Limerick Race 1 - John Buckley Engineering Ltd Hurdle
DSCHINGIS DESIRE (6) receives weight from all rivals providing her third hurdling start having finished runner up at Naas three weeks ago. Thought highly of in a Leopardstown contest at Christmas and could make amends in what looks a realistic opportunity. MODE AVION (3) sets a fairly useful standard having won by 12L making handicap debut three weeks ago at Fairyhouse. Representing the same ownership as the main selection and rates highly. KILMEADEN (2) is a rare jumps runner for Donnacha O'Brien. Not disgraced in a warm event at Naas. Major player. IN THE MINUS (1) won at Galway in October. Best watched.

Jockey: Shane Fitzgerald
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after four months. Finished off last preparation 5 in a small field at Punchestown November 13 over 3218m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Sopelana with 71.5kg at $5.50. First up last campaign 5 of 8 runners at Dundalk All Weather March 14 over 1609m, 2 len behind Sunriseontheboyne carrying 56.5kg at $4. Sure to make presence felt.
Last Starts 118 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 13/11/2025 | 19 | HDLE 3 | $25,530.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | Shane Fitzgerald | 71.5kg | 4:09.80 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 25/10/2025 | 25 | MHDLE 3 | $21,680.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | Shane Fitzgerald | 70kg | 3:58.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 30/09/2025 | 18 | JHDLE MDN 3 | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Shane Fitzgerald | 71kg | 3:53.60 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 12/09/2025 | 22 | MHDLE 3 | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 3621m | Soft | Shane Fitzgerald | 70kg | 4:46.60 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/08/2025 | 19 | MHDLE 3 | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Good | Shane Fitzgerald | 70kg | 4:08.50 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $23.00 |
| 10/15 | 02/08/2025 | 1 | HCP 3U | $32,880.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | Jimmy Dalton | 52.5kg | 1:27.45 | - | 18 |
| 11.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/16 | 01/08/2025 | 28 | HCP 3 | $29,480.00 | Galway | 1709m | Y | Jimmy Dalton | 56kg | 1:48.95 | - | 21 |
| 9.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/11 | 04/07/2025 | 23 | CLM 3U | $19,670.00 | Bellewstown | 1609m | Good | Sam Coen | 56kg | 1:40.89 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/15 | 11/06/2025 | 44 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 1408m | Good | Sean Davis | 56.5kg | 1:29.43 | - | 13 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/20 | 28/04/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Naas | 1609m | Y | Rory Cleary | 56kg | 1:45.21 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |
| 9/15 | 05/04/2025 | 15 | HCP 3 | $22,340.00 | Bellewstown | 1609m | Good | Sean Davis | 56kg | 1:42.72 | - | 3 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |

