Limerick Race 3 - Mann Family & Richard Egan Electrical Beginners Chase
Paul Townend is on board the Willie Mullins trained OCASTLE DES MOTTES (5) who has been lightly raced in recent seasons. Will need to take a big step forward after a quiet return to action at Cork during the Easter Weekend. Unlikely to be too far away. LE COQ HARDI (2) failed to complete at Ascot contesting the G3 Sodexo Gold Cup Handicap Chase when last seen in October. Interesting after a lengthy absence. SOIR DE GARDE (7) remains unexposed for this stable however failed to finish past two starts. More required. MA JACKS HILL (3) needs to find a career best if getting involved up against this company. Looks vulnerable.

Jockey: Tiernan Power Roche
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished seventh of 12 starters at Kilbeggan on April 24 over 4526m, 29 len behind Supersundae with 75.5kg at $13. Before that didn't finish the race at Wexford on March 17 over 3218m. Out of form and looks safely held.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 24/04/2026 | 38 | CHSE 5U | $22,400.00 | Kilbeggan | 4526m | GY | Tiernan Roche | 75.5kg | 5:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 29.3L | $13.00 |
| 99/8 | 17/03/2026 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,460.00 | Wexford | 3218m | Soft | Tiernan Roche | 67.5kg | 4:16.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/16 | 22/02/2026 | 55 | HDLE HCP 4U | $29,430.00 | Naas | 3118m | Heavy | Tiernan Roche | 65kg | 4:11.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 29/12/2025 | 15 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $47,480.00 | Leopardstown | 4123m | GY | Tiernan Roche | 67.5kg | 5:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/19 | 14/12/2025 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | Shane O'callaghan | 68.5kg | 5:34.70 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 15/11/2025 | 50 | HDLE HCP 3U | $49,910.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Soft | S O'callaghan | 62kg | 5:17.48 | 8-5-2 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/16 | 26/09/2025 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,220.00 | Listowel | 3621m | GY | L Costello | 71kg | 4:36.70 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/14 | 23/08/2025 | 37 | HDLE HCP 4U | $24,180.00 | Killarney | 4023m | Good | Alex Harvey | 75.5kg | 4:58.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 6/13 | 17/07/2025 | 46 | HDLE HCP 4U | $23,410.00 | Killarney | 4123m | YS | Tiernan Roche | 71kg | 5:11.60 | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/14 | 01/06/2025 | 52 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 4023m | Good | Tiernan Roche | 69kg | 4:54.90 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 99/17 | 10/04/2025 | 33 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 3922m | Good | Tiernan Roche | 68kg | 4:53.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after seven months. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Ascot November 1 over 4828m. When resuming last campaign 4 of 18 starters at Listowel in the G3 September 24 over 4828m, 14 len behind Spanish Harlem with 69.5kg at $17. Looks one of the better chances.
Last Starts 201 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/12 | 01/11/2025 | 38 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 4828m | Good | M P O'connor | 72kg | 5:58.42 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/18 | 24/09/2025 | 63 | G3 OPEN 4U | $346,860.00 | Listowel | 4828m | Y | D J O'keeffe | 69.5kg | 5:53.20 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/5 | 23/07/2025 | 37 | STPL 4U | $19,080.00 | Wexford | 3218m | Good | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 3:53.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/11 | 16/06/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $43,360.00 | Kilbeggan | 4023m | GY | Kieren Buckley | 71kg | 4:56.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/05/2025 | 18 | CHSE 4U | $21,590.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | Good | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:04.00 | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/14 | 08/05/2025 | 225 | CHSE 4U | $22,570.00 | Tipperary | 3319m | GY | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | 4:09.60 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/5 | 25/09/2024 | 57 | NHDLE 4U | $30,890.00 | Listowel | 3218m | YS | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:18.02 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $3.75 |
| 2/8 | 30/07/2024 | 22 | LR OPEN 4U | $60,700.00 | Galway | 3319m | Good | Rachael Blackmore | 74kg | 3:46.90 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 08/07/2024 | 28 | NHDLE 5U | $25,180.00 | Roscommon | 3218m | Good | Rachael Blackmore | 73.5kg | 3:40.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.38 |
