Kilbeggan Race 2 - Gannon Eco Novice Hurdle
MASTER HAKU (2) looks the one after a Kilbeggan win over 3319m by 2.25L two starts back and a solid 4th at Killarney over 4069m last time. LOCAL NEWS (3) is a last‑start winner at Cork over 3867m, scoring narrowly and rises in trip and weight. LEMMY CAUTION (1) brings recent Punchestown success over 4828m and was 3rd at Wexford two days ago. RED OR WHITE (4) was 3rd at Sligo over 4023m and can be competitive again.
Jockey: James Smith
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Comes off a 2-day backup after finishing 3rd of 4 at Wexford over 4828m on 27 May, beaten 20.3L on Good with 70kg at $3.75 behind Kiltealy Park. Won two starts back at Punchestown over 4828m on 13 May by 1.5L on Good with 75.5kg at $2.75. Now carries 74.5kg for James Smith for G Elliott; overall record 6: 1-0-3. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 27/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Wexford | 4828m | GOOD | Josh Williamson | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/7 | 13/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 4828m | GOOD | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.75 |
| 6/16 | 05/04/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Cork | 3822m | SOFT | Paddy Cleary | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 34.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 03/02/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $10,502.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16L | $7.00 |
| 3/11 | 28/12/2025 | - | 4UP | $12,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3249m | GOOD | J H Williamson | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.25L | $2.20 |
| 5/10 | 17/11/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $15,000.00 | Navan | 3264m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $2.10 |
Jockey: Josh Williamson
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Won two back at Kilbeggan over 3319m on 24 Apr by 2.25L with 75.5kg at $1.36. Last start 4th of 8 at Killarney over 4069m on 11 May, beaten 23.5L on good going with 74.5kg at $5.50, behind Midnight Jet. Also ran a narrow 2nd at Cork over 3200m on 23 Nov, beaten 0.2L on soft at $2.25. Can feature with a return to his Kilbeggan form.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 11/05/2026 | - | 4UP HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Killarney | 4069m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/14 | 24/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 3319m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $1.36 |
| 2/16 | 23/11/2025 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Cork | 3200m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.25 |
| 3/14 | 02/11/2025 | - | Div 1 | $12,000.00 | Cork | 3219m | YIELDING | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.25L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Returned with a win at Cork over 3867m on 10 May, scoring by 0.2L on good going with 68kg at $126 after settling handy. Steps out 19 days later for Richard Hennessy with Alan O'Sullivan taking over and rises 3.5kg. Six-year-old gelding with 1 from 1 and a big distance lift flagged. Can feature with another clean jump and similar effort.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 10/05/2026 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $13,000.00 | Cork | 3867m | GOOD | Josh Williamson | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $126.00 |
Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Comes off a 17-day turnaround after finishing 3rd at Sligo over 4023m on 12 May, beaten 6.17L on good ground with 72kg at $15 behind Speculateur. Prior Sligo form includes a 2nd over 3502m last July, and he has two placings from nine runs overall. Carries 71.5kg here for J J Slevin for Tipperary trainer J P Ryan. Can feature with a similar effort.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 12/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Sligo | 4023m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.17L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/08/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Tramore | 3346m | GOOD | Danny Mullins | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/08/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $9,999.00 | Sligo | 4176m | GOOD | Harry Sexton | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.75L | $5.00 |
| 6/15 | 22/07/2025 | - | 6UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Ballinrobe | 3501m | GOOD | Daniel King | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.6L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/07/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Sligo | 3502m | GOOD | Harry Sexton | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $17.00 |
| 7/15 | 05/07/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HDL | $9,999.00 | Bellewstown | 3456m | GOOD | Harry Sexton | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 34L | $101.00 |
| 99/16 | 11/05/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Killarney | 3419m | SOFT | Sean Okeeffe | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $201.00 |
| 14/15 | 17/04/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $9,999.00 | Clonmel | 4000m | GOOD | Brian Barry | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 190.75L | $51.00 |
| 7/13 | 01/04/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 3822m | GOOD | D Doyle | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 41.25L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 68kgs
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Back up quickly after Ballinrobe on 25 May where she failed to finish off in a 4UP maiden hurdle over 4517m at $34. Prior runs were 7th at Kilbeggan over 3319m on 24 Apr, beaten 14.3L on yielding ground at $81, and 7th at Limerick over 3822m on 31 Mar, beaten 45.75L on soft at $41. Carries 68kg with Daniel King for J P Ryan, up 2.5kg from the Kilbeggan run. Needs to lift but can improve with a smoother run.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/15 | 25/05/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $12,000.00 | Ballinrobe | 4517m | GOOD | Kevin Healy | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $34.00 |
| 7/14 | 24/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Kilbeggan | 3319m | YIELD(GD PL) | D Doyle | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SOFT | D Doyle | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 45.75L | $41.00 |