18:18 | Kilbeggan | Saturday 8th August 2026

99 Expert View: Never competitive up in class off revised mark down the field in a handicap on the Flat at Galway most recent; in good form prior; effective 2m over hurdles; multiple Flat winner, unexposed in this sphere but needs more.

Tyson Fury (GB) 7

ch g ; Iffraaj - Za Za Zoom

Daniel King

D Hogan

Star rating: 5

4-02223 9 11-12 116

130 Expert View: Every chance, ran to form 12l third in a maiden hurdle at Galway most recent run; effective up to 2m, acts with cut and on good; very useful on Flat, consistent in this sphere and has clear class edge.

Master Sydney 5

b m ; Mastercraftsman - Marfa Lights

Josh Williamson (5)

P W Flynn

Star rating: 2

8/321-4 5 11-5 -

95 Expert View: Hampered by faller, too much to do after when fourth beaten 43l in a maiden hurdle at Cork latest; effective 2m; bumper winner likely capable of better than he showed last time over hurdles.

Back Swath

ch g ; Vendangeur - Pennys Double

Liam Quinlan

Ray Hackett

Star rating: 1

7 11-4 -

73 Expert View: Vendangeur gelding; dam poor over hurdles; stable not known for first time out winners; best watched.

Charles The Bold 97

b g ; Mahler - Fu's Legend

Mr E M Nugent (7)

B McMahon

Star rating: 2

P/P24-16 6 11-4 -

96 Expert View: Bit below form comfortably held in the Winner Of One at Ballindenisk last time; off a short-break; point win boosted under rules, market can guide on hurdle debut.

Cooladdi 33

b g ; Affinisea - Millies Honour

Kieren Buckley

Conor Maxwell

Star rating: 4

3276-7F 6 11-4 102

108 Expert View: Fell in a maiden hurdle at Roscommon latest; effective 2 1/2m, acts on good; debut form franked at Listed level, chance here.

Blue Johnl 15

br g ; Blue Bresil - Corona Moon

J J Slevin

J P Ryan

Star rating: 2

P-R49 4 11-1 -

92 Expert View: Mistakes, outpaced, poor debut down the field in a maiden hurdle here most recent; longer trip should suit judged on point form but plenty to prove.

Mont Star (FR) 29

bay g ; Clovis Du Berlais - English Star

Mike O'Connor

H De Bromhead

Star rating: 4

8-2 4 11-1 -

116 Expert View: Improved for debut experience under positive ride when second beaten 8l in a maiden hurdle at Cork latest; trainer in form; tongue-tie first time; effective 2m1f, acts on good; bit more to come judged on French Flat form.

Howaya Codge

b m ; Lauro - Alliecornally

Conor Stone-Walsh

Cian Hughes

Star rating: 2

5 10-11 -

86 Expert View: Lauro mare; dam poor over hurdles; yard in decent form but known for debut winners; best watched.

Mahler's Best 492

b m ; Mahler - Expect The Best

Alex Harvey

P T Foley

Star rating: 2

90/ 6 10-11 -

78 Expert View: Outpaced, jumped poorly down the field in a maiden hurdle at Naas most recent; off a long absence; bred to appreciate this step up in trip but needs more starting out for new yard.

Marilyns Poet

b m ; Urban Poet - Kathleen Cox

Eoin Walsh

J M Burke

Star rating: 2

6 10-11 -

90 Expert View: Urban Poet mare; half-sister to Hayloft Lad, poor at 24f; dam moderate in both codes; best watched.

Mystery Decision 293

b m ; Retirement Plan - Mystery Companion

Eoghan Finegan (5)

H P Finegan

Star rating: 2

F- 7 10-11 -

94 Expert View: Fell in a maiden point when beaten at Tinahely latest; returning from long layoff; tongue-tie first time; bit to prove on rules debut.

Phyllis Rodda 18

b m ; Berkshire - Doncisha

Sean Flanagan

B Connell

Star rating: 2

PP-7 6 10-11 -

91 Expert View: Green and jumped abysmally well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe latest; showed nothing in points, may need more time over hurdles.

2025: (10 ran) Killian's Garden , Age 5 , Wgt 11-4 , SP 7/2 - Eoin Walsh / Ciaran Murphy

Forecast: 13/8 Mont Star , 2/1 Tyson Fury , 4/1 Cooladdi , 14/1 Master Sydney , 16/1 Howaya Codge , 20/1 Forlio , 25/1 Charles The Bold , 25/1 Blue Johnl , 33/1 Phyllis Rodda , 33/1 Mystery Decision , 33/1 Marilyns Poet , 33/1 Back Swath , 50/1 Mahler's Best

Last Updated: 07 Aug 2026 08:13:31

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Expert View Verdict

Verdict

TYSON FURY was a very useful handicapper on the Flat and has already shown enough to land a maiden over hurdles. This represents a significant drop in grade and he should outclass his rivals as long as the rain stays away. Mont Star showed promise on the Flat and looks the biggest danger on form following a runner up effort last time. Cooladdi is yet to build on a promising debut that has been franked at Listed level but hinted at better last time and a repeat of that would be enough to fill the podium.

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Previous Winners

Year	Going	Ran	Winner	Age	Weight	OR	Form	Last run	Trainer (Distance)	Jockey	SP	Time
2025	Good - Yielding	10	Killian's Garden	5	11 4	-	984-52	18 days	Ciaran Murphy (12 miles)	Eoin Walsh	7/ 2	4:41.00
2024	Good	14	Four Clean Aces	6	11 5	-	11F40-2	29 days	W P Mullins (51 miles)	Paul Townend	6/ 4	4:54.80
2023	Yielding	11	Mighty Mo Missouri	4	11 1	-	2020-40	8 days	Mrs J Harrington (36 miles)	Conor Smithers	5/ 2	4:54.40
2022	Good	15	Esperti	5	11 12	-	14-5242	10 days	Peter Fahey (36 miles)	Kevin Sexton	EVENS	4:51.80

Race Favourite Stats

Year	Favourite Finish Position	Winner Market Position
2025	2	3
2024	1	1
2023	3	3
2022	1	1

Race Record

Distance	Record Time
2m 3f	4:05.80