FIFTH DAY - THURSDAY, 17th SEPTEMBERCLOSING 12 NOON - THURSDAY 10th SEPTEMBERListowel Races - Meeting No. 257
A - The Helena Sheahan Memorial Maiden
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| €101.50 to enter, €29 extra if declared to run | ||
| Weights: | 3-y-o | 9st 5lb |
| 4-y-o | 9st 9lb | |
| Fillies allowed | 5lb | |
B - The John & Terry Moriarty Memorial Median Auction Maiden
of €14,500
(Generously sponsored by Ruth Clarke Interior Design Ltd. John Moriarty was former Chairman and longstanding Director of Listowel Race Company Ltd.)
Of which the second will receive €2,465,
the third €1,160 and the fourth €725
For three yrs old only, maidens at starting whose sire established one or more yearling sales in 2007 with a median price of not more than €50,000
(see special supplement to Irish Racing Calendar, 12th March)
About seven furlongs
| €101.50 to enter, €29 extra if declared to run | ||
| Weights: | 9st 5lb | |
| Fillies allowed | 5lb | |
C - The T.P. Walsh Memorial Handicap
of €16,000 (Rated 60-90)
(Generously sponsored by The Walsh Family, The Square, Listowel)
Of which the second will receive €2,720,
the third €1,280 and the fourth €800
An extended handicap for three yrs old and upwards rated 60-90
About one mile and four furlongs
€112 to enter, €32 extra if declared to run
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 5lb extra for each race won
D - The FBD Insurance Handicap
of €12,500
(Generously sponsored by FBD Insurances) (Rated 50-80)
Of which the second will receive €1,785,
the third €840 and the fourth €525
An extended handicap for three yrs old and upwards rated 50-80
About two miles
€73.50 to enter, €21 extra if declared to run
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 5lb extra for each race won
E - The Kevin McManus Beginners Steeplechase
of €15,000
(Generously sponsored by Kevin McManus Bookmaker)
Of which the second will receive €2,550,
the third €1,200 and the fourth €750
A steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase
About two miles and six furlongs
| €105 to enter, €30 extra if declared to run | ||
| Weights: | 4-y-o | 10st 11lb |
| 5-y-o | 11st 9lb | |
| 6-y-o and up | 11st 12lb | |
| Mares allowed | 5lb | |
F - The Guinness Handicap Hurdle
of €42,500 (Grade C)
(Generously sponsored by Diageo Ireland)
Of which the second will receive €8,500,
the third €4,250 and the fourth €1,700
An extended handicap hurdle for five yrs old and upwards
About two miles
€297.50 to enter, €85 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.
The Listowel Race Co. Ltd., will present a case of Champagne value €250 to the winning trainer.
Diageo Ireland will present €75 and a piece of Crystal to the winning rider and a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner.
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.
G - The Devon Inn Hotel Handicap Hurdle
of €17,000 (Rated 81-123)
(Generously sponsored by the Devon Inn Hotel)
Of which the second will receive €2,890,
the third €1,360 and the fourth €850
An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards rated 81-123
About three miles
€119 to enter, €34 extra if declared to run
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap to carry 4lb extra for each hurdle race won.
H - The Paddy Cullagh Memorial (Pro/Am) Flat Race
of €15,000
(Generously sponsored by Gerry Beades of Beades Construction Ltd)
Of which the second will receive €2,550,
the third €1,200 and the fourth €750
An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven yrs old that have not won a *race other than one or two I.N.H. flat races or National Hunt flat races or a combination of such races
About two miles
| €105 to enter, €30 extra if declared to run | ||
| Weights: | 4-y-o | 11st 3lb |
| 5, 6 and 7-y-o | 11st 7lb | |
| Mares allowed | 5lb | |
| Penalties | ||
| Winner of an I.N.H. Flat Race or a National Hunt flat race | 7lb extra | |
| Of two such races | 10lb extra | |
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules.
Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (iii) (up to and including 14th September) may also ride in this race.
*Including races under any National Hunt Rules or Rules of Racing.
