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8 May 2026

Friday 8 May McGrath Limestone Works Handicap

McGrath Limestone Works Handicap · 1m1f133y

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Jockey / Trainer
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Deuteronomy silks
Deuteronomy
Age 7 · 9-9
8-0088
TBA
R P Burns 11%
63
7
9-9
25/1
Third reserve; in the form of his life last June, notching three wins on the trot at 1m/1m1f following addition of visor/blinkers; yet to hit form in four attempts this term though.
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Third reserve; in the form of his life last June, notching three wins on the trot at 1m/1m1f following addition of visor/blinkers; yet to hit form in four attempts this term though.

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Ethelwulf Non-Runner
Age 4 · 9-7
870600
60
4
9-7
33/1
Reserve; ability for the Gosdens but very opposable on this year's form; blinkers replace cheekpieces.
1
Majestic King
Age 5 · 10-6
8-8021
J M Sheridan
Denis Gerard Hogan
64
5
10-6
4/7
Well-bred Godolphin cast-off makes a quick reappearance after landing a touch over a mile at Gowran on Tuesday in ridiculously easy fashion, value for much more than the 3.5l winning margin; due for a hefty rise so connections' quick to bring him out again under mandatory 7lb penalty and will take all the beating if staying this longer trip (bred to).
Spotlight

Well-bred Godolphin cast-off makes a quick reappearance after landing a touch over a mile at Gowran on Tuesday in ridiculously easy fashion, value for much more than the 3.5l winning margin; due for a hefty rise so connections' quick to bring him out again under mandatory 7lb penalty and will take all the beating if staying this longer trip (bred to).

1
Tero d'Rosa
Age 4 · 10-4
7032-1
62
4
10-4
15/2
Off the mark at Ballinrobe four days ago when he dug deep for a narrow success at the expense of the odds-on Majestic King who beat Can I Kiss You the run before; doesn't look obviously well in under a penalty and stall 14 isn't ideal, but must have a chance.
Spotlight

Off the mark at Ballinrobe four days ago when he dug deep for a narrow success at the expense of the odds-on Majestic King who beat Can I Kiss You the run before; doesn't look obviously well in under a penalty and stall 14 isn't ideal, but must have a chance.

2
In The Minus silks
In The Minus
Age 4 · 11-7
34155-
112
117
4
11-7
33/1
Flat winner (7f) on good ground at Limerick last summer; has been error-prone over hurdles; best effort when winning at Galway last October; fit from a recent Flat outing at this venue; not suited by the race conditions.
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Flat winner (7f) on good ground at Limerick last summer; has been error-prone over hurdles; best effort when winning at Galway last October; fit from a recent Flat outing at this venue; not suited by the race conditions.

2
Jawhary silks
Jawhary
Age 8 · 10-2
664210
60
62
8
10-2
8/1
Down the field on turf last time but had been running well here and should still be on a competitive mark; on the shortlist.
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Down the field on turf last time but had been running well here and should still be on a competitive mark; on the shortlist.

3
Sayidah New Bay silks
Sayidah New Bay
Age 4 · 10-0
33-057
63
4
10-0
12/1
Nice pedigree and beaten less than a length on handicap debut at Killarney in October (1m3f, soft); has kept on over shorter trips last twice and now steps back up in trip.
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Nice pedigree and beaten less than a length on handicap debut at Killarney in October (1m3f, soft); has kept on over shorter trips last twice and now steps back up in trip.

4
Miss Australie silks
Miss Australie
Age 5 · 9-13
860-06
72
5
9-13
33/1
Yet to place in 14 starts but one of her better runs was over C&D last year and bit of encouragement last time at Ballinrobe, never a factor after being baulked from stalls but some late headway over 9.5f.
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Yet to place in 14 starts but one of her better runs was over C&D last year and bit of encouragement last time at Ballinrobe, never a factor after being baulked from stalls but some late headway over 9.5f.

4
She's Ideal silks
She's Ideal
Age 4 · 10-0
/94-42
60
4
10-0
SP
Has returned with a couple of good runs, staying on fourth over a mile at Gowran and stayed 1m2f trip well when only beaten a neck at Sligo early this month, having led inside final furlong; cheekpieces tried.
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Has returned with a couple of good runs, staying on fourth over a mile at Gowran and stayed 1m2f trip well when only beaten a neck at Sligo early this month, having led inside final furlong; cheekpieces tried.

7
Thru The Gap
Age 4 · 9-12
886-90
James Ryan
Patrick Magee
59
4
9-12
50/1
Maiden has yet to trouble the judge; blinkers tried and handicapper relenting but remains hard to fancy.
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Maiden has yet to trouble the judge; blinkers tried and handicapper relenting but remains hard to fancy.

8
Tasmanian Girl silks
Tasmanian Girl
Age 6 · 10-8
57560-
81
108
6
10-8
SP
Won a handicap hurdle at Thurles in March 2025; otherwise undistinguished form, including when tailed off in this race 12 months ago; should at least strip fitter as a result of a recent Flat run.
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Won a handicap hurdle at Thurles in March 2025; otherwise undistinguished form, including when tailed off in this race 12 months ago; should at least strip fitter as a result of a recent Flat run.

8
Cuckaloo Hill silks
Cuckaloo Hill
Age 4 · 9-6
908-04
70
4
9-6
22/1
Twice placed for Paul Nolan in good-ground handicaps last June; best run so far for current yard when fourth over 9.5f at Ballinrobe, with four of these behind; unproven over this far, though.
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Twice placed for Paul Nolan in good-ground handicaps last June; best run so far for current yard when fourth over 9.5f at Ballinrobe, with four of these behind; unproven over this far, though.

