Kilbeggan Race 5 - Irish Stallion Farms Ebf Mares Beginners Chase
LOOK TO THE WEST (4) returned from a long hiatus to finish third of seven making chase debut tackling the trip at Clonmel. Fitter with bold bid looming. GAOTH CHUIL (2) is a three-time hurdle winner and multiple Listed place-getter who is feared on chasing debut. MEDIA NARANJA (5) was well beaten in three chase starts. Connections will be hoping the longer journey sparks some improvement. WHATCOULDHAVEBEEN (8) struggled recently. Hard to recommend unless the market speaks in her favour switching to fences.

Jockey: G Brouder
Weight: 73kgs
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Racing second-up today. Fresh up after four months finished second of 12 runners at Clonmel on March 27 over 4626m, 9 len behind Ik's Man with 68kg at $5.50. Previously second-up finished fifth of 16 runners at Tipperary on July 2 over 3922m, 19 len behind Theonewedreamof with 70kg at $6.50. Fitter for run. Sure to make her presence felt.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/12 | 27/03/2025 | 132 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,940.00 | Clonmel | 4626m | GY | Gavin Brouder | 68kg | 6:04.49 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $5.50 |
2/13 | 15/11/2024 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Punchestown | 4928m | Good | Gavin Peter Brouder | 72kg | 6:24.60 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
3/13 | 01/11/2024 | 12 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 4828m | GY | Gavin Peter Brouder | 73kg | 6:12.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
3/17 | 20/10/2024 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Limerick | 4828m | Good | Stephen Connor | 74kg | 6:00.03 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |
99/10 | 30/09/2024 | 17 | STPLE HCP M 4U | $32,080.00 | Roscommon | 4325m | Soft | Gavin Peter Brouder | 61kg | 5:35.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $4.50 |
8/16 | 13/09/2024 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Ballinrobe | 4425m | Good | Gavin Peter Brouder | 67kg | 5:21.10 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $8.50 |
2/12 | 22/08/2024 | 6 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Killarney | 4727m | GY | Gavin Peter Brouder | 71.5kg | 6:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
3/13 | 16/08/2024 | 45 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Tramore | 4425m | Good | Michael O'Sullivan | 76kg | 5:40.50 | - | 0 |
| 15.3L | $6.00 |
5/16 | 02/07/2024 | 46 | CHSE 4U | $19,940.00 | Tipperary | 3922m | GY | Shane O'Callaghan | 70kg | 5:11.80 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $6.50 |
6/14 | 17/05/2024 | 228 | BCHSE 4U | $19,940.00 | Kilbeggan | 4123m | Good | Michael O'Sullivan | 72kg | 5:05.50 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $8.50 |
7/14 | 02/10/2023 | 17 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Fairyhouse | 4828m | Soft | Michael O'Sullivan | 73.5kg | 6:27.20 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: S O'callaghan
Weight: 73kgs
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Resuming after two months. Finished off last campaign 3 in a small field at Punchestown in the G3 Quevega Mares Hurdle February 20 over 4023m, slow track; 9 len behind Jade De Grugy carrying 67.5kg at $2.80. First up last campaign 7 of 13 starters at Curragh October 22 over 2414m, 10 len behind Rubies Are Red with 59kg at $29. Key runner while fresh.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/5 | 20/02/2025 | 19 | G3 OPEN M 4U | $68,110.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Soft | D J O'Keeffe | 67.5kg | 5:29.90 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $2.75 |
2/25 | 01/02/2025 | 56 | LR OPEN 4U | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 4828m | Soft | J H Williamson | 71kg | 6:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
4/20 | 07/12/2024 | 27 | LR OPEN 4U | $173,430.00 | Navan | 5029m | Soft | Gavin Peter Brouder | 69.5kg | 6:52.80 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $12.00 |
