September 23 / 14.00 Listowel

14.00

Good To Yielding

Clieveragh Handicap

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Clieveragh Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £73.10
  • Place: £10.30

Form: 058809 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
AW maiden winner has struggled to make an impact in handicaps; better for last month's Killarney run behind Nibras Rainbow and will have been primed for this meeting by local yard.
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11th

3

(11)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Relevant Range

9st 7lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Decent record over C&D but lacks consistency and there's little room for manoeuvre off this mark (Doncaster win last month came off 3lb lower); others hold stronger claims.

16/1

4th

4

(2)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:35 Nottingham

Relevant Range

9st 3lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Gained his second win on turf when landing a Doncaster handicap under Elle-May Croot 12 days ago, bouncing back from a lesser effort; can't be dismissed off this 4lb higher mark.

5/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 1-8066

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
AW winner at two; bit better over 6f/7f lately when beaten around 5l and stepping up in trip might help.
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3rd

7

(7)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Clarita

9st 1lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

dwelt start, towards rear, headway towards near side over 1f out, ran on and went third inside final furlong

15/2

3rd

7

(7)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Clarita

9st 1lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

dwelt start, towards rear, headway towards near side over 1f out, ran on and went third inside final furlong

15/2

3rd

1

(2)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Clarita

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, bit short of room from over 2f out, in the clear when edged left inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds

5/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 240526 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
C&D winner will need the breaks and pace to aim at but comes here in reasonable form and has crack apprentice on board.
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4th

1

(20)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Cork

Arch Enemy

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Patrick Magee

Seven-time turf winner won twice in July and ran a decent race on latest off this mark when a 3.75l fifth of 16 at Galway; has won off higher ratings in the past so not dismissed with in-form claimer taking off 5lb.

15/2

5th

18

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Arch Enemy

9st 4lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Patrick Magee

Seven-time turf winner on a hat-trick after back to back wins at Navan (1m2f, good) and Killarney (11.5f, good); has gone up 11lb for those wins but she has won off higher marks in the past; however, was unplaced in the 5.40 here on Thursday.

5/1

12th

1

(7)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Arch Enemy

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Patrick Magee

Ground-versatile sort has hit form lately, winning over 1m2f at Navan and carrying a 7lb penalty at Killarney over just short of this trip; up another 4lb but has run well in defeat at this track and looks a player.

4/1

25/1

  • Place: £7.90

Form: -44600

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in maidens but never involved in first two handicap starts at Galway.
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3rd

5

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:50 Killarney

Charlie Brown

9st 4lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: T J O’Mara

Sole success came over this trip on soft ground at Navan in October; solid efforts either side of hurdles run; ground may be too quick.

12/1

14/1

Form: -85005 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner but has run well over C&D a few times and each-way claims after good run at Cork lately.
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9th

14

(17)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:20 Killarney

Han Solo

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Augustine Leahy

Both wins have come on good ground at Cork, the last in 2023; soundly beaten both starts this year and needs a return to form.

22/1

8

(3)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:10 Listowel

Han Solo

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Augustine Leahy

Has won twice on turf, both on good ground at Cork; should be better for a run at that venue in April on seasonal debut.

14/1

8

(3)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:10 Listowel

Han Solo

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Augustine Leahy

Has won twice on turf, both on good ground at Cork; should be better for a run at that venue in April on seasonal debut.

14/1

Form: 520092 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner in Britain; twice runner-up this summer, including when narrowly beaten by Nibras Rainbow at Killarney last month; led then but doesn't have to and ground-versatile.
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9th

7

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Shoot To Kill

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Noel C Kelly

On a losing run but this Irish challenger arrives in good nick, not best drawn when sixth of 15 in 7f Galway handicap 24 days ago; in the mix again.

10/1

6th

14

(18)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Shoot To Kill

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Noel C Kelly

Prolific winner, latest in Gowran claimer nearly a year ago; 0-10 for current yard; best form this season represented by Down Royal second in May and third at Fairyhouse early this month, both over this trip.

12/1

3rd

4

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Shoot To Kill

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Noel C Kelly

Prolific winner at around this trip, latest in Gowran claimer nearly a year ago; 0-9 for current yard but Down Royal second to Faoladh puts him in the mix on ground he'll handle.

12/1

Form: 037841

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Had been running over further and 1m1f, in a visor, seemed to suit last twice; off the mark in 3yo handicap (third won since) at Tipperary; sharp mile here possibly not ideal.
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3rd

1

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Dancing Steve

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two-time turf winner below best on grass so far this year and extended AW record to 0-8 when soundly beaten over 1m4f here last month; others arrive in better form.

12/1

16/1

Form: 4800-7

Last run: 58 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Glimpses of ability for Dick Brabazon, notably when fourth at last year's Galway festival; shaped like she needed seasonal/yard debut at Gowran and interesting to see Hayes on board.
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15

(9)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

16:55 Navan

Portmagee

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John C McConnell

Bits of promise in 2023 but shown very little since and hard to fancy; blinkers replace cheekpieces; 1lb wrong.

33/1

11th

13

(8)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 77y

16:45 Bellewstown

Portmagee

8st 13lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Bits of promise in 2023 but shown very little since and only beat one home on last month's return/yard debut.

33/1

Form: 30-085 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Second to Drop The Dip in this last year in between a couple of ready wins over 1m/1m1f under this rider; seems to be running into form and any ease in the ground will help.
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8th

8

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Wrist Art

10st 3lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: James Owen

Responded well to second-time cheekpieces under Ruby Criscuolo at Brighton (1m4f) nine days ago, ending a long losing spell; placed over C&D the time before; in the mix, even with 4lb penalty.

