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Limerick meeting — yesterday (18 October 2026) summary
The Limerick card ran on GOOD TO YIELDING (Good in places) ground and was notable for a high number of withdrawals listed as “unsuitable ground”, which significantly reduced several fields. Despite the disruptions there were a number of decisive performances: Kimi De Mai landed the PwC Mares Maiden Hurdle for Willie Mullins and Paul Townend, Kings Hill took the Grade 3 BOYLE Sports JT McNamara Munster National in comfortable fashion, and Beckistine produced a strong staying performance to win the Limerick Show Handicap Hurdle. There were a few fallers/unseated riders of note (Approval unseated in the 14:30, Tell Me See and Ann Bulkley fell in the handicap) and Anyway fell while travelling prominently in the Munster National.
Key points and takeaways
Going and a number of late scratchings shaped several races. The big talking points were Kings Hill’s victory in the Grade 3 staying chase and Fenway Park’s surprise success at 25/1 in the John Thomas McNamara Series handicap — the latter came from midfield to lead after the last and go clear. At the smaller end of the card Miners Bridge and Amen Kate provided tidy finishing rides to complete the meeting’s winners.
Latest winners
Name: latest winners
| Race (time) | Winner | Odds | Trainer / Jockey | Comment / Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PwC Mares Maiden Hurdle (14:00) | Kimi De Mai | 13/8 | W P Mullins / Paul Townend | In touch, led last, ridden run-in, kept on |
| Irish Wire Products (C & G) Maiden Hurdle (14:30) | A Boy The Kid | 3/1 | C Byrnes / Philip Byrnes | Prominent, led after 1st, pressed 2 out, kept on well |
| Limerick Show Handicap Hurdle (15:00) | Beckistine | 4/1 | M A Molloy / Mark Walsh | Travelled strongly, led and went clear run-in, readily |
| John Thomas McNamara Series (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle (15:30) | Fenway Park | 25/1 | N Stokes / Ms J I Stokes | Midfield, headway, led last and went clear, kept on well |
| BOYLE Sports JT McNamara Munster National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (16:00) | Kings Hill | 11/1 | Paul John Gilligan / Danny Gilligan | Prominent, left clear 2 out, ridden before last, comfortably |
| STL Logistics Handicap Chase (16:30) | Miners Bridge | 11/4 | S Curling / Phillip Enright | Led, headed early, led again before 2 out, ridden run-in, kept on |
| Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Beginners Chase (17:00) | Amen Kate | 8/1 | Thomas Cooper / Daniel King | Raced second, led before 2 out, ridden when mistake last, held on |
Incidents and notes
Several runners were declared non-runners with “unsuitable ground” listed in the going column; this had a material effect on field sizes. There were a number of non-finishers: Approval (unseated 2 out in the 14:30), Tell Me See and Ann Bulkley both fell in the 15:00 handicap, and Anyway fell in the Munster National while travelling prominently. Veterinary/trainer notes included Haveanothertry subsequently reported with mucus in the lungs and a lost shoe after being pulled up in the 15:30 handicap hurdle.
Overall, the meeting produced a Grade 3 winner to savour in Kings Hill and a handful of eye-catching performances despite the trimming of several fields by the prevailing ground.
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Limerick Race Results
Limerick was the first new racecourse to open in Ireland for over fifty years in 2001 and now stages around 20 meetings each year with a mixture of flat and jumps racing. The biggest meeting of the year is the four-day Christmas Festival in December. The feature races are the Grade 2 Dorans Pride Novice Hurdle on St Stephen’s Day and the Grade 1 Faugheen Novice Chase on 28 December.
Past winners of the Faugheen Novice Chase include Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Imperial Call and Irish Gold Cup winner Bellshill. The Grade 2 Dawn Run Mares Novice Chase, now run on 27 December during the Christmas Festival, also has an impressive roll of honour including the prolific Vroum Vroum Mag in 2015. The Christmas Festival also includes a Ladies’ Day and a Family Fun Day.
Another important National Hunt fixture is Munster National weekend in October. This race was won by dual Grand National winner Tiger Roll in 2016. The biggest Limerick race on the flat is the Listed Martin Molony Stakes in June.
You can get the latest Limerick race results by clicking on Today’s Results & Racecards from the dropdown menu. This page is continually updated with one of the fastest results services in the business. This is later updated with the complete finishing order and Tote returns which can be accessed by clicking on each race title. You can also search previous race results from the racing calendar icon beneath the page title.
Racecourse Guide
Racing has taken place in the Limerick area since 1790 but the previous site at Greenpark was absorbed by urban development. A new site was established near the village of Patrickswell.
Limerick is a right handed circuit of a mile and three furlongs. There is a steep climb on the back straight before a downhill run into the three furlong home straight. There is a slight incline to the finishing post so the course can call on stamina reserves when the going is testing.
There are seven fences to a circuit on the jumps track and five of them come in quick succession on the back straight. The second last can be tricky for horses beginning to tire. The hurdles track is on the inside of the chase course and is therefore sharper and there is a run-in of one furlong after the last.
Dining, Hospitality & Facilities
Limerick racecourse is set in prime greenbelt land with the impressive Grandstand overlooking glorious countryside. It is now established as a modern and vibrant course with fantastic facilities, well worthy of staging top class racing.
Hospitality packages include the Panoramic Restaurant which overlooks the home straight. This is perfect for corporate entertainment with mouth-watering cuisine, cash bar and wines with waiter service. Around the Grandstand you can choose from tasty treats to gourmet fine dining. Private suites, many with their own private balconies, and the Greenmount Suite can also be reserved; see the racecourse website for current options.
The nearest train station is Colbert Station on Parnell Street which is just 15 minutes from the racecourse. There are direct trains from Dublin, Ennis and Galway, with connections from Waterford via Limerick Junction.
Tickets
You can book your Limerick admission tickets online in advance. Your hospitality package for the Panoramic Restaurant can also be reserved online and the racecourse will welcome enquiries for private suite packages for corporate parties or larger groups.
The Effect of the Draw
A low draw is an advantage at Limerick on good or fast ground. The course suits front-runners but the draw is less of a factor when the going is soft.
Contact and Location
Limerick Racecourse, Greenmount Park, Patrickswell, Co. Limerick V94 K858. Ireland.
Tel: +353 61 320 000
Official Website: https://www.limerickraces.ie/