May 28 / 19.55 Limerick

19.55

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Frankie Dunworth Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 6f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Frankie Dunworth Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 90237-

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Dual point winner is yet to score from nine runs under rules; claims on the basis of his neck runner-up finish at Naas (3m, soft to heavy); below that level when favourite here eight days later; disappointed in cheekpieces (left off) at Kilbeggan; solid chance if he handles the ground.
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8th

1

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

19:33 Limerick

Mickey Hulie

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: David Harry Kelly

Dual-point winner bagged a first success under rules in May when keeping on well to win over C&D off 7lb lower (soft) and the runner-up won next time; has his chance of following up but this better ground and revised mark is a different test.

7/2

1st

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:55 Limerick

Mickey Hulie

11st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Dual point winner is yet to score from nine runs under rules; claims on the basis of his neck runner-up finish at Naas (3m, soft to heavy); below that level when favourite here eight days later; disappointed in cheekpieces (left off) at Kilbeggan; solid chance if he handles the ground.

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 9P88-4 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Chase winner is rated 4lb lower in this sphere; best handicap hurdle effort yet on latest at Sligo (2m4f, good) when never-nearer fourth of 16 (Love Like This second); the step up in trip on a more galloping track should suit.
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8th

7

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 180y

20:17 Kilbeggan

Island McCoo

11st 5lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Donncha Duggan

Built on a promising second at Limerick when winning over C&D last month, his first hurdles win to add to a Tramore chase success; had a talented 7lb claimer aboard at Limerick, talented 5lb claimer this time.

7/1

1st

6

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

18:42 Kilbeggan

Island McCoo

11st 3lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Donncha Duggan

Sole win in 19 starts came in handicap chase at Tramore (2m6f, yld) last year; shaped well when staying-on fourth at Sligo last month and backed it up when beaten 2.5l into second by Mickey Hulie at Limerick 18 days ago; shapes as if step up in trip will suit and leading claims off 2lb higher with claimer taking off 7lb.

7/2

2nd

9

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:55 Limerick

Island McCoo

10st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Donncha Duggan

Chase winner is rated 4lb lower in this sphere; best handicap hurdle effort yet on latest at Sligo (2m4f, good) when never-nearer fourth of 16 (Love Like This second); the step up in trip on a more galloping track should suit.

6/1

11/2

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 93215- D BF

Last run: 210 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Improved for the switch to chasing; survived a mistake four out on his way to winning at Sligo in October (2m5f, good to yielding); not as good next time when fifth from 5lb higher at Thurles; needed the run on return last year.
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3rd

6

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:55 Limerick

The Striker Dylan

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

Improved for the switch to chasing; survived a mistake four out on his way to winning at Sligo in October (2m5f, good to yielding); not as good next time when fifth from 5lb higher at Thurles; needed the run on return last year.

11/2

5

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

The Striker Dylan

11st 13lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

0-12 over hurdles; has improved for the switch to chasing; just denied over an extended 2m3f at Wexford on first attempt; survived a mistake four out on his way to beating the favourite Due Course by 1 3/4l in a 2m5f contest at Sligo; only 3lb worse off with the runner-up who suffered some interference.

6/1

5

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

The Striker Dylan

11st 13lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

0-12 over hurdles; has improved for the switch to chasing; just denied over an extended 2m3f at Wexford on first attempt; survived a mistake four out on his way to beating the favourite Due Course by 1 3/4l in a 2m5f contest at Sligo; only 3lb worse off with the runner-up who suffered some interference.

6/1

Form: 58PP-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in opening two handicap runs and well beaten last time at Clonmel; others preferred.
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12

6th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

19:50 Roscommon

Something Simple

10st 9lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Pulled up in opening two handicaps and well beaten at Clonmel in May; however, he showed a lot more when fourth of 12 at Limerick last time; needs to continue on the up.

14/1

4th

11

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:55 Limerick

Something Simple

10st 10lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Pulled up in opening two handicap runs and well beaten last time at Clonmel; others preferred.

40/1

10th

9

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

18:20 Clonmel

Something Simple

11st 0lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Pulled up on opening two handicap runs over further; drops in trip.

