Our Kilbeggan racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Friday 24th July 2026. The action gets underway at 16:30 and runs through to 20:30, with going reported as GOOD (Watering).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Typical Thomas boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Alan O’Sullivan has been in fine form here with 3 wins from 16 rides, Patrick T Foley’s yard sends out runners with a 33.33% 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% |
16:30 – Tote Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 2f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a fairly informative maiden for the grade rather than a throwaway summer puzzle, with a couple bringing solid placed form and plenty of the rest needing to improve sharply. Monntie sets a clear standard on the figures after a promising second and fourth, while Kasper Hauser has been knocking on the door and is the obvious danger on both rating and topspeed. Pebble Island has enough hurdling experience to get involved again, and Bobby Kirova shaped with promise when third on debut in this sphere. There are also a few unexposed runners from stronger yards, notably Direct Approach and Open Approach for Gordon Elliott, but they need to leave previous efforts behind. In truth, this looks likely to be decided by whichever of the two principals handles Kilbeggan best and finds most off the bridle.
Top Selections
1. Monntie – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Darragh O’keeffe | Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon | Form: 2-4 | Rating: 123 | Topspeed: 104
Monntie is the one I want on side. A mark of 123 is the best in the field, and that form string of 2-4 reads well in the context of an ordinary maiden hurdle. The fact he gets in here on 146lb against several geldings carrying 153lb is another obvious plus, and his topspeed figure backs up the idea that he already has the strongest established level. Hanlon’s runner doesn’t need to improve dramatically to win this; he just needs to reproduce what he has already shown. At 3/1, he makes plenty of appeal in a race where some of the market opposition still have questions to answer. Bet type tag: solid win play.
Bet: WIN
2. Bobby Kirova – 12/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Joshua Halford | Trainer: Michael Butler | Form: 3 | Rating: 109 | Topspeed: 71
If you want something at a price against the obvious pair, Bobby Kirova is the each-way angle. He was third on his sole recorded run and, unlike a lot of these outsiders, at least arrives with a bit of untapped potential rather than exposed moderate form. A rating of 109 leaves him with work to do against Monntie and Kasper Hauser, but in a 15-runner maiden that is not insurmountable if he steps forward for experience. Joshua Halford takes over for Michael Butler, and the 12/1 on offer looks fair for a horse who could easily be sharper and more streetwise second time around. He’s the one I’d want for an each-way punt.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Monntie is the win bet because his form and rating set the standard, and he has fewer questions hanging over him than most. Bobby Kirova is the each-way alternative at a double-figure price in a race with three places on offer. Kasper Hauser is the clear danger and very hard to leave out of forecasts, while Pebble Island looks the next most likely to hit the frame.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthwatch | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Bobby Kirova | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Champ Young | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
| Direct Approach | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Green Grass | 22/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Hurling Academy | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Kasper Hauser | 7/4 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 8/5 | 7/4 (Bet365) |
| Nuestro Caballo | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Open Approach | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Pebble Island | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Pillartou | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 66/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
| Monntie | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Rosarian | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
17:05 – Tom McCormack Memorial Cup Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 2f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a proper maiden hurdle rather than a weak summer muddler, with several bringing solid recent form and a few lesser-exposed types trying to bridge the gap. Mysilverriverfeale sets the standard on rating and topspeed figures and has been knocking on the door, while Press The Button has already shown he can mix it at a fair level and is another with obvious claims. Facile Ocean arrives in good nick after back-to-back placed efforts, and Cooladdi is dangerous if putting in a clean round after that fall. With 19 runners, luck in running and jumping rhythm will matter, but this still feels like a race likely to be decided by the proven quartet at the head of the market rather than one of the rags springing a shock.
