September 18 / 16.30 Listowel

16.30

Good

Kevin’s Bar, Listowel/Exchange Inn, Ballybunion Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £8092.92
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Kevin’s Bar, Listowel/Exchange Inn, Ballybunion Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.40
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 126618

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner over extended 2m1f; beat Clifftop in Ballinrobe maiden in July; couldn't land a blow on handicap bow at Killarney but step up in trip should help.
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1

15th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:50 Downpatrick

Extrapolation

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Richard John O’Brien

Won a bumper at this venue and only narrowly denied a third success over timber at Ballinrobe two runs ago; subsequent Flat run worth ignoring and he's feasibly treated; versatile with regards to conditions.

9/2

7th

2

(10)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 202y

19:55 Ballinrobe

Extrapolation

10st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Richard John O’Brien

towards rear throughout

12/1

7th

2

(10)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 202y

19:55 Ballinrobe

Extrapolation

10st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Richard John O’Brien

towards rear throughout

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 7U82-6

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Second on handicap debut over this trip at Tramore in April; 2m probably too sharp when sixth at Wexford last time but is markedly up in grade here.
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5th

15

22nd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 180y

18:10 Tramore

Walk Out

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Unlucky not to win at least once in handicap hurdles and came home in isolation in her latest point having been left clear; entitled to have some say here.

7/1

5th

15

22nd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 180y

18:10 Tramore

Walk Out

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Unlucky not to win at least once in handicap hurdles and came home in isolation in her latest point having been left clear; entitled to have some say here.

7/1

6th

7

19th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

16:35 Thurles

Walk Out

11st 7lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Still a maiden but getting closer, runner-up latest two starts in 2m4f handicaps at Tramore and Listowel (mistake last); remains on a competitive mark and should be thereabouts.

11/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 0-4282

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner yet to win over hurdles; second to Extrapolation in Ballinrobe maiden and now 7lb better off; good second of 15 to useful Dartan in Bellewstown handicap over this trip last month.
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7

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 140y

16:28 Tramore

Clifftop

11st 4lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: H Rogers

Won a beginners' chase over C&D (good) in August 2024; dual-purpose sort has failed to add to his tally since and he is best on good ground; fit from the Flat but needs the track to dry out.

11/1

16th

16

(20)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Clifftop

8st 11lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Three-time Flat winner; had a run in a novice chase before competing from out of the handicap at Naas on return to the Flat; this is a more realistic task, but trainer may have a better chance with Cleopatra's Needle.

20/1

8th

12

(10)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

15:48 Navan

Clifftop

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Three-time Flat winner; had a recent run in a novice chase but all of his best form in both codes is on good ground and he's 8lb wrong here; yard has stronger contender with Grann's Boy.

18/1

14/1

Form: 1443/0

Last run: 135 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Not much on the Flat or in sole hurdles start this year after returning from long lay-off; visor needs to do something for him.
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13

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 125y

17:00 Roscommon

Kendancer

10st 10lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Won claiming hurdles at Limerick and Sligo before being given a lot to do on the Flat (another claimer) last month; running well but this could be a better race than the ones he's been winning.

5/1

4th

8

(13)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 110y

17:30 Limerick

Kendancer

9st 0lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

held up in rear, still plenty to do over 2f out, headway from under 2f out, keeping on when bit short of room over 1f out, went fourth final 110yds, not reach leaders

4/1

15/2

Form: 0-1002

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Likeable mare deserved her breakthrough win in Tramore maiden in June and runner-up in rated novice back there last month; has a Gowran handicap second on winter ground to her name too.
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1st

9

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:30 Tramore

Bynx

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Three-time hurdles winner (also chase winner); 0-22 on Flat; fair placed form last season, though beaten 11l when third in this race 12 months ago; needs to step up on this term's outings at Gowran and Limerick.

12/1

8th

14

(13)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

20:20 Limerick

Bynx

8st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Martin Hassett

Three-time hurdles winner (also chase winner) is 0-21 on the Flat but went close over this trip at Thurles last autumn off today's mark; can't rule out.

14/1

8th

2

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:55 Tramore

Bynx

11st 10lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Martin Hassett

Three-time hurdles winner (including here) is 1-4 over fences; that win came at Wexford (2m, good) off 7lb lower last August; out of depth in Listed hurdle latest but this more suitable and she goes well here; not out of this.

13/2

Form: 5251

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Trainer enjoying an excellent season and this 5yo won nicely on handicap bow at Kilbeggan (2m3f) last month; up 7lb and into a much better race but should be more to come from him.
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4th

8

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 55y

14:32 Punchestown

El Champo

10st 13lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Dual-winning chaser whose last win came at Listowel in September off 1lb lower (2m6f, good to yielding); looks up against it based on a failure to complete at Gowran over fences and Fairyhouse over hurdles before finishing tailed off here last time.

40/1

9th

28

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

El Champo

11st 1lb

T: P J Rothwell

Winner of five races, up against it after failing to complete his last two starts; third reserve.

