April 16 / 15.20 Limerick

15.20

Soft

Big Boss Group Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 0f 50y
  • 14 runners
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Big Boss Group Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.20
  • Place: £3.10

Form: /637-4

Last run: 65 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Minor promise in first three handicap starts on decent ground at 2m-2m6f in 2024; returned from 535-day absence when (backed) remote fourth in C&D novice handicap in February; better for that but still best watched on this sort of ground.
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9th

9

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

18:18 Limerick

Springboard

10st 3lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Michael J McDonagh

Goes chasing off the back of a handicap hurdle win here last month off 80 (2m, soft to heavy; fine on good), keeping on well to lead at the death; should make a chaser; interesting contender.

3/1

1st

15

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

15:20 Limerick

Springboard

10st 10lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Michael J McDonagh

Minor promise in first three handicap starts on decent ground at 2m-2m6f in 2024; returned from 535-day absence when (backed) remote fourth in C&D novice handicap in February; better for that but still best watched on this sort of ground.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 423284 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Posted several decent efforts in defeat over the winter including over C&D; solid enough Clonmel effort early this month so remains of interest.
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2nd

14

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

15:20 Limerick

Wild Wild Wind

10st 11lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: M A Cahill

Posted several decent efforts in defeat over the winter including over C&D; solid enough Clonmel effort early this month so remains of interest.

6/1

4th

13

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

18:30 Clonmel

Wild Wild Wind

10st 8lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: M A Cahill

Has posted several decent efforts in defeat over the winter including over C&D; was below form at Cork last time but this softer ground should suit better.

13/2

8th

19

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Wild Wild Wind

10st 11lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: M A Cahill

Placed on her last three starts, twice at Clonmel before finding one too good at Limerick last month; good chance of exploiting a modest handicap mark even though she's now rated in the 80s.

8/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 8603P4

Last run: 65 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Much-improved when going close over 2m3f here on handicap debut at Christmas; hasn't run anywhere near that level twice since however, not looking to stay 2m5f here last time; cheekpieces now added and top jockey takes over.
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8th

10

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:35 Killarney

Uptaurintop

10st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Maiden who has some decent placed form, most notably at Limerick (2m, soft) in April when beaten 1.75l into third; well-held third last twice, including over C&D; step back up in distance should suit; usually ridden off the pace.

13/2

3rd

11

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:00 Cork

Uptaurintop

10st 10lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Maiden who seems to handle any ground, placed on heavy at Limerick in the spring and third over 2m4f at Kilbeggan last month on good ground; not sure if drop in trip will suit but respected.

7/1

3rd

11

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:35 Killarney

Uptaurintop

10st 10lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Maiden whose three best efforts have come on testing ground at Limerick; has a race in him, but has to prove he acts on this quicker ground.

6/1

Form: 097599

Last run: 110 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Second in a Listowel bumper (soft) in 2024 on debut; best hurdles run when fifth (beaten 6.5l) in a handicap at same venue last September; absent since below-par run here at Christmas, needs to find more.
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2

4th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 141y

19:30 Roscommon

Gaoithe Glory

11st 11lb

J: G B Noonan

T: E McNamara

Maiden has run well enough in defeat at times but best efforts have been on soft ground so rain would help.

14/1

5th

6

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:10 Killarney

Gaoithe Glory

11st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

0-9 over hurdles; best efforts have come on soft and soft to heavy ground; beaten 15l on soft at Limerick on latest and only 1lb lower here; more needed.

10/1

5th

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

17:50 Limerick

Gaoithe Glory

11st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Second in a Listowel bumper (soft) in 2024 on debut; ordinary hurdles form overall; fourth over 2m here six weeks ago was reasonably promising after a break; one for the shortlist.

5/1

Form: 4F5005

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Has posted a couple of encouraging efforts since returning from a long absence, notably when fifth of 24 at Cork (2m4f, soft to heavy); not discredited at same venue on latest over 2m; possibly wants further than this nowadays.
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8

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

16:15 Wexford

The Toothpicker

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David Kenneth Budds

Now 0-16 hurdling but one of his best efforts came on latest (after nearly four months' break) when only losing second to Cool Summer over this trip at Ballinrobe 18 days ago (good); one for the shortlist.

13/2

3rd

10

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:57 Ballinrobe

The Toothpicker

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David Kenneth Budds

A couple of encouraging efforts last season after returning from a long absence, notably when fifth of 24 at Cork (2m4f, soft to heavy); soundly beaten when filling the same place at Kilbeggan in April.

8/1

5th

11

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:23 Kilbeggan

The Toothpicker

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David Kenneth Budds

A couple of encouraging efforts since returning from a long absence, notably when fifth of 24 at Cork (2m4f, soft to heavy); another positive effort when a 7.75l fifth at Limerick latest (2m, soft to heavy); should give a good account once again.

15/2

Form: -3F65P D

Last run: 207 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in 2m Clonmel mares' maiden in 2024; just bits and pieces of form last year, placed at Wexford and prospects when falling two out at Clonmel; absent since September and likely best watched on ground plenty soft for her.
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9th

10

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

15:50 Wexford

Only A Dollar

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Won a maiden over hurdles but only placed form (including here) in handicaps; chase debut was a tough one at Tramore in late May, switches to handicap ranks here.

14/1

5th

5

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 130y

17:23 Tramore

Only A Dollar

11st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Won a maiden over hurdles but not in the same league as her rivals in that discipline; limited appeal on chase debut.

