Our Limerick racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Friday 19th June 2026. The action gets underway at 16:10 and runs through to 20:10, with going reported as GOOD TO YIELDING.
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Amemri boasts a 50% strike rate from 4 runs at the track, Neve Bennett has been in fine form here with 2 wins from 6 rides, P Twomey’s yard sends out runners with a 35.71% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Limerick
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Limerick over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | Irish Daily Star | 18 | 3 | 16.67% | 66.67% |
| The Irish Sun | The Irish Sun | 27 | 3 | 11.11% | 70.37% |
16:10 – Twilight Racing Summer Series Maiden (Div I)
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary maiden on paper despite the big field, and the market has understandably latched on to the two with the clearest pieces of form in Feel Happy and Elusive Path. The latter shaped very well when third on debut and sets the standard among those with only one run behind them, while Feel Happy brings the highest rating in the field after a promising fourth. Final Boss has the benefit of experience and could have a say if fit enough after the break, while Motta Alta and Tourin are the more interesting alternatives at bigger prices. In a race where plenty are either exposed or totally unproven, the one with the most likely improvement is probably the one to side with.
Top Selections
1. Elusive Path – 2/1 with Sky Bet
Jockey: Robbie Colgan | Trainer: G M Lyons | Form: 3 | Rating: 76 | Topspeed: 45
There was plenty to like about Elusive Path’s debut third and, in a maiden of this depth, that sets a solid standard. A rating of 76 is strong enough in this company and the Lyons yard is not one to waste bullets in races like this. Drawn in 3, he should be able to get a handy position over this 7f, and natural improvement from first to second start could easily be enough. At 2/1 with Sky Bet, he is not exactly hidden from the market, but he still makes plenty of appeal because his form is there in black and white and several of these have more to prove. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Tourin – 11/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan | Trainer: J A Stack | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
Tourin is the type to keep onside at a double-figure price in a maiden where the market leaders set no towering standard. The Stack yard can ready one well enough first time, and the booking of Seamie Heffernan catches the eye in a race lacking depth beyond the obvious pair. He does not bring the comfort of racecourse evidence, so there is risk attached, but 11/1 with Bet365 looks fair in a 17-runner contest where plenty of the exposed runners have already shown their limitations. If he has any ability at all, this is the sort of race where he can get involved and nick a place at the very least. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Elusive Path is the percentage call and makes the most appeal as the win bet given his debut third and scope to improve. For an each-way punt, Tourin is the more interesting alternative to the obvious exposed types at a backable price. Feel Happy is the clear danger, while Final Boss is another who could get into the frame if returning sharp enough.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banish Misfortune | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Quafftide | 18/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Coolshine | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Elusive Path | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 7/4 | 2/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Final Boss | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Sky Bet) |
| Mac An Luais | 22/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Medusa King | 28/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Mountain Memory | 14/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Omissions | 16/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Thumama Sands | 125/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
| Blue Orquidea | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Courtlough Gula | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Feel Happy | 2/1 | 13/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Motta Alta | 17/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Mrs Lady Bella | 50/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Tourin | 11/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
16:47 – Twilight Racing Summer Series Maiden (Div II)
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING | | flat
This looks a fairly deep maiden for Limerick standards, with a solid bloc of 3yos setting the bar and the older runners largely looking exposed. Quinta Girl, Expert Dancer and Green Amoro dominate the early market and that makes perfect sense on what they have shown. Expert Dancer brings the strongest established form with an 85 rating and has been knocking on the door, while Quinta Girl returned with a decent third and still has scope at this trip. Green Amoro shaped well enough on debut for Joseph O’Brien and is entitled to come forward plenty. Rebel Wave and Glasarmi also have bits of form that give them a squeak, but this feels like a race where class and progression should tell rather than a complete lottery.
