April 16 / 13.35 Limerick

13.35

Soft

D & J Glazing Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7682.61
  • 2m 5f 100y
  • 8 runners
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D & J Glazing Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 751-68

Last run: 61 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Ballinrobe maiden winner last season (2m1f, good); well held twice since over around 2m4f, latest after winter break in Gowran handicap in February on heavy; ground looks against her here.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 100y

13:35 Limerick

Miss Corby

10st 8lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: M F Morris

Ballinrobe maiden winner last season (2m1f, good); well held twice since over around 2m4f, latest after winter break in Gowran handicap in February on heavy; ground looks against her here.

20/1

14

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:13 Listowel

Miss Corby

10st 11lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: M F Morris

Lightly raced mare came good on third maiden hurdle run when taking 2m1f Ballinrobe mares contest last month, possibly not suited by tight track but never stronger than at the finish; good chance she'll find more at this longer trip and respected on handicap debut with capable claiming amateur booked.

15/2

13/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 49771U C

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won course maiden hurdle in 2024; got off the mark over fences in Cork beginners' in January in first-time headgear combination; still in with a shout when unseating rider six out in handicap chase here 16 days ago; conditions suitable; chance.
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5th

6

(9)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Way Down South

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gillian Scott

Point/maiden hurdle/beginners' chase winner; placed in two handicap hurdles before a below-par run at Listowel in May; no Flat experience.

10/1

9th

5

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Curragh

Way Down South

12st 3lb

T: Gillian Scott

Point, hurdle and chase winner was poor over hurdles last time and has to rebound.

18/1

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4/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 3-0224

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Won Navan handicap hurdle (2m4f, soft) in January of last year off 102 before following up in Fairyhouse novice (2m, heavy); moderate seasonal return at Punchestown but pair of runner-up finishes followed at 2m4f/3m; fair fourth at Naas (15.5f) on latest; solid chance in first-time blinkers.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

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11st 2lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

2-14 over hurdles; is 10lb above last win but has hit the frame in each of his last four runs; beaten just 2.75l at Limerick latest (21.5f, soft); new visor could eke out more, but he would prefer softer ground.

6/1

3rd

2

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 100y

13:35 Limerick

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11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Won Navan handicap hurdle (2m4f, soft) in January of last year off 102 before following up in Fairyhouse novice (2m, heavy); moderate seasonal return at Punchestown but pair of runner-up finishes followed at 2m4f/3m; fair fourth at Naas (15.5f) on latest; solid chance in first-time blinkers.

4/1

4th

6

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 110y

15:00 Naas

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11st 3lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Winner of a Navan (2m4f, soft) handicap hurdle in January last year off 102 and followed up next time in a Fairyhouse novice contest (2m, heavy); moderate seasonal return at Punchestown but good effort when second at Navan in December (2m4f, soft to heavy); tried 3m for first time at Limerick later that month and saw out the trip well for second; he's solid.

8/1

Form: 3P8905 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 5lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Last year's winner off 1lb lower but hasn't won since; below his best chasing this season, albeit set some stiff tasks; not discounted back hurdling but veteran will need to improve significantly.
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6th

6

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:50 Sligo

Grange Walk

11st 4lb

J: Joshua Halford

T: John Patrick Ryan

Six-time winner has won over fences here and has run well in defeat over hurdles here too; solid runs lately over hurdles and fences, so can be a player.

8/1

3rd

14

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Grange Walk

10st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won a hurdle at Limerick (fair fourth in corresponding contest latest) before finishing fourth in this race last year; over three years since latest chase win and struggling in this discipline lately, despite declining mark.

18/1

Form: 0-1265

Last run: 108 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Point winner; 0-4 in bumpers; improved for a tongue-tie over hurdles until dropping out very tamely in Navan Grade 3; the form of his second at Galway reads well; not beaten far on handicap debut at Leopardstown; hard to dismiss.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

19:25 Wexford

Ma Jacks Hill

10st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Point and bumper winner; off the mark on second chase start in useful five-runner novice over 2m4f at Punchestown; hung right at Limerick the time before, and going left-handed may not be ideal.

