15:55 Listowel

Saturday 27 September 2025

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Kathleen Walsh Memorial Handicap Hurdle (0-100)

Off time: 15:56 | Winning time: 5m 50.90s

Diamonds Diva¹²²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: Eoghan Finegan⁽⁷⁾| T: Patrick Cronin| OR: 95

80/1

Maiden remains with one standout effort in 5 starts and finished last of 9 on handicap debut at Wexford (10/1) 122 days ago. Bit to prove on first run for new trainer.

Form: 7377-9

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Stone Forest^b²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 11-12| J: Eoin Staples⁽⁷⁾| T: E Doyle| OR: 98

16/1

Steadily progressive since blinkers applied, won 14-runner handicap at Wexford (9/1) 29 days ago after making running. Found plenty for pressure that day and should give another good account over the longer trip.

Form: 0P-8331

Rizedda⁴³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: Darragh O'Keeffe| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 91

25/1

Lightly raced performer who finished fourth of 14 in maiden hurdle at Tramore (5/1) 43 days ago, making more impact than previously. Form remains modest but could have more to offer on handicap debut.

Form: P0-874

Corkbeg^t²⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-6| J: Alan O'Sullivan⁽⁷⁾| T: D H Kelly| OR: 89

7/1

Fairly consistent form this season with three places from last four starts, finishing second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (12/1) 29 days ago. Hasn't won for a while but respected given recent efforts.

Form: 00-4232

Rising Dust²²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-6| J: Donagh Meyler| T: E Mullins| OR: 89| BF| C

5/4

More effective over hurdles than fences, winning at this course last June. Second of 16 in a hurdle handicap at Kilbeggan (4/5) 22 days ago on encouraging debut for shrewd new yard. May go on better returning to the course of sole career win.

Form: 2134P-2

My Good Pal^t¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: Mr B M Coonan⁽⁷⁾| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 88

33/1

Won a hurdle at Wexford 50 days ago but finished sixth of 13 in chase handicap at Ballinrobe (8/1) 15 days ago, never dangerous. Back over hurdles now but may need some respite from the handicapper.

Form: 5521U6

Mother Ship^p²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-3| J: Paddy Hanlon⁽⁷⁾| T: J J Hanlon| OR: 86

14/1

Placed off a similar mark at Sligo over the summer but didn't improve for the step up to this trip when finished second of 4 at Stratford (11/2) 21 days ago without improving for longer trip. Should be competitive on the best of her form.

Form: 883752

Oogum Boogum^p¹⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-3| J: Shane Fitzgerald| T: D Budds| OR: 86

11/2

Yet to win in 12 starts but ran creditably when second of 19 in handicap hurdle at Galway (12/1) 19 days ago, leading early before finding only an unexposed rival too strong. May be competitive again in similar conditions.

Form: 566-F62

Creadan Grace³⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-2| J: Jack Kennedy| T: G Elliott| OR: 85

18/1

Little impact in three maiden hurdles at long odds. Showed improvement in recent handicap hurdle at Killarney, making progress before fading late. Better for that run and likely to continue improving in handicap company, with longer distance potentially beneficial.

Form: 990-6

Cathys Quest^b³³

Age: 8| Weight: 11-0| J: John Shinnick⁽³⁾| T: T O'Brien| OR: 83

22/1

Third of 15 in hurdle handicap (25/1) in July after 21 months off. Disappointed when ninth of 14 in similar event at Ballinrobe (11/2) 33 days ago, leading after 3 out but weakening when not fluent at next. Claims if she can bounce back.

Form: 41P9/39

She's On Line³⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 10-13| J: Calum Hogan⁽⁷⁾| T: E McCarthy| OR: 82

9/1

Maiden didn't come on for her reappearance when tenth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (14/1) 38 days ago, weakening from 3 out. Remains unproven at this trip.

Form: 2274-70

Jekiki^p,t³⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 10-11| J: Gary Noonan⁽³⁾| T: E McCarthy| OR: 80

16/1

Maiden has poor recent form including sixth of 14 in hurdle at Killarney (18/1) 35 days ago. Has not won in 16 races and has plenty to find in first-time cheekpieces.

Form: 0-56076

Toor Moon¹⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-10| J: Danny Mullins| T: Ms M Flynn| OR: 79

12/1

Remains a maiden after 27 starts but finished third of 18 at Galway (12/1) 19 days ago in best seasonal effort, for all he was well-positioned. Place claims again.

Form: 69-6093

Love Bite³³

Age: 7| Weight: 10-7| J: Aidan Kelly⁽³⁾| T: Mrs G O'Connor| OR: 76

25/1

Showed a bit more than previously, finishing 7th of 14 at Ballinrobe over this distance (40/1) 33 days ago, making headway after mistakes. Remains to be seen if she can build on that.

Form: 8/21-807

Glorious Singer⁴¹

Age: 10| Weight: 10-3| J: Ms A Power⁽⁷⁾| T: Ms M Flynn| OR: 72

80/1

Lost her way earlier this year. Ninth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (66/1) 41 days ago over inadequate trip on reappearance. Should be better for that run but remains to be seen if she can capitalise on falling mark. Engaged 3.43 Listowel Friday.

Form: 8PP98-9

Georginas Jet^t1²²

Age: 4| Weight: 10-13| J: Jack Gilligan⁽⁵⁾| T: P J Gilligan| OR: 85

18/1

Shaped well in defeat again when finishing eighth of 16 in hurdle at Kilbeggan (7/1) 22 days ago, weakening late over longer trip. Suited to this distance and merits plenty of respect in first-time tongue tie. RESERVE

Form: 073328

Non-Runners

Dunany Point³

Weight: 11-8| Age: 6

T: Conor Maxwell J: Kieren Buckley

Mammy Shark¹²³²

Weight: 10-11| Age: 10

T: William Cronin J: Brian Hayes

Sallap²⁹

Weight: 10-4| Age: 5

T: S Curling J: Phillip Enright

Lady Nightingale²²

Weight: 11-5| Age: 6

T: P Kiely J: Reserve 2

Blossom De Mai¹

Weight: 10-12| Age: 8

T: P J Rothwell J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

Rising Dust (5/4), Oogum Boogum (11/2), Corkbeg (7/1), Dunany Point (7/1), Blossom De Mai (8/1), She's On Line (9/1), Toor Moon (12/1), Mother Ship (14/1), Jekiki (16/1), Stone Forest (16/1), Creadan Grace (18/1), Georginas Jet (18/1), Mammy Shark (20/1), Cathys Quest (22/1), Rizedda (25/1), Sallap (25/1), Love Bite (25/1), My Good Pal (33/1), Lady Nightingale (50/1), Glorious Singer (80/1), Diamonds Diva (80/1)

Course winner RISING DUST made an encouraging start for new connections when narrowly denied at Kilbeggan and shaped as though he wouldn't be long in going one better. Creadan Grace showed improvement switched to handicaps and this longer trip could suit, while Cathys Quest is capable of better form than she showed last time.