March 12 / 13.34 Limerick

13.34

Soft To Heavy

William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 6f 170y
  • 15 runners
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William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.80
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 2-0P3P BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Fair hurdler last winter, notching a win and three seconds over around 2m4f; pulled up in two of his three chase starts; hard to be confident.
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10th

5

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 125y

14:15 Listowel

One And Only

11st 8lb

J: Miss T Quail

T: Oliver McKiernan

Added a second hurdles win at Limerick (2m7f, heavy) in March but safely held both starts afterwards off 6lb higher; back from a break and doesn't appear likely to have his ground.

12/1

7th

11

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:26 Listowel

One And Only

10st 13lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Added a second hurdles win at Limerick (2m7f, heavy) in March off 6lb lower; couldn't back it up at Cork (3m, yielding) last time when a 16.5l eighth; others preferred.

14/1

8th

10

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 15y

15:35 Cork

One And Only

10st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Course winner (2m4f, soft) in December 2024; got back to winning ways at Limerick (2m7f, heavy) last month; up 6lb and this is a deeper race but conditions fine so can't be discounted.

7/2

14/1

  • Place: £5.70

Form: -06410 C

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Battled away in first-time blinkers to beat Gaelic Des Chastys here at Christmas, sustaining his effort after a stumble; did well in the circumstances; failed to reproduce that form when in rear at Punchestown in January.
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4th

3

17th Oct 2026

Yielding

2m 5f 70y

16:05 Limerick

Dalmatic

11st 6lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: W J O’Doherty

Best form has been here in testing conditions, winning over this trip last Christmas and good second over 2m7f in March; last month's Roscommon comeback was over an inadequate trip, much more expected of here but may not get the amount of rain he wants.

9/1

10th

7

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 135y

14:10 Roscommon

Dalmatic

11st 9lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: W J O’Doherty

Best form over longer distances in testing conditions, lacks the advantage of a recent run; worth a market check all the same.

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 780902

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Dual point-to-point winner; ran creditably when third on rules' debut in a bumper; poor in three maiden hurdles and well beaten twice in handicaps before confirmed a liking for a stamina test when second over 3m at Naas last week; definite chance.
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8th

1

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

19:33 Limerick

Mickey Hulie

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: David Harry Kelly

Dual-point winner bagged a first success under rules in May when keeping on well to win over C&D off 7lb lower (soft) and the runner-up won next time; has his chance of following up but this better ground and revised mark is a different test.

7/2

1st

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:55 Limerick

Mickey Hulie

11st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Dual point winner is yet to score from nine runs under rules; claims on the basis of his neck runner-up finish at Naas (3m, soft to heavy); below that level when favourite here eight days later; disappointed in cheekpieces (left off) at Kilbeggan; solid chance if he handles the ground.

14/1

Form: 1-203P BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Placed in two of his three starts this season; second at Fairyhouse in November, third over 2m4f here at Christmas; beaten favourite in between at Punchestown when he made a costly error three from home; blotted his record when pulled up here a month ago
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No Results Found

Form: 09063P

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Moderate form overall but his 9l third of 16 over hurdles at Fairyhouse in January was a decent performance; had an excuse for a poor chase run last time; could bounce back.
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15

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

16:30 Limerick

Shanroe Nelson

10st 8lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Karl Thornton

Moderate form overall; his 9l third of 16 at Fairyhouse (2m4f, soft) in January was a decent effort; had excuse for poor chase run there next time; distant fifth here over hurdles on latest (2m7f); place chance.

12/1

5th

15

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 170y

13:34 Limerick

Shanroe Nelson

10st 10lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Karl Thornton

Moderate form overall but his 9l third of 16 over hurdles at Fairyhouse in January was a decent performance; had an excuse for a poor chase run last time; could bounce back.

12/1

15

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 165y

16:20 Fairyhouse

Shanroe Nelson

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Karl Thornton

Moderate form overall but his 9l third of 16 over hurdles here last month was his best performance; lightly raced for his age and makes chasing debut now from 2lb outside the handicap; others preferred.