7/1

1st

2

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 55y

13:22 Punchestown

Ma Jacks Hill

11st 0lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gordon Elliott

Won his second point-to-point after unseating in his first; 1-5 over hurdles after landing a Gowran maiden in October (2m1f, soft) and is rated 120 over smaller obstacles; some encouragement in his chase debut at Limerick last time when an 18.5l third; others preferred.

5/1

3rd

3

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

17:48 Limerick

Ma Jacks Hill

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Point winner won a Gowran maiden hurdle last autumn before a fine second in a Galway novice to a subsequent Grade 1 winner; hasn't gone on from that and just fair handicap runs the last twice; has work to do against some of these rivals on chase bow.

5/1

Form: 165217 CD BF

Last run: 165 days

W: 10st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner over hurdles/fences and hasn't been out of the first three in his last six starts around here; three wins over fences last year; disappointing favourite over hurdles at Cork but returns from a break racing from 14lb lower hurdles mark; should go well.
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1st

8

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:08 Wexford

Crowsatedappletart

11st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Michael Winters

Seven-time winner over hurdles/fences; won twice at this venue last July; likely to show the benefit of a recent hurdles run at Limerick; noteworthy on account of his ability to handle the track; good chance with a top claimer aboard.

6/1

6th

5

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 100y

13:35 Limerick

Crowsatedappletart

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Seven-time winner over hurdles/fences and hasn't been out of the first three in his last six starts around here; three wins over fences last year; disappointing favourite over hurdles at Cork but returns from a break racing from 14lb lower hurdles mark; should go well.

3/1

7th

6

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Cork

Crowsatedappletart

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Winner of seven races including three this year; those three wins have come in handicap chases, including a 3l victory at Limerick (2m3f, yld-sft) on latest off 109; rated 103 in this sphere and 2m is fine so can't be discounted on return to hurdling.

4/1

Form: -14042

Last run: 196 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Gained second hurdles win at Clonmel (19.5f, good) last May off 101; went close there the following month when 1.25l fourth; was last seen finishing second at Clonmel again in October; best form is on a sounder surface and might need the run.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

16:20 Wexford

Colleen Danu

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Patrick T Foley

Three wins in handicap hurdles, including repeat victory in Clonmel contest over this trip last month; some smart chasers further back in her pedigree, but she's entitled to improve for this first run over fences.

14/1

1st

5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

18:50 Clonmel

Colleen Danu

11st 11lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Patrick T Foley

Won this race last year off an 8lb lower mark; soft ground was against her at Limerick last month when having her first run since second in a mares' handicap over C&D last October.

10/1

7th

4

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 100y

13:35 Limerick

Colleen Danu

11st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Patrick T Foley

Gained second hurdles win at Clonmel (19.5f, good) last May off 101; went close there the following month when 1.25l fourth; was last seen finishing second at Clonmel again in October; best form is on a sounder surface and might need the run.

4/1

Form: 25540/

Last run: 901 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won Ballinrobe maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott on debut in April 2023 but not seen since down the field in Galway handicap 901 days ago; first run for new yard; best watched.
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6

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 100y

13:35 Limerick

Jay Jay Zee

10st 9lb

J: Brian Barry

T: Charlie Keegan

Won Ballinrobe maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott on debut in April 2023 but not seen since down the field in Galway handicap 901 days ago; first run for new yard; best watched.

14/1

12th

13

28th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 5f 200y

16:17 Galway

Jay Jay Zee

10st 0lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Gordon Elliott

Ballinrobe debut maiden winner in April and has run respectably since without showing major progression, latest Downpatrick novice fourth to a stablemate possibly his best effort; opposable on second handicap attempt (1lb wrong).

16/1

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Payout
Exacta €40.10
Straight Forecast €28.38
Tricast €63.91
Trifecta €115.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

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TOPSPEED:

Colleen Danu

SPOTLIGHT:

Crowsatedappletart

POSTDATA:

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The Irish Sun:

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