September 22 / 15.50 Listowel

15.50

Yielding To Soft

Paud, Sarah & Mary Fitzmaurice Memorial Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £6526.55
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Paud, Sarah & Mary Fitzmaurice Memorial Handicap Chase

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.80
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 76-911

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Worrying that he ran so moderately on his only previous chase start (at Downpatrick in May) but he's undeniably well handicapped off 95 after winning two handicap hurdles since then off 102 (2m/2m1f); has a bit to prove over this far but a danger to all if finding some rhythm.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

25th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:28 Perth

Cave Court

12st 1lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Kicked off a hurdle/chase four-timer with success in a C&D 0-105 over a year ago (good to soft; sole previous visit); will find this less frenetic than the 20-runner Galway handicap latest, though a mark 13lb higher than any ever won off home or away leaves little margin for error.

6/1

7th

13

31st Jul 2024

Good

2m 6f 111y

17:25 Galway

Cave Court

11st 4lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Rattled off a hat-trick (one hurdle and two chase wins) last year and back in the winners' enclosure when dropped back in trip at Ballinrobe last week; was well backed and is still operating from a lower hurdle mark so has to be of interest stepped back up in trip.

8/1

1st

1

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 64y

17:53 Ballinrobe

Cave Court

12st 0lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Won four on the bounce last year, two hurdles and as many chases; hurdling for his last three starts, twice below par after getting brought down in March.

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: -2842P BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Gave it a good go from the front when a clear second at Tipperary (2m3f, good to yielding) only to then run no race at Tramore; has won just once in 36 career starts.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 6f 79y

13:15 Thurles

Likable Chancer

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Daniel John Howard

raced in second, lost position briefly 7th, led after 2 out, headed before last, kept on but no match for winner

4/1

2nd

8

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 6f 79y

13:15 Thurles

Likable Chancer

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Daniel John Howard

raced in second, lost position briefly 7th, led after 2 out, headed before last, kept on but no match for winner

4/1

6th

13

27th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 111y

14:35 Galway

Likable Chancer

10st 11lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Daniel John Howard

prominent

11/2

25/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: F24-83

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Only fifth in this 12 months ago but this is a track he runs well and it was his second run back from a lengthy break when third in a handicap chase at Killarney (2m5f, soft); has claims.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 6f 79y

13:15 Thurles

Cahirdown Boy

11st 9lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

held up in last, jumped slightly left 1st, towards rear when took keen hold before 8th

9/4

5th

3

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 6f 79y

13:15 Thurles

Cahirdown Boy

11st 9lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

held up in last, jumped slightly left 1st, towards rear when took keen hold before 8th

9/4

5th

15

20th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Cahirdown Boy

10st 0lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Locally trained; gained first win over fences on latest at Listowel off 100 (19.5f, soft to heavy); handles better ground; up 6lb for that last win and this is a much tougher race; will need a big career best; others are preferred.

11/1

Form: 46-593 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Winning pointer; 6lb higher than when third in a Sligo handicap hurdle last time but having only his fourth run over fences and his first handicap; needs respecting.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

0

5

17th Dec 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 219y

12:15 Thurles

Leish Oscars Son

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Point winner; fair fourth on handicap chase debut at Listowel in September; not at his best when an unplaced favourite over 2m7f at Killarney in October; took full advantage of return to beginners' company when winning easily at Tramore; should remain competitive despite 6lb rise.

4/1

1st

16

28th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 100y

14:30 Tramore

Leish Oscars Son

11st 12lb

T: Gavin Cromwell

Point winner; not disgraced in handicap chases this term, though not at his best when an unplaced favourite over 2m7f at Killarney; reserve.

Form: 0U6-72 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Last success came in a handicap hurdle at this fixture two years ago; has got herself well handicapped for a reason but it was a big step in the right direction when second in a handicap chase last week at Ballinrobe (2m7f, yielding); respected should conditions dry out.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

3rd Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 2f 62y

15:05 Clonmel

Kilashee

10st 13lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

disputed lead early, led clearly before 2nd

20/1

3rd

5

3rd Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 2f 62y

15:05 Clonmel

Kilashee

10st 13lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Was in fine form over the summer over hurdles and fences but was beaten a long way at Fairyhouse two days ago.

