Our Kilbeggan racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Friday 21st August 2026. The action gets underway at 16:56 and runs through to 20:05, with going reported as GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Joe’s Turn boasts a 50% strike rate from 4 runs at the track, Jack Doyle has been in fine form here with 2 wins from 7 rides, W P Mullins’s yard sends out runners with a 34.18% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Kilbeggan
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Kilbeggan over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | Irish Daily Star | 11 | 2 | 18.18% | 54.55% |
16:56 – Curragh To Curragh Charity Cycle On 29th August Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 2m | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a decent maiden hurdle for Kilbeggan standards, even if the market may try to make it look straightforward. Kimi De Mai brings the standout rating and by far the strongest established hurdle form, so he is the obvious one, but he is also short enough for a horse who was well beaten on his latest start. First Ascent has been edging towards a breakthrough and looks the main threat on recent evidence, while Puppet Master is another with a bit more to offer after only two starts over timber. The Joseph O’Brien newcomers, especially Loadstone and Rickety Kate, add intrigue in a race where one of the unraced types could easily jump into the frame. Still, proven hurdle ability should count for plenty around here.
Top Selections
1. Kimi De Mai – 1/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Danny Mullins | Trainer: W P Mullins | Form: 5337-0 | Rating: 136 | Topspeed: 108
He sets the standard and, frankly, it is not hard to see why the market has latched on. A mark of 136 towers over this field and his earlier maiden hurdle form reads very well in the context of an ordinary enough Kilbeggan opener. The concern is obvious: he was tailed off on his return, so you are trusting Willie Mullins to have him much straighter now. That is usually not the worst gamble to take, and Danny Mullins is a notable booking. At even money he is no giveaway, but if reproducing anything like his best he should simply prove too strong. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. First Ascent – 7/2 with William Hill
Jockey: Jack Kennedy | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: P-542 | Rating: 108 | Topspeed: 95
For an each-way play, he makes plenty of appeal because his profile is solid and his latest second suggests the penny is beginning to drop. Gordon Elliott’s runner has improved with racing since being pulled up on his seasonal return, and that 108 rating gives him a far more convincing base than most of these. Jack Kennedy is the kind of rider you want in a race where track position and clean jumping can settle matters quickly. He probably needs Kimi De Mai to underperform if he is to win outright, but available at 7/2 he looks the percentage call for those wanting a safer angle into the race. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Kimi De Mai is the win bet because his back form is comfortably the best on offer and this does not look deep enough to let him off the hook if back near his mark. First Ascent is the sensible each-way option in a 17-runner field, with recent placed form and a strong rider booking. The main danger to both could be Loadstone, who is respected on stable strength and market position alone.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baila Conmigo | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (William Hill) |
| Hinchinbrooke | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Puppet Master | 7/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (William Hill) |
| Kimi De Mai | 4/6 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 1/1 | 1/1 (William Hill) |
| Charles The Bold | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (William Hill) |
| First Ascent | 3/1 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 7/2 | 7/2 (William Hill) |
| Grabat | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 (William Hill) |
| Jodoro | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (William Hill) |
| Le Roi Arthur | 25/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (William Hill) |
| Anns Getaway | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 (William Hill) |
| Mistakenforanother | 12/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (William Hill) |
| Rose Mountain | 200/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 (Bet365) |
| Really Truly | 14/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (William Hill) |
| Rickety Kate | 17/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Loadstone | 6/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (William Hill) |
| Geashill Poet | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (William Hill) |
17:32 – Follow Kilbeggan On Instagram Novice Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 2f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) | | jumps
This is a useful novice rather than a penalty kick, with several arriving on the back of solid efforts and a couple open to better still. La Cote Fleurie brings a likeable profile and gets plenty of weight from some of the principals, while Mino Des Mottes sets a clear standard on recent ratings after chasing home a decent one last time. Rosie’s Wings has the strongest topspeed figure in the field and is hard to dismiss if reproducing that level, and Magico is the lurking danger from the Mullins yard despite flopping on his second start. Facile Ocean comes here in winning form and looks the sort to keep them honest. Strong enough race for the grade, but not an easy one if you’re looking for a certainty.
