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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10

9th Jun 2025

Good

3m 1f 24y

19:38 Roscommon

Beggars Rock

11st 2lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

Hurdle win was off a much lower figure but he won his latest beginners' chase with a bit to spare and this 6yo looks to have better days ahead of him over fences.

11/2

1st

3

16th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Beggars Rock

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

Ex-pointer, winning hurdler, placed on all three chase starts; has a bit to find with Ballybrittas on Thurles running but has a definite chance of reaching the money.

11/2

1st

3

16th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Beggars Rock

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

Ex-pointer, winning hurdler, placed on all three chase starts; has a bit to find with Ballybrittas on Thurles running but has a definite chance of reaching the money.

11/2

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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11

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

19:12 Limerick

Crowsatedappletart

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Three-time course winner who nearly exploited his lower chase mark here last week; might be handicapped about right over hurdles but he's in form and goes on any ground.

7/1

11

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

19:12 Limerick

Crowsatedappletart

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Three-time course winner who nearly exploited his lower chase mark here last week; might be handicapped about right over hurdles but he's in form and goes on any ground.

7/1

6

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 200y

17:05 Limerick

Crowsatedappletart

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Has shown a liking for this track with 3-4 wins here, including a 2m5f handicap hurdle (good) in October; had success again over hurdles in early December at Cork (yielding) and has run consistently since; has won one handicap chase off a mark of 81 here last May; consistent performer.

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

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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17

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 116y

16:20 Punchestown

Westernersunrise

10st 7lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: James Andrew Fahey

Got off the mark at the seventh attempt over hurdles in Fairyhouse handicap in February (2m4f, soft); raised 6lb for that and has been off since; any easing in the ground would probably help.

8/1

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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7th

10

20th Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 140y

16:12 Cork

Lucky Viv

10st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Michael Barry

Won Ballinrobe maiden hurdle (22.5f, soft) last summer; confirmed stamina when winning Punchestown handicap hurdle (23.5f, heavy) in February with Betty Dutton (11lb better off here) 2l behind in second; stayed on well late when third at the same venue latest; contender again.

13/2

3rd

5

24th Feb 2025

Heavy

3m 0f 183y

15:35 Punchestown

Lucky Viv

11st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Michael Barry

Won a Ballinrobe maiden over 2m6f last summer; confirmed stamina when winning over just short of 3m here last time; fair chance off 7lb higher.

5/1

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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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

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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11th

4

13th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 180y

18:30 Sligo

St Anthonys Corner

11st 6lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Norman Lee

always behind

12/1

11th

4

13th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 180y

18:30 Sligo

St Anthonys Corner

11st 6lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Norman Lee

always behind

12/1

4th

9

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 110y

19:17 Ballinrobe

St Anthonys Corner

10st 9lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Norman Lee

A 50-1 winner on racecourse debut in 2m1f maiden here last May (good) when hooded; hasn't gone on from that however, best effort latest when fourth (second has won since) in Limerick handicap over this trip last month; don't rule out back on good ground (hood left off).

8/1

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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13th

9

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:45 Punchestown

Hangry

11st 6lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: John C McConnell

Dual-purpose maiden ran well over 2m6f last time but faded late pon and not sure this longer trip will suit; hood added.

9/1

4th

4

13th Apr 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:00 Down Royal

Hangry

10st 10lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

in touch with leaders, switched left and not fluent 2 out, hit last, weakened run-in

15/2

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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7

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 162y

19:58 Sligo

Love Like This

11st 6lb

J: John Aherne

T: John Patrick Ryan

0-20 over hurdles, second on five occasions; respectable fifth at Listowel ten days ago, needs to find extra.

16/1

5th

4

31st May 2025

Good

2m 7f 100y

16:48 Listowel

Love Like This

11st 9lb

J: John Aherne

T: John Patrick Ryan

Maiden after 25 starts but running well enough at times mixing hurdles and fences, notably when runner-up over hurdles at Ballinrobe (2m6f, good) last month; two poor efforts since however.

12/1

5th

4

31st May 2025

Good

2m 7f 100y

16:48 Listowel

Love Like This

11st 9lb

J: John Aherne

T: John Patrick Ryan

Maiden after 25 starts but running well enough at times mixing hurdles and fences, notably when runner-up over hurdles at Ballinrobe (2m6f, good) last month; two poor efforts since however.

12/1

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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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

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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13

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 203y

19:20 Clonmel

Grace Faraday

10st 11lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Anthony McCann

Sole win came over further at Limerick just over a year ago; needed to run better last time at Kilbeggan to make the shortlist for this.

25/1

8th

13

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

16:55 Kilbeggan

Grace Faraday

11st 0lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Anthony McCann

Won at Limerick last year and was running well twice over the winter when slipping up and falling; can't be ruled out on return and the market can be a guide as to readiness.

12/1

8th

13

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

16:55 Kilbeggan

Grace Faraday

11st 0lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Anthony McCann

Won at Limerick last year and was running well twice over the winter when slipping up and falling; can't be ruled out on return and the market can be a guide as to readiness.

12/1

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

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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