June 10 / 18.50 Limerick

18.50

Good To Yielding

Twilight Summer Racing @ Limerick Handicap

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Twilight Summer Racing @ Limerick Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.60
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 01-540 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
40-1 win on AW/handicap debut last August and solid opening efforts on turf this season, including Leopardstown fourth (Ohmali second) over this trip; didn't count at the Curragh on latest but Keane booking takes the eye.
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3rd

12

(18)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

20:18 Gowran Park

Java Wood

9st 13lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Won handicap at Dundalk over 1m in November off 3lb lower; two solid runs on turf when fifth and fourth at the Curragh and Leopardstown; bounced back after below-par effort to score at Limerick (yielding) on Wednesday, keeping on well to beat Mythical Rock by 1.25l; leading claims if backing up quickly.

14/1

1st

9

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Java Wood

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Kevin Michael Smith

40-1 win on AW/handicap debut last August and solid opening efforts on turf this season, including Leopardstown fourth (Ohmali second) over this trip; didn't count at the Curragh on latest but Keane booking takes the eye.

13/2

12th

20

(9)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Java Wood

8st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Modest form in turf maidens before 40-1 win on AW/handicap debut last August; made a pleasing return when staying on for fifth of 15 over 7f at this venue; every chance now after another solid display when fourth at Leopardstown.

9/1

2nd
17 (14)
Mythical Rock

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 8-2176

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
First reserve; now with his fifth different trainer; gained an overdue breakthrough win at Dundalk in January, two turf runs since for this yard okay; not one to readily rule out.
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10th

3

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:58 Gowran Park

Mythical Rock

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: C Byrnes

Gained breakthrough on AW over 10.5f in January; unlucky when sixth over C&D 23 days ago, short of room when travelling well; 2lb drop generous and handles soft; 1.25l behind Java Wood at Limerick on Wednesday; definite chance again.

8/1

2nd

17

(14)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Mythical Rock

9st 2lb

T: C Byrnes

First reserve; now with his fifth different trainer; gained an overdue breakthrough win at Dundalk in January, two turf runs since for this yard okay; not one to readily rule out.

6th

1

(9)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Mythical Rock

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: C Byrnes

Now with his fifth different trainer; gained an overdue breakthrough at Dundalk on his 26th start; perhaps unlucky not to finish closer at Limerick last month on stable debut, since he almost lost his footing on the final bend; placed 11 times, capable of reaching the money in this grade.

4/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 00-163 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Four wins at around this trip, most recently off 60 at Cork in April; decent third at Roscommon on latest so remains on a competitive mark; one to consider.
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3rd

5

(9)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Bucaneers Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Four wins at around this trip, most recently off 60 at Cork in April; decent third at Roscommon on latest so remains on a competitive mark; one to consider.

8/1

3rd

7

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Bucaneers Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won a Ballinrobe claimer last summer before struggling in handicaps; took advantage of a reduced mark to score over 1m at Cork; down the field in the charity race at Punchestown; fair sixth when 20-1 shot at Leopardstown last Friday.

10/1

4th
18 (11)
Friars Gate

Form: 00-99

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; lightly raced maiden whose recent handicap debut run was hampered by a slow start; new headgear combination fitted.
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4th

18

(11)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Friars Gate

9st 0lb

T: Augustine Leahy

Second reserve; lightly raced maiden whose recent handicap debut run was hampered by a slow start; new headgear combination fitted.

9th

2

(3)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Friars Gate

10st 1lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Augustine Leahy

Best maiden effort was her latest when ninth of 15 at Limerick (1m, yielding) and brings some potential into handicaps.

33/1

9th

10

(13)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

14:40 Limerick

Friars Gate

9st 4lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Augustine Leahy

Massive odds and ran accordingly in two 1m maidens last year; seems safe to rule out.

