July 12 / 16.25 Limerick

16.25

Good To Firm

Panoramic Restaurant At Limerick Racecourse Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 1m 3f 70y
  • 11 runners
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Panoramic Restaurant At Limerick Racecourse Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 4655-1

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark in a Tramore handicap (1m4f) four days ago on seasonal debut; carries a mandatory 7lb penalty but relishes fast ground and has to be respected.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

4

(20)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:24 Navan

Stepdance

10st 1lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Henry De Bromhead

Three-time winner at up to 1m4f; not beaten far over that trip at Tramore on latest and eased 1lb but stamina a query over this longer trip.

15/2

4th

2

(10)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:25 Tramore

Stepdance

10st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Completed a summer hat-trick in this last year, which was her second C&D win; mid-field run at Leopardstown, after a break, rendered her eligible for repeat bid.

100/30

10th

18

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Stepdance

9st 5lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Henry De Bromhead

Dual-purpose; completed quickfire hat-trick on the Flat last summer at around 1m4f; remains 3lb above the last of those wins and was pulled up over hurdles when last seen at Tramore in May; others appeal more.

16/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 744842

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden has run well at times in defeat this term, including in 1m2f a Classified Stakes at Ffos Las last time; needs to do more up in trip.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

14

(1)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:08 Navan

Jurality

10st 10lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: Paul W Flynn

Course 1m5f winner in June; backed that up with a narrow defeat at Bellewstown; unplaced on last three starts; perhaps too high in the ratings now, though the booking of Jody Townend is a positive.

14/1

5th

3

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:50 Killarney

Jurality

9st 6lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Paul W Flynn

Winner over 1m5f at Navan (good) in June off 11lb lower; followed up with narrow defeat at Bellewstown (split Numidia and Celestially); obvious chance on that form but folded tamely at Leopardstown 29 days ago.

10/1

8th

6

(9)

23rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:28 Leopardstown

Jurality

9st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Paul W Flynn

Got off the mark at Navan over 1m5f and good efforts since over just short of this trip at Bellewstown and Killarney; needs a bit more off this mark.

6/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 974678

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner is yet to score on the level but ran well enough over C&D on testing ground in April and again at Cork next time; up in trip after two lesser runs over shorter.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Cork

Metamorpheus

10st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Andrew McNamara

Has mixed it between Flat and hurdles effectively this year, winning on the level at Sligo and only worn down close home in 2m Galway handicap hurdle on Saturday; obvious chance if turning out quickly.

11/2

2nd

22

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Metamorpheus

10st 0lb

T: Andrew McNamara

Second reserve; is 1-19 over hurdles but some decent efforts in defeat lately including on the Flat; 1lb out of the handicap; needs more.

Form: 850916

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Won his second race when scoring over 1m2.5f at Cork in May but a bit below that form at Fairyhouse since; usually slowly away but this longer trip might suit.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

17

(4)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

17:27 Navan

Together Aclaim

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Modest strike rate (2-42) and plenty to find on recent C&D effort with the likes of Launch Time and Game Phoenix.

16/1

22

(9)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 10y

17:00 Navan

Together Aclaim

8st 11lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: John C McConnell

Modest strike rate (2-41); has maintained fair form since beating today's rival Game Phoenix at Cork win in May; trainer is enjoying a good spell; one of three for the stable

16/1

12

(10)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Together Aclaim

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

C&D winner in 2024 won at Cork in May over this trip; not bad runs since and can go well off this mark back on this surface.

11/1

Form: 3-5236

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose winner was a close second over C&D in April on testing ground; hasn't been as good twice since off this mark and may want the ground a bit easier.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(10)

8th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 115y

20:07 Tipperary

Slieve Bearnagh

10st 6lb

J: Ms K M Ryan

T: David Marnane

Just one Flat win since 2021 but was only beaten a neck on soft by Tassarolo at Killarney last month; form knocked since and his better recent runs have come on softer ground than what's likely here.

5/1

2nd

16

(3)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 103y

19:50 Killarney

Slieve Bearnagh

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

First reserve; five wins in all codes; has been running consistently in defeat on the Flat lately including at Limerick four days ago; needs more but easy ground might help.

OUR TIP

Form: 1-3806

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won at Gowran on testing ground last October and was in good form on the AW after, winning in December; not as good last three starts but is now 3lb lower than last winning mark so not discounted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:55 Tramore

Gallo Dell Cielo

9st 10lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Back-to-back winner on AW at 1m4f/2m earlier this year and didn't run badly back there when last seen in February (2m); 1-13 on turf and rated 21lb lower on this surface; second off 1lb higher at Tipperary in August last year, but poor at Down Royal next time when last seen on turf.

