Limerick Races & Results Tomform Friday 23rd June 2023

There were 56 Races on Friday 23rd June 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 8 races at Redcar, 7 races at Market Rasen, 7 races at Down Royal, 7 races at Ascot, 6 races at Goodwood, 7 races at Musselburgh, 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Limerick, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 23rd June 2023

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

17:08 Limerick Claimer 7f - 8 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
3
1st (3) Big Baby Bull (1.62/1 +7%)
Big Baby Bull

1.62
1.62/1(+7%)
(3) Big Baby Bull 1.62/1, Fairly useful gelding. Latest win at Tipperary in May. Creditable third of 10 in handicap (6/1) at Gowran (7f, good) 18 days ago. Shortlist material.
Major chance on ratings but this drop in trip may not play to his strengths.
5
2nd (5) Is That Love (2/1 +33%)
Is That Love

2
2/1(+33%)
(5) Is That Love 2/1, Fairly useful gelding. Latest win at Dundalk in December. 11/2, respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (7f). Off 170 days. Good claims if ready to roll.
Lacks a recent run but trip/ground okay and can't be ruled out.
1
3rd (1) Elephant John (33/1 -200%)
Elephant John

33
33/1(-200%)
(1) Elephant John 33/1, 50/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 12 in handicap at Dundalk (8f). Off 133 days. First run for yard after leaving James McAuley.
Nothing since maiden win and opposable on first start for new yard.
2
4th (2) Tai Sing Yeh (3.5/1 -17%)
Tai Sing Yeh

3.5
3.5/1(-17%)
(2) Tai Sing Yeh 3.5/1, Fairly useful gelding. 12/1, good second of 7 in handicap at Fairyhouse (6f, good) 7 days ago, well positioned. Can give another good account.
Veteran running to his mark of late so has to be considered a major player.
7
5th (7) Yester (18/1 +10%)
Yester

18
18/1(+10%)
(7) Yester 18/1, Fair gelding. Remains a maiden after 26 Flat runs. Last of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 22/1) 9 days ago.
Trip on the short side and has a fair bit to find with some of these on ratings.
6
6th (6) Sin E Shekells (11/1 +67%)
Sin E Shekells

11
11/1(+67%)
(6) Sin E Shekells 11/1, Modest gelding. Remains a maiden after 34 Flat runs. 16/1, fifteenth of 19 in handicap at Navan (5f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.
Moderate maiden now 0-29 and recent Navan run was poor; has it all to do.
8
7th (8) Zig Zag Zyggy (22/1 -38%)
Zig Zag Zyggy

22
22/1(-38%)
(8) Zig Zag Zyggy 22/1, Fair gelding. Twenty seven runs since last win in 2021 and ran poorly in handicap (18/1) at Cork (7f, soft) 7 days ago.
Has won on soft but this looks a tough ask on ratings.
4
8th (4) Nine Tales (22/1 +33%)
Nine Tales

22
22/1(+33%)
(4) Nine Tales 22/1, Temperamental sort. Eleventh of 14 in handicap (100/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 9 days ago.
Struggled in handicaps for current yard; hard to see him playing a major role.
LTO Selection:

17:08 Limerick Claimer 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

BIG BABY BULL looks the pick at the weights here and may be able to give young Kyle McHugh his first winner. The Tagula gelding won a similar contest at Tipperary on his penultimate outing and ran well back in handicap company when third at Gowran last time. Any drying of the ground will help as his best form is on a decent surface. Tai Sing Yeh is a consistent performer and looks an obvious danger. He ran well in handicap company when chasing home Master Matt at Fairyhouse last time having been third behind the selection in that Tipperary claimer previously. Is That Love is another who can be given a shout off his rating. He had some decent runs at Dundalk over the winter and makes his first start since early January.

BIG BABY BULL turned in his best effort of the season in a useful contest at Gowran last time so is very much of interest now dropping back down in grade. Is That Love and Tai Sing Yeh are considered the main threats in that order.

