Listowel Races & Results All Racing UK & International Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips for 2024-09-25

There were 279 Races on across 32 meetings. There was 9 races at Assiniboia Downs first race 01:30, 7 races at Belmont first race 06:49, 8 races at Bendigo first race 04:35, 4 races at Canterbury Park first race 23:10, 8 races at Cherbourg first race 12:55, 9 races at Churchill Downs first race 17:45, 8 races at Compiegne first race 10:51, 8 races at Delaware Park first race 17:30, 7 races at Doomben first race 04:43, 8 races at Finger Lakes first race 18:00, 12 races at Funabashi first race 06:40, 7 races at Goodwood first race 14:20, 8 races at Greyville first race 11:35, 8 races at Happy Valley (HK) first race 12:05 Happy Valley, 10 races at Horseshoe Indianapolis first race 19:10, 10 races at Kasamatsu first race 03:50, 9 races at Kempton first race 16:27, 7 races at Listowel first race 14:00, 8 races at Louisiana Downs first race 21:05, 12 races at Mombetsu first race 06:30 Monbetsu, 8 races at Mountaineer first race 01:15, 7 races at Perth first race 13:20, 10 races at Philadelphia first race 17:40, 8 races at Presque Isle Downs first race 20:00, 8 races at Redcar first race 13:40, 14 races at San Isidro first race 18:00, 12 races at Sonoda first race 02:40, 7 races at Strathalbyn first race 05:25, 8 races at Thistledown first race 17:50, 8 races at Toulouse first race 15:35, 15 races at Valparaiso first race 17:30, 7 races at Warwick Farm first race 05:00, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.

Race 1: 14:00 Listowel McSweeney Brothers Maiden Hurdle IRE 2m

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(4) Diamond Jimmy	5	Daniel King	Miss J M Lee	Big price when tailed off in a bumper at Kilbeggan last month; can be ruled out.
(11) Siul Molly Siul	5	Liam Quinlan	Mrs Jayne Hearne	Huge price when finishing in rear in a Galway maiden in which The Mediator finished fourth.
(2) Cresthill	6	J J Slevin	Michael Flannery	Won a maiden point at Loughanmore in April on his eighth start; jumped indifferently and was tailed off at Tramore last week on his hurdling debut.
(7) River Derwent	6	Philip Byrnes	Thomas Coyle	Three AW wins and two on turf, the most recent off 61 at Roscommon in May; has lost ground at the start in his two most races, at Galway and Bellewstown; best watched on hurdling debut.
(3) Derby Rock	5	Gavin Brouder	M F Morris	Noteworthy as a half-brother to Tony Martin-trained Grade 1-winning hurdler/chaser Benefficient; tongue-tie fitted for debut; may need time and experience.
(5) Elzaamsan	6	Sam Ewing	M Halford & T Collins	Is 1-25 on Flat, placed seven times; belatedly off the mark (at the 23rd attempt) in a 1m7f handicap at Leopardstown last month, down the field in two staying handicaps since then.
(6) Glam De Vega	5	Shane Fitzgerald	M Keane	Sold for 160,000gns as a yearling; lightly raced with Roger Varian; won both his starts in 2022, a 1m maiden on good ground at Ripon and a 1m1f handicap on soft at Hamilton; returned from a long absence with a satisfactory run at Newbury in May; disappointing at Chester in June and sold for 5,000gns; now in a small Cork yard.
2nd (10) The Mediator	7	Jack Kennedy	Gordon Elliott	Bumper winner; rated 115 over hurdles, placed four times, and also twice placed on the Flat; does not seem progressive but has shown a fair standard of form in recent months; fourth in first-time blinkers in a 20-runner maiden at Galway last time.
3rd (1) Brave Fortune	5	Jack Doyle	P M J Doyle	Point winner last October; set a stiff task in a 3m Listed novice event on hurdling debut at Cork; subsequently placed in maidens over this trip at Thurles and over 2m4f at Tipperary; disappointing when unplaced favourite for 2m3f maiden at Kilbeggan in May and absent since.
4th (9) Special Cadeau	6	Darragh O'Keeffe	Henry De Bromhead	Joined Willie Mullins for 220,000GBP after a debut bumper win for Pam Sly at Huntingdon in 2021; off for over a year and proved regressive in Irish bumpers; made the frame in his three maiden hurdles last season, best effort when second to a Henry de Bromhead-trained winner at Naas in April; his new trainer picked him up for 25,000GBP the following month.
1st (8) Sea Of Sands	6	Mr P W Mullins	W P Mullins	Ran 12 times on the Flat for German-based trainer Jean-Pierre Carvalho, showing his best form at three, winning a 1m2f Group 3 at Hoppegarten before finishing down the field in the German Derby; major concern based on his loss of form as a four-year-old; debut for Willie Mullins here 776 days after an unplaced run in a claimer at Deauville.

