October 19 / 16.55 Limerick

16.55

Good

Race Displays Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 5f 0y
  • 18 runners
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Race Displays Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: -12906 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
First reserve; 1-16 over hurdles; mixing chasing and hurdling this year and won a handicap chase here over 19.5f (good) back in May off 81; hasn't shown much in his last eight starts in this sphere and is passed over with the cheekpieces left off.
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1st

8

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:08 Wexford

Crowsatedappletart

11st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Michael Winters

Seven-time winner over hurdles/fences; won twice at this venue last July; likely to show the benefit of a recent hurdles run at Limerick; noteworthy on account of his ability to handle the track; good chance with a top claimer aboard.

6/1

6th

5

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 100y

13:35 Limerick

Crowsatedappletart

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Seven-time winner over hurdles/fences and hasn't been out of the first three in his last six starts around here; three wins over fences last year; disappointing favourite over hurdles at Cork but returns from a break racing from 14lb lower hurdles mark; should go well.

3/1

7th

6

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Cork

Crowsatedappletart

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Winner of seven races including three this year; those three wins have come in handicap chases, including a 3l victory at Limerick (2m3f, yld-sft) on latest off 109; rated 103 in this sphere and 2m is fine so can't be discounted on return to hurdling.

4/1

Form: -97988

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; two-time winner over timber but has shown next to nothing in six start for his current yard; drops in trip after 68l defeat on latest at Fairyhouse over 3m; well treated but impossible to fancy on recent efforts.
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9th

5

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:52 Fairyhouse

True Destiny

11st 6lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Dual-purpose vetera; six wins on Flat, is 2-28 over hurdles, both wins at Sligo (latest in June 2023); minor placed form last May/June at Downpatrick and Perth; in rear in both races in recent months.

14/1

17th

7

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

True Destiny

11st 7lb

J: Ms E Dunseath

T: Noel C Kelly

Both hurdle wins in 2m4f Sligo handicaps but on a long losing run, Naas fourth over this trip last season standout effort; lacks a recent run.

20/1

17th

7

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

True Destiny

11st 7lb

J: Ms E Dunseath

T: Noel C Kelly

Both hurdle wins in 2m4f Sligo handicaps but on a long losing run, Naas fourth over this trip last season standout effort; lacks a recent run.

20/1

Form: 3-14P2

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Running well in handicap chases since moving to this yard; pulled up on last start over hurdles at Ballinrobe in August; bounced back with a fine second over fences at Sligo earlier this month; rated 7lb lower in this sphere and can't be discounted.
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4th

11

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 172y

19:58 Sligo

Le Grand Vert

10st 0lb

J: Ms E Dunseath

T: Noel C Kelly

Three-time chase winner is rated 15lb lower in this sphere; won over fences at Ayr in February (3m, soft), his second win at that venue; 2lb wrong here though and all four wins on soft and heavy ground.

14/1

4

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

17:07 Down Royal

Le Grand Vert

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Noel C Kelly

Has a liking for Ayr with two of his three chase wins coming there, including in February (3m, soft); that win came after a moderate season; lacked the pace at an important stage at Sedgefield last time (3m3f, good); needs to do it away from Ayr.

11/1

4th

6

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

15:38 Sedgefield

Le Grand Vert

11st 2lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

3-29 over fences; very inconsistent nowadays but won readily at Ayr (3m, soft) last month and a subsequent 4lb rise is manageable if he's in the right mood again here.

9/2

Form: 07-900

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
0-7 over hurdles; promise when seventh of 17 on his handicap debut at Naas (2m, soft) but hasn't built on that; beaten 43l upped to 20.5f on good ground at Bellewstown on latest start; down 3lb but needs to show more.
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14th

19

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:05 Punchestown

Container Madness

10st 7lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

Suffered two falls over fences before a tame run in a recent handicap hurdle at Killarney, best run last season was over 3m.

20/1

11

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:35 Wexford

Container Madness

10st 9lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Martin Brassil

Some promise over hurdles despite failing to win a race; 12-1 for last week's chase debut at Kilbeggan and came down mid-race; remains to be seen how he reacts to that as confidence could be a factor.

16/1

8

22nd Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 180y

18:55 Kilbeggan

Container Madness

11st 2lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Martin Brassil

Maiden but not beaten far over hurdles at times, notably when fourth at Down Royal last winter; not as good twice since and has to do better on chase debut.

16/1

100/30

Form: P-P421

Last run: 12 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Gained his second win over timber off 90 at Fairyhouse (3m, good) earlier this month; up 5lb for that and both his wins have come at around 3m so this drop back in trip is not certain to suit; each-way chance.
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5

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:18 Limerick

Ranger Billy

11st 1lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: K A Heffernan

Dual hurdles winner; badly out of form last summer; back from absence when pulled up in Cork handicap hurdle; can only be watched on second chase start (pulled up only other try).