150/1

Form: 508338 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; prolific AW winner is just 1-29 on turf but some good placings this season at Cork and the Curragh; remains of interest off lower turf mark.
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5th

19

(8)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Notforalongtime

8st 11lb

T: Laura Hourigan

Third reserve; prolific AW winner is just 1-29 on turf but some good placings this season at Cork and the Curragh; remains of interest off lower turf mark.

8th

7

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Notforalongtime

9st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

9-32 at Dundalk, but just 1-28 on turf; followed up a third-place finish at Cork (1m, good to yielding) by filling the same spot at the Curragh (7f, good), hampered before running on late; on a nice mark if putting it all together.

6/1

3rd

16

(16)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Notforalongtime

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

9-32 at Dundalk; fine effort when third of 18 at Cork last time, with Oxford Circus back in eighth; turf record (1-27) remains a negative.

8/1

Form: 507-0

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Never counted after slow start on handicap debut at the Curragh in April (6f); half-sister to 1m4f Group 3 winner Trustyourinstinct so can be expected to improve as she goes up in trip; market has to be watched.
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6th

15

(13)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Goofy Gander

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Never counted after slow start on handicap debut at the Curragh in April (6f); half-sister to 1m4f Group 3 winner Trustyourinstinct so can be expected to improve as she goes up in trip; market has to be watched.

8/1

15th

14

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Goofy Gander

8st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Failed to improve from her Galway debut when contesting a 7f maiden at this venue; made late gains once the bird had flown in C&D maiden in October; may prove a different proposition now on handicap debut with good 5lb claimer negating being 5lb wrong.

25/1

11

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Goofy Gander

8st 9lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Failed to improve from her Galway debut when contesting a 7f maiden at this venue; will probably need a handicap mark.

14/1

Form: -00477 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Four AW wins, sole turf win came at Leopardstown (7f); didn't count on both runs last month for current yard under 7lb claimer but badly hampered by loose horse second occasion; senior rider takes over and don't rule out off career-low mark.
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7th

6

(2)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Perfect Judgement

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: P J F Murphy

Four AW wins, sole turf win came at Leopardstown (7f); didn't count on both runs last month for current yard under 7lb claimer but badly hampered by loose horse second occasion; senior rider takes over and don't rule out off career-low mark.

10/1

7th

6

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Perfect Judgement

9st 11lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Four AW wins, sole turf win came at Leopardstown (7f); late headway into midfield on recent yard debut at latter venue, remains unproven over this far.

14/1

Form: 0-7824

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Maiden with a little enough mileage on the clock; creditable efforts in handicaps of late but more needed.
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9th

3

(10)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Hexagonal

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Maiden with a little enough mileage on the clock; creditable efforts in handicaps of late but more needed.

14/1

4th

19

(12)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Hexagonal

9st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Maiden with a little enough mileage on the clock; gave an improved display when second at Ballinrobe last time; others have stronger overall claims.

14/1

11/2

Form: 418-02 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground winner over this trip at Gowran last September and handled quicker ground well at Leopardstown last month when coming from good bit back to finish second to an improver (third won next time); one to consider, despite wide draw.
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10th

8

(15)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Ohmali

9st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Heavy-ground winner over this trip at Gowran last September and handled quicker ground well at Leopardstown last month when coming from good bit back to finish second to an improver (third won next time); one to consider, despite wide draw.

11/2

2nd

12

(12)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Ohmali

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Heavy-ground winner over this trip at Gowran last September; fair form on better ground; below best on soft on seasonal debut at Gowran.

12/1

11th

7

(14)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 100y

16:55 Gowran Park

Ohmali

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Got off the mark over 1m at this track last September but couldn't cope with a 6lb rise in a better race at the Curragh next time; same mark today and needs more; seems to stay this trip.

8/1

Form: 1-0752

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Tipperary winner last summer was only just denied a second career win over this trip at Killarney last month; 2lb higher but major player.
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11th

12

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Jasmine Affanalis

9st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Tipperary winner last summer was only just denied a second career win over this trip at Killarney last month; 2lb higher but major player.

