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Munster's second city track — where hard-knocking form is tested on a demanding circuit
Limerick Greyhound Stadium is the principal racing venue in the mid-west of Ireland, serving as the home track for one of the country's most passionate greyhound racing communities. The city of Limerick has a deep culture of greyhound racing, and the stadium provides Thursday and Saturday evening meetings that attract quality fields from across Munster and beyond.
The Limerick training community is strong, producing competitive dogs across all grade levels. Proximity to Curraheen Park in Cork means that dogs from top Munster trainers often appear at both venues, giving useful cross-venue form for punters to analyse. Limerick regularly hosts feature events and competitions that raise the standard of its major nights considerably.
Schedule: Thursday & Saturday evenings
| Races | Wins | Win% | Places | Place% | Win P&L | Place P&L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Time | 142 | 27 | 19% | 53 | 37% | £-35.11 | £-46.47 |
| Today | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | +£0.00 | +£0.00 |
1st pick performance · £1 level stakes at SP · Place = 1/4 odds top 2
Limerick's circuit is medium to large by Irish provincial standards, with bends that provide a reasonably fair racing surface. The track runs well in dry conditions and can become variable in the wet Munster winters. The circuit proportions reward both early pace and sustained galloping ability.
The home straight is of decent length, giving closers a realistic chance to make up ground. Limerick is one of the more galloping provincial tracks, which suits quality dogs with the ability to sustain their effort over the full race distance.
Limerick rewards sustained quality. Performance ratings are good predictors here, and the track doesn't have the extreme tight-track bias that can override form at smaller venues. The training community produces well-prepared dogs, and results tend to be form-true relative to provincial Irish standards.
Dogs dropping in grade at Limerick can be particularly reliable. The fair circuit allows superior class to express itself, and the strong competition at every grade means that a clear-class dog is usually found in the frame.
| Distance | Races | Avg Field | Avg Winner Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350m | 10 | 5.9 | 18.68s |
| 525m | 1448 | 5.9 | 29.15s |
| 550m | 48 | 6 | 30.01s |
| 575m | 12 | 5.9 | 31.51s |
| 600m | 26 | 5.9 | 32.88s |
| 750m | 7 | 5.9 | 42.81s |
The 525-yard trip. A well-balanced race on Limerick's medium-large circuit. Performance ratings are the strongest predictor.
The 550-yard trip. One of Limerick's best distances for form analysis — quality and stamina are the key factors on this galloping circuit.
The 575-yard trip. A genuine test of staying power. Dogs with proven form at the standard trip and the ability to stay this distance are the ideal Limerick selection at this trip.
How to read this: In a fair 6-runner race, each trap would win ~17% and place (finish 1st or 2nd) ~33% of the time.
Win% = how often this trap produces the winner. Place% = how often this trap finishes 1st or 2nd (standard place bet).
+ / − columns show the difference from fair share — positive means the trap wins/places more than expected, negative means less.