Top Selections
1. Mysilverriverfeale – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Daniel King | Trainer: Thomas Cooper | Form: 68-524 | Rating: 126 | Topspeed: 115
He brings the best piece of recent substance into the race and, in truth, his profile is the most convincing in the field. The form figures show a horse holding his level well, and that mark of 126 together with a standout topspeed of 115 gives him a statistical edge as well as a visual one. Last time he was fourth again, but he has been consistently competitive and this slightly easier-looking maiden gives him a fine opening. Around 2/1 is no giveaway in a 19-runner event, but he looks the one most likely to run his race and that counts for plenty here. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Facile Ocean – 15/8 with William Hill
Jockey: Eoghan Finegan | Trainer: Ciaran Murphy | Form: 0/7-23 | Rating: 117 | Topspeed: 61
He is a slightly awkward each-way recommendation given how short he is, but in a race where plenty can be ruled out, he still makes appeal as the solid place angle. Those last two runs, finishing second and third, suggest he has found his feet over hurdles and is learning his job. He does not quite have the raw figure of Mysilverriverfeale, but he arrives in form and that matters in a big-field maiden around Kilbeggan where some of these will come off the bridle early. At 15/8 the value is hardly extravagant, yet he looks one of the likelier horses to hit the frame again. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Mysilverriverfeale is the percentage call for the win bet; he has the strongest overall form profile and the best figures on offer. Facile Ocean is the safer each-way play if you want cover in a crowded maiden, though the price is tight enough. Press The Button and Cooladdi are the obvious dangers, with the former especially hard to dismiss if bouncing back from his latest run.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Press The Button | 5/2 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Facile Ocean | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 15/8 (William Hill) |
| Fairy Meadow | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| G N Jefferson | 50/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Kidam Roque | 100/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 80/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Lengaruka | 40/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Tell Me See | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Texas Red | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Blue Johnl | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Ballyday Tysie | 40/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Baymount | 66/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Doesthatmakesense | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Gc Star Speed | 100/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 80/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Mysilverriverfeale | 2/1 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Perfect Order | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Rumble Demosa | 20/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Kingston Silver | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| I Dont Really Care | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
| Cooladdi | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
17:40 – Massey Ferguson Johnston Farm Equipment Longford Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
Race Details: 2m 2f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This is a proper Kilbeggan handicap in that it looks wide open at first glance, but there are a few with much sturdier profiles than the rest. Friar Hogan arrives off a solid second and is the obvious starting point, while Backinabit is interesting off a light weight despite a patchy profile. Demanding Gerry has been knocking on the door and Dream Shaper shaped well on his latest start, so the middle of the weights looks especially strong. Whispering Willow is another with consistent enough recent figures, but in a 19-runner race around here you want something that either looks ahead of the handicapper or is very solid at the trip. Tricky puzzle? Absolutely. A vintage race? Not quite, but there are a handful of very workable angles.
Top Selections
1. Friar Hogan – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: J J Slevin | Trainer: Donal Hassett | Form: 60-0C2 | Rating: 100 | Topspeed: 70
Friar Hogan makes the most appeal because he comes here on the back of a genuinely encouraging second, and that run suggested he is starting to get the hang of handicap hurdles. He is only 5, still lightly raced enough to think there could be more to come, and a mark of 100 does not look beyond him if he builds on that latest effort. J J Slevin is a notable booking in a race where positioning and timing matter, and this 2m2f on decent ground should suit. At 4/1 he is hardly missed, but he is the one with the clearest recent form and holds strong claims. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Dream Shaper – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Paddy Cleary | Trainer: I Madden | Form: 70F9-3 | Rating: 106 | Topspeed: 101
Dream Shaper is the each-way angle because his latest third was a step back in the right direction and, on the figures, he brings a bit more raw pace to the table than plenty of these. That Topspeed mark of 101 catches the eye in this company, and although he is not obviously thrown in off 106, he does look capable of being very competitive if backing that return to form up. Paddy Cleary knows the horse, and in a race with five places on offer he looks the type to give you a run for your money. Available at 15/2, he makes plenty of appeal as an each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Friar Hogan is the win play after that latest second, with his profile suggesting there is still more mileage in a mark of 100. Dream Shaper is the each-way option at 15/2, especially with five places on offer and a recent run that hinted he is coming back to hand. The main dangers look to be Backinabit, well treated at the weights, and the dependable Demanding Gerry.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Of The Greys | 20/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Malbas | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Whispering Willow | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Friar Hogan | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Burlington House | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Circus Act | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Flash The Badge | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Barrogstown Girl | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Sneddy Eddie | 8/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Demanding Gerry | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Movie King | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Dream Shaper | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Dark Berkshire | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Finnicky Filly | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Surviving Murmansk | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Il Pirata | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Mambo Du Large | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Backinabit | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Betfair) |
18:11 – Massey Ferguson Johnston Farm Equipment Longford Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
Race Details: 2m 2f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a properly competitive Kilbeggan handicap rather than a race packed with solid, trustworthy types, and that usually makes recent course-style form and a workable mark the key angles. Dearg Mor arrives with a couple of respectable efforts and is easy to see on the premises again, while Western Opera has slipped to a very tempting racing weight and looks one of the more obvious threats in the lower half of the handicap. Bowgate Street also comes here off a runner-up effort and has the profile of one who should be involved if backing that up. There are plenty with questions to answer, from out-of-form types like Fabhcun and Thirsty Work to risky veterans carrying baggage. In a 19-runner puzzle, it feels more about value and consistency than blind confidence.
