Listowel

13:55 - RESULT

Runners: 18 Distance: 2m Hurdle Going: GD(GD/YD PL)

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: The eyes are drawn to LA NOTE VERTE who looked a nice prospect in winning her bumper here last summer and this is a winnable maiden.

1st	9. La Note Verte Fav	4/7
2nd	1. Astelia	28/1
3rd	16. Tequila Talkin'	12/1

Favourite

4/7

La Note Verte

Jockey: P Townend Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 5/11-7 F: 8/1-

4/7

Comment: Got stuck in the mud behind Kopek Des Bordes in her first bumper but made light work of her rivals on good ground here last summer; off since but brings lots of potential to hurdling career.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/24	Listowel / Unknown / HF		-	1 / 12	2/1	-
31/03/24	Fairyhouse / Unknown / HF		-	8 / 14	14/1	-

2nd Favourite

11/2

Hillhead Runner

Jockey: K M Donoghue Trainer: Gavin Cromwell Age/Wt: 5/11-7 F: 691-

11/2

Comment: Last seen in October when winning a Tipperary bumper (good to yielding) for Peter Fahey; that form looks nothing to shout about but an interesting recruit for Gavin Cromwell.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/10/24	Tipperary / Unknown / HF	-	1 / 11	22/1	-
07/08/24	Wexford / Unknown / HF	-	9 / 13	50/1	-
19/07/24	Killarney / Unknown / HF	-	6 / 13	50/1	-

Bearami Creek

Jockey: Sam Ewing Trainer: Peter Fahey Age/Wt: 5/11-7 F: 3-5

13/2

Comment: Third in a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle but then struggled in a Downpatrick bumper (again on good); probably vulnerable even if she does reproduce that penultimate effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Downpatrick / Unknown / HF	-	5 / 12	5/1	-
11/04/25	Ballinrobe / Unknown / H	-	3 / 13	11/1	-
08/12/24	Ballycrystal / / P	-	U / 10	8/1	-
24/11/24	Lingstown / / P	-	5 / 6	6/1	-
26/10/24	Curraghmore / / P	-	F / 9	6/1	-

Walk On Annilog

Jockey: O R Brown Trainer: Riceal Dunne Age/Wt: 6/11-7 F: 982-5 OR: 102

9/1

Comment: Better for the fitting of a hood in showing similar sort of form in her last two maidens at Kilbeggan and Tipperary, beaten about 3l and 6l respectively; has each-way claims once more but others preferred for win purposes.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Tipperary / Unknown / H	-	5 / 16	13/2	-
24/04/25	Kilbeggan / Unknown / H	-	2 / 14	28/1	-
03/04/25	Naas / Unknown / H	-	8 / 20	66/1	-
20/02/25	Punchestown / Unknown / HF	-	9 / 10	125/1	-
13/01/25	Punchestown / Unknown / HF	-	5 / 6	50/1	-
21/12/24	Thurles / Unknown / HF	-	7 / 18	66/1	-

Mile End

Jockey: E Walsh Trainer: Ciaran Murphy Age/Wt: 5/11-7 F: 244-U OR: 103

Comment: Three wins on the Flat, two at sprint trips and one at a mile; stays the trip okay over hurdles and could be up to winning a maiden, though will always be vulnerable to anything with potential.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Tipperary / Unknown / H	-	U / 16	8/1	103
11/04/25	Ballinrobe / Unknown / H	-	4 / 13	5/1	-
03/04/25	Naas / Unknown / H	-	4 / 20	16/1	-
28/11/24	Thurles / Unknown / H	-	2 / 9	6/1	-
03/11/24	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	17 / 26	16/1	80
22/10/24	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	6 / 15	10/1	81

Russellsbelle

Jockey: P T Enright Trainer: Con McSweeney Age/Wt: 8/11-7 F: 3/8FF-7 OR: 106

20/1

Comment: Held every chance when falling in maidens here and at Tramore; might have been remembering those incidents when below par at Clonmel; rather watch on the back of that latest effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Clonmel / Unknown / H	-	7 / 11	17/2	109
13/04/25	Tramore / Unknown / H	-	F / 8	8/1	109
03/06/24	Listowel / Unknown / H	-	F / 17	9/1	-
09/05/24	Tipperary / Unknown / H	-	8 / 15	10/3	-
21/04/24	Tramore / Unknown / H	-	3 / 15	18/1	-
03/06/23	Tramore / Unknown / HF	-	9 / 13	9/2	-

Sophia Rose

Jockey: K E Buckley Trainer: Gavin Cromwell Age/Wt: 6/11-7 F: 5-4

22/1

Comment: Had more behind than in front in two good-ground bumpers and should have a future over hurdles; however, Hillhead Runner might be the yard's number one hope here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Wexford / Unknown / HF		-	4 / 13	8/1	-
10/04/25	Limerick / Unknown / HF		-	5 / 14	10/3	-

Astelia

Jockey: J Coen Trainer: Peter Fahey Age/Wt: 6/11-7 F: -

28/1

Comment: Plenty of promise in 1m2f maidens for Jessica Harrington but those were in 2022 and makes hurdle/stable debut after a long absence; likely best watched.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/10/22	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	12 / 14	8/1	71
25/09/22	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	5 / 24	9/1	73
29/08/22	Roscommon / Unknown / F	-	6 / 14	5/1	-
20/08/22	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	2 / 14	40/1	-
26/06/22	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	10 / 13	28/1	-

Poetic Focus

Jockey: C Stone-Walsh Trainer: Paul Nolan Age/Wt: 5/11-7 F: 66P-

28/1

Comment: Positives to take from her first two maidens on good ground and a softer surface perhaps not ideal last time; her yard may have brighter prospects with Tequila Talkin'.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/12/24	Limerick / Unknown / H	-	P / 14	100/1	-
21/11/24	Thurles / Unknown / H	-	6 / 10	50/1	-
12/10/24	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	6 / 10	11/1	-

Bly Manor

Jockey: S W Flanagan Trainer: David Harry Kelly Age/Wt: 5/11-7 F: 0

50/1

Comment: Won her second point by 6l but beat only one home in a bumper at Tipperary 25 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Tipperary / Unknown / HF	-	10 / 11	10/1	-
23/03/25	Lisronagh / / P	-	1 / 10	6/1	-
02/02/25	Ballyvodock / / P	-	P / 5	3/1	-

Cupla Focal

Jockey: D J O'Keeffe Trainer: Sean Joseph Allen Age/Wt: 5/11-7

50/1

Comment: Insufficient promise in her five points to warrant a second look on hurdling debut; tongue-tie fitted.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Ballindenisk / / P	-	8 / 16	10/1	-
11/01/25	Ballindenisk / / P	-	5 / 6	6/1	-
07/12/24	Boulta / / P	-	P / 13	4/1	-
10/11/24	Dromahane / / P	-	3 / 8	12/1	-
07/04/24	Tattersalls Farm / / P	-	P / 10	4/1	-

Churchill Rose

Jockey: D Meyler Trainer: Arthur Goulding Age/Wt: 5/11-7

66/1

Comment: Won twice over 1m3f when trained in Britain but was sold on for 4,400gns and made a quiet debut for this yard on the AW.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/12/24	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	10 / 14	33/1	60
02/09/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	6	4 / 9	13/2	54
30/07/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	5 / 12	6/1	54
16/07/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 14	15/2	51
27/06/24	Leicester / Handicap / F	6	5 / 8	10/3	53
31/05/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	6 / 8	9/2	55