| Trap | Runs | Wins | Win% | +/− | 1st/2nd | Place% | +/− | Avg Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | -5.6 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0 | 3.44 |
| 2 | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | +5.5 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0 | 3.00 |
| 3 | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | -16.7 | 2 | 20.0% | -13.3 | 3.80 |
| 4 | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | -16.7 | 3 | 30.0% | -3.3 | 4.20 |
| 5 | 10 | 4 | 40.0% | +23.3 | 5 | 50.0% | +16.7 | 2.80 |
| 6 | 9 | 3 | 33.3% | +16.6 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0 | 3.33 |
| Trap | Runs | Wins | Win% | +/− | 1st/2nd | Place% | +/− | Avg Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1442 | 305 | 21.2% | +4.5 | 590 | 40.9% | +7.6 | 3.20 |
| 2 | 1433 | 190 | 13.3% | -3.4 | 429 | 29.9% | -3.4 | 3.63 |
| 3 | 1426 | 302 | 21.2% | +4.5 | 578 | 40.5% | +7.2 | 3.25 |
| 4 | 1431 | 252 | 17.6% | +0.9 | 464 | 32.4% | -0.9 | 3.50 |
| 5 | 1429 | 192 | 13.4% | -3.3 | 430 | 30.1% | -3.2 | 3.62 |
| 6 | 1429 | 212 | 14.8% | -1.9 | 415 | 29.0% | -4.3 | 3.63 |
| Trap | Runs | Wins | Win% | +/− | 1st/2nd | Place% | +/− | Avg Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48 | 7 | 14.6% | -2.1 | 16 | 33.3% | 0.0 | 3.40 |
| 2 | 48 | 9 | 18.8% | +2.1 | 18 | 37.5% | +4.2 | 3.17 |
| 3 | 48 | 10 | 20.8% | +4.1 | 13 | 27.1% | -6.2 | 3.65 |
| 4 | 48 | 11 | 22.9% | +6.2 | 21 | 43.8% | +10.5 | 2.98 |
| 5 | 48 | 2 | 4.2% | -12.5 | 13 | 27.1% | -6.2 | 4.21 |
| 6 | 46 | 9 | 19.6% | +2.9 | 15 | 32.6% | -0.7 | 3.50 |
| Trap | Runs | Wins | Win% | +/− | 1st/2nd | Place% | +/− | Avg Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 3 | 25.0% | +8.3 | 5 | 41.7% | +8.4 | 3.17 |
| 2 | 12 | 5 | 41.7% | +25.0 | 6 | 50.0% | +16.7 | 2.92 |
| 3 | 12 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0 | 2 | 16.7% | -16.6 | 4.42 |
| 4 | 11 | 0 | 0.0% | -16.7 | 3 | 27.3% | -6.0 | 3.55 |
| 5 | 12 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0 | 4 | 33.3% | 0.0 | 3.33 |
| 6 | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | -7.6 | 4 | 36.4% | +3.1 | 3.09 |
| Trap | Runs | Wins | Win% | +/− | 1st/2nd | Place% | +/− | Avg Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 4 | 15.4% | -1.3 | 7 | 26.9% | -6.4 | 3.35 |
| 2 | 26 | 4 | 15.4% | -1.3 | 6 | 23.1% | -10.2 | 3.77 |
| 3 | 24 | 2 | 8.3% | -8.4 | 6 | 25.0% | -8.3 | 3.75 |
| 4 | 25 | 6 | 24.0% | +7.3 | 11 | 44.0% | +10.7 | 3.44 |
| 5 | 26 | 6 | 23.1% | +6.4 | 10 | 38.5% | +5.2 | 3.15 |
| 6 | 26 | 5 | 19.2% | +2.5 | 12 | 46.2% | +12.9 | 3.27 |
| Trap | Runs | Wins | Win% | +/− | 1st/2nd | Place% | +/− | Avg Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 2 | 33.3% | +16.6 | 3 | 50.0% | +16.7 | 3.00 |
| 2 | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | -2.4 | 2 | 28.6% | -4.7 | 3.57 |
| 3 | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | -16.7 | 1 | 14.3% | -19.0 | 4.00 |
| 4 | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | +11.9 | 4 | 57.1% | +23.8 | 2.86 |
| 5 | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | -2.4 | 2 | 28.6% | -4.7 | 3.43 |
| 6 | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | -2.4 | 2 | 28.6% | -4.7 | 3.71 |
How often each going allowance occurs and its effect on run times. Positive = fast ground, negative = slow/heavy.
