December 26 / 15.50 Limerick

15.50

Soft

CJ Sheeran Mares INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 8 runners
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CJ Sheeran Mares INH Flat Race

Runners: 8 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.70
  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam point/bumper/2m6f Grade 3 hurdle winner, half-sister to bumper/hurdle winners Brackenmoss (2m), Jeremy Cuddleduck (2m1f and 2m4f) and Ask The Gatherer (2m3f-2m5f); bred to have a future.
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3rd

3

13th Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 150y

13:00 Limerick

Barnahash Primrose

10st 9lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Jonathan Sweeney

Made a winning debut in a bumper at this venue's Christmas fixture in 2023 and then third in a Grade 2 at Leopardstown in February; lost ground at the start and failed to make an impact when favourite here on hurdling debut in December; made amends at Leopardstown 12 days ago, recovering gamely after suffering interference at the eighth.

6/1

1st

1

3rd Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:35 Leopardstown

Barnahash Primrose

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Jonathan Sweeney

carried badly left and hampered 8th

7/2

9th

1

27th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

12:19 Limerick

Barnahash Primrose

11st 7lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Jonathan Sweeney

Made a winning debut in a bumper here last Christmas and then third in a Grade 2 at Leopardstown in February; below-par in her final race (Listed) but brings plenty of potential to hurdling.

7/2

20/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bang there in both her 3m points so has ability but might be vulnerable in bumpers.
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9th

3

25th Apr 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 150y

16:05 Wexford

Harrys Annie

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Hit the crossbar in two points and same story in first two rules starts when runner-up in two bumpers, including when chasing home Maughreen at Punchestown in January; was a little keen when a beaten favourite stepped up in trip at Limerick a fortnight ago but should be firmly in the mix if she settles better.

3/1

9th

3

25th Apr 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 150y

16:05 Wexford

Harrys Annie

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Hit the crossbar in two points and same story in first two rules starts when runner-up in two bumpers, including when chasing home Maughreen at Punchestown in January; was a little keen when a beaten favourite stepped up in trip at Limerick a fortnight ago but should be firmly in the mix if she settles better.

3/1

4th

3

11th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 0y

17:28 Limerick

Harrys Annie

11st 11lb

J: Mr D Allen

T: Terence O’Brien

took keen hold, led, pressed leader on inner after 2f

5/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 202

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gave the useful Banprionsa a race in a maiden hurdle at Tramore and that mare runs in the Grade 2 earlier this afternoon; looks sure to be involved; tongue-tie is a first.
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6th

2

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 110y

18:17 Ballinrobe

Rachels Secret

11st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Declan Queally

towards rear

11/2

6th

2

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 110y

18:17 Ballinrobe

Rachels Secret

11st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Declan Queally

towards rear

11/2

1st

10

27th Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 152y

16:45 Clonmel

Rachels Secret

10st 13lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Declan Queally

Promise for this stable last season, twice runner-up in maiden hurdles at Tramore; tailed off on sole outing for Henry de Bromhead in January; didn't see out 3m on first run back with this yard when third to stablemate Custom Taylor at Limerick two weeks ago; handles soft; sets the standard.

13/8

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
88,000euros foal; seventh foal; sister to bumper and 2m1f-3m hurdle/high-class chase winner Tornado Flyer and related to further winners; dam maiden half-sister to dual Champion Hurdle winner Hurricane Fly; lots to like.
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10th

14

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:25 Punchestown

Magic McColgan

10st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

Maiden hurdle winner here last season (2m4f, soft) is 0-5 chasing this term, standout run when only caught close home by a strong favourite in 2m4f Naas handicap in February (heavy), having hit the last; reportedly never travelled before pulled up over 3m at Navan last month, but claims if back to her Naas form.

10/1

6

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 150y

16:17 Navan

Magic McColgan

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Punchestown maiden hurdle winner was a distant second in the third of her beginners' chase starts at Naas (2m4f, soft); improved for switch to handicaps in a Listed contest back there last time (2m4f, heavy) when making a mistake at the last and being headed in the final strides; up 6lb for that but should be thereabouts.

6/1

2nd

7

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

17:00 Naas

Magic McColgan

10st 13lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Punchestown maiden hurdle winner in January last year; saddle slipped when pulled up on seasonal return in a mares' beginners' at Cork; no real excuses when tailed off here next time over C&D; better effort when a distant second in a beginners' back here latest; may do better now in handicap chases.

7/1

Form: 6

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won her sole point for Pat Doyle in January; wasn't the stable first string and went off 9-1 when beaten 20l in a maiden hurdle at Navan; should improve.
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8

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

17:05 Cork

Sainte Baol

11st 6lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Point-to-point winner's best maiden hurdle run came when beat 3.5l into fifth at Thurles in March (heavy ground); ran a nice race on handicap hurdle debut when fourth at Ballinrobe off 102; went close back in maiden company at Sligo over 2m2f on good ground last time out; not discounted back in a handicap.

15/2

2nd

8

11th Jun 2024

Good

2m 1f 182y

17:15 Sligo

Sainte Baol

11st 7lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

Stopped quickly in a Listowel handicap only ten days ago but a repeat of her previous fourth of 16 at Ballinrobe (another handicap) would see her on the scene in this company.

11/4

Form: 222

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has recorded the same RPR of 107 in all her bumpers and brings the best form credentials; very solid.
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4

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:47 Wexford

Workinonadream

11st 1lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Off the mark at the seventh attempt over hurdles in a maiden at Fairyhouse in January (2m4f, soft); pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Cork when last seen in March; rated 112 and this looks too big an ask on return.

14/1

Form: 6

Last run: 207 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest point form and made no impression in a Tramore maiden hurdle.
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6

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 11y

16:20 Sligo

Mrs Biddle

10st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Garrett James Power

Maiden has been in the frame several times over hurdles but has been well below her best last two starts in this sphere; has to rebound.

20/1

11

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:52 Galway

Mrs Biddle

11st 0lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: Garrett James Power

Maiden signed off for 2024 with placed efforts at Tramore (21.5f) and Downpatrick (2m6f) on good-good to yielding; disappointing efforts both starts in 2025; needs to bounce back.

20/1

7

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

19:49 Tramore

Mrs Biddle

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Garrett James Power

Maiden placed in three of last five runs in this sphere in 2024 (including at this venue); didn't take to chasing when pulled up at Downpatrick on return from 276 day break; needs to rebound back over timber.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 78

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran okay to be beaten about 12l at Galway but Rachel's Secret was below par that day in finishing further back; others preferred.
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5

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

14:55 Clonmel

French Hill

11st 13lb

J: Mr E Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Touched off in 2m Tipperary maiden in November (soft) and didn't run badly on latest of two handicap efforts since despite not looking that happy on better ground; return to soft ground ans step up in trip should suit so definite contender.

100/30

4th

7

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

13:40 Down Royal

French Hill

11st 2lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Touched off in a Tipperary maiden hurdle in November; soundly beaten twice since including over 2m3f at Limerick last month; capable of much better.

11/2

4th

7

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

13:40 Down Royal

French Hill

11st 2lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Touched off in a Tipperary maiden hurdle in November; soundly beaten twice since including over 2m3f at Limerick last month; capable of much better.

11/2

Non-runners

Westy Grace

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €38.20
Straight Forecast €34.59
Trifecta €201.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Magic McColgan

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Workinonadream

The Irish Sun:

Magic McColgan

POSTDATA:

Workinonadream