Form: 7198F-

Last run: 176 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won under both codes for his small Co Limerick yard last summer; was in contention two out when falling heavily at Limerick in March; few nondescript Flat runs after and returns from a break in first-time hood.
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1

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:10 Killarney

Swelltime

12st 0lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: W J O’Doherty

Four wins over hurdles, the most recent coming in this race last year off 2lb lower on yielding to soft, his second win over C&D; out of depth on the Flat last time, but this is more suitable and acts on good ground; player.

8/1

6th

5

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 71y

20:23 Bellewstown

Swelltime

11st 0lb

J: Miss S E Leahy

T: W J O’Doherty

A winner of six races (four over hurdles and two on the level); however, a Flat rating of just 40 leaves him with heaps to find on these unfavourable terms.

40/1

8th

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:50 Limerick

Swelltime

11st 4lb

J: G B Noonan

T: W J O’Doherty

Dual-purpose; 4-33 over hurdles; last won at Killarney off 4lb lower last July (20.5f, yld-sft); good ground is fine but lacks a run and overall record when fresh suggests he'll come on for this run.

14/1

Form: 020-13

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer made all in first-time blinkers in Kilbeggan maiden (2m3f); fair third in novice contest back there but vulnerable off this mark.
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11th

13

(3)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Mighty Mo Missouri

9st 5lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Mrs John Harrington

towards rear

20/1

Form: 05-515

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Soft lead when winning Downpatrick mares handicap over 2m3f in June; 2m trip probably too sharp when creditable fifth of 18 at Galway.
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8th

8

9th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 4

13:50 Huntingdon

Cottie

11st 10lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

prominent

10/1

8th

8

9th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 4

13:50 Huntingdon

Cottie

11st 10lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

prominent

10/1

9th

12

18th Apr 2024

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Cheltenham

Cottie

10st 11lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

2-21 in Ireland, mostly for Henry de Bromhead and with latest win last June (made most); not nearly so good in her three runs for new yard but latest defeat was not as heavy and Irish record suggests that a return to better ground would be very much in her favour; title-challenging stable has made some telling strikes in handicaps this spring and she is one to note.

4/1

Form: 43F0-5

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Last win came when landing valuable Leopardstown handicap chase for Gordon Elliott over three years ago; got a one-way ticket from Gigginstown last year and shown little in two starts for present handler.
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1

22nd Apr 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton

Eclair De Beaufeu

12st 1lb

J: Jamie Gambin

T: Sarah Humphrey

took keen hold, midfield, headway before 2 out, weakening when fell last

10/1

1

22nd Apr 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton

Eclair De Beaufeu

12st 1lb

J: Jamie Gambin

T: Sarah Humphrey

took keen hold, midfield

10/1

1st

2

1st Apr 2024

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 4

15:07 Fakenham

Eclair De Beaufeu

11st 13lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah Humphrey

prominent, ridden to lead after 2 out, 3 lengths ahead last, reduced lead but kept on well run-in

9/1

Form: 53P44- D

Last run: 144 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Bumper and 2m4f novice hurdle winner for Nigel Twiston-Davies and had fair handicap form for him last season; bought for 26,000GBP in May; yard targets this meeting and he's one to respect in first-time tongue-tie
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10

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

14:15 Clonmel

Spring Meadow

10st 10lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Record of 2-18 over hurdles; soild efforts in three starts in this sphere this year (pulled-up in a chase); has to do more on these terms but could run well.

14/1

9

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 107y

19:08 Sligo

Spring Meadow

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Bumper winner; won his second race over hurdles when scoring over a slightly shorter trip than this at Limerick last October; a solid fourth at Listowel on return before things went wrong on chasing debut at Tipperary; soundly beaten third at Wexford a fortnight ago.

10/1

Form: 07-234

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in 2m3f Kilbeggan maiden in May; in the money both subsequent starts back there albeit well held, fitter for latter run after three-month break; handicap debut.
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4

(6)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:50 Tramore

Rocket Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: P G Fahey

Placed hurdler but two earlier Flat runs were poor; hard to fancy.

25/1

5th

4

29th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

19:00 Wexford

Rocket Spirit

11st 12lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

prominent, went second after 5 out, mistake 3 out, soon weakened

8/1

Form: 5-1341 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Can run in snatches but pretty effective when he gets into top gear; won off 105 in June, creditable fourth at Galway and got another fair hike for emphatic win over this trip in Sligo; may have one more in him.
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10th

10

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

19:42 Kilbeggan

Moonovercloon

10st 13lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Declan Queally

No win since scoring at Sligo (20.5f, good) in August 2023; rated 12lb higher over fences but failed to exploit lower hurdles mark on last four starts in 2025 and has now joined a new yard; lacks a run and best watched unless market speaks.

16/1

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

Non-runners

Gold Speed, Rathnaleen Kal, Atacanter

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €48.00
Straight Forecast €46.37
Tricast €270.98
Trifecta €331.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

El Champo

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Spring Meadow

TOPSPEED:

Eclair De Beaufeu

POSTDATA:

El Champo

The Irish Sun:

El Champo