Over this shorter trip TAI SING YEH can reverse Tipperary form with Big Baby Bull


17:40 Limerick Stakes 7f - 7 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
1st (2) Furnace Creek (7/1 -17%)
Furnace Creek

7
7/1(-17%)
(2) Furnace Creek 7/1, Fair gelding. Fourth of 14 in handicap (20/1) at Listowel (6.3f, good to soft) 20 days ago.
4
2nd (4) First Gentleman (3/1 +25%)
First Gentleman

3
3/1(+25%)
(4) First Gentleman 3/1, Twice-raced maiden. 9/4, third of 15 in maiden at Cork (6f, soft) 49 days ago. Yard in good form and he can progress, but it's certainly needed.
5
3rd (5) Secret Road (10/1 -122%)
Secret Road

10
10/1(-122%)
(5) Secret Road 10/1, Fairly useful gelding. Latest win at Fairyhouse in June. Below form fourth of 8 in handicap (2/1) at Fairyhouse (6f, good to firm) 14 days ago.
7
4th (7) Little Queenie (3.33/1 +67%)
Little Queenie

3.33
3.33/1(+67%)
(7) Little Queenie 3.33/1, Fairly useful filly. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Gowran (7f, good to soft, 12/1) 5 days ago.
1
5th (1) Dream Today (8/1 -129%)
Dream Today

8
8/1(-129%)
(1) Dream Today 8/1, Useful gelding. Latest win at Dundalk in February. Below form third of 8 in handicap at Fairyhouse (6f, good to firm, 13/2) 14 days ago.
3
6th (3) Mercurial (5/1 +38%)
Mercurial

5
5/1(+38%)
(3) Mercurial 5/1, Fairly useful gelding. Below form seventh of 16 in handicap at Navan (5f, soft, 28/1) 41 days ago, never nearer. Significantly back up in trip and he's fancied to step up on that.
6
7th (6) Vanguard Star (5/1 -25%)
Vanguard Star

5
5/1(-25%)
(6) Vanguard Star 5/1, Fairly useful gelding. Winner at Dundalk in February. 8/1, creditable seventh of 12 in handicap at Fairyhouse (6f, good) 7 days ago.
LTO Selection:

17:40 Limerick Stakes 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

DREAM TODAY looks capable of getting back to winning ways off this kind of mark. The eight-year-old ran a solid race behind cosy winner Warrior Brave at Fairyhouse last time and that form got a boost with the runner-up Master Matt winning back at the same venue the following week. First Gentleman is the unexposed one in the field having been placed in two maiden runs. He doesn't look harshly treated on his handicap debut and is open to further improvement. Little Queenie is a pound wrong at the weights but is a sharp sort and could make a bold bid from a low draw.

MERCURIAL is sure to strip fitter with his considerate reappearance under his belt and if he can return to peak form, he's a major player on these terms. Dream Today is into the veteran stage of his career but he still retains plenty of enthusiasm and he's nominated as the main danger.

A very open look to this rated race. VANGUARD STAR may prove a bit of value with Conor Stone-Walsh's claim a likely crucial factor


18:15 Limerick Maiden 8f - 16 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
3
1st (3) Farnborough (0.5/1 +55%)
Farnborough

0.5
0.5/1(+55%)
(3) Farnborough 0.5/1, Lightly-raced colt. 11/4 and blinkered for 1st time, creditable sixth of 15 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, good) 27 days ago. Yard having good spell and sets a good standard.
Narrowly denied in a trio of maidens, one AW and two on testing ground; sets the standard.
15
2nd (15) Machnamh (3/1 +33%)
Machnamh

3
3/1(+33%)
(15) Machnamh 3/1, Lightly-raced filly. 7/2, respectable third of 11 in maiden at Gowran (7f, good) 18 days ago. Trainer going well so she's firmly in the picture.
Some decent maiden format Naas last month and Gowran last time; should be thereabouts.
14
3rd (14) Emotivo (6/1 -50%)
Emotivo

6
6/1(-50%)
(14) Emotivo 6/1, Lightly-raced filly. 14¼ lengths sixth of 7 to Village Voice in listed race at Navan (10f, heavy, 50/1) 62 days ago. Considered back in these calmer waters.
Might improve on better ground and might be better back at this trip; leading contender.
1
4th (1) Bottler'secret (50/1 -25%)
Bottler'secret

50
50/1(-25%)
(1) Bottler'secret 50/1, €16,000 yearling, Dragon Pulse gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including useful French 11f/1½m winner Virtual Rock and 1m-1¼m winner Magic Shuffle. Dam unraced. Market can guide.
All of the dam's previous foals have won from 1m to 2m6f; best watched here.
4
5th (4) Firm Handshake (14/1 +0%)
Firm Handshake

