Pace Forecast: Even
Pace Bias: Prominent tactics typically rewarded at Kilbeggan in these conditions, so expect TULLYHOGUE FORT to be suited, while BRINGSTY, often held up, may find things go against him.


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Contenders Overview

TELNOBODY (109) – Progressive and holding form. Finished placed in two recent handicaps (both off similar marks), including a strong second at Wexford. Unproven beyond 17f but seems to handle most going types and racing closer to the pace helps here. One of the likelier winners.

LOUP DE TALLANE (109) – Course winner, freshened up. Returns to hurdles after running third at Kilbeggan behind an improver. That form is holding up. Reliable when conditions suit and often races close up, which is an advantage. Only query is consistency.

HARLEY STREET (105+) – Lightly raced, back with potential. Smart Flat pedigree and eye-catching fourth in a hot Galway handicap in 2024. Reappeared after long break and may strip fitter. Trainer known for patience. Remains of interest.

BRINGSTY (112) – Handicap debut eyecatcher. Traded shorter in-running and was third approaching the last before fading at Perth. Travelled well and this longer trip might suit. However, hold-up style is a tactical concern given track bias.

TULLYHOGUE FORT (111) – Well treated on best chase form. Underperformed last two runs but has shaped like a horse that might come back to life under positive tactics. Each-way angle.



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Interesting Outsiders

TO THE WIRE (108) – Drop back in trip a plus. Did not stay 3m at Wexford; shaped well before fading. Prior run at Fairyhouse offers encouragement. Lightly raced and interesting now returned to ideal trip.

FINNICKY FILLY (104+) – Modest but honest. Ran her best race for a while at Listowel and might be capable of sneaking into the places if things fall right.

DEPALMA (113) – Smart past form but may need more. Second at Wexford last year now looks strong, and a return to that level puts him in this. Likely fitter for last run.



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Hold-up Risks

BRINGSTY – May not get a clear run or the pace to aim at.

FINNICKY FILLY – Often waited with and can struggle to land a blow.



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Trainer Notes

Eoin Griffin – Trainer of LOUP DE TALLANE, has targeted Kilbeggan effectively before.

Eric McNamara and James Andrew Fahey both have strong one-runner stats today via HUSCARI and ANGELSWORKNOVRTIME, but both are long shots.



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Ratings (Suitability Out of 10)

Horse Score

TELNOBODY 8.5
LOUP DE TALLANE 8
HARLEY STREET 7.5
TO THE WIRE 7
BRINGSTY 6.5
TULLYHOGUE FORT 6.5
DEPALMA 6
Others ≤5


Proven: LOUP DE TALLANE, TELNOBODY

Progressive: TELNOBODY, TO THE WIRE

Promising: HARLEY STREET

Market Watch: HARLEY STREET, TO THE WIRE, TELNOBODY



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Each-Way Angles (19 runners)

TULLYHOGUE FORT is well drawn, likes the track, and has a run style that fits – an ideal each-way pick. TO THE WIRE is the other attractive each-way type returning to a more suitable trip.


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Private Tissue Estimate (Top 5)

Horse Odds

TELNOBODY 9/2
LOUP DE TALLANE 6/1
HARLEY STREET 7/1
TO THE WIRE 9/1
BRINGSTY 10/1



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Summary

A very open second division of the Larrigy’s Pub Hurdle. TELNOBODY is holding form and remains unexposed, with a track-suited profile. LOUP DE TALLANE has won here before and looks ready to fire again, while HARLEY STREET might be primed to build on past promise. TO THE WIRE drops in trip and is dangerous at a price.


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Smart Play

Win Bet – TELNOBODY (strong recent form, track and trip should suit).
Each-Way Saver – TO THE WIRE (back to best trip, could improve for tactics).