Top Selections
1. Expert Dancer – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Andrew Slattery | Trainer: Andrew Slattery | Form: 43-337 | Rating: 85 | Topspeed: 78
He is the percentage call. Expert Dancer has the best rating in the field, the best Topspeed figure as well, and crucially he has been running to a consistent level in stronger maidens than this. That 43-337 sequence says he keeps giving his running, and a mark of 85 in this company is hard to ignore. The slight concern is that he has had a few chances, but this track and 7f on good to yielding should suit a horse with his proven speed and professionalism. Around the 3/1 mark, he is not a giveaway, but he is still the one with the most solid claims. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Green Amoro – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Declan McDonogh | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 5 | Rating: 65 | Topspeed: 34
If you want the upside play, Green Amoro makes plenty of appeal each-way. He was only fifth on debut, but that bare finishing position does not tell the full story and it would be no surprise at all to see significant improvement second time out from this yard. Joseph O’Brien’s 3yos in these maidens are always worth respecting, and Declan McDonogh is a positive booking for a horse who should know much more about the job now. With the market already alive to him, 3/1 is hardly a hidden gem, but in a 17-runner field he still looks one of the likelier improvers to hit the frame at the very least. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Expert Dancer is the sensible win play because his form is the most reliable and his rating gives him a clear edge. For an each-way punt, Green Amoro is the progressive one who could easily take a big step forward from debut. Quinta Girl is the obvious danger after her comeback third, while Rebel Wave and Glasarmi are not dismissed if the principals underperform.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banshof | 18/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Tokyo Treasure | 9/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Dc Diva | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Hope N Pray | 200/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 200/1 (Bet365) |
| Wheres The Gold | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Green Amoro | 3/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Hugo Spritz | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Monmouth | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Pimlico Piranha | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Strikepoint | 28/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Expert Dancer | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Glasarmi | 8/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Quinta Girl | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Paddy Power) |
| Rebel Wave | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Sydney Dollars | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
17:20 – Conference & Banqueting Facilities @ Limerick Handicap
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING | | flat
This looks a fairly competitive 3yo handicap rather than a deep one, and there are a few with obvious angles. Zenford sets the standard on consistency after a string of solid efforts and his Topspeed figure of 80 is the standout in the line-up, so he is the one they all have to beat. Fortuity arrives on the back of a win and remains open to improvement, while Substance has already shown he can be effective in this grade and shouldn’t be far away if building on his latest third. Watch Tower is interesting on his return after shaping well in better company last term. It’s not a race packed with battle-hardened handicappers, but it is a tricky enough puzzle because several of these 3yos still have upside.
Top Selections
1. Zenford – 2/1 with Sky Bet
Jockey: Ben Coen | Trainer: J P Murtagh | Form: 3-332 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 80
Zenford is beginning to look expensive to follow if you keep backing seconds, but he’s also the one bringing the most persuasive body of recent form into this. He has finished placed on each of his four starts since returning, and that latest runner-up effort suggests another race of this nature is well within reach. The Topspeed mark of 80 is comfortably the best on offer here and stall 3 should allow Ben Coen to get a handy position around this turning 7f. At 2/1 with Sky Bet he is no giveaway, but he is the solid one in a race full of possible rather than proven improvers. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Watch Tower – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: James Ryan | Trainer: G M Lyons | Form: 4522- | Rating: 85 | Topspeed: 69
Watch Tower makes plenty of each-way appeal if ready after the break. He signed off last season with back-to-back second-place finishes, and those runs hinted that a race like this would be well within range once he strengthened up from two to three. The handicapper hasn’t exactly missed him off a mark of 85, but he does at least get in here with 134 and represents a yard that knows how to place these types. James Ryan takes over from a good draw in stall 2, and if this doesn’t get overly tactical he could easily travel into it and hit the frame. At 11/2, he looks the value alternative to the favourite. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Zenford is the percentage call and makes most appeal as the win bet given his reliable recent profile and clear Topspeed edge. For an each-way play, Watch Tower looks the smarter angle at the prices if fit enough to do himself justice on reappearance. Fortuity and Substance are the obvious dangers, with the former especially respected after his latest win.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halon Bay | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Dawn Romance | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Zenford | 6/4 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 8/5 | 2/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Substance | 7/1 | 13/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Watch Tower | 11/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Chapel Lane | 14/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Venetian Star | 9/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Fortuity | 5/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Coincidental Glory | 12/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Love Orchid | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
17:50 – Ballyduane Stud Fillies Handicap
Race Details: 1m | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING | | flat
This looks a tightly-knit little fillies’ handicap rather than a race packed with obvious improvers, and that usually makes track position and timing the challenge absolutely crucial around Limerick. Spanish Temptress arrives with the most solid recent profile after a string of competitive efforts, while Anvika shaped better than the bare result for much of this season before getting back on track with a placed run last time. Tofino is interesting on the figures, carrying just 125 and bringing the best topspeed number in the field, and Fratas has the joint-highest official mark if returning in the same form as last year. It is not a deep contest, but it is a trappy one, with only small margins likely to separate the principals.
