The Weight Question: Ballymore Handicap Tips to Navigate in Friday’s Listowel Feature

The Listed Ballymore Handicap Hurdle serves as the feature race at 3:25 on Friday's seven-race Listowel card. Contested over two miles on good ground, the event features a 17-runner field. Market odds for the race range from 4/1 to 22/1 as contenders face challenges balancing ratings, fitness, and weight assignments.

Top-rated runner Laafi leads the field with a 157 performance rating but carries top weight of 166 pounds following a 57-day absence and a five-race winless streak. Key rivals include Gameball, who holds a 145 performance rating with consistent recent placings, and Venusienne, rated at 141.