Limerick Racecourse is a horse racing venue in County Limerick, Ireland, which stages both National Hunt and Flat Racing hosting 18 fixtures all year round🐴
Limerick, Ireland
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Henry & Jack were here in Limerick Racecourse on 20th July and had a winner with a horse called Braveway with Rachael Blackmore on board. Jack was super excited with the win. Heartbreaking 💔 to think he is no longer with us. RIP Jack from all your friends in Limerick 😢
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Great to see these young chaps all the way from Kilkenny 🐱 enjoying their day here at the #limerickraces ⭐️🙌🐎🏆
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Unbelievable excitement here at #limerickraces for the last race of the day the @BoyleSports download app flat race with 125/1 winner “An Forghas” owned trained bred and ridden by James Conheady #congrats 🙌💚🐎🏆⭐️💍🌲
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Good morning from Limerick Racecourse. Looking forward to a great days racing here today #HorseRacing 🙏🐎💚🏆
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Thanks to The @limerickstrandhotel we have an amazing prize to giveaway for the Christmas Racing Festival
Like, Share and Tag who you would bring to The Christmas Racing Festival, make sure to also follow @limerickraces and @limerickstrandhotel
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Faugheen the machine! 🔥
The old warrior still has plenty left in him as Faugheen strides up the line to win the G1 Matchbook Betting Exchange Novice Chase for Patrick and Willie Mullins
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Local legend Andrew McNamara remembered with race in his honour. Andrew McNamara was a standing dish at Limerick Racecourse for many years, which is why his local track will run a race in his honour on the opening day of the @MrBinman Christmas Racing Festival.
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The board of Limerick Racecourse are delighted to announce the appointment of Tom Rudd @TruddT as their new General Manager. See press release below 👇 wishing Tom the very best in his new role.
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A Grade 1 for Greenmount Park! The Greenmount Park Novice Chase has been upgraded to a Grade 1 @LimerickRaces bit.ly/LimerickGrade1 🐎🏆
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Limerick Races is going ahead today and is not cancelled. First race is off at 12.20pm. Please ignore incorrect information on other platforms stating that the races are cancelled. @RacingTV @AtTheRaces
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Race 5 @angloprinters Steeplechase Winning Jockey 🏇 @_Davy_Russel_ on board Vado Forde owned by “Call it what you like syndicate” & trained by @gelliott_racing 💚🏆🐎
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Faugheen and Patrick Mullins are welcomed to the Winners Enclosure after winning @TeamMatchbook Novice Chase #faugheen #grade1
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Congrats to @GainfordJordan who won the Leading Jockey Prize over the 4 days of our racing festival here at #limerickraces €1000 cheque & prize kindly sponsored by @FutureTkting Thanks to Greg Walker for doing the presentation 🍾🏆 💴
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Sincere condolences to the McNamara family on the passing of Andrew. Andrew spent many a happy day here in Limerick racecourse and he will be sadly missed by all.
