July 11 / 20.00 Limerick

20.00

Firm

Panoramic Restaurant At Limerick Racecourse Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 1m 4f 65y
  • 12 runners
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Panoramic Restaurant At Limerick Racecourse Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 070863 BF

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Sole Flat win came on AW at Wolverhampton in December 2024 over an extended 1m1f; one of his better turf efforts when sixth at Fairyhouse last month; soundly beaten in third when favourite at Tramore on Tuesday, the winner was well handicapped.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

5

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 110y

17:05 Gowran Park

Magna Gee Gee

9st 11lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Doubled his tally and gained a first turf win when successful by a head over an extended 1m4f at Limerick two weeks ago (good); the top four finished in a heap that day so he's up just 1lb; drops back to his AW winning trip; thereabouts once again.

4/1

1st

7

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 4f 65y

20:00 Limerick

Magna Gee Gee

9st 10lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Sole Flat win came on AW at Wolverhampton in December 2024 over an extended 1m1f; one of his better turf efforts when sixth at Fairyhouse last month; soundly beaten in third when favourite at Tramore on Tuesday, the winner was well handicapped.

7/1

3rd

4

(13)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Tramore

Magna Gee Gee

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: Patrick J Flynn

Sole Flat win came on AW at Wolverhampton in December 2024 over an extended 1m1f; one of his better turf efforts when sixth at Fairyhouse last month, not far behind Chopsticks and Highway Sixty One.

9/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 313402

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Modest but progressive AW handicapper last winter, winning over 1m2f and placed at 1m4f; good chance now based on last week's pleasing Bellewstown second which came after a break.
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6th

8

(15)

5th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 56y

20:30 Sligo

Without Love

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Cian Hughes

AW winner has been second over around 1m4f on turf last twice; just in front of Young Churchill at Limerick last time; softening ground might be a concern, as he's not proven on it.

6/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £6.70

Form: 470-70

Last run: 103 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler for Noel Meade; regressive on Flat since showing winning potential in 2024; rated a respectable 79 at one stage, now down to 60.
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10th

3

(17)

5th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 56y

20:30 Sligo

Young Churchill

10st 2lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Richard John O’Brien

Had useful maiden form at three for Noel Meade and landed maiden hurdle last summer; hit form for this yard when close third over 1m4f at Limerick, and kept on steadily when beaten 4l over extended 1m3f at Killarney; waited with lately, so wide draw won't matter much.

7/1

7th

3

(14)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 103y

20:00 Killarney

Young Churchill

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Richard John O’Brien

Winning hurdler for Noel Meade; regressive on Flat in recent years until much more encouraging run at Limerick on Saturday, coming from some way back under 7lb claimer when beaten a head/neck over 1m4f (good); Billy Lee now takes over and major claims off same mark but draw a negative.

11/2

3rd

1

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 4f 65y

20:00 Limerick

Young Churchill

10st 2lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Richard John O’Brien

Winning hurdler for Noel Meade; regressive on Flat since showing winning potential in 2024; rated a respectable 79 at one stage, now down to 60.

12/1

Form: 7835-1

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
In the frame twice over hurdles at Kilbeggan and Downpatrick since Flat win at Sligo; up 4lb for that, same 7lb claimer aboard; chance has to be take seriously.
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2nd

8

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Cork

Metamorpheus

10st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Andrew McNamara

Has mixed it between Flat and hurdles effectively this year, winning on the level at Sligo and only worn down close home in 2m Galway handicap hurdle on Saturday; obvious chance if turning out quickly.

11/2

2nd

22

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Metamorpheus

10st 0lb

T: Andrew McNamara

Second reserve; is 1-19 over hurdles but some decent efforts in defeat lately including on the Flat; 1lb out of the handicap; needs more.

12/1

Form: -64019 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Out of form before a Dundalk win in May, down the field behind Deluca Chop at Down Royal; plenty to find on that evidence.
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2nd

3

(5)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

Grey Fable

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Karl Thornton

Passed by Mr Moonshine close home when fourth at Chester latest, beaten under 1l and clear of Sisterandbrother and Return With Gold; well treated on 2024's peak form, but winless around any course this galloping.

4/1

4th

6

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

13:53 Chester

Grey Fable

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Karl Thornton

Victory in this two years ago is one of two course wins; dangerously treated if revived by a return to this venue and he did win on the AW in May.

8/1

10/1

Form: 8-9706

Last run: 53 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Best effort so far when sixth over 7f at Cork in May; contrasting ground conditions now and needs to find more.
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7th

13

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 110y

17:05 Gowran Park

Lady Luck

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Rodger Sweeney

Yet to place from 11 starts; okay sixths in her last two runs; more needed.

11/1

6th

14

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 4f 65y

20:00 Limerick

Lady Luck

8st 11lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Rodger Sweeney

Best effort so far when sixth over 7f at Cork in May; contrasting ground conditions now and needs to find more.

