Limerick Races & Results Tomform Thursday 30th May 2024

There were 45 Races on Thursday 30th May 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 6 races at Ffos Las, 6 races at Ripon, 6 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Limerick, 7 races at Fairyhouse, 7 races at Carlisle, 6 races at Warwick, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 30th May 2024

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

17:15 Limerick Claiming Hurdle 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
(2) Felix Desjy (3/1 -33%)
Felix Desjy

3
3/1(-33%)
(2) Felix Desjy 3/1, Unreliable type. Formerly smart hurdler/chaser. Fourteenth of 21 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (20.2f, good to soft, 40/1). Off 14 months. Big shout dropped markedly in class.
Clearly the best horse in the race but hard to know what to expect dropped to this level.
7
(7) Clever Currency (9/2 +0%)
Clever Currency

4.5
9/2(+0%)
(7) Clever Currency 9/2, Fairly useful hurdler. C&D winner. Seventeenth of 24 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Expected to be bang there in this company.
His previous second in a Leopardstown handicap hurdle brings him very much into it.
4
(4) Circus Act (16/1 -33%)
Circus Act

16
16/1(-33%)
(4) Circus Act 16/1, Fair hurdler. 8/1, below form fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (20f, heavy) 12 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code.
A little disappointing since January and up against it at the weights; handles good ground.
5
(5) Knockaneleigh Girl (16/1 +27%)
Knockaneleigh Girl

16
16/1(+27%)
(5) Knockaneleigh Girl 16/1, 9/2, seventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good) 13 days ago, ridden too aggressively.
Winning pointer; ordinary hurdle form including in a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle two weeks ago.
11
1st (11) Kendancer (15/8 +62%)
Kendancer

1.875
15/8(+62%)
(11) Kendancer 15/8, Fair hurdler. Below form fifth of 12 in claiming hurdle at Clonmel (19f, good to soft, 12/1) 14 days ago. Visor back on. Not taken lightly on these terms.
Ran okay back over hurdles in a Clonmel claimer two weeks ago and could play a hand.
10
2nd (10) Gino Drummer Boy (17/2 +47%)
Gino Drummer Boy

8.5
17/2(+47%)
(10) Gino Drummer Boy 17/2, Fair hurdler. 9/1, below form sixth of 12 in claiming hurdle at Clonmel (19f, good to soft) 14 days ago.
Ran okay in a claiming hurdle at Clonmel two weeks ago but more needed.
14
3rd (14) Vado Forte (15/8 +46%)
Vado Forte

1.875
15/8(+46%)
(14) Vado Forte 15/8, Fairly useful chaser. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 25/1, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap chase at Ballinrobe (17.1f, good) 23 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Needs considering dropped in class.
Certainly very well treated here on his chase rating; first run over hurdles since 2022.
3
4th (3) Sirekoff (18/1 +36%)
Sirekoff

18
18/1(+36%)
(3) Sirekoff 18/1, Fair hurdler. 50/1, good fourth of 15 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16f, good to soft) 9 days ago.
Fourth in a Punchestown maiden hurdle last week; acts on any ground and has a small chance.
9
5th (9) Cathy West (100/1 +50%)
Cathy West

100
100/1(+50%)
(9) Cathy West 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 14 in novice hurdle (250/1) at this course (19f, heavy). Off 18 months.
Little to recommend in five runs in 2022; off 18 months and makes no appeal.
1
6th (1) And Still I Rise (100/1 +20%)
And Still I Rise

100
100/1(+20%)
(1) And Still I Rise 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 125/1, eighth of 9 in bumper at Tipperary (18f, good to soft) on NH debut 21 days ago. Makes hurdles debut.
Failed to win in 17 attempts in points and well beaten in his sole bumper; makes no appeal.
8
|B| (8) Simply Shabra (12/1 +57%)
Simply Shabra

12
12/1(+57%)
(8) Simply Shabra 12/1, Modest hurdler. One win from 22 NH runs. Winner in hurdle at Naas in January. Twelfth of 15 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Downpatrick (18.8f, good) 34 days ago.
Winner at Naas in January; up against it at the weights and others look more likely.
6
|F| (6) Tom Mcgreevy (7/2 +53%)
Tom Mcgreevy

3.5
7/2(+53%)
(6) Tom Mcgreevy 7/2, Unreliable type. Pulled too hard last 2 starts 7 months apart. Capable in this grade.
Might have needed the run at Clonmel; is effective on this ground; could go well here.
13
|U| (13) Sefton Warrior (25/1 +38%)
Sefton Warrior

25
25/1(+38%)
(13) Sefton Warrior 25/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Galway (22.2f, soft), beaten when pulled up before last. Off 8 months. Down in trip.
Not seen since refusing to line up in a Thurles handicap chase in November.
12
|PU| (12) Molly Molone (100/1 -150%)
Molly Molone

100
100/1(-150%)
(12) Molly Molone 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 8 in bumper at Downpatrick (17.7f, good, 12/1) on NH debut 20 days ago. Makes hurdles debut.
Tailed off in a Downpatrick bumper on her sole start; makes no appeal.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

17:15 Limerick Claiming Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

FELIX DESJY stands out dropping to this level. The 11-year-old made little impact when last seen in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham in 2023, after a couple of jumping errors. He had run well off a mark of 140 in handicap company at Navan previously, though, and retains enough ability to make him the one to beat in this. Vado Forte has been put in off a low weight and looks the danger. He ran off a mark of 124 over fences recently and is a previous course winner. Tom McGreevy is another who looks on a nice weight with Tom Harney taking off 7lb and he also has to enter calculations.

