April 10 / 14.52 Limerick

14.52

Good

Event Trax Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Event Trax Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

Form: 7904P2

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Had a couple of these behind on latest when finishing a 3.25l second at Cork under a positive ride; 2m on good ground is fine for him but a 5lb rise for that last run seems a bit harsh; still has a chance, nonetheless.
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13

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 157y

18:58 Sligo

Cramers Valley

10st 13lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

0-18 over hurdles but back-to-back solid runs on good ground at Cork and Limerick in March-April; not as good on yielding at Cork latest; majority of best form on sound surfaces so watch the weather.

11/1

Form: -43320 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Thurles maiden win in November 2022 his sole victory to date; has run well in defeat in handicaps, including on penultimate when beaten 2.25l at Thurles (15.5f, good to yielding); not as good latest over 2m4f at Down Royal; if he repeats his Thurles effort he has place claims.
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5th

9

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:00 Cork

Navy Waves

10st 13lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

Has generally struggled since winning at Galway (22.5f, good) last September; a bit better when a plugging-on third of 16 at Tramore (2m5f, gd-yld) on latest but was 16l behind the winner; longer trip here a plus.

8/1

3rd

11

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

18:12 Tramore

Navy Waves

11st 0lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

Unplaced in four starts since a 20-1 Galway win last autumn; remote sixth in a 3m handicap at Cork last month on first run after a break.

14/1

Form: 080P06

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Has shown brief glimmers of promise but overall his form is poor; wasn't a terrible run at Clonmel on latest but was still beaten 13.5l; down 1lb, drops back to 2m and cheekpieces return, though they haven't done much for him before; others preferred.
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2

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 190y

17:03 Wexford

Splendid Choice

11st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Sole win came over C&D in May off 89 (good); has generally run well since, most recently only caught late under a positive ride when third at Kilbeggan (second won next time); 2lb higher but every chance.

9/2

3rd

7

9th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Splendid Choice

11st 7lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: P J Rothwell

Held up to win a Wexford handicap hurdle by a neck off 89 in May (2m1f, good); similar tactics at that venue last twice, fifth of 14 and then a 15l fourth last time, where the winner got loose in the lead (just in front of Slea Head and Surviving Murmansk); can't discount.

7/1

3

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 150y

19:17 Wexford

Splendid Choice

11st 8lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Off the mark over C&D in May off 89 and okay run back here early in the month off this mark but clearly needs to improve to play a major role.

13/2

Form: 006743

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner (rated 90) is 0-17 over hurdles; has run well at this venue before, including a 0.75l second off 109 over 19.5f last May; now rated 97 so well treated on that form but 2m might be a bit sharp for him on the evidence of his latest run at Cork (Who's In Midfield 0.5l behind); place claims.
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4

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 55y

14:05 Wexford

Phoenix Cowboy

11st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Three-time Flat winner is 0-20 over hurdles but some decent efforts this year, including C&D third to Splendid Choice on penultimate (good) off this mark; never featured after slow start at Limerick on latest when claimer-ridden; senior rider now takes over and one to consider.

13/2

6th

3

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

18:42 Limerick

Phoenix Cowboy

11st 10lb

J: Paul Kavanagh

T: Michael Winters

Three-time Flat winner is 0-19 over hurdles; went close off 109 over C&D (gd-yld) last May; didn't jump well when not beaten far off this mark at Wexford (2m1f, good) on latest; cheekpieces go back on; claims if jumping better.

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: 235271 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
2-29 over hurdles, that second win coming by 5.5l off 95 at Clonmel (18.5f, good) two weeks ago; 5lb rise for that seems fair and the drop to 2m is fine but she hasn't produced her best in four previous runs at this venue.
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6th

12

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:50 Clonmel

Tingarran Express

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

Dual course winner, also placed here four times; battled well from the front to land a mares' handicap at Tramore last August (good); probably in need of the run on course return in February; likely to strip fitter now; won here on her second start after a break last year; strong contender.

10/1

4th

4

26th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 76y

15:09 Clonmel

Tingarran Express

11st 10lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

Battled well from the front to land mares' handicap when last seen at Tramore in August (16.5f, good); last course run resulted in a win; handles heavy; respected after a break.

3/1

Form: 2P7278 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 10lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Two-time chase winner is 0-29 over hurdles; went close at Naas (2m, good to yielding) in December off 80 and is just 2lb higher now; has a bit to find with a few of these on his Cork run on latest; others hold more pressing claims.
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13th

15

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 216y

18:12 Clonmel

Added Bonus

10st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Veteran showed that he retains some ability when fourth in a 2m3f handicap here last month; however, that was his first time to make the frame since a Naas second in December 2024.

10/1

4th

16

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 188y

17:42 Clonmel

Added Bonus

10st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Veteran has won twice over fences at Thurles; however, he has failed to make the frame in 15 consecutive starts since a Naas second in December 2024.

