Our Limerick racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Thursday 16th April 2026. The action gets underway at 13:05 and runs through to 17:05, with going reported as SOFT.
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Grange Walk boasts a 50% strike rate from 4 runs at the track, Mr P W Mullins has been in fine form here with 41 wins from 102 rides, W P Mullins’s yard sends out runners with a 34.97% 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 | 19 | 3 | 15.79% | 73.68% |
| The Irish Sun | The Irish Sun | 28 | 4 | 14.29% | 71.43% |
13:05 – Locke Burger Mares Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 5f | | Going: SOFT | | jumps
This looks a fair maiden rather than a deep one, and there’s a definite split between the battle-hardened types with exposed hurdle form and a couple from major yards who could take a sizeable step forward. Fly Away Home sets the standard on what she has already achieved, with a rating of 121 and a solid runner-up effort last time, while Babyburn is the interesting unknown for Willie Mullins after a low-key debut. Louie’s Folly brings useful 4yo form into the mix despite the lack of published odds, and Meghan Mala is another who shaped with promise first time up. Soft ground over this trip should put the emphasis on stamina and clean jumping, and that may just tilt things towards the mare with the strongest proven hurdles profile rather than the one with the most fashionable connections.
Top Selections
1. Fly Away Home – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Philip Byrnes | Trainer: C Byrnes | Form: 472U2 | Rating: 121 | Topspeed: 32
She is the one with the most persuasive body of work in the field and, in a mares’ maiden like this, that counts for plenty. The recent second reads well enough in the context of this race, and a mark of 121 gives her a clear edge on the published figures. C Byrnes runners are rarely out there for exercise, and this mare has already shown she stays and handles a proper test. There are sexier profiles lurking, notably Babyburn, but Fly Away Home has done it under rules and sets a standard the others have to reach. At 5/2, she is not a giveaway, but she is still the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Meghan Mala – 10/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Miss J Townend | Trainer: Timothy Townend | Form: 3 | Rating: 110 | Topspeed: 8
There was enough encouragement in that debut third to think she could easily outrun double-figure odds here. She already has a rating of 110 off the back of just one run, which suggests the effort had substance, and this extra distance on soft ground could bring out more. Miss J Townend takes the ride and the mare looks the sort who should improve for experience rather than having shown her full hand first time. In a race where a few of the better-fancied alternatives either have questions to answer or need to bounce back, Meghan Mala makes plenty of each-way appeal at 10/1. She looks a sensible each-way punt rather than a wild swing. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Fly Away Home is the solid win play because she brings the strongest hurdles form and the best rating into the race. Meghan Mala is the each-way angle at 10/1 after a promising debut and should be suited by this stiffer test. Babyburn is the obvious danger if improving sharply for Mullins, while Louie’s Folly also deserves respect on recent form.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babyburn | 9/4 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Betfair) |
| Chosen Princess | 28/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Dceilingcantholdus | 66/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Doing It In Style | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Fly Away Home | 5/2 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Jessie Roe | 66/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Kisuton Enki | 6/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 9/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Little Neck Road | 50/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Ma Lumiere | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Meghan Mala | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Breeze Of Tobruk | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Adrian Wall | Ma Lumiere |
13:35 – D & J Glazing Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 5f | | Going: SOFT | | jumps
This is a tight little handicap rather than a deep one, and the market has latched onto the right quartet. Ma Jacks Hill, Collaborative, Colleen Danu and Way Down South all bring workable recent form, while Crowsatedappletart isn’t easily dismissed from a light weight if bouncing back from a lesser effort. Soft ground over 2m5f should make this a proper stamina test, and that may just expose one or two who have been doing their best work at shorter. Collaborative has been knocking on the door and sets a solid standard on the figures, but Colleen Danu arrives looking well treated enough if building on her latest second. It’s not a race overflowing with hidden angles, but it is a tricky enough puzzle because several of these have very similar ratings.
