September 21 / 15.25 Listowel

15.25

Yielding To Soft

Tote Ireland Handicap

  • Prize money: £6787.61
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Tote Ireland Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 341331

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
In good form this term and gained a third win of the season in a Clonmel handicap a fortnight ago; 7lb rise demands another career best but likeable profile and she handles softer ground too.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

13

(15)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Simply Sideways

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Timothy Doyle

raced near side, towards rear

14/1

9th

13

(15)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Simply Sideways

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Timothy Doyle

raced near side, towards rear

14/1

4th

5

(7)

6th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

13:55 Tipperary

Simply Sideways

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Timothy Doyle

dwelt start, midfield, soon in touch with leaders, went fourth inside final furlong, ran on, not reach leaders

6/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 192548

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Running well in defeat since winning a fillies' handicap at Limerick; had plenty to do at Punchestown last week and capable of getting competitive here given that she's versatile with regards to ground.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

17:01 Lingfield (AW)

Independent Expert

9st 10lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Multiple wins at 7f-1m in Ireland, including on Polytrack, but she hasn't looked well treated on turf in Britain; has a lower AW mark but still has enough to prove in her first run over 5f.

10/1

4th

1

(4)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

19:30 Windsor

Independent Expert

10st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Eight-time winner in Ireland but all over 7f/1m, and three starts over 6f/7f for this yard have yielded little; takes another drop in class but best watched for now.

12/1

9th

4

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Independent Expert

10st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Eight-time winner in Ireland (7f/1m) who has yet to sparkle in two 6f starts for this yard, including when beaten 12l to finish last of eight at Windsor (good to firm) on Monday; this trip is more suitable so heed any market signals.

33/1

15/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 602343

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Running well in defeat since finishing runner-up in a claimer in July; ideal trip/conditions here and ought to run a big race.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 4-634

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Promise in each of his four starts including handicap debut at the Galway festival last time; should handle an ease and a useful apprentice takes off 7lb; warrants respect.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(8)

21st Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 0y

15:25 Listowel

Sea Gardens

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield

13/2

4th

5

(7)

2nd Aug 2023

Soft

1m 0f 123y

17:10 Galway

Sea Gardens

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

hampered start, raced in second, led 2f out, weakened final 110yds

13/2

3rd

6

(6)

4th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:37 Listowel

Sea Gardens

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, headway and went second over 3f out, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, no match for first two

9/2

40/1

Form: /17-69

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut having been off a year 12 months ago; however, has a fair bit to prove having been well below form in two runs this year; wide draw; wears first-time cheekpieces.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

18

(18)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 4f 17y

18:45 Roscommon

Bridge Of Dawn

9st 1lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Second reserve; 1-11; won on heavy ground at Navan in October 2022 off 71; back to form on last three runs of 2023; second over 1m4f on heavy at Gowran off 69 in October; absent since fourth over 1m2f on heavy at the Curragh later that month; on a good mark and could run well if fit.

4th

2

(1)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

15:37 Curragh

Bridge Of Dawn

10st 0lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

raced in second and pressed leader, led again after 4f, clear under 3f out, headed under 2f out, weakened final furlong

7/1

16/1

Form: 326165 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Got her head back in front at Ballinrobe in July and things haven't panned out for her twice since; might be worth forgiving those runs and first-time blinkers may help.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

13:53 Chester

Yokkell

9st 13lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Adrian Wintle

Multiple winner who took advantage of her much reduced mark when justifying favouritism at Bath (extended 1m3f, firm); entitled to go well again off 4lb higher; ran okay in one or her two previous visits here.

7/2

1st

1

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:31 Bath

Yokkell

10st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Multiple winner in this code at up to 1m4f, including on fast ground; usually held up; has had four starts from 1m-1m2f since a break, running reasonably consistently in defeat; drops 2lb and back again in grade; player.

15/8

4th

7

(5)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Ffos Las

Yokkell

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

On a losing run but finished well to be close up in 1m2f/1m handicaps at Leicester (good to firm); she can cope with good to soft and should run well.

