Limerick Race 1 - Limerick Maiden Hurdle
EPHESUS (5) maintains promising hurdling profile that includes running 8L third in a 3200m Naas hurdle prior to a flat premier handicap eleventh at the Curragh. Big chance. RAYDAMANN (12) improved sharply on second hurdle outing a month back when 7.5L third in a 3200m maiden hurdle at Navan. Open to further progress. SHABOOZEE (13) represents a notable yard and can make amends following an unseat at the first hurdle twelve days ago. Holds claims. CATCH FIRE (2) might make the frame.
Jockey: K C Sexton
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
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Having second run back today. Fresh up after five months didn't finish the race at Cork on March 20 over 3319m. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len Lyon-la-Soie on October 25 over 2150m defeating Her Christopher with 56kg at $2. Confidence may have taken a hit.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/19 | 20/03/2025 | 146 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3319m | Good | Kevin Sexton | 73kg | 4:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $67.00 |
| 1/12 | 25/10/2024 | 25 | CLM 3 | $19,390.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2150m | Neutral | Hugo Mouesan | 56kg | 2:16.10 | - | 12 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/09/2024 | 73 | CL2 3 | $35,830.00 | Salon De Provence | 2000m | Soft | Hugo Mouesan | 57kg | 2:06.10 | - | 1 |
| 4.6L | $6.30 |
| 3/4 | 19/07/2024 | 47 | CL2 3 | $35,430.00 | Mont De Marsan | 2450m | Good | Hugo Mouesan | 57.5kg | 2:43.90 | - | 3 |
| 2.6L | $2.90 |
| 3/5 | 02/06/2024 | 29 | CL2 3 | $35,950.00 | Dax | 2100m | Good Soft | Hugo Mouesan | 57kg | 2:12.70 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/05/2024 | 31 | CL1 3 | $49,100.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 1900m | SH | Hugo Mouesan | 57kg | 2:12.07 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 03/04/2024 | 30 | MDN 3 | $34,770.00 | Salon De Provence | 1800m | Heavy | Jean-Bernard Eyquem | 58kg | 1:56.59 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |
| 2/6 | 04/03/2024 | 43 | MDN CG 3 | $34,940.00 | Toulouse | 1600m | Heavy | Hugo Mouesan | 58kg | 1:42.50 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $9.20 |
| 5/6 | 21/01/2024 | - | UNR CG 3 | $37,280.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 1500m | Soft | Coralie Pacaut | 56.5kg | 1:38.66 | - | 1 |
| 10.2L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Sarah Kavanagh
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Returning from a spell making his jumps debut. He ended last campaign with finished seventh of 8 runners at Chantilly All Weather on October 28 over 3200m, 6 len behind Chess carrying 56.5kg at $21 and before that finished sixth of 7 runners at Compiegne on October 11 over 2800m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Sir Siljan with 57kg at $4.90. Expect he will be forward enough.
Last Starts 156 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 28/10/2024 | 17 | HCP CF 3 | $40,390.00 | Chantilly | 3200m | Neutral | Luca Carboni | 56.5kg | 3:35.90 | - | 2 |
| 6.2L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/10/2024 | 48 | CL2 CF 3 | $45,230.00 | Compiegne | 2800m | Heavy | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 3:29.00 | - | 2 |
| 15.8L | $4.90 |
| 1/6 | 24/08/2024 | 22 | MDN CG 3 | $14,980.00 | Beaupreau | 2400m | Good | Dorian Provost | 56.5kg | 2:41.52 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/08/2024 | 28 | MDN CG 3 | $36,610.00 | Clairefontaine | 2400m | Good | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 2:34.50 | - | 8 |
| 10.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/13 | 05/07/2024 | - | UNR CG 3 | $35,430.00 | Clairefontaine | 2400m | Good Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 2:35.50 | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
Jockey: R P Treacy
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At very big odds at debut, ran last in a small field at Punchestown on February 24 over 3319m, on heavy track; 22 len behind Santo Sospir with 71kg at $13. Last start finished tenth of 11 runners at Thurles on March 15 over 3118m, 44 len behind Tim Toe with 71kg at $126. This looks a stern test.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 15/03/2025 | 19 | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 3118m | Good | M J Kenneally | 71kg | 3:53.60 | - | 0 |
| 44.5L | $126.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/02/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Heavy | M J Kenneally | 71kg | 4:45.30 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Tiernan Power Roche
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Is fourth-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start finished fifth of 13 runners at Dundalk All Weather on February 21 over 1408m, 2.5 len behind Albion Power carrying 61kg at $15 and before that finished fifth of 8 starters at Dundalk All Weather on February 12 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Solomon Coop with 61kg at $19. Expected to go close.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 21/02/2025 | 9 | MDN 4U | $20,640.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | 1:27.84 | - | 13 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/02/2025 | 54 | MDN 4U | $19,080.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | 1:42.55 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $19.00 |
| 8/14 | 20/12/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $21,680.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Crosse | 61kg | 1:39.20 | - | 12 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 |