Top Selections
1. La Cote Fleurie – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Darragh O’keeffe | Trainer: Henry De Bromhead | Form: 1-31 | Rating: 126 | Topspeed: 95
She appeals as the one with the right mix of progress and receiving weight. The form figures are tidy, she has already shown she knows how to get her head in front, and that mark of 126 makes her very competitive in this company, especially carrying only 159. Henry De Bromhead’s runners in these novice hurdles always demand respect when they’re lightly raced and still learning. At 5/2 she isn’t exactly hiding from the market, but she still makes plenty of appeal because there should be more to come over this sort of trip. In a race where a few have questions, she’s the one I want on side. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Facile Ocean – 10/1 with Sky Bet
Jockey: Eoghan Finegan | Trainer: Ciaran Murphy | Form: 7-2321 | Rating: 117 | Topspeed: 104
Facile Ocean is not the class act on paper, but he’s a genuine, improving sort who arrives here after finally getting his turn, and that counts for plenty in a novice. His recent string of placed efforts suggested the win was coming, and the topspeed figure of 104 says he is no back number in a race of this nature. He does have to give weight away to some of the younger improvers, which is the obvious concern, but 10/1 looks a fair bit bigger than his chance if he can build on that latest success. For each-way players in a nine-runner field with three places on offer, he makes obvious sense. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
La Cote Fleurie is the win play because she looks progressive, gets weight, and may still be ahead of her mark. Facile Ocean is the each-way alternative at a double-figure price after arriving in form and looking more solid than some of the flashier rivals. Mino Des Mottes is the main danger on the figures, while Rosie’s Wings also has the profile to get involved.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facile Ocean | 11/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Magico | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| No Mon No Fun | 20/1 | 12/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Mino Des Mottes | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 (William Hill) |
| La Cote Fleurie | 5/2 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Eaglewood | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Lakewood Rose | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
18:05 – Tom Lynam Memorial Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 2f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) | | jumps
This is a proper Kilbeggan handicap: big field, plenty with some sort of chance, and not much room for a lazy opinion. Pride Of Place heads the market after a solid third last time and is clearly well treated on old figures, while Blue Reed, Parkgarve and Diamond Tipp all arrive with recent efforts that put them firmly in the mix. Mysilverriverfeale is another progressive type after getting off the mark and he has the numbers to back him up. The shape of the race suggests a strong pace, which should suit the more patiently ridden runners, and in a 19-runner heat around here a clean round and sensible positioning will matter as much as raw ability. Tricky, yes, but not impossible.
Top Selections
1. Blue Reed – 8/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Eoghan Finegan | Trainer: Cian Collins | Form: 5-1272 | Rating: 114 | Topspeed: 106
Blue Reed appeals as the one with the right blend of current form, handicap position and price. He has been knocking on the door in competitive races, and that latest second suggested his turn is near without the handicapper getting stuck into him. A mark of 114 looks workable judged on that effort, and his Topspeed figure of 106 says he is running to a level that can absolutely win a race of this nature. Cian Collins also saddles Secret Rock, but this one is the stable’s more convincing play on recent evidence. At 8/1 he looks fair rather than flashy, but fair is enough in a race like this. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Steps In The Sand – 8/1 with William Hill
Jockey: | Trainer: Ciaran Murphy | Form: 88-434 | Rating: 114 | Topspeed: 108
Steps In The Sand is the each-way angle because he is running with admirable consistency and has slipped into a very workable spot at the weights. His recent 4-3-4 sequence reads well enough in the context of this race, and the standout number is that 108 Topspeed figure, one of the best in the line-up. He is not one for throwing in a stinker when things fall right, and in a race paying five places that matters plenty. The slight niggle is obvious: he does not always find enough to get his head in front. Even so, available at 8/1, he makes plenty of appeal as the solid place contender with a bit more upside than some of the shorter ones. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Blue Reed is the win play in a race where recent form and a lenient mark count for plenty. Steps In The Sand makes most appeal as the each-way punt given his consistency and strong speed figure. The obvious dangers are Pride Of Place, who is well handicapped if building on his latest third, and the progressive Mysilverriverfeale, who cannot be dismissed after that breakthrough win.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloonainra | 28/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (William Hill) |
| Magic Day | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