14
14/1(+0%)
(4) Firm Handshake 14/1, Thrice-raced gelding. 15/2, below-par fourth of 8 in maiden at Gowran (9.4f, good) 18 days ago. In the mix if back on song.
Not as effective last twice and a question or two to answer but not one to give up on.
12
6th (12) Status Green (80/1 +20%)
Status Green

80
80/1(+20%)
(12) Status Green 80/1, Twice-raced gelding. Eighth of 11 in maiden (150/1) at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) 38 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Has more to do.
Soundly beaten in both maiden starts to date and needs this for a handicap mark.
9
7th (9) New Route (28/1 +44%)
New Route

28
28/1(+44%)
(9) New Route 28/1, Twice-raced gelding. 40/1, tenth of 20 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, good) 35 days ago. More is needed..
Has ability; needs this for a mark but not impossible for him to get in the shake-up.
11
8th (11) Sparkit (80/1 -142%)
Sparkit

80
80/1(-142%)
(11) Sparkit 80/1, Twice-raced gelding. 200/1, last of 6 in minor event at Roscommon (10f, good) 22 days ago.
Slowly away and finished last on both starts, latest at Roscommon early this month.
16
9th (16) Rival Queen (14/1 +0%)
Rival Queen

14
14/1(+0%)
(16) Rival Queen 14/1, Twice-raced filly. 9/1, fifth of 12 in maiden at this C&D (good to soft) 9 days ago. Stable in good form. Shortlisted.
Has shown ability on both starts although the return here to better ground should suit.
5
10th (5) Gallo Dell Cielo (200/1 -100%)
Gallo Dell Cielo

200
200/1(-100%)
(5) Gallo Dell Cielo 200/1, Once-raced gelding. Last of 8 in maiden at Gowran (9.4f, good, 125/1) on debut 18 days ago.
Soundly beaten on debut in a 1m1f maiden at Gowran and one of the least likely here.
13
11th (13) Annie (50/1 +60%)
Annie

50
50/1(+60%)
(13) Annie 50/1, Requinto filly. Dam, maiden (stayed 6f), closely related to useful 1m winner Jeremy's Legacy. Wears hood.
Hooded for her debut and probably best watched.
10
12th (10) Saffronandblue (50/1 -150%)
Saffronandblue

50
50/1(-150%)
(10) Saffronandblue 50/1, Fast Company gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 5f winner Sarshampla and 1¼m-1½m winner Rhebus Road. Not ruled out.
Unusual for this trainer to have a newcomer in a race like this; worth a market watch.
6
13th (6) Highland Sam (125/1 -89%)
Highland Sam

125
125/1(-89%)
(6) Highland Sam 125/1, Once-raced gelding. Sixth of 8 in maiden at Gowran (9.4f, good, 66/1) on debut 18 days ago. Lots more is needed.
Well-beaten on debut at Gowran earlier this month; makes little appeal.
8
14th (8) Navajo River (80/1 -21%)
Navajo River

80
80/1(-21%)
(8) Navajo River 80/1, Kargali colt. Dam runner-up at 8.5f out of winning half-sister to 8.5f/9.5f winner Anna Karenina and winner up to 1¼m Windsor Palace, both useful. Betting can prove a good indicator.
A bit of speed on the dam's side; unlikely to shake up the principals.
7
15th (7) I'm Ghosted (100/1 +0%)
I'm Ghosted

100
100/1(+0%)
(7) I'm Ghosted 100/1, Portage gelding. Dam 9f winner. Market can guide.
Newcomer from a middle distance family; best watched this time.
2
16th (2) Eagles Reign (80/1 -60%)
Eagles Reign

80
80/1(-60%)
(2) Eagles Reign 80/1, €12,000 yearling, Gleneagles gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 1½m/12.5f winner Freedonia. No forlorn hope.
Newcomer probably best watched.
LTO Selection:

18:15 Limerick Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

FARNBOROUGH should be good enough to win a maiden of this standard. The Galileo gelding was a touch unlucky in a competitive handicap at the Curragh last time having been runner-up in three maidens previously. He got stopped in his run a couple of times before staying on into sixth behind Betterdaysrcoming. Going back up slightly in trip now should suit. Emotivo is rated 2lb inferior by the handicapper and looks the obvious danger. The Belardo filly was a bit outclassed in stakes company at Navan last time but had run well on her return this season when third to Jackie Oh in a decent maiden at Naas. Machnamh ran a solid race when third at Gowran last time and looks place material again.

