September 24 / 15.45 Listowel

15.45

Good

Edmund & Josie Whelan Memorial Listowel Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £20521.74
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Edmund & Josie Whelan Memorial Listowel Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 31-774

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Talented filly but seems to need plenty of juice underfoot to show her best form and yet was still behind two of today's rivals under suitable conditions at Killarney a month ago; on good ground she's worth taking on; the cheekpieces are new.
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1st

2

(2)

24th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:45 Listowel

Curvature

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Mrs John Harrington

Talented filly but seems to need plenty of juice underfoot to show her best form and yet was still behind two of today's rivals under suitable conditions at Killarney a month ago; on good ground she's worth taking on; the cheekpieces are new.

7/1

4th

2

(1)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

17:42 Killarney

Curvature

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won twice last year, career-best on final start when winning 1m Naas Listed event; needs to step up from this season's runs at Leopardstown and Galway; appears held by Princess Child on Galway running, but closely matched with Concluding Call and Kayhana.

7/1

7th

1

(6)

1st Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:55 Galway

Curvature

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won twice last year, career-best final start when winning Naas Listed (1m, soft); never sighted on last month's seasonal return at Leopardstown (Group 3) but expected to come on for that; ideally wants it softer.

15/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 12-522

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won three times in Spain as a 2yo; brings solid form claims after two seconds in Listed races (7f/1m) and today's longer trip could suit her better; player.
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7

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

14:05 Epsom

Princess Child

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Group 3 winner at Tipperary (7.5f, yielding) at the end of last summer; matched that form when second in 1m Group 3 at the Curragh (soft/heavy) but needs to bounce back from a lesser effort at the Curragh last time.

7/1

11th

9

(11)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Curragh

Princess Child

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Improved throughout last season, landing a competitive handicap at Galway over 7f and a Group 3 event at Tipperary before another good effort when fourth in a 1m Group 2 at Longchamp; beaten by stablemate Celestial Orbit in a 7f Group 3 here last month; held by City Of Memphis on running a fortnight ago.

10/1

5th

1

(2)

10th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Leopardstown

Princess Child

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Improved throughout the campaign last season, landing a competitive handicap at Galway over 7f and following up in Group 3 company at Tipperary before another good effort when fourth in Group 2 at Longchamp; beaten 6l into seventh at the Curragh on return; much better at the same venue six days later when a long-priced second in a 1m Group 3 event.

4/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: -71147 D BF

Last run: 69 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Hit the jackpot in the Gowran Classic (1m1f, good) in early June but that's not provided a springboard to bigger things, for all that her following run in a 1m2f Listed wasn't at all shoddy; still one of the better options in today's company.
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6th

1

(9)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Fleur De Chine

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

One of two for yard; 3-15 and rated 103; gained a first win at this level in the Bluebell Stakes at Naas (1m4f, yielding) three weeks ago, leaving this year's earlier form well behind; 3lb penalty now but handles heavy ground and preferred by Foley.

4/1

6th

1

(9)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Fleur De Chine

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

One of two for yard; 3-15 and rated 103; gained a first win at this level in the Bluebell Stakes at Naas (1m4f, yielding) three weeks ago, leaving this year's earlier form well behind; 3lb penalty now but handles heavy ground and preferred by Foley.

4/1

1st

3

(12)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

15:45 Naas

Fleur De Chine

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Mrs John Harrington

Dual winner last year including the valuable Gowran Classic over 1m2f; well below best in light 4yo campaign, most recently in Group 3 at same venue last month; blinkers replace visor here and tries this trip for the first time (jockey booking encouraging).

12/1

OUR TIP
4th
3 (5)
Kayhana

14/1

Form: 33-296

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has gone 0-8 since her debut success over two years ago and no better than fifth in three previous Listed assignments; up against it once again.
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7th

5

(3)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:10 Naas

Kayhana

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

Only 1-15 but has flashes of good form and wasn't beaten far in a 1m2f handicap at Goodwood over the summer for Gavin Cromwell; dropped out quickly on yard debut at Dundalk last month and back in trip here.

16/1

6

(1)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Kayhana

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Adrian Murray

Only 1-14 but has flashes of good form and wasn't beaten far in a 1m2f handicap at Glorious Goodwood last time; however, she's relying on some of these being below par to have a major say.

25/1

1

(13)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Kayhana

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Best results on good ground; debut remains her only win but she has run some big races in defeat, narrowly denied in a fine duel over 9.5f at Gowran Park on last month's stable/seasonal debut; that's the furthest she's been and she was well held when back to 1m for new owners at Royal Ascot 16 days later; well worth a go at 1m2f.

