Kilbeggan Race 5 - Irish Stallion Farms Ebf Beginners Chase
FRANCISCAN ROCK (3) outperformed odds when a gallant second in a G3 hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Never threatened running down field contesting the Champion Stayers Hurdle at Punchestown last time. With this race far less demanding a bold bid looms revisiting fences. SCALPNAGOON (7) is two from four under Danny Gilligan. Steps up significantly in trip and could make presence felt. CHARLIE LUCIANO (2) shaped with promise when fourth providing seasonal reappearance at the track. Progress likely second-up. Place claims. ORKNEYS JACK (6) found the frame when 6L third on chase debut at this venue last month. Might feature.

Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Having second run back today. Freshened for 56 days. First-up after five months finished eighth of 14 runners at this track on May 15 over 3118m, 22 len behind Malbay Madness carrying 72kg at $15. Previously second-up finished seventh of 9 starters at Punchestown on November 13 over 3319m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Luminous Light carrying 72kg at $5. Has the ability to test the top fancies.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 15/05/2026 | 160 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 3118m | GY | Mark Walsh | 72kg | 3:46.20 | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $15.00 |
| 11/26 | 06/12/2025 | 23 | MHDLE 5U | $22,790.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Mark Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:19.50 | - | 0 |
| 53.0L | $81.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/11/2025 | 19 | NCHSE 4U | $27,430.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Heavy | Mark Walsh | 72kg | 4:40.30 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/15 | 25/10/2025 | 178 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | Mark Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:02.70 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/04/2025 | 474 | HDLE 4U | $34,690.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | Jody Mcgarvey | 72.5kg | 4:46.90 | - | 0 |
| 60.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/01/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 71kg | 3:51.76 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.38 |

Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 40 days. Fresh up after seven months finished fourth of 11 runners at this track on May 31 over 4123m, 12 len behind Warriors Wood carrying 72.5kg at $13. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Bellewstown on August 27 over 4123m. Fitter and sure to improve sharply.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 31/05/2026 | 208 | STPLE HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Kilbeggan | 4123m | Y | Sam Ewing | 72.5kg | 5:17.70 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $13.00 |
| 0/9 | 04/11/2025 | 21 | CHSE 4U | $26,010.00 | Fairyhouse | 4928m | Soft | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | 6:42.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 12/17 | 14/10/2025 | 48 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Punchestown | 4626m | GY | Jake Coen | 74kg | 5:50.80 | - | 0 |
| 45.8L | $81.00 |
| 99/13 | 27/08/2025 | 57 | HDLE HCP 4U | $43,360.00 | Bellewstown | 4123m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 72kg | 4:56.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $34.00 |
| 99/6 | 01/07/2025 | 226 | NCHSE 4U | $29,500.00 | Tipperary | 3922m | Y | Donagh Meyler | 72kg | 5:12.09 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $13.00 |
| 20/23 | 17/11/2024 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $78,040.00 | Navan | 4526m | Y | Liam Mckenna | 71.5kg | 5:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 65.8L | $51.00 |
| 99/9 | 02/11/2024 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $25,150.00 | Down Royal | 4828m | GY | Sam Ewing | 74.5kg | 6:14.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 05/10/2024 | 29 | STPLE HCP 4U | $29,090.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Good | Sam Ewing | 72kg | 4:48.05 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $3.75 |
| 3/8 | 06/09/2024 | 20 | STPLE HCP 4U | $28,620.00 | Kilbeggan | 4023m | Y | Liam Mckenna | 70.5kg | 5:02.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 9/12 | 17/08/2024 | 36 | HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Tramore | 3319m | Y | James J G Ryan | 60kg | 3:48.24 | - | 3 |
| 33.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 12/07/2024 | 10 | CHSE 5U | $26,010.00 | Kilbeggan | 5129m | GY | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | 6:34.00 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $8.50 |

