Listowel Race 3 - Eamon Foran Memorial Mdn Hurdle
JACK OWEN JACK (5) rates the one to beat after a close 3rd at Kilbeggan over 3730m, beaten 1.3L, and a prior 2nd at Cork over 3822m. BURNING ABILITY (3) is a key chance on last season’s hurdles placings, including 2nd at Limerick over 3822m and 3rd at Naas over 3218m, despite a heavy-track flop when last seen. BLACK DAKOTA (2) can improve after a sound debut 5th at Wexford over 4626m, beaten 8.3L. ROYAL APPROVAL (6) brings higher-profile form and was 5th of 16 at Limerick over 3282m on hurdles debut last autumn.
Jockey: Peter Smithers
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up run at Punchestown on 1 May over 3786m saw him finish 12th of 21 on yielding, beaten 68L at $201 with 73.5kg. Last start at Clonmel on 14 May over 3928m he was beaten a long way on good ground at $34 with 72kg behind Minella Diamond. Carries 75.5kg here after a 3.5kg rise and steps up 168m. Needs to lift but has place claims with improvement.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/17 | 14/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Clonmel | 3928m | GOOD | Cian Quirke | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99L | $34.00 |
| 12/21 | 01/05/2026 | - | 4-7yo | $20,000.00 | Punchestown | 3786m | YIELDING | P A King | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 68L | $201.00 |
| 10/14 | 30/11/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | D Mcgill | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Aidan Kelly
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a 22-day break, with cheek pieces on. Last start 5th of 8 at Wexford over 4626m on 7 May, beaten 8.3L on good, with 67kg at $5 behind Muskerry Rock. Steps back in trip and rises 8.5kg to 75.5kg under Aidan Kelly for M Winters. Can improve with race fitness.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 07/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Wexford | 4626m | GOOD | A Burke Ott | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Eoin Walsh
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 108 days. Last start 6th of 7 at Limerick over 3154m on 10 Feb, beaten 84.25L on heavy with 75.5kg at $5. Prior runs solid: 2nd at Limerick over 3822m on 29 Dec (soft) at $3.50, and 3rd at Naas over 3218m on 15 Dec, both carrying big weights. Can feature with a return to that December form.
Last Starts 108 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 10/02/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $15,000.00 | Limerick | 3154m | HEAVY | A Burke Ott | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 84.25L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 29/12/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SOFT | Gary Brian Noonan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $3.50 |
| 3/15 | 15/12/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $15,000.00 | Naas | 3218m | SOFT | R James | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.6L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 25/10/2025 | - | C & G | $10,502.00 | Galway | 3300m | SOFT | J H Williamson | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $3.50 |
| 5/11 | 25/09/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GOOD | Gary Brian Noonan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.35L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Liam Mckenna
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a 14-day turnaround. Last start 8th of 16 at Kilbeggan over 3689m on 15 May, beaten 26.98L on good going, with 69kg at $51 behind Look Sport. Steps up in trip by 407m and carries 75.5kg now, with Liam Mckenna riding for M Winters. Needs to improve but has place claims with progress.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 15/05/2026 | - | 4-5Y MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 3689m | GOOD | Luke Burke Ott | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.98L | $51.00 |
Jockey: John Shinnick
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark with 2nd then 3rd in two career runs. Last start 3rd of 11 at Kilbeggan over 3730m on 15 May, beaten 1.3L, with 73.5kg on good going at $6.50 behind Little Ginger. Prior run 2nd of 7 at Cork over 3822m on 12 Oct, beaten 2L at $9.50. Up 2kg and back slightly in trip; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 15/05/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Kilbeggan | 3730m | GOOD | A D Bustin | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 12/10/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Cork | 3822m | GOOD | C J Shine | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Ricky Doyle
Weight: 75.5kgs
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First-up after 223 days. Last start 5th of 16 at Limerick over 3282m on 18 Oct, beaten 21.25L on soft with 73kg at $21 behind Talk The Talk. Prior run 6th of 16 at Navan over 3168m on 20 Sep, beaten 25.6L on soft at $6. New season with Ricky Doyle up for G Elliott and rises to 75.5kg; can improve.
