Listowel 15:25 RESULTED
Class 1 25 Sep 2026

Today Ballymore Handicap Hurdle (Listed)

Ballymore Handicap Hurdle (Listed) · 2m0f0y

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Ballymore Handicap Hurdle (Listed)

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  1. Winner Helvic Dream (IRE) Donagh Meyler · Noel Meade
    10/1
  2. 8/1
  3. 14/1
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Saturday Draw Updated 16 minutes ago
No.
Horse
Form
Jockey / Trainer
OR
SR?
RPR/OR
Age
Wgt
AI
Votes
Odds
Pick
Comment
1
Laafi silks
Laafi
Age 6 · 11-12
55D-28
142
135
157
6
11-12
★★☆☆☆
—
11/1 FCST 10/1
Winless in his last five starts but the second two starts back shows Laafi retains plenty of ability, and he has run over today's trip and going; carrying 166 lb is the one question mark, though our rating of 157 marks him as the one to beat in a field of 17.
AI verdict

SR 135 suggests ability but 11/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

2
Helvic Dream silks
Helvic Dream
Age 9 · 11-6
/200-6
136
104
150
9
11-6
★★☆☆☆
—
14/1 16/1 14/1
Ranked third of 17 on our ratings, Helvic Dream is winless in recent starts but his second four starts back hints at quality capable of troubling the field; the main concern is a trainer yet to strike from 24 attempts in the past fortnight.
AI verdict

SR 104 suggests ability but 22/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

3
Paul's Dream silks
Paul's Dream
Age 7 · 11-6
-51131
136
127
134
7
11-6
★★★☆☆
—
17/2 6/1 17/2
Paul's Dream won last time out and has run over today's trip and going before, but carrying 160 lb looks a stiff ask against stronger-rated rivals, and her ranking of tenth in this field of 17 suggests she faces a tough ask here.
AI verdict

SR 127 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

4
Gameball silks
Gameball
Age 6 · 11-5
143-23
135
132
145
6
11-5
★★★☆☆
—
4/1 7/1 4/1
Consistent and thereabouts in his last five starts — third last time out, second two back, and a winner five starts back — Gameball has experience of today's trip and going, and our rating of 145 makes him a clear danger, though the 57-day break is the one thing to watch.
AI verdict

SR 132 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

5
Ragmans Corner silks
Ragmans Corner
Age 7 · 11-4
142-14
134
131
141
7
11-4
★★★☆☆
—
13/2 8/1 13/2
Ragmans Corner won two starts back and was second three starts back, so he arrives with solid recent claims, and he has run over today's trip and going before; however, he was only fourth last time out and his 158 lb burden is a stiff ask.
AI verdict

SR 131 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

6
Starting Fifteen silks
Starting Fifteen
Age 5 · 11-4
2175-0
134
128
145
5
11-4
★★★☆☆
—
6/1 10/1 6/1
Starting Fifteen showed a win and a second in recent starts but has been out of the frame in his last two, and the 57-day absence is a concern; he has run over today's trip and going, and 158 lb is a stiff burden to overcome.
AI verdict

SR 128 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

7
Autumn Twist silks
Autumn Twist
Age 5 · 11-3
5P6-21
133
116
141
5
11-3
★★☆☆☆
—
18/1 9/1 14/1
Autumn Twist arrives on the back of back-to-back placed efforts culminating in a win last time out, and has experience of today's distance and going in his favour, though a weight of 157 lb and a ranking of sixth of seventeen suggest he faces a stiff task against stronger rivals.
AI verdict

SR 116 suggests ability but 14/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

8
Venusienne silks
Venusienne
Age 6 · 11-3
P/1-31
133
133
141
6
11-3
★★★★☆
—
4/1 9/2 7/2
Venusienne bounced back to winning form last time out and has experience of today's trip and conditions, but 58 days off the track and a burdensome 157 lb keep the confidence in check.
AI verdict

SR 133 backed by market confidence at 10/3 — a genuine contender.