Top Selections
1. Western Opera – 11/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh | Trainer: Kieran Callaghan | Form: 26-P54 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 88
Western Opera makes plenty of appeal in a race where not many arrive bombproof. He has been shaping as though this sort of mark is within reach and his latest fourth suggested he is at least knocking on the door again. The big plus is the weight: just 146lb for a horse rated 104 in a race full of inconsistent rivals is the kind of setup that can make the difference at Kilbeggan. Conor Stone-Walsh knows how to get one into a rhythm around here, and at 11/2 he looks fairly priced rather than cramped. He is not bombproof, but he has stronger claims than most. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Dearg Mor – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Peter Smithers | Trainer: Aidan Anthony Howard | Form: 508-44 | Rating: 105 | Topspeed: 94
Dearg Mor is the one I would want on side each-way because he is at least bringing some dependable recent form to the table. Those back-to-back fourth-place finishes read well enough in the context of this race, and his Topspeed figure of 94 says he has the raw ability to go close if things fall right. He is still only five, so there is scope for a bit more progress, and this 2m2f trip looks a sensible fit given the way he has been finishing his races. At 5/1 he is no giveaway, but in a field this deep he still looks one of the more solid each-way propositions. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Western Opera is the win play because he is well enough treated and looks set to get involved if building on his latest run. Dearg Mor is the safer each-way punt in a race full of unreliable characters, especially with five places on offer. Bowgate Street is the obvious danger after his recent second, while High Notions also has the sort of profile to outrun his price.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Notions | 8/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Fabhcun | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Bowgate Street | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Dearg Mor | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Rare Times | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Rizedda | 12/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Brianna Lily | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Lariat | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Patrick Street | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Laligurash | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Little Boy Sivola | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Tawny Lea | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Thirsty Work | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Western Opera | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Bangor Lady | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Brohatna | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Lakewood Rose | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Light Her Up | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
18:46 – Tote Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 2f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a proper Kilbeggan handicap rather than a race full of certainties. Laxxio heads the market on figures and his mark of 122 makes plenty of appeal if he can build on a solid return, while You Done Well arrives with the most persuasive recent consistency and a handy racing weight. In The Trenches is respected after getting his head in front two starts ago, though that latest pull-up tempers enthusiasm, and Magic Day has enough ability to get involved if sharpening up from his reappearance. Lower down, Tudorista and Mon Sheriffe are interesting in different ways, but both come with obvious risks. It is competitive without being especially deep, and I’d be siding with the runners who are already showing current, workable handicap form.
Top Selections
1. You Done Well – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Alan O’Sullivan | Trainer: Michael J Browne | Form: 52-433 | Rating: 115 | Topspeed: 97
He is hardly hiding from the assessor, but You Done Well has the profile of a horse ready to cash in. Those last three runs all ended in placed efforts, and there is no fluke about that sequence; he is holding his form, travels well enough in his races and looks fairly treated off 115. Carrying 151 in a race where a few of the obvious dangers shoulder more weight is another plus. This 5yo doesn’t have the sexy unexposed angle of one or two others, but at 4/1 he makes more practical appeal than most because you know what you are getting. In a race where reliability counts for plenty, he is the one I want on side.
Bet: WIN
2. Tudorista – 8/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Phillip Enright | Trainer: Edward F Power | Form: 4890-4 | Rating: 109 | Topspeed: 93
Tudorista is the each-way play because there was enough encouragement in that latest fourth to think he can step forward again. He is still only five, remains on a workable mark of 109, and this sort of intermediate-trip handicap on decent ground may well be where he starts to put things together. His form line is not as flashy as Laxxio’s or as solid as You Done Well’s, but 8/1 compensates for that and then some. Enright is a sensible booking around here, and if Tudorista can hold a position and jump cleanly, he has the look of one who could outrun his price and sneak into the frame at the very least.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
You Done Well is the straightforward win bet: solid recent form, fair mark and fewer questions than most. Tudorista makes more appeal as the each-way option at 8/1, especially in a 10-runner race with three places on offer. The obvious danger is Laxxio, who has the best raw figures in the field and could easily be the one to punish any weakness in the principals.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In The Trenches | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Magic Day | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Laxxio | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Andys Flame | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| In For The Night | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Silly Mongoose | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| You Done Well | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Mon Sheriffe | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Tudorista | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Marlpark | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
19:21 – Hurley Family Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 3m | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a fairly straightforward maiden on paper, with Rusty Harkness bringing the standout form and ratings into the race. Henry De Bromhead’s six-year-old has been knocking on the door in similar company and his runner-up effort last time gives him a clear edge on what we know. Le Questionnaire is the obvious one to chase him home if seeing out the full 3m, while Clone Cross has bits of placed form that give him an each-way squeak in a field lacking depth. Giorgia Rose gets plenty of weight and arrives in decent nick, but the market suggests she still has a bit to find. Overall, it’s not the deepest maiden you’ll see at Kilbeggan and the favourite is going to be very hard to oppose.
