Our Kilbeggan racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Friday 24th April 2026. The action gets underway at 16:15 and runs through to 19:59, with going reported as GOOD TO YIELDING, Good in places (Watering).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Kabylia boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Mr P W Mullins has been in fine form here with 34 wins from 85 rides, W P Mullins’s yard sends out runners with a 34.6% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
16:15 – Aguiar Racing Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 2m | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING, Good in places (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a fairly ordinary maiden hurdle on the numbers, but there is one standout. Master Haku has already set the clear form standard after finishing placed on both hurdle starts and his mark of 125 leaves the rest with plenty to find. The Store Boy is the obvious one to give chase if forgiven a latest fall, while Endless Talking has hinted at ability without looking obviously well ahead of the assessor. There are plenty of newcomers and lightly raced types from powerful yards, notably the Cromwell battalion, so it is not completely straightforward beyond the favourite. Still, if Master Haku runs to either of his first two hurdle efforts, this should take some winning and the race may be decided by who handles Kilbeggan best in behind him.
Top Selections
1. Master Haku – 8/11 with Betfair
Jockey: Jack Kennedy | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 32 | Rating: 125 | Topspeed: 115
He is hard to get away from. A form line of 3-2 over hurdles is comfortably the best on offer here and that 125 rating gives him a proper edge in a race where several rivals are either exposed or still guessing games. Jack Kennedy taking over for Gordon Elliott only strengthens the case, and his Topspeed figure of 115 says he has already run to a level the others may struggle to match. At around 8/11, he is no giveaway, but this is the sort of maiden where short prices can still be perfectly fair. If he jumps cleanly and travels as he has done so far, he should take plenty of pegging back. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. The Store Boy – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Darragh O’keeffe | Trainer: Henry De Bromhead | Form: 3357F | Rating: 115 | Topspeed: 112
He makes most appeal of the rest at the prices. The recent fall is the blot, obviously, but his earlier hurdle efforts were perfectly respectable in stronger races than this and a mark of 115 puts him firmly in the mix for the places at the very least. Henry De Bromhead’s horses in these maidens always command respect, and Darragh O’Keeffe is a solid booking for one who should be ridden positively. At 5/1, he looks the sensible each-way alternative to the favourite because he has already shown enough ability to suggest this test is within range. If the market leader underperforms, he is one of the likelier beneficiaries. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple. Master Haku is the win bet and looks the solid anchor in the opener. For an each-way punt, The Store Boy has the profile and proven hurdle form to reward support if bouncing back from that latest fall. Endless Talking is the obvious danger for place purposes, while any strong move for one of the unraced Cromwell runners would be worth noting.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cullagh Lad | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Endless Talking | 4/1 | 18/5 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Master Haku | 4/6 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 (Betfair) |
| Microscope | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 (Bet365) |
| Misery Hill | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Phoenix Arizona | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| The Store Boy | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Lost Features | 300/1 | 500/1 | 500/1 | 500/1 | 300/1 | 500/1 (Betfair) |
| Strong Contender | 200/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 | 200/1 | 250/1 (Betfair) |
| Betterluckthistime | 33/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Blues Street | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Granlahan | 80/1 | 90/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Lenko | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Me Wee Nanny Fran | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Mirfaq | 33/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
16:50 – Follow Kilbeggan On Social Media Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING, Good in places (Watering) | | jumps
This is a proper Kilbeggan handicap hurdle: big field, plenty with questions to answer, and more than a few arriving with patchy profiles. Chanceawetmorning is the obvious starting point for Gordon Elliott after shaping well in better races before a recent pull-up, while Desert Haven has the sort of solid handicap form that should put him right in the mix again. Lady Doyanne is lightly raced and could still be ahead of the assessor, whereas Piccolo Player has been knocking on the door without quite looking thrown in. Survivors Sister brings the highest rating but also a bit of risk attached. In truth, it is a tricky puzzle rather than a deep race, and it may come down to who handles the tempo and jumps cleanly under pressure.
