September 26 / 17.25 Listowel

17.25

Yielding

Listowel Races Supporters Club Failte Abhaile (Q.R.) Race (In Memory Of Pat Scanlon)

  • Prize money: £7557.85
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Listowel Races Supporters Club Failte Abhaile (Q.R.) Race (In Memory Of Pat Scanlon)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 1/4/31 C

Last run: 85 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Winner on Flat debut here in 2022 over a mile; best known for winning 2024 Fred Winter at Cheltenham (2m, heavy); poor in runs following that until a close third here back on Flat in June (1m5f, good) when Sorrentino finished in front by a neck; won amateur race at Bellewstown latest (1m4f, good); leading contender who likes it here.
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15th

4

(6)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Lark In The Mornin

11st 11lb

J: Mr D P Davis

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Smart hurdler, 4-7 on the Flat; down the field behind Westminster Moon at Leopardstown on first outing this season; warmed up for this with an odds-on win at Bellewstown; lends substance to yard's strong challenge.

16/1

1st

1

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 71y

20:23 Bellewstown

Lark In The Mornin

11st 10lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Useful jumper made a bright start on the Flat, winning this race at skinny odds last July then following up in another Q.R. race over 1m6f at Listowel; soundly beaten in Curragh handicap on seasonal return latest but this is easier and he's best treated by race conditions; obvious chance.

5/4

16th

1

(20)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Lark In The Mornin

10st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Good form on the Flat when last seen, taking third at Listowel before winning at 4-11 in a Bellewstown conditions race; more impressive was his head victory back at Listowel in September (1m6f, good to yielding); however, top weight and stable have better candidates.

14/1

Form: 0/7/4/

Last run: 2204 days

W: 11st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on AW in 2018 but has some placed form at stakes level which also came the year of his win; didn't show much to recommend him in five runs for Cathy O'Leary and makes return for new stable after more than a year off; trainer also runs Hamsiyann.
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12th

1

(2)

4th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Ben Vrackie

11st 7lb

J: Miss Hazel Anne Smith

T: James Andrew Fahey

Veteran was decent in his day in Britain; very lightly raced in recent years, tailed off in consecutive runnings of Listowel amateur riders' contest last two years.

66/1

13th

5

25th Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Listowel

Ben Vrackie

11st 0lb

J: Miss Hazel Anne Smith

T: James Andrew Fahey

Useful as a young horse when trained in UK, was runner-up in a Group 3; however, has failed to add to his Flat win over hurdles and fences; last run was when well beaten in this race in 2025; others preferred.

100/1

4

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:25 Listowel

Ben Vrackie

11st 0lb

J: Mr T P Smith Carberry

T: A J Martin

Sole win came on AW in 2018 but has some placed form at stakes level which also came the year of his win; didn't show much to recommend him in five runs for Cathy O'Leary and makes return for new stable after more than a year off; trainer also runs Hamsiyann.

33/1

Form: 131/2-

Last run: 504 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Progressive last year, culminating in a handicap hurdle success at the Cheltenham November meeting (2m5f, good); questions to answer following some very poor runs since then, including when tailed off when last seen at Punchestown festival; perhaps the break has done him good and got his Cheltenham success after a break.
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2

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:26 Listowel

Hamsiyann

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: A J Martin

Dual Flat winner's sole success over hurdles came at the Cheltenham November meeting in 2024 when successful off 7lb lower (2m5f, good); beaten 31l in a quality Aintree handicap in April (2m1f, good to soft) when last seen over obstacles; run on the Flat at Chester wasn't too encouraging either.

16/1

16th

1

(13)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Hamsiyann

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: A J Martin

Met with heavy defeats in his two Flat races last term and hasn't lived up to expectations as a hurdler; 2024 was much more promising, including with his second in this race off 1lb lower than today, and it may be good a pointer to see how his two stablemates get on in the Chester Cup.

6/1

20th

15

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Hamsiyann

11st 2lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: A J Martin

Justified strong market support in 2m5f Cheltenham handicap (good) in November 2024; belatedly back to that sort of form when second of six at Newcastle (extended 2m4f, good to soft) in November but let down by his jumping when only a respectable fourth at Kempton (2m5f, good) over Christmas; drops back in trip for his first run since.

