Listowel 2:55 pm

AI Verdict

This Listowel handicap over mile and a furlong on yielding turf is a wide-open affair, with no standout front-runner. NO MORE PORTER tops the bill, backed by consistent mid-table placings and a competitive trip under Reserve McGuinness, though his age and lack of recent form demand respect.

Dragon Of Malta follows closely, a seasoned campaigner with a course win to his name and a steady run of placings. His experience and Pietropaolo's steady hands make him a credible threat, though his recent form is slightly softer.

Resurgence is the only three-year-old in the field, and his recent second is encouraging, though his lack of prior season form limits his appeal. Satono Chevalier offers pedigree from his sire but has been inconsistent, while Khormor Syd—a distance winner—returns after a long layoff, which could work in his favour on a trip-friendly distance.

Among the fillies, U S Navy Spearhead and Justenzia are the standouts, with the former winning brightly and the latter boasting a strong sire line and O'Gorman's class. Java Wood and Royal Bones are overpriced for their recent runs, while Expound and Great Mover—both distance winners—could suit the trip if they find their rhythm.

The field is deep, but No More Porter edges it as the most likely winner, with Dragon Of Malta and Resurgence as the next best threats. The fillies add spice, but their form is less consistent. A tactical ride could see a midfield runner sneak home, but the top three are the most credible.