Limerick Race 4 - Master Chefs Novice Hurdle (Listed)
EMERALD ENIGMA (4) Fought on well to win a tight contest last run in a hurdle at Navan and showing consistent performance in races. Paul Townend is a smart booking and dropping weight. Major player. DALLAS STAR (1) Brave effort to win narrowly by 1/2L last run in a hurdle at Navan and going up in trip. Displays good tactical speed. Gets some weight relief. Will be competitive. TINTO DE VERANO (3) Racing fresh today after a break. Was a comprehensive winner by 6L last run in a hurdle at Ballinrobe. Include in chances. PETS GEORGINA (6) Competitive effort when 3rd last run in a hurdle at Killarney. Solid place bet prospects.

Jockey: Mark Walsh
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Got the upper hand late when winning last run in a hurdle at Navan and going up in distance. Likely to be well placed early. Gets a reduction in weight. Follow the money.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 19/09/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Navan | 3168m | GOOD | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.88 |
| 6/6 | 22/08/2026 | - | Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Curragh | 2816m | GOOD | Seamie Heffernan | 61.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 13.25L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/08/2026 | - | 3UP HCP | $25,000.00 | Gowran Park | 2505m | GOOD TO FIRM | Donagh Oconnor | 63.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.55L | $8.50 |
| 7/13 | 20/06/2026 | - | Conditions Race | $118,044.00 | Ascot | 4355m | GOOD | David Egan | 59kg | - | 3-2-2-2-1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 32.35L | $34.00 |
| 4/5 | 29/05/2026 | - | 1 | $49,998.00 | Down Royal | 3218m | GOOD | Donagh Oconnor | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.41L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/05/2026 | - | Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Leopardstown | 2816m | GOOD | Donagh Oconnor | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.25L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/04/2026 | - | Listed | $52,499.00 | Navan | 2816m | GOOD | Donagh Oconnor | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/04/2026 | - | 4UP | $30,000.00 | Curragh | 2816m | SOFT/HEAVY | David Egan | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4L | $4.33 |
| 3/7 | 27/02/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $14,501.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | Donagh Oconnor | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.75L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 16/01/2026 | - | 4UP | $21,999.00 | Dundalk | 3218m | GOOD | Donagh Oconnor | 64kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
| 8/9 | 14/09/2025 | - | Group 1 | $494,998.00 | Curragh | 2816m | SOFT | David Egan | 62kg | - | - | 6 |
| 28.75L | $126.00 |
| 2/4 | 16/08/2025 | - | Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Curragh | 2816m | GOOD | J A Heffernan | 61.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.25L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/06/2025 | - | Conditions Race | $108,207.00 | Ascot | 4355m | GOOD | David Egan | 58.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 30/05/2025 | - | Listed | $45,001.00 | Down Royal | 3218m | GOOD | David Egan | 59.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 4.25L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 16/05/2025 | - | Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Leopardstown | 2816m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/04/2025 | - | Registered As The John Porter Stakes | $83,615.00 | Newbury | 2414m | GOOD | David Egan | 58kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 4 |
| 13.1L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/03/2025 | - | Listed | $45,001.00 | Naas | 2101m | SOFT | David Egan | 62.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 8.75L | $4.33 |
| 1/5 | 28/02/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $14,501.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | David Egan | 62kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.75 |
| 14/16 | 01/06/2024 | - | Group 1 | $1,530,638.00 | Epsom | 2419m | GOOD | David Egan | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 44.4L | $34.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/04/2024 | - | Group 3 | $0.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | HEAVY | J A Heffernan | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Niall Moore
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Fought on well to win a tight contest last time in a hurdle at Listowel. Maintaining a perfect record the last 2 attempts. Watching with interest.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 26/09/2026 | - | 5UP HCP HURDLE | $25,000.00 | Listowel | 4023m | GOOD | Niall Moore | 62.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.46L | $9.00 |
| 1/14 | 11/09/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Ballinrobe | 4414m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Niall Moore | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.46L | $8.00 |
| 2/11 | 19/08/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $14,001.00 | Sligo | 5182m | GOOD | Niall Moore | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $8.00 |
| 1/14 | 16/07/2026 | - | 0-100 | $12,000.00 | Killarney | 4101m | GOOD | Niall Moore | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $34.00 |
| 7/13 | 28/12/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 4297m | SOFT | John Shinnick | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 44.3L | $51.00 |
| 19/24 | 07/12/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $15,000.00 | Cork | 4023m | SOFT | John Shinnick | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 62.85L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/11/2025 | - | 5UP HURDLE | $14,501.00 | Thurles | 4526m | SOFT | Eoin Staples | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/10/2025 | - | Q.R. | $10,502.00 | Sligo | 4033m | GOOD | D M Russell | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2L | $3.00 |
| 8/12 | 05/09/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 3913m | GOOD | A P Ryan | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/08/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $9,999.00 | Sligo | 4176m | GOOD | John Shinnick | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $5.00 |
| 4/14 | 07/07/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Roscommon | 4137m | GOOD | John Shinnick | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Cian Quirke
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell. Put a gap on the rest when winning by 6L last run in a hurdle at Ballinrobe. Has a credible chance.
