Limerick Races & Results Tomform Thursday 26th December 2024
There were 77 Races on Thursday 26th December 2024 across 11 meetings. There was 7 races at Down Royal, 7 races at Sedgefield, 7 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Aintree, 7 races at Fontwell, 7 races at Leopardstown, 7 races at Market Rasen, 7 races at Limerick, 6 races at Kempton, 6 races at Wincanton, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 26th December 2024
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(11) Out For A Stroll 9/4, Modest maiden on the Flat. Bettered previous form when fourth of 21 in juvenile hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, soft, 4/1) 33 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Leading player. Has 4l to find with Bacchanalian on their Galway run but shouldn't be far away.
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2nd (1) (6/1 +8%) Bacchanalian
6
6/1(+8%)
(1) Bacchanalian 6/1, 5/1 and hooded for 1st time, shaped with promise on first run since leaving Joseph Patrick O'Brien when fourth of 17 in juvenile hurdle at Galway (16.4f, good to soft) on NH debut 61 days ago, travelling as well as any. Open to improvement. Not beaten far on hurdles debut at Galway in a race that has worked out well; go close.
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3rd (15) (7/1 +0%) Shoda
7
7/1(+0%)
(15) Shoda 7/1, Fairly useful form on Flat (stays 1½m), won maiden on second of 4 starts, well held in listed event at Galway in September. Makes hurdles debut and certainly worth a second look. Flat maiden winner can race keenly but has the ability to go well if her jumping holds up.
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4th (3) (25/1 -56%) Holy See
25
25/1(-56%)
(3) Holy See 25/1, Successful in maiden on Flat debut, improved (fairly useful form) when runner-up in 9f minor event next time but well held in listed event when last seen 9 months ago. Has since left Christopher Head (45,000 gns) ahead of his hurdling debut. Won an AW maiden in France but disappointed on heavy ground; could run well; check market.
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5th (9) (20/1 -25%) Dark Oak
20
20/1(-25%)
(9) Dark Oak 20/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. 14/1, too free when tenth of 13 in handicap at Gowran (11.8f, heavy) 66 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Rated 80 on the Flat and one to consider on hurdling debut if her jumping holds up.
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6th (5) (11/4 -202%) Lincoln Du Seuil
2.75
11/4(-202%)
(5) Lincoln Du Seuil 11/4, 12/10 and hooded, won 8-runner newcomers bumper at Lignieres (11.9f, soft) 9 months ago. Makes hurdles debut. First run for yard after leaving M. Seror and commands considerable respect for his top yard. French bumper winner; should take high rank on hurdles debut for the champion trainer.
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7th (4) (3/1 +40%) Lakota Blue
3
3/1(+40%)
(4) Lakota Blue 3/1, Won bumper at Corlay in June. Fairly useful form when runner-up on hurdling debut but only third of 20 in juvenile at Cork (15.7f, soft) 18 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Can put his experience to good use. Solid efforts at Punchestown and Cork; jumped left on latter occasion; a major player.
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8th (8) (125/1 -89%) Atlantic City
125
125/1(-89%)
(8) Atlantic City 125/1, Modest maiden on the Flat who has plenty to find on hurdle debut. Not bad efforts in two Flat maidens but likely best watched today for future reference.
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9th (16) (250/1 -25%) Tir Og
250
250/1(-25%)
(16) Tir Og 250/1, Tailed off in 2 juvenile hurdles. No promise in two maiden hurdles and can't be fancied.
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|F| (12) (250/1 -67%) Run Away Merida
250
250/1(-67%)
(12) Run Away Merida 250/1, Well held in 2 juvenile hurdles. Soundly beaten in two maiden hurdles and handicaps will suit better in time.
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10th (2) (125/1 +17%) Boola Times
125
125/1(+17%)
(2) Boola Times 125/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. 150/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, eighth of 21 in juvenile hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, soft) on NH debut 33 days ago. Showed up well enough on hurdles debut before weakening; looks one for handicaps.
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11th (7) (125/1 -89%) Tremaine
125
125/1(-89%)
(7) Tremaine 125/1, 50/1, considerately handled on first outing over hurdles/since leaving H-F. Devin after 13 months off when ninth of 20 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (15.7f, soft) 18 days ago, pulling hard. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code. Jumping lacked fluency but showed up well enough on hurdles debut before weakening.