14/1

Form: -720U2

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Maiden with uneven form. second here in November (3m, heavy); next run here not at the same level and then unseated at Thurles; confirmed a liking for a stamina test when second over 3m at Naas last week; can pick up a race at some stage.
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6th

13

28th Sep 2026

Good

3m 0f 25y

15:55 Roscommon

Roc My Haarth

10st 2lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Has won his only chase but still a 14-race maiden over hurdles; stays well and has some decent placed efforts to his credit; each-way chance here.

14/1

6th

10

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 160y

16:38 Galway

Roc My Haarth

11st 0lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Off the mark in a Clonmel handicap chase (2m7f, soft) when last seen in April; rated 7lb lower over hurdles but lacks a recent run and this trip looks too sharp; could do with some rain too.

13/2

1st

9

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 55y

17:00 Clonmel

Roc My Haarth

10st 10lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Maiden hurdler with uneven form; definite player judged on runner-up finishes at Limerick and Punchestown this season; the form of the latter has worked out well as the third Live To Laugh has won twice since; ran below market expectations at Limerick three weeks ago but big player if he takes to fences.

10/1

Form: 1-03F4

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Good overall claims in a race of this standard; however, she appears held by Sock It To Me on running at Fairyhouse last month.
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3

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 70y

17:42 Limerick

Westernersunrise

11st 8lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: James Andrew Fahey

Won off 3lb lower at Fairyhouse in February last year; promising seasonal return at Limerick hasn't been built on and failed to complete two of last three; new headgear combination needs to spark.

25/1

1

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 170y

13:34 Limerick

Westernersunrise

12st 0lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: James Andrew Fahey

Good overall claims in a race of this standard; however, she appears held by Sock It To Me on running at Fairyhouse last month.

8/1

4th

9

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 50y

14:38 Fairyhouse

Westernersunrise

11st 3lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: James Andrew Fahey

C&D winner in February last year off 95 (2m7f, good to yielding); well beaten at Punchestown in June but it was a good effort to take third at Limerick in December (2m4f, heavy); 15l behind when fell at two out last time.

15/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5681PP

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 10lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Improved his hurdling strike rate to 5-60 with Clonmel victory over Coffeys Forge on the 101st outing of his career; generally unpredictable in recent seasons; pulled up on his two most recent attempts.
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7th

10

30th Sep 2026

Good

3m 1f 182y

17:50 Sligo

The Little Yank

10st 11lb

J: John Aherne

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won over hurdles at Clonmel last season before losing all form; couple of encouraging Kilbeggan efforts this term, but needs to improve on what he's shown in recent starts.

25/1

8th

9

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 67y

18:10 Ballinrobe

The Little Yank

11st 0lb

J: John Aherne

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won over hurdles at Clonmel last season before losing all form; couple of encouraging Kilbeggan efforts this term, but needs to improve on more recent hurdles form.

16/1

14th

7

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 97y

17:41 Galway

The Little Yank

11st 5lb

J: John Aherne

T: John Patrick Ryan

Completely out of form earler in the year; benefitted from a break with a couple of decent efforts over hurdles and fences at Kilbeggan but never involved over 3m2f at Sligo last time.

20/1

Form: 75139P D

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won over fences at Kilbeggan last August (3m2f, good to yielding); ran respectably next time at Ballinrobe (2m7f, soft); pulled up in a handicap hurdle last time; trainer has a stronger contender in Gaelic Des Chastys.
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7

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 170y

13:34 Limerick

My Friend The Wind

11st 6lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Won over fences at Kilbeggan last August (3m2f, good to yielding); ran respectably next time at Ballinrobe (2m7f, soft); pulled up in a handicap hurdle last time; trainer has a stronger contender in Gaelic Des Chastys.

16/1

2

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

My Friend The Wind

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Added a chase win to his brace of hurdle successes when winning at Kilbeggan in August (3m2f, good to yielding); ran respectably next time at Ballinrobe (2m7f, soft); tailed off at Killarney when last seen in October; reverts to hurdles now, and chance at his best.

14/1

3rd

9

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 6y

18:30 Ballinrobe

My Friend The Wind

11st 4lb

J: G B Noonan

T: E McNamara

Hurdle winner at this track and opened his chase account with a neck success at Kilbeggan three weeks ago; may have won by further without an error in the closing stages and 5lb rise looks workable.