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Resuming after a two months break. Finished off last preparation 5 in a small field at Down Royal May 4 over 4828m, 35 len behind He Can't Dance with 71kg at $7.50. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Wexford March 17 over 5029m, slow track; 38 len behind Yoradreamer with 75.5kg at $2.90. Rates a place hope only on run before a spell.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 04/05/2026 | 48 | HDLE 4U | $27,570.00 | Down Royal | 4828m | Good | D A Kidd | 71kg | 5:54.90 | - | 0 |
| 35.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/4 | 17/03/2026 | 156 | CHSE 5U | $21,730.00 | Wexford | 5029m | Soft | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 7:27.80 | - | 0 |
| 38.8L | $2.88 |
| 1/8 | 12/10/2025 | 172 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $38,370.00 | Cork | 4123m | Good | J J Slevin | 74.5kg | 5:04.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.73 |
| 2/10 | 23/04/2025 | 22 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | J J Slevin | 72.5kg | 5:05.11 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $1.83 |
| 2/14 | 01/04/2025 | 109 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Limerick | 4828m | Good | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 6:23.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/12/2024 | 24 | HDLE MDN 4U | $26,900.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Soft | Brian Hayes | 72kg | 5:08.85 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/10 | 19/11/2024 | 101 | HDLE MDN 4U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Soft | Brian Hayes | 71.5kg | 5:21.34 | 4-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 10/08/2024 | - | FLAT 4U | $18,210.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | Good | J Kidd | 73kg | 3:46.80 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Mr J P Sampson
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last run finished third of 12 runners at this track on June 15 over 4023m, 6 len behind Le Coq Hardi with 75.5kg at $81. Start before won by 0.5 len Ballingarry P2p on May 24 over 4828m defeating Brambles Five with 60kg in a jumps. Can return to winning form.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 15/06/2026 | 22 | CHSE 4U | $22,400.00 | Kilbeggan | 4023m | Y | Jack Hogan | 75.5kg | 4:54.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $81.00 |
| 1/16 | 24/05/2026 | 21 | P2P MDN G 7U | $0.00 | Ballingarry P2p | 4828m | Good | J P Sampson | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.00 |
| 5/12 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | P2P MDN APP 6U | $0.00 | Stowlin P2p | 4828m | Y | J P Sampson | 60.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 53.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Soft | J P Sampson | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
| 8/12 | 12/04/2026 | 21 | P2P MDN 6U | $0.00 | Rathcannon P2p | 4828m | Soft | J P Sampson | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.1L | $1.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/03/2026 | 133 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Durrow P2p | 4828m | Soft | J P Sampson | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/6 | 09/11/2025 | 7 | P2P MDN APP G 6U | $0.00 | Knockmullen House P2p | 4828m | Soft | J P Sampson | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/11/2025 | 14 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Damma House P2p | 4828m | Y | J P Sampson | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.6L | $1.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/10/2025 | 14 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Umma House P2p | 4828m | Good | J P Sampson | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/15 | 05/10/2025 | 126 | P2P MDN 6U | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Y | J P Sampson | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 43.3L | $1.00 |
| 10/16 | 01/06/2025 | 49 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Kilbeggan | 4023m | Good | Benjamin P Kennedy | 73.5kg | 4:56.00 | - | 0 |
| 63.5L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last outing finished fourth in a small field at Wexford on June 30 over 3218m, 21 len behind Soir De Garde carrying 75.5kg at $3.80. The run before finished third of 8 starters at Roscommon on June 8 over 3319m, 19 len behind Wild Bill Hickok carrying 71kg at $10. Looks a strong winning chance today.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 30/06/2026 | 22 | CHSE 4U | $22,400.00 | Wexford | 3218m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 3:56.70 | - | 0 |
| 21.8L | $3.75 |
| 3/8 | 08/06/2026 | 14 | NCHSE 4U | $27,310.00 | Roscommon | 3319m | YS | Kevin Sexton | 71kg | 4:11.80 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/12 | 25/05/2026 | 21 | CHSE 4U | $22,400.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | Good | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 4:16.90 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/05/2026 | 29 | CHSE 5U | $22,400.00 | Down Royal | 3922m | Good | Kevin Healy | 72kg | 4:39.60 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/04/2026 | 59 | CHSE 5U | $23,270.00 | Cork | 3419m | Y | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | 4:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/02/2026 | 80 | CHSE 5U | $20,240.00 | Thurles | 3621m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:53.90 | - | 0 |
| 69.0L | $15.00 |
| 10/11 | 17/11/2025 | 201 | HDLE HCP 4U | $30,260.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | 4:08.80 | - | 0 |
| 41.8L | $13.00 |
| 99/15 | 30/04/2025 | 24 | HDLE SELL 4U | $130,070.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | Danny Gilligan | 73.5kg | 4:48.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/04/2025 | 57 | G2 OPEN 4U | $69,370.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Sam Ewing | 71kg | 4:51.50 | - | 0 |
| 84.3L | $29.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/02/2025 | 20 | NHDLE SELL 4U | $34,690.00 | Naas | 3721m | Soft | Danny Gilligan | 72.5kg | 4:48.06 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/01/2025 | 24 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $34,690.00 | Thurles | 4023m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 73.5kg | 4:58.70 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.88 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming finished eighth of 14 starters at this track on May 15 over 4123m, 19 len behind Littlefoot carrying 72kg at $17. Second run from a spell finished ninth of 15 runners at Roscommon on June 8 over 5029m, 36 len behind Hermino Aa carrying 65.5kg at $26. Certainly worth including.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 08/06/2026 | 24 | STPLE HCP 5U | $43,080.00 | Roscommon | 5029m | YS | Kevin Sexton | 65.5kg | 6:45.60 | - | 0 |
| 36.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/14 | 15/05/2026 | 195 | STPLE HCP 5U | $34,460.00 | Kilbeggan | 4123m | Good | Keith Donoghue | 72kg | 5:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $17.00 |
| 9/13 | 01/11/2025 | 31 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,430.00 | Down Royal | 4828m | GY | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 6:12.10 | - | 0 |
| 41.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/10/2025 | 23 | CHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Sligo | 3520m | GY | Kieren Buckley | 75.5kg | 4:26.70 | - | 0 |
| 39.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/09/2025 | 16 | CHSE 4U | $22,550.00 | Galway | 3621m | GY | Kieren Buckley | 75.5kg | 4:38.70 | - | 0 |
| 25.8L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/08/2025 | 21 | CHSE 4U | $21,280.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GY | Conor Stone-Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:17.60 | - | 0 |
| 27.3L | $9.00 |
| 14/19 | 02/08/2025 | 48 | LR OPEN 4U | $190,770.00 | Galway | 4526m | Good | Eoin Staples | 69.5kg | 5:20.20 | - | 0 |
| 37.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/06/2025 | 56 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $27,750.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | YS | P M O'brien | 71.5kg | 4:23.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |
| 10/15 | 20/04/2025 | 141 | HDLE HCP 4U | $78,040.00 | Cork | 3822m | Soft | Ben Harvey | 71kg | 4:38.60 | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/24 | 30/11/2024 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $28,620.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 72.5kg | 4:56.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/15 | 16/11/2024 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $30,590.00 | Navan | 3218m | GY | Keith Donoghue | 71kg | 3:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |