Kilbeggan
Tomorrow, May 16, 2025Hurdle3m
Verdict
Verdict
Lots with chances but it could pay to side with SHADOW RIDER who wasn't seen to ideal effect when sixth in a big field at Fairyhouse last time and can now capitalise on a reduced mark. Slane Hill heads the list of dangers on the back of his third at the same track when ridden too aggressively, although the likes of Final Orders, Plains Indian and Yeats Star all need factoring in too.
Shadow Rider
Slane Hill
Final Orders
3m Hcap Hrd
3m Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
- 5. Slane HillJ: D. KingT: Barry Connell, IrelandF: 3/6479153-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 126
- Days Since Last Run:
- 83
VerdictLatest win in hurdle at Navan in November. Respectable third of 16 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft, 6/1) 83 days ago, doing too much too soon. Up in trip. Can make presence felt. 
8. Saint Le FortJ: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Philip Fenton, IrelandF: 63/231-5- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 122
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictRespectable fifth of 10 in minor event hurdle at Punchestown (19.3f, good to soft, 12/1) 16 days ago. Up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Respected.- 6. Final OrdersJ: Patrick Michael O'BrienT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, IrelandF: 700632P-3
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 10-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 122
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictFifteen runs since last win in 2023 but a respectable third of 11 in minor event chase at Punchestown (24.4f, good to soft, 9/2) 13 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Cheekpieces back on and in the mix. 
13. Armed And FabulousJ: B. HayesT: W. P. Mullins, IrelandF: 587/15-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-3
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 113
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictOne win from 2 runs last season. 5/1, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (24.3f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and no forlorn hope.
11. Artic LaneJ: C. Stone-WalshT: Declan Queally, IrelandF: 2U31U5U7-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 117
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
Verdict16/1, respectable seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Cork (19f, soft) 26 days ago. Back up in trip. Can give a good account.- 4. Shadow RiderJ: P. T. SmithersT: Padraig Roche, IrelandF: P121/7086-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 130
- Days Since Last Run:
- 83
VerdictNot disgraced (did second best of those from off the pace) when sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft, 9/1) 83 days ago. Back up in trip and weighted to go close off a 4 lb lower mark. 
2. Plains IndianJ: Mr A. P. RyanT: A. Slattery, IrelandF: 564P/14-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 136
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictCreditable fourth of 18 in handicap at Navan (13f, soft, 33/1) 20 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles and one for the shortlist.
9. WhatsavailableJ: Gearoid Patrick BrouderT: M. F. Morris, IrelandF: 90061020-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-12
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 122
- Days Since Last Run:
- 104
VerdictLatest win in hurdle at Fairyhouse in November. Below form fifteenth of 25 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Leopardstown (24.1f, good to soft) 104 days ago. Not discounted if back on his A-game.
3. Yeats StarJ: Sam EwingT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 133P/41F-U- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 135
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictOne win from 3 runs last season. 33/1, hampered and unseated rider 3rd in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.5f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Can make his presence felt.
1. DartanJ: James SmithT: Matthew J. Smith, IrelandF: 1719/208-0- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 136
- Days Since Last Run:
- 8
VerdictCheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, tenth of 15 in novice chase (10/1) at Tipperary (23.5f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles with more needed.
10. Walking On GlassJ: A. P. KellyT: Padraig Roche, IrelandF: 8924P/697-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 121
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictCourse winner. 18/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Gowran (14f, soft) 30 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Fairly useful hurdler so needs considering.
14. Ad CaelumJ: S. F. O'KeeffeT: John Patrick Ryan, IrelandF: 31518034-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 108
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictLatest win in hurdle at Limerick in December. 12/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (21.5f, good) 35 days ago. Considered.
7. Run For HarryJ: Donagh MeylerT: Mrs Gillian Callaghan, IrelandF: 10347P0-0- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 122
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictCourse winner. 66/1, fourteenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.
12. RedstoneJ: Phillip EnrightT: Harry Rogers, IrelandF: 16F0/89P-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-6
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 116
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
Verdict33/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (21f, soft) 25 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time.- Unnamed Favourite
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