Jockey: D King
Weight: 73kgs
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Comments
Last start raced on the pace prior to fading finished 11th of 27 starters at Curragh on March 16 over 1609m, slow track; 10 len behind Orandi carrying 51.5kg at $67. Before that finished third of 7 runners at Naas on February 8 over 3118m, on slow going 8 len behind Bacchanalian carrying 70kg at $17. Great chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/27 | 16/03/2025 | 36 | HCP 4U | $173,430.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Soft | Nicola Burns | 51.5kg | 1:47.08 | - | 10 |
| 10.0L | $67.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/02/2025 | 26 | HDLE 4 | $27,750.00 | Naas | 3118m | Soft | Daniel King | 70kg | 3:54.02 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/14 | 13/01/2025 | 13 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | Daniel King | 73kg | 4:21.07 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/20 | 31/12/2024 | 79 | MHDLE 3 | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | YS | Daniel King | 70kg | 4:26.80 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $17.00 |
| 12/20 | 13/10/2024 | 76 | HCP 3U | $173,430.00 | Naas | 3218m | Y | Wayne Hassett | 51.5kg | 3:32.89 | - | 14 |
| 14.5L | $9.00 |
| 7/13 | 29/07/2024 | 8 | HCP 3 | $33,820.00 | Galway | 2514m | Y | W M Lordan | 63kg | 2:48.54 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 21/07/2024 | 31 | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Good | Ryan Moore | 61kg | 2:31.18 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.63 |
| 4/7 | 20/06/2024 | 41 | MDN 3 | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 2615m | Good | H J Horgan | 58.5kg | 2:44.40 | - | 6 |
| 9.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/5 | 10/05/2024 | 27 | MDN 3 | $70,680.00 | Chester | 2514m | Good Firm | William Buick | 60.5kg | 2:34.06 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 3/6 | 13/04/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Wayne Lordan | 61kg | 2:15.99 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
Jockey: S F O'keeffe
Weight: 73kgs
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Comments
Four-year-old gelding (Crystal Ocean - Judy's Oscar) making his debut. Will be better for the outing and tempted to give him this.
Jockey: P Hanlon
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, finished 17th of 20 starters at Gowran Park on March 8 over 3218m, on slow going 119 len behind Grimaud with 68.5kg at $23. Better for the run but looks tested this line-up.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/20 | 08/03/2025 | - | MHDLE 45 | $22,830.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Soft | Tiernan Roche | 68.5kg | 4:35.60 | - | 0 |
| 119.0L | $23.00 |
Jockey: P T Enright
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at big odds at debut, finished 15th of 19 starters at Cork on March 20 over 3319m, 160 len behind Carried With Love with 73kg at $41. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/19 | 20/03/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3319m | Good | R P Treacy | 73kg | 4:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 160.5L | $41.00 |
Jockey: M M Mcdonagh
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At very big odds at debut, finished eighth of 10 starters at Clonmel on February 27 over 3218m, on rain affected going; 29 len behind Ellaat carrying 71kg at $51. Last start finished ninth of 12 starters at this track on March 13 over 3218m, 52 len behind Kurasso Blue with 70kg at $251. Might find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 13/03/2025 | 14 | HDLE 4 | $23,410.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Y | Daniel King | 70kg | 4:02.20 | - | 0 |
| 52.5L | $251.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/02/2025 | - | HDLE CLM 4U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | Heavy | M M McDonagh | 71kg | 4:10.70 | - | 0 |
| 29.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: J S Mcgarvey
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
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At debut, finished seventh of 12 runners at Navan on March 1 over 3218m, on a wet track; 21 len behind Positive Energy with 73kg at $13. Sure to improve again. Shows promise and is a key contender.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 01/03/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Navan | 3218m | Heavy | Jody McGarvey | 73kg | 4:22.10 | - | 0 |
| 21.8L | $13.00 |
Jockey: R Deegan
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. When unwanted in the market at debut, finished tenth of 16 runners at Gowran Park on February 15 over 3218m, slow track; 64 len behind Blue Lemons with 73kg at $126. Last start finished 13th of 19 starters at Cork on March 20 over 3319m, 87 len behind Carried With Love with 73kg at $201. Prepared to risk again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/19 | 20/03/2025 | 33 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3319m | Good | Philip Enright | 73kg | 4:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 87.5L | $201.00 |
| 10/16 | 15/02/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Soft | Philip Enright | 73kg | 4:13.02 | - | 0 |
