April 25 / 14.17 Limerick

14.17

Yielding

Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden

  • Prize money: £7070.25
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

OUR TIP

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.70
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 72-0

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Came on from his debut to finish runner-up in a Galway festival maiden but was well held on last month's return; gelded and blinkers now tried; may have his work cut out from stall 15.
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6

(6)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:25 Fairyhouse

Admiral Churchill

9st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: P Twomey

95-rated 3yo gelding gets weight from his elders; has won his last two, over 7f on soft at Limerick and making all over 1m on good at Listowel twelve days ago; obvious claims but he's also entered in two races at York this weekend; should go well if taking his chance.

11/4

1st

3

(2)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Listowel

Admiral Churchill

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Hardy winner of a Limerick maiden in April (7f, soft); that was his best performance in four starts and he may have benefitted from being gelded or the first-time blinkers which are retained here; he is on an upward curve and is a key player.

9/4

1st

3

(2)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Listowel

Admiral Churchill

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Hardy winner of a Limerick maiden in April (7f, soft); that was his best performance in four starts and he may have benefitted from being gelded or the first-time blinkers which are retained here; he is on an upward curve and is a key player.

9/4

6/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 423-

Last run: 177 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Form of his Curragh maiden fourth on debut worked out nicely and has chased home some nice prospects in placed efforts since; not certain to want slower ground but will be a leading player if he handles conditions; while he's been off 177 days, he's the yard's first-string.
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2nd

6

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Hostility

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

16-race maiden who can be difficult to settle and was well beaten at Ripon (1m, good) last month on sole previous run beyond 7f; however, he kept on strongly for seventh of 13 at Catterick (7f, good) last time, suggesting this trip might be worth a go, and his mark continues to fall; visor removed.

14/1

7th

5

(4)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Hostility

9st 13lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

15-race maiden who could do with settling better; however, 1m stretched him at Ripon last time and prior to that he was a fairly encouraging fourth over this C&D (good) on his reappearance; not ruled out back down in trip.

12/1

9th

6

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ripon

Hostility

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: David O’Meara

Maiden (0-14), runner-up five times, including in a 6f Southwell novice last November; ran respectably (keen) when fourth in a newly applied visor at Catterick (7f, good) latest; should stay a mile (first go) and is on a fair mark, more so if factoring in Mason Paetel's 5lb claim.

9/2

12/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 45-

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Got the hang of things late when fourth in a 7f Dundalk maiden; not as good over 1m there since; gelded and back down in trip for turf debut; check market after 154 days off.
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1

(5)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

13:50 Limerick

Aeons Aegis

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Misbehaved at start when third over C&D on reappearance in April but ran behind a winner now rated in the 90s; has disappointed in two runs at around 1m2f since; drop in trip a plus but is a risky proposition.

9/2

10th

4

(7)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Aeons Aegis

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Fourth in 7f Dundalk maiden on debut; unplaced behind the smart Purview next time; misbehaved at the start when third at Limerick but ran well behind two rivals in the mid-80s; only fifth when sent off favourite for 10.5f Roscommon handicap debut 10 days ago; blinkered now.

8/1

10th

4

(7)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Aeons Aegis

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Fourth in 7f Dundalk maiden on debut; unplaced behind the smart Purview next time; misbehaved at the start when third at Limerick but ran well behind two rivals in the mid-80s; only fifth when sent off favourite for 10.5f Roscommon handicap debut 10 days ago; blinkered now.

8/1

Form: 6-5

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped like he may need further when sixth of 15 (beaten roughly 5l) on Curragh debut; gelded and ran to similar level when fifth of 12 at Gowran earlier this month; stall 16 is tough; not sure to appreciate return to 7f.
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13th

1

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Broadstone

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Norton

Is 0-16 and he beat only one in 1m4f Southwell handicap in February; needs to bounce back after a break.

25/1

10th

7

(2)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Broadstone

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Norton

Inconsistent 15-race maiden but he made some eyecatching late progress when fourth here (1m3f) two weeks ago; finished behind Night Bear in that race but he could be dangerous back up in trip.

10/1

4th

8

(6)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Broadstone

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John Norton

Still a maiden and inconsistent for current stable; shaped quite encouragingly in C&D classified event most recently but isn't guaranteed to back up that effort.

20/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Blue Point gelding; dam Group-placed 1m2f winner (RPR 101), half-sister to winners Masekela (7f Listed/Derby fourth) and Fashion Theory (8.4f-1m3f), out of French 1m4f Group 3 winner Lady's Purse; blend of speed and stamina in pedigree; worth a market check.
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7th

4

(4)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Sedro Woolley

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Finished fifth in a decent Limerick maiden on debut last April (7f, soft); has qualified for a mark with two AW runs; one of the less exposed runners; worth considering.

8/1

6th

3

(4)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

13:38 Dundalk (AW)

Sedro Woolley

10st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: W McCreery

Finished fifth in a decent Limerick maiden on debut last April (7f, soft), although was 12l behind; ran like he needed it when weakened into fifth over 7f here last time; may do better now.

7/1

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held 25-1 shot on debut at Gowran earlier this month; may need more time.
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6

21st Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:28 Listowel

Thunder Wolf

10st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Brian M McMahon

Middling runs for Ken Condon on the Flat; well behind in two maiden hurdles for current yard; unlikely.

33/1

7th

6

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 215y

15:55 Ballinrobe

Thunder Wolf

11st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Brian M McMahon

Two fair efforts in Flat maidens in April for Ken Condon and reappeared when soundly beaten on last month's hurdles debut at Killarney, having taken a keen hold; could come on from that.

40/1

6th

6

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:32 Killarney

Thunder Wolf

11st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Brian M McMahon

Finished sixth and seventh in 1m1f/7f maidens, beaten 17l and 12l; can only be watched now changing codes.