16/1

Form: 122/2-

Last run: 507 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced 7yo was sent off at odds on for this race in 2023 but could only manage a 3.25l second; returned from a 228 day break at Navan in May last year to finish a close second on Flat handicap debut; even longer absence to overcome now.
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3rd

9

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Minella Mate

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: John J Nallen

Bumper winner in June 2023 added a Galway Flat maiden later that summer; lightly raced since but ran well on AW when runner-up on penultimate start; disappointed as favourite in sole hurdling start in 2023.

11/1

5th

1

(9)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Minella Mate

12st 0lb

J: Mr A T Feeney

T: John J Nallen

Bumper winner two years ago was a long-priced Galway maiden winner following that (1m4f); lightly raced since but much-improved effort last month when flying home to take second over C&D; player off same mark.

3/1

Form: 1/

Last run: 1657 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Winner on sole Flat start in a French 1m7f conditions race on very soft ground in 2021; jumping has been his kryptonite in recent chasing starts, including when pulled up in the Galway Plate last time; has been running at about 3m and even ran in the Scottish National, so may be taken off his feet at this trip.
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5th

2

8th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 0y

18:48 Kilbeggan

Olympic Man

11st 2lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: John C McConnell

Winning hurdler-chaser for Willie Mullins; good fifth in the Kim Muir on his stable debut in March; well beaten in the Midlands National here last month on his latest start; has a similar mark over hurdles and a very interesting runner at his best.

6/1

8th

6

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 80y

18:32 Kilbeggan

Olympic Man

11st 2lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: John C McConnell

Winning hurdler-chaser for Willie Mullins; fine run on his stable debut when fifth in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham; fell over banks at Punchestown; trip and ground are fine and has an each-way chance.

14/1

6

2nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 90y

14:30 Punchestown

Olympic Man

11st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Decent performer at his best for Willie Mullins, winning 2m4f Naas beginners' chase last season and ran well for a long way in 4m Scottish National; struggled back hurdling earlier this season before let go for 16,000gns in January; surpassed expectations (125-1) on yard debut in 3m Kim Muir at Cheltenham when beaten under 10l in first-time cheekpieces; can't be ruled out on banks' debut.

12/1

Form: 22

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Ballinrobe bumper winner has gone close in two similar events when losing by 0.5l both times on good ground; finished in front of Lark In The Mornin here in June when running on well and 4lb better off now; looks the pick of the stable's three runners.
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1st

6

(2)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 66y

16:40 Thurles

Sorrentino

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: W P Mullins

Ballinrobe bumper winner went close in a pair of good-quality events at Listowel (13.5f) and Killarney (2m1f) in the summer; slightly below that level when fourth at Listowel 13 days ago but sets a high bar in a maiden with Colin Keane taking over.

9/4

9

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:25 Listowel

Sorrentino

11st 0lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: W P Mullins

Ballinrobe bumper winner has gone close in two similar events when losing by 0.5l both times on good ground; finished in front of Lark In The Mornin here in June when running on well and 4lb better off now; looks the pick of the stable's three runners.

3/1

Form: 098-70

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Out of his depth at this level with a Flat rating of 43; finished over 10l behind Lark In The Mornin and Sorrentino here in June.
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8

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Listowel

Talking Tough

11st 12lb

J: Mr C G Ryan

T: S M Duffy

Record of 2-82 on the Flat and a basement-level performer these days; no appeal on this belated hurdle debut.

100/1

14th

10

(12)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 168y

18:10 Clonmel

Talking Tough

8st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: S M Duffy

On a long losing run and no sign of it ending in recent starts; slight improvement when fourth in Ballinrobe claimer but this demands a lot more.

16/1

15th

16

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Talking Tough

12st 0lb

J: Ava Bourke

T: S M Duffy

Dual turf winner is rated only 44 on the Flat so has loads to find.

