October 01 / 16.45 Killarney

16.45

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Play Tote Fantasy At Tote.ie Handicap Chase

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  • 2m 7f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.80
  • Place: £3.80

Form: 9-0643 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Dual Wexford winner; seasonal best when not beaten far in third at Listowel (3m) last weekend and can race off the same mark; better signs from stable lately.
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16

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 0y

16:55 Navan

Avec Espoir

10st 6lb

J: Miss L Costello

T: V T O’Brien

Veteran has won five times (four over fences) but he has failed to fire in a handicap hurdle and a handicap chase since returning from a 320 day break; remains 8lb above sole hurdles win; others appeal more.

40/1

4

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 48y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Avec Espoir

11st 5lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: V T O’Brien

Wide margin winner over fences at Tipperary in July 2024 and won over timber here in the interim; likely needed his return at Wexford and while he was beaten a long way out, he won second time out when returned to chasing last term; 2m1f is the main concern for this veteran.

10/1

10th

2

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

17:35 Wexford

Avec Espoir

11st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: V T O’Brien

Made all for easy wins over fences and hurdles last summer; absent since faller out when in contention in 3m Cork handicap chase in October; veteran 10lb above last winning mark and may just need this comeback run.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2842P2

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Modest but in fine form this year with a breakthrough win at Tramore and three seconds; ran a gallant race at Listowel when second over 2m4f (winner easily followed up) but fourth-placed Leish Oscars Son may turn around the form over this longer trip.
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8th

12

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:18 Limerick

Likable Chancer

10st 1lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Daniel John Howard

Winless in 31 attempts hurdling; 3-35 over fences, with two of those at Tramore; flopped when well fancied for course handicap hurdle in February; fair fifth over fences at Tramore last month.

16/1

5th

13

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

19:12 Tramore

Likable Chancer

10st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: Daniel John Howard

3-34 over fences, with two of those successes coming at this track, including when 33-1 chance in this race in 2023; creditable third in a 2m7f handicap chase here on New Year's Day; flopped when well fancied for a handicap hurdle at Limerick last time.

6/1

14

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:25 Limerick

Likable Chancer

10st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Daniel John Howard

Is 3-34 over fences; veteran's recent form is solid, featuring a third placing over C&D last month and a third in a handicap chase at Tramore on New Year's Day; 0-30 record over hurdles is a significant negative; rider's claim is an asset.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 225231 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Long-standing maiden over hurdles with lots of placed efforts at Ballinrobe; on just second chase start, was ready winner of handicap over this trip at that venue and now 7lb higher.
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11th

11

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:25 Wexford

Glenmalure Lodge

10st 13lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: P J Rothwell

Won off 4lb lower at Ballinrobe last September; found to have bled when beaten a long way on return at Killarney; a player if back to best.

14/1

12th

11

19th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:50 Killarney

Glenmalure Lodge

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Exposed 10yo mare who won a Ballinrobe handicap chase over this trip last September; 4lb higher now and she has been off the track since January; tough assignment on her return to action.

16/1

Form: 291252 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Strong stayer been in fine form over hurdles and fences this year; beat Likable Chancer at Tipperary in July and just denied over 3m1f at Roscommon; good effort over hurdles latest and lots to like.
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12

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:52 Galway

Tullyhogue Fort

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: John F O’Neill

Ran well when second at Kilbeggan in July but was still beaten 13l; outclassed on the Flat latest but this much more suitable and was a close second in a division of this race in 2023 off 5lb higher; place shout.

16/1

9

(6)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

20:15 Killarney

Tullyhogue Fort

11st 4lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

Capable jumper at an ordinary level; rated 42 on the Flat and should be outclassed.

200/1

10

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 155y

19:30 Roscommon

Tullyhogue Fort

11st 3lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

Winless run stretches back to July 2023; beaten 13l when second of 12 in a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle (18.5f, good) on latest; remains 4lb above his last win but has run well on both previous visits to this venue; place chance.

