June 22 / 13.40 Limerick

13.40

Good To Firm

Regeneron ‘Celebrating 10 Years In The Mid-West’ Maiden

  • Prize money: £6413.04
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Regeneron ‘Celebrating 10 Years In The Mid-West’ Maiden

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 23- BF

Last run: 251 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
No Nay Never colt made very promising debut when second to a subsequent Listed winner at the Curragh in September but overturned at long odds-on at Naas following month, finishing clear third to two useful types; both those runs on soft, encounters much quicker ground here.
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5th

6

(3)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

17:10 Killarney

Il Pellegrino

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Made a successful return after eight months off to land a 7f maiden at Limerick in June, beating today's rival Monasterboice who has won his last two start; got upset in the stalls when fair fifth at Leopardstown in his first handicap; may be worth forgiving that run; up in trip.

7/2

5th

4

(10)

11th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 35y

17:40 Leopardstown

Il Pellegrino

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

held up in rear, headway towards far side 2f out, briefly went fourth inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds

11/2

1st

4

(12)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

13:40 Limerick

Il Pellegrino

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent, went second 2f out, pushed along to lead inside final furlong, clear inside final 110yds, reduced lead towards finish

11/4

11/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 59-338

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Solid maiden runs on contrasting ground this term before excuses (slowly away, not clear run) on handicap debut last time; cheekpieces now replace blinkers and handles good ground so remains of interest.
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13

(13)

29th Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:40 Galway

Monasterboice

8st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Noel Meade

Reeled off a hat-trick last summer at around 1m and better again when second in C&D conditions event in September; two poor runs this term however so hard to be confident in and wants easier ground.

20/1

3rd
15 (9)
Settlement

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 256-33

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Maiden of definite ability but now 0-6 and hasn't quite got home over 1m both starts this term on good ground; back in trip here with cheekpieces tried and has to be respected.
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1st

13

(6)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Dundalk (AW)

Settlement

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: D K Weld

Maiden of definite ability but proving expensive to follow on turf, looking a tad onepaced at Limerick on latest (cheekpieces tried there now discarded); still sets the standard on overall form switched to AW and leading claimer booked.

13/8

3rd

15

(9)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

13:40 Limerick

Settlement

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

prominent throughout, outpaced inside final furlong, kept on, no match for first two

5/2

3rd

11

(4)

3rd Jun 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:05 Gowran Park

Settlement

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

led, joined when edged left 2f out, soon headed, lost second over 1f out, no extra final furlong, no match for first two

Evs

Form: 63

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Limerick third a step in the right direction but more likely needed to play a role here; trip should suit.
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5th

1

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

15:09 Gowran Park

Pink Oxalis

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, including over 1m at this track on soft in April; career-best when landing a very competitive fillies' handicap at Leopardstown last September; not in the same form on first two starts this year; slowly away over 7f here last time, staying-on third was a decent effort in the circumstances.

5/1

3rd

1

(1)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Gowran Park

Pink Oxalis

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, including over a mile at this track on soft in April; won very competitive fillies handicap at Leopardstown in September off 5lb lower; not been in same form in two starts this term and needs a big step forward down in trip off top weight.

16/1

23th

8

(22)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Pink Oxalis

9st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, including a 1m premier handicap at Irish Champions fixture at Leopardstown; would prefer better ground.

25/1

Form: 7

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Upset in stalls and plenty green on Down Royal debut last month; all the better for that experience but may still need more time.
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5th

11

(14)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Princess Aurea

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

prominent, soon went second, weakened inside final furlong, lost fourth towards finish

20/1

6th

7

(2)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Princess Aurea

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Remains a maiden after five starts but she has ability and ran well on her sole AW start when third here over a mile in July; her opening mark is fair and she should go well from an inside draw.

9/1

4th

12

(11)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Princess Aurea

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Beaten in the region of 5l in her last three races and may remain vulnerable in maidens.

7/1

Form: 46

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Green under pressure on Leopardstown debut last month but showed definite ability; didn't back that up at Fairyhouse under more prominent ride but still has to be considered.
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3rd

2

(2)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

An Mhi Abu

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield, headway towards near side over 1f out, kept on and went third inside final 110yds

12/1

8th

3

(11)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 30y

17:55 Leopardstown

An Mhi Abu

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has shown definite ability in a quartet of maidens; tongue-tied for her handicap debut and the market may prove a good guide.

8/1

6th

3

(1)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:35 Cork

An Mhi Abu

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Gavin Cromwell

Green under pressure but ran a big race in fourth in a decent Leopardstown maiden (7f, good) on debut; got tapped for toe at Fairyhouse and Limerick since and needs to improve.

12/1

Form: 723 BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Signs of temperament but definite ability in two maidens last month, each time not quite seeing out the 1m trip after forcing it on soft ground; drop in trip here could suit, if handling the quicker ground.
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7th

7

(9)

29th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Judge Me Not

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Signs of temperament but definite ability in two maidens in May, each time not quite seeing out the 1m trip after forcing the pace on soft ground; disappointing over this trip on good ground at Gowran last week; cheekpieces tried now.

