Limerick Race 1 - Locke Burger Mares Maiden Hurdle
FLY AWAY HOME (6) failed to complete two back at Leopardstown but quickly atoned with a solid second in a Navan maiden hurdle over 4023m beaten 5L. Confidence restored and he looks the one to beat. Leading contender. LOUIE'S FOLLY (13) remains a maiden after ten starts yet shaped well when runner up in a course maiden tackling 3218m last time. Another bold bid is expected. DOING IT IN STYLE (4) struggled in two recent outings. Earlier form offers hope and a revival would not surprise. BABYBURN (1) was well held on debut tackling a Fairyhouse jumpers flat yet could know more now and improve into the placings.
Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only had one start last when she was finished ninth of 17 runners at Fairyhouse on December 13 over 3218m, on slow going 52 len behind Brosna Shine with 72kg at $5.50. Can run a big race while fresh. Should be improved on the run and given another chance.
Last Starts 123 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/17 | 13/12/2025 | - | FLAT F 4 | $20,890.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | P W Mullins | 72kg | 4:09.10 | - | 0 |
| 52.3L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Eoin Walsh
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up. First race start finished 11th of 16 starters at Thurles on December 20 over 3218m, 46 len behind Lennon Grove carrying 71.5kg at $51. Returned from break finished fourth of 14 starters at Cork on April 5 over 3822m, 26 len behind Tountinna carrying 73kg at $251. Definite chance. Key runner - don't underestimate.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 05/04/2026 | 106 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Cork | 3822m | Y | Eoin Walsh | 73kg | 4:48.90 | - | 0 |
| 26.8L | $251.00 |
| 11/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | FLAT M 4U | $20,890.00 | Thurles | 3218m | YS | D Doyle | 71.5kg | 4:17.40 | - | 0 |
| 46.8L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Mr L Burke-Ott
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing ran last in a small field at Cork on April 6 over 4928m, 65 len behind Tiffiny's Girl carrying 71kg at $10. Race before finished third of 7 runners at Liscarroll P2p on March 29 over 4828m, on slow going 12 len behind Ballydonagh Girl with 57.5kg. Big task ahead.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 06/04/2026 | 8 | MCHSE M 5U | $18,390.00 | Cork | 4928m | GY | L Burke-Ott | 71kg | 6:38.80 | - | 0 |
| 65.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | P2P MDN M 5 | $0.00 | Liscarroll P2p | 4828m | Soft | L Burke Ott | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/03/2026 | - | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Knockanohill P2p | 4828m | Y | L Burke Ott | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 40 day let-up. Last start finished ninth of 13 starters at Gowran Park on March 7 over 4023m, on a wet track; 39 len behind Sky And Sand with 73.5kg at $17. Before that finished eighth of 16 starters at Punchestown on January 26 over 3822m, on a wet track; 73 len behind Blue Velvet carrying 73kg at $15. Fought on last time. Certainly worth including.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 07/03/2026 | 40 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Heavy | Keith Donoghue | 73.5kg | 5:50.10 | - | 0 |
| 39.0L | $17.00 |
| 8/16 | 26/01/2026 | 14 | MHDLE M 4U | $22,700.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Heavy | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | 5:14.30 | - | 0 |
| 73.5L | $15.00 |
| 99/10 | 12/01/2026 | 16 | MHDLE M 4U | $22,700.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | SH | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | 5:20.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/18 | 27/12/2025 | 41 | MHDLE M 4U | $22,790.00 | Limerick | 4023m | Heavy | Shane Fitzgerald | 69.5kg | 5:33.10 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $29.00 |
| 7/22 | 16/11/2025 | 208 | MHDLE M 4U | $28,370.00 | Navan | 3218m | Heavy | Conor Stone-Walsh | 73kg | 4:29.30 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $151.00 |
| 15/16 | 22/04/2025 | 66 | FLAT M 5U | $26,010.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | YS | E Finegan | 71.5kg | 5:05.60 | - | 0 |
| 136.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/14 | 15/02/2025 | - | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Gowran Park | 3419m | Soft | E Finegan | 71.5kg | 4:31.07 | - | 0 |
| 34.0L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Philip Byrnes
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished second of 8 runners at Navan on March 21 over 4023m, slow track; 5 len behind Champagne Venture carrying 72kg at $5.50. Before that didn't finish the race at Leopardstown on March 3 over 4224m. Continues to make headway. Major player again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 21/03/2026 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Navan | 4023m | Soft | P Byrnes | 72kg | 5:31.30 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 99/8 | 03/03/2026 | 21 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Leopardstown | 4224m | Soft | P Byrnes | 73kg | 5:37.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/02/2026 | 16 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,400.00 | Limerick | 3118m | Heavy | P Byrnes | 73kg | 4:41.20 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/01/2026 | 45 | FLAT 4U | $18,910.00 | Naas | 3721m | Heavy | A D Bustin | 70kg | 4:57.80 | - | 0 |
| 160.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/12/2025 | - | MHDLE 5U | $28,490.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | P Byrnes | 72kg | 4:25.70 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Calum Hogan