FELIX DESJY has an absence to overcome but could easily prove too good for these. Vado Forte is next best ahead of Clever Currency.

Preference is for VADO FORTE who is very well in on his chase form despite not being at his best last twice


17:45 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
12
(12) Savante (11/2 +8%)
Savante

5.5
11/2(+8%)
(12) Savante 11/2, €6,000 3-y-o, Workforce mare. Half-sister to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdle winner/unreliable but useful chaser Hold The Note and fairly useful hurdler She Is Electric.
Inexpensive mare; respected with the stable having introduced some nice newcomers recently.
6
(6) Kanpai (100/1 -100%)
Kanpai

100
100/1(-100%)
(6) Kanpai 100/1, €35,000 3-y-o, Getaway gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful 17f/19f hurdle winner Champagne Problem and fair hurdler Champagnesocialist, stays 3m. Ninth of 12 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, good, 14/1) on NH debut 13 days ago.
Not beaten far in a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle on debut but plenty more needed here.
2
(2) Monty Cross (150/1 -20%)
Monty Cross

150
150/1(-20%)
(2) Monty Cross 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 100/1, ninth of 15 in novice hurdle at Killarney (17f, good to soft) 18 days ago.
Soundly beaten in a pair of maiden hurdles eight months apart; hard to make a case for.
5
1st (5) Half A Chance (25/1 +38%)
Half A Chance

25
25/1(+38%)
(5) Half A Chance 25/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 19 in bumper (40/1) at Punchestown (18.8f, heavy) 27 days ago. Makes hurdles debut.
Bumper runner-up; hurdles debut here and not without a chance if this better ground suits.
10
2nd (10) Field A Thistles (9/2 +63%)
Field A Thistles

4.5
9/2(+63%)
(10) Field A Thistles 9/2, Fair form in a trio of bumpers and made a satisfactory start to life over hurdles after 6 months off when fifth of 17 in novice hurdle (17/2) at Cork (19.2f, good) on hurdles bow 19 days ago. Should have more to offer.
Might not have stayed at Cork; versatile as to ground and likely to do better back at 2m.
7
3rd (7) Mill House Creek (11/2 +69%)
Mill House Creek

5.5
11/2(+69%)
(7) Mill House Creek 11/2, Winner of a bumper at Stratford in August. Modest form both starts over hurdles.
Faded into fifth in a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle last month; much more needed here.
1
4th (1) Arctic Gale (7/4 +61%)
Arctic Gale

1.75
7/4(+61%)
(1) Arctic Gale 7/4, Fairly useful bumper winner. 16/1, ninth of 14 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, heavy) on hurdles bow 27 days ago, not knocked about. Likely to improve.
Down the field in a Punchestown festival novice hurdle; drop in class will suit.
3
5th (3) Break The Boundary (11/1 -120%)
Break The Boundary

11
11/1(-120%)
(3) Break The Boundary 11/1, Won completed start in points. 11/4, some encouragement when 6¾ lengths third of 10 in maiden at Bellewstown on hurdling debut. Fairly useful form when 11 lengths second in hunter at Cork on chasing debut.
Not so effective in a maiden hurdle at Bellewstown latest; tried in a tongue-tie here.
4
6th (4) Drumgill (7/1 -110%)
Drumgill

7
7/1(-110%)
(4) Drumgill 7/1, Fair hurdler. 9/2, good second of 15 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.8f, good) 23 days ago. Player.
Returned to his best when touched off late over 2m1f at Ballinrobe; should play a hand.
11
7th (11) Pampar Lady (7/2 -100%)
Pampar Lady

3.5
7/2(-100%)
(11) Pampar Lady 7/2, Good second of 15 in novice hurdle (3/1) at Tramore (16.6f, good to soft) last month. Looked sure to be involved in the finish when fell heavily 3 out in novice hurdle (10/3) at Tipperary (16f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Can make amends.
Handles any ground and the one to beat here with the stable continuing in outstanding form.
8
8th (8) Milan Dollar Lady (125/1 -56%)
Milan Dollar Lady

125
125/1(-56%)
(8) Milan Dollar Lady 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. 66/1, ninth of 14 in novice hurdle at Tipperary (16.5f, good to soft) 21 days ago.
No impression on her one completed hurdles start at Tipperary; others preferred.
9
9th (9) Vroomvroomboo (100/1 -150%)
Vroomvroomboo

100
100/1(-150%)
(9) Vroomvroomboo 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 8 in bumper at Downpatrick (17.7f, good, 28/1) 20 days ago. Makes hurdles debut.
Downpatrick bumper fourth; others preferred but worth watching on her hurdles debut.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

17:45 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

PAMPAR LADY fell before the action heated up at Tipperary last time, but was still travelling then and is up to winning a race of this standard. The Malinas mare had run a big race at Tramore previously when pushing Gaillimh A Run to half a length and has been placed in her three completed starts over timber. Drumgill is another with solid placed form who has to be on the shortlist. He chased home Wandering Rocks at Ballinrobe last time and had Break The Boundary in behind when runner-up at Bellewstown last month. Field A Thistles may improve from her initial run over hurdles in Cork and is another to consider.

