Our Limerick racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Thursday 28th May 2026. The action gets underway at 16:40 and runs through to 20:30, with going reported as GOOD (Watering).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Run For The Border boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Mr J L Gleeson has been in fine form here with 6 wins from 21 rides, W P Mullins’s yard sends out runners with a 34.96% 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 | 26 | 4 | 15.38% | 73.08% |
16:40 – Daredevil Events Adrenaline Stunt Circus Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 2m | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This is a big-field maiden hurdle but, for all the numbers, it does revolve around a few with notably stronger profiles. Luker’s Tipple sets the standard on what he’s achieved so far, having repeatedly run well in this grade, while Game Point appeals as the obvious unexposed 4yo after shaping with promise when third on debut over timber. Lureka Du Noyer has had enough chances but comes from the right yard and is not easily dismissed in a race lacking depth beyond the principals. There are a few lurking with scope, notably Adifferentballowax and Euro Agent from powerful operations, but plenty of these look up against it on what they’ve shown. It isn’t a vintage maiden, but it is still a race where solid hurdle form should count for plenty.
Top Selections
1. Luker’s Tipple
Jockey: Keith Donoghue | Trainer: Gavin Cromwell | Form: 22392- | Rating: 123 | Topspeed: 110
He is the one with the most persuasive body of work and, frankly, this does not look the deepest maiden hurdle he has contested. That sequence of placed efforts says he keeps knocking on the door, and a mark of 123 with a 110 Topspeed figure towers over most of these. Gavin Cromwell’s horses are usually well drilled in this sphere and Keith Donoghue is an eye-catching booking for a horse who should travel strongly on this sound surface. He has had chances, so he’s no banker, but if he runs to his established level the rest are playing catch-up. Bet: WIN
2. Game Point – 11/4 with William Hill
Jockey: Donagh Meyler | Trainer: R P Cody | Form: 3 | Rating: 105 | Topspeed: 89
The each-way angle is with Game Point, who looks the progressive sort in a race full of exposed or moderate rivals. He was beaten into third on his hurdle debut, but that was still a perfectly likeable start and his 4yo allowance leaves him carrying just 160. An opening rating of 105 suggests there is substance to that effort, and in a field of this size I’d rather side with the one who may improve past his current mark than cling to some of the older maidens. At 11/4 with William Hill he’s not exactly hidden from the market, but he still makes plenty of appeal as the solid alternative to the favourite. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Luker’s Tipple is the straightforward win play because his hurdle form is comfortably the best on offer and this looks a good chance to finally get off the mark. Game Point is the each-way option, especially with three places on offer, as he has the profile of one who can step forward from his debut third. Lureka Du Noyer is the obvious danger if the de Bromhead yard has him tuned up.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballyminnion Boy | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Carry On Star | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Euro Agent | 11/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Great Entirely | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (William Hill) |
| Kidam Roque | 40/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| King Maxios | 66/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Lucky Vick | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Lureka Du Noyer | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (William Hill) |
| Million Dollar Man | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (William Hill) |
| Tellyouwhat | 50/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Game Point | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (William Hill) |
| God The Highness | 22/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Seekthisfairland | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
| Another Blunder | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Drumadeise | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
| Inchidaly Rua | 50/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Denham Rock | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Adifferentballowax | 16/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Lincoln Mill | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (William Hill) |
17:15 – Great National South Court Hotel And Dial A Bus Mares Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 3f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a pretty informative mares’ maiden rather than a messy lottery, because the market has a solid handle on the main players. La Cote Fleurie sets the standard after a bumper win and a very encouraging third over hurdles, while Aruntothequeen brings the strongest established hurdle form in the field and should give the favourite something to think about. Behind them, it starts to thin out a bit, though Carleys Lilly shaped with promise on debut and Knockarina is at least interesting if returning to anything like her old level. In a field of 16 there are plenty with little or nothing shown, so the race may well be decided by which of the principals improves most from previous runs. It is not bombproof, but the top two do look notably stronger than the rest.
