July 02 / 18.58 Limerick

18.58

Good

Munster Suite @ Limerick Races Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 6f 120y
  • 18 runners
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Munster Suite @ Limerick Races Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.70
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 01F-01 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won a Clonmel handicap in October (2m7f, yielding) off 73 and was in the lead when falling at Thurles next time; poor on return at Cork but won again back at Clonmel last month (2m7f, good), although dangerous-looking leader fell at two out; up 5lb taking account of rider's claim; in the mix but needs to prove she can do it away from Clonmel.
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5th

19

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Sallap

10st 6lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: S Curling

Progressive mare has won three of last four completed outings, including last two in 2m6f handicaps at Clonmel and when defying 7lb rise at Limerick last month in ready fashion to win going away; up a further 9lb so more needed but quite possible.

15/2

1st

5

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

18:58 Limerick

Sallap

11st 5lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: S Curling

Won a Clonmel handicap in October (2m7f, yielding) off 73 and was in the lead when falling at Thurles next time; poor on return at Cork but won again back at Clonmel last month (2m7f, good), although dangerous-looking leader fell at two out; up 5lb taking account of rider's claim; in the mix but needs to prove she can do it away from Clonmel.

6/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 4P-838 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
First reserve; two hurdling wins and one chase victory; some positive runs over fences, including when third of eight here in May (3m1f, good); never better than midfield back over hurdles at Sligo last time.
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10th

17

2nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

14:55 Galway

Smallcraftwarning

11st 2lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: John Patrick Ryan

Mixes it between chasing and hurdling; consistent last year including C&D second over fences; a little less predictable lately, but couple of good runs at Limerick and jockey booking is noted.

14/1

4th

8

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:45 Killarney

Smallcraftwarning

10st 8lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Chase winner has won twice over hurdles with last score coming at Clonmel in June 2025; some decent runs this term, but was beaten a long way at Sligo four days ago.

25/1

10th

8

12th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 121y

16:35 Sligo

Smallcraftwarning

10st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Dual hurdles winner and has won a chase; never better than midfield here last month (3m2f, good), but much better at Limerick (2m7f, good) last time when a 2.75l runner-up; could build on that.

6/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 995-22 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on handicap debut here over 2m3f on soft to heavy ground but has finished runner-up in his two starts this season; beaten a short head at Punchestown (3m ,good to yielding) raised 3lb and was 2.25l behind Le Fanu at Listowel last time (2m5f, good to yielding); he's up 2lb more but his turn is coming.
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1st

1

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:35 Killarney

Illtakehimmyself

12st 0lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Has improved for better ground; edging up the weights after placed efforts at Punchestown (3m, gd-yld), Listowel (20.5f, gd-yld) and on latest at Limerick (22.5f, good); nudged up another 2lb, but should be on the premises again.

3/1

3rd

2

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

18:58 Limerick

Illtakehimmyself

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Well beaten on handicap debut here over 2m3f on soft to heavy ground but has finished runner-up in his two starts this season; beaten a short head at Punchestown (3m ,good to yielding) raised 3lb and was 2.25l behind Le Fanu at Listowel last time (2m5f, good to yielding); he's up 2lb more but his turn is coming.

9/2

2nd

4

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:51 Listowel

Illtakehimmyself

11st 10lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Best run came on second handicap start at Punchestown (good to yielding) last time when upped to 3m for the first time and beaten a short head off 3lb lower; the abandonment of the first-time tongue tie worn that day and the drop back in trip are both question marks now but good chance with a repeat of latest run.

7/2

OUR TIP

40/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: P/78-8

Last run: 37 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
0-11 over hurdles but placed six times in maidens; soundly beaten in opening handicap run at Musselburgh and similar story back in maiden company at Tramore; tailed off in a Ballinrobe handicap in May (2m6f, good); blinkers go on now but others appeal more.
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2

7th Aug 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:26 Wexford

Charlies Dilemma

11st 13lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John C McConnell

0-13 over hurdles but placed six times in maidens; no impact in initial handicap runs but fared better following the application of blinkers in his last two outings; 8l fourth at Limerick (2m7f, good) and 7.5l behind Set The Tone over C&D last time when keeping on well after getting squeezed for room at the third last; not ruled out.

