Listowel Races & Results with ratings from TomForm.
There were 347 Races on across 42 meetings. There was 7 races at Bangalore first race 09:00, 9 races at Belmont Park first race 18:00, 7 races at Bordertown first race 4:05 (BG), 4 races at Canterbury Park first race 01:07, 10 races at Chantilly first race 12:35, 6 races at Charles Town first race 01:02, 8 races at Chartres first race 10:50, 10 races at Dusseldorf first race 10:05, 7 races at Emerald Downs first race 22:00, 7 races at Fakenham first race 14:30, 9 races at Gavea first race 19:15, 8 races at Geelong first race 3:10 (BG), 9 races at Golden Gate Fields first race 01:29, 10 races at Gulfstream first race 17:50, 12 races at Hanshin first race 01:50, 8 races at Hawthorne first race 20:30, 2 races at Hipo Chile first race 01:29, 12 races at Kanazawa first race 03:20, 10 races at Kenilworth first race 10:20, 8 races at Kilbeggan first race 13:50, 8 races at Kilcoy first race 3:14 (BG), 1 races at La Roche Posay first race 15:30 La Roche-posay, 8 races at Listowel first race 13:35, 15 races at Maronas first race 17:30, 12 races at Mizusawa first race 03:30, 8 races at Moe first race 2:50 (BG), 11 races at Monmouth Park first race 17:40, 3 races at Mountaineer first race 00:00, 7 races at Murwillumbah first race 3:26 (BG), 7 races at Muswellbrook first race 3:40 (BG), 7 races at Nottingham first race 14:15, 8 races at Pimlico first race 17:25, 10 races at Pinjarra Scarpside first race 3:53 Pinjarra (BG), 5 races at Pioneer Park first race 4:56 (BG), 6 races at Port Hedland first race 6:40 (BG), 7 races at Reims first race 16:07, 11 races at Saga first race 07:20, 9 races at Santa Anita first race 01:14, 10 races at Sha Tin (HK) first race 09:00 Sha Tin, 12 races at Tokyo first race 02:05, 10 races at Valparaiso first race 19:55, 9 races at Woodbine first race 18:10, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(4)  Lough Lannagh |  | |  | | | 2 | Mpumelelo Mjoka | Kevin Thomas Coleman | Magna Grecia filly was never sighted after slow start on Roscommon debut last month; probably best watched for now. | ||
(3)  Lia Fail | | | | | | 2 | Gary Carroll | Michael Mulvany | Respectable efforts in maidens at Naas and Roscommon, possibly not quite getting home on second occasion over extended 7f; slight drop in trip could suit but needs to improve on what she's shown so far to play major role. | ||
3rd (7)  Zona Verde | | | | | | 2 | Ronan Whelan | K J Condon | Daughter of Calyx chased home the smart River Tiber on Navan debut in April but disappointing favourite at Cork since, showed early speed but faded tamely in final furlong on testing ground; much quicker ground here could suit so not one to readily rule out. | ||
1st (5)  Rush Queen | | | | | | 2 | Ben Coen | Adrian McGuinness | 50,000gns breeze-up buy ran well for long way on Curragh debut last weekend until weakening into midfield over 6f; all the better for that experience. | ||
(6)  Zelestial | | | | | | 2 | Declan McDonogh | Joseph Patrick O'Brien | Zoustar filly showed speed for much of the way when creditable fifth of 12 behind subsequent Group 3 winner Givemethebeatboys in Navan maiden last month on soft; good chance she will improve for this better ground so don't rule out. | ||
4th (2)  Blue Poppy | | | | | | 2 | Chris Hayes | D K Weld | Blue Point filly is second foal; dam 6f-7f winner (RPR 99), sister to 1m Group 2 winner Sovereign Debt, and half-sister to 7f Group 3 winner Puff; nicely-bred newcomer for whom market may prove best guide. | ||
2nd (1)  Ashwiyaa | | | | | | 2 | Shane Foley | M D O'Callaghan | Sioux Nation filly; cost 12,500Euros as a foal and £26,000 as a yearling; dam unraced half-sister to three winners including Suedois (6f-1m including US Grade 1); promising recent Cork debut, keeping on nicely over 5f to finish third without matching the front two (winner has run well since); should appreciate this longer trip and likely major player. |
The Cork run of ASHWIYAA was franked by the winner of that race at Tipperary during the week and with this longer trip likely to suit, she looks the one to beat. Rush Queen, Zelestial and Zona Verde have all shown enough to warrant place claims, although the Weld newcomer Blue Poppy could emerge the major threat. [Alan Hewison]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(1)  Akeela | | | | | | 3 | Alan Persse | M A Cahill | Aclaim filly showed mild debut promise at Dundalk over the winter despite greenness; probably still best watched on turf debut. | ||
