April 22 / 17.30 Limerick

17.30

Yielding

24th Of June Ladies Day At Limerick Handicap

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 1m 3f 55y
  • 19 runners
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24th Of June Ladies Day At Limerick Handicap

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.30
  • Place: £3.90

Form: 93754- BF

Last run: 203 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Best handicap run came over 1m at Cork last sutumn, running on late; was fancied to score over this trip at Killarney next time but possibly found the ground too soft; this drying surface can suit and is a player off this mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 5

16:00 Uttoxeter

Fond Farewell

10st 7lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Low-grade Flat winner in Ireland back in 2023 (sole career success); unplaced in six races over hurdles and beaten 16.5l on chase debut at Southwell (behind Alshadhian) when a mid-race mistake didn't help.

12/1

4th

6

9th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Southwell

Fond Farewell

10st 9lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won a low-grade Flat handicap in Ireland in 2023 but unplaced all six hurdle runs for current stable; not beaten far when fifth of six at Worcester (2m, good) recently but not bred for chasing; others are much safer.

33/1

5th

8

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:41 Worcester

Fond Farewell

11st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Yet to get off the mark over hurdles but unseated two out when travelling easily at Huntingdon (2m, good) in March; pulled up at Uttoxeter since but could be dangerous off bottom weight.

12/1

2nd
11 (9)
Nusra

18/1

  • Place: £10.50

Form: 22947-

Last run: 261 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Maiden under all codes after 26 starts; has twice run well on the Flat here and if putting aside her poor hurdles run last time isn't one to dismiss.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Nusra

10st 8lb

J: J J Slevin

T: G Ahern

Three-time Flat winner; two decent handicap hurdle runs in April (third at Limerick, second at Tramore) imply a definite chance; however, she has been off since a below-par Tipperary run in May.

10/1

13

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Nusra

10st 8lb

J: J J Slevin

T: G Ahern

Three-time Flat winner; two decent handicap hurdle runs in April (third at Limerick, second at Tramore) imply a definite chance; however, she has been off since a below-par Tipperary run in May.

10/1

7th

12

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

18:20 Tipperary

Nusra

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: G Ahern

Three-time Flat winner; now more mature than when obtaining initial hurdles experience early in her career; beaten 10l when second at Tramore a month ago but one of the more appealing runners.

9/2

3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 0000-4 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Showed improved form to win a Wexford maiden hurdle in March but was beaten 15l into fourth in a 1m5f Navan Flat handicap back on the level; better was expected then and Keane takes over dropped in trip on faster ground; tongue-tie left off.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

4

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:20 Killarney

Secret Rock

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Maiden hurdle winner in 2023 and also two Flat wins for Tony Martin; won a Kilbeggan handicap on stable debut returning from a 214-day break; needs more up 7lb but a player.

7/2

1st

4

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Kilbeggan

Secret Rock

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Won a maiden hurdle in 2023; also two Flat wins in 2024 for Tony Martin; lacks a recent run but of some interest on his first outing for Cian Collins.

10/1

10th

10

(3)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Secret Rock

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Only had five runs for this yard and been competitive in 1m3f/1m4f handicaps; hold-up performer who will probably need a good pace to chase back at 1m.

4/1

Form: 04226-

Last run: 186 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Posted three solid runs on soft over 1m last autumn before was below par on final start; unproven over this trip making seasonal debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(5)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Stormie Outlook

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Two wins (both on good) for the late Edward O'Grady; made a bright start for this stable when fifth at Listowel; ran at Leopardstown on Sunday.

12/1

Form: 50924-

Last run: 283 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Dual purpose maiden hasn't had that many runs; ran well on the Flat several times last year, including when touched off over C&D; can go well if ready enough after his absence.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(7)

8th Apr 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

15:40 Navan

Tudor Manor

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

towards rear, headway on outer over 3f out, outpaced over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

8/1

1

(7)

8th Apr 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

15:40 Navan

Tudor Manor

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

In good form over 1m4f at Dundalk last November, notching a win and a second; fit from hurdling; 1-14 on turf, sole win gained over 1m4f at Leopardstown last May; fine effort over this trip when second at the Listowel festival.

8/1

7th

8

17th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:45 Wexford

Tudor Manor

11st 1lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Patrick J Flynn

In good form over 1m4f at Dundalk in November; mid-field on handicap hurdle debut at Thurles recently; jumping was an issue last season.

