September 26 / 15.08 Listowel

15.08

Yielding

William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £48760.33
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 12 runners
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William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 1521-3 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Did well to make all and beat the Nicky Henderson-trained Khrisma in a Punchestown festival novice hurdle (2m, yielding); returned from a break in the Galway Hurdle when finishing a very positive 5.75l third (2m, good); raised just 2lb and his Galway hurdle partner retains the ride; big player.
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9th

2

30th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 11y

16:30 Galway

Casheldale Lad

11st 11lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Highly creditable third behind Ndaawi here 12 months ago before winning a big 2m handicap at Listowel; faced a straightforward task in a three-runner contest at Down Royal before running well up to the point of his fall at the last in the 2m4f Hatton's Grace; fair third behind Lossiemouth at Leopardstown's Christmas meeting; 14lb higher than last year.

14/1

3

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

14:37 Down Royal

Casheldale Lad

11st 6lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Good bit of experience for a 5yo, including Galway Hurdle third and on last month's return from a break when scoring for third time over timber with career-best in valuable 2m Listowel handicap under a positive ride; likely major threat to same owner's The Yellow Clay with possible race-fitness edge and getting 8lb.

15/8

10/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 401-71 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 7lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Veteran has looked as good as ever this year, winning a big pot over hurdles at Fairyhouse in April and following up on the Flat at Killarney in July; creditable effort in Galway Hurdle when seventh on ground that was on the quick side for him (2m, good); bagged another win at Galway last time (2m5f, good to yielding) although probably flattered by the 14l victory in a race which fell apart.
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8th

6

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Lord Erskine

10st 7lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: H Rogers

Admirable dual-purpose veteran is a winner of 14 races; 6-34 over hurdles but time may be catching up with him based on the evidence of his last two runs and was well beaten in this in 2024 off 2lb lower.

40/1

10th

7

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Lord Erskine

10st 11lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: H Rogers

Fine dual-purpose performer won this last year (beating Helvic Dream) off 9lb lower; won twice on Flat afterwards, back from a break when well held back over hurdles at DRF in February; 13yo probably needs a career-best over hurdles to follow up here.

16/1

11th

6

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:52 Leopardstown

Lord Erskine

11st 1lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: H Rogers

Fine dual-purpose performer is a credit to himself and his stable; won this two years ago but disappointing last year; however, was in good form over the summer and has a chance again.

14/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 131U43 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Heavy ground Limerick maiden hurdle winner (2m, heavy) went in again at Tramore in May (2m, good to yielding) and at Bellewstown in July (2m1f, good) off 123; bounced back from Galway Hurdle unseat with a 5l fourth at Wexford (2m1f, good to yielding); could only take third behind Spy and Come On The Lads last time at Killarney (2m1f, good); others preferred.
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3rd

2

3rd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:40 Gowran Park

Bowensonfire

10st 13lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

The best of these over hurdles with a mark of 147 but has yet to prove himself as effective over fences, as he was no match for Frankie John at Galway and then faded out disappointingly at Killarney, albeit in a good race; has to raise his game.

8/1

4th
11
Spy

15/2

Form: 24-241

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Flat AW and turf winner got first hurdles win at the 12th attempt at Killarney last time when beating the reopposing Come On The Lads by 2.75l (2m1f, good); raised 6lb but it was a commanding victory so he should be capable of getting involved, although his wins have come on better ground.
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5th

2

(17)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

19:30 Down Royal

Spy

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: C Byrnes

Versatile sort won over hurdles at Listowel in June but has failed to fire in that sphere twice since; never sighted on recent Flat return at Roscommon, but notable jockey booking here so has to be worth a market check.

8/1

15th

13

(18)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 48y

20:15 Roscommon

Spy

9st 5lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

Versatile sort won over hurdles at Listowel in June but has failed to fire in that sphere twice since; returns to the Flat in a first-time visor; others arrive in better form.

15/2

18th

9

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Spy

11st 4lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: C Byrnes

Dual-purpose winner won a Listowel handicap hurdle in June but was beaten 13l by Putapoundinthejar at Bellewstown last time; has to rebound.