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12th (6) (250/1 -67%) Timeonourside
250
250/1(-67%)
(6) Timeonourside 250/1, Fair Flat winner. Hooded for 1st time, shaped like a non-stayer when fifteenth of 20 in juvenile hurdle (200/1) at Cork (15.7f, soft) 18 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Flat winner has had jumping issues in two hurdle starts and not easy to fancy.
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13th (14) (100/1 -300%) Set The Tone
100
100/1(-300%)
(14) Set The Tone 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable sixth of 17 in juvenile hurdle (14/1) at Galway (16.4f, good to soft) 61 days ago. Will be better off in handicaps. Below form at Galway last time and has a bit to find today even if back to her best.
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14th (13) (250/1 -67%) Samothraki
250
250/1(-67%)
(13) Samothraki 250/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. 200/1, went backwards from hurdling bow when sixteenth of 20 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (15.7f, soft) 18 days ago. Flat maiden; well beaten both hurdle starts and jumping needs to improve plenty.
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|PU| (10) (100/1 -100%) Onlyinyourdreams
100
100/1(-100%)
(10) Onlyinyourdreams 100/1, Fourth in 7f maiden on debut (modest form) but little impact since, including in handicaps. Makes hurdles debut in a first-time hood. Modest Flat maiden isn't easy to fancy on hurdles debut with a hood added.
12:25 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow
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LINCOLN DU SEUIL has a good profile and has joined top connections since winning a French bumper on debut last March. A half-brother to two useful French jump winners, the selection won a heavy-ground Lignieres bumper on debut, with that form being boosted as the fourth-placed horse scored subsequently and has himself since been bought by leading owner J.P. McManus. The more experienced Lakota Blue is vulnerable to smart types but nonetheless should again run well and holds Out For A Stroll on Punchestown form. Holy See was narrowly beaten by a subsequent Group 3 winner at Chantilly last February and could be useful, while Bacchanalian ran well enough on hurdles debut. Dark Oak and Shoda had Flat ability.
A huge field but only a handful make any serious appeal, LAKOTA BLUE selected to put his experience to good use and make it fourth time lucky in this sphere at the expense of French-recruit Lincoln du Seuil, who won a newcomers bumper back in the spring and has since joined the powerhouse that is Willie Mullins. Bacchanalian and Shoda can fight it out for minor honours.
BACCHANALIAN shaped nicely on hurdles debut at Galway in a race that has worked out well and he might represent some value.
(3) Laafi 18/1, Useful Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. Blinkered for 1st time, won 17-runner handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy, 33/1) 61 days ago. First run for yard after leaving William Haggas. Interesting recruit to hurdling. Rated 95 on Flat; bit inconsistent but has the ability to run well if his jumping holds up.
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2nd (2) (15/8 -34%) Kainsbourg
1.875
15/8(-34%)
(2) Kainsbourg 15/8, Won 6-runner Gr 3 bumper at Nantes (10.9f, heavy) when last seen 14 months ago. Since joined Gordon Elliott and is worth monitoring in market on yard/hurdles debut. Won two French AQPS Flat races last year; later sold for 355,000euros; maximum respect.
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3rd (6) (13/8 +54%) Autoportrait
1.625
13/8(+54%)
(6) Autoportrait 13/8, Promising individual who posted good second of 16 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, soft) on IRE NH debut 19 days ago. Should progress and is one for shortlist. Solid effort on Irish debut at Navan after a long absence and should take high rank today.
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4th (12) (40/1 -21%) Park That
40
40/1(-21%)
(12) Park That 40/1, Promising individual. Fell in novice hurdle at Cork (15.7f, soft, 16/1) 18 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Likely to improve. Well beaten last time when fell late on; has to resume his progress in a major way.
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5th (15) (16/1 -60%) Torps
16
16/1(-60%)
(15) Torps 16/1, Shaped well in Listowel bumper on debut and was similar story when promising second of 15 in novice (17/2) at Cork (16.3f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 53 days ago. Likely more to come yet. Good bumper run and an even better hurdling debut at Cork; be involved with improvement.
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6th (4) (150/1 -50%) Queenie St Clair
150
150/1(-50%)
(4) Queenie St Clair 150/1, Once-raced maiden over hurdles. Fair winner at 7f on flat. First run since leaving E. D. Delany when seventh of 19 in novice hurdle (125/1) at Navan (16f, soft) on NH debut 19 days ago. Likely one for handicaps down the line. Ran respectably on hurdling debut at Navan but will have to improve plenty from that.
