THIRD DAY - TUESDAY, 15th SEPTEMBER

CLOSING 12 NOON - THURSDAY 10th SEPTEMBER

Listowel Races - Meeting No. 255

Handicaps calculated 10th September
Rating Qualification 8th September
Declarations to run must be made by 10 a.m. 14th September

A - The Jet O'Carroll Memorial Median Auction Maiden
of €15,000

(Generously sponsored by O'Carroll's Bar, Williams St., Listowel)
Of which the second will receive €2,550,
the third €1,200 and the fourth €750

For two yrs old only maidens at starting whose sire established one or more yearling sales in 2008 with a median price of not more than €50,000 (see special supplement to Irish Racing Calendar, 12th March)
About seven furlongs

€105 to enter, €30 extra if declared to run
Weights: 9st 3lb
Fillies allowed 5lb

A prize of €1,000, funded by breeders contributions to the Thoroughbred Foal Levy, will be paid to the breeder of the winning horse, subject to the conditions of the Breeders' Prizes Scheme.

B - The Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden
of €15,500

(Generously sponsored by the European Breeders Fund (€3,000))
Of which the second will receive €2,635,
the third €1,240 and the fourth €775

For two yrs old only, maidens at starting that are E.B.F. eligible and which, at entry, have not run more than twice
About one mile

€108.50 to enter, €31 extra if declared to run
Weights: 9st 3lb
Fillies allowed 5lb

C - The Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Fillies Handicap
of €23,500 (Rated 60-90)

(Generously sponsored by the European Breeders Fund (€10,000))
Of which the second will receive €4,700,
the third €2,350 and the fourth €940

An extended handicap for three yrs old and upwards fillies only rated 60-90 which are EBF eligible
About one mile

€164.50 to enter, €47 extra if declared to run

Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 5lb extra for each race won

D - The Kerry Petroleum Handicap Steeplechase
of €10,500 (Rated 0-102)

(Generously sponsored by Kerry Petroleum)
Of which the second will receive €1,785,
the third €840 and the fourth €525

An extended handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards rated 0-102
About three miles

€73.50 to enter, €21 extra if declared to run

Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap to carry 4lb extra for each such steeplechase won

E - The Listowel Races Supporters Club Lartigue Hurdle (Handicap)
of €50,000 (Grade C)

(Generously sponsored by Listowel Races Supporters Club, who will also present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner)
Of which the second will receive €10,000,
the third €5,000 and the fourth €2,000

A limited extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old only.
About two miles

€350 to enter, €100 extra if declared to run

Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.

€125 will be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

ALTERNATIVE HANDICAP
Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 9lb or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run.

F - The Brandon Hotel Maiden Hurdle
of €12,500

(Generously sponsored by the Mount Brandon Hotel, Tralee who will also present a Perpetual Trophy value €5,000 to the winning owner)
Of which the second will receive €2,125,
the third €1,000 and the fourth €625

A hurdle race for six yrs old and upwards, maidens at starting
About two miles

€87.50 to enter, €25 extra if declared to run
Weights: 11st 12lb
Mares allowed 5lb

G - The O'Callaghan Family Hotels Flat Race
of €11,000

(Generously sponsored by the Cliff House, Hotel, Ballybunion and the Listowel Arms Hotel, The Square, Listowel)
Of which the second will receive €1,870,
the third €880 and the fourth €550

An I.N.H. flat race for four yrs old only that have not won a *race
About two miles

€77 to enter, €22 extra if declared to run
Weights: 11st 7lb
Fillies allowed 5lb

Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules.

*Including races under any National Hunt Rules or Rules of Racing

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