6/1

5th

1

23rd Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

17:45 Wexford

Charlies Dilemma

12st 0lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: John C McConnell

0-12 over hurdles but placed six times in maidens and made no impact on initial handicap runs but fared better when beaten 8l into fourth at Limerick lto; claims of same mark with step up in trip likely to suit on evidence.

9/1

4th

1

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

18:58 Limerick

Charlies Dilemma

12st 0lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

0-11 over hurdles but placed six times in maidens; soundly beaten in opening handicap run at Musselburgh and similar story back in maiden company at Tramore; tailed off in a Ballinrobe handicap in May (2m6f, good); blinkers go on now but others appeal more.

40/1

Form: 080-02

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Didn't show anything in four maiden hurdle runs but much better on handicap bow at Tramore when a clear runner-up in first-time cheekpieces (2m6f, good, 33-1); up 3lb but of definite interest.
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5th

10

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

18:58 Limerick

Friends Of Barry

11st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Didn't show anything in four maiden hurdle runs but much better on handicap bow at Tramore when a clear runner-up in first-time cheekpieces (2m6f, good, 33-1); up 3lb but of definite interest.

11/2

2nd

8

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:00 Tramore

Friends Of Barry

10st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

No sign of winning potential in four maiden hurdles at 2m-2m7f on varying ground; cheekpieces go on for handicap debut; can only be watched.

16/1

11th

7

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 50y

17:05 Killarney

Friends Of Barry

11st 4lb

J: E Walsh

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Big prices and beaten 49l+ in three outings over hurdles.

100/1

Form: 63P0-0

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Maiden from eight point starts and 11 under rules; tailed off over 2m4f here in May (soft) on stable debut; others more appealing.
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1st

13

4th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 210y

18:30 Roscommon

Shell Be Kept

11st 3lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brian M McMahon

Fair placed form in points last season, though not progressive; hinted at winning potential with a staying-on sixth behind today's rival Sallap at Limerick early last month; came good in emphatic style when running out an 8l winner from Smackwater Jack (second reserve) at Ballinrobe two weeks ago; raised 11lb, may remain competitive.

9/2

1st

6

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 41y

19:39 Ballinrobe

Shell Be Kept

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brian M McMahon

Fair placed form in points; has a modest record on the track; needs to raise her game after finishing sixth at Limerick last time.

20/1

6th

6

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

18:58 Limerick

Shell Be Kept

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Brian M McMahon

Maiden from eight point starts and 11 under rules; tailed off over 2m4f here in May (soft) on stable debut; others more appealing.

25/1

Form: 008-25

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Ran her best race in her fourth handicap start at Punchestown in May (3m, good) when runner-up, well clear of the remainder; up 3lb but not at the same level when fifth at Wexford next time (3m, good to yielding); chance based on her Punchestown run.
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5th

13

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 55y

19:36 Wexford

Ballinaboola Gold

10st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: R Donohoe

11-race maiden over hurdles with her best finish being second iver 3m at Punchestown in May off 79; below par since and drops back in trip here; can certainly get involved at her best.

8/1

9th

10

23rd Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:20 Wexford

Ballinaboola Gold

10st 7lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: R Donohoe

0-10 over hurdles with her best finish being second at Punchestown (3m, good) in May off this mark; below that level in two runs since; cheekpieces go on.

8/1

Form: 005-6

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Nice effort in third maiden hurdle start over 2m here in March when a 5l fifth of 12 (soft); okay sixth at Wexford on handicap bow (2m1f, good to yielding); more needed to play a starring role.
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8th

3

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

18:58 Limerick

Any Chance

11st 10lb

J: Daniel King

T: Cian Hughes

Nice effort in third maiden hurdle start over 2m here in March when a 5l fifth of 12 (soft); okay sixth at Wexford on handicap bow (2m1f, good to yielding); more needed to play a starring role.

10/1

6th

17

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Any Chance

11st 11lb

T: Cian Hughes

Third reserve; left poor maiden form behind when a 5l fifth at Limerick last time (2m, soft) on his third start; that's something to build on now in handicaps.

