June 11 / 19.50 Limerick

19.50

Good

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  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 7490-6

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
All three wins over sprint trips on good ground; not disgraced on yard debut last month but remains unproven over this far.
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18

(16)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Eruption

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Three-time winner; has failed to make the frame in seven outings this year; one of her better displays when sixth of 12 behind Art Of Unity at Bellewstown early in the month; down the field over C&D a fortnight ago; up against it.

20/1

13

(15)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Eruption

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Three-time winner has failed to make the frame in six outings this year; one of her better displays when sixth of 12 at Bellewstown last week.

14/1

Form: 8455-0 C

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner off as high as 86; has regressed greatly in recent years although entitled to come on from fair comeback run last month; trip/ground fine and could be dangerous in this grade.
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11

(11)

21st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 30y

17:55 Leopardstown

Big Baby Bull

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Sean Hayes

On a long losing run since gaining his sixth career win in a Limerick claimer in 2023; not beaten far in four 2025 outings; suffered interference in the early stages when well fancied at Gowran last time; potentially interesting with a top apprentice booked.

13/2

5th

7

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Gowran Park

Big Baby Bull

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Sean Hayes

Long way off his best nowadays though recent efforts suggest he's not far off a competitive mark.

12/1

6th

5

(12)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Big Baby Bull

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: John Patrick Hayes

Recent Limerick's fifth was respectable; almost two years since the last of his six wins; not much between him, Sovereign Banter and Shuyak on Limerick running.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 04-192 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Belatedly off the mark on seasonal return over this trip at Gowran in April (heavy) and better again on quicker ground at Listowel 10 days ago when staying on second; draw not ideal but considered.
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11th

4

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Dinamine

9st 12lb

J: Hannah Rafferty

T: Michael Mulvany

Two wins have come over further, including when last seen at Bellewstown in August; inadequate trip and long absent so may need this comeback run.

20/1

1st

6

(4)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

17:25 Bellewstown

Dinamine

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Rain welcomed as his belated breakthrough win came on heavy ground over 7f in April; some good runs in defeat since, latest strong-finishing third over inadequate 6f at Naas early this month; could go well back up in trip from a good draw.

11/2

9

(19)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:46 Naas

Dinamine

9st 5lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Rain welcomed as his belated breakthrough win came on heavy ground in April; that was over 7f and his good runs since have been over furher than this; might find some in here too quick.

10/1

Form: 214-00 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won over 7f in Poland last year; big prices and ran accordingly both runs this term but still worth a market check here with Keane booked.
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6th

13

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

16:32 Sligo

Haeret In Pectore

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: A J Martin

Won over 7f when trained in Poland; showed a glimmer at Dundalk in January (over this trip) but didn't back it up back there later that month and off since; 2lb wrong here.

16/1

Form: 232805

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Placed AW form at this trip and more encouraging turf run on latest when cheekpieces tried at Down Royal, close fifth after not clear run; one to consider in similar conditions.
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10

(10)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

13:52 Dundalk (AW)

Merchants Arch

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Ross O’Sullivan

0-14 starts but some promise shown in defeat; hit the frame three times here this year over 7f ; he was just 1.25l behind Eric Lock at Down Royal in May (7f) and again ran positively at Limerick next time when third (1m); below par at Bellewstown last time; he's on a lower mark now compared to his good runs here earlier in the year.

13/2

2

(5)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:22 Bellewstown

Merchants Arch

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Steadily improving maiden handicapper, notably with cheekpieces fitted of late at Down Royal (behind Eric Lock) and when made much of running in finishing third at Limerick; not sure this extra furlong will suit.

7/1

5

(1)

11th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Merchants Arch

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Placed AW form at this trip and more encouraging turf run on latest when cheekpieces tried at Down Royal, close fifth after not clear run; one to consider in similar conditions.

5/1

Form: -6740P

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden has shown her best form at Dundalk; saddle slipped latest so that run ignored but still has a fair bit to find.
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6th

5

(9)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Esque Elegance

9st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Finally got off the mark at 21st time of asking when seeing off 13 rivals over 1m at Newcastle (AW) under Conor Whiteley nine days ago; should be very competitive under a 5lb penalty if showing up in a similar mood.

3/1

1st

10

(1)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Esque Elegance

9st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Still a maiden after 20 starts but she's had two seconds in C&D handicaps this year and was close up when sixth over 7f here (first-time visor) last time; should go well again back up in trip and she's in the mix.

11/2

6th

2

(12)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Esque Elegance

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Stephen Hanlon

Only sixth to Woodrafff over 1m a fortnight ago but placed at this venue on her three starts prior to that, including 7f; visored first time.

8/1

Form: 87400- D

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back AW wins early last year but not as effective in limited turf opportunities; absent since November and may need this.
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14th

11

(14)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Aisling Oscar

9st 7lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Has done well on AW for current yard, completing a remarkable eight-timer along the way; failed to transfer the form back to turf last time, taking record in this sphere to 0-10; bit to prove off same mark.

25/1

7th

8

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Aisling Oscar

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

A revelation on AW for new yard since last November, posting an eight-timer; close second of six off this mark at Wolverhampton last month; he's 0-9 on turf but this is his first run on grass for his current trainer and he could be involved.

