19.55
SoftLimerick Racecourse Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £5221.24
- 1m 3f 70y
- 19 runners
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Runners: 19 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
50/1 (Won)
- Win: £64.90
- Place: £7.70
Form: 050/0-
Last run: 345 days
W: 9st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
12th May 2024 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Saw plenty of action in Ireland and also won a 1m6f AW Flat race last month on sixth start for current yard; ran respectably in that sphere 15 days ago; heavy defeats in Ireland in his last four starts over hurdles, latest last June, which he needs to put well behind him. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
12th May 2024 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Saw plenty of action in Ireland and also won a 1m6f AW Flat race last month on sixth start for current yard; ran respectably in that sphere 15 days ago; heavy defeats in Ireland in his last four starts over hurdles, latest last June, which he needs to put well behind him. |
8/1 |
|
4th 5 (2) |
27th Apr 2024 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Ex-Irish 7yo, who got back on the scoresheet when landing a 1m6f handicap here (13-2) on his return three weeks ago; got first run in that race but a 3lb rise looks fair enough and he's respected on this drop back in trip. |
4/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.50
Form: 29506-
Last run: 260 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 (10) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 180y |
9st 12lb |
Two wins have come over further, including when last seen at Bellewstown in August; inadequate trip and long absent so may need this comeback run. |
20/1 |
|
1st 6 (4) |
26th Aug 2025 Yielding 0m 7f 195y |
9st 7lb |
Rain welcomed as his belated breakthrough win came on heavy ground over 7f in April; some good runs in defeat since, latest strong-finishing third over inadequate 6f at Naas early this month; could go well back up in trip from a good draw. |
11/2 |
|
9 (19) |
4th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 205y |
9st 5lb |
Rain welcomed as his belated breakthrough win came on heavy ground in April; that was over 7f and his good runs since have been over furher than this; might find some in here too quick. |
10/1 |
25/1
- Place: £3.90
Form: /6950-
Last run: 253 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 |
27th May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 13lb |
Four-time AW winner whose hurdles win came in 2m Kilbeggan handicap nearly two years ago (good); recent Flat comeback run should have him fitter although unproven over this far. |
8/1 |
|
7th 3 (5) |
12th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 182y |
11st 11lb |
Has won over hurdles but all four Flat wins have been at Dundalk; since that last win in April he's finished well beaten on the AW and on chase debut. |
25/1 |
|
6th 11 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 210y |
11st 3lb |
Four-time AW winner including in 2m event at Dundalk on penultimate start; in rear in a 2m Lingfield race three weeks ago; has won over hurdles; makes chase debut |
14/1 |
16/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 87520-
Last run: 240 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
15th Jun 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 165y |
11st 10lb |
0-8 over timber but went close at Killarney last summer and arrives on the back of a big Flat run; on a fair mark and not many of her rivals arrive in-form. |
3/1 |
|
10 (14) |
1st Jun 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 40y |
9st 7lb |
Longstanding maiden who has shown his best form at Killarney; needs to improve considerably from a Rsocommon run; not a strong contender. |
16/1 |
|
10 (14) |
1st Jun 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 40y |
9st 7lb |
Longstanding maiden who has shown his best form at Killarney; needs to improve considerably from a Rsocommon run; not a strong contender. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 6876-8
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (10) |
8th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 4f 115y |
10st 6lb |
Just one Flat win since 2021 but was only beaten a neck on soft by Tassarolo at Killarney last month; form knocked since and his better recent runs have come on softer ground than what's likely here. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 16 (3) |
16th Jul 2025 Good 1m 3f 103y |
9st 8lb |
First reserve; five wins in all codes; has been running consistently in defeat on the Flat lately including at Limerick four days ago; needs more but easy ground might help. |
66/1
Form: 159-00
