July 02 / 16.45 Limerick

16.45

Good

Cappawhite Civil Engineering Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 2m 0f 110y
  • 11 runners
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Cappawhite Civil Engineering Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £1.91
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 222-32 D BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Held his form well after winning a Down Royal handicap last August (2m1f, good to firm); back from a break, he appeared to get outstayed by the front two over 2m3f at Cork; no match for an easy winner at Tramore; one of the main contenders here.
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5th

3

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:45 Killarney

Eastmore

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Largely consistent hurdler, latest win came at Limerick (16.5f, good) in handicap off 102, bolted up by 15l; couldn't land a blow off 12lb higher lto; plenty on plate on chase debut; cheekpieces tried.

18/1

8th

2

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Cork

Eastmore

11st 10lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Series of placed efforts (including twice here) rewarded by 2m1f Limerick win early last month under enterprising ride, kept wide and making all in beating Dairy Force an eased 15l (good); 12lb hike makes this a lot tougher and unlikely to be given such leeway this time.

4/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 42F2-0 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Kilbeggan maiden hurdle winner for Liam O'Brien (good to yielding) in 2024; mixed signals from his form for Gordon Elliott; never in the hunt at Kilbeggan last time after an early mistake; better judged on previous Bellewstown second.
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2nd

5

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:12 Downpatrick

Dairy Force

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Maiden hurdle winner at Kilbeggan in 2024; runner-up in C&D handicap off 2lb lower in March; some fine runs in defeat this year; not seen to best effect over 2m3f at Kilbeggan on latest but player at his best.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 608-3

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in three maidens; solid effort on handicap/seasonal debut at Wexford, finished third despite showing a tendency to hang left; young mare, can improve.
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10th

9

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:05 Kilbeggan

Emesteraye

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Has finished third in all three 2m1f handicaps to date on good ground; raised 3lb for her Galway effort last time when closing late on in a first-time tongue tie (retained); Dan King rode her that day but today sticks with Mysilverriverveale; shortlisted all the same.

12/1

3rd

21

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Emesteraye

10st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: Ross O’Sullivan

First reserve; 0-5; placed in her first handicap at Wexford but fared less well at Limerick; perhaps the tongue-tie will help.

3rd

9

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

16:45 Limerick

Emesteraye

11st 3lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Showed some ability in three maidens; solid effort on handicap/seasonal debut at Wexford, finished third despite showing a tendency to hang left; young mare, can improve.

6/1

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: 15361- D

Last run: 98 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Downpatrick maiden hurdle winner in May 2025; fair form in novice hurdles since; travelled well before finding little when sixth on handicap debut at Down Royal; winning chase debut at Clonmel last time; merits respect, worth checking his market position relative to the stable's Eastmore.
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5th

3

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

16:45 Limerick

Youlita

11st 8lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: C Byrnes

Downpatrick maiden hurdle winner in May 2025; fair form in novice hurdles since; travelled well before finding little when sixth on handicap debut at Down Royal; winning chase debut at Clonmel last time; merits respect, worth checking his market position relative to the stable's Eastmore.

6/1

1st

7

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:12 Clonmel

Youlita

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Downpatrick maiden hurdle winner in May 2025; ran just okay in two novice hurdles since; travelled well before finding little when sixth on handicap debut at Down Royal lto; step back in trip looks a good move on chase debut; wouldn't want the ground too soft.

6/1

6th

12

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

13:53 Down Royal

Youlita

10st 13lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Point-to-point winner; off the mark at the third attempt in maiden hurdles at Downpatrick last May (2m3f, good) on his final run before a break; Well beaten in two outings in novice company in January; could be a different proposition on handicap debut.

8/1

10/1

Form: 92540-

Last run: 122 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Some good placed efforts in maidens on good ground; placed three times between August and October last year; modest winter form; better ground should suit and the addition of cheekpieces may help.
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2nd

9

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 110y

15:57 Downpatrick

Harpy Eagle

11st 1lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: R P Cody

Finally got off the mark in Wexford handicap (2m4f) last month, appreciating good ground to win going away in beating a strong favourite; wellbeing confirmed when headed close home at Sligo (20.5f) off 3lb higher mark; major player if ground remains in his favour; stable in form.

8/1

2nd

4

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 148y

19:18 Sligo

Harpy Eagle

11st 3lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: R P Cody

Had run well several times in defeat before finally off the mark 11 days ago in 2m4f Wexford handicap, appreciating good ground to win going away in beating a strong favourite (pair clear); 5lb rise looks quite lenient, so major player if ground remains in his favour.

4/1

1st

4

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:50 Wexford

Harpy Eagle

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: R P Cody

0-12 over hurdles but has run well in defeat, including when runner up in a 2m1f (good) maiden hurdle here; went close off 3lb higher at Galway in October; wide trip when midfield over C&D (good) on latest; not discounted off 2lb lower.

