September 27 / 14.10 Listowel

14.10

Good To Yielding

John Lynch Memorial Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6582.64
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 17 runners
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John Lynch Memorial Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 412 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
4yo Blue Bresil filly built on promising Kilbeggan debut when winning a Ballinrobe bumper (16.5f, good) easily two weeks later; another sound run when second in another Ballinrobe bumper on latest on soft; bred to make a hurdler and should be in the mix.
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2nd

2

22nd Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

13:53 Limerick

Blue Waters

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won Ballinrobe bumper last summer and winning hurdles debut in Listowel 4yo maiden in September, both on decent ground; well held in Grade 3 novices' since however, latest when when not looking to get home over 2m4f on heavy in November; back from a break and will need the ground to dry out to be at her best.

5/4

9

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

14:02 Down Royal

Blue Waters

10st 9lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

4yo Blue Bresil filly comes from the same family as Carrigmoornaspruce; won Ballinrobe bumper in August and successful hurdles debut last month at Listowel, jumping well in the main to win with some ease in 4yo maiden (good-to-yielding); type to keep improving and Kennedy's pick but this could prove a stiff task at this stage.

11/2

9

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

14:02 Down Royal

Blue Waters

10st 9lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

4yo Blue Bresil filly comes from the same family as Carrigmoornaspruce; won Ballinrobe bumper in August and successful hurdles debut last month at Listowel, jumping well in the main to win with some ease in 4yo maiden (good-to-yielding); type to keep improving and Kennedy's pick but this could prove a stiff task at this stage.

11/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 8429

Last run: 2 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Flat winner; best of four runs over hurdles on in a maiden at Tramore when beaten 0.75l; no impact on handicap debut here on Thursday but these are calmer waters; chance if turned out quickly.
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9

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

13:45 Limerick

Louiescall

11st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Won on the Flat at Leopardstown in August and some good hurdle runs since; the best of them when runner-up in maidens at Tramore and Listowel; a repeat will put him in the mix.

7/2

2nd

9

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:10 Listowel

Louiescall

11st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Flat winner; best of four runs over hurdles on in a maiden at Tramore when beaten 0.75l; no impact on handicap debut here on Thursday but these are calmer waters; chance if turned out quickly.

4/1

16

25th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Listowel

Louiescall

10st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Won on the Flat at Leopardstown last month and was just denied by Tatateo in a Tramore maiden hurdle since, third start in this discipline; needs more on handicap bow from 2lb out of the handicap.

22/1

11/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 0-305 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-4 in bumpers, best effort a 10.5l fourth behind Davy Crockett at Punchestown; bred to have a future in this sphere but probably best watched for now.
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3rd

4

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:10 Listowel

Im A Rocket Man

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

0-4 in bumpers, best effort a 10.5l fourth behind Davy Crockett at Punchestown; bred to have a future in this sphere but probably best watched for now.

11/1

5th

6

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

19:55 Bellewstown

Im A Rocket Man

11st 11lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

Badly hampered when finishing in mid-field on debut at the Punchestown festival; shaped well at the same venue when third behind the promising Davy Criockett (a Galway festival novice hurdle winner); failed to do himself justice when favourite at Galway; could make amends now of restored to form; Jody Townend booked.

3/1

8

28th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 130y

20:20 Galway

Im A Rocket Man

11st 10lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

Jukebox Jury gelding shaped nicely behind Davy Crockett (runs in the opener) at Punchestown on his second start; top rider booked and he has each-way claims if building on that latest effort.

10/1

12/1

Form: 5

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat winner achieved a peak rating of 85 in that sphere; decent effort on hurdling debut at Galway but was still beaten 21l in fifth; needs to improve to feature here.
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2

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

13:45 Limerick

Brosna Town

11st 7lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: D K Weld

Dual Flat winner over 1m4f ran to a similar level in maiden hurdles at Galway and Listowel; was 13l behind Louiescall on latter occasion so has ground to make up on him with others to worry about too.

14/1

4th

1

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:10 Listowel

Brosna Town

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: D K Weld

Flat winner achieved a peak rating of 85 in that sphere; decent effort on hurdling debut at Galway but was still beaten 21l in fifth; needs to improve to feature here.

12/1

4

(5)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:11 Killarney

Brosna Town

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Dual 1m4f winner, including at Dundalk early this year; promising seasonal Curragh return hasn't been built on, well held (excuses) on recent hurdles debut at Galway; others preferred.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Zambezi Sun gelding; dam well beaten in 2m hurdle only start, out of unraced half-sister to useful 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Cross Appeal; others appeal more.
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4th

16

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Zam Bobbler

10st 13lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Lightly raced 3yo was having only third start when landing ordinary 2m Wexford maiden last month, coming home strongly to beat a joint-favourite (pair clear); longer trip should suit but this a stiff task.