(2)  Es Vedra | | | | | | 3 | Nathan Crosse | W McCreery | First foal out of Liquid Amber a Group 3 winner for this stable; never competitive on last month's Gowran debut, looking green; visor now fitted but watching brief advised for now. | ||
(4)  Final Check | | | | | | 3 | Andrew Slattery | John S O'Donoghue | Never landed a blow on on both maidens last month within a fortnight, some late gains on second occasion at Cork; good bit more likely required here though; yard among the winners of late. | ||
2nd (6)  Nelda | | | | | | 3 | Shane Foley | Mrs John Harrington | Dark Angel filly; cost 230,000Euros as a yearling; sister to Group 1 winner Persuasive (Queen Elizabeth II Stakes), half-sister to five winners including Creative Force (British Champions Sprint Stakes); missed two engagements last month but greatly respected on belated debut here from a yard in top form. | ||
(3)  Ferrari Desert | | | | | | 3 | Ben Coen | E J O'Neill | Acclamation filly cost E120,000 at the Arqana breeze-up sales last year; neglected in market but shaped with definite promise on last month's Navan debut, upset in stalls but finished her race off well when third over 5f; seems sure to come on for that run and could go well here. | ||
4th (5)  Freedom Falls | | | | | | 3 | Ronan Whelan | Jack W Davison | Two solid runs in soft ground contests at the Curragh in September; disappointing in a Dundalk maiden subsequently and faces much quicker ground here on seasonal return. | ||
3rd (7)  Sibyl Charm | | | | | | 3 | Conor Stone-Walsh | Joseph Patrick O'Brien | Second to a useful filly from her current stable on only juvenile run (7f) for Johnny Murtagh and similar level of form on second start this year when staying-on third (having been checked halfway) over this trip at the Curragh last weekend; may ideally want a bit further but big chance nonetheless. | ||
1st (8)  Sweetest Rose | | | | | | 3 | Gary Carroll | G M Lyons | Front-runner finished runner-up twice in Dunadalk maidens and again at Limerick on turf return in April behind a subsequent winner; barely got home over 1m at Naas on latest start but ran up to form in first-time blinkers; first attempt at 6f here and looks to have the speed for it so bold bid expected and yard coming into form. |
Several closely matched here but the drop in trip could be just what SWEETEST ROSE needs and she can get off the mark at the seventh attempt. Sibyl Charm can push her close, while Ferrari Desert could improve enough from a promising recent debut effort to feature. Market support for Jessica Harrington's debutante Nelda should be noted. [Alan Hewison]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st (3)  Not Just Yet | | | | | | 3 | Adam Caffrey | Noel Meade | Standout piece of form when staying-on third in valuable Birdcatcher Nursery at Naas last autumn (heavy); comeback run over same C&D in April was disappointing however and now faces much quicker conditions although longer trip will suit. | ||
(5)  Emorcee | | | | | | 3 | Declan McDonogh | David Marnane | Ran well to chase home a clear-cut winner over this trip at Dundalk in April but never really landed a blow back in trip at Cork following month; return to this trip to suit but others preferred on handicap debut. | ||
4th (2)  Anann | | | | | | 3 | Wayne Hassett | Joseph Patrick O'Brien | Didn't really progress from her Dundalk maiden win over 7f in January although wasn't beaten far on latest start in similar contest; back from a break for turf debut and 10lb claim a positive. | ||
| 3rd (7) Portreath | | | | | | 3 | Shane Foley | Mrs John Harrington | Unexposed entering handicap company with cheekpieces tried; first attempt on quick ground so plenty of reasons for possible improvement and yard in fine form too. | ||
(1)  Rumbled Again | | | | | | 3 | J M Sheridan | Denis Gerard Hogan | Progressive this term, notably on better ground over this trip when third at Cork and when decisively landing a competitive Gowran contest last month from Rathbranchurch; well suited by a sound surface and 9lb rise may not prevent a big run here. | ||
(4)  Rathbranchurch | | | | | | 3 | Gary Carroll | Michael Mulvany | Returned in improved form this spring, finishing second in testing conditions at Sligo and better again on quicker ground over this trip at Gowran last month when second to Rumbled Again, coming clear of the remainder but comfortably held; 4lb better of with that rival here so every chance. | ||