9
Run For Mahler silks
Run For Mahler
Age 7 · 11-2
219-61
132
104
131
7
11-2
★★☆☆☆
—
20/1 9/1 20/1
Beaten well out of the places in two of her last five starts, and ranked well below the top of this field on our figures, Run For Mahler faces a stiff task at 156 lb, though she does bring winning form and distance-and-going experience to the table.
AI verdict

SR 104 suggests ability but 14/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

10
Path d'Oroux silks
Path d'Oroux
Age 9 · 10-13
4950-0
129
103
152
9
10-13
★☆☆☆☆
—
33/1 20/1 28/1
Ranked second of seventeen on our ratings and carrying 153 lb over a trip and going he has encountered before, Path d'Oroux shapes as a leading threat despite being yet to win in his last five starts, though a trainer without a winner in 39 attempts over the past fortnight is the concern.
AI verdict

SR 103 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 33/1.

11
Thisistheway silks
Thisistheway
Age 7 · 10-13
32F-42
129
111
135
7
10-13
★★☆☆☆
—
17/2 8/1 17/2
Placed twice in her last five starts, including second last time out, Thisistheway arrives fit on 17 days' rest with distance and going experience to call on, though carrying 153 lb and yet to win in recent starts may count against her in a competitive field.
AI verdict

SR 111 suggests ability but 12/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

12
Fiver Friday silks
Fiver Friday
Age 6 · 10-10
7221-0
126
101
133
6
10-10
★★☆☆☆
—
28/1 14/1 25/1
Fiver Friday has placed in three of her last five starts, winning two starts back, though she comes here after 83 days off, a trainer in the depths of a 0/39 run, and a testing 150 lb to carry; experience over today's trip and going offers some encouragement.
AI verdict

SR 101 suggests ability but 22/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

13
Cosmos d'Ainay silks
Cosmos d'Ainay
Age 6 · 10-7
93-113
123
117
133
6
10-7
★★☆☆☆
—
16/1 9/1 16/1
Ranked 13 of 17 on our figures, Cosmos d'Ainay is hard to fancy, and returning just two days after his last outing raises a fitness flag; in his favour, he was third last time out and has experience of today's trip and going, though 147 lb is a stiff burden.
AI verdict

SR 117 suggests ability but 16/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

14
Malbay Madness silks
Malbay Madness
Age 6 · 10-5
3-1181
121
110
130
6
10-5
★★☆☆☆
—
25/1 12/1 22/1
Ranked bottom of the field on our figures, Malbay Madness is hard to fancy at the weights carrying 145 lb, and a 47-day absence adds to the query, though he has experience of today's distance and going and is a winner last time out.
AI verdict

SR 110 suggests ability but 20/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

15
Sign From Above silks
Sign From Above
Age 8 · 10-3
51P8-7
119
92
131
8
10-3
★★☆☆☆
—
33/1 20/1 33/1
Sign From Above showed a win four starts back but has pulled up since and managed only seventh last time out, making him very difficult to fancy ranked 15 of 17 on our figures; experience over today's trip and going, and a 21-day freshener, offer slim consolation.
AI verdict

SR 92 suggests ability but 40/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

16
Wholelotofbusiness silks
Wholelotofbusiness
Age 7 · 10-3
20-388
119
102
132
7
10-3
★★☆☆☆
—
16/1 25/1 14/1
Winless in his last five starts and ranked 14th of 17 on our figures, Wholelotofbusiness is hard to fancy off 143 lb after consecutive eighths, though a third three starts back offers a crumb of encouragement and he has run over today's distance and going before.
AI verdict

SR 102 suggests ability but 22/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

17
Speed For Fun silks
Speed For Fun
Age 5 · 10-0
F222
116
119
134
5
10-0
★★★☆☆
—
12/1 10/1 11/1
Consistent without being a winner, Speed For Fun has finished second in his last three starts and has run over today's trip and going, though winless in recent starts and carrying 140 lb against a rating of 116 may blunt his chances of going one better.
AI verdict

