December 28 / 15.25 Limerick

15.25

Yielding To Soft

D Pack Packaging Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 5f 0y
  • 18 runners
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D Pack Packaging Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.80
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 574U33

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Had a few chances in handicaps but has placed form and ran well on chase debut last time; if taking to the new blinkers he should run well.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

12

12th Jan 2025

Frozen

2m 4f 124y

15:25 Punchestown

Beggars Rock

10st 11lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

Was starting to look a bit frustrating before landing a gamble in a handicap hurdle at Limerick last month; up 9lb for that but the blinkers are retained and he looks capable of going close again.

13/2

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 613301 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Had a blip two runs back but has been in good form otherwise and it was his first win away from here when prevailing narrowly in a big field at Cork; 7lb higher mark to deal with but respected.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Crowsatedappletart

12st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Michael Winters

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 3 out, disputing second before 2 out, no extra when left in second last, just held second, no match for winner

8/1

2nd

1

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Crowsatedappletart

12st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Michael Winters

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 3 out, disputing second before 2 out, no extra when left in second last, just held second, no match for winner

8/1

1st

1

13th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:12 Cork

Crowsatedappletart

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Michael Winters

In good form before below-par display here last Sunday; won a handicap hurdle at Limerick in October before two third placings over fences at Clonmel.

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 3000

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Maiden efforts forgettable but he did win a point and this 4yo could have potential off this low a mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

11

25th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:23 Fairyhouse

Chefs Kiss

10st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Point winner and promising handicap debut when third of 18 at Down Royal (2m5f) last month but probably up against it down at this trip.

16/1

7th

11

25th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:23 Fairyhouse

Chefs Kiss

10st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Point winner and promising handicap debut when third of 18 at Down Royal (2m5f) last month but probably up against it down at this trip.

16/1

3rd

16

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Chefs Kiss

11st 6lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: P J Rothwell

held up in rear, headway from 3 out, went fourth when not fluent 2 out, left in third last, kept on well towards finish

20/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 0P/P71 C

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Did it nicely over 3m here last month and a 7lb rise shouldn't be too damaging as Philip Donovan can claim his 5lb this time; could be an improver.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

25th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 2f 0y

13:03 Fairyhouse

Dancing After Dark

10st 11lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: J G Bennett

Did it nicely when winning 3m handicap hurdle at Limerick (24.5f, yielding) in November before decent fourth at that venue over the Christmas period; however, she was a no show in two chase starts under rules previously.

14/1

9th

11

25th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 2f 0y

13:03 Fairyhouse

Dancing After Dark

10st 11lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: J G Bennett

Did it nicely when winning 3m handicap hurdle at Limerick (24.5f, yielding) in November before decent fourth at that venue over the Christmas period; however, she was a no show in two chase starts under rules previously.

14/1

4th

12

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Dancing After Dark

11st 7lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: J G Bennett

towards rear, headway on inner 4 out, in touch with leaders 3 out, outpaced 2 out

4/1

Form: P54304

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Has shown enough in maidens to believe this initial mark could be manageable; market could be informative.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Westernersunrise

11st 9lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: James Andrew Fahey

Never landed a blow on recent handicap debut at Limerick but showed a glimpse to suggest there could still be more to come.

16/1

4th

7

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Westernersunrise

11st 9lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: James Andrew Fahey

Never landed a blow on recent handicap debut at Limerick but showed a glimpse to suggest there could still be more to come.

16/1

5th

15

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Westernersunrise

11st 7lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: James Andrew Fahey

midfield, headway after 3 out, kept on from last, never on terms

14/1

Form: 675149

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
2m6f winner at Ballinrobe in July; 8lb higher now but Paddy Hanlon claims 7lb and cheekpieces are added; wasn't herself last time.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

5

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:18 Punchestown

Tilloughna

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David Kenneth Budds

2m6f winner at Ballinrobe last summer; headgear combination didn't bring results at Limerick over Christmas and plenty more needed here.

