Kilbeggan 6:45 Result

Hashtag Pretender's recent form reads /23-F1 - a win last time out after a couple of solid placed efforts, showing he's progressing and arrived at winning form fresh off a break/fall in between. He carries a competitive OR of 124, second highest in the field behind Pinot Gris, but with proven course/trip form and a trainer (Barry Connell) who also owns him - always a sign of confidence and intent. Sean Flanagan is a shrewd handicap chase jockey. The tongue-tie retained suggests they're sticking with what's working. Pinot Gris (OR132, top-rated) is the market threat but his form 004-12 shows recent placed efforts rather than domination, and stepping up in class/weight at 168lbs is a big ask - he looks the one to beat but is unproven with the leading weight in a competitive 13-runner staying chase. Where's My Jet for Mullins/Townend looks interesting on connections but his form 60P-00 is poor - pulled up and no-showed last twice, hard to trust fitness. Watch The Weather has been running consistently (-20533) and could threaten for a place. Overall, Hashtag Pretender's man-and-horse in-form status, lower feature weight than Pinot Gris, and last-time-out win at a suitable trip make him the standout value bet to reverse recent placings with Pinot Gris or improve further.