September 24 / 15.10 Listowel

15.10

Good

Kelleher Feeds & Agri Suppliers Ballymullen, Tralee Handicap

  • Prize money: £6669.57
  • 0m 7f 15y
  • 12 runners
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Kelleher Feeds & Agri Suppliers Ballymullen, Tralee Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £3.00

Form: -27345 CD

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Five-time turf winner has been in decent form this season; yet to win but some sound efforts in defeat; beaten just 2.25l into fifth at the Galway Festival off 74 in August; all his best form is on soft-heavy, including his C&D win in 2020; needs rain.
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11th

7

(6)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ramiro

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Six turf wins but below form lately; has run well enough on AW from just five starts but others preferred today.

33/1

8

(4)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

15:20 Listowel

Ramiro

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Won this race in 2020 and again last year off 1lb higher; likely to have needed his latest outing when behind a few of these at Roscommon and Oisin Murphy is an eye-catching booking; looks to have been laid out for this; interesting.

20/1

16

(5)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

17:15 Roscommon

Ramiro

9st 3lb

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

First reserve; the last of his six wins came at Listowel 11 months ago; not a bad effort there on sole run this year but needs more.

22/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: -05740 CD

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won this race last year on soft ground off 76 and 8lb lower now; best effort this term on penultimate start at Killarney (1m, good to firm) where beaten 1.5l into fourth off 72; behind a few of these when last at Galway on latest but he has C&D form figures of 341 so it would be no surprise if he bounced back.
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4th

7

(6)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Limerick

Dragon Of Malta

9st 5lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P F O’Donnell

Has recorded three of his seven wins at Listowel; poor effort there ten days ago, when last of 13; also failed to beat a single rival at Cork on first outing of the season.

20/1

13th

1

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Dragon Of Malta

10st 0lb

J: Sylvia O’Donnell

T: P F O’Donnell

Course specialist won on successive days at last September's festival (7f/1m on heavy); well beaten on return; opposable at present.

10/1

8th

3

(3)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:12 Cork

Dragon Of Malta

9st 6lb

J: Max Popan

T: P F O’Donnell

Seven-time winner at 7f/1m, last three wins coming at Listowel on soft/heavy; has tended to need his comeback run so probably best watched here on ground on the quick side.

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 150130 D BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Gained third career win at Gowran off 61 in June (7f, good), her second win of the season over that C&D; finished a 3l third off her revised rating of 68 at Leopardstown; down 2lb after midfield finish over 6f at the Curragh; returning to 7f will suit and Keane keeps the faith; chance.
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17th

3

(22)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Summer Snow

9st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Peter Lawlor

Won three times last year up to a mile; hasn't been near that level this year but last time at Down Royal was a bit better; needs a return to best.

14/1

5th

4

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Summer Snow

9st 13lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Peter Lawlor

C&D (good) win was one of three victories last season; two efforts this term have not been his best; 2lb below his last winning mark now.

33/1

15th

1

(16)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Summer Snow

10st 3lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Peter Lawlor

Progressive in handicaps at 7f/1m last season; probably a bit high in the ratings now; big price when towards the rear at Leopardstown on seasonal debut.

20/1

Form: 006501 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Gained first turf win at Leopardstown (7f, good) last time out off 69 (Eddie G 1.5l behind); now 5lb higher but there could be more to come and he has a nice draw in stall 1; has an obvious chance and his yard had a winner at Navan last weekend.
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5th

9

(14)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Perfect Judgement

9st 6lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: P J F Murphy

Four AW wins; sole turf win came at this course (7f); didn't count first two starts for this stable but failed to get a clear run late on when seventh of 15 at Limerick (1m) eight days ago (Bucaneer's Spirit third); interesting off career-low mark.

16/1

7th

6

(2)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Perfect Judgement

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: P J F Murphy

Four AW wins, sole turf win came at Leopardstown (7f); didn't count on both runs last month for current yard under 7lb claimer but badly hampered by loose horse second occasion; senior rider takes over and don't rule out off career-low mark.

