September 22 / 15.10 Listowel

15.10

Good

Tote Ireland Handicap

  • Prize money: £6445.38
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • 19 runners
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Tote Ireland Handicap

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.60
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 876111

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Arrives seeking four-timer, following wins at Limerick, Galway and Bellewstown, showing good attitude on latest; acts on both good and soft so won't mind rain and improvement may not have stopped yet; tough draw though.
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8th

6

(9)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Flame Of Eire

8st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: John M Harney

Won four handicaps in a row for Andy Slattery during a 2022 campaign that ended with a decent effort in finishing fourth of 18 in a Naas Listed race; no show in a pair of handicaps for this trainer early in the year; tried in a tongue-tie here after a six-month absence.

14/1

8th

6

(9)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Flame Of Eire

8st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: John M Harney

Won four handicaps in a row for Andy Slattery during a 2022 campaign that ended with a decent effort in finishing fourth of 18 in a Naas Listed race; no show in a pair of handicaps for this trainer early in the year; tried in a tongue-tie here after a six-month absence.

14/1

7th

3

(9)

3rd Jun 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

15:05 Gowran Park

Flame Of Eire

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: John M Harney

Won four handicaps in a row for Andy Slattery during a 2022 campaign that ended with a decent effort in finishing fourth of 18 in a Naas Listed race; mostly campaigned in stakes races last year and did not quite make the grade; failed to make an impression back in handicap company at Naas on stable debut; remains 10lb above her last winning mark.

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 767174

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Game winner at Killarney and ran okay at Punchestown last week without landing a blow; wide draw hardly ideal here and yard has seemingly stronger contenders.
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5th

1

(4)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 110y

16:35 Naas

Eloquent Arthur

10st 2lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Philip M Byrne

midfield

8/1

3rd

7

(11)

21st Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 0y

15:25 Listowel

Eloquent Arthur

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Adrian Brendan Joyce

prominent, went second over 2f out

15/2

3rd

5

(12)

7th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 136y

17:55 Clonmel

Eloquent Arthur

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Adrian Brendan Joyce

prominent, went third under 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong

12/1

9/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 660173

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Heavily-raced, durable handicapper back to winning ways at Gowran last month and good run at Punchestown last week, albeit has a bit to find with Angel Girl on that and not nearly as well drawn as that rival.
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13th

4

(15)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

The Blue Panther

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Added his fifth career win with a heavy-ground C&D success in September off 6lb lower; a lot of improvement needed based on his return at Gowran in April.

20/1

15th

2

(10)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

The Blue Panther

10st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

C&D winner; added his fifth career win with with heavy-ground Listowel success over 7f in September; rounded off last term with fair fifth at Leopardstown after slow break; goes well fresh.

7/1

5th

14

(1)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 24y

17:10 Leopardstown

The Blue Panther

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Added his fifth career win with a heavy ground Listowel success over 7f last month; up 9lb and keeping on when not getting a clear run at Bellewstown last time; has won off higher marks in the past; interesting contender.

11/1

4th
11 (2)
Angel Girl

13/2

Form: 415642

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Polytrack winner last winter with limited turf experience but has run really well in handicaps last twice when made plenty of use of, rallying well when clear second at Punchestown last week; 6lb rise tempers enthusiasm somewhat but well-drawn and has to be on the shortlist.
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6th

10

(8)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Angel Girl

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

prominent early, midfield going okay 3f out, minor headway when pushed along over 2f out, hung left when ridden 2f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong

6/1

15

(3)

7th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Angel Girl

8st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

First reserve; won her maiden here last winter (6f) and has been thereabouts in turf handicaps of late, 1m1f trip on soft last time probably a bit far; back on AW off a nice mark and well drawn; one to consider if getting a run.

4th

11

(2)

22nd Sep 2022

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:10 Listowel

Angel Girl

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

awkward start, soon recovered and prominent, ridden over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, lost third towards finish

13/2

Form: 784460

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Limerick maiden winner on debut last year has run respectably at times this term without winning, including behind Sir Antonino at Galway; well below best at same venue latest however; others preferred.
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3rd

7

29th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Worcester

Allihies

11st 6lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Has some useful Irish Flat form on his CV and is 2-6 over hurdles since joining Dan Skelton, the latter win gained in C&D handicap ten weeks ago (made all); seemed to enjoy the run of the race that day but could still have a biggger performance in him.

6/1

1st

9

20th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Worcester

Allihies

10st 13lb

J: Bridget Andrews

T: Dan Skelton

Again jumped to the left but still beaten on merit in a C&D novice latest (good); no wriggle room off 7lb higher mark than for his previous three-runner Warwick handicap win, but still unexposed enough to do better.

