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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6th

4

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Beggars Rock

11st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Has been mostly chasing in the last year, winning a Kilbeggan beginners' over 2m5f; mightn't have lasted 3m2f last time and this trip back off a lower hurdles mark can suit; chance.

7/1

3rd

4

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

16:37 Down Royal

Beggars Rock

11st 3lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Beginners' chase winner last year for Declan Queally but hasn't been as good since for different yards; has to return to best on second start for this stable; better ground a help.

12/1

6th

9

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Beggars Rock

10st 12lb

J: Ms H Phillips

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won a Kilbeggan beginners' chase (2m4f, good) last May for Declan Queally; placed over 2m4f in the first of two outings for Gordon Elliott in January; pulled up here on the second; has joined Ian Donoghue who tries a new headgear combination.

25/1

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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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

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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3

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 162y

19:58 Sligo

Chefs Kiss

11st 11lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: P J Rothwell

Point-to-point winner on heavy ground; beaten favourite when third in 2m3f handicap on good ground at Limerick in April; perhaps capable of better

7/1

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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9th

9

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

18:12 Tramore

Dancing After Dark

11st 1lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: J G Bennett

Won over 3m at Limerick in November 2024; ran only once last year; shaped with promise when fourth at Punchestown after a long break; failed to build on that at Cork last month; cheekpieces now added to tongue-tie.

14/1

7

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 45y

17:00 Cork

Dancing After Dark

11st 4lb

J: Mr C J Shine

T: J G Bennett

Won over 3m at Limerick in November 2024; ran only once last year; shaped with promise when fourth at Punchestown after a long break; third-placed Catchabird gave the form a timely boost at Wexford on Tuesday; good chance.

100/30

4th

9

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

15:58 Punchestown

Dancing After Dark

10st 8lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: J G Bennett

Got off the mark at Limerick over 3m in November 2024 but was soundly beaten over hurdles and fences since; best watched after a year away.

22/1

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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3

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 70y

17:42 Limerick

Westernersunrise

11st 8lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: James Andrew Fahey

Won off 3lb lower at Fairyhouse in February last year; promising seasonal return at Limerick hasn't been built on and failed to complete two of last three; new headgear combination needs to spark.

25/1

1

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 170y

13:34 Limerick

Westernersunrise

12st 0lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: James Andrew Fahey

Good overall claims in a race of this standard; however, she appears held by Sock It To Me on running at Fairyhouse last month.

8/1

4th

9

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 50y

14:38 Fairyhouse

Westernersunrise

11st 3lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: James Andrew Fahey

C&D winner in February last year off 95 (2m7f, good to yielding); well beaten at Punchestown in June but it was a good effort to take third at Limerick in December (2m4f, heavy); 15l behind when fell at two out last time.

15/1

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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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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5

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

15:58 Punchestown

Lucky Viv

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Michael Barry

Won this race off a mark of 101 last year, her second hurdles score; however, she has been poor on her last three starts and cheekpieces need to spark a revival.

20/1

10

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Lucky Viv

11st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Michael Barry

Stayed well when winning a 2m7f handicap at Punchestown last winter; last month's seasonal debut at Tipperary was too bad to be true; needs to provide some reassurance now.

20/1

10

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Lucky Viv

11st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Michael Barry

Stayed well when winning a 2m7f handicap at Punchestown last winter; last month's seasonal debut at Tipperary was too bad to be true; needs to provide some reassurance now.

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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11th

2

17th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:10 Wexford

Bernies Legacy

11st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

Down the field in two handicaps; trainer has a more obvious chance with Small Doses.

33/1

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

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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10

24th Feb 2025

Heavy

3m 0f 183y

15:35 Punchestown

Buck Rogers

10st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Over four years since he won a race; recent Fairyhouse third over 2m4f offers some hope after a couple of ordinary runs in December.

8/1

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

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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4

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

14:55 Clonmel

Tomjackwilliam

12st 2lb

J: Mr R Sugrue

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Very lightly raced 8yo; won 2m5f Limerick handicap in late 2022 (heavy) and touched off at Cork a year later on return; two December comeback runs after further absence leave him with plenty to find.

12/1

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

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

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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3rd

3

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 205y

14:52 Clonmel

Sheriffhill

12st 3lb

J: Mr E T Mellerick

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

Was well supported at this venue in February on his second handicap hurdle attempt; jumped poorly then and was pulled up; has changed stable, and probably best watched now.

12/1

6

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

14:55 Clonmel

Sheriffhill

11st 13lb

J: Mr D Allen

T: Terence O’Brien

Easy enough to back on handicap debut at Limerick over Christmas, tame enough effort; much more needed.

16/1

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

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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6

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 27y

16:10 Sligo

St Anthonys Corner

11st 1lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Norman Lee

Surprise debut maiden hurdle winner in 2024 but has been mostly disappointing since and needs a revival chasing with cheekpieces added.

22/1

7

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:52 Galway

St Anthonys Corner

11st 3lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Norman Lee

Shock winner on debut at Ballinrobe in May 2024; ran well in a handicap back there (21.5f, good) in April but poor twice since; soft ground a concern.

18/1

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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7

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 77y

17:20 Bellewstown

Hangry

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

25-race maiden; one of his better efforts when fourth of 14 at Down Royal last month; needs to prove himself on slower ground.

6/1

7

(15)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 194y

19:24 Down Royal

Hangry

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

24-race maiden (0-13 on Flat) whose recent Navan run leaves him with lots to find.

20/1

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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6

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 25y

14:25 Cork

Kings Halo

11st 1lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: James Daniel Dullea

Gained third win over fences here in January off 118 over 2m4f (yielding to soft); no impact upped in trip and class the last twice at Punchestown (3m3f) and Naas (3m1f); big drop in trip here may not be ideal.

11/1

4th

6

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 25y

14:25 Cork

Kings Halo

11st 1lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: James Daniel Dullea

towards rear, jumped right last, kept on

11/1

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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5th

10

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:55 Limerick

Love Like This

10st 12lb

J: Brian Barry

T: John Patrick Ryan

Still a maiden after 42 starts but solid effort over hurdles at Sligo (2m4f, good) on penultimate when staying on dourly to take second (Island McCoo back in fourth); ran no race here over fences last week; hard to trust.

6/1

10th

10

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:48 Limerick

Love Like This

10st 8lb

J: Brian Barry

T: John Patrick Ryan

Still a maiden after 41 starts but solid effort over hurdles at Sligo (2m4f, good) nine days ago when staying on dourly to take second; each-way claims if she can back that up.

8/1

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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8

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Donnrua Dream

10st 13lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Won here over hurdles in February (15.5f, heavy) and sent off favourite for 19.5f course handicap chase on latest when a never-threatening fourth; has a bit to find but the drop in trip should help.

6/1

4th

12

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 128y

18:12 Limerick

Donnrua Dream

10st 2lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Two of his three hurdle wins have come at this track with the latest last month and not a bad effort back here last time; hasn't run over fences in a while but would have a squeak on his best efforts.

14/1

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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10

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:00 Downpatrick

Grace Faraday

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Anthony McCann

Stays well; gave a stout hurdles performance when scoring over 3m at Galway in October; beaten in excess of 20l in her most recent three races; 90-rated hurdler may struggle over this trip on chase debut.

25/1

6th

5

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:25 Limerick

Grace Faraday

11st 6lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Anthony McCann

Stays well, winner and twice placed at this track; gave a stout performance when scoring over 3m at Galway three starts ago; beaten in excess of 20l in her most recent races here and at Cork.

8/1

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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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