19:07 | Kilbeggan | Friday 10th July 2026

103 Expert View: Needed run well beaten in a handicap hurdle here latest; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on good; more to come now chasing for top connections.

Form Snapshot: A winner of a NH flat race at 1m 7f on good to soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Malbay Madness when eighth of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (good - yielding) in May.

Charlie Luciano 40

b g ; Bobby's Kitten - Viennese Whirl

5/1 6

Conor Stone-Walsh

N Meade

Star rating: 2

0/PP0P-4 7 11-12 113

CD G

113 Expert View: Needed run when fourth beaten 13l in a handicap chase here latest; enjoys making it; effective 2m-2m4f; out of form but could build on latest.

Form Snapshot: He has won four hurdle races from 1m 7f to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to yielding, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 13l behind Warriors Wood when fourth of 11 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 4f (yielding) in May.

Franciscan Rock 71

b g ; Fame And Glory - Mrs Dempsey

124 Expert View: Outclassed well beaten in Champion Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1) at Punchestown latest; off a short-break; effective 2m5f-3m, acts on soft, good; bit below top level but generally consistent over hurdles, unexposed over fences but yet to match hurdles level.

Form Snapshot: He has won three hurdle races at 3m on ground varying from good to yielding. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Bob Olinger when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle at Punchestown over 2m 7f (yielding) in April.

Juke Hill 10

g g ; Jukebox Jury - Sleepless Eye

108 Expert View: Mistakes, improved in first time blinkers on chase debut when fourth beaten 9l in a beginners chase chase at Wexford latest; effective 2 1/2m, acts on good; may do better over fences when brushing up on jumping.

Form Snapshot: Placed in a hurdle race and a point-to-point from nine starts. Finished 9l behind Rockonliam when fourth of 14 at 33-1 on his chase debut at Wexford over 2m 3f (good) last month.

Kevin's Pride 67

b g ; Mount Nelson - Aasleagh Lady

4/1 5

J J Slevin

J C McConnell

Star rating: 3

222/14-5 7 11-12 119

C G

123 Expert View: Every chance, below form comfortably held in the Conditions Hurdle at Down Royal last time; tongue-tie first time; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on soft, good; consistent hurdler, more to come over fences.

Form Snapshot: Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 4f on good ground. Well beaten at 13-2 behind He Can't Dance when fifth of 6 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Down Royal over 3m (good) in May. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.

Orkneys Jack 25

b g ; Youmzain - Orcadian Dawn

17/2 9.5

Mr J P Sampson (7)

L Young

Star rating: 4

2825-13 7 11-12 -

C G

123 Expert View: Promising chase debut 6 1/2l third in a beginners chase chase here most recent run; effective 2 1/2m; point winner could build on latest.

Form Snapshot: A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good ground. Third of 12 behind Le Coq Hardi beaten 7l at 80-1 on his chase debut here over 2m 4f (good - yielding) last month.

Scalpnagoon 10

b g ; Policy Maker - Lady Seymour

10/3 4.33

Danny Gilligan

G Elliott

Star rating: 4

63-2234 6 11-12 116

G HG BF

124 Expert View: Made too much use of when fourth beaten 22l in a beginners chase chase at Wexford latest; effective at around 2 1/2m, decent ground suits; probably one for handicaps over fences but threat if stamina holds up.

Form Snapshot: Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 2f and 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 11-4jt-fav behind Soir De Garde when fourth of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Wexford over 2m (good) last month.

Tonaghneave Well 32

b g ; Berkshire - Saramacca

5/2 3.5

Keith Donoghue

G P Cromwell

Star rating: 2

5669-89 6 11-12 116

C G HG

108 Expert View: May have found ground too soft, didn't stay down the field in a handicap chase at Roscommon most recent; effective 2-2 1/2m; stiff mark over hurdles, needs drop in trip over fences.

Form Snapshot: He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Hermino AA when 9th of 15 on his latest outing in a chase at Roscommon over 3m 1f (yielding - soft) last month.

2025: (4 ran) Topgun Simmy , Age 6 , Wgt 11-12 , SP 3/1 - Ricky Doyle / J J Hanlon

Forecast: 5/4 Franciscan Rock , 7/2 Scalpnagoon , 6/1 Charlie Luciano , 7/1 Orkneys Jack , 12/1 Juke Hill , 14/1 Centreofattention , 14/1 Tonaghneave Well , 16/1 Kevin's Pride (Note: non-runners may affect prices)

Last Updated: 10 Jul 2026 17:10:18

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Verdict

FRANCISCAN ROCK has been keeping good company over hurdles and could appreciate reverting to fences in this grade. There was plenty to like about his runner-up spot over flights in the BetMGM Cup at the Cheltenham Festival. When last seen in beginners' chases at Gowran Park and Thurles in 2025, he posted third places and that form has been franked. Orkneys Jack is a point-to-point graduate that could go nicely. He won 'between the flags' at Ballingarry and there was merit in his third place on chasing debut over a shorter trip at this track. Charlie Luciano has shown enough to be involved and ought to be pitching for prize money, while Kevin's Pride isn't out of it.

Top Tip: Franciscan Rock (3)
Watch out for: Orkneys Jack (6)

FRANCISCAN ROCK is yet to match his hurdles form over fences but he reached a high level in that discipline and still sets a clear standard here. He's not fully exposed in chases and will have his optimum conditions of 3m on good ground so should outclass this line up. Point winner Orkneys Jack shaped well here on his chase debut and ought to relish this step up in trip. He can chase the selection home ahead of the largely consistent if a touch frustrating Scalpnagoon who has his stamina to prove.

1-2-3 Selections

Previous Winners

Year	Going	Ran	Winner	Age	Weight	OR	Form	Last run	Trainer (Distance)	Jockey	SP	Time
2025	Good	4	Topgun Simmy	6	11 12	-	422-153	25 days	J J Hanlon (51 miles)	Ricky Doyle	3/ 1	6:20.50
2024	Good - Yielding	11	Bardenstown Lad	9	11 12	-	PP46-61	56 days	G P Cromwell (47 miles)	Keith Donoghue	6/ 1	6:34.00
2023	Yielding	12	Desertmore House	8	11 12	-	11084-2	63 days	M Brassil (36 miles)	J J Slevin	10/ 3	6:51.90
2022	Good	6	Everglow	7	11 12	-	6425-32	7 days	N Meade (47 miles)	Denis O'Regan	9/ 2	6:32.90
2021	Good	11	Fred The Foot	9	12 0	-	0P426-2	28 days	J C McConnell (47 miles)	Simon Torrens	4/ 1	6:27.70

Race Favourite Stats

Year	Favourite Finish Position	Winner Market Position
2025	2	3
2024	6	4
2023	3	2
2022	3	3
2021	3	3

Race Record

Distance	Record Time
3m 1f 80y	6:13.20