German Group 3 winner SEA OF SANDS could not be a confident choice having been off for two years. However, he may be equal to the task and the Mullins team should know what is likely to be required to beat Special Cadeau, runner-up at Naas in April on his final start for the Closutton yard. The 115-rated The Mediator may find a few too good again. Brave Fortune is another possibility. [Alan Sweetman]

Race 2: 14:35 Listowel Seamus Mulvaney Bookmaker Novice Hurdle IRE 2m

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(6) Rockstown Girl	6	James O'Sullivan	Anthony McCann	Maiden winner at Tipperary earlier in year but has been well beaten twice since and faces a tough task against some of these rivals.
4th (3) Itsalladream	5	Danny Gilligan	Paul John Gilligan	Was 21l behind Zariygann on hurdling debut at Roscommon; hung left when below that form at Killarney but then won at Galway last time; needs more and might prefer going right-handed.
3rd (5) Crack The Sky	5	Danny Mullins	W P Mullins	Three Flat wins in Scandanavia; won a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle on third start for this yard but was poor at Bellewstown since; has to bounce back but looks yard's second-string.
1st (4) Zariygann	4	Jack Kennedy	M Halford & T Collins	Flat maiden was an impressive Roscommon maiden hurdle winner, beating Itsalladream by 21l; disappointing on the Flat since but is respected back hurdling.
5th (1) Le Coq Hardi	5	Darragh O'Keeffe	Henry De Bromhead	Maiden and novice winner was well held by a smart mare at Galway when nearly 9l in front of the disappointing Gaucher; carries a double penalty but is down in grade now so respected.
2nd (2) Gaucher	5	Paul Townend	W P Mullins	Easy Punchestown maiden winner despite racing keenly and jumping to his left; didn't get away with doing the same in a Listed novice at Galway last time but this track should suit a lot better; has to rebound but the one to beat if doing so.

So impressive when winning at Punchestown even though he jumped left, GAUCHER was too keen at Galway last time when also jumping left. He can rebound at this more suitable track. Le Coq Hardi can follow him home. [Tyrone Molloy]