Not so competitive as the numbers suggest and Aidan O'Brien's FARNBOROUGH looks to have been found an excellent opportuntiy to get off the mark after posting some fairly useful efforts. Machnamh also has the form to play a part and is next on the list ahead of Emotivo who steps back down in grade.

A fair standard is set by FARNBOROUGH who has been unlucky not to win a maiden and has a decent chance here


18:45 Limerick Handicap 8f - 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
11
1st (11) Amemri (5.5/1 +0%)
Amemri

5.5
5.5/1(+0%)
(11) Amemri 5.5/1, Winner at Dundalk in March. Excellent second of 10 in handicap at Listowel (8f, good to soft, 4/1) 20 days ago, clear of rest. Has to be taken seriously off an unchanged mark.
Matched her best when runner-up over this trip at Listowel this month; for the shortlist.
7
2nd (7) Master Garvey (5.5/1 -10%)
Master Garvey

5.5
5.5/1(-10%)
(7) Master Garvey 5.5/1, Respectable third of 15 in handicap at Gowran (7f, good to soft, 6/1) 5 days ago. Not taken lightly.
Ran well at Gowran on Sunday; has another bad draw to contend with but should run well.
3
3rd (3) Miss Yvonne (7.5/1 -7%)
Miss Yvonne

7.5
7.5/1(-7%)
(3) Miss Yvonne 7.5/1, 7/1, good fourth of 11 in handicap at Roscommon (7.2f, good) 22 days ago. Stable going well so she's likely to continue in form.
Will need same Roscommon gate speed from this draw and has decent claims if she gets home.
16
4th (16) Water Mint (16/1 +20%)
Water Mint

16
16/1(+20%)
(16) Water Mint 16/1, 15/2, last of 10 in handicap at Listowel (8f, good to soft) 20 days ago.
Positive tactics from a bad draw are likely to be employed here and could go close.
4
5th (4) Western Cape (7.5/1 +17%)
Western Cape

7.5
7.5/1(+17%)
(4) Western Cape 7.5/1, Creditable fourth of 22 in handicap at Cork (7f, soft, 22/1) 7 days ago, slowly away. Blinkers on 1st time. Can give a good account. Engaged Leopardstown 7.20 Thursday.
Coming down the handicap and close to finding his level tongue-tie and blinkers tried.
8
6th (8) Cherry Pink (8/1 -33%)
Cherry Pink

8
8/1(-33%)
(8) Cherry Pink 8/1, Respectable ninth of 15 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, good, 11/4) 15 days ago. Yard having good spell. Merits consideration.
Disappointing at Leopardstown; has that to come back from; capable of getting involved.
15
7th (15) Tasmanian Girl (33/1 +18%)
Tasmanian Girl

33
33/1(+18%)
(15) Tasmanian Girl 33/1, Seventh of 10 in claimer at Fairyhouse (10f, good, 33/1) 22 days ago. First run for yard after leaving M. C. Grassick. Makes handicap debut with lots to prove.
Claimed by this trainer from a Fairyhouse contest earlier this month; others more likely.
14
8th (14) Happenstance (14/1 -100%)
Happenstance

14
14/1(-100%)
(14) Happenstance 14/1, 12/1, creditable fourth of 15 in handicap at Fairyhouse (6f, good) 22 days ago, keeping on well. Significantly back up in trip. In the mix.
finished well in a 6f handicap at Fairyhouse latest and will be more suited by this trip.
17
9th (17) Summer Snow (12/1 +0%)
Summer Snow

12
12/1(+0%)
(17) Summer Snow 12/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Cork in May. Thirteenth of 15 in handicap (9/2) at Leopardstown (8f, good) 15 days ago. Enters calculations if shrugging off latest effort. RESERVE
First reserve; winner of a 7f Cork handicap but not the most consistent; has a chance.
5
10th (5) Elmo Lincoln (12/1 -85%)
Elmo Lincoln

12
12/1(-85%)
(5) Elmo Lincoln 12/1, Visored for 1st time, respectable ninth of 15 in handicap (7/2) at Fairyhouse (6f, good) 22 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Needs considering.
Best effort when second over 7f at Gowran in April; worth considering; visor left off here.
2
11th (2) Laudable (22/1 +33%)
Laudable

22
22/1(+33%)
(2) Laudable 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 18 in maiden at Leopardstown (7f, soft, 200/1). Off 8 months. Booking of Stone-Walsh a plus. Makes handicap debut but limited appeal on these terms.
Gelded recently and interesting to watch here possibly with Killarney next month in mind.
1
12th (1) Pascalia (6.5/1 +54%)
Pascalia

