Limerick Races & Results Tomform Thursday 7th July 2022

There were 48 Races on Thursday 7th July 2022 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Carlisle, 7 races at Limerick, 7 races at Leopardstown, 6 races at Epsom, 7 races at Newbury, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 7th July 2022

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

17:15 Limerick Handicap 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(2) Uisce (8.5/1 -6%)
Uisce

8.5/1(-6%)
(2) Uisce 8.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 14 in maiden at this course (8f, good to firm, 40/1) 26 days ago. Progressing gradually so one to keep an eye on for her handicap debut.
1
1st (6) Flame Of Eire (5.5/1 +54%)
Flame Of Eire

5.5/1(+54%)
(6) Flame Of Eire 5.5/1, Promising sort. 10/1, not seen to best effect when sixth of 10 on handicap debut at Tipperary (9f, soft) 8 days ago, left poorly placed. Back down in trip. Should have more to offer.
2
2nd (10) Clarinbridge (4/1 -100%)
Clarinbridge

4/1(-100%)
(10) Clarinbridge 4/1, 14/1, ran well after 12 weeks off when second of 15 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.9f, good) 7 days ago, headed well inside final 1f. Could well go one better today.
3
3rd (1) Rockbury Lad (11/1 +56%)
Rockbury Lad

11/1(+56%)
(1) Rockbury Lad 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Probably needed the run after 8 months off when thirteenth of 17 in handicap at Fairyhouse (6f, good to soft, 12/1) 27 days ago. Others look stronger.
4
4th (7) Wiggle Room (16/1 +43%)
Wiggle Room

16/1(+43%)
(7) Wiggle Room 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Twelfth of 15 on handicap debut at Leopardstown (8f, good, 25/1) 28 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Has work to do.
5th
5th (8) Cherry Bloom (10/1 +17%)
Cherry Bloom

10/1(+17%)
(8) Cherry Bloom 10/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. 12/1, again ran below form when eighth of 9 in handicap at Sligo (5.8f, good) 16 days ago. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Each-way claims.
6th
6th (9) Hot Sunset (5.5/1 +15%)
Hot Sunset

5.5/1(+15%)
(9) Hot Sunset 5.5/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. 9/1, creditable sixth of 15 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.9f, good) 7 days ago, fading early in straight. May well have more to offer.
7th
7th (12) Victory Lantern (28/1 +58%)
Victory Lantern

28/1(+58%)
(12) Victory Lantern 28/1, Twelfth of 15 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.9f, good, 66/1) 7 days ago, slowly away. Hood discarded and needs to get back on track.
8th
8th (3) Portville (10/1 +60%)
Portville

10/1(+60%)
(3) Portville 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 14/1, eighth of 12 in maiden at Naas (8f, good) 15 days ago. Makes handicap debut.
9th
9th (4) Silk Damask (4/1 +38%)
Silk Damask

4/1(+38%)
(4) Silk Damask 4/1, Hooded for 1st time, bit below form eleventh of 21 on handicap debut at the Curragh (6f, good to soft, 15/2) in March. Tongue strap on 1st time. Remains early days and she merits consideration.
10th
10th (11) Bright Companion (40/1 +50%)
Bright Companion

40/1(+50%)
(11) Bright Companion 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in maiden (125/1) at Naas (5.9f, good) 15 days ago. Makes handicap debut and tough to fancy on previous evidence.
LTO Selection:

17:15 Limerick Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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17:45 Limerick Handicap 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (9) Dairerin (3/1 +60%)
Dairerin

3/1(+60%)
(9) Dairerin 3/1, 14/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good) 15 days ago, never nearer. Well treated if he's able to back that up.
2
2nd (3) Earls (3.5/1 +50%)
Earls

3.5/1(+50%)
(3) Earls 3.5/1, Creditable second of 10 in handicap (18/5) at Leopardstown (7f, good) 28 days ago, no match for winner. Likely to be thereabouts in current mood.
3
3rd (1) Half Nutz (3.33/1 +33%)
Half Nutz

