June 03 / 14.50 Listowel

14.50

Good

John B. Keane (C & G) Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6413.04
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 16 runners
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John B. Keane (C & G) Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.80
  • Place: £1.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Middle-distance winner (rated 79) for Ralph Beckett, well below best on yard debut at Navan in April; market likely best guide on hurdles debut.
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5th

3

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

17:08 Killarney

Feud

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

Maiden/novice wins during the summer of 2024; mostly disappointing since then, fell at Thurles when last seen in January; makes stable debut.

25/1

1

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 168y

13:40 Thurles

Feud

11st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Richard John O’Brien

Maiden/novice wins during the summer of 2024; mostly disappointing in the meantime, 35l behind at Leopardstown last time (2m, yielding); others preferred.

33/1

66/1

  • Place: £9.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Youmzain half-brother to 2m4f-3m hurdle winner Curley Finger; dam bumper/3m hurdle winner, half-sister to 3m-3m2f chase winner Jony Max; faller on both point-to-points last season, best watched on Rules debut.
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2nd

1

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

19:06 Worcester

Handlethekettle

12st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

4-6 over hurdles, with three of those wins coming here, latest when making all off 1lb lower over C&D (good) in July 2025; low-mileage 7yo who remains open to improvement and has a good record fresh, albeit never after an absence this long; leading contender.

11/4

2

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Worcester

Handlethekettle

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Didn't take to fences when tailed off on his penultimate run but he then made all for a 5l defeat of Ukantango over C&D to make it 3-5 over hurdles; a 5lb rise is fair enough with the promise of more to come.

5/2

9/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 742-

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Decent on the Flat, winning at Killarney and Galway; not as effective so far hurdling after three attempts but latest Tramore second was a step in the right direction and a reproducton of that could be good enough here.
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1st

3

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:33 Downpatrick

Malbay Madness

11st 5lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Progressive 6yo gained a third Kilbeggan win in May before landing C&D handicap success following month (Chanceawetmorning a disappointing favourite); Bellewstown run was disappointing but has to be respected on overall profile.

5/2

8th

12

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:18 Bellewstown

Malbay Madness

11st 6lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Gained a third Kilbeggan win in May before broadening his horizons with a Downpatrick success last month; up an aggregate 13lb; may continue on the upgrade.

8/1

1st

7

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:20 Downpatrick

Malbay Madness

11st 0lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Dual-purpose; three-time hurdles winner, all three wins coming at Kilbeggan at around 2m on decent ground; 0.75l win there on latest (Metamorpheus second); may not uphold that form off 6lb higher.

11/2

Form: 562U-9

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Cork maiden second last October his standout effort, tailed off on last month's Killarney return (2m4f); can be expected to come on for that and would have a serious chance if back to best.
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9th

4

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

19:15 Killarney

Ollie La Ba Ba

11st 7lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Best of three chase runs was the first at Kilbeggan last year, when sixth of 13; beaten 24l at Clonmel in October off 1lb higher on handicap chase debut; two starts over hurdles since not too encouraging.

14/1

6th

9

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:48 Roscommon

Ollie La Ba Ba

10st 9lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Won second race over hurdles when landing a handicap at Listowel (2m2f, gd-yld) in September; below best twice since, in a handicap chase at Clonmel and a handicap hurdle on heavy at Limerick in December; off since and record fresh suggests he might need this run.

20/1

Form: 34/9-6

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit in bumpers for Tom Lacey in Britain but poor efforts both starts for current yard, latest too keen and didn't jump well at Killarney last month; best watched for now.
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8

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:00 Killarney

Ikalimix

11st 4lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Rated 95 after four hurdle runs; unlikely to be good enough to feature here.