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7th (9) (10/1 -25%) Mack The Chemist
10
10/1(-25%)
(9) Mack The Chemist 10/1, Promising type. Fifth of 10 in bumper at Ballinrobe (15.8f, soft, 4/1) on bumper debut. Off 8 months. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Yard in good form. Should have more to offer. Two good runs in spring; a bit to find with some of these on return but is a contender.
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8th (11) (150/1 -50%) Order Of The Dance
150
150/1(-50%)
(11) Order Of The Dance 150/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. Twelfth of 18 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, good to soft, 100/1) on hurdles bow 83 days ago. Was never involved in a Gowran maiden hurdle last time and best watched for now.
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9th (18) (125/1 +38%) Nutbush City
125
125/1(+38%)
(18) Nutbush City 125/1, Fair maiden on the Flat, making GB/IRE jumps debut. Last of 13 in handicap at Gowran (11.8f, heavy, 100/1) 66 days ago. Faces a stiff task. Modest Flat maiden is best watched on hurdling debut.
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|F| (1) (80/1 -142%) Bright N Shine
80
80/1(-142%)
(1) Bright N Shine 80/1, Once-raced maiden over hurdles. Fairly useful winner at 11f on flat. Third of 10 in handicap (4/1) at Dundalk (12f) 48 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Up against it. In good form on the Flat but probably one for handicaps in time over hurdles.
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10th (14) (100/1 +0%) Shadow Paddy
100
100/1(+0%)
(14) Shadow Paddy 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Sixth of 20 in novice hurdle at Cork (15.7f, soft, 125/1) 18 days ago. Work to do. Soundly beaten in a bumper and two maiden hurdles so will be of more interest in handicaps.
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11th (7) (150/1 -50%) Comanche Moon
150
150/1(-50%)
(7) Comanche Moon 150/1, Once-raced maiden. 80/1, tenth of 20 in novice hurdle at Cork (15.7f, soft) on NH debut 18 days ago. Up against it. Beaten a long way in a Cork maiden hurdle on debut and is best watched for now.
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12th (16) (100/1 -52%) Diamond Steel
100
100/1(-52%)
(16) Diamond Steel 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 33/1, fourteenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, soft) on NH debut 19 days ago. Yard having good spell. Looks a longer-term prospect. Never involved in a maiden hurdle on recent debut and looks the yard's second-string.
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13th (13) (200/1 +0%) Pleasureofpressure
200
200/1(+0%)
(13) Pleasureofpressure 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourteenth of 16 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, soft, 250/1) 19 days ago. Showed little in two maiden hurdles and handicaps beckon down the road.
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14th (8) (150/1 +0%) Highland Earl
150
150/1(+0%)
(8) Highland Earl 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 50/1, eighth of 12 in bumper at Roscommon (15.6f, good). Off 6 months. Best watched on hurdles debut. Well beaten in two bumpers earlier this year and is best watched on hurdling debut.
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15th (10) (125/1 -25%) Mujeres Isla
125
125/1(-25%)
(10) Mujeres Isla 125/1, Once-raced maiden. 150/1, fifteenth of 20 in novice hurdle at Cork (15.7f, soft) on NH debut 18 days ago. Tailed-off in a Cork maiden hurdle on debut and best watched for now.
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|PU| (17) (7/2 -17%) Karamoja
3.5
7/2(-17%)
(17) Karamoja 7/2, Placed in 2 bumpers and a listed newcomers hurdle in France in 2023 and posted solid third of 18 in novice (5/6) at Clonmel (19.4f, soft) on debut for Willie Mullins 23 days ago. Hood back on. Likely contender. Third in a Clonmel maiden on Irish debut; a hood is added and looks a major player.
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|PU| (5) (18/1 -29%) Arch Hall
18
18/1(-29%)
(5) Arch Hall 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time tongue strap on for 1st time, third of 19 in novice hurdle (20/1) at Navan (16f, soft) 19 days ago. Each-way claims. Only beaten 3l on return at Navan last time and can be on the premises again.
12:58 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow
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KAINSBOURG is an exciting recruit, having been purchased for 355,000 euro in November 2023. A bumper winner on debut in October 2023, the selection won a hot AQPS Group 3 race on heavy ground at Nantes before his subsequent sale the following month and while absent since, he was probably kept fresh until now and could be smart. Karamoja was herself placed in an Auteuil Listed hurdle in September 2023 and while slightly disappointing on her Irish debut, she raced too keenly then and notably drops back in distance wearing a hood. Laafi, a 35,000gns purchase in October, was rated 98 on the Flat and should do well over hurdles, while French import Autoportrait ran well at Navan. Torps has minor place claims.
