September 26 / 16.18 Listowel

16.18

Yielding

Paud, Sarah & Mary Fitzmaurice Memorial Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £6338.84
  • 2m 3f 100y
  • 16 runners
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Paud, Sarah & Mary Fitzmaurice Memorial Handicap Chase

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.10
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 20-523 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Second of three for yard; reeled in close to home at Roscommon on penultimate (21.5, yielding); weakened late when behind A Nod To Getaway at Killarney on latest (23.5f, good); better off at weights now and was runner up in this last year; interesting.
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2nd

5

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Thurles

Gaelic Des Chastys

11st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

Consistent gelding over fences and hurdles, better as a chaser; placed on all three starts over hurdles since a handicap chase win at the Listowel festival; touched off at Limerick last time; up 3lb but still 12lb below his chase mark; strong contender.

6/1

5

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:35 Limerick

Gaelic Des Chastys

11st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

Has been generally consistent in the last 18 months since joining this yard; won over fences at Listowel and a good 2nd over C&D since so goes on the shortlist.

11/4

25/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 331165 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner including three over fences; back to back wins at Wexford in July but came up short off revised mark in hat-trick bid last month; not disgraced from well out of the handicap here five days ago; respected back in this grade.
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1st

8

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:08 Wexford

Crowsatedappletart

11st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Michael Winters

Seven-time winner over hurdles/fences; won twice at this venue last July; likely to show the benefit of a recent hurdles run at Limerick; noteworthy on account of his ability to handle the track; good chance with a top claimer aboard.

6/1

6th

5

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 100y

13:35 Limerick

Crowsatedappletart

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Seven-time winner over hurdles/fences and hasn't been out of the first three in his last six starts around here; three wins over fences last year; disappointing favourite over hurdles at Cork but returns from a break racing from 14lb lower hurdles mark; should go well.

3/1

7th

6

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Cork

Crowsatedappletart

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Winner of seven races including three this year; those three wins have come in handicap chases, including a 3l victory at Limerick (2m3f, yld-sft) on latest off 109; rated 103 in this sphere and 2m is fine so can't be discounted on return to hurdling.

4/1

4/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: -21541 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Course winner over hurdles got off the mark over fences with a commanding win at Killarney (23.5f, good) last month; up 9lb for that but rated 105 over timber so could still have some wriggle room off this mark and rider claims 7lb; go well again.
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7th

8

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 198y

16:38 Thurles

A Nod To Getaway

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Paul O’Flynn

Four-time winner over hurdles/fences; bolted up in 3m Killarney chase last August (good); won 18.5f course chase in October; hit the front up the straight here on latest but gave way at the last; player back up in trip with Darragh O'Keeffe booked.

14/1

4th

6

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 6f 126y

16:25 Thurles

A Nod To Getaway

11st 3lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul O’Flynn

Four-time winner over hurdles/fences; bolted up in 3m Killarney chase last August; recorded career-best when winning 2m3f chase here in October; attention turns back to hurdling after below-par effort chasing here on latest.

4/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: /726-4

Last run: 118 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
0-6 over hurdles but has run well in defeat, including when fourth behind A Nod To Getaway here on latest; bred for chasing and is a point-to-point winner; could go well if fit after a break.
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1st

8

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 45y

14:25 Cork

River Vale

10st 3lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Michael Winters

Has been in good form at a lower level in both codes this winter; in front when falling at the last at Thurles (2m2f); beaten 10l over that trip last time and cheekpieces added.

9/1

4th

4

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 185y

14:54 Limerick

River Vale

11st 7lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Michael Winters

Stays much further but handled drop back to 2m when landing Naas handicap hurdle in December (soft to heavy); second past the post at Thurles early last month, disqualified after his rider weighed in light; leading and appeared set to win when falling at the last at the same venue three weeks ago; raised 4lb; could be hard to beat.

9/4

6

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 2f 0y

13:42 Thurles

River Vale

11st 10lb

J: Mr L Burke-Ott

T: Michael Winters

Winning chaser; stays much farther but handled drop back to 2m when landing handicap hurdle at Naas (soft to heavy) on penultimate start; trip-versatile and relatively unexposed over fences; 8lb higher than when winning over 2m5f here in October.. could be in the mix.

7/1

Form: 8-5371

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; third runner for yard; got hit with an 11lb rise for a 2.5l win at Killarney last month (2m5f, good); handles softer ground and ran well at this meeting last year; chance if getting a run.
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2nd

16

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:32 Killarney

Hees Dynamite

10st 8lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

First reserve; three hurdle wins have been at Limerick but also won 2m5f handicap chase here last summer; absent since pulled up over fences at Limerick's Christmas meeting so may need this.

1

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

3m 0f 100y

15:05 Limerick

Hees Dynamite

12st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

Has been running over fences, exploiting an initially favourable mark (84); handed an 11lb rise for Killarney win in August, when he beat subsequent Listowel winner Pride Of Place; faded after a mistake at the last at Listowel; won again at Galway, scoring by 5l to earn promotion to 104; sound prospects now off just 5lb higher than winning 2m5f event here 12 months ago.

