Listowel Race 4 - John B. Keane Beginners Chase
WHISPERING WILLOW (7) Tidy run when 3rd last start in a chase at Downpatrick. Has run into the money all attempts this preparation. Winning chance in what appears a suitable race. BRAVE ENDEAVOUR (1) Ran 8th last run in a chase at Limerick. Happy to overlook that run. Has the ability to take this out. UPTAURINTOP (4) Disappointing display when 11th last time in a chase at Limerick. Likely to get back in the field. Winnable race. KNOCKBRACK RAMBLER (3) Didn't finish in a hurdle at Limerick. Don't dismiss.

Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $9.00 finished 8th last run in a chase at Limerick. Happy to overlook that run. Definitely worth considering.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 21/05/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 3563m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 41.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/13 | 16/04/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 3877m | SOFT | Darragh Okeeffe | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.25L | $29.00 |
| 13/20 | 06/04/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Cork | 3218m | GOOD | Gary Brian Noonan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 122.35L | $34.00 |
| 9/15 | 26/03/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $9,999.00 | Clonmel | 3793m | SOFT | Gary Brian Noonan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.49L | $21.00 |
| 10/18 | 05/03/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,501.00 | Thurles | 3346m | SOFT | Richard Condon | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 69L | $34.00 |
| 7/14 | 05/02/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Thurles | 4113m | SOFT | Gary Brian Noonan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.75L | $126.00 |
| 99/16 | 03/06/2024 | - | C & G | $12,499.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GOOD | John Shinnick | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Josh Williamson
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break of 41 weeks. Started $41.00 and ordinary performance when 6th last run in a chase at Tramore. Displays good tactical speed. Prefer in something weaker.
Last Starts 290 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 14/08/2025 | - | 4UP CHASE | $11,002.00 | Tramore | 4389m | SOFT | Charlie Odwyer | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 61.75L | $41.00 |
| 7/14 | 24/07/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 4828m | GOOD | Charlie Odwyer | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 47.75L | $13.00 |
| 5/16 | 16/06/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 4919m | GOOD | Charlie Odwyer | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.55L | $41.00 |
| 13/13 | 27/05/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $11,499.00 | Ballinrobe | 4483m | GOOD | Jake Coen | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 56.7L | $29.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/11/2024 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $10,000.00 | Thurles | 4164m | GOOD | Gearoid Patrick Brouder | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $19.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/11/2024 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $20,000.00 | Punchestown | 4069m | GOOD | Gearoid Patrick Brouder | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 39.5L | $91.00 |
| 5/11 | 25/09/2024 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $12,499.00 | Listowel | 3218m | SOFT | Gearoid Patrick Brouder | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Phillip Enright
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed to finish in a hurdle at Limerick on Apr 16th. Place hope.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/13 | 16/04/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 3877m | SOFT | Danny Gilligan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $15.00 |
| 8/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | 5UP HCP CHASE | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 3939m | SOFT | Danny Gilligan | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.75L | $10.00 |
| 5/16 | 17/03/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 3913m | SOFT | Danny Gilligan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.25L | $15.00 |
| 8/9 | 08/01/2026 | - | 5UP HCP CHASE | $11,499.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | HEAVY | Phillip Enright | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 56.5L | $41.00 |
| 99/14 | 26/12/2025 | - | 4UP HCP CHASE | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 3538m | SOFT | Ryan Treacy | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $51.00 |
| 10/12 | 02/12/2025 | - | 4UP NOV HCP CHASE | $14,501.00 | Clonmel | 3677m | HEAVY | Phillip Enright | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 47.25L | $23.00 |
| 11/18 | 31/05/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Listowel | 4096m | GOOD | C J Shine | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 35.95L | $26.00 |
| 12/12 | 11/04/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $11,499.00 | Ballinrobe | 4325m | GOOD | Philip Enright | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 55.25L | $17.00 |
| 99/16 | 08/03/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HDL | $11,499.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | SOFT | C J Shine | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $10.00 |