Top Selections
1. Chanceawetmorning – 11/4 with Betfair
Jockey: Jack Kennedy | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 0-652P | Rating: 110 | Topspeed: 84
He is not bombproof after that latest pull-up, but the market has him prominent for a reason and I am inclined to agree. Before that blip, Chanceawetmorning had shaped encouragingly in defeat, notably when finishing second and then fifth, and this mark of 110 looks workable if he can put his best foot forward again. Jack Kennedy is an obvious positive in a race where a cool ride will matter, and this two-mile trip on decent spring ground should suit. At 11/4 he is no giveaway, but he still makes the most appeal in a race full of unreliable types. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Lady Doyanne – 9/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Darragh O’keeffe | Trainer: Henry De Bromhead | Form: 104 | Rating: 114 | Topspeed: 103
Lady Doyanne is the one at a bigger price who could easily outrun the market. She has raced only three times over hurdles, won on debut, and her fourth last time was perfectly respectable in the context of this lesser handicap. There is still a fair chance that opening mark of 114 underestimates her, especially for a stable that knows exactly how to place one of these unexposed mares. Her Topspeed figure of 103 is among the better numbers on offer here, and 9/1 looks a very fair each-way price in a 17-runner race paying four places. She is the type to travel strongly and be staying on when some of these have cried enough. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Chanceawetmorning is the win play because he has the strongest recent form lines if forgiven one poor finish and he is in the right hands. For an each-way punt, Lady Doyanne makes plenty of appeal at 9/1 as an unexposed sort with upside. Desert Haven and Piccolo Player look the main dangers if this turns into a straight handicap grind.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerrari | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (William Hill) |
| Kabylia | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (William Hill) |
| Spinning Web | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Jazz Forever | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (William Hill) |
| Malbas | 25/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (William Hill) |
| Malbay Madness | 16/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 16/1 | 22/1 (Betfair) |
| Jouster | 40/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Lady Doyanne | 15/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 (William Hill) |
| Survivors Sister | 8/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (William Hill) |
| Piccolo Player | 13/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Chanceawetmorning | 9/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 2/1 | 11/4 (Betfair) |
| Desert Haven | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (William Hill) |
| Jury Belle | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (William Hill) |
| McLoughlin | 14/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (William Hill) |
| Must Meet Cecil | 25/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (William Hill) |
| Coolboy Christy | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (William Hill) |
| Metamorpheus | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (William Hill) |
17:23 – William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
Race Details: 2m 3f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING, Good in places (Watering) | | jumps
This is the sort of big-field Kilbeggan handicap where plenty can be given a squeak, but not many arrive with bombproof credentials. Pourquoi Poi heads the market after getting off the mark before a fair fifth last time, while The Dancen Kid has attracted outside support and looks one of the more interesting runners on figures. Laska Du Breuil and Krishna Bellevue are others with enough ability to get involved if putting their best foot forward, but both come here with something to prove. In truth, this isn’t a deep race for the grade and that makes recent momentum, a workable mark and a clean round likely to be decisive. In a field this size, an each-way angle makes plenty of sense.
Top Selections
1. Pourquoi Poi – 11/4 with William Hill
Jockey: Jack Kennedy | Trainer: Paul W Flynn | Form: 0-0515 | Rating: 103 | Topspeed: 76
He makes the most appeal in a race full of unreliable types. That recent profile is the right one for this contest: he got his head in front before following up with a respectable fifth, and a mark of 103 still looks manageable if he can reproduce that win rather than the patchier efforts around it. Jack Kennedy is an eye-catching booking in this context and, in a race where several of these have been taking turns to disappoint, that counts for plenty. At 11/4 he is hardly hidden from the market, but he is the one with the clearest case and sets the standard among the principals. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. The Dancen Kid – 9/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Shane Fitzgerald | Trainer: Ross O’Sullivan | Form: 000736 | Rating: 102 | Topspeed: 92
The bare form figures don’t scream certainty, but there is more substance here than first meets the eye. His Topspeed figure of 92 is one of the better numbers in the line-up and this mark of 102 gives him a realistic chance if he can build on the promise of his last couple of runs. He hasn’t been finishing his races like a non-stayer, so this 2m3f around Kilbeggan could be the right test if ridden positively. The market has been a bit cooler elsewhere, but 9/1 with William Hill makes him look the value against shorter-priced rivals who have their own quirks. He’s a solid each-way punt in a race built for one.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Pourquoi Poi is the straightforward win play because he brings the most convincing recent profile into a modest enough handicap. For an each-way alternative, The Dancen Kid appeals at the bigger price in a race with five places on offer. Krishna Bellevue and Laska Du Breuil look the main dangers if either sharpens up, but both are opposable at their current prices.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Can Plan | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Pourquoi Poi | 5/2 | 85/40 | 85/40 | 2/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 (William Hill) |