Last Starts 223 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 18/10/2025 | - | 4Y MDN - HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 3282m | SOFT | Sam Ewing | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.25L | $21.00 |
| 6/16 | 20/09/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Navan | 3168m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.6L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 26/06/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $34,429.00 | Newcastle | 2050m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 55kg | - | 5-5-6-6-6-6-6-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
| 11/14 | 16/05/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $34,429.00 | Newbury | 2011m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 59.5kg | - | 13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13 | 14 |
| 13.8L | $10.00 |
| 9/16 | 30/03/2025 | - | GBB Plus Race | $22,133.00 | Doncaster | 2050m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 57.5kg | - | 7-7-6-6-6-8-9-5 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $13.00 |
| 11/12 | 28/02/2025 | - | GBB Plus Race | $44,266.00 | Lingfield | 2012m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 56.5kg | - | 8-7-8-8-7-7-7-10 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/02/2025 | - | GBB Plus Race | $9,345.00 | Newcastle | 2050m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 61.5kg | - | 4-4-5-5-5-4-4-3 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 08/01/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,182.00 | Newcastle | 2503m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 62.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-4-4 | 4 |
| 34.75L | $2.50 |
| 1/12 | 12/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,182.00 | Newcastle | 2050m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 59.5kg | - | 5-6-6-6-6-7-5-4 | 6 |
| 1L | $3.50 |
| 8/13 | 15/06/2024 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Sandown | 2001m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 58.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 10.6L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Anna Mcguinness
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 336 days. Last start 6th of 16 at Compiegne over 1999m on 27 Jun, beaten 0.1L with 60.5kg at $5 behind Florence. Won two back at Compiegne over 2000m on heavy with 58kg, defeating Mr L'apothicaire. New yard with W P Mullins; rises sharply in trip and carries 75.5kg, can feature if fit.
Last Starts 336 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 27/06/2025 | - | 4yo | $23,001.00 | Compiegne | 1999m | GOOD | Stephane Pasquier | 60.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 5/16 | 13/05/2025 | - | 4yo | $23,001.00 | Saint Cloud | 1999m | GOOD | Stephane Pasquier | 60.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 3.75L | $3.50 |
| 1/16 | 25/04/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $18,000.00 | Compiegne | 2000m | HEAVY | Stephane Pasquier | 58kg | 02:06.56 | - | 15 |
| 6L | $6.50 |
| 3/14 | 05/04/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $13,001.00 | Moulins | 2199m | SOFT7 | Jérôme Claudic | 58kg | 02:27.30 | - | 1 |
| 3.25L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/09/2024 | - | 3Y MDN | $22,000.00 | Saint Cloud | 2400m | GOOD3 | Thomas Trullier | 58kg | 02:37.90 | - | 6 |
| 7L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 02/08/2024 | - | 3Y C&G MDN | $22,000.00 | Clairefontaine | 2400m | GOOD3 | Stephane Pasquier | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/15 | 20/06/2024 | - | 3Y C&G MDN | $11,000.00 | Angers | 2300m | FIRM2 | Sébastien Maillot | 58kg | 02:21.83 | - | 13 |
| 4.7L | $3.40 |
| 3/7 | 31/05/2024 | - | 3Y C&G MDN | $27,000.00 | Compiegne | 1999m | HEAVY8 | Thomas Trullier | 58kg | 02:15.34 | - | 3 |
| 5L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/04/2024 | - | 3Y C&G MDN | $27,000.00 | Chantilly | 2099m | SOFT | Thomas Trullier | 58kg | 02:15.21 | - | 9 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Whelan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after two modest handicap runs, latest at Punchestown over 3259m on 1 May when tailed off at $41 with 73kg on soft. Earlier form stronger in maiden hurdles, including 5th of 20 at Naas over 3118m on heavy on 23 Feb 2025, beaten 3.25L at $9, and 4th at Punchestown on good on 10 Dec 2024. Now carries 75.5kg with cheek pieces on and Dylan Whelan up for H De Bromhead. Can improve if recapturing that maiden-hurdle form.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/24 | 01/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $20,000.00 | Punchestown | 3259m | SOFT | Darragh Okeeffe | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $41.00 |
| 19/21 | 06/04/2026 | - | 4UP NOV HCP HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Jordan Gainford | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 47.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/18 | 22/03/2025 | - | Div 1 | $12,000.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.7L | $5.00 |
| 5/20 | 23/02/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Naas | 3118m | HEAVY | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.25L | $9.00 |
| 4/14 | 10/12/2024 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 3330m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.2L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 24/04/2024 | - | Pro/Am | $10,501.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | SOFT | J L Gleeson | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
Jockey: Gavin Brouder
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 154 days and fitted with cheek pieces. Only run was 14th of 14 at Limerick over 3218m on 26 Dec on heavy, beaten 178.95L with 75kg at $201. Drops 2.5kg and switches to Gavin Brouder for T P O'Connor. Needs to lift but can improve with the break.
Last Starts 154 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 26/12/2025 | - | 4UP MARES FLAT | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 3218m | HEAVY | A Burke Ott | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 178.95L | $201.00 |