AUTOPORTRAIT was well supported when runner-up on debut for new connections at Navan earlier this month and looks sure to improve. He can get off the mark. Karamoja and Torps rate the principal dangers.
With improvement to come from her recent Irish debut at Clonmel when behind a stablemate, KARAMOJA can get the job done today.
(6) The Big Westerner 7/4, £120,000 5-y-o, Westerner mare. Won sole start in points (Mar 2024) and confirmed she's a useful prospect when following up on Rules debut in 12-runner novice hurdle at Punchestown (21.7f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Well worth her place at this higher level on that evidence. Point and maiden hurdle winner; should stay this trip so commands respect.
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2nd (5) (4/1 +47%) Mozzies Sister
4
4/1(+47%)
(5) Mozzies Sister 4/1, Dual bumper winner who made a successful debut over hurdles in a Galway maiden (2m) in October. Good third in Grade 2 at Navan followed 19 days ago (Fleur In The Park placed third) and this further increase in trip could well unlock more progress. Third in a 2m4f Grade 2 novice at Navan last time; has 5l to make up on Fleur In The Park.
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3rd (2) (4/1 -33%) Minella Sixo
4
4/1(-33%)
(2) Minella Sixo 4/1, Landed 2 of his first 3 starts in maiden/novice hurdles and ran up to best upped further in trip/class when second of 6 in Cork Grade 3 (24.4f) 18 days ago. A repeat gives him claims again. Solid sort was runner-up in a Grade 3 at Cork last time over 3m; a big player.
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4th (1) (3/1 +14%) Fleur In The Park
3
3/1(+14%)
(1) Fleur In The Park 3/1, Useful in bumpers and quickly reached a similar level over hurdles, winning maiden at Wexford in October and placed in graded company both starts at 2½m since. Leaves the impression this even longer trip may stretch him, however. Just denied last time; a repeat of that can see him give another bold show; can front-run.
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5th (4) (25/1 -25%) Prends Garde A Toi
25
25/1(-25%)
(4) Prends Garde A Toi 25/1, Winner at Downpatrick (21.8f) in October. Fairly useful efforts in defeat next 2 starts but not at best when eleventh of 20 in listed handicap hurdle at Navan (25.2f) 19 days ago. Unlikely we've seen the best of him yet. Some decent form but below his best in a Grade 3 novice and Listed handicap lately.
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6th (3) (14/1 -180%) Mister Pink
14
14/1(-180%)
(3) Mister Pink 14/1, Fairly-useful bumper winner who was returning from a year off when taking 8-runner novice hurdle at Punchestown (20f, good) in October. Good ½-length second of 4 to Minella Sixo in novice hurdle at Thurles (22.9f) 5 weeks ago and a repeat gives him claims again. Worn down late over this trip by Minella Sixo in a Thurles novice last time; can go close.
13:33 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 23f Race Speed Rating Flow
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FLEUR IN THE PARK has been running consistently well in Graded races recently and now steps up in distance. Placed at Listed level in a bumper, the selection was just touched off in a Grade 2 hurdle earlier this month and while he has yet to prove his ability to stay this distance, he holds Mozzies Sister on that Navan form and can be depended upon to again run well. It is interesting that Mozzies Sister herself steps up in distance, while Minella Sixo and Mister Pink are closely matched on a Thurles meeting, with both being proven stayers. The Big Westerner steps up from maiden company but is a staying type who should progress.
A winner of her only start between the Flags, THE BIG WESTERNER marked herself down as a useful prospect when making a winning hurdles debut at Punchestown (21.7f) 32 days ago. She can make a bold bid to maintain her 100% record quickly upped in class. Minella Sixo and Mozzies Sister are others to consider, along with Fleur In The Park if seeing out this longer trip.
Though lacking the experience of some of her rivals, a chance is taken on THE BIG WESTERNER improving enough to take this.
(3) Millstream Lady 9/1, 13/2, thirteenth of 15 in novice chase at Clonmel (17.3f, soft) on debut over fences 23 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Close second in this race a year ago; soundly beaten on her chase debut at Clonmel; claims.