15/2

Form: 606-17 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Last of three Flat wins for Jessica Harrington was off 84 last summer; was having her eighth hurdles start when making the breakthrough in a Wexford handicap in May; failed to back that up at Listowel.
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5th

2

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 48y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Mo Ghille Mar

11st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Useful on the Flat and was gaining third success over hurdles when taking 2m1f Down Royal handicap decisively; straight into handicap company over fences, inexperience a concern.

8/1

1st

9

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

17:37 Down Royal

Mo Ghille Mar

11st 6lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Won off 4lb lower at Wexford in May (2m1f, gd-yld); has struggled off revised mark since and was beaten 13l on latest when fourth at Galway (16.5f, good); needs to find a bit more to score off this mark.

12/1

4th

11

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Mo Ghille Mar

10st 11lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Three Flat wins for Jessica Harrington and off the mark hurdling at eighth attempt in 2m1f Wexford handicap in May; runs since however have been modest, never counting on the flat here on Friday.

25/1

Form: 26133- D

Last run: 242 days

W: 10st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
In good form before a winter break; useful sort, but has a definite preference for longer trips; four-time winner in points, most recent of five tracks wins was gained over 2m7f.
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7th

11

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

16:30 Listowel

Inchidaly Copper

11st 4lb

J: Luke Burke Ott

T: Alexander Ott

Five NH wins between hurdles and fences but has been mostly below form lately so others make more appeal.

25/1

11th

5

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:48 Tramore

Inchidaly Copper

11st 10lb

J: Luke Burke Ott

T: Alexander Ott

One of his three chase wins came here; has also claimed two hurdle races plus was runner-up in this race last year off 6lb lower; pulled-up over fences at Galway last time but can bounce back over hurdles.

5/1

9

2nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

14:55 Galway

Inchidaly Copper

11st 7lb

J: Luke Burke Ott

T: Alexander Ott

Family horse has won thrice over fences; has handled Tramore, so he might be okay around here; hurdling off lower marks lately and comes here in good shape.

14/1

Form: 4351-8 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Fairly consistent before winning a 2m handicap hurdle at the Listowel festival, an event well targeted by her trainer; probably needed Ballinrobe run in May.
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7th

17

20th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 100y

15:18 Listowel

Regards To Rose

10st 4lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Won over 2m here last year; has had a low-key preparation but unwise to rule out given how effectively her trainer targeted this meeting in 2025.

14/1

8th

10

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:20 Killarney

Regards To Rose

11st 2lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Won at Listowel last September, but has been well below that level twice this term; needs a return to best; second of three runners for yard.

14/1

9th

10

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

16:45 Limerick

Regards To Rose

11st 3lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Fairly consistent before winning a 2m handicap hurdle at the Listowel festival, an event well targeted by her trainer; probably needed Ballinrobe run in May.

14/1

Form: 006-

Last run: 120 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
AW winner for Karl Burke early last year; regressive in turf handicaps; hinted at handicap potential at Naas in March on his third maiden hurdle start, beaten 28l in sixth behind a Willie Mullins-trained odds-on chance in a 20-runner contest.
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7

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 60y

18:15 Cork

Northern Ruler

11st 8lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: M D O’Callaghan

Has regressed sharply since winning on the Flat for Karl Burke and nothing positive to report so far over hurdles, including last week's handicap debut (33-1).

33/1

10th

11

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

16:45 Limerick

Northern Ruler

10st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: M D O’Callaghan

AW winner for Karl Burke early last year; regressive in turf handicaps; hinted at handicap potential at Naas in March on his third maiden hurdle start, beaten 28l in sixth behind a Willie Mullins-trained odds-on chance in a 20-runner contest.

10/1

6th

10

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Naas

Northern Ruler

11st 12lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: M D O’Callaghan

AW winner for Karl Burke early last year; regressive in turf handicaps; has struggled in two maiden hurdle starts.

100/1

Form: 680-51 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in bumpers; began over hurdles with a low-key Wexford run; much improved when fifth at Clonmel; won well at Kilbeggan despite racing keenly; opening mark gives him a fair chance.
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7th

6

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:46 Kilbeggan

Silly Mongoose

11st 4lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Patrick T Foley

Slight ability in bumpers; won his third maiden hurdle over 2m here in June (good to yielding) despite racing keenly; tailed off in his first handicap at Limerick earlier this month (2m1f, good); a tongue tie is added to the previously worn hood; he's capable of more.

14/1

11th

7

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

16:45 Limerick

Silly Mongoose

11st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Patrick T Foley

Showed ability in bumpers; began over hurdles with a low-key Wexford run; much improved when fifth at Clonmel; won well at Kilbeggan despite racing keenly; opening mark gives him a fair chance.

5/1

Form: 315/1-

Last run: 412 days

W: 12st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 114

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Payout
Exacta €12.40
Straight Forecast €11.44
Tricast €57.25
Trifecta €59.60

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Bop Wont Stop

SPOTLIGHT:

Emesteraye

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Harpy Eagle

POSTDATA:

Eastmore

The Irish Sun:

Bop Wont Stop