John Thomas McNamara Handicap Hurdle (0-100)
Listowel (IRE) ยท 15:51 (UK local)
Saturday, 30 May 2026
2m 4f 80y
Distance
Turf
Surface
Good to Yielding
Going
23
Runners
Prize: โฌ9,999 added
AI Top 3 Picks
Illtakehimmyself (IRE)
J: Calum Hogan ยท T: E McNamara
Showed significant improvement with a 2nd place last time out, suggesting he is coming into form. The horse appears well-handicapped, and trainer E McNamara has a good historical record at Listowel.
Jaadil (IRE)
J: James Smith ยท T: D E Fitzgerald
Has a win and two 2nd places in recent form, demonstrating ability at this level. The pulled-up run last time can be forgiven, and he could bounce back.
Mollys Dolly (IRE)
J: Darragh O'Keeffe ยท T: D M O'Brien
Despite recent poor form, jockey Darragh O'Keeffe is in excellent recent form with a 37.5% strike rate. This strong jockey booking could elevate the horse's performance in a competitive handicap.
Model confidence: 30% ยท capped at 50% for racing's structural variance
Full Racecard (23 runners)
| # | Draw | Horse |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | โ | Ask The Bookie (IRE) |
| 2 | โ | Sean Mc (IRE) |
| 3 | โ | King Ferdinand (IRE) |
| 4 | โ | โ Illtakehimmyself (IRE) |
| 5 | โ | Jay Pee M (IRE) |
| 6 | โ | Poppycon (IRE) |
| 7 | โ | โกJaadil (IRE) |
| 8 | โ | Loughrask Jet (IRE) |
| 9 | โ | Mr Eastwood (IRE) |
| 10 | โ | Dunany Point (IRE) |
| 11 | โ | Le Fanu (IRE) |
| 12 | โ | Sekakarma (IRE) |
| 13 | โ | Tellmemamema (IRE) |
| 14 | โ | โขMollys Dolly (IRE) |
| 15 | โ | Doyen Og (IRE) |
| 16 | โ | Move It On Over (IRE) |
| 17 | โ | Sonny Fella |
| 18 | โ | Strand Street Lass (IRE) |
| 19 | โ | Johnny M (IRE) |
| 20 | โ | Where Are You Now (IRE) |
| 21 | โ | Bravemans Bounce (IRE) |
| 0 | โ | A Nod To Getaway (IRE) |
| 0 | โ | Our Bobby (IRE) |
Wgt = weight (st-lb) ยท OR = official rating ยท PR = Sky Sports power rating ยท HG = headgear (b/v/cp/t/h/p) ยท Last = days since last run
Key Race Factors
- โขLarge field of 23 runners increases race unpredictability.
- โขOfficial going not yet published, which is a crucial factor for Listowel's track characteristics.
- โขSeveral horses showing recent form or significant improvement.
- โขStrong recent jockey form for key contenders (e.g., Darragh O'Keeffe, Daniel King).
Risk Assessment
- โขLarge field (23 runners) in a handicap hurdle, leading to high variance.
- โขUnknown official going, which can drastically alter race dynamics at Listowel.
- โขSeveral horses returning from layoffs or with inconsistent form, adding to unpredictability.
- โขHandicap race (0-100) often results in very close finishes with multiple contenders.
Get $5 Free Bet โ No Deposit Required
Bet Illtakehimmyself (IRE) ยท AI confidence 35%
18+ ยท Play Responsibly ยท Predictify Sports may earn commission ยท Affiliate disclosure
How These Predictions Work
These predictions are AI-generated using current racecard data and search-grounded analysis. Horse racing is structurally high-variance โ even the most-favoured horse wins only ~30โ35% of races. Use AI predictions as one input among many, alongside your own form study and trusted tipsters. Bet responsibly.