March 31 / 17.42 Limerick

17.42

Soft To Heavy

Party Time Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 2m 5f 70y
  • 14 runners
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Party Time Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: /893-2

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Getting the hang of things in handicaps; 8l third over C&D (good) on final start of 2025 and close second at Down Royal (20.5f, yielding) on return from 341 day break; up 4lb and softer ground here; obvious chance if she handles it (half-sister won on heavy).
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5

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 154y

18:28 Kilbeggan

Dolly Watkins

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Signed off last season with an improved display at Limerick; made an encouraging if belated return when second at Down Royal last month; had plenty to spare when winning at Limerick a fortnight later in a mares-only contest; up 7lb and this looks harder.

15/2

33/1

  • Place: £6.30

Form: 3334PP

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Couple of placed efforts in November-December but hasn't gone with any enthusiasm the last twice, pulling up at Clonmel and Down Royal; needs to get back on track; 1lb wrong.
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2nd

10

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:50 Limerick

Chemdawg

10st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

In good form; runner up here over 21.5f (soft); breakthrough win on latest at Kilbeggan (2m3f, gd-yld), making all to score decisively by 8l; raised 8lb but should make another bold bid; big player.

6/4

1st

15

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:56 Kilbeggan

Chemdawg

10st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Couple of placed efforts in November-December before going with no enthusiasm and being pulled up at Clonmel and Down Royal in opening 2026 runs; back on track with a 6l second at Limerick last time (2m6f, soft); needs to back it up and this is harder.

7/1

2nd

16

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 70y

17:42 Limerick

Chemdawg

10st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Couple of placed efforts in November-December but hasn't gone with any enthusiasm the last twice, pulling up at Clonmel and Down Royal; needs to get back on track; 1lb wrong.

33/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 008-55

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner in point-to-points but yet to trouble the judge in five starts under Rules'; beaten cumulative distance of 81l in first two handicaps; much more needed.
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12

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

16:37 Down Royal

Millie B

10st 0lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Miss Elizabeth Anne Lalor

Four point wins; maiden after six hurdle starts; posted a decent h'cap hurdle effort last time but is 13lb out of the handicap on chasing debut.

22/1

3rd

14

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 70y

17:42 Limerick

Millie B

10st 4lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Miss Elizabeth Anne Lalor

Four-time winner in point-to-points but yet to trouble the judge in five starts under Rules'; beaten cumulative distance of 81l in first two handicaps; much more needed.

25/1

Form: -718PU

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won a mares' maiden hurdle at Sligo in June (17.5f, good); failed to complete the last twice but was creeping into the race when unseating four out at Cork last time; might prefer better ground than this.
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8th

14

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Nashville Notions

10st 9lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Won a Sligo maiden over 2m2f last year but hasn't been near that level since; this better ground will suit but has to get back to best.

22/1

5th

8

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 70y

17:42 Limerick

Nashville Notions

11st 4lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Won a mares' maiden hurdle at Sligo in June (17.5f, good); failed to complete the last twice but was creeping into the race when unseating four out at Cork last time; might prefer better ground than this.

18/1

Form: 79-0P2

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Left all previous form behind when narrowly denied by Walk In The Clouds at Naas (2m6, sft-hvy) on latest; 4lb better off with that rival now so may be able to turn the tables with a repeat.
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11th

9

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

19:49 Wexford

Annie Button

10st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Peter John Flood

Breakthrough win when upped to 3m1f at Cork earlier this month with cheekpieces fitted, appreciating better ground when rallying late on after being headed by favourite; 6lb higher but conditions again to suit and could have more to offer.

9/2

1st

13

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:00 Cork

Annie Button

10st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Peter John Flood

Lowly mark but went close at Naas in March when denied by 0.75l (2m6f, sft-hvy); didn't back that up at Limerick latest; unraced on good ground, pedigree suggests it might suit; cheekpieces go on.

12/1

Form: 20613P D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Gained first win at Tramore on New Year's Day (21.5f, soft) off 8lb lower; beaten 10.5l off revised mark at Punchestown and pulled up on latest at Clonmel; needs to get back on track.
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7th

6

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:53 Tramore

Roccabaker

11st 6lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Breakthrough win came here on New Year's Day (2m6f, soft) off 85 and ran well off 9lb higher at Punchestown later same month; both runs since leave her with a fair bit to find and cheekpieces now added to usual tongue-tie.

10/1

7th

9

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 70y

17:42 Limerick

Roccabaker

11st 3lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Gained first win at Tramore on New Year's Day (21.5f, soft) off 8lb lower; beaten 10.5l off revised mark at Punchestown and pulled up on latest at Clonmel; needs to get back on track.

