Kilbeggan 6:25 – Peadar’s Bar Moate Maiden Hurdle, 3m 1f, Good Ground

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Race Conditions + Pace Angles + Draw Angles:

This is a staying maiden hurdle for 5yo+ over 3m1f on a sharp track with a tight finish. The pace is likely to be even to steady, with no confirmed front-runner. Tactical awareness will be key, particularly from 3 out to the home turn where ground is often made. Fresh ground at Kilbeggan tends to favour those racing handy, particularly in small fields.


Strongest Contenders:

  • Reiki Revolution (Proven) – Ran to RPR 114 twice in staying maiden hurdles. Although a little untidy last time, he’s shown the ability to sustain a gallop and finish off his races well. Ground and trip suit; likely to be ridden a touch closer today. This looks a golden opportunity.
  • Quantum Quest (Progressive) – Posted RPRs of 128 and 130 in better maidens. Not quick, but he grinds away, and the extra distance could unlock more. Trainer in good recent form, and this represents a drop in depth. Needs to travel and jump smoothly to avoid getting behind.

Main Danger:

  • Mighty Berkshire (Promising) – Better effort last time (RPR 114) in a deep Galway maiden. Still raw and learning but shaping like a stayer. Trainer’s runners often improve with experience. One to note for handicaps but could run into the frame here.

Interesting Outsiders:

  • Messi Magic (Unknown) – Makes debut for a small yard with no RTF runners of late. By Affinisea (stamina influence) but impossible to rate without any form.
  • Krishna Bellevue (Unproven) – Twice tailed off, including when tried in blinkers. While bred to be much better than shown, application and finishing effort are lacking.
  • Cuguilla (Limited) – Beaten 243 lengths on sole run; no signs of competitiveness.

Runner Scores and Suitability Analysis:

  • Reiki Revolution: 9/10 – Well proven at the trip; sound jumper with best form.
  • Quantum Quest: 8/10 – Grinding galloper with stamina pedigree; may improve.
  • Mighty Berkshire: 7/10 – Eyecatcher at Galway; each-way claims.
  • Messi Magic: 5/10 – Unknown quantity; watch the market.
  • Krishna Bellevue: 3/10 – Hard to fancy based on finishing effort.
  • Cuguilla: 1/10 – Needs massive step forward.

Keep an eye on the market for support or big drifts for runners returning from layoffs of 90+ days.
Watch out for in-form stayers stepping up in trip – stamina counts hugely at Kilbeggan.


Each-Way Angles:
(Only 6 runners – no each-way angle)


Private Tissue Estimate:

  • Reiki Revolution – 11/8
  • Quantum Quest – 5/2
  • Mighty Berkshire – 4/1
  • Messi Magic – 12/1
  • Krishna Bellevue – 25/1
  • Cuguilla – 100/1

Summary + Professional Punter View (Smart Play):

This staying maiden revolves around Reiki Revolution, who holds the strongest and most consistent form, especially at this trip. Quantum Quest may be better than his figures suggest, and if handling the tighter circuit, is the main danger. Mighty Berkshire is progressing quietly and looks the value if there’s each-way support.

Smart Play:

  • Win Bet: Reiki Revolution – Form is solid and this is a drop in depth.
  • Cover Bet: Quantum Quest – Big staying type; sharp track is the only unknown.

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