66/1

2

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:30 Cork

Ikalimix

11st 9lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Mild bumper promise in Britain as a 5yo but interrupted hurdles campaign for current yard, absent since tailed off in Listowel maiden last September; likely best watched on handicap debut after such an absence, although encouraging jockey booking and worth a market check.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful on the Flat (rated 76), winning soft-ground novice at Beverley for Tim Easterby and won handicap there on yard debut for Edward Bethell last September; bought for 13,000gns at Tattersalls Autumn Sales and starts out over hurdles here; would prefer more of an ease in the ground.
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9

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 80y

15:10 Killarney

Frankendael

10st 11lb

J: Daniel King

T: E McNamara

Dual winner over hurdles; not beaten far when stepped up to this trip in a handicap hurdle here last month; worth another try but others make more appeal

12/1

6th

8

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:32 Killarney

Frankendael

11st 1lb

J: G B Noonan

T: E McNamara

Both hurdle wins have been at around 2m on soft ground; tame enough Listowel effort last month at similar trip, now takes a marked step up in distance and others look more likely.

16/1

6th

4

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:57 Listowel

Frankendael

11st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

Lightly raced since winning a Listed handicap here in September 2024; back from an absence, he was a much bigger price than Putapoundinthejar at Punchestown in April and duly finished well behind the Martin horse.

5/1

Form: 5

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner from 1m2f to 1m4f (rated 76); 9/2 never threatened but showed some promise on last month's hurdles debut at Punchestown and could well improve enough to feature here on favourable ground.
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8th

13

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

19:30 Down Royal

Autocrat

8st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

All six wins have come at Dundalk, although did go close at Roscommon last year; lots to find on more recent form, but has plummeted in the handicap.

16/1

Form:

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Picked up useful experience in points, placed all four completed starts, but last month's hurdles debut at Clonmel was poor; seems best watched.
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12

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

15:05 Cork

Southern Point

11st 12lb

J: Tom Harney

T: A M O’Grady

Narrowly beaten on last two starts in point-to-points; beaten a combined distance of 101L in maiden hurdles at Clonmel (2m3f) and Listowel (2m); may need a stiffer test than this.

20/1

14th

11

3rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 175y

13:55 Galway

Southern Point

11st 12lb

J: Mr J Aherne

T: A M O’Grady

midfield

66/1

12/1

Form: 00P-

Last run: 125 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Plenty of promise on the Flat (rated 74); struggled at huge price in three hurdle starts on soft/heavy but may improve for this better ground.
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5th

3

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:45 Killarney

Eastmore

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Largely consistent hurdler, latest win came at Limerick (16.5f, good) in handicap off 102, bolted up by 15l; couldn't land a blow off 12lb higher lto; plenty on plate on chase debut; cheekpieces tried.

18/1

8th

2

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Cork

Eastmore

11st 10lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Series of placed efforts (including twice here) rewarded by 2m1f Limerick win early last month under enterprising ride, kept wide and making all in beating Dairy Force an eased 15l (good); 12lb hike makes this a lot tougher and unlikely to be given such leeway this time.

4/1

Form: 2P7-2

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Sholokhov 6yo ran in two point-to-points before switch to bumpers, second at both Fairyhouse (behind a smart sort) and again last month at Killarney, making up plenty of late ground in lady riders' contest in first-time hood and tongue tie; has plenty of ability and should be able to make his mark hurdling.
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6

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Major Barry

11st 5lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Conor Houlihan

Won twice over hurdles in 2024 but lightly raced during the last 12 months and hasn't been anything like as good; potentially on a good mark for stable/chase debut but easy to have reservations.

33/1

2

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:45 Cork

Major Barry

11st 6lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Pulled up at Bellewstown last week and doesn't have the form to be a factor against a few of these.

100/1

8

5th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 116y

20:00 Bellewstown

Major Barry

11st 6lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Dual hurdle winner was poor on second start for this yard last time and has to rebound with tongue-tie and cheekpieces added; unproven over this trip.

25/1

Form: 0/6-4

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Maiden in points but fair efforts in maiden hurdles this spring at Downpatrick and Punchestown; more likely needed here to play a leading role but a contender.
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4

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:15 Tramore

Bold Brook

11st 10lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

In rear on handicap debut after a lengthy break and pulled up at Tipperary 17 days ago when always in rear; faces a tough task here.

25/1

4

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:15 Tramore

Bold Brook

11st 10lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

In rear on handicap debut after a lengthy break and pulled up at Tipperary 17 days ago when always in rear; faces a tough task here.