20/1

9th

9

1st Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

12:00 Fairyhouse

Kilashee

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

jumped left on occasions, led, raced in second 6th

8/1

Form: 470235 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won a beginners' chase in June; some good runs over hurdles and fences in the meantime, latterly finishing behind Pepperocco and Midnight It Is in this discipline at Wexford; can jump better than he did that day as well.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

10th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Rebel Waltz

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: T J Nagle Jr

pressed leader, led from 2nd

9/1

6th

9

22nd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Listowel

Rebel Waltz

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: T J Nagle Jr

Won a beginners' chase in June; some good runs over hurdles and fences in the meantime, latterly finishing behind Pepperocco and Midnight It Is in this discipline at Wexford; can jump better than he did that day as well.

10/1

5th

8

1st Sep 2023

Good

2m 3f 140y

18:55 Wexford

Rebel Waltz

11st 3lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: T J Nagle Jr

prominent early, in touch with leaders when not fluent 6th, prominent when jumped slightly left and bumped rival 2 out, not fluent last, no extra run-in

13/2

Form: 0/5873

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Rated 16lb higher over hurdles and again hinted that he can win races off this chase mark when third at Wexford (2m3f; 2l behind Pepperocco); hard to discount.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

27th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 1f 65y

13:05 Fairyhouse

Midnight It Is

11st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

travelled strongly, pressed leader and briefly disputed lead, led before 6th, switched left 2 out, faced challenges before last, ridden and stayed on after last

6/1

5th

11

12th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:12 Naas

Midnight It Is

10st 8lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Well supported when winning over 2m on heavy at Clonmel in October; has run creditably twice since (over 2m2f-2m4f) and may do better at this trip; Conor Stone-Walsh claims a useful 5lb.

9/1

Form: 9244-P

Last run: 141 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Maiden under rules but a dual point winner and he was beaten under 10l in a 3m Grade 3 chase at Limerick last season; well handicapped on that form but the chances are it grossly flatters him; last seen pulling up in a beginners' chase (burst blood vessel).
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

16th Nov 2024

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

Clonmeen

11st 0lb

J: Mr P A King

T: William P Murphy

His rules wins have come on soft/heavy ground and a return to form is needed; however, he's travelled from Ireland and a case can be made judged on his two wins late last year; not written off.

25/1

9th

7

16th Nov 2024

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

Clonmeen

11st 0lb

J: Mr P A King

T: William P Murphy

His rules wins have come on soft/heavy ground and a return to form is needed; however, he's travelled from Ireland and a case can be made judged on his two wins late last year; not written off.

25/1

5th

4

13th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:55 Cork

Clonmeen

11st 11lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: William P Murphy

Won consecutive 3m handicap chases late last year but on slow ground and has lost his way subsequently; off since May, others appeal more.

20/1

Form: 5-P3P8

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Some promise over fences but has performed poorly the last twice with and without headgear; risky.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 2f 63y

12:30 Thurles

Chainofconsequence

10st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Down the field over hurdles on latest; Downpatrick win in June was over a staying trip, though won over shorter at Limerick last December; form lacks consistency.

14/1

6th

7

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 2f 63y

12:30 Thurles

Chainofconsequence

10st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Down the field over hurdles on latest; Downpatrick win in June was over a staying trip, though won over shorter at Limerick last December; form lacks consistency.

14/1

Form: 0-0776 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in this last year when one of the favourites; last season went better than this one is going and it's hard to be confident on the back of his recent efforts.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

7

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 70y

14:33 Tipperary

Filon Doudairies

11st 3lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: J P Broderick

raced lazily at times, towards rear, hampered by faller 2nd, mistake and struggling 8th, pulled up before 4 out

12/1

5

11th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 162y

19:15 Sligo

Filon Doudairies

11st 7lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: J P Broderick

Has been regressive over fences in the last year and isn't easy to fancy back over hurdles.