SR 119 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Horse Bet365 Paddy Power Coral Ladbrokes William Hill Betfred Best
1 Laafi 11/1 open 15.00 10/1 10/1 open 13.00 10/1 open 12.00 11/1 open 17.00 10/1 open 12.00 11/1 Bet365
2 Helvic Dream 14/1 open 21.00 14/1 open 17.00 16/1 16/1 15/1 open 17.00 14/1 open 21.00 16/1 Coral
3 Paul's Dream 17/2 open 7.00 10/1 open 8.00 9/1 open 8.00 9/1 open 7.50 17/2 open 7.00 17/2 open 8.00 10/1 Paddy Power
4 Gameball 4/1 open 8.00 4/1 open 8.00 4/1 open 8.00 4/1 open 8.00 4/1 open 10.00 4/1 open 8.00 4/1 Bet365
5 Ragmans Corner 13/2 open 12.00 13/2 open 9.00 13/2 open 9.50 13/2 open 10.00 13/2 open 12.00 13/2 open 10.00 13/2 Bet365
6 Starting Fifteen 6/1 open 11.00 6/1 open 11.00 6/1 open 13.00 6/1 open 13.00 13/2 open 15.00 6/1 open 13.00 13/2 William Hill
7 Autumn Twist 18/1 open 10.00 14/1 open 13.00 18/1 open 11.00 18/1 open 11.00 16/1 open 10.00 18/1 open 11.00 18/1 Bet365
8 Venusienne 4/1 open 5.50 4/1 open 5.50 4/1 open 5.50 4/1 open 5.50 7/2 open 6.00 7/2 open 5.50 4/1 Bet365
9 Run For Mahler 20/1 open 10.00 22/1 open 15.00 20/1 open 12.00 20/1 open 12.00 20/1 open 10.00 20/1 open 12.00 22/1 Paddy Power
10 Path d'Oroux 33/1 open 26.00 33/1 open 26.00 33/1 open 26.00 33/1 open 26.00 28/1 open 34.00 28/1 open 21.00 33/1 Bet365
11 Thisistheway 17/2 open 15.00 9/1 open 9.00 9/1 open 11.00 9/1 open 12.00 9/1 open 15.00 9/1 open 12.00 9/1 Paddy Power
12 Fiver Friday 28/1 open 15.00 28/1 open 15.00 25/1 open 15.00 25/1 open 15.00 25/1 open 15.00 25/1 open 19.00 28/1 Bet365
13 Cosmos d'Ainay 16/1 open 11.00 20/1 open 13.00 18/1 open 12.00 18/1 open 12.00 18/1 open 10.00 18/1 open 15.00 20/1 Paddy Power
14 Malbay Madness 25/1 open 15.00 25/1 open 13.00 22/1 open 13.00 22/1 open 13.00 22/1 open 15.00 22/1 open 17.00 25/1 Bet365
15 Sign From Above 33/1 open 29.00 33/1 open 21.00 33/1 open 23.00 33/1 open 23.00 40/1 open 29.00 33/1 40/1 William Hill
16 Wholelotofbusiness 16/1 open 34.00 14/1 open 26.00 16/1 open 29.00 16/1 open 29.00 20/1 open 34.00 14/1 open 29.00 20/1 William Hill
17 Speed For Fun 12/1 open 11.00 12/1 open 11.00 12/1 open 11.00 12/1 open 11.00 11/1 11/1 open 11.00 12/1 Bet365

Prices update each odds sync. Green ▼ = shortened (steamer), Red ▲ = drifted, Blue = = unchanged since last sync. Best column highlights the bookmaker offering the longest price.

Chamber Verdict

Balanced lens

Gameball

Live signal

Gameball owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (73) and market confidence (82). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

4/1 Henry de Bromhead Darragh O'Keeffe
65% Confidence
⚠ Danger Runner

Venusienne

Nearest rival if the simulation drifts off the primary path.

4/1 · W. P. Mullins
✓ Value Signal

Path d'Oroux

Strongest upside if you want a less obvious route through the field.

33/1 · Gavin Cromwell
◈ Chamber Memory

Balanced

Even weighting across form, market confidence and race-day volatility.

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Chamber Signals

How the chamber read the race

Why this horse Live cards showing how the active lens weighted each signal for this outcome.
Speed rating High conviction
73 / 100
⚖ Weight 38% +27.9 pts

Base ability signal derived from the runner's best available speed figure.

Market confidence High conviction
82 / 100
⚖ Weight 22% +17.9 pts

Transforms live price respect into a confidence signal inside the chamber.

Pace profile Live signal
60 / 100
⚖ Weight 12% +6.0 pts

How cleanly the runner's engine fits the projected rhythm and pressure map.

Value edge Speculative
53 / 100
⚖ Weight 10% +5.3 pts

Shows whether the current price still leaves enough upside in the pick.

Chaos factor High conviction
63 / 100
⚖ Weight 10% +6.3 pts

Controlled volatility that keeps the simulation realistic and stress-tests the profile.