Top Selections
1. Rusty Harkness – 8/11 with Bet365
Jockey: Darragh O’keeffe | Trainer: Henry De Bromhead | Form: 4325-2 | Rating: 121 | Topspeed: 116
He sets a solid standard here. Rusty Harkness has been running to a level that most of these simply haven’t matched, and that mark of 121 is the best in the line-up. The recent second confirmed he remains in good order, while a Topspeed figure of 116 screams reliability in a race where several rivals are still trying to prove they truly stay and handle this sort of test. De Bromhead doesn’t need introducing in this sphere, and this looks a very workable opportunity to finally get this horse off the mark over hurdles. At 8/11 he is short, but justifiably so. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Clone Cross – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Kevin Healy | Trainer: Simon Cavanagh | Form: FP2P3F | Rating: 116 | Topspeed: 89
Clone Cross is not straightforward, but there’s enough ability there to make him interesting as an each-way play. He has a rating of 116, which puts him right among the better of the rest behind the favourite, and his placed efforts show he can be competitive when keeping errors to a minimum. The fall last time is an obvious concern, but if he puts in a clean round he has the profile of one who can nick a place in this company. At 15/2 with Bet365, he makes more appeal than some of the shorter alternatives who still have stamina questions to answer over this trip. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Rusty Harkness is the clear win play and looks the one to keep this simple with. For those wanting a bit more juice, Clone Cross appeals as the each-way punt in a nine-runner field with three places on offer. Le Questionnaire is the main danger if he stays the trip strongly, while Giorgia Rose is another who could sneak into the frame.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Sky | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Clone Cross | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Installment | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Le Questionnaire | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Lord Lackendarra | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Ruled By The Sun | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Rusty Harkness | 8/11 | 4/6 | 4/6 | 4/6 | 4/6 | 8/11 (Bet365) |
| Giorgia Rose | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
19:56 – Egan Stone Kilbeggan Handicap Chase
Race Details: 2m 4f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This is a proper Kilbeggan handicap chase rather than a penalty kick, with a couple towards the head of the market bringing solid recent form and plenty underneath them capable of nicking a place. Garnacho arrives off a win and is clearly on the up, while Costacurta has been knocking on the door and looks the obvious danger for a yard that knows exactly how to place one. Milan Forth is interesting back in this sort of contest after shaping well enough lately, and Freddie Robdal is lurking on a tempting mark if building on his comeback run. It is not the deepest race in the world, but it is a tricky enough puzzle because several of these are weighted to get involved if things fall right.