3.33/1(+33%)
(1) Half Nutz 3.33/1, C&D winner. 7/2, good second of 8 in minor event at this course (6.7f, good) 20 days ago, nearest finish. Very much one to consider.
4
4th (8) Band Width (6.5/1 -189%)
Band Width

6.5/1(-189%)
(8) Band Width 6.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Career best when winning 9-runner minor event (9/2) at Sligo (5.8f, good) 16 days ago. Back up in trip. Has to be taken seriously.
5th
5th (10) Chambery Prince (11/1 +8%)
Chambery Prince

11/1(+8%)
(10) Chambery Prince 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, good fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (8f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Not discounted.
6th
6th (4) Eloquent Arthur (7.5/1 -50%)
Eloquent Arthur

7.5/1(-50%)
(4) Eloquent Arthur 7.5/1, 8/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at this course (8f, good to firm) 26 days ago, not knocked about. Cheekpieces back on. Merits consideration, particularly if the market speaks in his favour.
7th
7th (11) Rock Etoile (8.5/1 +47%)
Rock Etoile

8.5/1(+47%)
(11) Rock Etoile 8.5/1, Last of 22 in handicap at Cork (7f, soft, 13/2) 50 days ago. Reappearance was encouraging, so not one to completely dismiss.
8th
8th (7) Improving (28/1 +15%)
Improving

28/1(+15%)
(7) Improving 28/1, C&D winner. 80/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, sixteenth of 22 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good to soft) 61 days ago. Bit to prove on the back of that low-key reappearance.
9th
9th (6) Sky Dweller (150/1 -88%)
Sky Dweller

150/1(-88%)
(6) Sky Dweller 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Twelfth of 14 in novice hurdle (50/1) at Kilbeggan (16f, good) 24 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Hard to make a case for.
LTO Selection:

17:45 Limerick Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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18:15 Limerick Maiden 8f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (13) Sir Antonino (1.5/1 +25%)
Sir Antonino

1.5/1(+25%)
(13) Sir Antonino 1.5/1, Lightly-raced colt. 15/2, last of 13 in handicap at Navan (10f, good) 40 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Big player if on-song.
2
2nd (3) Roman Bull (7.5/1 -15%)
Roman Bull

7.5/1(-15%)
(3) Roman Bull 7.5/1, Once-raced gelding on Flat. Sixth of 13 in maiden at Listowel (8f, good, 150/1) on Flat debut 33 days ago, nearest finish.
3
3rd (14) The Vik (3.33/1 +58%)
The Vik

3.33/1(+58%)
(14) The Vik 3.33/1, Twice-raced gelding. 7/1, sixth of 14 in maiden at this C&D (good to firm) 26 days ago.
4
4th (10) James Henry (28/1 +15%)
James Henry

28/1(+15%)
(10) James Henry 28/1, Twice-raced gelding. 40/1, tenth of 12 in maiden at Navan (10f, good) 54 days ago.
5th
5th (12) Passage Of War (18/1 +55%)
Passage Of War

18/1(+55%)
(12) Passage Of War 18/1, Alhebayeb colt. Closely related to 6f/7f winner Passadouro and 7f-1¼m winner Stars N Angels, and half-brother to 2 winners, including 5f winner Appleberry. Wears tongue strap.
6th
6th (15) Cara Susanna (7/1 -40%)
Cara Susanna

7/1(-40%)
(15) Cara Susanna 7/1, Tamayuz filly. Half-sister to 1¼m-1½m winner Princess Highway, 1¾m-2m winner Royal Diamond and winner up to 1m Mad About You, all smart. One to take seriously on debut.
7th
7th (7) Danesfort (125/1 -56%)
Danesfort

125/1(-56%)
(7) Danesfort 125/1, Once-raced gelding. Twelfth of 14 in maiden at Gowran (9.4f, good to soft, 50/1) on debut 31 days ago.
8th
8th (1) Ballycallan King (14/1 +79%)
Ballycallan King

14/1(+79%)
(1) Ballycallan King 14/1, Twice-raced gelding on Flat. Tenth of 14 in maiden at Leopardstown (7f, good to soft, 50/1) 60 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip.
9th
9th (9) Fond Farewell (50/1 +0%)
Fond Farewell

