November 18 / 14.05 Limerick

14.05

Heavy

Limerick Races On Facebook Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Limerick Races On Facebook Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 644232

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner in 2024; has been consistent in defeat lately over hurdles and fences; this trip might be a touch sharp but handles soft and can be involved.
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6th

18

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Onefortheditch

10st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Eamonn Francis Gallagher

3-26 over hurdles; runner up the last twice, off 5lb lower at Leopardstown and then off 3lb lower at Cork when 1.5l behind Onlymammycanloveme; weighted to turn that around but may be vulnerable to less exposed sorts.

14/1

2nd

16

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:00 Cork

Onefortheditch

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Eamonn Francis Gallagher

Running consistently well over fences/hurdles this season; three seconds from four starts before a Limerick win; held her own when given a shot at a big prize at the DRF; runner-up at that venue on latest; in the mix again.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5-70U0 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won consecutive hurdle races for Paul Hennessy last winter but has yet to hit form for this yard and not easy to fancy at present.
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8th

15

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

18:10 Clonmel

Falcon Park

10st 5lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Dual hurdles winner with his latest win being a C&D victory in January last year off 87 (soft) for Paul Hennessy; best effort for current yard was when runner-up behind a well handicapped rival here on heavy in February; hasn't matched that effort since.

33/1

13

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Falcon Park

10st 8lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Best effort for this yard when second behind a well handicapped winner over hurdles at Clonmel in February; reverts to chasing now (won over fences for Emmet Mullins in the summer of 2024); others preferred.

40/1

9th

14

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

16:30 Limerick

Falcon Park

10st 8lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Had been struggling to find his best form since joining this yard before an encouraging second behind a well handicapped winner at Clonmel in February; failed to build on that in two subsequent starts.

20/1

Form: 93-0F4 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Long-priced winner of a Listowel maiden hurdle last year; was running well when falling late at Listowel before a solid fourth at Killarney; can run well.
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10th

15

17th Oct 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 188y

15:30 Limerick

Kingdom Calling

10st 1lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

A 250-1 Listowel maiden hurdle winner two years ago; added 2m Tramore handicap chase over the summer but two hurdle runs since a tad underwhelming, okay effort at Killarney latest; more needed.

12/1

4th

8

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:10 Killarney

Kingdom Calling

11st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

A 250-1 Listowel maiden hurdle winner two years ago; won a 2m Tramore handicap chase last month, despite jumping left; beaten 14 in fifth when favourite for a handicap hurdle at Listowel nine days ago; still the most appealing of Eoin McCarthy's three runners.

7/1

5th

12

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Listowel

Kingdom Calling

11st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

A 250-1 C&D maiden hurdle winner two years ago; was gaining his first win since when landing 2m Tramore handicap chase last month, despite jumping left; reverts to hurdles here off 6lb lower than chase mark and one to consider.

7/1

Form: 0-50

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; well beaten in four points and three maiden hurdles but could do better now handicapping.
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9th

2

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

Back To Cali

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Nine-race maiden but went close when beaten a head at Stratford on stable debut for Dan Skelton, his first attempt at 2m6f; was well backed and saw the trip out strongly, offering encouragement he'll stay this slightly longer distance; up 4lb but remains a leading contender.

6/4

2nd

1

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

15:40 Stratford

Back To Cali

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

0-8 over hurdles in Ireland but he finished third of 20 in a Cork handicap (2m, yielding) in April on his final run; left Shark Hanlon for 24,000euros since; now tries a new trip after a break but he needs a close look on his first run Dan Skelton.

6/4

3rd

9

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Cork

Back To Cali

11st 4lb

J: Adam Leahy

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Maiden's best run in four handicap starts was when third of 20 at Down Royal (2m1f, yielding) at Christmas; twice well held on more testing ground since; might go okay on likely better surface here.

12/1

Form: 43-463

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Consistent in defeat when trained in UK; went closest for this yard when a close third over C&D last time, headed late on; up 2lb but should go well if handling this softer ground.
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4th

3

17th Oct 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 188y

15:30 Limerick

Lenjoleur De Palma

11st 9lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: E McNamara

Progressive in four runs over C&D last winter, notably runaway win on heavy; solid run after a break here in March and reappeared at Listowel last month, running a bit in snatches, staying on late; that should have him spot on for this and has to be respected.

11/2

6th

4

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:42 Listowel

Lenjoleur De Palma

11st 9lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: E McNamara

Progressive in four runs at Limerick last winter, having earlier finished sixth in this race on his Irish debut; seems significant that Eric McNamara has kept him fresh for this meeting which he is targeting with a lot of runners; definite chance.

7/2

3rd

1

22nd Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

14:23 Limerick

Lenjoleur De Palma

11st 12lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: E McNamara

In fine form for local yard; won off 13lb lower over C&D (heavy) in November; career best off 103 when a 1.75l runner-up in a C&D Listed handicap hurdle in December, although form not working out so well; nudged up another 3lb but clearly loves it here and he's a huge player in this modest grade.

13/8

Form: P5UP-7 C

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner including over 2m5f here in 2021; should have improved for stable debut after a break last time and might not be far away.
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13th

3

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Donnrua Dream

11st 7lb

J: Kerrie Gillespie

T: Ray Hackett

Three-time winner over hurdles, currently rated a modest 93; has been chasing; up against it on Flat debut as a 9yo.

50/1

13th

13

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 100y

19:18 Roscommon

Donnrua Dream

10st 1lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Ray Hackett

Three-time hurdle winner but yet to deliver over fences (0-9) despite being strong in the betting on occasions; jumped moderately 18 days ago.

