Limerick Results Thu, 28th May, 2026

See also » 'Wide awake' Mullins bags second Limerick success
he is a nice horse and it is great for Christopher Neville (owner from Roscrea), who has been very patient with him as the horse has had little niggly issues, up and down. He is fulfilling his promise now though and we could jump a fence with him in time. W J Lanigan, trainer

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the approach to the second last hurdle involving Minella Diamond, ridden by D.E. Mullins, Marlpark, ridden by D. King and Chemdawg, ridden by P.T. Enright where it appeared Chemdawg had to take a check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D.E. Mullins stated that he moved in on the approach to the hurdle and felt he was clear of the horses on his inside. D. King stated that he moved across on the approach to the hurdle, that he was aware of Chemdawg on his inside and felt that he was clear of him. P.T. Enright stated that he maintained his line until he was taken off it by the horses outside him

Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found D. King to be in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his clean record in this regard they suspended him for two racedays. Furthermore the Raceday Stewards found D.E. Mullins to be in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his record in this regard (second offence) they suspended him for four racedays. In arriving at their decision, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that the racing lines taken by both D. King and D.E. Mullins had contributed to the incident

The Raceday Stewards interviewed T. Power Roche, rider of Committee Meeting, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that his mount was a difficult ride who is known to stay on well late and wanted to be in contention if possible. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that T. Power Roche was in breach of R.10.3(b)(out of contention) and having considered his clean record in this regard, they suspended him for two racedays

P.T. Enright, rider of Chemdawg, trained by Oliver McKiernan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he had to check on the run to the second last when getting interfered with by the horses on his outer.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (110 = 11st 12lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.