Doyen Lady

Jockey: J J Slevin Trainer: Michael Butler Age/Wt: 7/11-7 F: 0/59-

80/1

Comment: Limited signs of winning potential in her five bumpers and likely to be outclassed.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/24	Wexford / Unknown / HF	-	9 / 14	66/1	-
31/05/24	Tramore / Unknown / HF	-	5 / 8	28/1	-
17/12/23	Thurles / Unknown / HF	-	14 / 16	40/1	-
21/10/23	Limerick / Unknown / HF	-	7 / 9	16/1	-
16/09/23	Navan / Unknown / HF	-	4 / 15	66/1	-

Silver Pageant

Jockey: P Hanlon Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon Age/Wt: 5/11-7 F: 760-

100/1

Comment: Minor form in two British bumpers and again at Wexford last August; limited appeal for now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/24	Wexford / Unknown / HF	-	11 / 13	40/1	-
09/07/24	Uttoxeter / Unknown / HF	5	6 / 9	22/1	-
04/06/24	Southwell / Unknown / HF	5	7 / 11	15/2	-

C'mere Girleen

Jockey: Mr L Burke-Ott Trainer: Alexander Ott Age/Wt: 5/11-7

125/1

Comment: Half-sister to 2m-2m6f hurdle/chase winner Pana To Milan; dam point winner; unlikely to provide the answer on belated debut.

Miss Georgina

Jockey: J P Shinnick Trainer: Andrew Lee Age/Wt: 5/11-7

150/1

Comment: Second reserve; finished tailed off in a 3m point in late April.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Dromahane / / P		-	8 / 13	7/1	-

Lastofthecitizens

Jockey: Mr Alan O'Sullivan Trainer: Eugene M O'Sullivan Age/Wt: 6/11-7 F: 7

200/1

Comment: Pointing form doesn't amount to much and was tailed off in a Tramore maiden when 66-1; cheekpieces replace a hood.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Tramore / Unknown / H	-	7 / 10	66/1	-
18/05/25	Ballindenisk / / P	-	4 / 16	5/1	-
30/03/25	Liscarroll / / P	-	4 / 9	7/1	-
30/12/24	Dromahane / / P	-	P / 7	5/1	-
10/11/24	Dromahane / / P	-	P / 6	5/2	-

Phoenix Princess

Jockey: D E Mullins Trainer: Brendan Maurice Walsh Age/Wt: 4/11-2 F: 0P-

200/1

Comment: First reserve; low-grade Flat maiden who has shown nothing so far over hurdles.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/03/25	Limerick / Unknown / H	-	P / 12	400/1	-
05/02/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	10 / 13	250/1	-
10/01/25	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	12 / 13	125/1	48
18/12/24	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	10 / 14	100/1	47
01/10/24	Cork / Handicap / F	-	14 / 14	125/1	47
23/09/24	Listowel / Unknown / F	-	9 / 10	200/1	41

Mile End

Jockey: E Walsh Trainer: Ciaran Murphy Age/Wt: 5/11-7 F: 244-U OR: 103

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Tipperary / Unknown / H	-	U / 16	8/1	103
11/04/25	Ballinrobe / Unknown / H	-	4 / 13	5/1	-
03/04/25	Naas / Unknown / H	-	4 / 20	16/1	-
28/11/24	Thurles / Unknown / H	-	2 / 9	6/1	-
03/11/24	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	17 / 26	16/1	80
22/10/24	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	6 / 15	10/1	81

Toor Idaho

Jockey: L Quinlan Trainer: Ms M Flynn Age/Wt: 5/11-7 F: P

Comment: Non-runner

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Tipperary / Unknown / H		-	P / 16	66/1	-

Lady Victrix

Jockey: Reserve 3 Trainer: Maurice Andrew Ahern Age/Wt: 5/11-7

Comment: Third reserve; half-sister to winners Annie Angel (useful 2m4f-3m chase), Myztique (bumper/2m2f hurdle), Krujers Girl (2m3f-2m7f chase) and Druim Samhraidh (2m chase); dam unraced.

Listowel

14:30 - RESULT

Runners: 15 Distance: 2m Hurdle Going: GD(GD/YD PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Flat winner DAY TRADER will need to run better than he did at Killarney but that was only six days after his good run at Down Royal.

1st	9. Day Trader	7/2
2nd	3. Penny Express	9/2
3rd	1. Annilogs Force	50/1

Favourite

13/8

Tuba

Jockey: D E Mullins Trainer: Richard John O'Brien Age/Wt: 4/11-7

13/8

Comment: Hasn't confirmed his initial promise on the Flat and now has a rating of 64; however, has some ability and he'll stay the trip over hurdles.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Ballinrobe / Handicap / F	-	6 / 10	12/1	67
08/04/25	Navan / Handicap / F	-	12 / 13	4/1	70
29/03/25	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	10 / 18	20/1	70
13/11/24	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	8 / 14	9/4	-
15/07/24	Killarney / Unknown / F	-	6 / 11	17/2	-
07/07/24	Limerick / Unknown / F	-	3 / 9	25/1	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Coup D'etat

Jockey: Mr J P O'Rourke Trainer: P O'Rourke Age/Wt: 6/11-12 F: 96-6

3/1

Comment: Beaten in five bumpers but was runner-up in one of those at Cork and ran okay there on hurdling debut when perhaps stretched by 3m; each-way claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Cork / Unknown / H	-	6 / 13	12/1	-
20/04/25	Cork / Unknown / HF	-	6 / 14	50/1	-
16/11/24	Navan / Unknown / HF	-	9 / 11	16/1	-
13/10/24	Cork / Unknown / HF	-	2 / 6	25/1	-
16/05/24	Clonmel / Unknown / HF	-	10 / 14	80/1	-
24/04/24	Bellewstown / Unknown / HF	-	7 / 8	25/1	-

Day Trader

Jockey: D King Trainer: A J Martin Age/Wt: 4/11-7 F: 20

7/2

Comment: Had plenty of Flat racing in France, winning twice (1m4f on slow ground); bright hurdling debut when second of 18 at Down Royal (2m1f, good) and it was only six days later when disappointing at Killarney; the one to beat on that penultimate effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Killarney / Unknown / H	-	11 / 14	4/1	-
05/05/25	Down Royal / Unknown / H	-	2 / 18	33/1	-
08/11/24	Deauville / Conditions / F	-	3 / 9	53/10	-
15/10/24	Chantilly / Handicap / F	-	8 / 16	21/1	-
12/09/24	ParisLongchamp / Handicap / F	-	7 / 15	14/1	-
12/08/24	Clairefontaine / Handicap / F	-	9 / 14	12/1	-

Penny Express

Jockey: Sam Ewing Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 5/11-12 F: 4-3

9/2

Comment: Respectable debut when beaten 4.5l at Tramore and didn't appear to stay 2m6f at Downpatrick; now goes in a hood and has a better chance than many in here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Downpatrick / Unknown / H		-	3 / 9	11/1	-
14/04/25	Tramore / Unknown / H		-	4 / 8	5/1	-

