April 11 / 14.35 Limerick

14.35

Heavy

D & J Glazing Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 11 runners
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D & J Glazing Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.30
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 0-8230 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Much-improved since tackling handicaps; twice placed as a beaten favourite but was well below that level at Naas last time; however, has a solid shout if bouncing back.
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5th

1

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Naas

The Big Cloud

12st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Shane Crawley

Course winner of a handicap chase in December, showing no ill-effects from an 11-month absence in beating a solid yardstick; in touch when falling two at Clonmel in January; could go well from a mark 7lb below her chase rating; talented 5lb claimer into the bargain.

7/2

1

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

The Big Cloud

12st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Shane Crawley

Won over this trip at Limerick (heavy) at the end of last season before a respectable fourth of 16 at Naas later that month and likeable reappearance effort back at Limerick over Christmas; may come on for that and warrants respect; wears a first-time tongue-tie.

6/1

1

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

The Big Cloud

12st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Shane Crawley

Won over this trip at Limerick (heavy) at the end of last season before a respectable fourth of 16 at Naas later that month and likeable reappearance effort back at Limerick over Christmas; may come on for that and warrants respect; wears a first-time tongue-tie.

6/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 0U009

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three completed maiden hurdles but showed a bit more on handicap debut at Naas last time; another big chunk of improvement is needed, though.
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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

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 006732

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Fine efforts in defeat the last twice, including when 3rd over C&D in January; better again at Thurles since; raised 3lb for that but there should be more to come; player.
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5

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:51 Listowel

Jay Pee M

11st 10lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Attracted heavy market support at Cork last time (2m3f, good) but could only manage fifth; punters likely attracted by now 19lb lower hurdles mark, but dual chase winner is yet to match that form in this sphere; may want softer ground than this.

7/1

5th

13

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:15 Cork

Jay Pee M

11st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Terence O’Brien

Much improved sent chasing last season, winning twice (including here); sent off favourite over hurdles at Thurles and fences at Leopardstown when below best; again couldn't take advantage of significantly lower hurdles mark here last time (2m1f, yielding) when tailed off; attractive mark but clearly risky.

15/1

17th

1

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Jay Pee M

12st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Much-improved when sent chasing last season, winning two of his four starts after joining this stable; sent off favourite for last two starts over hurdles/fences when below best; may prove equal to the task if at his best off much lower hurdle mark.

7/1

Form: 009

Last run: 137 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three maiden hurdles but could fare better now dropped into handicap company; worth a market check.
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1

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 125y

15:25 Naas

Flicker Of Hope

11st 3lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mark Fahey

Smart hurdler who has taken really well to chasing, winning last two starts; 2m4f Fairyhouse beginners (heavy) and relished step up in trip over C&D 16 days ago when outstaying an odds-on shot on soft; set for another big run with conditions to suit.

100/30

3rd

4

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:03 Wexford

Flicker Of Hope

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mark Fahey

Four-time hurdle winner up to 3m1f including at this track; pulled-up on last completed start in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham; this trip looks a bit sharp on chasing debut.

14/1

3rd

4

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:03 Wexford

Flicker Of Hope

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mark Fahey

Four-time hurdle winner up to 3m1f including at this track; pulled-up on last completed start in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham; this trip looks a bit sharp on chasing debut.

14/1

Form: U0068

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Showed a glimpse of ability in maiden hurdles and wasn't beaten too far on handicap debut at Naas a month ago; could have improved enough to play a bigger part today.
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8th

12

(3)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Ragmans Corner

9st 6lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Record of 1-9 on Flat with the win coming at Navan last June (1m6f, good) off 73; good hurdler and added a fourth win in that sphere at Killarney last time; not discounted.

16/1

1st

2

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Killarney

Ragmans Corner

11st 3lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gerard Keane

Flat winner got his third hurdles win under this rider at Navan in September (2m, yielding) off 9lb lower; 1l behind Wholelotofbusiness when fourth at Down Royal in November (worse off at weights now); another positive effort when second back at Navan (2m, soft to heavy) when last seen in November.

3/1

4th

4

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Ragmans Corner

11st 4lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gerard Keane

Dual-purpose; 3-15 over hurdles; scored at Navan (2m, yielding) on his last start in this sphere; raised 7lb and moves up in grade; needs a career best but the way he won at Navan suggested there could be more to come; chance.

11/2

Form: 061673 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over hurdles when winning over 2m3f at this track over Christmas time off 7lb lower; three chase runs since, with best effort coming back here last time; clearly goes well at this track so respected.
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3rd

7

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:18 Limerick

Another Ocana

10st 12lb

J: Luke Burke Ott

T: L J Archdeacon

Both career wins at Limerick; went close here over hurdles in February; solid third of 12 in Tramore handicap chase last month (21.5f, good to yielding); in the hunt for the places back at his favourite venue.