6.5
6.5/1(+54%)
(1) Pascalia 6.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 11 in maiden (16/1) at Gowran (7f, good) 18 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Up against it at these weights.
Could be well-handicapped on her run at Naas last month; has a terrible draw though.
13
13th (13) Hilltop's Bear (33/1 -18%)
Hilltop's Bear

33
33/1(-18%)
(13) Hilltop's Bear 33/1, Twelfth of 15 in handicap (16/1) at Fairyhouse (6f, good) 22 days ago. Significantly up in trip with work to do.
Down the field but ran okay in a Fairyhouse handicap after 6 months off; others preferred.
6
14th (6) Below Deck (50/1 +0%)
Below Deck

50
50/1(+0%)
(6) Below Deck 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourteenth of 20 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, good, 125/1) 35 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Uphill task.
Has run to a similar level in a trio of maidens; fairly handicapped and others preferred.
9
15th (9) Monnow Valley (9/1 +36%)
Monnow Valley

9
9/1(+36%)
(9) Monnow Valley 9/1, Very good third of 9 in handicap (18/1) at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) 38 days ago, having run of race. Can give another good account.
Front-runner; track will suit and will need to get out quickly from a horrible draw.
LTO Selection:

18:45 Limerick Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

AMEMRI was well backed but ran into another gamble when chasing home Drop The Dip at Listowel earlier in the month. It was still a solid run to chase home that rival and an improvement on her previous turf form. She had been a winner at Dundalk in March and having remained on the same mark as last time she's only rated 2lb higher than when scoring then. Miss Yvonne showed improvement when bowling along at Roscommon last time and could be a danger but the draw hasn't been particularly kind. The consistent Master Garvey is another for the shortlist but again he will have to start from a wide berth.

AMEMRI looks the way to go here given she can race off the same mark as when an excellent clear second at Listowel last time. Master Garvey is also weighted to have a say and is rated next best, while Monnow Valley is another who needs factoring in on the back of his very good Killarney third.

In a race where there is likely to be pace, it might pay to side with WATER MINT who enjoys an ease and will like dropping back to 1m


19:20 Limerick Listed 12f - 11 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
1
1st (1) Layfayette (1.88/1 -7%)
Layfayette

1.88
1.88/1(-7%)
(1) Layfayette 1.88/1, Smart gelding. 8¾ lengths fourth of 6 to Luxembourg in Tattersalls Gold Cup (33/1) at the Curragh (10.5f, good) 26 days ago, not ideally placed. Strong chance back down in grade.
Bit out of depth latest but down in grade here with trip/ground no problem so major chance.
6
2nd (6) Term Of Endearment (3.5/1 +68%)
Term Of Endearment

3.5
3.5/1(+68%)
(6) Term Of Endearment 3.5/1, Useful filly. Respectable 2 lengths fifth of 11 in listed race at Cork (12.1f, good to soft, 11/4) 63 days ago. Needs to resume progress but that's possible.
Conditions to suit here so place claims after a break.
9
3rd (9) Serious Challenge (11/1 +8%)
Serious Challenge

11
11/1(+8%)
(9) Serious Challenge 11/1, Useful gelding who ran creditably in first-time cheekpieces when fourth of 6 in listed race at Navan (13f, soft, 13/2) 41 days ago. Stable in good form.
Looks to have a bit to find but ground in his favour.
10
4th (10) Amusement (12/1 +25%)
Amusement

12
12/1(+25%)
(10) Amusement 12/1, Winner at Leopardstown in May and ran at least as well when fourth of 5 in listed race at Leopardstown (12f, good) 15 days ago.
Quite likely has more to offer but fair step forward required to feature.
8
5th (8) New Variant (11/1 +45%)
New Variant

11
11/1(+45%)
(8) New Variant 11/1, Useful gelding who wasn't seen to best effect when last of 5 in listed race at Leopardstown (12f, good) 15 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Worth another chance.
Return to easier ground should suit but questions to answer at this level now.
5
6th (5) Kerkiyra (8/1 +20%)
Kerkiyra

8
8/1(+20%)
(5) Kerkiyra 8/1, Useful filly who failed to come on for recent run when fourth of 7 in listed race at Leopardstown (9f, good) 15 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.
Ground possibly to quick on latest, big chance on best form on softer ground if staying.
7
7th (7) Venice Biennale (12/1 +40%)
Venice Biennale

