Our Killarney racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Thursday 20th August 2026. The action gets underway at 16:35 and runs through to 20:15, with going reported as GOOD (Watering).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. King Ferdinand boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Anna McGuinness has been in fine form here with 2 wins from 5 rides, David O’Sullivan’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 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 | 21 | 4 | 19.05% | 57.14% |
| The Irish Sun | The Irish Sun | 16 | 1 | 6.25% | 62.5% |
16:35 – Sheahan’s Pharmacy 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a fairly informative juvenile maiden rather than a messy early-card scramble, with the market centred on the obvious pair in Harmani and Minella Buoy. The latter brings the best established hurdles form after two runner-up efforts and sets a solid standard on the figures, while Harmani represents Gordon Elliott and Jack Kennedy, which is always enough to make you sit up in a race like this. Sea Of Dubka is another interesting newcomer from a top yard, and the Cromwell pair of Guildhall Graduate and Misty Cove could easily improve for experience or a switch in discipline. Even so, proven ability over flights matters in these 3-y-o maidens, and that leaves Minella Buoy with very strong claims in a race where a few of the unexposed types may need to be above average first time out.
Top Selections
1. Minella Buoy – 5/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Daniel King | Trainer: John J Nallen | Form: 22 | Rating: 107 | Topspeed: 90
Minella Buoy is the one with the clearest and most reliable profile. Two seconds over hurdles already tell you he handles the job, and his mark of 107 is the best piece of hard evidence on offer in a field packed with guesswork. A Topspeed of 90 backs that up nicely. In juvenile maidens, I usually want the horse that has already shown he can jump, travel and cope with race conditions, and he ticks all three boxes. The 5/2 on offer looks perfectly fair rather than spectacular, but sometimes the obvious horse is the right one. If he runs to the level of those two placed efforts, he should take plenty of beating. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Sea Of Dubka – 10/3 with William Hill
Jockey: Darragh O’keeffe | Trainer: Henry De Bromhead | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
Sea Of Dubka appeals as the each-way alternative because he comes from a yard more than capable of readying a juvenile and, unlike some of the bigger prices here, he is at least respected in the market. At 10/3 he is no secret, but in an 11-runner race with three places he still makes some sense for those looking beyond the favourite. Henry De Bromhead does not waste bullets in these sorts of contests, and if this one has been educated properly he could easily be the one to give the proven pair most to think about. He lacks the public hurdles evidence of Minella Buoy, but the stable angle and price keep him firmly on side. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Minella Buoy is the percentage call and looks the right win bet given his solid 22 profile and clear edge on known hurdles form. For an each-way punt, Sea Of Dubka makes more appeal than the ragged outsiders because he comes from a powerful yard and is already prominent in the market. Harmani is the obvious danger if fully tuned up on debut.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Another Day Done | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Camp Verde | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Chairmanforlife | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Connor Of Mali | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 (Bet365) |
| Divelment | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Harmani | 13/8 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 6/4 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Manntari | 66/1 | 40/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Minella Buoy | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Guildhall Graduate | 22/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Misty Cove | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Sea Of Dubka | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 (William Hill) |
17:08 – GMIB Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This is a proper little handicap rather than a giveaway, with several arriving in form and not much separating the front end of the market. Fiveonefive comes here off a win and still looks fairly treated, while Hi Ho Idaho is the obvious progressive angle after making a winning handicap debut. Gino Bella is chasing a hat-trick and has the recent figures to demand respect, and Autumn Twist shaped well enough on his latest start to suggest there is another race in him. Eye Contact is also worth a second look now dropped to a very workable racing weight. It is the sort of race where pace, clean jumping and getting the timing right will matter plenty, but there are enough solid recent efforts on show to make this more informative than messy.
Top Selections
1. Hi Ho Idaho – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Danny Gilligan | Trainer: Cian Collins | Form: 32-1 | Rating: 139 | Topspeed: 111
He is the one I want to be with. A lightly raced 5yo, he has the look of a horse still ahead of the assessor after winning on his handicap debut and doing it off a mark that may not have caught up with him yet. The form figures are tidy, the profile is progressive and Cian Collins also saddles Fiveonefive, so this stable clearly has a strong hand. Danny Gilligan gets on well with these types and the key here is that Hi Ho Idaho does not need to improve a stone to win this, just a little. At 4/1, that looks a fair rather than flashy price in a competitive race.