17/2

Form: 6-5934

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Point winner in April for previous yard and signs of improvement lately for Gavin Cromwell; hurdling third at Sligo preceded never-nearer handicap debut fourth at Listowel (winner bolted up since, Likable Chancer second); longer trip should suit.
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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: /07-96 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdles winner and good second to smart type at this track but that was all three years ago; it's been a struggle since including when beaten 30l on handicap chase debut at Wexford last time; fitter for that at least.
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0

6

16th Nov 2023

Soft

3m 0f 157y

12:20 Punchestown

William Of Wykeham

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

towards rear, not fluent 10th, soon detached, pulled up 4 out

16/1

6th

5

1st Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

16:45 Killarney

William Of Wykeham

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Dual hurdles winner and good second to smart type at this track but that was all three years ago; it's been a struggle since including when beaten 30l on handicap chase debut at Wexford last time; fitter for that at least.

12/1

6th

4

1st Sep 2023

Good

3m 1f 0y

19:25 Wexford

William Of Wykeham

11st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Dual hurdle winner has been well held in three chase starts and needs to show much more on handicap debut; cheekpieces added.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 138/80 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Three wins in 2021 including C&D contest off this mark; missed last year; tailed off on return, showed up well for long way at Wexford last time.
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7th

6

30th Nov 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 0y

13:15 Thurles

Black Samurai

10st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Sean Aherne

Three wins in 2021; missed last year and has taken a while to find anything like his best form again since his return in August; positive display at Punchestown two weeks ago, led until making a bad mistake two out, just lost second place behind an easy winner.

11/2

3rd

3

16th Nov 2023

Soft

3m 0f 157y

12:20 Punchestown

Black Samurai

11st 10lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Sean Aherne

led, bad mistake and headed 2 out, no extra and lost second final 110yds

16/1

6th

1

9th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 96y

15:25 Clonmel

Black Samurai

12st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Three wins between May and August in 2021; missed last year and has failed to find his form again since his return in August; best on good ground or with some ease.

20/1

Form: P89514 CD BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Locally-trained gelding was C&D winner on soft in August; well behind Avec Espoir when beaten favourite at Listowel.
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6th

6

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:37 Killarney

Definiteadare

10st 9lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Charles Coakley

Won this race in 2023 but that is his sole win from 21 starts over fences; poor in both runs this summer and has to return to best.

18/1

10

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 10y

20:00 Roscommon

Definiteadare

10st 13lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Charles Coakley

1-20 over fences, the win coming off 80 at Killarney just under two years ago; remains 4lb above his last win and didn't show enough on return from a break on latest to make him of interest here.

16/1

Form: 89U5-4

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Point winner is lightly-raced maiden under Rules; fair fifth at Wexford in the spring; well-beaten fourth to Glenmalure Lodge at Ballinrobe after a break but should strip fitter here.
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5th

12

16th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Tramore

Definetly Darsi

10st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Point winner; 0-10 over fences and makes debut for new yard returning from 315 days off; probably best watched.

50/1

3rd

9

6th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 110y

17:20 Downpatrick

Definetly Darsi

11st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

1-6 in points and 0-9 over fences; has yet to get even placed and he ran no race last time at Killarney.

25/1

0

11

1st Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

16:45 Killarney

Definetly Darsi

10st 9lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Point winner is lightly-raced maiden under Rules; fair fifth at Wexford in the spring; well-beaten fourth to Glenmalure Lodge at Ballinrobe after a break but should strip fitter here.

12/1

Non-runners

Movie King, Steps Match

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Payout
Exacta €73.40
Straight Forecast €73.54
Tricast €467.33
Trifecta €405.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Likable Chancer

The Irish Sun:

Tullyhogue Fort

SPOTLIGHT:

Leish Oscars Son

TOPSPEED:

Likable Chancer

POSTDATA:

Likable Chancer