June 22 / 14.15 Limerick

14.15

Good To Firm

Regeneron ‘Celebrating A Decade In Limerick’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £6156.52
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Regeneron ‘Celebrating A Decade In Limerick’ Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 921-67

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
AW maiden winner in December has struggled a bit off higher turf mark this term; upped in trip here and handicapper relenting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

12

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:03 Leopardstown

Anvika

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Not the easiest to win with, as record of 1-24 on turf illustrates; however, is now 2lb below that sole success and not beaten far in fillies' handicaps over C&D on penultimate or at Limerick on latest; place chance.

14/1

3rd

3

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Limerick

Anvika

9st 7lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

No win since June 2024 at this course (7f); third to Amemri in this race last year; standout effort last term a fine second in premier fillies' handicap at Leopardstown (1m, good to yielding); best run of the season at that venue eight days ago (1m1f, soft; Spanish Temptress fourth) when a staying-on third after a slow start; player.

7/2

3rd

8

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Anvika

9st 5lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

No win since June 2024; standout effort last year a fine second in premier fillies' handicap at this venue (1m, good to yielding); 5lb lower here but hard to fancy on this season's efforts and testing conditions also a worry.

33/1

15/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 625-37

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Ran well in several maidens last year over sprint trips; good effort on seasonal debut in Cork handicap at this trip but below that form at the Curragh last time; remains of interest over this easy 7f.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(3)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

20:25 Haydock

Byzantine Empress

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Caught the eye when third of 12 over C&D on her return to action in May; hasn't built on it since but she's well handicapped if this sets up for her.

14/1

5

(10)

24th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Newbury

Byzantine Empress

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Soundly beaten in competitive York sprint two starts ago but ran well over 7f on other two outings this season; comes here on a workable mark and can be dangerous if the new cheekpieces have any positive effect.

12/1

5th

3

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

13:55 Musselburgh

Byzantine Empress

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

1-18 strike-rate and down the field at York last Saturday (6f, good; reportedly never travelling); however, prior to that she was a close third on reappearance at Haydock (7f, good to soft) and a good case can be made on that form; effective on good to soft; could bounce back with big run.

9/2

12/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 5-47

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Showed ability on debut at the Curragh on sole 2yo outing but two runs this term not as effective, weak enough finishing efforts both times; others preferred on handicap debut here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:53 Down Royal

Thrifty Of Digby

9st 2lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Two wins last year, including over 1m at this venue; first two runs this term were moderate, including in a Sligo race in which Chico Guerrera was second; returning to form with a 7f win at Roscommon and backed that up over an extended 1m1f at Gowran with Chica Guerrera in third; can remain competitive despite an aggregate 10lb rise

5/1

1st

8

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

15:09 Gowran Park

Thrifty Of Digby

8st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Two wins last year, including over 1m at this venue; two moderate runs this term, including in a Sligo race in which Chico Guerrera was second, before returning to form with a winning display at Roscommon a fortnight ago; made all over the extended 7f then, this trip is within her range; 5lb extra does not seem harsh.

100/30

1st

3

(11)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Thrifty Of Digby

10st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Two wins last year, including over the extended 1m2f on this card; her other success was over 1m at Gowran; two moderate runs this term; trip may not be ideal into the bargain.

12/1

11/2

Form: 47-595

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Had been struggling to make his mark in handicaps though caught the eye on last month's seasonal return (turf debut) at Fairyhouse, staying on late over this trip; could have more to offer.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

6

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Exceeding

9st 7lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

No luck in running in the Listowel event in which Linger For Longer and Zabriskie Point finished in front of him; had previously shown improved form to beat Methgal narrowly at Leopardstown, with Zabriskie Point close up in the third; clear chance on that form.

6/1

14th

8

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Exceeding

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Beat Methgal by a short head at Leopardstown (7f, yielding to soft) to gain his second win from 29 starts; raised a fair 3lb for that but overall form suggests he's not certain to back it up.

4/1

1st

14

(10)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Exceeding

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Record of 1-28 is off-putting; posted an excellent display from 6lb outside the handicap at Naas on seasonal return when second of 15; let favourite backers down at Navan next time when never better than midfield; hard to trust.

6/1

5th
5 (1)
Hemight

13/2

Form: 052-3

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Progressed in each of his runs last season, notably decent Dundalk second; testing ground may not have been ideal on last month's seasonal return at Tipperary so potential improver back on a sound surface with cheekpieces tried on handicap debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(14)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hemight

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: P F O’Donnell

Won a 1m handicap at Gowran in May and a respectable effort next time at the Curragh; form has dipped since then but has the ability to be involved at this level; drawn wide.