Top Selections
1. Costacurta – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Darragh O’keeffe | Trainer: Henry De Bromhead | Form: 373-32 | Rating: 124 | Topspeed: 97
Costacurta looks the percentage call. He is only six, still has time on his side and his recent figures suggest he is about ready to strike in a race like this. That latest second was another nudge in the right direction, and his overall profile is far more solid than plenty of these serial handicappers. Henry De Bromhead’s runner doesn’t look overburdened by this mark, and Darragh O’keeffe is a positive booking for a horse who should travel strongly around here. At 5/2 he is no giveaway, but he makes more appeal than most because there is still some upside in him. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Freddie Robdal – 12/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Dylan Whelan | Trainer: Henry De Bromhead | Form: 220P-4 | Rating: 121 | Topspeed: 115
Freddie Robdal is the each-way angle at the prices. He returned with a fair enough fourth and that may have blown away the cobwebs after a break. On the pick of his older form, including those runner-up efforts, this mark is workable, and his Topspeed figure stands up very well in the context of this race. He is not one to trust blindly, but this is the type of open handicap where a horse with back-class and a light weight can outrun his odds. With Dylan Whelan aboard and 12/1 on offer, he looks the value play to hit the frame and possibly better. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Costacurta is the win bet because he brings the most convincing blend of current form and scope for further progress. Freddie Robdal is the each-way punt at double-figure odds with four places on offer, which makes plenty of sense in a race where a few have questions to answer. Garnacho is the obvious danger after his recent win, while Milan Forth is another with place claims.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garnacho | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Linden Arden | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Milan Forth | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Costacurta | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Rexem | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Tullybeg | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Clonbury Bridge | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Typical Thomas | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Freddie Robdal | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Prince Palace | 16/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Grange Walk | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
| Golden Temple | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | Garnacho |
20:30 – Racing Again On 8th August Handicap Chase
Race Details: 2m 4f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This is a proper end-of-card handicap chase with plenty in with a squeak, but not many arriving in convincing nick. Love Like This is the obvious starting point after a productive spell and looks fairly treated despite the market cottoning on, while Island McCoo and Luimneach have bits of form that make them interesting in a race lacking depth. Watty Show represents a yard you always respect here, though his recent profile is hardly bombproof, and Doyen Magic has threatened often enough without quite getting the job done. With 17 runners and several inconsistent types, this is no penalty kick, but it doesn’t look the strongest contest of its kind and a well-handicapped, in-form runner should be able to cash in.
Top Selections
1. Love Like This – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Daniel King | Trainer: John Patrick Ryan | Form: 053143 | Rating: 103 | Topspeed: 79
He’s the one with the most persuasive recent profile and, in a race full of dodgy old habits, that counts for plenty. A win followed by a solid third suggests Love Like This is thriving, and he gets in here off 148, which still looks workable given his current level. John Patrick Ryan runs a few here, but this is the one with the sharpest credentials. The 2m4f trip on good ground should suit and he doesn’t need dramatic improvement to go very close. At 3/1 he’s not exactly hiding from the market, but he’s hard to oppose given how many of these come with obvious caveats. Bet type: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Island McCoo – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Alan O’Sullivan | Trainer: Donncha Duggan | Form: 8-4218 | Rating: 99 | Topspeed:
Island McCoo makes more each-way appeal than most because there’s at least a recent win on the page and his mark of 99 gives him room to be competitive again. The latest eighth was a step back, but that came after a much better sequence and he’s the type to bounce back in this grade if getting a decent rhythm. In a 17-runner handicap you want something with a realistic chance of hitting the frame rather than a wild guess, and he fits that bill better than many. Available at 15/2, he looks the value alternative to the favourite and a sensible each-way punt with four places on offer. Bet type: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Love Like This is the win play because he brings the strongest current form and the fewest doubts. Island McCoo is the each-way option at a fairer price in a race where plenty can be ruled out on consistency. Luimneach is the main danger if building on that latest fifth, while Watty Show is another to note for a powerful yard despite sketchy recent runs.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luimneach | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Syracus Du Houx | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Big Island | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Hurricane Honey | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Doyen Magic | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Island McCoo | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| My Policy | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Watty Show | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Ferdia | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| My Good Pal | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Ixigreczed | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Kilashee | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Battle Of Benburb | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Love Like This | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| My Cullen | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Walkmethroughit | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Mercurial Sea | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
Kilbeggan Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical Thomas | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Freddie Robdal | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Love Like This | 4 | 1 | 25% | 75% |
| Island McCoo | 5 | 1 | 20% | 20% |
| Malbas | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 66.67% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan O’Sullivan | 16 | 3 | 18.75% | 68.75% |
| Jack Kennedy | 61 | 9 | 14.75% | 55.74% |
| Danny Mullins | 97 | 14 | 14.43% | 44.33% |
| Dylan Robinson | 28 | 4 | 14.29% | 46.43% |
| Michael Kenneally | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | 62.5% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Kilbeggan:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick T Foley | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Emmet Mullins | 29 | 7 | 24.14% | 55.17% |
| Donncha Duggan | 14 | 3 | 21.43% | 35.71% |
| James Andrew Fahey | 22 | 4 | 18.18% | 50% |
| Henry De Bromhead | 193 | 34 | 17.62% | 49.74% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Kilbeggan racing tips for Friday 24th July 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 July 2026 goes off at 16:30, with 8 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Kilbeggan today?
The going at Kilbeggan is reported as GOOD (Watering).
How many races are at Kilbeggan today?
There are 8 races on the card at Kilbeggan today, running from 16:30 through to 20:30.
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