| The Dancen Kid | 8/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 (William Hill) |
| Ferdia | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Krishna Bellevue | 10/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Dahoma | 15/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
| Mon Sheriffe | 15/2 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 8/1 | 11/1 (Sky Bet) |
| The Toothpicker | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (William Hill) |
| Centaq | 18/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Ahellofaman | 14/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Dontdooddson | 28/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Laska Du Breuil | 5/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 (William Hill) |
| Fort Randall | 17/2 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
| Move It On Over | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Ian Gaughran | The Dancen Kid |
| The Irish Sun | The Dancen Kid |
17:56 – William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
Race Details: 2m 3f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING, Good in places (Watering) | | jumps
This is a typically messy Kilbeggan handicap with 19 runners, plenty arriving with questions to answer and only a handful bringing really solid recent form. Gino Bella has been knocking hard on the door and sets a fair standard at the head of the market, while Jaadil is an obvious player after winning and following up with a good second. Hidalgo Des Mottes and Chemdawg also come here with credible recent efforts and look the sort to be involved if reproducing them. The problem for punters is that plenty of these are either inconsistent or badly out of sorts, so this feels more like a race to trust current momentum than raw potential. It is not a deep contest, but it is a tricky betting heat all the same.
Top Selections
1. Jaadil – 9/2 with William Hill
Jockey: Jack Kennedy | Trainer: D E Fitzgerald | Form: 404212 | Rating: 108 | Topspeed: 90
Jaadil looks the right one to side with. He is one of the few in here coming in off back-to-back genuinely solid handicap runs, having won two starts ago and then backed that up with a close second. That tells you he is in form and coping well with his mark, and the booking of Jack Kennedy only adds to the appeal in a race where plenty of rivals are less reliable. His profile is that of a progressive 5yo still learning the job, and 9/2 is fair enough given he has fewer holes in his form than most of these. He holds strong claims if building on that latest effort. Bet type: win bet.
Bet: WIN
2. Chemdawg – 9/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Phillip Enright | Trainer: Oliver McKiernan | Form: 334PP2 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 99
Chemdawg makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race of this shape. The two pulled-up efforts in the middle of his form line are not ideal, but he got right back on track with a runner-up finish last time and his Topspeed figure of 99 is one of the best on offer here. Off 145, he is weighted to be very competitive if that latest run has restored confidence, and Phillip Enright is more than capable of delivering him late in a race where a few will come under pressure turning in. At 9/1 with five places on offer, he looks the value play against shorter-priced rivals. Bet type: each-way.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Jaadil is the straightforward win play because he arrives in better order than most and still looks on the upgrade. For an each-way punt, Chemdawg stands out at the prices with solid speed figures and a recent return to form. Gino Bella is the obvious danger after a string of placed efforts, while Hidalgo Des Mottes also has enough recent form to make the frame.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gino Bella | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Embrace The Day | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (William Hill) |
| Jinxs Link | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (William Hill) |
| Jaadil | 4/1 | 18/5 | 18/5 | 7/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (William Hill) |
| Thurman | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Loughrask Jet | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Hidalgo Des Mottes | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (William Hill) |
| Live My Dream | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (William Hill) |
| Miss Donna | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (William Hill) |
| Bowgate Street | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (William Hill) |
| Thatsmyroadie | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (William Hill) |
| Crafty Gael | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Crab Road | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (William Hill) |
| Finnicky Filly | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Chemdawg | 17/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (William Hill) |
| Sidiriya | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Avandra | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (William Hill) |
| Celtic Crossing | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Kentucky Bluebird | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (William Hill) |
18:28 – William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 3m | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING, Good in places (Watering) | | jumps
This is a proper Kilbeggan handicap hurdle: big field, plenty with something to recommend them, and no shortage of runners arriving on the back of solid recent efforts. Live To Laugh is the obvious starting point after back-to-back wins and still looks on the upgrade despite a higher mark, while Coppola has been knocking hard on the door and looks very well treated if this test brings out a little more. Dalmatic, Dolly Watkins and Sean Mc all come here in form too, so it is not a race lacking depth, but it is the sort where proven stamina and a bit of tactical patience will matter more than flashy profiles. In truth, it looks a tricky puzzle rather than a strong race, and that makes value important.
