September 23 / 16.20 Listowel

16.20

Good To Yielding

John McGuire Handicap (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £23086.96
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 9 runners
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John McGuire Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 0-8304

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Not really one these days to put good runs together; faded close home when an otherwise very good fourth in a premier handicap at the Curragh last Sunday; each-way claims on a good day.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

26th

9

(20)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Soaring Monarch

9st 4lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: James M Barrett

Useful form for Alan McIntyre in valuable handicaps last season, highlighted by 1m4f Listowel win; also fourth in a 1m2f premier handicap at this venue (Indigo Five second); trip may be inadequate; has changed stable.

25/1

6th

3

(1)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:45 Leopardstown

Soaring Monarch

9st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Alan McIntyre

led, headed but prominent after 2f, went second over 1f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

6/1

1st

4

(1)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Soaring Monarch

9st 5lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Alan McIntyre

prominent

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: -29720

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
In good form this season, finishing a close second in the 1m2f Ladies Derby at the Curragh and was not beaten far over too short a trip in the Galway Mile; having his first try over the trip and another interesting runner if he stays; one of two for the stable.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(10)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:45 Leopardstown

Scholarship

8st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield, keeping on when repeatedly short of room from over 1f out, ran on well and went second inside final 110yds, no match for winner

12/1

3

(5)

17th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Scholarship

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Gerard O’Leary

Only beaten half a length over C&D in June and bounced back from a lesser effort when runner-up over 1m4f at Listowel last month; drop back in trip on slower ground looks ideal and has to be high on the shortlist.

11/4

2nd

7

(3)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Scholarship

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Gerard O’Leary

took keen hold, midfield, towards rear after 3f

8/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: -21342 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Some useful form last year and landed a 1m soft ground maiden at Killarney in May; stepped up to 1m2f to good effect when second in a Naas handicap last month and looked as though stepping up to 1m4f would suit; should make his presence felt.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(2)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 84y

17:10 Naas

Thors Hammer

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

pressed winner, briefly led soon after start, challenging when ridden under 2f out

9/2

3rd

12

(4)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Thors Hammer

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: J P Murtagh

slightly awkward start, took keen hold, prominent, pressed leader before halfway

7/2

2nd

8

(4)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 84y

17:27 Naas

Thors Hammer

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J P Murtagh

chased clear leader, headway 2f out, lost second over 1f out, rallied and went second again final 110yds, no match for winner

11/2

5/1

Form: -40221 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner and possibly produced a career-best when accounting for subsequent Listed winner Beechwood at Sligo; consistent mare should run her race.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

15:45 Galway

No Niki No

9st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E J O’Neill

Is 7-32 on turf; won a fillies' handicap at Sligo in August off 83 (1m2f, yielding); no impact off revised mark at Listowel and outclassed in Listed company on latest at Naas; never won on very testing ground or off a mark this high; others preferred.

17/2

9th

2

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

15:45 Galway

No Niki No

9st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E J O’Neill

Is 7-32 on turf; won a fillies' handicap at Sligo in August off 83 (1m2f, yielding); no impact off revised mark at Listowel and outclassed in Listed company on latest at Naas; never won on very testing ground or off a mark this high; others preferred.

17/2

14th

4

(12)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 3f 214y

15:25 Naas

No Niki No

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: E J O’Neill

Running well in handicaps this season; gained seventh win of her career when winning off 83 at Sligo in August (10.5f, yielding); beaten 10.5l off 88 at Listowel (1m4f, good) three weeks ago; stays this far but this looks ambitious; others have more pressing claims.

20/1

Form: 933099 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Probably should have won a valuable handicap at Epsom in May; not beaten far in a premier handicap over 1m5f at Leopardstown nine days ago; should be competitive if producing his best.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(10)

30th Mar 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Leopardstown

Derry Lad

10st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Emmet Mullins

4-26 for Kevin Coleman; last won at Pontefract off 77 in June 2023; has since failed to make an impact off his revised mark and has moved to Emmet Mullins; lacks a run and probably best watched unless the money comes.

15/2

5th

8

(6)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Derry Lad

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

towards rear

14/1

9th

16

(10)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

Derry Lad

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

midfield

33/1

6/1

Form: 158331

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Two-time winner; just did enough in the first-time blinkers in a 1m2f rated contest at Roscommon last time and is left on the same mark here; surprisingly running in his first handicap and has the ability to get involved if he lasts out the trip.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(11)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Vestigia

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

carried right start, took keen hold, soon midfield

6/1

1st

2

(2)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 2f 63y

17:45 Roscommon

Vestigia

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

in touch with leaders, disputing third before halfway, challenging when ridden 2f out, led and edged right over 1f out, faced challenge but kept on well towards far side final 110yds

9/4

Form: 40-076 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has twice run well hurdling this summer, too free over 2m on AW in between; probably failed to stay in the 2m2f Ulster Cesarewitch last time; others more likely.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

12

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

16:00 Cheltenham

Belgoprince

11st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Close up when placed in two run-of-the-mill handicap hurdles this season (2m2f/2m) but he's 0-12 in this sphere now and his two Flat runs in September were disappointing; needs to raise his game.

10/1

Form: 815704

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Last of his seven wins came in a 1m1f handicap for Paul Flynn at Leopardstown in June; changed hands after he was well held in a heavy ground claimer at Roscommon; others preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

17

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 15y

14:30 Thurles

Timourid

10st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Regressive on the Flat and well beaten in a 2m handicap on his only recent start over hurdles; safe to look elsewhere.

40/1

14th

17

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 15y

14:30 Thurles

Timourid

10st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Regressive on the Flat and well beaten in a 2m handicap on his only recent start over hurdles; safe to look elsewhere.

40/1

12/1

Form: -09080

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner, four on the Flat, but has really struggled to find his best form this season on the Flat or over hurdles; down to his lowest mark since winning at Galway last year but others preferred.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

21st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 184y

17:35 Gowran Park

Teed Up

10st 4lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: Emmet Mullins

Dual-purpose; four-time winner on the Flat; badly out of form in both codes this year; beaten 16l when last at Killarney on latest start (1m4f, good); will appreciate the return to a softer surface but needs a revival.

10/1

9th

6

(5)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Teed Up

9st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Emmet Mullins

Six-time winner, four on the Flat, but has really struggled to find his best form this season on the Flat or over hurdles; down to his lowest mark since winning at Galway last year but others preferred.

12/1

10th

1

(11)

27th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 110y

19:45 Bellewstown

Teed Up

12st 2lb

J: Mr F J Gillen

T: Emmet Mullins

Useful dual-purpose sort but has been well below best in both codes lately and has to return to his form of last year.

10/1

Non-runners

Saltwell, Weston, Jabbar

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €38.60
Straight Forecast €41.11
Tricast €130.57
Trifecta €150.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

No Niki No

TOPSPEED:

Thor's Hammer

The Irish Sun:

Saltwell

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Derry Lad

POSTDATA:

No Niki No