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished fourth in a small field at Belclare P2p on March 8 over 4828m, on slow going 48 len behind Manor Gate carrying 57.5kg. Last start raced on the pace prior to fading finished sixth of 8 starters at Cork on April 6 over 3218m, 20 len behind Born Believing with 71.5kg at $81. Take on trust. Happy to risk here.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 06/04/2026 | 29 | FLAT M 4U | $18,960.00 | Cork | 3218m | Y | S J Kenny | 71.5kg | 4:11.00 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $81.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/03/2026 | 195 | P2P MDN M 5 | $0.00 | Belclare P2p | 4828m | Soft | S J Kenny | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 48.5L | $1.00 |
| 10/11 | 25/08/2025 | 107 | FLAT F 4 | $19,080.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | Good | P W Gleeson | 69kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 64.3L | $151.00 |
| 13/15 | 10/05/2025 | 30 | FLAT F 4 | $19,080.00 | Cork | 3319m | Good | P W Gleeson | 69kg | 3:50.50 | - | 0 |
| 70.5L | $201.00 |
| 13/14 | 10/04/2025 | - | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Limerick | 3922m | Good | L Costello | 68kg | 4:54.90 | - | 0 |
| 109.3L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Well beaten in a Punchestown bumper in December 2024 on only start. With a top yard so betting could be informative.
Last Starts 470 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 31/12/2024 | - | FLAT M 4U | $20,200.00 | Punchestown | 3721m | Soft | Harry Swan | 75kg | 5:01.70 | - | 0 |
| 124.8L | $3.75 |
Jockey: Ricky Doyle
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only had one start last when she was didn't finish the race at Bartlemy P2p on May 11 over 4828m. Confidence may have taken a hit.
Last Starts 339 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/10 | 11/05/2025 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Bartlemy P2p | 4828m | Good | M J O'connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at long odds at debut, finished ninth of 13 starters at Cork on March 19 over 3218m, 16 len behind Emerald Enigma carrying 71.5kg at $29. Has upside. Useful type, holds appeal.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 19/03/2026 | - | FLAT M 4U | $18,960.00 | Cork | 3218m | Y | L Costello | 71.5kg | 4:12.60 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Miss J Townend
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, finished third of 10 starters at Gowran Park on March 7 over 3218m, in the wet; 9 len behind Likealightswitch with 73kg at $21. Sure to improve and can get off the mark.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 07/03/2026 | - | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | J Townend | 73kg | 4:41.00 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Mr T O'Connor
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was when unwanted in the market at debut, finished ninth of 15 starters at Cork on April 5 over 3319m, 75 len behind Bartholomew with 66.5kg at $151. Hard to see her featuring in the finish today.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 05/04/2026 | - | MHDLE 4 | $20,680.00 | Cork | 3319m | Y | T O'connor | 66.5kg | 4:06.00 | - | 0 |
| 75.3L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Last outing finished second of 11 starters at this track on March 31 over 3218m, slow track; 5 len behind Shirzan carrying 71kg at $2.80. Run before finished fourth of 11 starters at Dundalk All Weather on March 6 over 3218m, 6 len behind Riyami carrying 68kg at $23. Continues to make headway. Looks very hard to beat.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 31/03/2026 | 25 | MHDLE F 4 | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Soft | Daniel King | 71kg | 4:28.30 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $2.75 |
| 4/11 | 06/03/2026 | 31 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Dundalk | 3218m | Neutral | Finian Maguire | 68kg | 3:33.03 | - | 1 |
| 6.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/15 | 03/02/2026 | 34 | MHDLE M 4U | $22,070.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Heavy | Philip Donovan | 66kg | 4:21.50 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/13 | 31/12/2025 | 89 | MHDLE 3 | $22,790.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Daniel King | 66.5kg | 4:13.90 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $126.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/10/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $14,020.00 | Southwell | 3312m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 56.5kg | 3:42.54 | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 31.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/09/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 3419m | Good Soft | Ray Dawson | 58.5kg | 3:51.75 | 5-2-2 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/12 | 25/08/2025 | 43 | HCP 3U | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 60kg | 3:07.11 | 5-7-5 | 7 |
| 22.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/07/2025 | 44 | NOV F 3U | $40,590.00 | Southwell | 2428m | Neutral | Adam Farragher | 58kg | 2:40.34 | 1-4-4 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $201.00 |
| 7/10 | 30/05/2025 | 23 | OPEN NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 2414m | Good | Adam Farragher | 54.5kg | 2:34.87 | 6-8-7 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $126.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/05/2025 | - | OPEN NOV F 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Sean Levey | 56kg | 2:33.94 | 9-6-6 | 6 |
| 21.8L | $17.00 |