May 21 / 19.48 Limerick

19.48

Good To Yielding

Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Chase (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 6f 160y
  • 12 runners
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Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Chase (Div II)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.70
  • Place: £3.90

Form: P8/1F-

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won Fairyhouse handicap hurdle (3m2f, yielding) in January and was in contention over the same trip when falling four out over fences at Down Royal last time; raised 4lb for that.
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Verdict Starting price

1

13th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

16:42 Hexham

A Year Older

12st 0lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Karl Thornton

Better round of jumping in taking a 2m6f Limerick handicap last month (good), and his subsequent Punchestown second off 5lb higher (3m1f, good to yielding) is stronger form still; more on here off topweight but retains lowish mileage for his age; chance.

3/1

2nd

13

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 157y

15:00 Punchestown

A Year Older

10st 8lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Karl Thornton

Looked very limited until springing a 40-1 surprise at Fairyhouse over hurdles (3m2f, yielding) in January, form which has worked out well; fell four out over fences next time but made no mistake in scoring at Limerick 16 days ago, beating Cullenwaine by 0.75l; 5lb rise fine and he should relish this extra distance.

6/1

1st

6

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:48 Limerick

A Year Older

11st 1lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Karl Thornton

Won Fairyhouse handicap hurdle (3m2f, yielding) in January and was in contention over the same trip when falling four out over fences at Down Royal last time; raised 4lb for that.

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 50502- D

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-19 over fences; lost his form for Philip Rothwell last summer but two of his three runs for this yard full of promise, on latest when runner-up to an easy winner at Tramore; contender.
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7th

6

28th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 0y

19:38 Wexford

Cullenwaine

11st 1lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Consistent form this year before deserved second win over fences came in runaway fashion in 2m7f Killarney handicap last month; solid run off 9lb higher at same venue 8 days ago when a clear second to an improving sort; 2lb higher but definite player.

9/2

2nd

12

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:45 Killarney

Cullenwaine

10st 12lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Modest strike rate of 2-22 over fences but was on a real going day over C&D last time, blowing the field apart by 15l (good to yielding); up 9lb for that, but if he's in the same form he has a huge chance; overall record suggests that's no sure thing though.

5/2

1st

13

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:52 Killarney

Cullenwaine

10st 3lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Modest strike rate of 1-21 over fences; took the runner-up spot on consecutive occasions at Limerick and Tramore in April/May, both over 2m6f on good; lesser run back at Tramore when last seen over fences (2m6f, good); poor effort back over hurdles at Limerick earlier this month.

9/1

20/1

  • Place: £21.60

Form: /0170- C

Last run: 227 days

W: 11st 4lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Four-time chase winner; scored at Wexford last summer off 85; well beaten off much lower hurdles mark at Tipperary in October; veteran returns from 227-day absence; may need the run.
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11th

8

28th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 0y

19:38 Wexford

Stormy Master

10st 13lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Four chase wins include this race in 2024 and again over C&D last summer; promising Limerick third in May hasn't been built on twice since in Roscommon events though.

8/1

8th

10

4th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 14y

20:00 Roscommon

Stormy Master

11st 4lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Four chase wins; a close third at Limerick in May but found the ground too soft here nest time; can go well fresh so should be involved once the ground doesn't soften too much.

7/1

9th

7

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 150y

19:48 Roscommon

Stormy Master

11st 8lb

J: Mr L Hackett

T: Ray Hackett

Four-time chase winner; veteran who was returning from a lengthy break when only 2l away at Limerick (2m6f, good) but this ground could be softer than he cares for.

7/1

Form: 256P4-

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 0lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Just the one success from 68 starts under rules when landing the Bishopscourt Cup at Punchestown in 2023; good fourth in that race last month when sent off 100-1 but up against it here.
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2nd

3

28th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 0y

19:38 Wexford

Fr Gilligansvoyge

11st 3lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: John G Carr

Somehow, the veteran has found top form at the ripe age of 13, three wins over the summer include at Tramore and most recently over 3m2f at Kilbeggan a week ago, winning handily; up 7lb for latest but in the form of his life and has to enter calculations.

11/2

1st

10

21st Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 180y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Fr Gilligansvoyge

10st 11lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: John G Carr

Somehow, the veteran has found top form at the ripe age of 13; won at Downpatrick in June off 72 (3m, good) and held form well when placed twice at Wexford over 2m4f/3m1f; landed a third career success when an easy winner at Tramore last time (2m6f, good); up 6lb for that but has to be on the shortlist considering his form.

5/1

1st

12

14th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:40 Tramore

Fr Gilligansvoyge

10st 5lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: John G Carr

Veteran; won at Downpatrick in June off 3lb lower and has held form well since; weakened late at Wexford last time (24.5f, good); drops in trip and was runner up to Menas Miracle here in June; chance.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8254-1 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 12st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdles winner; gained first chase success at Killarney (20.5f, good to yielding) when keeping on well to score by 0.5l; now 7lb higher but this represents an ease in grade and he's ground versatile.
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4th

6

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 20y

16:00 Wexford

Oneforgonzo

11st 3lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Sean Aherne

Landed a handicap chase at Killarney in May (20.5f, gd-yld) off 7lb lower; failed to follow up off revised mark at Limerick and soundly beaten off higher hurdles mark at Galway on latest; a bit to prove for now.

6/1

11th

4

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:35 Galway

Oneforgonzo

11st 12lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Sean Aherne

Dual hurdles winner at about this trip and won over fences this May; went close off 4lb lower in a Fairyhouse handicap hurdle in January the last time he was ridden by Anna McGuinness.

