September 24 / 15.05 Listowel

15.05

Yielding

Kathleen Walsh Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5949.58
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 21 runners
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Kathleen Walsh Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 21 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.80
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 07P5-1 D

Last run: 84 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Had been struggling but bounced back with a win at Bellewstown when last seen 84 days ago; that was a first run in 221 days so a three-month absence isn't a concern and he's only up 6lb.
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2

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Penny Jar

11st 13lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Patrick Downey

Course winner has been regressive for some time and was poor when last seen so not much appeal.

25/1

33/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 36-000

Last run: 86 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Some promise in a distant maiden hurdle third back in February; poor form this term including in handicaps on last three outings; back up in trip with enough to prove for now.
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4th

5

23rd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Jakie Mac

11st 10lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Damian Murphy

held up in rear, raced wide home turn, headway last, soon went fourth, never dangerous

5/1

4th

9

1st Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 100y

17:20 Wexford

Jakie Mac

11st 10lb

J: Daniel King

T: Damian Murphy

Ran well back up in trip when last seen in a 2m6f handicap hurdle at Limerick in May; could go well.

14/1

5th

2

26th May 2023

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:45 Limerick

Jakie Mac

11st 11lb

J: Daniel King

T: Damian Murphy

Easily best run when second in 2m4f Listowel handicap last September, two recent efforts were over an inadequate 2m; big jump in trip here and could step up on recent form.

10/1

33/1

  • Place: £12.00

Form: 045-9P D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Winner over hurdles in France; inconsistent for this yard so far and pulled up very early after three months off at Downpatrick last month.
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9th

1

17th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 120y

17:45 Tramore

Gaius

12st 0lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Enjoyed a good autumn for Noel Kelly with wins at Punchestown and Sligo; good Ayr second in December when last seen and now reappears for new yard; trip/ground okay and market could prove best guide.

10/1

2nd

3

22nd Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 3

14:00 Ayr

Gaius

11st 10lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

held up in rear

9/1

7th

8

3rd Dec 2022

Yielding

2m 4f 40y

15:02 Fairyhouse

Gaius

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Noel C Kelly

Beaten favourite in handicap hurdle hat-trick bid at Clonmel in October but ran with credit; suspicion is that the handicapper has caught up with him.

11/2

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: -215UU

Last run: 53 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Kicked off the summer in good style when finishing runner-up in a maiden hurdle before bolting up in a Tipperary handicap hurdle; however, was then a beaten short-priced favourite when well in under a penalty; unlucky when unseating at Limerick on his penultimate start but beaten when unseating again at Roscommon last month after a mistake; this drop back to an intermediate trip shouldn't be an issue and suspicion this mark is workable.
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3rd

4

13th Jun 2023

Good

3m 1f 96y

19:43 Sligo

Alfieri

11st 8lb

J: Mr J W Reilly

T: Ross O’Sullivan

towards rear, slightly hampered 1st, not fluent 7th, pushed along and headway from 3 out, disputed lead approaching last, ridden towards far side run-in, no extra towards finish

10/1

Form: 33-744

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Respectable effort when fourth of 13 on handicap debut three weeks ago when stepped up to this trip; not obviously well treated on anything he has done so far though.
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10

3rd Nov 2022

Yielding

2m 2f 0y

14:05 Thurles

Simpatico

11st 12lb

J: Richard Condon

T: C A Murphy

Showed nothing in points but promise in six starts over timber; probably best watched on chase debut though.