7/1

Form: 760206

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Was having only her second run in a handicap when a front-running second at Leopardstown in April (7f, good) but hasn't backed that up when unable to dominate; bit to find now.
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17

(13)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Browned Off

8st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

10-race maiden; runner-up over 7f at Leopardstown in April; no sign of similar form until a creditable fourth of 17 over C&D two weeks ago.

10/1

16

(2)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Browned Off

8st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Paul W Flynn

Runner-up over 7f at Leopardstown in April; below that level since, including on a recent AW run; blinkered for the first time.

16/1

14

(1)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Browned Off

8st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Paul W Flynn

Was runner-up at Leopardstown over 7f in April but below that level since and needs to return to that form; seems to handle this surface.

18/1

Form: 0-008

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced filly wasn't beaten far on turf/handicap debut at Down Royal last month when staying on late over this trip; could well have more to offer but has a bit to find with Merchants Arch on that run.
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2nd

3

(5)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Jasmine Affanalis

10st 1lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Won last season off only 2lb lower and was only 3l away when fifth of 18 on her return to turf at Cork (1m, good to yielding); each-way claims, non-runner on Monday at Roscommon (5.23).

9/2

5th

2

(4)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Jasmine Affanalis

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Ended last season on a positive note when winning at Tipperary (1m1f, yielding) off 57; two just okay AW runs on last month's return so much more needed on turf return.

12/1

10/1

Form: 0-5096

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Mildly encouraging runs in a couple of handicaps, latest when keeping on late over 1m at Naas; not one to rule out, despite high draw.
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5th

2

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

17:30 Ballinrobe

In The Minus

11st 7lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Brian Francis Cawley

Flat winner (7f) on good ground at Limerick last summer; has been error-prone over hurdles; best effort when winning at Galway last October; fit from a recent Flat outing at this venue; not suited by the race conditions.

14/1

5th

3

(12)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

In The Minus

10st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Brian Francis Cawley

Limerick win last summer came over 7f (good); similar level of form hurdling (won Galway maiden), jumping has let him down of late; unproven over this far.

20/1

Form: 99-020

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Roscommon claimer but handicap form hasn't measured up, latest behind a couple of today's rivals at Down Royal when forcing it in first-time cheekpieces.
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2nd

8

(4)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:42 Dundalk (AW)

Sovereign Banter

9st 12lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

C&D winner last October, beating good yardstick Nikki Swango; has made the frame in four of his six subsequent races here, including two seconds; best of three 2026 runs when third behind Winemaker in January; stable's horses showing good form across a range of categories.

9/2

Form: 735087

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
24-race maiden and struggling back on turf lately, although not disgraced latest when not clear run; back up in trip here.
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14th

19

(10)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Rattletheonionbag

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: W P Browne

First reserve; long standing maiden who has shown her best form on the AW; beaten 6l on return to turf at Sligo latest; others appeal more.

6th

13

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Rattletheonionbag

8st 10lb

J: Sean Davis

T: W P Browne

Lots of placed form on AW at Dundalk, including when beaten only half-a-length last month, but still a maiden and her turf form isn't as good.

12/1

3rd

11

(3)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:42 Dundalk (AW)

Rattletheonionbag

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: W P Browne

A 30-race maiden; placed in six of her 17 races at this venue; generally uninspiring form lately, although could be given some sort of chance on her third placing over C&D three starts ago.

10/1

Form: 00090-

Last run: 300 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Has placed form but he's a longstanding maiden who remains very opposable on first run since August.
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20

(1)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Naas

Wayne R Walker

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Donal Kinsella

Opposable as a 36-race maiden and on the back of some modest efforts.

33/1

9th

14

(10)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Wayne R Walker

8st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Donal Kinsella

Still a maiden after 35 outings; fair fifth over C&D on latest but hard to fancy given his overall profile.

16/1

20/1

Form: 7-00

Last run: 135 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Three AW maiden runs haven't revealed much; switches to turf for handicap debut and best watched unless market suggests otherwise.
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16

(10)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

14:50 Listowel

Shuyak

8st 8lb

T: P J F Murphy

First reserve; nine race maiden (0-5 on turf) and hasn't shaped as though her turn was near in recent starts; did show promise at Gowran in July but very different ground here; others hold more pressing claims.

8th

13

(16)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

16:48 Punchestown

Shuyak

8st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: P J F Murphy

Encouraging Gowran run (7f) over the summer but couldn't back it up over this sort of trip at Tipperary when tried hooded; stamina concerns; 2lb wrong.

16/1

6th

16

(8)

31st Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:00 Tipperary

Shuyak

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: P J F Murphy

Took a step in the right direction with fourth over 7f at Gowran last month; hood may help her cause since she showed a tendency to hang to the right; has an edge over Petite Madame on that running.

6/1

Form: 098-70

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Struggled so far in handicaps, including when hooded last time; 3lb wrong.
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16th

17

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

Romantic War

8st 7lb

J: Freya Frain

T: J G Murray

Maiden is out of form and 9lb out of the handicap so look elsewhere.

50/1

9th

16

(14)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Romantic War

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J G Murray

Still a maiden after 22 outings; respectable run on final 2025 turf start when third of 15 at Galway (7f, heavy); tailed off at Bellewstown in first run this year (1m, soft); blinkers go on now.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta €82.50
Straight Forecast €57.62
Tricast €236.07
Trifecta €891.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Merchants Arch

The Irish Sun:

Rattletheonionbag

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Merchants Arch

POSTDATA:

Merchants Arch