September 26 / 15.30 Listowel

15.30

Good

Liam Healy Memorial Lartigue Hurdle (Listed Handicap)

  • Prize money: £30782.61
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Liam Healy Memorial Lartigue Hurdle (Listed Handicap)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

16/1 (Won)

Form: 23120- D

Last run: 167 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Won a juvenile handicap hurdle in January and was runner-up in the Fred Winter 4yo hurdle at Cheltenham; disappointed at Aintree next time and no better on the Flat at Navan on return last month; best form on heavy so the ground could be turning in his favour.
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10th

6

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Eagles Reign

11st 1lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Two wins in 2024 but no joy since; back to form with a 3.25l second at Naas (2m3f, sft-hvy) 29 days ago but remains 6lb above his last win and he's 2lb higher than when beaten 6.5l in this last year; would probably prefer softer ground too.

10/1

2nd

5

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 10y

15:30 Naas

Eagles Reign

11st 8lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Tow wins, notably the Lartigue at Listowel in 2024; only once near his best in eight starts since then, namely when second in 2m6f Fairyhouse handicap last April; badly out of form in three handicap hurdle outings between October and December.

33/1

1

4th Oct 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:40 Gowran Park

Eagles Reign

11st 12lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Runner-up in the 2024 Fred Winter; won the Lartigue (big 4yo handicap) at Listowel last year; ended a run of poor form with Fairyhouse second on his final start last season; had a spin in a charity race at the Curragh in late-August, so no fitness doubts.

8/1

Form: 3431-

Last run: 155 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Progressive on the Flat last year and was just foiled in hat-trick attempt at this festival; got off the mark over hurdles at Bellewstown (2m1f, good to yielding) at the fourth attempt in April; couple of good efforts on the Flat since and low mileage in this sphere still; cheekpieces and tongue-tied.
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1st

9

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

18:52 Wexford

Pinot Gris

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Smart hurdler (rated 143) at his best, albeit soundly beaten in competitive handicaps final two starts last term; bit laboured in his jumping on chasing debut at Clonmel in April (soft), but has had time off since and no surprise if he returned with an improved display; has to be considered on favoured ground.

100/30

4th

3

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 131y

18:42 Clonmel

Pinot Gris

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Dual-purpose; the best of these over hurdles (rated 143); no impact on first three starts for this yard in hot handicap hurdles; well beaten on sole previous chase start at Cork when with Gavin Cromwell but this much easier; wouldn't want it too soft.

11/8

16th

7

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Pinot Gris

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two wins apiece on the Flat and over hurdles during his time with Gavin Cromwell but well beaten in a big-field handicap on the Flat and over hurdles (behind a few of these at Dublin Racing Festival) since joining current yard; the refitting of blinkers needs to help spark a revival.

25/1

Form: 4520-9

Last run: 59 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground maiden winner at the Curragh over 1m2f when trained by Fozzy Stack; 0-5 over hurdles, including when midfield in the Fred Winter at Cheltenham in March; disappointed twice at Galway (hurdles and Flat) of late and looks up against it here.
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17th

11

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Bright Legend

10st 12lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Faye Bramley

Flat winner is 1-17 over hurdles, the win coming in a Sedgefield maiden on latest (2m4f, good); previously proved no match for Laughing John in a handicap at Wincanton and work to do to turn that form around in new headgear.

20/1

1st

1

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

16:10 Sedgefield

Bright Legend

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Faye Bramley

A fairly useful maiden hurdler/chaser for Denis Hogan; went too keenly on his first three outings for his current yard but bounced back to form when (refitted with tongue strap) third of 15 in 2m4f Wincanton handicap 35 days ago; the clear form pick back in maiden company; headgear retained.

5/4

3rd

7

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Bright Legend

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Faye Bramley

0-15 over hurdles and needs to produce more than he's managed this term; however, his reduced mark appeals on his useful form up to last March and Harry Cobden is 4-9 this season for Faye Bramley, whose stable is in good form; no surprise to see a bold show now back in a handicap.

10/1

Form: 516-25 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Has been in good form overall this year, off the mark over hurdles at Cork (2m, soft) in April and winning at Bellewstown (1m4f, good) on the Flat in July; fair run when fifth in Galway novice hurdle and has a big pull in the weights with Pigeon House on that run; needs to bounce back from poor effort on the Flat but is respected.
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10th

10

(7)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 66y

17:15 Thurles

Macinamillion

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Versatile sort has won over hurdles, fences and on the Flat; got first chase win at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) in August; won on the level at Bellewstown off 53 on good; fell when travelling okay in Listowel beginners' chase on latest.

