Limerick Results Thu, 12th Mar, 2026

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The Raceday Stewards fined Henry de Bromhead, trainer €65 for failing to fit the declared hood to Border Lad prior to entering the parade ring

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident inside the final furlong involving Bois D'angos (FR), ridden by Mr F.R. Buckley, placed first, and Border Lad, ridden by D.G. Whelan, placed second, where it appeared they made contact. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr. F.R. Buckley stated that he felt contact from his right in the final furlong. D.G. Whelan stated that his mount hung left in the home straight and he felt he corrected him sufficiently. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found D.G. Whelan, was in breach of Rule 214 in that they had ridden Carelessly, and having considered his clean record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended him for two racedays

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the home straight involving Bois D'angos (FR), ridden by Mr F.R

Buckley, and Jury Time, ridden by Mr D.G. Lavery, where it appeared they briefly made contact. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

D.G. Whelan, rider of Border Lad, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly left in the home straight

Conor Clarke, rider of Deeter, trained by Eoin Christopher McCarthy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly

P.J. Cody, rider of Natures Odyssey, trained by P.F.McEnery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Michael Moloney (Chairman), Mr. Patrick Dowling, Mr. John McGuire, Mr. John Osborne, Mr. C.J. Sweeney

An I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing (excluding Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles) that are EBF eligible and which had been purchased as an unraced three or four year old at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for #45,000 or less at a recognised National Hunt Store Sale and that have not been purchased at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for any more than #45,000 at any time
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 4lbs 5-y-o and up 12st. Mares allowed 7lbs.
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 8th March) may also ride in this race. (The first sale as an unraced three or four yrs old to govern the price if sold more than once). (Auction prices in euro must be stipulated at time of entry). (See RAS for details of recognised National Hunt Store Sales). Conversion Rates To Euro (For Horses Purchased in Great Britain) 2018 British Pound €1.14 2019 British Pound €1.11 2020 British Pound €1.18 2021 British Pound €1.12 2022 British Pound €1.19 2023 British Pound €1.12 2024 British Pound €1.15 2025 British Pound €1.20 ?????Contd (The owner of an Irish-bred winner of this race will receive an IRE Incentive Scheme Sales Bonus of €10000. See RAS for full terms & conditions of this scheme) (The winning owner of this race will receive a €5000 bonus (€7500 bonus if Irish bred and has not previously won a bonus payment in an Academy Hurdle) should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H.