June 11 / 18.50 Limerick

18.50

Good

Summer Racing @ Limerick Handicap

  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Summer Racing @ Limerick Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 17-320 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Killarney win (1m) last autumn came on heavy and pick of three runs this term when second to Church Mountain over C&D in April on soft; trip too short latest so can't rule out back up in trip but ideally wants it softer.
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17

(5)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:16 Naas

Martinelli

10st 1lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Reserve; dual 1m winner on good and heavy ground; now high in the weights but his rider takes away 5lb and blinkers are tried.

8

(1)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

20:20 Naas

Martinelli

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Kieran P Cotter

Won his second race when scoring over 1m at Limerick but was disappointing off this mark at Killarney last week when raced keenly; needs to rebound.

12/1

12

(11)

14th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

18:45 Killarney

Martinelli

8st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Kieran P Cotter

C&D winner last year; solid form at 1m this season and won impressively at Limerick (1m, good) on latest off 8lb lower; drawn wide but that shouldn't be an issue given his run style; career high mark but there could be more to come.

11/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 663-86

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Placed in an AW maiden for the Harringtons; midfield finishes in both handicaps this term for new yard under 7lb claimers; could have more to offer here with senior rider booked.
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6th

5

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:28 Leopardstown

Heliogabalus

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Sean Byrne

Gained second win of career over C&D (good) on seasonal return last month, beating Zaraahmando by a neck; 8lb rise makes things tougher but Keane booked and he's well drawn so can't be totally discounted.

5/1

1st

3

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Heliogabalus

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Sean Byrne

Opened his account at the 11th attempt when dead-heating at the Galway festival last year; met trouble in running at the Curragh next time; never a factor at Listowel; off 269 days; may need the run.

40/1

13th

3

(3)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:02 Listowel

Heliogabalus

9st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Sean Byrne

Opened account at the 11th attempt when dead-heating at the Galway festival; met trouble in running at the Curragh; capable of better.

10/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 571612 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has done well this term with 1m wins at Naas and Killarney and better again on latest when just denied at Gowran; upped in grade here but should be well able for it.
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13th

2

(12)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Harry The Rogue

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stephen Hanlon

Went close over C&D in March on stable debut and another good run when fourth at Musselburgh (1m) next time; below par at York on his last two starts but he tackled 1m2f last time and is not ruled out back down to 1m.

16/1

10th

4

(12)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Harry The Rogue

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won twice over 1m for Andrew Slattery in Ireland last year; beaten nearly 9l over 7f here last time (good); now back up in trip but pulled too hard on only previous try at 1m2f; bit to prove.

33/1

9th

6

(17)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Harry The Rogue

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Ex-Irish 5yo who has maintained his consistency in two starts for new stable, creditable fourth at Musselburgh (1m) latest; still has a modest strike-rate but is likely to give his running and again holds frame possibilities.

10/1

Form: 0259-6 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Most recent of five turf wins came at Listowel in September 2023 off 76; latest Down Royal run (under today's rider) offered encouragement so not one to rule out.
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4th

7

(6)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Limerick

Dragon Of Malta

9st 5lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P F O’Donnell

Has recorded three of his seven wins at Listowel; poor effort there ten days ago, when last of 13; also failed to beat a single rival at Cork on first outing of the season.

20/1

13th

1

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Dragon Of Malta

10st 0lb

J: Sylvia O’Donnell

T: P F O’Donnell

Course specialist won on successive days at last September's festival (7f/1m on heavy); well beaten on return; opposable at present.

10/1

8th

3

(3)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:12 Cork

Dragon Of Malta

9st 6lb

J: Max Popan

T: P F O’Donnell

Seven-time winner at 7f/1m, last three wins coming at Listowel on soft/heavy; has tended to need his comeback run so probably best watched here on ground on the quick side.

16/1

Form: 171260 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Gained eighth AW win in a Dundalk claimer in March and good turf run when second at Cork (1m, soft) in April; two efforts since on better ground leave him with a fair bit to find though.
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12th

13

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Notforalongtime

8st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

Prolific AW winner (9-32); off-putting 1-31 record on turf; placed this season at Cork and the Curragh; below best on three most recent starts.

10/1

8th

17

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:27 Limerick

Notforalongtime

9st 8lb

T: Laura Hourigan

Prolific AW winner (9-32); off-putting 1-30 record on turf but some good placings this season at Cork and the Curragh; finished only a head behind fourth-placed Friars Gate here last week; first reserve.

10/1

Form: 0004-3

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo shaped well in Curragh nursery last year and solid comeback run in Gowran claimer last month; could well have more to offer back in handicap company.
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6th

8

(12)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

Tofino

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Not one of her better efforts at the Curragh last time; hard to win with; best run this season when second in a six-runner contest; others preferred.

8/1

15th

19

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Tofino

9st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Sole win came over C&D last year off 4lb lower; several decent efforts in defeat since including at Limerick last time though looked a bit awkward under pressure then; still, unlikely to be far away.

15/2

2nd

7

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Limerick

Tofino

8st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a Curragh handicap (1m, good) last year; put in a satisfactory effort on return at Navan in April when tackling 1m2f for the first time and beaten only 3l into fifth over same trip at Leopardstown on latest; goes on any ground; worth considering.