8/1

Form: 2722-1 D

Last run: 80 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Roscommon maiden hurdle (2m, good) winner in July; consistent in defeat on the Flat since, runner-up in all three outings including at Laytown latest; beaten favourite or joint-favourite five times in her career already so she's not one to place maximum faith in; each-way possibilities.
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8th

6

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 88y

19:10 Killarney

Jeaniemacaroney

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: E McNamara

Two wins over hurdles for Joseph O'Brien and her sole Flat win was in a Tramore maiden over 1m4f last summer; first run since October having changed stables; market will guide but likely to come on for this.

12/1

1

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:25 Clonmel

Jeaniemacaroney

11st 13lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual 2m hurdles winner was a disappointing favourite on chase debut at Wexford in July after not jumping fluently when last seen; last win in this sphere came in a good ground Thurles handicap last December off 114; returned from a break with a win on the Flat in early July; chance.

4/1

4

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:08 Wexford

Jeaniemacaroney

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual 2m hurdles winner last year on good ground (rated 121) and emerged from 156-day absence in fine form to win 1m4f Tramore Flat maiden 15 days ago, making all to beat an odds-on shot decisively; very interesting now sent chasing, handles soft.

6/4

Form: 271 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Wexford maiden hurdle (2m1f, good) winner last month; value for more than the winning margin when scoring over 1m2f on the Flat at Navan this month, short of room but powering home late; might be capable of better back over hurdles on handicap debut; 3lb wrong.
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6th

14

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:30 Listowel

Struck By Churchil

10st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Wexford maiden hurdle (2m1f, good) winner last month; value for more than the winning margin when scoring over 1m2f on the Flat at Navan this month, short of room but powering home late; might be capable of better back over hurdles on handicap debut; 3lb wrong.

14/1

1st

12

(10)

7th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:10 Navan

Struck By Churchil

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Andrew Slattery

Hurdling lately, maiden winner at Wexford last week; second to Barrogstown Girl on the Flat at Limerick two months ago; may be capable of reversing that form; prime contender.

6/1

1st

14

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 190y

15:20 Wexford

Struck By Churchil

10st 6lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Fair maiden on the Flat was runner-up to 50-1 shot on hurdling debut at Ballinrobe in May; was behind Polly Poppins over C&D last time.

9/1

Form: 303-12 BF

Last run: 82 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
In good form in the spring, winning a Killarney maiden hurdle before a good third in a Leopardstown Flat handicap; beaten at odds-on over hurdles at Bellewstown in July; plenty left in the tank when sixth of 14 at Tipperary (12.5f) on the Flat last month, hampered; each-way player.
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11

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

14:45 Market Rasen

St Faz

10st 7lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Hurdle/chase winner who has won four times on the Flat since moving to current yard earlier this year; lacks recent match practice over jumps and that could count against him in this competitive a race.

16/1

9th

14

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

St Faz

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Usually races prominently; 4-7 for new yard this year, including two wins on Southwell Tapeta (unraced here); fifth to Shrimp Shady in Chester Plate and ran well again when second at Thirsk last time; each-way chance.

12/1

2nd

11

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

St Faz

9st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Usually races prominently; won four of his six starts for new yard this year, including when returned to turf for eight-runner race at Musselburgh (2m, good) in April; has excuses for the two defeats, on latest occasion fifth of 17 in the 2m2f Chester Plate despite the work he had to do to front-run from wide draw; one to note.

7/1

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15/2

Form: 0-1111 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Completed hurdling four-timer at Tramore (2m, good to yielding) last month with previous wins having come over further; non-runner (stiff) on the Flat two days later but this Aga Khan-bred won with plenty to spare last time and he might overcome the 9lb hike.
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10th

13

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 3

15:47 Cartmel

Rauzan

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Belied 40-1 odds when creditable third at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft; wore cheekpieces) in March but weakened quickly after making a lot of the running over C&D (good; visored, as today) three weeks ago and is now 0-9 for stable; needs recent wind op to have made a big difference.

20/1

8th

10

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

15:02 Cartmel

Rauzan

11st 1lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Two placings this spring give him a chance but they were followed by two lesser efforts and latest was C&D when tongue tied first time since 2024; visor (used twice in 2025) returns instead of usual cheekpieces; stable runs two.

16/1

6th

8

27th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:08 Cartmel

Rauzan

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

A tongue-tie is added after his Kelso disappointment and his two previous runs in 2m5f/2m3f handicaps certainly bring him into the equation; unraced here.