12/1

Form: 736103 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Bought for 42,000gns out of Ralph Beckett's yard last December; Galway handicap winner who was well behind Princess Child on her penultimate run but not last time at Killarney (1m Listed) when upside the O'Brien filly; hard to dismiss.
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6th

6

(4)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 1

16:28 Nottingham

Mexicali Rose

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

held up in rear, some headway and in touch with leaders over 3f out, weakened from 2f out

9/1

6th

6

(4)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 1

16:28 Nottingham

Mexicali Rose

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

held up in rear, some headway and in touch with leaders over 3f out, weakened from 2f out

9/1

6th
5 (6)
Mundi

4/1

Form: 175

Last run: 86 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Brother to Churchill; struggled in two Pattern races since making a winning start at Dundalk (1m) but he was never ideally positioned to challenge at the Curragh last time (1m); had three months off since then and probably capable of better.
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8th

4

(6)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Leopardstown

Mundi

9st 6lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

dwelt start, in rear throughout, headway 3f out, weakened under 2f out

14/1

6th

5

(6)

24th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:45 Listowel

Mundi

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Brother to Churchill; struggled in two Pattern races since making a winning start at Dundalk (1m) but he was never ideally positioned to challenge at the Curragh last time (1m); had three months off since then and probably capable of better.

4/1

25/1

Form: 242615 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Deserved her win in a Gowran maiden (1m1f, good to firm) but blew out next time, perhaps finding soft ground against her; has her work cut out on these terms.
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4th

1

(10)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Cancelled

10st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

A fair ex-Irish 9.5f winner; yet to score for her current yard and she weakened last 1f when fifth of eight in 1m1f handicap at Hamilton in May; drops back in trip now with cheekpieces added and she's not out of things.

12/1

5th

4

(3)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

17:45 Hamilton

Cancelled

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

A fair 9.5f winner in Ireland; got back on track for her current yard with third of eight in 1m2f Haydock handicap 22 days ago; needs considering off an easing mark.

6/1

3rd

8

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 4

15:10 Haydock

Cancelled

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Shaped okay at Wolverhampton on her return from 11 months off in December but she failed to back it up at Southwell last month; dropping down the weights and this return to turf could be beneficial.

16/1

5/1

Form: 1

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 300,000gns as a yearling; it wasn't a strong race he won at Limerick (1m, good) but was well on top at the finish and this colt has significant scope physically; Ryan Moore rides Mundi, though Wayne Lordan was aboard for his debut; interesting.
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2

(12)

6th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 100y

14:30 Tipperary

Bomberg

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Comfortable winner of a Limerick maiden on debut in July; had a few of these in front of him in a Listowel Listed 12 days ago; capable of better but much more needed.

20/1

8th

1

(9)

24th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:45 Listowel

Bomberg

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Cost 300,000gns as a yearling; it wasn't a strong race he won at Limerick (1m, good) but was well on top at the finish and this colt has significant scope physically; Ryan Moore rides Mundi, though Wayne Lordan was aboard for his debut; interesting.

5/1

1st

3

(9)

7th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:20 Limerick

Bomberg

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

midfield, pushed along over 2f out, headway and went fourth over 1f out, ridden and ran on well to lead inside final 110yds, comfortably

5/2

Form: 065720

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Exposed two-time winner; cheekpieces soon discarded after finishing last in a handicap at Leopardstown (Snellen runner-up) but these terms are surely too tough to overcome.
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8th

4

(13)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:37 Curragh

Solar Breeze

9st 11lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Last win came in a Navan handicap over 1m2f in October 2023 and remains 9lb higher; has run some competitive races in defeat since then and wouldn't be a bolt from the blue should she run well after a break.

20/1

13

27th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Curragh

Solar Breeze

11st 9lb

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Twice ran well on AW over winter but not as good on turf last time; has a shout if at her best.

13/2

8th

11

(4)

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

14:48 Leopardstown

Solar Breeze

9st 5lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Losing run since 2023 but holding her form well on AW lately; at her best when she gets a good pace to aim at, which looks likely here but form of her recent Dundalk third has taken a few knocks and may be vulnerable to better treated rivals.

14/1

Non-runners

Snellen

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Payout
Exacta €37.90
Straight Forecast €33.18
Trifecta €238.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Curvature

The Irish Sun:

Mundi

TOPSPEED:

Snellen

SPOTLIGHT:

Princess Child

POSTDATA:

Curvature