September 22 / 14.02 Listowel

14.02

Yielding To Soft

Visit Millennium Machinery Open House Exhibition 9th – 11th October Handicap

  • Prize money: £6095.04
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Visit Millennium Machinery Open House Exhibition 9th – 11th October Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 9-6402 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won at this venue in 2023 and placed here three times; shaped well with Gowran second at the beginning of the month; up 3lb for that but still 2lb lower than when runner-up here 12 months ago; suitable ground.
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13th

1

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Dragon Of Malta

10st 0lb

J: Sylvia O’Donnell

T: P F O’Donnell

Course specialist won on successive days at last September's festival (7f/1m on heavy); well beaten on return; opposable at present.

10/1

8th

3

(3)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:12 Cork

Dragon Of Malta

9st 6lb

J: Max Popan

T: P F O’Donnell

Seven-time winner at 7f/1m, last three wins coming at Listowel on soft/heavy; has tended to need his comeback run so probably best watched here on ground on the quick side.

16/1

18

(18)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Dragon Of Malta

10st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P F O’Donnell

Third reserve; roared back to top form on heavy ground at Listowel last week, winning over 1m then following up over 7f under a 7lb penalty; career high mark of 82 may scupper hat-trick bid.

12/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 392195 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Generally reliable this season; unplaced twice since Killarney win in July but was not beaten far in fifth at Leopardstown a month ago; soft ground should help to boost her chance.
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6th

8

(12)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 24y

17:10 Leopardstown

Still She Blooms

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Chris Timmons

Off the mark at Killarney off 7lb lower (1m, soft); another fine run at Listowel last month when a close second (1m, heavy); below her best when finishing behind The Blue Panther at Bellewstown latest; can get involved on her best form.

12/1

7

(7)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Still She Blooms

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Chris Timmons

Having a solid season; won off 57 at Killarney (1m, soft) in July; fine run to finish runner up behind Dragon Of Malta off this mark latest (1m, heavy); rain would enhance her chance.

11/2

14/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 0-8006 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been on soft/heavy; hard to make a case for her on this season's form, despite a more satisfactory run at Galway; needs to reverse form with Racing Royalty.
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6th

13

(11)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Speckled Meadow

8st 9lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Don Browne

Added her fourth handicap win over 10.5f here in October off 63 (yielding); decent fourth in a higher grade next time at Leopardstown (1m4f, heavy) but disappointed at the Curragh on her final start of 2025; out of her depth on return at Cork; this more realistic but others preferred.

20/1

8th

7

(3)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 4f 25y

17:12 Cork

Speckled Meadow

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Don Browne

Four handicap wins up to 1m2.5f but seems to stay this trip too; however, is rated only 74 so has a mountain to climb.

100/1

23th

19

(2)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Speckled Meadow

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Don Browne

Got back on the scoresheet stepped up to 1m2f at Naas and ran creditably in a 1m4f handicap at Leopardstown last time; looks vulnerable back to 1m off this mark.

20/1

11/2

Form: -73013 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Third of 17 over 1m at Cork in June before a below-par Tipperary run; bounced back to score on yielding-to-soft at Killarney; maintained improvement with Galway third on stable debut; a leading contender.
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2nd

3

(8)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 24y

17:10 Leopardstown

Vlhova

9st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Got first win at Killarney in July off 64 (1m, yielding to soft); finished a short head in front of Stormie Outlook but 1l behind Still She Blooms at Listowel last time (1m, heavy); in the mix again.

10/1

4th

6

(5)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:02 Listowel

Vlhova

9st 11lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Third of 17 over 1m at Cork in June before a below-par Tipperary run; bounced back to score on yielding-to-soft at Killarney; maintained improvement with Galway third on stable debut; a leading contender.

11/2

4

(2)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Vlhova

10st 0lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Third of 17 over 1m at Cork in June before a below-par Tipperary run; bounced back to score at Killarney; up 6lb and now makes debut for this stable; acts well on soft ground.

8/1

Form: 8-0424 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Two wins last year were over this trip on good going, mixed form this term, cheekpieces on for debut for this stable; previously trained by the late Edward O'Grady.
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7

(5)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Stormie Outlook

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Two wins (both on good) for the late Edward O'Grady; made a bright start for this stable when fifth at Listowel; ran at Leopardstown on Sunday.

