October 18 / 16.30 Limerick

16.30

Good

Master Chefs Golden Vale Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 5f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Master Chefs Golden Vale Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 4422F4 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
In decent form over fences in July but has fallen and been beaten 17l when favourite on her last two starts; capable off this mark over timber but needs to rebound.
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1

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

Betty Dutton

12st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

In decent form over fences in July for the late Edward O'Grady; more recent form provides limited encouragement.

14/1

Form: 0-1372

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won off 11lb lower at Downpatrick in July (2m3f, good); three chase starts since, beaten a neck in a Sligo beginners' on latest (2m5f, gd-yld); respected back over hurdles.
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2

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:30 Limerick

Hurricane Honey

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Adrian Murray

Won off 11lb lower at Downpatrick in July (2m3f, good); three chase starts since, beaten a neck in a Sligo beginners' on latest (2m5f, gd-yld); respected back over hurdles.

13/2

2nd

7

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 27y

15:35 Sligo

Hurricane Honey

11st 5lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Adrian Murray

Got off the mark over hurdles in a Downpatrick handicap in July; well beaten in two chase starts since including a Bangor handicap last time; needs much more.

14/1

7th

6

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 6y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Hurricane Honey

11st 10lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Adrian Murray

Lost her maiden tag over timber at Downpatrick in July; tailed off in two beginners' either side of that run and this mark demands more but may do better now handicapping; suspicion she wants quicker ground though.

20/1

Form: 4P9261 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Gained second win of the year at Killarney on latest (2m7f, yielding); raised 5lb but rated 13lb higher over fences, this drop in trip is fine and should go well again.
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3rd

14

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Inchidaly Copper

10st 11lb

J: Mr L Burke-Ott

T: Alexander Ott

Gained second win of the year in a 2m7f handicap hurdle Killarney early last month; another solid display when third over 2m5f at Limerick last time.

13/2

3rd

14

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Inchidaly Copper

10st 11lb

J: Mr L Burke-Ott

T: Alexander Ott

Gained second win of the year in a 2m7f handicap hurdle Killarney early last month; another solid display when third over 2m5f at Limerick last time.

13/2

3rd

14

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Inchidaly Copper

10st 11lb

J: Mr L Burke-Ott

T: Alexander Ott

Gained second win of the year in a 2m7f handicap hurdle Killarney early last month; another solid display when third over 2m5f at Limerick last time.

13/2

Form: 9-4792

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Maiden ran a nice race on handicap debut in this headgear at Sligo (17.5f, good); kept on well that day so worth a try at this longer trip but pedigree suggests it might stretch her.
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5

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:30 Limerick

Wild Mandate

11st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Maiden ran a nice race on handicap debut in this headgear at Sligo (17.5f, good); kept on well that day so worth a try at this longer trip but pedigree suggests it might stretch her.

10/1

Form: 3-0934

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner; her staying on third at Navan (2m3f, yielding) off this mark suggested she was worth a go over further; beaten 16.5l in a maiden latest but not discounted back in handicap company.
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5

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

17:50 Limerick

Whitewinewednesday

11st 4lb

J: Ms M Luabies

T: W P Mullins

Point-to-point winner; a staying-on third at Navan last September (2m3f, yielding) was her best run for Matt Daly; failed to build on that on her last two starts before a break; down the field at Clonmel last month; an intriguing amateur-ridden Closutton runner now.

4/1

11th

7

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

18:12 Tramore

Whitewinewednesday

11st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Matthew A Daly

Point-to-point winner; her staying-on third at Navan last September (2m3f, yielding) was encouraging; failed to build on that on her last two starts before a break; needs to find extra now.

12/1

6

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:30 Limerick

Whitewinewednesday

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Matthew A Daly

Point-to-point winner; her staying on third at Navan (2m3f, yielding) off this mark suggested she was worth a go over further; beaten 16.5l in a maiden latest but not discounted back in handicap company.

9/1

Form: 45PP-8

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Best maiden effort came at this venue (16.5f, good); midfield, beaten 24l, on return from a break at Listowel (2m6f, gd-yld); local yard's runners always respected here but others appeal more.
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8

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:20 Limerick

The Sugarhill Lady

10st 13lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: E McNamara

Largely struggled in handicaps until much more encouraging effort off reduced mark at Cork last month, staying on into fourth over 2m (yielding); similar effort when fourth at Clonmel a fortnight ago (19.5f, good to yielding); respected dropped 2lb for local yard.

