June 10 / 18.50 Limerick

18.50

Good To Yielding

Twilight Summer Racing @ Limerick Handicap

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Twilight Summer Racing @ Limerick Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.60
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 01-540 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
40-1 win on AW/handicap debut last August and solid opening efforts on turf this season, including Leopardstown fourth (Ohmali second) over this trip; didn't count at the Curragh on latest but Keane booking takes the eye.
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3rd

12

(18)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

20:18 Gowran Park

Java Wood

9st 13lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Won handicap at Dundalk over 1m in November off 3lb lower; two solid runs on turf when fifth and fourth at the Curragh and Leopardstown; bounced back after below-par effort to score at Limerick (yielding) on Wednesday, keeping on well to beat Mythical Rock by 1.25l; leading claims if backing up quickly.

14/1

1st

9

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Java Wood

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Kevin Michael Smith

40-1 win on AW/handicap debut last August and solid opening efforts on turf this season, including Leopardstown fourth (Ohmali second) over this trip; didn't count at the Curragh on latest but Keane booking takes the eye.

13/2

12th

20

(9)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Java Wood

8st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Modest form in turf maidens before 40-1 win on AW/handicap debut last August; made a pleasing return when staying on for fifth of 15 over 7f at this venue; every chance now after another solid display when fourth at Leopardstown.

9/1

2nd
17 (14)
Mythical Rock

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 8-2176

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
First reserve; now with his fifth different trainer; gained an overdue breakthrough win at Dundalk in January, two turf runs since for this yard okay; not one to readily rule out.
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2nd

14

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

Mythical Rock

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: C Byrnes

Winner on AW in January; unlucky not to finish closer when sixth at Gowran, short of room when travelling well; backed that up with a promising second at Limerick; failed to make his presence felt when a well-supported favourite at Gowran two days later; the race may have come too soon.

100/30

10th

3

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:58 Gowran Park

Mythical Rock

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: C Byrnes

Gained breakthrough on AW over 10.5f in January; unlucky when sixth over C&D 23 days ago, short of room when travelling well; 2lb drop generous and handles soft; 1.25l behind Java Wood at Limerick on Wednesday; definite chance again.

8/1

2nd

17

(14)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Mythical Rock

9st 2lb

T: C Byrnes

First reserve; now with his fifth different trainer; gained an overdue breakthrough win at Dundalk in January, two turf runs since for this yard okay; not one to readily rule out.

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 00-163 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Four wins at around this trip, most recently off 60 at Cork in April; decent third at Roscommon on latest so remains on a competitive mark; one to consider.
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9th

2

(13)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Bucaneers Spirit

9st 13lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Started the season with victory in a 1m handicap at Cork and has kept his form well since without winning; close second over that trip at Bellewstown last time saw him go up another 2lb; new headgear combination tried here and unlikely to be far away; draw is the main negative

5/1

2nd

4

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Bucaneers Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Four-time winner who is in a consistent run of form and he got himself too far back when fourth of 16 at Leopardstown two weeks ago (1m, good); hard to discount.

6/1

4th

4

(10)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Bucaneers Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Four wins at around this trip, most recently off 60 at Cork in April; decent third at Roscommon last month and filled the same spot at Limerick eight days ago; one to consider again.

3/1

4th
18 (11)
Friars Gate

Form: 00-99

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; lightly raced maiden whose recent handicap debut run was hampered by a slow start; new headgear combination fitted.
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7th

3

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:00 Limerick

Friars Gate

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Augustine Leahy

Ran her best race so far when fourth at 40-1 over 1m at this venue last month, a head in front of fifth-placed Notforalongtime; finished behind that rival here last time.

10/1

11th

18

(16)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:27 Limerick

Friars Gate

9st 11lb

T: Augustine Leahy

Ran her best race so far when fourth at 40-1 here last week, a head in front of fifth-placed Notforalongtime; may be on the upgrade; second reserve

4th

18

(11)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Friars Gate

9st 0lb

T: Augustine Leahy

Second reserve; lightly raced maiden whose recent handicap debut run was hampered by a slow start; new headgear combination fitted.