5/1

1st

15

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 111y

14:00 Galway

Hees Dynamite

10st 11lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

Hit by an 11lb rise for Killarney win in August, when he beat subsequent Listowel winner Pride Of Place; faded into after a mistake at the last at Listowel, not beaten far in fifth, so should not be ruled out.

8/1

Form: 33-023 D

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Two-time winner over hurdles for the late Edward O'Grady; good efforts in 25.5f handicap chases the last twice; drop in trip may not be ideal on first start for new yard but visor worn for his hurdling wins returns; not discounted.
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4

30th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

17:00 Listowel

Ceroc

11st 9lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Dual hurdles winner was poor at Wexford in April off 4lb higher (2m4f, good to yielding) but rebounded over fences back there last time when a distant second of 11 (3m2f, good to yielding); can't be ruled out but others are more appealing.

10/1

2nd

4

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 100y

16:55 Wexford

Ceroc

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Andrew Slattery

Is yet to win over fences but has posted plenty of good runs including here; however, he was poor over hurdles last time (also here) and has to rebound.

12/1

6th

2

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:55 Wexford

Ceroc

11st 11lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Has won twice over hurdles, including here over 3m, but losing run mounting and was pulled up in a Clonmel novices' handicap chase on latest; others arrive in better form.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 56-183

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: P-6P33 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Hurdles winner yet to score over fences but has run well at Wexford on his last two starts (both 19.5f, good); acts on yielding ground and could make a bold bid from the front.
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5

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

14:10 Market Rasen

Newtown Rambler

11st 5lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Front runner; 2-8 over hurdles and returns to this discipline off a good mark having completed a hat-trick over fences three weeks ago off 4lb higher; has found his best form since joining this yard in January and this track should suit him well.

10/1

1st

3

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 2

14:52 Uttoxeter

Newtown Rambler

11st 8lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Front-running 7yo who brings impressive stats, being 3-5 since joining new yard, 3-4 since dropped to 2m and wearing cheekpieces, 2-2 since returned to chasing (Perth double) and 3-3 under Oakley Brown; should make another bold bid, despite taking a 9lb hike for latest win.

13/8

1st

3

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:52 Perth

Newtown Rambler

11st 2lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Bounced back to form with hurdle win in first-time cheekpieces/refitted tongue-tie in March, his second start for Adrian Keatley, and made all over C&D (good to soft) when back over fences last month; obvious contender.

9/4

Form: 77-265

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Good effort from the front on chasing debut at Roscommon in June but heavy defeats twice since and jumped poorly on latest at Ballinrobe; watch on handicap chase debut.
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10

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:00 Kilbeggan

Iamagetaway

10st 8lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Maiden hurdle winner over 2m4f on good; 0-7 as a chaser but has placed form over C&D; beaten favourite when a fair third here last month on stable debut; ran poorly when again the market leader at Killarney; may have lost confidence after a mistake at the first.

5/1

10th

3

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 100y

19:07 Killarney

Iamagetaway

11st 4lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Maiden hurdle winner over 2m4f on good; 0-6 as a chaser but has placed form and might strip fitter for his recent stable debut at Kilbeggan (2m4f) where he faded late on.

5/2

3rd

10

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 210y

19:29 Kilbeggan

Iamagetaway

11st 3lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Maiden hurdle winner over 2m4f on good; best effort over fences when second in a 2m5f Roscommon beginners' event last June, form shown in a good light by the progressive winner Boston Rover; failed to build on that in two subsequent novice runs; weak form in two handicaps last autumn; makes debut for top stable after a break

4/1

Form: 3452-4

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Has been running well in defeat over hurdles including a 5l fourth of 20 at the Galway festival on latest (16.5f, good); eye-catching jockey booking for chase debut and handles easy ground; could go well.
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3rd

2

6th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:38 Roscommon

Paul Collins

11st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brian M McMahon

Won a Galway novice handicap in October (2m7f, yielding); but out of form since; has youth on his side but form is off-putting and carries 6lb more than Howdoyalikeherhome but would receive 9lb from that rival in a handicap.

15/2

9

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

16:50 Wexford

Paul Collins

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Brian M McMahon

Out of form over hurdles since winning off 107 at Galway in September; only 10s for Listowel handicap on chase debut the time before, but made no impact; best watched after a break.

33/1

11th

14

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 200y

16:13 Galway

Paul Collins

10st 1lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Brian M McMahon

Off the mark over C&D earlier this month when coming late for neck success in novice handicap (yielding) on return from chasing; up 4lb but respected off a light weight.

8/1

Form: 5-5664 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Had been going through the motions this year but produced an improved effort when fourth at Wexford (19.5f, good) on latest; yielding ground fine but more needed to get his head back in front.
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6th

6

6th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:38 Roscommon

Bocellis Voice

10st 8lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Weak chase form over the past 12 months and holds a modest hurdles rating; beaten 15l in a Sligo claimer last time (2m2f, good); veteran faces a stiff task once again.

20/1

7th

7

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:20 Sligo

Bocellis Voice

11st 2lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Weak chase form over the past 12 months; has a modest hurdles rating; veteran faces a stiff task in this company.