Top Selections
1. Colleen Danu – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Simon Torrens | Trainer: Patrick T Foley | Form: -14042 | Rating: 123 | Topspeed: 105
Colleen Danu makes plenty of appeal in a race where not much separates the principals on official figures. That latest second was a good, solid effort and her overall profile suggests she’s holding her form well. A mark of 123 still looks fair enough, especially with a topspeed figure of 105 standing out positively in this field. She gets in here with 156, which looks a workable burden in the conditions, and if Simon Torrens can keep her in a nice rhythm on this soft ground she should be finishing better than most. At 7/2 she looks the percentage call against rivals who are either more exposed or carrying more weight. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Collaborative – 4/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Phillip Enright | Trainer: Oliver McKiernan | Form: 3-0224 | Rating: 124 | Topspeed: 104
Collaborative is the obvious each-way play because he keeps running his race and doesn’t look far away from getting his head in front again. Those recent placed efforts read well in the context of this contest, and even his latest fourth wasn’t a run to crab. He’s operating from 124, just 1lb higher than the selection, and the 104 topspeed figure says he has the raw ability to be very competitive if this turns into a grind. Phillip Enright is a positive booking for a horse who can travel strongly before being produced late. In an eight-runner race with three places on offer, 4/1 is fair for one who holds strong claims of at least making the frame. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Colleen Danu is the win bet at 7/2, as she looks well enough treated and arrives with the right recent profile for a soft-ground staying handicap. Collaborative is the sensible each-way option at 4/1 given his consistency and solid figures. Ma Jacks Hill is the danger under Jack Kennedy, while Way Down South has enough low-weight appeal to make this competitive.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ma Jacks Hill | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Collaborative | 10/3 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Betfair) |
| Grange Walk | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Colleen Danu | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Crowsatedappletart | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Jay Jay Zee | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Miss Corby | 11/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Way Down South | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
14:10 – Monk Bar Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 3m | | Going: SOFT | | jumps
This does not look a deep maiden hurdle for the grade and, on paper at least, the market should have this narrowed down to a handful. He Can’t Dance has the most solid profile, arriving here after a string of placed efforts, while King’s Bucks brings the best official rating and topspeed figure despite failing to complete last time. Casual Water is the interesting one: a 5yo from Willie Mullins’ yard with Paul Townend booked and an opening price that demands respect, especially stepping into a race lacking depth. The rest have a fair bit to prove on recent evidence, with Loyal Praetorian the only one at bigger prices who has shown even a glimmer of useful form. In truth, it looks more a case of picking the right one from the obvious three than solving a fiendish puzzle.
Top Selections
1. He Can’t Dance
Jockey: Jack Kennedy | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 332332 | Rating: 127 | Topspeed: 113
There is no mystery about him: He Can’t Dance sets the standard on consistency and deserves to get his head in front sooner rather than later. That form string of 332332 tells its own story, and while he has become a little expensive to follow, he keeps running to a level that should make him very hard to knock out here. The step up to 3m on soft ground looks worth exploring given the way he has been finishing his races, and Jack Kennedy aboard for Gordon Elliott is hardly a negative in this company. In a race lacking much depth beyond the principals, he holds the most solid claims. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Casual Water – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Paul Townend | Trainer: W P Mullins | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
You are taking a fair bit on trust with Casual Water, but this is exactly the sort of runner you ignore from this stable at your peril. Willie Mullins and Paul Townend combining in an ordinary-looking maiden hurdle at Limerick is enough to make anyone sit up, and the 3/1 on offer with Bet365 could look very fair if this 5yo is ready to improve for this longer trip. There is no published recent form to lean on here, so the case rests more on connections and race shape than hard substance, but against largely exposed opposition that can be enough. If he handles the soft ground and sees out the 3m, he looks the obvious each-way alternative. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
He Can’t Dance is the percentage call and makes most appeal as the win bet given the reliability of his recent profile. For an each-way punt, Casual Water is the interesting one, chiefly because of connections in a race that does not set a daunting standard. King’s Bucks is the clear danger if bouncing back from that latest non-completion, and he would be no surprise at all if returning to his better form.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casual Water | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Loyal Praetorian | 40/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 22/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Three County Star | 125/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
| Tradonthebay | 80/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Strand Street Lass | 200/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 200/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Mercury | King’s Bucks |
14:45 – D’Icon Novice Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m | | Going: SOFT | | jumps
This has turned into a tighter little novice handicap hurdle than it first looked, especially with Something Noble out. Sense Of Occasion heads the market for a top yard after three respectable maiden and novice efforts, but he is not thrown in on 116 and there’s no hiding place on soft ground around Limerick. Market Ready arrives in better handicapping form and has the profile of one still edging forward, while Shellrunforbriggs has been knocking on the door and should be suited by a proper test at 2m. Hardy Stuff is the interesting lurker if forgiven his latest flop, particularly with Jack Kennedy booked, but he does come with risks attached. It’s not a deep race, though it is a tricky enough puzzle with a few closely matched on recent evidence.
