September 20 / 15.45 Listowel

15.45

Good

Southern Milling & Paul & Vincent Quality Feeds Handicap

  • Prize money: £6445.38
  • 0m 7f 15y
  • 18 runners
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Southern Milling & Paul & Vincent Quality Feeds Handicap

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £9.80
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 442133 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner including over 1m here last year; has been in fine form lately, winning over 1m at Bellewstown before a decent 7f Laytown run; should be involved.
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12th

5

(14)

1st Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Galway

Mary Salome

10st 1lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Andrew Kinirons

Won her sixth race when taking a Roscommon handicap over this trip in June, beating Bells On Her Toes and a fine run at Limerick after; outclassed in Listed company last time but a solid chance in this grade; has run well here before.

7/1

8th

7

(5)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

15:20 Pontefract

Mary Salome

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Andrew Kinirons

7yo who has been at the top of the game in 7f/1m handicaps in Ireland the last twice, but she needs a clear career best to win this.

33/1

3rd

1

(5)

24th Jun 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Limerick

Mary Salome

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Andrew Kinirons

prominent, went second soon after start, led when pushed along 2f out, ridden and faced challenge from over 1f out, headed and lost second towards finish

5/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 005002 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has been mostly regressive since joining this yard but bounced back to some sort of form when a narrow runner-up at Navan last time over 1m; not sure this trip will suit as well.
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14th

9

(6)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ransom

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Five-time AW winner; has struggled since winning a 20-runner 1m Curragh handicap last May; down the field in the race in which Ohalbhic was third here three weeks ago.

20/1

9th

8

(15)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Ransom

9st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Five-time AW winner has struggled for form since winning a 20-runner Curragh handicap off 64 in May; last of 12 over 1m here when last seen in November; poor draw.

25/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 412383 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D on this card last year and has continued his progression this term, winning over 1m at Bellewstown in April; a decent 3rd at Roscommon (7f) last time; chance off 3lb lower.
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23th

28

(25)

17th May 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Cork

Drombeg Duke

10st 5lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

raced near side, prominent

11th

5

(1)

1st Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 30y

15:40 Killarney

Drombeg Duke

9st 9lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

prominent, ridden and outpaced under 2f out, weakened final furlong, eased final 110yds

11/2

Form: 28-052 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-33; best run this term was when narrowly denied by an in-form rival over this trip at Roscommon last time; 1lb higher today and has run well here in the past, so considered despite a difficult draw.
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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

18

(18)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Dragon Of Malta

10st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P F O’Donnell

Third reserve; roared back to top form on heavy ground at Listowel last week, winning over 1m then following up over 7f under a 7lb penalty; career high mark of 82 may scupper hat-trick bid.

22/1

Form: 823009

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner but has disappointed both starts at this course; below form lately, though clipped heels at Laytown last time; can start slowly, which would be detrimental here.
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5th

12

(15)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Half Nutz

8st 11lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Six wins but losing run stretches back to September 2022; not terrible efforts over C&D the last twice, but needs to find more to get his head back in front.

12/1

8th

14

(13)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Half Nutz

8st 10lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Six-time winner whose slow-starting tendency is a worry; not a bad run when staying on for fifth over C&D on latest; might struggled to turn the tables on third-placed Staywitherjohnny.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: -29592 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner, including this event last year off a 5lb lower mark; a fine effort over 6f at Cork last time and the return to this trip will suit, so respected.
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5

(2)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Is That Love

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Eight-time winner, missed all of last year; signs of a return to form at Roscommon last time; trainer saddled his first winner at the Curragh last Friday with this rider aboard.

12/1

5

(2)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Is That Love

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Eight-time winner, missed all of last year; signs of a return to form at Roscommon last time; trainer saddled his first winner at the Curragh last Friday with this rider aboard.