Last Starts 145 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 25/05/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $12,000.00 | Ballinrobe | 4517m | GOOD | Cian Quirke | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6L | $4.33 |
| 3/10 | 29/04/2026 | - | 4UP HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Punchestown | 3875m | SOFT | Cian Quirke | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3L | $151.00 |
| 3/12 | 10/04/2026 | - | C & G | $12,000.00 | Wexford | 4023m | GOOD | Cian Quirke | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 52L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 05/02/2026 | - | 4UP | $10,502.00 | Thurles | 3249m | SOFT | J W Hendrick | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32.75L | $11.00 |
| 4/11 | 28/12/2025 | - | 4UP | $12,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3249m | GOOD | Alan Osullivan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.75L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 27/10/2025 | - | C & G | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 3310m | SOFT | J H Williamson | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.85L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Was fighting out the finish when winning last run in a hurdle at Navan and good career start. Paul Townend is a bonus and will benefit with the weight drop. Tough competitor.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 19/09/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Navan | 4224m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.46L | $1.80 |
| 3/18 | 03/08/2026 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Cork | 3419m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.75L | $1.67 |
| 1/13 | 13/05/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | GOOD/YIELD | P W Mullins | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.38 |
| 1/13 | 19/03/2026 | - | Ladies Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Cork | 3218m | SOFT | Jodie Townend | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $10.00 and ran 4th last run in a hurdle at Downpatrick but will appreciate the drop in weight. Could be in the mix.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 18/09/2026 | - | 4UP HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Downpatrick | 4325m | GOOD | Sean Flanagan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $10.00 |
| 12/13 | 04/09/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $15,000.00 | Down Royal | 3749m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 58kg | - | - | 15 |
| 51.6L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/08/2026 | - | 4UP MARES HCP HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Downpatrick | 4389m | GOOD | Sean Flanagan | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/07/2026 | - | 4UP NOV HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Downpatrick | 4393m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.03L | $6.50 |
| 2/13 | 13/06/2026 | - | Q.R. | $9,999.00 | Downpatrick | 4389m | GOOD | L P Shanahan | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $9.50 |
| 5/15 | 22/05/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Downpatrick | 4389m | GOOD | Kevin Sexton | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.06L | $12.00 |
| 1/15 | 08/05/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Downpatrick | 4389m | GOOD | Sean Flanagan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $34.00 |
| 11/15 | 18/04/2026 | - | Q.R. | $12,000.00 | Bellewstown | 4832m | SOFT | Noel Mcparlan | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 70.75L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/03/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $25,000.00 | Downpatrick | 4393m | SOFT | Jordan Gainford | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3L | $51.00 |
| 10/16 | 18/02/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Punchestown | 4044m | SOFT | Conor Stone Walsh | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 80.75L | $101.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/02/2026 | - | 4UP HCP | $15,999.00 | Dundalk | 3218m | GOOD | Keithen Kennedy | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 12.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/11 | 20/01/2026 | - | 4UP MARES HCP HURDLE | $11,499.00 | Down Royal | 3450m | SOFT | Shane Fitzgerald | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 34.75L | $29.00 |
| 15/18 | 01/01/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | Conor Stone Walsh | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 49.7L | $201.00 |
| 7/16 | 27/11/2025 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Thurles | 3228m | GOOD | Donagh Meyler | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.45L | $17.00 |
| 9/16 | 16/10/2025 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Thurles | 3174m | GOOD | Donagh Meyler | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.05L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/09/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $19,674.00 | Bath | 2338m | HEAVY | K G Kennedy | 57kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/12 | 22/08/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $11,499.00 | Killarney | 2889m | GOOD | K G Kennedy | 63kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 10/18 | 02/08/2025 | - | 4UP HCP | $18,001.00 | Galway | 2377m | GOOD | K G Kennedy | 58.5kg | - | - | 20 |
| 11.9L | $41.00 |
| 11/12 | 23/06/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $20,000.00 | Ballinrobe | 2623m | SOFT | Shane Foley | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 15.95L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/05/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Ballinrobe | 2598m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 61.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 15.55L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 3rd last run in a hurdle at Killarney. Can figure in the finish.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 20/08/2026 | - | 4UP HDL | $17,501.00 | Killarney | 4590m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/08/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 5029m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15L | $3.00 |
| 1/15 | 17/07/2026 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Killarney | 4590m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/14 | 09/06/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Sligo | 3621m | YD(GD/YD PL) | J M Halford | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1L | $9.00 |
| 2/4 | 31/05/2026 | - | 5UP NOV HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 4873m | GOOD | Daniel King | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 99/15 | 25/05/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $12,000.00 | Ballinrobe | 4517m | GOOD | Kevin Healy | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $34.00 |
| 7/14 | 24/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Kilbeggan | 3319m | YIELD(GD PL) | D Doyle | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SOFT | D Doyle | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 45.75L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $15.00 and underperformed when 16th last time in a hurdle at Listowel but carrying less weight this time. Likely to settle back in the field. Can't entertain a bet.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/18 | 20/09/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $17,501.00 | Listowel | 3712m | GOOD | Aidan Kelly | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 39L | $15.00 |
| 1/14 | 05/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Cork | 3822m | SOFT | Philip Donovan | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.6L | $6.00 |
| 4/21 | 19/03/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Cork | 4023m | SOFT | Philip Donovan | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.75L | $51.00 |
| 8/13 | 12/01/2026 | - | 4UP MARES | $11,002.00 | Punchestown | 3250m | SOFT | A P Ryan | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 136.6L | $9.50 |
| 4/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | 4UP MARES | $11,002.00 | Thurles | 3242m | SOFT | A P Ryan | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.25L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/11/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Punchestown | 3364m | SOFT | A P Ryan | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/10/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $10,502.00 | Galway | 3228m | SOFT | J C Barry | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |