April 16 / 15.55 Limerick

15.55

Soft

Professor Maria Hinfelaar Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 3f 60y
  • 14 runners
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Professor Maria Hinfelaar Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

50/1 (Won)

  • Win: £34.00
  • Place: £7.30

Form: 69-90P

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Went close behind a smart type here on debut in 2023 but has failed to back that up; pulled up in 21.5f course handicap 16 days ago; mark sliding but she's hard to fancy on recent showings.
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1st

12

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

15:55 Limerick

Cooltubrid Eva

10st 13lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Diarmuid P Ryan

Went close behind a smart type here on debut in 2023 but has failed to back that up; pulled up in 21.5f course handicap 16 days ago; mark sliding but she's hard to fancy on recent showings.

50/1

12

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 70y

17:42 Limerick

Cooltubrid Eva

10st 10lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Diarmuid P Ryan

Went close here on debut but has failed to back that up; beaten over 20l the last twice in handicaps here and at Clonmel; mark sliding but she's hard to fancy on recent showings.

33/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 0059-1

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Didn't show much last season but back from 370-day break when taking advantage of career-low mark at Down Royal last month (20.5f, yielding); the runner-up won well here next time; 11lb higher tackling more testing conditions but can't be ignored.
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12th

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

17:50 Limerick

Let Him B

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Progressive handicap hurdler in March/April; off the mark over 2m5f at Down Royal (yielding) and better again off 11lb higher when clear second to a ready winner over C&D (soft-to-heavy); every chance here if a poor recent chase run is ignored; reservations about good ground.

7/2

12th

10

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Wexford

Let Him B

10st 13lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Progressive handicap hurdler this past season, off the mark over 2m5f at Down Royal in March (yielding) and better again following month off 11lb higher when clear second to a ready winner over 2m4f at Limerick (soft-to-heavy); improving 6yo could make an immediate impact chasing here although drop in trip may not be ideal.

7/2

16/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 6080

Last run: 94 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Modest efforts in maiden hurdles at 2m-2m5f on varying ground; needs to step up from handicap debut at Punchestown in January but was beaten only 8.5l and this is a slight ease in grade; could improve.
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1st

8

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

18:20 Clonmel

Loi Des Jeux

11st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Donal Hassett

Modest efforts in maidens over various trip/ground; recent Limerick handicap third was a step in the right direction, may see this out better on this quicker ground; one to consider.

8/1

3rd

13

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

15:55 Limerick

Loi Des Jeux

10st 13lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Donal Hassett

Modest efforts in maiden hurdles at 2m-2m5f on varying ground; needs to step up from handicap debut at Punchestown in January but was beaten only 8.5l and this is a slight ease in grade; could improve.

16/1

Form: P-7090

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Point winner on heavy has returned from long layoff this year; beaten 24l on recent handicap debut; completely tailed off at Cork ten days ago; only positive to note is the booking of Darragh O'Keeffe.
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6th

1

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:32 Listowel

Brave Endeavour

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Paul O’Flynn

Point winner who went 0-6 over hurdles; led early but ended up tailed off in a 2m4f Limerick handicap on recent chase debut; he does have some ability and this is a desperately weak race.

16/1

8th

7

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Brave Endeavour

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Paul O’Flynn

Lightly raced 9yo; best effort in course handicap hurdle on latest when fourth of 13 (19.5f, soft to heavy; the third has won since); won a point so could make a chaser; market can guide.

11/1

Form: 267P44 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Has hit the frame four times over fences this season, not beaten far in pair of 23.5f handicaps at Clonmel of late; won Thurles handicap hurdle (soft) over this trip in February last year under this rider off 97; looks set to run a good race again.
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5th

10

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:50 Tramore

Mount Shenshan

11st 5lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Thomas Mullins

Hurdles winner is 0-10 over fences; beaten 12.5l off 92 in Wexford handicap chase on latest (25.5f, gd-yld); best form has come on soft and heavy ground; others appeal more.

8/1

3rd

6

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 100y

16:55 Wexford

Mount Shenshan

10st 9lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Is yet to win over fences but posted decent runs the last twice, both at Clonmel; wasn't so good over hurdles since but is still one to consider.

15/2

Form: -1UP67

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Winner of a novice hunter chase at Tipperary last spring (23.5f, good to yielding) on yard debut; 0-6 over hurdles for Noel Meade prior to that; midfield in Clonmel handicap chase two weeks ago (23.5f); others preferred.
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4th

9

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:00 Tramore

The Rebel County

11st 4lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: G Ahern

Hunter chase winner 12 months ago but fairly slim pickings since then and cheekpieces now go on.

