John B. Keane Beginners Chase
Listowel (IRE) · 15:32 (UK local)
Monday, 1 June 2026
2m 3f
Distance
Turf
Surface
Yielding
Going
7
Runners
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AI Top 3 Picks
Whispering Willow (IRE)
J: Keith Donoghue · T: G P Cromwell
Whispering Willow stands out with the most progressive recent form, including a win and a third-place finish. Her successful start for trainer Gavin Cromwell and a strong chase debut suggest she is we…
Tropical Image (IRE)
J: Mr J W Hendrick · T: E McCarthy
This mare possesses the highest Official Rating in the field and has a previous win over hurdles at Listowel, indicating track suitability. Her chasing debut was 'far from disgraced', suggesting she c…
Uptaurintop (IRE)
J: Alan O'Sullivan · T: E M O'Sullivan
Despite inconsistent form, Uptaurintop is race-fit from 11 days ago, and his jockey has a respectable 10% win rate. In a very weak contest for third, these factors give him a slight edge over other st…
Model confidence: 40% · capped at 50% for racing's structural variance
Full Racecard (7 runners)
| # | Draw | Horse |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | Brave Endeavour (IRE) |
| 3 | — | Knockbrack Rambler (IRE) |
| 4 | — | ③Uptaurintop (IRE) |
| 5 | — | Walk Away Harry (IRE) |
| 6 | — | ②Tropical Image (IRE) |
| 7 | — | ①Whispering Willow (IRE) |
| 2 | — | Derby Rock (IRE) |
Wgt = weight (st-lb) · OR = official rating · PR = Sky Sports power rating · HG = headgear (b/v/cp/t/h/p) · Last = days since last run
Key Race Factors
- •Recent Form Figures and Class Context
- •Course-and-Distance Suitability
- •Trainer and Jockey Current Form
- •Layoff Effects
- •Beginners Chase dynamics (horses learning over fences)
Risk Assessment
- •Beginners Chase: Horses are still learning over fences, increasing unpredictability.
- •Unknown Going: The going is not yet published, which can significantly impact performance.
- •Weak Field: While it makes the top picks stand out, it also means form can be unreliable.
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How These Predictions Work
These predictions are AI-generated using current racecard data and search-grounded analysis. Horse racing is structurally high-variance — even the most-favoured horse wins only ~30–35% of races. Use AI predictions as one input among many, alongside your own form study and trusted tipsters. Bet responsibly.