25/1

Form: 65-

Last run: 156 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only faded late on debut at Leopardstown (1m) on soft ground in October but didn't build on that when dropped to 7f at Dundalk and he's been off 156 days.
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11th

6

(14)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Highbury See See

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Both wins last year came on soft and heavy ground; fair fourth on good at Roscommon last time, and this ground should be fine for him.

8/1

4th

5

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Highbury See See

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Both wins last year came on soft and heavy ground; ran well on heavy at the Curragh on penultimate but wasn't as good on yielding at Limerick latest; needs rain.

14/1

10th

13

(18)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Highbury See See

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Won two handicaps last season; below best on seasonal return in Irish Lincolnshire but much better on latest back at the Curragh (1m, sft-hvy) when a 4l fifth of 21; dropped 1lb for that but may need softer ground than this.

10/1

40/1

Form: 8-9

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Encouraging debut at Navan but step backwards at the Curragh on return; others look stronger.
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5

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:32 Killarney

Taudeni

11st 0lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Louise G Lyons

Looked limited in his five runs on the Flat, from 5f to 7f; has to rate a doubtful stayer over hurdles.

50/1

7

(11)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:07 Naas

Taudeni

9st 5lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Louise G Lyons

Just minor promise when midfield in a trio of maidens; slow to break and keen when well held on handicap debut at Down Royal in May; hood now fitted.

20/1

8

(7)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:55 Down Royal

Taudeni

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Louise G Lyons

Just minor promise when midfield in a trio of maidens at 6f-7f; best watched on handicap debut unless the market suggests otherwise.

16/1

Form: 9-9

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in two starts over 1m so far and needs this run for a mark; pedigree suggests drop to 7f may help but has plenty to find.
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8th

10

(7)

23rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 163y

19:15 Ballinrobe

Ainm Bentley

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Kieran Purcell

Behind Academe and Whats New at Gowran last time after starting slowly (1m1f, good); that was his first run after being gelded and gives him a foundation to build on; blinkers replace the previously added cheekpieces.

12/1

7th

11

(8)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

17:30 Gowran Park

Ainm Bentley

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Kieran Purcell

Last of 15 over 1m at this venue in her first handicap; safely held by third-placed Gold Dublooms; tongue-tie and cheekpieces now.

33/1

7th

11

(8)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

17:30 Gowran Park

Ainm Bentley

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Kieran Purcell

Last of 15 over 1m at this venue in her first handicap; safely held by third-placed Gold Dublooms; tongue-tie and cheekpieces now.

33/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of King Of Change; half-brother to 7f-10.6f Flat (including 2yo/AW; RPR 100) and 2m hurdle winner Walhaan; dam placed 5f 2yo (64), half-sister to Group-placed 6f 2yo winner St Barths; already gelded and tough ask for a newcomer.
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8

(12)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 94y

17:10 Roscommon

Oscars Luck

8st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Made no impact first time out in a 7f maiden on soft ground at Limerick; visored now.

33/1

8

(12)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 94y

17:10 Roscommon

Oscars Luck

8st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Made no impact first time out in a 7f maiden on soft ground at Limerick; visored now.

33/1

10th

11

(7)

25th Apr 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:17 Limerick

Oscars Luck

9st 8lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Ciaran Murphy

in touch with leaders, lost ground after 2f, weakened from over 3f out

25/1

Form:

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only 14-1 for a Cork maiden last week but showed very little, finishing tailed off having been slowly away; down the order on jockey bookings.
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12th

1

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 20y

14:30 Cork

Bear Creek

11st 7lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: E Bolger

Half-brother to Melbourne Cup winner Gold Trip; modest Flat handicapper for Joseph O'Brien; won over 1m5f at Down Royal last July off 61; solid run off 10lb higher at Galway represents his best form; has joined Enda Bolger; would prefer better ground.

14/1

9

(5)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:41 Killarney

Bear Creek

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Off the mark on second attempt in handicaps, readily winning over 1m5f at Down Royal last month off 61; solid run off 10lb higher at Galway on easier ground and remains a contender with better ground likely in his favour.

7/2

3rd

8

(11)

28th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 84y

19:50 Galway

Bear Creek

8st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Fourth runner for yard; confirmed promise of handicap debut third at Limerick (11.5f, good) by scoring comfortably at Down Royal (1m5f, good); hiked up 10lb for that and drops back slightly in trip; preferred by McMonagle and this half-brother to Melbourne Gold Cup winner Gold Trip could have more in the tank.

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Starspangledbanner; dam runner-up 7f AW (RPR 63), half-sister to winners Sandiva (7f-1m1f Group/Grade 3 including 2yo), Wentworth (smart 7f-1m1f) and Irish Cliff (useful 5f-1m); gelded and best watched on debut.
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6th

4

(5)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:50 Cork

Withtheresults

9st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Patrick J Flynn

Starspangledbanner gelding sent off at 150-1 on debut at Limerick (7f, soft); slowly away, green and didn't beat a rival home; others appeal more.

66/1

6th

4

(5)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:50 Cork

Withtheresults

9st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Patrick J Flynn

Starspangledbanner gelding sent off at 150-1 on debut at Limerick (7f, soft); slowly away, green and didn't beat a rival home; others appeal more.

66/1

12th

16

(5)

25th Apr 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:17 Limerick

Withtheresults

9st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Patrick J Flynn

slowly away, ran green throughout, always behind

40/1

Non-runners

Amplitude, Ben Lawers, Mischief Man, Raykir

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Payout
Exacta €7.90
Straight Forecast €7.28
Trifecta €40.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Raykir

The Irish Sun:

Broadstone

TOPSPEED:

Hostility

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Admiral Churchill

POSTDATA:

Raykir