12/1

11th

5

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 0y

15:18 Punchestown

Tilloughna

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David Kenneth Budds

2m6f winner at Ballinrobe last summer; headgear combination didn't bring results at Limerick over Christmas and plenty more needed here.

12/1

6th

5

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Tilloughna

11st 11lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: David Kenneth Budds

prominent

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 31P900

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m6f Ballinrobe maiden on soft ground in August but has struggled in handicaps since then.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

8

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 63y

16:10 Punchestown

Lucky Viv

10st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Michael Barry

in touch with leaders, prominent before 3rd

11/1

8

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 63y

16:10 Punchestown

Lucky Viv

10st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Michael Barry

Won a Ballinrobe maiden over 2m6f last summer and best run since was when fifth at Cork last time when 3lb out of the handicap; off her proper mark today and could run well.

11/1

5th

8

17th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:15 Cork

Lucky Viv

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Michael Barry

Won a Ballinrobe maiden in August but hasn't been at that level in handicaps since and others preferred; 3lb out of the handicap.

20/1

Form: 60-0

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Offered little thus far but open to improvement now handicapping over further; needs a market check.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Bernies Legacy

11st 6lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

Ridden positively on Limerick handicap debut but faded quite tamely over 2m5f; limited appeal upped in trip here.

20/1

12th

8

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Bernies Legacy

11st 6lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

Ridden positively on Limerick handicap debut but faded quite tamely over 2m5f; limited appeal upped in trip here.

20/1

8th

18

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Bernies Legacy

11st 5lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

prominent, led narrowly after 3 out

14/1

Form: 245/40 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won his novice here, though that was in 2020; has threatened in handicaps but had to run better at Cork last time to be seriously considered here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

5th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 165y

16:25 Fairyhouse

Buck Rogers

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: David Harry Kelly

Over four years since his last win; struggling of late off reduced mark so of limited appeal here.

12/1

3rd

5

5th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 165y

16:25 Fairyhouse

Buck Rogers

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: David Harry Kelly

Over four years since his last win; struggling of late off reduced mark so of limited appeal here.

12/1

9th

4

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Buck Rogers

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

prominent, led narrowly after 1st, headed after 3 out

14/1

Form: 1/29-0 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Only had three races since winning this two years ago, the latest at Cork on the back of another absence; finished tailed off there so hard to be confident.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

3

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Tomjackwilliam

12st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

midfield

14/1

10th

3

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Tomjackwilliam

12st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

midfield

14/1

14th

16

8th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:50 Cork

Tomjackwilliam

11st 1lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

In good form in 22-23 season, winning a handicap at Limerick and second over C&D; not seen since down the field in a handicap here two years ago; best watched.

14/1

Form: 887

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Goes handicapping with a lot to prove after finishing tailed off in his maidens; only worth a second look if backed.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

9

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Sheriffhill

11st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

in touch with leaders

25/1

11th

9

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Sheriffhill

11st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

in touch with leaders

25/1

7th

13

13th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 40y

12:30 Cork

Sheriffhill

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Pulled-up in a point and well beaten in two maiden hurdles; eligible for a mark after this.

33/1

Form: 1FU08

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Sent off at 50-1 two weeks ago at Fairyhouse and was well behind Hangry; opposable.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:40 Limerick

St Anthonys Corner

10st 13lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Norman Lee

in touch with leaders, prominent 4 out, pressed leader after 3 out

25/1

5th

6

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:40 Limerick

St Anthonys Corner

10st 13lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Norman Lee

in touch with leaders, prominent 4 out, pressed leader after 3 out

25/1

12th

8

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

St Anthonys Corner

11st 10lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Norman Lee

towards rear

14/1

Form: U5955

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Best run yet when beaten under 8l at Fairyhouse two weeks ago (2m4f) and would have been closer but for a late mistake; that's something to build on.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

7

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Hangry

11st 10lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

prominent

25/1

13th

7

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Hangry

11st 10lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

prominent

25/1

4

14th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:12 Fairyhouse

Hangry

11st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Well held in maiden hurdles this term and the handicapper has taken no chances with this opening mark; up in trip.

