Our Killarney racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Monday 11th May 2026. The action gets underway at 16:35 and runs through to 20:07, with going reported as GOOD TO YIELDING, Good in places (Watering).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Solitary Man boasts a 50% strike rate from 8 runs at the track, Jack Kennedy has been in fine form here with 14 wins from 59 rides, W P Mullins’s yard sends out runners with a 28% 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 Killarney
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Killarney over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | Irish Daily Star | 23 | 4 | 17.39% | 60.87% |
| The Irish Sun | The Irish Sun | 15 | 2 | 13.33% | 66.67% |
16:35 – Easy Clean Mares Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 6f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING, Good in places (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a fair maiden rather than a deep one, but there are a couple with form that stands out sharply. Poetic Twist sets the standard on what she achieved last season, finishing runner-up twice before another solid placed effort, and her mark of 132 makes obvious appeal in this company. Early Bird is the other one with a proper recent piece of form, arriving off a second and looking the type to be well suited by this 2m6f test. Samba Train has some useful figures too and shouldn’t be dismissed, while Prophetess Miriam and Miss Jocund could easily outrun their prices in a race where plenty of these have a good deal to prove. Still, the market leaders make plenty of sense and class should tell.
Top Selections
1. Poetic Twist – 15/8 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Jack Kennedy | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 422- | Rating: 132 | Topspeed: 126
She is hard to get away from. Those three runs last season all advertised a mare knocking firmly on the door, and a mark of 132 is comfortably the best on offer here. The Topspeed figure of 126 also tells its own story in a race where most of these have either modest numbers or none at all. Jack Kennedy aboard for Gordon Elliott is exactly the sort of booking that makes you think this is the day connections expect her to get off the mark. At 15/8 she is no giveaway, but she is the one with the clearest form edge and looks the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Early Bird – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Alan O’Sullivan | Trainer: Jonathan Sweeney | Form: /1742- | Rating: 118 | Topspeed: 86
Early Bird makes plenty of each-way appeal because she brings recent, solid staying form and doesn’t look short of stamina for this trip. That latest second was a good effort in the context of this race and her overall profile suggests she is a reliable mare in a field lacking depth beyond the obvious few. She does have 8lb to find with Poetic Twist on official figures, which is why she is the saver rather than the main call, but 11/4 is still workable if you want one likely to give you a run for your money. She looks the safest place angle in the line-up. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Poetic Twist is the win play because she has the standout rating, the strongest placed form and the best speed figure in the race. Early Bird is the each-way alternative in a big field, with proven recent form and stamina making her a sensible place bet. Samba Train is the obvious danger if building on last term, while Prophetess Miriam could nick a place at a bigger price.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Bird | 11/4 | 11/5 | 9/4 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Fraher Field | 14/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Samba Train | 10/3 | 11/5 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| An Bhfuil Tu Reidh | 50/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Chosen Princess | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Eagle River | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Eyecanboogie | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Its All Yellow | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Julie Liath | 18/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
| Little Neck Road | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
| Mia In Milan | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Miss Jocund | 17/2 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Mysilverriverfeale | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Nells Princess | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Poetic Twist | 6/4 | 9/5 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 7/4 | 15/8 (Paddy Power) |
| Prophetess Miriam | 17/2 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Lakewood Rose | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Lake Okeechobee | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Strand Street Lass | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
17:05 – Park2Travel Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 4f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING, Good in places (Watering) | | jumps
This is a proper maiden hurdle rather than a weak summer stopper, with several unexposed types against a few who have already shown enough to win an ordinary race of this nature. Livio is the obvious talking horse after winning on his sole start and now turning up for Willie Mullins with Paul Townend booked, while Glenroyal adds intrigue as a Joseph O’Brien newcomer to hurdling. Hi Ho Idaho and Splendid Fellow bring the strongest established hurdle form to the table, and both set a fair standard on what they achieved last term. Barnpark is another with scope after just two runs, so this is competitive despite the short-priced favourite. It looks the kind of race where raw ability matters, but stamina for 2m4f could be the separator.