| 64.8L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last run finished third of 12 runners at Navan on March 1 over 3218m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Positive Energy carrying 73kg at $5. At only start last preparation finished 12th of 16 runners at Leopardstown on December 27 over 3218m, 56 len behind Wendrock with 70kg at $12. Fitter and worth following up.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 01/03/2025 | 64 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Navan | 3218m | Heavy | Sam Ewing | 73kg | 4:22.10 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
| 12/16 | 27/12/2024 | 63 | MHDLE 3 | $27,540.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Danny Gilligan | 70kg | 4:00.90 | - | 0 |
| 56.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/14 | 25/10/2024 | 35 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Ben Coen | 61kg | 2:16.66 | - | 15 |
| 4.3L | $4.33 |
| 5/9 | 20/09/2024 | 27 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 61kg | 2:17.87 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
| 12/22 | 24/08/2024 | 16 | MDN 3U | $37,080.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Ben Coen | 61kg | 2:06.67 | - | 15 |
| 18.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/17 | 08/08/2024 | 27 | MDN 3U | $27,810.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Good | Ben Coen | 61kg | 1:53.17 | - | 15 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/13 | 12/07/2024 | 48 | MDN 3U | $21,680.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Ben Coen | 61kg | 2:14.75 | - | 8 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 25/05/2024 | 217 | MDN 3 | $35,950.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Ben Coen | 61kg | 2:06.58 | - | 3 |
| 11.3L | $3.50 |
| 8/15 | 21/10/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $27,750.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Heavy | Ben Coen | 59.5kg | 1:54.93 | - | 10 |
| 13.3L | $12.00 |
Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, didn't finish the race at Cork on March 20 over 3319m. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/19 | 20/03/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3319m | Good | Richard Deegan | 73kg | 4:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $13.00 |
Jockey: D Meyler
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after five months finished eighth of 12 runners at this track on March 13 over 3218m, 38 len behind Kurasso Blue with 70kg at $34. Previously second-up finished fourth of 13 runners at Southwell All Weather on July 29 over 2212m, 5 len behind Kildare Legend with 59kg at $3.50. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 13/03/2025 | 159 | HDLE 4 | $23,410.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Y | Philip Enright | 70kg | 4:02.20 | - | 0 |
| 38.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/10/2024 | 32 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 2816m | Soft | Oisin Orr | 59.5kg | 3:09.57 | - | 4 |
| 7.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/14 | 03/09/2024 | 36 | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Adam Farragher | 59kg | 2:32.53 | - | 12 |
| 10.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/13 | 29/07/2024 | 20 | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Southwell | 2212m | NS | Cieren Fallon | 59kg | 2:26.46 | - | 9 |
| 5.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/11 | 09/07/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 2011m | Soft | Tom Marquand | 60kg | 2:16.20 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
Jockey: J P Shinnick
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. When unwanted in the market at debut, didn't finish the race at Fairyhouse on February 5 over 3218m. Last start finished eighth of 9 starters at Leopardstown on March 2 over 3218m, 18 len behind Oneinthewell with 65kg at $51. Minor claims. Happy to overlook.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 02/03/2025 | 25 | FLAT 4 | $19,080.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Finn Brickley | 65kg | 4:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $51.00 |
| 99/13 | 05/02/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Heavy | Carl Millar | 67.5kg | 4:14.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $126.00 |
Jockey: A P Kelly
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation 6 of 20 runners at Punchestown December 31 over 3319m, 32 len behind Sainte Lucie with 63.5kg at $34. Previously first up; 7 of 8 starters at Punchestown November 15 over 3118m, 31 len behind Coul Dreamer with 62.5kg at $101. Looks one of the outsiders in this contest.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/20 | 31/12/2024 | 17 | MHDLE 3 | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | YS | P T Smithers | 63.5kg | 4:26.80 | - | 0 |
| 32.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/14 | 14/12/2024 | 29 | MHDLE 3 | $18,210.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | Y | P T Smithers | 63.5kg | 4:08.04 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $201.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/11/2024 | 132 | HDLE 3 | $24,340.00 | Punchestown | 3118m | Good | P T Smithers | 62.5kg | 3:48.40 | - | 0 |
| 31.5L | $101.00 |
| 10/11 | 06/07/2024 | 20 | HCP 3 | $19,080.00 | Naas | 2112m | Good | Chris Hayes | 57kg | 2:14.61 | - | 4 |
| 13.3L | $26.00 |
| 14/16 | 16/06/2024 | 13 | MDN FM 3U | $26,010.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Good | J A Powell | 57kg | 2:02.19 | - | 11 |
| 26.5L | $126.00 |
| 8/14 | 03/06/2024 | 23 | MDN F 3 | $21,680.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Good | Leigh Roche | 58.5kg | 1:45.78 | - | 9 |
| 16.3L | $51.00 |
| 11/11 | 11/05/2024 | - | MDN NSY F 3U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 1609m | Good | Leigh Roche | 58.5kg | 1:42.17 | - | 11 |
| 10.5L | $29.00 |