Bet: WIN
2. Eye Contact – 11/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh | Trainer: Donal Commins | Form: 0-4622 | Rating: 141 | Topspeed: 99
He is not the obvious sexy pick, but he makes plenty of each-way appeal. Those last two runner-up efforts suggest he is knocking loudly at the door, and although his rating of 141 is the highest in the field, he gets in here with just 140 on his back which gives him a real chance to be competitive throughout. The recent consistency is a major plus in a race where a few rivals still have something to prove, and if Conor Stone-Walsh can keep him travelling on this good ground, he should be thereabouts turning in. Available at 11/1, he looks overpriced for a horse arriving in such honest form.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Hi Ho Idaho is the win play because he is the unexposed one with the strongest scope to improve again. Eye Contact is the each-way alternative at a double-figure price and looks solid enough to hit the frame if repeating his recent efforts. The obvious dangers are Fiveonefive, who comes here in winning form, and Gino Bella, a progressive sort going for three on the bounce.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiveonefive | 3/1 | 11/4 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Autumn Twist | 4/1 | 3/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Feud | 28/1 | 22/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Hi Ho Idaho | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Black Bamboo | 33/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Gino Bella | 4/1 | 4/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 9/2 | 9/2 (William Hill) |
| Fast Felix | 14/1 | 11/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Moylussa | 17/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Lord Ffrench | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (William Hill) |
| Eye Contact | 10/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (William Hill) |
17:43 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 6f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This may only be a six-runner novice, but it has a fairly solid look to it and the market understandably centres on Diamond Du Berlais, who brings the standout rating into the race and already has much stronger hurdle form than most of these. The interesting angle is whether anything progressive can put him under pressure over this longer 2m6f trip. Local News arrives unbeaten in two starts and could easily have more to offer, while Pets Georgina has useful numbers and enough stamina to make this a proper test. Gordon Elliott runs two, with Brother Walfrid probably the more dangerous of them. All told, it is not an impossible puzzle, but the favourite does set a clear standard.
Top Selections
1. Diamond Du Berlais – 5/6 with William Hill
Jockey: Brian Hayes | Trainer: W P Mullins | Form: 8164-3 | Rating: 147 | Topspeed: 136
He is the obvious one, but sometimes the obvious answer is the right one. A mark of 147 leaves him clear on the figures and that recent third suggests he retains plenty of ability in this sphere. Willie Mullins does not need introducing in these summer novice hurdles and Diamond Du Berlais has been keeping better company than most of these. The step out to 2m6f should hold no fears judged on the depth of his form, and if he runs to anything like his rating the others are playing for places. At 5/6 he is no giveaway, but he is still hard to oppose.
Bet: WIN
2. Local News – 5/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Josh Williamson | Trainer: Richard Hennessy | Form: 11 | Rating: 132 | Topspeed: 102
If you want something against the favourite, this unbeaten six-year-old is the one that appeals most as an each-way punt. Two starts, two wins, and he has already posted a rating of 132, which gives him a fair platform in a race like this. The unknown is whether he can bridge the gap to a horse as established as Diamond Du Berlais, but in small-field novice hurdles I am always wary of progressive types with confidence behind them. The 5/1 on offer looks fair rather than flashy, though with only six runners he still makes more appeal than some of the exposed alternatives.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Diamond Du Berlais is the win bet because he sets the standard by some margin on ratings and proven hurdle form. For an each-way alternative, Local News makes most appeal as the unexposed improver in the field. Pets Georgina is the danger if bouncing back from her latest effort, while Brother Walfrid has enough ability to nick a place if the principals underperform.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loch Cuan | 6/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Brother Walfrid | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Don Jefe | 28/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Local News | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (William Hill) |
| Diamond Du Berlais | 4/5 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 5/6 | 5/6 (William Hill) |
| Pets Georgina | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
18:13 – Thorn Plant Hire Beginners Chase
Race Details: 2m 7f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a fairly workable beginners’ chase rather than a deep one, and the market has every right to centre on Affinity Rock. Cian Collins’ mare brings the best rating in the field, receives weight from the geldings and arrives on the back of two solid runner-up efforts, which is usually the profile you want in a race like this. Lemmy Caution is the obvious danger after a consistent spell over hurdles, while Ballystone has enough chase form to get involved if building on his latest fourth. Where’s My Jet is the awkward one to assess on old ability, but his recent form is poor enough to take him on. Overall, this looks more about reliability and fitness than hidden class, and that points firmly toward the favourite.