| Mysilverriverfeale | 13/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (William Hill) |
| Somersby Roost | 18/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (William Hill) |
| Bhean Saibhre | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (William Hill) |
| Cocovic | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (William Hill) |
| Pride Of Place | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 (William Hill) |
| Secret Rock | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (William Hill) |
| Emesteraye | 8/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (William Hill) |
| Paul Collins | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (William Hill) |
| Diamond Tipp | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
| The Monkey Pole | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (William Hill) |
| Parkgarve | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
| Malikanna | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (William Hill) |
| Blue Reed | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (William Hill) |
| Solar Generation | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (William Hill) |
| Kome Dans Un Reve | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (William Hill) |
| Steps In The Sand | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (William Hill) |
| Andyourbirdcansing | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (William Hill) |
18:35 – Peadar’s Bar Moate Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 3m | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) | | jumps
This does not look the deepest maiden hurdle for the trip and, on what we know, it revolves around the obvious pair. Dad Sez is the one with the standout raw figures, boasting a lofty 127 rating and a strong Topspeed mark, while Benner Wenner brings solid placed form and the promise of better now stepping up in distance. After those two, it starts to get shakier. Lady Felicia has shown enough to suggest she can be competitive for minor money, and Pacy Macie at least has a placing to work from, but several of the others have already had their chances or need dramatic improvement. In truth, this looks more like a straight fight at the top than a fiendish betting heat.
Top Selections
1. Dad Sez – 4/6 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Kennedy | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 5 | Rating: 127 | Topspeed: 118
It is hard to get away from Dad Sez in a race lacking depth. That opening form figure of 5 does not scream certainty on its own, but the bare numbers underneath it do: a 127 rating and 118 Topspeed are comfortably the best on offer here and suggest he has already shown a level the others may struggle to reach. Gordon Elliott and Jack Kennedy are not a combination to ignore in this sort of race either, especially when the market has them clear at the head. At 4/6 he is no giveaway, but he looks the one with the strongest claims and should take plenty of beating if seeing out the 3m. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Lady Felicia – 9/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Simon Torrens | Trainer: Aidan Anthony Howard | Form: 45 | Rating: 109 | Topspeed: 66
For an each-way play, Lady Felicia makes more appeal than the rags. She has not been out of the first five in two starts over hurdles, her rating of 109 gives her a fair platform in this company, and she gets a handy weight allowance from the principals. She is not obviously ahead of Benner Wenner on form, but at 9/1 she does not need to be a likely winner to make each-way sense in an eight-runner race with three places on offer. Simon Torrens rides and, if she settles into a rhythm over this staying trip, she looks the type to keep galloping when others have cried enough. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple here. Dad Sez looks the percentage play and is the win bet despite the short price, as his figures tower over this field. For those wanting a bit more juice, Lady Felicia is the each-way option at 9/1 and appeals as one who can stay on into the frame. Benner Wenner is the obvious danger if improving again over this longer trip.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benner Wenner | 11/4 | 2/1 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Dad Sez | 4/6 | 4/7 | 4/7 | 4/7 | 4/6 | 4/6 (Bet365) |
| Go To The Moon | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Georges Park | 20/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Idaho Expresso | 50/1 | 35/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Lady Felicia | 17/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (William Hill) |
| Pacy Macie | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Computeform | Dad Sez |
19:05 – New Forest Estate & Golf Club Handicap Chase
Race Details: 3m 1f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) | | jumps
This is a proper staying handicap chase and, for all there are 14 declared, it doesn’t look the deepest race on the card. A few arrive with shaky profiles, which should bring the more reliable recent performers to the fore. One Way Traffic has been knocking on the door and sets a fair standard despite top weight, while Our Zebo is an obvious player if ready after his break. Fr Gilligansvoyge is thriving for all he’s a veteran, and Zolpharine has at least been winning races lately, so there are some solid form lines to work with. The trip should expose any weak finishers, and in a race like this rhythm and jumping matter as much as raw ability. Tricky enough, but not impossible to solve.