Race 3: 15:10 Listowel Brandon Hotel Handicap Hurdle IRE 2m 2f

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(4) Action Motion	5	Daniel King	Denis Gerard Hogan	Maiden hurdle winner early in 2023 hasn't repeated that form since; decent fourth at Kilbeggan in May but was poor at Galway last time.
(1) Marelly	7	Tiernan Power Roche	P J Rothwell	Won back-to-back hurdles in late 2022; some decent runs in defeat after including at this track a year ago; mostly modest over fences this year but off a winnable mark if back to best returned to this sphere; blinkers tried.
(10) Zolpharine	6	Cian Quirke	John Patrick Ryan	Maiden hurdle winner last year has been poor over hurdles the last twice since unseating on chasing debut; has to return to best.
(20) Benzine	5		J Morrison	Second reserve; dual-purpose maiden but still early days over hurdles; was 7.5l behind Gekkota at Galway last time but can improve further.
(14) High Honour	4	John Shinnick	Donal Kinsella	Got off the mark over hurdles when winning at Sligo but poor run at Bellewstown a week later was too bad to be true; squeak if rebounding
(2) Navigator Jack	7	Alex Harvey	Eoin Griffin	Dual hurdle winner over 2m4f including here; beaten 9l on last start at Bellewstown and needs more off the same mark.
(21) Gekkota	8		T J O'Mara	Third reserve; maiden hurdle winner in 2022 has been placed a few times since, including at Galway last time; could go well.
(11) Liberated Light	5	Mr J L Gleeson	John E & Thomas Kiely	Flat winner was third to Gabriel Ranger at Cork but reportedly didn't jump well when poor at Galway since; has to be much better today.
(19) Spring Meadow	7	Ryan Treacy	E McNamara	First reserve; bumper and novice hurdle winner whan trained in UK; by far his best run for this yard when third at this course over 2m4f in the summer; can be keen so a hood added; yard going well and a shout.
(15) Aboy Joey	5	G B Noonan	Eoin Christopher McCarthy	Runner-up in soft ground handicaps at Cork and Limerick earlier in the year; badly hampered at Clonmel next time; yard does well at this track but might prefer easier ground.
(3) Swelltime	8	P J O'Hanlon	W J O'Doherty	Dual-purpose sort got back on the scoresheet over hurdles at Killarney last time over 2m4f; the drop in trip won't be an issue and go well off 8lb higher with a repeat
(7) Slieve Bearnagh	7	Mr J M Halford	M Halford & T Collins	Has really found his form over hurdles, winning at Tramore and Cork before second at Kilbeggan; up 6lb and this longer trip is a question but go well if staying; solid Flat run last time.
2nd (16) Impero	5	Jordan Gainford	Cian Collins	Flat maiden after 17 starts has a rating of 79 in that sphere but is frustrating; long time since the last of three maiden hurdle runs; market might guide.
(13) General Clermont	8	Gavin Brouder	D E Fitzgerald	Just 1-28 over hurdles but has been a dual chase winner this term; beaten 10l by Swelltime over hurdles at Killarney last time off this mark and needs a bit more.
3rd (6) Clonbury Bridge	8	Charlie O'Dwyer	J P Dempsey	Three-time hurdle winner ran two solid races in defeat at the Galway festival over 2m; stays further so this trip will suit and can go well.
1st (17) King Kali	8	Kevin Sexton	Sean Byrne	Runner-up in a Naas handicap in April and third in a Kilbeggan maiden in July, both over approx' 2m4f; has a chance if repeating those efforts.
(5) Suttons Hill	7	Michael O'Sullivan	Richard John O'Brien	Point winner has been placed many times in bumpers and over hurdles, including at this track over 2m; below form on return after a long absence and has to return to best.
(9) Riyami	5	J J Slevin	Denis Gerard Hogan	Three-time Flat winner is a maiden over hurdles but has twice run well in defeat this term at Kilbeggan, notably when hampered last time; best on good ground and can be involved.
4th (12) Tell Us This	5	Keith Donoghue	Gavin Cromwell	Demoted after winning at Down Royal in May; decent second at Ballinrobe next time; lame when poor at Downpatrick but not a bad run at Galway last time; considered.
(8) Gabriel Ranger	5	Danny Mullins	Joseph G Murphy	Got off the mark when winning over this trip at Cork last time with some of today's rivals behind; up 6lb but is likely to be still improving and has to be on the shortlist.
(18) Eastmore	4	Philip Byrnes	C Byrnes	Placed on the Flat and went closest over hurdles when just denied at Down Royal last time in a first-time tongue-tie (retained); 3lb higher but can go close.

Probably a bit unlucky when just touched off at Down Royal last time, there should be more to come from EASTMORE and he can make amends off 3lb higher. Gabriel Ranger, King Kali, Tell Us This and Slieve Bearnagh look to be his main dangers. Spring Meadow is of interest if getting a run. [Tyrone Molloy]

