June 03 / 15.50 Listowel

15.50

Good

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  • Prize money: £11286.96
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.70
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 0420-1

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
In-foal mare was recording a second win over hurdles when taking Killarney mares' Listed contest last month, having led from halfway; 3lb rise makes it tougher back in handicap company but clearly in good form and handles this ground.
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11th

1

31st Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:00 Galway

Minx Tiara

11st 12lb

J: Mr R James

T: David M O’Brien

soon led

16/1

3rd

8

4th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:15 Tipperary

Minx Tiara

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: David M O’Brien

In-foal mare; won Killarney mares' Listed contest in May, relegating Shecouldbeanything to third; backed that up by beating Senecia at Listowel; can be fancied to uphold form with those two rivals on these terms and could go close.

4/1

1st

6

3rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Listowel

Minx Tiara

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: David M O’Brien

made all, 4 lengths ahead after 3 out, reduced lead 2 out, ridden and kept on well run-in

13/2

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: P6PP-1

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Very useful 7yo quite highly-tried chasing and reverted to hurdles to spring 33-1 shock at Killarney last month, albeit fortunate after being left in lead at the last in holding staying-on So Scottish by a head; 2lb worse off with that rival and far from certain to confirm the form.
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1st

1

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 100y

18:37 Killarney

Senecia

11st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Vincent Laurence Halley

Very smart chaser when at his best but he was well beaten in this 12 months ago and last season's placed efforts were remote ones behind class acts; current wellbeing is a bit of an issue.

12/1

5

1st Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Senecia

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Vincent Laurence Halley

Decent sort has two wins apiece over hurdles and fences, including a Grade 2 at Navan last season, his best performance; however, he is rated a long way below all of these rivals and is an unlikely winner.

66/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 0000-3 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Flat winner at Dundalk over the winter hadn't shown a whole lot over hurdles until encouraging staying-on third to Woodstream Lad in Clonmel handicap last month and decent third on the Flat here yesterday.
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4th

1

12th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

16:45 Stratford

War Correspondent

12st 1lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Fourth in a claiming hurdle before having a complete off-day over fences five weeks ago, when he lost lengths at the start and jumped poorly before ultimately unseating; hard to win with at the best of times and now makes debut for a new Irish yard.

14/1

4

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 50y

13:50 Punchestown

War Correspondent

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: R P Cody

Not the easiest to win with but often runs well in defeat; beaten 7.75l off 3lb higher on his last start in this sphere at Wexford on penultimate; 9l fourth in claiming hurdle back there on latest; best chase effort came when a 6l third in a Grade 3 novice here (18.5f, gd-yld) in October (Birdie Or Bust second); big chance on that form and has won here over hurdles.

17/2

4th

1

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:42 Wexford

War Correspondent

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: R P Cody

Decent form over fences last autumn, including third in a Punchestown Grade 3 novice; pulled up in a race of this type over hurdles at Tramore last month; better when fourth off his higher chase mark at this venue on latest; hard to win with.

6/1

Form: F400-2 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
More highly-rated chaser returned to hurdles when well held at Punchestown festival before staying-on ahead off today's rival Senecia in valuable Killarney handicap last month; 2lb better off with that rival here and could reverse the form; will appreciate a truly-run race.
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2

21st Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 150y

16:58 Listowel

So Scottish

11st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Emmet Mullins

Dual-purpose sort is on a long losing run; in action on Flat and over hurdles since a good run over fences in the spring; blinkers added now; potentially interesting, though he needs to reverse Grand Annual form with Jasko Des Dames.

6/1

10

(5)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:37 Tramore

So Scottish

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Emmet Mullins

Dual-purpose sort is on a long losing run, well held in valuable 2m6f Galway handicap hurdle on latest; previous two Flat maiden runs were poor so seemingly fair bit to do off this opening mark but is unexposed in this sphere.

13/2

12th

9

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

So Scottish

11st 5lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Emmet Mullins

One of three for yard; generally out of form in 2025 in chases and on the Flat; narrowly denied in this race last year off this mark and this may have been a long-term target so would be no surprise to see a revival; interesting.

14/1

Form: 80/27/ CD

Last run: 672 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Grand dual-purpose horse whose two hurdle wins include C&D maiden; returned from mammoth absence for two runs on the Flat recently which should have him straight for this and handicapper giving him a chance.
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7th

4

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 89y

18:42 Ballinrobe

The Names Jock

11st 7lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Dual-purpose sort has failed to fire in either code in 2025; well beaten last two starts on the Flat and pulled up on last start over hurdles; hard to fancy on recent showings.

9/1

9

(9)

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:45 Killarney

The Names Jock

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Dual-purpose; has won four on the Flat but has been below his best since a decent run over C&D last August; well behind Ragmans Corner at Navan latest; tongue-tie and cheekpieces need to revive.

22/1

12

(16)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

The Names Jock

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Four-time Flat winner in former years and also won a maiden hurdle; tailed off on belated chase debut at Tramore eight days ago and recent Flat form leaves question marks now.

28/1

Form: 1358-3 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Two of his three hurdle wins have been gained in Britain, namely at Cartmel and Hereford (2m, good); third behind Senecia and So Scottish at Killarney recently so has a bit to find.
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2

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

18:39 Ballinrobe

Fiveonefive

12st 0lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Has recorded three of his five hurdle starts at Cartmel; below his best there last time; overall Irish form is unconvincing.

10/1

4th

2

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 2

15:37 Cartmel

Fiveonefive

11st 8lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

3-3 here, having won this race for the last three years (good/good to soft); hasn't been in much form this year, but is 2lb lower than for last season's win and one to consider.