4/1

Form: 990502

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Comes into the reckoning now following a much-improved run in a 2m4f Fairyhouse handicap; good chance for trainer who has targeted this series effectively.
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8

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 170y

13:34 Limerick

Sock It To Me

11st 6lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Comes into the reckoning now following a much-improved run in a 2m4f Fairyhouse handicap; good chance for trainer who has targeted this series effectively.

5/1

2nd

19

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 50y

14:38 Fairyhouse

Sock It To Me

10st 3lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Lightly raced 5yo hasn't counted in two handicap efforts; hard to fancy, although has time on his side.

80/1

Form: 09877P

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Weak form in maiden hurdles and has yet to show potential for handicap success; tongue-tie will need to make a big difference.
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16

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 110y

17:02 Downpatrick

Walkmethroughit

10st 1lb

T: Kieran Callaghan

First reserve; maiden pointer has yet to display winning potential under rules; well held on chase/stable debut at Kilbeggan in July; not easy to fancy.

7th

16

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

20:30 Kilbeggan

Walkmethroughit

11st 2lb

T: Kieran Callaghan

Second reserve; modest maiden hurdler, pulled up last twice in handicaps early in the year; debuts over fences here for new yard.

Form: P97P02

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Went close in a Tramore handicap last April; returned to form after a lean spell when 10l second to the in-form Brown Boots at Clonmel a fortnight ago.
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9

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:53 Tramore

Mullanour

10st 13lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: W J Martin

Runner-up in this race last year off 91 but remains a maiden; pulled up at Limerick last month; previous Clonmel second much more encouraging so don't rule out off this lowly mark.

8/1

13

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 170y

13:34 Limerick

Mullanour

11st 0lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: W J Martin

Went close in a Tramore handicap last April; returned to form after a lean spell when 10l second to the in-form Brown Boots at Clonmel a fortnight ago.

7/1

2nd

13

26th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:44 Clonmel

Mullanour

10st 13lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: W J Martin

Went close in a Tramore handicap last April off 6lb higher but no sign of that form since; never a threat in the Tramore event won by Roccabaker.

25/1

Form: 609P

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 054/07

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in 2023; has made no impact in two runs since returning from a long absence; very hard to fancy.
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16

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 113y

20:30 Ballinrobe

La Tene

10st 2lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Promise on soft when a 7l third at Clonmel (2m3f) back in March; similar effort over this C&D (good) 20 days ago; place chance but needs to find a bit more to win.

15/2

3rd

14

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 41y

19:39 Ballinrobe

La Tene

10st 1lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Took a step forward over hurdles when third at Clonmel in March (2m3f, soft); well below that level over fences at Tramore next time; has failed to complete his last two races; stable in form, good 5lb claimer.

16/1

13

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:48 Limerick

La Tene

10st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Took a step forward over hurdles when third at Clonmel in March (2m3f, soft); well below that over fences at Tramore next time; headway into midfield when falling two out in Kilbeggan hurdle latest.

20/1

Form: PP648P

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Not a bad run at Thurles three starts back; remote eighth at Punchestown; pulled up in a Clonmel race in which Mullanour was second; unlikely to feature.
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18

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 170y

13:34 Limerick

Fortunate Outcome

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Brian M McMahon

Not a bad run at Thurles three starts back; remote eighth at Punchestown; pulled up in a Clonmel race in which Mullanour was second; unlikely to feature.

25/1

16

26th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:44 Clonmel

Fortunate Outcome

10st 0lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Brian M McMahon

Not a bad run at Thurles on penultimate start but plenty to find with Milanaway and Cordal Boy on that evidence; remote eighth at Punchestown last week.

16/1

Non-runners

Gaelic Des Chastys, Ardera Gun, Le Fanu, Mister Persistence

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Payout
Exacta €374.60
Straight Forecast €256.71
Tricast €799.28

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Roc My Haarth

SPOTLIGHT:

Sock It To Me

The Irish Sun:

Without Exception

POSTDATA:

Roc My Haarth