50/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Hurdles rating of 113 leaves him with a lot to find in this company; tailed off in a Thurles conditions hurdle in March and not much better in two most recent handicap chase starts; exceedingly unlikely.
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11th

10

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 95y

18:45 Kilbeggan

Typical Thomas

10st 6lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: James Andrew Fahey

Course winner hasn't won since October 2023; small step in the right direction when a 10l fourth at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) when last seen in June and is 10lb below that last win, but needs to rediscover best.

25/1

Form: 1-0

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Smart staying hurdler, winning 3m Doncaster Grade 2 mares' event last season and ended campaign with Grade 1 placings at both Aintree and Punchestown; won 1m4f Curragh maiden last Autumn on first Flat run; unfancied and always behind in a Galway festival Listed event earlier this month; may do better with that run under her belt.
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6th

8

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

18:05 Punchestown

Jetara

11st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Mrs John Harrington

Third in this event last year after taking the same place in Aintree Grade 1; has failed to match that form this season and has slumped 9lb in the ratings in 12 months; tailed off in Leopardstown Grade 1 won by Teahupoo; moderate fifth behind Wodhooh; a lot to prove now but could surprise.

25/1

5th

4

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Jetara

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Mrs John Harrington

Smart mare who was an 11l fourth to Lossiemouth in this 12 months ago before finishing third in 3m Grade 1s at Aintree and Punchestown later in the spring; hasn't quite hit the same heights this season, including 9l third to Feet Of A Dancer and Dream On Baby in Doncaster Grade 2 latest; vulnerable even if back to her very best in a change of headgear (first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces).

25/1

3rd

1

24th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 1

13:30 Doncaster

Jetara

11st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mrs John Harrington

Smart staying mare who won this race 12 months ago (good to soft) in game style and made the frame in three Grade 1s at the spring festivals afterwards; ran poorly against the geldings at Leopardstown four weeks ago but would have a big chance if returning to her best.

11/4

Form: 3-

Last run: 388 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Gained third win over timber in a Listed hurdle against her own sex at Killarney in May (2m1f, yielding); struggled in a Tipperary Grade 3 hurdle following that before a decent showing in a valuable Galway festival handicap hurdle last time (2m6f, good); trip versatile but a fair bit to find.
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6th

12

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:10 Killarney

Stormalong

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: David Kenneth Budds

Her three hurdle wins includes a Listed hurdle at this meeting last year; hasn't matched that form in five starts over fences yet but is capable of better and returning to this track may help.

20/1

9

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 22y

13:58 Thurles

Stormalong

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David Kenneth Budds

Bumper winner; 128-rated hurdler, three wins including 2m1f Listed mares' event at Killarney last May; highly tried in chases so far; will find this assignment easier than when behind Jade De Grugy in 2m5f course Grade 2 in January; shortlisted.

6/1

4th

5

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 198y

14:15 Thurles

Stormalong

10st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: David Kenneth Budds

Bumper winner; 128-rated hurdler, three wins including a 2m1f Listed mares' event at Killarney last May; highly tried in chases so far, can win one but will need an easier opportunity than this.

16/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
In good form over hurdles earlier in the year, winning at Down Royal in January before an honourable fifth in a valuable Leopardstown handicap in February; bagged third hurdling win when taking a Punchestown festival auction race (2m3f, yielding); would need career best.
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2nd

11

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Listowel

Thisistheway

10st 13lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Yvonne Latta

Three-time hurdle winner, whose best runs have been in defeat in very competitive handicaps, at Leopardstown over Christmas and more recently when second of 20 in Galway Hurdle (several of these behind) from out of the handicap; soft ground wouldn't have suited on the Flat latest, but obvious claims on Galway Hurdle run.

15/2

7th

3

(2)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Galway

Thisistheway

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Yvonne Latta

Three-time hurdle winner; produced a career-best when second to Putapoundinthejar in the Galway Hurdle; 7f was too sharp in a maiden at the Curragh in March on her only Flat start this year; better judged on the form of her Listowel fifth over 1m6f last September.

5/1

Non-runners

Seddon, Pappano, Shoot First

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €15.80
Straight Forecast €15.07
Trifecta €244.20

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Minella Mate

POSTDATA:

Pappano

SPOTLIGHT:

Sorrentino

The Irish Sun:

Minella Mate