Kilbeggan Race 7 - Clarke's Electrical Contractors, Castletown Geoghegan Beginners Chase
MY GREAT MATE (4) Finished 3rd last time in a chase at Galway. Has shown early pace in races to date. Paul Townend adds value. This race looks suitable and is hard to overlook. CHANCEAWETMORNING (2) Finished 4th last run in a hurdle at Bellewstown. Expecting improvement here. Will be motoring home late. Producing consistent results this preparation. Don't overlook. MOONOVERCLOON (3) Failed to finish in a chase at Galway. Likely to get back in the field. Inclined to respect any betting moves and presents good prospects. BEGGER (1) Performed below standard when 10th last run in a chase at Galway. Likely to get back. Can run into the money.

Jockey: Ben Harvey
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At 200/1 below par when 10th last run in a chase at Galway. Expected to settle towards the rear. Not likely to be troubling the more fancied runners today.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 28/07/2026 | - | 4UP CHASE | $16,998.00 | Galway | 3670m | GOOD | Ben Harvey | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 84.35L | $201.00 |
| 99/8 | 07/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Wexford | 4626m | GOOD | H Phillips | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $23.00 |
| 99/16 | 06/04/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HUNTERS CHASE | $11,002.00 | Cork | 4919m | GOOD | H Phillips | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at 6/1 and ran 4th last run in a hurdle at Bellewstown. Expecting improvement here. Has run into the money regularly this campaign. Can go through the gears. Holds a major chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 26/08/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Bellewstown | 4123m | GOOD | James Smith | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.25L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 09/08/2026 | - | 4UP RATED HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Downpatrick | 3570m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.57L | $1.83 |
| 9/10 | 14/06/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Downpatrick | 3570m | GOOD | James Smith | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.82L | $2.50 |
| 1/3 | 08/06/2026 | - | 4UP HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Roscommon | 4023m | SOFT | James Smith | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23L | $2.62 |
| 3/13 | 30/05/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Listowel | 4096m | SOFT | Josh Williamson | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.75L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 14/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Clonmel | 3364m | GOOD | Josh Williamson | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.69L | $2.10 |
| 1/14 | 24/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 3319m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $2.25 |
| 99/10 | 06/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Ayr | 4114m | SOFT | O Mcgill | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $3.50 |
| 2/16 | 15/01/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | O Mcgill | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.88 |
| 5/20 | 31/10/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Down Royal | 4855m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.95L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/10/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Downpatrick | 3479m | SOFT | Darragh Okeeffe | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.25L | $19.00 |
| 11/12 | 25/01/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $12,501.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | C Stone Walsh | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 74.55L | $29.00 |
| 11/12 | 28/12/2024 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | GOOD | Jody Mcgarvey | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 74.7L | $151.00 |
| 13/18 | 16/12/2024 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $12,499.00 | Naas | 3930m | GOOD | Jody Mcgarvey | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 51.35L | $51.00 |
| 3/12 | 23/09/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 68kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.25L | $18.00 |
| 7/12 | 22/08/2024 | - | N_H_Flat | $10,000.00 | Killarney | 3419m | SOFT | Fred Maguire | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 35.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/14 | 29/07/2024 | - | N_H_Flat | $17,000.00 | Galway | 3337m | GOOD | D G Lavery | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.35L | $10.00 |
| 3/12 | 06/05/2024 | - | Pro/Am | $10,000.00 | Down Royal | 3383m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Michael Kenneally
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish in a chase at Galway on July 31st. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Should put in a decent effort.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/20 | 31/07/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $79,999.00 | Galway | 4527m | YIELDING TO SOFT | Michael Kenneally | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99L | $19.00 |
| 10/12 | 15/06/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $25,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 4919m | GOOD | Harry Sexton | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.35L | $4.50 |