10/1

9th

7

(14)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hemight

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: P F O’Donnell

Won a 1m handicap at Gowran in May and a respectable effort next time at the Curragh; form has dipped since then but has the ability to be involved at this level; drawn wide.

10/1

10

(17)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Hemight

11st 10lb

J: Mr P W Gleeson

T: P F O’Donnell

Got off the mark over 1m at Gowran in May and not a bad effort over C&D next time; below form back at Gowran when last seen; can do better.

16/1

Form: 06-237

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Two decent maiden efforts this term, didn't look to stay 1m on recent handicap debut at Leopardstown; down 2lb and drops back to 7f so don't rule out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

10

(11)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Cork

Solomon Coop

8st 12lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: M J Tynan

Scored at Fairyhouse (1m2f, yielding) in May off 66; handicapper took a dim view and raised him 13lb; has struggled off his revised mark in three starts since and assessor slow to relent; may be on a tough mark.

25/1

13th

4

(8)

21st Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:55 Leopardstown

Solomon Coop

9st 12lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: M J Tynan

Twice out of the money since a 33-1 success for this rider at Fairyhouse in May; held by No More Porter on running at the Curragh 12 days ago.

25/1

6

(4)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Solomon Coop

9st 3lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: M J Tynan

AW winner in February and much improved on second start for current yard when 33-1 winner of 1m2f Fairyhouse handicap in May (yielding) under today's rider; well held by Imposing Supreme on Galway run.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2352

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two good runs in AW maidens over this trip last winter and not far off that form at Fairyhouse last month when chasing home a hot favourite over 6f in first-time cheekpieces; returns to optimum trip and should go well.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(4)

29th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Emerald Eclipse

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent up the centre

5/1

7th

3

(4)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Limerick

Emerald Eclipse

9st 13lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

dwelt start, towards rear, kept on inside final furlong, never near to challenge

11/4

2nd

2

(3)

30th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 25y

19:30 Fairyhouse

Emerald Eclipse

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

slowly into stride, ducked right start, soon midfield, headway 2f out, soon bit short of room and switched left when ridden, went second and kept on but no chance with winner inside final 110yds

13/2

Form: 35-396

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Hampered by slow starts in 5f handicaps this term, first-time visor having no effect latest at Cork; declining mark so of some interest but needs to break better; return to this longer trip could suit.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

7

(7)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

13:57 Dundalk (AW)

Alpha Cephei

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Placed over this trip last year; sent sprinting afterwards but slow starts held him back; too keen in a visor when stepped back up to 7f last time; now hooded for first claimer; AW debut.

10/1

8th

1

(9)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Limerick

Alpha Cephei

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

prominent, in touch with leaders halfway, weakened over 1f out

10/1

6th

6

(4)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:58 Cork

Alpha Cephei

9st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: David Marnane

Showed promise at two although only fifth of eight when favourite for 6f nursery at this venue; third of six over C&D on seasonal debut; slowly away and never involved at the Curragh.

9/1

Form: 1734-7

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Dual Newcastle AW 6f winner last year for Bryan Smart & Richard Fahey; stiff task out of handicap when last seen at same track in January; fair mark but may just need this.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

1

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:00 Limerick

Im Spartacus

10st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time AW winner; scored for the first time on turf in a 6f handicap three starts ago; fair sixth at the same venue on his next start, but in rear in the apprentice race won by today's rival Monastere ten days ago.

12/1

16th

1

(14)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Im Spartacus

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time AW winner; scored for the first time on turf here on penultimate start; has much the same chance as Rosato on running here just under three weeks ago.

6/1

6th

1

(14)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:37 Fairyhouse

Im Spartacus

10st 3lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time AW winner scored for the first time on turf when winning over C&D last week; raised 9lb for that but a decent claimer takes off 7lb so that helps; not the best draw but still a big player.

4/1

Form: 0650-

Last run: 239 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Mild promise on turf and AW last year; gelded since but may need this comeback run.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

15

(6)

20th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Suilleabhain

9st 9lb

T: Kieran P Cotter

First reserve; promise in a maiden here last year but shown nothing in two handicaps this year; off 110 days.

11th

15

(6)

20th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Suilleabhain

9st 9lb

T: Kieran P Cotter

First reserve; promise in a maiden here last year but shown nothing in two handicaps this year; off 110 days.

15th

11

(11)

2nd Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

19:40 Galway

Suilleabhain

9st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Kieran P Cotter

midfield

33/1

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Payout
Exacta €50.50
Straight Forecast €44.08
Tricast €430.10
Trifecta €845.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Emerald Eclipse

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Emerald Eclipse

POSTDATA:

Emerald Eclipse

The Irish Sun:

Emerald Eclipse