Top Selections
1. Hi Ho Idaho – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Danny Gilligan | Trainer: Cian Collins | Form: 32- | Rating: 136 | Topspeed: 106
He brings the most persuasive piece of hurdle form into the race and, at the prices, that matters. A mark of 136 in a maiden hurdle tells its own story, and his two runs last season suggest he is well above average for this grade. The step up to 2m4f looks a sensible move rather than a guess, and his Topspeed figure of 106 backs up the visual impression that he already has a decent engine. Danny Gilligan rides plenty of these improving types well from the front half of the field, and if Hi Ho Idaho settles, he has the profile of one who can take a sizeable step forward. At 9/2, he looks the percentage call against rivals relying more on reputation than substance. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Barnpark – 8/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Keith Donoghue | Trainer: Gavin Cromwell | Form: 34- | Rating: 113 | Topspeed: 105
Barnpark is the each-way angle in a race where a few towards the top of the market may be priced more on stable power than what they have actually done. He shaped with promise in both starts, and that Topspeed of 105 says he has already put up a run good enough to get involved here. Gavin Cromwell is rarely wasting bullets in these maiden hurdles and Keith Donoghue is a positive booking, especially around a track where rhythm and position matter. He still has to improve, but unlike some of these he has shown enough to suggest the 2m4f trip could unlock more. At 8/1 with three places on offer, he makes plenty of each-way appeal. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Hi Ho Idaho is the win play because he sets the clearest form standard and looks ready for this longer trip. Barnpark is the each-way punt at 8/1, with enough upside to hit the frame and possibly better. The obvious dangers are Livio, who could be anything for Mullins, and Splendid Fellow, whose existing hurdle form gives him solid place claims in a race with depth.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livio | 7/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Betfair) |
| State Pension | 7/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Ask The Bookie | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Barnpark | 8/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Danalii | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Drumconnor Hill | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
| Friends Of Barry | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Glenroyal | 3/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Happy Me | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Hi Ho Idaho | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| King Maxios | 66/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
| Lemmy Caution | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Lucky Vick | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Shire Star | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Splendid Fellow | 11/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Tiger Twins | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Tomthescaffolder | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
17:37 – Killarney Town Retailers Association Novice Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 4f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING, Good in places (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a useful novice rather than a deep one, with the market understandably clustering around the obvious trio. Columbus arrives with the big stable aura and the Paul Townend booking, but he has to make that reputation count on debut over hurdles. Midnight Jet brings the most solid recent numbers to the table after winning last time and already sets a fair standard on a mark of 129, while Master Haku isn’t far behind on figures and shapes like a horse still going the right way. Behind them, L’as De Watt and Minnatrix have bits of promise without looking bombproof, and the rest need major improvement. In truth, this feels less like a puzzle and more like a question of whether class from the Mullins newcomer can trump established hurdle form.
Top Selections
1. Columbus – 11/8 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Paul Townend | Trainer: W P Mullins | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
It takes a fair bit for me to side with a hurdling debutant against proven rivals in a race like this, but Columbus has the look of the one they expect to be above average. The market has latched on, and when a Willie Mullins novice is partnered by Townend and sent off around 11/8, it usually means business. He gets a handy weight pull from the penalised pair and doesn’t need to be a world-beater to win this. If he jumps adequately, pure class may well settle it. At the prices, he’s short enough, but still the likeliest winner. Bet type tag: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Master Haku – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Kennedy | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 321- | Rating: 127 | Topspeed: 117
Master Haku makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where the top of the market could easily dominate. His profile is that of a progressive sort: figures of 321 show steady improvement, and a mark of 127 with a Topspeed of 117 puts him firmly in the argument on established form. Kennedy is an eye-catching booking for an Elliott runner at this track, and this 2m4f should suit if he continues to settle and travel as he has done. He may not have the sexy untapped angle of Columbus, but at 9/2 he looks the value play to hit the frame and possibly ask a serious question. Bet type tag: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Columbus is the win play, simple as that: if he’s as good as the yard clearly thinks, he should take this despite taking on two penalised winners. For an each-way punt, Master Haku appeals most because his hurdle form is solid and still progressing. Midnight Jet is the obvious danger after his latest win and is the one most likely to punish any mistake from the selection.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Jefe | 22/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Betfair) |
| Master Haku | 9/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Midnight Jet | 9/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Cloneen To The Max | 100/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Columbus | 5/4 | 5/4 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 (Paddy Power) |
| Mc Swagger | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
| Minnatrix | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Mr Hollywood | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
18:07 – Killarney Oaks Hotel Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 4f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING, Good in places (Watering) | | jumps
This is a proper Killarney handicap hurdle: deep, competitive and full of runners with bits and pieces of form that make them dangerous. Royal Soldier, Themanintheanorak, My Gaffer and Maxios Prime head the market, and you can see why, but none arrives bombproof. Royal Soldier is well treated on the figures if bouncing back, while William Tell and My Gaffer have recent winning form to recommend them. Therellbguddaysyet is interesting off a light weight despite his age, and Maxios Prime looks the sort who could still have a bit more to offer as a 5yo. In truth, this isn’t a race to get carried away in; it feels more like a value hunt than a penalty kick, and a strong pace over this trip should put the emphasis on stamina and a well-timed ride.
