5.10 1m. 4f. 210yds. 6 Declared. St. Johns Theatre Listowel (QR) Race of €15,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €9,000.00 2nd - €3,000.00 3rd - €1,500.00 4th - €750.00 5th - €450.00 6th - €300.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - THE GOSSIPER was easy to back when fifth, two places behind Advantage Point, to stablemate The Shunter at Sligo last month but the booking of Derek O’Connor looks a sign of intent. The son of Dylan Thomas won three bumpers last year and should strip a lot fitter after that first run since last year’s Galway festival. Dance Jupiter has to prove his stamina but ran well to be sixth in a competitive handicap at Cork in April. He’s going three furlongs further here and will have a big chance if seeing out the trip. Barbados has the rating to win but has a modest strike-rate for one of his ability. He did, however, prove his liking for this track when bolting up in a similar contest at the festival in September.
For four years old and upwards that have not won a race value more than #13,000 or races collectively value more than #26,000Weights - 11st Fillies allowed 5lbsPenalties - (to count from 1st July, 2021) Winner of a race 5lb extra Of two races 10lb extraRiders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Riders will receive allowances under Rule 52 in this race.