2nd (6)  The Snapper | | | | | | 3 | Ronan Whelan | Jack W Davison | Cork win came in testing conditions but ran well in similar contest on quicker ground last month; pretty exposed at this stage and others likely more progressive; headgear combination worn recently now discarded. |
An interesting rematch between RUMBLED AGAIN (nap) and Rathbranchurch who dominated a 45-75 handicap at Gowran recently and steps up in grade here. The runner-up is 4lb better off but the winner had a bit to spare that day and is taken to confirm the form. Portreath is the dark horse of the race on handicap debut with cheekpieces tried. [Alan Hewison]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(10)  Surviving Murmansk | | | | | | 5 | Adrian O'Shea | Mrs A M O'Shea | Now a 20-race maiden under both codes and free-running sort didn't convince stamina-wise when upped markedly in trip at Gowran last time; remains opposable over this even longer trip. | ||
(3)  Cerberus | | | | | | 7 | Charlie O'Dwyer | Augustine Leahy | Dual hurdles winner is 0-10 on the Flat, best efforts when second in heavy-ground Galway handicaps at 1m4f; recent hurdles run at Clonmel encouraging but others preferred. | ||
(9)  Liberated Light | | | | | | 4 | Ben Coen | John E & Thomas Kiely | Maiden who lost his way after showing early promise in Britain and was well held on his stable debut at Dundalk in December; others preferred. | ||
(13)  Custers Mistake | | | | | | 6 | Conor Maxwell | John F O'Neill | Dual point winner who is a maiden after 28 starts under rules; first Flat outing in two years and very hard to fancy. | ||
(7)  Puntastic | | | | | | 4 | Chris Hayes | Paul Nolan | Bits and pieces of form in light campaign in Britain with Jedd O'Keeffe; ordinary hurdles form for current yard and poor comeback run on the Flat at Navan doesn't inspire confidence. | ||
(5)  Effernock Fizz | | | | | | 8 | Jack Kearney | Cian Michael Collins | Admirable dual-purpose mare whose Flat wins have been at up to 1m4f; back from spell chasing and a front-runner who remains vulnerable at this extended trip. | ||
(2)  The Jam Man | | | | | | 10 | Dylan Browne McMonagle | P J Rothwell | Ten-time jumps winner, best known for his 2020 Troytown success; sole Flat win came over this trip at York in 2020, bit to find with Away To Sea on recent Killarney run, his first run for Philip Rothwell. | ||
(4)  Cafe Con Leche | | | | | | 7 | Gary Halpin | C Byrnes | Flat form over much shorter trips although did show stamina at Roscommon last month when staying on over 1m4f; best form on softer ground so others preferred. | ||
3rd (8)  Global Export | | | | | | 5 | Robert Whearty | Gavin Cromwell | Winning hurdler whose standout run on the Flat came when fourth over 1m6f in testing conditions at Navan last October; recent form under both codes very mixed and not sure this quick ground suits. | ||
(12)  Mephisto | | | | | | 6 | James Ryan | Gerard Keane | Enjoyed a good time of it on the AW over the winter, winning two of final 3 starts over this trip; 7lb higher turf mark here however so will need to improve again. | ||
(1)  Away To Sea | | | | | | 6 | Gary Carroll | Joseph G Murphy | Remains a maiden under both codes but several good efforts on the Flat at Killarney including last summer when second over 2m1f and into an improver in 1m6f premier handicap; took his mark to a career-high on seasonal return there last month, bit keen in first-time cheekpieces and possibly hit the front too soon when third; ground a bit quicker than he's used to but has to be on the shortlist. | ||
1st (15)  All In Peder | | | | | | 4 | Wayne Lordan | Emmet Mullins | Modest form until much improved in first-time cheekpieces and quicker ground to land Gowran handicap last month over just shy of this trip, just lasting it out; 9lb higher now so needs to improve again but possible on this ground. | ||
(14)  Red Vermillion | | | | | | 8 | Mpumelelo Mjoka | Kevin Thomas Coleman | Fairyhouse and Tramore (2m) winner in 2020 and steady return to form this year (having had a foal), most recently decisive win over 1m5f at Navan last month under today's rider (soft); 8lb rise takes her to a career-high mark and quicker ground to contend with but has to be considered. | ||
2nd (11)  Zileo | | | | | | 5 | Ronan Whelan | M Halford & T Collins | 1m5f winner in France two seasons ago and put behind him some modest Irish form at Leopardstown last month when staying-on second over 1m4f off much reduced mark; not yet proven over this far but respected. | ||
