John B. Keane Beginners Chase
Course: Listowel
Date: 1st Jun 2026
Distance: 2m3f (2m3f)
Type: Chase
Going: Yielding
Class:
Prize: €7,363
Runners: 6
Going Detail: YIELDING, Yielding to soft in places on the Hurdle course
Weather: Rain
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Whispering Willow
5yo b Mare (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Trainer: Gavin Cromwell
Navan, Co. Meath
Owner: Daragh O'Driscoll
Breeding
Sire: Marcel (IRE)
Dam: Hidden Sapphire (IRE)
Damsire: Zoffany (IRE)
Breeder: Daragh O'Driscoll
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Much improved to make a successful stable debut in a 2m handicap hurdle at Punchestown and she nearly followed up on chase debut at Downpatrick (2m3f, good to yielding); jumped soundly enough that day and the one to beat here.
Comment
Won a Punchestown handicap hurdle before nearly following up on her chase debut
Previous Trainers
- Paul John Gilligan (until 2026-04-29)
Race History for Whispering Willow
Tropical Image
9yo b Mare (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Mr J W Hendrick(7)
Trainer: Eoin Christopher McCarthy
Athea, Co. Limerick
Owner: Sean Maguire
Breeding
Sire: Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)
Dam: Tropical Love (IRE)
Damsire: Fruits Of Love (USA)
Breeder: Mr Sean Collins
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Her sole career win came in a 2m6f handicap hurdle here in September; beaten 22l in a 2m4f handicap on her belated chase debut but it wasn't a bad run.
Comment
Beaten 22l in a 2m4f handicap on her belated chase debut but it wans't a bad run
Race History for Tropical Image
Knockbrack Rambler
9yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Phillip Enright
Trainer: Brendan Maurice Walsh
Doneraile, Co Cork
Owner: Vincent M O'Connor
Breeding
Sire: Leading Light (IRE)
Dam: Knockbrack Vic (IRE)
Damsire: Old Vic (GB)
Breeder: Vincent O'Connor
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
No closer than 20l in five defeats over fences and was pulled up back hurdling last time; testing ground was no excuse as he enjoys the mud.
Comment
No closer than 20l in five defeats over fences and was pulled up back hurdling last time
Quotes
"Knockbrack Rambler got a great ride from Cal who just waited and waited. The ground was maybe too soft the last day, not as deep today. We might go again in a couple of weeks - Brendan Walsh, trainer."
2024-03-21 - CorkRace History for Knockbrack Rambler
Walk Away Harry
8yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Philip Byrnes
Trainer: Charles Coakley
Killarney, Co Kerry
Owner: Anthony O'Gorman
Breeding
Sire: Walk In The Park (IRE)
Dam: Calomeria (GB)
Damsire: Groom Dancer (USA)
Breeder: P J Reynolds
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
His best hurdles form for Charles Byrnes seems long gone and he's now regressive; well beaten in his previous chase this January.
Comment
His best hurdle form for Charles Byrnes seems long gone and he's now regressive
Quotes
"Walk Away Harry had a great run the last day in Clonmel, but we were a bit concerned the ground today wasn't soft enough for him. The trip helped and he got a brilliant ride - Charles Byrnes, trainer."
2023-04-28 - PunchestownPrevious Trainers
- Ian O'Connor (until 2026-04-01)
- C Byrnes (until 2024-10-29)
Previous Owners
- Anthony O'Gorman (until 2026-05-26)
- Area Fiftyone Syndicate (until 2026-04-01)
Race History for Walk Away Harry
Uptaurintop
6yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan(7)
Trainer: Eugene M O'Sullivan
Lombardstown, Co Cork
Owner: Eugene M O'Sullivan
Breeding
Sire: Yeats (IRE)
Dam: Tomyros (IRE)
Damsire: Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)
Breeder: John Connolly
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Close up in a 2m handicap hurdle at Limerick (soft to heavy; first-time tongue-tie) before finishing well behind on his chase debut back there 11 days ago when an early mistake didn't help his cause; could have a part to play if avoiding similar mishaps.
Comment
Placed over hurdles before tailed off on chase debut when he made an early mistake
Race History for Uptaurintop
Brave Endeavour
9yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Trainer: Paul O'Flynn
Mallow, Co Cork
Owner: John J O'Brien
Breeding
Sire: Arctic Cosmos (USA)
Dam: Lisacul Lady (IRE)
Damsire: Snurge (IRE)
Breeder: Mr Jamie O'Brien
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Point winner who went 0-6 over hurdles; led early but ended up tailed off in a 2m4f Limerick handicap on recent chase debut; he does have some ability and this is a desperately weak race.
Comment
Led early but ended up tailed off in a 2m4f Limerick handicap on recent chase debut
Previous Trainers
- Miss M Harding (until 2026-01-22)
Race History for Brave Endeavour
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