| Going | Label | Races | Avg Run Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| -10 | Slow | 3 | 30.18s |
| 0 | Normal | 723 | 29.41s |
| +10 | Fast | 642 | 29.13s |
| +20 | Very Fast | 168 | 29.15s |
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win% | Places | Place% | Win P&L | Place P&L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★Kevin McLean | 4 | 2 | 50% | 3 | 75% | +£3.50 | +£0.75 |
| Paraic Campion | 11 | 4 | 36% | 4 | 36% | +£1.88 | £-4.78 |
| David Hickey | 3 | 1 | 33% | 2 | 67% | +£1.00 | £-0.50 |
| Michael Shine | 6 | 2 | 33% | 2 | 33% | +£1.63 | £-1.84 |
| Donal Duggan | 14 | 4 | 29% | 6 | 43% | +£3.58 | £-2.67 |
| Brian Robinson(NI) | 4 | 1 | 25% | 2 | 50% | £-1.00 | £-0.75 |
| Mr. Evan McAuliffe | 4 | 1 | 25% | 2 | 50% | £-0.75 | £-0.44 |
| Eugene Corkery | 11 | 2 | 18% | 3 | 27% | £-3.75 | £-3.56 |
| Donal Casey | 6 | 1 | 17% | 5 | 83% | £-4.00 | +£0.47 |
| John Gerard Cronin | 13 | 2 | 15% | 7 | 54% | £-5.50 | £-0.47 |
| John Byrne | 7 | 1 | 14% | 3 | 43% | £-4.50 | £-2.25 |
| John O'Brien | 7 | 1 | 14% | 1 | 14% | +£2.50 | £-2.37 |
| Stephen Murray | 9 | 1 | 11% | 3 | 33% | £-6.25 | £-4.22 |
| Myles Cummins | 5 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 20% | £-4.00 | £-4.00 |
| Padraig O'Lone | 3 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 67% | £-3.00 | +£0.38 |
Min 3 runners · £1 level stakes at SP · Sorted by win rate
| Dog | Runs | Wins | Win% | Places | Best Time | Avg Pos | Last Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★Kerryroad Al | 2 | 2 | 100% | 2 | 28.46s | 1.00 | 2026-07-04 |
| Leamaneigh Godes | 3 | 2 | 67% | 3 | 32.84s | 1.33 | 2026-07-18 |
| California Sky | 3 | 2 | 67% | 2 | 29.50s | 2.33 | 2026-07-17 |
| Ballyelan Ruby | 3 | 2 | 67% | 3 | 29.49s | 1.33 | 2026-07-17 |
| Ashmore Ned | 2 | 1 | 50% | 2 | 29.52s | 1.50 | 2026-07-17 |
| Mystical Ranger | 2 | 1 | 50% | 2 | 33.10s | 1.50 | 2026-07-04 |
| Honeypound Rose | 2 | 1 | 50% | 1 | 29.93s | 2.00 | 2026-07-17 |
| Feohanagh Fancy | 2 | 1 | 50% | 1 | 29.80s | 3.50 | 2026-07-09 |
| Snuggie Bobby | 2 | 1 | 50% | 1 | 29.01s | 2.00 | 2026-07-17 |
| French Indigo | 2 | 1 | 50% | 2 | 29.95s | 1.50 | 2026-07-09 |
| Rossa Shelby | 2 | 1 | 50% | 1 | 28.85s | 3.00 | 2026-07-04 |
| Knockbawn Azza | 2 | 1 | 50% | 1 | 29.98s | 3.50 | 2026-07-09 |
| Bad Dreams | 2 | 1 | 50% | 1 | 18.90s | 2.50 | 2026-07-18 |
| Inislosky Brandy | 2 | 1 | 50% | 2 | 29.59s | 1.50 | 2026-07-17 |
| Lemon Arnold | 2 | 1 | 50% | 1 | 28.97s | 2.00 | 2026-07-09 |
Min 2 runs · Sorted by win rate then volume
How often the shortest-priced dog (market favourite) wins and places at Limerick. National average favourite win rate is approximately 30%.
Races analysed
1,532
Fav wins
32%
490 wins
Fav places (top 2)
53%
808 places
Avg winning SP
4.20
decimal odds
Fastest adjusted times in our database for each distance at Limerick.
Tiermana Dream
18.31s · SS0 · 2026-06-20
Ballymac Gwennie
28.13s · A0 · 2025-12-13
Made To Measure
29.49s · A1 · 2026-05-30
Aherla Rocco
31.11s · A0 · 2025-09-13
Syds Button
32.33s · A0 · 2025-04-12
Too Easy
42.32s · D1 · 2025-01-11
Breakdown of race grades at Limerick. Shows the type and quality of racing the track hosts.