8/1

Form: 1210-9 CD

Last run: 83 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Dual chase winner and 1-10 over hurdles; on a competitive mark and reportedly struck into when returned to this discipline after a break here in October.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

17th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Cork

Kings Halo

11st 10lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: James Daniel Dullea

Boasts a solid record over fences, with two wins and three seconds from eight starts; this season's handicap hurdle runs have been poor; return to chasing could produce a revival in form.

10/1

1st

3

17th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Cork

Kings Halo

11st 10lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: James Daniel Dullea

Boasts a solid record over fences, with two wins and three seconds from eight starts; this season's handicap hurdle runs have been poor; return to chasing could produce a revival in form.

10/1

Form: P44200

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Second at Thurles in November (2m, good) but tailed off since then, latterly on chase debut; others safer.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

15th Jan 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 201y

12:25 Clonmel

Love Like This

10st 7lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: John Patrick Ryan

Showed ability when second at Thurles (2m, good) in November but has been tailed off in three subsequent starts, including on sole chase start; easy to oppose here.

33/1

3rd

8

15th Jan 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 201y

12:25 Clonmel

Love Like This

10st 7lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: John Patrick Ryan

Showed ability when second at Thurles (2m, good) in November but has been tailed off in three subsequent starts, including on sole chase start; easy to oppose here.

33/1

15th

17

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Love Like This

11st 6lb

J: John Aherne

T: John Patrick Ryan

prominent

20/1

Form: 5-0P5U CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
A remote fifth over C&D last month before unseating on his return to fences at Navan; has won a couple over hurdles but opposable at the minute.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Donnrua Dream

11st 10lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

midfield

20/1

6

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Donnrua Dream

11st 10lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

midfield

20/1

13

15th Dec 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

14:55 Navan

Donnrua Dream

10st 4lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: John C McConnell

in rear, jumped slightly right and detached 3rd, reminders after 4th, joined main group when mistake and unseated 5th

40/1

Form: 96-41S C

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
In contention when slipping up at Tramore and some of her best efforts have been here; in the mix.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Grace Faraday

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Anthony McCann

midfield, mistake 2nd, headway and in touch with leaders after 3rd, pressed leader after 3 out, led before 2 out, headed when fell last

13/2

13

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Grace Faraday

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Anthony McCann

midfield, mistake 2nd, headway and in touch with leaders after 3rd, pressed leader after 3 out, led before 2 out, headed when fell last

13/2

8

26th Nov 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:50 Tramore

Grace Faraday

11st 0lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Anthony McCann

Mare's best runs have been at Limerick, twice placed on heavy ground before eventually off the mark at 18th attempt over 2m6f on good in May; back from summer break off 5lb higher mark and one to consider.

7/1

Form: 097U7-

Last run: 253 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden who has yet to place and was beaten about 14l at Ballinrobe the final time; off since April.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Trackman Tommy

11st 7lb

J: Miss L Costello

T: Patrick G Kelly

towards rear, not fluent and reminders 3rd, detached 4th

33/1

14

28th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Trackman Tommy

11st 7lb

J: Miss L Costello

T: Patrick G Kelly

towards rear, not fluent and reminders 3rd, detached 4th

33/1

7th

12

19th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 6f 91y

19:37 Ballinrobe

Trackman Tommy

11st 5lb

J: Miss L Costello

T: Patrick G Kelly

towards rear, not fluent 2nd, headway 4 out, headway into midfield after 4 out, outpaced after last

33/1

Non-runners

Aclass, New Barn Lane, Getaway Master

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €45.70
Straight Forecast €38.46
Tricast €675.63
Trifecta €1180.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Grace Faraday

POSTDATA:

Crowsatedappletart

SPOTLIGHT:

Dancing After Dark

The Irish Sun:

Grace Faraday