Top Selections
1. One Way Traffic – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Phillip Enright | Trainer: Oliver McKiernan | Form: 6F9-22 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 81
He looks the percentage call. Those last two runner-up efforts suggest he’s knocking very loudly at the door, and this 9yo has the sort of profile that usually wins one of these when dropped into the right race. Top weight is no gift over 3m1f, but his mark of 104 is workable and he has enough tactical pace to hold a position before stamina comes into play late on. Phillip Enright is a positive booking for a horse who wants delivering into the race with momentum, and at 4/1 he makes plenty of appeal in a field where several rivals have more questions than answers. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Fr Gilligansvoyge – 8/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Patrick M O’Brien | Trainer: John G Carr | Form: 421321 | Rating: 99 | Topspeed: 92
You have to respect a horse arriving in this sort of nick, even if he is 13 now. That form string is the standout piece of recent consistency in the race and he clearly still retains plenty of enthusiasm for the job. He’s been doing a lot right, his mark of 99 is hardly punitive, and this test should suit a horse who stays and keeps finding. There is always the suspicion that age catches up with veterans eventually, but 8/1 feels fair compensation given how many of these are out of sorts. In a 14-runner handicap with four places on offer, he makes obvious each-way sense.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
One Way Traffic is the win play: he brings the strongest recent placed form and looks the safest option to run his race again. Fr Gilligansvoyge is the each-way punt at a workable price given his excellent recent record and solid staying profile. The main dangers look to be Our Zebo if fully tuned up after the layoff and Zolpharine, who arrives on the back of two wins in his last three starts.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Way Traffic | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Gorthill | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Broken Ice | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Sampoet | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Our Zebo | 10/3 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Zolpharine | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Glendine Billy | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Fr Gilligansvoyge | 13/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Seventy Eight Team | 22/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Deadheat | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| He Fitz In | 18/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Tullabrack Lad | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
19:35 – Belvedere House & Gardens Handicap Chase
Race Details: 3m 1f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) | | jumps
This is a competitive little staying handicap chase rather than a deep one, and it revolves around a handful arriving with solid recent efforts. Ira Hayes looks the obvious starting point off top recent figures and a handy racing weight, while Charlie Luciano and Ceanndana both come here after respectable runs in similar company. Scalpnagoon is the interesting one in the middle of the market: still only six, consistently knocking on the door and shaping like this sort of test will suit. Koori Star has the talent to get involved if bouncing back, but his latest run leaves a question. Over this trip around Kilbeggan, rhythm and accurate jumping will count for plenty, and this looks the sort of race where a well-treated, dependable stayer can grind it out rather than anything winning in flashy style.
Top Selections
1. Ira Hayes – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Michael Kenneally | Trainer: John C McConnell | Form: 01-254 | Rating: 129 | Topspeed: 108
Ira Hayes makes plenty of appeal in a race where not many arrive with his blend of current form and proven ability. He won earlier in the year and has backed that up with honest efforts, including a latest fourth that suggests he is still holding his level well. A mark of 129 asks a question, but carrying 159 in this company is workable enough and his Topspeed figure of 108 says he has the gears for this grade. McConnell’s horses are rarely sent out without a plan in these staying handicaps, and at 4/1 he looks the percentage call to outstay these if his jumping holds together. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Scalpnagoon – 13/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Jack Kennedy | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 223423 | Rating: 125 | Topspeed: 122
Scalpnagoon is becoming expensive to follow for win purposes, but he keeps running well enough to make plenty of each-way sense in a nine-runner race with three places. That string of placed efforts tells its own story: reliable, competitive and usually thereabouts when the race gets serious. The standout number in the field is his 122 Topspeed, and that suggests he has the raw ability to win one of these when things fall right. Jack Kennedy is an obvious asset in a race likely to be decided by positioning and timing, and off 125 this six-year-old still has more upside than most of his rivals. At 13/2, he looks the value each-way punt.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Ira Hayes is the win play here, as he brings the most convincing recent profile and looks set for another solid run over this trip. Scalpnagoon is the each-way alternative in a race where consistency should be rewarded, especially with three places on offer. Charlie Luciano is the obvious danger if building on his latest fourth, while Ceanndana also has enough recent form to get involved.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Luciano | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (William Hill) |
| A Wave Of The Sea | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Ceanndana | 13/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Koori Star | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Ira Hayes | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Scalpnagoon | 6/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Granville Street | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Ad Caelum | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| The Dara Man | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
20:05 – John Thomas McNamara Series INH Flat Race
Race Details: 2m | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a fairly ordinary closing bumper rather than a deep one, and that usually means proven racecourse form is worth plenty. Hill Silver sets the standard on what he has shown in two starts, while Baymount arrives off the back of a much more encouraging third and has the best rating in the field. Ddakji is respected on the figures but has already had two chances and needs to leave that latest run well behind. Of the newcomers, Bellahill and In Around Thehouse are the pair the market has latched onto, which makes sense, but in this sort of race I would rather side with those who have already demonstrated they can handle the job. Tricky enough beneath the principals, but the race does not look especially strong.