20/1

4

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:00 Cork

Ranger Billy

11st 2lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: K A Heffernan

Two-time winner was badly out of form last summer when last seen in action and has joined a new yard; can only be watched for now.

25/1

Form: 2336PP CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Reverts to hurdling after pulling up the last twice in handicap chases; ran well over fences here in May (25.5f, good to firm); hasn't won over hurdles since September 2021; well treated on that form but is hard to fancy after those last two efforts.
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6th

6

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:37 Killarney

Definiteadare

10st 9lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Charles Coakley

Won this race in 2023 but that is his sole win from 21 starts over fences; poor in both runs this summer and has to return to best.

18/1

10

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 10y

20:00 Roscommon

Definiteadare

10st 13lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Charles Coakley

1-20 over fences, the win coming off 80 at Killarney just under two years ago; remains 4lb above his last win and didn't show enough on return from a break on latest to make him of interest here.

16/1

Form: -00U08

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
0-6 over hurdles; hasn't shown enough in her three handicap starts to be of interest here; may need more time.
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8

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 219y

17:25 Clonmel

Ar Nos Na Gaoithe

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Course 2m3f winner over hurdles in February; not much encouragement from two Downpatrick chase runs; early days and may find her level in handicaps.

12/1

7

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

17:05 Downpatrick

Ar Nos Na Gaoithe

11st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

A lot to find based on ratings and she has been well beaten in her last three runs at the track, including on chase debut last time when 28l behind the winner; hard to see the necessary improvement coming.

25/1

10th

7

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:26 Downpatrick

Ar Nos Na Gaoithe

11st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Record of 1-17 over hurdles but has run well in defeat at this track; however, hasn't been as good here the last twice and has to do better on chasing debut.

18/1

16/1

Form: 8773/9

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
0-11 over hurdles; back from a mammoth layoff at Galway last month and wasn't disgraced; tongue-tie now returns; should strip fitter for that last effort and was third off this mark at Galway in October 2022; outside each-way claims.
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8th

17

19th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:55 Limerick

Mr Brogue

10st 13lb

J: Daniel King

T: E McNamara

midfield

16/1

9th

19

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:05 Galway

Mr Brogue

10st 13lb

J: Daniel King

T: E McNamara

Third of 16 over 2m3f here when last seen in October 2022; still a maiden and can only be watched after so long on the sidelines.

25/1

17

20th Oct 2022

Good

2m 4f 151y

14:35 Thurles

Mr Brogue

10st 6lb

J: Peter Carberry

T: S Braddish

Second reserve; 10-race maiden; ran okay when third over hurdles earlier this month but tough ask on chase debut.

22/1

Form: 0705

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Failed to figure in four point-to-points and it has been a similar story in a quartet of maiden hurdles; cheekpieces now tried for her handicap debut; best watched unless strong in the betting.
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10

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Inch Alainn

11st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: W J Burke

Failed to figure in four point-to-points; no impact in maiden hurdles; finished in mid-field at Limerick in her first handicap; considerable improvement needed.

16/1

10th

10

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Inch Alainn

11st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: W J Burke

Failed to figure in four point-to-points; no impact in maiden hurdles; finished in mid-field at Limerick in her first handicap; considerable improvement needed.

16/1

9th

13

19th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:55 Limerick

Inch Alainn

11st 5lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: W J Burke

midfield, mistake 2nd

22/1

Form: 7647-9

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Mild promise on handicap debut over 2m here back in March on heavy ground; has disappointed in two starts since, including over 2m6f on latest at Listowel; untried on good ground but pedigree suggests it will suit; worth monitoring in the market.
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10th

4

19th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:55 Limerick

Spavango

11st 11lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

midfield

22/1

9th

5

27th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:50 Listowel

Spavango

11st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Best effort when fourth on handicap debut at Limerick (2m, heavy) in March, nearest at the finish; ran too freely when last seen there but the step up in trip should help.

20/1

Form: 0969

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Third on final start in point-to-points; no show in three maiden hurdles and beaten 37l on handicap debut in first-time tongue-tie at Roscommon (20.5f, yielding); may need more time.
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4th

8

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 100y

16:55 Wexford

Hit The Frame

10st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: J P Flavin

Won over C&D last August and not bad efforts afterwards (fell once); should strip fitter after his Down Royal return so can be a player.

6/1

7th

9

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

17:07 Down Royal

Hit The Frame

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: J P Flavin

Landed a Wexford handicap chase (3m1f, good) off 7lb lower in August; still leading when fell at the eleventh at Punchestown when last seen in October (2m7f, good to yielding); absence to overcome but player if that doesn't pose problems.