12/1

Form: 205677

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Maiden whose best run came over 7f on soft at Tipperary in May; no progress in maidens; respectable run when seventh of 20 over 6f at Cork on handicap debut
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9th

4

(12)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Petes Dream

9st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Andrew Slattery

Regressive on turf last season; more encouragment on AW; everything went wrong when beaten 5.5l over C&D behind Alex Belardo, checked early and didn't get clear run late on; player in first-time visor.

5/1

8th

6

(7)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:32 Dundalk (AW)

Petes Dream

9st 13lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Regressive on turf last season; mildly encouraging run when sixth on AW debut in November; others preferred.

12/1

6th

1

(15)

19th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Petes Dream

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Maiden whose best run came over 7f on soft at Tipperary in May; has failed to build on that and lacks AW experience.

12/1

Form: 248

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Just denied on Galway debut over 1m, finishing strongly having taken a wide route; subsequent runs have been at 1m4f and 1m2f. potentially interesting as one of the less exposed runners.
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12th

5

(10)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Smithfield

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Gavin Cromwell

Reappeared last month with best handicap effort (well-backed) yet in finishing fourth at Limerick over a mile, staying on; longer trip here could suit and one to consider.

6/1

4th

5

(13)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:50 Limerick

Smithfield

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Just denied in a Galway maiden on debut last August over extended 1m trip (good to yielding); hasn't reproduced that form since, including in two handicap starts on heavy ground; could go well on seasonal return with the ground drying.

10/1

4

(19)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Smithfield

9st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Lightly raced 3yo was just denied on Galway maiden debut in August over slightly further; hasn't reproduced that form in three starts since, twice over further and not looking to get home in heavy ground on handicap debut at Listowel latest over this trip; remains a potential improver on better ground.

12/1

Form: 400060

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won 7f Galway maiden last year; regressive this term; unappealing despite career-low mark; well held by Racing Royalty on Galway running.
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8th

15

(7)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:02 Listowel

Lucky Out

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

Won 7f Galway maiden last year; regressive this term; unappealing despite career-low mark; well held by Racing Royalty on Galway running.

20/1

11th

11

(10)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Galway

Lucky Out

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

Won a C&D maiden last year on yielding; has struggled in handicaps since then, but had no luck in running last time in C&D event in which Goldrush Kid was second; cheekpieces now; not a lost cause.

10/1

13

(10)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

Lucky Out

9st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

Won a C&D maiden last year (yielding); has struggled in handicaps since then; well beaten at the Curragh last time (1m, good); maybe the return to this track will spark something.

33/1

5/1

Form: 32-053 C BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Two wins in 2023 were gained in the autumn on soft ground, including over 7f at this venue; last season, he went close when second at Galway on heavy on his final outing; recent Galway third suggests he can add to his score before the end of the season.
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9th

2

(11)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 111y

15:05 Roscommon

Racing Royalty

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gillian Scott

Disappointing favourite last time at Listowel but his previous runs suggested his turn might be near and he does enjoy slow ground; in the mix.

6/1

9th

13

(17)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:02 Listowel

Racing Royalty

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gillian Scott

Two wins in 2023 were gained in the autumn on soft ground, including over 7f at this venue; last season, he went close when second at Galway on heavy on his final outing; recent Galway third suggests he can add to his score before the end of the season.

5/1

3rd

13

(14)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Galway

Racing Royalty

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gillian Scott

Both wins in 2023 were gained in the autumn on soft ground; last season, went closest when second over C&D on heavy on his final outing; improved from his seasonal debut when fifth at Naas last month; Colin Keane aboard, could feature now

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 121309 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Good form on the AW earlier in the year and continued that on turf when winning at Bellewstown; C&D winner on good ground last season; may find conditions too demanding.
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12th

21

(10)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Curragh

Daonethatgotaway

8st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Mark Fahey

Five-time winner, two on turf, both over a mile on good; in good form on the AW lately, won 1m4f handicap at Dundalk in February; 0.75l second to Unterberg 14 days ago on AW; needs a good pace to aim at and trip a bit sharp; soft ground would be a concern.