4th (6)  Queen Of Seduction | | | | | | 4 | Shane Foley | Mrs John Harrington | Placed form last year included second here over 1m4f and off the mark on second attempt this term when scoring over same trip in Roscommon fillies maiden on Thursday, leading halfway and seeing it out strongly; quick reappearance under mandatory 7lb penalty and good chance of staying this longer trip with likely more to offer. |
A likeable winner at Roscommon on Thursday on this quicker ground, QUEEN OF SEDUCTION only now appears to be coming into herself and she is taken to follow up over this longer trip back in handicap company. Other recent winners All In Peder and Red Vermillion look likely dangers from the foot of the handicap, with Away To Sea and Zileo others to consider. [Alan Hewison]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(5)  Ninth Life | | | | | | 3 | Rory Cleary | M Halford & T Collins | Runner-up in Dundalk maiden (7f) over the winter and solid first effort on turf last month when fourth at Cork over this trip, keeping on after missing the break; open to improvement but probably needs to improve to feature here. | ||
4th (1)  Autoline | | | | | | 3 | Shane Foley | Mrs John Harrington | Half-brother to 7f-1m winner Zegalo and 7f 2yo winner Carbonetti made E50,000 as a yearling; dam unraced half-sister to 6f Group 1 winner Society Rock; no market confidence on Dundalk debut in April but shaped with some promise; may need more experience though. | ||
(2)  Highland Rahy | | | | | | 3 | J M Sheridan | J A Stack | Took a nice step forward at Gowran recently, up with pace throughout and seeing this trip out well; going the right way and should relish these conditions. | ||
| 2nd (3) Livio Milo | | | | | | 3 | Chris Hayes | D K Weld | Went close at Leopardstown last October and not too far off that level of form on latest of two starts this term, staying on late into fourth over 7f at Gowran in first-time cheekpieces; visor tried this time and shapes as if this extra furlong will suit. | ||
1st (4)  Narmar | | | | | | 3 | Gary Carroll | Henry De Bromhead | Improved from run to run, notably Killarney maiden over this trip last month when only caught on post, having raced keenly and quickened clear over a furlong out (first two clear); major claims. | ||
3rd (6)  Sea Gardens | | | | | | 3 | Dylan Browne McMonagle | Joseph Patrick O'Brien | Looked green when only beaten roughly 1l at Leopardstown on sole 2yo outing in a maiden which worked out well; disappointing favourite on Cork reappearance however, getting unbalanced in final furlong but not beaten that far; respected all the same. |
Quite an open-looking maiden. NARMAR nearly nicked a similar race at Killarney last month when a clear second and narrowly gets preference here over Highland Rahy, Livio Milo and Sea Gardens. [Alan Hewison]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(13)  Midnight Treasure | | | | | | 4 | Killian Leonard | R P Burns | Has finished well down the field in five handicaps thus far and is difficult to have any confidence in. | ||
(8)  Valhalla's Dream | | | | | | 5 | Jack Kearney | R P Burns | Showed promise in his maidens and was a good fifth on handicap debut at the Curragh back in May 21 but has failed to make much of an impact since returning from 14-month break last October; last seen finishing 10th of 12 in a Dundalk handicap in April, racing freely in rear; doesn't make much appeal. | ||
(17)  Vulture Peak | | | | | | 5 | Rory Cleary | Laura Hourigan | Hasn't convinced in four handicaps so far and needs a big step forward if he is to figure here. | ||
3rd (14)  Pink Socks | | | | | | 4 | Ronan Whelan | Timothy Doyle | Had failed to make any impact in four handicap starts last season but offered something to work on when beaten 6¼l into seventh at Gowran last month after seven months off; another step forward required. | ||
2nd (5)  Sunset Nova | | | | | | 7 | Andrew Slattery | Andrew Slattery | Fair handicapper; 14 runs since last win back in August 22; finished 10th of 15 at Roscommon last time out over 7f, hanging right in the straight; dropped 2lb; stepped up in trip; won over this distance on the AW last year; others have more pressing claims. | ||