Top Selections
1. La Cote Fleurie – 10/11 with Betfair
Jockey: Darragh O’keeffe | Trainer: Henry De Bromhead | Form: 1-3 | Rating: 124 | Topspeed: 93
She is the obvious one, but not for lazy reasons. A rating of 124 is the best on offer here and that latest third over hurdles suggests she has taken the switch from bumpers in her stride. Winning a bumper first time round already marked her down as a mare with a bit of engine, and De Bromhead’s runners in this sort of race usually know their job. The 2m3f trip on good ground should suit well enough, and there is a fair chance she simply has more class than these. At around 10/11, she is short but still hard to oppose in a race lacking depth. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Carleys Lilly – 10/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Josh Williamson | Trainer: John Patrick Ryan | Form: 4 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 98
If you want something at a price against the two clear market leaders, Carleys Lilly makes more each-way appeal than most. She finished fourth on debut and did enough there to think she can step forward with that experience banked. Her opening rating of 104 is perfectly respectable in this company, and for all she has a bit to find with the principals, this does not look a deep maiden for the places. At 10/1 she looks the sort who could travel into it and keep on when some of the less exposed but lesser-talented types have cried enough. Not a wild swing, just a sensible each-way punt in a big field. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
La Cote Fleurie is the win play and the one to keep simple; she has the best form, the best rating and comes from the right yard for a race like this. For an each-way angle, Carleys Lilly appeals at double-figure odds in a 16-runner field with three places on offer. Aruntothequeen is the obvious danger, while Knockarina is not one to dismiss if the market speaks positively.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Bhfuil Tu Reidh | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Ardeen Joy | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Aruntothequeen | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Becca Sommers | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Carleys Lilly | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Certosa | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Chisel Hill | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Doesthatmakesense | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Eyecanboogie | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Humble Berkshire | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Jessie Roe | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Knockarina | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| La Cote Fleurie | 5/6 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 (Betfair) |
| Pixie Hill | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Tawny Lea | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Tillyiver | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
17:50 – Irish Wire Products Ltd Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
Race Details: 2m 3f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This is the sort of wide-open Limerick handicap where a lot can be said for plenty, but not all of them arrive in convincing form. Whitewinewednesday heads the market for Willie Mullins and is obviously dangerous off 104 if bouncing back from a modest finish to last season, while Let Him B is easy to see making a bold show for C Byrnes despite carrying top weight. Sekifi has been well found in the betting from a basement weight, though his recent profile does ask for a leap of faith. Lower down, Amburana and Larkins Lane have the look of each-way players in a race where fitness, track position and a clean round of jumping may matter every bit as much as bare ratings. Tricky rather than deep, and a race to play with a bit of price discipline.
Top Selections
1. Let Him B – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Philip Byrnes | Trainer: C Byrnes | Form: 9/12-0 | Rating: 100 | Topspeed: 70
The last run leaves a sour taste, but I’m inclined to forgive it because this is exactly the sort of handicap C Byrnes can pick off when one of his is lurking on a workable mark. Let Him B is only six, has enough ability for a race of this nature and his earlier placed effort in that form string reads better than the bare figures. Top weight is never ideal in a 19-runner slog, yet a mark of 100 still gives him room if he gets back on track. At 4/1 he is not a gift in a race this messy, but he still makes most appeal as the one most likely to run his race. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Amburana – 11/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Brian Hayes | Trainer: Padraig Butler | Form: 6043-7 | Rating: 103 | Topspeed: 93
Amburana looks the value angle. He shaped well enough when third before the break and his return effort can be marked up a touch if that run has blown away the cobwebs. An 8yo with a bit of experience is no bad thing in a race packed with unreliable types, and that topspeed figure of 93 stands out favourably against most of these. Brian Hayes is a positive booking for a horse likely to be ridden with patience, and if he can travel into this from off the pace he has the profile of one who could pick up tired horses late. At 11/1, he is exactly the type worth chancing each-way with five places on offer. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Let Him B is the win play despite the weight, simply because he has the most persuasive trainer angle and enough ability for this level. Amburana is the each-way punt at a more appealing price and looks solid enough to hit the frame if building on his comeback. Whitewinewednesday is the obvious danger, while Sekifi and Larkins Lane are others to keep onside in wider perms.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Let Him B | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Gaoithe Glory | 8/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
| Run For The Border | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (William Hill) |
| Whitewinewednesday | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 (William Hill) |
| Ranting And Raven | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (William Hill) |
| Boston Breeze | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Ixigreczed | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Thirsty Work | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (William Hill) |
| Amburana | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Wings Of Africa | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Ballinagaine Girl | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (William Hill) |
| Lost Features | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Lake Okeechobee | 28/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Winter Carnival | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Jollie Cosmos | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Larkins Lane | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Sekifi | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Nashville Notions | 9/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
18:20 – Irish Wire Products Ltd Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
Race Details: 2m 3f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a proper Limerick handicap in the most maddening sense: plenty in with a squeak, not many arriving with bombproof profiles. Marian Avenue is the obvious starting point after a much-improved second on his return and he’s easy to see going well again for a yard that knows how to place one. Qaasid and Getaway Henry have the figures to be involved if bouncing back, while Hob’s Angel comes here on the back of a win and is not thrown in despite the age. Still, this doesn’t scream deep race quality and a few of these have become hard to trust. In a big field over this trip on decent ground, a clean round and a sensible pace will matter as much as raw ability.
Top Selections
1. Marian Avenue – 15/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Philip Byrnes | Trainer: C Byrnes | Form: P080-2 | Rating: 99 | Topspeed: 65
He was easy to warm to on his latest run, shaping like a horse who had been found a realistic opening at last and who should come on for that comeback. The market has latched on, which is no surprise when a C Byrnes runner suddenly shows that sort of life in a race like this. Off 99, he doesn’t look harshly treated, and there’s every chance this 2m 3f on good ground will suit even better if ridden with a little patience. At 15/8 he is no giveaway, but he still makes most appeal in a race full of unreliable types. Bet: WIN
2. Getaway Henry – 9/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Darragh O’keeffe | Trainer: Daniel Joseph O’Leary | Form: 05428- | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 95
He’s the each-way angle for me because his profile is much steadier than most of these and his best bits of form give him every chance of hitting the frame. That topspeed figure of 95 is one of the better numbers in the race, and his mark has eased to a workable 104. He doesn’t win often, which is the obvious drawback, but in a 19-runner handicap with five places on offer, solidity counts for plenty. Darragh O’Keeffe is a positive booking and if Getaway Henry travels as he often does, 9/1 looks fair for a horse who should be in the argument turning in. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Marian Avenue is the percentage call and the one to back for the win after that encouraging return. For an each-way punt, Getaway Henry makes more appeal than several of the shorter-priced alternatives because he tends to run his race and has the figures to support it. Qaasid is the obvious danger if back on song, while Hob’s Angel is respected after last time but may find this deeper.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qaasid | 9/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Evelyn | 9/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Marian Avenue | 15/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
| Friar Hogan | 28/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Hidalgo Des Mottes | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Jetovango | 28/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Georginas Jet | 20/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Getaway Henry | 9/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Calm Flight Ahead | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Go Avel | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Celtic Crossing | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
| Tantrum Boy | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
| Granlahan | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Loulouless | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Backinabit | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Getaway Blondie | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Not So Serious | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
18:50 – Easyfix Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 3f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a competitive enough handicap without being especially deep, and the market has understandably latched on to the two most obvious recent winners in Chemdawg and Minella Diamond. Chemdawg comes here off a win and does so from a very handy racing weight, while Minella Diamond has the best official mark in the field and arrives on the back of a deserved success. Cocovic is the solid yardstick after a string of placed efforts, though he has started to look a little expensive to follow, while Another Glendaars is the lurking wildcard for a shrewd stable after a long absence. In a race like this, a clean round and how they travel on this decent surface could easily be the difference.
Top Selections
1. Chemdawg – 2/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Phillip Enright | Trainer: Oliver McKiernan | Form: 4PP21- | Rating: 113 | Topspeed: 99
Chemdawg makes plenty of appeal as the win play. He got his head back in front when last seen and, for all that this asks a bit more of him, he is still only 113 and carries just 141, which is a very workable burden in this company. That recent form reads better than some of these patchier profiles and he looks the sort who may still have a little more to offer over this trip. Phillip Enright is a positive booking and, at around 2/1, he is short enough but not unbackable given the weight pull he gets from Minella Diamond. Bet: WIN
2. Another Glendaars – 8/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Philip Byrnes | Trainer: C Byrnes | Form: 8567/ | Rating: 111 | Topspeed:
This is very much the speculative each-way angle, but Another Glendaars is exactly the type you notice in a race like this. The bare form figures are old and uninspiring on paper, yet the trainer is not one to waste entries and this one returns on a feasible mark of 111. In a field where plenty have questions to answer beyond the front pair, an unexposed sort from this yard could easily outrun market expectation. Philip Byrnes knows the job, the opening price gives you some room to play with, and 8/1 looks fair for an each-way punt in a 10-runner handicap. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Chemdawg is the percentage call and the one to side with for a straight win bet, especially with that low weight and recent success behind him. Another Glendaars is the each-way alternative at a more attractive price if the market leaders turn this into a slog. Minella Diamond is the obvious danger after his latest win, while Cocovic is solid enough to make the frame again.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minella Diamond | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 (William Hill) |
| Cocovic | 6/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| King Of The Greys | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Swelltime | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Takarengo | 22/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Work Place | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Another Glendaars | 6/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Committee Meeting | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Marlpark | 20/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Chemdawg | 15/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 (Betfair) |
19:20 – Frankie Dunworth Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
Race Details: 2m 6f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a proper Limerick handicap in miniature: plenty with bits and pieces of form, not many arriving with obvious authority, and a fair chance the race is decided by who sees out this 2m6f best on drying ground. Western Model has been knocking on the door often enough to make obvious appeal, while Embrace The Day represents a yard that routinely places these types well and could still have more to offer as a 5yo. The Sugarhill Lady is another with a workable profile after a better effort last time, and Cozone has the raw ability to get involved if reproducing his best. It is not a deep race, but it is a tricky one, with a few exposed handicappers meeting a couple who still look capable of stepping forward.