33/1

4th

2

9th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

15:35 Killarney

The Rebel County

11st 10lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: G Ahern

Hunter chase winner at Tipperary last year has been soundly beaten over hurdles and fences lately and has lots to find in this company.

66/1

7th

9

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

15:55 Limerick

The Rebel County

11st 3lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: G Ahern

Winner of a novice hunter chase at Tipperary last spring (23.5f, good to yielding) on yard debut; 0-6 over hurdles for Noel Meade prior to that; midfield in Clonmel handicap chase two weeks ago (23.5f); others preferred.

25/1

Form: 9020

Last run: 10 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

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No Results Found

Form: 000651 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

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Form: 3082

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

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No Results Found

Form: 00P858 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off 94 in December 2024; enjoys the mud; jumping issues evident in five poor chase attempts this season; needs to do better but a return to hurdling should help.
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1st

3

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:32 Listowel

Knockbrack Rambler

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

No closer than 20l in five defeats over fences and was pulled up back hurdling last time; testing ground was no excuse as he enjoys the mud.

10/1

8

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

15:55 Limerick

Knockbrack Rambler

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

C&D winner off 94 in December 2024; enjoys the mud; jumping issues evident in five poor chase attempts this season; needs to do better but a return to hurdling should help.

20/1

8th

10

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 128y

18:12 Limerick

Knockbrack Rambler

10st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

One of his two hurdle wins came at this track; has been soundly beaten in four handicap chases lately and needs to do better.

16/1

Form: 1PP-0F

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won at Roscommon in September 2024 off 3lb lower; only seen four times since, pulled up twice here, tailed off at Clonmel and fell at the second at Cork last month; can only be watched.
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10

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

15:55 Limerick

Lispopple

11st 2lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Won at Roscommon in September 2024 off 3lb lower; only seen four times since, pulled up twice here, tailed off at Clonmel and fell at the second at Cork last month; can only be watched.

100/1

11

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Lispopple

11st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Won at Roscommon in September 2024 off 3lb lower; only seen three times since, pulled up twice and tailed off when last seen on return from absence; can only be watched.

50/1

Form: 086042

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 13lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Veteran's sole win came at Gowran in January 2022 for Conor O'Dwyer; signs of life this season, especially on latest when runner-up of 16 at Clonmel (2m3f, soft); each-way possibilities from the same mark.
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14

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

15:55 Limerick

Uncle Gerhard

10st 13lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Gearoid O’Loughlin

Veteran's sole win came at Gowran in January 2022 for Conor O'Dwyer; signs of life this season, especially on latest when runner-up of 16 at Clonmel (2m3f, soft); each-way possibilities from the same mark.

7/1

2nd

9

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 188y

17:12 Clonmel

Uncle Gerhard

10st 13lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gearoid O’Loughlin

Veteran's sole win came at Gowran in January 2022 for Conor O'Dwyer; signs of life when sixth of 20 at Down Royal in December; attracted market support at Thurles last month, never threatened; more like it when 8l fourth of 11 at Gowran last time.

7/1

4th

11

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

15:08 Gowran Park

Uncle Gerhard

10st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: Gearoid O’Loughlin

Veteran's sole win came over C&D in January 2022 for Conor O'Dwyer; signs of life when sixth of 20 at Down Royal in December; attracted market support at Thurles recently, never threatened.

10/1

Form: 0000

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 83

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Form: 05P609 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Dual-winning hurdler has largely struggled this term and was pushed along vigorously over fences on latest at Clonmel; Jack Kennedy has been booked though, so he's worth a market check.
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3rd

10

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

18:18 Limerick

Carlas Big Jim

10st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: L J Archdeacon

Two hurdle wins arrived in 2024 on heavy ground; beaten 27l over fences at Clonmel (2m7f, soft) in April, but he was only 2l down when falling at the second last hurdle here (2m4f, soft to heavy) later that month; 3lb wrong.

10/1

16

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

15:55 Limerick

Carlas Big Jim

10st 11lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: L J Archdeacon

Dual-winning hurdler has largely struggled this term and was pushed along vigorously over fences on latest at Clonmel; Jack Kennedy has been booked though, so he's worth a market check.

14/1

Non-runners

Classy Cc, Poppycon, Brother Hollie, Hakensack, Port Rashid

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Payout
Exacta €160.10
Straight Forecast €139.13
Tricast €466.40
Trifecta €1097.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Classy Cc

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Fenian Maxios

The Irish Sun:

Potters Pal

SPOTLIGHT:

Mount Shenshan