North Winterfell

Jockey: M M McDonagh Trainer: C Byrnes Age/Wt: 4/11-7

12/1

Comment: Definite promise during a light Flat career in Britain but still went off 100-1 for a 1m2f soft-ground handicap at Navan (stable debut) and ran accordingly; should enjoy this better ground (provided the rain hasn't arrived) but looks one to watch on hurdle debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Navan / Handicap / F	-	15 / 19	100/1	74
13/06/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	5	10 / 10	20/1	74
03/05/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	4 / 5	5/4	76
01/04/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	4	3 / 7	12/1	-
06/03/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	3 / 12	9/2	-
12/02/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	4	5 / 5	33/1	-

Brandyandportpaddy

Jockey: A McCurtin Trainer: Paul John Gilligan Age/Wt: 4/11-7 F: 9

28/1

Comment: Ninth of 14 and beaten 20l in a good-ground maiden at Killarney 22 days ago, finishing just ahead of a below-par Day Trader; that's something to build on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Killarney / Unknown / H		-	9 / 14	150/1	-

The Happy Huntsman

Jockey: Mr L Burke-Ott Trainer: Alexander Ott Age/Wt: 5/11-12 F: 7

Comment: Always towards the rear on debut in a maiden here on Saturday.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Listowel / Unknown / H		-	7 / 13	100/1	-

Annilogs Force

Jockey: O R Brown Trainer: Riceal Dunne Age/Wt: 5/11-12 F: 0-

50/1

Comment: Limited promise in points and was hammered on hurdling debut at Fairyhouse; blinkers tried.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	23 / 24	150/1	-
30/03/25	Liscarroll / / P	-	5 / 9	7/1	-
02/02/25	Belharbour / / P	-	P / 9	9/1	-
11/01/25	Ballindenisk / / P	-	4 / 8	7/2	-

Rinnaseer Dream

Jockey: Mr A Burke-Ott Trainer: Thomas P O'Connor Age/Wt: 5/11-12 F: 0-9

50/1

Comment: Never remotely dangerous when beaten 27l in a tongue-tie last week at Ballinrobe.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Ballinrobe / Unknown / H		-	9 / 13	80/1	-
20/04/25	Cork / Unknown / HF		-	10 / 14	100/1	-

Grove Gardens

Jockey: P T Enright Trainer: Eugene M O'Sullivan Age/Wt: 4/11-7

50/1

Comment: A 3,200euros foal; dam unplaced 2m/2m2f hurdles, half-sister to winners Themoonandsixpence (useful bumper/2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase), Miss Accurate (bumper/2m hurdle) and Rock's Field (2m6f hurdle); likely best watched.

Sunrise Strider

Jockey: S F O'Keeffe Trainer: Michael J McDonagh Age/Wt: 4/11-7

50/1

Comment: Dam unraced half-sister to winners Too Scoops (useful bumper/2m-2m4f hurdle) and Momus (bumper); would need to see some confidence behind him.

Heslostthehunger

Jockey: J P Shinnick Trainer: Rodger Sweeney Age/Wt: 4/11-7 F: 0-

80/1

Comment: Huge price when tailed off in a bumper at Thurles; gelded soon afterwards.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Thurles / Unknown / HF		-	11 / 11	150/1	-

Niigata

Jockey: P Hanlon Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon Age/Wt: 4/11-7 F: 8-0

80/1

Comment: Regressed on the Flat after a winning debut for the Crisfords; tailed off in both runs over hurdles.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Killarney / Unknown / H	-	13 / 14	100/1	-
12/04/25	Bellewstown / Unknown / H	-	8 / 9	20/1	-
07/10/24	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	4	9 / 9	25/1	80
28/08/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	7 / 8	14/1	84
10/06/24	Windsor / Unknown / F	5	15 / 15	14/1	86
21/05/24	Nottingham / Unknown / F	5	7 / 12	15/8	-

Cad Is Anam

Jockey: C M Quirke Trainer: John F O'Neill Age/Wt: 4/11-7 F: 0

100/1

Comment: Tailed off in a Ballinrobe bumper only last week (80-1).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Ballinrobe / Unknown / HF		-	12 / 14	80/1	-

Three County Star

Jockey: B W Harvey Trainer: Brian Mortell Age/Wt: 4/11-7 F: 0-

125/1

Comment: Soon became detached after an early mistake at Cork; went off at 150-1.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Cork / Unknown / H		-	14 / 15	150/1	-

The Happy Huntsman

Jockey: Mr L Burke-Ott Trainer: Alexander Ott Age/Wt: 5/11-12 F: 7

Comment: Always towards the rear on debut in a maiden here on Saturday.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Listowel / Unknown / H		-	7 / 13	100/1	-

Damoso

Jockey: T Power Roche Trainer: P J Rothwell Age/Wt: 4/11-7 F: 00

Comment: Two quiet runs at Kilbeggan, the latest only yesterday; non-runner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Kilbeggan / Unknown / H		-	12 / 16	125/1	-
16/05/25	Kilbeggan / Unknown / H		-	10 / 16	80/1	-

Listowel

15:05 - RESULT

Runners: 12 Distance: 2m HCap Hurdle Handicap Going: GD(GD/YD PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: Preference is for LADY BEE GREAT who brings momentum into handicaps after her good run behind an in-form mare at Tipperary.

1st	11. Patty O'farrell	10/1
2nd	6. Katherine Fav	9/2
3rd	10. Diamond Approach	20/1
4th	9. Ballinearla Girl	20/1

Favourite

9/2

2nd Favourite

9/2

Ciao Adios

Jockey: Eoin G Kelly Trainer: Adrian Murray Age/Wt: 6/11-12 F: 4818-5 OR: 109

9/2

Comment: Won twice on the Flat and added a Cork handicap hurdle in March (2m, good; 10lb lower); beaten under 5l at Kilbeggan last time, staying on; needs a second look.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Kilbeggan / Handicap / H	-	5 / 13	14/1	109
30/03/25	Downpatrick / Handicap / H	-	8 / 11	10/1	109
20/03/25	Cork / Handicap / H	-	1 / 18	9/1	99
27/02/25	Clonmel / Handicap / H	-	8 / 16	66/1	99
23/07/24	Ballinrobe / Unknown / H	-	4 / 15	14/1	-
12/07/24	Kilbeggan / Unknown / H	-	6 / 15	12/1	-

It'sallabouteve

Jockey: Mr C J Shine Trainer: Brendan Maurice Walsh Age/Wt: 9/11-7 F: 62102- OR: 104

9/2

Comment: Bumper/hurdle/chase winner who was runner-up in this 12 months ago and filled the same position over C&D when last seen in September; goes on all ground and good chance provided she's ready to rock after a lengthy break.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/09/24	Listowel / Handicap / H	-	2 / 11	11/2	102
18/07/24	Killarney / Handicap / H	-	10 / 15	9/1	102
02/07/24	Tipperary / Handicap / C	-	1 / 14	6/1	100
03/06/24	Listowel / Handicap / H	-	2 / 14	12/1	101
09/05/24	Tipperary / Handicap / C	-	6 / 14	16/1	100
21/04/24	Tramore / Handicap / C	-	11 / 13	12/1	101

Katherine

Jockey: Sam Ewing Trainer: Adrian Sexton Age/Wt: 8/11-4 F: 7950-5 OR: 101

9/2

Comment: Infrequent winner but has won three times over hurdles and wasn't beaten all that far last week at Ballinrobe (2m, good); in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Ballinrobe / Handicap / H	-	5 / 15	25/1	102
11/05/25	Leopardstown / Unknown / F	-	6 / 6	150/1	-
25/04/25	Kilbeggan / Handicap / H	-	12 / 15	25/1	104
21/01/25	Down Royal / Handicap / H	-	5 / 9	16/1	106
16/12/24	Naas / Handicap / C	-	9 / 18	11/1	93
19/11/24	Limerick / Handicap / H	-	7 / 9	8/1	106