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2nd (6) (12/1 +40%) Phils Choice
12
12/1(+40%)
(6) Phils Choice 12/1, C&D winner. Shaped as though in need of the run retuning from 11 months off when tenth of 19 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Punchestown (19.4f, soft) 33 days ago. Better expected. Recent run at Punchestown should have blown away the cobwebs; could go well.
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3rd (11) (7/1 +30%) The Big Cloud
7
7/1(+30%)
(11) The Big Cloud 7/1, Course winner. Winner in hurdle here in April. Bit below form fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle (5/1) at Naas (19.3f, soft). Off 8 months. Off since April; attractive rider booking here and certainly worth a market check.
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4th (7) (11/10 +69%) Lady Of The Locke
1.1
11/10(+69%)
(7) Lady Of The Locke 11/10, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Respectable third of 18 in novice hurdle (11/1) at Cork (20f, soft) 13 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut and a very likely improver for shrewd yard. First run in a handicap after a nice effort in a Cork maiden two weeks ago; big player.
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5th (9) (14/1 -133%) Ad Caelum
14
14/1(-133%)
(9) Ad Caelum 14/1, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap hurdle at Thurles (20.2f, good to soft, 15/2) 27 days ago by 3 lengths from Inchiquin Star, pushed out. Up 7lb for Thurles and the softer ground is a slight unknown; still respected though.
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6th (12) (11/1 +56%) Barryroe Madam
11
11/1(+56%)
(12) Barryroe Madam 11/1, Creditable seventh of 19 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Punchestown (23.8f, soft) 16 days ago. Ran okay in a couple of competitive handicaps over 3m; needs a bit more here; 1lb wrong.
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7th (1) (15/2 -114%) Gers Gigi
7.5
15/2(-114%)
(1) Gers Gigi 15/2, Still bang there when falling in novice hurdle (8/11) at Perth (16.2f, good to soft) 108 days ago. Back up in trip for handicap debut and she's in the right hands. Off since September; unexposed mare over hurdles and no surprise if she played a hand here.
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8th (8) (25/1 -56%) Brianna Lily
25
25/1(-56%)
(8) Brianna Lily 25/1, 7/1, first run since leaving Patrick T. Foley when good third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (20.3f, good to soft) 77 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Decent third in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Tramore in October when last seen; more needed.
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9th (10) (18/1 -29%) Milanaway
18
18/1(-29%)
(10) Milanaway 18/1, Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs. Bit below form twelfth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.8f, soft, 12/1) 16 days ago. Can make presence felt on earlier form. Below her best at Punchestown two weeks ago; not discounted but better over further.
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|U| (4) (22/1 -144%) Inchiquin Star
22
22/1(-144%)
(4) Inchiquin Star 22/1, Latest win in hurdle at Wexford in October. Good 3 lengths second of 7 to Ad Caelum in handicap hurdle at Thurles (20.2f, good to soft, 10/1) 27 days ago. Second to Ad Caelum over this trip at Thurles last month; one for the shortlist.
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10th (5) (16/1 -146%) Lep Around
16
16/1(-146%)
(5) Lep Around 16/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 11/4, career best when winning 11-runner novice hurdle at Cork (19f, heavy). Off 9 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to progress. Off nine months but good enough form to make her presence felt; would like it softer.
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11th (2) (28/1 -40%) Lady Bluebird
28
28/1(-40%)
(2) Lady Bluebird 28/1, Latest win in hurdle at Down Royal in April. 80/1, tenth of 14 in minor event hurdle at Punchestown (19.3f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut and mark asks for more. Off since May; can run well fresh and could run a big race here.
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LADY OF THE LOCKE debuts in handicaps aged just four but has shown nice ability and can better her 105 rating. A debut bumper winner last March, she finished third at today's course on her jumps debut last April and on a strict line with that race's runner-up, Jeaniemacaroney, she now appears nicely treated. She ran well behind a smart winner in a big-field Cork maiden hurdle earlier this month and looks set for a bold bid. Ad Caelum defeated Inchiquin Star to win at Thurles last month and both should be competitive. Lep Around and The Big Cloud make their respective seasonal reappearances and both showed useful ability last term.
Bumper-winner LADY OF THE LOCKE is a very likely improver now handicapping when you consider her bumper form and the yard she represents. In the hope the market vibes are positive, she gets the nod in favour of Gers Gigi and Brianna Lily.