| 1/18 | 29/12/2024 | - | 80-102 | $10,501.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SOFT | J C Canavan | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1L | $4.75 |
| 2/15 | 03/12/2024 | - | 80-95 | $10,000.00 | Clonmel | 3910m | SOFT | Darragh Okeeffe | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 9/18 | 01/06/2024 | - | 80-102 | $10,501.00 | Listowel | 4096m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32.75L | $11.00 |
| 8/16 | 09/05/2024 | - | 80-109 | $11,500.00 | Tipperary | 4828m | SOFT | Darragh Okeeffe | 70.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 18.7L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/04/2024 | - | 80-102 | $0.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SOFT | J C Canavan | 73kg | - | - | 7 |
| 20.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/13 | 21/03/2024 | - | 80-95 | $0.00 | Cork | 4023m | HEAVY | J C Canavan | 74.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.75L | $13.00 |
| 8/16 | 15/02/2024 | - | 80-95 | $0.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 74.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 44.75L | $7.50 |
| 4/14 | 29/01/2024 | - | 80-95 | $0.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | HEAVY | Darragh Okeeffe | 75.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 15.5L | $17.00 |
| 8/16 | 27/12/2023 | - | 80-102 | $0.00 | Limerick | 3218m | HEAVY | J C Canavan | 71.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 24.75L | $81.00 |
| 9/17 | 26/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Cork | 3219m | SOFT | A P Heskin | 75.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 32.1L | $301.00 | |
| 9/15 | 11/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Gowran Park | 3219m | HEAVY | Eoin Walsh | 75.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 112.5L | $301.00 |

Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $6.00 and disappointing effort when 11th last time in a chase at Limerick. Might have to make up considerable ground. Nice chance at a very tempting price.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 21/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 4572m | GOOD | Alan Osullivan | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38.87L | $6.00 |
| 3/14 | 16/04/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 3264m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $6.00 |
| 4/14 | 10/02/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 4224m | HEAVY | Kevin A Murphy | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 36.25L | $8.50 |
| 99/12 | 03/02/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HDL | $12,501.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Kevin A Murphy | 63.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $11.00 |
| 3/13 | 29/12/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SOFT | Kevin A Murphy | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.15L | $51.00 |
| 11/14 | 02/12/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,501.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | HEAVY | Kevin A Murphy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 39.2L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/10/2025 | - | 4Y MDN - HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SOFT | Phillip Enright | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 34.75L | $81.00 |
| 8/11 | 06/10/2025 | - | C & G | $9,999.00 | Tipperary | 3310m | GOOD | Jack G Gilligan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 48L | $201.00 |
| 9/15 | 24/09/2025 | - | 5UP | $12,000.00 | Listowel | 4023m | SOFT | C J Shine | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 42.05L | $126.00 |
| 10/16 | 16/06/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GOOD | Alan Osullivan | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 34.55L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Philip Byrnes
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $34.00 and not up to scratch when 9th last time in a hurdle at Cork and down in distance. Has to have a lot go its way.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 06/04/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Cork | 4677m | GOOD | Gary Brian Noonan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38.35L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 03/01/2026 | - | 5UP BEGINNERS CHASE | $12,501.00 | Cork | 4023m | SOFT | Calum Hogan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28L | $34.00 |
| 14/16 | 15/12/2025 | - | Q.R. | $12,000.00 | Naas | 3218m | SOFT | R Sugrue | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.65L | $29.00 |
| 10/12 | 15/05/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $11,499.00 | Clonmel | 3947m | GOOD | Gearoid Patrick Brouder | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 53.8L | $7.00 |
| 9/15 | 27/02/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $11,499.00 | Clonmel | 3802m | HEAVY | A P Kelly | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/13 | 05/02/2025 | - | Div 1 | $11,499.00 | Fairyhouse | 3973m | HEAVY | Gary Brian Noonan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15L | $17.00 |
| 15/18 | 08/12/2024 | - | 80-116 | $11,500.00 | Cork | 4023m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 37.1L | $22.00 |
| 8/17 | 03/11/2024 | - | 80-116 | $11,999.00 | Cork | 3273m | GOOD | Gary Brian Noonan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $26.00 |