| 7/17 | 14/10/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $14,501.00 | Punchestown | 4646m | GOOD | James Smith | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.05L | $12.00 |
| 4/17 | 25/09/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,999.00 | Listowel | 4023m | GOOD | James Smith | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12L | $13.00 |
| 6/13 | 27/08/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HDL | $25,000.00 | Bellewstown | 4123m | GOOD | J Smith | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.25L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/08/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $20,000.00 | Sligo | 4121m | GOOD | J Smith | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.15L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 08/08/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Wexford | 3383m | GOOD | J Smith | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |
| 12/20 | 01/08/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $79,999.00 | Galway | 4527m | SOFT | J Smith | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.95L | $11.00 |
| 3/12 | 11/07/2025 | - | Listed | $99,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 5102m | GOOD | J Smith | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.2L | $5.00 |
| 7/16 | 26/05/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $30,000.00 | Ballinrobe | 4545m | GOOD | John Shinnick | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6L | $13.00 |
| 4/14 | 11/05/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $49,998.00 | Killarney | 5230m | SOFT | J Smith | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.05L | $12.00 |
| 99/30 | 21/04/2025 | - | Extended Handicap Chase | $482,499.00 | Fairyhouse | 5867m | SOFT | Barrington Harvey | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $101.00 |
| 5/11 | 16/10/2024 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $16,000.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | GOOD | Keith Donoghue | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.6L | $13.00 |
| 99/12 | 28/09/2024 | - | 4UP HCP CHASE | $50,000.00 | Listowel | 4425m | SOFT | J Smith | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $5.50 |
| 7/18 | 03/08/2024 | - | Listed | $110,000.00 | Galway | 4524m | SOFT | J Smith | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21L | $8.00 |
| 2/20 | 02/08/2024 | - | 4UP HCP CHASE | $80,001.00 | Galway | 4527m | SOFT | J Smith | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.05L | $8.00 |
| 99/14 | 12/07/2024 | - | Listed | $100,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 5102m | GOOD | Philip Enright | 64kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $4.60 |
| 3/14 | 17/06/2024 | - | Chase | $11,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 4069m | GOOD | J Smith | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.25L | $7.00 |
| 2/3 | 07/06/2024 | - | Chase | $13,499.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | GOOD | J Smith | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $2.00 |
| 2/11 | 23/05/2024 | - | 4UP BEG CHASE | $13,499.00 | Limerick | 3968m | GOOD | J Smith | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 3rd last time in a chase at Galway. Should muster plenty of early speed. Paul Townend is highly regarded. Good chance today.
Last Starts 39 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 | 28/07/2026 | - | 4UP CHASE | $16,998.00 | Galway | 3670m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.57L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/09/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $13,000.00 | Galway | 3670m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.25L | $1.73 |
| 2/9 | 29/07/2025 | - | 4UP BEG CHASE | $16,998.00 | Galway | 3670m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.75L | $2.50 |
| 4/6 | 07/12/2024 | - | Grade 2 | $36,499.00 | Navan | 4023m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/10/2024 | - | 4UP NOV HURDLE | $13,999.00 | Galway | 4165m | SOFT | Danny Mullins | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.15 |
| 2/5 | 28/09/2024 | - | 4UP NOVICE HURDLE | $18,500.00 | Listowel | 4023m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 21/08/2024 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $10,501.00 | Sligo | 4152m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31L | $1.11 |
| 3/18 | 31/07/2024 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $17,000.00 | Galway | 4234m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.05L | $2.30 |
| 2/22 | 08/06/2024 | - | Hurdle | $12,499.00 | Punchestown | 3913m | GOOD | K Callaghan | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.65 |
| 10/12 | 01/05/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $100,000.00 | Punchestown | 3339m | GOOD | E Ohgren | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.75L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/02/2024 | - | C & G | $0.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Thomas Costello | 76kg | - | - | 2 |
| 24.55L | $61.00 |
| 1/11 | 11/10/2023 | - | $0.00 | Punchestown | 3264m | SOFT | P W Mullins | 74.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.90 | |
| 1/14 | 31/07/2023 | - | $0.00 | Galway | 3337m | HEAVY | P W Mullins | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $5.50 | |
| 3/15 | 14/05/2023 | - | Pro/Am | $0.00 | Killarney | 3419m | SOFT | P W Mullins | 74.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.75L | $2.15 |