(6)  Phoenix Open | | | | | | 7 | Ben Coen | S M Duffy | Winner of a firm ground handicap over this distance at Gowran last August; failed to build on that since, although was a good fourth on the AW over 7f in December before a below-par effort back at the same track on latest start; off 142 days. | ||
(7)  Leclerc | | | | | | 5 | Cian MacRedmond | Adrian McGuinness | Winner of a pair of 7f handicaps on the AW during the winter but has largely been out of form since in seven starts; others preferred. | ||
(2)  Princess Rajj | | | | | | 4 | Shane Foley | Mrs John Harrington | Finished well down the field in a handicap at Cork last time out and has been out of form in four starts so far this season; mark is quickly tumbling as a result however and she is now 10lb lower for when landing a 7f handicap at this track last season; handily weighted if she can come back to her best. | ||
(1)  Asisaid | | | | | | 4 | Gavin Ryan | P J F Murphy | Won a heavy ground handicap at Leopardstown on reappearance but finished last of 16 the next twice; got firmly back on track when beaten 5½l into sixth back at that track last month, seeing out the trip well; needs to show he can back that up here. | ||
(12)  Manhattan Dandy | | | | | | 6 | Robert Whearty | Thomas Coyle | 41-race maiden but ran well at Roscommon when last seen, finishing third beaten 2½l by Blue Peak; travelled strongly on that occasion before hanging right under pressure; tends to race up with the pace; has a definite chance if building on previous effort from a good draw. | ||
(15)  Tara Power | | | | | | 5 | J M Sheridan | Keith Henry Clarke | Beaten 7l into sixth at Bellewstown a month ago just a day after finishing eighth in a 1m1f handicap at Leopardstown; dropped 1lb; sole win came on the AW back in 2021; doesn't look obviously well handicapped. | ||
(10)  Blue Wood | | | | | | 7 | Alan Persse | M A Cahill | Won AW handicap on penultimate start, edging out Cherry Bloom by a nose who landed a handicap on Thursday; finished eighth of 15 back on the turf at Roscommon last month, having been hampered at halfway and suffering interference; dropped 1lb and has an each-way chance. | ||
4th (11)  Han Solo | | | | | | 7 | Jamie Powell | Augustine Leahy | Off 191 days; last seen beaten 5¾l into sixth at Dundalk over 1m2½f; stays further; can be slowly away and usually races off the pace; needs things to fall right for him. | ||
| (9) Swiss Army Officer | | | | | | 8 | Conor Stone-Walsh | Kevin Thomas Coleman | Got his head in front after nearly two years without a win when staying on strongly to land a handicap at Roscommon by ½l last time out, suited by the strong gallop; raised 5lb for that; slight increase in trip will be in his favour; has struggled to back up wins in the past but has strong claims nonetheless. | ||
(16)  What Adaay | | | | | | 5 | Dylan Browne McMonagle | Patrick Martin | 14-race maiden; last seen beaten 1½l into second by The Bog Bank in a handicap at Bellewstown; off 247 days; has run well at the track before when finishing third off this mark last September and has definite claims if he's ready to go on his reappearance. | ||
(4)  Ferrybank | | | | | | 5 | Chris Hayes | T M Walsh | 16lb lower than her last victory 12 runs ago but did show something to work on finishing 11th of 25 at Cork last time out after seven months off; extra distance should suit; has a chance if she can come on for her reappearance. | ||
1st (3)  Dutch Glory | | | | | | 4 | Siobhan Rutledge | Ross O'Sullivan | Winner of a 7f AW handicap in January; ran a credible race after four months off when tenth at Cork last time out; fourth on AW on previous effort over this trip; will need to settle at this distance but is in the mix if she takes a step forward from her comeback effort. |
A difficult handicap to solve but a chance can be taken on MANHATTAN DANDY. He is a 41-race maiden but put in an encouraging effort when third at Roscommon, travelling notably well and he can finally break his duck. Swiss Army Officer stayed on strongly to win at the same track but has found it difficult to follow up victories in the past, while Princess Rajj would be a danger if a return to this track sparks a revival. [Conor Fennelly]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(15)  Little Trigger | | | | | | 4 | Andrew Slattery | P F McEnery | No sign his turn is near in six Flat runs so far; significant drop in trip; not a likely contender. | ||
(16)  Snow Lotus | | | | | | 4 | Killian Leonard | R P Burns | Showed a glimpse of promise when seventh off a 10lb higher mark at Leopardstown 12 months ago but has struggled in three starts since. | ||