66/1

15th

9

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Only A Dollar

11st 3lb

J: Danny Power

T: Sean Aherne

Sole win came in 2m Clonmel mares' maiden in 2024; flashes of form last year, placed at Wexford and prospects when falling two out at Clonmel; not a bad run at Limerick after a winter break.

12/1

Form: 8801 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Ordinary Flat form in Britain and three quiet runs in maidens before much-improved on handicap debut (following wind surgery and with first-time tongue-tie) at Cork early this month when a 40-1 shot, hitting last but winning going away over 2m (yielding); 10lb rise for that but could go well.
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2nd

3

24th Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 44y

17:26 Ballinrobe

Houndsworth

10st 7lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Won off 8lb lower at Cork in April (2m, yielding); back to form with solid 2.25l fourth of 14 here over 16.5f (good) on latest; has weakened late on both previous starts at this sort of trip so stamina a concern.

6/1

4th

6

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:27 Ballinrobe

Houndsworth

11st 0lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Shock winner at Cork in April (2m, yielding); mid-field off revised mark at Limerick later that month, when testing ground may not have suited; unplaced favourite in a novice contest at Downpatrick; moderate run at this venue last month, jumped untidily at times.

12/1

5th

2

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

17:39 Ballinrobe

Houndsworth

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Shock win when bolting up at 40-1 off 93 at Cork in April (2m, yielding); mid-field off revised mark at Limerick later that month, when testing ground may not have suited; unplaced favourite in a novice contest at Downpatrick last month.

6/1

Form: 85P-47

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Now 0-8 hurdling, last four defeats in handicaps; down 3lb from opening mark but needs to improve a good bit to play a major role.
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12th

6

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

Comanche Moon

11st 6lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Now 0-9 hurdling, last five defeats in handicaps; down 5lb from initial opening mark but needs to improve a good bit to play a major role.

10/1

9th

4

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

15:20 Limerick

Comanche Moon

11st 10lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Now 0-8 hurdling, last four defeats in handicaps; down 3lb from opening mark but needs to improve a good bit to play a major role.

12/1

7th

7

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:47 Wexford

Comanche Moon

10st 11lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: C Byrnes

Raced a bit fresh when beaten 11l by Harty Cup at Clonmel last time on first run for 343 days; is 10lb better off with that rival and should strip fitter now so can be a player.

5/1

Form: 0-P000

Last run: 122 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo has been well beaten so far in maidens at 2m-2m4f on soft and heavy ground; new headgear combination on for handicap debut; yard among the winners recently.
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2nd

14

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:11 Kilbeggan

Thirsty Work

10st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

0-7 and yet to place; well beaten in both runs at Limerick this season, although on the second occasion she was sent off just 13-2; has never encountered ground better than yielding.

25/1

11th

9

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

17:50 Limerick

Thirsty Work

10st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Weak form in maidens; plenty of improvement needed from handicap debut at this venue.

25/1

10th

11

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

15:20 Limerick

Thirsty Work

11st 0lb

J: James Duggan

T: Oliver McKiernan

Lightly raced 5yo has been well beaten so far in maidens at 2m-2m4f on soft and heavy ground; new headgear combination on for handicap debut; yard among the winners recently.

14/1

Form: 00-06

Last run: 65 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Not much to take from maidens and soundly beaten on handicap debut over C&D in February when tried in a tongue-tie; cheekpieces now added.
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11th

16

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

15:20 Limerick

Mudslide Molly

10st 7lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Not much to take from maidens and soundly beaten on handicap debut over C&D in February when tried in a tongue-tie; cheekpieces now added.

33/1

6th

13

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 150y

15:55 Limerick

Mudslide Molly

10st 7lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Hard to discern any potential from her form in maidens; starts in handicaps from a low base; addition of tongue-tie could help.

20/1

Form: 000-PP

Last run: 98 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in all three maiden hurdles last season and pulled up at Cork the last twice when big odds; impossible to be confident in.
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12th

17

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

15:20 Limerick

Out Molls Gap

10st 6lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Tailed off in all three maiden hurdles last season and pulled up at Cork the last twice when big odds; impossible to be confident in.

25/1

13th

11

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

15:30 Limerick

Out Molls Gap

11st 7lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Three-figure odds in maidens at Cork and Gowran, tailed off both times; safe to rule out.

66/1

Form: 129730

Last run: 144 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 20 starts for Brian McMahon came in 3m Listowel handicap last May (good); ground probably too soft when last seen in November and ground concerns here on yard debut; trip on the short side too.
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14th

6

24th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Barryroe Madam

11st 5lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Won at Listowel (23.5f, good) off 5lb lower in May last year; subsequently went close off revised mark at Punchestown (3m, gd-yld) and Galway (3m, yielding) and is now 5lb lower than when beaten 1l in the latter race; positive signs at Wexford latest and enters calculations now.

10/1

4th

4

23rd Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

17:45 Wexford

Barryroe Madam

11st 4lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Terence O’Brien

Winner at Listowel (23.5f, gd) May last year and placed twice later in the year; three poor runs this term, however, and needs a bit of a revival.

28/1

Form: F800

Last run: 131 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

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No Results Found

Form: 682900 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

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No Results Found

Non-runners

The Dancen Kid, Teagarden Jazz, Dontcavein, Patrick Street, Avandra, Sidiriya, Liss Eile

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Payout
Exacta €47.80
Straight Forecast €40.94
Tricast €186.55
Trifecta €185.70

Selections

The Irish Sun:

The Dancen Kid

POSTDATA:

Wild Wild Wind

SPOTLIGHT:

Houndsworth

RP RATINGS (IRE):

The Toothpicker