PAMPAR LADY would have gone close but for falling 3 out at Tipperary 2 weeks ago and can make amends if none the worse. Drumgill and Field A Thistles are feared most.

The selection is PAMPAR LADY (nap), unlucky at Tramore and going well when falling at Tipperary last time


18:17 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 19f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
8
(8) Just For Love (10/11 +9%)
Just For Love

0.909091
10/11(+9%)
(8) Just For Love 10/11, airly useful winner at 17f in bumpers. 4/9, won 14-runner bumper at Galway (16.6f, soft) on NH debut. Off 8 months. Likely hard to beat on hurdle debut.
Made a winning bumper debut at Galway in September; sure to take the beating here.
9
(9) Kimjoy (15/2 -36%)
Kimjoy

7.5
15/2(-36%)
(9) Kimjoy 15/2, Twice-raced maiden. Every chance when fell last in maiden hurdle (20/1) at Bellewstown (20.5f, good to soft) 36 days ago.
Better contest here than Bellewstown but going the right way and has an each-way chance.
1
(1) Cappacurry Ealu (33/1 -50%)
Cappacurry Ealu

33
33/1(-50%)
(1) Cappacurry Ealu 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Below form sixth of 14 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (17.6f, soft, 4/1) 41 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
Wears cheekpieces here after a poor effort at Ballinrobe last month; needs to bounce back.
14
(14) Opera Point (125/1 +38%)
Opera Point

125
125/1(+38%)
(14) Opera Point 125/1, Down the field completed starts in points (latest Apr 2023). Outsider.
Has shown little in four points and makes no appeal.
17
(17) Zigzagado (150/1 -88%)
Zigzagado

150
150/1(-88%)
(17) Zigzagado 150/1, Lauro mare. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3m) First Touch.
Mare by Lauro best watched on debut.
11
(11) Mountrivers Lass (150/1 -50%)
Mountrivers Lass

150
150/1(-50%)
(11) Mountrivers Lass 150/1, Poor hurdler. Tenth of 16 in novice hurdle (66/1) at Killarney (22.4f, good to soft) 17 days ago.
One or two glimpses of ability but not enough to give her a chance here.
7
(7) Into The Unknown (200/1 +0%)
Into The Unknown

200
200/1(+0%)
(7) Into The Unknown 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, fifth of 6 in bumper at Clonmel (16.8f, heavy). Off 8 months. Makes hurdles debut.
Soundly beaten in two bumpers last year and makes little appeal in this company.
4
1st (4) Farfromnowhere (9/4 +36%)
Farfromnowhere

2.25
9/4(+36%)
(4) Farfromnowhere 9/4, Won sole point and made a successful bumper debut at Wexford (16f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Respected hurdle newcomer.
Hurdles debut and has it to prove on better ground, but capable of significant improvement.
3
2nd (3) Disco Dancer (3/1 +67%)
Disco Dancer

3
3/1(+67%)
(3) Disco Dancer 3/1, Promising sort. One win from 3 runs last season. 4/1, fourth of 15 in novice hurdle at Tipperary (16.5f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 21 days ago, travelling as well as any. Open to improvement.
Capable of winning a mares maiden hurdle but probably at a slightly lower level than this.
2
3rd (2) Cast A Spell (9/4 +68%)
Cast A Spell

2.25
9/4(+68%)
(2) Cast A Spell 9/4, Fair hurdler. Creditable second of 17 in novice hurdle at Cork (19.2f, good, 5/1) 19 days ago.
Jumped very poorly when runner-up in a mares maiden at Cork earlier this month; tough ask.
6
4th (6) Godblessyourosie (8/1 +50%)
Godblessyourosie

8
8/1(+50%)
(6) Godblessyourosie 8/1, Lauro mare. Dam unraced half-sister to useful dual bumper winner/useful hurdler (2½m winner) Fionnegas. From a leading yard. Check the betting.
Stoutly bred newcomer and likely to improve for time and distance.
13
5th (13) Nells Choice (10/1 +0%)
Nells Choice

10
10/1(+0%)
(13) Nells Choice 10/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. Fourth of 17 in novice hurdle at Cork (19.2f, good, 125/1) on hurdles bow 19 days ago.
Drop back in trip likely to help and could improve enough to get into the money.
10
6th (10) Larkins Lane (100/1 +0%)
Larkins Lane

100
100/1(+0%)
(10) Larkins Lane 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 16 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Killarney (22.4f, good to soft) 17 days ago, very slowly away.
No show in a pair of maiden hurdles over further; makes no appeal.
12
7th (12) Mustameet Secret (14/1 +50%)
Mustameet Secret

14
14/1(+50%)
(12) Mustameet Secret 14/1, Fair hurdler. Very good fourth of 14 in novice hurdle at Thurles (23f, soft, 9/1). Off 6 months.
Last seen fourth in a 2m7f maiden hurdle at Thurles in November; should come on for this.
15
8th (15) Pasquetta (66/1 +18%)
Pasquetta