Letters To Juliet

Jockey: P M O'Brien Trainer: Patrick Downey Age/Wt: 7/10-13 F: FP1-5 OR: 96

9/2

Comment: Only beat four rivals at Bellewstown (2m1f, good) and never threatened to defy the 5lb rise at Downpatrick; still commands some level of respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Downpatrick / Handicap / H	-	5 / 11	7/2	97
12/04/25	Bellewstown / Handicap / H	-	1 / 5	9/2	92
17/03/25	Wexford / Handicap / C	-	P / 11	9/1	92
14/12/24	Fairyhouse / Handicap / H	-	F / 13	5/1	92
09/11/24	Gowran Park / Handicap / H	-	U / 15	17/2	92
27/09/24	Listowel / Handicap / H	-	6 / 14	7/1	92

Finnicky Filly

Jockey: D King Trainer: John Patrick Ryan Age/Wt: 7/10-0 F: 857P7- OR: 83

17/2

Comment: Essentially disappointing since her second outing and was only seventh of 11 on handicap debut; now tongue tied.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Clonmel / Handicap / H	-	7 / 11	20/1	84
27/03/25	Clonmel / Unknown / H	-	P / 16	18/1	87
03/12/24	Clonmel / Unknown / H	-	7 / 14	22/1	-
22/11/24	Tipperary / Unknown / H	-	5 / 13	16/1	-
10/10/24	Tramore / Unknown / H	-	8 / 11	12/1	-
04/09/24	Kilbeggan / Unknown / H	-	P / 14	12/1	-

Patty O'farrell

Jockey: S F O'Keeffe Trainer: Peter Maher Age/Wt: 7/10-6 F: 0902-5 OR: 89

10/1

Comment: Improved to be second on handicap debut at Naas (2m; 18 ran) but wasn't as good at Tipperary when beaten 15l on the same good to yielding ground; still early days, though, and clearly up to winning races.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Tipperary / Handicap / H	-	5 / 16	7/1	89
03/04/25	Naas / Handicap / H	-	2 / 18	28/1	85
23/02/25	Naas / Unknown / H	-	12 / 20	250/1	-
27/01/25	Punchestown / Unknown / H	-	9 / 12	150/1	-
01/01/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	11 / 12	100/1	-
01/12/24	Borris House / / P	-	P / 11	6/1	-

Majestic Jameela

Jockey: J Coen Trainer: E McNamara Age/Wt: 5/11-8 F: 3F978- OR: 105

11/1

Comment: Three-time winning hurdler in Britain on slow ground and rain would be welcomed; however, signed off for previous yard in modest form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/02/25	Ludlow / Handicap / H	3	8 / 8	25/1	111
26/12/24	Aintree / Handicap / H	4	7 / 8	25/1	113
19/11/24	Carlisle / Handicap / H	4	9 / 9	13/2	114
12/10/24	Chepstow / Handicap / H	2	F / 11	16/1	114
17/05/24	Aintree / Handicap / H	4	3 / 14	11/2	114
18/04/24	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / H	1	3 / 11	17/2	114

Lady Bee Great

Jockey: D Meyler Trainer: Ross O'Sullivan Age/Wt: 6/11-5 F: 660-2 OR: 102

12/1

Comment: Bred to get further but she beat all bar an in-form mare in a Tipperary maiden last month (2m1f, good to yielding; first-time hood) and might not be overburdened for this handicap debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Tipperary / Unknown / H	-	2 / 16	14/1	-
24/04/25	Kilbeggan / Unknown / H	-	10 / 14	11/1	-
03/04/25	Naas / Unknown / H	-	6 / 20	22/1	-
31/05/24	Tramore / Unknown / HF	-	6 / 8	5/1	-

Classy Cc

Jockey: R A Doyle Trainer: Martin Brassil Age/Wt: 5/11-3 F: 5700- OR: 100

Comment: Well beaten in her last two maidens but showed promise in the first and on her bumper debut; should find her level in handicaps.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	12 / 22	100/1	-
09/03/25	Naas / Unknown / H	-	17 / 25	125/1	-
16/12/24	Naas / Unknown / H	-	7 / 20	66/1	-
15/05/24	Tipperary / Unknown / HF	-	5 / 12	40/1	-

Ballinearla Girl

Jockey: C M Quirke Trainer: Eoin Doyle Age/Wt: 6/10-9 F: 4/020- OR: 92

20/1

Comment: Ran okay in bumpers and again to be second in a Wexford maiden last May; subsequent effort excused on account of good ground (seems to enjoy the mud); could be interesting on handicap debut should the rain arrive in time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/24	Bellewstown / Unknown / H	-	10 / 14	20/1	-
18/05/24	Wexford / Unknown / H	-	2 / 14	33/1	-
06/05/24	Down Royal / Unknown / H	-	13 / 19	50/1	-
12/10/23	Tramore / Unknown / HF	-	4 / 9	18/1	-
11/08/23	Wexford / Unknown / HF	-	4 / 10	80/1	-

Western Opera

Jockey: A P Kelly Trainer: Gearoid O'Loughlin Age/Wt: 5/10-6 F: 094P- OR: 89

25/1

Comment: Hasn't shown too much thus far, including her handicap debut when a 50-1 chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Clonmel / Handicap / H	-	P / 13	50/1	92
01/03/25	Navan / Unknown / H	-	4 / 9	200/1	-
20/02/25	Punchestown / Unknown / H	-	9 / 21	250/1	-
21/01/25	Down Royal / Unknown / H	-	11 / 15	125/1	-

Spanish Maid

Jockey: P T Enright Trainer: Francis J Flood Age/Wt: 7/10-4 F: 086P-0 OR: 87

33/1

Comment: Maiden who has been chasing; finished behind Patty O'Farrell back over hurdles at Tipperary; now tries cheekpieces.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Tipperary / Handicap / H	-	13 / 16	20/1	90
04/04/25	Wexford / Handicap / C	-	P / 16	50/1	92
27/02/25	Clonmel / Unknown / C	-	6 / 7	200/1	-
05/02/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / C	-	8 / 11	250/1	-
16/01/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / C	-	10 / 11	150/1	-
07/10/24	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	5 / 12	14/1	-

Lilian Bland

Jockey: D J O'Keeffe Trainer: Niall Patrick Hennessy Age/Wt: 9/11-11 F: 121F-1 OR: 108

Comment: Arrives here in a fine run of form and could have won her penultimate race had she not crashed out; made all last time at Wexford (2m4f, good) but she's gone up 11lb for that and all her improvement has come over longer distances; expect more positive tactics at 2m.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Wexford / Handicap / H	-	1 / 12	7/1	97
13/04/25	Tramore / Handicap / C	-	F / 6	5/2	102
30/03/25	Downpatrick / Handicap / H	-	1 / 9	4/1	91
15/03/25	Thurles / Handicap / C	-	2 / 13	8/1	99
01/03/25	Navan / Handicap / C	-	1 / 7	9/2	94
05/02/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / H	-	2 / 13	6/1	88