10/1

7th

5

(8)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

13:40 Limerick

Judge Me Not

9st 8lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: J P Murtagh

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 1f out, kept on

9/2

3rd

4

(6)

16th May 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Limerick

Judge Me Not

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Stepped up to this trip with some effect when only outpointed late in a Gowran maiden last week; seemingly on the upgrade and looks to have an ideal opportunity here.

4/5

50/1

Form: 00

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
No threat both recent maidens, eligible for a mark after this.
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15th

14

(3)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 111y

15:05 Roscommon

Its A Gamble

8st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Brian Nolan

Has failed to beat a single rival in her two handicap attempts; new headgear tried.

50/1

25th

27

(26)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Its A Gamble

8st 9lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Brian Nolan

towards rear

100/1

14

(3)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 39y

17:00 Punchestown

Its A Gamble

8st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Brian Nolan

Best effort in maidens came when beaten 11l at Limerick; ran poorly on handicap bow in first-time hood which is discarded; may need more time and is 2lb wrong.

66/1

Form: 80

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held twice in Curragh maidens on good ground; will be of more interest in handicaps.
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12th

15

(7)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Never Thought

9st 4lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Jarlath P Fahey

dwelt start, towards rear

12th

15

(7)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Never Thought

9st 4lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Jarlath P Fahey

dwelt start, towards rear

9th

7

(1)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Never Thought

9st 5lb

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Not much to take from turf maiden form and handicap debut at Bellewstown back in July; market likely best guide now upped in trip for AW debut.

20/1

OUR TIP

66/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 252 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never sighted after slow start on Naas debut in October; makes little appeal.
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10th

1

(11)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

13:40 Limerick

Main Stand

10st 3lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Luke Comer

led early, soon prominent, weakened gradually from under 2f out

66/1

13th

9

(12)

14th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:15 Naas

Main Stand

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

dwelt start, towards rear of midfield

33/1

66/1

Form: 0000

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nothing so far in maidens, seems very limited.
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7

(5)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Making A Move

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Ex-Irish maiden; close third in 1m Newcastle classified in January, his second start for Daragh Bourke, but two very disappointing runs in similar races have followed.

10/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Keen and green when last of 14 on recent Gowran debut; best watched for now.
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14th

15

(6)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Alis Court

8st 12lb

T: M A Cahill

raced in second

6th

2

(5)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

15:47 Dundalk (AW)

Alis Court

9st 4lb

J: Alan Persse

T: M A Cahill

No show in three outings in turf maidens last season; no AW experience; up against it.

66/1

6th

2

(5)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

15:47 Dundalk (AW)

Alis Court

9st 4lb

J: Alan Persse

T: M A Cahill

No show in three outings in turf maidens last season; no AW experience; up against it.

66/1

Form: 8000

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Moderate form so far in maidens, bred to want further; easily passed over.
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13th

1

(7)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Behomebyhalfpast

9st 3lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: John James Feane

Poor form in six runs so far including back on AW earlier this month; cheekpieces on.

50/1

13th

1

(7)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Behomebyhalfpast

9st 3lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: John James Feane

Poor form in six runs so far including back on AW earlier this month; cheekpieces on.

50/1

12th

9

(5)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Dundalk (AW)

Behomebyhalfpast

9st 3lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John James Feane

In good hands but has shown next to nothing so far; impossible to make a case for her.

66/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away, last of 15 on recent Fairyhouse debut.
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14th

14

(2)

6th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Pass The Sugar

8st 13lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: J F O’Shea

Poor form, good bit to find on last month's C&D run with some of these; cheekpieces tried

33/1

14th

14

(2)

6th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Pass The Sugar

8st 13lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: J F O’Shea

Poor form, good bit to find on last month's C&D run with some of these; cheekpieces tried

33/1

13th

14

(4)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Pass The Sugar

8st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: J F O’Shea

Beaten out of sight in all six career starts to date, including a pair of turf handicaps; impossible to recommend at present; first-time blinkers.

40/1

Form: 09

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slow to break, well held both maidens; easily ignored.
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21th

21

(3)

24th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Bless Me

9st 3lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Not remotely threatening in her first three races (7f/1m) and this will be no easier.

100/1

15th

9

(14)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

13:40 Limerick

Bless Me

9st 3lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: John Andrew Kinsella

midfield, brief headway under 3f out, weakened 2f out

100/1

9th

3

(3)

3rd Jun 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:05 Gowran Park

Bless Me

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Didn't show much at the Curragh (7f) but that was a useful maiden on heavy ground.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta €14.90
Straight Forecast €19.49
Trifecta €61.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Settlement

POSTDATA:

An Mhi Abu

The Irish Sun:

Il Pellegrino

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Settlement