April 16 / 15.20 Limerick

15.20

Soft

Big Boss Group Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 0f 50y
  • 14 runners
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Big Boss Group Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.20
  • Place: £3.10

Form: /637-4

Last run: 65 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Minor promise in first three handicap starts on decent ground at 2m-2m6f in 2024; returned from 535-day absence when (backed) remote fourth in C&D novice handicap in February; better for that but still best watched on this sort of ground.
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9th

9

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

18:18 Limerick

Springboard

10st 3lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Michael J McDonagh

Goes chasing off the back of a handicap hurdle win here last month off 80 (2m, soft to heavy; fine on good), keeping on well to lead at the death; should make a chaser; interesting contender.

3/1

1st

15

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

15:20 Limerick

Springboard

10st 10lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Michael J McDonagh

Minor promise in first three handicap starts on decent ground at 2m-2m6f in 2024; returned from 535-day absence when (backed) remote fourth in C&D novice handicap in February; better for that but still best watched on this sort of ground.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 423284 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Posted several decent efforts in defeat over the winter including over C&D; solid enough Clonmel effort early this month so remains of interest.
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2nd

14

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

15:20 Limerick

Wild Wild Wind

10st 11lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: M A Cahill

Posted several decent efforts in defeat over the winter including over C&D; solid enough Clonmel effort early this month so remains of interest.

6/1

4th

13

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

18:30 Clonmel

Wild Wild Wind

10st 8lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: M A Cahill

Has posted several decent efforts in defeat over the winter including over C&D; was below form at Cork last time but this softer ground should suit better.

13/2

8th

19

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Wild Wild Wind

10st 11lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: M A Cahill

Placed on her last three starts, twice at Clonmel before finding one too good at Limerick last month; good chance of exploiting a modest handicap mark even though she's now rated in the 80s.

8/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 8603P4

Last run: 65 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Much-improved when going close over 2m3f here on handicap debut at Christmas; hasn't run anywhere near that level twice since however, not looking to stay 2m5f here last time; cheekpieces now added and top jockey takes over.
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5th

4

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:32 Listowel

Uptaurintop

11st 12lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Close up in a 2m handicap hurdle at Limerick (soft to heavy; first-time tongue-tie) before finishing well behind on his chase debut back there 11 days ago when an early mistake didn't help his cause; could have a part to play if avoiding similar mishaps.

14/1

11th

9

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:48 Limerick

Uptaurintop

10st 11lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Maiden's best efforts have come at this track over hurdles, headed on the run-in when third here last month (2m); pulled up sole point outing; stamina to prove on chase debut.

12/1

Form: 097599

Last run: 110 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Second in a Listowel bumper (soft) in 2024 on debut; best hurdles run when fifth (beaten 6.5l) in a handicap at same venue last September; absent since below-par run here at Christmas, needs to find more.
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5th

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

17:50 Limerick

Gaoithe Glory

11st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Second in a Listowel bumper (soft) in 2024 on debut; ordinary hurdles form overall; fourth over 2m here six weeks ago was reasonably promising after a break; one for the shortlist.

5/1

4th

6

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

15:20 Limerick

Gaoithe Glory

11st 10lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

Second in a Listowel bumper (soft) in 2024 on debut; best hurdles run when fifth (beaten 6.5l) in a handicap at same venue last September; absent since below-par run here at Christmas, needs to find more.

12/1

Form: 4F5005

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Has posted a couple of encouraging efforts since returning from a long absence, notably when fifth of 24 at Cork (2m4f, soft to heavy); not discredited at same venue on latest over 2m; possibly wants further than this nowadays.
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5th

11

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:23 Kilbeggan

The Toothpicker

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David Kenneth Budds

A couple of encouraging efforts since returning from a long absence, notably when fifth of 24 at Cork (2m4f, soft to heavy); another positive effort when a 7.75l fifth at Limerick latest (2m, soft to heavy); should give a good account once again.

15/2

5th

9

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

15:20 Limerick

The Toothpicker

11st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David Kenneth Budds

Has posted a couple of encouraging efforts since returning from a long absence, notably when fifth of 24 at Cork (2m4f, soft to heavy); not discredited at same venue on latest over 2m; possibly wants further than this nowadays.

12/1

5th

8

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

The Toothpicker

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David Kenneth Budds

Has posted a couple of encouraging efforts since returning from a long absence, notably when fifth of 24 here (2m4f, soft to heavy) when beaten around 5l under this rider in December; two laboured efforts since.

25/1

Form: -3F65P D

Last run: 207 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in 2m Clonmel mares' maiden in 2024; just bits and pieces of form last year, placed at Wexford and prospects when falling two out at Clonmel; absent since September and likely best watched on ground plenty soft for her.
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5th

5

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 130y

17:23 Tramore

Only A Dollar

11st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Won a maiden over hurdles but not in the same league as her rivals in that discipline; limited appeal on chase debut.

66/1

15th

9

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Only A Dollar

11st 3lb

J: Danny Power

T: Sean Aherne

Sole win came in 2m Clonmel mares' maiden in 2024; flashes of form last year, placed at Wexford and prospects when falling two out at Clonmel; not a bad run at Limerick after a winter break.

12/1

6th

10

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

15:20 Limerick

Only A Dollar

11st 5lb

J: Danny Power

T: Sean Aherne

Sole win came in 2m Clonmel mares' maiden in 2024; just bits and pieces of form last year, placed at Wexford and prospects when falling two out at Clonmel; absent since September and likely best watched on ground plenty soft for her.