7/1

4th

8

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:50 Clonmel

The Sugarhill Lady

11st 4lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: E McNamara

Largely struggled in handicaps until much more encouraging effort off reduced mark at Cork last month, staying on fourth over 2m (yielding); return to longer trip could see her in the mix here.

7/1

4th

12

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Cork

The Sugarhill Lady

11st 1lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: E McNamara

Ran okay in maidens but has come down 13lb from initial handicap mark; her latest sixth at Limerick's Christmas meeting was a fair effort.

16/1

Form: F-4855

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Is 0-10 over hurdles; hasn't really built on promising Tipperary fourth in May (3m1f, gd-yld); beaten 23l when fifth on latest in a Killarney handicap chase; needs more off this mark back over hurdles.
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8

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:30 Limerick

Lummi Island

11st 5lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: D Deacon

Is 0-10 over hurdles; hasn't really built on promising Tipperary fourth in May (3m1f, gd-yld); beaten 23l when fifth on latest in a Killarney handicap chase; needs more off this mark back over hurdles.

14/1

5

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:43 Ballinrobe

Lummi Island

11st 3lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: D Deacon

Fell at Limerick in March with the race at his mercy; reported blowing hard last time when down the field at Wexford; one of the leading fancies then.

12/1

8th

5

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:15 Wexford

Lummi Island

11st 6lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: D Deacon

Set to win when falling at Limerick (22.5f, yielding) in March; fine run at Tipperary in May off 4lb higher; nudged up another 1lb but should go well again after a 71 day break.

13/2

Form: -51506

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won at Punchestown in June (3m, gd-yld) off 5lb lower; well beaten off revised mark thrice since (and twice on the Flat); handicapper may be in charge for now.
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5th

7

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:10 Hereford

Ballerina Boxer

11st 1lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Nikki Evans

3m Punchestown handicap hurdle winner off a similar mark in June but below that level since; little encouragement in two starts for new yard, pulling up on soft ground then well beaten (46l) at Stratford; has plenty to prove on current evidence.

50/1

9th

4

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

15:57 Stratford

Ballerina Boxer

11st 6lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Nikki Evans

Beat a big field at Punchestown (3m, good to yielding) last June but mostly well held afterwards and was sold for £1,200 in November; soft ground may well have been against her when pulled up at 125-1 on stable debut in January, but others have more pressing claims.

25/1

9

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:30 Limerick

Ballerina Boxer

11st 4lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: William Harvey

Won at Punchestown in June (3m, gd-yld) off 5lb lower; well beaten off revised mark thrice since (and twice on the Flat); handicapper may be in charge for now.

16/1

Form: 906-54 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Beaten 9.5l into fourth in a first-time hood (retained) when sent off the 5-1 favourite at Listowel (2m2f, yld-sft) last month; dam won at this trip and yard amongst winners; could go well.
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17th

5

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:00 Cork

Hay Baby

11st 1lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Point winner; failed to reward backers in first three handicap hurdles; well beaten in Punchestown handicap chase latest (hung left under pressure); a bit to prove.

16/1

Form: 993703

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
A couple of his runs have suggested he can win races; disappointing at Cork on penultimate but stayed on for third back there on latest (18.5f, good); this step up in trip looks a plus; interesting.
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11

30th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

17:00 Listowel

Rhythmic Tune

10st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: M A Molloy

Won a 2m5f Limerick handicap on yielding ground last October but moderate in three runs since; needs to return to his best; remains 4lb above winning mark.

20/1

10th

12

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Rhythmic Tune

10st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: M A Molloy

Won a 2m5f Limerick h'cap on yld ground last autumn but not as good twice since in varying conditions; has to return to best; cheekpieces added.

22/1

12th

12

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

17:42 Clonmel

Rhythmic Tune

10st 10lb

J: Daniel King

T: M A Molloy

Off the mark in good style at Limerick in October (2m5f, yielding); raised 7lb and well beaten on sole start since at Limerick but very testing ground a valid excuse; conditions here more suitable and could go well if ready after break.

9/1

Form: 22-P08 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Ended last year in fine form but yet to rediscover best in three runs this season; handicapper relenting but was beaten 51l on latest at Clonmel; others arrive in better form.
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3rd

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

Scottish Dancer

11st 8lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tim Reed

1-16 over hurdles and lost his way in this discipline when trained in Ireland; however, he's back on track for new yard having finished first and second in 1m6f/2m Flat handicaps this month; could be on a handy mark back over jumps.

