September 24 / 14.35 Listowel

14.35

Good

Rose Hotel Handicap

  • Prize money: £5900
  • 0m 7f 15y
  • 14 runners
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Rose Hotel Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.80
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 607857 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Three wins last year, twice over 7f; off a reduced mark and last two runs were better; turn could be near.
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10th

11

(14)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

Amemri

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Has a better strike rate on AW (7-24); however, capable enough on turf (3-24, placed four times) to have a say in a race like this. best of three starts on turf this year when second over 1m at Limerick in April.

8/1

4th

8

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Limerick

Amemri

8st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Three-time turf winner won this race last year (Anvika third); back to form when recording a 10th career win at Dundalk in March; runner-up over C&D (yielding; form has worked out well) on penultimate; troubled passage last time at Down Royal; wouldn't want it too soft.

7/1

10th

10

(8)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Amemri

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Back to form when recording a tenth career win at Dundalk in March; has won three times on turf and finished runner-up of 15 at Limerick (1m, yielding) on latest when just in front of Minaun View; player.

3/1

33/1

  • Place: £10.20

Form: 563960

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Competitive on occasions in handicaps but has only won a claimer and others are more convincing.
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8

(16)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Gowran Park

Nika Pika

9st 7lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Noel C Kelly

Just 1-26, winning a Navan claiming maiden in 2023; lost her form on AW last winter and poor back there last time; handles soft but not easy to fancy.

25/1

4

(1)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Nika Pika

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Noel C Kelly

Sole win from 25 starts came at Navan in a maiden claimer in 2023 over 1m; highly tried at this venue earlier this year with her best effort being a 1.75l third over 1m4f; poor in five runs at this track following that and tailed off when attempting hurdles for the first time at Cartmel last time; tongue-tie now added to hood.

18/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 596227

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Has been all over the shop trip-wise this year, from 6f to 1m5f; best efforts were his two seconds over 1m; each-way claims.
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10

(3)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Seas And Oceans

9st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: E J O’Neill

0-14 overall and no wins from five at this track; best run came here last October over 7f from a mark of 53; well behind on return here in February and 21l behind at Leopardstown recently over 1m; Foley on board now.

16/1

19th

11

(12)

30th Mar 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Leopardstown

Seas And Oceans

9st 6lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: E J O’Neill

Thirteen race maiden is 0-8 on turf; ran well over this trip at Killarney off 50 in August and again over 7f at Listowel off 51 the following month; has had a sharpener at Dundalk and Lordan is back on board; interesting.

10/1

Form: 175353 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
7f winner at Fairyhouse in July and nothing wrong with his third at Punchestown last week (1m1f); should give his running and have a say.
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3

(19)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Skontonovski

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

In good form for Ado McGuinness towards the end of last year but hasn't kicked on for his new connections.

25/1

3

(19)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Skontonovski

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

In good form for Ado McGuinness towards the end of last year but hasn't kicked on for his new connections.

25/1

12th

17

(12)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Skontonovski

9st 7lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield

16/1

Form: -57722 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Well drawn for a prominent racer and has gone close the last twice, albeit at 1m2f and 1m1f; expect a positive ride back at this trip and can make a bold bid.
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18th

19

(3)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Simple Endeavour

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

soon led

12/1

5th

7

(1)

24th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

14:35 Listowel

Simple Endeavour

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

cajoled along to lead, headed and weakened gradually from under 2f out

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 263622

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Now 0-12 but has been running well from 6f to an extended 7f; slight concern that he's not been getting the job done but needs considering.
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2nd

4

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:28 Leopardstown

Dark Viper

9st 9lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Two C&D wins last season on good and heavy ground; yet to hit top gear this term but has slipped 4lb below his last success and hinted that he might be coming back to form at Ballinrobe on latest; not discounted.

11/1

5th

5

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

18:55 Ballinrobe

Dark Viper

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Has recorded his only two wins over 1m at Leopardstown; his record of finishing second ten times strikes a note of caution; below best in four 2026 appearances.

12/1

8th

4

(11)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Dark Viper

9st 5lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Has recorded his only two wins over 1m at this venue; ground was heavy when he scored off this mark last October, his 2024 win was on good going; his record of finishing second ten times strikes a note of caution; below best in three 2026 appearances.

12/1

Form: 347210 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f handicap at Gowran two runs back for the second successive season; made no impact off her 4lb higher mark at the Curragh but if back in the zone she'd be a player.
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10th

8

(1)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:17 Dundalk (AW)

Golden Days

9st 7lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M Halford & T Collins

in touch with leaders on inner, short of room after 1f, steady headway towards far side under 2f out, weakened final 110yds

10/1

10th

8

(1)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:17 Dundalk (AW)

Golden Days

9st 7lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M Halford & T Collins

Four wins on turf, 0-12 AW record is off-putting; has run well here in recent months, though not one of her better displays on latest.

10/1

8th
9 (17)
Akeela

5/1

Form: 039142

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
40-1 winner over 6f at Naas (good) but that was no fluke having performed well in her two subsequent runs, the latest over 7f at Cork (beaten half a length); drawn wide here but chance if overcoming that.
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14

(6)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 42y

19:23 Leopardstown

Akeela

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Sole win came over 6f at Naas last year but stays this trip too; didn't get the clearest passage over 6.5f at Limerick last time and is one to consider from a decent draw back to this trip with Keane aboard.

