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Limerick 16:50
Wallstone Grant Thornton Optional Claiming Race
Winner £4,876, 2nd £1,570, 3rd £744, 4th £331, 5th £165, 6th £83
4yo+, 13 Runners
Flat,Turf , 1m 3f 110y , GOOD (Selective watering)
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1. Buckle And Bolts – 12/1 – bet365
Hasn’t found his rhythm of late, with recent efforts lacking spark. The drop in class might help him bounce back, though others appear more persuasive.
2. Khormor Syd – 10/1 – Unibet
Still searching for consistency after three moderate runs this year. Connections are persevering, but needs to find a spark to get involved.
3. Magnetic North – 10/1 – betvictor
Aged but still holding form, having hit the frame on two recent occasions. Has gone well here before and looks capable of another solid effort.
4. Solomon – 4/1 – bet365
Last few showings have been uninspiring, with form dropping sharply. Returns to a more suitable trip, but needs a resurgence to land a blow.
5. War Correspondent – 6/1 – Unibet
Former winner over this distance who had some fair form last year. Lacks recent match sharpness but enters calculations if ready off the layoff.
6. Migdam – 7/1 – bet365
Not far off the frame in several recent efforts and is well treated if he rediscovers his old form. First-time visor could unlock more.
7. Gracesolution – 10/3 – betvictor
Has shown decent consistency this term and returned with a pair of respectable runs. Should appreciate this level and may be the one to catch late on.
8. Share The Treasure – 25/1 – bet365
Displays the odd spark but remains erratic overall. More exposed than most in the line-up and may struggle for a breakthrough.
9. Silkies Sib – 11/1 – Unibet
Has been in and out over the last year but not without ability. If returning to peak condition, could sneak into the places.
10. Viceregent – 12/1 – betvictor
Won a modest contest two years back but fitness was an issue when reappearing this season. Risky, but dangerous if back to something near his best.
11. Lohengrin – 9/2 – bet365
Credible performer in similar grade who usually runs with credit. Will be sharper after recent outing and looks primed to strike.
12. Highland King – 20/1 – Unibet
Hard to make a case on recent numbers. Wasn’t beaten far two back, but consistency is the big concern here.
13. La Tulipe Noire – 18/1 – betvictor
Best effort in some time came last run when showing more life late on. Will need further progress to get involved in the final furlong.
Verdict
Gracesolution is building a reliable profile at this level and brings the strongest recent figures. Lohengrin is a consistent threat and looks the main challenger if things fall into place tactically. For each-way backers, Migdam is worth a second look with the visor applied and a decent mark.
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Limerick 17:20
Conference & Banqueting Facilities @ Limerick Handicap
Winner £5,607, 2nd £1,806, 3rd £855, 4th £380, 5th £190, 6th £95
3yo, 16 Runners
Flat,Turf , 1m 3f 110y , GOOD (Selective watering)
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1. Flying Fortress – 5/1 – betvictor
Strong start to the season with a determined win, but didn’t quite back it up latest. Still respected at this level and could bounce back if ridden positively.
2. Jr Mahon – 8/1 – Unibet
Ran with more encouragement last time and now equipped with cheekpieces. Still unexposed and has potential to sneak into the mix under a sharp ride.
3. Urgent Whisper – 14/1 – bet365
Three moderate runs so far and still adjusting to this company. Blinkers might make a difference but needs to find extra to feature.
4. Faire La Nouba – 10/1 – Unibet
Ran better than the bare result when last seen. Could outrun her price if repeating the promise she showed as a juvenile.
5. Edergole’s Angel – 11/2 – bet365
Consistent type who’s placed twice in a row. Holds a solid profile and should be in contention again if the ground stays sound.
6. Bridezilla – 20/1 – betvictor
Yet to show much since returning, but dropping down the handicap. May fare better if getting an easy lead.
7. Galaxy Wonder – 25/1 – Unibet
Struggling for form and needs significant improvement. Recent runs don’t inspire much confidence.
8. Your Call – 16/1 – bet365
Form has declined since last year’s win. Needs to find that spark again and race fitness may now be up to scratch.
9. Enziya – 9/2 – betvictor
Finally showed some life with a promising third last time out. Should go well again with cheekpieces retained and a good draw.