Classy Cc

Jockey: R A Doyle Trainer: Martin Brassil Age/Wt: 5/11-3 F: 5700- OR: 100

Comment: Well beaten in her last two maidens but showed promise in the first and on her bumper debut; should find her level in handicaps.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	12 / 22	100/1	-
09/03/25	Naas / Unknown / H	-	17 / 25	125/1	-
16/12/24	Naas / Unknown / H	-	7 / 20	66/1	-
15/05/24	Tipperary / Unknown / HF	-	5 / 12	40/1	-

Sidiriya

Jockey: T Power Roche Trainer: P J Rothwell Age/Wt: 6/10-5 F: 99P4/ OR: 88

Comment: Useful for Dermot Weld, winning a 1m4f Galway maiden on soft in 2022; has shown enough over hurdles to believe she can win races off this mark; could do with conditions softening up, but even then, has a long absence to overcome.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/24	Navan / Handicap / H	-	4 / 6	18/1	93
26/12/23	Leopardstown / Handicap / H	-	P / 23	125/1	96
26/11/23	Cork / Handicap / H	-	9 / 14	33/1	98
02/11/23	Thurles / Unknown / H	-	9 / 15	16/1	-
21/07/23	Kilbeggan / Unknown / H	-	4 / 12	40/1	-
14/07/23	Cork / Unknown / H	-	9 / 18	20/1	-

Listowel

15:40 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 2m HCap Hurdle Handicap Going: GD(GD/YD PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Running fine races in defeat on his last three starts, STUNTMAN STEVE (nap) could get his day today with a repeat of his best.

1st	5. Stuntman Steve 2nd Fav	7/2
2nd	4. First Dare	15/2
3rd	2. Frankendael Fav	3/1

Favourite

3/1

Frankendael

Jockey: D King Trainer: E McNamara Age/Wt: 6/11-4 F: 110P-7 OR: 123

3/1

Comment: Flat winner in UK hit form over hurdles last autumn, winning a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle and a valuable C&D handicap, beating Lord Erskine; struggled off higher marks since but not a bad Killarney run last time when coughed and reportedly broke a blood vessel; go well if back in top form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Killarney / Handicap / H	-	7 / 9	18/1	123
27/01/25	Punchestown / Unknown / H	-	P / 7	16/1	125
01/12/24	Fairyhouse / Listed, Handicap / H	-	11 / 13	15/2	126
21/10/24	Gowran Park / Handicap / F	-	3 / 13	4/1	76
27/09/24	Listowel / Listed, Handicap / H	-	1 / 15	9/1	116
12/08/24	Ballinrobe / Unknown / H	-	1 / 12	7/2	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

Stuntman Steve

Jockey: S W Flanagan Trainer: Gavin Cromwell Age/Wt: 6/10-11 F: 8F25-4 OR: 116

7/2

Comment: Point winner took a Clonmel maiden on hurdles debut in 2024; solid runs in defeat on last three starts, including on successive days at Fairyhouse; is creeping up the handicap but should be involved again.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Killarney / Handicap / H	-	4 / 9	11/4	116
22/04/25	Fairyhouse / Listed, Handicap / H	-	5 / 16	18/1	116
21/04/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / H	-	2 / 14	18/1	111
19/01/25	Thurles / Handicap / H	-	F / 9	14/1	111
21/12/24	Thurles / Unknown / H	-	8 / 9	22/1	-
30/11/24	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	7 / 12	25/1	-

Shraheen

Jockey: Niall Moore Trainer: Philip Fenton Age/Wt: 6/11-1 F: 8/7111- OR: 120

4/1

Comment: Won handicaps at Kilbeggan, Tipperary and Leopardstown from 2m-2m4f last year, though was disqualified from the first due to a banned substance; 9lb higher on return but has won when fresh so has to be respected, especially if strong in the market.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/12/24	Leopardstown / Handicap / H	-	1 / 19	5/1	111
22/11/24	Tipperary / Handicap / H	-	1 / 15	11/2	102
02/06/24	Kilbeggan / Handicap / H	-	1 / 14	11/2	102
07/05/24	Ballinrobe / Handicap / H	-	7 / 16	7/2	102
31/03/24	Fairyhouse / Handicap / H	-	8 / 16	25/1	102
10/03/24	Naas / Unknown / H	-	4 / 21	80/1	-

Raydamann

Jockey: Sam Ewing Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 4/10-8 F: 321-3 OR: 118

11/2

Comment: Some decent form on the Flat without winning; got off the mark over hurdles in a Clonmel maiden in April before a solid third at Punchestown; poor on the Flat since but is a player back in this sphere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Leopardstown / Handicap / F	-	10 / 14	14/1	78
01/05/25	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	3 / 22	28/1	117
17/04/25	Clonmel / Unknown / H	-	1 / 6	1/1	112
01/04/25	Limerick / Unknown / H	-	2 / 16	2/1	-
01/03/25	Navan / Unknown / H	-	3 / 12	4/1	-
27/12/24	Leopardstown / Unknown / H	-	12 / 16	11/1	-

Oh So Charming

Jockey: S F O'Keeffe Trainer: Declan Queally Age/Wt: 5/10-4 F: F4P3- OR: 109

11/2

Comment: Flat maiden winner is yet to score in eight hurdle starts but some solid efforts in defeat, including at Bellewstown last time; needs to find a bit more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Bellewstown / Unknown / H	-	3 / 7	12/1	110
27/10/24	Wexford / Unknown / H	-	P / 10	7/2	112
07/10/24	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	4 / 10	5/2	112
26/09/24	Listowel / Listed, Handicap / H	-	F / 12	12/1	112
09/09/24	Galway / Unknown / H	-	2 / 20	15/2	105
15/08/24	Tramore / Unknown / H	-	8 / 14	20/1	-

First Dare

Jockey: T P Harney Trainer: Liz Doyle Age/Wt: 7/10-12 F: 66F-6 OR: 117

15/2

Comment: Got loose on intended start at Ballinrobe last week and withdrawn; had earlier run respectably at Killarney on second run this year; is maybe a touch high in the handicap still.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Killarney / Handicap / H	-	6 / 9	9/1	118
12/04/25	Bellewstown / Handicap / H	-	F / 5	4/1	118
10/11/24	Naas / Listed, Handicap / H	-	6 / 11	18/1	119
16/10/24	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	6 / 9	5/2	119
18/09/24	Tramore / Handicap / H	-	1 / 13	6/1	111
22/06/24	Down Royal / Unknown / F	-	7 / 8	25/1	-

Mountain Port

Jockey: Mr M J Kenneally Trainer: John Gerard Lonergan Age/Wt: 6/10-5 F: 010-07 OR: 110

25/1

Comment: Won a Tramore maiden hurdle last August and best run since was when beaten 14l at Clonmel last time; needs plenty more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Clonmel / Handicap / H	-	7 / 8	33/1	112
01/05/25	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	20 / 22	66/1	114
18/09/24	Tramore / Handicap / H	-	12 / 13	10/1	116
16/08/24	Tramore / Unknown / H	-	1 / 15	150/1	-
08/06/24	Punchestown / Unknown / HF	-	15 / 20	100/1	-
18/02/24	Knockanard / / P	-	P / 8	10/1	-