Our thoughts are with his wife Kathleen, sons and former jockeys Andrew and Robbie McNamara and daughter Liz 🙏 RIP
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Patrick Mullins winning jockey on board Faugheen who won the grade 1 race here in Limerick in December 2019 speaks to @davekeena1 about his memories of that special day 🐎🏆💚 @WillieMullinsNH @BoyleSports @MrBinman @Live95Limerick
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Danny Mullins takes the widest of courses on Balinaboola Steel but it pays off as they win the Newcastlewest Handicap for trainer John Joseph Hanlon. 👏
@dan2231
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The race cards have arrived for the @MrBinman Christmas Racing Festival 2021, we are so looking forward to opening our doors at 10am on 26th and welcoming you all back to what promises to be a fantastic few days of top class racing here in Limerick! #MerryChristmas 🎄 💚🐎 🏆⭐️
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We were so delighted to welcome some of the residents of St Camillus Hospital to the races today. This was their first outing since the pandemic began and they all had a super day in one of our private suites 💚🐎🙌⭐️
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Limerick Racecourse is delighted to announce that we will be providing a “Best Turned Out” prize for every race in 2022. This will culminate in a prize draw at the Christmas Racing Festival where every winner throughout the year will be in with a chance of winning some amazing
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Thanks to Tina & Sarah who manned our AIR desk for the last 4 days greeting all of the owners, trainers, jockeys & industry professionals with a warm welcome & smile behind the masks 😷 😃 #limerickraces
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congratulations to 17-year-old @AndrewSlattery7 on his treble on the card here @LimerickRaces today as he won the final race on aboard John McConnell’s Nothing To Lose 🐎🐎
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Our incredible Clerk of the course Val O Connell chats to Johnny Ward as he retires today after 14 years at the helm. He will be greatly missed by us all here in Limerick. Wishing Val the very best in his retirement 😢 🥰🐎👏 @RacingTV @offtheball @LimkLeaderSport @Live95Limerick
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Emma White our new General Manager meeting some of our friendly race goers on the opening fixture of 2022! 🐎💚⭐️😀@emmachalky #limerickraces
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Happy retirement to Kruzhlinin 💚
Happy retirement to my absolute 🌎 Kruzhlinin ❤️ Bowing out in the number 1 spot @LimerickRaces today. Thankyou to everyone at Cullentra House Stables and @gelliott_racing for taking us on an incredible journey. Over and out #Kevin 🥰
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"We're in a tough space now for the next few weeks, but I think we will get back into a better space... we need to have the least, if any, restrictions at all over the summer."
Good to have Peter Burke TD, Minister Of State, enjoying the racing with us
@peterburkefg @Franmberry
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Kruzhlinin wins the “The David Fitzgerald memorial handicap hurdle” owned by Camilla Sharples trained by Gordon Elliott with Jordan Gainford on board. Congrats to all 💚🐎🏆🎉
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Sad to hear the news The Big Dog has passed away. Our thoughts are with owners Damien & Colin Kelly & team at @PeterRacing ❤️🤍
The Big Dog is strongest at the finish in the JT McNamara @Ladbrokes Munster National Handicap Chase, getting up close home in the hands of @donoghue_keith to score for @PeterRacing 👏
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Great day for @_Davy_Russel_ and @gelliott_racing with a treble on the card as Boot Camp wins the last 🐎🐎
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Emma White appointed as General Manager of Limerick Racecourse
The Directors of Limerick Racecourse have announced the appointment of Emma White as General Manager. Emma will start her role on Monday January 24.
Emma joins Limerick Racecourse from Sedgefield Racecourse in the UK
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Congrats to @GainfordJordan on board “Teahupoo” trained by @gelliott_racing winner of the @BoyleSports sporting Limerick Hurdle here in @LimerickRaces this afternoon 💚🐎💚🏆🍾
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Exciting times ahead at Limerick Racecourse as we look forward to welcoming Incoming Racing Manager - Emma White - who will take up her post here early in the new year! 🏇
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We would like to thank Trainers, Jockeys, Stable Staff, Stall Handlers, Stewards, Starter, Clerk, Girths Man & all Staff including our own, voluntary and contracted on site for playing their part in extreme adverse conditions for helping us get through our card yesterday evening.
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That’s a wrap folks! Huge thank you to everyone who came to our racing festival this weekend, we were blessed with the weather ☀️ & the racing was top notch 🙌 We hope to welcome you back again very soon, for now please stay safe & make sure to follow us for future updates 💚🐎💚
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That is what you call riding!! What a performance by Surf Instructor and Philip Enright after a very close fall.