5/11 | 10/11/2024 | 19 | LR OPEN 4U | $78,040.00 | Naas | 4023m | GY | Keith Donoghue | 71kg | 4:54.10 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
7/13 | 22/10/2024 | 222 | MDN F 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Y | Shane O'Callaghan | 59kg | 2:37.93 | - | 4 |
| 10.0L | $29.00 |
0/22 | 14/03/2024 | 40 | HCP HDLE 5U | $184,500.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | Soft | S O'Callaghan | 68kg | 6:01.93 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
2/22 | 03/02/2024 | 37 | LR HDLE HCP 4U | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 4928m | Soft | Shane O'Callaghan | 69.5kg | 6:32.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
1/11 | 28/12/2023 | 46 | HDLE HCP 4U | $52,030.00 | Leopardstown | 4727m | Heavy | Shane O'Callaghan | 63kg | 6:25.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
2/19 | 12/11/2023 | 32 | LR HDLE HCP 4U | $71,760.00 | Naas | 4023m | Soft | Shane O'Callaghan | 62kg | 5:13.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
2/17 | 11/10/2023 | 180 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $28,620.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | YS | Shane O'Callaghan | 69kg | 5:18.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
0/20 | 14/04/2023 | 40 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $92,250.00 | Aintree | 3313m | Soft | S O'Callaghan | 66.5kg | 4:13.49 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: D J O'keeffe
Weight: 73kgs
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Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after five months finished 11th of 13 starters at Tramore on April 14 over 4425m, 67 len behind Pipers Boreen carrying 72kg at $23. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Cork on November 26 2023 over 4224m. Tougher task this time.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/13 | 14/04/2025 | 149 | CHSE 5U | $19,080.00 | Tramore | 4425m | Y | J J Slevin | 72kg | 5:52.30 | - | 0 |
| 67.0L | $23.00 |
99/19 | 16/11/2024 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Navan | 4023m | GY | Donagh Meyler | 73.5kg | 5:04.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $13.00 |
3/11 | 24/10/2024 | 62 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,360.00 | Clonmel | 3922m | GY | Donagh Meyler | 69.5kg | 5:04.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
3/5 | 23/08/2024 | 13 | NHDLE 4U | $26,020.00 | Kilbeggan | 3721m | GY | J J Slevin | 69kg | 4:31.30 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $7.00 |
2/14 | 10/08/2024 | 37 | MHDLE 4U | $18,210.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | Good | J J Slevin | 72kg | 4:54.80 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
9/17 | 04/07/2024 | 49 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Tipperary | 4123m | Y | Rachael Blackmore | 70.5kg | 5:10.70 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $13.00 |
2/13 | 16/05/2024 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,880.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | Y | J J Slevin | 71.5kg | 4:11.05 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
99/16 | 02/05/2024 | 40 | LR NHDLE M 4U | $56,370.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | J J Slevin | 70kg | 4:07.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
2/6 | 23/03/2024 | 13 | MHDLE 4U | $22,310.00 | Navan | 4023m | Heavy | D J O'Keeffe | 72kg | 5:38.20 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
6/8 | 10/03/2024 | 28 | G3 NHDLE M 4U | $55,780.00 | Limerick | 4526m | Heavy | D J O'Keeffe | 67.5kg | 6:39.70 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $67.00 |
6/14 | 11/02/2024 | 6 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Navan | 3118m | Heavy | J J Slevin | 72kg | 4:24.30 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Rachael Blackmore
Weight: 73kgs