12/1

Form: 2P223-

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Point winner; 0-16 under rules but was beaten only a nose over C&D in March off 95 on heavy before going close at both Clonmel and Down Royal; has to be high on the shortlist.
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6th

2

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:48 Limerick

Snow Punt

11st 13lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Point winner; 0-16 under rules but was beaten only a nose over C&D in March off 95 on heavy before going close at both Clonmel and Down Royal; has to be high on the shortlist.

9/2

3rd

3

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

17:07 Down Royal

Snow Punt

12st 0lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Point-to-point winner is 0-15 under rules', but he has been running well in defeat recently; beaten just a nose at Limerick last month (2m7f, heavy); followed that with a runner-up finish at Clonmel last time (2m7f, soft); cheekpieces are added to the tongue tie now, but better ground is a bit concerning.

4/1

2nd

4

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 55y

17:00 Clonmel

Snow Punt

11st 1lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Point-to-point winner is 0-14 under rules but standout run on latest when beaten a nose at Limerick (2m7f, heavy), running on gamely to the line; 4lb higher now but every chance with a repeat.

4/1

Form: 558PP-

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden went close at Wexford last year off 9lb higher but pulled up last two outings; leap of faith required but handicapper is giving him a chance at least.
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13

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:45 Killarney

Malton Groove

10st 10lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Maiden in all spheres after 34 starts, but was second at Downpatrick in June off 1lb higher (3m, good); sent off favourite up in grade at Wexford next time (2m7f, good), but was a modest third; well beaten over C&D latest; others preferred.

18/1

6th

9

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:17 Killarney

Malton Groove

10st 11lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Maiden in all spheres after 33 starts, but was second at Downpatrick on penultimate (3m, good), 0.5l behind Fr Gilligansvoyge; sent off favourite up in grade at Wexford last time (2m7f, good), but was a modest third; in the mix on his Downpatrick run, but his record is a concern.

8/1

3rd

12

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Malton Groove

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Maiden in all spheres after 32 starts but was second at Downpatrick last time over a similar trip; raised 1lb but is up in grade today, so needs a bit more.

11/1

Form: /8F6-U

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Ran some okay races for Gordon Elliott but yet to fire since joining this stable; back from lengthy break when unseated rider at the last (sixth at the time) on Killarney chase debut.
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4

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:45 Killarney

Kilkee Bay

11st 9lb

J: Mr J Dunne

T: E McNamara

Made the breakthrough when winning a Roscommon handicap chase off 90 in June (2m6f, yielding to soft); chased home Cullenwaine over C&D next time when 15l behind; tailed off back at Roscommon last time (3m1f) when didn't appear to stay the trip on soft ground.

10/1

5th

3

4th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 14y

20:00 Roscommon

Kilkee Bay

11st 12lb

J: Mr J Dunne

T: E McNamara

Won over fences over 2m5f here but was then beaten 15l into second over 2m7f last time; should be involved from the same mark.

5/1

2nd

4

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:52 Killarney

Kilkee Bay

11st 10lb

J: Mr J Dunne

T: E McNamara

Underwhelming in opening two chase starts before taking a big step forward at Roscommon (2m6f, yielding to soft) to shed his maiden tag convincingly off 90 under today's rider following the reapplication of blinkers; a repeat of that will see him go very close, but overall form suggests that is not a sure thing.

3/1

Form: 2660-F

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Maiden posted fair runs in bumpers/hurdles for Henrietta Knight; made good late headway on second chase start at Down Royal (23.5f, good) 13 days ago but held in third when fell two out; yard had a winner at Wexford on Saturday; not discounted.
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12th

7

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

17:04 Downpatrick

My Cullen

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Maiden is 0-6 over fences but shaped well when narrowly denied at Kilbeggan in July (2m5f, good); not a bad effort at Tramore last time when an 11.5l fourth of 13 (2m6f, good); not ruled out.

11/1

4th

4

14th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:40 Tramore

My Cullen

11st 6lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Maiden is 0-5 over fences but shaped like his turn was near when narrowly denied at Kilbeggan (20.5f, good) last time; this longer trip fine and should be in the mix again off 2lb higher.

11/2

Form: P00-42 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden after 41 starts but solid effort over hurdles at Sligo (2m4f, good) nine days ago when staying on dourly to take second; each-way claims if she can back that up.
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7th

11

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:55 Downpatrick

Love Like This

10st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

1-35 over hurdles with the win coming at Kilbeggan in June (3m1f, good to yielding); some placed efforts over fences following that but tailed off over hurdles at Sligo last time (2m5f, good); hard to be confident in given her overall profile.

33/1

11th

5

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 148y

18:48 Sligo

Love Like This

11st 4lb

J: Brian Barry

T: John Patrick Ryan

1-34 over hurdles and 0-12 over fences; hard to be confident with that profile, though she has made the frame in five of her last six outings; career highlight when beating Katie's Kasper over 3m at Kilbeggan in May.

8/1

4th

17

4th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 14y

20:00 Roscommon

Love Like This

10st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

First reserve; is 1-34 over hurdles and 0-11 over fences; well beaten last time at Kilbeggan.

Form: 03P43-

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Maiden's best efforts have come at this track over hurdles, headed on the run-in when third here last month (2m); pulled up sole point outing; stamina to prove on chase debut.
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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: 7P39F-

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

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Payout
Exacta €90.60
Straight Forecast €60.05
Tricast €2274.19

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

My Cullen

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Love Like This

The Irish Sun:

Without Exception

POSTDATA:

Oneforgonzo

TOPSPEED:

Malton Groove