11/2

2nd

3

5th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:58 Worcester

Allihies

11st 5lb

J: Bridget Andrews

T: Dan Skelton

Finished behind Myristica three starts ago but has run well in two handicaps since, comfortably beating two rivals at Warwick five weeks ago; likely to improve further and looks one for the shortlist.

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: 436539 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; quite consistent in defeat in handicaps this year, although not at best at Punchestown last week; acts on both good and soft so won't mind rain.
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7th

7

(1)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Coins Cross

9st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Likes it soft/heavy although pick of this year's form on good when touched off at Leopardstown; recent form leaves him with plenty to find.

16/1

7th

7

(1)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Coins Cross

9st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Likes it soft/heavy although pick of this year's form on good when touched off at Leopardstown; recent form leaves him with plenty to find.

16/1

14th

3

(15)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Coins Cross

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Only beaten a head in this last year; went close at Leopardstown earlier this season but out of form since; others preferred.

20/1

Form: 54-030

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Mudlark, both wins coming on heavy; restricted campaign this year but ran well in small-runner Limerick rated race, never landing a blow over shorter trip in Galway handicap last time; any easing in the ground sure to suit and could be approaching a competitive mark.
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5th

8

(7)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 90y

20:12 Cork

Starting Monday

9st 11lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Gillian Scott

Back to form for third career win when landing Gowran handicap over slightly shorter last month (soft) off career-low mark (beating strong-finishing stablemate Khormor Syd); wants it soft, may not confirm that form now.

11/2

1st

9

(1)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 1f 130y

19:15 Gowran Park

Starting Monday

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Gillian Scott

Second runner for yard; two-time winner but last win came at the Curragh (1m, soft to heavy) off 20lb higher in 2021; couple of decent runs on testing ground last year; well-backed into 7-1 for 26-runner Curragh handicap on return last month but never involved; drops in grade.

7/1

10/1

Form: 445013

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Back to form for 20-1 Naas win last month and followed up with good third in similar contest 3 weeks later; remains on a fair mark and should run his race.
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8th

10

(1)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 67y

19:20 Roscommon

Kodiac Prince

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Cleary

in touch with leaders

9/1

10th

1

(2)

16th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:51 Gowran Park

Kodiac Prince

10st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Thomas Cleary

Beat Pink Socks in a division of this last season and followed up at the Curragh two weeks later; returns on the back of further good efforts and looks sure to be involved from a good draw; goes on all ground.

9/2

2nd

2

(11)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Kodiac Prince

10st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Thomas Cleary

prominent throughout, outpaced over 1f out, ran on well and went second towards finish, no match for winner

4/1

Form: 120350 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
First reserve; another who won her maiden over C&D in June; ran well on handicap debut at Navan but not as effective twice since on softer ground; others preferred.
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10th

14

(9)

8th Oct 2022

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Apple Of His Eye

9st 5lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Richard Brabazon

in touch with leaders, ridden and prominent under 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

9th

17

(3)

22nd Sep 2022

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:10 Listowel

Apple Of His Eye

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Richard Brabazon

midfield, pushed along 2f out, short of room and switched right over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong

3rd

7

(10)

25th Aug 2022

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Navan

Apple Of His Eye

9st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Richard Brabazon

raced freely, prominent, pushed along 2f out, ridden disputing second 1f out, no extra and lost second inside final 110yds

12/1

12/1

Form: -05166 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won three on the continent and gained first win for this yard over 1m1f at Tipperary last month; tad disappointing twice since off revised mark, bit to find with Ransom on latest Navan run; badly drawn.
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13th

6

(1)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Snag It

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: P J F Murphy

prominent, weakened quickly towards far side under 2f out, eased inside final furlong

10/1

10/1

Form: 0-0417

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Two of her three wins have been at Galway, including over 7f on soft at this year's festival; seemingly held by 7lb rise at same venue early this month; third in this race last year off 70; will appreciate any rain; worst of the draw.
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2nd

5

(13)

30th Jul 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Galway

Excuzio Joe

10st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Matthew J Smith

Landed a C&D handicap off 74 at this meeting two years ago for Matt Smith; plum last to Brains at Roscommon on her sole start for Pat Murphy; plenty to find on her return to Matt Smith here and would prefer a lot more rain.

25/1

15th

3

(8)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 148y

17:55 Roscommon

Excuzio Joe

10st 1lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P J F Murphy

Three-time winner for Matt Smith; failed to build on a decent debut for her next yard but rain would help matters.

20/1

15th

3

(8)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 148y

17:55 Roscommon

Excuzio Joe

10st 1lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P J F Murphy

Three-time winner for Matt Smith; failed to build on a decent debut for her next yard but rain would help matters.

