Kilbeggan Preview & Selections
Friday 3 September 2010
Kilbeggan stages a seven-race card on Friday with the Tullamore Handicap Chase representing the pick of the action.
Artiste Bay has turned in a string of solid displays of late and will be expected to go close again, with similar comments applying to Oscar Glory and Dream Honours.
The aforementioned trio won't have things all their own way, however, with last month's comfortable course and distance winner Etcetera Etcetera expected to prove a big threat back at this distance following a below-par showing over shorter in a novice hurdle.
Racing starts at 4.35 with the Kilbeggan Maiden Hurdle in which Gentleman Jeff will be expected to finally get off the mark. The six-year-old has endured a frustrating time of it over timber so far, finishing second four times, but did little wrong when just held at Galway last week.
Recent Down Royal third Mister Castlefield and Betabob both come into this in good form and should give Dermot Weld's charge a run for the money.
The Midland Breeders EBF Mares Hurdle looks an interesting contest with the progressive Benefit Of Porter bidding to complete the hat-trick following two victories last month.
Chief in opposition are other recent scorers Queen Of Cool and Boragh Princess, although the in-form Isabellareine and Moi Desire add further spice.
Eventide bids to record another victory in the Moate Handicap Hurdle following her Down Royal success last time, although there could be dangers lurking at the bottom of the weights.
Lets Go Sunshine seems sure to prove popular as he aims to open his account over hurdles in the www.killbegganraces.com Maiden Hurdle after a much-improved effort at Downpatrick.
The Kinnegad Beginners Chase appears between For A Finish, Serve Time and Paddy O Dee, while the Willie Mullins-trained Sainte Careigne looks set to go off favourite in the concluding Athlone INH Flat Race.
