April 25 / 16.02 Limerick

16.02

Yielding

Munster Suite @ Limerick Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 1m 0f 50y
  • 12 runners
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Munster Suite @ Limerick Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

OUR TIP

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £22.20
  • Place: £4.80

Form: 009-39 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Dual AW/turf winner at this trip, most recently off 77 at Dundalk in January 2024; operating at a lower level of late, wasn't helped by a wide draw at Leopardstown last time and similar scenario here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

9

(15)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:40 Bellewstown

Chavajod

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: D P Coakley

Yard stalwart handles any ground and back to winning ways on the beach at Laytown; at this stage of his career, not the most obvious candidate to follow up.

10/1

1st

8

(6)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Laytown

Chavajod

10st 2lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: D P Coakley

Back from a break to finish well behind Reponse Finale at Gowran last month (9.5f, gd-fm); ran well on only previous visit to this venue in 2022 off a much higher mark but out of form for some time so needs to revive.

20/1

7th

12

(17)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:52 Gowran Park

Chavajod

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: D P Coakley

Inconsistent on turf last season; out of form at Dundalk last winter; never in contention at Leopardstown in April on his only turf start this year.

25/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 605-58 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner including at Fairyhouse last September, first win in two years; two runs this term over inadequate 6f some way below best but will appreciate return to this longer trip; stall 17 is a negative.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(18)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:07 Curragh

Loingseoir

9st 9lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M C Grassick

The veteran has won seven races, including this race last year at 28-1; has run well behind several good yardsticks this season; could go close in his repeat bid following a 0.5l second of 16 over 1m here 11 days ago.

8/1

2nd

15

(11)

4th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Loingseoir

8st 11lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: M C Grassick

Veteran has won seven races up to 1m4f including two runnings of this race; Galway third to Lady Arwen his standout run in a largely disappointing 2026, but mark reflects that.

16/1

3rd
11 (3)
Venetian

20/1

  • Place: £8.60

Form: 90-618 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Three wins in Britain (including on soft) including on penultimate start at Wolverhampton last month; well held off 7lb higher at same track since though; returns to turf, others preferred.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

18:30 Bellewstown

Venetian

9st 11lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Second runner for yard; four AW wins; 1-16 on turf; kept very busy on AW in recent months, on latest collared close home when runner-up over 7f off current mark; 7lb claimer takes over from Colin Keane; one to consider.

4/1

2nd

5

(5)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Venetian

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four AW wins up to an extended 1m1f, twice over C&D including in January off 74; kept busy since over various trips, most recently best work at finish after a slow start (stalls slow to open) when beaten 1.5l over 6f; return to 7f to suit and okay mark so one to consider.

5/1

20/1

Form: 6606-

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo; well held on final start last term in nursery off 71; unexposed but stiff enough task on seasonal return against elders.
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6th

6

(14)

18th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Leopardstown

Faoladh

9st 12lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

Won twice (both over 7f) during a busy year and holding his form well; the winner got first run when second at Down Royal three weeks ago; considered.

8/1

2nd

2

(9)

28th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:44 Down Royal

Faoladh

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

C&D winner in May and later a surprise winner of a Galway festival handicap (7f, yielding) off this very mark; below that level since but the ability is there to feature.

5/1

4th

5

(15)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:53 Listowel

Faoladh

9st 13lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

Has won twice this season, including when springing a surprise in a Galway festival handicap; unplaced at Laytown and Dundalk since.

12/1

Form: /000-2 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Long losing run but emerged from 159-day absence with fine effort early this month off much reduced mark at Bellewstown, coming off pace to push winner all the way over this trip (couple of today's rivals behind); 3lb higher but still well handicapped and should go well.
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Verdict Starting price

6

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

16:55 Navan

Takeachancejimmy

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Twice a winner here over shorter but on a long losing run and hasn't convinced over this trip in the past.

20/1

8

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:13 Bellewstown

Takeachancejimmy

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Went close over C&D in April off 6lb higher but not a lot to shout about in the meantime.

20/1

4

(1)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 135y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Takeachancejimmy

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Veteran; six-time turf winner went close in a 1m handicap at Bellewstown in April off 59; three moderate efforts since and now drops into claiming company but has C&D form figures of 211 so return to this venue could revive; interesting.

6/1

6th
5 (15)
Free Solo

12/1

Form: 224557 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won at Dundalk early last year and went close twice there in January; turf return at Bellewstown leaves him with a fair bit to find though.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

13

(3)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:07 Curragh

Free Solo

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Fully exposed 9yo with three wins apiece on turf and AW; second at Leopardstown in August, three starts ago; other than that, 2026 form does not amount to much.

16/1

8th

15

(8)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Free Solo

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: P J F Murphy

First reserve; fully-exposed 9yo, but goes well here, back on a good mark and and best run of the year last time.