Zuzukel

Jockey: K C Sexton Trainer: A J Martin Age/Wt: 5/10-1 F: F/088- OR: 106

28/1

Comment: Showed some ability in maiden hurdles under exaggerated hold-up tactics; modest in two Flat maidens latest; needs to improve to figure but could do that now tackling handicaps, so needs a market check.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Limerick / Unknown / F	-	7 / 12	33/1	-
19/04/25	Cork / Unknown / F	-	11 / 18	250/1	-
22/03/25	Navan / Unknown / H	-	8 / 18	50/1	-
17/03/25	Down Royal / Unknown / H	-	8 / 15	80/1	-
08/03/25	Gowran Park / Unknown / H	-	12 / 20	100/1	-
04/04/24	Naas / Unknown / H	-	F / 19	150/1	-

Lord Erskine

Jockey: D J O'Keeffe Trainer: H Rogers Age/Wt: 12/11-12 F: 0401- OR: 131

Comment: Fantastic servant has been brilliantly handled to win seven Flat races (two here) and five hurdles, including several valuable prizes; back to form at Fairyhouse last time and has been raised 6lb for that but should be competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Fairyhouse / Listed, Handicap / H	-	1 / 16	22/1	125
09/03/25	Naas / Handicap / H	-	10 / 16	11/1	126
02/03/25	Leopardstown / Unknown / H	-	4 / 6	20/1	126
02/02/25	Leopardstown / Listed, Handicap / H	-	11 / 18	40/1	129
18/01/25	Navan / Handicap / H	-	12 / 19	28/1	130
22/10/24	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	8 / 11	25/1	82

Mercury Mission

Jockey: A P Kelly Trainer: P J Rothwell Age/Wt: 6/10-8 F: 611-65 OR: 113

Comment: Won at Wexford and Limerick in the spring and a fine effort at Punchestown since; never got involved at Tramore three days ago, under pressure a long way out; has to rebound in a stronger race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Tramore / Handicap / H	-	5 / 6	9/4	113
01/05/25	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	6 / 22	20/1	113
10/04/25	Limerick / Handicap / H	-	1 / 6	11/8	106
17/03/25	Wexford / Handicap / H	-	1 / 14	12/1	100
27/02/25	Clonmel / Handicap / H	-	6 / 15	11/2	101
08/02/25	Naas / Handicap / H	-	3 / 11	11/2	102

Listowel

16:15 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 2m 3f Chase Going: GD(GD/YD PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: This should be a straightforward task for BLOOD DESTINY, who ran a career-best on RPR figures when runner-up at Killarney last time.

1st	1. Blood Destiny Fav	1/8
2nd	4. The Banger Doyle 2nd Fav	9/2
3rd	5. Good As Hell	40/1

Favourite

1/8

Blood Destiny

Jockey: P Townend Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 6/11-2 F: P/33-2 OR: 152

1/8

Comment: Dual hurdle and chase winner, including in a Grade 3 novice in 2024 and later third in a Grade 1; hasn't won since but some fine runs in defeat, including in a Killarney Grade 3 last time; will be difficult to beat on these terms.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Killarney / Grade 3 / C	-	2 / 7	2/1	152
21/04/25	Fairyhouse / Grade 2 / C	-	3 / 7	3/1	152
19/01/25	Thurles / Grade 2 / C	-	3 / 7	7/4	150
02/05/24	Punchestown / Listed, Handicap / C	-	P / 17	15/8	150
31/03/24	Fairyhouse / Grade 1 / C	-	3 / 7	6/4	152
02/03/24	Navan / Grade 3 / C	-	1 / 4	8/11	-

2nd Favourite

9/2

The Banger Doyle

Jockey: D J O'Keeffe Trainer: John Queally Age/Wt: 9/11-2 F: F215P- OR: 141

9/2

Comment: Bumper winner failed to win over hurdles but is a three-time chase winner and has run well in defeat at this track; mostly below his best on last four starts, including on the Flat; a bit to find with Blood Destiny even if back to his best

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Killarney / Handicap / F	-	14 / 15	17/2	78
24/04/25	Tipperary / Handicap / F	-	3 / 15	11/1	78
11/01/25	Fairyhouse / Grade 3, Handicap / C	-	P / 12	33/1	143
08/12/24	Cork / Grade 2 / C	-	5 / 8	80/1	143
13/10/24	Cork / Handicap / C	-	1 / 6	11/4	137
22/09/24	Listowel / Handicap / C	-	2 / 11	15/2	134

Embittered

Jockey: S W Flanagan Trainer: E McNamara Age/Wt: 11/11-2 F: P874- OR: 132

18/1

Comment: Decent sort is a five-time winner including three over fences; well beaten in a Limerick claiming hurdle when last seen and has a lot to find with Blood Destiny even if running up to his rating and that is a big if.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/01/25	Limerick / Unknown / H	-	4 / 11	9/2	-
28/12/24	Limerick / Listed, Handicap / C	-	7 / 14	18/1	134
20/10/24	Limerick / Grade 3, Handicap / C	-	8 / 12	50/1	135
28/09/24	Listowel / Handicap / C	-	P / 12	20/1	138
01/05/24	Punchestown / Grade 3, Handicap / C	-	6 / 17	50/1	141
12/04/24	Aintree / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	11 / 24	66/1	143

Good As Hell

Jockey: Niall Moore Trainer: Philip Fenton Age/Wt: 10/10-9 F: 887-U0 OR: 123

40/1

Comment: Six-time chase winner who goes particularly well at left-handed tracks; however, has been badly out of form this year and has loads to find in this company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Kilbeggan / Handicap / C	-	11 / 11	33/1	126
08/05/25	Tipperary / Handicap / C	-	U / 11	22/1	126
04/04/25	Wexford / Handicap / C	-	7 / 9	33/1	130
23/03/25	Limerick / Handicap / C	-	8 / 9	40/1	132
22/09/24	Listowel / Handicap / C	-	8 / 11	25/1	132
06/09/24	Kilbeggan / Handicap / C	-	1 / 8	33/1	126

Minella Sergeant

Jockey: J C Gainford Trainer: Paul John Gilligan Age/Wt: 6/11-2 F: 878-04

80/1

Comment: Soundly beaten in points, bumpers and on chasing debut; out of his depth in this company; cheekpieces on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Limerick / Unknown / C	-	4 / 5	66/1	-
02/05/25	Punchestown / Unknown / HF	-	15 / 22	150/1	-
17/04/25	Clonmel / Unknown / HF	-	8 / 15	14/1	-
27/03/25	Clonmel / Unknown / HF	-	7 / 15	66/1	-
22/02/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / HF	-	8 / 10	40/1	-
01/12/24	Borris House / / P	-	5 / 13	10/1	-

Listowel

16:50 - RESULT

Runners: 15 Distance: 3m Chase Going: GD(GD/YD PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Back to form when a close second to the re-opposing Bartlemy Boy at Killarney last time, DUNDANIEL could reverse that form.