| 3/7 | 10/06/2024 | 35 | NHDLE 4U | $27,060.00 | Roscommon | 4123m | Good | Mike O'connor | 72.5kg | 4:57.07 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/19 | 06/05/2024 | 172 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Good | Mike O'connor | 71.5kg | 4:08.80 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after four months finished fifth of 8 starters at this track on April 16 over 4325m, on slow going 8 len behind Miss Corby with 76kg at $3.80. Previously second-up finished second in a small field at Galway on October 26 over 4123m, 3 len behind I'll Sort That carrying 74.5kg at $3.80. Worth including.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 16/04/2026 | 108 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,940.00 | Limerick | 4325m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 76kg | 6:18.20 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $3.75 |
| 5/9 | 29/12/2025 | 42 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $47,480.00 | Leopardstown | 4123m | GY | Jack Kennedy | 74kg | 5:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/11/2025 | 22 | G3 OPEN 4U | $66,200.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 70.5kg | 4:05.90 | - | 0 |
| 48.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/10/2025 | 23 | NHDLE 4U | $24,020.00 | Galway | 4123m | GY | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | 5:24.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/12 | 03/10/2025 | 154 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 3319m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:26.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |
| 11/22 | 02/05/2025 | 41 | FLAT 57 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Y | J H Williamson | 73kg | 4:35.20 | - | 0 |
| 47.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/11 | 22/03/2025 | 86 | FLAT 45 | $17,340.00 | Navan | 3218m | Soft | J M Halford | 73kg | 4:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/11 | 26/12/2024 | 26 | FLAT 4 | $20,810.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Harry Swan | 74.5kg | 3:52.70 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 30/11/2024 | 216 | FLAT 4U | $18,210.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Y | Harry Swan | 75kg | 3:52.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/12 | 28/04/2024 | 28 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Good | A O'sullivan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 31/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | A O'sullivan | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished fifth of 7 runners at Cork on April 5 over 3419m, 38 len behind Funiculi Funicula carrying 75.5kg at $41. Last start finished fifth of 10 starters at Wexford on May 7 over 3218m, 23 len behind Wild Bill Hickok with 75.5kg at $51. Fitter but needs to show stark improvement to threaten here.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 07/05/2026 | 32 | CHSE 4U | $22,400.00 | Wexford | 3218m | GY | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 4:02.60 | - | 0 |
| 23.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/04/2026 | 441 | CHSE 5U | $23,270.00 | Cork | 3419m | Y | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 4:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 38.8L | $41.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/01/2025 | 24 | NHDLE 5U | $23,160.00 | Thurles | 4526m | Good | D J Mullins | 72kg | 5:29.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 6/6 | 26/12/2024 | 35 | G2 OPEN 4U | $63,300.00 | Limerick | 4626m | YS | Brian Hayes | 71kg | 6:15.90 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/4 | 21/11/2024 | 37 | NHDLE 5U | $24,350.00 | Thurles | 4626m | Good | P Townend | 74.5kg | 5:38.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 15/10/2024 | 371 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Good | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 4:56.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.73 |
| 2/19 | 10/10/2023 | 77 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Y | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | 4:52.10 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/11 | 25/07/2023 | 150 | FLAT 5U | $18,210.00 | Ballinrobe | 3118m | Good | P W Mullins | 76kg | 3:45.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.18 |
| 2/12 | 25/02/2023 | - | FLAT 5U | $15,410.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | Y | P W Mullins | 76kg | 4:07.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 46 days. First-up after 16 months finished fourth of 7 starters at Cork on April 5 over 3419m, 22 len behind Funiculi Funicula carrying 75.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up finished fifth of 14 starters at Gowran Park on January 23 2025 over 4023m, 28 len behind Quai De Bourbon with 75.5kg at $8. Can find winning form this time.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 05/04/2026 | 437 | CHSE 5U | $23,270.00 | Cork | 3419m | Y | Shane Fitzgerald | 75.5kg | 4:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/14 | 23/01/2025 | 61 | CHSE 5U | $21,680.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | SH | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 5:21.20 | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/12 | 23/11/2024 | 203 | CHSE 4U | $22,550.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Soft | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 5:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $13.00 |