25/1

Form: 00-420

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden after 42 starts but solid effort over hurdles at Sligo (2m4f, good) on penultimate when staying on dourly to take second (Island McCoo back in fourth); ran no race here over fences last week; hard to trust.
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3rd

11

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:17 Killarney

Love Like This

10st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Running for the 45th time when opening her account over hurdles at Kilbeggan (3m1f, good to yielding, 100-30 fav) last month; couldn't follow up back there next time (3m1f, good, 12-1) off 5lb higher; regular 7lb claimer has been replaced for this return to fences (0-9), but her overall profile is unappealing.

17/2

4th

10

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 180y

20:17 Kilbeggan

Love Like This

11st 3lb

J: Brian Barry

T: John Patrick Ryan

Running for the 45th time when opening her account with a C&D win last month; has gone up only 5lb , but probably vulnerable given her overall profile.

13/2

1st

10

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

19:12 Kilbeggan

Love Like This

10st 13lb

J: Brian Barry

T: John Patrick Ryan

0-44 but placed ten times over hurdles and stayed on to good effect at Sligo (2m5f, yld) six days ago; looked ready for this step back up in trip again and has claims.

7/1

Form: /059-5

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Both hurdle wins came at Tramore but nothing since 2021; out of form last summer; modest fifth at Wexford on return.
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6th

12

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:55 Limerick

Craic Eile

10st 8lb

J: Carl Millar

T: David Kenneth Budds

Both hurdle wins came at Tramore but nothing since 2021; out of form last summer; modest fifth at Wexford on return.

14/1

5th

10

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

Craic Eile

10st 9lb

J: Carl Millar

T: David Kenneth Budds

Both hurdle wins came at Tramore but nothing since 2021; out of form in three runs last summer.

18/1

9th

10

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:30 Killarney

Craic Eile

10st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: David Kenneth Budds

Both hurdle wins have come at Tramore but was runner-up in this race last year; poor both starts this year but is off an attractive mark if back to best.

16/1

Form: 5P4F0-

Last run: 201 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Promise in two of her six runs last season, staying on into fifth over 20.5f (good) at Bellewstown off 95 and again over 22.5f (good to yielding) when fourth at Galway; fell at Clonmel; testing ground an excuse at Gowran; very interesting on return/stable debut for Andy Slattery.
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13th

7

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

16:00 Sligo

Poetic Focus

11st 1lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Much better, compared to her return, at Bellewstown last time when a 12.5l fifth of 15; others more likely.

14/1

5th

10

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:18 Bellewstown

Poetic Focus

11st 2lb

J: Josh Younge

T: Andrew Slattery

Promise in two of her six runs last season, including when fifth in this contest on good off 7lb higher; too keen and soft ground legitimate excuses for below-par effort on yard/seasonal debut at Limerick; worth monitoring.

20/1

7th

7

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:55 Limerick

Poetic Focus

11st 3lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Andrew Slattery

Promise in two of her six runs last season, staying on into fifth over 20.5f (good) at Bellewstown off 95 and again over 22.5f (good to yielding) when fourth at Galway; fell at Clonmel; testing ground an excuse at Gowran; very interesting on return/stable debut for Andy Slattery.

20/1

Form: 025P-4

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Standout effort a 4.75l second of 20 at Punchestown last October off 80 (2m4f, good to yielding); pulled up on return at Down Royal but much-improved fourth of 21 at Cork (24.5f, good) this month when making good headway from rear; shortlisted.
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8th

13

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:55 Limerick

Head For Home

10st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Standout effort a 4.75l second of 20 at Punchestown last October off 80 (2m4f, good to yielding); pulled up on return at Down Royal but much-improved fourth of 21 at Cork (24.5f, good) this month when making good headway from rear; shortlisted.

5/1

4th

14

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:00 Cork

Head For Home

10st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Standout effort a 4.75l second of 20 off this mark at Punchestown last October (2m4f, gd-yld); pulled up on return from a 138-day break at Down Royal latest (3m, good); may have needed that and not discounted.