50/1(+0%)
(9) Fond Farewell 50/1, Once-raced gelding. Last of 6 in maiden at Listowel (8f, good to soft, 40/1) on debut 32 days ago, slowly away.
10th
10th (17) Clever Capall (66/1 -65%)
Clever Capall

66/1(-65%)
(17) Clever Capall 66/1, Twice-raced gelding. Seventeenth of 20 in maiden (150/1) at the Curragh (8f, soft) 11 days ago. RESERVE.
11th
11th (16) Destivelle (150/1 -50%)
Destivelle

150/1(-50%)
(16) Destivelle 150/1, Lightly-raced filly. 150/1, ninth of 15 in maiden at Gowran (9.4f, good) 25 days ago.
12th
12th (5) Le Jardin Secret (6/1 +33%)
Le Jardin Secret

6/1(+33%)
(5) Le Jardin Secret 6/1, Twice-raced mare. 33/1, first run since leaving D. K. Weld when third of 12 in maiden at Tipperary (9f, heavy). Off 9 months.
13th
13th (2) Campione D'italia (33/1 +50%)
Campione D'italia

33/1(+50%)
(2) Campione D'italia 33/1, €14,000 foal, €28,000 yearling, £20,000 2-y-o, Territories gelding. Half-brother to 2-y-o 1¼m winner Bayeux.
14th
14th (19) Kayleigh Grace (100/1 -52%)
Kayleigh Grace

100/1(-52%)
(19) Kayleigh Grace 100/1, Twice-raced filly. Ninth of 11 in maiden at Roscommon (7.3f, soft, 100/1) 9 days ago. RESERVE.
15th
15th (6) Proud Dandy (40/1 +20%)
Proud Dandy

40/1(+20%)
(6) Proud Dandy 40/1, Dandy Man filly. Sister to 6f/7f winner Dandys Gold. Dam unraced.
16th
16th (18) Srowland Jack (100/1 -52%)
Srowland Jack

100/1(-52%)
(18) Srowland Jack 100/1, Once-raced gelding. 125/1, nineteenth of 20 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, soft) on debut 11 days ago. RESERVE.
LTO Selection:

18:15 Limerick Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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18:45 Limerick Handicap 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (4) Himalayan Beauty (7.5/1 +53%)
Himalayan Beauty

7.5/1(+53%)
(4) Himalayan Beauty 7.5/1, 33/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Down Royal (10.3f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Back down in trip. Yard in good form.
2
2nd (10) Miss Cunning (7/1 +65%)
Miss Cunning

7/1(+65%)
(10) Miss Cunning 7/1, Latest win at Listowel in June. 12/1, twenty-first of 22 in handicap at the Curragh (9f, good) 13 days ago. Not taken lightly judged on previous efforts.
3
3rd (2) New York Angel (2.75/1 -10%)
New York Angel

2.75/1(-10%)
(2) New York Angel 2.75/1, Winner at Gowran in May. 9/2, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Gowran (7f, good) 25 days ago. One to consider.
4
4th (3) Sheer Chance (7.5/1 +38%)
Sheer Chance

7.5/1(+38%)
(3) Sheer Chance 7.5/1, Seventh of 10 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good, 22/1) 28 days ago. Has work to do.
5th
5th (11) Lovesome Dove (20/1 +70%)
Lovesome Dove

20/1(+70%)
(11) Lovesome Dove 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 15 in maiden (200/1) at Fairyhouse (7f, good) 41 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Very hard to make a case for.
6th
6th (9) Chestnutter (14/1 +0%)
Chestnutter

14/1(+0%)
(9) Chestnutter 14/1, 16/1, respectable fourth of 15 in maiden at Fairyhouse (7f, good) 41 days ago. More needed.
7th
7th (7) Indian Sioux (6/1 +33%)
Indian Sioux

6/1(+33%)
(7) Indian Sioux 6/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap at Naas (8f, good, 12/1) 15 days ago. Hood back on.
8th
8th (8) Helpmeout (3.33/1 -33%)
Helpmeout