Race 4: 15:45 Listowel Devon Inn Dan Sheehan Memorial Handicap Hurdle IRE 3m

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
4th (15) Donacheady Gale	10	Sean O'Keeffe	John Patrick Ryan	Came back from a huge lay-off this year and has been kept busy; just touched off in a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle in June; was 13l behind Camino Rock there last time; blinkers added.
(17) Arabian King	8	Danny Gilligan	Cian Collins	Won on the Flat at this track last year; was a decent hurdle third earlier in the year but was poor at Galway and also on the level since.
(5) Mossy Fen	9	Liam Quinlan	M A Molloy	Former Grade 2 hurdle winner when trained in UK; won on return/stable debut at Wexford (3m) but not as good over 2m4f at Tipperary; needs more but back to this trip will suit.
(8) Peaches And Cream	9	Conor Stone-Walsh	Gavin Cromwell	Second runner for yard; has been mostly well below form over fences and hurdles this year so needs a revival; best on good ground.
(14) Ollie La Ba Ba	6	G B Noonan	Eoin Christopher McCarthy	Won a Downpatrick maiden hurdle; respectable effort in a Galway novice next time but was poor at Tramore since and has to rebound.
(4) Macgiloney	11	Daniel King	Denis Gerard Hogan	An 11-time NH winner has run well in defeat at this track; solid in defeat over hurdles and fences lately so likely to run another decent race.
(6) Routine Excellence	8	Keith Donoghue	Gavin Cromwell	Built on recent handicap efforts when winning a Bellewstown claiming hurdle; a 7lb rise for that looks harsh and he will have to pull out more.
(7) Mister Beeton	7	Cian Quirke	Shane Nolan	Decent Bellewstown efforts either side of a Galway fall; found little under pressure when beaten by Como Park on first occasion; up another 2lb but go well with a repeat.
(10) Camino Rock	7	Gavin Brouder	M F Morris	Finally got off the mark when winning at Kilbeggan over this trip last time, putting some poor efforts behind him; has to build on that up 7lb; cheekpieces worn then retained.
(1) Walking On Glass	9	Peter Smithers	Padraig Roche	Three hurdle wins but disappointing on last few starts in this sphere; however, returned to form on the Flat when awarded a race at Bellewstown last time; has a shout if carrying that form over to hurdles.
1st (9) Donkey Years	10	Mark Walsh	E McNamara	Some solid runs in defeat earlier in the year but questions raised after two poor runs lately; chance if bouncing back.
(16) Kilkee Bay	5	Sam Ewing	Gordon Elliott	Showed some promise in maidens and wasn't beaten far on handicap debut at Ballinrobe last time over 2m6f; this trip should suit; cheekpieces added; not ignored.
(2) Beaufort Scale	5	Jack Kennedy	Gordon Elliott	Kilbeggan maiden winner over this trip; not as good in a Killarney novice since and needs more now tackling a handicap for the first time.
(3) Como Park	5	Darragh O'Keeffe	Henry De Bromhead	Produced a good effort to win at Bellewstown (beating Mister Beeton) but below expectations on Flat since at Killarney as 4/5 fav'; 7lb higher in this sphere now so will have to pull out more.
3rd (11) Dorans Law	6	Tiernan Power Roche	P J Rothwell	Got off the mark when winning a handicap at Ballinrobe in first-time cheekpieces but was beaten 20l at Killarney since off this mark.
(12) Walk Away Harry	6	Philip Byrnes	C Byrnes	Bumper winner hasn't shown the same form over hurdles, albeit some decent efforts in defeat; is surely much better than last time so a better run is expected.
2nd (13) Coole Cherry	6	Paul Townend	W P Mullins	Runner-up in four bumpers; got off the mark when winning a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle over this trip; one to consider on handicap debut for top yard.

Back to form when winning at Kilbeggan last time in first-time cheekpieces, CAMINO ROCK could follow up off a 7lb higher mark. Coole Cherry, Macgiloney, Walking On Glass and Como Park can give him most to do. [Tyrone Molloy]