Top Selections
1. Hill Silver – 7/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr D McGill | Trainer: Ciaran Murphy | Form: 44 | Rating: 103 | Topspeed: 74
Hill Silver is the obvious starting point and, in truth, he is hard to oppose. Two runs, two solid fourth-place finishes, and his rating of 103 gives him a clear edge over most of these. He has at least shown a consistent level of ability, which is more than can be said for plenty in here, and this doesn’t look a race packed with hidden depth. The 4yo allowance is another small plus in his favour, and if he reproduces either of those efforts he should be bang there turning in. At 7/4 he is no giveaway, but he is the percentage call in a modest contest. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Baymount – 3/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Mr J W Hendrick | Trainer: Anthony Mullins | Form: 8P-P3 | Rating: 105 | Topspeed: 95
Baymount makes plenty of each-way appeal after a return to form last time, when finishing third. His overall profile is hardly spotless, but that latest effort was a step back in the right direction and his figures stack up well here, with a rating of 105 and topspeed of 95 the best in the field. He carries only 161, which won’t hurt, and in a race where several are either unproven or look limited, that bit of established substance matters. Available at 3/1, he is not really a wild outsider for each-way purposes, but he does look the solid alternative to the favourite and should give his running. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Hill Silver is the straightforward win bet because he brings the cleanest and most reliable bumper form into an ordinary race. Baymount is the each-way play, with his latest third suggesting he is back on track and his figures giving him every chance of making the frame. The main danger is probably Ddakji if bouncing back, while Bellahill is the interesting newcomer.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellahill | 13/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Blackwood Joe | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
| In Around Thehouse | 11/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Long Story | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Ddakji | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Hill Silver | 7/4 | 6/4 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 (Bet365) |
| Lone Ash Lad | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Reafadda | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| A Quest For Cognac | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Baymount | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 (William Hill) |
| No Brainer | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
Kilbeggan Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe’s Turn | 4 | 2 | 50% | 100% |
| Charlie Luciano | 5 | 2 | 40% | 80% |
| A Wave Of The Sea | 8 | 3 | 37.5% | 50% |
| Ad Caelum | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 71.43% |
| Blue Reed | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Doyle | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 28.57% |
| Mr S Connor | 8 | 2 | 25% | 25% |
| Mark Walsh | 56 | 11 | 19.64% | 53.57% |
| Jack Kennedy | 64 | 9 | 14.06% | 56.25% |
| Danny Mullins | 103 | 14 | 13.59% | 45.63% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Kilbeggan:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W P Mullins | 275 | 94 | 34.18% | 65.82% |
| Joseph Patrick O’Brien | 26 | 7 | 26.92% | 53.85% |
| Martin Brassil | 50 | 10 | 20% | 54% |
| Henry De Bromhead | 200 | 35 | 17.5% | 49.5% |
| Noel C Kelly | 26 | 4 | 15.38% | 46.15% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Kilbeggan racing tips for Friday 21st August 2026. We’ve covered all 7 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Kilbeggan today?
The first race at Kilbeggan on Friday 21st August 2026 goes off at 16:56, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Kilbeggan today?
The going at Kilbeggan is reported as GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering).
How many races are at Kilbeggan today?
There are 7 races on the card at Kilbeggan today, running from 16:56 through to 20:05.
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