33/1

Form: 0000P6

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
0-5 over hurdles; showed nothing in first four starts but signs of life when a 13l sixth of 16 on handicap debut at Thurles last month; that was an encouraging effort and he could sneak a place here off the same mark if building on it.
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15

14th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:35 Tramore

Notevenatext

10st 1lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Shaped with promise when third at Limerick (2m3f) in May but probably didn't stay when tried over 23.5f latest; could rebound dropped back in trip.

25/1

13th

15

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 120y

19:55 Tipperary

Notevenatext

10st 2lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Has improved for switch to handicaps and his best run came last time at Limerick when third of 14 (2m3f, good); retains the same mark but he was 8.75l behind the winner that day all the same so more improvement needed.

9/1

Form: 187850 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
1-26 over hurdles, that win coming for Peter Fahey at Punchestown (2m, good to yielding) last May off 92; no impact in first two runs for this yard but is now down to just 1lb above last winning mark and he has run well here before; don't discount.
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11

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

18:18 Clonmel

Makfils

11st 4lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

1-27 over hurdles, that win coming for Peter Fahey at Punchestown (2m, good to yielding) last May off 92; no impact first two runs for this yard but well-backed last time at Limerick when reluctant to race and slowly away; headgear combination tried now.

10/1

11

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

18:18 Clonmel

Makfils

11st 4lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

1-27 over hurdles, that win coming for Peter Fahey at Punchestown (2m, good to yielding) last May off 92; no impact first two runs for this yard but well-backed last time at Limerick when reluctant to race and slowly away; headgear combination tried now.

10/1

9th

4

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:52 Limerick

Makfils

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

slowly away, in rear, not fluent 4 out

14/1

Form: 0-00P0

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Huge odds and no impact in five runs over hurdles, including in handicaps the last twice; tongue-tie now added to cheekpieces; hard to make a case for.
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6

12th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

14:52 Cork

Kir Royal Blou

11st 8lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: W J Burke

Beaten a long way in two handicaps lately and has a rating of only 72 so can't be fancied.

100/1

13th

18

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 0y

15:15 Listowel

Kir Royal Blou

10st 1lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: W J Burke

Remote third at Wexford (16.5f, good) off 2lb higher on penultimate but didn't build on that upped to 20.5f at the same venue latest; drops back in trip now but others make more appeal.

33/1

14

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:13 Wexford

Kir Royal Blou

10st 1lb

J: G B Noonan

T: W J Burke

Stayed on for a modest third here (16.5f, good) last time, his best run to date; dropped 1lb and this longer trip should suit; place chance if building on that last run.

10/1

Form: 0F4-34

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
0-6 over hurdles but has shown definite promise in first two handicaps; fourth of 18 on latest at Cork (16.5f, good), beaten 9.75l for the win but just 0.5l behind Phoenix Cowboy; could go well.
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11th

9

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Whos In Midfield

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Shane Ryder

Still a maiden and this headgear did nothing for him when tailed off at Sligo; opposable.

20/1

12th

14

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 157y

18:58 Sligo

Whos In Midfield

10st 13lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Shane Ryder

0-8 over hurdles; showed a glimmer when fourth at Cork in March but poor twice since; needs more with cheekpieces now tried and unproven on soft ground if the forecast rain comes.

12/1

6th

7

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:52 Kilbeggan

Whos In Midfield

11st 1lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Shane Ryder

Promise in first two handicaps a year apart; shaped well at Cork when fourth of 18 off 88 in March; didn't back that up when well beaten at Limerick last month; down 1lb and capable of better but hard to be confident.

12/1

Form: 01-P90

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; gained first win in a Downpatrick handicap hurdle in October 2023 off 86; lightly raced since and hasn't looked like adding to his tally; handicapper giving him a chance but he hasn't shown enough in recent starts.
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14th

14

11th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:40 Fairyhouse

Sea The Sunset

10st 10lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: J Morrison

Won a Downpatrick handicap on soft groud two years ago; best run since was fourth over 2m4f at Wexford in August; poor at Killarney since; others preferred.

20/1

7th

12

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:30 Killarney

Sea The Sunset

10st 11lb

J: Niall Moore

T: J Morrison

Ran his best race for some time when fourth at Wexford earlier this month; if improving from that he should go close off the same mark.

7/1

Form: 07P568

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
0-7 over hurdles; ran better than the distance she was beaten suggests over 2m3f (good) here latest; worth another try at 2m on that evidence and has been dropped 4lb; could outrun her likely odds.
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Payout
Straight Forecast €64.44
Tricast €965.68

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Midnight Eagle

SPOTLIGHT:

Who's In Midfield

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Phoenix Cowboy

POSTDATA:

Midnight Eagle

The Irish Sun:

Who's In Midfield