September 22 / 15.12 Listowel

15.12

Yielding To Soft

Liam & Joan Healy Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £7070.25
  • 1m 0f 80y
  • 10 runners
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Liam & Joan Healy Memorial Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

OUR TIP

Form: -70204 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Most recent of four wins came at last year's Galway festival meeting; not far off his best when chasing home an easy winner at Killarney in July; closely matched with Rhythm King on recent running at Galway; has won off higher marks.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(2)

13th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:00 Killarney

Grey Leader

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Five wins for Joe Murphy, latest of them over 1m1f at Tipperary in October; big prices and has shown little in four starts for this yard; mark tumbling, but prefers it soft and will be of more interest when the rain returns.

20/1

10th

7

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

19:30 Roscommon

Grey Leader

9st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Five-time winner for Joe Murphy; yet to find his form for this stable; reduced rating now (4lb below his last winning mark) but needs to show some spark before becoming a betting proposition again.

14/1

8th

2

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

18:55 Ballinrobe

Grey Leader

10st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Five-time winner for Joe Murphy; tailed off on debut for this stable in the Irish Lincoln; again struggled when dropped in class at Limerick; trainer/rider combined for a win at Limerick last Friday.

25/1

Form: 009753 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Dependable last season in contrast to her profile this year; shaped as if she was becoming competitive again when fifth of 15 at Leopardstown last month; did not give her apprentice rider much help at Punchestown last week, ran on well late,
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(8)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 125y

17:30 Naas

Presence

9st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Twice a winner last season; mixed bag this term, standout effort when coming from way back to finish third to Kashel Spring (Its All Peachy second) at Punchestown last month; six days later didn't count on heavy ground at Listowel (1m); has to be considered back on better ground, with this longer trip likely to suit.

13/2

2

(10)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 80y

15:12 Listowel

Presence

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Dependable last season in contrast to her profile this year; shaped as if she was becoming competitive again when fifth of 15 at Leopardstown last month; did not give her apprentice rider much help at Punchestown last week, ran on well late,

6/1

3rd

2

(9)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

16:18 Punchestown

Presence

9st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

A very dependable performer last season in marked contrast to her profile this year; however, she has come down 16lb from a career high of 92; shaped as if she was becoming competitive again when fifth of 15 at Leopardstown last month

10/1

Form: -06730 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Both wins last year came on soft, notably late-season premier handicap over 1m at the Curragh; Galway third earlier this month was his best run of the season; set a tough task in a Curragh premier handicap five days later; will be more at home in this grade.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Rhythm King

9st 6lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Mudlark won at this meeting last year (7f) and later added Curragh win at today's trip; standout run this year when C&D third last month, though wasn't beaten far at Listowel.

12/1

9

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Rhythm King

9st 6lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Mudlark won at this meeting last year (7f) and later added Curragh win at today's trip; standout run this year when C&D third last month, though wasn't beaten far at Listowel.

12/1

5

(10)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:00 Leopardstown

Rhythm King

9st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Mudlark has been in and out this season; his last run at Tipperary was definitely an out when getting his ground but finishing 18l behind the winner; his run prior at Listowel was decent when a close fifth (8.5f, heavy); serious stamina concerns at this trip.

25/1

Form: 1-8224 D BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won a heavy ground Galway maiden last October and best run since was when just denied by subsequent Group 3 winner Elena Osario in a 1m3f Killarney handicap on soft in July; not as effective on better ground at Sligo last time; blinkers added now; ground to suit; Killarney form also well franked by third-placed Shaool.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 204y

19:18 Roscommon

Annies Angel

11st 8lb

J: Joshua Halford

T: Adrian McGuinness

Flat winner on heavy ground; 0-4 over hurdles but some decent efforts all the same; proved she handles better ground when not too far away in fourth at Downpatrick in a rated novice hurdle last time (2m2f, good); can't be dismissed.

6/1

4th

9

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:55 Downpatrick

Annies Angel

10st 11lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Adrian McGuinness

Flat winner on testing ground; 0-3 over hurdles, all three starts coming on heavy ground; not a bad run on second start in this sphere in a Hereford maiden (2m); rain would increase her chance.

12/1

6th

5

(5)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

Annies Angel

9st 6lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won a Galway maiden on second start for Joseph O'Brien in October 2024 but no joy since, although second to Flying Fortress in Listowel handicap; three runs over hurdles since joining Ado McGuinness before tame Curragh effort last time; new headgear combination tried and handicapper giving her a chance.

10/1

Form: 4064-0

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Second in a 5f Ascot novice contest on the second of three starts for Dominic Ffrench Davis; mid-division in the Windsor Castle on first of three races for Raphael Freire; never involved when 25-1 chance on Irish debut at Gowran.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:10 Bellewstown

Reposado

9st 13lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Three second this year include two in 6f handicaps at the Curragh; however, disappointing in last two races (5f maiden/7f handicap) and now 0-17; these terms aren't favourable, either.