The one to beat looks to be the unexposed LADY OF THE LOCKE on her handicap debut after a nice run at Cork
(7) Release The Beast 7/4, Fairly useful winner at 2m over hurdles. 50/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, showed plenty when third of 12 in novice chase at Punchestown (18.9f, soft) on debut over fences 33 days ago. Sets the standard. Should improve for chasing debut effort and looks the one to beat on that evidence.
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2nd (4) (8/1 -60%) Enjoy The Dream
8
8/1(-60%)
(4) Enjoy The Dream 8/1, Fairly useful hurdler who has posted fair efforts in 2 chase tries to date, latterly when fourth of 5 in novice at Gowran (2m) last month. Tongue strap now applied. Encouraging chase debut at Wexford in October but didn't improve as expected at Gowran.
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3rd (3) (14/1 -155%) Cayd Boy
14
14/1(-155%)
(3) Cayd Boy 14/1, Useful sort in this sphere at his best but losing run stretches back to 2020. 12/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Gowran (16f, heavy) when last seen in March but not discounted at this level on return. Not seen since March; won't be far away if fit enough to do himself justice.
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4th (5) (11/10 +56%) Foxy Girl
1.1
11/10(+56%)
(5) Foxy Girl 11/10, Fairly useful hurdler. Reportedly suffering from heat stress when eleventh of 19 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Leopardstown (18f, soft). Off 10 months. Makes chase debut. Stable having good spell. Still relatively unexposed and could make a chaser. Interesting newcomer to fences and a reasonable opportunity has been found for her.
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|F| (1) (22/1 -57%) Ballycallan King
22
22/1(-57%)
(1) Ballycallan King 22/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Won novice handicap here in April and can be excused his latest start at Punchestown (almost brought down first). Makes chasing debut after 7 months off. Handicap hurdle winner off 108 here in April; could make a useful chaser but best watched.
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|F| (6) (50/1 0%) Ik's Man
50
50/1(0%)
(6) Ik's Man 50/1, Point winner showed fair form over hurdles. Always behind on his returning from an 18-month absence in novice chase at Galway (22.5f, soft) on debut over fences 60 days ago. Others preferred. Never sighted after a long absence on chase debut at Galway in October; may need more time.
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|PU| (2) (5/1 -11%) Can't Stop Smiling
5
5/1(-11%)
(2) Can't Stop Smiling 5/1, Rapidly improving over hurdles in summer 2023, winning twice at Ballinrobe. Market should prove best guide making chase debut after 17 months off. Was 17 months ago when last seen; best watched on his chase debut.
14:40 Limerick Maiden Chase 18f Race Speed Rating Flow
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ENJOY THE DREAM has gained experience over fences recently and being a previous Grade 2 hurdle winner, is suited by conditions. She finished just 12 lengths behind Lossiemouth in April 2023 and while she returned from 359 days off last May, performed well enough in two recent smart chases and should now run well in a first-time tongue-tie, competing over a suitable distance. The returning Cayd Boy has form in this sphere but might struggle to beat the selection, while Foxy Girl was Listed-placed over hurdles and won a course hurdle here in December 2022. Release The Beast ran well on chase debut behind Ballyburn and has the size to do well in this sphere.
RELEASE THE BEAST was placed behind Ballyburn on his chase debut and Paul Nolan's gelding sets a good standard on that effort, even without the promise of potential improvement. Cayd Boy is a long-standing maiden over fences but the pick of his form would see him in the mix here, whilst Foxy Girl rates as an interesting newcomer to this discipline for Henry de Bromhead.
After his good debut effort behind Ballyburn at Punchestown, the one to beat is RELEASE THE BEAST with improvement very likely
(2) Dream In The Park 7/2, Good second over hurdles here in October, but not in same form when sixteenth of 23 in handicap at Navan (22.4f, good to soft, 33/1) 39 days ago. Back down in trip as he makes first chase start for current yard. Runner-up in a handicap hurdle here in October but well beaten at Navan last time.
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2nd (8) (11/2 -10%) Birdsandthebees
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(8) Birdsandthebees 11/2, Off the mark in handicap chase at Clonmel in October. Lesser effort when fifth of 13 in handicap at Thurles (18.3f, good to soft, 2/1) 27 days ago, but it remains early days for her over fences. Is 9lb higher than when winning at Clonmel but should do a lot better here than at Thurles.