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A word from @kennedy_paddy who took the feature race title aboard @Jessica_Racing trained Neverrushacon who also cleared his claim with the win. Congratulations to all connections 🐎🐎
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What a day! 🙌
Limerick Student Race Day 2023
Thank you everyone for coming and making the day into what it was 🐴🏁
🎥 @0lliephillips
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Cabaret Queen, who sneaks in to the race as a reserve, wins the JT McNamara Ladbrokes Munster National in a canter, giving @WillieMullinsNH a quick big race across the card double 🙌🙌
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Pertemps Final heroine Mrs Milner returns from 206 days off to win the Listed @IrishEBF_ Cailin Alainn Mares Hurdle for @nolan_racing and @92bryan92 👏
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The Long Mile is the clear winner in the Tim Duggan Memorial Handicap Chase under @slippersmadden for trainer @jpdempseyracing
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Smart debut! 👀
300,000gns purchase Bomberg finds top gear late on to pull clear in the Conference & Banqueting Facilities At Limerick Racecourse Maiden for the Wayne Lordan and Aidan O'Brien combination 🥇
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What a finish! 🐎🐎🐎
Robin De Carlow just holds off an impressive late challenge from Well Set Up to take the spoils for @Ruby_Walsh and @WillieMullinsNH
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Delighted to welcome @WillieMullinsNH to Limerick today! He is giving some tips to this punter for the @BetVictor Hugh McMahon Memorial Novice Steeplechase of €28000 💚🐎⭐️🙌
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Sir Antonino just stays on to win the Tadhg O'Connor Ltd Maiden under a strong ride from Shane Crosse for trainer
Joseph O'Brien. 👏
@JosephOBrien2 @ShaneCrosse
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Three cheers for the Blue Blood Racing Club after their Willie Mullins trained Miss Sapphire was steered to victory by @dan2231 in the beginners chase! @GoRacing @TheIrishField @LimerickRaces
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Countless lives in Ukraine are being torn apart by violence and insecurity. Displacement, trauma, and separation from loved ones, will have devastating consequences on the people of Ukraine.
Limerick Racecourse would like to play our part in helping the people of Ukraine who are
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We are all set for @MrBinman Christmas Racing Festival! Happy Christmas everyone🤩 🤩🏇
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Yo Tambien takes the title in the apprentice Handicap with @AndrewSlattery7 on board making it a double on the card for the jockey. Trained by John McConnell. 🐎🐎
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We had a most wondering morning visiting Michael Hourigan’s stables in Adare. Our title sponsors from @mrbinmanofficial joined as Michael gave us a sneak peek of some of the horses he will be running here over the Christmas.
Thank you to all the media who turned up to interview
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Mi Lighthouse marks the step up in class with a win in the Patrickswell Novice Chase for the iconic team of Paul Townend and Willie Mullins. 🥇
@WillieMullinsNH @PTownend
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So nice to get a snap with @rachaelblackmor who is riding here in limerick today 🙌⭐️🐎🏆 @ClaireKeating_ @emmachalky
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Layfayette has tons of classy form & stays on powerfully under Seamie Heffernan to capture our feature event of the evening, the Listed @HoStud @IrishEBF_ Martin Molony Stakes for @tuvastables ⭐️
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All of the jockeys racing here in Limerick today have a special message for you all! Vote for @ninacarberry who is in the final of @DWTSIRL tonight. Text Nina to 53125 #votenina 💃⭐️💃
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Maskada takes the Tim Duggan Memorial Handicap Chase in thrilling style, landing a double on the card for jockey Sean O'Keeffe
@HenrydeBromhead
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Congratulations to @chrishayes24 who wins the opening race with Mary Salome for @MTylickiRacing 🏇🎉
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Teuchters Glory takes the Good Luck To All Irish Runners In Cheltenham (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race in commanding fashion, with the trainer-rider Liam Burke easing home aboard his charge to take the finale in good style 🥇
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A warm welcome to the Walsh family from Murroe to the Limerick Races today. Hope you all have a great day 🙌💚⭐️🐎 #Limerick #HorseRacing #Limerickaces
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What a finish to the big race on the opening day of the @MrBinman Christmas Festival as Gerri Colombe holds off all challengers to take the Grade 1 Guinness Faugheen Novice Chase - congratulations to winning jockey @GainfordJordan 👏
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A shock in the Grade 2 @coolmorestud NH Sires Kew Gardens Hurdle as No Looking Back reels in Brazil to score for the Phillip Enright and Oliver McKiernan combination 🥇
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🏇 Quadruple wins the Regeneron Limerick 'Family Day At The Races' Fillies Handicap for Gary Carroll, who scores a double on today's card 👏
@garyfcarroll
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FREE admission for all patrons @LimerickRaces tomorrow. First race is at 2:05pm and the going is heavy (hurdle and chase) no overngt rain and mainly dry forecast ahead
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Fleur De Chine quickens up nicely in the closing stages to open her account in the @RyansCleaning Fillies Maiden, winning in the Kirsten Rausing silks for the in-form Shane Foley and @Jessica_Racing
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Congratulations @jenepugh
Dr Jennifer Pugh, Senior Medical Officer for the @ihrb_ie receiving her MBE from Anne, Princess Royal at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday 🤝
Jennifer played a pivotal role in allowing Irish racing to carry on through the Covid pandemic 🐎
#EveryRacingMoment
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The Bosses Oscar returns to winning ways with victory in the Genson Products Hurdle, forging ahead after the last to score in the hands of @_Davy_Russel_ for trainer @gelliott_racing 🏆
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Interesting Item left behind after racing on Friday 26th May in our lost and found. Can be collected at reception 🙂
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Easywork? It sure is!
