September 25 / 15.10 Listowel

15.10

Good

Brandon Hotel Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6413.04
  • 2m 2f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Brandon Hotel Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.40
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 862-03

Last run: 75 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a Naas handicap in April and third in a Kilbeggan maiden in July, both over approx' 2m4f; has a chance if repeating those efforts.
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13th

5

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:00 Cork

King Kali

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Sean Byrne

Listowel festival winner in 2024; built on Naas fourth in December when scoring at Limerick (2m, heavy); always in rear when pulled up at Naas in January; veteran could feature if he bounces back.

20/1

4

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 150y

14:25 Naas

King Kali

11st 8lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Sean Byrne

Listowel festival winner in 2024; after nearly 15 months off, stayed on well to make the frame over 2m here in mid-December; built on that with Limerick win, may feature again off 7lb higher.

6/1

33/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 270/

Last run: 634 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Flat maiden after 17 starts has a rating of 79 in that sphere but is frustrating; long time since the last of three maiden hurdle runs; market might guide.
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3rd

1

24th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

15:03 Kelso

Impero

12st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Took this in good style 12 months ago; lightly raced since but advanced his form after nine months off when second of ten in 2m1f handicap at Killarney 15 days ago; up 4lb here but this Irish challenger rates a player.

3/1

2nd

1

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Killarney

Impero

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Five hurdle wins came on goodish ground at 2m-2m4; last success came when 10l in front at Kelso last May; not at his best at Stratford next time, nor on the Flat at Galway when last seen; has won after a break before.

5/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 10-027

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdle winner ran two solid races in defeat at the Galway festival over 2m; stays further so this trip will suit and can go well.
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10

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Clonbury Bridge

10st 13lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Won a couple of Fairyhouse chases last year (2m5f/3m) and handles goodish ground; last month's hurdling fourth probably a prep for this; can race close to the pace.

10/1

4th

4

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 5y

17:00 Bellewstown

Clonbury Bridge

12st 0lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: J P Dempsey

Three wins apiece over hurdles and fences; was a 7l runner-up at Navan in a 2m4f handicap hurdle in November but pulled-up at Leopardstown next time; a squeak if back to form.

14/1

5

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Down Royal

Clonbury Bridge

11st 7lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: J P Dempsey

Gained his third chase win in a Fairyhouse handicap (24.5f, yielding) three weeks ago; raised 5lb for that 1.5l victory so he'll need a career best to follow up off his new mark.

11/2

Form: 0-2207

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Demoted after winning at Down Royal in May; decent second at Ballinrobe next time; lame when poor at Downpatrick but not a bad run at Galway last time; considered.
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3rd

3

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:52 Downpatrick

Tell Us This

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Andrew McNamara

Won over C&D last July and came back to form when a comfortable winner of a Tramore claiming hurdle last time; needs to do more back in handicap company but yard is maintaining its good form so respected.

7/2

1st

8

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

16:10 Tramore

Tell Us This

10st 12lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has been hit and miss in defeat over fences in last six months; won over hurdles at Downpatrick last summer off 100 but not as good off a higher mark; needs best.

14/1

Form: /5-253

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner is a maiden over hurdles but has twice run well in defeat this term at Kilbeggan, notably when hampered last time; best on good ground and can be involved.
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8th

1

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

19:49 Wexford

Riyami

11st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time AW winner whose hurdles win came in 2m Kilbeggan handicap nearly two years ago (good); recent Flat comeback run should have him fitter although unproven over this far.

8/1

7th

3

(5)

12th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 182y

19:40 Killarney

Riyami

11st 11lb

J: Mr J P Sampson

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Has won over hurdles but all four Flat wins have been at Dundalk; since that last win in April he's finished well beaten on the AW and on chase debut.

25/1

6th

11

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 210y

19:29 Kilbeggan

Riyami

11st 3lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time AW winner including in 2m event at Dundalk on penultimate start; in rear in a 2m Lingfield race three weeks ago; has won over hurdles; makes chase debut

14/1

Form: 485-41 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark when winning over this trip at Cork last time with some of today's rivals behind; up 6lb but is likely to be still improving and has to be on the shortlist.
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2

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

16:18 Listowel

Gabriel Ranger

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won off 4lb lower at Killarney in May, his last run on yielding ground; not as good the last twice on good ground but the return to an easier surface offers hope of an improved run.

8/1

3rd

3

17th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:30 Tramore

Gabriel Ranger

11st 3lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Joseph G Murphy

Mid-field over hurdles at Galway; better judged on his handicap chase win at Killarney on only his second attempt in a handicap chase; likely to confirm form with fourth-placed Ik's Man.

5/1

8th

14

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:35 Galway

Gabriel Ranger

11st 8lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Joseph G Murphy

Scored from this mark over fences at Killarney in May and gave the impression a step back up in trip could be in his favour; this looks more competitive but not ruled out.

12/1

Form: 517-F6 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner over 2m4f including here; beaten 9l on last start at Bellewstown and needs more off the same mark.
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14

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:20 Tipperary

Navigator Jack

11st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eoin Griffin

Winner off the same mark at Wexford in 2023; his runs since then have been poor and he was weakening when he slipped up after two out at Punchestown last time; cheekpieces are now added to the tongue tie.

40/1

13

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 116y

16:20 Punchestown

Navigator Jack

10st 10lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Eoin Griffin

2-22 over hurdles; last win came at Wexford in August 2023; ran only three times last year; struggled at Killarney on first 2025 run

20/1

8th

13

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

18:08 Killarney

Navigator Jack

10st 3lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Eoin Griffin

towards rear throughout

18/1

Form: 84-030

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Flat winner was third to Gabriel Ranger at Cork but reportedly didn't jump well when poor at Galway since; has to be much better today.
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1st

4

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:30 Tramore

Liberated Light

11st 4lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Back to form with 1.75l front-running second over C&D on penultimate off this mark; never travelled and didn't jump well when poor at Wexford last time; cheekpieces replace blinkers; could rebound back at this venue.