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 |
29th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 110y |
10st 6lb |
Veteran; five-time chase winner including three over C&D; last won here last August off 99 and 3lb lower now; recent efforts have been underwhelming, however, and blinkers are reached for. |
18/1 |
|
6th 10 (14) |
3rd May 2026 Good 1m 5f 190y |
9st 4lb |
Old boy has won 12 races in all under both codes, mostly from the front; C&D winner in 2024 and was placed over 1m4f last year, but he's pushing on now and tailed off over fences last time. |
20/1 |
|
10th 1 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 1m 7f 110y |
12st 0lb |
Veteran pulled up on first start for this yard at Clonmel in December but has a fine record here (four wins, three over fences) and is just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D last August; ground versatile and can't discount. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 0860-3
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 16 (8) |
31st Aug 2023 Good 1m 6f 0y |
9st 0lb |
Best Flat effort when third in a Gowran handicap in May; got off the mark over hurdles last time over 2m4f at Killarney; could make his presence felt. |
14/1 |
|
1st 15 |
20th Jul 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Won a juvenile maiden hurdle last summer for his previous trainer; creditable third on the Flat at Gowran in May on the first of two outings for this stable; fitness not in doubt and relatively unexposed as a hurdler. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 413552
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (3) |
5th Apr 2024 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
10st 1lb |
slightly awkward start, towards rear |
8/1 |
|
3rd 1 (3) |
5th Apr 2024 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
10st 1lb |
slightly awkward start, towards rear |
8/1 |
|
2nd 5 (10) |
22nd Mar 2024 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Five-time C&D winner, including this race last year and more recently off 69 in November; solid recent form off this mark so has to be on the shortlist again. |
11/2 |
5/1
Form: 3754-1 CD
Last run: 62 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
22nd May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
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 |
|
4 |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
1m3f Flat winner who is unexposed over hurdles; missed last year but he attracted support on his comeback at Huntingdon (2m, good; equipment added) 17 days ago and was travelling when he unseated two out; on same mark here and he's an interesting contender for in-form yard. |
7/4 |
|
11 |
11th Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Ex-Irish gelding who's yet to show anything for this yard, which boasts a decent record round here; well worth a look in the market, back from a lengthy absence and going in a first-time tongue-tie and hood. |
12/1 |
6/1
Form: 8-9063
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 10lb
8 yo Horse
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 18 (20) |
29th May 2024 Soft 1m 4f 110y |
8st 12lb |
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 |
8st 13lb |
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 |
9st 1lb
|
midfield |
14/1
Form: 0920-9
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 12 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Longstanding maiden has been placed plenty of times; pulled-up in first-time cheekpieces at Listowel last time and not easy to fancy from 1lb out of the handicap. |
25/1 |
|
10th 12 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Longstanding maiden has been placed plenty of times; pulled-up in first-time cheekpieces at Listowel last time and not easy to fancy from 1lb out of the handicap. |
25/1 |
|
8 |
26th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 6f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Long standing maiden has run plenty of good races in defeat, including a 2.25l third of 14 off this mark at Ballinrobe (22.5f, good) latest; place chance again in new headgear combination. |
11/1 |
16/1
Form: 6-6207
Last run: 86 days
W: 8st 12lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 47
| 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 |
9st 0lb |
dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear |
7/1 |
|
6th 15 (9) |
5th Jul 2023 Good 1m 4f 120y |
8st 12lb |
towards rear of midfield |
25/1 |
|
12th 16 (1) |
23rd Jun 2023 Soft 1m 3f 70y |
8st 12lb |
Long losing sequence at this stage; good effort when second at Dundalk three starts ago but others preferred. |
16/1 |
9/2
Form: 9-5253 BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (11) |
13th Sep 2023 Good 1m 4f 0y |
10st 2lb |