20/1

5th

4

24th Sep 2022

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Listowel

Simpatico

11st 10lb

J: Richard Condon

T: C A Murphy

disputed lead, led clearly 4 out, joined 3 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, weakened approaching last

16/1

4th

12

3rd Sep 2022

Good

2m 4f 100y

15:20 Wexford

Simpatico

11st 10lb

J: Richard Condon

T: C A Murphy

in touch with leaders, pushed along 4 out, outpaced before 2 out, no impression approaching last

16/1

Form: -83953

Last run: 5 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won a couple of handicap hurdles two seasons ago and running well in defeat now that he is back on a workable handicap mark; only beaten 1l over 2m here on Monday but does have stamina to prove at this trip.
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12th

4

23rd May 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 180y

16:15 Punchestown

Toms Courage

11st 13lb

J: Niall Moore

T: John M Burke

More than two years since the last of his two wins and, from the front, he weakened out of the picture at Thurles three months ago; others appeal more.

14/1

11th

2

23rd Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

16:50 Thurles

Toms Courage

12st 0lb

J: Miss E Cody

T: John M Burke

Second of two wins came almost two years ago off 2lnb lower; consistent enough for his mark to stay steady but likely to find a couple too good.

16/1

3

20th Dec 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:35 Naas

Toms Courage

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: John M Burke

Jumping still needs attention; plenty to find with Added Bonus on Thurles run

14/1

Form: 0P-45P CD

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 5lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Had been shaping like a return to her best might be imminent before she was pulled up a long way out at Roscommon last month; needs further than this.
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12

12th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 6f 0y

14:50 Limerick

Silver Planeur

11st 4lb

J: Corey McGivern

T: E McNamara

towards rear of midfield

40/1

12th

7

2nd Mar 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

17:25 Clonmel

Silver Planeur

11st 7lb

J: Corey McGivern

T: E McNamara

Three-time winner but has struggled a little to find his best form this season over hurdles and fences; looks the stable second string here.

20/1

8

29th Dec 2022

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 120y

12:20 Limerick

Silver Planeur

10st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: E McNamara

didn't jump well, towards rear, mistake and dropped to rear 2nd, not fluent 3rd, detached when mistake and unseated rider 5 out

16/1

Form: 12-54P D

Last run: 117 days

W: 11st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Got his head back in front at Down Royal in March and had been running well in defeat prior to pulling up in a handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe when last seen in May; still on a workable mark, although might need this after a four-month absence.
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14th

12

14th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 170y

14:30 Down Royal

Glenabo Bridge

10st 6lb

J: James Duggan

T: Oliver McKiernan

in touch with leaders early, midfield when not fluent and pushed along 5th, weakened and dropped to rear after 6th, tailed off before 3 out

12/1

14th

12

14th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 170y

14:30 Down Royal

Glenabo Bridge

10st 6lb

J: James Duggan

T: Oliver McKiernan

in touch with leaders early, midfield when not fluent and pushed along 5th, weakened and dropped to rear after 6th, tailed off before 3 out

12/1

11th

28

4th Apr 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 180y

16:15 Naas

Glenabo Bridge

10st 9lb

T: Oliver McKiernan

Third reserve; running okay in defeat of late but probably needs further these days.

Form: 4734-0

Last run: 128 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Minor promise in maiden hurdles but tailed off on handicap debut latest; while a return to a shorter trip might help, she's been off 128 days.
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0

4

27th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 6f 120y

13:27 Limerick

Merry Moves

10st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mrs Grainne M O’Connor

Made a good fist of things on intial start over fences but largely downhill in the interim and she will need the big guns to underperform here to make a lasting impression.

66/1

8th

9

12th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 194y

15:00 Punchestown

Merry Moves

11st 3lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Mrs Grainne M O’Connor

Won 2m6f Limerick handicap in March off 87 (soft) for today's rider but disappointing until more encouraging third over this trip at Fairyhouse last month in today's headgear combination; one to consider.

10/1

Form: 780-

Last run: 226 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in a trio of starts in maiden hurdles; back up in trip for handicap debut; off 226 days.
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4

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

14:55 Clonmel

Tomjackwilliam

12st 2lb

J: Mr R Sugrue

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Very lightly raced 8yo; won 2m5f Limerick handicap in late 2022 (heavy) and touched off at Cork a year later on return; two December comeback runs after further absence leave him with plenty to find.