Top Selections
1. Maxios Prime – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Tiernan Power Roche | Trainer: P J Rothwell | Form: 27434- | Rating: 128 | Topspeed: 110
Maxios Prime makes plenty of appeal in a race where some of the more obvious contenders come with caveats. He was generally holding his form well before the break, and those placed efforts suggest his turn in a handicap of this nature is not far away. As a 5yo, he’s one of the few in here with realistic scope to improve again, and racing off 144 carries obvious appeal against older, more exposed types. Rothwell’s runners are often at their best when produced patiently in these staying handicaps, and 7/1 looks fair rather than flashy. He doesn’t need to improve much to win this.
Bet: WIN
2. Watch The Weather – 12/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Kennedy | Trainer: R P Cody | Form: 58386- | Rating: 129 | Topspeed: 122
Watch The Weather is not the easiest horse to catch right, but this is the sort of setup where he starts to interest me at double-figure odds. His recent form figures don’t leap off the page, yet his Topspeed mark of 122 says there’s still enough ability there to be very competitive from a mark of 129 if things fall right. Jack Kennedy is a notable booking in any handicap hurdle around here, and this horse has the profile of one who could travel better than most before getting involved late. At 12/1 with four places on offer, he looks the each-way value against shorter-priced rivals with questions of their own.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Maxios Prime is the win play; he looks the most solid blend of current handicap mark, consistency and potential upside. For an each-way punt, Watch The Weather makes more appeal than several shorter ones and is worth chancing at 12/1. The obvious dangers are Royal Soldier if back on song, plus Themanintheanorak and My Gaffer in a race where the market should be respected but not blindly followed.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiveonefive | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Redwood Queen | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Watch The Weather | 12/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| William Tell | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| My Gaffer | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Royal Soldier | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Betfair) |
| Themanintheanorak | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Duty Bound | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Elusive Ogie | 16/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| King In Love | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Falco Blitz | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Lord Ffrench | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Therellbguddaysyet | 10/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Burru | 18/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Maxios Prime | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
18:37 – BOYLE Sports An Riocht Chase (Grade 3)
Race Details: 2m 4f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING, Good in places (Watering) | | jumps
This is a proper little Grade 3 rather than a penalty kick, even if Gentleman De Mee brings the classiest figures into it. He sets the standard on ratings and topspeed, but he is now a 10-year-old and his recent form suggests he is no longer the force he once was. That makes the race far more interesting. Jesse Evans has been knocking loudly on the door in decent company, Sa Fureur and Three Card Brag give Gordon Elliott a strong hand, while Maxxum arrives on the back of a confidence-boosting win. With just eight runners, tactical pace and clean jumping are likely to matter plenty around Killarney, and this looks the sort of contest where a solid, race-fit operator could get the better of the class act.
Top Selections
1. Jesse Evans – 7/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Donagh Meyler | Trainer: Noel Meade | Form: 12225- | Rating: 165 | Topspeed: 146
There is a lot to like about Jesse Evans here. He may not have got his head in front on his last five starts, but that sequence of 12225- tells its own story: he keeps turning up and running to a smart level. A mark of 165 leaves him right in the mix and, unlike a couple of these, he arrives without many questions hanging over him. Noel Meade’s veteran is reliable, travels well and should be suited by this intermediate trip on decent spring ground. At 7/2, he looks the percentage call against a short-priced favourite who is respected rather than feared. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Three Card Brag – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sam Ewing | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 21279- | Rating: 174 | Topspeed: 158
Three Card Brag is too talented to dismiss at around 6/1, especially in a race where the market may focus a bit too heavily on the obvious pair. His rating of 174 says he has the raw ability to make a serious impact at this level and his topspeed figure backs that up. The latest ninth needs forgiving, but earlier efforts in that form line show he can mix it in stronger races than this when things click. Gordon Elliott’s runners always command respect at these meetings, and if Sam Ewing can keep him in a rhythm, he has the engine to hit the frame and possibly better. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Jesse Evans is the win play because he brings the most solid recent profile and looks less risky than the favourite at the prices. For an each-way punt, Three Card Brag makes plenty of appeal on class and upside in an eight-runner field with three places on offer. Gentleman De Mee is the obvious danger, while Sa Fureur also has the ability to get involved.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senecia | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Gentleman De Mee | 15/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
| Jesse Evans | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Maxxum | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Sa Fureur | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Paddy Power) |
| The Banger Doyle | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Three Card Brag | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Itsalladream | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | Jesse Evans |
19:07 – Dan Linehan’s Handicap Chase
Race Details: 2m 4f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING, Good in places (Watering) | | jumps
This is the sort of Killarney handicap chase that can make fools of plenty, with 18 runners, a compressed handicap and no shortage of plausible cases. Iamagetaway is the obvious starting point for Gordon Elliott after finishing third on his latest outing and he looks well found in the market, while Springboard arrives in winning form from the foot of the weights and is the one open to more progress than most. Butty O Brien and Rusheen are respected after solid recent efforts, and Coillte M C G has been given a nod elsewhere despite not quite getting his head in front. It looks a proper puzzle rather than a deep race, and in a field this size a clean round of jumping and sensible positioning should decide plenty.