Favourite bias Speculative
54 / 100
⚖ Weight 8% +4.4 pts

Extra certainty applied when the active lens wants to trust the obvious market leader.

Top chamber signals Top 5 ranked by the active lens.
1 4. Gameball
67.9 4/1
2 8. Venusienne
67.2 4/1
3 5. Ragmans Corner
66.2 13/2
4 6. Starting Fifteen
64.4 6/1
5 3. Paul's Dream
63.9 17/2
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Community Signal

★ Market Movers Horses at 20/1 or shorter

4
Age 6 · 11-5
4/1
★★★☆☆ SR 132 🐾 —

SR 132 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

8
Age 6 · 11-3
4/1
★★★★☆ SR 133 🐾 —

SR 133 backed by market confidence at 10/3 — a genuine contender.

6
Age 5 · 11-4
6/1
★★★☆☆ SR 128 🐾 —

SR 128 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

5
Age 7 · 11-4
13/2
★★★☆☆ SR 131 🐾 —

SR 131 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

3
Age 7 · 11-6
17/2
★★★☆☆ SR 127 🐾 —

SR 127 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

11
Age 7 · 10-13
17/2
★★☆☆☆ SR 111 🐾 —

SR 111 suggests ability but 12/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

1
Age 6 · 11-12
11/1
★★☆☆☆ SR 135 🐾 —

SR 135 suggests ability but 11/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

17
Age 5 · 10-0
12/1
★★★☆☆ SR 119 🐾 —

SR 119 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

2
Age 9 · 11-6
14/1
★★☆☆☆ SR 104 🐾 —

SR 104 suggests ability but 22/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

13
Age 6 · 10-7
16/1
★★☆☆☆ SR 117 🐾 —

SR 117 suggests ability but 16/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

16
Age 7 · 10-3
16/1
★★☆☆☆ SR 102 🐾 —

SR 102 suggests ability but 22/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

7
Age 5 · 11-3
18/1
★★☆☆☆ SR 116 🐾 —

SR 116 suggests ability but 14/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

9
Age 7 · 11-2
20/1
★★☆☆☆ SR 104 🐾 —

SR 104 suggests ability but 14/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

🤖AI Intelligence Saturday Racing's analytical engine

Saturday Racing AI
Gameball
Confidence: Speculative

Gameball (SR 132, 5/1, 11-5) is the strongest multi-signal case in the race. The market has steamed 25% — the sharpest meaningful move in the field on a horse already at a manageable price — and de Bromhead's 16% career strike rate with O'Keeffe at 13% represents a strong professional partnership. Crucially, Gameball carries both DistFit:+ and GoingFit:+ confirmations, meaning today's 2m trip on Good going is an established comfort zone supported by winning form, and a form line of 143-23 shows consistent competitiveness at this level without the mark penalty concerns that dog rivals. No MarkMv flag also implies the current mark is at or around his last winning mark, removing a ceiling concern that applies to Ragmans Corner (+53lb above last win) and Laafi (+7). Each-way alternative: Venusienne. Main danger: Venusienne — Venusienne (SR 133, 10/3) is the Mullins number-one — identified by the Stable:1 flag, Harry Cobden booking (22% career SR), and a 28% market steam to shortest price in the field — and her form line of P/1-31 shows an improver that won last time out, making her the single most dangerous rival despite DistFit:? and GoingFit:? uncertainties on this specific trip and going.

Case against 4 clamped
  • Gameball's HG flag is 'h' (heavy ground specialist), yet today's going is Good — a surface he may not be as effective on despite the GoingFit:+ label.
  • 57-day absence is a notable form gap; rivals Paul's Dream (18 days), Run For Mahler (24 days), and Starting Fifteen are fresher and race-ready.
  • Venusienne (SR:133, 10/3) has a higher star rating, stronger trainer/jockey combination (Mullins 26%/Cobden 22%), a bigger market move (+28%), and a Stable:1 flag indicating yard confidence — she is…
  • Starting Fifteen has steamed 28% — nearly matching Gameball's move — at a bigger price with a fresher profile, suggesting the market is not exclusively endorsing Gameball as the value play.
Shortlist Gameball, Venusienne, Ragmans Corner, Starting Fifteen
Each-way: Venusienne Danger: Venusienne

🗺 The Course Class 1

2m0f0y Distance to cover
Good Expected going
17 Confirmed runners
Listowel Track and setting
Class 1 Race grade