25/1

9th

5

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:05 Downpatrick

Bocellis Voice

11st 6lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Second runner for yard; hurdle and chase winner has been regressive in both those spheres since last autumn; blinkers replace the visor worn last time; needs to turn a corner.

12/1

Form: 63-2P1 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Seems to enjoy the undulations of Downpatrick, winning easily there on latest off 100; 5lb rise fair for that 12l win but may not be as effective on this flatter track.
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2nd

1

12th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 5

16:10 Stratford

Person Of Interest

12st 6lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Faye Bramley

Scored over fences for Shark Hanlon in August 2025 but lost his way subsequently; back to his best on his second start for his current yard when winning at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last Tuesday; shouldered with a 7lb penalty but will be suited by the step up in trip and holds claims.

11/8

1st

2

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 5

16:00 Uttoxeter

Person Of Interest

11st 13lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Faye Bramley

Won over fences in Ireland last August (2m3f); his respectable stable debut was over hurdles (2m) and he was keeping on at the finish; wants further ideally but one to consider under Harry Cobden.

5/1

6th

1

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:47 Worcester

Person Of Interest

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Faye Bramley

Emphatic winner of a handicap chase at Downpatrick (2m3f, good) last August but he's generally struggled since including in three runs this spring; overall record is now 1-18 and he has something to prove back over hurdles for new yard; equipment removed.

5/1

Form: 2155P- CD

Last run: 274 days

W: 11st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
One of three for yard; won this race last year off 3lb lower but had a sharpener two weeks previously and he lacks a prep run this time; however, he has gone well fresh and stable's runners always respected here.
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5th

2

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:25 Limerick

Cahirdown Boy

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Looked set to win a chase at Cork last time, only to unseat at the last; a possible contender, though his overall 3-43 record makes it hard to be confident; beaten around 7l in fourth at this venue last October on his most recent hurdles start

4/1

Form: -04656

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Ground and trip versatile sort is a four-time winner over fences; is 10lb below last win but he's been out of form recently, including at his beloved Tramore; others arrive in better form.
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8th

9

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:45 Downpatrick

Lake Chad

11st 6lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Philip Fenton

In and out form this year; good second at Thurles (2m6f, soft) before tailed off at Wexford (2m4f, soft); continued wonderful Tramore course form when easily winning over 2m6f (good to yielding) in April, adding his fifth chase win (four at Tramore); beaten 31l off this mark back at favoured track last time.

12/1

8th

5

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Lake Chad

11st 6lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Veteran who enhanced his excellent record here with an 11l success over this trip last month, when the return to drier ground made a big difference; raised 8lb but he's historically well handicapped still.

5/1

1st

3

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

19:12 Tramore

Lake Chad

11st 10lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Has run many of his best races at this track, three wins and three seconds from 14 visits; poor run at Wexford last month; the balance of this season's form has been respectable, and his liking for this circuit is a significant positive

6/1

Form: 9-0924

Last run: 52 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Maiden is 0-3 over fences but has run well twice in defeat; runner up at Killarney in July (2m7f, yld-sft) and fourth at Roscommon latest (3m1f, yielding); this trip may be on the sharp side.
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15

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

16:18 Listowel

Jeu De Pic

10st 13lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Thomas Cooper

Maiden is 0-3 over fences but has run well twice in defeat; runner up at Killarney in July (2m7f, yld-sft) and fourth at Roscommon latest (3m1f, yielding); this trip may be on the sharp side.

16/1

4th

1

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 10y

20:00 Roscommon

Jeu De Pic

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Thomas Cooper

Took a big step in the right direction when a 4l second of 11 at Killarney (2m7f, yld-sft) last time; should stay this far and go well again off 2lb higher.

9/2

2nd

4

18th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:50 Killarney

Jeu De Pic

11st 9lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Thomas Cooper

Went close over timber but struggled on chase debut last month and may need more time in this sphere.

20/1

Form: 4P-053

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
0-23 under Rules and 0-11 in chases; his most recent third at Killarney was a remote one and his best form is on good ground; others appeal more.
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16

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

16:18 Listowel

Sea Road Fill

10st 13lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Darren Collins

0-23 under Rules and 0-11 in chases; his most recent third at Killarney was a remote one and his best form is on good ground; others appeal more.

22/1

8

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 180y

19:07 Killarney

Sea Road Fill

11st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Darren Collins

Maiden after 22 races under rules; not a bad hurdle run last time; has a shout if back to his better chase form of last year.

16/1

5th

13

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 100y

16:30 Cork

Sea Road Fill

10st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Darren Collins

Better over fences than over hurdles; best run came in a novice chase at this track last October; back from a break with a heavy defeat at Ballinrobe 13 days ago; might need another run or two to hit top gear.

20/1

Non-runners

Quornofamonday, Due Course, Doyen Magic

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €65.50
Straight Forecast €39.01
Tricast €325.51
Trifecta €633.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gaelic Des Chastys

The Irish Sun:

Newtown Rambler

TOPSPEED:

Doyen Magic

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Sea Road Fill

POSTDATA:

Gaelic Des Chastys