18/1

2nd

5

(6)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Daonethatgotaway

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Scored his third course win and his first over this trip when a neck too good for today's rival Benavente last month; had reached the first three in six consecutive races before last week's fourth of nine in a race in which Beauparc beat Voice Of Reason

13/2

4th

5

(4)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Daonethatgotaway

9st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Scored his third course win and his first over this trip last time under today's rider; needs more raised 5lb to a career-high mark but likely to be involved.

9/2

10/1

Form: 872315 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has been showing consistent form; handles an ease, as she showed when winning a maiden at Bellewstown; however, she might not be best suited by softer ground and has plenty of weight here.
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10

(3)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Leopardstown

Touted Plan

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won a Bellewstown maiden over this trip in August but safely held twice since in handicaps; looks out of her depth here.

40/1

12/1

Form: 465

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Filly has been slow to mature; some merit in her run in a claimer at Roscommon; makes stable and handicap debut; open to improvement.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

16

(1)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:02 Listowel

Adial Kedo

9st 0lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Filly has been slow to mature; some merit in her run in a claimer at Roscommon; makes stable and handicap debut; open to improvement.

12/1

8

(13)

19th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 95y

17:20 Roscommon

Adial Kedo

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Rory Anthony Devine

The least exposed runner here with only two runs behind her; improvement is feasible; good 7lb claimer booked; perhaps worth a market check.

14/1

6th

1

(5)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Adial Kedo

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Has 8l to find with Janes Harbour on their Ballinrobe clash but that was this filly's debut; now goes in cheekpieces with Colin Keane taking over.

14/1

10/1

Form: 620310

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Opened account at the 11th attempt when dead-heating at the Galway festival; met trouble in running at the Curragh; capable of better.
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13th

3

(3)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:02 Listowel

Heliogabalus

9st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Sean Byrne

Opened account at the 11th attempt when dead-heating at the Galway festival; met trouble in running at the Curragh; capable of better.

10/1

1

(19)

16th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Heliogabalus

10st 1lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Sean Byrne

Opened account at the 11th attempt when dead-heated at the Galway festival; got away with a 3lb rise, could be in the mix again.

15/2

1st

4

(6)

29th Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:20 Galway

Heliogabalus

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Sean Byrne

Maiden has run well enough on two of last three starts, notably in a 1m claimer at Killarney last time; needs more up 4lb for that run and blinkers are added.

9/1

Form: -00586

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won the valuable EBF Auction Series Final over 7f at Naas last year; this season's handicap form has been disappointing in comparison.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:19 Gowran Park

Fiona Maccoul

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won the valuable EBF Auction Series Final over this trip last year; has been regressive this year and blinkers replace cheekpieces.

22/1

14th

8

(9)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:02 Listowel

Fiona Maccoul

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won the valuable EBF Auction Series Final over 7f at Naas last year; this season's handicap form has been disappointing in comparison.

12/1

3

(4)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

17:55 Bellewstown

Fiona Maccoul

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won the valuable EBF Auction Series Final over 7f at Naas last year; bit underwhelming in handicaps this season but first of two recent runs at Galway not without promise; cheekpieces now tried and need to bring improvement (yard in fine form).

12/1

Form: 461-90 D

Last run: 102 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won a nursery at Bellewstown in first-time blinkers last October; needs to find top form again after two uninspiring Leopardstown runs during the summer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

9

(2)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:02 Listowel

Baltray Lady

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a nursery at Bellewstown in first-time blinkers last October; needs to find top form again after two uninspiring Leopardstown runs during the summer.

12/1

11th

18

(12)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Baltray Lady

8st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won on handicap debut at Bellewstown (1m, yielding) in first-time blinkers last October; raised 8lb for that and didn't appear to stay 1m2f on last month's seasonal return here behind a better-fancied stablemate when blinkers left off (again today).

16/1

9th

10

(13)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:48 Leopardstown

Baltray Lady

8st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of three for yard; won on handicap debut at Bellewstown (1m, yielding) in first-time blinkers last October; raised 8lb for that and the blinkers are left off for her seasonal reappearance; probably best watched upped in trip unless the money comes.

11/2

Non-runners

Lily Parr, Beat The Devil

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €97.40
Straight Forecast €68.82
Tricast €685.37
Trifecta €785.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dragon Of Malta

POSTDATA:

Touted Plan

The Irish Sun:

Vlhova

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Dragon Of Malta