66
66/1(+18%)
(15) Pasquetta 66/1, Milan mare. Sister to a winner, and closely related to 2 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chaser Ballycrystal, stayed 3m,.
Newcomer with a real staying pedigree; likely to improve for whatever she does here.
5
9th (5) Gabbys Doll House (80/1 +60%)
Gabbys Doll House

80
80/1(+60%)
(5) Gabbys Doll House 80/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in bumper at Tramore (16.2f, soft, 28/1) on NH debut. Off 6 months. Makes hurdles debut.
Beat one home in a Tramore bumper in November; others far more likely.
16
10th (16) Takemeuptocarlow (200/1 +0%)
Takemeuptocarlow

200
200/1(+0%)
(16) Takemeuptocarlow 200/1, 125/1, tailed-off last of 13 to Farfromnowhere in bumper at Wexford (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 35 days ago. Makes hurdles debut.
Beaten a long way in a Wexford bumper last month and passed over.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

18:17 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

JUST FOR LOVE can make a winning start over jumps. The Affinisea mare was heavily backed when taking a bumper at Galway last September. The penny dropped late on then as she asserted in the closing stages for a convincing success and she looks to have plenty of ability. Farfromnowhere is a danger coming here race-fit after her success in a Wexford bumper last month. The Shirocco mare did well to round the field then and get up in a tight finish. She already has jumping experience from a point-to-point victory. Cast A Spell has been placed twice over hurdles, most recently at Cork behind Jolie Jewel, and also has to be on the shortlist.

JUST FOR LOVE had a bit to spare when landing short odds on her Galway bumper debut last autumn and can follow up switched to hurdles on her return. Gordon Elliott's Disco Dancer shaped well when fourth on her Tipperary hurdle debut earlier in the month and is second choice ahead of point/bumper winner Farfromnowhere.

The one to beat is JUST FOR LOVE, decisive winner of a Galway bumper in September and looks a decent prospect


18:47 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 19f - 21 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
20
(20) Must Be Dreaming (8/1 -7%)
Must Be Dreaming

8
8/1(-7%)
(20) Must Be Dreaming 8/1, One win from 23 NH runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Tipperary (16f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Can make presence felt if she gets in. RESERVE.
Encouraging Tipperary comeback run, definite player if getting a run; reserve.
8
(8) Del Girl (11/1 -10%)
Del Girl

11
11/1(-10%)
(8) Del Girl 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, good ninth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (16.8f, good to soft) 24 days ago, not knocked about. Remains with potential and warrants close inspection in the market.
Opening two handicap efforts have been ordinary; longer trip could bring improvement.
19
(19) Dark Image (14/1 -17%)
Dark Image

14
14/1(-17%)
(19) Dark Image 14/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Good sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle (8/1) at Tipperary (16f, good to soft) 15 days ago.
Bumper winner here but still struggling to find her level in handicap hurdles; reserve.
21
(21) Across The Ocean (15/2 +0%)
Across The Ocean

7.5
15/2(+0%)
(21) Across The Ocean 15/2, 14/1, very good fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19f, soft) 14 days ago. Open to improvement. RESERVE.
0-9 but recent Clonmel comeback run gave definite cause for encouragement; reserve.
18
(18) Trim To Milan (25/1 -25%)
Trim To Milan

25
25/1(-25%)
(18) Trim To Milan 25/1, Respectable seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Tramore (21f, soft). Off 6 months. Likely to need the run.
Modest overall form, though recent efforts off this basement mark mildly encouraging.
17
(17) Take A Punt (66/1 -65%)
Take A Punt

66
66/1(-65%)
(17) Take A Punt 66/1, Ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.5f, heavy, 80/1) 140 days ago. Up against it.
Veteran has looked regressive in recent times; back from a break and remains opposable.
2
1st (2) Seasett (11/1 +8%)
Seasett

11
11/1(+8%)
(2) Seasett 11/1, Fairly useful winner at 8f on flat. Pulled up in handicap chase at Downpatrick (19.4f, good, 17/2) on debut over fences 20 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Likely to bounce back.
Let down by jumping on chase debut latest and reverts to hurdles with ground concerns.
12
2nd (12) Cullenwaine (7/1 +42%)
Cullenwaine

7
7/1(+42%)
(12) Cullenwaine 7/1, 16/1, respectable fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19f, soft) 14 days ago. Not dismissed.
Below best of late, more needed.
11
3rd (11) Depeche Mo (6/1 +14%)
Depeche Mo

6
6/1(+14%)
(11) Depeche Mo 6/1, Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs. Respectable fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle (11/2) at Wexford (17.2f, heavy) 12 days ago. Likely to be on the premises.
Recent Wexford run hinted at a return to form although ideally wants an ease in the ground.
7
4th (7) A Nod To Getaway (4/1 -45%)
A Nod To Getaway

4
4/1(-45%)
(7) A Nod To Getaway 4/1, 4/1, career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Wexford (17.2f, heavy) 12 days ago, getting first run. Excellent chance of following up in a weak race.
Recent Wexford winner likely more to offer at this longer trip; quicker ground though.
1
5th (1) Champagne Vacation (9/1 +36%)
Champagne Vacation