12
12/1(+40%)
(7) Venice Biennale 12/1, Useful mare. Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 6¾ lengths last of 6 in listed race (17/2) at the Curragh (12f, good) 27 days ago.
Has largely struggled so far in Listed company; hard to see her playing a role.
11
8th (11) High Chieftess (16/1 -33%)
High Chieftess

16
16/1(-33%)
(11) High Chieftess 16/1, Improved again in first-time blinkers when off the mark in 9-runner maiden at the Curragh (10f, good) 26 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Upped further in trip and type to progress again.
Impressive Curragh maiden winner not guaranteed to stay this longer trip but respected.
4
9th (4) Blazing Skies (28/1 -12%)
Blazing Skies

28
28/1(-12%)
(4) Blazing Skies 28/1, Useful filly. 9/2, failed to justify support when sixth of 8 in handicap at Fairyhouse (10f, good) 22 days ago. Back up in trip.
Struggled so far in Listed company so needs to take a big step forward to feature.
2
|U| (2) Shanroe (16/1 -88%)
Shanroe

16
16/1(-88%)
(2) Shanroe 16/1, Smart gelding. C&D winner. Fifteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Fairyhouse (16.4f, soft) 76 days ago. Smart on the Flat, respectable on last Flat run.
Runs well fresh so place claims.
3
10th (3) Ottilien (9/1 -80%)
Ottilien

9
9/1(-80%)
(3) Ottilien 9/1, Useful filly. 4/1, respectable 3½ lengths third of 6 in listed race at the Curragh (12f, good) 27 days ago. Trainer going well and has solid each-way claims.
Major player on French form and easier ground to suit, providing she settles better.
LTO Selection:

19:20 Limerick Listed 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

LAYFAYETTE takes a drop in grade here and can prove the class act. The former Group 2 winner has kept good company this season and ran well, despite not troubling the front pair, when fourth behind Luxembourg in the Group 1 Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh last time. A little cut in the ground suits him well and he does stay this trip, having won a listed race in good style at Roscommon over a mile-and-a-half a couple of years ago. Ottilien was a touch disappointing on her first outing for Joseph O'Brien but ran much better when third to Mashhoor at this level at the Curragh late last month. She could be a danger now. Stablemate Perfect Portrait comes here after winning a maiden at Gowran but is a nice sort and could be the potential improver in the field.

LAYFAYETTE has much the best form so he's the obvious choice to capitalise on this drop in grade. Ottilien heads up the dangers, along with Term of Endearment in an interesting renewal of this listed contest.

Twice a winner at Group level early last season LAFAYETTE escapes a penalty and his recent form at Group level gives him major claims


19:55 Limerick Handicap 11f - 16 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
9
1st (9) Bear Claws (33/1 +50%)
Bear Claws

33
33/1(+50%)
(9) Bear Claws 33/1, Ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Tramore (21.6f, good) 20 days ago. Modest on the Flat, poor on last Flat outing.
Out of form in the autumn and in two runs back since late May; others much more likely.
10
2nd (10) Dinamine (16/1 +36%)
Dinamine

16
16/1(+36%)
(10) Dinamine 16/1, Respectable 9 lengths sixth of 15 to Itsalonglongroad in handicap (14/1) at Thurles (12.5f, soft). Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving David Peter Dunne. Has work to do.
Debuts for John McConnell here after eight months off and no surprise should he run well.
3
3rd (3) Riyami (14/1 +50%)
Riyami

14
14/1(+50%)
(3) Riyami 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 12/1, ninth of 14 in novice hurdle at this course (16f, soft) 143 days ago. Off 143 days. Poor on last Flat outing. Something to find on form.
Doesn't look particularly well treated on anything he's done so far.
2
4th (2) Chatterbox (12/1 +33%)
Chatterbox

12
12/1(+33%)
(2) Chatterbox 12/1, 11/1, below form fifteenth of 26 in handicap at the Curragh (10f, heavy). Off 8 months.
Eight months absent and likely being prepared for a crack at a Killarney handicap in July.
7
5th (7) Slieve Bearnagh (28/1 -100%)
Slieve Bearnagh

28
28/1(-100%)
(7) Slieve Bearnagh 28/1, First run since leaving M. Halford when bit below form eighth of 15 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good, 15/2) 8 days ago. Back up in trip. Yard having good spell. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Ran okay at Leopardstown last week; should be more to come but others preferred here.
12
6th (12) Itsalonglongroad (33/1 +50%)
Itsalonglongroad