2nd

7

(19)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Free Solo

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: P J F Murphy

Gained the sixth win of his career at Roscommon this time last year; 7lb lower now, but this season's form offers limited hope.

16/1

Form: 55424-

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Winless since scoring on debut at Dundalk late 2023 but ran well in defeat last year for Tom Gibney, final three starts at the Curragh; remains on an okay mark, market possibly best guide on seasonal/yard debut.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

1

(6)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Nahori

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

AW winner, showed potential for turf success with several good Curragh runs last season; beaten favourite in races at Limerick and the Curragh this season for this stable; seems risky but could feature; competing from a new career-low, 23lb below initial mark after debut win.

6/1

23

(17)

23rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:25 Curragh

Nahori

8st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Some decent runs in defeat, incl'over C&D, while dropping in the handicap last year; poor in testing ground on debut for this yard but can do better under these conditions.

20/1

23

(17)

23rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:25 Curragh

Nahori

8st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Some decent runs in defeat, incl'over C&D, while dropping in the handicap last year; poor in testing ground on debut for this yard but can do better under these conditions.

20/1

12/1

Form: 399-07

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Better AW performer albeit at shorter trips; left with plenty to do over 6f at the Curragh on latest of two runs this term for new yard, now reverts to this longer trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(2)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 15y

14:22 Listowel

James Henry

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Best run this season was in a C&D handicap in May; not beaten far in a Roscommon handicap last month; local stable's runners are always well primed for this meeting; no surprise should he run well, despite never having won on grass.

14/1

8th

7

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:25 Roscommon

James Henry

9st 8lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Dual AW winner yet to strike on turf; back from a year off when third on yard debut at Listowel in May; well beaten since.

25/1

Form: 1000-4 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Got his head back in front with shock 50-1 win at Listowel last September and signal of a return to form on return early this month at Bellewstown, coming home strongly under today's rider (just ahead of Nezeeh); better for that and one to consider although doesn't want it soft.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(11)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:23 Southwell (AW)

Relevant Range

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Effective on turf and AW; competitively treated, having won off current mark at Doncaster in July, but needs a revival having been out of sorts since; mixed claims.

25/1

5th

5

(3)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Relevant Range

9st 5lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Three AW wins and only 1lb higher than for the 1m success on turf in July; however, opposable on subsequent efforts.

14/1

9th

3

(9)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Relevant Range

9st 7lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Three AW wins include a C&D classified event in January; he added a turf win in July (also 1m) but not in the same form back in handicap company since and might be a shade high in the weights for now.

10/1

20/1

Form: 009/99 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Eight wins include twice over 1m on AW; missed last season and no threat both AW runs over the winter (cheekpieces tried last time); hard to be confident in back on turf.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(2)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Is That Love

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Eight-time winner, missed all of last year; signs of a return to form at Roscommon last time; trainer saddled his first winner at the Curragh last Friday with this rider aboard.

12/1

5

(2)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Is That Love

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Eight-time winner, missed all of last year; signs of a return to form at Roscommon last time; trainer saddled his first winner at the Curragh last Friday with this rider aboard.

12/1

5th

4

(12)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

16:25 Roscommon

Is That Love

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

in touch with leaders

20/1

16/1

Form: -80485

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Sole victory came over 6f at Thirsk (good) on debut for Saeed Bin Suroor; regressive since, although not discredited last time at Bellewstown; still hard to fancy.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(3)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Nezeeh

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Thrown in on last year's Irish form; yet to shine for current stable and would appeal more over a shorter trip and with headgear on; only of interest if backed.

33/1

6th

1

(2)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Nezeeh

10st 0lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Five-time winner on turf but 0-13 on the AW; won at Bellewstown (5f, soft) last October but he's struggled since, including in three starts for this stable (5f-1m); drops in grade but best watched.

40/1

Form: 446-00 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
1m winner on soft for David Simcock; heavy defeats both starts this term for new yard, 6f too short last time; down 4lb so don't rule out improved show here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

4

(10)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:48 Musselburgh

Escape Act

9st 7lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Jean McGregor

Last seen finishing third of 16 at Tipperary (1m1f, good to firm) 455 days ago; has since left Richard O'Brien; risky on this debut for new yard.

33/1

3rd

4

(19)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Tipperary

Escape Act

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Richard John O’Brien

1m winner on soft in Britain; no sign of his best form in three outings for this trainer who appears to have a better chance with Metamorpheus.

20/1

Non-runners

Finsceal Annie, Vegas Muse, Rising Sky, Tofino, Zipster

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Payout
Exacta €152.30
Straight Forecast €115.69
Tricast €3257.88
Trifecta €1036.50

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Nahori

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Chavajod

POSTDATA:

Loingseoir

SPOTLIGHT:

Takeachancejimmy