towards rear of midfield, pushed along and headway under 2f out, challenging on outer inside final furlong, led final 110yds, soon clear, comfortably |
5/1 |
|
4th 4 (10) |
4th Sep 2023 Soft 1m 3f 140y |
10st 0lb |
held up in rear, headway when hung right over 2f out, went fourth 1f out, wandered around and kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders |
5/1 |
|
4th 6 (7) |
9th Aug 2023 Good 1m 5f 42y |
9st 8lb |
Maiden has run well in handicaps several times this term, going closest over this trip at Down Royal; raised 2lb but should make another bold bid; ground versatile. |
9/4 |
4/1
Form: 1/2653 CD BF
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Best of three hurdle runs for new stable this season when second of five in soft-ground Leicester seller (2m4f) in December; reverts to this code after going close off his basement Flat mark three weeks ago but others have more compelling claims; first ride under rules for Elizabeth Feakes. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 8 (2) |
2nd Mar 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
This season's hurdling form for Fergal O'Brien was uninspiring and he was safely held when fourth in C&D classified race on Flat return in January; difficult to enthuse over. |
14/1 |
|
4th 1 (6) |
26th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Triple hurdle winner but his last success was in 2023 and he was well held at Taunton last Saturday; now returns to the Flat for the first time in 16 months and he's 1-24 in this sphere; opposable. |
12/1 |
66/1
Form: 00070-
Last run: 212 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 16 (16) |
11th Aug 2023 Soft 1m 4f 115y |
9st 12lb |
midfield |
20/1 |
|
11th 8 (4) |
24th Jul 2023 Yielding 1m 4f 126y |
9st 7lb |
Not easy to make a case for this one, well-held on seasonal return behind Riyami; no headgear today. |
50/1 |
100/1
Form: 0-00
Last run: 44 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 13 (2) |
26th Jul 2023 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
8st 12lb |
soon led, headed but pressed leader halfway |
50/1 |
|
13th 15 (17) |
15th Jul 2023 Good To Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Very modest form in maidens and on handicap bow over 1m3f; outsider. |
50/1 |
|
16th 15 (13) |
23rd Jun 2023 Soft 1m 3f 70y |
8st 12lb |
Three ordinary efforts in maidens and makes little appeal on her handicap bow. |
100/1 |
Form: 8094
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
14th Apr 2026 Yielding 1m 7f 131y |
11st 12lb |
Dual-purpose; the best of these over hurdles (rated 143); no impact on first three starts for this yard in hot handicap hurdles; well beaten on sole previous chase start at Cork when with Gavin Cromwell but this much easier; wouldn't want it too soft. |
11/8 |
|
16th 7 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Two wins apiece on the Flat and over hurdles during his time with Gavin Cromwell but well beaten in a big-field handicap on the Flat and over hurdles (behind a few of these at Dublin Racing Festival) since joining current yard; the refitting of blinkers needs to help spark a revival. |
25/1 |
|
12th 4 |
1st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Two wins apiece on the Flat and over hurdles; was poor on the Flat when last seen but has a shout if back to his best hurdle form; handles soft. |
20/1 |
Form: 0709
Last run: 32 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 (7) |
9th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 66y |
9st 2lb |
Versatile sort has won over hurdles, fences and on the Flat; got first chase win at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) in August; won on the level at Bellewstown off 53 on good; fell when travelling okay in Listowel beginners' chase on latest. |
8/1 |
Form: 687460
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 13 |
15th Oct 2024 Good 2m 6f 166y |
11st 0lb |
Prolific Flat and dual hurdles winner at a fairly modest level; long losing run but twice placed in claiming hurdles including latest when 6l off Cozone at Clonmel (2m4f, good); rider's claim brings the pair closer but still needs to find more. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
3rd Oct 2024 Yielding 2m 3f 206y |
10st 8lb |
Prolific Flat and dual hurdles winner; fair form under both codes this summer, placed in claimer over this trip at Bellewstown and not shamed in handicap company last time; well in at the weights, for what that's worth in a race of this nature, and good ground important. |
3/1 |
|
6th 3 |
13th Sep 2024 Good 2m 6f 11y |
11st 9lb |
midfield |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €1372.80 |
| Straight Forecast | €516.69 |
| Tricast | €7569.03 |
| Trifecta | €0.00 |
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