12/1

10th

3

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Tomjackwilliam

12st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

midfield

14/1

10th

3

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Tomjackwilliam

12st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

midfield

14/1

Form: 51957-

Last run: 185 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Lost her way towards the back end of last term after her Punchestown success in January; tailed off when last seen at Ffos Las in March and likely to need the run.
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11th

10

24th Sep 2022

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Listowel

Smash The Lamp

11st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Liam G O’Brien

in rear, ridden but no impression after 3 out

20/1

Form: 1235-0 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Some solid form in handicap hurdle company last winter including a career best success at Punchestown in February; might have needed her return at Galway earlier this month and probably has one in her from this mark.
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8th

8

23rd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:20 Listowel

Indie Belle

11st 6lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Robert Widger

Better chaser than hurdler, rated 20lb lower in this sphere and just 1-18; might need this run with a view to going back over fences.

9/1

1st

11

27th Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 50y

19:10 Punchestown

Indie Belle

10st 3lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Robert Widger

in touch with leaders, midfield when stumbled and nearly lost jockey after 7th

12/1

1st

4

2nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 55y

16:35 Downpatrick

Indie Belle

11st 10lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Robert Widger

Tramore beginners' chase winner in December has been kept to hurdles since, running well on a couple of occasions, 3m looking too far last time; scope for improvement in first handicap chase with trip/ground to suit and capable claimer booked.

10/1

Form: 1205-P D

Last run: 132 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Pulled up over fences when last seen in May and out of form when last seen over timber; 7lb above her last winning hurdle mark; new yard and returns from five-month absence; well beaten over fences here on Friday.
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11th

7

15th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:55 Clonmel

Feyan

11st 9lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

always behind, didn't always jump with fluency

16/1

0

5

24th Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 210y

15:50 Fairyhouse

Feyan

11st 11lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Tailed off over fences when last seen and this is a tough ask on the back of a 488-day absence.

33/1

6

29th Dec 2022

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 0y

15:35 Limerick

Feyan

11st 7lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Notable she was second over hurdles here in February for Robert Tyner; struggled on stable debut chasing at Listowel; hard to know what to expect now.

25/1

Form: 00P48-

Last run: 235 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden and nothing to suggest this type of mark was workable on handicap debut when last seen; off 235 days.
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12

24th Sep 2022

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Listowel

Harry Do Brasil

11st 4lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: Eamon Courtney

in rear, became detached soon after start, joined main group 2nd, became detached when mistake 4 out, soon pulled up

33/1

Form: 0370-0 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
No wins over hurdles since 2019 and well held at Galway on return earlier this month; entitled to come on for that but his better form in recent seasons has come over fences.
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9th

4

4th Oct 2022

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 19y

14:25 Galway

The Chapel Field

11st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: W J Austin

pushed along briefly, soon prominent, briefly led before 2 out, ridden when headed 2 out, soon weakened

8/1

13

24th Sep 2022

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Listowel

The Chapel Field

11st 4lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: W J Austin

No wins over hurdles since 2019 and well held at Galway on return earlier this month; entitled to come on for that but his better form in recent seasons has come over fences.

33/1

Form: -36301 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Bounced back to form with a chase success at Downpatick last time; some promising form over hurdles earlier this year and he has place claims; engaged here Friday, 4.00.
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0

8

6th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 110y

17:20 Downpatrick

Shantou Sisu

11st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W J Lanigan

Modest overall strike-rate and had a lot of luck go his way when winning by 15l at Sligo (3m2f, soft); still, clearly in decent form and a 5lb rise shouldn't be too damaging.

7/2

1st

8

27th Sep 2023

Yielding

3m 1f 182y

17:40 Sligo

Shantou Sisu

10st 13lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W J Lanigan

Veteran with a modest strike rate (2-30 over hurdles, 1-18 over fences); still capable of the odd good performance, notably when a close-up third in a 2m7f handicap at Tipperary three starts ago.