8/1

8th

8

(8)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Reposado

9st 13lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Prominent racer finished runner-up in two 6f large-field Curragh handicaps in April/May but failed to cope with the drop in trip in 5f Dundalk maiden last month; should be competitive back over a more suitable trip.

12/1

8th

2

(9)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:17 Dundalk (AW)

Reposado

10st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Prominent racer was second over this trip at two; second over 6f three times this year, once here and in big-field Curragh handicaps last twice.

5/1

Form: 54-008

Last run: 150 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
AW winner at 7f for Jane Chapple-Hyam; in rear on first two starts for this yard, mid-field at Limerick in April; major improvement required.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:35 Leopardstown

Quatre Bras

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: Richard John O’Brien

Three wins on AW, but 0-21 on turf; did well at Dundalk over the winter and carried that form through to soft-ground contests in the spring; second over 7f at Naas and fourth over 1m2f here in April (strong form); not so good since; likes to come from off the pace, and there wasn't enough on when he was fourth (only 7-2) at Killarney on Monday.

13/2

4th

3

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:00 Killarney

Quatre Bras

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Richard John O’Brien

Three wins from eight AW starts, but 0-20 on turf; did well at Dundalk over the winter and carried that form through to soft-ground contests in the spring; second over 7f at Naas and fourth over 1m2f at Leopardstown in April (strong form); not so good lately; likes to come from off the pace.

8/1

Form: 747472

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
All three wins over shorter trips, and is now on a long losing sequence; however, he produced his best display of the season when second over 1m on soft at Cork 12 days ago.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Secret Magician

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas nearly two years ago (off 63); standout run this term when C&D third (neck off second-placed Jasmine Affanalis) in May, most recently didn't seem to get home at Bellewstown; Colin Keane booking takes the eye.

15/2

6th

8

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Secret Magician

9st 9lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 (7f, good); signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel next time; failed to see out 1m1f on soft at Leopardstown on latest but definite player at his best.

14/1

7th

8

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Secret Magician

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 over 7f on good; signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel 11 days ago; step up in trip should suit but becoming hard to predict.

14/1

Form: 085080 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Six Flat wins; last success was in the valuable 1m4f Leopardstown October Handicap last season; unplaced in eight Flat starts this year; this trip is shorter than ideal
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(11)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 103y

20:00 Killarney

Arch Enemy

10st 8lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Patrick Magee

Dual-purpose mare was gaining her first Flat win in nearly two years when getting up late over 1m2f at Navan on Saturday (first two clear); quick return under mandatory 7lb penalty (upped 10lb in future) and longer trip in her favour.

9/2

1st

2

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:15 Navan

Arch Enemy

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Patrick Magee

Dual-purpose mare hasn't won on the Flat since October 2024; has had a break since two runs on heavy ground at the Curragh in March, may just need this.

12/1

6th

14

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 4f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Arch Enemy

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Patrick Magee

Dual-purpose; 5-55 on turf on the Flat but on losing run since scoring at Leopardstown (1m4f, heavy) in October 2024; is now 17lb below that win and she shaped promisingly over an inadequate 1m here 13 days ago in a first-time tongue tie (retained); could go well back up in trip.

14/1

Form: 149325

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Some promise in Britain for James Owen; won Ballinrobe maiden in May on yard debut; has made the frame in three of his five starts since then; much the best effort when runner-up at the Galway festival; satisfactory fifth at the same venue 13 days ago
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

12

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

19:30 Roscommon

Flying Fortress

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Enjoyed soft ground last year, runner-up over 1m at Galway, went one better on heavy at Listowel; below best this season; first-time blinkers failed to do the trick at Gowran.

14/1

8th

2

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

20:18 Gowran Park

Flying Fortress

10st 2lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gavin Cromwell

Enjoyed soft ground last year, runner-up over 1m at Galway, went one better on heavy at Listowel off this mark; two runs this year not inspiring but soft ground combined with first-time blinkers could see a much-improved effort.

12/1

Form: 178066

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in five runs since 1m2f win at Ballinrobe in May; fair sixth of 18 at Galway last time, a performance that can be upgraded since she lost ground at the start.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(6)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Si Senior

10st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: M K Flannery

Nothing like her best form in ten races since a 1m2f Ballinrobe win last June; unappealing in a sprint handicap at this stage of her career, although she won a maiden at around 6f at two.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast €25.95
Tricast €914.39

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Annie's Angel

TOPSPEED:

Rhythm King

The Irish Sun:

Grey Leader

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Annie's Angel

POSTDATA:

Rhythm King