5/1

2nd

1

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:17 Ripon

Scottish Dancer

10st 0lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Tim Reed

Lost his way in Ireland last year as a hurdler but, having first Flat run since June 2023, made a winning start from the front for new yard in handicap at Thirsk (1m6f, good to firm) 15 days ago; the big outsider of five that day and dictated a slow pace, but he's gone back up by just 2lb and the return to 2m may well suit him; major player in bid to win a second time under Millie Wonnacott.

9/2

1st

3

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Thirsk

Scottish Dancer

9st 6lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Tim Reed

Dual Flat winner at up to 2m for Keith Dalgleish in early summer 2023; consistent in handicap hurdles in Ireland in 2024, including a 2m6f win, but lost his way badly there last year; back on the Flat for a new yard after 196 days off with a fair bit to prove.

20/1

Form: 0-5231

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Narrowly prevailed in a Listowel handicap chase last month (19.5f, gd-yld); rated 16lb lower in this sphere so should be in the mix again for local yard if in the same form.
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2nd

5

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Thurles

Gaelic Des Chastys

11st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

Consistent gelding over fences and hurdles, better as a chaser; placed on all three starts over hurdles since a handicap chase win at the Listowel festival; touched off at Limerick last time; up 3lb but still 12lb below his chase mark; strong contender.

6/1

5

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:35 Limerick

Gaelic Des Chastys

11st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

Has been generally consistent in the last 18 months since joining this yard; won over fences at Listowel and a good 2nd over C&D since so goes on the shortlist.

11/4

Form: 049P

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Very modest form in maidens and pulled up on handicap debut at Roscommon (2m4f, gd-yld); still early days but may need more time.
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15

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:30 Limerick

Mr Erwitt

10st 10lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: V T O’Brien

Very modest form in maidens and pulled up on handicap debut at Roscommon (2m4f, gd-yld); still early days but may need more time.

50/1

11

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 53y

15:25 Roscommon

Mr Erwitt

11st 4lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: V T O’Brien

One of two for yard; no show in a trio of maidens but might do better now tackling handicaps; check the market.

20/1

Form: 5P70-0 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 5lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Course winner at 3m in July 2022; no success since then and been out of form for some time; needs a revival.
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16

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:30 Limerick

The Holmeister

10st 5lb

J: John Shinnick

T: David Richard Barry

Course winner at 3m in July 2022; no success since then and been out of form for some time; needs a revival.

40/1

10th

12

24th Oct 2024

Good

2m 1f 50y

17:23 Clonmel

The Holmeister

10st 3lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Won twice over hurdles within a couple of days in July 2022; returned in the summer for a new stable after a long absence; two runs over hurdles before soundly beaten in a handicap chase at Sligo; cheekpieces on now.

25/1

Form: UPP050

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner; ran okay in this grade at Wexford in August and 4lb lower here; tough task from out of the handicap at Listowel latest; could outrun likely odds.
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13

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:35 Limerick

Younowhatimean

10st 5lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Regressive maiden after 15 hurdle starts; might not have stayed 3m last time bus still isn't easy to fancy.

33/1

11th

18

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Younowhatimean

10st 3lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Point-to-point winner is 0-14 hurdling and not getting any nearer to a breakthrough of late; tries 3m for the first time over hurdles.

25/1

11th

18

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Younowhatimean

10st 3lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Point-to-point winner is 0-14 hurdling and not getting any nearer to a breakthrough of late; tries 3m for the first time over hurdles.

25/1

Form: 00-P05

Last run: 59 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Minor promise at Sligo on latest but beaten 13l and extended record to 0-8 over hurdles; down 1lb but this step up in trip needs to eke out a lot more.
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11th

17

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:58 Sligo

Annalough

10st 13lb

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Reserve; local mare rated 72; just out for a run in this maiden.

11

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 11y

16:20 Sligo

Annalough

10st 0lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Most of her runs have been at this track recently but has been regressive and not easy to fancy.

28/1

18

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:30 Limerick

Annalough

10st 0lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Minor promise at Sligo on latest but beaten 13l and extended record to 0-8 over hurdles; down 1lb but this step up in trip needs to eke out a lot more.

33/1

Non-runners

Kilkee Bay, Blossom De Mai, Tennesse Boy, Moulane West, He Might Be Lucky

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Payout
Exacta €57.30
Straight Forecast €35.43
Tricast €200.04
Trifecta €267.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rhythmic Tune

TOPSPEED:

The Sugarhill Lady

POSTDATA:

Hurricane Honey

The Irish Sun:

Hay Baby

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Rhythmic Tune