6/1

4th

8

(4)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 150y

14:07 Limerick

Akeela

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won off 5lb higher at Naas (6f, good) last July; best effort for current yard on latest at Bellewstown over 1m; this trip more suitable and top rider booked; not discounted.

13/2

8

(12)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:57 Bellewstown

Akeela

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Sole win came in a 6f handicap at Naas last summer; moved to this yard after being fourth in a Gowran claimer; didn't get a clear run at Limerick last time over 7f and can do better; first try over 1m.

7/1

Form: 065030 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; both wins last year for previous yard were over 7f on testing ground; form on quicker surfaces is less convincing.
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17th

21

(6)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Purring Along

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

Four wins all at 7f, including here this time last year off a lowly 47; went up 7lb for Down Royal win in June and has struggled since, including when well-backed at Galway on Monday, doing best work at finish; 6lb wrong.

20/1

17th

21

(6)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Purring Along

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

Four wins all at 7f, including here this time last year off a lowly 47; went up 7lb for Down Royal win in June and has struggled since, including when well-backed at Galway on Monday, doing best work at finish; 6lb wrong.

20/1

17th

21

(6)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Purring Along

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

Four wins all at 7f, including here this time last year off a lowly 47; went up 7lb for Down Royal win in June and has struggled since, including when well-backed at Galway on Monday, doing best work at finish; 6lb wrong.

20/1

50/1

Form: 809

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Nothing to shout about in maidens (1m-1m2f) and he's back in distance for handicap debut; would need to see some money about for him.
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4th

13

(5)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Draiocht

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: T J O’Mara

Breakthrough win came over C&D last October (soft); hooded for somewhat belated seasonal debut here and may just need it.

14/1

11th

9

(8)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 75y

15:49 Gowran Park

Draiocht

9st 3lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: T J O’Mara

Breakthrough win off 5lb lower on penultimate at Killarney (1m, soft); struggled off revised mark on better ground at Thurles; could bounce back returned to softer conditions.

11/1

9th

12

(11)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 44y

14:55 Thurles

Draiocht

9st 4lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: T J O’Mara

Off the mark at 14th attempt when well-ridden in a 1m Killarney handicap (soft) on Monday; carries a 7lb penalty and this demands a career-best.

9/2

Form: 235500 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Two years since last successful and has finished well beaten in two runs after a break; go elsewhere.
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7th

8

(4)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:42 Lingfield (AW)

The Cola Brasil

9st 0lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Damien Wingrove

Down the field in four runs for his current stable and don't need much encouragement to look elsewhere.

25/1

7th

9

(6)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Cola Brasil

9st 9lb

J: Lloyd Applegate

T: Damien Wingrove

Veteran who won three times on turf in Ireland, but has lost his way lately including in three starts for this yard.

25/1

9th

10

(4)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

The Cola Brasil

10st 5lb

J: Miss Jodie Wingrove

T: Damien Wingrove

Veteran who is still seeking first success in Britain and looks far from solid on his two efforts for new stable.

40/1

66/1

Form: 58-000

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden and she's not getting any better; held by a few of these on recent form.
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3rd

4

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

21:00 Hamilton

Second Fiddle

9st 6lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Six wins last September-December (including C&D) and she's gone very close to adding to that tally on her last two outings, beaten just a neck over C&D (good) last Saturday despite being badly hampered; lots to like.

2/1

2nd

1

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:20 Hamilton

Second Fiddle

10st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Enjoyed a remarkable 2025 when a six-time winner, including over C&D; below par this season until third of seven in 1m1f handicap at Musselburgh 11 days ago but very much one to consider off a reduced mark now.

9/2

3rd

4

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

14:00 Musselburgh

Second Fiddle

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Iain Jardine

Form of her yard is a positive but she hasn't shown much of late and a revival is more likely to come on AW.

20/1

13th
11 (15)
Rock Dandy

33/1

Form: 100-00 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Won twice last year, both handicaps over 7f; well below form in two starts this term but lurks on a good mark.
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13

(1)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 111y

14:35 Roscommon

Rock Dandy

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

C&D winner last season, has suffered a major loss of form this term; back on basement mark and the jockey booking is a positive.

14/1

13th

11

(15)

24th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

14:35 Listowel

Rock Dandy

9st 4lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: P J F Murphy

pushed along briefly early, in touch with leaders, weakened from over 2f out

33/1

Form: 00-909

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Threatened for previous yard but hasn't had a sniff in three runs for this one; opposable.
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8th

9

(6)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:25 Dundalk (AW)

What A Squeeze

9st 5lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Gearoid O’Loughlin

12-race maiden but there has been some promise in her recent efforts and tries more new headgear; not entirely dismissed.

12/1

8th

9

(6)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:25 Dundalk (AW)

What A Squeeze

9st 5lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Gearoid O’Loughlin

12-race maiden but there has been some promise in her recent efforts and tries more new headgear; not entirely dismissed.

12/1

Non-runners

Sneddy Eddie, The Blue Panther, Well Suited, Adams Boy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €225.60
Straight Forecast €166.16
Tricast €2139.00
Trifecta €1482.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Simple Endeavour

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Skontonovski

The Irish Sun:

Simple Endeavour

POSTDATA:

Skontonovski