A4
293 (19%)
A5
239 (15%)
A3
235 (15%)
A2
188 (12%)
A6
168 (11%)
A7
165 (11%)
A1
148 (10%)
A0
71 (5%)
A8
17 (1%)
SS0
6 (0%)
N3
5 (0%)
ON2
3 (0%)
S2
3 (0%)
D1
3 (0%)
AA0
2 (0%)
DD0
1 (0%)
S0
1 (0%)
D3
1 (0%)
D4
1 (0%)
A9
1 (0%)
Lead with performance ratings and class at Limerick. The circuit is fair enough that quality differences translate into results, and the strong Munster training community produces consistent form. Track record and current trainer form are both useful secondary factors. Place betting on well-rated dogs from established trainers works well at this venue.
| Date | Time | Dist | Grade | Winner | Trap | Time | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | 22:12 | 525m | A0 | Laois Lightning | 1 | 29.15s | 7/2 |
| 2026-07-18 | 21:57 | 550m | A1 | Tyrap Malachi | 1 | 30.24s | 6/4 |
| 2026-07-18 | 21:42 | 575m | A1 | Kevinsfort Trump | 2 | 31.21s | 2/1 |
| 2026-07-18 | 21:26 | 350m | S0 | Bad Dreams | 2 | 18.90s | 9/4 |
| 2026-07-18 | 21:09 | 600m | A2 | Leamaneigh Godes | 5 | 32.84s | 2/1 |
| 2026-07-18 | 20:54 | 525m | A6 | Coolemount Shine | 1 | 29.11s | 11/8 |
| 2026-07-18 | 20:39 | 750m | DD0 | Drombeg Flash | 4 | 42.71s | 9/4 |
| 2026-07-18 | 20:24 | 600m | A4 | Boardofpeace | 5 | 32.92s | 9/4 |
| 2026-07-18 | 20:09 | 350m | S2 | Call Me Rapid | 6 | 18.78s | 2/1 |
| 2026-07-18 | 19:54 | 600m | A4 | Vigorous Xana | 1 | 33.37s | 6/4 |
| 2026-07-18 | 19:39 | 525m | ON2 | Tally Ho Molly | 4 | 29.58s | 3/1 |
| 2026-07-17 | 11:45 | 525m | A7 | Knoppogue Carrie | 5 | 29.05s | N/P |
| 2026-07-17 | 11:30 | 525m | A4 | Ballinabola Suki | 3 | 29.13s | N/P |
| 2026-07-17 | 11:15 | 525m | A4 | Shanakyle Valley | 1 | 29.69s | N/P |
| 2026-07-17 | 11:00 | 525m | A3 | Carrigmore Milo | 3 | 29.23s | N/P |
| 2026-07-17 | 10:45 | 525m | A5 | Inislosky Brandy | 3 | 29.80s | N/P |
| 2026-07-17 | 10:30 | 525m | A5 | Thanks Aoife | 4 | 29.31s | N/P |
| 2026-07-17 | 10:15 | 525m | A2 | Snuggie Bobby | 1 | 29.26s | N/P |
| 2026-07-17 | 10:00 | 525m | A5 | Varra Lasrach | 2 | 30.02s | N/P |
| 2026-07-17 | 09:45 | 525m | A6 | Ballygibba Fairy | 4 | 29.39s | N/P |
| 2026-07-17 | 09:30 | 525m | A7 | Shanakyle Turbo | 2 | 29.82s | N/P |
| 2026-07-17 | 09:15 | 525m | A7 | Honeypound Rose | 2 | 29.93s | N/P |
Data from 2024-12-05 to 2026-07-18 · 1,551 races analysed · 159 meetings
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Interference & Run Comment Patterns
The 10 most common run comments from the last 1,000 completed runs. High rates of "crowded" or "checked" indicate a track where interference affects results.
EvAw
226/1000 runs (23%)
Bmp 1
201/1000 runs (20%)
EvCh
113/1000 runs (11%)
RnOn
100/1000 runs (10%)
SlAw
94/1000 runs (9%)
ClrRn
71/1000 runs (7%)
Ld 1
71/1000 runs (7%)
QAw
71/1000 runs (7%)
FinWl
69/1000 runs (7%)
Crd 1
65/1000 runs (7%)