33
33/1(+50%)
(12) Itsalonglongroad 33/1, Fifteenth of 17 in handicap at Tipperary (12.5f, good, 40/1) 24 days ago.
Effective front-runner at his best but no trace of his best form this year; little appeal.
14
7th (14) Tory Reel (8/1 +33%)
Tory Reel

8
8/1(+33%)
(14) Tory Reel 8/1, 14/1, first run since leaving Andrew McNamara when very good third of 15 in handicap at Gowran (13.7f, good to soft) 31 days ago, better placed than most.
May well have needed it at Gowran and the drop back in trip could suit; interesting runner.
1
8th (1) Celtic Revival (11/1 -175%)
Celtic Revival

11
11/1(-175%)
(1) Celtic Revival 11/1, 3 wins from 9 runs this year. Creditable second of 15 in handicap (11/2) at Fairyhouse (12f, good to firm) 14 days ago, running on. Claims.
Second in a 1m4f handicap at Fairyhouse two weeks ago; will be thereabouts with a repeat.
11
9th (11) Fond Farewell (2.5/1 +44%)
Fond Farewell

2.5
2.5/1(+44%)
(11) Fond Farewell 2.5/1, 1 win from 1 run this year. Career best when winning 15-runner handicap at this course (11.2f, soft, 14/1) 62 days ago. Big player.
Winner over C&D in April; has got away with 3lb rise and should be very competitive.
4
10th (4) Chilean (12/1 -50%)
Chilean

12
12/1(-50%)
(4) Chilean 12/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2018. 20/1, creditable third of 21 in handicap at Leopardstown (12f, good) 35 days ago. Live each-way chance.
Good runs last twice; ground versatile and a leading player here on that sort of evidence.
8
11th (8) Bayou Belle (14/1 -40%)
Bayou Belle

14
14/1(-40%)
(8) Bayou Belle 14/1, 12/1, creditable fourth of 17 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, good) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Modest on the Flat, bit below form on last Flat outing. Can make presence felt.
Ran well in a Punchestown maiden hurdle two weeks ago; each-way chance off this mark.
16
12th (16) Magi Gal (25/1 +24%)
Magi Gal

25
25/1(+24%)
(16) Magi Gal 25/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2020. 14/1, below form seventh of 18 in handicap at Navan (10f, heavy) 86 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals.
Good effort when second at Dundalk three starts ago but others preferred.
13
13th (13) Notturno (5.5/1 -10%)
Notturno

5.5
5.5/1(-10%)
(13) Notturno 5.5/1, 5/2, good third of 11 in handicap at Roscommon (11.7f, good) 22 days ago. Has good chance on form.
Consistent performer in similar handicaps this year; likely to be on the premises again.
5
14th (5) Bigz Belief (4/1 +38%)
Bigz Belief

4
4/1(+38%)
(5) Bigz Belief 4/1, C&D winner. Improved on recent efforts to win 12-runner claiming hurdle (14/1) at Sligo (18.2f, good) 10 days ago, pushed out. Fair on the Flat, creditable on last Flat run. Not taken lightly.
Won a claiming hurdle at Sligo; bang in form and a good run is likely from a good draw.
6
15th (6) White Strand (33/1 +50%)
White Strand

33
33/1(+50%)
(6) White Strand 33/1, Visored for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 50/1). Off 7 months. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
Best run over C&D a year ago; cheekpieces declared now on his first run since November.
15
16th (15) Fan Na Tiobratan (80/1 -21%)
Fan Na Tiobratan

80
80/1(-21%)
(15) Fan Na Tiobratan 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 300/1, tenth of 12 in maiden at Gowran (7f, soft) 44 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut.
Three ordinary efforts in maidens and makes little appeal on her handicap bow.
LTO Selection:

19:55 Limerick Handicap 11f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

There may be a bit more to come from FOND FAREWELL, who swooped late to win over course and distance back in April. He only has a 3lb higher mark now and it was interesting to hear his rider report that he had a little blow pulling up last time and that further improvement could be forthcoming. Notturno has been knocking on the door and has to be on the shortlist but a wide draw in 19 isn't a help. Bigz Belief was a good winner over hurdles at Sligo last time and had also run well on the level prior to that. He looks another that has to be given serious consideration.

NOTTURNO has left his 2-y-o form behind switched to handicaps this season and he is taken to open his account at the eighth time of asking. A winner over hurdles recently, Bigz Belief is likely to give it a good shot back in this sphere and he is second choice ahead of Fond Farewell, who hit the target here last time. Chilean is also worth a second look.