| 19/23 | 04/05/2024 | 22 | LR HDLE HCP 4U | $179,730.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | Soft | D J Mullins | 69kg | 5:31.30 | - | 0 |
| 30.8L | $9.00 |
| 8/19 | 12/04/2024 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $134,740.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Soft | Paul Townend | 70.5kg | 5:06.36 | 14-9-8 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/21 | 15/03/2024 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Heavy | Kieran Callaghan | 70kg | 5:21.43 | 1-6-5 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $8.00 |
| 8/21 | 10/02/2024 | 238 | HDLE HCP 4U | $290,240.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Heavy | Daryl Jacob | 73kg | 3:55.00 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/12 | 17/06/2023 | 28 | HCP HDLE CF 4 | $180,620.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Soft | Johnny Charron | 70.5kg | 4:20.38 | 6-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $6.10 |
| 0/16 | 20/05/2023 | 25 | LR HCP HDLE CF 4 | $178,860.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Soft | Thomas Beaurain | 70kg | 4:04.67 | 6-11-PU | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/14 | 25/04/2023 | 30 | LR HCP HDLE CF 4 | $178,860.00 | Compiegne | 3600m | Heavy | Johnny Charron | 67kg | 4:32.48 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/14 | 26/03/2023 | 29 | LR HCP HDLE CF 4 | $173,230.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | SH | Johnny Charron | 65.5kg | 4:19.67 | 14-8-7 | 0 |
| 5.9L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Gary Noonan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Freshened for 41 days. First-up after six months pulled up at Aintree in the G1 Sefton Novices Hurdle on April 10 over 4928m. Previously to post a big 5.5 len win. This track on May 29 over 3822m defeating Boston Rajj with 70kg at $2.90 in a hurdle. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/12 | 10/04/2026 | 174 | G1 OPEN 4U | $181,490.00 | Aintree | 4928m | Good Soft | Gary Noonan | 73.5kg | 6:05.79 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/10/2025 | 23 | LR OPEN 4U | $52,030.00 | Limerick | 4224m | Y | Simon Torrens | 70kg | 5:37.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $2.25 |
| 1/17 | 25/09/2025 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,750.00 | Listowel | 4023m | GY | Gary Noonan | 71kg | 5:09.30 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/13 | 27/08/2025 | 41 | HDLE HCP 4U | $43,360.00 | Bellewstown | 4123m | Good | Gary Noonan | 68kg | 4:56.40 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |
| 10/15 | 17/07/2025 | 49 | HDLE HCP 4U | $43,360.00 | Killarney | 4123m | YS | Gary Noonan | 72kg | 5:06.07 | - | 0 |
| 45.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 29/05/2025 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Limerick | 3822m | Good | Gary Noonan | 70kg | 4:48.60 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/15 | 14/05/2025 | 139 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Tipperary | 3419m | GY | Gary Noonan | 71.5kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
| 10/18 | 26/12/2024 | 18 | MHDLE 4 | $21,680.00 | Limerick | 3218m | YS | Gary Noonan | 67kg | 4:06.70 | - | 0 |
| 69.3L | $101.00 |
| 6/20 | 08/12/2024 | 35 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Cork | 3118m | Soft | Gary Noonan | 73kg | 3:40.20 | - | 0 |
| 42.3L | $126.00 |
| 7/15 | 03/11/2024 | 175 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3319m | Good | G B Noonan | 71kg | 3:57.60 | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/12 | 12/05/2024 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,210.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GY | T Joseph Kelly | 71kg | 4:13.30 | - | 0 |
| 27.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Danny Mullins
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last run pulled up at Punchestown on April 29 over 3922m. The run before didn't finish the race at Cork on April 5 over 3319m. Has the ability to be in the finish. Capable enough and cannot be underestimated.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/10 | 29/04/2026 | 24 | HDLE 4U | $35,920.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | P Townend | 75.5kg | 5:00.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 99/7 | 05/04/2026 | 34 | HDLE 4U | $32,330.00 | Cork | 3319m | Y | John Shinnick | 73kg | 4:06.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 02/03/2026 | 323 | HDLE 5U | $30,720.00 | Leopardstown | 3721m | SH | D J Mullins | 73kg | 4:54.90 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/04/2025 | 106 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 3319m | Y | J Townend | 71.5kg | 4:07.20 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.40 |
| 3/5 | 28/12/2024 | 34 | FLAT 4U | $20,590.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | P W Mullins | 76kg | 3:58.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.63 |
| 2/9 | 24/11/2024 | - | FLAT 4U | $18,210.00 | Punchestown | 3419m | Soft | P W Mullins | 76kg | 4:09.90 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $3.50 |