20/1

12/1

Form: 621079 C BF

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
C&D maiden winner in June (yielding) but has struggled since in handicaps, each time when heading the market; gelded since and questions to answer at this stage.
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4th

3

(1)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Gowran Park

Elmos Fire

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Andrew Kinirons

Listowel maiden winner had struggled in handicaps until much more encouraging comeback run at Bellewstown recently, only caught late over 1m after forcing it on heavy ground; drop back in trip could suit and likely major player.

11/2

2nd

4

(3)

6th Apr 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 180y

14:30 Bellewstown

Elmos Fire

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Andrew Kinirons

led, faced challenge but going okay when pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra towards finish

7/1

Form: 004210

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; AW winner off the mark on turf at Down Royal early this month (good) when making most; faded tamely on softer ground at Gowran last Saturday however; interesting jockey booking.
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13th

4

(4)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Blackcastle Storm

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Matthew J Smith

Dual-purpose 7yo won over 1m at Bellewstown over the summer; held since and let down by jumping back hurdling six days ago.

14/1

9th

4

12th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:05 Fairyhouse

Blackcastle Storm

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Matthew J Smith

prominent on inner, not fluent 4th, went second halfway, not fluent 3 out

28/1

Form: 06441-

Last run: 279 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
AW winner has been poor over hurdles of late and first flat run on turf in a year; doesn't appear well-handicapped.
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21th

3

(12)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Prince Of Peace

10st 1lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: W J Lanigan

towards rear

50/1

18th

12

(19)

1st May 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Prince Of Peace

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: W J Lanigan

dwelt start, in rear and pushed along, reminder soon after start, ridden and no impression before halfway, eased 2f out, never going well

33/1

10th

2

(18)

6th Apr 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 180y

14:30 Bellewstown

Prince Of Peace

10st 2lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: W J Lanigan

Won his penultimate Flat start, a 1m AW maiden in 2021; however, struggled over hurdles for this yard and he was tailed off back on the Flat when last seen in September having been reluctant to race; looks risky.

20/1

Form: 100509

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Roscommon heavy-ground winner in May but hasn't matched that form since; drops in grade but top-weight remains opposable.
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14th

17

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 15y

14:30 Thurles

Timourid

10st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Regressive on the Flat and well beaten in a 2m handicap on his only recent start over hurdles; safe to look elsewhere.

40/1

14th

17

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 15y

14:30 Thurles

Timourid

10st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Regressive on the Flat and well beaten in a 2m handicap on his only recent start over hurdles; safe to look elsewhere.

40/1

Form: 284274

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Form has been mixed since winning at Leopardstown on turf return in April, including three seconds; good recent Laytown run augurs well, although will want to settle better; re-fitted hood should help although badly drawn.
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9th

12

(8)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Zahee

9st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: John C McConnell

midfield

14/1

14

(10)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Zahee

9st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

The last of his three C&D wins came last March off 7lb higher than this mark; not in the best of form on last number of starts and others look more likely.

25/1

5th

14

(10)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Zahee

9st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on towards far side inside final furlong, not reach leaders

25/1

Form: 630350 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Dual Galway winner also won at Limerick earlier this year; well below best last time at Navan and has a bit to prove now; prominent racer nicely drawn though.
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9th

3

(2)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Church Mountain

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Multiple winner on AW/turf but mostly disappointing since his C&D win in January, nine runs back; bit risky.

14/1

14th

2

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Church Mountain

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Winner of nine races; form has been uneven since a 1m4f Dundalk success in January; appears held by Jurality on running at Limerick last time.

12/1

Form: 005002

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won first two starts on AW for Sir Michael Stoute in Britain and although hasn't added to those, much the best effort for current yard off career-low mark at Navan last month, coming home well when beaten a neck; one to consider but draw not the best.
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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

Form: 62241

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Twice went close over the summer and off the mark at fifth attempt in ordinary 9.5f Clonmel maiden early this month, finishing clear with favourite; back in trip here for handicap debut off what looks a fair mark.
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17th

23

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Roman Bull

9st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael William O’Meara

Hasn't had much racing in the last two years; is dropping in the weights but still best watched.

33/1

10th

2

(9)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Roman Bull

10st 2lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Michael William O’Meara

Gained C&D win in the summer of 2023 from 12lb higher but has lost his way since; ran only once last year; hard to fancy.

40/1

14th

15

(9)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Cork

Roman Bull

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Michael William O’Meara

Had lost his way when last seen and has been off 443 days.

100/1

Non-runners

Timourid, Zahee, Church Mountain, Ransom, Roman Bull

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €119.10
Straight Forecast €134.97
Tricast €2482.94
Trifecta €527.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Angel Girl

RP Ratings (IRE):

Elmos Fire

TOPSPEED:

Roman Bull

POSTDATA:

Church Mountain

The Irish Sun:

Ransom