5/1

8th

4

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Fiveonefive

11st 7lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Cian Collins

Gained a fifth win over hurdles at Cartmel last June but has lost his way since; heavy defeats the last twice at Naas and Aintree; is at least back down to last winning mark, but needs a revival.

22/1

Form: 11/07- D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Progressive juvenile the season before last, winning a pair of Grade 2s; returned from 203-day absence with poor run at Fairyhouse over Easter, more encouraging run at Punchestown festival since without possibly staying 2m4f; more expected of back in trip here but appears owner's second-choice.
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11th

8

(14)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Comfort Zone

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Always behind in his two races this spring (1m2f/1m4f; ended pulled up last time) and last season was a mixed bag; however, his strong-finishing thirds last year in this race (off 1lb lower than today) and another big-field contest at Naas (2m) show that he needs a close look, particularly as some headgear (absent this season) is reinstated.

18/1

4

(5)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 30y

15:43 Cork

Comfort Zone

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Three-time hurdle winner went close in 2m4f Ascot Stakes last June; finished well when close third in 2m Naas handicap in October; this trip is on the short side.

12/1

14th

6

(6)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:17 Curragh

Comfort Zone

9st 8lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Third runner for yard; three-time hurdle winner went close in 2m4f Ascot Stakes off 93 last June; stayed on for midfield finish in Irish Cesarewitch here in September; finished well when close third in 2m Naas handicap in October; this trip is on the short side.

11/1

Form: 3612-1 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Progressive handicapper since joining current yard, beating a recent winner at Thurles before a good second at Leopardstown and returned from a 142-day break to improve again in landing Clonmel handicap last month (War Correspondent in third) under claiming lady rider; 9lb higher but big run again expected off light weight.
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5th

8

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:20 Sligo

Woodstream Lad

11st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Has been inconsistent in recent years; three-time winner; returned to form with a second placing in a similar race at Tramore last month; should go close.

4/1

2nd

7

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

16:47 Clonmel

Woodstream Lad

10st 12lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Course hurdle winner was last successful in a Downpatrick handicap in 2025; was pulled-up on recent return at Punchestown and has to bounce back.

12/1

Form: 11130- CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Won three on the spin last year including C&D novice on softer ground; probably needed Punchestown festival comeback run so more expected of here but ground plenty quick.
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15th

5

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 120y

16:25 Leopardstown

The Wallpark

11st 4lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gordon Elliott

High-class staying hurdler, rated 155; 0-5 so far chasing this term but much more encouraging run on latest when second to the classy Oscars Brother in Grade 2 Ten Up Novices' at Navan last month; jumping still requires attention but is 13lb lower than hurdles here in first handicap chase.

9/1

2nd

4

8th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Navan

The Wallpark

11st 3lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gordon Elliott

High-class staying hurdler, rated 155; now has serious questions to answer after his first four chase starts; remote seventh in Leopardstown event won by Koktail Divin (previously beaten by Oscars Brother at Punchestown); needs to jump a lot better than in 2m4f Gowran event; longer trip should be a help at least.

8/1

12/1

Form: 2U14-3 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Hurdles win came at 2m4f but won Cork beginners' chase over 2m in March; safely held twice since in novice chases and now reverts to hurdles but others with seemingly stronger claims.
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8th

6

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 206y

15:20 Clonmel

Summer Tide

10st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Chase winner in March and couple of good runs in that sphere since but his recent hurdling efforts have been moderate and was well held in similar contest at Sligo in June.

9/1

7th

13

19th Jul 2024

Good

2m 6f 180y

15:05 Killarney

Summer Tide

10st 1lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: C Byrnes

Hurdle and chase winner; fair third over fences last time and stays this far; 12lb lower over hurdles but been a while since he's shown worthwhile form in this discipline.

10/1

Form: /6409- D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Grade 3 winning novice chaser season before last but well below best in light campaign last term; back hurdling for first time in over two years with obvious questions to answer although hurdles rating 14lb below chase mark.
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7th

1

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 50y

13:50 Punchestown

Indiana Jones

11st 12lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: M F Morris

Back from a long spell in the doldrums with improved efforts in hot handicap chases at Aintree (2m5f, gd-sft) and over C&D (yielding) the last twice; big chance now dropped in grade with talented claimer taking off a handy 7lb.

5/1

5th

14

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

Indiana Jones

11st 4lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: M F Morris

Out of sorts for a long time before returning to form with a fine effort to finish fifth in the Topham; had decent 2m form early in his career

25/1

Form: 01000- CD

Last run: 246 days

W: 10st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
C&D maiden winner has won twice in handicaps including at Bellewstown last summer on good; absent since October and well held on return in this race last year.
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6th

3

9th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

18:05 Wexford

Wouldnt You Agree

11st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Eoin Griffin

Latest win at Bellewstown in July 2023 when landing lucrative handicap hurdle; barely beaten a rival in five starts since and continues to slide in the weights; not an obvious contender and needs revival.

33/1

13th

2

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

19:10 Killarney

Wouldnt You Agree

11st 12lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Eoin Griffin

led, faced challenge halfway, headed after 3 out, weakened from 2 out

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €76.10
Straight Forecast €72.23
Tricast €323.76
Trifecta €1160.20

Selections

The Irish Sun:

The Wallpark

TOPSPEED:

War Correspondent

SPOTLIGHT:

Woodstream Lad

RP RATINGS (IRE):

So Scottish

POSTDATA:

Summer Tide