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3rd (5) (7/2 -56%) Cheerful Chap
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(5) Cheerful Chap 7/2, Fairly useful winner at 21f over hurdles. Has been running well over fences this season, third of 10 in handicap at Navan (16f, good to soft, 7/2) 11 days ago. Could be ready to open his chase account. Placed on his last three runs over fences and the return to this longer trip should suit.
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4th (9) (7/1 +56%) Lough Nigara
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(9) Lough Nigara 7/1, Modest maiden hurdler, placed twice in handicaps last season. After 7 months off, better for run when sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (20.4f, soft, 16/1) 34 days ago. Makes chase debut. Chase debut here off his hurdles mark and likely to find a few too good.
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5th (3) (22/1 -120%) Itsalonglongroad
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(3) Itsalonglongroad 22/1, Latest win in chase at Ballinrobe in September. Having rare start over hurdles, again raced freely when seventh of 18 in handicap at Thurles (16.2f, good, 18/1) 28 days ago. Could make a bold bid back chasing. Okay run at Thurles over hurdles last month; not one to underestimate but others preferred.
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|F| (10) (15/2 +63%) Thelonglad
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(10) Thelonglad 15/2, In tongue strap (left off this time), shaped better than result when ninth of 25 in handicap hurdle at Naas (16f, soft, 11/1) in April, close up when mistake 2 out. Off 8 months ahead of chase debut. Could make a chaser but best watched after seven months off.
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|PU| (1) (7/1 -8%) Cahirdown Boy
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(1) Cahirdown Boy 7/1, Gained first win over fences at Listowel in September. Not discredited both starts since, fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Thurles (22.4f, good, 5/1) 28 days ago. Return to this shorter trip should suit. Not really a factor last twice; back to probably his best trip and should be thereabouts.
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|PU| (4) (10/1 -100%) Sea Road Fill
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(4) Sea Road Fill 10/1, Remains a maiden after 19 NH runs. However, has made the frame both starts in handicap chases, fourth of 13 at Thurles (18.3f, good to soft, 15/2) 27 days ago. Enters calculations. Placed efforts without threatening in handicap chases last twice; similar fate here.
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|PU| (6) (16/1 +0%) Johngus
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(6) Johngus 16/1, Followed good run over fences with a below-par one when ninth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20f, good to soft, 18/1) in May. Back chasing after 7 months off (won over hurdles at this meeting last year). Absent since well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown in May; probably best watched.
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|PU| (7) (20/1 -43%) Must Be Dreaming
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(7) Must Be Dreaming 20/1, Won handicap chase at Tramore in September. Stiff task when well-beaten sixth of 8 to Only By Night in Grade 2 mares novice at Cork (16.7f, good to soft, 150/1) 18 days ago. Others still preferred. Quite highly tried since winning a 2m handicap chase at Tramore in April; others preferred.
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CHEERFUL CHAP has been running well and retains a favourable chase rating. A three-time hurdle winner and currently rated 117 in that sphere, the selection has been mildly frustrating in three chases this year, but nonetheless ran well each time and is suited by today's similar conditions. Cahirdown Boy has been running well and wasn't beaten too far in two runs since his Listowel success, while stablemate Dream In The Park seems reasonably treated on his return to chasing under a 7lb claimer. A dual hurdle winner in England in 2022, he was well held in a valuable Navan hurdle recently but had previously finished second here and reverts to fences rated slightly lower.
CHEERFUL CHAP has been shaping up well given another go at chasing this season, placed on his last 3 starts, so he could be ready to take advantage of his lower mark over fences. Sea Road Fill has fared better sent handicapping on his last 2 outings and is respected, while Birdsandthebees remains with potential as a chaser.
This race can provide the winning opportunity for CHEERFUL CHAP(nap) with the trip in his favour after some good placed efforts
(7) Shesakindofmagic 9/2, After 13 months off ahead of first run since leaving Ms Margaret Mullins, beaten 24 lengths by all-the-way winner when second of 8 in bumper (66/1) at Punchestown (16.7f, soft) 33 days ago. Could be in the mix. Remote second to an admittedly good horse at Punchestown; likely to make her presence felt.
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2nd (3) (9/2 -140%) Forceonmyown
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(3) Forceonmyown 9/2, Last of 4 finishers sole outing in points and also last of 9 in bumper at Tipperary (18f, good to soft, 50/1) on NH debut in May. However, she's one to note having joined leading yard from Denis Ahern. Debuts for Gordon Elliott here but others appeal more on evidence to date.