Top Selections
1. Embrace The Day – 7/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Keith Donoghue | Trainer: Gavin Cromwell | Form: 09884- | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 55
There is a bit of faith involved here, but Embrace The Day is the one I want on side. He is only five, comes from the Gavin Cromwell yard, and this sort of handicap can easily be the making of one like him after a quiet enough novice campaign. That closing 4 in his form line was at least a nudge in the right direction, and his opening mark of 101 does not look punitive if this new trip draws out improvement. Keith Donoghue is a notable booking in a race where several rivals look fully exposed. At around 7/2, he makes most appeal as the runner with the most upside rather than the most solid recent figures. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Western Model – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean O’Keeffe | Trainer: Andrew Kinirons | Form: 22525- | Rating: 102 | Topspeed:
Western Model is the percentage call for the places and very likely much more if he gets a clean run at things. His form figures tell the story: he keeps turning up, keeps running his race, and is usually thereabouts without quite getting his head in front. In a 15-runner handicap with four places on offer, that reliability is no bad thing. A mark of 102 looks manageable, and this trip should hold no fears given the way he tends to keep on. Sean O’Keeffe is a positive presence in these staying handicaps, and the 9/2 on offer is fair enough for an each-way punt, even if he does come with the slight frustration of being one who finds trouble or one too good. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Embrace The Day is the win play because he is the least exposed and could improve for this sort of handicap test over 2m6f. Western Model is the sensible each-way option given his rock-solid profile and habit of hitting the frame. The obvious dangers are The Sugarhill Lady, who shaped well enough last time, and Cozone if bouncing back to one of his better efforts.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cozone | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Western Model | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Embrace The Day | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Betfair) |
| Barryroe Madam | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Jack Inthe Jukebox | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Laska Du Breuil | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| The Sugarhill Lady | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Thats All | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Lady Aquarelle | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Barrowline | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Moonshine Girl | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Sineads Fancy | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| John Dixen | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
19:55 – Frankie Dunworth Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
Race Details: 2m 6f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a proper low-grade staying handicap hurdle where there are cases to be made for plenty, but not many you could trust with complete confidence. Head For Home has been given a real chance off 147 and arrives after a respectable return, while The Striker Dylan and Je Suis head the market on fairly exposed profiles. Island McCoo is another with a squeak after shaping better last time, and Love Like This has the figures to get involved if bouncing back from a flat effort. Even Queen Kulina would not be a shock from this sort of mark. It is the kind of race where a well-handicapped runner and a clean round will decide matters rather than any obvious class angle, so treating it as a tricky puzzle rather than a certainty feels the right approach.
Top Selections
1. Head For Home – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Phillip Enright | Trainer: Oliver McKiernan | Form: 025P-4 | Rating: 106 | Topspeed: 96
He makes plenty of appeal in a race lacking solid finishers. That topspeed figure of 96 stands out in this field, and his return to action when fourth suggested he retains enough ability to capitalise from this mark. Earlier placed form reads well enough for a contest of this nature, and dropping in here off a feather weight of 147 could be the key. Phillip Enright is a rider you want on side in a staying handicap around Limerick, and this looks the sort of race Oliver McKiernan can plunder with a well-treated one. Available at 11/2, he looks the percentage call.