8
Starting Monday silks
Starting Monday
Age 9 · 9-11
804-01
63
9
9-11
SP
Back to form for third career win when landing Gowran handicap over slightly shorter last month (soft) off career-low mark (beating strong-finishing stablemate Khormor Syd); wants it soft, may not confirm that form now.
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Back to form for third career win when landing Gowran handicap over slightly shorter last month (soft) off career-low mark (beating strong-finishing stablemate Khormor Syd); wants it soft, may not confirm that form now.

11
Smooth silks
Smooth
Age 4 · 9-3
7007-9
47
60
4
9-3
40/1
Eight-race maiden who has shown nothing of note in handicaps and stamina isn't guaranteed.
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Eight-race maiden who has shown nothing of note in handicaps and stamina isn't guaranteed.

11
Calamint
Age 6 · 9-7
476-28
Yudish Geerdharry(7)
Adrian Murray
61
6
9-7
10/1
No win since scoring off 2lb higher at Naas (1m, yielding) over two years ago; promising seasonal comeback second at Navan in March (1m2f) but 1m4f looked beyond her at Limerick last month; back to probably her optimum trip.
Spotlight

No win since scoring off 2lb higher at Naas (1m, yielding) over two years ago; promising seasonal comeback second at Navan in March (1m2f) but 1m4f looked beyond her at Limerick last month; back to probably her optimum trip.

14
Piatra Neamt silks
Piatra Neamt
Age 5 · 9-2
960-00
65
5
9-2
25/1
Ran okay over 1m2f on handicap debut at Navan last October but twice well held over this trip after; always behind at Ballinrobe last time; cheekpieces swapped for visor.
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Ran okay over 1m2f on handicap debut at Navan last October but twice well held over this trip after; always behind at Ballinrobe last time; cheekpieces swapped for visor.

16
Kartayaz silks
Kartayaz
Age 9 · 8-10
10-880
62
9
8-10
40/1
Five wins, four of them on AW including 50-1 success under this rider in December; shaped like the run was needed at Ballinrobe last time; best form is over 10.5f, this trip stretches him
Spotlight

Five wins, four of them on AW including 50-1 success under this rider in December; shaped like the run was needed at Ballinrobe last time; best form is over 10.5f, this trip stretches him

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Chamber Verdict

Balanced lens

Tasmanian Girl

Speculative

Tasmanian Girl owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (60) and market confidence (49). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

- Aengus King Phillip Enright
69% Confidence
⚠ Danger Runner

In The Minus

Nearest rival if the simulation drifts off the primary path.

33/1 · Brian Francis Cawley
✓ Value Signal

In The Minus

Strongest upside if you want a less obvious route through the field.

33/1 · Brian Francis Cawley
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Balanced

Even weighting across form, market confidence and race-day volatility.

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Chamber Signals

How the chamber read the race

Why this horse Live cards showing how the active lens weighted each signal for this outcome.
Speed rating Live signal
60 / 100
⚖ Weight 38% +22.8 pts

Base ability signal derived from the runner's best available speed figure.

Market confidence Speculative
49 / 100
⚖ Weight 22% +10.9 pts

Transforms live price respect into a confidence signal inside the chamber.

Pace profile Speculative
47 / 100
⚖ Weight 12% +4.5 pts

How cleanly the runner's engine fits the projected rhythm and pressure map.

Value edge Live signal
71 / 100
⚖ Weight 10% +7.1 pts

Shows whether the current price still leaves enough upside in the pick.

Chaos factor High conviction
61 / 100
⚖ Weight 10% +6.1 pts

Controlled volatility that keeps the simulation realistic and stress-tests the profile.

Favourite bias Low conviction
40 / 100
⚖ Weight 8% +3.2 pts

Extra certainty applied when the active lens wants to trust the obvious market leader.

Top chamber signals Top 5 ranked by the active lens.
1 8. Tasmanian Girl
52.5 -
2 2. In The Minus
48.8 33/1
3 1. Majestic King
48.3 4/7
4 11. Calamint
45.3 10/1
5 8. Starting Monday
43.5 -
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1
Age 5 · 10-6
4/7
J: J M Sheridan
T: Denis Gerard Hogan
🐾

Well-bred Godolphin cast-off makes a quick reappearance after landing a touch over a mile at Gowran on Tuesday in ridiculously easy fashion, value for much more than the 3.5l winning margin; due for a hefty rise so connections' quick to bring him out again under mandatory 7lb penalty and will take all the beating if staying this longer trip (bred to).

1
Age 4 · 10-4
15/2
🐾

Off the mark at Ballinrobe four days ago when he dug deep for a narrow success at the expense of the odds-on Majestic King who beat Can I Kiss You the run before; doesn't look obviously well in under a penalty and stall 14 isn't ideal, but must have a chance.

2
Age 8 · 10-2
8/1
🐾

Down the field on turf last time but had been running well here and should still be on a competitive mark; on the shortlist.

11
Age 6 · 9-7
10/1
J: Yudish Geerdharry(7)
T: Adrian Murray
🐾

No win since scoring off 2lb higher at Naas (1m, yielding) over two years ago; promising seasonal comeback second at Navan in March (1m2f) but 1m4f looked beyond her at Limerick last month; back to probably her optimum trip.

3
Age 4 · 10-0
12/1
🐾

Nice pedigree and beaten less than a length on handicap debut at Killarney in October (1m3f, soft); has kept on over shorter trips last twice and now steps back up in trip.

🗺 The Course Race conditions

1m1f133y Distance to cover
Good Expected going
16 Confirmed runners
Ballinrobe Track and setting