(3)  Trueba | | | | | | 7 | Yudish Geerdharry | Edmond Daniel Linehan | Is down to a handy mark but hasn't shown a great deal on last three outings; only third start for new yard so chance he can bounce back and did put together two solid third-placed efforts back in October/November; needs to recapture best form. | ||
(13)  Lofoten | | | | | | 5 | Sean D Bowen | P J Rothwell | Well bred and showed glimpses of ability in maidens but has failed to make an impact since switching to handicaps; beaten 10½l into eighth at Gowran last time out; slight drop in trip and eased 3lb. | ||
1st (1)  Arch Enemy | | | | | | 4 | Sean Bird | Patrick Magee | Has won twice on turf and added an AW victory to his record in January over 1m4f; bit below form on latest start on the AW when beaten 8¾l into seventh; drops back to a mile and is capable of scoring off this mark if he is ready after a small break. | ||
(11)  Chica Power | | | | | | 5 | Dylan Browne McMonagle | Patrick Martin | First run for Patrick Martin when finishing 13th of 16 in a handicap at Gowran over this distance after 117 days off; dual AW scorer for Ciaran Murphy; will need to come forward markedly from latest effort to land a blow. | ||
(9)  Pollanassa | | | | | | 4 | Calvin Ngcobo | Kevin Thomas Coleman | Has not shown enough to suggest he is ready to strike in three handicaps so far this season; looks up against it. | ||
(12)  Miss Cunning | | | | | | 6 | Jessica O'Gorman | Aengus King | Successful over course and distance 12 months ago off a 1lb lower mark; made a winning return from a break at Cork in April when landing a mile handicap, defeating subsequent winner A Shin Undine by ¾l; too bad to be true when last of 15 at Killarney when last seen, having been slowly away; needs to put that behind her. | ||
(7)  Hurricane Helen | | | | | | 5 | Ben Coen | John Joseph Hanlon | Four-time winner in Britain and has some reasonable efforts to her name in Irish claimers; last seen beaten 7l into fourth at Gowran with rider putting up 2lb overweight, having been slowly away; first run for for new yard and been dropped 2lb back in a handicap. | ||
2nd (14)  Well Suited | | | | | | 8 | Wayne Lordan | T J O'Mara | Three wins on the AW, two of them coming over this distance; credible effort when sixth at Gowran last month; dropped 1lb; ran well when second at this track back in September 2021; each-way claims. | ||
(2)  Macadam's Rock | | | | | | 5 | Chris Hayes | Miss Hilary McLoughlin | Dual AW scorer; well held on turf on latest start finishing 15th of 25 at Cork; ran well at this track last season when finishing a close third over slightly shorter off a 4lb higher mark; chance if he can shrug off his latest effort. | ||
(6)  Soyounique | | | | | | 6 | Luke McAteer | Ciaran Murphy | Won five times in Britain and has ran credibly for this yard a few times, most notably when runner-up at Roscommon last August off a 3lb higher mark and a few decent efforts on the AW earlier this year; return to turf at Leopardstown last time best forgiven as he went off to hard in heavy ground; return to better ground will suit and he has a live chance despite the draw. | ||
(4)  Breezy Zoff | | | | | | 4 | Gary Carroll | Gavin Cromwell | Got off the mark in heavy ground at the Curragh last October and made a solid reappearance at the Curragh a month ago; proved disappointing at Cork when weakening to finish well beaten; step up in trip will suit but needs to put latest effort behind her. | ||
(17)  Wee Pablo | | | | | | 6 | Siobhan Rutledge | H Rogers | Not shown a great deal in last three starts for new yard but he does tend to run well at this track, finishing fourth twice and winning off a 7lb higher mark back in April 2021; finished sixth here yesterday. | ||
| 3rd (5) Simply Sideways | | | | | | 6 | Ronan Whelan | Timothy Doyle | Landed a handicap over this trip at Gowran in comfortable fashion on reappearance and followed it up with a credible fourth-placed effort at Killarney; beaten 3½l into sixth back at Gowran last time out but didn't enjoy the smoothest passage; usually races in rear; big chance but needs things to fall his way. | ||
4th (10)  Atbay | | | | | | 4 | Gavin Ryan | Mark Fahey | Lightly-raced maiden who improved for the step up to 7½f at Roscommon when finishing runner-up, beaten 2½l by Blue Peak; saw out the extra distance strongly that day and gets to race off the same mark here; definite chance. | ||