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Having second run back today. Not raced for 57 days. Last run finished third of 7 runners at Clonmel on February 27 over 4023m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Paggane with 73kg at $2.50. At only start last preparation finished fifth of 17 starters at Fairyhouse in the G1 on March 31 2024 over 4023m, in the wet; 21 len behind Jade De Grugy with 72kg at $34. Fitter and expected to go on with it.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 27/02/2025 | 333 | CHSE M 5U | $26,010.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | Heavy | Rachael Blackmore | 73kg | 5:35.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.50 |
5/17 | 31/03/2024 | 64 | G1 NHDLE M 4U | $173,430.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Heavy | D J O'Keeffe | 72kg | 5:20.00 | - | 0 |
| 21.5L | $34.00 |
3/7 | 27/01/2024 | 69 | G3 NHDLE M 4U | $52,030.00 | Fairyhouse | 3621m | Soft | Rachael Blackmore | 68kg | 4:51.30 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
1/19 | 19/11/2023 | 595 | MHDLE M 4U | $26,010.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Rachael Blackmore | 73kg | 4:22.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.25 |
1/9 | 03/04/2022 | 21 | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | M J Sweeney | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |
99/7 | 13/03/2022 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Heavy | D McGill | 55.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 73kgs
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Racing well. Last outing ran last in a small field at Tramore on April 13 over 3118m, 2 len behind Clarens with 74kg at $3.80. Race before finished fourth of 7 runners at Thurles on March 15 over 3621m, 17 len behind A Law Of Her Own carrying 73kg at $7. Leading prospect who can find winning form here.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/4 | 13/04/2025 | 29 | NCHSE 5U | $24,350.00 | Tramore | 3118m | GY | Sam Ewing | 74kg | 3:51.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.75 |
4/7 | 15/03/2025 | 41 | CHSE M 5U | $26,010.00 | Thurles | 3621m | GY | Jordan Gainford | 73kg | 4:32.08 | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $7.00 |
14/19 | 02/02/2025 | 51 | LR OPEN M 4U | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 3621m | Soft | Carl Millar | 68kg | 4:37.00 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $13.00 |
8/14 | 13/12/2024 | 12 | HCP HDLE 3U | $41,510.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Good Soft | Carl Millar | 70.5kg | 4:05.17 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $19.00 |
3/13 | 01/12/2024 | 15 | LR OPEN 4U | $173,430.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | Y | Sam Ewing | 66kg | 3:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
4/15 | 16/11/2024 | 137 | HDLE HCP 4U | $30,590.00 | Navan | 3218m | GY | Carl Millar | 69.5kg | 3:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
6/10 | 02/07/2024 | 16 | CHSE M 4U | $19,940.00 | Tipperary | 3922m | GY | Danny Gilligan | 71.5kg | 5:12.40 | - | 0 |
| 42.3L | $5.00 |
5/8 | 16/06/2024 | 15 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | Jake Coen | 75.5kg | 4:14.80 | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $3.75 |
2/6 | 01/06/2024 | 4 | HDLE M 4U | $31,220.00 | Listowel | 3319m | Good | Carl Millar | 68kg | 3:55.60 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.75 |
3/10 | 28/05/2024 | 26 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $29,660.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | GY | Carl Millar | 72kg | 4:05.30 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
4/24 | 02/05/2024 | 48 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:05.60 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $12.00 |

Jockey: G B Noonan
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 4 in a small field at Leopardstown in the G1 Matheson Hurdle December 29 2022 over 3219m, slow track; 55 len behind State Man carrying 72kg at $201. Previously first up; 4 of 8 runners at Galway 4yo+ Nov Hrdl July 28 2022 over 4166m, 14 len behind Salvador Ziggy with 66.5kg at $67. Looks one of the better hopes in the race.