Top Selections
1. Coppola – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Kennedy | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: -08222 | Rating: 100 | Topspeed: 94
Coppola has been threatening to cash in for a while now and this looks the right sort of race to do it. Those three consecutive second-place finishes suggest he is holding his form really well, and a mark of 100 still gives him room if he sees out this full 3m strongly. Jack Kennedy is an eyecatching booking in a race where Elliott also runs others, and that alone tells you this one is expected to go very close. He is not thrown in, but he is reliable, well treated enough and comes here with the most persuasive mix of consistency and upside. At 6/1, he makes plenty of appeal. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Plain Or Battered – 25/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Tiernan Power Roche | Trainer: P J Rothwell | Form: 393632 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 99
If you want an each-way swing in a race paying five places, Plain Or Battered is far more interesting than the price suggests. He is a nine-year-old, so nobody is pretending there is bundles of improvement lurking, but he has been running creditably in defeat and his recent second reads well enough for a race of this nature. The standout figure is that Topspeed mark of 99, which says he has the raw ability to make his presence felt if things drop right. He stays, he keeps finding, and in a muddling handicap like this those traits count for plenty. At 25/1, he looks a lively each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Coppola is the win play on the basis of rock-solid recent form and a mark that still looks workable. For those wanting to attack the place terms, Plain Or Battered is the each-way option at a much bigger price with five places on offer. Live To Laugh is the obvious danger after two wins, while Dalmatic and Dolly Watkins also merit respect in a race where plenty can be given a chance.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midleton Rare | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (William Hill) |
| Sean Mc | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Mr Dibbs | 16/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (William Hill) |
| Live To Laugh | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Dolly Watkins | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Anodandawink | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (William Hill) |
| Creadan Grace | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (William Hill) |
| Dalmatic | 17/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Mickey Hulie | 7/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Plain Or Battered | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (William Hill) |
| Courageous Cleo | 25/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Ardera Gun | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Mistyburn | 14/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Coppola | 6/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| La Tene | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (William Hill) |
| Made In The Woods | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Appian Way | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Clever Court | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
18:59 – William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Beginners Chase
Race Details: 2m 6f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING, Good in places (Watering) | | jumps
This is one of the better races on the Kilbeggan card, even if it does come with the usual beginners’ chase warning label. Supersundae sets the standard on stable power and arrives as the obvious one to beat for Willie Mullins, but he is short enough in a 13-runner field where jumping fluency will matter plenty. Gaoth Chuil brings the best published figures, including a lofty 142 rating and 128 Topspeed, and his recent placed efforts suggest this sort of test is right in his lane. Dameauscottlestown is another interesting mare with useful hurdle form, while Billie Frechette gets weight as a 5yo and looks the type to make a chaser. Strong race for the grade, but not one to treat as a penalty kick.
Top Selections
1. Gaoth Chuil – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Shane O’Callaghan | Trainer: T M Walsh | Form: -3F662 | Rating: 142 | Topspeed: 128
There is enough here to think Gaoth Chuil is the one they all have to beat. He has the standout figures in the line-up, and that 142 mark backed up by a 128 Topspeed gives him a very solid profile for a race like this. His recent form reads well without screaming flashy improver, but the pair of seconds and a solid sixth suggest he’s been competing in stronger company than many of these. He gets in here with a handy weight concession from the geldings carrying 166lb, and at 7/2 with Bet365 he makes more appeal than the cramped favourite in a race where experience and resolution count. Bet type: WIN.