Race 5: 16:20 Listowel Guinness Kerry National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) IRE 2m 7f 180y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(17) Embittered	10	Daniel King	E McNamara	Gained the most recent of three chase wins in a Listed handicap at Navan last December; not competitive in the Plate at Cheltenham or the Topham at Aintree; better run at the Punchestown festival on final start for Gordon Elliott; trainer has won this race three times.
(19) Falco Blitz	10		E McNamara	First reserve; showed good form in winning at Thurles and Limerick last winter; suited by testing conditions; may find the ground too lively.
(21) Real Steel	11		E McNamara	Third reserve; six chase wins include Paddy Power Chase in 2022 and two Grade 2's (early in his career); good third when attempting to repeat his Paddy Power win at Leopardstown last Christmas; warmed up for this with a run over hurdles at Killarney.
4th (6) Churchstonewarrior	9	Conor Stone-Walsh	Cian Collins	Is 1-8 over fences; that win came in a 3m Grade 2 Novice at Navan in February 2023; failed to complete the course in three chase attempts last season; got a confidence-boosting run on stable debut at Tramore last month; now 8lb better off with runner-up Zanahiyr; first-time cheekpieces.
3rd (12) Lucid Dreams	9	Danny Mullins	John Patrick Ryan	Is 3-6 over hurdles; 3-13 fences; ended last season with a sequence of runs in small-field Grade 2/3 races; best handicap form last term was over shorter distances, though won a 2m7f hurdle race.
(16) Hurricane Georgie	7	Kevin Sexton	Gordon Elliott	Is 4-27 over fences, including Midlands National at Kilbeggan in 2022; respectable seventh in the Galway Plate and reappeared four days later to win a conditions event at the same venue; first-time with cheekpieces; lowest-rated of stable's five runners.
(1) Fakir d'Oudairies	9	J J Slevin	Joseph Patrick O'Brien	Multiple Grade 1 winner; gained most recent success in a Grade 2 event at Thurles in January 2023; ran only twice last season; fair fifth in December Gold Cup at Cheltenham; remote tenth in the Leopardstown Chase; down 10lb from his peak rating but has big burden here; first time with tongue-tie.
(10) Busselton	7	Richard Deegan	Joseph Patrick O'Brien	Has failed to prosper over fences since winning this race in 2022; pulled up at Leopardstown and Cheltenham on last two starts last season; enjoyed a revival in form when winning a staying handicap on the Flat at the Galway festival.
(14) The Goffer	7	Sam Ewing	Gordon Elliott	Won a big handicap chase at Leopardstown the season before last; campaigned in similar contests last season; failed to stay in the Grand National; jumped poorly and never travelling well at the Punchestown festival, plenty to prove at this stage.
(7) Duffle Coat	7	Danny Gilligan	Gordon Elliott	Former high-class juvenile has prospered again since going over fences; won the Mayo National in May and has finished second in six of his ten chase starts since February; career-best when runner-up in the Galway Plate, 1/2l in front of stablemate Zanahiyr; has gone up 5lb and Danny Gilligan no longer claims 3lb, but could be in the mix again.
(9) Amirite	8	Darragh O'Keeffe	Henry De Bromhead	Ran respectably in the Paddy Power Chase and Bet365 Gold Cup during a very light campaign last season; however, has failed to win since his chase debut; ran prominently in the Galway until fading early on the long run-in; has to reverse form with three of the Elliott runners.
(18) Toss Again	7	Mike O'Connor	Henry De Bromhead	Won the 2023 Galway Blazers; fourth behind Duffle Coat in Mayo National in May; faded from three out and pulled up in the Galway Plate; 10-1 chance, hard to see him being as short this time.
(8) Desertmore House	9	Ricky Doyle	Martin Brassil	Career-best performance when winning this race last year off 9lb lower; ran only three times subsequently and absent since third off his much lower hurdles rating at Naas in February; comes here a fresh horse this time in contrast to last year when he had recent winning form.
5th (4) Zanahiyr	7	Jack Kennedy	Gordon Elliott	A 155-rated hurdler, 6lb lower as a chaser; won a beginners' chase at Thurles in February; finished a creditable fourth in the Turners at Cheltenham; gallant effort in the Galway Plate, only 1/2l behind stablemate Duffle Coat; jumping let hm down at Tramore, can probably be forgiven that run on a track that may not have suited.
(5) Chemical Energy	8	Jordan Gainford	Gordon Elliott	Staying type, second in 3m6f National Hunt Chase the season before last; ran only twice last season, fair sixth behind Desertmore House in this race 12 months ago; pulled up in Grand National; ran a fine race when fifth in the Galway Plate but may struggle to reverse form with stablemates Duffle Coat and Zanahiyr; cheekpieces fitted now.
(2) The Real Whacker	8	Sam Twiston-Davies	Patrick Neville	Front-runner; won Grade 1 Brown Advisory at Cheltenham the season before last; fourth in King George at Kempton and second in Cotswold at Cheltenham last season faced a stiff task when pulled up in Cheltenham Gold Cup; jumped poorly in Grade 2 at Sandown before summer break; could feature here with tongue-tie fitted.
(20) Thecompanysergeant	7		Denis Gerard Hogan	Second reserve; fourth behind Spillane's Tower in a Fairyhouse Grade 1 novice in April; beaten favourite twice in beginners' events at Kilbeggan and Tipperary before making amends at the Galway festival; not sure to stay 3m.
2nd (15) Horantzau d'Airy	7	Paul Townend	W P Mullins	Winner over 2m and 2m4f on testing ground in March/April; beaten 2l in third in a 2m2f Grade 3 novice at the Galway festival; was tried in a test of stamina for the first time at Killarney and was staying on behind Easy Fella and today's rival Solitary Man when falling at the last; noteworthy as sole runner for the champion trainer.
(11) Solitary Man	6	Mr Derek O'Connor	E Bolger	Has achieved four of his six wins at Killarney but was beaten by Easy Fella when favourite at that venue a month ago; renews rivalry with Horantzau D'Airy (now 2lb better off) who was beginning to stay on when falling at the last; fitted with cheekpieces now; handicap debut.
1st (3) Flooring Porter	9	Keith Donoghue	Gavin Cromwell	Dual Stayers' Hurdle winner and fine second in latest renewal in March; had three runs over fences last season, all over 3m; won at Cheltenham, jumped poorly when not enjoying going right-handed at Punchestown, and then fair third in Leopardstown Grade 1; found 2m1f much too sharp at Killarney in July on handicap debut; trip will suit.
(13) Perceval Legallois	7	Mark Walsh	Gavin Cromwell	Won a strong 3m handicap hurdle at 2023 Dublin Racing Festival; jumping has caused concern at times, including on handicap debut at Leopardstown (still in contention when falling at the last); much better when a fine second at Punchestown; needs to bounce back now after a tame display when 7-2 favourite for the Galway Plate.