Top Selections
1. Spanish Temptress – 10/3 with Betfair
Jockey: Keithen Kennedy | Trainer: Richard John O’Brien | Form: 632024 | Rating: 84 | Topspeed: 71
Spanish Temptress gets the vote because she is the one bringing the most reliable current form into the race. Those recent figures tell their own story: she keeps turning up, keeps running to a similar level and doesn’t need much more to win a handicap of this nature. A mark of 84 looks workable enough, and while she doesn’t dominate on raw ratings, she has fewer questions to answer than most of these. Richard John O’Brien’s mare should get a sensible ride from Keithen Kennedy and, in a race lacking a standout, the 10/3 on offer makes plenty of appeal. She looks the percentage call.
Bet: WIN
2. Tofino – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Robert Whearty | Trainer: Gavin Cromwell | Form: 309-75 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 76
Tofino is the each-way play because there is enough in her profile to think she can outrun that price. Gavin Cromwell’s filly has not been at her sharpest on her last two starts, but she is now down to a very handy racing weight of 125 and her topspeed figure of 76 is the best on offer here. That alone makes her dangerous in an eight-runner handicap where there is no room for passengers. If Robert Whearty can get her settled and travelling from stall 4, she has the class to get seriously involved. At 13/2, she looks the value alternative to the favourite.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Spanish Temptress is the straightforward win bet given how consistently she has been holding her form together. For those wanting a bit more value, Tofino makes obvious each-way appeal with a light weight and the best topspeed figure in the field. Anvika is the one I would fear most if building on her latest third, while Fratas is respected returning from a break.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Temptress | 11/4 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 15/8 | 10/3 (Betfair) |
| Fratas | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Anvika | 5/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Gloriously Glam | 14/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Thru And Thru | 9/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Una Matata | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Tofino | 13/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Amemri | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 9/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Irish Sun | Tofino |
18:27 – Greenmount Suite @ Limerick Handicap
Race Details: 1m | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING | | flat
This is a proper big-field Limerick handicap and, as usual, there are plenty with some sort of chance if things drop right. Bella Colombia heads the market after a solid enough run of form and is respected from a handy draw, while Carvalhal arrives off a much better effort and Bright Image has been knocking on the door from a reduced mark. Saith Seren is becoming expensive to follow but keeps running well enough to feature, and Starting Monday has the veteran’s knack of popping up when least convenient for punters. In truth, though, this is no penalty kick. Position in running and getting a clear passage around here will matter plenty, so I’d rather side with one who looks fairly treated and another at a price who could easily outrun his odds.
Top Selections
1. Bright Image – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Rory Cleary | Trainer: C P Donoghue | Form: /5/044 | Rating: 68 | Topspeed: 57
Bright Image looks the percentage call. His last two runs suggest he is coming to the boil nicely, and a mark of 68 looks workable when set against the level of consistency he has started to show. The topspeed figure of 57 stacks up well in this company and, crucially, he’s down on just 122, which gives him a definite edge in a race where plenty of these are closely matched on bare ability. Rory Cleary should be able to get him switched off and produced late, and at 5/1 he makes plenty of appeal in a handicap where several of the shorter-priced runners have fewer excuses left. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Saith Seren – 8/1 with Sky Bet
Jockey: Ben Coen | Trainer: Andrew Lee | Form: 94-555 | Rating: 62 | Topspeed: 55
Saith Seren is not exactly hiding from the assessor, but she keeps putting herself into the argument and this sort of race should suit. Those repeated fifth-place finishes can be read two ways: frustrating for win purposes, but encouraging from an each-way angle in a 19-runner handicap with five places on offer. Ben Coen is an eye-catching booking and her figures suggest she is capable of holding her own off 62, especially with a topspeed mark of 55 that keeps her competitive. She doesn’t need to improve much to make the frame, and 8/1 is fair enough for a solid each-way punt in a race full of unreliable types. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Bright Image is the win play here, with his low weight and recent profile making him the one I’d want on side. Saith Seren is the each-way alternative, more solid than spectacular but well suited to picking up a place in a race of this shape. The obvious dangers are Bella Colombia, who has the right draw and recent form, and Carvalhal, who is clearly on a dangerous mark if building on that latest second.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Colombia | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Crosshaven | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Green Icon | 16/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Limbocall | 28/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Starting Monday | 7/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Captain Ciano | 18/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Peig Sayers | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Carvalhal | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Betfair) |
| Oitentinha | 20/1 | 22/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Betfair) |
| Heart Of Darkness | 20/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Pure Valour | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Saith Seren | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Liamo | 9/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Betfair) |
| Monroe Dasher | 28/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Lady Crossing | 66/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Bright Image | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Notforalongtime | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Friars Gate | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
| Racing Royalty | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
19:02 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Martin Molony Stakes (Listed Race)
Race Details: 1m 4f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING | | flat
This is a proper little Listed contest rather than a routine summer black-type race, with solid established older performers taking on a lightly weighted 3yo in New Zealand and a few unexposed four-year-olds. Goodie Two Shoes sets the standard on official figures and is bound to be popular, while Happy Pharoah arrives on the back of a good run and looks a very obvious player. New Zealand is the interesting lurker getting plenty of weight, and Arouet is another who could still have more to offer at this trip. The difficulty is that several of these are closely matched and a tactical affair would not surprise, so it is not one for blind confidence. Even so, there are two that make most appeal at the prices.
