Limerick Race 8 - Racing Again On 2nd July Hcp
BATTLE OF MALDON (11) broke through for a deserved maiden victory over 2011m at Chepstow winning be a neck. Remains lightly raced and capable of taking another step in the right direction. Chief hope. DAWN COMING (7) has not been seen since finishing third at Cork. Finding a suitable race and might be competitive throughout if establishing a nice early position. Genuine contender. CHEMDAWG (9) followed a triumph at Kilbeggan with a respectable second tackling 4023m at this track beaten 9L. Though comfortably held by the winner his recent form is solid and remains one of the main chances completing the shortlist.

Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 47-day let-up. Last start 8th of 12 at Cork on May 3 over 1408m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Key Witness carrying 58kg at $15. Before that 11th of 16 at Cork on April 24 over 2112m, 6 len behind Final Voyage carrying 54.5kg at $8. Major player.
Last Starts 47 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 | 03/05/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $44,140.00 | Cork | 1408m | Soft | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | 1:31.96 | - | 13 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 11/16 | 24/04/2026 | 9 | HCP 3U | $43,080.00 | Cork | 2112m | GY | Reese Holohan | 54.5kg | 2:14.90 | - | 9 |
| 6.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 15/04/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $44,900.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | YS | W J Lee | 61kg | 2:19.35 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
| 11/21 | 03/04/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $89,810.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SH | W J Lee | 57.5kg | 1:47.70 | - | 5 |
| 11.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/12 | 22/03/2026 | 30 | HCP 4U | $34,460.00 | Naas | 1408m | Soft | W J Lee | 61.5kg | 1:34.20 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/13 | 20/02/2026 | 63 | HCP 4U | $40,470.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 58kg | 1:39.78 | - | 14 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $45,580.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 56.5kg | 2:22.74 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/12/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $47,480.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 56.5kg | 2:34.55 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $30,260.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 57.5kg | 2:14.15 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/11 | 31/10/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $30,690.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 56kg | 2:35.08 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/10/2025 | 4 | HCP 3U | $30,690.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Andrew Slattery | 54.5kg | 2:17.24 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Paddy Harnett
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 16 at Gowran Park on June 1 over 2414m, 12 len behind Obscenity carrying 60.5kg at $19. The run before that won by 2 len at Ballinrobe May 8 over 2615m defeating Justenzia with 57kg at $26. Others preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 01/06/2026 | 24 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Gowran Park | 2414m | Y | Reese Holohan | 60.5kg | 2:36.05 | - | 11 |
| 12.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/14 | 08/05/2026 | 39 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Ballinrobe | 2615m | GY | Reese Holohan | 57kg | 2:58.23 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/13 | 30/03/2026 | 15 | APP HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Navan | 2011m | Heavy | Reese Holohan | 58.5kg | 2:22.49 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/26 | 15/03/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $31,020.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Heavy | Reese Holohan | 58.5kg | 1:52.10 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/11 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Dundalk | 3218m | Neutral | J L Gleeson | 70.5kg | 3:33.03 | - | 2 |
| 9.8L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $23,910.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Rory Cleary | 57.5kg | 2:35.16 | - | 7 |
| 5.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $21,160.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Jack Kearney | 61kg | 2:37.19 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/12 | 23/01/2026 | 98 | HCP 4U | $21,750.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Jack Kearney | 60.5kg | 2:34.94 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/14 | 17/10/2025 | 21 | APP CLM 3U | $19,180.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Nicola Burns | 54.5kg | 2:15.28 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 9/14 | 26/09/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $25,250.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Jack Kearney | 60.5kg | 2:14.54 | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
| 12/12 | 19/09/2025 | 35 | APP HCP 4U | $25,250.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | S R Markey | 60kg | 2:35.95 | - | 4 |
| 10.8L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Nathan Crosse