3.33/1(-33%)
(8) Helpmeout 3.33/1, 7/2, career best when winning 15-runner handicap at Leopardstown (8f, good) 28 days ago, readily. Expected to be bang there.
9th
9th (5) Star Image (16/1 +0%)
Star Image

16/1(+0%)
(5) Star Image 16/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2020. Last of 14 in handicap (20/1) at Leopardstown (8f, good). Off 96 days. Needs a couple of these to falter.
LTO Selection:

18:45 Limerick Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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19:15 Limerick Stakes 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (4) Aurora Princess (6/1 +14%)
Aurora Princess

6/1(+14%)
(4) Aurora Princess 6/1, Fairly useful filly. C&D winner. Latest win here in April. Creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 12/1) 26 days ago.
2
2nd (5) Monzoon (6/1 +0%)
Monzoon

6/1(+0%)
(5) Monzoon 6/1, Fairly useful gelding. Creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at Naas (8f, good, 13/2) 15 days ago. Can give a good account.
3
3rd (6) Starting Monday (8/1 +43%)
Starting Monday

8/1(+43%)
(6) Starting Monday 8/1, Fairly useful gelding. 20/1, twenty second of 26 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to soft) 47 days ago.
4
4th (2) Dedillon (3.5/1 +13%)
Dedillon

3.5/1(+13%)
(2) Dedillon 3.5/1, Fairly useful mare. C&D winner. Latest win at Cork in May. Good third of 10 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 26 days ago, having run of race. One to consider.
5th
5th (1) Mazagran (1/1 +43%)
Mazagran

1/1(+43%)
(1) Mazagran 1/1, Useful horse. C&D winner. 5/1, good second of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 26 days ago. Tongue strap on first time. Expected to be bang there.
LTO Selection:

19:15 Limerick Stakes 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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19:45 Limerick Maiden 12f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (12) Magellan Strait (28/1 -75%)
Magellan Strait

28/1(-75%)
(12) Magellan Strait 28/1, Once-raced gelding. Sixth of 10 in maiden (9/1) at Tipperary (12.5f, good to firm) on debut 37 days ago, not knocked about. Should improve.
2
2nd (14) Nusret (2.5/1 +25%)
Nusret

2.5/1(+25%)
(14) Nusret 2.5/1, Lightly-raced colt. 9/2, good third of 13 in handicap at Navan (10f, good) 40 days ago. Up in trip. Tongue strap back on and in the mix.
3
3rd (13) Mercury Mission (16/1 -78%)
Mercury Mission

16/1(-78%)
(13) Mercury Mission 16/1, Twice-raced colt. Visored for 1st time, fifth of 10 in maiden at Fairyhouse (12f, good to soft, 11/4) 27 days ago. Shortlisted.
4
4th (11) Gulliver's Travels (0.91/1 +52%)
Gulliver's Travels

0.91/1(+52%)
(11) Gulliver's Travels 0.91/1, Highly promising Galileo colt. 8/1, considerately handled when debut fourth of 11 in maiden at Leopardstown (12f, good to soft) 60 days ago. Stable having good spell. Open to significant progress. Big player.
5th
5th (8) First Emperor (4/1 +0%)
First Emperor

4/1(+0%)
(8) First Emperor 4/1, Lightly-raced colt. 11/4, good second of 6 in maiden at Leopardstown (12.8f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Trainer going well. Solid claims.
6th
6th (17) Calvesi (40/1 -150%)
Calvesi

40/1(-150%)
(17) Calvesi 40/1, Once-raced gelding. Sixth of 8 in maiden at Down Royal (10.3f, good to soft, 13/2) on debut 19 days ago, merely closing up late. Up in trip with more needed. RESERVE.
7th
7th (1) Emeric (250/1 -150%)
Emeric

250/1(-150%)
(1) Emeric 250/1, Once-raced gelding on Flat. Tenth of 14 in maiden at Ballinrobe (9.6f, good to soft, 80/1) on flat debut 17 days ago. Significantly up in trip with lots to find.
8th
8th (7) Downing Street (14/1 +22%)
Downing Street