6/1

1st

4

(2)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

Wrist Art

10st 6lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: James Owen

Both wins came when trained in Ireland in 2023; has made the frame in five of his last six races; returning cheekpieces replace visor but losing run is mounting up.

4/1

3rd

6

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:16 Lingfield (AW)

Wrist Art

8st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Yet to add to his two Irish wins in 2023 but has performed well twice this month, finishing second in Windsor handicap (11.4f, good to firm) and fourth in classified race here (1m4f); this drop back in trip ought to suit; probably won't be far away.

7/2

13/2

Form: 006414 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
In a good spell of form at present with creditable efforts either side of his Killarney victory over Shoot To Kill; stepping back up to a mile will help and couldn't put you off him.
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3rd

12

(7)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Curragh

Nibras Rainbow

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Paul W Flynn

Has been in good form this summer with wins at both Killarney and Leopardstown over slightly shorter; decent run at Ballinrobe afterwards, but Gowran effort on Wednesday was disappointing; 3lb out of handicap here.

10/1

9th

4

(11)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:52 Gowran Park

Nibras Rainbow

9st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Paul W Flynn

Has been highly dependable in recent months, two wins and three places from his last five starts; beat 21 rivals (including Medieval Night) at Leopardstown last month and has a good chance of reaching the money again following a Ballinrobe third that gives him an edge over Miss Crinshawn.

5/1

40/1

Form: 10-000

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won over 6f at Sligo last year but very poor form since; back from a break and not sure to stay.
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14th

7

(14)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 111y

15:05 Roscommon

Kami

9st 4lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Sligo win last season came out of the blue; never closer than tenth since then; very hard to make a case for her.

20/1

11th

12

(9)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Listowel

Kami

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Won over 6f at Sligo last year but very poor form since; back from a break and not sure to stay.

40/1

Form: 4-9097 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Better record on AW but sole turf success came here two years ago; not coming here in great form but latest run in higher grade at Cork was okay.
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12th

15

(15)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Listowel

Bobby K

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Michael William O’Meara

Better record on AW but sole turf success came here two years ago; not coming here in great form but latest run in higher grade at Cork was okay.

20/1

7th

11

(7)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:25 Cork

Bobby K

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Michael William O’Meara

Five of his six wins have come on AW and just 1-17 on turf; well below his best in three runs this year and others preferred.

20/1

Form: -50563

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Ran well in higher grade on stable/handicap debut at Gowran early this month; third in first-time cheekpieces at that track on Saturday.
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8th

8

(7)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:14 Dundalk (AW)

Academy Winner

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Minor promise in turf maidens earlier this season; placed in a Gowran handicap (1m) but didn't appear to stay 1m2f here on latest; blinkers replace cheekpieces here and can't be ruled out.

10/1

8th

8

(7)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:14 Dundalk (AW)

Academy Winner

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Minor promise in turf maidens earlier this season; placed in a Gowran handicap (1m) but didn't appear to stay 1m2f here on latest; blinkers replace cheekpieces here and can't be ruled out.

10/1

5th

5

(3)

11th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Academy Winner

9st 10lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

prominent on inner, disputing second under 2f out, weakened inside final 110yds

10/1

16/1

Form: 853400 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner at up to a mile; poor lately but not beaten far when placed at Leopardstown in June; visor back on.
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7th

7

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:51 Bellewstown

Eastern Wind

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: T G McCourt

Two of her five Flat wins have come at this track; won a Tipperary maiden hurdle last year and not a bad Downpatrick handicap run last month; decent Sligo Flat run since; needs more on these terms.

10/1

2nd

5

(9)

5th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 56y

20:30 Sligo

Eastern Wind

9st 10lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Five Flat wins; good second of 19 over this trip at Leopardstown in May, but has struggled since; goes on any ground.

16/1

7/1

Form: 678588 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Unbeaten in two C&D runs including when beating Wrist Art in corresponding contest last year; has been running okay and back on an attractive mark now; likely to go forward from a good draw.
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18

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:00 Punchestown

Drop The Dip

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Three time Flat winner; last win came at Bellewstown two years ago (7f, heavy); has pulled up and unseated since trying hurdles; an unlikely candidate.

80/1

2

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 131y

17:00 Ballinrobe

Drop The Dip

11st 5lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time Flat winner, including twice at Listowel; had a valid excuse at that venue last autumn when found to be clinically abnormal; saddle slipped early when 80-1 chance on hurdling debut at Kilbeggan ten days ago.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 43416- D

Last run: 426 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Four wins for David Barron in Britain; picked up for 8,000GBP last September but has obviously had issues since.
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11th

5

(10)

6th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Lilikoi

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Michael Flannery

Four time winner in Britain but form since returning from long absence last month has been poor; blinkers tried.

25/1

11th

5

(10)

6th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Lilikoi

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Michael Flannery

Four time winner in Britain but form since returning from long absence last month has been poor; blinkers tried.

25/1

12th

6

(9)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Lilikoi

9st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Michael Flannery

Four time winner in Britain but form since returning from long absence last month has been poor; hard to fancy.

25/1

Non-runners

Santa Catarina

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €1095.60
Straight Forecast €516.10
Tricast €3859.68
Trifecta €2351.70

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Shoot To Kill

The Irish Sun:

Dancing Steve

SPOTLIGHT:

Wrist Art

POSTDATA:

Shoot To Kill