September 23 / 13.40 Listowel

13.40

Good

John J. Galvin Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6693.28
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 20 runners
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John J. Galvin Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.80
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Smart Flat winner but was a bit disappointing when only third (beaten 22l) on hurdling debut at Galway; however, there should be significant improvement to come from that, so can go closer today.
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7th

2

(4)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Dawn Rising

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

No wins last season but strong form in defeat in big staying handicaps; fourth in the amateur handicap at Galway, fifth in the Irish Cesarewitch and signed off with a fine second in the Cesarewitch; recent run here was over an inadequate trip, more expected of here and seemingly McMonagle's pick.

10/1

12th

1

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Dawn Rising

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

No wins last season but strong form in defeat in big staying handicaps; fourth in the amateur handicap at Galway, fifth in the Irish Cesarewitch and signed off with a fine second in the Cesarewitch; runs over an inadequate trip here on second start of the season.

16/1

8th

1

(3)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

15:18 Navan

Dawn Rising

10st 2lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

No wins last season but ran some excellent races in defeat; finished fourth in the QR handicap at Galway, fifth in the Irish Cesarewitch and then signed off with a fine second in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket; course winner over hurdles but might just need this run.

6/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 32-

Last run: 236 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Raced keenly both hurdle starts at Naas last season but still showed a decent level of ability, especially when second to dual Grade 1 winner The Nice Guy on second occasion; hood could help him settle and a major chance on ratings; non-runner here Wednesday on good ground but rain is due.
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7th

2

9th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 0y

16:45 Killarney

The Short Go

11st 6lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a maiden hurdle here in 2023 and is 1-10 over fences; hasn't had much racing in the last two years but ran two fine races in valuable Cheltenham handicaps last winter; not as good after wind surgery in the Ultima handicap last time; player if at best.

4/1

11th

17

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

The Short Go

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Didn't jump well when 16l fifth to Myretown in this race last March (good to soft); solid course record otherwise and he twice made the frame here (3m1f/3m2f, good/good to soft) towards the end of last year; has had a wind operation since and he's an each-way candidate if jumping better than 12 months ago.

20/1

11

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Cheltenham

The Short Go

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Perhaps unfortunate not to win this 12 months ago and returned in March with a highly commendable fifth in the Ultima given that his jumping was a major hindrance (had fallen the time before); simply never gave his running at Punchestown on final start; if he can find any fluency over his fences he'd be a danger to all; stable has won the last two editions of this.

5/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 0025-F

Last run: 139 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Point' winner has run respectably at times in her nine hurdle starts, with best effort coming when second at Naas in March; will have to be at her best after a layoff to have a say.
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2nd

7

10th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 3f 0y

15:27 Naas

Kilbree Warrior

10st 13lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Pulled-up either side of a fine second at Navan; front-runner is at her best when getting a clear lead but is inconsistent; a player if at that best.

16/1

Form: 00-

Last run: 162 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not much to show for two points and two bumper runs; passed over.
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3rd

3

8th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 185y

18:35 Sligo

Tipp For Mac

11st 10lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Thomas Cooper

A maiden over hurdles but has been placed loads of times, including on his last three starts; is creeping up the handicap but should be involved again.

4/1

Form: 04-421

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gradual improver got off the mark on third bumper start when scoring at Kilbeggan last time over 2m3f; previous hurdle form needs to be improved upon but can run respectably.
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7th

6

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 22y

16:36 Punchestown

Moonovercloon

11st 11lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Hasn't really threatened over fences or over hurdles this year; beaten 12l when fourth at Listowel on latest; dropped another 2lb and blinkers now tried; others make more appeal.

20/1

4th

1

25th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:35 Listowel

Moonovercloon

11st 13lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Better over fences than hurdles and hasn't been overly threatening in this discipline in last three races; can look a hard ride at times.