Top Selections
1. Affinity Rock – 15/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Danny Gilligan | Trainer: Cian Collins | Form: /10-22 | Rating: 139 | Topspeed: 121
Affinity Rock makes plenty of appeal in a race where not many arrive with her mix of current form and proven level. She is clear on ratings, her Topspeed figure is the best on offer, and the recent pair of seconds suggest she is knocking loudly on the door. The weight allowance matters too; carrying 159lb against rivals on 166lb is no small edge over nearly three miles around Killarney. She looks the most solid option in the line-up and, at 15/8, is not exactly a gift but still rates the likeliest winner by some margin. Hard to oppose if jumping cleanly. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Ballystone – 13/2 with William Hill
Jockey: Josh Williamson | Trainer: John C McConnell | Form: /410-4 | Rating: 122 | Topspeed: 110
Ballystone looks the each-way value if you want to step away from the obvious favourite. John C McConnell’s runner shaped well enough when fourth on his latest start and has already shown he can be competitive in this sphere, which is more than can be said for a few of these. He lacks the raw figure of Affinity Rock, but this isn’t a race overloaded with dependable stayers and his profile suggests there could be a bit more to come over this trip. At 13/2 with William Hill, he appeals as the type to keep galloping and pick off at least one or two rivals late on. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Affinity Rock is the win bet and the one with the fewest holes in her profile. For an each-way punt, Ballystone makes more appeal than the shorter-priced alternatives because he has chase experience and should stay well enough. Lemmy Caution is the danger if taking to fences smoothly, while Where’s My Jet has the back-class to threaten if suddenly revived.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballystone | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (William Hill) |
| Fort Dino | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (William Hill) |
| Happy Me | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Heroes Rise | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Lemmy Caution | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (William Hill) |
| Themanintheanorak | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Affinity Rock | 15/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
18:45 – Easyfix Equine Handicap Chase
Race Details: 2m 7f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a proper summer handicap chase rather than a penalty kick, with several arriving in decent nick and a few lurking on dangerous marks. Western Model and Cullenwaine both come here off wins, while Ladies Well has been admirably consistent and still looks on the upgrade over fences. Kilkee Bay has a solid profile for this sort of staying test, and Wakey Wakey Man is another with enough recent form to suggest he can get involved. The shape of the race suggests this could turn into an efficiency test at the fences as much as a stamina examination over 2m7f, and in a 13-runner field there is room for a bit of traffic and bad luck. It is not the deepest race in the world, but it is definitely a tricky enough puzzle.
Top Selections
1. Ladies Well – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Darragh O’keeffe | Trainer: Andrew Slattery | Form: 8-2U12 | Rating: 103 | Topspeed: 84
Ladies Well makes plenty of appeal in a race where a few of these still have something to prove over this trip. Her recent sequence is the right one for a staying handicap chaser: she has been competitive, she won two starts back, and she backed that up with another solid effort when second last time. As a 6yo she has more scope than most of these exposed older rivals, and a mark of 103 still looks workable judged on the way she has been shaping. Darragh O’Keeffe is a positive booking and the 4/1 on offer is fair rather than flashy. She is the one I want on side.
Bet: WIN
2. Cullenwaine – 5/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Shane O’Callaghan | Trainer: David O’Sullivan | Form: 2-2541 | Rating: 108 | Topspeed: 91
Cullenwaine is hardly hiding from the handicapper, but he is still very easy to like for place purposes after finally getting his head back in front last time. That recent win came off the back of a string of reliable efforts, so it was no bolt from the blue, and his profile suggests he should cope well enough with another test of stamina. He is one of the more trustworthy operators in the line-up, which matters in a race full of in-and-out types, and 5/1 with four places on offer makes plenty of each-way sense. He may not have tons in hand, but he ought to give you a proper run.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Ladies Well is the win play because she looks the progressive one in a race where several are more exposed. Cullenwaine is the sensible each-way option given his recent consistency and solid latest win. The obvious dangers are Western Model, who is open to more after his recent success, and Kilkee Bay, who has enough chase form to threaten if seeing this trip out strongly.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneforgonzo | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (William Hill) |
| Smallcraftwarning | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| King Ferdinand | 25/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Kilkee Bay | 15/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Western Model | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Je Suis | 14/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Ladies Well | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Walk Away Harry | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (William Hill) |
| Wakey Wakey Man | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (William Hill) |
| Mount Shenshan | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Tropical Image | 11/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Cullenwaine | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (William Hill) |
| Malton Groove | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (William Hill) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Irish Sun | Wakey Wakey Man |
19:15 – Brehon Hotel & Spa Handicap Chase
Race Details: 2m 4f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a proper midsummer handicap chase rather than a penalty kick, with several arriving off workable marks and a few with questions to answer. Illtakehimmyself comes here after getting the job done last time and is clearly still progressing as a 5yo, while Miners Bridge has been attracting market support and brings a solid topspeed figure to the table. Burru is another with obvious claims if building on his recent fourth, and Gaelic Des Chastys rarely runs a bad race in this sort of company. The shape of it suggests a contest where accurate jumping and a smooth trip will matter plenty around Killarney, especially on decent ground. It is not the deepest race on the card, but it is a tricky little puzzle with no shortage of plausible angles.