Easywork and Jack Kennedy land the Signsplus Hurdle for trainer Gordon Elliott
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Well done to @dan2231 aboard @WillieMullinsNH trained Miss Sapphire who took the title in the beginners chase 🐎🙌🏻
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A nice performance from the @HenrydeBromhead trained Kalkas, who is given a positive ride from @rachaelblackmor to take the "David Fitzgerald - Take It Easee" Maiden Hurdle 👏
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The Getaway Star wins the Caherconlish Hurdle decisively!
A good winner for the Declan Queally team in the hands of Shane Fitzgerald 🏇💥
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The first race @LimerickRaces today has been put back half an hour due to road conditions and will now commence at 2.30.
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Winner of race 3 is no 2 “Allihies” owned by Kim Coleman with local jockey Emmet McNamara on board! Congrats to all 🙌🐎💚🐎
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Ravenhill is a decisive winner of the Galway Races Galway Plate Trial Handicap Chase under @_Davy_Russel_ riding for @gelliott_racing 👍
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A listed win for Blackhillsofdakota in theKevin McManus Bookmaker Champion (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race who battles to come out on top for @Hamilton95T and John Halley 👏
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Congrats to “Impulsive Dancer” winner of the @mcmanusbookie champion pro/am flat race of €35000 trained by @WillieMullinsNH with Jane Townend on board 💚🐎🙌🏆⭐️
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Congratulations to @Ruby_Walsh on winning the Grand National with Burrows Saint for @WillieMullinsNH #previouslimerickwinner #GoRacing 🏇🏆
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It's an exciting finish to our opening race as Corballis Flyer holds off all challengers to win the Castletroy Handicap for Rory Cleary and James Barrett 👏
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What an incredible athlete @rachaelblackmor is 🙌 huge congrats on being the first female jockey to win the the Cheltenham Gold Cup 🏆💚🐎 continued success ⭐️ #CheltenhamFestival
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The winner of the JT McNamara @Ladbrokes Munster National Handicap chase of €100,000 goes to Spider Web ridden by Luke Dempsey trained by Thomas Mullins owned by JP McManus., congratulations to all connections! 🐎🐎
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Poseidon lands the It's Good To Be Back At Limerick Racecourse Hurdle under Cathal Landers for @cbyrnesracing 👏
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Val De Ferbet and Sean McDermott win the Signsplus Hurdle for trainer @Mr_Andy_Mc @LimerickRaces Congrats to all!!
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Don't forget that there will be FREE ENTRY to our 30th of January National Hunt Meet thanks to the Irish National Bookmakers Association
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Mill Quest secures a ninth career victory, taking tonight's feature race in dramatic fashion for @gelliott_racing 👏👏
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The Big Dog is strongest at the finish in the JT McNamara @Ladbrokes Munster National Handicap Chase, getting up close home in the hands of @donoghue_keith to score for @PeterRacing 👏
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Split The Bucket wins the Connolly's Red Mills Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle!
An impressive performance for Robert Tyner and Mark Walsh 🏆
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Concertista takes the @BoyleSports Irish EBF Dawn Run Mares Novice Chase impressively for Sean O’Keefe and @WillieMullinsNH 👏
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@LimerickRaces will go ahead today as scheduled following a course inspection. The ground is heavy. First race 12pm
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