| 9/15 | 04/10/2024 | - | 80-123 | $15,000.00 | Gowran Park | 4059m | GOOD | P Byrnes | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.35L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 21/08/2024 | - | Hurdle | $11,500.00 | Sligo | 4152m | SOFT | P Byrnes | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.5L | $9.00 |
| 11/23 | 01/05/2024 | - | 95-123 | $30,000.00 | Punchestown | 3875m | GOOD | P Byrnes | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.15L | $2.75 |
| 3/14 | 21/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Cork | 4023m | HEAVY | P Byrnes | 75.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 4.75L | $7.00 | |
| 5/8 | 28/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Limerick | 4225m | HEAVY | Philip Enright | 75.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 81.5L | $4.20 | |
| 4/17 | 26/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Cork | 3219m | SOFT | R W Barron | 75.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 7.85L | $4.33 | |
| 6/18 | 22/10/2023 | - | C & G | $0.00 | Limerick | 3219m | HEAVY | P Byrnes | 75.5kg | - | - | 17 |
| 30.25L | $4.00 |
| 1/18 | 28/04/2023 | - | $0.00 | Punchestown | 3621m | YIELDING | R W Barron | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 | |
| 2/11 | 06/04/2023 | - | Pro/Am | $0.00 | Clonmel | 3329m | HEAVY | A P Ryan | 76kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Mr J W Hendrick
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Came in 6th last start in a chase at Killarney. Likely to get back in the run. Minor claims.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 11/05/2026 | - | 5yo+ | $12,000.00 | Killarney | 4114m | GOOD | Conor Clarke | 60.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.34L | $34.00 |
| 7/13 | 29/12/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SOFT | Gary Brian Noonan | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $34.00 |
| 99/12 | 18/11/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 4919m | HEAVY | Gary Brian Noonan | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $26.00 |
| 6/11 | 24/10/2025 | - | 0-100 | $10,502.00 | Sligo | 4033m | GOOD | T E Oconnor | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9L | $4.50 |
| 1/16 | 26/09/2025 | - | 0-100 | $11,499.00 | Listowel | 4425m | GOOD | Turlough Oconnor | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $5.50 |
| 3/15 | 23/08/2025 | - | 0-100 | $12,501.00 | Killarney | 4069m | GOOD | T E Oconnor | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.25L | $9.00 |
| 7/12 | 20/08/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Sligo | 4121m | GOOD | Gary Brian Noonan | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.25L | $26.00 |
| 6/16 | 16/06/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 4919m | GOOD | C M Hogan | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.05L | $13.00 |
| 2/15 | 10/06/2025 | - | Q.R. | $11,499.00 | Sligo | 5184m | GOOD | A Burke Ott | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $51.00 |
| 99/14 | 29/05/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 3867m | GOOD | Sean Flanagan | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $26.00 |
| 14/14 | 23/07/2024 | - | 80-102 | $10,501.00 | Ballinrobe | 4425m | GOOD | Gary Brian Noonan | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 86.8L | $41.00 |
| 8/13 | 11/06/2024 | - | 80-102 | $10,501.00 | Sligo | 4171m | GOOD | Gary Brian Noonan | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 54L | $23.00 |
| 7/15 | 30/05/2024 | - | 80-95 | $10,501.00 | Limerick | 3822m | GOOD | Gary Brian Noonan | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/10/2023 | - | $0.00 | Galway | 3229m | HEAVY | R Deegan | 73kg | - | - | 10 |
| 14.5L | $201.00 | |
| 13/18 | 22/10/2023 | - | $0.00 | Limerick | 3219m | HEAVY | T Joseph Kelly | 73kg | - | - | 12 |
| 35.05L | $41.00 | |
| 6/15 | 01/10/2023 | - | $0.00 | Killarney | 3420m | SOFT | T Joseph Kelly | 69.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 25L | $151.00 | |
| 9/16 | 18/09/2023 | - | $0.00 | Listowel | 4023m | SOFT | T Joseph Kelly | 73kg | - | - | 13 |
| 37.5L | $201.00 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran well when 3rd last start in a chase at Downpatrick. Been in the money 2 from 2 attempts this preparation. Has every chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 22/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Downpatrick | 3913m | GOOD | Keith Donoghue | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.69L | $5.00 |
| 1/19 | 13/05/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | GOOD | Conor Stone Walsh | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |
| 6/10 | 11/10/2025 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $12,501.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | Jack G Gilligan | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/17 | 27/09/2025 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $13,500.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GOOD | Jack G Gilligan | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.8L | $51.00 |
| 11/17 | 08/09/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Galway | 3364m | GOOD | J C Barry | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 47.2L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/08/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $9,999.00 | Downpatrick | 3570m | GOOD | Jack G Gilligan | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.25L | $21.00 |
| 8/15 | 02/08/2025 | - | 4UP M FLAT | $16,998.00 | Galway | 3378m | GOOD | O T Gilligan | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.55L | $41.00 |