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 10th of 18 at Fairyhouse on June 12 over 2816m, 18 len behind Night Moon with 60kg at $11. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Gowran Park on April 8 over 2816m, slow going 5 len behind Light Up The Dark with 63.5kg at $5. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 | 12/06/2026 | 65 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Fairyhouse | 2816m | Good | Shane Markey | 60kg | 3:05.48 | - | 21 |
| 18.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/04/2026 | 31 | HCP 4U | $26,940.00 | Gowran Park | 2816m | Soft | Shane Foley | 63.5kg | 3:15.12 | - | 7 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 9/17 | 08/03/2026 | 69 | HDLE HCP 4U | $44,220.00 | Naas | 3822m | SH | Danny Gilligan | 73kg | 5:07.40 | - | 0 |
| 40.8L | $26.00 |
| 10/12 | 29/12/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 34 | $94,950.00 | Limerick | 3218m | SH | Danny Gilligan | 73.5kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/11/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN 4U | $189,140.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Danny Gilligan | 66.5kg | 4:03.20 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/16 | 27/10/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $31,650.00 | Galway | 2414m | Heavy | Shane Foley | 56.5kg | 2:48.03 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
| 7/17 | 25/09/2025 | 33 | LR OPEN 4 | $104,060.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GY | Danny Gilligan | 68.5kg | 3:59.00 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/14 | 23/08/2025 | 165 | HCP 3U | $40,620.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Good | G F Carroll | 63.5kg | 2:37.76 | - | 11 |
| 14.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/22 | 11/03/2025 | 43 | HCP JHDLE 4 | $143,720.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | T P Harney | 68.5kg | 3:57.67 | 3-4-5 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/01/2025 | 44 | HDLE HCP 4 | $27,590.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | T P Harney | 70kg | 4:24.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/14 | 14/12/2024 | 21 | MHDLE 3 | $18,210.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | Y | L P Shanahan | 66.5kg | 4:08.04 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at Cork March 19 over 3419m, 5.5 len behind Lynches Knock carrying 73kg at $1.90. When resuming last campaign 11th of 17 at Curragh Mdn Sw September 27 over 2011m, 14 len behind Simurgh with 61kg at $7.50. Expected to play a major role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 19/03/2026 | 49 | MHDLE 4 | $20,680.00 | Cork | 3419m | Y | P Byrnes | 73kg | 4:29.90 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $1.91 |
| 2/12 | 29/01/2026 | 26 | MHDLE 4 | $18,910.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Heavy | Eoin Staples | 67kg | 4:15.50 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/17 | 03/01/2026 | 8 | MHDLE 45 | $22,700.00 | Cork | 3419m | YS | P Byrnes | 69.5kg | 4:20.50 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $3.75 |
| 3/11 | 26/12/2025 | 19 | MHDLE 3 | $22,790.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | Sean Flanagan | 70kg | 4:22.40 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 07/12/2025 | 49 | MHDLE 3 | $21,680.00 | Cork | 3419m | SH | P Byrnes | 70kg | 4:46.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $29.00 |
| 6/13 | 19/10/2025 | 6 | MDN 3U | $28,780.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Heavy | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | 2:03.89 | - | 11 |
| 9.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/11 | 13/10/2025 | 16 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Roscommon | 2112m | Soft | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | 2:26.44 | - | 3 |
| 9.0L | $5.50 |
| 11/17 | 27/09/2025 | 92 | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 2011m | YS | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | 2:13.17 | - | 13 |
| 14.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/14 | 27/06/2025 | - | SELL MDN 3U | $39,410.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | 1:37.39 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Luke Mcateer
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 9 at this track on May 28 over 4023m, slow going 9 len behind Minella Diamond carrying 64kg at $4. Before that scored a big 6 len win at Kilbeggan April 24 over 3822m defeating Finnicky Filly carrying 66kg at $6. Well placed. Capable enough on her day and is one of the major players.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 28/05/2026 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 4023m | Soft | Philip Enright | 64kg | 5:07.40 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/15 | 24/04/2026 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GY | Philip Enright | 66kg | 5:13.30 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/14 | 31/03/2026 | 14 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 4325m | Soft | Philip Enright | 63.5kg | 5:53.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
| 0/18 | 17/03/2026 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 4123m | Y | Philip Enright | 66kg | 5:10.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.00 |