12/1

5th

4

(12)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

16:25 Roscommon

Is That Love

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

in touch with leaders

20/1

25/1

Form: 6-8850

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dual winner in UK but has been regressive for this yard, including over hurdles; attractive mark but still has questions to answer.
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11th

7

(3)

16th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sevenal

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Dual winner in Britain for the Gosdens; yet to reach the first four in 9 Irish runs and not easy to make a case for unless switch to AW brings improvement.

14/1

15

(9)

11th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sevenal

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Dual winner 1m in Britain for the Gosdens; has yet to reach the first four in ten Irish runs; not a bad effort over 7f at Leopardstown on penultimate start; first reserve.

10th

2

(8)

31st Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:50 Galway

Sevenal

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Dual winner in Britain has struggled for current yard; only beaten 4l in two of his last three starts, including when sixth of 18, just behind Fastman, at Leopardstown; may be approaching a competitive mark.

12/1

Form: 836315

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won his second race when scoring over 5.5f at Sligo before a lesser effort over 6f at Laytown; has run well over this trip before, so isn't dismissed.
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13th

22

(20)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Gegenpressing

8st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Unbeaten in four runs at Sligo, most recently last month (third has won since) at 6.5f; 4lb rise okay but record at this track relatively underwhelming so needs to improve that.

9/1

1st

6

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Gegenpressing

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Unbeaten in three runs at Sligo and going for three-in-a-row in this race, the last two coming from stall 16; Hayes is elsewhere today, but quite the substitute to have in the saddle and his comeback run was fine.

100/30

5th

9

(9)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 180y

14:18 Navan

Gegenpressing

9st 6lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Mid-field in four starts after winning at Sligo last May, his fifth win of a 58-race career; has a bit to find with Happy Henry (second), Alnofoor (fifth) and Distillate (sixth) on running over C&D last October.

12/1

Form: 010018 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Admirable veteran has won twice over 1m at Killarney this season but was below form off this mark at Punchestown last time and has to bounce back.
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13th

5

(4)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Geological

9st 9lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Damian Joseph English

Great old warrior was second over 1m here in August; Rutledge rides for second time and he has gone well for female riders.

12/1

10th

5

(14)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Geological

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Damian Joseph English

A 17-time winner but has never won over the minimum; running well in defeat over a mile when last seen but looks vulnerable in this.

16/1

12/1

Form: 1-6047

Last run: 104 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Down Royal maiden winner over 5f last year but has been regressive over sprint trips this year; has been given a chance by the handicapper but questions remain.
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17th

3

(6)

19th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 5f 164y

14:10 Navan

Pearl Palinka

10st 1lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: D K Weld

raced far side, in touch with leaders, headway and briefly went fourth under 2f out, ridden and weakened quickly over 1f out

14/1

10th

15

(2)

20th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 15y

15:45 Listowel

Pearl Palinka

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

prominent, pressed leaders when pushed along on inner over 2f out, switched right when ridden and no extra under 2f out, weakened gradually from over 1f out

12/1

Form: 505135 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Versatile sort won his third race of the year when scoring over this trip at Leopardstown last month; was struggling when hampered over 6f at the Curragh last time; can go well if rebounding.
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13th

12

(14)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sunset Nova

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Ten wins, including six at this track; has been below form last number of starts and need to see more spark before supporting.

22/1

10th

12

(2)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sunset Nova

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Four of his 10 wins have come here, with last one over 7f last December; has a shout if back to form after a break.

12/1

13/2

Form: -04133 BF

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Consistent sort got off the mark in a 1m Gowran handicap in May before decent efforts in defeat twice since; races up with the pace, which can be an advantage here, so considered despite absence.
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11th

5

(8)

8th Oct 2022

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Curragh

New York Angel

9st 3lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: J P Murtagh

midfield, pushed along under 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out

25/1

12th

6

(9)

20th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 15y

15:45 Listowel

New York Angel

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

prominent on outer and pushed along briefly, soon led, disputed lead after 3f, headed when pushed along over 2f out, lost second when ridden under 2f out, soon weakened

13/2

28/1

Form: 670000

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner in UK but has been badly regressive for this yard and is difficult to fancy on recent evidence.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

14

(9)

4th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 55y

16:02 Roscommon

Peerless

9st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Adrian Brendan Joyce

midfield

25/1

10th

12

(11)

19th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Peerless

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won three times when trained in the UK but winless since moving to this yard; not a bad run at Down Royal but was poor at Naas last time; cheekpieces back on.