13/2

3rd

15

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

19:12 Tramore

Another Ocana

10st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: L J Archdeacon

First reserve; best form at Limerick; needs to step up on recent form at that venue.

5th

11

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 128y

18:12 Limerick

Another Ocana

10st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: L J Archdeacon

Has a win apiece over hurdles and fences at this track; has been soundly beaten in both codes back here the last twice but can do better.

11/1

Form: 8606

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Modest Flat maiden but wasn't beaten that far on handicap hurdle debut at Cork recently; that was over 2m4f and this trip might suit this Flat-bred better; considered.
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12th

17

(21)

29th May 2024

Soft

1m 4f 110y

17:08 Tipperary

Camino Mission

8st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Seamus Fahey

18-race maiden under both codes and never placed; has more to prove than a lot of these.

40/1

12th

1

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:25 Kilbeggan

Camino Mission

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Seamus Fahey

17-race maiden under both codes and always opposable in maidens with a mark of 88.

16/1

12th

1

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:25 Kilbeggan

Camino Mission

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Seamus Fahey

17-race maiden under both codes and always opposable in maidens with a mark of 88.

16/1

Form: -P3556

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner has run well in defeat at times over hurdles, including at this track (2m3f) last autumn; beaten a long way on return in a 3m Cork maiden hurdle but this is more suitable.
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11th

2

17th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Qatar Spirit

11st 13lb

J: Niall Prendergast

T: Timothy Cleary

Dual Flat winner has run well in defeat at times over hurdles, including at Gowran last autumn; below best in two runs after a winter break

16/1

8th

3

11th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:35 Limerick

Qatar Spirit

11st 11lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Timothy Cleary

towards rear early, midfield when not fluent 4th, in touch with leaders after 3 out

8/1

8th

3

11th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:35 Limerick

Qatar Spirit

11st 11lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Timothy Cleary

towards rear early, midfield when not fluent 4th, in touch with leaders after 3 out

8/1

Form: 000

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; soundly beaten in three maiden hurdles but could do better in handicap company; worth a market check.
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2nd

10

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:08 Wexford

Kilbrin Rocco

10st 3lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Possibly value for more than the neck margin when winning at Tramore last month; only 4lb higher and is at the right end of the handicap here; every chance of getting in the mix.

4/1

1st

9

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:00 Tramore

Kilbrin Rocco

10st 8lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

1-7 over fences, the win coming at Clonmel in January (2m, heavy); soundly beaten off revised mark twice since and handicapper slow to relent; others appeal more.

14/1

5th

7

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 185y

14:54 Limerick

Kilbrin Rocco

10st 9lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Showed that he was getting the hang of things over fences when second over C&D at the Christmas meeting; backed that up when justifying favouritism in heavy ground in a 2m contest at Clonmel in January; posed no threat off his revised mark at Thurles five weeks ago.

7/1

Form: 5PP98P CD

Last run: 168 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-13 over hurdles, though that came over C&D; in mostly poor form over fences and hurdles when last in action; needs to be at his best off a break.
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1st

8

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:08 Wexford

Crowsatedappletart

11st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Michael Winters

Seven-time winner over hurdles/fences; won twice at this venue last July; likely to show the benefit of a recent hurdles run at Limerick; noteworthy on account of his ability to handle the track; good chance with a top claimer aboard.

6/1

6th

5

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 100y

13:35 Limerick

Crowsatedappletart

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Seven-time winner over hurdles/fences and hasn't been out of the first three in his last six starts around here; three wins over fences last year; disappointing favourite over hurdles at Cork but returns from a break racing from 14lb lower hurdles mark; should go well.

3/1

7th

6

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Cork

Crowsatedappletart

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Winner of seven races including three this year; those three wins have come in handicap chases, including a 3l victory at Limerick (2m3f, yld-sft) on latest off 109; rated 103 in this sphere and 2m is fine so can't be discounted on return to hurdling.

4/1

Form: 080

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Pulled-up in a point and well beaten in three maiden hurdles; could fare better in handicap company and worth a market look.
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18th

16

9th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 7y

15:10 Naas

Mywayorthehighway

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Best effort over hurdles when fifth at Roscommon last June; jumped poorly in a chase at Thurles last time; trainer probably has a better chance with Mayos Vendangeur.

20/1

8th

12

6th Feb 2025

Good

2m 0f 4y

14:00 Thurles

Mywayorthehighway

10st 3lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear, mistake 2nd, bad mistake and detached 3rd

14/1

8th

12

6th Feb 2025

Good

2m 0f 4y

14:00 Thurles

Mywayorthehighway

10st 3lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear, mistake 2nd, bad mistake and detached 3rd

14/1

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Payout
Exacta €67.30
Straight Forecast €50.74
Tricast €166.99
Trifecta €343.30

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Jay Pee M

SPOTLIGHT:

Camino Mission

The Irish Sun:

Roderick

POSTDATA:

Jay Pee M