16:30 Listowel

Friday 25 September 2026

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Paud, Sarah & Mary Fitzmaurice Memorial Handicap Chase

Off time: 16:37 | Winning time: 4m 43.20s

Cloonainra^p³⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 12-0| J: Eoghan Finegan⁽⁵⁾| T: J C McConnell| OR: 112| CD

9/2

Hit and miss since justifying support on chasing debut over C&D this time last year. Back to her fairly useful best when runner-up in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f) latest. Could prove well treated if translating that form to fences.

Form: 845-072

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Crescent Moon^b1,t⁵⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Keith Donoghue| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 110

28/1

Hasn't built on the minor promise of her fifth in a mares maiden chase at Killarney in May. Now tried in more severe headgear (fared little better for cheekpieces last time) in bid to capitalise on falling mark.

Form: PPP-550

Drop A Threat^t⁵⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-11| J: Danny Mullins| T: W P Mullins| OR: 109

11/2

Successful sole outing in points. Patchy record under Rules. Made more impact than previously over fences when 4 lengths second of 18 in handicap chase at Galway Festival latest, trading as low as 1.11 in running. No guarantee to be in the same form this time, though.

Form: 4-0P562

Kings Jet^p³⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: Ricky Doyle| T: C W J Farrell| OR: 108

8/1

Surprise winner on Rules debut in maiden hunter at Down Royal last spring. Back on song for fitting of cheekpieces last month, finishing 2¼-length third (Gaelic Des Chastys in fourth when unseating) at Killarney (21f). Respected off an unchanged mark.

Form: 2P-U023

Golden Temple^b²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: Sam Ewing| T: N Meade| OR: 107| BF| D

16/1

Very much a mixed bag since ending a lengthy losing run in handicap chase at Kilbeggan in July. Something to find at the weights, even if on a going day back chasing.

Form: 9-6412P

Aurea Fortuna^t¹⁴⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-6| J: Daniel King| T: A J Martin| OR: 104

8/1

Capitalised on lower chase mark at Punchestown last October. Failed to justify market position 3 subsequent starts over fences and may have been done for the year when well beaten over hurdles in April. Needs a close look in the betting with Daniel King booked for return. Engaged 4.17 here Thursday.

Form: 31059P-

Cahirdown Boy^t⁵⁹

Age: 11| Weight: 11-6| J: Calum Hogan⁽⁵⁾| T: E McNamara| OR: 104| CD

22/1

Veteran who won this corresponding event in 2024 (stablemate Gaelic des Chastys second). Looked to have matters in hand when unseating rider at Cork in January. Exited through no fault of his own at Galway 8 weeks ago. Should be competitive if none the worse for that.

Form: P/84U5-F

Nettuno Italia¹⁵⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: Shane Markey⁽⁷⁾| T: R O'Sullivan| OR: 104

16/1

Staying type who won a handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23f, heavy). Stepped up on chasing debut when landing an extended 21f handicap at Tramore latest, doing well to get up after his saddle slipped approaching the last. Open to further progress, for all he faces another drop back in trip here.

Form: 551581-

Cocovic²²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: Sean Flanagan| T: E McNamara| OR: 103

10/1

Runner-up 3 times in maidens last year. Best effort this season when third on handicap/seasonal debut at Limerick in May. Looked in need of a greater stamina test when beaten 19 lengths at Kilbeggan (19f) and switch to fences could help (point winner earlier in his career).

Form: 29-35U7

Gaelic Des Chastys³⁶

Age: 10| Weight: 11-5| J: Donagh Meyler| T: E McNamara| OR: 103| CD

7/2

Runner-up in 2024 renewal of this race. Went one better in last year's corresponding event prior to solid run of form over fences. Shapes as if ahead of his mark/had running left when unseating 2 out on return at Killarney. Can make a bold bid to retain his crown.

Form: 12322-U

Inchidaly Copper^p⁴³

Age: 10| Weight: 11-4| J: Luke Burke Ott⁽⁷⁾| T: A Ott| OR: 102

50/1

No form over fences since Tipperary win in May 2025 and looks to have been held back by his temperament in recent starts.

Form: 33-83P0

Grange Walk^b²¹

Age: 11| Weight: 11-2| J: J J Slevin| T: J P Ryan| OR: 100

28/1

Veteran who has gone backwards since his fair third in a veterans event on reappearance in May. Hard to be confident he's in the form to capitalise on falling mark here.

Form: 4-36B77

Toon Town^b,t²⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 11-1| J: Shane O'Callaghan⁽³⁾| T: David O'Sullivan| OR: 99

40/1

Underlined positive start for current stable when winning 11-runner 2½m handicap chase at Limerick in May. Hasn't fully fired in 3 starts since, however, did respond well to this change of headgear for previous yard. RESERVE

Form: 6-31757

Potters Pal^h,t²

Age: 5| Weight: 10-13| J: Ross Sugrue⁽⁷⁾| T: T Cooper| OR: 97| D

5/1

Made frame in 2 of 3 point starts. Justified support in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19f, heavy) in March. Resumed progress when 3¼-length third on return here (19f, 20/1) on Wednesday. Lightly-raced 5-y-o is worth noting if turned out quickly for his chasing debut. RESERVE

Form: 0651P-3

Non-Runners

Tippin And Tappin³⁶

Weight: 11-4| Age: 7

T: E Bolger J: Harry Cobden

Giant Haystacks²⁸

Weight: 11-2| Age: 7

T: R O'Sullivan J: Danny Gilligan

Stoneyford Lady¹⁴

Weight: 11-2| Age: 7

T: H De Bromhead J: Darragh O'Keeffe

Nolans Rocco¹⁸

Weight: 10-12| Age: 7

T: Padraig Butler J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

Gaelic Des Chastys (7/2), Cloonainra (9/2), Potters Pal (5/1), Drop A Threat (11/2), Stoneyford Lady (11/2), Tippin And Tappin (6/1), Aurea Fortuna (8/1), Kings Jet (8/1), Cocovic (10/1), Giant Haystacks (14/1), Nettuno Italia (16/1), Golden Temple (16/1), Cahirdown Boy (22/1), Grange Walk (28/1), Crescent Moon (28/1), Nolans Rocco (33/1), Toon Town (40/1), Inchidaly Copper (50/1)

GAELIC DES CHASTYS was shaping up well prior to unseating on reappearance and could be poised to repeat his victory in this corresponding event 12 months ago. Cloonainra looks interesting returning to this track/fences and may prove the main danger ahead of Stoneyford Lady.