Jockey: R Deegan
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 33 day letup. Last outing finished fourth in a small field at Naas on February 7 over 3118m, 15 len behind Highland Crystal carrying 71.5kg at $2.10. The run before favourite; won by 2.25 len Punchestown on January 12 over 3218m defeating Madness D'elle with 73kg at $12 in a hurdle. Continues to improve. Looks to be on the up and can take the next step.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 07/02/2026 | 26 | HDLE 4 | $29,120.00 | Naas | 3118m | SH | J J Slevin | 71.5kg | 4:04.30 | - | 0 |
| 15.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/15 | 12/01/2026 | 17 | MHDLE 4 | $22,700.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | SH | J J Slevin | 73kg | 4:13.70 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 99/11 | 26/12/2025 | 94 | MHDLE 3 | $22,790.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | J J Slevin | 70kg | 4:22.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/09/2025 | 32 | HCP 3 | $33,990.00 | Listowel | 2816m | Heavy | P A Harnett | 60kg | 3:42.64 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 10/10 | 22/08/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $87,040.00 | Killarney | 2916m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 57.5kg | 3:07.61 | - | 8 |
| 24.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/11 | 28/07/2025 | 37 | HCP 3 | $34,690.00 | Galway | 2514m | Y | P A Harnett | 57.5kg | 2:51.26 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 21/06/2025 | 25 | HCP 3 | $173,430.00 | Down Royal | 2615m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 56kg | 2:46.17 | - | 5 |
| 7.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/12 | 27/05/2025 | 18 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Tipperary | 2514m | YS | P A Harnett | 57kg | 2:54.10 | - | 8 |
| 10.3L | $1.62 |
| 2/9 | 09/05/2025 | 20 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Ballinrobe | 2615m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 59.5kg | 2:55.00 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/18 | 19/04/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $23,310.00 | Cork | 2112m | Soft | Gavin Ryan | 59.5kg | 2:17.85 | - | 5 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Josh Williamson
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last run favourite; won by 12 len Fairyhouse on February 21 over 3319m on heavy track defeating Ahellofaman carrying 71.5kg at $2.20 in a hurdle. Race before finished third of 12 starters at Thurles on January 29 over 3218m, in the wet; 15 len behind Charme De Faust carrying 73kg at $8. Impressed last start. All set to continue the strong recent form.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 21/02/2026 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4 | $26,670.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | Heavy | J H Williamson | 71.5kg | 4:36.80 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/12 | 29/01/2026 | 34 | MHDLE 4 | $18,910.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Heavy | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 4:15.50 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/11 | 26/12/2025 | 43 | MHDLE 3 | $22,790.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | Danny Gilligan | 70kg | 4:22.40 | - | 0 |
| 15.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/11/2025 | 207 | HDLE 3 | $25,530.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | Danny Gilligan | 69kg | 4:09.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.25 |
| 1/7 | 20/04/2025 | - | 3 | $23,320.00 | Le Lion-D'angers | 2400m | Soft | Yoann Rousset | 64kg | 2:50.36 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished second of 9 starters at Navan on February 28 over 3218m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Moulin Labbe with 73kg at $8. Run before finished sixth of 7 runners at Punchestown on January 26 over 3218m, in the wet; 25 len behind Sopelana with 71kg at $4.30. Capable of going one better.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 28/02/2026 | 33 | MHDLE 4 | $22,070.00 | Navan | 3218m | Heavy | Daniel King | 73kg | 4:31.70 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/01/2026 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4 | $27,430.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | Michael Kenneally | 71kg | 4:21.80 | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/11 | 26/12/2025 | 13 | MHDLE 3 | $22,790.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | Michael Kenneally | 66.5kg | 4:22.40 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 13/12/2025 | 49 | JHDLE 3 | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | 4:03.97 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $67.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/10/2025 | 13 | MHDLE 3 | $21,680.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | Daniel King | 70kg | 3:58.40 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $4.33 |
| 4/10 | 12/10/2025 | 8 | MHDLE 3 | $23,020.00 | Cork | 3118m | Good | Daniel King | 70kg | 3:51.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 04/10/2025 | 13 | MHDLE 3 | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 3319m | YS | Daniel King | 70kg | 4:07.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/09/2025 | 12 | HDLE 3 | $26,010.00 | Listowel | 3218m | YS | Daniel King | 69kg | 3:58.80 | - | 0 |
| 21.3L | $13.00 |
| 10/18 | 09/09/2025 | 16 | APP HCP 3U | $22,340.00 | Galway | 2414m | Soft | Dylan O'connor | 56kg | 2:45.86 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |
| 12/16 | 24/08/2025 | 107 | APP HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Naas | 2112m | Good | Alan Casey | 58kg | 2:14.11 | - | 7 |
| 27.0L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/05/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Ballinrobe | 2615m | Good | Joseph Sheridan | 59.5kg | 2:55.00 | - | 4 |
| 51.8L | $29.00 |

Jockey: D G Hogan
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up didn't finish the race at this track on December 26 over 3218m. Last start pulled up at Ascot on January 17 over 3161m. Not expected to threaten.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/10 | 17/01/2026 | 22 | JHDLE 4 | $46,130.00 | Ascot Uk | 3161m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | 3:53.22 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $126.00 |
| 99/11 | 26/12/2025 | 97 | MHDLE 3 | $22,790.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | R P Treacy | 70kg | 4:22.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $101.00 |
| 10/16 | 20/09/2025 | 70 | MDN 3U | $23,310.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Heavy | Ben Coen | 61kg | 2:08.93 | - | 18 |
| 38.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 12/07/2025 | 36 | MDN 3U | $20,590.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Ben Coen | 61kg | 2:18.08 | - | 3 |
| 16.8L | $11.00 |
| 7/11 | 06/06/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Fairyhouse | 2011m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | 2:07.09 | - | 6 |
| 9.0L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Brian Hayes
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished 11th of 19 runners at Leopardstown on December 27 over 3218m, 24 len behind Hardy Stuff carrying 66.5kg at $4.30. Second-up finished second of 21 starters at Naas on February 22 over 3118m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Star Of The Week carrying 66.5kg at $5. Progressing well this campaign. Looks tested without further improvement.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/21 | 22/02/2026 | 57 | MHDLE 4U | $22,070.00 | Naas | 3118m | Heavy | P Townend | 66.5kg | 4:10.10 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 11/19 | 27/12/2025 | 262 | MHDLE 3 | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | P Townend | 66.5kg | 3:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 24.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/14 | 09/04/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $36,270.00 | Argentan | 2500m | Soft | Hugo Journiac | 56kg | 2:46.40 | 11-8-1 | 10 |
| 0.4L | $23.00 |