112 Expert View: Too much to do, never put into the race when 15l third in a maiden hurdle at Killarney most recent run; effective 2m, acts on good; useful Flat handicapper in UK, more to come over hurdles.
1 13:55 Listowel (IRE) 23 Sep 2026
McSweeney Brothers Maiden Hurdle (4YO plus)
2m Good-good to yielding in places
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114 Expert View: Needed run when fourth beaten 14l in a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan latest; effective around 2m on soft and good; point and bumper winner should do better over hurdles but probably in handicaps.
108 Expert View: Ran to form just out-battled late again when second beaten 2l in a maiden hurdle at Downpatrick latest; effective 2-2 1/4m on soft and good; steadily progressing, fair claims.
111 Expert View: Hampered when weakening when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Killarney last time; effective up to 11f on Flat; Flat winner yet to convince with stamina over hurdles.
109 Expert View: Still green and hung under pressure when down the field in a 4yo bumper at Punchestown most recent; in good form prior; trainer in form; off a long absence; effective 2m, acts on good; bumper winner, more to come over hurdles.
79 Expert View: Never put into the race, finished with running left when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe latest; effective 2 3/4m; pointer may be one for handicaps over further.
75 Expert View: Improved a little for debut experience when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan most recent; all to prove.
92 Expert View: Blew the start, never threatened down the field in a handicap at Clonmel most recent; usually held up; effective 10f; regressive on Flat, all to prove.
112 Expert View: Ran to form just flattening out late back up in trip beaten 2 1/4l in a handicap at Roscommon last time; in good form prior; effective 8-12f; multiple Flat winner, can make an impact over hurdles.
124 Expert View: Disappointing Flat return well beaten in a conditions race at The Curragh latest; effective up to 2m, acts with cut and on good; slight enthusiasm questions but sets the standard on hurdles form.
65 Expert View: Far too free, found nil when well beaten in a graduation bumper at Punchestown only start; showed nothing in a bumper, all to prove now hurdling.
83 Expert View: Mistakes, made too much use of when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Wexford last time; effective 2m, acts on good; likely to need more time.
131 Expert View: Outpaced, needed run on stable debut beaten 8l in Ebor at York last time having gone off favourite; effective 9-10f, acts with cut; multiple Flat winner in Germany, could be classy hurdles recruit for top yard.
88 Expert View: Made too much use of when down the field in a handicap at Gowran Park most recent; off a short-break; effective 10-12f; Flat winner, stamina to prove over hurdles.
85 Expert View: Never in the race when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Killarney most recent; returning from a break; effective 2m1f; looks one for further down the line.
73 Expert View: Green, mistakes, outclassed when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Cork most recent; all to prove.
102 Expert View: Suited by coming from off the pace, improved 1 1/2l third in a handicap at Navan most recent run; off a long absence; effective 12-16f, acts on yielding and good; thriving on Flat when last seen, may just need this on hurdle debut.
95 Expert View: Ran to form just paying price late for trying to go with winner when fourth beaten 27l in a maiden hurdle at Wexford latest; effective 2m; likely one for handicaps.
81 Expert View: Sumbal filly; half-sister to Hardysonofdan, moderate at 16f; from good yard but probably best watched on hurdle debut.
77 Expert View: Berkshire gelding; dam a hurdles winner at 2 1/2m; yard can get the odd first time out winners, market should reveal more.
84 Expert View: Never in the race down the field in a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan most recent; looks in need of more experience.
Verdict
LOVE ME TENDER was a multiple Flat winner in Germany and went off favourite for the Ebor recently on his first start for this yard. He's clearly held in high regard and could be a classy hurdles recruit so gets the verdict. Tyson Fury sets the standard on hurdles form following a number of placed efforts. He brings in plenty of experience but has become frustrating so the main danger may be Approval. He was a useful middle distance handicapper on the Flat in the UK and caught the eye on his latest hurdles run where he was given plenty to do.
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m | 3:30.70 |