25/1

1

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

18:20 Tipperary

Bold Brook

12st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

In rear on handicap debut after a lengthy break, faces a tough task under a big burden.

16/1

Form: 6-0

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Well beaten both maidens, eligible for a mark after this.
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3rd

12

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 200y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Ilbdare

11st 1lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Best form has come at Sligo where he's won twice over 3m2f; poor run there latest when long way behind Cornmarket and Keep Em Quite; top claimer booked.

20/1

8th

6

19th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 168y

19:48 Sligo

Ilbdare

11st 5lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Michael McNiff

A dual C&D winner, his trainer's local track; last year's form also included a second placing behind Cornmarket over C&D; probably needed the run here in May, and was much improved when winning in June; up 5lb for that; deserves respect.

15/2

1st

9

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

19:30 Sligo

Ilbdare

11st 10lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Won over C&D last year but has been hit and miss since (best run in that time was also here); has to be considered due to his record at this venue.

14/1

Form: 0-4

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Regressive Flat maiden took a step forward on second hurdling attempt when remote fourth at Killarney last month; good bit more likely required here though.
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23th

21

(5)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Tic Tac Toe

9st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Philip M Byrne

prominent

80/1

13th

4

18th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 140y

14:33 Tramore

Tic Tac Toe

11st 10lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

0-12 on the flat and 0-4 over hurdles; well-beaten on his handicap hurdle debut at Kilbeggan (2m3f, good to yielding); blinkers go back on but they didn't seem to do much for him when he wore them before; hard to make a case for.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
10,000euros 3yo; fourth foal; half-brother to I Hope Star, winner of two bumpers; dam 1m4f winner, half-sister to Group 2 winner Bow Creek; missed intended debut at the Punchestown festival due to lameness; worth a market check.
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5

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 20y

14:30 Cork

Supervalue Park

11st 8lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Ms Debbie Hartnett

Not disgraced in mid-division in a maiden over C&D last time; hard to assess but appears to have plenty of weight.

20/1

20

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:45 Cork

Supervalue Park

11st 12lb

T: Ms Debbie Hartnett

First reserve; little promise all starts and passed over today.

12th

14

24th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 100y

13:55 Killarney

Supervalue Park

11st 1lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Ms Debbie Hartnett

prominent behind clear leaders, midfield after 2nd, weakened 4 out

100/1

Form: 9 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to Irish Cesarewitch winner Magellan Strait and half-brother to five winners including the versatile Lagostovegas and jumps winner Cool Colonnade; never travelled when bitterly disappointing favourite on debut for Joseph O'Brien in Killarney bumper last month and has since changed yards; not one to rule out nonetheless on hurdles debut.
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6th

5

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 170y

13:22 Punchestown

Florida Strait

11st 1lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: David Harry Kelly

in rear throughout, tailed off

200/1

15th

12

3rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Listowel

Florida Strait

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: David Harry Kelly

midfield

12/1

9th

3

12th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

17:05 Killarney

Florida Strait

11st 10lb

J: Mr T Hamilton

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Eighth foal; gelding by Australia out of a Montjeu mare, brother to his trainer's Irish Cesarewitch winner Magellan Strait; half-brother to five winners including the versatile Lagostovegas and jumps winner Cool Colonnade; likely contender.

9/4

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Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Moig South maiden point-to-point winner last season but didn't progress; best watched on Rules debut.
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6th

1

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:32 Listowel

Brave Endeavour

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Paul O’Flynn

Point winner who went 0-6 over hurdles; led early but ended up tailed off in a 2m4f Limerick handicap on recent chase debut; he does have some ability and this is a desperately weak race.

16/1

8th

7

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Brave Endeavour

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Paul O’Flynn

Lightly raced 9yo; best effort in course handicap hurdle on latest when fourth of 13 (19.5f, soft to heavy; the third has won since); won a point so could make a chaser; market can guide.

11/1

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Payout
Exacta €284.80
Straight Forecast €174.99

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Malbay Madness

TOPSPEED:

Ollie La Ba Ba

SPOTLIGHT:

Major Barry

POSTDATA:

Malbay Madness

The Irish Sun:

Malbay Madness