14/1

13/2

Form: -R1214

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has been in cracking form this season, winning at Killarney and Galway over 1m before running a fine race in defeat back at latter course; has the pace to run well back at this trip.
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4

(18)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:50 Galway

Clear Quartz

9st 11lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

6-39 with three of those coming at this venue; returned to form when beating Granite Bay over this trip at Roscommon; another solid run when third at Listowel.

7/1

4

(18)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:50 Galway

Clear Quartz

9st 11lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

6-39 with three of those coming at this venue; returned to form when beating Granite Bay over this trip at Roscommon; another solid run when third at Listowel.

7/1

3rd

4

(3)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 15y

16:20 Listowel

Clear Quartz

9st 2lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

6-38 with three of those coming at Galway; some moderate runs since winning there in September last year but won at Roscommon last time with 1.75l back to Granite Bay; that was just his second run over 8.5f, so there could be more improvement in him; must overcome 6lb rise but ground in his favour.

6/1

15th
16 (10)
Ali Babes

Form: 974641

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
First reserve; a half-sister to A Case Of You and got off the mark over 6f at Cork last month; just 1lb higher and has prospects of staying this trip, so considered.
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14th

5

(6)

20th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Ali Babes

9st 6lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: G Hassett

Cork winner this time last year off 65, hasn't run since down the field at Listowel in September.

20/1

10

(9)

27th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Cork

Ali Babes

8st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P J Hassett

C&D winner on handicap debut last month but this is a much better race; had an excuse for dropping right out at Listowel.

14/1

Form: 006020 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Best run for this yard was when second to a well-handicapped rival at Galway but couldn't back that up at Punchestown since; questions remain.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

4

(12)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ayr

Higher Kingdom

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish challenger who is a six-time AW scorer; 0-30 on turf but has some respectable form this term; fighting chance at the weights in this first classified attempt.

9/2

7

(13)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Higher Kingdom

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six AW wins; yet to score on turf after 29 starts; third in four of his last six races; not the most consistent, but possible he can pick up one of these at some stage.

8/1

9th

4

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Higher Kingdom

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time AW winner yet to score on turf after 28 starts although Naas third in April would give him a definite shout here (upset in stalls both starts since).

11/2

Form: 182280 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; got off the mark at Leopardstown over this trip and was twice runner-up since; however, below form last twice and has to bounce back.
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15

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

17:07 Gowran Park

Royal Tribute

8st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Both wins came over 7f in 2022; has deteriorated this year and hard to make a case for from 7lb out of handicap.

25/1

13

(4)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Royal Tribute

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: John C McConnell

Both wins came over 7f in 2022; tailed off in a claimer last week and thoroughly exposed, but had competitive form here through the winter.

10/1

9th

10

(9)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:40 Bellewstown

Royal Tribute

9st 5lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Both wins came over 7f in 2022; went close on AW last December; weak form since then, rated a lowly 36.

50/1

Form: 28-088

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; below form this season but has run well here in the past; rain would help.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

15

(18)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Limerick

Improving

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Augustine Leahy

in touch with leaders, headway and challenging over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds, lost fourth final strides

6/1

2nd

16

(2)

28th May 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

20:15 Tipperary

Improving

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Augustine Leahy

Sole win came in a Limerick maiden in 2020; has an each-way shout on some of his better runs.

Non-runners

Higher Kingdom, Royal Tribute, Improving

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €67.40
Straight Forecast €66.25
Tricast €245.37
Trifecta €1180.00

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Gegenpressing

SPOTLIGHT:

Is That Love

The Irish Sun:

Dragon Of Malta

POSTDATA:

Drombeg Duke

TOPSPEED:

Gegenpressing