September 19 / 15.15 Listowel

15.15

Good

Kelleher Feeds & Agri Suppliers Ballymullen, Tralee Handicap

  • Prize money: £6787.61
  • 0m 7f 15y
  • 13 runners
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Kelleher Feeds & Agri Suppliers Ballymullen, Tralee Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.30
  • Place: £1.50

Form: -66315 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Galway went like clockwork and not at that level at Roscommon but drawn low again and could easily see him go well; top British-based rider booked; fine record without winning at Listowel.
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7th

1

(5)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

15:12 Leopardstown

Dragon Of Malta

10st 0lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P F O’Donnell

Prolific winner whose last five wins have all been at Listowel, notably on successive days last month (yielding) under today's rider, over 1m1f and under mandatory 7lb penalty over 7f; aggregate 15lb rise takes him to a career-high but has to be respected being in such good form.

10/1

1st

6

(6)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 15y

14:57 Listowel

Dragon Of Malta

9st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P F O’Donnell

Had been running respectably in handicaps at Galway and Roscommon before winning over 1m1f here yesterday; would carry a 7lb penalty if taking up this engagement to bid for his third win in four years in this contest.

10/1

1st

7

(9)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

14:55 Listowel

Dragon Of Malta

9st 8lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P F O’Donnell

Veteran has a fine record at this venue, three wins and three places from nine visits; won twice at last year's festival; recent form offers hope he is ready to strike again; however, he is best suited by testing conditions.

13/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: -76042 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Just 1-22 but often placed and Galway winner (Purring Along) and third (Talking Tough) run in previous race; not far away and drawn low which will suit.
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6th

8

(5)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 15y

14:57 Listowel

Mercurial

9st 6lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John J Nallen

Far better known for finishing second or third than winning; runner-up in a handicap here in May and a close third at Roscommon last month; can be thereabouts again; fourth in this race last year.

8/1

3rd

12

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Mercurial

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John J Nallen

Plenty of ability but very hard to win with; sole Irish success came at the Curragh in April 2024; later that year, twice second to Merisi Diamond over C&D; again ran well here on seasonal debut and when second at Listowel later in May; possibly needed the run here last time.

12/1

8th

16

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

19:15 Roscommon

Mercurial

9st 4lb

T: John J Nallen

First reserve; has run well in both starts this season; beaten 2.25l when runner up at Listowel when last seen in May; has gone well fresh before and C&D form figures read 224; chance if gets a run.

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -11400 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Hit ground running earlier this season with two wins and a fourth (when 5lb higher in stronger race than this); up in grade and found it too much last twice but not disgraced and massive drop in class now under crack apprentice.
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15

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Leopardstown

Brave Troop

10st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: C Byrnes

Progressive sort has won both starts since moving to Charles Byrnes; won off 95 at Thurles (2m, good) and followed up off 111 at Navan (2m, yielding to soft); got hit with a 14lb hike for that and this is a much tougher task; will need a career best but he can't be discounted.

13/2

15

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Leopardstown

Brave Troop

10st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: C Byrnes

midfield, bad mistake and lost ground quickly 4th, soon dropped to last and pulled up, looked to go wrong

13/2

1st

1

15th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:02 Navan

Brave Troop

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: C Byrnes

travelled strongly, midfield, steady headway before 2 out, led going easily approaching last, ridden out, won going away

15/8

Form: 066545 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Hold-up type in good heart, often goes well in better races so plenty in his favour with pace up front probable; main concern is his pace for 7f at this stage.
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11th

12

(23)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Sirjack Thomas

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on, never on terms

22/1

11th

12

(23)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Sirjack Thomas

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

towards rear

22/1

8th

6

(6)

7th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 30y

15:30 Killarney

Sirjack Thomas

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dropping down the handicap has led to a revival in recent months, winning a 1m handicap at Dundalk and a 7f Galway handicap last month; continued in fair form with Listowel fourth; ground versatile, one for the short list.

9/2

12/1

Form: 310308 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Perhaps the beach not for her and stamina ran out at Navan (1m) but capable of better and could be overpriced on form.
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7th

7

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:51 Bellewstown

Eastern Wind

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: T G McCourt

Two of her five Flat wins have come at this track; won a Tipperary maiden hurdle last year and not a bad Downpatrick handicap run last month; decent Sligo Flat run since; needs more on these terms.

10/1

2nd

5

(9)

5th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 56y

20:30 Sligo

Eastern Wind

9st 10lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Five Flat wins; good second of 19 over this trip at Leopardstown in May, but has struggled since; goes on any ground.

16/1

OUR TIP
6th
2 (9)
Stag Night

12/1

Form: 1/1-87

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Shocker at Gowran a big concern when only 7-2; Curragh effort in between that and win there last season (off 90) fine so cannot discount; stays 7f.
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18th

8

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Stag Night

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Often goes well at this track and won here on soft (goes on anything) in April when only 1lb lower; well beaten on last visit in June but has a fair record when fresh, so hard to rule out.

12/1

14th

5

(6)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Stag Night

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Six-time winner; boasts a good record at this venue and is generally dependable; beat Likedbymike narrowly here on penultimate start; out of the money at Navan three weeks ago when Erosandpsyche was third.

