Costanuci

That drought makes the Listowel success genuinely noteworthy. Her previous win came back in 2023, also at Listowel, suggesting the track suits her. The real pattern in her record is ground. On normal conditions, Costanuci wins roughly 1 in 5 races — that's 2 wins from 10 — which is easily her strongest surface. It's a reminder that some horses are fussy about what's under their hooves, and when the going is right for Costanuci, her chances improve measurably. Elsewhere, she is a much longer shot.

Trained by John Queally from an undisclosed yard, Costanuci has been a steady performer without ever becoming a stars. She regularly places — 12 placings from 32 races means she is competitive more often than not — but breaking the tape remains the hard part. Her recent form had turned frustrating: nothing but a distant second two runs ago until the Listowel breakthrough. That suggests patience has finally paid off, and at nine, Costanuci may still have a race or two left in her, especially if the ground stays in her favour.