10. Kodi’s Angel – 12/1 – Unibet
Hasn’t quite delivered on early promise. Capable of better if she finds a rhythm early in the race.
11. Ranting And Raven – 5/1 – bet365
Ran a big race when second most recently and that puts her firmly in the hunt here. Likely to be in the mix again if repeating that level.
12. Sottsands – 14/1 – betvictor
Form fluctuates but can run well on her day. Place claims if things fall her way during the race.
13. Bear Creek – 10/1 – bet365
Little shown so far but now has blinkers and a top jockey booked. Can’t be ruled out in such an open field.
14. Invigorated – 16/1 – Unibet
Yet to fire, but small signs of ability. Remains a work in progress and is one to watch more than wager.
15. Magnolia Drive – 12/1 – betvictor
Completely off form so far this season and hard to recommend on recent efforts. Needs a dramatic shift to figure.
16. Quare Fast – 33/1 – bet365
Yet to make any kind of impression and looks out of depth again. Others preferred.
Verdict
Ranting And Raven showed renewed promise with a strong second and has every chance of going one better here. Enziya looks to be on the right trajectory and should not be underestimated. Edergole’s Angel continues to knock on the door and may well run another honest race.
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Limerick 17:50
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden
Winner £7,314, 2nd £2,355, 3rd £1,116, 4th £496, 5th £248, 6th £124
3yo+, 19 Runners
Flat,Turf , 1m , GOOD (Selective watering)
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1. Ambitious Fellow – Best Odds: 10/1 – BetMGM
Peter Fahey’s veteran didn’t shine over hurdles during the winter, with several pulled-up efforts blighting his form. Now tried over fences and sporting cheekpieces again, he could fare better if finding rhythm under Jake Coen’s guidance. Capable of improvement, but carries a few risks.
2. Encanto Bruno – Best Odds: 5/2 – Unibet
Gavin Cromwell’s gelding shaped with promise when runner-up last time out, bouncing back from a pair of pulled-up runs. Keith Donoghue retains the ride, and the return to a sounder surface could be in his favour. Solid chance if building on latest effort.
3. Intellotto – Best Odds: 7/4 – bet365
This lightly raced type caught the eye when placing on return after a layoff, and with Joseph O’Brien training and J J Slevin booked, he’s bound to attract support. Showed potential as a novice hurdler and has the profile to improve over fences.
4. Jigoro – Best Odds: 9/4 – BetVictor
Gordon Elliott’s charge has twice hit the frame in maiden company and looks ready for this switch to chasing. Sam Ewing gets the leg up again, and the horse’s hurdling form gives every indication he’ll adapt well to this new discipline. One for the shortlist.
5. Minella Sergeant – Best Odds: 25/1 – Unibet
Hasn’t made much of an impression over timber, and Paul John Gilligan’s gelding makes his chasing debut after a quiet season. With Jack Gilligan claiming 5lb, he could find his level eventually, but this might be a bit sharp first time out.
6. Star In The Park – Best Odds: 33/1 – BetMGM
Offered very little in his handful of runs to date and looks out of his depth in this lineup. Gavin Brouder will try to extract improvement, but others bring far stronger claims. Needs a major turnaround to compete here.
Verdict
Intellotto looks like a chaser in the making and should come forward plenty for his reappearance effort. Jigoro has consistent form in the book and could pose the main threat if he adapts smoothly to fences. Encanto Bruno shouldn’t be overlooked either, especially if he repeats his latest display.
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Limerick 18:20
Jim Ryan Racecourse Services Memorial Handicap
Winner £7,802, 2nd £2,512, 3rd £1,190, 4th £529, 5th £264, 6th £132
3yo+, 7 Runners
Flat,Turf , 1m , GOOD (Selective watering)
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1. I A Connect – Best Odds: 22/1 – BetVictor
Recent efforts have offered little encouragement, and the form figures don’t inspire confidence. Miss Evanna McCutcheon’s 10-year-old looks up against it despite carrying top weight. Would need a major revival to be competitive.
2. Clonshire River – Best Odds: 14/1 – BetMGM
Finished last season with several unplaced runs after previously hitting the frame. Now drops in the weights and has the assistance of Kieren Buckley, which could help. If he rediscovers early-season form, he might sneak into the placings.