16/1

Form: 40-051 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on handicap debut at Navan early last month (2m6f, heavy); raised 8lb for that and given how well she saw out the trip, this drop back in distance doesn't look an obvious plus.
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8th

7

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 70y

17:42 Limerick

Westandtogether

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Off the mark on handicap debut at Navan early last month (2m6f, heavy); raised 8lb for that and given how well she saw out the trip, this drop back in distance doesn't look an obvious plus.

9/2

1st

9

8th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 180y

15:20 Navan

Westandtogether

10st 3lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Soundly beaten in four maiden hurdles at 2m-2m4f on yielding, soft and heavy ground; bred for this sort of trip though so she is worth a market check on handicap debut.

20/1

Form: 0-6302

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Maiden has placed on two of her last three starts; beaten 3.5l when second of 17 at Naas (2m, sft-hvy) on latest; raised 2lb but should be in the mix again if seeing out this longer trip (dam a half-sister to a 3m winner).
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4th

2

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

18:28 Sligo

Classy Cc

11st 11lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: Martin Brassil

Has a chance on the form of her second at Naas in March, her second placed effort on testing ground; possibly 2m5f was too far when running poorly last time.

9/1

9th

4

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 70y

17:42 Limerick

Classy Cc

11st 7lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

Maiden has placed on two of her last three starts; beaten 3.5l when second of 17 at Naas (2m, sft-hvy) on latest; raised 2lb but should be in the mix again if seeing out this longer trip (dam a half-sister to a 3m winner).

13/2

Form: 0/0007

Last run: 55 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Ability in point-to-points but yet to replicate that under Rules; heavy defeats at big odds in all four maiden hurdles at 2m-2m3f; could improve for the switch to a handicap but can only watch for now.
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10th

21

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

Peppers Corner

10st 11lb

T: Edward F Power

First reserve; point-to-point winner didn't set the world alight in maiden hurdles and no improvement sent handicapping at Limerick last time.

10th

10

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 70y

17:42 Limerick

Peppers Corner

10st 11lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Edward F Power

Ability in point-to-points but yet to replicate that under Rules; heavy defeats at big odds in all four maiden hurdles at 2m-2m3f; could improve for the switch to a handicap but can only watch for now.

50/1

Form: U511/7

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Dual winner for Shane Crawley at around 3m; should strip fitter for her return from a mammoth absence at Navan 10 days ago; this trip may be on the sharp side though.
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1

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 70y

17:42 Limerick

Elsannah

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Dual winner for Shane Crawley at around 3m; should strip fitter for her return from a mammoth absence at Navan 10 days ago; this trip may be on the sharp side though.

16/1

7th

6

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:32 Navan

Elsannah

10st 9lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Progressive in staying handicaps three seasons ago for Shane Crawley after showing modest form 2m early in her career; in a new stable after a mammoth absence; tongue-tie fitted.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: -03F4P

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 3-PFPP C

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Two-time winner has failed to complete all four starts since returning from a 496 day layoff; on last winning mark now but a risky proposition.
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5

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 70y

17:42 Limerick

Lovely Reaction

11st 7lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Thomas Mullins

Two-time winner has failed to complete all four starts since returning from a 496 day layoff; on last winning mark now but a risky proposition.

20/1

11

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 165y

16:20 Fairyhouse

Lovely Reaction

10st 11lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Thomas Mullins

Dual winning hurdler has returned from a 496-day break with letters representing her three form figures since; pulled up at Punchestown before falling here when in midfield (2m5f, yielding to soft); pulled up again at Punchestown last time; best watched for the moment.

16/1

Form: F00881 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 97

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No Results Found

Form: 769-90

Last run: 93 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Went close here on debut but has failed to back that up; beaten over 20l the last twice in handicaps here and at Clonmel; mark sliding but she's hard to fancy on recent showings.
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1st

12

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

15:55 Limerick

Cooltubrid Eva

10st 13lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Diarmuid P Ryan

Went close behind a smart type here on debut in 2023 but has failed to back that up; pulled up in 21.5f course handicap 16 days ago; mark sliding but she's hard to fancy on recent showings.

50/1

12

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 70y

17:42 Limerick

Cooltubrid Eva

10st 10lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Diarmuid P Ryan

Went close here on debut but has failed to back that up; beaten over 20l the last twice in handicaps here and at Clonmel; mark sliding but she's hard to fancy on recent showings.

33/1

Non-runners

Shellrunforbriggs, Rebel Cowgirl

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €226.50
Straight Forecast €189.47
Tricast €3294.86

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Classy Cc

SPOTLIGHT:

Annie Button

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Westernersunrise

The Irish Sun:

Elsannah

POSTDATA:

Classy Cc