9/1

14/1

Form: 41264- D

Last run: 226 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Wins have been at Galway and Gowran; absent since creditable fourth at former venue in October, may just need this.
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7

(5)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Galway

Kinda Tiny

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Timothy Doyle

Beaten only a neck in this race 12 months ago; also runner-up at Tipperary on the second of three starts this term; Leopardstown run was disappointing

12/1

2

(13)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

17:45 Leopardstown

Kinda Tiny

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Timothy Doyle

Dual winner and today's trip/ground is fine; nearly got up from off the pace last time at Tipperary (7.5f, good to firm) and possibilities despite her career-high mark.

7/1

2nd

5

(5)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 100y

19:10 Tipperary

Kinda Tiny

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Timothy Doyle

Wins have been at Galway (7f heavy) in 2023, and Gowran (1m good) last September; may improve from her seasonal debut at Limerick three weeks ago; stiff task off 10lb higher than her last winning mark

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 26170- D

Last run: 281 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on seasonal return in this race last year off 66 and later won at Ballinrobe over further; top-weight has to be respected considering he runs well fresh.
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11th

10

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Brewel Hill

9st 4lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Peter McCreery

Quite lightly raced since winning this race off 68 two years ago; encouraging effort after more than nine months off in a 1m4f handicap at Tramore two weeks ago; foolish to discount.

10/1

5th

1

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Tramore

Brewel Hill

10st 4lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Peter McCreery

Almost two years since the most recent of his three wins; lack of a recent outing is a drawback.

14/1

16

(6)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Brewel Hill

11st 8lb

J: Mr R W Barron

T: Peter McCreery

Three wins including over 1m at this track; soundly beaten in three runs over the summer but can do better now from a falling mark.

18/1

Form: D5-6600 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 1m at Gowran for Johnny Murtagh, in maiden and claiming company; hasn't offered a great deal in handicaps, latest when dropped in trip at the Curragh; opposable.
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9th

3

(9)

11th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Glen Princess

9st 13lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: S Michael Millar

Won twice over 1m at Gowran for Johnny Murtagh, in maiden and claiming company; hasn't offered a great deal in handicaps, latest when dropped in trip at the Curragh; opposable.

16/1

14/1

Form: 33-300

Last run: 73 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Maiden has better AW form; 0-9 on turf and gelded since down the field at Leopardstown in March; others preferred.
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2nd

14

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

Mythical Rock

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: C Byrnes

Winner on AW in January; unlucky not to finish closer when sixth at Gowran, short of room when travelling well; backed that up with a promising second at Limerick; failed to make his presence felt when a well-supported favourite at Gowran two days later; the race may have come too soon.

100/30

10th

3

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:58 Gowran Park

Mythical Rock

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: C Byrnes

Gained breakthrough on AW over 10.5f in January; unlucky when sixth over C&D 23 days ago, short of room when travelling well; 2lb drop generous and handles soft; 1.25l behind Java Wood at Limerick on Wednesday; definite chance again.

8/1

2nd

17

(14)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Mythical Rock

9st 2lb

T: C Byrnes

First reserve; now with his fifth different trainer; gained an overdue breakthrough win at Dundalk in January, two turf runs since for this yard okay; not one to readily rule out.

Form: 609159 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won this race three years ago and added another C&D win in April off 63; two runs since way below best but can't be ruled out given his record here.
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9th

3

(2)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Church Mountain

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Multiple winner on AW/turf but mostly disappointing since his C&D win in January, nine runs back; bit risky.

14/1

14th

2

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Church Mountain

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Winner of nine races; form has been uneven since a 1m4f Dundalk success in January; appears held by Jurality on running at Limerick last time.

12/1

12/1

Form: 249006 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three of four wins have been on AW; yet to hit form this turf campaign but yard in fine form so don't rule out a bounce back.
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6th

15

(14)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Morning Approach

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

1-41 on turf; struggled on the AW throughout winter but showed more when fifth at Roscommon in May; failed to repeat that effort at Gowran; four years since she recorded a 1m victory at this track.

20/1

14th

10

(8)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:58 Gowran Park

Morning Approach

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: W McCreery

1-40 on turf; struggled on the AW throughout winter but showed more when fifth at Roscommon 32 days ago; has slid in the weights and chance if she can build on that.

12/1

Form: 179-00 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m on heavy last year but little form of note since, both runs this year over longer trips; blinkers now tried back at best trip but ground a concern.
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13th

14

(2)

11th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Timeonourside

9st 6lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Leonard Paul Flynn

Won over 1m on heavy last year but little form of note since, both runs this year over longer trips; blinkers now tried back at best trip but ground a concern.

16/1

13th

7

(8)

12th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 46y

18:55 Roscommon

Timeonourside

9st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Leonard Paul Flynn

prominent, weakened quickly 4f out

22/1

13th

7

(8)

12th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 46y

18:55 Roscommon

Timeonourside

9st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Leonard Paul Flynn

prominent, weakened quickly 4f out

22/1

Non-runners

Loingseoir, Play It Again Zaam

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Payout
Exacta €33.90
Straight Forecast €42.53
Tricast €166.51
Trifecta €374.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Harry The Rogue

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mythical Rock

POSTDATA:

Loingseoir

The Irish Sun:

Harry The Rogue