May 28 / 18.20 Limerick

18.20

Good

Irish Wire Products Ltd Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 3f 200y
  • 15 runners
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Irish Wire Products Ltd Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00

Form: 9820S-

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner on the Flat in Britain; 0-11 hurdling for this yard, best effort yet when runner-up in a claimer at Clonmel in February; leading when slipped up going to three out at the same venue nine weeks ago; not ruled out.
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5

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:23 Limerick

Qaasid

11st 9lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Five-time Flat winner in Britain; promoted winner of C&D handicap in which Friar Hogan was carried out; he had also suffered interference caused by the first-past-the-post; went up 6lb and failed to distinguish himself at Punchestown.

10/1

13th

10

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 12y

15:07 Punchestown

Qaasid

11st 2lb

J: Ms K M Ryan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Five-time Flat winner in Britain; rightly got controversial 2m4f Limerick handicap hurdle in the stewards' room after being badly hampered by the first past the post; finished off well that day and likely drier ground here is a positive.

7/1

1st

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Qaasid

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Five-time winner on the Flat in Britain; 0-11 hurdling for this yard, best effort yet when runner-up in a claimer at Clonmel in February; leading when slipped up going to three out at the same venue nine weeks ago; not ruled out.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 4606-1 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 7lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
10yo mare; opened her hurdles account at Clonmel two weeks ago at the 16th attempt; 6lb higher, possibly vulnerable to younger rivals.
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5th

12

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

19:33 Limerick

Hobs Angel

10st 6lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: James M Barcoe

10yo mare opened her account over hurdles at the 16th attempt at Clonmel in May (2m4f, good to yielding); distant second (winner DSQ) over 2m4f (soft) here off this 6lb higher mark last time; this ground suits better and she can continue to acquit herself well.

11/2

2nd

15

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Hobs Angel

10st 7lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: James M Barcoe

10yo mare; opened her hurdles account at Clonmel two weeks ago at the 16th attempt; 6lb higher, possibly vulnerable to younger rivals.

6/1

1st

16

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:50 Clonmel

Hobs Angel

10st 3lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: James M Barcoe

Longstanding maiden was placed on a couple of occasions this time last year; entitled to come on from last month's comeback run so don't rule out with rider's claim a positive.

12/1

33/1

  • Place: £6.00

Form: 00/P-9

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Off for a year before her recent Sligo outing; nothing in her form to encourage support.
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9th

15

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 180y

20:17 Kilbeggan

Go Avel

10st 8lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Francis Casey

Not a bad run at Limerick on her second run after a long break; reportedly bled at Downpatrick last time; never shorter than 25-1, and hard to fancy now.

16/1

9th

11

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

14:35 Downpatrick

Go Avel

11st 1lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: Francis Casey

Improved over moderate Sligo return to action when a 19.5l fourth (winner DSQ) at Limerick last time (2m4f, soft); needs to build on that.

15/1

4th

11

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Go Avel

10st 10lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Francis Casey

Off for a year before her recent Sligo outing; nothing in her form to encourage support.

33/1

Form: 0050/0

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Was entitled to need her comeback run at Sligo after a long absence; one fair run when fifth at Roscommon in 2024; otherwise little of note in her form.
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11th

13

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

18:42 Kilbeggan

Celtic Crossing

10st 9lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Darren Collins

Entitled to need comeback run at Sligo after a long lay-off and ran just respectably when beaten 20l into fifth at Limerick 18 days ago; dropped 11lb in the weights since decent fifth at Roscommon in 2024 so could be well-treated but needs more up in trip.

20/1

5th

12

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Celtic Crossing

10st 9lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Darren Collins

Was entitled to need her comeback run at Sligo after a long absence; one fair run when fifth at Roscommon in 2024; otherwise little of note in her form.

20/1

11th

14

12th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:28 Sligo

Celtic Crossing

10st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Darren Collins

Off the track since 31l defeat at Punchestown in October 2024; likely to need this run after such a long layoff.

25/1

Form: 0900-8

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
20-1 when finishing in mid-division at Clonmel two weeks ago; others much preferred.
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6th

16

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Loulouless

10st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

20-1 when finishing in mid-division at Clonmel two weeks ago; others much preferred.

20/1

8th

14

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

18:20 Clonmel

Loulouless

10st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Opening handicap efforts poor; much more needed, better ground may help.

