September 20 / 14.35 Listowel

14.35

Good

Rose Hotel Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5701.68
  • 0m 7f 15y
  • 18 runners
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Rose Hotel Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.20
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 589577 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
A couple of years since he last won and while running okay this season off a declining mark hasn't got near to a fourth career win; front-runner will need to break smartly from this wide draw.
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1st

3

(16)

20th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 15y

14:35 Listowel

Star of Cashel

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

raced in second, ridden to challenge and clear with one other over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon went clear, ran on well, comfortably

12/1

5th

17

(4)

5th Aug 2022

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:55 Tipperary

Star of Cashel

9st 3lb

J: Mark Enright

T: Adrian McGuinness

towards rear of midfield, towards rear when pushed along on inner 3f out, headway when ridden under 2f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong, not reach leaders

9th

13

(9)

30th Jul 2022

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Galway

Star of Cashel

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

towards rear, ridden over 3f out, some headway from 2f out, no extra inside final furlong

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: -00008 C BF

Last run: 107 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m at this meeting last year off 67; little trace of that form this season however, including when subject of misplaced gamble here in June (reported clinically abnormal post-race); Colin Keane now deserts her.
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9th

10

(9)

14th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 4f 0y

14:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sheila

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

midfield

7/1

12th

6

(17)

2nd Dec 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sheila

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Sole AW win came on Polytrack at Chelmsford; on a losing run at present but it was a good run here last week when beaten 1l and she's well treated on old form; draw is off-putting.

6/1

3rd

4

(6)

25th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sheila

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Disappointing in a busy spell since Listowel second, trying 1m4f for the first time; others make much more appeal.

14/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 570-52

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Moderate sort but getting closer to breakthrough win of late, second over 1m at Bellewstown on latest; back to 7f here with Colin Keane taking over; draw not ideal but could go well (1lb wrong).
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8th

14

(10)

3rd Jun 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:35 Gowran Park

What Adaay

8st 13lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Martin

Showed a reasonable standard of form at Dundalk on her last three starts in 2023; only one win from 20 starts on turf (over 1m at Bellewstown) but placed five times; best form at 1m; saddle slipped on seasonal debut at Roscommon, a run that can be forgiven.

12/1

14th

15

(17)

20th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 86y

18:20 Roscommon

What Adaay

8st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Patrick Martin

Showed a reasonable standard of form at Dundalk on her last three starts in 2023; only one win from 19 starts on turf (over 1m at Bellewstown) but placed five times; best form at 1m; lacks a recent run and may find this trip a bit sharp.

16/1

14th

15

(17)

20th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 86y

18:20 Roscommon

What Adaay

8st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Patrick Martin

Showed a reasonable standard of form at Dundalk on her last three starts in 2023; only one win from 19 starts on turf (over 1m at Bellewstown) but placed five times; best form at 1m; lacks a recent run and may find this trip a bit sharp.

16/1

Form: 084038

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
A 17-race maiden; plenty of encouragement from his penultimate run over 6f at Naas; not one of his better efforts on the beach at Laytown last time; remains unproven at this trip; first-time headgear combination here.
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4th

1

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

14:42 Fairyhouse

Tawaazon

10st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Durable sort; gained the most recent of his nine wins at Naas a year ago before good third at the Curragh; absent since July and looks to have a bit to find with some of these.

15/2

12th

12

(6)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:12 Cork

Tawaazon

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Durable sort; gained the most recent of his nine wins at Naas in May; 12lb wrong here, makes no appeal.

33/1

8th

12

(3)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Tawaazon

8st 9lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Can be a threat when he gets his own way up front as seen at Naas last month and gave it another good go over extended 6f here behind Saturn Seven 24 days ago; up 2lb but there's not a lot of pace in this and he's one for the shortlist.

17/2

Form: 552

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced filly stepped up on third maiden outing over the summer when tried in today's headgear combination, staying-on second over 6f at the Curragh; should appreciate return to this longer trip and opening mark seems fair.
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10th

8

(9)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Cork

Baalbec Beauty

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

16-race maiden, generally disappointing since Gowran second over this trip last season; new headgear combination now after unplaced run in a claimer last time.

14/1

7th

5

(11)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Baalbec Beauty

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

15-race maiden narrowly beaten in C&D handicap last summer and close fourth in similar contest on comeback run in June; disappointingly failed to build on that in similar contest since and although has a bit to find on ratings she could go well given her overall record here.

12/1

10th

3

(4)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:52 Gowran Park

Baalbec Beauty

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

in touch with leaders

8/1

Form: 052050 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far on yard debut at Killarney but well below that form since, twice over sprint trips and when not quite getting home over 1m at Bellewstown; this trip should suit.
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6th

7

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 5f 80y

17:20 Listowel

Talking Tough

11st 0lb

J: Mr C G Ryan

T: S M Duffy

Modest performer and only making up the numbers here.