14/1

1st

12

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:12 Wexford

Zam Bobbler

11st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Like a few of these, he's shown some ability without remotely threatening to win; probably remains best watched.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
E32,000 3yo; dam Listed-placed 6.5f/1m2f 2yo winner, out of German 1m1f winner; market will reveal expectations on debut.
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5th

8

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

18:49 Wexford

Jury Foreman

11st 4lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Paul Nolan

Beaten similar distances in three maidens and on handicap debut at Leopardstown; fading when unseating at the last at Bellewstown last time.

12/1

7

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:40 Bellewstown

Jury Foreman

11st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Beaten similar distances in three maidens and on handicap debut at Leopardstown (2m5f, good to yielding); needs more.

20/1

8

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:14 Wexford

Jury Foreman

10st 13lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

One of three for local yard that won this last year; not disgraced when staying on for a 22l sixth of 17 at Listowel (2m, gd-yld) on debut last month (22-1); this step up in trip looks certain to suit on that evidence and O'Keefe keeps the faith; could go well.

15/2

Form: 8

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
80-1 and beaten 26l behind Ripsnorter on debut in a Roscommon bumper last month; unlikely to be the answer here.
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10

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

19:00 Clonmel

Keiths Boy

10st 13lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Seamus Fahey

Lightly raced 5yo shaped with some promise on January's handicap debut at Naas, weaking late over 2m3f; not at the same level there on latest; each-way contender if at his best.

8/1

8th

8

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 180y

16:52 Naas

Keiths Boy

11st 0lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Seamus Fahey

Lightly raced 5yo shaped with some promise on last month's handicap debut, weakening late in a C&D opportunity risers contest, 1.75l behind Teenage Kiss; can go well.

9/1

Form: 860

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; maiden point-to-pointer; heavy defeat sole previous start over hurdles and in a bumper latest; passed over.
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3rd

7

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:32 Listowel

Whispering Willow

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Much improved to make a successful stable debut in a 2m handicap hurdle at Punchestown and she nearly followed up on chase debut at Downpatrick (2m3f, good to yielding); jumped soundly enough that day and the one to beat here.

4/7

3rd

14

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:00 Downpatrick

Whispering Willow

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Left all known form behind when bolting up over hurdles at Punchestown (2m, good to yielding) on stable/handicap debut nine days ago; one place and three non-completions in points but high on the shortlist on chase bow.

5/2

1st

9

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Whispering Willow

11st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has had time to mature since her last run; improvement is feasible on first run for Gavin Cromwell.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
E20,000 Blue Bresil gelding; dam unraced sister to 2m/2m3f hurdle winner Afasheen (dam of useful 2m3f/2m5f hurdle winner Storm Goddess), half-sister to smart 2m-2m6f hurdle winner Younevercall and to dam of smart 2m4f/2m5f hurdle/chase winner Black Op; check the market.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

4

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Whoswhointhezoo

11st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Fair pedigree; showed little in maiden hurdles,; should be more mature now after a break; worth a market check.

12/1

16

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

13:45 Limerick

Whoswhointhezoo

11st 7lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul Nolan

Finished 22l behind Louiescall in a Listowel maiden hurdle on debut and has to find a lot of improvement in three weeks.

33/1

9th

13

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:10 Listowel

Whoswhointhezoo

11st 7lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul Nolan

E20,000 Blue Bresil gelding; dam unraced sister to 2m/2m3f hurdle winner Afasheen (dam of useful 2m3f/2m5f hurdle winner Storm Goddess), half-sister to smart 2m-2m6f hurdle winner Younevercall and to dam of smart 2m4f/2m5f hurdle/chase winner Black Op; check the market.

18/1

Form: 3-31 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made it third time lucky in a Roscommon bumper last month on his last run for Andy Slattery; clearly has a decent level of ability and he is greatly respected on his hurdling and stable debut.
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7th

1

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:00 Tramore

Ripsnorter

11st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: W J Lanigan

Bumper winner for Andy Slattery last August but well beaten the following month on his hurdle/stable debut; has to concede weight to his principal rivals.

10/1

10th

11

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:10 Listowel

Ripsnorter

11st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W J Lanigan

Made it third time lucky in a Roscommon bumper last month on his last run for Andy Slattery; clearly has a decent level of ability and he is greatly respected on his hurdling and stable debut.

