October 18 / 14.20 Limerick

14.20

Good

Vision Contracting Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5851.24
  • 2m 3f 0y
  • 10 runners
RTV
View Course
Vision Contracting Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 9P

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
One of two runners for yard; tailed-off in a bumper and pulled-up in a maiden hurdle so can't be fancied.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 2f 150y

12:35 Limerick

Apalachiyeats

11st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Tailed off in a bumper; no worthwhile form in three starts over hurdles.

25/1

1

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

14:20 Limerick

Apalachiyeats

11st 12lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

One of two runners for yard; tailed-off in a bumper and pulled-up in a maiden hurdle so can't be fancied.

25/1

9th

6

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:40 Listowel

Apalachiyeats

11st 7lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Closely related to point winner Lone Rocket; dam 2m hurdle winner, out of unraced half-sister to Grand National winner Amberleigh House; tongue tied for debut; worth a market check.

33/1

Form: 66

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Midfield finishes in a Galway maiden hurdle on debut and Listowel bumper, only beaten 13l; that gives him possibilities in the context of this race.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

14:20 Limerick

Bridge View Star

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: W J O’Doherty

Midfield finishes in a Galway maiden hurdle on debut and Listowel bumper, only beaten 13l; that gives him possibilities in the context of this race.

6/1

6th

1

21st Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:28 Listowel

Bridge View Star

12st 0lb

J: Mr J P Leddin

T: W J O’Doherty

100-1 for maiden hurdle debut and raced that day as though he will appreciate further in time.

20/1

22

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 160y

15:50 Galway

Bridge View Star

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: W J O’Doherty

Fifth foal; half-brother to 2m7f hurdle winner Rising Dust; dam unraced half-sister to winners including the useful Ackertac; second reserve.

Form: 60B0-

Last run: 179 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
The best of three completed runs was in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle when last seen in April but still beaten 37l; needs a fair bit more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Easy Doyen

11st 1lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Nothing to take from three completed maiden hurdle runs at 2m3f-2m4f; visor goes on for handicap debut; could improve but probably best watched for now.

22/1

13

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Easy Doyen

11st 1lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Nothing to take from three completed maiden hurdle runs at 2m3f-2m4f; visor goes on for handicap debut; could improve but probably best watched for now.

22/1

13

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Easy Doyen

11st 1lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Nothing to take from three completed maiden hurdle runs at 2m3f-2m4f; visor goes on for handicap debut; could improve but probably best watched for now.

22/1

Form: 65

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mixed form in points without winning but showed some ability; not bad runs in two bumpers; hood and tongue-tie retained; possibilities.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

6

29th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 179y

14:55 Thurles

Hows The Head

11st 4lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: Timothy Townend

Glimmer of ability in point-to-points; good hurdling debut when 1.5l third at Limerick (2m3f, good to yielding); faded into fourth late on at Tramore (2m, soft); probably prefers better ground; place chance.

20/1

4

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

14:20 Limerick

Hows The Head

11st 12lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: Timothy Townend

Mixed form in points without winning but showed some ability; not bad runs in two bumpers; hood and tongue-tie retained; possibilities.

13/2

Form: -86860

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Some early promise in bumpers and hurdles but poor the last twice; blinkers need to work.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

12th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 121y

16:35 Sligo

Kazbek

10st 11lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Peter Fahey

Has been showing a fair standard over hurdles, making the frame in three of his last four outings in this sphere; his chasing debut didn't go to plan when last seen in January; in the mix if picking up where he left off over hurdles.

12/1

7

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 145y

15:20 Down Royal

Kazbek

11st 9lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Peter Fahey

Has been showing a fair standard over hurdles, making the frame in three of his last four outings; lack of chasing experience raises a doubt.

10/1

Form: 56

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner ran well in the first of two bumpers but disappointing at Listowel last time; still, one to consider with cheekpieces.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

18

2nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

14:55 Galway

Mistyburn

10st 3lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Point and 3m hurdles winner was around 20l off Le Grand Vert on handicap chase debut at Punchestown (3m1f); still early days for him in this discipline.

14/1

Form: 098

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; well beaten in two bumpers and a maiden hurdle so others preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

10

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:35 Killarney

Uptaurintop

10st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Maiden who has some decent placed form, most notably at Limerick (2m, soft) in April when beaten 1.75l into third; well-held third last twice, including over C&D; step back up in distance should suit; usually ridden off the pace.

13/2

3rd

11

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:00 Cork

Uptaurintop

10st 10lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Maiden who seems to handle any ground, placed on heavy at Limerick in the spring and third over 2m4f at Kilbeggan last month on good ground; not sure if drop in trip will suit but respected.

7/1

3rd

11

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:35 Killarney

Uptaurintop

10st 10lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Maiden whose three best efforts have come on testing ground at Limerick; has a race in him, but has to prove he acts on this quicker ground.

6/1

Form: 0-08

Last run: 124 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
The best of three maiden hurdle runs was at Kilbeggan in June; needs a fair bit more after a break.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

14

28th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 0y

19:38 Wexford

Three County Star

10st 5lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Brian Mortell

0-12 over hurdles and rated just 76; pulled up in a handicap chase at Killarney last month; others make more appeal.

20/1

9th

10

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 113y

19:57 Ballinrobe

Three County Star

11st 12lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Brian Mortell

0-11 over hurdles and rated just 76; pulled up in a handicap chase at Killarney last month; others make more appeal.

18/1

12

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:17 Killarney

Three County Star

10st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brian Mortell

No wins from 11 attempts over hurdles; one of his better efforts came in first-time cheekpieces at Kilbeggan last time when an 8.25l sixth; that headgear is retained for his chasing bow, but fences need to get more from him.

14/1

Form: 55

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
The best of two bumper runs was at Listowel last time when beaten just under 6l; has a fair chance if repeating that form over hurdles in a weak maiden.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

9

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 140y

15:30 Thurles

We Be Grand

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Has shown signs of ability in bumper and maiden hurdles; best effort when fifth in a Listowel festival bumper; failed to run to expectations when favourite for a weak maiden hurdle at Limerick in October; possibly one for handicaps after this.

16/1

9

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

14:20 Limerick

We Be Grand

11st 11lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

The best of two bumper runs was at Listowel last time when beaten just under 6l; has a fair chance if repeating that form over hurdles in a weak maiden.

11/4

Form: 65667

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Initial promise in bumpers; rated 86 after three maiden hurdle runs and needs to find more but gets the mares' allowance and a good 7lb claimer aboard helps.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

4

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

17:04 Downpatrick

Run For The Border

11st 9lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won a Limerick maiden hurdle in October (2m3f, good to yielding); best runs since have come at Ballinrobe when a 2.25l second of 15 in July (2m6f, good) and a 2l third (3m2f, good) three weeks ago; she's consistent but needs to bring that to chasing now.

7/1

3rd

7

10th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 194y

19:27 Ballinrobe

Run For The Border

10st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won a Limerick maiden hurdle in October (2m3f, gd-yld); best run since a 2.25l second of 15 here over 2m6f (good) on penultimate off 3lb lower; not as good at Sligo four days ago and has stamina to prove for this trip.

15/8

4th

8

6th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 168y

19:30 Sligo

Run For The Border

10st 8lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won 2m3f Limerick maiden last October and ran well there in 2m4f handicap in May; career-best last month when staying-on second in 2m6f Ballinrobe handicap; shortlisted.

8/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

We Be Grand

POSTDATA:

Bridge View Star

The Irish Sun:

We Be Grand