Top Selections
1. Springboard – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Cian Quirke | Trainer: Michael J McDonagh | Form: 37/41- | Rating: | Topspeed:
He is the one that makes most appeal because he comes here as a lightly raced 7yo who may still be ahead of the assessor, even in a race packed with more exposed handicappers. That recent win suggests he is finally putting things together over fences, and carrying just 143 in a contest like this is a major plus around Killarney where rhythm matters. You are taking a small leap on limited chase evidence, but at 6/1 that is a perfectly fair gamble given his profile. In a race full of familiar handicap types, I would rather side with the progressive sort than the obvious one. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Rusheen – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Phillip Enright | Trainer: Terence O’Brien | Form: /1UP3- | Rating: 114 | Topspeed: 103
Rusheen looks a very fair each-way play in a race where plenty have questions to answer. His latest third was a step back in the right direction after a couple of lesser efforts, and that piece of form reads well enough for a mark of 114 if he can build on it. Phillip Enright is a positive booking in a big-field handicap where experience counts, and this trip on decent spring ground should suit. He does have 167 to shoulder, which is no gift, but he is the type to keep finding if he gets into a nice jumping rhythm. At 15/2, four places makes plenty of appeal.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Springboard is the win play because he is less exposed than most and could still have a chunk in hand from the bottom of the weights. Rusheen is the each-way alternative at a workable price with four places on offer. The obvious danger is Iamagetaway, who has solid claims on ratings and connections, while Butty O Brien and Coillte M C G also enter the argument.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rusheen | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Thegraveyardbookie | 20/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Iamagetaway | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Betfair) |
| Ollie La Ba Ba | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Sophia Rose | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
| Ballybrittas | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
| Hascoeur Clermont | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Miss Oreo | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Butty O Brien | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Kilkee Bay | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Oneforgonzo | 8/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Toon Town | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Coillte M C G | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Tropical Image | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Carrig Wells | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Springboard | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Brave Endeavour | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Uptaurintop | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Adrian Wall | Coillte M C G |
19:37 – Thorn Plant Hire Hunters Chase
Race Details: 2m 7f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING, Good in places (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a properly competitive hunters’ chase rather than a penalty kick for the market leaders, even if the betting is headed by a pair with obvious class. Lifetime Ambition and Journey With Me bring the strongest ratings to the table and both have bits of back-class that simply dwarf most of these. That said, hunter chases are rarely won on reputation alone, and the likes of Jetoile, Solitary Man and Tullybeg are more than capable of making this a proper examination over nearly 3m. The ground should be fair enough and that ought to put the emphasis on accurate jumping and stamina rather than pure speed. It is a decent race for the grade, but not one to treat as straightforward because a few older, battle-hardened types lurk just behind the obvious pair.
