Limerick Race 1 - Racingtv.com Mares Hurdle
This looks to be a good opportunity for BABY KATE (1) to gain a fourth win of her career having been set some tough tasks of late. Cheekpieces are now fitted for the first time following a fifth place finish in the G3 Quevega Mares Hurdle at Punchestown. Could prove hard to oppose. BLUE WATERS (2) might be second best here. Will have an eye on a spring and summer campaign after keeping off the track since finishing down field in the G3 Monksfield Novice Hurdle at Navan during November. Would prefer better ground. Both EYE OF A TIGER (3) and MISS CORBY (4) can win races in their respective grade but are up against it here
Jockey: Brian Hayes
Weight: 73kgs
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Freshened for 32 days. Last run finished fifth in a small field at Punchestown in the G3 Quevega Mares Hurdle on February 18 over 4023m, slow track; 15 len behind Grainne A Chroi carrying 67.5kg at $4. Before that finished second in a small field at Clonmel on January 8 over 3419m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Santo Sospir with 72kg at $7. Ideally placed for a return to form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 18/02/2026 | 41 | G3 OPEN M 4U | $68,980.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Soft | Brian Hayes | 67.5kg | 5:23.10 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/01/2026 | 46 | HDLE 5U | $21,060.00 | Clonmel | 3419m | Heavy | Brian Hayes | 72kg | 4:32.90 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/5 | 23/11/2025 | 302 | LR OPEN M 4U | $42,900.00 | Punchestown | 3621m | SH | Brian Hayes | 68.5kg | 4:43.90 | - | 0 |
| 49.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/01/2025 | 40 | G3 OPEN M 4U | $52,030.00 | Fairyhouse | 3621m | Soft | Brian Hayes | 68kg | 4:32.09 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/20 | 16/12/2024 | 249 | MHDLE M 4U | $21,680.00 | Naas | 3218m | GY | Brian Hayes | 73kg | 4:01.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 11/16 | 11/04/2024 | 145 | G2 HUNT FLAT M 46 | $89,820.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Soft | P W Mullins | 71kg | 4:27.51 | 6-12-11 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/15 | 18/11/2023 | 82 | LR HUNT FLAT M 45 | $46,930.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | Brian Hayes | 71kg | 4:10.23 | 6-3-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/08/2023 | - | FLAT F 4 | $19,080.00 | Ballinrobe | 3218m | Y | P W Mullins | 72kg | 4:13.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.62 |
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 73kgs
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Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign 5 of 7 starters at Navan in the G3 Monksfield Novice Hurdle November 16 over 4023m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Kalypso'chance carrying 66kg at $23. First ever race start 4 of 9 runners at Kilbeggan August 9 over 3218m, 6 len behind Appy Getaway carrying 71.5kg at $15. Looks a key chance here fresh.
Last Starts 126 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 16/11/2025 | 16 | G3 OPEN 4U | $66,200.00 | Navan | 4023m | Heavy | Sam Ewing | 66kg | 5:26.00 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 31/10/2025 | 34 | G3 OPEN M 4U | $56,370.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | GY | Jack Kennedy | 67.5kg | 4:07.03 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/17 | 27/09/2025 | 15 | MHDLE 4 | $23,410.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GY | Jack Kennedy | 70kg | 4:09.90 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/09/2025 | 18 | FLAT 4 | $19,080.00 | Ballinrobe | 3218m | Soft | J H Williamson | 68kg | 4:30.30 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/11 | 25/08/2025 | 16 | FLAT F 4 | $19,080.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | Good | Harry Swan | 72kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $3.25 |
| 4/9 | 09/08/2025 | - | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | Harry Swan | 71.5kg | 3:41.08 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Michael Kenneally
Weight: 73kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Tramore January 1 over 3218m. When resuming last campaign ran last in a small field at Down Royal in the LR October 31 over 3419m, 30 len behind Casheldale Lad carrying 66kg at $12. Prefer others this time.
Last Starts 80 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/9 | 01/01/2026 | 12 | NCHSE 5U | $21,750.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Soft | Michael Kenneally | 69kg | 4:08.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/12/2025 | 33 | LR OPEN M 4U | $56,970.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Y | Daniel King | 68.5kg | 4:06.20 | - | 0 |
| 34.5L | $67.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/11/2025 | 17 | G3 OPEN 4U | $66,200.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | J J Slevin | 67kg | 4:05.90 | - | 0 |
| 56.8L | $126.00 |
| 3/3 | 31/10/2025 | 70 | LR OPEN 4U | $86,720.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | GY | Daniel King | 66kg | 4:13.09 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/13 | 22/08/2025 | 15 | MHDLE 4U | $19,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | J J Slevin | 68.5kg | 3:43.90 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.38 |
| 3/7 | 07/08/2025 | 27 | MHDLE M 4U | $17,340.00 | Sligo | 3621m | Good | Daniel King | 73kg | 4:21.80 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $1.57 |
| 3/14 | 11/07/2025 | 25 | MHDLE M 5U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | Good | Sean O'keeffe | 69.5kg | 3:42.00 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 16/06/2025 | 16 | HDLE M 4U | $19,940.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | Good | Harry Sexton | 65.5kg | 4:32.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/05/2025 | - | MHDLE 5U | $19,620.00 | Tramore | 3218m | GY | Sean O'keeffe | 68.5kg | 3:59.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $41.00 |