Gordon Elliott runs five in his bid to win this for the first time since 2017, while Willie Mullins, out of luck here since 2020, relies solely on Horantzau D'Airy. Cheltenham Festival winners The Real Whacker and Flooring Porter make plenty of appeal, but Elliott may have the solution with ZANAHIYR, third in the Galway Plate and capable of reversing form with runner-up Duffle Coat. Perceval Legallois flopped in the Plate but still deserves respect. [Alan Sweetman]

Race 6: 16:52 Listowel Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa Mares Novice Chase IRE 2m 3f 100y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
3rd (5) Sainte Dona	7	Donagh Meyler	Thomas Cooper	Started over fences quite brightly with fourth at Thurles last October; second over an extended 3m at Fairyhouse the following month; made amends for a couple of below-par runs when trouncing the only other two finishers in a mares' beginners' event at Fairyhouse in February; absent since.
(2) Nt Field Minnesota	6	Danny Mullins	W P Mullins	Point winner for Colin Bowe; landed a Downpatrick maiden hurdle in good style last October; struggled in two handicap hurdles during the summer; different proposition when switched to chasing at Killarney last month; saw out the extended 2m7f well, and may not be as effective over this shorter trip.
(4) Popova	7	Darragh O'Keeffe	Henry De Bromhead	Course winner over hurdles at last year's festival; won a mares' race at Tipperary in July; not disgraced when raised in class at Galway; never showed with a chance when in Killarney race contested by Pink In The Park.
2nd (3) Pink In The Park	7	Paul Townend	W P Mullins	Won two bumpers, including at this venue on debut in 2021; useful 129-rated hurdler won on chase debut at Galway over an extended 2m6f trip; made a bad mistake three out when remote fourth at Killarney.
(1) Broomfield Bijou	6	Keith Donoghue	J P Dempsey	A 124-rated hurdler; good form in spring 2023, winning a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle and Punchestown festival handicap; ran only four times last season, failing to improve after finishing second in a four-runner novice hurdle at this fixture; led from early and jumped well when winning on her chase debut at Wexford in July.
1st (6) Shecouldbeanything	7	Jack Kennedy	Gordon Elliott	Talented 136-rated hurdler, winner of five races in that sphere, the most recent over 2m here in June; midfield in the Galway Hurdle; led or disputed throughout before being mastered by the useful Jesse Evans on chasing debut at Killarney; good prospect of going one better now.

