Limerick Race 4 - D'Icon Novice Handicap Hurdle
SENSE OF OCCASION (3) returns after eighty six days on the sidelines and can make a sharper impact. His Down Royal fourth among maiden hurdle company was sound enough for this standard while freshness may help him finish off better. SOMETHING NOBLE (4) made an immediate statement when resuming with a course and distance success. Natural progression puts him right in the mix again. MARKET READY (7) improved creditably from his comeback effort to go down narrowly at Clonmel so another forward step would not surprise. Managing a G1 Triumph Hurdle seventh HARDY STUFF (1) has mixed recent results. Earlier juvenile form gives him claims among this company.
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Useful gelding. Resumes off a 37 day letup. Last run finished 20th of 22 starters at Cheltenham on March 10 over 3319m, 56 len behind Saratoga carrying 71.5kg at $29. Before that finished seventh of 10 runners at Cheltenham in the G2 Finesse Juvenile Novices' Hurdle on January 24 over 3419m, slow track; 25 len behind Maestro Conti carrying 70kg at $5. Likely to figure on his best form.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/22 | 10/03/2026 | 45 | JHDLE HCP 4 | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | Sam Ewing | 71.5kg | 3:56.83 | 16-20-19-19-20-20-20 | 0 |
| 56.3L | $29.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/01/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN 4 | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 70kg | 4:11.06 | 2-7-7 | 0 |
| 25.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/19 | 27/12/2025 | 35 | MHDLE 3 | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Sam Ewing | 70kg | 3:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $21.00 |
| 4/13 | 22/11/2025 | 41 | MHDLE 3 | $22,700.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | SH | Kevin Sexton | 70kg | 4:22.60 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
| 99/15 | 12/10/2025 | - | HDLE 3 | $21,100.00 | Cork | 3520m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 70kg | 4:17.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.60 |
Jockey: Simon Torrens
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Comments
Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last campaign finished 11th of 18 runners at Leopardstown in the LR on February 1 over 3621m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Cousin Kate carrying 67kg at $34. First up last campaign finished eighth of 14 runners at Leopardstown on March 3 2025 over 3218m, 8 len behind Moon Eclipse with 75kg at $9.50. Must include among the chances.
Last Starts 73 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18 | 01/02/2026 | 121 | LR OPEN M 4U | $183,950.00 | Leopardstown | 3621m | Heavy | Simon Torrens | 67kg | 4:53.90 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/10/2025 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Soft | Simon Torrens | 71kg | 5:28.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/08/2025 | 25 | MHDLE M 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good | Simon Torrens | 69.5kg | 3:58.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/17 | 04/08/2025 | 58 | MHDLE M 4U | $23,210.00 | Cork | 3419m | Good | Simon Torrens | 73kg | 4:03.20 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/22 | 07/06/2025 | 23 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | Ben Harvey | 72kg | 3:57.10 | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 15/05/2025 | 28 | MHDLE M 4U | $19,620.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | Good | Simon Torrens | 69.5kg | 3:54.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/15 | 17/04/2025 | 45 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | GY | Finian Maguire | 73kg | 4:49.90 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $4.33 |
| 8/14 | 03/03/2025 | 72 | FLAT M 4U | $20,930.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Finian Maguire | 75kg | 3:56.00 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/18 | 21/12/2024 | - | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Good | Finian Maguire | 75kg | 3:49.40 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Mark Walsh
Weight: 73kgs
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Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 4 of 20 runners at Down Royal January 20 over 3419m, 15 len behind Green Hope with 71.5kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign 4 of 25 starters at Navan December 6 over 3218m, 23 len behind Saint Baco with 73kg at $13. Makes strong appeal.
Last Starts 85 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/20 | 20/01/2026 | 25 | MHDLE 5U | $18,910.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | YS | Mark Walsh | 71.5kg | 4:27.40 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/17 | 26/12/2025 | 20 | MHDLE 4 | $22,790.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | Aidan Kelly | 68kg | 4:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/25 | 06/12/2025 | 272 | MHDLE 4 | $22,790.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Mark Walsh | 73kg | 4:23.30 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/03/2025 | 22 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Belclare P2p | 4828m | Good | D Moloney | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Oldtown P2p | 4023m | Y | D Moloney | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Michael Kenneally
Weight: 71kgs
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Freshened for 40 days. Last run finished sixth of 11 starters at Gowran Park on March 7 over 3218m, on a wet track; 29 len behind Royal Soldier with 72.5kg at $4. Race before finished fifth of 16 runners at Naas on February 22 over 3118m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Give Him A Chance with 63.5kg at $10. Won't find this easy.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 07/03/2026 | 13 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Michael Kenneally | 72.5kg | 4:30.10 | - | 0 |
| 29.8L | $4.00 |
| 5/16 | 22/02/2026 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $29,430.00 | Naas | 3118m | Heavy | Michael Kenneally | 63.5kg | 4:11.00 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/13 | 18/01/2026 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $30,260.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Y | D J O'keeffe | 67.5kg | 4:05.20 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $21.00 |
| 9/12 | 29/12/2025 | 30 | LR OPEN 34 | $94,950.00 | Limerick | 3218m | SH | Josh Halford | 63.5kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 24.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 29/11/2025 | 11 | G3 OPEN 4 | $56,740.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Shane Fitzgerald | 69.5kg | 4:01.70 | - | 0 |
| 29.0L | $101.00 |
| 1/14 | 18/11/2025 | 16 | MHDLE 4U | $23,640.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | Michael Kenneally | 73.5kg | 4:38.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/14 | 02/11/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3218m | Y | Shane Fitzgerald | 73kg | 3:54.70 | - | 0 |
| 21.5L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Phillip Enright
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation 5 of 15 starters at Thurles November 20 over 3721m, 13 len behind Stoneyford Lady carrying 66kg at $13. First up last campaign 2 of 17 runners at Cork July 11 over 4023m, 2.5 len behind Nytol carrying 66kg at $23. Harder here and happy to risk fresh in this line-up.