14/1

Form: 675-42

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Got sole hurdles win in a Navan handicap in November (2m6f, yielding) but has been knocking on the door this summer in both codes; finished 1.5l fourth behind Come On The Lads at Galway; was then a close second at Killarney (2m6f, good); third on the Flat at Clonmel earlier this month (2m, soft); in good form and this mark doesn't look beyond him with rider's claim to help.
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13th

10

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Sequoiaspirit

10st 7lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Been a grand horse for his small yard, five Flat wins and a couple of strikes over hurdles; has won over 2m6f and beat Stede Bonnet readily over this trip at Roscommon in June; mid-field over 2m6f at Galway on latest hurdles outing.

16/1

10th

9

(16)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:08 Navan

Sequoiaspirit

11st 8lb

J: Mr L Hackett

T: Ray Hackett

Useful dual-purpose sort who stays well; fit from hurdling, won at Roscommon on his penultimate start; went close at Killarney in May on his only Flat start this season.

12/1

Form: -32312 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over hurdles by a head in the valuable Galway Tribes handicap under same rider (2m1f, good) with several of today's rivals in behind; went close to following up at Killarney next time off today's mark when beaten 2.75l by Spy (2m1f, good); not disgraced on Flat at Laytown earlier this month; big player.
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12th

2

2nd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 40y

16:50 Gowran Park

Come On The Lads

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a valuable Galway festival handicap hurdle last year (2m1f, good) off 2lb lower and last win was in Limerick handicap chase (2m2f, soft) in March; only mid-division in this year's renewal of Galway contest latest and has never gone this far.

14/1

9th

12

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Come On The Lads

11st 1lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won this last year off a 3lb lower mark; some good hurdle runs in defeat after while also won over fences; beaten 10l by Putapoundinthejar at Bellewstown last time but is 7lb better off so a player.

14/1

9th

11

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:18 Bellewstown

Come On The Lads

11st 6lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Handicap chase winner three starts ago; won a big handicap hurdle at last season's Galway festival; probably Ballybrit-bound again; Fiver Friday appears to be the stable's main hope.

12/1

Form: 0136-1 D

Last run: 119 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Leopardstown handicap hurdle winner in March off 107 (2m, yielding); returned from a short break with a 2.25l defeat behind Lord Erskine at Fairyhouse in April (2m, yielding to soft); solid sixth at Punchestown festival in a Listed handicap hurdle off aggregate 14lb higher mark (2m, yielding); won on chase debut at Tramore latest; in good form.
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3rd

15

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Serienmond

10st 1lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Gary McGill

Hurdle and chase winner for Gavin Cromwell last year, before losing form; two good runs since joining yard; was just behind Matt Connor when sixth of 20 in the Tribes at Galway; positively ridden and only gave best late on behind two of these at Bellewstown (2m4f).

14/1

3rd

11

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:35 Bellewstown

Serienmond

11st 0lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gary McGill

Won a handicap hurdle at Leopardstown in March 2025 for Gavin Cromwell; not a bad run on debut for this yard in the Tribes at Galway after 230 days off when 4l behind Red Glory and eased 1lb; sharper now and has placed over this trip before; could go well.

8/1

Form: 6161-0 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Struggled since winning a Punchestown festival handicap hurdle in May (2m, yielding); 13.5l behind Come On The Lads in the Galway Festival Tribes handicap (2m1f, good); well behind in two recent Flat runs at Gowran; others bring more pressing claims.
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1st

3

30th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 153y

14:55 Sligo

Putapoundinthejar

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Gained fourth hurdles success with victory in Galway Hurdle (2m, good) off 129 in July; satisfactory chase debut despite a couple of jumping errors when runner-up to Daddy Long Legs at Killarney (2m1f, good; 13l in front of Bowensonfire); arrives here battle-hardened and should go well.

9/4

2nd

5

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:45 Killarney

Putapoundinthejar

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Gained fourth hurdles success with 3.25l victory in Galway Hurdle (2m, good) off 129 23 days ago; still has a bit to find with Daddy Long Legs and Bowensonfire on ratings but claims if taking to new discipline.