25/1

3

23rd May 2024

Good

2m 3f 160y

18:55 Limerick

Filon Doudairies

11st 11lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: J P Broderick

mounted on course, midfield, in touch with leaders 8th, 2 lengths down when bad mistake and unseated 4 out

25/1

20/1

Form: 1/29-0

Last run: 42 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Three hurdle wins in France but sole success in Ireland came in a point earlier this year; well beaten in the big hunter chase at Cheltenham in March and again in his first handicap at Wexford last time; bit to prove now.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

15:20 Punchestown

Le Malin

11st 7lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: S McParlan

Three-time hurdle winner in France a few years ago and a point-to-point winner for current connections; back from 276-day absence with good third in 3m handicap chase here last month and not one to rule out back hurdling off same mark.

12/1

5th

5

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

15:20 Punchestown

Le Malin

11st 7lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: S McParlan

Three-time hurdle winner in France a few years ago and a point-to-point winner for current connections; back from 276-day absence with good third in 3m handicap chase here last month and not one to rule out back hurdling off same mark.

12/1

3rd

4

15th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 70y

12:15 Punchestown

Le Malin

11st 9lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: S McParlan

Three-time hurdle winner in France a few years ago and a point winner for current connections but handicap chase form has been poor and hard to fancy.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 07-242 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Has finished runner-up in his last two handicap hurdles and returns to fences off the same mark as last time; has steered clear of fences since his beginners' win in early 2022 but can be given a chance.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

27th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:00 Listowel

Dancing Jeremy

11st 0lb

J: Miss H Heffernan

T: James Andrew Fahey

led narrowly or disputed lead early, raced in second after 4f

40/1

Form: P46-57

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Failed to win for Nicky Henderson and Willie Mullins; tailed off in two beginners' chases for this yard and goes handicapping with much to prove.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

26th Nov 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:20 Tramore

I Am Rocco

11st 10lb

J: Mr L E Williams

T: Brian M McMahon

Sixteen-race maiden under Rules; 0-10 over hurdles; best effort a 14l second of 15 at Ballinrobe (22.5f, soft) back in August; 4lb lower now but he's been well beaten in three runs since; needs more.

16/1

5th

5

26th Nov 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:20 Tramore

I Am Rocco

11st 10lb

J: Mr L E Williams

T: Brian M McMahon

Sixteen-race maiden under Rules; 0-10 over hurdles; best effort a 14l second of 15 at Ballinrobe (22.5f, soft) back in August; 4lb lower now but he's been well beaten in three runs since; needs more.

16/1

7th

12

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 55y

15:27 Fairyhouse

I Am Rocco

11st 8lb

J: Mr L E Williams

T: Brian M McMahon

Soundly beaten when placed in Ballinrobe handicaps in August and well held twice since; not an obvious contender.

20/1

Form: -04588 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner but lacks chasing experience (0-4) and doesn't arrive here in much form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

0

13

22nd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Listowel

Punters Poet

10st 12lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Dual hurdle winner but lacks chasing experience (0-4) and doesn't arrive here in much form.

50/1

11th

14

(10)

7th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 144y

19:25 Clonmel

Punters Poet

10st 9lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

midfield

25/1

8th

8

23rd Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 141y

19:10 Sligo

Punters Poet

10st 11lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Last three runs have been over fences; no encouragement from a hurdles outing at Clonmel in May; over two years since his last win.

16/1

Non-runners

A Mere Bagatelle, Pepperocco, Neptunus Equester

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €74.30
Straight Forecast €63.70
Tricast €720.91
Trifecta €1009.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Leish Oscars Son

POSTDATA:

Midnight It Is

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Cahirdown Boy

TOPSPEED:

Rebel Waltz

The Irish Sun:

Leish Oscars Son