Top Selections
1. Market Ready – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean O’Keeffe | Trainer: Sean Aherne | Form: 40-342 | Rating: 117 | Topspeed: 100
Market Ready makes plenty of appeal in a race where recent, solid handicap form may count for more than reputation. His last two runs suggest he is coming to the boil at the right time, and that latest second gives him a very workable look off 117. He carries only 154, which is a fair pull against some of the more obvious rivals, and his profile is cleaner than several of these. Sean O’Keeffe rides plenty of ordinary handicappers well and this one looks straightforward enough tactically. At 7/2 with Bet365, he is not exactly hiding from the market, but he still looks the one with the fewest questions to answer. Bet: WIN
2. Hardy Stuff – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Kennedy | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: P4170 | Rating: 112 | Topspeed: 117
Hardy Stuff is not an easy horse to trust, but he is the one at a price who could easily outrun it. That topspeed figure of 117 jumps off the page in this field, and his mark of 112 gives him room if Gordon Elliott can get him back to the level of his better efforts. The latest run was poor, no argument there, but this is not a deep contest and Jack Kennedy taking over is an obvious positive. In a race where several have become a bit exposed, Hardy Stuff has the sort of back-class and latent ability that makes 11/2 look fair enough for an each-way punt, even in a smallish field. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Market Ready is the percentage call and makes most appeal as the win bet given his recent consistency and workable weight. Hardy Stuff is the more speculative play, but the Elliott-Kennedy angle and his peak figures make him the each-way option at the prices. Sense Of Occasion is the obvious danger if improving for handicaps, while Shellrunforbriggs is another who should be in the mix again.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy Stuff | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Arctic Flame | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Sense Of Occasion | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Piccolo Player | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Chosen Shant | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Market Ready | 7/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Shellrunforbriggs | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | Hardy Stuff |
15:20 – Big Boss Group Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m | | Going: SOFT | | jumps
This is a proper Limerick handicap hurdle: big field, soft ground and plenty with bits and pieces of form that can be argued from different angles. Houndsworth heads the market after getting off the mark last time and he’s the obvious progressive one as a 4yo, but this is a much deeper race than the betting might imply. Wild Wild Wind has been knocking on the door in similar company and looks tailor-made for a strongly-run 2m on soft, while The Dancen Kid and Uptaurintop are the sort who could get involved if things fall right. There are loads here with patchy profiles, so it doesn’t look a race to get too clever in, but it is also not one where taking a short price about the favourite feels essential.
Top Selections
1. Wild Wild Wind – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Hugh Horgan | Trainer: M A Cahill | Form: 423284 | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 96
Wild Wild Wind is the one that makes most appeal because his profile is solid rather than flashy, and that often counts for plenty in races like this. He has been running consistently well without getting his head in front, but those recent figures suggest he is holding his form and his topspeed mark of 96 is one of the more persuasive numbers in the field. Off 101 and carrying just 151, he looks nicely treated if this turns into a proper test from a fair way out. At 4/1 he is no giveaway, but he is dependable in a race full of ifs and buts and should be thereabouts if reproducing his usual level. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Uptaurintop – 10/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Kennedy | Trainer: Eugene M O’Sullivan | Form: 8603P4 | Rating: 96 | Topspeed: 64
Uptaurintop is not the obvious one on bare recent form, but there was enough in that latest fourth to think he could outrun his price here. He is down to a workable mark of 96, gets in with just 152 and the booking of Jack Kennedy catches the eye in a race where plenty of these are hard to trust. His overall profile suggests he needs things to drop right, but this is the sort of handicap where a low weight and a patient ride can make a big difference late on. Available at 10/1, he looks the each-way value against more exposed rivals around him in the market. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Wild Wild Wind is the percentage call for the win bet given his consistency, workable mark and proven ability to run to a solid level in this grade. Uptaurintop is the each-way play at a double-figure price, especially with five places on offer. Houndsworth is the clear danger if building on his recent win, while The Dancen Kid is another worth respecting in a very open contest.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barryroe Madam | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| The Dancen Kid | 8/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Houndsworth | 9/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Betfair) |
| Comanche Moon | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Gaoithe Glory | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Teagarden Jazz | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| The Toothpicker | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
| Only A Dollar | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Thirsty Work | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Uptaurintop | 10/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Patrick Street | 18/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Wild Wild Wind | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Springboard | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Mudslide Molly | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Avandra | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Sidiriya | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Liss Eile | 28/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Midnight Eagle | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Irish Sun | The Dancen Kid |
15:55 – Professor Maria Hinfelaar Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
Race Details: 2m 3f | | Going: SOFT | | jumps
This is a proper Limerick handicap puzzle rather than a race packed with solid, trustworthy types. There are plenty with something to prove, which is why the market is focusing on the lightly weighted pair Loi Des Jeux and Potters Pal, while Let Him B arrives on the back of a win and is clearly respected. In a field of 18 on soft ground, stamina and a willingness to battle will matter just as much as raw ability, and that tends to expose a few of these. Uncle Gerhard comes here off a decent second and looks one of the more reliable each-way players, while Poppycon and Hakensack have bits of form that make them interesting at a price. Tricky, yes, but not impossible if you side with the right profile.