20/1

2

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

18:25 Bellewstown

Moonovercloon

11st 9lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Better chaser than hurdler; has failed to exploit his lower hurdles mark in races at Wexford (behind Mercury Mission) and Sligo in recent weeks; others preferred.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam 2m Flat (RPR 62)/useful 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner, from the family of Derby winner Benny The Dip; local yard has been among the winners here but this 1,000Euros yearling looks best watched on debut.
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15

27th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:50 Listowel

Jewelinthesky

11st 6lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

prominent, joined leader after 1st, led after 2nd, 2 lengths ahead when pulled up before 4 out

18/1

4th

12

24th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 50y

15:05 Killarney

Jewelinthesky

10st 13lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Yet to trouble the judge in handicaps and absent since September; cheekpieces tried but seems best watched.

16/1

Form: 40-834

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Decent efforts in defeat in maiden hurdles lately, at Tramore (2m5f) and Killarney (2m) but this is a stronger contest, so will have to find a fair bit more.
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7th

6

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 100y

18:37 Killarney

The Banger Doyle

11st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: John Queally

Exposed 10yo who is stuck on a lengthy losing run and one he'll do well to end on these terms.

33/1

Form: 0-9756

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest in bumpers but better efforts in two maiden hurdles when not beaten far; needs to find improvement.
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6th

8

(8)

12th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 182y

19:40 Killarney

Hidalgo Des Mottes

11st 3lb

J: Ms N M Bradley

T: Eoin Griffin

Signed off last year with a poor run on the AW and was beaten 22l on his reappearance over hurdles; hasn't had many chances on the Flat but others appeal more.

50/1

Form: 0049

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown just a glimpse of ability in bumpers and maiden hurdles, so plenty of improvement is needed; non-runner here Wednesday.
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4th

2

29th Sep 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Worcester

Artemis Angel

11st 13lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: C O’Keeffe

took keen hold, pressed leader, led 3rd, not fluent 7th, pressed winner when headed 8th, hit 9th, weakened after 2 out

100/30

2nd

8

30th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

17:05 Bellewstown

Artemis Angel

11st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: C O’Keeffe

took keen hold, prominent throughout, chased clear leader before 2 out, kept on and went clear with winner from last, no match for winner

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; closely related to 2m hurdle winner Jody Ted; dam unraced half-sister to bumper winners Presenting Proform and Pennymaid and to dam of smart jumper Loosen My Load; unsold for 7,500Euros as a foal; non-runner as reserve here Wednesday; best watched on debut.
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13th

8

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:35 Cork

Nibbles

12st 0lb

J: Mr T O’Connor

T: Turlough O’Connor

Placed in a hunter chase at Limerick in December; held by Dromleigh on the evidence of a point-to-point clash at Ballycahane.

25/1

5th

9

29th Jan 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 184y

13:55 Thurles

Nibbles

12st 0lb

J: Mr T O’Connor

T: Turlough O’Connor

Won two point-to-points; good effort when third in a 14-runner maiden hunter chase at Limerick with several of these rivals behind; failed to reproduce that form when a remote fifth of six finishers in the Clonmel race in which Magic Sadler was second; tongue-tie.

14/1

7th

9

1st Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:40 Limerick

Nibbles

11st 12lb

J: Mr T O’Connor

T: Turlough O’Connor

held up in rear

25/1

Form: 09800

Last run: 66 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; poor in five bumpers and passed over.
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17

20th Oct 2022

Good

1m 7f 149y

17:30 Thurles

Glanaree

12st 0lb

J: Miss J M Cook

T: Aengus King

Second reserve; well beaten all starts in bumpers and hurdles; look elsewhere.