9
9/1(+36%)
(1) Champagne Vacation 9/1, Seventh of 12 in handicap chase (7/1) at Thurles (20.5f, soft) on debut over fences. Off 7 months. Switches from chase to hurdles.
12-race maiden hurdler lacks a recent run and opposable.
13
6th (13) Kadys Dirha (16/1 +20%)
Kadys Dirha

16
16/1(+20%)
(13) Kadys Dirha 16/1, Sixth of 17 in handicap hurdle (80/1) at Naas (19.3f, soft) 44 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
Last month's comeback run at Naas respectable but remains of limited appeal.
3
7th (3) Tropical Image (28/1 -40%)
Tropical Image

28
28/1(-40%)
(3) Tropical Image 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 150/1, very good sixth of 10 in novice hurdle at Galway (16f, heavy). Off 7 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
Lightly raced mare absent since October and opening mark looks on the high side.
4
8th (4) Stellar Symphony (3/1 +57%)
Stellar Symphony

3
3/1(+57%)
(4) Stellar Symphony 3/1, Winner in hurdle at Kilbeggan in September. 9/2, below form sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.2f, heavy) 175 days ago. Others preferred.
Recent charity run outing should have her straight and one to consider.
9
9th (9) Onebrightbluerose (16/1 -60%)
Onebrightbluerose

16
16/1(-60%)
(9) Onebrightbluerose 16/1, Respectable fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (17.2f, heavy, 25/1) 12 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Claims if she can build on that.
Let down by jumping on recent handicap debut at Wexford so needs to be more fluent here.
16
|U| (16) Mourne Mist (28/1 +30%)
Mourne Mist

28
28/1(+30%)
(16) Mourne Mist 28/1, 28/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at this course (21f, heavy). Off 7 months.
Yet to trouble the judge in 9 attempts hurdling, soundly beaten when last seen in October.
15
10th (15) Frazel Express (18/1 +28%)
Frazel Express

18
18/1(+28%)
(15) Frazel Express 18/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Fourteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21.5f, good to soft, 16/1) 38 days ago.
Tramore specialist but 12yo has questions to answer at this stage.
6
11th (6) Daly Pursuit (28/1 +15%)
Daly Pursuit

28
28/1(+15%)
(6) Daly Pursuit 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Eighth of 17 in novice hurdle at Cork (19.2f, good, 125/1) 19 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
Maiden form not progressive and hard to see her making an immediate impact in handicaps.
5
|PU| (5) Hesasmoothoperator (14/1 +58%)
Hesasmoothoperator

14
14/1(+58%)
(5) Hesasmoothoperator 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 13½ lengths tenth of 11 to A Nod To Getaway in handicap hurdle (22/1) at Wexford (17.2f, heavy) 12 days ago, inadequate test.
Never sighted on handicap debut at Wexford 12 days ago, lots more needed.
14
|PU| (14) Knock On Steel (20/1 +50%)
Knock On Steel

20
20/1(+50%)
(14) Knock On Steel 20/1, Twenty two runs since last win in 2020. 80/1, first run since leaving R. Donohoe when tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.2f, heavy) 99 days ago.
Lightly raced in recent years and his best seems long behind him.
10
|PU| (10) Hamazing (66/1 -100%)
Hamazing

66
66/1(-100%)
(10) Hamazing 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 250/1, ninth of 11 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (20.2f, soft) 136 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
Hard to derive much encouragement from the form of three maiden hurdle runs.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

18:47 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

Not the strongest looking contest and A NOD TO GETAWAY may be able bag a follow-up win. The Getaway gelding was a game winner at Wexford last time, when holding Rightfolksplease by a neck, with the front two pulling a few lengths clear. Judging by the jockey's comments afterwards, better ground and slightly further should suit now. Depeche Mo didn't run too badly when staying on into fourth at Wexford and is another who might benefit from better ground now and a step up in trip. Champagne Vacation had a couple of decent runs in competitive races last autumn and dropping into this bottom grade for the first time, he could play a part.

A NOD TO GIFT improved to open his account at Wexford last time and he looks the obvious answer to a race that lacks depth. Del Girl shaped quite well at Down Royal last time and appeals as the sort to do better when the market speaks in her favour, whiel Seasett isn't without hope returning to the smaller obstacles.

One of the few progressive types looks to be recent A NOD TO GETAWAY, who could have more to offer now upped in trip


19:17 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 19f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
12
(12) That's About Right (4/1 -14%)
That's About Right

4
4/1(-14%)
(12) That's About Right 4/1, 9/2, career best when winning 7-runner handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (21.8f, good to soft) 6 days ago, all out. Carries penalty. Should go well.
Last Friday's Downpatrick winner; 2lb worse off than in future but rider has full claim.
2
(2) Wa Wa (11/1 +56%)
Wa Wa

11
11/1(+56%)
(2) Wa Wa 11/1, 18/1, respectable seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (24f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Down in trip.
Recent comeback run should have brought him on although ideally wants a stiffer test.
14
(14) Le Fanu (14/1 +30%)
Le Fanu

14
14/1(+30%)
(14) Le Fanu 14/1, Thirteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at this course (22.3f, heavy, 8/1) 81 days ago.
Placed in maiden here at Christmas; drop back in trip to suit, ground an unknown.
6
(6) Mattie's Mountain (28/1 -133%)
Mattie's Mountain