200/1

15th

16

(21)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Talking Tough

8st 13lb

J: Alan Casey

T: S M Duffy

Won over 7f here at the 2020 festival, no further success, record now stands at 2-75; has finished last on his two most recent outings.

100/1

15th

16

(21)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Talking Tough

8st 13lb

J: Alan Casey

T: S M Duffy

Won over 7f here at the 2020 festival, no further success, record now stands at 2-75; has finished last on his two most recent outings.

100/1

16/1

Form: 579570 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
AW nursery winner and fared okay in a couple of turf handicaps, notably unlucky in running fifth here in June; trip probably too far both starts since and now drops back in distance off reduced mark so don't rule out.
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11th

12

(12)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Drish Melody

9st 4lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ian O’Connor

Two-time winner, including at this venue, but last win was in 2022; not too bad back from a 489-day break at Gowran but no show in three runs since, including over 1m here last time.

50/1

14th

14

(9)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

17:25 Bellewstown

Drish Melody

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Thomas Cooper

Killarney win (1m, soft) came back in 2022 off 49; absent for 489 days until well-backed favourite at Gowran last month, plenty fresh and forcing much of pace before fading into midfield (reported clinically abnormal); interesting on the back of that comeback run with easier ground in her favour.

9/1

7th

15

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

16:33 Gowran Park

Drish Melody

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Cooper

Killarney win (1m, soft) came back in 2022 off 49; absent since March 2024 and likely best watched on yard debut.

20/1

12/1

Form: 50704-

Last run: 312 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Best effort last year for Jessica Harrington when outrunning her odds in a valuable sales race at the Curragh (beaten roughly 6l); ran okay final start in Dundalk nursery but belated return suggests all hasn't been straightforward; likely best watched with return to polytrack imminent.
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6th

8

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 64y

17:53 Ballinrobe

Slamadoor

11st 4lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Dual Flat winner up to 1m2f; beaten about 5l in maiden and handicap company the last twice; still early days over hurdles and could have settled better last time; respected.

7/1

5th

7

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 204y

19:10 Roscommon

Slamadoor

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Dual Flat winner up to 1m2f; ran well enough in a Listowel maiden last time (fifth of 17) to warrant a second look on handicap debut.

20/1

5th

14

3rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Listowel

Slamadoor

11st 7lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

in touch with leaders

12/1

Form: 7-588

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Showed modest level of ability in three AW runs for Joseph O'Brien; possibly didn't stay on yard debut over 1m3f at Killarney in July and now drops markedly in trip with cheekpieces tried.
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15th

10

(5)

3rd May 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:50 Gowran Park

Boragh Empress

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Barry J Fitzgerald

soon led, headed but prominent after 2f

20/1

12

(10)

22nd Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 3f 55y

17:30 Limerick

Boragh Empress

9st 0lb

J: Kyanna Van Buuren

T: Barry J Fitzgerald

Has shown snippets of winning ability but took a backwards step at Dundalk last time; a visor is reached for now back to turf.

25/1

15

(8)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:10 Dundalk (AW)

Boragh Empress

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Barry J Fitzgerald

First reserve; runner-up in a C&D claimer here in the autumn but well held over 1m4f since; visor

20/1

Form: -00000

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins in Britain in 2019; fair Irish form last year but badly out of form this season; much reduced mark (1lb wrong here) but remains of limited appeal.
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11th

10

(2)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Colonel Slade

9st 0lb

J: Mark Enright

T: Gillian Scott

soon led, headed but prominent after 1f, pressed leaders when ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, no impression when slightly hampered inside final furlong, eased towards finish

12/1

10th

11

(14)

20th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 15y

14:35 Listowel

Colonel Slade

8st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Gillian Scott

midfield on outer, ridden and struggling over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

20/1

20

(4)

10th Aug 2022

Good

1m 1f 100y

16:50 Gowran Park

Colonel Slade

8st 13lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Gillian Scott

Two wins in Britain in 2019; fair Irish form last year, out of form in 2022; third reserve.

Form: 070002 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner (including here) had been struggling, despite a declining mark, until much more like it at Gowran last month, up with pace throughout from favourable draw when chasing home a well-backed favourite; another nice draw here and could go well, despite being 2lb out of handicap.
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11th

13

(15)

30th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Fit For Function

8st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

prominent, ridden and lost position 2f out, no impression over 1f out

12/1

11th

12

(2)

20th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 15y

14:35 Listowel

Fit For Function

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely Marshall

T: Joseph G Murphy

prominent, ridden over 2f out, lost third and beaten over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, lost position and behind inside final furlong

7/1

12th

12

(14)

3rd Aug 2022

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 160y

20:00 Sligo

Fit For Function

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Joseph G Murphy

always towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no impression under 2f out, eased inside final 110yds

14/1

16/1

Form: 75-050

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Over two years without a win, plenty to find on last week's Punchestown run; 7lb wrong.
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16th

22

(12)

13th Jul 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Treble Cone

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Gerard Keane

Two-time winner but a long time since the latest of those; okay C&D run in August but little in three starts since albeit better for last month's reappearance at Gowran.