Top Selections
1. Illtakehimmyself – 5/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Calum Hogan | Trainer: E McNamara | Form: 5-2231 | Rating: | Topspeed:
He looks the percentage call. The recent form figures tell the story of a horse knocking on the door before finally getting his head in front, and that breakthrough success may not be the end of it for this unexposed 5yo. E McNamara also saddles Gaelic Des Chastys here, but this younger horse appeals more as the one with upside in a race where several rivals are fully exposed. Carrying top weight is never ideal, yet he arrives in better nick than most and the 5/1 on offer is fair rather than flashy. If he jumps with the same fluency as last time, he holds strong claims. Bet: WIN
2. Kings Jet – 12/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Ricky Doyle | Trainer: C W J Farrell | Form: 6P-U02 | Rating: 111 | Topspeed: 107
He makes plenty of each-way appeal at the prices. That latest second hinted that he is coming to hand again, and his 111 mark does not look beyond him if he can put in a clean round. The topspeed figure of 107 is right up there with the better numbers in the field, so there is substance to his chance rather than this being a wild dart at a double-figure price. Ricky Doyle takes over for a yard capable of placing one well, and in an 11-runner race with three places, 12/1 looks a sporting each-way punt on a horse who only needs a little more consistency to get involved. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Illtakehimmyself is the win bet, arriving with the most convincing recent profile and the scope to improve again. For an each-way alternative, Kings Jet looks overpriced given his latest run and his topspeed figure. The obvious dangers are Miners Bridge, who is solid enough, and Burru, who is better than his bare form in places and could easily outrun his odds.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illtakehimmyself | 4/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Betfair) |
| Kings Jet | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Gaelic Des Chastys | 11/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Betfair) |
| Ollie La Ba Ba | 14/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Burru | 7/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 11/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Tippin And Tappin | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Toon Town | 15/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Seeitoldya | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Shannon Bank | 10/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Miners Bridge | 9/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Ferdia | 22/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
19:45 – Gallivan Financial Handicap Chase
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This is a tight little handicap chase where plenty can be given a squeak, but it does look a race likely to be decided by who travels and jumps best at pace. Femme Magnifique arrives in winning form and is obvious, while Costacurta has been knocking on the door in similar company and looks set for another big run. Lower down the weights, Ballybrittas and Piccolo Player both make appeal, especially as they have the sort of profiles that fit a Killarney handicap on decent ground. Beauforts Storm is not without hope either if bouncing back. All told, it is competitive rather than deep, and that usually makes it a punting race rather than one to get heroic in.