Last Starts 146 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 20/11/2025 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,750.00 | Thurles | 3721m | Y | Alex Harvey | 66kg | 4:41.20 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/11/2025 | 10 | LR OPEN M 4U | $51,460.00 | Clonmel | 4224m | Soft | Philip Enright | 65.5kg | 5:46.60 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $251.00 |
| 12/14 | 27/10/2025 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Wexford | 3319m | Y | Gavin Brouder | 73.5kg | 4:09.70 | - | 0 |
| 82.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/4 | 12/10/2025 | 10 | NCHSE 4U | $21,360.00 | Cork | 3520m | Good | Philip Enright | 72.5kg | 4:20.60 | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $8.00 |
| 99/11 | 02/10/2025 | 11 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $25,150.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | Y | Anna Mcguinness | 66kg | 5:02.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 13/18 | 21/09/2025 | 44 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $28,160.00 | Listowel | 3621m | YS | Philip Enright | 74kg | 4:32.80 | - | 0 |
| 58.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/14 | 08/08/2025 | 15 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3419m | GY | Philip Enright | 76kg | 4:06.70 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 24/07/2025 | 13 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3319m | Good | Philip Enright | 72kg | 4:15.90 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/17 | 11/07/2025 | 139 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $19,940.00 | Cork | 4023m | Good | Philip Enright | 66kg | 4:40.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/23 | 22/02/2025 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Donagh Meyler | 66.5kg | 5:19.10 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $19.00 |
| 99/10 | 18/01/2025 | 33 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 4828m | Soft | Donagh Meyler | 72.5kg | 6:36.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Sean O'Keeffe
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished fourth of 18 runners at Gowran Park on March 7 over 3218m, in the wet; 35 len behind Minella Boss with 75.5kg at $15. Second-up finished second of 13 starters at Clonmel on April 2 over 3218m, slow track; 1.0 len behind Blue Train with 71kg at $8. Fitter now and making headway every start. Can return to winning ways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 02/04/2026 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | Soft | Sean O'keeffe | 71kg | 4:01.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/18 | 07/03/2026 | 125 | MHDLE 45 | $20,680.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Sean O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:24.70 | - | 0 |
| 35.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/13 | 02/11/2025 | 187 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3218m | Y | Sean O'keeffe | 73kg | 3:58.50 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $15.00 |
| 18/24 | 29/04/2025 | 33 | FLAT 4 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | E P O'brien | 72kg | 4:00.80 | - | 0 |
| 100.3L | $67.00 |
| 4/18 | 27/03/2025 | - | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | GY | Sean O'keeffe | 71kg | 3:58.20 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 56 day letup. Last outing finished second in a small field at Thurles in the LR on February 19 over 4325m, 16 len behind Karia Des Blaises carrying 66.5kg at $41. Start before finished fourth of 10 starters at Thurles on February 5 over 3621m, on slow going 35 len behind Salvator Mundi carrying 71kg at $67. Not going well enough. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN M 5U | $55,190.00 | Thurles | 4325m | SH | Eoin Walsh | 66.5kg | 5:52.50 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/02/2026 | 19 | CHSE 5U | $20,240.00 | Thurles | 3621m | Soft | Eoin Walsh | 71kg | 4:53.90 | - | 0 |
| 35.5L | $67.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/01/2026 | 33 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,750.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | Eoin Walsh | 73.5kg | 5:36.30 | - | 0 |
| 41.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/16 | 15/12/2025 | 24 | MHDLE 4U | $22,790.00 | Naas | 3822m | SH | Eoin Walsh | 72kg | 5:18.80 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $8.50 |
| 6/16 | 21/11/2025 | 19 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 4123m | Heavy | E Walsh | 69kg | 5:35.50 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $201.00 |
| 9/14 | 02/11/2025 | 37 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3218m | Y | E Walsh | 70kg | 3:54.70 | - | 0 |
| 45.3L | $126.00 |
| 8/16 | 26/09/2025 | - | FLAT M 4U | $20,810.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GY | L Burke-Ott | 71kg | 4:05.30 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $67.00 |