1st	6. Bugs Moran 2nd Fav	10/3
2nd	2. Bartlemy Boy Fav	15/8
3rd	14. Ontheropes	13/2

Favourite

15/8

Bartlemy Boy

Jockey: Mr Alan O'Sullivan Trainer: Michael Barry Age/Wt: 7/11-11 F: 1

15/8

Comment: Three point wins from seven starts in that sphere; beat Dundaniel narrowly in a Killarney hunter chase last time despite rider dropping whip; 4lb worse off with that rival but further progress feasible; big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Killarney / Unknown / HC	-	1 / 9	13/2	-
27/04/25	Dromahane / / P	-	1 / 8	1/1	-
30/03/25	Liscarroll / / P	-	1 / 13	7/4	-
23/11/24	Boulta / / P	-	2 / 9	6/4	-
07/04/24	Tattersalls Farm / / P	-	4 / 7	3/1	-
03/03/24	Bandon / / P	-	2 / 8	6/4	-

2nd Favourite

10/3

Bugs Moran

Jockey: Mr M J Kenneally Trainer: Eugene M O'Sullivan Age/Wt: 8/11-7 F: 28/2-5

10/3

Comment: One time smart hurdle for Noel Meade; runner-up to Lisleigh Lad in a Cork hunter chase but not as good at Killarney last time behind some of these and has to rebound.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Killarney / Unknown / HC	-	5 / 9	4/1	-
21/04/25	Cork / Unknown / HC	-	2 / 7	7/4	-
13/04/25	Dromahane / / P	-	1 / 10	3/1	-
28/10/23	Cheltenham / Handicap / H	2	8 / 20	6/1	136
23/09/23	Listowel / Handicap / H	-	2 / 13	7/2	130
05/08/23	Galway / Listed, Handicap / H	-	2 / 16	17/2	127

Eyes Off Annie

Jockey: Mr D Doyle Trainer: Ian John McCarthy Age/Wt: 7/11-4 F: 1-33

5/1

Comment: A record of 2-5 in points; won a Cork maiden hunter chase on rules debut over this trip and posted decent thirds at Punchestown and Downpatrick since; has to step up again.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Downpatrick / Unknown / HC	-	3 / 8	4/1	-
02/05/25	Punchestown / Unknown / HC	-	3 / 11	10/3	-
21/04/25	Cork / Unknown / HC	-	1 / 7	7/4	-
30/03/25	Oldcastle / / P	-	2 / 4	5/4	-
16/03/24	Durrow / / P	-	1 / 6	5/4	-
24/02/24	Punchestown P-To-P Course / / P	-	1 / 10	2/1	-

Ontheropes

Jockey: Mr P W Mullins Trainer: Thomas Mullins Age/Wt: 11/11-7 F: 280-44

13/2

Comment: Just 1-21 over fences but lots of good runs including when beaten only 7l in 2024 Scottish National for Willie Mullins; hasn't matched that form since, including for this yard but still considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Downpatrick / Unknown / HC	-	4 / 8	5/2	-
02/05/25	Punchestown / Unknown / HC	-	4 / 14	18/1	-
03/04/25	Aintree / Unknown / HC	2	12 / 29	28/1	132
14/03/25	Cheltenham / Unknown / HC	2	8 / 24	33/1	136
08/02/25	Naas / Unknown / HC	-	2 / 9	12/1	-
19/01/25	Carrigarostig / / P	-	1 / 6	7/2	-

Dundaniel

Jockey: Mr P W Gleeson Trainer: Patrick J F Hassett Age/Wt: 10/11-11 F: 3PP-2

8/1

Comment: Three point wins and won a Cork maiden hunter chase in 2023; close second to Bartlemy Boy in a Killarney hunter chase last time over 2m7f, staying on; 4lb better off today and extra furlong should help; big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Killarney / Unknown / HC	-	2 / 9	40/1	-
27/04/25	Dromahane / / P	-	4 / 8	3/1	-
02/03/25	Bandon / / P	-	1 / 6	6/1	-
24/07/24	Wexford / Handicap / C	-	P / 14	12/1	112
31/05/24	Tramore / Handicap / C	-	P / 9	15/2	113
13/05/24	Killarney / Unknown / H	-	3 / 8	22/1	-

Lisleigh Lad

Jockey: Mr S Cotter Trainer: Ms Eleanor Broderick Age/Wt: 7/12-0 F: 515P1-

10/1

Comment: Dual point winner won two hunter chases last season, at Fairyhouse over 3m and Cork (2m4f); penalised 7lb for those successes but has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Cork / Unknown / HC	-	1 / 7	15/2	-
14/03/25	Cheltenham / Unknown / HC	2	P / 24	200/1	117
19/01/25	Thurles / Unknown / HC	-	5 / 6	7/1	-
01/12/24	Ballindenisk / / P	-	P / 17	7/2	-
12/11/24	Fairyhouse / Unknown / HC	-	1 / 6	11/1	-
26/10/24	Curraghmore / / P	-	4 / 8	4/1	-

Vina Ardanza

Jockey: Mr D Higgins Trainer: C A McBratney Age/Wt: 8/11-11 F: /885-6

20/1

Comment: Useful over hurdles and fences at his best for Gordon Elliott; in decent form in open points last season but weakened over 3m5f in a hunter chase at Downpatrick last time; this trip suit better; not ignored.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Downpatrick / Unknown / HC	-	6 / 8	4/1	-
03/05/25	Toomebridge / / P	-	2 / 7	6/4	-
25/01/25	Tyrella / / P	-	4 / 8	13/8	-
26/12/24	Down Royal / Unknown / HC	-	5 / 12	14/1	-
16/11/24	Kirkistown / / P	-	1 / 3	6/5	-
27/05/24	Ballinrobe / Handicap / H	-	8 / 15	25/1	133

Fakiera

Jockey: Ms N M Bradley Trainer: Eoin Griffin Age/Wt: 10/11-7 F: P30/U-

33/1

Comment: Grade 3 novice hurdle winner at his best but failed to win over fences in 17 starts; still rated 119 in this sphere and not a bad open point run last week after a lay-off; hood added and a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Ballingarry / / P	-	4 / 7	7/2	-
12/05/24	Killarney / Handicap / C	-	U / 15	40/1	122
26/04/24	Downpatrick / Handicap / C	-	10 / 14	28/1	124
10/03/24	Naas / Listed, Handicap / C	-	3 / 12	100/1	125
18/02/24	Punchestown / Listed, Handicap / C	-	P / 15	40/1	125
31/12/23	Punchestown / Unknown / C	-	4 / 5	50/1	128

Desert Ian

Jockey: Mr E P O'Brien Trainer: Miss M Harding Age/Wt: 6/11-7 F: P-

40/1

Comment: Winner of one of three point starts; pulled-up in a Sligo maiden hurdle sole start under rules; others preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Ballindenisk / / P	-	4 / 11	5/1	-
25/10/24	Sligo / Unknown / H	-	P / 9	11/2	-
03/12/23	Ballindenisk / / P	-	1 / 13	4/5	-
12/02/23	Comea / / P	-	2 / 6	4/1	-

Balkito

Jockey: Mr P J O'Neill Trainer: John F O'Neill Age/Wt: 10/11-7 F: P6594-

66/1

Comment: The last of two chase wins came in 2022; decent point runs lately but others preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Ballingarry / / P	-	3 / 7	7/4	-
11/05/25	Loughrea / / P	-	1 / 8	8/1	-
22/04/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / HC	-	4 / 7	66/1	-
08/03/25	Gowran Park / Unknown / HC	-	9 / 13	50/1	-
08/02/25	Naas / Unknown / HC	-	5 / 9	250/1	-
02/02/25	Belharbour / / P	-	5 / 5	16/1	-