10/1

11th

7

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Liberated Light

11st 5lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Flat winner was successful over hurdles at Limerick in December 2024 off 7lb higher; moderate recent form until a change of tactics almost saw him make all at Tramore (2m1f, good to yielding) when headed late home in this headgear combination; could go one better if adopting the same tactics.

100/30

2nd

10

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

17:42 Tramore

Liberated Light

11st 4lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Just 1-18 over hurdles; has been poor on heavy ground lately but this drier surface can help him put in a better showing; blinkers added.

16/1

Form: 0022-8

Last run: 132 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in soft ground handicaps at Cork and Limerick earlier in the year; badly hampered at Clonmel next time; yard does well at this track but might prefer easier ground.
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5

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:40 Listowel

Aboy Joey

11st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

14-race maiden and didn't seem to see out this new trip strongly at Cork three weeks ago; questions to answer.

20/1

Form: 065710 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over hurdles when winning at Sligo but poor run at Bellewstown a week later was too bad to be true; squeak if rebounding
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14th

25

(13)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

High Honour

8st 8lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Donal Kinsella

Sole win on Flat came in 2023, although has mostly been competing over hurdles in recent times; improved markedly over poor Navan return when fourth at Roscommon last time (1m4f, good), staying on after being slowly away; down to a career low mark.

25/1

4th

1

(3)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

19:53 Roscommon

High Honour

10st 2lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Donal Kinsella

Dual-purpose; best recent form has come over hurdles; no win on Flat since 2023; down the field at Navan latest; hard to fancy.

25/1

15th

1

(17)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

High Honour

10st 2lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Donal Kinsella

Had placed form over hurdles in 2025, only Flat win was for Godolphin at two; not an appealing prospect under a big weight.

33/1

Form: 990841

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose sort got back on the scoresheet over hurdles at Killarney last time over 2m4f; the drop in trip won't be an issue and go well off 8lb higher with a repeat
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8th

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:50 Limerick

Swelltime

11st 4lb

J: G B Noonan

T: W J O’Doherty

Dual-purpose; 4-33 over hurdles; last won at Killarney off 4lb lower last July (20.5f, yld-sft); good ground is fine but lacks a run and overall record when fresh suggests he'll come on for this run.

14/1

9th

11

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 2f 0y

13:58 Listowel

Swelltime

11st 8lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: W J O’Doherty

Four-time winner over hurdles, with his latest win coming at Killarney in July (2m4f, yielding to soft) in a comfortable fashion; three starts since then have been middling; chance on best form.

20/1

Form: 6-47P0

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner early in 2023 hasn't repeated that form since; decent fourth at Kilbeggan in May but was poor at Galway last time.
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8th

11

(9)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Action Motion

8st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Maiden hurdle winner early in 2023; satisfactory effort when close up fourth of 13 at Thurles last time; ran in the 4.20 at Galway on Monday

8/1

8th

11

(9)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Action Motion

8st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Maiden hurdle winner early in 2023; satisfactory effort when close up fourth of 13 at Thurles last time; ran in the 4.20 at Galway on Monday

8/1

Form: /222-6 BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Point winner has been placed many times in bumpers and over hurdles, including at this track over 2m; below form on return after a long absence and has to return to best.
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7

5th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 50y

16:30 Down Royal

Suttons Hill

12st 0lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Richard John O’Brien

Record of 1-8 in points and was a close runner-up last time in a winners' race; maiden over hurdles is rated 106 in that sphere; will need to find improvement to score.

10/1

7

5th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 50y

16:30 Down Royal

Suttons Hill

12st 0lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Richard John O’Brien

Record of 1-8 in points and was a close runner-up last time in a winners' race; maiden over hurdles is rated 106 in that sphere; will need to find improvement to score.

10/1

5

25th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

15:10 Listowel

Suttons Hill

11st 12lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Richard John O’Brien

Point winner has been placed many times in bumpers and over hurdles, including at this track over 2m; below form on return after a long absence and has to return to best.

16/1

Form: -49U80

Last run: 75 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner last year has been poor over hurdles the last twice since unseating on chasing debut; has to return to best.
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1st

15

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:00 Tramore

Zolpharine

10st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Impressive handicap chase win at Limerick on latest (22.5f, good); now looks to exploit 12lb lower hurdles mark but hasn't won in this sphere since September 2023; in form, though, and can't discount.

3/1

Form: 0870-3

Last run: 116 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
First reserve; bumper and novice hurdle winner whan trained in UK; by far his best run for this yard when third at this course over 2m4f in the summer; can be keen so a hood added; yard going well and a shout.
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10

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

14:15 Clonmel

Spring Meadow

10st 10lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Record of 2-18 over hurdles; soild efforts in three starts in this sphere this year (pulled-up in a chase); has to do more on these terms but could run well.

14/1

9

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 107y

19:08 Sligo

Spring Meadow

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Bumper winner; won his second race over hurdles when scoring over a slightly shorter trip than this at Limerick last October; a solid fourth at Listowel on return before things went wrong on chasing debut at Tipperary; soundly beaten third at Wexford a fortnight ago.

10/1

Non-runners

Marelly, Slieve Bearnagh, General Clermont, Benzine, Eastmore, Gekkota

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Payout
Exacta €90.20
Straight Forecast €96.99
Tricast €748.61
Trifecta €576.30

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Tell Us This

SPOTLIGHT:

Eastmore

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Zolpharine

The Irish Sun:

Riyami

POSTDATA:

Clonbury Bridge