14/1

50/1

Form: 008-90

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Horse

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Former Group 3 winner is a light of those days and can only be watched after a poor Curragh run over 1m.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

18

(20)

29th May 2024

Soft

1m 4f 110y

17:08 Tipperary

Chilean

8st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

Group 3 winner in France (heavy); those days are long gone and he's become inconsistent; lacks a recent run.

40/1

12th

15

(5)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Chilean

8st 13lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Luke Comer

Group 3 winner in France (heavy); those days are long gone but his latest fourth at Bellewstown (1m4f; behind Enquire Within) was a solid effort.

14/1

4th

18

(16)

28th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 4f 15y

17:10 Bellewstown

Chilean

9st 1lb

T: Luke Comer

midfield

OUR TIP

Form: 60-003

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dual purpose performer last won on the Flat at Dundalk in 2022; a fine run there last week over just short of this trip and, though a maiden on turf, is capable of running well.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:48 Downpatrick

Hidden Land

12st 2lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Andrew Kinirons

All three of her wins over hurdles have come here, including a wide margin win over 2m3f in June; up 10lb for that but comes here on the back of a 1m4f Flat handicap win at Galway; major contender.

5/1

1st

19

(1)

1st Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Hidden Land

9st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Andrew Kinirons

First reserve; twice a winner at around this trip and better hurdler; others preferred.

Form: 876-60

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Last of her four Flat turf wins came in July 2021; two modest AW runs lately; has to find the spark again to be of interest.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

14

(6)

11th Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:10 Navan

Maricruz

9st 2lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: John C McConnell

prominent, led narrowly after 4f, joined halfway, pushed along and lost position under 3f out, weakened from over 1f out

33/1

5th

10

(15)

17th May 2023

Good

1m 2f 20y

20:20 Cork

Maricruz

9st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

disputed lead, led after 3f, headed and lost two places halfway

20/1

8th

8

(11)

22nd Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 3f 55y

17:30 Limerick

Maricruz

9st 6lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

prominent, went third halfway

22/1

Form: 00/44- BF

Last run: 339 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden ran well when last seen on the Flat almost a year ago; some decent hurdle runs last autumn and is of some interest back on the level today; market might help.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

13th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 195y

14:05 Wexford

Edge Of My Seat

11st 9lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Dual purpose maiden ran a fine race to be fourth in a Punchestown handicap on return in May; should be a big player if improving from that.

4/1

4th

11

21st May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:28 Punchestown

Edge Of My Seat

11st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

0-11 on the Flat and 0-9 over hurdles; however, has run well enough on the odd occasion to believe she might win a race off this mark.

20/1

Form: 22127-

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Generally consistent on the Flat last year, getting off the mark over 2m at Tramore but running well over this trip also; ran well over hurdles a couple of times during the winter and one to consider; wide draw no help.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

19th

15

26th Dec 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:45 Leopardstown

Barometer

10st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John Joseph Murphy

midfield

20/1

17th

4

17th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

16:05 Cheltenham

Barometer

11st 11lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Joseph Murphy

One 2m win from 21 races on the Flat, showing fair form; has shown ability in all four starts (maidens) over hurdles, the latest when runner-up to an impressive odds-on winner at Punchestown in October; could have more to give in this sphere and it is needed.

20/1

Form: 6/420-

Last run: 185 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner is a maiden on the Flat after 14 starts; was just denied over 1m6f at Navan last August off this mark and a repeat of that would see him involved.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

0

13

22nd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Listowel

Punters Poet

10st 12lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Dual hurdle winner but lacks chasing experience (0-4) and doesn't arrive here in much form.

50/1

11th

14

(10)

7th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 144y

19:25 Clonmel

Punters Poet

10st 9lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

midfield

25/1

8th

8

23rd Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 141y

19:10 Sligo

Punters Poet

10st 11lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Last three runs have been over fences; no encouragement from a hurdles outing at Clonmel in May; over two years since his last win.

16/1

11/1

Form: 91425-

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won on the Flat at Tramore (1m4f) last August and two solid runs in defeat after; well-held over hurdles last twice but return to a sounder surface can help; wide draw no help, though.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

14

(10)

8th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Wojood

8st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

C&D winner but the losing run is mounting up and no signs of a revival at this venue of late; plenty to prove.