8/1

5th

5

(3)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:42 Navan

Stag Night

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

In fine form this season at the Curragh; third on seasonal reappearance (6f, heavy); 1.25l second behind Bodhi Bear on penultimate (5f, sft-hvy); won over 5f (soft) there on latest and the runner up has run well in Listed company since; 5lb rise fair and should be bang there again if the forecast rain materialises.

11/4

Form: 371865 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Trainer 1-39 this season but 5yo won in May (soft) and in fine nick since; drawn low, albeit often held up, and chance.
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15th

19

(18)

29th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Cork

Run Forrest Run

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Laura Hourigan

Won this race in 2023 and 2024 but hasn't won again since; 8lb wrong so stiff task in attempting a third win; encouraging jockey booking.

16/1

15th

16

(16)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Run Forrest Run

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Laura Hourigan

6-46 on turf; losing run stretches back to October 2024; poor form on AW last winter; shaped reasonably well at Listowel on first run for this stable; ran to roughly the same standard at Limerick; stablemate She's On The Ball is more appealing.

20/1

8th

13

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Run Forrest Run

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Laura Hourigan

6-45 on turf but losing run stretches back to October 2024; poor form on AW last winter; shaped reasonably well in mid-field at Listowel ten days on first run for Laura Hourigan.

10/1

14/1

Form: 625230 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Led, faded into midfield at Curragh latest but that very tough and bang there on general form; drawn to attack again; goes well for Jake Coen.
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4th

13

(3)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:07 Curragh

Free Solo

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Fully exposed 9yo with three wins apiece on turf and AW; second at Leopardstown in August, three starts ago; other than that, 2026 form does not amount to much.

16/1

8th

15

(8)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Free Solo

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: P J F Murphy

First reserve; fully-exposed 9yo, but goes well here, back on a good mark and and best run of the year last time.

2nd

7

(19)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Free Solo

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: P J F Murphy

Gained the sixth win of his career at Roscommon this time last year; 7lb lower now, but this season's form offers limited hope.

16/1

Form: 425-08 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
In good nick on AW late last year; down the field at Laytown latest; far better record on AW so risky.
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9

(5)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Ivasecret

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Exposed 7yo who has only won on the AW and faces a tough task on these terms.

33/1

9

(5)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Ivasecret

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Exposed 7yo who has only won on the AW and faces a tough task on these terms.

33/1

13th

4

(16)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ivasecret

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Cian Collins

in touch with leaders

28/1

Form: 224163 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Rarely runs bad race, won off 1lb lower (AW) three runs back; stable unlucky to be a little while without a winner; chance.
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13th

9

(10)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Galway

On Our Radar

9st 9lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

AW winner has run well at times on turf including a close second over a mile at Killarney in July; seems more effective on better ground.

18/1

12th

2

(14)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:52 Gowran Park

On Our Radar

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

midfield

8/1

2nd

5

(8)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 40y

18:50 Killarney

On Our Radar

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

prominent early, lost position but in touch with leaders soon after start, dropped to midfield before halfway, headway going okay when switched right under 3f out, ridden when led narrowly inside final furlong, headed inside final 110yds, just held

10/1

12/1

Form: 324140 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Can lead; off-day latest but fairer judged on general form and weighted to win again under champion jockey; ground-versatile.
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4th

12

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Desert Haven

11st 4lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Two respectable Flat runs last month; 0-11 over hurdles; comes into the reckoning following an improved display that saw him finish fifth of 21 in a stronger race than this at Fairyhouse.

7/2

5th

19

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Desert Haven

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Noel Meade

Two respectable Flat runs last month but 0-10 over hurdles and has come up shy in less competitive races than this.

33/1

7/1

Form: 262302

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
RPR 80 in Navan maiden lately so could be thrown in here but handicap form 620; concern she'll be taken on early but obvious contender.
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1st

6

(5)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Finsceal Go Deo

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

made all, faced challenge but going okay under 2f out, pushed out inside final furlong, ran on, comfortably

16/1

8th

9

(7)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Finsceal Go Deo

9st 3lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: J S Bolger

0-15 but knocking on the door in maidens on her last two starts; probably did too much in front on very testing ground at Leopardstown last time and she's a well bred sort who may do better at some stage; AW debut.

6/1

4th

10

(4)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 0y

16:30 Leopardstown

Finsceal Go Deo

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

soon led

6/1

Form: 00-030

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Hard to make case on form over past year since winning maiden but did run well in claimer two Flat runs back; new, local yard could always find the key.
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7th

2

(3)

22nd Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Kempton (AW)

Elephant John

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Denis Quinn

Ex-Irish; sole win came in 2022 and doesn't look solid on 2023 form; however, has possibilities dropped to this weak level on debut for new yard; market support should be heeded.

9/2

9th

6

(10)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Elephant John

9st 4lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

midfield, in touch with leaders over 3f out, outpaced from 2f out, soon no impression

12/1

9th

4

(4)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Elephant John

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

prominent on inner, outpaced 1f out

14/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €28.60
Straight Forecast €35.37
Tricast €133.39
Trifecta €126.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Brave Troop

POSTDATA:

Eastern Wind

TOPSPEED:

Run Forrest Run

The Irish Sun:

Free Solo

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Dragon Of Malta