28
28/1(-133%)
(6) Mattie's Mountain 28/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2020. 40/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good) 13 days ago.
C&D winner back in 2020; recent comeback run after 395-days off should have brought him on.
10
1st (10) Missus Beeton (11/2 +27%)
Missus Beeton

5.5
11/2(+27%)
(10) Missus Beeton 11/2, Respectable sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle (6/1) at Ballinrobe (16.8f, good) 23 days ago. Enters calculations.
6yo remains a potential improver now upped in trip.
1
2nd (1) Phoenix Cowboy (18/1 -50%)
Phoenix Cowboy

18
18/1(-50%)
(1) Phoenix Cowboy 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Fairly useful winner at 13f on flat. 40/1, fifth of 15 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, good). Off 8 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Potential improver.
Decent Flat performer potentially on a decent mark for handicap debut; lacks a run.
11
3rd (11) The Mass Path (7/2 +61%)
The Mass Path

3.5
7/2(+61%)
(11) The Mass Path 7/2, Creditable seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Clonmel (19f, soft) on reappeance 14 days ago, not knocked about. One to keep a close eye on in the betting.
Bit more encouraging back on a sound surface at Clonmel recently; don't rule out.
7
4th (7) Betty Dutton (5/1 +23%)
Betty Dutton

5
5/1(+23%)
(7) Betty Dutton 5/1, Respectable sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good, 13/2) 13 days ago.
Likes decent ground, one to consider.
3
5th (3) Ah Remy Martin (13/2 +24%)
Ah Remy Martin

6.5
13/2(+24%)
(3) Ah Remy Martin 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Last of 6 in novice hurdle (14/1) at Down Royal (17.2f, heavy) 128 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to improvement.
Bumper form on decent ground; potential improver back on better ground for handicap debut.
9
6th (9) Duty Bound (28/1 -100%)
Duty Bound

28
28/1(-100%)
(9) Duty Bound 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Fairly useful winner at 14f on flat. 150/1, tenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Tipperary (24f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Has handicapping scope on Flat form. Check the betting.
First-time tongue tie and better ground could see improvement on handicap debut.
13
7th (13) Angelsworknovrtime (20/1 -43%)
Angelsworknovrtime

20
20/1(-43%)
(13) Angelsworknovrtime 20/1, Remains a maiden after 20 NH runs. Creditable seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle (8/1) at Sligo (17.5f, soft), unable to sustain effort. Off 7 months. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Placed in maiden here a year ago on return so clearly runs well fresh; respected.
8
8th (8) Son Of Hypnos (4/1 -14%)
Son Of Hypnos

4
4/1(-14%)
(8) Son Of Hypnos 4/1, One win from 2 runs last season. Latest win in chase at Downpatrick in April. Creditable third of 17 in handicap hurdle (11/2) at Punchestown (16f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Shortlist material.
In form 7yo with trip/ground here should suit and has his chance.
5
9th (5) Simpletwistoffaith (7/1 +65%)
Simpletwistoffaith

7
7/1(+65%)
(5) Simpletwistoffaith 7/1, Creditable seventh of 17 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, good, 66/1) 19 days ago.
Recent Cork effort a step in the right direction so not one to rule out here.
4
10th (4) Swelltime (20/1 +39%)
Swelltime

20
20/1(+39%)
(4) Swelltime 20/1, Ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Kilbeggan (16f, good) 13 days ago, well positioned. Hood back on. Uphill task.
Dual Flat/hurdles winner on a sound surface; not the force he was and hard to fancy.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

19:17 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

Top-weight PHOENIX COWBOY looks very well treated on handicap debut if primed for his first run since last September. Having had just the three starts over hurdles for current connections, the former 90-rated Flat horse looks to be leniently treated off 109 in this discipline. Recent Downpatrick winner That's About Right should be competitive if coping with the drop in trip. Successful over three furlongs further last time, he will need to be sharper here. Conor Owens can claim an additional 3lb now, which should help negate the 5lb rise the gelding received for winning. Wa Wa should be straighter here following a promising return at Tipperary recently.

SON OF HYPNOS was a good third over 2m at Punchestown last week and might prove the answer to this handicap with the step back up in trip in his favour. Penalised Downpatrick winner That's About Right should go well if coping with the quick turnaround. Missus Beeton also makes the shortlist, while the Charles Byrnes-trained The Mass Path would also enter the reckoning should the betting speak in his favour.

Open-looking with preference is for BETTY DUTTON, who has her ground and shaped nicely on her recent comeback run


19:47 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 22f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
(2) Slip Jig (9/2 -13%)
Slip Jig

4.5
9/2(-13%)
(2) Slip Jig 9/2, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 12/1, career best when winning 15-runner maiden hurdle at Tipperary (16.5f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Progressing recently. Considered.
Recent Tipperary maiden winner could improve for this step up in trip on handicap debut.
12
(12) The Lucky Lobster (10/1 +9%)
The Lucky Lobster

10
10/1(+9%)
(12) The Lucky Lobster 10/1, Eighth of 14 in novice chase at Kilbeggan (20.4f, good, 22/1) on debut over fences 13 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Tongue strap back on.
No closer than midfield in handicaps and back after underwhelming recent chasing debut.
14
(14) Jacks Fancy (16/1 +0%)
Jacks Fancy