16/1

Form: 8801 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Ordinary Flat form in Britain and three quiet runs in maidens before much-improved on handicap debut (following wind surgery and with first-time tongue-tie) at Cork early this month when a 40-1 shot, hitting last but winning going away over 2m (yielding); 10lb rise for that but could go well.
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7th

3

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

15:20 Limerick

Houndsworth

11st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Ordinary Flat form in Britain and three quiet runs in maidens before much-improved on handicap debut (following wind surgery and with first-time tongue-tie) at Cork early this month when a 40-1 shot, hitting last but winning going away over 2m (yielding); 10lb rise for that but could go well.

9/2

1st

21

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Cork

Houndsworth

10st 13lb

T: Mark Michael McNiff

First reserve; ordinary Flat form in Britain but trainer spent £21,000 to get him last summer; quiet runs in maidens; tongue tied for handicap debut after a break.

4

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:15 Fairyhouse

Houndsworth

11st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Ordinary Flat form in Britain at up to 1m4f; behind throughout on hurdles debut at Killarney; struggled at Ballinrobe on second attempt, though he had the excuse of bad interference.

20/1

Form: 85P-47

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Now 0-8 hurdling, last four defeats in handicaps; down 3lb from opening mark but needs to improve a good bit to play a major role.
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12th

6

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

Comanche Moon

11st 6lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Now 0-9 hurdling, last five defeats in handicaps; down 5lb from initial opening mark but needs to improve a good bit to play a major role.

10/1

9th

4

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

15:20 Limerick

Comanche Moon

11st 10lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Now 0-8 hurdling, last four defeats in handicaps; down 3lb from opening mark but needs to improve a good bit to play a major role.

12/1

7th

7

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:47 Wexford

Comanche Moon

10st 11lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: C Byrnes

Raced a bit fresh when beaten 11l by Harty Cup at Clonmel last time on first run for 343 days; is 10lb better off with that rival and should strip fitter now so can be a player.

5/1

Form: 0-P000

Last run: 122 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo has been well beaten so far in maidens at 2m-2m4f on soft and heavy ground; new headgear combination on for handicap debut; yard among the winners recently.
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11th

9

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

17:50 Limerick

Thirsty Work

10st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Weak form in maidens; plenty of improvement needed from handicap debut at this venue.

25/1

10th

11

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

15:20 Limerick

Thirsty Work

11st 0lb

J: James Duggan

T: Oliver McKiernan

Lightly raced 5yo has been well beaten so far in maidens at 2m-2m4f on soft and heavy ground; new headgear combination on for handicap debut; yard among the winners recently.

14/1

18

3rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 80y

14:01 Gowran Park

Thirsty Work

11st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

66-1 and failed to land a blow on debut in valuable bumper at Punchestown in April; tongue tie worn that day discarded; best watched.

28/1

Form: 00-06

Last run: 65 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Not much to take from maidens and soundly beaten on handicap debut over C&D in February when tried in a tongue-tie; cheekpieces now added.
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11th

16

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

15:20 Limerick

Mudslide Molly

10st 7lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Not much to take from maidens and soundly beaten on handicap debut over C&D in February when tried in a tongue-tie; cheekpieces now added.

33/1

6th

13

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 150y

15:55 Limerick

Mudslide Molly

10st 7lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Hard to discern any potential from her form in maidens; starts in handicaps from a low base; addition of tongue-tie could help.

20/1

Form: 000-PP

Last run: 98 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in all three maiden hurdles last season and pulled up at Cork the last twice when big odds; impossible to be confident in.
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12th

17

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

15:20 Limerick

Out Molls Gap

10st 6lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Tailed off in all three maiden hurdles last season and pulled up at Cork the last twice when big odds; impossible to be confident in.

25/1

13th

11

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

15:30 Limerick

Out Molls Gap

11st 7lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Three-figure odds in maidens at Cork and Gowran, tailed off both times; safe to rule out.

66/1

13th

11

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

15:30 Limerick

Out Molls Gap

11st 7lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Three-figure odds in maidens at Cork and Gowran, tailed off both times; safe to rule out.

66/1

Form: 129730

Last run: 144 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 20 starts for Brian McMahon came in 3m Listowel handicap last May (good); ground probably too soft when last seen in November and ground concerns here on yard debut; trip on the short side too.
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10th

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Barryroe Madam

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Record of 1-22 over hurdles, with the win coming in Listowel handicap in May last year (23.5f, good) off 85; lost form in final start for Brian McMahon and two poor efforts for this yard since; best watched.

33/1

13th

12

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:50 Cork

Barryroe Madam

10st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Record of 1-21 over hurdles, with the win coming in a Listowel handicap in May last year (3m, good) off 85; lost form in final start for Brian McMahon and made a similarly poor stable debut at Limerick last time.

33/1

13th

1

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

15:20 Limerick

Barryroe Madam

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Sole win from 20 starts for Brian McMahon came in 3m Listowel handicap last May (good); ground probably too soft when last seen in November and ground concerns here on yard debut; trip on the short side too.

12/1

Form: F800

Last run: 131 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

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No Results Found

Form: 682900 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

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No Results Found

Non-runners

The Dancen Kid, Teagarden Jazz, Dontcavein, Patrick Street, Avandra, Sidiriya, Liss Eile

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Payout
Exacta €47.80
Straight Forecast €40.94
Tricast €186.55
Trifecta €185.70

Selections

The Irish Sun:

The Dancen Kid

POSTDATA:

Wild Wild Wind

SPOTLIGHT:

Houndsworth

RP RATINGS (IRE):

The Toothpicker