Course hurdles winner SHECOULDBEANYHTING (nap) was second to a smart type at Galway on her chasing debut and can exploit the 7lb concession from the five previous chase winners. Broomfield Bijou may prove the pick of the penalised runners. [Alan Sweetman]

Race 7: 17:25 Listowel Listowel Vintners Association INH Flat Race IRE 2m 4f

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(10) Docteur Elysees	6	Ms S Peyroles	Patrick Joseph Hayes	Hasn't shown enough in points and bumpers for either this yard or Gordon Elliott previously to be of interest; cheekpieces added.
(4) Healdsburg	5	Mr J H Williamson	M A Molloy	One of two runners for yard; unseated and pulled-up in two points; best watched on rules debut unless market support.
(13) Vroomvroomboo	6	Miss H Heffernan	James Andrew Fahey	Pulled-up on debut in a heavy ground bumper last winter but a much better effort on good ground at Downpatrick after a break; well beaten in a maiden hurdle next time; needs more after another break; tongue-tie.
(9) Born Bright	5	Mr D O'Sullivan	Ms Claire O'Connell	Point winner put up her best bumper effort when beaten about 5l at Wexford over this trip; forgiven a poor run at Sligo on soft but needs more anyway.
(12) She's Poetry	5	Mr S Cavanagh	Emmet Mullins	Beaten 41l on debut at Galway and has to improve hugely from that.
4th (14) Westernersunrise	5	Mr R W Barron	James Andrew Fahey	Second runner for yard; pulled-up in a maiden hurdle on rules debut but a much better effort in a Cork bumper since; could be involved with more improvement.
3rd (3) Faceman	5	Mr P A King	David Harry Kelly	Half-brother to four winners inc Jaime Sommers (2m Flat, RPR 66; useful 2m-2m3f hurdle/chase) and Pairc Na Ngael (2m4f-3m1f chase); dam very tough 1m6f-2m Flat and high-class bumper/2m-2m6f hurdle winner; homebred out of the brilliant Solerina; worth a market check.
(8) Victor Sweet	5	Mr J C Barry	P M Hurley	Put up a promising debut effort at Bellewstown last month over 2m; pedigree suggests that this trip should suit better, so considered.
(11) Joshua's Daylami	5	Mr R M McParland	P G Fahey	Not bad efforts in defeat in bumpers at Galway and Tramore; needs to find improvement but this track could suit better.
(7) Rookery Woods	7	Mr M J O'Connor	Michael John O'Connor	Won a maiden point at Bandon for this yard in February 2023 but questions after being off the track since; best watched unless market support.
(6) Quint Major	6	Mr H C Swan	M A Molloy	Second runner for yard; was a fine second to Grade 1-placed Firefox on debut in a Down Royal bumper; a lesser run there next time but was tailed-off at Punchestown after a break; needs a return to his best back after another absence.
1st (2) Champagne Kid	5	Mr R James	P E Collins	Was a 7l runner-up in a Clonmel bumper (hvy) on second start before beaten the same margin on good ground back there since; needs a bit more after a break.
(5) Ira Hayes	5	Mr J Kidd	John C McConnell	Won a point in UK before bought by new trainer for 56,000GBP at the sales last spring; the 11l runner-up that day since won a maiden hurdle; likely to go well from a yard that can ready them first time.
2nd (1) Artic Lane	5	Declan Queally	Declan Queally	Point winner was a close second in a Leopardstown bumper on debut (2m4f; hvy); not as good at Kilbeggan on return on a sound surface over the same trip but can improve from that.

Having been below form on return at Kilbeggan, ARTIC LANE can make up for that back on a track that can suit better. UK point winner Ira Hayes looks a danger on rules debut while Victor Sweet can improve from his debut effort. Quint Major can be involved if restored to his best. [Tyrone Molloy]