Not Now Rodney

Jockey: Mr S J Butler Trainer: Mary Ellen Doyle Age/Wt: 7/11-7

80/1

Comment: Point winner in March was runner-up in a winners' race since but was disappointing last time; a lot on his plate today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Ballindenisk / / P	-	6 / 11	5/1	-
05/05/25	Dawstown / / P	-	2 / 4	5/1	-
27/04/25	Dromahane / / P	-	P / 14	8/1	-
22/03/25	Ballycrystal / / P	-	1 / 8	4/1	-

Castle Croiuil

Jockey: Mr B Barry Trainer: Denis Leahy Age/Wt: 8/11-7 F: 7-

100/1

Comment: Winner of one of his four point starts; limitations exposed on hunter chase debut at Clonmel in January.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/01/25	Clonmel / Unknown / HC	-	7 / 14	25/1	-
07/12/24	Boulta / / P	-	2 / 8	3/1	-
03/03/24	Bandon / / P	-	P / 8	3/1	-
04/02/24	Ballyvodock / / P	-	1 / 11	11/4	-
03/12/23	Ballindenisk / / P	-	U / 11	4/1	-

Fox Hardaway

Jockey: Mr J D Coffey Trainer: Terence Leonard Age/Wt: 8/11-7 F: 9-F

100/1

Comment: Modest point maiden was well beaten when falling at Killarney last time; look elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Killarney / Unknown / HC	-	F / 9	125/1	-
26/04/25	Ballysteen / / P	-	4 / 10	10/1	-
06/04/25	Rathcannon / / P	-	5 / 11	6/1	-
30/03/25	Liscarroll / / P	-	P / 12	6/1	-
09/05/24	Tipperary / Unknown / HF	-	9 / 9	40/1	-
21/04/24	Dromahane / / P	-	6 / 16	8/1	-

Jimmybrien

Jockey: Ms H Phillips Trainer: M J Phillips Age/Wt: 9/11-7 F: 0/P/-

100/1

Comment: Record of 1-11 in points; limitations exposed in winners' company and has a lot on his plate today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Castlelands / / P	-	P / 9	6/1	-
23/02/25	Lisronagh / / P	-	3 / 7	10/1	-
02/02/25	Ballyvodock / / P	-	7 / 8	10/1	-
26/01/25	Cragmore / / P	-	4 / 10	7/1	-
01/12/24	Ballindenisk / / P	-	6 / 17	16/1	-
13/10/24	Loughrea / / P	-	P / 6	7/1	-

Keeptheoldmanout

Jockey: Mr C J Shine Trainer: James William Hannon Age/Wt: 9/11-7 F: 09/B8-

150/1

Comment: Has a record of 1-9 in points; tailed-off in a Punchestown banks race last time; hood added; look elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Punchestown / Unknown / C	-	8 / 16	80/1	-
30/03/25	Liscarroll / / P	-	3 / 13	7/1	-
16/03/25	Knockanohill / / P	-	U / 4	7/2	-
02/02/25	Belharbour / / P	-	P / 6	8/1	-
15/01/25	Clonmel / Unknown / HC	-	B / 14	125/1	-
02/11/24	Lisronagh / / P	-	1 / 10	5/2	-

Listowel

17:20 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 2m 4f NH Flat Going: GD(GD/YD PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Though ANGELO DUNDEE carries a 7lb penalty for his debut success in 2023, he ran well after an absence last time and is the safest bet.

1st	7. Themanintheanorak	20/1
2nd	6. Soldiers World	9/2
3rd	1. Angelo Dundee 2nd Fav	2/1

Favourite

6/4

Additional Time

Jockey: Mr F R Buckley Trainer: John C McConnell Age/Wt: 6/11-7

6/4

Comment: Was a 6l Punchestown point winner on heavy in February 2024 on second start in that sphere; sold for 160,000GBP pounds after; the runner-up in that point won a maiden hurdle ater and is rated 109; has the raw ability to go close but questions after an absence; the market can guide.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
24/02/24	Punchestown P-To-P Course / / P		-	1 / 10	3/1	-
25/11/23	Boulta / / P		-	3 / 8	5/1	-

2nd Favourite

2/1

Angelo Dundee

Jockey: Mr D McGill Trainer: Dermot Anthony McLoughlin Age/Wt: 6/12-0 F: 1/4/4-2

2/1

Comment: Won a Punchestown bumper on debut in 2023; was then off for a year before running respectably in two winners' bumpers; back after another year off when an 8l runner-up at Tipperary last time; carries a 7lb penalty but this isn't a strong race and he is a big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Tipperary / Unknown / HF	-	2 / 8	3/1	-
15/05/24	Tipperary / Unknown / HF	-	4 / 12	2/1	-
02/05/24	Punchestown / Unknown / HF	-	4 / 10	8/1	-
25/04/23	Punchestown / Unknown / HF	-	1 / 22	11/1	-

Soldiers World

Jockey: Mr D L Queally Trainer: Declan Queally Age/Wt: 5/11-7 F: -

9/2

Comment: The best of three point starts when beaten 13l in March on soft ground; will have to do a lot more on bumper debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Ballynoe / / P	-	4 / 11	12/1	-
23/02/25	Lisronagh / / P	-	P / 13	4/1	-
01/02/25	Dungarvan / / P	-	F / 9	7/4	-

Big Ned

Jockey: Mr J L Gleeson Trainer: John Queally Age/Wt: 5/11-7 F: -

9/1

Comment: Started 5/2 fav' for a point in March but made mistakes and hampered, pulling up; comes from a useful dual-purpose family and is surely better than that run; the market can guide.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Ballyragget / / P		-	P / 10	5/2	-

Orinoco Walk

Jockey: Mr B Barry Trainer: Riceal Dunne Age/Wt: 7/11-0

18/1

Comment: Fifth foal; closely related to point winner Gift And Glory; dam unraced half-sister to bumper and useful 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner I Hear A Symphony; late-starter but is by the champion NH sire so is worth checking for market strength.

Themanintheanorak

Jockey: Mr Alan O'Sullivan Trainer: Eugene M O'Sullivan Age/Wt: 5/11-7

20/1

Comment: Beaten 24l in only completed point from three starts; will have to do much more to score on bumper debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Castlelands / / P	-	3 / 9	6/4	-
09/02/25	Tallow / / P	-	F / 11	6/1	-
30/12/24	Dromahane / / P	-	F / 14	10/1	-

No Pockets

Jockey: Mr M J O'Connor Trainer: Michael John O'Connor Age/Wt: 6/11-7

25/1

Comment: The best of three point starts was latest when a 7l runner-up four weeks ago on return after a year away; will need to improve a fair bit from that but is possible.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Dawstown / / P	-	2 / 9	7/4	-
12/05/24	Bartlemy / / P	-	9 / 14	11/2	-
04/02/24	Ballyvodock / / P	-	P / 15	7/1	-

Don Bosco

Jockey: Mr D Doyle Trainer: John Patrick Ryan Age/Wt: 5/11-7 F: 9

100/1

Comment: Weak in the market on recent debut in a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle and beaten 55l; best watched reverting to a bumper.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Ballinrobe / Unknown / H		-	9 / 14	22/1	-

Tunnel Of Hope

Jockey: T P Harney Trainer: F Costello Age/Wt: 9/11-7 F: 0/P

300/1

Comment: Well beaten in a bumper in 2020; pulled-up on return over hurdles recently; can't be fancied.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Tipperary / Unknown / H		-	P / 15	250/1	-
28/09/20	Roscommon / Unknown / HF		-	12 / 13	125/1	-