9/2

Form: 5-2134 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Surprise beginners' chase winner at Wexford in July (2m, good) and followed up with a good third over hurdles back at that track (2m1f, good to yielding); tailed off in a novice chase returned to Wexford and finished behind Royal Hollow and Bottler'secret on Flat at Clonmel last time.
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4th

2

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

16:00 Newton Abbot

War Correspondent

11st 9lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Ran well when third of six at Uttoxeter (2m, good) on latest visit to Britain in July but was well beaten when falling in a Downpatrick chase last week and is too inconsistent to rely upon.

10/1

1

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

17:39 Downpatrick

War Correspondent

11st 13lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Quirky customer won over fences at Wexford last summer; ran okay in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter but well beaten over fences at Galway since; others preferred.

25/1

Form: -41290 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Got second hurdles success with a C&D win in June off 116 (good); 4.5l behind Bowensonfire at Bellewstown in July (2m1f, good) before a reasonable effort in the Galway Tribes handicap behind some of today's rivals; tailed off at Bellewstown latest which gives rise to some questions.
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6th

2

30th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 153y

15:30 Sligo

Stuntman Steve

11st 6lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Point winner and useful hurdler; very good hurdles run in strong Bellewstown heat in July; had struggled chasing until better effort when third at Downpatrick last time; bit more needed, because this is a better race.

13/2

3rd

3

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

17:39 Downpatrick

Stuntman Steve

11st 4lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Had a couple of mishaps over fences and didn't run badly in first-time blinkers over hurdles at Bellewstown last month; could do better with that confidence booster under his belt and the headgear is retained.

10/1

Form: 476-20

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back hurdles winner last summer; scored on the Flat at Killarney in July; didn't get luck in running on the Flat at Galway and blew it at the start three days later in the Galway Hurdle; too keen back on the Flat last time at Clonmel when fourth of 11 (2m, soft); visor on and capable on her best form.
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5th

4

2nd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 80y

14:31 Gowran Park

Royal Hollow

10st 11lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Versatile dual-purpose mare who won this race last year (soft); some good runs over the summer although well held in Galway Hurdle; recent Flat efforts just okay but has her favoured ground back hurdling and major chance at the weights; yard continues in top form.

6/4

5th

2

(5)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 174y

18:43 Clonmel

Royal Hollow

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Versatile dual-purpose mare who won a beginners' chase here (15.5f) in April; runner-up on the Flat at Ballinrobe (1m5f, yielding) in June off 2lb lower; Galway Hurdle run can be ignored; good effort despite racing too keenly at Killarney on latest; fourth in this race last year; each-way player.

16/1

7th

4

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:20 Killarney

Royal Hollow

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Versatile mare who landed a C&D maiden a year ago; good form this year, ran a cracker when second to Deressa off 4lb lower at Ballinrobe in June; Galway Hurdle run can be ignored and holds each-way chance.

10/1

Form: 6/18-0 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Galway festival Tribes handicap winner off 126 last year (2m, good to yielding); well beaten at Roscommon on seasonal return and always behind back in the Tribes when last seen (2m1f, good); needs more.
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12th

5

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:08 Listowel

Volantis

11st 3lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Galway festival Tribes handicap winner off 126 last year (2m, good to yielding); well beaten at Roscommon on seasonal return and always behind back in the Tribes when last seen (2m1f, good); needs more.

9/1

10th

2

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Volantis

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Last year's winner off 7lb lower; has only run twice since, well beaten off revised mark in December at Fairyhouse and again on the Flat at Roscommon last month; return to this venue needs to spark a revival.

8/1

10th

9

(9)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 17y

20:08 Roscommon

Volantis

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Decent hurdler who landed a big pot at last year's Galway festival, having previously finished midfield in today's event; absent since December and may just need this.

8/1

Non-runners

Bottlersecret, Fast Felix

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €29.70
Straight Forecast €31.20
Tricast €210.30
Trifecta €230.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Casheldale Lad

POSTDATA:

Fast Felix

The Irish Sun:

Bottler'secret

RP RATINGS (IRE):

War Correspondent

TOPSPEED:

Casheldale Lad