10th

6

3rd Oct 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Tipperary

Glanaree

11st 4lb

J: Jamie Hayes

T: Aengus King

towards rear, never on terms

100/1

11th

19

23rd Sep 2022

Good

2m 4f 0y

13:40 Listowel

Glanaree

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Aengus King

always towards rear

Form: 0P/0

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on all starts over hurdles and passed over.
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3

8th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 0f 43y

12:35 Clonmel

Comeback Tiep

11st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Eamon Courtney

midfield, not fluent and dropped to rear 6th

66/1

1

23rd Sep 2022

Good

2m 4f 0y

13:40 Listowel

Comeback Tiep

11st 12lb

J: Mr R Sugrue

T: Eamon Courtney

towards rear, hampered by faller 4 out, soon ridden and no extra, pulled up after 3 out

200/1

13th

3

17th Sep 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 170y

14:35 Navan

Comeback Tiep

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Brouder

T: Eamon Courtney

towards rear of midfield, mistake 5th, pushed along and no impression before 2 out, soon ridden and weakened

200/1

OUR TIP

Form: 77-40P

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Just a glimpse of ability in five starts and lost his action at Tramore last time; others preferred.
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0

23

10th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Crabtrees Rebel

10st 11lb

T: James Andrew Fahey

in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st

Form: 3/1/2- BF

Last run: 491 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Impressive Kilbeggan bumper winner last year returned from a long absence to win a Tramore Flat maiden last month; looks the stable second string on hurdle debut but there might not be much in it, so respected.
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15th

14

(14)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Kottayam

10st 0lb

J: Miss O M Queally

T: John Queally

prominent, led after 1f, headed but prominent halfway

50/1

8th

17

27th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:00 Listowel

Kottayam

11st 0lb

J: Mr S P Queally

T: John Queally

unseated jockey and loose before start, held up in rear

5th

9

(8)

5th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 144y

19:15 Clonmel

Kottayam

11st 4lb

J: Mr S P Queally

T: John Queally

slowly into stride, in rear

33/1

Form: 6/427-

Last run: 307 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest in two bumpers but has shown better form in three hurdle starts, with best run when second in a Galway maiden last year; has a long absence to overcome but can go well fresh, so has possibilities with a tongue-tie on.
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1

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:25 Leopardstown

Lonesome Boatman

11st 12lb

J: Mr D Allen

T: Sean Joseph Allen

Won the 3m4f Cork National in November and a good third over 3m6f at Fairyhouse since; below form in a Naas Grade 3 novice last time; just three hurdle runs, the last was in November 2021 but handles this ground so not ruled out.

6/1

6th

6

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 125y

15:25 Naas

Lonesome Boatman

11st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Sean Joseph Allen

Seasoned chaser got off the mark at the ninth attempt when making all in 3m4f Cork National in November (good-to-yielding); solid third off 9lb higher in 3m6f Porterstown Handicap at Fairyhouse later in month (winner just edged out in Thursday's Thyestes Chase); upped in grade here so career-best required, but could go well.

10/1

Form: 412

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Easily got off the mark in a Kilbeggan bumper on second start before coming up against a classier stablemate at Galway last time; is the choice of Paul Townend on hurdles debut and has to be respected.
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3rd

5

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Spread Boss Ted

11st 9lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

One of eight for trainer; bumper and dual winning hurdler had no chance when a faller on chasing debut at Navan in January (3m, soft to heavy) and was a moderate fourth of seven here next time (2m7f, heavy); much better when seeing off better-fancied stablemate Ballygunner Castle at Naas by 0.5l last time (2m4f, soft to heavy); in the mix on handicap chase debut.

13/1

1st

4

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

16:37 Naas

Spread Boss Ted

11st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

One of three for trainer; rated 143 over hurdles; dual hurdles winner was beaten 8l in 2024 Albert Bartlett; ran just once last season when 12l behind in a Fairyhouse Grade 2; looked beaten when falling on chasing debut at Navan (3m, soft to heavy); beaten 19l at Punchestown (2m7f, heavy) last time (11l in front of Supersundae).

6/1

7

17th Jan 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

14:25 Navan

Spread Boss Ted

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Fourth in a strong edition of the Albert Bartlett in 2024; failed to make an impression in a Grade 2 hurdle at Fairyhouse on his only start last season; interesting chase prospect if he can recapture top form this season.