Bet: WIN
2. Dameauscottlestown – 7/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Keith Donoghue | Trainer: Gavin Cromwell | Form: 591220 | Rating: 127 | Topspeed: 113
Dameauscottlestown looks the each-way value if you want to take on the Mullins favourite at the prices. Her overall profile is a likeable one: she has already shown she can string runs together, and the 127 rating with a 113 Topspeed says she has a fair engine for this level. The last run was a bit flat, but that doesn’t wipe out the pair of seconds beforehand, and Keith Donoghue is exactly the sort you want aboard for a mare learning her trade over fences. With the mares’ allowance bringing her in on 159lb, 7/1 with Paddy Power feels perfectly fair for an each-way punt in a race that could get messy. Bet type: EACH-WAY.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Gaoth Chuil is the win play because his figures are the best on offer and he looks solid rather than speculative. Dameauscottlestown is the each-way alternative at a more workable price in a 13-runner field with three places. Supersundae is the obvious danger on stable reputation and raw ability, while Billie Frechette is another one to keep on side if the market speaks positively.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astley | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Bobbysingindablues | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Gatsby Grey | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Give Him A Chance | 18/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Maxi Mac Gold | 18/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| My Trump Card | 11/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Pray Tell | 13/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Supersundae | 7/4 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 8/5 | 15/8 (Betfair) |
| The Burrow | 50/1 | 35/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Billie Frechette | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Dameauscottlestown | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Gaoth Chuil | 7/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Rue Taylor | 20/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
19:29 – William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Chase
Race Details: 2m 3f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING, Good in places (Watering) | | jumps
This is a proper Kilbeggan handicap chase: deep, competitive and full of runners with bits of form that give them a squeak. Hitthehayson and Iamagetaway head the market for good reason, but neither looks bombproof in a 17-runner field where getting into a rhythm will matter plenty. Doyen Magic and Marelly come from the ever-dangerous Rothwell yard and both arrive with solid recent efforts, while Duffys Hodey and Tell Nobody Nothin have the sort of profiles that keep them in the argument. Stoneyford Lady is also better than her latest run suggests. In truth, this looks more of a puzzle than a strong race, and I’d rather side with one who is still on a workable mark and another at a bigger price who should be staying on when others have cried enough.
Top Selections
1. Hitthehayson – 4/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh | Trainer: Ian Patrick Donoghue | Form: 11P532 | Rating: 116 | Topspeed: 104
He looks the percentage call in a race where plenty have questions to answer. Those last two runs, finishing third and then second, suggest he has found his level again after a blip, and a mark of 116 still gives him room if he can reproduce that earlier winning spell. The topspeed figure of 104 stacks up well in this field and, just as importantly, he comes here in form rather than trying to revive it. At 4/1 he is no giveaway in a race of this depth, but he holds strong claims if jumping cleanly and getting a handy position. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Stoneyford Lady – 12/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Darragh O’keeffe | Trainer: Henry De Bromhead | Form: 942218 | Rating: 118 | Topspeed: 106
I’m prepared to forgive the latest eighth because the previous run saw her win, and the overall profile says she’s capable of making a serious impact in this grade. She has one of the better topspeed numbers in the race, her mark is not outlandish, and Henry De Bromhead’s runners in these Irish handicaps always demand respect when they’re not overbet. This trip should be fine and, in a race where several arrive with patchy profiles, her blend of recent winning form and proven pace makes appeal. At 12/1, she looks exactly the type for an each-way punt with four places on offer. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Hitthehayson is the win play because he arrives in the right form and looks the most solid option in a messy handicap. Stoneyford Lady is the each-way alternative at a double-figure price, with her recent win and strong figures giving her plenty of appeal. Main dangers? Iamagetaway is obvious with Jack Kennedy booked, while Doyen Magic and Marelly are both respected from the Rothwell team.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour Highway | 17/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 13/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 (William Hill) |
| Quornofamonday | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Hitthehayson | 7/2 | 16/5 | 16/5 | 3/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (William Hill) |
| Favori Logique | 15/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
| Justabitofyours | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Duffys Hodey | NR | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | — | 13/2 (Betfair) |
| Stoneyford Lady | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 9/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (William Hill) |
| Ballybrittas | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Musta Lovea Lovea | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Iamagetaway | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (William Hill) |
| Riyami | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (William Hill) |
| The Blaggard | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (William Hill) |
| Good World | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Sampoet | 22/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (William Hill) |
| Tell Nobody Nothin | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Doyen Magic | NR | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | — | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Marelly | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
19:59 – Racing Again On Friday 15th May INH Flat Race
Race Details: 2m | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING, Good in places (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a typically deep Kilbeggan bumper to finish, with a short-priced Willie Mullins runner setting the standard but no shortage of plausible alternatives at each-way prices. Lultimatom has the most obvious credentials after finishing second last time and his figures make him the one they all have to beat, but this is not a one-horse race. Bells Grove has already shown a fair level of consistency, while Seven Towers and Gortnaclea Castle both bring enough form to get involved if improving again. Streamhill is the interesting lurker after a promising fourth on debut, and there are several unexposed newcomers thrown in for good measure. It is a race where professionalism and track position could be decisive, because plenty of these should still have more to offer.