7/1

4th

11

18th Aug 2023

Good

2m 5f 120y

17:00 Tramore

Shantou Sisu

11st 2lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W J Lanigan

midfield, in touch with leaders after 3 out, hampered after 3 out, no impression from 2 out

25/1

Form: 0-60

Last run: 132 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in a trio of starts in maiden hurdles earlier in the year; tough ask from this stiff looking opening mark; off 132 days.
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8th

7

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

18:50 Clonmel

Ishan

11st 3lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Leonard Paul Flynn

Three-time hurdles winner in 2023, showing a liking for a test of stamina in testing conditions; now 3kb below his last winning mark; Bbest run for Sam Curling last season was over fences; may find the ground too lively; first outing for this stable.

14/1

9th

10

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

17:42 Clonmel

Ishan

11st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Three-time hurdles winner in 2023; has slipped 2lb below last winning mark and shaping though his turn might be near on recent starts at Limerick and Cork; rain would enhance his chance (all wins on soft and heavy).

17/2

Form: 60-000

Last run: 71 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown enough in five runs including handicap debut 71 days ago.
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5th

14

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 20y

15:26 Kilbeggan

Sekifi

10st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Matthew J Smith

Has never reached the first three; looked as if he might not be a lost cause judged on Bellewstown sixth; however, ran poorly at Limerick on Thursday

14/1

15th

18

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

17:50 Limerick

Sekifi

10st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: Matthew J Smith

Has never reached the first three; however, might not be a lost cause judged on Bellewstown sixth, not beaten far on first run after a break.

14/1

6th

16

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Sekifi

10st 2lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Matthew J Smith

Well beaten in two runs back after a long absence and not easy to fancy.

25/1

Form: 00-500

Last run: 78 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
First reserve; struggling and no improvement for handicaps.
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16

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:12 Limerick

Miss Laura

10st 5lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

midfield

11/1

16

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:12 Limerick

Miss Laura

10st 5lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

midfield

11/1

Form: 000-00

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; 10-race maiden and struggled back over timber of late.
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16th

3

(7)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Corbin

11st 7lb

J: Mr D P Nolan

T: S M Duffy

awkward start, towards rear

50/1

9th

4

(6)

4th Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 210y

17:07 Listowel

Corbin

11st 0lb

J: Mr D P Nolan

T: S M Duffy

towards rear

100/1

10

29th Oct 2022

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:03 Galway

Corbin

11st 4lb

J: Niall Prendergast

T: S M Duffy

towards rear of midfield, weakened after 3 out, tailed off when pulled up after 2 out

12/1

Form: F0-007

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; no signs of a revival back over hurdles last week.
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15th

9

(9)

19th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 3f 35y

19:50 Killarney

Der Mc

9st 3lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Michael John O’Connor

Generally out of form on the Flat and over hurdles after a Sligo win 14 months ago; last month's comeback run in a claimer may have brought him on but others preferred.

16/1

6th

9

(8)

14th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 110y

17:30 Limerick

Der Mc

9st 0lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Michael John O’Connor

Generally out of form on the Flat and over hurdles after a Sligo win 13 months ago; absent since contesting a Dundalk handicap early in the year; cheekpieces on for the first time.

16/1

15

(12)

30th Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 5f 29y

16:25 Sligo

Der Mc

9st 4lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Michael John O’Connor

First reserve; last year's winner (beating Lariat from stall 14) on seasonal return off mark of 50 was largely campaigned over hurdles afterwards when well held; don't dismiss if getting a run.

Non-runners

Feyan, The Chapel Field, Shantou Sisu, Ishan, Corbin

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Payout
Exacta €132.00
Straight Forecast €99.30
Tricast €3995.64
Trifecta €0.00

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Alfieri

The Irish Sun:

Sekifi

SPOTLIGHT:

Penny Jar

POSTDATA:

Alfieri