13/2

Form: 1427/

Last run: 756 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner in 2020 for Gordon Elliott ran to a RPR of 118 in two maiden hurdles afterwards before a below-par effort; new yard and a long absence to overcome but the market could be a guide.
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0

7

6th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 55y

16:45 Downpatrick

Talk Of The Town

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: E Sheehy

Bumper winner for Gordon Elliott in 2020 but 0-8 hurdling and recent handicap form poor; flat-bred now tries chasing.

25/1

11th

2

1st Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 100y

17:20 Wexford

Talk Of The Town

12st 0lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: E Sheehy

Bumper winner for Gordon Elliott in 2020; ran okay in a Punchestown maiden hurdle in May but precious little to recommend other than that in recent times.

50/1

0

6

7th Aug 2023

Good

2m 2f 150y

16:53 Cork

Talk Of The Town

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: E Sheehy

prominent, led after 3rd, headed after 4 out, weakened quickly before 3 out

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sister to bumper/2m4f-2m7f hurdle winner Taste The Fear, half-sister to 2m3f hurdle winner Jurys Out; dam unraced sister to Fr 2m/2m1f hurdle winner Renagle; not a bad pedigree; needs to be smart to win this on debut.
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10

3rd Oct 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:45 Tipperary

More Complaints

10st 13lb

J: Mr T O’Connor

T: Turlough O’Connor

Not a bad pedigree but she showed nothing at Listowel (2m4f) when allowed to go off at 200-1.

100/1

17

23rd Sep 2022

Good

2m 4f 0y

13:40 Listowel

More Complaints

11st 5lb

J: Jamie Hayes

T: Turlough O’Connor

never better than mid-division, dropped to rear after 5th, not fluent and pushed along 6th, tailed off when pulled up after 3 out

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; placed four times in points and will have to show significant improvement to take this on rules debut.
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14th

9

30th Jan 2023

Soft

3m 0f 20y

16:17 Punchestown

Eveningofsummer

11st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ruaidhri Joseph Tierney

Poor form in five starts under Rules so far; up in trip; others preferred.

66/1

15

16th Jan 2023

Heavy

3m 0f 100y

15:20 Punchestown

Eveningofsummer

10st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Ruaidhri Joseph Tierney

Poor form over hurdles so far, including at Fairyhouse last month in a tongue-tie and blinkers; makes little appeal.

50/1

15

21st Dec 2022

Yielding

2m 6f 110y

14:37 Fairyhouse

Eveningofsummer

11st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Ruaidhri Joseph Tierney

Not much sign of ability under rules and blinkers replace cheekpieces today, so they need to have a positive effect.

33/1

Form: 0-3886

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tird reserve; best run came in a Tramore maiden hurdle last year but hasn't been as good since; cheekpieces tried.
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7th

8

26th Sep 2022

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:00 Roscommon

Gaudriole

10st 13lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

disputed lead, wandered around before 1st, led clearly when not fluent 2nd, pushed along then headed after 4 out, soon weakened

25/1

20

23rd Sep 2022

Good

2m 4f 0y

13:40 Listowel

Gaudriole

11st 5lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Tird reserve; best run came in a Tramore maiden hurdle last year but hasn't been as good since; cheekpieces tried.

8th

4

4th Aug 2022

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 0y

20:05 Sligo

Gaudriole

11st 11lb

J: Mr C P Millar

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield 4f out, ridden and no impression under 2f out

20/1

Non-runners

Crabtrees Rebel, Lonesome Boatman, Spread Boss Ted, Gaudriole

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €8.80
Straight Forecast €7.48
Trifecta €172.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Short Go

TOPSPEED:

Lonesome Boatman

The Irish Sun:

Dawn Rising

RP Ratings (IRE):

The Short Go

POSTDATA:

The Short Go