Top Selections
1. Loi Des Jeux – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Danny Mullins | Trainer: Donal Hassett | Form: 6080 | Rating: 100 | Topspeed: 87
He is not an obvious one at first glance because the bare form figures are uninspiring, but this 5yo has slipped to a mark of 100 and that gives him a real chance if this switch into a competitive handicap finally brings improvement. The topspeed figure of 87 says there is enough ability under the bonnet, and carrying just 10st 13lb on soft ground is a major plus in a race where several rivals have to lump much bigger burdens. Danny Mullins is the sort you want in a messy race like this, and at 3/1 he looks the one with the most convincing upside in a field full of suspects. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Uncle Gerhard – 8/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Aidan Kelly | Trainer: Gearoid O’Loughlin | Form: 086042 | Rating: 102 | Topspeed: 71
You do not need to pretend he is a future star at the age of 11, but he has become dangerously well treated and his recent second suggests he is still very capable of making his presence felt in this grade. That latest effort was the sort of run that puts him firmly on the each-way shortlist, especially in a race where so many arrive out of form or with questions hanging over them. Off 102 and with just 10st 13lb to carry, he should be staying on when some of these have cried enough. At 8/1, he looks a sensible each-way punt rather than a wild stab. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Loi Des Jeux is the win play because he has the right weight, a workable mark and more scope than most of these exposed rivals. Uncle Gerhard is the each-way angle in a race paying five places, with his latest second making him one of the safer options to hit the frame. Main dangers are Potters Pal, who comes here in winning form, and Let Him B, another who arrives with momentum.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenian Maxios | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Potters Pal | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Classy Cc | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Mount Shenshan | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Let Him B | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Betfair) |
| Poppycon | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Brother Hollie | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Knockbrack Rambler | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| The Rebel County | 16/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Lispopple | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Brave Endeavour | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Cooltubrid Eva | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Loi Des Jeux | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Uncle Gerhard | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Carlas Big Jim | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Hakensack | 14/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Port Rashid | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
16:30 – Professor Maria Hinfelaar Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
Race Details: 2m 3f | | Going: SOFT | | jumps
This looks a proper Limerick handicap hurdle: big field, plenty with bits and pieces of form, and not many you could call bombproof. The market has latched on to the obvious recent efforts of Opposite Ends, Mickey Hulie and Rebel Cowgirl, while Orlando Spirit arrives on the back of a couple of solid runs and still looks on a workable mark. Soft ground over this trip should put the emphasis on stamina and a clean round of jumping, which may count against one or two with sketchy profiles. Minority Interest has the back-class on figures but comes with risks, while Shanroe Nelson is weighted to be involved if bouncing back. It is not a strong race in absolute terms, but it is a tricky little puzzle with several realistic contenders and some each-way depth.
Top Selections
1. Opposite Ends – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Philip Byrnes | Trainer: C Byrnes | Form: 5UB63B | Rating: 98 | Topspeed: 90
There is a bit of faith involved because his recent form line is untidy, but this is exactly the sort of horse C Byrnes can place to good effect in a race like this. He is on a mark of 98, carries just 155, and his Topspeed figure of 90 stands out very nicely in this field. If you forgive the latest blip, his earlier runs suggested he was edging towards something workable, and this trip on soft ground should be right in his lane. Philip Byrnes is a strong booking for a horse who needs delivering late, and at 9/2 he makes plenty of appeal in a contest lacking certainty. Bet type: WIN.