11/2

5th

8

(5)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

14:38 Dundalk (AW)

Gallo Dell Cielo

9st 6lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Added his second course win in December when making virtually all over 1m4f and made light work of a 6lb rise when comfortably scoring over C&D last time, with Black Gem 3l behind; hit with a 7lb hike, but he may not be finished improving.

9/2

1st

3

(1)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Gallo Dell Cielo

9st 9lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Dual course winner at 1m4f, including on latest when making virtually all to score under this rider, with Power Of Prayer back in fifth; first crack at 2m so has stamina to prove.

5/2

18/1

Form: /7007-

Last run: 360 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Flat maiden has been well beaten in maiden hurdles last three starts; has to show improvement back on the Flat.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(6)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 103y

20:10 Sligo

Florida Taiga

9st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Seamus Fahey

17-race maiden who has tried hurdling; beaten 11l over 1m3f back on the Flat last month; none too convincing.

40/1

7th

8

(10)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 70y

16:25 Limerick

Florida Taiga

9st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Seamus Fahey

Flat maiden has been well beaten in maiden hurdles last three starts; has to show improvement back on the Flat.

18/1

11th

13

13th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 180y

17:30 Sligo

Florida Taiga

10st 11lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Seamus Fahey

midfield

33/1

Form: 089-49

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Dual purpose sort was a decent fourth at Cork in April on soft but was beaten 17l at Fairyhouse last time and has to bounce back.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(2)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fascinating Shadow

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Turf winner for Richard Hannon as a 3yo and won his first two starts (Polytrack/hurdles) in the spring of 2022, but 0-26 under both codes since; makes his debut for another new yard and worth a market check; stable also runs Knight Of Magic.

5/1

3

(2)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fascinating Shadow

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Turf winner for Richard Hannon as a 3yo and won his first two starts (Polytrack/hurdles) in the spring of 2022, but 0-26 under both codes since; makes his debut for another new yard and worth a market check; stable also runs Knight Of Magic.

5/1

12

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:47 Curragh

Fascinating Shadow

12st 0lb

J: Christopher Brabson

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Long losing run and rating leaves him with loads to find with some of these.

25/1

Form: 095-09

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden was beaten 15l on comeback at Bellewstown last week and has to improve loads.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 205y

14:52 Clonmel

Wayside Lady

12st 3lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Very modest on the Flat (0-17, rated 37); some signs of ability over hurdles last season; has been sharpened by two Flat runs since joining this stable and may improve; premature to write off.

10/1

10

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 132y

15:30 Thurles

Wayside Lady

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

0-16 on the Flat and low-key yard debut at Bellewstown last week; plenty to prove at present.

33/1

15

(4)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:13 Bellewstown

Wayside Lady

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

18-race maiden who achieved precious little this year and now in another new yard.

25/1

33/1

Form: 000-00

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way on last three runs and cheekpieces need to have a transformative effect.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(9)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 70y

16:25 Limerick

Audscar

8st 12lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: John C McConnell

Beaten a long way on last three runs and cheekpieces need to have a transformative effect.

33/1

9

(11)

4th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 37y

20:07 Bellewstown

Audscar

8st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: John C McConnell

Poor form in maidens and no improvement in handicaps; tongue-tie for the first time.

25/1

13th

16

(8)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 200y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Audscar

8st 13lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Poor form in maidens and no improvement for handicaps; off 189 days and best watched for now.

40/1

11th
1 (4)
Moonis

22/1

Form: 974/8/

Last run: 852 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Maiden ran well at times in defeat in UK in 2022, mainly on AW; pulled-up in two hurdle starts for this yard last winter; not easy to fancy.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(4)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 70y

16:25 Limerick

Moonis

10st 2lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: J Morrison

Maiden ran well at times in defeat in UK in 2022, mainly on AW; pulled-up in two hurdle starts for this yard last winter; not easy to fancy.

22/1

8

1st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 180y

12:00 Tramore

Moonis

11st 4lb

J: Hugh Morgan

T: J Morrison

midfield

33/1

8

1st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 180y

12:00 Tramore

Moonis

11st 4lb

J: Hugh Morgan

T: J Morrison

midfield

33/1

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Payout
Exacta €11.00
Straight Forecast €12.59
Tricast €47.65
Trifecta €29.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Stepdance

POSTDATA:

Together Aclaim

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Metamorpheus

The Irish Sun:

Stepdance