5th

1

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

17:10 Limerick

Any Chance

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Cian Hughes

Triple figure odds and ran accordingly in both previous starts; handicaps beckon.

20/1

Form: 0F574-

Last run: 95 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Made late headway in a couple of maidens and upped markedly in trip to 2m6f for his handicap debut at Downpatrick when a never nearer fourth (2m6f, yielding to soft); dropped 1lb and cheekpieces go on but better ground a question.
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2nd

6

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:50 Wexford

Ocean Murphy

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: P J Rothwell

Off the mark in decisive fashion over C&D 16 days ago; a 6lb rise for that 5.5l win seems lenient and he may be hard to stop if turning up here in a similar mood.

15/8

1st

13

23rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:10 Wexford

Ocean Murphy

10st 5lb

J: Miss J Walton

T: P J Rothwell

Improved upped in trip for handicap debut when beaten 11.5l into fourth at Downpatrick (extended 2m5f, y) in March; step backwards in first-time cheekpieces 21 days ago; dropped 2lb and drops in trip.

16/1

9th

8

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

18:58 Limerick

Ocean Murphy

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: P J Rothwell

Made late headway in a couple of maidens and upped markedly in trip to 2m6f for his handicap debut at Downpatrick when a never nearer fourth (2m6f, yielding to soft); dropped 1lb and cheekpieces go on but better ground a question.

10/1

Form: 090-U8

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in a bumper but not much in maiden hurdles; still held a chance when unseating at two out on handicap debut at Downpatrick (2m6f, good); poor at Sligo last time (2m5f, good).
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11th

11

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

18:58 Limerick

Whatafoolbelieves

10st 13lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Showed promise in a bumper but not much in maiden hurdles; still held a chance when unseating at two out on handicap debut at Downpatrick (2m6f, good); poor at Sligo last time (2m5f, good).

33/1

8th

5

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 162y

20:00 Sligo

Whatafoolbelieves

11st 3lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Showed promise in one of two bumper starts; not much in maiden hurdles but was still in with a chance when unseating two out on handicap debut at Downpatrick last time; one to consider.

9/1

9

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Downpatrick

Whatafoolbelieves

11st 1lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Some promise in bumpers; well beaten in four maiden hurdles; up in trip for handicap debut; chance is not obvious.

16/1

33/1

Form: 3P3-7P

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Point winner bagged a sole hurdles victory at Clonmel in 2024 (2m4f, good) off 2lb lower; tailed off over hurdles and pulled up over fences in two runs this year.
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16

14th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:40 Tramore

U Asking Me

10st 8lb

J: Joshua Halford

T: Eoin Doyle

Second reserve; on long losing run and hasn't looked like ending the barren spell in recent outings; others preferred.

8th

11

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:52 Killarney

U Asking Me

10st 8lb

J: Joshua Halford

T: Eoin Doyle

Point winner and won a Clonmel handicap hurdle in 2024 (2m4f, good); not a lot to recommend him in three runs this season.

18/1

12th

12

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

18:58 Limerick

U Asking Me

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Eoin Doyle

Point winner bagged a sole hurdles victory at Clonmel in 2024 (2m4f, good) off 2lb lower; tailed off over hurdles and pulled up over fences in two runs this year.

33/1

Form: 6PP-56

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Winless from 11 starts (eight over hurdles); okay fifth of 12 in a moderate Wexford maiden hurdle (2m4f, good to yielding) in May; 19.5l behind at Listowel in May (2m5f, good to yielding).
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13th

17

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

18:58 Limerick

Mollys Dolly

10st 5lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: David M O’Brien

Winless from 11 starts (eight over hurdles); okay fifth of 12 in a moderate Wexford maiden hurdle (2m4f, good to yielding) in May; 19.5l behind at Listowel in May (2m5f, good to yielding).

15/1

6th

14

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:51 Listowel

Mollys Dolly

10st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David M O’Brien

Bounced back from two poor runs when an 8.75l fifth in a moderate Wexford maiden hurdle (2m4f, good to yielding) last time; more needed.