(8)  Skontonovski | | | | | | 6 | Cian MacRedmond | Adrian McGuinness | Six time winner, including over this distance on four of those occasions who has bounced back to form on his last two starts; beaten 2¾l into fourth at Gowran last time out, ¾l ahead of Simply Sideways; was denied a clear run that day and looks to have strong claims off same mark. |
Both Skontonovski and Simply Sideways arrive here in good form but SOYOUNIQUE might offer some each-way value. He will have to break alertly from his outside draw but is handicapped to strike on his preferred good ground. Miss Cunning is just 1lb lower than for winning a handicap at this meeting last season and she has claims if she can shrug off a poor effort at Killarney on her latest start. [Conor Fennelly]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(7)  Patrick Joseph | | | | | | 8 | Miss R Hogan | D Broad | Hasn't shown any form to suggest he can make an impact here. | ||
(3)  Ballycallan King | | | | | | 6 | Ms L M Hoyne Casey | Barry J Fitzgerald | Didn't show a great deal on handicap debut when finishing 13th of 16 at Gowran; has a mountain to climb with his rating. | ||
(4)  Corbin | | | | | | 9 | Mr D P Nolan | S M Duffy | 0-12 and has been plying his trade over hurdles of late; last seen pulled up in 3m handicap hurdle at Galway; only beat two rivals home in two Flat starts last season; massively up against it. | ||
(10)  Athagabhain | | | | | | 6 | Mr H E Sexton | Adrian Sexton | Poor form in 16 runs under Rules; makes Flat debut; possesses little chance. | ||
(12)  Influential Lady | | | | | | 9 | Mr S Cleary | James M Barcoe | Four-time winner over obstacles, rated 105 over fences; only Flat run came at Gowran last August when beaten into third by Zaynudin; others preferred. | ||
(5)  Kendancer | | | | | | 7 | Mr R W Barron | C Byrnes | Failed to land a blow in handicap hurdle at Cork last month and is yet to win on the Flat for this yard; last run on the level was fair but doesn't seem very well treated on these terms. | ||
(2)  Ace Aussie | | | | | | 5 | Mr R L McCrory | John Joseph Hanlon | Group-placed on the Flat at three when with Jessica Harrington; failed to land a blow for this yard over hurdles on his last four starts and needs to bounce back on first Flat outing since finishing last of four in conditions race at Naas last July. | ||
(9)  Wasthatok | | | | | | 5 | Mr D McGill | Gavin Cromwell | Lightly-raced gelding who landed a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan in April; wasn't beaten all that far in novice hurdle at Clonmel earlier this month; first start on the Flat; difficult ask. | ||
3rd (8)  War Correspondent | | | | | | 4 | Mr P J Cody | R P Cody | Fair maiden on the Flat and ran well at this track when third in a maiden last September; has won over jumps since and returned to the level with a promising fourth at Leopardstown after five months off; each-way chance, albeit he has plenty to find at the weights with Taipan. | ||
2nd (6)  Mon Coeur | | | | | | 7 | Mr J L Gleeson | Joseph G Murphy | Performed well in a pair of maiden hurdles before finishing second on Flat debut at Sligo last month, beaten ¾l by Marvelosa; step up in trip should suit; this requires a big step forward however. | ||
4th (11)  Female Soldier | | | | | | 4 | Mr A P Ryan | Thomas Mullins | Possesses some useful form from last season after causing a 66-1 surprise in a Leopardstown maiden; stand-out effort when fifth in premier handicap at Leopardstown in September off 92; last seen beaten 5¾l into fifth by Taipan at Killarney after six months off; 10lb better off with that rival now and looks the one to give him the most to do. | ||
1st (1)  Taipan | | | | | | 5 | Mr B O'Neill | Mrs John Harrington | Landed Naas maiden on only start at two and ran credibly in some competitive handicaps last season, including a seventh-place finish in the Cesarewitch; won seven-runner conditions race comfortably at Killarney last month, with Female Soldier in behind; 10lb worse off with that rival now; slight drop in trip; looks to have been found another good opportunity and will prove difficult to beat. |
This looks another good opportunity for TAIPAN after he landed a similar event at Killarney last month. The slight drop in trip should pose no issues and the fifth that day Female Soldier looks the most likely one to chase him home now with a 10lb swing in the weights to factor in. [Conor Fennelly]