7/1

2nd

3

(5)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Jasmine Affanalis

10st 1lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Won last season off only 2lb lower and was only 3l away when fifth of 18 on her return to turf at Cork (1m, good to yielding); each-way claims, non-runner on Monday at Roscommon (5.23).

9/2

Form: 93-977

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
7f Brighton maiden win in September 2024; yet to score for this yard, best effort when third in a rated race here last summer (6.5f, good), testing ground probably wasn't ideal at Cork last time.
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12th

2

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Usuario Amigo

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Richard John O’Brien

7f Brighton maiden win in September 2024; yet to score for this yard, best effort when third in a rated race here last summer (6.5f, good), testing ground probably wasn't ideal at Cork last time.

12/1

7th

7

(8)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:12 Cork

Usuario Amigo

8st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Richard John O’Brien

7f Brighton maiden win in September 2024; yet to score for this yard, best effort when third in a rated race at Limerick last summer (6.5f, good), most recent run at Naas 10 days ago not without promise and return to 7f could suit.

8/1

7th

10

(8)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Usuario Amigo

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Richard John O’Brien

7f Brighton maiden win in September 2024; yet to score for this yard; best effort a 1.75l third in a rated race at Limerick last July (6.5f, good); heavy ground not ideal on seasonal return; conditions more suitable here.

18/1

16/1

Form: 697-00 D

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Both wins on soft, including over this trip at Cork last season; two runs this season poor and ideally wants it softer so opposable.
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13th

16

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Genuine Jim

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Both wins on soft, including over this trip at Cork last season; two runs this season poor and ideally wants it softer so opposable.

16/1

22th

12

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Genuine Jim

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Both wins on soft, including over C&D; should be better for his run here on the opening day; appears well held by Lough Leane, but should not be ruled out with Nicola Burns taking the mount in preference to Deuteronomy who gave her three wins last season

10/1

Form: 200-02

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Eight career wins have been over mid-distances, most recently nicely improved from comeback run when second at Fairyhouse last month (1m2f) after setting a decent pace; back in trip here.
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14th

4

(19)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Out On Friday

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Philip M Byrne

Eight career wins have been over mid-distances, most recently nicely improved from comeback run when second at Fairyhouse last month (1m2f) after setting a decent pace; back in trip here.

9/1

2nd

8

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Out On Friday

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Philip M Byrne

Eight career wins include twice here at 1m4f; probably needed recent Roscommon comeback run, more expected of here with ground in his favour.

10/1

11th

10

(11)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:50 Roscommon

Out On Friday

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Philip M Byrne

Front-runner loves it here; won this last year and caught late when second over C&D in August; lack of a prep run is the concern, because his record fresh is not good.

10/1

15th
13 (12)
Mags

16/1

Form: 1/00-0 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on AW in late 2024; back from long absence when well held over C&D (first-time hood) in April and has changed yards again since.
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15th

13

(12)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Mags

9st 5lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Ian O’Connor

Sole win came on AW in late 2024; back from long absence when well held over C&D (first-time hood) in April and has changed yards again since.

16/1

13th

7

(11)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:15 Limerick

Mags

9st 7lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Charles Coakley

Off the mark when winning a 1m handicap at Dundalk in November 2024; ran just twice last season, finishing last on both occasions; makes stable debut now in a first-time hood.

33/1

14th

6

(7)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 47y

17:50 Leopardstown

Mags

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Got off the mark when winning 1m handicap at Dundalk last November; very keen up 3lb and in class on return when tailed off last of 20 at the Curragh; the jury is out now.

28/1

25/1

Form: 082-00

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Ardeur, Faire La Nouba, Lady Arwen, Bella Colombia

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Payout
Exacta €50.90
Straight Forecast €30.03
Tricast €172.38
Trifecta €475.10

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Hexagonal

SPOTLIGHT:

Ohmali

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Faire La Nouba

POSTDATA:

Bella Colombia