4/1

Form: 657593

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Both wins on heavy and running well in defeat this term, including when third of five at Galway last week; getting back towards a more workable mark and one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

2

(12)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 48y

20:15 Roscommon

Duke Of Leggagh

10st 2lb

J: Hannah Rafferty

T: Michael Mulvany

Won twice on the Flat last year including over C&D off 5lb lower; two runs this term not his best and may need some more help from the handicapper; won't mind if there's rain.

20/1

16th

12

(23)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

20:20 Galway

Duke Of Leggagh

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Dangerous when gets his favoured soft conditions, as when bolting up at Bellewstown in October; recent Ballinrobe comeback run should have brought him on but won't get his preferred ground here and terrible draw to overcome.

16/1

8th
11 (13)
Ayrton

50/1

Form: 55-600

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won on heavy ground in France; hard to fancy on what he's shown for this yard; wears hood.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

1

21st Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 148y

13:45 Punchestown

Ayrton

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: T J O’Mara

Winner on the Flat in France at 2 but no trace of ability on the level for his current trainer; makes no appeal on his hurdling debut.

100/1

14th

4

(13)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

14:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ayrton

9st 8lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: T J O’Mara

slowly into stride

14/1

12th

2

(6)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ayrton

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: T J O’Mara

midfield

20/1

Form: 000206

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Just one win since 2020 and hit and miss this year; well held in a Roscommon claimer latest and looks up against it for now.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

16:15 Navan

Comfort Line

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Came with a late run to record an eleventh career win at the Curragh recently over this trip; 3lb rise okay so expected to be thereabouts.

6/1

1st

6

(12)

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Comfort Line

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

A winner of seven races on AW and three on turf; last turf success was in 2022, but this season's overall form provided a fair amount of encouragement; a three-time runner-up at this venue, including in June; had plenty of horses behind him at Leopardstown ten days ago.

6/1

Form: 355881

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner last term and got her head back in front at Clonmel a fortnight ago when dipping below her last winning mark; 8lb rise demands a career best but the type to remain in form now.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

(2)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 130y

17:42 Clonmel

Dazzling Spirit

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Cian Collins

Last of her four wins was in September 2023; respectable fifth in handicap at Gowran (1m1f, good) in July but she missed the break and was tailed off in a classified event at Ayr last month (1m2f, good); 4lb wrong.

18/1

3

(13)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:42 Ayr

Dazzling Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Cian Collins

April's Gowran Park third (9.5f, yielding) is a sole podium finish in her last 18 runs, but she ran to that sort of level again back there last time, reaffirming she can still operate on sounder surfaces also.

16/1

11th
15 (10)
Anycity

100/1

Form: 006/50 D

Last run: 76 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Shown nothing since 2021 and needs further than this these days; 7lb wrong.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

0

1

23rd Nov 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 46y

15:40 Thurles

Anycity

11st 12lb

J: Mr I Ryan

T: J Larkin

Useful on AW in Britain at two and three, only glimpses of former ability in recent years; three poor Flat runs since Navan fifth of 18 in March; four years since his only hurdles run which was in a good juvenile event at Down Royal.

50/1

19th

14

(14)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:55 Navan

Anycity

8st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: J Larkin

Useful on AW in Britain at two and three, only glimpses of former ability in recent years; two poor runs since C&D fifth in March.

33/1

11th

15

(10)

21st Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 0y

15:25 Listowel

Anycity

8st 7lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: J Larkin

Shown nothing since 2021 and needs further than this these days; 7lb wrong.

100/1

Non-runners

Brave Troop, Lady Arwen, La Tulipe Noire, Alhaajeb

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €32.80
Straight Forecast €37.22
Tricast €169.31
Trifecta €201.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sea Gardens

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Eloquent Arthur

POSTDATA:

Brave Troop

The Irish Sun:

Sea Gardens

TOPSPEED:

Eloquent Arthur