16
16/1(+0%)
(14) Jacks Fancy 16/1, Twelfth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.3f, good to soft, 7/1) 2 days ago.
Well held on last month's Tramore comeback and faded tamely at Ballinrobe on Tuesday.
7
(7) Smackwater Jack (40/1 -21%)
Smackwater Jack

40
40/1(-21%)
(7) Smackwater Jack 40/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2019. Seventh of 8 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (24f, good to soft, 14/1) 35 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Four runs for current yard none too encouraging; handicapper quick to relent mind.
15
(15) Ask And Answer (66/1 -65%)
Ask And Answer

66
66/1(-65%)
(15) Ask And Answer 66/1, Off 12 months, bit below form tenth of 18 in handicap hurdle (22/1) at Cork (24.6f, good) 19 days ago. Might strip fitter now. Engaged 8.00 Wexford Wednesday.
Lightly raced in recent years, well held at Wexford yesterday.
11
1st (11) Grace Faraday (11/2 +39%)
Grace Faraday

5.5
11/2(+39%)
(11) Grace Faraday 11/2, Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs. 9/1, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.7f, good) 20 days ago. Back up in trip. Hood back on.
Trip inadequate last time but handled better ground; considered now at more suitable trip.
4
2nd (4) Sammy Smart (11/1 +61%)
Sammy Smart

11
11/1(+61%)
(4) Sammy Smart 11/1, Eighteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Cork (20f, heavy) 70 days ago.
Back from chasing when tailed off on handicap debut at Cork recently; bit to prove now.
1
3rd (1) Balinaboola Steel (14/1 +13%)
Balinaboola Steel

14
14/1(+13%)
(1) Balinaboola Steel 14/1, Course winner. Sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle (100/1) at Tipperary (24f, good to soft) 21 days ago.
Better for recent comeback run and now 15lb below last winning hurdles mark.
3
4th (3) My Friend The Wind (11/2 +8%)
My Friend The Wind

5.5
11/2(+8%)
(3) My Friend The Wind 11/2, Good second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (24f, good to soft, 14/1) 15 days ago, running on. Looks competitive on form.
Two good runs since returning; ground-versatile and should be thereabouts again.
13
5th (13) Mighty Momentum (100/1 -257%)
Mighty Momentum

100
100/1(-257%)
(13) Mighty Momentum 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighteenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, soft, 250/1). Off 6 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
Nothing in maidens; upped in trip for handicap debut, market best guide.
10
6th (10) Walk In Time (13/2 +35%)
Walk In Time

6.5
13/2(+35%)
(10) Walk In Time 13/2, Winner in hurdle at Tipperary in July. Below form fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (20.2f, good to soft, 3/1). Off 9 months. Enters calculations if ready to roll after break.
Seemingly been waiting for her ground, has it here so one to consider despite long absence.
6
7th (6) Juniper Hill (8/1 +43%)
Juniper Hill

8
8/1(+43%)
(6) Juniper Hill 8/1, Twenty first of 24 in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Naas (18.8f, soft) 56 days ago. Stable in good form. Plenty to find on form.
Ground more in her favour now so improvement on the cards.
8
8th (8) Forgetthesurprise (8/1 +50%)
Forgetthesurprise

8
8/1(+50%)
(8) Forgetthesurprise 8/1, Course winner. 40/1, sixth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Cork (24.6f, good) 19 days ago.
Winner here in the past; long losing run but recent Cork comeback run wasn't a bad one.
9
9th (9) Red Night Sky (50/1 -79%)
Red Night Sky

50
50/1(-79%)
(9) Red Night Sky 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 100/1, eleventh of 16 in novice hurdle at Killarney (22.4f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Tailed off at Killarney latest; hard to fancy on handicap debut.
5
|U| (5) On My Bike (9/5 +20%)
On My Bike

1.8
9/5(+20%)
(5) On My Bike 9/5, Promising sort. Career best when winning 16-runner handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20f, good to soft, 9/2) 9 days ago, going clear. Open to further progress. Can make light of a 7 lb rise.
7lb rise for recent Punchestown win fair; big run again expected.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

19:47 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

Although it took the Gavin Cromwell-trained ON MY BIKE 11 attempts to get his head in front, the gelding may well follow up his recent Punchestown win. The six-year-old was always travelling easily before quickening up to win smartly. Provided the ground doesn't deteriorate further, the son of Gatewood can make it back-to-back victories. Having reached the frame on both starts since returning from a break, the locally-trained My Friend The Wind is sure to be primed for this contest. A previous dual winner, he looks capable of adding to those successes in the coming weeks. Tipperary maiden winner Slip Jig is difficult to assess on her handicap debut. A mark of 102 could well underestimate her abilities.

Gavin Cromwell's ON MY BIKE could have more to offer on the back of last week's Punchestown success and can go in again off 7 lb higher. Recent Tipperary maiden winner Slip Jig could progress again in handicaps and is second choice ahead of My Friend The Wind. Walk In Time did well last summer and should also have a part to play if fully primed after 9 months off.