| 0/11 | 26/02/2026 | 59 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,400.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | Heavy | Philip Enright | 69.5kg | 4:41.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/13 | 29/12/2025 | 27 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,990.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SH | Philip Enright | 67kg | 5:10.90 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/16 | 02/12/2025 | 12 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | Heavy | Philip Enright | 66.5kg | 4:18.80 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/17 | 20/11/2025 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,910.00 | Thurles | 3218m | YS | Philip Enright | 66.5kg | 3:59.90 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 13/16 | 27/10/2025 | 133 | HCP 3U | $31,650.00 | Galway | 2414m | Heavy | Keithen Kennedy | 52kg | 2:48.03 | - | 5 |
| 37.0L | $67.00 |
| 3/16 | 16/06/2025 | 81 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 4928m | Good | Harry Sexton | 65kg | 6:12.20 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/13 | 27/03/2025 | 50 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3721m | Good | Philip Enright | 67.5kg | 4:54.40 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran second last of 11 at Listowel on May 31 over 3218m, 11 len behind Ballyadam carrying 64.5kg at $23. The race before that 11th of 14 at Ballinrobe on May 8 over 2615m, 22 len behind Satono Chevalier carrying 61.5kg at $29. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 19 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 | 31/05/2026 | 23 | HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 64.5kg | 3:59.37 | - | 11 |
| 11.8L | $23.00 |
| 11/14 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Ballinrobe | 2615m | GY | Declan Mcdonogh | 61.5kg | 2:58.23 | - | 8 |
| 22.0L | $29.00 |
| 14/16 | 24/04/2026 | 19 | HCP 3U | $43,080.00 | Cork | 2112m | GY | Niall George Mccullagh | 55kg | 2:14.90 | - | 1 |
| 10.3L | $41.00 |
| 10/25 | 05/04/2026 | 550 | MHDLE 4U | $26,940.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | YS | Harry Sexton | 72kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 46.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/12 | 02/10/2024 | 29 | HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Jim Crowley | 61kg | 2:21.40 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.75 |
| 2/14 | 03/09/2024 | 70 | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Jim Crowley | 59kg | 2:32.53 | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 7.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 25/06/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $25,830.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Good Firm | Jim Crowley | 56kg | 2:30.84 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/11 | 11/06/2024 | 34 | MDN 3 | $16,340.00 | Salisbury | 2414m | Good Firm | Jim Crowley | 60.5kg | 2:36.95 | 7-6-4 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 08/05/2024 | 25 | MDN 3 | $44,860.00 | Chester | 2112m | Good | Jim Crowley | 60.5kg | 2:13.04 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 13/04/2024 | 198 | NOV 3 | $19,600.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good Firm | Jim Crowley | 60.5kg | 2:07.43 | 3-2-5 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
| 13/17 | 28/09/2023 | - | MDN C 2 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good Firm | Jim Crowley | 58kg | 1:37.80 | - | 5 |
| 18.3L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run won by a neck at Chepstow May 21 over 2011m defeating Hapiness with 58kg at $5.50. The start before that 8th of 18 at Navan on April 25 over 2011m, 10 len behind Latin America with 61kg at $26. Among the top chances again.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 21/05/2026 | 26 | MDN 3U | $21,780.00 | Chepstow | 2011m | Good Soft | Saffie Osborne | 58kg | 2:07.58 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 8/18 | 25/04/2026 | 26 | SELL MDN 3 | $44,900.00 | Navan | 2011m | GY | Donagh O'connor | 61kg | 2:07.40 | - | 1 |
| 10.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/15 | 30/03/2026 | 284 | MDN 3U | $24,130.00 | Navan | 1609m | Heavy | Declan Mcdonogh | 59.5kg | 1:49.92 | - | 9 |
| 8.3L | $29.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/06/2025 | - | SELL 2 | $52,030.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Chris Hayes | 59.5kg | 1:30.59 | - | 10 |
| 7.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 8 at Leopardstown on May 10 over 2414m, 12 len behind Cannes carrying 61kg at $23. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Gowran Park on April 9 over 1609m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Lunar Tide carrying 61kg at $29. Has ability and expected to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 10/05/2026 | 31 | MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | 2:37.44 | - | 8 |
| 12.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/04/2026 | 12 | MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Soft | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | 1:44.55 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $29.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 2011m | SH | G F Carroll | 61kg | 2:24.24 | - | 9 |
| 21.0L | $41.00 |