10/1

Form: 501148 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Prominent racing mare is 3-23 on turf; two of those wins came this season, won off 67 over 7f on soft at Tipperary and then a 6.5f rated race at Limerick; lesser effort last time at Cork but ground may have been too quick for her; placed over this C&D in June 2023 and she should run well again.
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10th

5

(11)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Linger For Longer

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Augustine Leahy

Three-time winner; below par last year; faded in a 1m contest at this event on her first run of the season; more like it when fourth at Listowel ten days ago; now reunited with the champion jockey who won twice on her in 2024; worth considering.

6/1

4th

9

(13)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Linger For Longer

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Augustine Leahy

Three-time winner was below par last year and didn't provide much encouragement on her return at Limerick.

18/1

10th

13

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:15 Limerick

Linger For Longer

8st 12lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Augustine Leahy

Three-time winner was below par in six runs last year; now 17lb below last winning mark but must return to form.

16/1

Form: 128552

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Had Ramiro behind when second at the Galway Festival but is worse off at weights now; ran well again at that venue on latest at 8.5f, beaten just 0.75l off 70; was 1.5l behind Perfect Judgement at Leopardstown last month; career high mark now but in form and should be on the premises again.
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9th

7

(13)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:28 Leopardstown

Eddie G

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two-time AW winner is 0-13 on turf but has gone close in defeat; some of best efforts have come at Galway so likely to be heading to Ballybrit; however, not beaten far at Down Royal last time (7f, soft) and 1lb lower now so place shout, though could be drawn better.

11/2

3rd

7

(14)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Eddie G

9st 8lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual AW winner but 0-12 on turf; returned from over a year off at Leopardstown (7f, soft) when beaten 14l; that doesn't provide much encouragement.

25/1

Form: 405420

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
1-22 on turf; finished 0.5l ahead of Tawaazon on last start on favoured ground at Fairyhouse; better off at weights with that rival here and ran well off 73 over 6.5f at this venue in June, shaping as though this trip would suit (1l behind Louiescall); soft ground no use to him at Galway last time and is an interesting runner.
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4th

2

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Mount Ruapehu

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Three 6f AW wins for Iain Jardine in the spring; also ran well on turf at Hamilton in May but his form has dipped since; back to his last winning mark but he needs to raise his game; the removal of cheekpieces could be a positive.

4/1

6th

2

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Mount Ruapehu

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Three 6f AW wins for Iain Jardine in the spring; also ran well on turf at Hamilton in May but his form has dipped since; not on a bad mark and his stable is going well but he does need to raise his game again.

8/1

6th

1

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Mount Ruapehu

10st 2lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Did well on AW for new stable in March/April, winning three times over 6f, and was very close second off today's mark when back on turf here (5f, good) in early May; needs to up his game after three lesser efforts but still enters calculations.

7/1

Form: 7-5940 CD

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
2-14 on turf; behind some of these on latest at Galway; just 1.25l behind Linger For Longer at Tipperary in May and is 8lb better off with that rival here; however, best form is on soft-heavy ground so needs the rain to come; others preferred.
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5th

19

(17)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:27 Limerick

Racing Royalty

9st 13lb

T: Gillian Scott

Two-time winner on soft ground in 2023; placed at Galway last September before two below-par runs; seventh of 14 here last week on seasonal debut; held by Carvalhal; third reserve.

7th

2

(9)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Racing Royalty

10st 1lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Gillian Scott

Both wins came in the autumn of 2023; best 2024 form was also late in the campaign, and his only placing last season was obtained at Galway in September; hard to make a case for him on seasonal debut.

12/1

9th
1 (9)
Ferrybank

11/2

Form: 122014 D

Last run: 75 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Enjoying a fine campaign; has won three times this year, twice at Dundalk at 7f-8f and off 72 at Leopardstown (1m, good) on his penultimate start in June; upped 7lb for that and ran another solid race there off his revised mark when last seen in July; place chance again but could be vulnerable for win purposes.
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1

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

15:40 Punchestown

Ferrybank

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: T M Walsh

Five-time winner on the Flat, below form on last two runs in that sphere, last seen finishing tenth of 11 over extended 1m2f at Dundalk off a mark of 63; stays 1m; off 113 days; late comer to hurdles and makes debut.