14/1

8

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Donnrua Dream

10st 13lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Won here over hurdles in February (15.5f, heavy) and sent off favourite for 19.5f course handicap chase on latest when a never-threatening fourth; has a bit to find but the drop in trip should help.

6/1

Form: 8457-0

Last run: 173 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Maiden was below form twice earlier in the year and needs his best on return from a break.
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15th

7

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

18:58 Limerick

Le Fanu

11st 4lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Off the mark at the 18th attempt at Listowel (2m5f, good to yielding) last time when 2.25l ahead of Illtakehimmyself; up 5lb but he should go well once again.

9/2

1st

11

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:51 Listowel

Le Fanu

10st 13lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

0-17 but has run okay at times; 6l fourth of 14 at Limerick (2m4f, soft to heavy) last time was positive but best form is on softer ground.

15/2

4th

12

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

16:30 Limerick

Le Fanu

10st 13lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Best form at this venue, third here in November (2m, heavy); beaten 29l in fifth here in February; plenty to prove now.

20/1

Form: -55P44

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Maiden ran well in defeat at Clonmel the last twice, over hurdles and fences; shouldn't be far away again but needs more to score.
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No Results Found

Form: 3063P-

Last run: 211 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden had an excuse when pulled-up at Cork when last seen; still needs improvement on return.
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21

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Fernhill Fling

10st 3lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Second runner for yard; improved from moderate seasonal return at Limerick when 20l seventh at Clonmel (16.5f) in December but pulled up at that venue the following month; looks second string for stable.

20/1

9

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Limerick

Fernhill Fling

10st 6lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Regressive maiden had an excuse when pulled-up at Cork when last seen; still needs improvement on return.

20/1

Form: 000P74 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Sole win over hurdles came in March 2021; however, ran well enough at Thurles last time and a repeat can see him involved.
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11

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Limerick

Nazine

10st 3lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Michael J McDonagh

Sole win over hurdles came in March 2021; however, ran well enough at Thurles last time and a repeat can see him involved.

8/1

16

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Nazine

10st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Sole win gained in 2021 on his second start; recent efforts do not inspire confidence.

33/1

16

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Nazine

10st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Sole win gained in 2021 on his second start; recent efforts do not inspire confidence.

33/1

Form: 900P

Last run: 58 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Pulled-up at 66/1 on handicap debut at Listowel and isn't easy to fancy on that form; hood added.
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12

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Limerick

Willuhaveamineral

10st 3lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Michael Winters

Pulled-up at 66/1 on handicap debut at Listowel and isn't easy to fancy on that form; hood added.

50/1

17

21st Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 0y

15:28 Listowel

Willuhaveamineral

10st 0lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: Michael Winters

Tailed off twice since remote ninth on debut at this venue in May, 7lb out of the handicap; can be ruled out.

66/1

14th

14

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

16:18 Wexford

Willuhaveamineral

10st 11lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Michael Winters

Tailed off at 125-1 on debut at Listowel and same story at Galway last week when 200-1.

40/1

Form: -07959

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Maiden was too keen when well beaten at Clonmel last time but overall form needs improving upon.
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13

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Limerick

Boston Bongo

10st 1lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: E Sheehy

Maiden was too keen when well beaten at Clonmel last time but overall form needs improving upon.

22/1

9th

13

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 205y

14:52 Clonmel

Boston Bongo

10st 11lb

J: Miss P Elvin

T: E Sheehy

Placed only once from 14 starts over hurdles; soundly beaten in fifth at Downpatrick on latest, though that was one of his better displays.

20/1

14

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:21 Downpatrick

Boston Bongo

10st 3lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: E Sheehy

Winless from 18 starts, only making the podium once; tailed off on the Flat at Tramore in July and same story over hurdles at Wexford last time; new headgear combination employed now.

33/1

Form: -05000 CD

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 1lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Last win came over C&D in March 2022; can't be fancied on recent form.
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14

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Limerick

Masterstonemason

10st 1lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: F Costello

Last win came over C&D in March 2022; can't be fancied on recent form.

66/1

12th

17

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:33 Listowel

Masterstonemason

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: F Costello

Without a win since March 2022 and recent runs have not suggested a return to winning ways is imminent; hard to fancy.

66/1

12th

13

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Masterstonemason

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: F Costello

Poor strike-rate of 2-58 (2-36 over hurdles) and this 11yo has regressed.

25/1

Form: 88-08

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
First reserve; a hint of ability in maidens but was beaten 35l on handicap debut at Thurles (hampered); loads of improvement needed.
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17th

19

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 160y

16:38 Galway

I Feel Fine

10st 9lb

J: Daniel King

T: M A Molloy

Best effort over hurdles came on penultimate at Kilbeggan but was still beaten over 7l into fourth of 13; didn't build on that run at Killarney last time; eased another 1lb and minor place chance on best form but needs more to win.

12/1

6th

8

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:35 Killarney

I Feel Fine

11st 4lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: M A Molloy

Best effort yet on return from 131 days off at Kilbeggan (17.5f, gd-yld) when a 7.75l fourth of 13; should strip fitter now, eased 1lb and pedigree suggests that this trip might suit; not discounted.

7/1

4th

8

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Kilbeggan

I Feel Fine

11st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: M A Molloy

Still in contention when unseating two out at Limerick in November; disappointing favourite at the same venue at Christmas; again quite well fancied when pulled up at Down Royal in January.

8/1

Non-runners

Avandra, Laska Du Breuil, Evenings Empire

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Payout
Exacta €15.30
Straight Forecast €16.22
Tricast €276.97
Trifecta €152.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lenjoleur De Palma

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Avandra

POSTDATA:

Onefortheditch

The Irish Sun:

Lenjoleur De Palma