20/1

Form: 60-045

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Decent initial handicap efforts over this trip at Cork during the summer, showing up for long way on second occasion; more needed and possible but outside draw makes this very tough.
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9th

16

(14)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Cork

Cheeky Peek

8st 13lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: John P O’Callaghan

Has run her best races at this venue, notably when fourth in 24-runner contest over this trip a year ago; fair effort in similar contest last month but hard to see her playing a major role; 7lb wrong.

20/1

21

(3)

17th May 2023

Good

1m 2f 20y

20:20 Cork

Cheeky Peek

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: John P O’Callaghan

5th

11

(10)

5th May 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Cork

Cheeky Peek

8st 12lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: John P O’Callaghan

midfield

25/1

8/1

Form: 000653

Last run: 69 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner in Britain at 1m and steady return to form of late, most recently close third at Killarney when racing up with pace; slight drop in trip no issue but wide draw could be; 2lb wrong.
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11th

13

(12)

9th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Transition

9st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Tracey Collins

Best form is at 1m and was in good form earlier in summer over that trip; has gone off the boil of late and needs a new headgear combination to spark a revival.

16/1

15th

24

(12)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Transition

8st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Tracey Collins

towards rear of midfield, ridden 3f out, soon no impression

20/1

Form: -00R00 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner for David Evans in Britain but nothing so far for current yard, refusing to race on one occasion; blinkers tried but can only be watched.
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14th

10

(14)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Almost An Angel

8st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: J Larkin

Down now to a basement mark but little sign of late that he can play a hand here, although he didn't run badly here two weeks ago.

14/1

9th

11

(7)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Dundalk (AW)

Almost An Angel

8st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: J Larkin

Has struggled for form since leaving David Evans in 2021; mildly encouraging performance on the first of two Listowel festival runs; behind Navorosse at the Curragh last week.

25/1

13th

13

(23)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Almost An Angel

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: J Larkin

prominent

25/1

Form: 084025

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
First reserve; balance of form is on softer ground, notably narrow Tipperary defeat over 1m1f; too keen and didn't get home at Cork on latest and now takes a drop in trip; nicely drawn but may want it softer.
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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

1

(7)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

14:50 Listowel

Linger For Longer

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Augustine Leahy

Three-time winner generally below par this year but her last run at Cork was a slight step in the right direction; handles cut, is 14lb below last win and has gone well here before.

9/1

Form: -08605 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; 3-timer winner in Britain yet to win in Ireland, although one of his better efforts at Killarney last time, staying on after slow start; on a decent enough mark so don't rule out if getting a run.
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8th

7

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Notforalongtime

9st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

9-32 at Dundalk, but just 1-28 on turf; followed up a third-place finish at Cork (1m, good to yielding) by filling the same spot at the Curragh (7f, good), hampered before running on late; on a nice mark if putting it all together.

6/1

3rd

16

(16)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Notforalongtime

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

9-32 at Dundalk; fine effort when third of 18 at Cork last time, with Oxford Circus back in eighth; turf record (1-27) remains a negative.

8/1

3rd

9

(11)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Notforalongtime

9st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

Recorded his ninth AW win over 1m in November but held of late on same surface; runner-up in this race last year off 7lb higher so demands plenty of respect.

15/2

Form: 047785 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; dual winner at this trip last year; bits and pieces of form this term, not discredited after slow start latest; 4lb wrong here so has it to do.
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23th

19

(27)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Cactus Tree

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

always towards rear, detached early, ridden over 3f out, kept on inside final furlong

25/1

6th

19

(21)

13th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Cactus Tree

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

in rear, ridden over 2f out, ran on final 110yds, never on terms

10/1

18

(13)

20th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 15y

14:35 Listowel

Cactus Tree

8st 12lb

J: Mark Enright

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Third reserve; dual winner at this trip last year; bits and pieces of form this term, not discredited after slow start latest; 4lb wrong here so has it to do.

Non-runners

Almost An Angel, Linger For Longer, Notforalongtime, Cactus Tree

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €34.20
Straight Forecast €48.20
Tricast €166.94
Trifecta €232.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fit For Function

The Irish Sun:

Baalbec Beauty

RP Ratings (IRE):

Star of Cashel

POSTDATA:

Fit For Function