Top Selections
1. Goodie Two Shoes – 3/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Declan McDonogh | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 11132- | Rating: 118 | Topspeed: 100
She looks the class act in the line-up and the numbers back that up. A mark of 118 is the best in the field, and last season’s sequence of 11132- suggests she was operating at a very reliable level in stronger company than this. The obvious question is fitness on her return, but Joseph O’Brien is more than capable of readying one for a target and the booking of Declan McDonogh catches the eye. She also gets weight from some of the older males despite bringing the strongest rating to the table. At 3/1 with Paddy Power, she is not a giveaway, but she is still the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. New Zealand – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Cleary | Trainer: A P O’Brien | Form: 145-43 | Rating: 107 | Topspeed: 74
The 3yo allowance makes him very dangerous here and he is exactly the sort who can nick one of these midsummer Listed races from older horses. He is only rated 107, but carrying just 124lb over this trip is a major help, and his latest two runs suggest he is moving the right way after a break. The form line of 145-43 is not flashy, though it hints at a colt learning his trade rather than one exposed. Aidan O’Brien does not send many here for the scenery, and if this turns tactical his lighter weight could be a real asset late on. At 5/1 with Bet365, he looks the each-way value. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Goodie Two Shoes is the win play on pure class and the strongest body of form in the race. New Zealand is the each-way option, with his weight pull giving him a serious chance of hitting the frame and possibly better. Happy Pharoah is the obvious danger after his recent second, while Arouet also has the profile of one who could outrun his price.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chally Chute | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Betfair) |
| Cristal Clere | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Leinster | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Betfair) |
| Arouet | 15/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
| Happy Pharoah | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Layfayette | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Sunchart | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
| Uxmal | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Goodie Two Shoes | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Bubble Gum | 22/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| New Zealand | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
19:37 – McMahons Builders Providers Maiden
Race Details: 1m 4f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING | | flat
This looks a very ordinary maiden on paper and that usually means siding with the runners who are at least moving the right way rather than those who have had plenty of chances. Taj Crown brings the most obvious recent piece of form after finishing second last time, while Blissful Bonita is another prominent player now stepping up in trip after shaping with a bit of promise in stronger company. Wrob And Wryan has more experience than most and sets a fair standard on ratings, but he is hardly bombproof after five defeats. Mare Crisium is another lightly raced 3yo with a touch of upside. In truth, this is not a deep contest, and the one who settles best and sees out the 1m4f properly will probably take it.