Top Selections
1. Costacurta – 5/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Darragh O’keeffe | Trainer: Henry De Bromhead | Form: 73-324 | Rating: 127 | Topspeed: 112
Costacurta has the look of a horse who is ready to cash in. His recent form figures are solid without being flashy, but they read well in the context of this race and his 112 Topspeed mark says he has the raw ability for a contest of this nature. He is only six, so there is still a bit of upside, and this sharp enough trip on good ground should suit. Henry De Bromhead’s runners in these handicap chases are never ignored lightly, and at 5/1 he looks the one with the best blend of reliability and scope. He holds strong claims. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Piccolo Player – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Daniel King | Trainer: John Patrick Ryan | Form: 2-5633 | Rating: 132 | Topspeed: 124
Piccolo Player is the interesting each-way angle in a race where the market may focus a bit more on the obvious recent winners. He is a five-year-old taking on older handicappers but he has already shown plenty of ability, and that 124 Topspeed figure stands out in this field. The recent sequence of placed efforts suggests he is running consistently well without quite getting his head in front, which is no bad thing from an each-way perspective in a nine-runner race. With just 147 to carry, he should be travelling better than most turning in, and 6/1 makes him a very fair each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Costacurta is the win play here, as he looks poised to land one of these after a string of solid efforts. For an each-way alternative, Piccolo Player makes plenty of sense off a light weight with strong speed figures for the grade. Femme Magnifique and Ballybrittas are the chief dangers if the market leaders run to their latest form.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowsatedappletart | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (William Hill) |
| Femme Magnifique | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 (William Hill) |
| War Correspondent | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Costacurta | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (William Hill) |
| Beauforts Storm | 11/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Stuntman Steve | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Betfair) |
| Kilbrin Rocco | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Ballybrittas | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (William Hill) |
| Piccolo Player | 6/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | Kilbrin Rocco |
20:15 – Peadar’s Pub Glenbeigh INH Flat Race
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a fairly interesting closing bumper rather than a deep one, with the market understandably focusing on the younger quartet. Killeedy sets the standard on stable power and the promise of that debut fourth, while Iron Sword has the most solid body of racecourse form after finishing placed on both starts. Rocky Alfonso also enters the reckoning after shaping well enough in fourth first time up, and The Last Line is the lurking danger if returning in the same nick after a long absence. The rest need a fair step forward on what they’ve shown, with Streamhill vulnerable once more to younger legs. In truth, this feels like a race where latent potential matters more than bare figures, but Killeedy is the one with the strongest upside.
Top Selections
1. Killeedy – 6/4 with William Hill
Jockey: Mr P W Mullins | Trainer: W P Mullins | Form: 4 | Rating: 105 | Topspeed: 58
When a Willie Mullins-trained bumper horse shows fair promise first time out, it usually pays to keep him firmly on side next time, and Killeedy fits that angle perfectly. He was fourth on debut and, while the bare form doesn’t scream certainty, this is exactly the type of race his yard tends to mop up with a bit of natural improvement. The 5yo gets a handy weight pull from several of the principal rivals and has Mr P W Mullins booked, which only strengthens confidence. At 6/4 he is no giveaway, but he still looks the percentage call in a race lacking obvious depth. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Rocky Alfonso – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr Derek O’Connor | Trainer: S Curling | Form: 4 | Rating: 106 | Topspeed: 91
For an each-way play, Rocky Alfonso makes plenty of appeal. He finished fourth on his sole start, but that run was good enough to suggest there is more to come, and a mark of 106 with a topspeed of 91 puts him right in the mix on the numbers available. The booking of Derek O’Connor always catches the eye in these contests, especially for a yard that knows how to ready one for a bumper. He may not have the same ceiling as Killeedy, but at 9/2 he looks a sensible each-way punt in a nine-runner race where a repeat of his debut effort could easily see him hit the frame. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Killeedy is the straightforward win play and looks hard to oppose if taking the expected step forward from debut for the Mullins team. For those wanting a bit more value, Rocky Alfonso is the each-way option at 9/2 and appeals as a solid place contender. Iron Sword is the obvious danger on established form, while The Last Line is the wildcard if fully tuned after the layoff.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Con Did It | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Stary Notions | 22/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Suresuresure | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| The Last Line | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Iron Sword | 2/1 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Rocky Alfonso | 9/2 | 10/3 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Walkineezy | 50/1 | 35/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Killeedy | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 6/4 | 6/4 (William Hill) |
| Streamhill | 12/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
Killarney Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Ferdinand | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Cullenwaine | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Smallcraftwarning | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | 12.5% |
| Fast Felix | 9 | 1 | 11.11% | 33.33% |
| Ferdia | 4 | 0 | 0% | 50% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna McGuinness | 5 | 2 | 40% | 60% |
| Mr P W Mullins | 73 | 29 | 39.73% | 73.97% |
| Mr A P Ryan | 16 | 6 | 37.5% | 75% |
| Jack Kennedy | 67 | 16 | 23.88% | 58.21% |
| J J Slevin | 83 | 17 | 20.48% | 40.96% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Killarney:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David O’Sullivan | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Bernard Martin Crowley | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Donal Commins | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 100% |
| W P Mullins | 363 | 100 | 27.55% | 58.13% |
| E Bolger | 116 | 31 | 26.72% | 58.62% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Killarney racing tips for Thursday 20th August 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 Thursday 20th August 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 (Watering).
How many races are at Killarney today?
There are 8 races on the card at Killarney today, running from 16:35 through to 20:15.
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