14/1(+22%)
(7) Downing Street 14/1, Twice-raced colt. Eleventh of 13 in maiden at the Curragh (10f, good to soft, 9/1) 88 days ago. Up in trip. Yard having good spell but needs to step forward.
9th
9th (3) Saddle In The Rain (150/1 -88%)
Saddle In The Rain

150/1(-88%)
(3) Saddle In The Rain 150/1, Once-raced gelding on Flat. Tongue strap on for 1st time, fourth of 9 in maiden at Down Royal (12.8f, good to soft, 150/1) on flat debut 19 days ago. Others preferred.
10th
10th (15) Our Scholar (200/1 -100%)
Our Scholar

200/1(-100%)
(15) Our Scholar 200/1, Thrice-raced colt. 200/1, eleventh of 13 in maiden at Cork (10.2f, good) 62 days ago. Up in trip with plenty more needed.
11th
11th (6) Black Soul (40/1 -60%)
Black Soul

40/1(-60%)
(6) Black Soul 40/1, €5,500 foal, Elvstroem gelding. Half-brother to winner up to 1¼m Zariyano and winner up to 1¼m Zalvados, both in France. Dam German 1¼m winner. Others appeal more.
LTO Selection:

19:45 Limerick Maiden 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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20:15 Limerick Handicap 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (7) All Class (12/1 -50%)
All Class

12/1(-50%)
(7) All Class 12/1, Bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Navan (20f, soft, evens) 124 days ago. Off 124 days. Fair on the Flat, poor on last Flat run.
2
2nd (9) S'all Good Man (7.5/1 +70%)
S'all Good Man

7.5/1(+70%)
(9) S'all Good Man 7.5/1, 33/1, respectable eighth of 18 in minor event at the Curragh (12f, good) 13 days ago, not ideally placed.
3
3rd (14) Observing (10/1 +75%)
Observing

10/1(+75%)
(14) Observing 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable twelfth of 22 in handicap (25/1) at the Curragh (9f, good) 13 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
4
4th (15) Nusra (12/1 +64%)
Nusra

12/1(+64%)
(15) Nusra 12/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, first run since leaving E. J. O'Grady when ninth of 14 in handicap at Tipperary (12.6f, soft, 6/1) 8 days ago.
5th
5th (8) Impero (1.38/1 +45%)
Impero

1.38/1(+45%)
(8) Impero 1.38/1, Unreliable individual. Respectable fourth of 18 in minor event (15/2) at the Curragh (12f, good) 13 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Yard in good form. Others more persuasive.
6th
6th (3) Bring Us Paradise (10/1 +38%)
Bring Us Paradise

10/1(+38%)
(3) Bring Us Paradise 10/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Dundalk in February. Respectable tenth of 22 in handicap (33/1) at the Curragh (9f, good) 13 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.
7th
7th (10) Wajaaha (10/1 +9%)
Wajaaha

10/1(+9%)
(10) Wajaaha 10/1, C&D winner. First run since leaving Cathal Byrnes when creditable third of 13 in handicap (7/1) at Gowran (13.8f, heavy). Off 8 months. Should go well.
8th
8th (6) Evergreen And Red (6/1 +40%)
Evergreen And Red

6/1(+40%)
(6) Evergreen And Red 6/1, Below form fourth of 18 in novice hurdle (6/4) at Listowel (16f, soft) 31 days ago, unsuited by emphasis on stamina. Up in trip.
9th
9th (11) Elusive Gigolo (16/1 -78%)
Elusive Gigolo

16/1(-78%)
(11) Elusive Gigolo 16/1, 8/1, improved when 1¼ lengths third of 12 to Loingseoir on handicap debut at Roscommon final start in 2021. Eighth of 11 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16.8f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Open to further progress back in this sphere.
10th
10th (4) French Asset (28/1 +44%)
French Asset

28/1(+44%)
(4) French Asset 28/1, 40/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (11.5f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
LTO Selection:

20:15 Limerick Handicap 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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