11/2

1st

14

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 110y

20:30 Roscommon

Ripsnorter

11st 10lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Yard amongst winners in this sphere recently; much improved effort second time out at Killarney (2m1f, yld-sft) when beaten just 2.5l into third of 13; makes most appeal of those with previous experience.

4/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest efforts in a trio of point-to-points on varying ground; likely best watched on Rules' debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

17

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:10 Listowel

Elite Ocean

11st 0lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Thomas Cooper

Modest efforts in a trio of point-to-points on varying ground; likely best watched on Rules' debut.

20/1

Form: 19-P D

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well bred gelding won a Leopardstown bumper on debut but subsequently struggled in a listed bumper at Limerick; pulled up on first run over hurdles at Kilbeggan (2m3f, gd-yld) on return from a break; a bit to prove now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

9th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 1f 71y

Class 4

14:00 Catterick

Oneinthewell

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Bumper scorer in Ireland; has something to find on his form for new yard, most recently third at Fakenham (2m4f); however, this combination of new trip, first-time visor and assistance of Sean Bowen (up for first time) may prompt improvement.

8/1

3rd

5

18th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Fakenham

Oneinthewell

11st 8lb

J: Nathan Howie

T: James Owen

All downhill since winning a Leopardstown bumper on his debut in March of last year; James Owen has yet to find the key to him and he was beaten off a modest mark last time.

12/1

12th

10

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:10 Listowel

Oneinthewell

11st 7lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Thomas Cooper

Well bred gelding won a Leopardstown bumper on debut but subsequently struggled in a listed bumper at Limerick; pulled up on first run over hurdles at Kilbeggan (2m3f, gd-yld) on return from a break; a bit to prove now.

20/1

Form: 8F

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
No show at big prices in first two starts over hurdles, falling when beaten on latest; may need a bit more time.
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9

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 205y

14:52 Clonmel

Howayahoney

11st 6lb

J: Mr E M Nugent

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Hard to make a case for her; yard was in outstanding form for the Listowel festival at which she was tailed off on the most recent of three maiden outings.

14/1

13th

18

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:10 Listowel

Howayahoney

11st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

No show at big prices in first two starts over hurdles, falling when beaten on latest; may need a bit more time.

66/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 179 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
50-1 and tailed off on debut at Limerick in April; off since and hard to fancy after that effort.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Friar Hogan

11st 3lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Donal Hassett

Still early days but his chance is not obvious based on his first two handicap attempts at Thurles and Sligo.

20/1

12th

6

12th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:28 Sligo

Friar Hogan

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Donal Hassett

Showed little in maidens and beaten 40l on handicap debut at Thurles last October; 2lb lower now and upped in trip but hard to make a case for.

33/1

5

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Friar Hogan

11st 6lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Donal Hassett

Ordinary form in maidens; does not seem well handicapped but in good hands and may improve.

14/1

Form:

Last run: 140 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always out the back when a 100-1 shot on debut in a maiden hurdle at Cork; passed over.
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8th

2

9th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Tramore

Kingston Fire

11st 11lb

J: Mr J D Coffey

T: Paul Power

Tailed off in both maiden hurdle starts; others preferred.

18/1

15th

8

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:10 Listowel

Kingston Fire

11st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Paul Power

Always out the back when a 100-1 shot on debut in a maiden hurdle at Cork; passed over.

80/1

15th

5

10th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 65y

13:40 Cork

Kingston Fire

11st 7lb

J: Hugh Morgan

T: Paul Power

in rear

33/1

Form: 70-

Last run: 148 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
In good hands but first two runs, in a maiden at Cork and a novice at Punchestown, left a lot to be desired; can only be watched for now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

3

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:05 Downpatrick

Struck Oil

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

A maiden whose best hurdle run came when second on return at Bellewstown last time over 2m1f; is one to consider on chasing debut with the market a guide.

9/4

2nd

4

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Struck Oil

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Beaten 12l and 11l in handicaps the last twice and needs to find a bit more but one of the more likelier candidates in this.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
E28,000 Capri gelding; half-brother to the useful jumper The Crafty Butcher; yard in good form and worth a market check on debut.
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3

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:10 Listowel

Head To Capri

11st 7lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: John C McConnell

E28,000 Capri gelding; half-brother to the useful jumper The Crafty Butcher; yard in good form and worth a market check on debut.

25/1

Non-runners

Jack Spurs, Dschingis Dragon, Humble Brag, Friends Of Barry

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €12.50
Straight Forecast €10.53
Trifecta €119.20

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Louiescall

SPOTLIGHT:

Blue Waters

The Irish Sun:

Dschingis Dragon

POSTDATA:

Louiescall