14/1

Form: 8147P-

Last run: 232 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Sligo beginners' chase winner in October over 2m5f on yielding for Gordon Elliott; failed to build on that in three subsequent runs; makes stable debut/seasonal return back over hurdles now.
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5

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:52 Killarney

Stretchemout

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: R K Watson

Winning point-to-pointer got off the mark under rules in a 2m5f Sligo beginners' chase in October (good to yielding) for Gordon Elliott; failed to build on that in three runs afterwards and no sign of a revival over hurdles at Limerick on his stable debut.

22/1

14th

4

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

18:58 Limerick

Stretchemout

11st 8lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: R K Watson

Sligo beginners' chase winner in October over 2m5f on yielding for Gordon Elliott; failed to build on that in three subsequent runs; makes stable debut/seasonal return back over hurdles now.

25/1

Form: 3554-1

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 18th attempt at Listowel (2m5f, good to yielding) last time when 2.25l ahead of Illtakehimmyself; up 5lb but he should go well once again.
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15th

7

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

18:58 Limerick

Le Fanu

11st 4lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Off the mark at the 18th attempt at Listowel (2m5f, good to yielding) last time when 2.25l ahead of Illtakehimmyself; up 5lb but he should go well once again.

9/2

1st

11

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:51 Listowel

Le Fanu

10st 13lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

0-17 but has run okay at times; 6l fourth of 14 at Limerick (2m4f, soft to heavy) last time was positive but best form is on softer ground.

15/2

4th

12

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

16:30 Limerick

Le Fanu

10st 13lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Best form at this venue, third here in November (2m, heavy); beaten 29l in fifth here in February; plenty to prove now.

20/1

Form: 5070-6

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
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Form: 00006-

Last run: 77 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
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Form: 008-0

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Ordinary Flat form and tailed off at triple-figure prices in four maiden hurdles; the blinkers are new but hard to make a case for on handicap bow.
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13

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:55 Tramore

Stone Rulya

10st 6lb

T: Eoin Doyle

First reserve; poor in opening runs over hurdles this year and well beaten on the Flat in a 1m4f claimer here and a 1m7f handicap at Leopardstown, so others preferred; the visor is new as is this lower grade.

7th

8

(4)

23rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:28 Leopardstown

Stone Rulya

9st 6lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Eoin Doyle

Has been poor in five hurdle starts and was well beaten in a Tramore Flat claimer lately so others preferred.

20/1

4th

7

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Tramore

Stone Rulya

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Eoin Doyle

Showed little in four runs for Ger Lyons and similar story on the Flat and over hurdles for this stable; rating of 66 could flatter him; hard to make a case for.

14/1

Form: 9P020-

Last run: 245 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Yet to trouble the judge in seven runs over hurdles; went close over fences at Sligo in October (3m2f, good to yielding); tailed off at Thurles in October; pulled up back from a break in a Ballingarry point-to-point in May (evens fav'); others preferred.
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16

22nd Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 155y

17:20 Wexford

Tennesse Boy

10st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

Was a close second over fences at Sligo last October but no sign of that form in different spheres since; still, can't be dismissed for these connections.

25/1

18

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

18:58 Limerick

Tennesse Boy

10st 0lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Robert Tyner

Yet to trouble the judge in seven runs over hurdles; went close over fences at Sligo in October (3m2f, good to yielding); tailed off at Thurles in October; pulled up back from a break in a Ballingarry point-to-point in May (evens fav'); others preferred.

33/1

15

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

Tennesse Boy

10st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

Sent off at 7-2 and duly produced an improved effort when beaten only 1/2l in a 3m2f handicap chase at Sligo a month ago; hood now added to usual tongue-tie; should go close for trainer who hit the target in a handicap chase at Clonmel last week.

5/1

Non-runners

Liss Eile

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Payout
Exacta €137.90
Straight Forecast €92.02
Tricast €279.36
Trifecta €1031.30

Selections

TOPSPEED:

She'll Be Kept

The Irish Sun:

Ocean Murphy

SPOTLIGHT:

Illtakehimmyself

POSTDATA:

Whatafoolbelieves

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Le Fanu