Top Selections
1. Taj Crown – 3/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Ben Coen | Trainer: K J Condon | Form: 9-52 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 35
Taj Crown sets the standard on official figures and, more importantly, arrives here off a proper step forward when runner-up on his latest start. That 9-52 progression is exactly what you want to see in a race where plenty of these are either exposed or still guessing. Ben Coen is a notable booking and K J Condon also runs Mare Crisium, but this one has the stronger body of evidence. The move up to 1m4f looks a sensible one judged on how he finished last time, and in a weak enough maiden he has solid claims of finally getting his head in front. At 3/1, he is hard to oppose. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Mare Crisium – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Luke McAteer | Trainer: K J Condon | Form: 68 | Rating: 65 | Topspeed: 52
Mare Crisium is the each-way play in a race where the market may focus a little too tightly on the obvious pair at the head of affairs. She has only had two starts, so there is still room for improvement, and her mark of 65 suggests she is not far away from making an impact in a maiden of this standard. The Topspeed figure of 52 is respectable in this field and the extra yardage could bring out a bit more. Luke McAteer takes over for a yard that clearly has a strong hand here, and 13/2 looks fair if you think she can take another step forward. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Taj Crown is the straightforward win bet after that latest second and looks the one with the clearest claims. For an each-way punt, Mare Crisium appeals as an unexposed 3yo who could improve for this trip. Blissful Bonita is an obvious danger if staying 1m4f, while Wrob And Wryan has the experience to hit the frame again without necessarily being one to trust fully.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faithful Follower | 50/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Wrob And Wryan | 13/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| An Cailleach | 125/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
| Taj Crown | 11/4 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 5/2 | 3/1 (Betfair) |
| Cascade Canyon | 14/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Ravens Can Fly | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Royal Sapphire | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Second Line | 6/1 | 7/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Betfair) |
| Blissful Bonita | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Mare Crisium | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Themis | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Tintinabulla | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
20:10 – Racing Again On 2nd July Handicap
Race Details: 1m 4f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING | | flat
This looks a proper staying handicap rather than a penalty kick, with the market understandably centring on the unexposed 3yo pair Battle Of Maldon and Mighty Wave against older, more exposed rivals. Battle Of Maldon arrives off a win and is the obvious one, while Dawn Coming has the best recent figures on ratings and topspeed if ready after an absence. Quatre Bras is reliable enough to be in the mix again, but he has had chances, and the same could be said for a few of these. Good to yielding should place the emphasis on stamina rather than a turn of foot, which brings the younger legs into sharper focus. It is a competitive race on paper, but not one lacking in angles.
Top Selections
1. Battle Of Maldon – 11/4 with Betfair
Jockey: Declan McDonogh | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 5-481 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 66
He looks the solid one. That latest win suggested he is beginning to understand his job, and as a 3yo stepping into a race against older handicappers he still has more upside than most of these. A mark of 77 does not look excessive, especially when a few of his main rivals are fairly exposed and have been treading water. Gordon Elliott is not wasting bullets in these races and Declan McDonogh is a positive booking for a horse who should be ridden with a bit of confidence. At 11/4 he is not missed by the market, but he still makes plenty of appeal as the likeliest winner.
Bet: WIN
2. Mighty Wave – 10/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Andrew Slattery | Trainer: J S Bolger | Form: 735 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 56
This is the one at a price who makes some each-way sense. He has only had three runs, so unlike most of these he is open to proper improvement, and stepping up to 1m4f could easily bring out more for a yard that knows exactly how to campaign staying types. He gets in here with just 119, which is a notable pull against the principals, and in a race where several older runners are thoroughly exposed that weight could prove a real asset in the final furlong. Available at 10/1, he looks the value play if this turns into a proper test of stamina rather than a dash off the bend.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Battle Of Maldon is the straightforward win bet and the one I would build the race around. For those looking beyond the favourite end of the market, Mighty Wave is the each-way punt given his low weight and scope to improve for this trip. Dawn Coming is the obvious danger if fully tuned up after the break, while Quatre Bras is respected but not especially attractive at the prices.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quatre Bras | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Satono Chevalier | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Slurricane | 8/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Dark Summit | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Genoah | 12/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Dawn Coming | 3/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 7/2 (Betfair) |
| Palace Rock | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Chemdawg | 10/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Eben Zaabeel | 18/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Battle Of Maldon | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Betfair) |
| Mighty Wave | 10/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
Limerick Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amemri | 4 | 2 | 50% | 75% |
| Anvika | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Notforalongtime | 4 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Sunchart | 3 | 0 | 0% | 33.33% |
| Starting Monday | 4 | 0 | 0% | 25% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neve Bennett | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Jack Cleary | 14 | 2 | 14.29% | 28.57% |
| Darragh O’Sullivan | 7 | 1 | 14.29% | 28.57% |
| Andrew Slattery | 65 | 9 | 13.85% | 27.69% |
| Nicola Burns | 15 | 2 | 13.33% | 60% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Limerick:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Twomey | 14 | 5 | 35.71% | 50% |
| A P O’Brien | 148 | 45 | 30.41% | 52.7% |
| Paul Hennessy | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| D P Coakley | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Emmet Mullins | 41 | 8 | 19.51% | 60.98% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Limerick racing tips for Friday 19th June 2026. We’ve covered all 8 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Limerick today?
The first race at Limerick on Friday 19th June 2026 goes off at 16:10, with 8 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Limerick today?
The going at Limerick is reported as GOOD TO YIELDING.
How many races are at Limerick today?
There are 8 races on the card at Limerick today, running from 16:10 through to 20:10.
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