14/1

10th

8

(9)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ferrybank

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: T M Walsh

Five-time winner is 3-20 on the AW but all wins over 6f-1m; behind a couple of these here (1m) two weeks ago; first try at this sort of trip; others preferred.

16/1

11th

9

(2)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ferrybank

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: T M Walsh

Five-time winner is 3-19 on the AW including a win over C&D off 4lb lower; beaten a neck over C&D on latest last month; raised 3lb and needs more to win stepped up in grade.

11/2

18/1

Form: 4-1886 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won at Dundalk back in January off 75; returned from a 172 day absence in July and has had a couple of below par runs at Galway and Laytown; tongue tie and cheekpieces return (worn for last win) but he hasn't won on turf since 2019 and he ran poorly here last year; others preferred.
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9th

6

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Free Solo

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Multiple winner; on a good mark but hasn't been all that threatening this year and others appeal more.

20/1

5th

11

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Free Solo

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: P J F Murphy

Six-time winner, including here as 2yo; ran well here twice last summer (runner-up in this race); out of form this term before eyecatching sixth over C&D last week after a slow start, two places behind Loingseoir; each-way possibilities.

16/1

6th

5

(11)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 35y

18:30 Leopardstown

Free Solo

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: P J F Murphy

Six-time winner, including here as a 2yo; ran well here twice last summer but has been out of form this term; 11th of 15 at Roscommon 24 days ago; down 4lb and hard to recommend.

22/1

OUR TIP

Form: 203060 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Ground-versatile sort is 4-30 on turf; best effort this year came when a length behind Verhoyen (0.5l behind Mount Ruapehu) off 81 at Fairyhouse (7f, good) in July in this headgear combo and is 7lb lower now; no impact over shorter in next three starts but has run well here before and is well-handicapped; not discounted.
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9th

18

(16)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Tawaazon

8st 8lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Nine-time winner, including five on turf; last won over 6f (good) here in May 2025; went close in a 21-runner 5f handicap at Naas three starts ago; faded late into fifth behind Sovereign Cry when favourite back at Naas last time.

14/1

5th

12

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Tawaazon

9st 4lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Nine-time winner including five on turf; last won over 6f (good) here in May 2025 off 65 and is 5lb lower now; went close in big field over this C&D (good) on penultimate; below par over 6f at Fairyhouse 3 days ago but could rebound back here with rider claiming valuable 7lb.

8/1

9th

2

(11)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Tawaazon

10st 2lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Nine-time winner; returned to form when second of 21 over 5f at Naas last week; has tended to show his best form at this distance, though also effective over 5f/7f; holds a definite chance

11/2

Form: -63536

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
0-7 but has run decent races in defeat on last five starts, including when finishing third here over 6.5f in June (Mount Ruapehu 1l behind); usually races prominently so his wide draw is a negative here; behind Eddie G and Ramiro when last sighted at Galway; needs a bit more to get his head in front.
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6th

6

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:00 Killarney

Louiescall

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: David Harry Kelly

Had placed form over 6f/7f at three, but sole win came when making all over 1m7f in amateur riders' handicap at Leopardstown last summer; twice runner-up in maiden hurdles as well; this will be too sharp a test on first run since October.

10/1

9

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

13:45 Limerick

Louiescall

11st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Won on the Flat at Leopardstown in August and some good hurdle runs since; the best of them when runner-up in maidens at Tramore and Listowel; a repeat will put him in the mix.

7/2

2nd

9

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:10 Listowel

Louiescall

11st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Flat winner; best of four runs over hurdles on in a maiden at Tramore when beaten 0.75l; no impact on handicap debut here on Thursday but these are calmer waters; chance if turned out quickly.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta €82.90
Straight Forecast €52.48
Tricast €251.41
Trifecta €634.60

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Eddie G

POSTDATA:

Perfect Judgement

SPOTLIGHT:

Mount Ruapehu

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Tawaazon

TOPSPEED:

Racing Royalty