June 02 / 15.40 Listowel

15.40

Good

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  • Prize money: £12190.08
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 8F25-4 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Point winner took a Clonmel maiden on hurdles debut in 2024; solid runs in defeat on last three starts, including on successive days at Fairyhouse; is creeping up the handicap but should be involved again.
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3

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:55 Tramore

Stuntman Steve

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two-time hurdles winner is 0-5 in chases; out of form in 2026 but has yet to get his favoured good ground; could go well in first-time cheekpieces with conditions to suit.

7/1

5th

7

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

14:20 Ayr

Stuntman Steve

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Hard to fancy on the evidence of his four runs over fences this year; however, he's well handicapped on last summer's hurdle form and he's from a respected Irish stable; one to watch in the betting.

13/2

5th

4

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

16:52 Navan

Stuntman Steve

11st 6lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

One of two for trainer; point-to-point winner added his second hurdles win at Listowel in June off 116 (2m, good); poor form shown in three recent beginners' chases but this is his first handicap chase and the fact Donoghue chooses him over Kazakh d'Arthel looks significant.

9/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 166F-6 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Got loose on intended start at Ballinrobe last week and withdrawn; had earlier run respectably at Killarney on second run this year; is maybe a touch high in the handicap still.
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4

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

17:28 Wexford

First Dare

11st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Liz Doyle

Three-time hurdles winner was back to form when runner-up at Listowel in June but tailed off at Bellewstown following that; got loose at the start and was withdrawn at Galway last week; mark still looks on the high side.

15/1

6

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

First Dare

11st 2lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Liz Doyle

Back to form when runner-up at Limerick last month but tailed off at Bellewstown since and marks seems on the high side for now.

25/1

12th

12

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:30 Bellewstown

First Dare

11st 0lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: Liz Doyle

Stayed on into second behind Stuntman Steve at Listowel; has an edge over fifth-placed Raydamann; this looks more competitive.

12/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 110P-7 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Flat winner in UK hit form over hurdles last autumn, winning a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle and a valuable C&D handicap, beating Lord Erskine; struggled off higher marks since but not a bad Killarney run last time when coughed and reportedly broke a blood vessel; go well if back in top form.
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6th

4

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:57 Listowel

Frankendael

11st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

Lightly raced since winning a Listed handicap here in September 2024; back from an absence, he was a much bigger price than Putapoundinthejar at Punchestown in April and duly finished well behind the Martin horse.

5/1

17th

18

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Frankendael

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

No joy since winning a listed handicap hurdle at Listowel in September 2024 off 6lb lower; 1lb wrong here and lacks a recent run; rider's claim a plus but others make more appeal.

22/1

Form: 2F4P3-

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Flat maiden winner is yet to score in eight hurdle starts but some solid efforts in defeat, including at Bellewstown last time; needs to find a bit more.
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2nd

9

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:42 Wexford

Oh So Charming

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

Sole win over hurdles came in a Clonmel handicap last June off 111; has slumped in the ratings and failed to exploit her reduced mark (97) when fifth at Clonmel 13 days ago; however, he is closely matched with Redwood Queen on running in a claimer at Tramore last month.

11/4

5th

10

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

18:50 Clonmel

Oh So Charming

11st 1lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Declan Queally

Sole win over hurdles came in a C&D handicap last June off 111; has slumped in the ratings; potentially interesting despite having failed to feature in claiming races in his two 2026 starts; runs off 99, with a good claimer taking off 5lb into the bargain.

9/2

4th

10

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

16:10 Tramore

Oh So Charming

10st 8lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Declan Queally

Sole win over hurdles came in a 2m4f Clonmel handicap last June off 111; some fair efforts in defeat since; fourth in a Clonmel claimer in February; has a squeak if back to best.

12/1

Form: 03213- D

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Some decent form on the Flat without winning; got off the mark over hurdles in a Clonmel maiden in April before a solid third at Punchestown; poor on the Flat since but is a player back in this sphere.
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12th

6

(11)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Raydamann

9st 13lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Gordon Elliott

Hurdle winner is a maiden on the Flat but has posted some fine runs; however, has been poor in both codes last two starts so needs a return to form.

20/1

7

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 110y

15:00 Naas

Raydamann

10st 13lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Clonmel maiden hurdle winner in April last year (2m1f, good to yielding); ran solid races in handicap hurdles over the summer without winning; made no impact on the Flat at Leopardstown when last seen in October (1m2f, heavy); probably prefers better ground than this.

16/1

Form: /7D111- D

Last run: 158 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Won handicaps at Kilbeggan, Tipperary and Leopardstown from 2m-2m4f last year, though was disqualified from the first due to a banned substance; 9lb higher on return but has won when fresh so has to be respected, especially if strong in the market.
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1

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 160y

17:30 Kilbeggan

Shraheen

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Won three handicap hurdles last year at 2m-2m4f, including one here over 2m on good ground (later disqualified for banned substance); should strip fitter for first run back from a break at Listowel; not discounted.

15/2

6th

3

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:40 Listowel

Shraheen

11st 1lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Won handicaps at Kilbeggan, Tipperary and Leopardstown from 2m-2m4f last year, though was disqualified from the first due to a banned substance; 9lb higher on return but has won when fresh so has to be respected, especially if strong in the market.

6/1

6th

3

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:40 Listowel

Shraheen

11st 1lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Won handicaps at Kilbeggan, Tipperary and Leopardstown from 2m-2m4f last year, though was disqualified from the first due to a banned substance; 9lb higher on return but has won when fresh so has to be respected, especially if strong in the market.

6/1

Form: 0100-7 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won a Tramore maiden hurdle last August and best run since was when beaten 14l at Clonmel last time; needs plenty more.
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4th

2

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:30 Tramore

Mountain Port

10st 3lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Mrs Deborah Cody

Has regressed in handicap hurdles since winning a 2m maiden here 12 months ago; started off in points and would be a surprise winner on Flat debut.

50/1

5

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:20 Tipperary

Mountain Port

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: John Gerard Lonergan

Winner of a Tramore maiden hurdle last August (2m, good to yielding); has beaten very few rivals since that victory and was seventh of eight at Listowel last month; drops another 4lb but he would be one of the more unlikely winners.

50/1

10/1

Form: F/088-

Last run: 72 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in maiden hurdles under exaggerated hold-up tactics; modest in two Flat maidens latest; needs to improve to figure but could do that now tackling handicaps, so needs a market check.
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9th

12

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:40 Bellewstown

Zuzukel

11st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Frankel gelding was narrowly denied in a Punchestown handicap in November (2m, heavy); weakening when fell at the final flight at Down Royal in a novice hurdle when last seen in January (2m1f, soft); has the form to win a race of this nature.

13/2

8

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

13:20 Down Royal

Zuzukel

11st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Frankel gelding is closely related to Group 1 Hong Kong Vase winner Jenko; 13-race maiden; narrowly denied off 103 in a 2m Punchestown handicap two months ago; winner Powerful won again at the same venue recently, having been unplaced behind Spinola Bay at Leopardstown

100/30

Non-runners

Lord Erskine, Mercury Mission

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €34.80
Straight Forecast €30.30
Tricast €87.94
Trifecta €111.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Stuntman Steve

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Oh So Charming

POSTDATA:

Raydamann

TOPSPEED:

Stuntman Steve

The Irish Sun:

Oh So Charming