Last Starts 849 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 29/12/2022 | 46 | G1 HDLE 4U | $231,120.00 | Leopardstown | 3219m | Soft | R P Geoghegan | 72kg | 3:55.70 | - | 0 |
| 55.3L | $201.00 |
4/8 | 13/11/2022 | 44 | G2 NHDLE 4U | $90,250.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | Good | R P Geoghegan | 70kg | 4:00.04 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $7.50 |
1/7 | 30/09/2022 | 21 | LR HDLE M 4U | $43,600.00 | Gowran Park | 3219m | Y | R P Geoghegan | 66.5kg | 3:54.06 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
1/12 | 09/09/2022 | 32 | MHDLE M 5U | $18,900.00 | Ballinrobe | 3560m | Good | R P Geoghegan | 67.5kg | 4:14.20 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.25 |
2/8 | 08/08/2022 | 11 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $29,200.00 | Ballinrobe | 4579m | Good | J J Slevin | 70.5kg | 5:44.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.88 |
4/8 | 28/07/2022 | 98 | NHDLE 4U | $33,380.00 | Galway | 4166m | Good | J J Slevin | 66.5kg | 4:48.50 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $67.00 |
6/13 | 21/04/2022 | 133 | FLAT M 47 | $16,270.00 | Kilbeggan | 3045m | GY | D Allen | 71.5kg | 3:44.80 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $6.00 |
4/9 | 09/12/2021 | 23 | FLAT 47 | $15,850.00 | Tramore | 3264m | Soft | A Gordon | 71kg | 4:22.50 | - | 0 |
| 24.8L | $6.00 |
2/11 | 16/11/2021 | 33 | FLAT M 47 | $17,000.00 | Limerick | 3219m | SY | A Gordon | 71kg | 3:53.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
2/8 | 14/10/2021 | 26 | FLAT 47 | $16,080.00 | Tramore | 3219m | Good | A Gordon | 71kg | 3:56.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $26.00 |
14/20 | 18/09/2021 | 52 | FLAT 47 | $16,160.00 | Navan | 3173m | Good | R P Geoghegan | 71kg | 3:39.10 | - | 0 |
| 29.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: A P Kelly
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished 13th of 17 starters at Aintree on April 5 over 4928m, 63 len behind Deep Cave with 73kg at $34. Before that finished fifth of 16 starters at Fairyhouse on February 22 over 4023m, slow track; 10 len behind Barry Lyndon carrying 73kg at $19. Finds a suitable race and looks a key runner.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13/17 | 05/04/2025 | 42 | HDLE HCP 4U | $150,880.00 | Aintree | 4928m | Good | Aidan Kelly | 73kg | 6:10.05 | - | 0 |
| 63.8L | $34.00 |
5/16 | 22/02/2025 | 35 | HDLE HCP 5U | $38,150.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Aidan Kelly | 73kg | 5:10.10 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $19.00 |
17/19 | 18/01/2025 | 168 | HDLE HCP 4U | $77,630.00 | Navan | 4023m | Soft | Aidan Kelly | 71kg | 5:16.30 | - | 0 |
| 29.5L | $81.00 |
10/18 | 03/08/2024 | 15 | LR OPEN 4U | $203,950.00 | Galway | 4526m | Y | Aidan Kelly | 71kg | 5:41.00 | - | 0 |
| 33.5L | $29.00 |
7/12 | 19/07/2024 | 14 | APP HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Down Royal | 2615m | Good | N Bennett | 61kg | 2:52.01 | - | 4 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
4/6 | 05/07/2024 | 64 | HDLE 4U | $31,220.00 | Cork | 4828m | Good | Aidan Kelly | 64.5kg | 5:51.60 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $2.10 |
5/11 | 02/05/2024 | 31 | G1 HDLE 4U | $520,300.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | Y | Aidan Kelly | 71kg | 5:56.00 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $51.00 |
1/8 | 01/04/2024 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $43,360.00 | Fairyhouse | 4425m | SH | A P Kelly | 71kg | 6:00.69 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
5/10 | 10/03/2024 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $40,230.00 | Naas | 3822m | Soft | A P Kelly | 71.5kg | 5:03.10 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $11.00 |
3/11 | 24/02/2024 | 99 | HDLE HCP 5U | $36,030.00 | Fairyhouse | 4123m | Heavy | A P Kelly | 69kg | 5:39.20 | - | 0 |
| 29.0L | $17.00 |
4/5 | 17/11/2023 | 17 | HDLE M 4U | $21,830.00 | Wexford | 4023m | Heavy | A P Kelly | 68kg | 5:47.70 | - | 0 |
| 30.3L | $3.25 |