17:25 Kilbeggan

Friday 10 July 2026

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Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey Maiden Hurdle

Off time: 17:27 | Winning time: 4m 38.10s

Georg Zhukov^h,t⁹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 11-8| J: Keith Donoghue| T: E O'Connell| OR: 97

66/1

Made a winning start for current yard in handicap on the Flat at Dundalk (1m) in January. Only modest form in 3 outings over hurdles (first 2 for previous trainer), racing too freely when well-beaten fifth of 15 in maiden at Cork (2m) in April.

Form: 555-

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Hillhead Runner^p1²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: Josh Williamson⁽⁵⁾| T: C Byrnes| OR: 108

7/4

Bumper winner who showed fair form in maiden hurdles for Gavin Cromwell last season. Has possibly been working her way back to full fitness in 2 starts for this yard, seventh of 12 in handicap at Downpatrick last month. Major player with cheekpieces fitted.

Form: F328-97

All Night Revival⁷²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Darragh O'Keeffe| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 104

6/1

Runner-up in a point and bumper, before making the frame all 3 starts in maiden hurdles earlier this year. Lesser effort when pulled up at the Punchestown Festival, but he could fare better back in calmer waters.

Form: 22444P-

Chantilly Wings^t1³⁰⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Carl Millar⁽⁵⁾| T: C Collins| OR: 100

11/2

Stepped forward from hurdling debut effort when making the frame in maidens at Roscommon and Perth last summer. Below-par effort when fifth of 15 here (19f) in September, but he's bred to be suited by this far as he returns with tongue strap added.

Form: 5/54345-

Codger's Rock^p1⁵⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Ben Harvey| T: C Collins| OR: 100

10/1

Left previous efforts behind when second of 14 in maiden hurdle at this course (2m) in May. Will need to find more again as he goes back up in trip with cheekpieces applied.

Form: 7F7-2

Imarajan^p,t⁴⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Paddy Cody⁽⁷⁾| T: E Doyle| OR: 105

7/2

Fair maiden on the Flat (stays 1¾m) who, in first-time cheekpieces, matched that level over hurdles when runner-up in 19f maiden at this course 6 weeks ago. Merits consideration with latest effort behind him.

Form: 45/4-2

Penny Express^h⁴¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Danny Gilligan| T: G Elliott| OR: 106

4/1

Fair hurdler who showed the benefit of his reappearance run when fourth of 17 in maiden at Listowel (2m) 6 weeks ago, though was held when bad mistake at the last. Could be in the mix once more.

Form: 24P3-P4

Urinmydreams^h²⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 10-11| J: J J Slevin| T: N Lee| OR: 77

200/1

Tailed off only start in bumpers and has offered little in 4 maiden hurdles this season, failing to beat a rival over 2m at this course 25 days ago.

Form: 8-0000

Forecasts

Hillhead Runner (7/4), Imarajan (7/2), Penny Express (4/1), Chantilly Wings (11/2), All Night Revival (6/1), Codger's Rock (10/1), Georg Zhukov (66/1), Urinmydreams (200/1)

HILLHEAD RUNNER has possibly needed the run in her 2 starts for current yard this season, so with her stable going well she could be ready to gain a first hurdles success. Imarajan produced his best effort over hurdles when runner-up here last time and is feared most, ahead of Penny Express.