10/1

Form: 742-39 BF

Last run: 59 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Galway festival winner on the Flat last season; several good efforts in defeat over hurdles this year but failed to produce best form when sent off favourite for Galway festival handicap hurdle; third on the Flat at Clonmel latest; opposable on first run for Dermot McLoughlin; 1lb wrong.
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8th

12

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:18 Bellewstown

Malbay Madness

11st 6lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Gained a third Kilbeggan win in May before broadening his horizons with a Downpatrick success last month; up an aggregate 13lb; may continue on the upgrade.

8/1

1st

7

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:20 Downpatrick

Malbay Madness

11st 0lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Dual-purpose; three-time hurdles winner, all three wins coming at Kilbeggan at around 2m on decent ground; 0.75l win there on latest (Metamorpheus second); may not uphold that form off 6lb higher.

11/2

1st

4

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Malbay Madness

11st 10lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Dual Flat winner gained both of his hurdle wins consecutively on better ground at this track last season, including in this race; just 3lb above winning mark and his seasonal return here (2m1f, good to yielding) when an 11l third was encouraging.

7/1

Form: 1-3361 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Won a handicap at the Punchestown festival; followed up two good runs at the Galway festival with victory at Ballinrobe (2m2f, yielding to soft) last month; 5lb higher in a much hotter race will make life tougher but he's respected with Jack Kennedy booked for the ride.
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9

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

14:10 Market Rasen

Pigeon House

11st 1lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Changed hands in March after winning a claimer; only four ran when a half-length runner-up here a month ago; opposable at this level.

40/1

2nd

1

12th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

20:01 Market Rasen

Pigeon House

12st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Made all, winning unchallenged in a Catterick claimer (2m, good) in March, changing hands for £12,000; failed to beat a rival on the Flat at Southwell (1m3f) on first start for this trainer the following month, and pulled up on chase debut next time; returning to hurdles is a sensible move.

8/1

1

16th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 4

17:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Pigeon House

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Can do too much in front but no alarms when making all in a Catterick claiming hurdle for Jennie Candlish in March (1m7f, good); out of a half-sister to a minor chase winner, but not bred for this job otherwise.

8/1

Form: 5-882

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Winner over 1m on the Flat for Grant Tuer in Britain; career-best run over hurdles when beaten half a length in a Galway maiden (2m, yielding) this month, closing all the way to the line; fair mark on handicap debut but the market could provide clues.
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12th

4

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:20 Wexford

Oh So Charming

11st 11lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

Sole hurdles win came over a year ago at Clonmel (2m4f) off 111; tried several times in claiming hurdles this year, notably C&D second in May, reportedly found to have blood in nostrils last month when just fair fifth in Downpatrick handicap; has to be treated with some caution but down to a nice mark.

11/2

5th

3

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:30 Downpatrick

Oh So Charming

11st 11lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

Mostly disappointing since winning off 14lb higher at Clonmel last October; better effort in claiming hurdle at Wexford latest; more on plate now back in handicap company.

11/2

2nd

9

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:42 Wexford

Oh So Charming

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

Sole win over hurdles came in a Clonmel handicap last June off 111; has slumped in the ratings and failed to exploit her reduced mark (97) when fifth at Clonmel 13 days ago; however, he is closely matched with Redwood Queen on running in a claimer at Tramore last month.

11/4

Form: 240631 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Finished in the frame several times prior to getting off the mark over hurdles at Tramore (2m, good) last week; the form of that maiden hurdle is questionable though, and it's likely she'll need to take another giant leap forward to get involved.
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2nd

9

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Kimy

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Mullins

Has won only one of her 25 races over hurdles, placed six times, currently rated 99; never a threat in a 1m7f maiden at Leopardstown; marginally better over this trip at Fairyhouse last week; could be of interest with a handicap mark after this.

16/1

7th

2

(9)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Kimy

10st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Thomas Mullins

Has won only one of her 25 races over hurdles, placed six times, currently rated 95; never close enough to challenge in a 1m7f maiden at Leopardstown 13 days ago on her only Flat start.

33/1

10th

16

(9)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Kimy

11st 2lb

J: Mr C Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Has won only one of her 25 races over hurdles, placed six times, currently rated 95; makes Flat debut in the company of several recent hurdle winners who are less exposed; hard to fancy.

20/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Straight Forecast €20.56
Tricast €165.07

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Struck By Churchil

POSTDATA:

Macinamillion

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Jeaniemacaroney

SPOTLIGHT:

Rauzan

TOPSPEED:

Bright Legend