8/1

Form: 755060

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Has won twice over hurdles; now just 1lb above last winning mark but hasn't been shaping as though his turn was near on most recent starts over hurdles and over the bigger obstacles; cheekpieces worn last time are discarded; others have more pressing claims.
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8

12th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

14:17 Cork

Corkbeg

11st 2lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: David Harry Kelly

Was mostly running well this year until a heavy defeat at Listowel on latest; didn't have any obvious excuses that day and his only previous run here was below par; needs to get back on track.

8/1

10th

5

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Corkbeg

11st 6lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: David Harry Kelly

Without a win since May 2023 but has run well in all four starts this year; beaten just 2l by Stone Forest on latest and 5lb better off with that rival now; could avenge that defeat on this easier surface.

13/2

Form: 4/3P-9 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 11st 0lb

16 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
16yo veteran is a four-time chase winner; sole win over hurdles came in 2019; well beaten in a handicap chase on latest start at Kilbeggan in August; others are preferred.
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13th

16

19th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:55 Limerick

Fr Humphrey

11st 0lb

J: Miss N C Hennessy

T: Miss Niamh Carol Hennessy

16yo veteran is a four-time chase winner; sole win over hurdles came in 2019; well beaten in a handicap chase on latest start at Kilbeggan in August; others are preferred.

40/1

Form: 393555 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Two-time winner over timber; has been mixing chasing and hurdling recently; beaten 6.25l on last start over hurdles at Galway (16.5f, good) earlier this month; this trip more suitable and has run well here before in both codes; not without a chance.
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12

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:52 Galway

Tullyhogue Fort

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: John F O’Neill

Ran well when second at Kilbeggan in July but was still beaten 13l; outclassed on the Flat latest but this much more suitable and was a close second in a division of this race in 2023 off 5lb higher; place shout.

16/1

9

(6)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

20:15 Killarney

Tullyhogue Fort

11st 4lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

Capable jumper at an ordinary level; rated 42 on the Flat and should be outclassed.

200/1

10

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 155y

19:30 Roscommon

Tullyhogue Fort

11st 3lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

Winless run stretches back to July 2023; beaten 13l when second of 12 in a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle (18.5f, good) on latest; remains 4lb above his last win but has run well on both previous visits to this venue; place chance.

17/2

Form: -67830

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Two-time Flat winner is 0-8 over hurdles; best effort in this sphere on her penultimate start in July at Downpatrick (2m6f, good) where she was beaten just 4l into third; failed to build on that on latest and hard to know what to expect after that.
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15th

9

19th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:55 Limerick

Meadow Soprano

11st 7lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

in touch with leaders

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4-8F01 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over hurdles at Roscommon late last month (20.5f, soft); up 8lb for that 5.5l victory and will likely have very different ground to contend with here; rain would enhance his claims.
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10

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

15:55 Limerick

Lispopple

11st 2lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Won at Roscommon in September 2024 off 3lb lower; only seen four times since, pulled up twice here, tailed off at Clonmel and fell at the second at Cork last month; can only be watched.

100/1

11

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Lispopple

11st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Won at Roscommon in September 2024 off 3lb lower; only seen three times since, pulled up twice and tailed off when last seen on return from absence; can only be watched.

50/1

Form: /55-66

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 13lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Yet to trouble the judge in eight starts over hurdles but definite promise in last two starts at Sligo and Roscommon, both on soft over 20.5f; in good hands and could outrun her likely odds if handling this quicker ground.
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5th

9

21st Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 48y

14:40 Thurles

Stowaway Lass

10st 4lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: S Curling

led, hit 2nd, jumped right 4th, joined 5th, headed but prominent 5 out

11/2

Form: 600-

Last run: 179 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; big odds and well beaten in three maiden hurdles; makes handicap debut now and could improve; check the market.
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10th

4

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

17:10 Limerick

El Phenomeno

11st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

Hasn't cut much ice in maidens or in first four handicaps, although his Cork fifth wasn't a terrible run; rated just 75 and the new cheekpieces need to have a dramatic effect.

40/1

11th

15

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:12 Limerick

El Phenomeno

10st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

prominent on inner

25/1

11th

15

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:12 Limerick

El Phenomeno

10st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Michael J McDonagh

prominent on inner

25/1

Non-runners

Jimlis Cave, Rodney, Miss Laura

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast €345.35
Tricast €1923.01

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ranger Billy

SPOTLIGHT:

Tullyhogue Fort

POSTDATA:

Ranger Billy

The Irish Sun:

Ranger Billy