Form: 508338 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; prolific AW winner is just 1-29 on turf but some good placings this season at Cork and the Curragh; remains of interest off lower turf mark.
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12th

13

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Notforalongtime

8st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

Prolific AW winner (9-32); off-putting 1-31 record on turf; placed this season at Cork and the Curragh; below best on three most recent starts.

10/1

8th

17

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:27 Limerick

Notforalongtime

9st 8lb

T: Laura Hourigan

Prolific AW winner (9-32); off-putting 1-30 record on turf but some good placings this season at Cork and the Curragh; finished only a head behind fourth-placed Friars Gate here last week; first reserve.

Form: 507-0

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Never counted after slow start on handicap debut at the Curragh in April (6f); half-sister to 1m4f Group 3 winner Trustyourinstinct so can be expected to improve as she goes up in trip; market has to be watched.
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6th

15

(13)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Goofy Gander

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Never counted after slow start on handicap debut at the Curragh in April (6f); half-sister to 1m4f Group 3 winner Trustyourinstinct so can be expected to improve as she goes up in trip; market has to be watched.

8/1

15th

14

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Goofy Gander

8st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Failed to improve from her Galway debut when contesting a 7f maiden at this venue; made late gains once the bird had flown in C&D maiden in October; may prove a different proposition now on handicap debut with good 5lb claimer negating being 5lb wrong.

25/1

11

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Goofy Gander

8st 9lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Failed to improve from her Galway debut when contesting a 7f maiden at this venue; will probably need a handicap mark.

14/1

Form: -00477 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Four AW wins, sole turf win came at Leopardstown (7f); didn't count on both runs last month for current yard under 7lb claimer but badly hampered by loose horse second occasion; senior rider takes over and don't rule out off career-low mark.
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15th

1

(8)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Perfect Judgement

10st 2lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Four AW wins; 1-20 on turf; failed to make much impact in first two starts for this stable; despite not much luck in running, better when seventh of 15 at Limerick; fifth at Leopardstown a month ago suggests he could be competitive off a career-low mark.

10/1

5th

9

(14)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Perfect Judgement

9st 6lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: P J F Murphy

Four AW wins; sole turf win came at this course (7f); didn't count first two starts for this stable but failed to get a clear run late on when seventh of 15 at Limerick (1m) eight days ago (Bucaneer's Spirit third); interesting off career-low mark.

16/1

7th

6

(2)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Perfect Judgement

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: P J F Murphy

Four AW wins, sole turf win came at Leopardstown (7f); didn't count on both runs last month for current yard under 7lb claimer but badly hampered by loose horse second occasion; senior rider takes over and don't rule out off career-low mark.

10/1

Form: 0-7824

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Maiden with a little enough mileage on the clock; creditable efforts in handicaps of late but more needed.
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11th

13

(6)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

Hexagonal

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Maiden produced back-to-back solid runs at Ballinrobe and the Curragh earlier this season; has failed to reach the same standard on last three starts, the most recent in a claimer; held by Mythical Rock on Limerick running

10/1

6th

4

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:00 Bellewstown

Hexagonal

9st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Maiden produced back-to-back solid runs at Ballinrobe and the Curragh earlier this season; below that level the last twice and drops into claiming company for the first time; yard does well in these races (39-332) so not discounted.

9/1

11/2

Form: 418-02 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground winner over this trip at Gowran last September and handled quicker ground well at Leopardstown last month when coming from good bit back to finish second to an improver (third won next time); one to consider, despite wide draw.
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10th

7

(16)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 194y

19:10 Naas

Ohmali

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Won over 1m at Gowran last year on heavy ground but handles better too; stays this trip but has been hit and miss this year so needs his best.

16/1

10th

8

(15)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Ohmali

9st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Heavy-ground winner over this trip at Gowran last September and handled quicker ground well at Leopardstown last month when coming from good bit back to finish second to an improver (third won next time); one to consider, despite wide draw.

11/2

2nd

12

(12)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Ohmali

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Heavy-ground winner over this trip at Gowran last September; fair form on better ground; below best on soft on seasonal debut at Gowran.