Top Selections
1. Lifetime Ambition – 2/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Mr Derek O’Connor | Trainer: P M J Doyle | Form: 3/324- | Rating: 144 | Topspeed: 124
He is the class act on the figures and, crucially, he still arrives with enough recent form to suggest plenty of ability remains. That 144 rating is the best in the field, and his 3/324- sequence tells you he has kept knocking on the door rather than going completely sour. Derek O’Connor is exactly the sort you want aboard in a race like this, and the drop into hunter company gives him a major chance to make that edge in class count. At around 2/1, he is not exactly hiding from the market, but he still looks the most likely winner if reproducing anything close to his better chase form. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Jetoile – 8/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr L P Shanahan | Trainer: W J Burke | Form: P6P/3- | Rating: 135 | Topspeed: 131
Jetoile is the one at a price who makes plenty of each-way appeal. The recent profile is mixed enough to put some punters off, but the key point is that he returned with a third last time and still owns a lofty enough rating of 135. His topspeed mark of 131 is also right up there in this field, which hints that there is still serious ability under the bonnet when things click. He is not one for maximum trust, granted, but 8/1 in a 13-runner hunter looks fair when you stack him up against several shorter-priced rivals with their own questions to answer. He is the value alternative if the principals fluff their lines. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Lifetime Ambition is the win play because he has the strongest overall profile and the best chance of simply outclassing this field. Jetoile is the each-way punt at a more forgiving price in a race where a few have something to prove. Journey With Me is the obvious danger, while Solitary Man also has enough ability to get involved if this turns tactical.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journey With Me | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Solitary Man | 4/1 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Bartlemy Boy | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Galon De Vauzelle | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Lifetime Ambition | 15/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 (Betfair) |
| Ebenezer Scrooge | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Fakiera | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Gin Coco | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Headcorn | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Jetoile | 8/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Pure Decent | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Tullybeg | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| What Path | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
20:07 – Executive Helicopters Ladies (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING, Good in places (Watering) | | jumps
A 12-runner mares-and-geldings bumper to close the card, and while there are a few unexposed types lurking, this does not look impossible to unravel. Airds Moss sets the standard on what we know after finishing second on debut and his 115 rating makes him the obvious one to beat. Boombox is the interesting threat near the top of the market despite lacking racecourse form, while Pack Ball is another newcomer respected by the betting. Behind them, Lord Lackendarra has the most established profile but has had plenty of chances, and River Ore appeals more as a possible improver than a solid form horse. In truth, this looks a race where the favourite has a fair bit in hand, but the place angle is less clear-cut and more rewarding.
Top Selections
1. Airds Moss – 10/11 with Bet365
Jockey: Anna McGuinness | Trainer: David Harry Kelly | Form: 2- | Rating: 115 | Topspeed: 92
He is the one with the standout piece of evidence in the book. Airds Moss shaped with plenty of promise when runner-up on debut and, in a race where so many arrive with questions to answer, that already puts him on a different rung. The 115 rating and 92 Topspeed back up the visual impression that he achieved something useful first time up. There is no fancy angle needed here: he has form, he has substance, and he should know more this time. At 10/11 he is hardly hidden, but he still looks hard to oppose in a field full of guesswork. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. River Ore – 16/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Miss M O’Sullivan | Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
For the each-way play, River Ore makes more appeal than some of the shorter-priced unknowns because the market has not completely latched onto him and this is the sort of race where one of the less obvious newcomers can easily hit the frame. John Joseph Hanlon is represented by two here and this one is preferred at the prices, especially with 16/1 available. Lord Lackendarra has exposed form and Boombox may simply be smart, but River Ore looks the one who could outrun his odds if taking to the track straight away. In a race where third place may not take a huge amount of winning, he is an interesting each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Airds Moss is the clear win bet and makes most appeal as the solid option in a race full of debutants. For those playing each-way in this 12-runner field, River Ore looks the value at a double-figure price. The obvious danger is Boombox, who has attracted market support and could be the main threat if ready to roll first time.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airds Moss | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 (Bet365) |
| Lord Lackendarra | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Pack Ball | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Paddy Power) |
| River Ore | 16/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Well Bud | 22/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Ballyvada | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Haydens Star | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Boombox | 10/3 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Doesthatmakesense | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Howyasox | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Jessie Roe | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Oops A Daisy | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
Killarney Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solitary Man | 8 | 4 | 50% | 75% |
| Jesse Evans | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 83.33% |
| Redwood Queen | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Senecia | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| My Gaffer | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Kennedy | 59 | 14 | 23.73% | 57.63% |
| Mr Derek O’Connor | 24 | 5 | 20.83% | 33.33% |
| J J Slevin | 81 | 16 | 19.75% | 40.74% |
| Paul Townend | 188 | 36 | 19.15% | 54.26% |
| Miss J Townend | 16 | 3 | 18.75% | 62.5% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Killarney:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W P Mullins | 350 | 98 | 28% | 58.57% |
| E Bolger | 113 | 29 | 25.66% | 57.52% |
| Paul O’Flynn | 27 | 6 | 22.22% | 40.74% |
| Joseph Patrick O’Brien | 258 | 50 | 19.38% | 46.12% |
| Henry De Bromhead | 162 | 29 | 17.9% | 45.68% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Killarney racing tips for Monday 11th May 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 Killarney today?
The first race at Killarney on Monday 11th May 2026 goes off at 16:35, with 8 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Killarney today?
The going at Killarney is reported as GOOD TO YIELDING, Good in places (Watering).
How many races are at Killarney today?
There are 8 races on the card at Killarney today, running from 16:35 through to 20:07.
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