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3rd (8) (20/1 +39%) So Far Away
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(8) So Far Away 20/1, Failed to confirm the improvement shown on her second start when pulled up in bumper at Wexford (20f, good to soft, 33/1) in May. Needs to get back on the up after 7 months off. Not disgraced in a 2m3f heavy ground bumper here in April; much more needed here.
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4th (11) (7/2 +13%) Ufouria
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(11) Ufouria 7/2, Promise when runner-up at this C&D on debut, before meeting trouble in running when seventh of 8 in bumper at Punchestown (16.8f, heavy, 7/2) a year ago. Could yet build on her debut effort. Likely to take the beating if she can match or improve her debut run after a year off.
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5th (4) (4/1 +0%) Hurricane Bailey
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(4) Hurricane Bailey 4/1, Encouraging third over hurdles at this course on debut, but lesser effort when seventh of 14 in maiden at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy, 11/4) in January. Off 11 months ahead of first start in bumpers. Bumper debut on less testing ground and interesting to see what the market makes of her.
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6th (2) (5/2 +25%) Early Bird
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5/2(+25%)
(2) Early Bird 5/2, Shirocco mare. Half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser Jay Bee Why, stays 3m. Makes plenty of appeal on paper for yard capable of readying a newcomer. Stable adept at having one ready first time and she would not have to be a star to contend.
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7th (5) (125/1 -89%) Ill Raise A Glass
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(5) Ill Raise A Glass 125/1, Was always behind making her first start when twelfth of 13 in bumper at Killarney (17f, good, 66/1) in July. Needs to leave that effort well behind after 5 months off. Soundly beaten in a Killarney mares' bumper in July; hard to fancy here.
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8th (6) (125/1 -279%) Queen Of Chenab
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125/1(-279%)
(6) Queen Of Chenab 125/1, Went with little encouragement on debut when tenth of 11 in bumper at Tipperary (16.2f, good to soft, 28/1) in October, losing touch from home turn. Major improvement required. Beaten a long way on her bumper debut at Tipperary in October; hard to make a case for.
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9th (12) (125/1 -25%) Whatchukno
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125/1(-25%)
(12) Whatchukno 125/1, Finished tailed off making her first start when eighth of 11 in bumper at this C&D (soft, 66/1) 37 days ago. Best watched. Beaten a mile in a bumper on the inside track here last month; makes little appeal.
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10th (10) (150/1 -50%) Treenbeg
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150/1(-50%)
(10) Treenbeg 150/1, Raced freely when well-beaten tenth of 11 in bumper at Naas (16f, good to soft, 100/1) on NH debut 46 days ago. Has work to do. Well held in a mares' bumper on debut last month; others far more likely.
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11th (1) (125/1 -25%) Cash Chase
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125/1(-25%)
(1) Cash Chase 125/1, Didn't offer much on debut when well-beaten fourteenth of 17 in bumper at Cork (16.3f, good, 100/1) in May. Looks to be up against it after 7 months off. Well beaten on her bumper debut at Cork in May; others appeal far more.
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12th (9) (33/1 -136%) Thefarmersdaughter
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33/1(-136%)
(9) Thefarmersdaughter 33/1, Mahler mare. Half-sister to 3 winners, including bumper winner/useful 2m hurdle winner Sporting Glory. Watch for market clues. From a good staying family but best watched on debut.
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EARLY BIRD represents last year's winning trainer and, being nicely bred, might score on debut. Her trainer operates at a notably high strike-rate and as Early Bird is out of a bumper-winning mare and is by Annie Power's sire, she could be useful. Ufouria finished second to a smart type on debut here in October 2023 - with the third and fifth winning subsequently - and while she disappointed since, it is encouraging connections return her for another bumper. Forceonmyown's form was poor prior to winning a recent point-to-point and has joined a top yard, while Hurricane Bailey was reported to have been 'showing signs of tying up post race' after her January run, but had shown form last Christmas.
UFOURIA shaped promisingly when runner-up at this C&D on debut, the winner going on to land a Grade 2 mares' novice chase this season, and having had excuses next time she is worth another chance on her return. She is preferred to Early Bird who is one to note on debut, while Forceonmyown is an interesting contender on first start for Gordon Elliott.
Preference is for UFOURIA who ran into a good mare on debut here last year and will be hard to beat if she can reproduce that
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