June 03 / 15.00 Listowel

15.00

Good To Firm

Pat Smullen Handicap

  • Prize money: £6265.49
  • 0m 6f 60y
  • 16 runners
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Pat Smullen Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 65-568

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Didn't win last year but ran some fine races in defeat; not at his in three starts in Bahrain over the winter but has come a long way down the h'cap, so is of some interest.
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3rd

4

(1)

1st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 110y

15:00 Tipperary

Warrior Brave

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ross O’Sullivan

led, faced challenge 2f out, headed inside final furlong, lost second final 110yds

9/4

2nd

4

(5)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Naas

Warrior Brave

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

May need more than when taking this 12 months ago and hasn't been at his very best this season, even when close up at Fairyhouse; finished in the pack when 50-1 for the Wokingham last time.

5/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 0-00U4 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D maiden a year ago before Curragh h'cap win; decent run last time back at latter track but didn't find as much off the bridle as seemed likely; draw not ideal but chance.
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10th

12

(11)

20th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 63y

14:35 Curragh

Coumshingaun

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

towards rear

14/1

10th

7

(11)

30th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Coumshingaun

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Twice a winner here at 6f and twice successful over slightly further at Listowel including early this month when running away; 9lb rise however makes this tough and stiff 7f here raises stamina concerns.

13/2

1st

4

(12)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 60y

14:42 Listowel

Coumshingaun

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

midfield, headway on outer home turn, ran on well inside final furlong, led final 110yds, won going away

8/1

3rd
8 (11)
Downforce

14/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 0-5406

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Veteran has run well in defeat at times this season but is best suited to softer ground than this so is opposable.
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12th

7

(13)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:00 Navan

Downforce

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Lightly enough raced since his last win two years ago; well beaten over seven at the Curragh last week but had run quite well in handicaps over this trip on soft ground prior to that; career low mark today and no surprise should he be involved although ground might not be soft enough.

10/1

23th

9

(2)

17th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Downforce

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Dual Listed winner at his best; ran well in defeat when sixth of 18 behind Rosato at Navan (6f, good to yielding) last time, doing best work at the finish; 2lb better off with that rival; veteran is a contender if the heavens open.

18/1

6th

5

(12)

9th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:21 Navan

Downforce

9st 12lb

J: Danny Power

T: W McCreery

Second runner for yard; dual Listed winner at his best ran well in defeat three times earlier this year; down 3lb on return; is at his best on easy ground.

16/1

Form: 7100-0

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won a Cork maiden over this trip last year; has been nowhere near that form in three runs since but two of those were on unsuitably soft ground, so isn't dismissed.
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10th

2

(14)

29th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:25 Dundalk (AW)

Furnace Creek

10st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Dual turf winner over about 6f wasn't beaten far in first-time cheekpieces here last time; needs more from 1lb lower with the headgear removed.

12/1

8th

9

(5)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Furnace Creek

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

ducked right start, soon prominent

14/1

Form: 326-00 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Soft ground winner in UK but has been below that form in two starts for this yard; blinkers need to have a positive effect.
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8

(10)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Soi Dao

9st 10lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Several good runs in Class 6 turf events this summer, winning at Chepstow (7f, good) in August; not at her best last time and others look stronger.

10/1

3

(8)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

15:03 Chepstow

Soi Dao

9st 10lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Had been threatening for a while before winning for Taryn Langley over 7f here, back in the cheekpieces, off 4lb lower 11 days ago; there's little wiggle room off this mark but the extra furlong's fine round a course she likes, and she's a player.

7/1

3

(5)

14th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:45 Chepstow

Soi Dao

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Largely consistent mare who was placed over 1m here (good to firm) last month and went down fighting when very close second to Romanovich over C&D (good) a fortnight later; wears headgear for first time since 2023; likely to make her presence felt again.