33/1

Form: 70980-

Last run: 215 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Officially rated only 40 and has never run over a trip this far on the Flat; not easily fancied.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

10th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 110y

18:05 Roscommon

Jimmy McGill

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

in touch with leaders, weakened 3 out

100/1

13th

15

(5)

22nd Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 3f 55y

17:30 Limerick

Jimmy McGill

8st 12lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John Joseph Winston

prominent

33/1

8

17th Mar 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 190y

13:50 Down Royal

Jimmy McGill

11st 4lb

J: Carl Millar

T: John Joseph Winston

in touch with leaders, prominent 3rd

100/1

Form: -34444

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come on AW and 0-9 on turf, though several decent runs in defeat, including over C&D; dropping down the weights albeit running respectably on AW lately; one to consider.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(17)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Evening Verse

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

C&D winner last year who needs to improve on this year's turf form; wide draw a negative.

10/1

7th

9

(19)

16th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 100y

19:10 Gowran Park

Evening Verse

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Both wins have come on AW, penultimate turf run at Cork was a solid one, trip probably too far at Ballinrobe last time; other preferred.

12/1

Form: 8/70-0

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability as a 2yo; poor on second start last year and not much better on Dundalk comeback; opposed for now.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

10

(1)

22nd Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 3f 55y

17:30 Limerick

Gunners Dream

9st 5lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Patrick Martin

midfield

33/1

13th

9

(12)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

21:30 Dundalk (AW)

Gunners Dream

9st 8lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

Placed off a mark 11lb higher than this in a 1m nursery here in 2021; first of two turf outings last May was respectable; absent since a poor run at Sligo when trying a trip like this for the fist time.

12/1

Form: 982-80

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Has shown snippets of winning ability but took a backwards step at Dundalk last time; a visor is reached for now back to turf.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

10

(5)

3rd May 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:50 Gowran Park

Boragh Empress

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Barry J Fitzgerald

soon led, headed but prominent after 2f

20/1

12

(10)

22nd Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 3f 55y

17:30 Limerick

Boragh Empress

9st 0lb

J: Kyanna Van Buuren

T: Barry J Fitzgerald

Has shown snippets of winning ability but took a backwards step at Dundalk last time; a visor is reached for now back to turf.

25/1

15

(8)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:10 Dundalk (AW)

Boragh Empress

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Barry J Fitzgerald

First reserve; runner-up in a C&D claimer here in the autumn but well held over 1m4f since; visor

Form: 44360- CD

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:48 Roscommon

Sequoiaspirit

11st 0lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Ray Hackett

Five-time Flat winner (including here) is 1-28 over hurdles; last two runs in this sphere poor but shaped well on the level at Killarney four weeks ago; just 1lb above sole hurdles win so place chance but hard to fancy for win purposes given his modest strike-rate.

12/1

3rd

7

(1)

12th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 182y

19:40 Killarney

Sequoiaspirit

11st 7lb

J: Mr L Hackett

T: Ray Hackett

Strong stayer with the form to feature off this mark but he has been very quiet in two runs over hurdles this year.

10/1

14

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Sequoiaspirit

10st 10lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Is just 1-27 over hurdles and was well beaten here last time after a break; can improve on that but plenty others preferred.

40/1

Form: 6/705-

Last run: 173 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(5)

22nd Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 178y

19:10 Ballinrobe

No Hassle

9st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Shane Ryder

C&D winner a year ago is having another fine season; won at Leopardstown before a fine 3rd back here, both over 1m5f; off an unchanged mark, so solid claims.

7/2

3rd

6

(5)

24th Jun 2024

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:20 Ballinrobe

No Hassle

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Shane Ryder

Course winner over a slightly shorter trip last July; finished behind Ameerat Jumaira when sixth at Roscommon on seasonal debut; now worse off following Leopardstown win when her victims included close-up fourth Sugaree.

7/1

1st

5

(2)

6th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 180y

18:00 Leopardstown

No Hassle

9st 6lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Shane Ryder

started quickly, soon raced in second, ridden and challenging over 1f out, led final 110yds, ran on

10/1

Form: 6-6207

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(2)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:20 Tramore

Magi Gal

9st 0lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear

7/1

6th

15

(9)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 120y

19:45 Tipperary

Magi Gal

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

towards rear of midfield

25/1

12th

16

(1)

23rd Jun 2023

Soft

1m 3f 70y

19:55 Limerick

Magi Gal

8st 12lb

J: Kyanna Van Buuren

T: John C McConnell

Long losing sequence at this stage; good effort when second at Dundalk three starts ago but others preferred.

16/1

Non-runners

Boragh Empress, Sequoiaspirit, No Hassle, Magi Gal

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €561.10
Straight Forecast €507.13
Tricast €1080.59
Trifecta €3189.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Secret Rock

The Irish Sun:

Stormie Outlook

RP Ratings (IRE):

Hidden Land

POSTDATA:

Secret Rock