12/1

Form: 1-0752

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Tipperary winner last summer was only just denied a second career win over this trip at Killarney last month; 2lb higher but major player.
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2nd

2

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Jasmine Affanalis

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Tipperary winner last summer was only just denied over C&D in May; first-time cheekpieces had no positive effect at Fairyhouse on latest and now discarded.

9/1

13th

10

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Jasmine Affanalis

9st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: David Marnane

Tipperary winner last summer was only just denied a second career win over this trip at Killarney in May; had no luck in running at Limerick last time; should not be judged harshly on that; cheekpieces on now.

10/1

11th

12

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Jasmine Affanalis

9st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Tipperary winner last summer was only just denied a second career win over this trip at Killarney last month; 2lb higher but major player.

7/1

Form: 93-977

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
7f Brighton maiden win in September 2024; yet to score for this yard, best effort when third in a rated race here last summer (6.5f, good), testing ground probably wasn't ideal at Cork last time.
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7th

3

(10)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:30 Killarney

Usuario Amigo

10st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Richard John O’Brien

Sole win came in a Brighton maiden in September 2024; has been regressive over various trips this season including when ninth in a 1m handicap here yesterday; others preferred.

25/1

9th

10

(7)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

Usuario Amigo

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Richard John O’Brien

Sole win came in a 7f Brighton maiden in 2024; nothing of note in his form since finishing third of seven at Limerick 12 months ago; in rear in this year's edition of that race on Saturday; has been struggling in handicaps.

25/1

16/1

Form: 697-00 D

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Both wins on soft, including over this trip at Cork last season; two runs this season poor and ideally wants it softer so opposable.
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12th

6

(14)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Genuine Jim

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Both wins on soft, including over 1m at Cork early last season; ended the campaign with a respectable run at the Curragh; three poor runs this term; needs to show signs of a return to form.

16/1

13th

16

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Genuine Jim

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Both wins on soft, including over this trip at Cork last season; two runs this season poor and ideally wants it softer so opposable.

16/1

22th

12

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Genuine Jim

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Both wins on soft, including over C&D; should be better for his run here on the opening day; appears well held by Lough Leane, but should not be ruled out with Nicola Burns taking the mount in preference to Deuteronomy who gave her three wins last season

10/1

Form: 200-02

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Eight career wins have been over mid-distances, most recently nicely improved from comeback run when second at Fairyhouse last month (1m2f) after setting a decent pace; back in trip here.
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7th

8

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Out On Friday

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Philip M Byrne

Veteran front-runner won over 1m4f at Roscommon last year and was second at Fairyhouse in May; all eight wins have been at right-handed tracks; has to be opposed here.

25/1

14th

4

(19)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Out On Friday

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Philip M Byrne

Eight career wins have been over mid-distances, most recently nicely improved from comeback run when second at Fairyhouse last month (1m2f) after setting a decent pace; back in trip here.

9/1

2nd

8

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Out On Friday

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Philip M Byrne

Eight career wins include twice here at 1m4f; probably needed recent Roscommon comeback run, more expected of here with ground in his favour.

10/1

15th
13 (12)
Mags

16/1

Form: 1/00-0 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on AW in late 2024; back from long absence when well held over C&D (first-time hood) in April and has changed yards again since.
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15th

13

(12)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Mags

9st 5lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Ian O’Connor

Sole win came on AW in late 2024; back from long absence when well held over C&D (first-time hood) in April and has changed yards again since.

16/1

13th

7

(11)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:15 Limerick

Mags

9st 7lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Charles Coakley

Off the mark when winning a 1m handicap at Dundalk in November 2024; ran just twice last season, finishing last on both occasions; makes stable debut now in a first-time hood.

33/1

25/1

Form: 082-00

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Ardeur, Faire La Nouba, Lady Arwen, Bella Colombia

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Payout
Exacta €50.90
Straight Forecast €30.03
Tricast €172.38
Trifecta €475.10

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Hexagonal

SPOTLIGHT:

Ohmali

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Faire La Nouba

POSTDATA:

Bella Colombia