3/1

20/1

Form: 3057-0

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won twice on AW in UK early last year for Archie Watson but became regressive; well beaten on soft at Navan on return; this ground can suit better but has to improve.
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10th

1

(16)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Fly To Glory

10st 0lb

J: Rian Lane

T: Terence O’Brien

Five-time winner on AW at 6f/7f; last seen around this time last year when landing a 6f claimer for Pat Murphy; makes stable debut and he's a big player if ready to rock after almost a year off; wide draw a negative.

8/1

1st

7

(5)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:50 Dundalk (AW)

Fly To Glory

9st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time winner on AW, including handicaps over 7f here in December and C&D in January; returns for another shot at a claiming race after finishing fourth over 7f four weeks ago; closely matched with Devil's Angel.

7/1

Form: 583607

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner ran better than his finishing position suggests at Curragh last time over 7f; might find this trip a bit sharp on lively ground but can be a player from his low draw.
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5th

12

(15)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Half Nutz

8st 11lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Six wins but losing run stretches back to September 2022; not terrible efforts over C&D the last twice, but needs to find more to get his head back in front.

12/1

8th

14

(13)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Half Nutz

8st 10lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Six-time winner whose slow-starting tendency is a worry; not a bad run when staying on for fifth over C&D on latest; might struggled to turn the tables on third-placed Staywitherjohnny.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 33985-

Last run: 302 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
First reserve; triple AW winner over 5f has been placed over this trip on turf; 3lb out of h'cap on seasonal debut.
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12th

13

(6)

8th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Maggie Thunder

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: G Hassett

dwelt start, in rear throughout

20/1

11th

13

(1)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Maggie Thunder

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: G Hassett

Three-time 5f winner here; struggled on turf and at this venue during light 2023 campaign; bit better on latest but remains vulnerable at this trip and 5lb wrong.

25/1

Form: 12809-

Last run: 220 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won a 5f Ffos Las handicap last year on quick ground; lost her form and had issues at the start after; probably best watched on seasonal/stable debut.
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20

(1)

30th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Curragh

Fox Degree

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Miss Kate McGivern

refused to race

33/1

8th

13

(13)

18th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Gowran Park

Fox Degree

9st 1lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Miss Kate McGivern

reared start, towards rear

66/1

9th

10

(9)

3rd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 60y

15:00 Listowel

Fox Degree

9st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Kate McGivern

towards rear of midfield, pushed along over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous

25/1

11/1

Form: 2470-0

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has been well beaten on testing ground last few starts but his form on a sound surface last year gives him a chance returned to Good ground; decent draw.
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10th

7

(12)

5th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 160y

14:50 Sligo

Inventor

9st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Gillian Scott

One of his two wins have come at this venue (6f); however, unplaced in five outings last year and he's been off 200 days.

25/1

10th

7

(12)

5th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 160y

14:50 Sligo

Inventor

9st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Gillian Scott

One of his two wins have come at this venue (6f); however, unplaced in five outings last year and he's been off 200 days.

25/1

14th

16

(9)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 164y

13:45 Navan

Inventor

8st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gillian Scott

Similar form in sixth last twice, including behind Cnodian; this race should be run to suit hold-up type; ground-versatile.

20/1

20/1

Form: -72507

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Dual winner last year was below form at Navan last time, having run well at times in defeat at Dundalk over the winter; has to get back to best; tough draw.
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16th

13

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Gobi Star

8st 12lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Very little form of note on both AW and turf since December return; hard to fancy.

25/1

13th

9

(13)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Gobi Star

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: James M Barcoe

Very weak form (turf/AW) since last July; sole turf win was in a 5f maiden in 2022; not an obvious contender.

33/1

17th

11

(21)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Gobi Star

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: James M Barcoe

Very weak form (turf/AW) since last July; sole turf win was in a 5f maiden in 2022; not an obvious contender.

25/1

Form: 216-5

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won a Dundalk 6f maiden last summer and ran well at Cork on return over 7f on soft ground; this trip on faster ground should suit better and a solid chance from a decent draw.
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4

(4)

8th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:55 Naas

Karaoke

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won AW fillies' maiden at 2; both runs since were good until Listowel flop at 4s; blinkers may revive for top yard and chance.