Winning with seemingly a bit in hand at Punchestown recently, ON MY BIKE can follow up here off a 7lb higher mark now upped in trip


20:17 Limerick NH Flat Race 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
(2) Danielle D (33/1 -18%)
Danielle D

33
33/1(-18%)
(2) Danielle D 33/1, Ocovango mare. Dam, no show over hurdles, closely related to useful hurdler (stayed 21f) Gerdago.
Rider booking is a positive but probably best watched on debut.
1
(1) Brisbane Beauty (33/1 +0%)
Brisbane Beauty

33
33/1(+0%)
(1) Brisbane Beauty 33/1, €1,200 3-y-o, Australia mare. Dam 1½m winner on Flat. Cheap purchase but bred to have some speed, so worthy of a market check.
Very cheap purchase but related to some top-class winners on the Flat; worth watching.
6
1st (6) Long Gone (10/3 -67%)
Long Gone

3.333333
10/3(-67%)
(6) Long Gone 10/3, Once-raced maiden. Third of 14 in novice hurdle (50/1) at Wexford (20.7f, good to soft) on NH debut 35 days ago. Makes bumpers debut. Down in trip. Hooded for 1st time.
Drop back in trip from Wexford not guaranteed to suit but should come on; leading chance.
12
2nd (12) Former Flame (17/2 +0%)
Former Flame

8.5
17/2(+0%)
(12) Former Flame 17/2, Doyen filly. Closely related to fairly useful hurdler First Dare. One to note if the market speaks in her favour.
Attractive rider booking from a stable well capable of producing one first time; contender.
11
3rd (11) Thats All (12/1 +25%)
Thats All

12
12/1(+25%)
(11) Thats All 12/1, Remains a maiden after 10 bumper runs. Fifth of 8 in bumper at Leopardstown (16f, heavy, 28/1) 87 days ago.
Ten runs in bumpers and a consistent performer but getting no closer to winning.
5
4th (5) Kate Knows Best (7/2 +30%)
Kate Knows Best

3.5
7/2(+30%)
(5) Kate Knows Best 7/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 16 in bumper at Ballinrobe (16.8f, good, 11/1) 23 days ago. Should be on the premises.
Equalled her best on better ground at Ballinrobe a few weeks ago; should be competitive.
3
5th (3) Florance (11/4 +39%)
Florance

2.75
11/4(+39%)
(3) Florance 11/4, Creditable third of 8 in bumper at Bellewstown (17f, good to soft, 16/1) 36 days ago. More required.
Recent Bellewstown third confirmed that she is improving gradually; more needed.
10
6th (10) Premier Gale (50/1 +0%)
Premier Gale

50
50/1(+0%)
(10) Premier Gale 50/1, Once-raced maiden. 20/1, ninth of 13 in bumper at Gowran (17f, heavy) on NH debut. Off over 2 years.
Beaten a mile on debut at Gowran in February; better ground might suit.
7
7th (7) Mount Shenshan (5/1 -50%)
Mount Shenshan

5
5/1(-50%)
(7) Mount Shenshan 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 33/1 and hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving C. W. J. Farrell when third of 10 in bumper at this course (19f, heavy) 49 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina. Definite player.
Different conditions here than last time but has a chance if continuing her progression.
9
8th (9) Parga Diamond (22/1 -38%)
Parga Diamond

22
22/1(-38%)
(9) Parga Diamond 22/1, Once-raced maiden. Hooded, eighth of 16 in bumper at Ballinrobe (16.8f, good, 40/1) on NH debut 23 days ago.
Not a bad run at Ballinrobe; should improve but has to find a fair bit to be involved.
8
9th (8) Moycashel Angel (25/1 -25%)
Moycashel Angel

25
25/1(-25%)
(8) Moycashel Angel 25/1, Kalanisi mare. Dam (h91) maiden hurdler. Not all that appealing on paper.
Related to winners and worth a market check on debut.
13
10th (13) Her Self (100/1 +20%)
Her Self

100
100/1(+20%)
(13) Her Self 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Pulled up in juvenile hurdle (150/1) at Killarney (17f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Makes bumpers debut.
Shown little in two maiden hurdles, although her saddle did slip last time; no appeal.
4
11th (4) Indigo Mist (33/1 +59%)
Indigo Mist

33
33/1(+59%)
(4) Indigo Mist 33/1, Valirann mare. Half-sister to poor hurdler/fair chaser Imperial Joe. Doesn't appeal as a probable first-time-out winner.
Bred to stay well and should improve for time and distance.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content,

20:17 Limerick NH Flat Race 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

Third in a maiden hurdle at Wexford on her racecourse debut, LONG GONE can gain a first career success. The Declan Queally-trained mare kept on well from the final flight on that occasion. Fitted with a first-time hood on her bumper debut, the six-year-old should be hard to beat. Former Flame, a half-sister to a dual winner, has to be respected on her introduction. Liz Doyle is well able to ready a debutant so any market support should be noted. Kate Knows Best, a staying-on fourth at Ballinrobe last time, looks best of those with previous form in this grade. The John Ryan-trained mare had also run well when second on her debut at Gowran Park.

LONG GONE didn't cost much but showed plenty when a staying-on third in a novice hurdle at Wexford a month ago, so he's worth a chance to build on that switched to bumpers. Former Flame is a notable newcomer and Mount Senshan is the best of those with experience.

A sporting selection goes to newcomer FORMER FLAME with John Gleeson booked from a stable with a good reputation with bumper horses


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