Top Selections
1. Lultimatom – 15/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr P W Mullins | Trainer: W P Mullins | Form: 52 | Rating: 109 | Topspeed: 104
He is the clear percentage call. A debut fifth was no disgrace, and the step forward to finish second last time is exactly what you want to see from a young bumper horse in this yard. The Topspeed figure of 104 jumps off the page in this field and, while these races can get messy, Willie Mullins runners with that profile are usually hard to oppose when they turn up again quickly enough in the right grade. Patrick Mullins taking over only adds to the appeal. At 15/8 he is hardly a secret, but he still looks the likeliest winner if reproducing that latest run. Bet: WIN
2. Streamhill – 11/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Ms G M Dorgan | Trainer: Terence O’Brien | Form: 4 | Rating: 116 | Topspeed:
For an each-way play, Streamhill makes plenty of appeal at double-figure odds. He is a seven-year-old, so not the obvious sexy bumper type, but that debut fourth suggested he has enough ability to be competitive in this sort of contest and his rating of 116 is actually the highest in the field. That alone makes 11/1 look a bit too big in a race where plenty of rivals are either exposed to a degree or completely unknown quantities. Terence O’Brien knows how to place one and, if Streamhill sharpens up from first to second run, he could easily outrun his price and nick a place at the very least. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Lultimatom is the solid win bet and the one with the strongest recent form in the book. For those looking beyond the favourite, Streamhill is the each-way punt at 11/1 in an 18-runner field with three places on offer. Bells Grove and Seven Towers look the main dangers if the market leader underperforms, while Gortnaclea Castle is another with place claims.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bells Grove | 9/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Betfair) |
| Greenhills Of Cork | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Jodoro | 100/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 (Betfair) |
| Kershaw | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Lultimatom | 15/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
| Majestic Mayhem | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Seven Towers | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (William Hill) |
| Carrigeen Kirkia | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Gortnaclea Castle | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Mila Ballerina | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Pets Georgina | 50/1 | 35/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Streamhill | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Betfair) |
| Double Indian | 14/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Poets Rambler | 18/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Betfair) |
| Everyday Life | 12/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Its My Twist | 20/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Double Order | 20/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (William Hill) |
Kilbeggan Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kabylia | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 100% |
| Malbas | 5 | 1 | 20% | 80% |
| Good World | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 50% |
| Mr Dibbs | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 50% |
| Dontdooddson | 5 | 0 | 0% | 40% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr P W Mullins | 85 | 34 | 40% | 68.24% |
| Mr J L Gleeson | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 45.45% |
| Dylan Robinson | 23 | 4 | 17.39% | 52.17% |
| Mr D G Lavery | 36 | 6 | 16.67% | 50% |
| Eoin Staples | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 66.67% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Kilbeggan:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W P Mullins | 263 | 91 | 34.6% | 66.16% |
| Emmet Mullins | 24 | 7 | 29.17% | 58.33% |
| Joseph Patrick O’Brien | 24 | 7 | 29.17% | 54.17% |
| M M Rice | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% |
| Henry De Bromhead | 177 | 32 | 18.08% | 49.15% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Kilbeggan racing tips for Friday 24th April 2026. We’ve covered all 8 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 24th April 2026 goes off at 16:15, with 8 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Kilbeggan today?
The going at Kilbeggan is reported as GOOD TO YIELDING, Good in places (Watering).
How many races are at Kilbeggan today?
There are 8 races on the card at Kilbeggan today, running from 16:15 through to 19:59.
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