10/1

12th

6

(3)

3rd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 60y

15:00 Listowel

Karaoke

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, soon weakened

5/1

5th

1

(5)

8th Apr 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Cork

Karaoke

10st 1lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield halfway, bit short of room 2f out, headway and prominent 1f out, soon ridden disputing third, no extra and lost two places towards finish

7/1

25/1

Form: 6/8-00

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Dual winner in 2021 for Roger Varian but no trace of that form in two starts for this yard and blinkers have to have a major effect.
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8th

4

(8)

23rd Jun 2023

Soft

0m 6f 150y

17:08 Limerick

Nine Tales

9st 10lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Ray Hackett

Dual winner in 2021 for Roger Varian but no trace of that form in four starts for this yard, blinkers having no effect on latest 2; hard to see him playing a major role.

16/1

11th

3

(12)

14th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 150y

19:00 Limerick

Nine Tales

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Ray Hackett

Dual winner in 2021 for Roger Varian but no trace of that form in three starts for this yard, blinkers having no effect on latest.

20/1

13th

7

(2)

3rd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 60y

15:00 Listowel

Nine Tales

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Ray Hackett

in touch with leaders, prominent halfway, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, weakened final furlong

25/1

14th
13 (15)
Las Cuatro

5/1

Form: 33-4

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Beaten fav' at short prices both AW starts last year; similar run at Cork last time on comeback; of interest on handicap debut but his high draw is a negative.
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10th

9

(1)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Las Cuatro

9st 7lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: John Butler

Beaten favourite but showed some promise in two AW runs for Ger Lyons at Dundalk; well beaten in two handicaps on turf this summer but she starts out for John Butler (same owner) in a weak race and off a reduced mark; betting instructive.

16/1

11th

4

(10)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Down Royal

Las Cuatro

9st 10lb

J: Jake Coen

T: G M Lyons

Well below form on handicap debut earlier this month but had shown ability previously; not obviously well treated on handicap debut and needs to improve for the return to 5f.

8/1

14th

13

(15)

3rd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 60y

15:00 Listowel

Las Cuatro

8st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: G M Lyons

midfield, pushed along over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

5/1

Form: 9-0249 BF

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Raced keenly early over 1m at Killarney but still a fine run; finished 9th after a troubled passage with a visor on in the 7.00 Fairyhouse Thursday; 3lb out of h'cap.
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11th

12

(11)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 164y

15:00 Navan

Elmo Lincoln

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: W McCreery

Has failed to build on a second at Gowran in April; did not seem to stay 1m last time; return to a shorter trip should help his cause.

14/1

10th

5

(3)

23rd Jun 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Limerick

Elmo Lincoln

9st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

Did not get a clear run in a 6f Fairyhouse event last time; best effort when second over 7f at Gowran in April; worth considering on that basis; visor left off here.

11/2

8

(16)

18th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Gowran Park

Elmo Lincoln

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Did not get a clear run in a 6f Fairyhouse event last time; best effort when second over C&D in April; worth considering on that basis.

13/2

Form: 0-2870

Last run: 71 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; triple AW winner was regressive over the winter on that surface and is 3lb out of the handicap on return.
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13

(12)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Theriverrunsdeep

8st 11lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Third to I'm Spartacus in this last year but has offered little in five runs since then (after a break); a 9yo now.

50/1

15

(7)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Naas

Theriverrunsdeep

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Confined to only seven races since winning this 12 months ago off a 3lb higher mark but this year's form is none too encouraging.

25/1

13

(13)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:46 Naas

Theriverrunsdeep

9st 3lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Five-time AW winner who is 1-30 on turf and was 40-1 when down the field in Hastily's race at Cork.

33/1

Non-runners

Elmo Lincoln, Theriverrunsdeep

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €25.30
Straight Forecast €18.50
Tricast €193.46
Trifecta €304.40

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Half Nutz

The Irish Sun:

Karaoke

TOPSPEED:

Warrior Brave

SPOTLIGHT:

Inventor

POSTDATA:

Half Nutz