Bet: WIN
2. Island McCoo – 8/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Sean Flanagan | Trainer: Donncha Duggan | Form: 9P88-4 | Rating: 99 | Topspeed: 89
Island McCoo is not the most obvious one at first glance, but he shaped with a bit more life when fourth last time and now gets in here from a workable mark of 99. He is a nine-year-old, so nobody is pretending there is masses of upside, yet this is hardly a deep race and Sean Flanagan is a positive booking for a horse who may just need delivering late over this trip. The 2m6f should suit and the 8/1 on offer looks fair when set against rivals with as many questions as answers. In a 14-runner handicap with four places, he makes solid each-way appeal.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Head For Home is the win play, chiefly because he looks better treated than most and his recent comeback run hinted that a race like this is within reach. Island McCoo is the each-way option at a backable price in a race where plenty are unreliable. The Striker Dylan and Je Suis are obvious dangers, while Love Like This is capable of outrunning his odds if forgiven his latest run.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doing It In Style | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Je Suis | 5/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Mickey Hulie | 17/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Rizedda | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| The Striker Dylan | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Poetic Focus | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Anysignofhim | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Island McCoo | 13/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Love Like This | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Betfair) |
| Something Simple | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Craic Eile | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Head For Home | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Queen Kulina | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Adrian Wall | Poetic Focus |
20:30 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares INH Flat Race
Race Details: 2m | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a fairly interesting mares’ bumper rather than a deep one, with the market understandably focusing on the newcomers and the handful with solid placed form to bring. Land Me Safe is the obvious starting point for Joseph O’Brien’s yard and doesn’t need to be anything special to go close on debut in a race like this. Of those with experience, Streamhill and Brave Lady have the strongest claims on the figures, while Aodha’s Arrow has hinted at enough to think she can be competitive again. It’s not the easiest race to solve because several are unraced, but the proven bumper form on offer isn’t especially daunting, so a well-touted newcomer could easily take control.
Top Selections
1. Land Me Safe – 15/8 with William Hill
Jockey: Mr J L Gleeson | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
You are taking a bit on trust with Land Me Safe, but this doesn’t look the fiercest mares’ bumper and Joseph O’Brien is more than capable of readying one first time in this sphere. The market has her clear at the head of affairs and, in a contest where the exposed runners have achieved fair rather than exceptional form, that speaks loudly enough. At 15/8 with William Hill, she isn’t exactly missed, but she still makes plenty of appeal if possessing the normal level of promise expected from this yard. In a race lacking a standout standard-bearer, she’s the one I’m siding with to make a winning start. Bet type tag: WIN.
Bet: WIN
2. Streamhill – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Ms G M Dorgan | Trainer: Padraig Butler | Form: 45- | Rating: 112 | Topspeed: 78
If you want the safe each-way angle, Streamhill is the obvious one. She has the best rating in the field at 112, her 45- form reads perfectly respectably in the context of this race, and she has already shown enough to suggest she’ll be thereabouts again. A seven-year-old in a mares’ bumper isn’t the sexy option, but she sets a proper standard and her experience could count for plenty if the favourite isn’t the finished article. The 4/1 with Bet365 looks fair rather than generous, but with three places on offer she appeals as the most solid each-way punt in the line-up. Bet type tag: EACH-WAY.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Danger: Brave Lady has the figures to get involved and looks the main threat if building on that 30- form line.
Betting Strategy
Land Me Safe is the win play in a race where the newcomers may well have the final say, while Streamhill makes plenty of sense as the each-way alternative thanks to her proven level of form and solid rating. Brave Lady is the one I’d fear most among the remainder, with Aodha’s Arrow another capable of running into a place.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brave Lady | 3/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Betfair) |
| Getaway Dreams | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Land Me Safe | 13/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 15/8 (William Hill) |
| Lexenna | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Mistakenforanother | 14/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Online Order | 22/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Saoirses Choice | 22/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Streamhill | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Wild Eagle | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Withmylittleeye | 18/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
Limerick Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Run For The Border | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Swelltime | 5 | 0 | 0% | 40% |
| Thats All | 3 | 0 | 0% | 33.33% |
| Winter Carnival | 9 | 0 | 0% | 44.44% |
| Island McCoo | 3 | 0 | 0% | 66.67% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr J L Gleeson | 21 | 6 | 28.57% | 66.67% |
| Miss J Townend | 38 | 10 | 26.32% | 52.63% |
| Eoghan Finegan | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 33.33% |
| Danny Mullins | 127 | 21 | 16.54% | 55.12% |
| Danny Gilligan | 52 | 8 | 15.38% | 34.62% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Limerick:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W P Mullins | 472 | 165 | 34.96% | 68.43% |
| P Corkery | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Joseph Patrick O’Brien | 177 | 34 | 19.21% | 53.11% |
| Padraig Butler | 11 | 2 | 18.18% | 63.64% |
| Mrs John Harrington | 103 | 18 | 17.48% | 48.54% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Limerick racing tips for Thursday 28th May 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 28th May 2026 goes off at 16:40, with 8 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Limerick today?
The going at Limerick is reported as GOOD (Watering).
How many races are at Limerick today?
There are 8 races on the card at Limerick today, running from 16:40 through to 20:30.
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