 46 | $143,110.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | Soft | Davy Russell | 73kg | 3:59.83 | - | 0 |
| 11.4L | $34.00 |
1/8 | 24/01/2023 | 27 | FLAT 5U | $15,720.00 | Down Royal | 3450m | Soft | J J Codd | 76kg | 4:18.60 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $2.50 |

Jockey: R A Doyle
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished third of 10 starters at this track on June 16 over 4928m, 6 len behind Straight Home carrying 72kg at $9. Before that raced on the pace prior to fading finished fifth of 13 runners at Haydock Park on May 10 over 4881m, 4 len behind Harbour Lake carrying 74.5kg at $9.50. Right in the mix if he is at his best.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 16/06/2025 | 37 | HDLE HCP 4U | $43,360.00 | Kilbeggan | 4928m | Good | Harry Sexton | 72kg | 6:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $9.00 |
5/13 | 10/05/2025 | 5 | HCP HDLE 4U | $73,800.00 | Haydock Park | 4881m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 74.5kg | 5:57.46 | 5-2-5 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
1/6 | 05/05/2025 | 29 | HDLE 4U | $26,020.00 | Down Royal | 4828m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 71kg | 6:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
2/13 | 06/04/2025 | 41 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Fairyhouse | 4828m | Y | Paddy Hanlon | 73kg | 6:07.70 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
2/12 | 24/02/2025 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Punchestown | 5029m | Heavy | Paddy Hanlon | 72kg | 7:03.07 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
4/7 | 27/01/2025 | 123 | NHDLE 5U | $24,880.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Heavy | Paddy Hanlon | 71kg | 5:13.60 | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $26.00 |
99/6 | 26/09/2024 | 35 | CHSE 4U | $23,510.00 | Listowel | 4425m | Soft | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | 6:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $8.00 |
6/8 | 22/08/2024 | 18 | CHSE 4U | $19,940.00 | Killarney | 4727m | GY | Paddy Hanlon | 72kg | 6:07.00 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $4.33 |
4/16 | 04/08/2024 | 56 | HDLE HCP 4U | $30,350.00 | Galway | 4928m | Soft | Paddy Hanlon | 71kg | 6:26.50 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $10.00 |
1/14 | 09/06/2024 | 23 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 72kg | 6:04.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
4/11 | 17/05/2024 | 252 | MHDLE 45 | $18,210.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GY | Jody McGarvey | 71.5kg | 4:43.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $9.00 |