25/1

Form: 070-0

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Beaten long distances at huge odds in maidens; 25-1 when towards the back on handicap debut at Clonmel; cheekpieces fitted now.
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8th

13

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Tantrum Boy

10st 9lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Brian M McMahon

Beaten long distances at huge odds in maidens; 25-1 when towards the back on handicap debut at Clonmel; cheekpieces fitted now.

25/1

Form: 328PP-

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Could feature in this grade if recapturing the solid form she showed last August; however, plenty to prove on account of failures to complete on final start last year and on return last month.
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9th

6

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 160y

19:42 Kilbeggan

Georginas Jet

11st 5lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Took a sharp rise in the ratings for a smooth Downpatrick win; met trouble when favourite at Bellewstown last week; her fourth placing (beaten 10l) can be upgraded a little.

13/2

4th

9

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:18 Bellewstown

Georginas Jet

11st 2lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Broke her duck over hurdles in style at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) last month when pulling clear by 10l, making all; 8lb higher mark to contend with and won't get as soft a lead here but she's still respected.

5/2

1st

15

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:30 Downpatrick

Georginas Jet

10st 8lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Paul John Gilligan

0-12 over hurdles but has run well in defeat on occasion; runner up over C&D in August off 2lb higher so not discounted but needs to rebound from two poor efforts since returning from a 197-day break.

25/1

Form: 0P/P0-

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Very weak form in previous years; prominent for a long way on stable debut at Bellewstown.
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10th

18

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Getaway Blondie

10st 1lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Very weak form in previous years; prominent for a long way on stable debut at Bellewstown.

25/1

11th

15

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Getaway Blondie

10st 4lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Pulled-up in two h'caps last year for former yard; needs a transformation after 11 months away.

33/1

Form: 0803-4

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame on her two most recent starts in maidens; likely to be competitive here if running to a similar level of form.
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8th

12

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:50 Cork

Evelyn

10st 10lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

Pulled up in a handicap last time, but the ground was soft and her previous fourth of 15 in a maiden was here over 2m3f on good ground; possibilities off this mark, given the RPR she posted that day; cheekpieces added.

14/1

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Evelyn

11st 9lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

Has made the frame on her two most recent starts in maidens; likely to be competitive here if running to a similar level of form.

7/1

4th

6

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

14:40 Cork

Evelyn

11st 7lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Mrs Julie Cashin

Rated 94 after six starts over hurdles; unlikely to contend.

40/1

Form: P080-2

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

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No Results Found

Form: 80087-

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: /060-0

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Still early days but his chance is not obvious based on his first two handicap attempts at Thurles and Sligo.
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2nd

14

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:23 Limerick

Friar Hogan

10st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Donal Hassett

Not far off the pace when carried out at the second-last over C&D on latest, a race awarded to today's rival Qaasid on the disqualification of the offending Marian Avenue; it looked as if he was set to deliver a clear career-best; solid chance with that in mind.

5/1

5

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Friar Hogan

11st 3lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Donal Hassett

Still early days but his chance is not obvious based on his first two handicap attempts at Thurles and Sligo.

20/1

12th

6

12th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:28 Sligo

Friar Hogan

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Donal Hassett

Showed little in maidens and beaten 40l on handicap debut at Thurles last October; 2lb lower now and upped in trip but hard to make a case for.

33/1

Form: 05428-

Last run: 189 days

W: 10st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Shock winner at Wexford in 2024; best effort last season when runner-up at Thurles in October; best form has been over shorter than this.
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16th

16

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 60y

18:15 Cork

Getaway Henry

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Daniel Joseph O’Leary

Back on his favoured good ground, he won well at Clonmel (2m) and a 5lb rise isn't the end of the world, having been competitive off this mark before.

8/1

1st

12

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

18:10 Clonmel

Getaway Henry

10st 9lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Daniel Joseph O’Leary

Shock winner at Wexford in 2024; best effort last season when runner-up at Thurles (2m, good to yielding) in October; pulled up over 2m4f at Limerick (soft) back from a break; others preferred.

22/1

9

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Getaway Henry

10st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Daniel Joseph O’Leary

Shock winner at Wexford in 2024; best effort last season when runner-up at Thurles in October; best form has been over shorter than this.

12/1

Form: 0000-

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 060-8

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €62.60
Straight Forecast €70.21
Tricast €1418.48
Trifecta €734.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Hob's Angel

SPOTLIGHT:

Marian Avenue

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Evelyn

The Irish Sun:

Hob's Angel