14/1

17

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

Head For Home

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Took a big step forward off reduced mark in first-time cheekpieces at Punchestown in October when second to a clear winner (2m4f, good to yielding); respectable enough effort on soft ground at Tramore last time when fifth (2m5f); trainer in better form now, so not discounted.

8/1

Form: F897-6

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form in bumpers/maidens and well beaten in two handicaps; failed to improve for better ground at Downpatrick on latest; cheekpieces are now tried.
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9th

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:55 Limerick

Doing It In Style

12st 0lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Ordinary form in bumpers/maidens and well beaten in two handicaps; failed to improve for better ground at Downpatrick on latest; cheekpieces are now tried.

10/1

6th

5

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

18:35 Downpatrick

Doing It In Style

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Ordinary form in maidens and well beaten on handicap debut, better ground may help; trainer also runs Baby Fish.

5/1

7th

4

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 100y

13:05 Limerick

Doing It In Style

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Initial promise in maiden hurdles but hasn't progressed, well held on handicap debut last month; looking exposed but can't be ruled out in an ordinary maiden.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 69966- BF

Last run: 235 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Yet to make an impact in ten hurdle/chase starts although best hurdles effort was at this course in April last year; disappointed when sent off the well-backed favourite for Killarney handicap chase in October; 235 days off.
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5th

9

12th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 121y

16:35 Sligo

Je Suis

10st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Point winner ran her best race under rules when a 3.5l third of 16 over 3m2f here last month (good, 40-1); the form of that race might not be trustworthy, though, as the race turned into a dash.

11/1

3rd

10

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

19:30 Sligo

Je Suis

11st 8lb

J: Miss N Lockhead Anderson

T: S Curling

Has shown glimpses of potential over hurdles and fences; however, was pulled-up on return last time at Limerick and has to improve hugely from that.

18/1

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:55 Limerick

Je Suis

11st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: S Curling

Yet to make an impact in ten hurdle/chase starts although best hurdles effort was at this course in April last year; disappointed when sent off the well-backed favourite for Killarney handicap chase in October; 235 days off.

7/1

Form: 7387-7

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Some promise in maidens; fair third on handicap debut at Kilbeggan (18.5f) off 100 last summer but failed to build on that; midfield at Clonmel on return; others preferred.
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3

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

19:12 Kilbeggan

Charlies Gift

11st 6lb

J: Carl Millar

T: John M Burke

Finished a decent third, albeit well-held, here last year over 2m3f off 9lb higher; failed to build on that since; midfield at Clonmel on return and fell two out last time at Limerick when losing ground; tries a new trip.

16/1

3

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:55 Limerick

Charlies Gift

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: John M Burke

Some promise in maidens; fair third on handicap debut at Kilbeggan (18.5f) off 100 last summer but failed to build on that; midfield at Clonmel on return; others preferred.

16/1

7th

2

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:50 Clonmel

Charlies Gift

11st 11lb

J: E Walsh

T: John M Burke

Some promise in maidens but well held in three handicaps in second half of last year; best watched on return.

16/1

Form: 35F7-9

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Maiden from 11 starts over hurdles; set a stiff task in claiming hurdle at Clonmel last time; this a more realistic opportunity; enjoys good ground.
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8

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:55 Limerick

Anysignofhim

10st 13lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Maiden from 11 starts over hurdles; set a stiff task in claiming hurdle at Clonmel last time; this a more realistic opportunity; enjoys good ground.

20/1

9th

4

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

16:47 Clonmel

Anysignofhim

11st 4lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Maiden over hurdles is rated only 85 so can't be fancied in this company.

50/1

7th

13

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 92y

15:07 Limerick

Anysignofhim

10st 8lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Fell two out in a claimer last time at Clonmel; his third placing in a handicap at Ballinrobe in August offers some hope; disappointing when favourite at the same venue on his next start.

12/1

Non-runners

Rizedda, Queen Kulina

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €25.40
Straight Forecast €15.67
Tricast €82.75
Trifecta €277.40

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Head For Home

SPOTLIGHT:

Poetic Focus

POSTDATA:

Love Like This

The Irish Sun:

Head For Home