IE - Kilbeggan - Race 3

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

19f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Good (Good to Yielding in places)

14.0K

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Verdict

TYSON FURY is still to score over hurdles, but he turned in another respectable effort in spite drop in trip at Galway last week and looks the one to beat back up in distance in this weaker maiden. Mont Star and Cooladdi are considered the main threats.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Useful at best on the Flat, returning to winning ways at Dundalk (10.7f) in March. Yet to score over hurdles but turned in another respectable effort when third of 19 in Galway maiden (17f) last week and the step back up in trip will suit. 1st Pick 2 Tyson Fury Jockey: D. King Trainer: Denis Hogan, Ireland J: D. King T: Denis Hogan, Ireland	100	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis Useful at best on the Flat, returning to winning ways at Dundalk (10.7f) in March. Yet to score over hurdles but turned in another respectable effort when third of 19 in Galway maiden (17f) last week and the step back up in trip will suit.
8	Made frame in a pair of French bumpers in spring 2025 and left hurdling form behind when second in 14-runner maiden (17f) at Cork 29 days ago, albeit no match for winner. Obvious contender with first-time tongue strap enlisted. 2nd Pick 8 Mont Star (Fr) Jockey: M. P. O'connor Trainer: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland J: M. P. O'connor T: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland	93	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Made frame in a pair of French bumpers in spring 2025 and left hurdling form behind when second in 14-runner maiden (17f) at Cork 29 days ago, albeit no match for winner. Obvious contender with first-time tongue strap enlisted.
6	Looked to be in the process of showing improved form when departing in maiden hurdle (4/1) at Roscommon (21f, good) 33 days ago, fell 2 out when looking sure to be placed. Leading chance if none the worse for that tumble. 3rd Pick 6 Cooladdi (Ire) Jockey: K. E. Buckley Trainer: Conor David Maxwell, Ireland J: K. E. Buckley T: Conor David Maxwell, Ireland	91	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Looked to be in the process of showing improved form when departing in maiden hurdle (4/1) at Roscommon (21f, good) 33 days ago, fell 2 out when looking sure to be placed. Leading chance if none the worse for that tumble.

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