The selection is FOND FAREWELL(nap), up only 3lb for his C&D win in April with the ground likely to be favourable


20:30 Limerick Handicap 17f - 10 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
7
1st (7) Tronador (3.33/1 +33%)
Tronador

3.33
3.33/1(+33%)
(7) Tronador 3.33/1, Creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (12.8f, good, 22/1) 15 days ago, merely closing up late. Significantly up in trip. Others more persuasive.
Eyecatching Leopardstown run; one to consider under senior rider here on easier ground..
11
2nd (11) Youcrackmeup (4/1 +47%)
Youcrackmeup

4
4/1(+47%)
(11) Youcrackmeup 4/1, Lightly-raced winner. Blinkered for 1st time, career best when winning 11-runner handicap (14/1) at Roscommon (11.7f, good) 22 days ago, digging deep. Significantly up in trip. Yard having good spell.
Roscommon winner could improve further over this longer trip; 9lb wrong though.
10
3rd (10) Chutzpal (22/1 -10%)
Chutzpal

22
22/1(-10%)
(10) Chutzpal 22/1, Bit below form eighth of 15 in handicap at Fairyhouse (12f, good to firm, 33/1) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
Plenty to find on recent Fairyhouse effort.
3
4th (3) Rich Belief (4.5/1 +0%)
Rich Belief

4.5
4.5/1(+0%)
(3) Rich Belief 4.5/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Navan in April. 16/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at Cork (12f, soft) 7 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.
Never landed a blow back in trip at Cork recently so return to this trip should suit.
9
5th (9) Barometer (2.25/1 -13%)
Barometer

2.25
2.25/1(-13%)
(9) Barometer 2.25/1, Creditable second of 12 in handicap at Killarney (16.8f, good to soft, 5/4) 38 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
Likes a stamina test, recent Killarney second over this trip makes him shortlist material.
6
6th (6) Dalvey (25/1 -108%)
Dalvey

25
25/1(-108%)
(6) Dalvey 25/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 18/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Fairyhouse (13.7f, good) 7 days ago. Up in trip.
Better recent form on AW; good bit to find on last week's Fairyhouse effort.
1
7th (1) Team Of Firsts (20/1 +39%)
Team Of Firsts

20
20/1(+39%)
(1) Team Of Firsts 20/1, First run since leaving G. M. Lyons when seventh of 13 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16f, good to soft, 18/1) on NH debut 67 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Below form on last Flat run.
Regressive last year and best watched here on first try over this extended trip.
5
8th (5) Three Comets (22/1 +56%)
Three Comets

22
22/1(+56%)
(5) Three Comets 22/1, 25/1, eighth of 23 in handicap hurdle at Naas (18.9f, soft) 85 days ago, going in snatches. 11lb higher now. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Trip/ground to suit but lacks a recent run.
4
9th (4) The Jam Man (10/1 -100%)
The Jam Man

10
10/1(-100%)
(4) The Jam Man 10/1, 28/1 and blinkers on for 1st time in this code, creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at Listowel (16.2f, good) 19 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Not taken lightly.
Veteran needs to improve on two recent runs for new yard; rider good value for his claim.
8
10th (8) Landue (100/1 -150%)
Landue

100
100/1(-150%)
(8) Landue 100/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2018. Last of 7 in novice chase (200/1) at Clonmel (16.3f, good) on debut over fences 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Bit below form on last Flat outing.
Tailed off over fences latest; hard to fancy on first flat outing in 3 years.
LTO Selection:

20:30 Limerick Handicap 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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BAROMETER is a big player after a decent run to chase home Grappa Nonino at Killarney last month. He was a well-backed 5/4 favourite then but was collared inside the final furlong. Rich Belief was fourth in that Killarney contest and should appreciate stepping back up in trip now having been well held at Cork last time. Of the others, it might be worth keeping an eye on Tronador.

CASK MATE was out of sorts during the second half of his 2022 campaign but he was fifth in a valuable big-field Galway handicap last July off an 8 lb higher mark. The 10-y-o won't be found wanting fitness-wise having performed with credit over hurdles last month and he earns the vote. Barometer is feared most on the back of a good effort at Killarney, while The Jam Man also enters calculations.

Barometer is respected but preference is for TRONADOR, who caught the eye at Leopardstown recently


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