10/1

10/1

Form: 424387

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame in four of her six races this term; needs to find her form again after two less encouraging runs; tries a new trip.
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3rd

11

(5)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 94y

17:10 Roscommon

Shes Ideal

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Ran respectably in a couple of handicaps earlier this season; several less encouraging displays before winning a claimer for Paul Flynn at Ballinrobe last month; raised 6lb for winning a 0-60 handicap at Gowran last week on debut for Ado McGuinness; had a fairly hard race, but has a strong chance if fully recovered.

3/1

1st

1

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:22 Gowran Park

Shes Ideal

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Ran respectably in a couple of handicaps earlier this season; several less encouraging displays before winning a claimer at Ballinrobe last month; big weight here on stable debut, Sam Coen's 5lb claim will help.

8/1

1st

8

(6)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Shes Ideal

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Paul W Flynn

0-12 on turf on the Flat; ran respectably in a couple of handicaps earlier this season, but last three runs haven't been great; could do better now dropped into claiming company, but needs to leave behind recent form.

10/1

Form: 0/907-

Last run: 282 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Had shown little, Flat or hurdles, before running way above expectations (300-1) in conditions hurdle at Ballinrobe; another fair run in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle last time.
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6th

10

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

17:08 Killarney

Eye Contact

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Donal Commins

Is 0-6 over hurdles but has taken the runner-up spot in his last two runs, in a Ballinrobe handicap off 100 (2m2f, good) and in a Cork maiden earlier this month (2m2f, good); 1lb wrong here but he has found some consistency.

7/1

2nd

4

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

16:30 Cork

Eye Contact

11st 12lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Donal Commins

Has shown flashes of ability and ran a fine race to finish a 0.5l second in a Ballinrobe handicap hurdle 13 days ago off a mark of 100; blinkers replace cheekpieces; probably vulnerable for win purposes back in maiden company.

9/2

2nd

8

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

18:39 Ballinrobe

Eye Contact

10st 6lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Donal Commins

Had shown little, Flat or hurdles, before running way above expectations (300-1) in a conditions hurdle at this venue in May; another fair run in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle; down the field in a Flat handicap at Limerick last time; new headgear combination.

14/1

Form: 907930 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has done plenty of racing since a C&D win last summer; generally modest form this season, with the exception of a Navan third on his penultimate start.
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16th

13

(18)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 0y

17:00 Naas

God Of Thunder

9st 2lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won over hurdles and on the Flat (12.5f) at Limerick last year; ran well over timber at Sligo on his penultimate start in a claimer but heavy defeat back on the Flat at Tramore (2m) on latest; well handicapped but needs to rebound back in trip.

22/1

7th

1

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:55 Tramore

God Of Thunder

10st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Was in better form last year when winning at Limerick over hurdles and on the Flat (1m5f, good, rated 73); largely struggled in both codes since, although ran to his mark at Killarney last month when sixth (1m4f, good); took second in a Sligo claiming hurdle last time when well treated; others make more appeal.

7/1

2nd

5

6th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 193y

16:40 Sligo

God Of Thunder

11st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Was in better form last year when winning at Limerick over hurdles and on the Flat; struggled over hurdles subsequently and this will be his first run over flights since October; regressive on the level this year, although fair effort last time at Killarney.

8/1

14/1

Form: 000079

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Won a Newbury handicap for Sir Michael Stoute in 2024 off 81 (1m2f, good); has come down in the world; poor on AW and modest on turf this year.
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11th

13

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 4f 65y

20:00 Limerick

Hosanna Power

9st 1lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: D Broad

Won a Newbury handicap for Sir Michael Stoute in 2024 off 81 (1m2f, good); has come down in the world; poor on AW and modest on turf this year.

14/1

9th

16

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Hosanna Power

8st 7lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: D Broad

No win since 1m2f Newbury success two years ago; form this spring poor; handicapper quick to drop him but no improvement; cheekpieces now tried.

20/1

33/1

Form: 00/0

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Failed to beat a single rival in two runs at two; missed last season; never in serious contention in a 1m7f maiden at Leopardstown.
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3rd

9

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:18 Tramore

Faerie Tales

10st 6lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: P G Fahey

Has looked limited on the Flat, beating few rivals in four starts; tailed off at Limerick last time; hard to fancy.

50/1

12th

5

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 4f 65y

20:00 Limerick

Faerie Tales

9st 11lb

J: Hannah Rafferty

T: P G Fahey

Failed to beat a single rival in two runs at two; missed last season; never in serious contention in a 1m7f maiden at Leopardstown.

33/1

12th

11

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Faerie Tales

11st 2lb

J: Mr J Flood

T: P G Fahey

Failed to beat a single rival in two runs at two; missed last season; safe to rule out.

100/1

Form: 004

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Deluca Chop, Cuckaloo Hill

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Payout
Exacta €27.60
Straight Forecast €29.86
Tricast €472.48
Trifecta €330.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Without Love

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Grey Fable

POSTDATA:

Without Love

The Irish Sun:

Without Love