Bet: WIN
2. Orlando Spirit – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Michael Kenneally | Trainer: Paul Power | Form: 50-023 | Rating: 100 | Topspeed: 84
Orlando Spirit is the each-way angle because his profile is much less messy than most. His last two runs, a second followed by a third, say he is in the right sort of nick, and a mark of 100 still gives him room to be competitive in this grade. He does not need to improve a stone to hit the frame; he just needs to reproduce what he has already been doing. Michael Kenneally keeps the ride and, in a race where a few of the shorter ones have questions to answer, Orlando Spirit looks solid enough to reward support. With five places on offer, 13/2 looks fair for an each-way punt. Bet type: EACH-WAY.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Opposite Ends is the win play in a race where his mark and figures make him hard to ignore if settling into a rhythm. Orlando Spirit is the sensible each-way option given his recent consistency and the five-place terms. The obvious dangers are Mickey Hulie, who is knocking on the door, and Rebel Cowgirl, who arrives here after getting her head in front last time.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ask The Bookie | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Boola Times | 20/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Minority Interest | 17/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Paddy Power) |
| The Little Yank | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Mickey Hulie | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Wise Man | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Orlando Spirit | 13/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Diamond Island | 28/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Opposite Ends | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Rebel Cowgirl | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Crafty Gael | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Le Fanu | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Lizzymac | 50/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Falcon Park | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Shanroe Nelson | 6/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Betfair) |
| Ballingurteen | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Gerrymandering | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
17:05 – Sinbin Events INH Flat Race
Race Details: 2m 3f | | Going: SOFT | | jumps
This looks a fairly informative closing bumper rather than a deep one, and the market has latched on accordingly. Sparkling Wit brings the all-powerful Willie Mullins/Patrick Mullins axis to the table and is very obviously the one they all have to beat on debut. Behind him, Muckanagh Lough sets the form standard after finishing fifth and then improving to chase home a winner last time, while Double Dare also has solid racecourse evidence and shouldn’t be dismissed lightly. Too Hot To Trot is another fascinating newcomer from a major yard, so there is a bit of depth at the top end, but plenty of the rest need major improvement. In truth, this feels more about latent ability than hardened bumper form, and soft ground will put the emphasis on stamina.
Top Selections
1. Sparkling Wit – 8/11 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr P W Mullins | Trainer: W P Mullins | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
You do not need to be especially imaginative here. A five-year-old bumper debutant from Willie Mullins, ridden by Patrick Mullins, is rarely sent to Limerick for the scenery, and the market has him priced up accordingly at 8/11. In a race where the known form is respectable rather than exceptional, that stable edge matters. Muckanagh Lough has achieved the most on paper, but there is every chance Sparkling Wit simply has a different ceiling. Soft ground at this trip should suit a well-schooled, staying type from this yard, and he looks the one most likely to travel best and settle the argument late on. Hard to oppose.
Bet: WIN
2. Muckanagh Lough – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr Alan O’Sullivan | Trainer: Patrick T Foley | Form: 52 | Rating: 107 | Topspeed: 25
If you want the each-way angle in a nine-runner field, Muckanagh Lough is the obvious place to start. He has the best established profile in the race, and that 5-2 form line shows the right kind of progression for a bumper horse learning on the job. A rating of 107 leaves him clear of the other exposed runners and, crucially, he has already shown he can cope with race conditions rather than relying on reputation. At 3/1 he is short enough for an each-way bet, but with three places on offer he still makes plenty of appeal to hit the frame and arguably gives you the safest alternative to the favourite. Solid, straightforward, and likely to run his race again.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Sparkling Wit is the win play and looks the most likely winner on stable strength and market confidence alone. For those wanting a bit more security, Muckanagh Lough is the sensible each-way punt given his proven bumper form and strong chance of making the first three. Too Hot To Trot is the obvious danger among the newcomers, while Double Dare is the pick of the bigger prices with experience on his side.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Boy Dan | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Cloghoula More | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
| Double Dare | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Little Ginger | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Muckanagh Lough | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Ruled By The Sun | 25/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Sparkling Wit | 8/11 | 8/13 | 8/13 | 8/13 | 4/7 | 8/11 (Bet365) |
| Suresuresure | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Too Hot To Trot | 4/1 | 16/5 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
Limerick Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Walk | 4 | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Crowsatedappletart | 11 | 4 | 36.36% | 72.73% |
| Way Down South | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Midnight Eagle | 5 | 1 | 20% | 40% |
| Knockbrack Rambler | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 33.33% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr P W Mullins | 102 | 41 | 40.2% | 72.55% |
| Mr J L Gleeson | 20 | 6 | 30% | 70% |
| Paul Townend | 224 | 61 | 27.23% | 63.39% |
| Miss J Townend | 37 | 10 | 27.03% | 51.35% |
| Mark Walsh | 43 | 11 | 25.58% | 46.51% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Limerick:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W P Mullins | 469 | 164 | 34.97% | 68.44% |
| Gearoid O’Loughlin | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% |
| Timothy Townend | 4 | 1 | 25% | 75% |
| Edward Buckley | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 33.33% |
| Alexander Ott | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 50% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Limerick racing tips for Thursday 16th April 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 Thursday 16th April 2026 goes off at 13:05, with 8 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Limerick today?
The going at Limerick is reported as SOFT.
How many races are at Limerick today?
There are 8 races on the card at Limerick today, running from 13:05 through to 17:05.
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