3. Ahead Of The Posse – Best Odds: 4/1 – Unibet
Gavin Cromwell’s charge hasn’t managed to string consistent runs together, though his best effort came off a similar mark. Keith Donoghue is a strong jockey booking, and if he puts it all together, he could be right in the mix.
4. Garde La Peche – Best Odds: 9/4 – bet365
Henry de Bromhead’s mare has been gradually improving, and her second-placed finish a few starts back caught the eye. Darragh O’Keeffe knows her well, and she’s likely to go close if she reproduces her best effort.
5. West Clare – Best Odds: 4/1 – BetMGM
Arrives here off the back of a confidence-boosting win and remains unexposed over fences. Phillip Enright keeps the ride, and there could still be some progress left in him off a relatively low rating. Not to be dismissed lightly.
6. Carlas Big Jim – Best Odds: 14/1 – Unibet
Ran with credit a few times last season but disappointed more recently. Daniel King’s claim will help ease the burden, and the trip suits, but he needs to leave his last effort well behind if he’s to feature.
7. Gustavo Goodway – Best Odds: 7/2 – bet365
Finally broke his maiden tag when winning at Down Royal, and that victory may have unlocked some improvement. P J Rothwell’s gelding returns to chasing here and gets in off a workable mark. Tiernan Power Roche’s 5lb claim only strengthens his case.
8. U Asking Me – Best Odds: 10/1 – BetVictor
A winner earlier in the season but has struggled to back that up since. Shane O’Callaghan takes off 5lb, and a return to this distance could help. He’s not without a chance if bouncing back to that earlier form.
Verdict
Gustavo Goodway looks well-handicapped after his Down Royal win and could be poised to follow up now switched back to fences. Garde La Peche is the solid option and should be thereabouts if running to recent form, while West Clare remains interesting given his upward trajectory and latest success.
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Limerick 18:50
Munster Drilling Beginners Chase
Winner £6,095, 2nd £1,963, 3rd £930, 4th £413, 5th £207, 6th £103
5yo+, 8 Runners
Jumps,Turf , 2m 6f 160y , GOOD TO FIRM (Watering)
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1. Aspurofthemoment – Best Odds: 9/4 – bet365
Gavin Cromwell’s charge completed a hat-trick over hurdles to end last season in style and now makes his chasing debut. With Keith Donoghue taking the reins, expectations are high that he’ll make a seamless transition to fences. Stamina looks assured, and he rates a key contender.
2. Boston Rover – Best Odds: 12/1 – BetVictor
Showed promise in several efforts over hurdles without getting his head in front. Gordon Elliott steps him up in trip for this first go over fences. With Sam Ewing aboard, he could be interesting if adapting quickly to this new test.
3. Iceberg Theory – Best Odds: 5/2 – BetMGM
Paul Nolan’s runner found just one too good in a similar contest last time and now returns with cheekpieces retained. Conor Stone-Walsh claims 3lb and the step up in trip looks a positive move. If he jumps with fluency, he has every chance.
4. Mister Beeton – Best Odds: 9/1 – Unibet
Rarely far away without threatening to win, Shane Nolan’s gelding holds each-way potential. Shane Fitzgerald is booked again, and his previous experience at this sort of trip could come into play late on. Worth considering for the places.
5. Work Place – Best Odds: 33/1 – BetVictor
Never really fired last campaign and now tries fences without strong credentials. Liam Quinlan takes off a useful 3lb, but a major step forward is required to make an impact against classier opposition.
6. Born Bright – Best Odds: 10/1 – Unibet
Did manage a hurdles win, but hasn’t shown much since and was well beaten on reappearance. Claire O’Connell’s mare now tackles fences in search of a return to form, but she’s hard to fancy without clear signs of resurgence.
7. Cobra Queen – Best Odds: 8/1 – BetMGM
Had her moments over timber and is now sent chasing by the ever-shrewd Henry de Bromhead. Mike O’Connor claims 5lb and her past form suggests she might stay this trip well. Could surprise a few if jumping improves.
8. Grooveykindoflove – Best Odds: 9/2 – bet365
Another from the De Bromhead team, this mare finished last season with promise and has scope to improve further. Darragh O’Keeffe is a notable booking, and if she handles fences at first time of asking, she could pose a serious threat.
Verdict
Aspurofthemoment boasts the strongest recent profile and looks set to thrive now sent chasing. Iceberg Theory pushed a solid type last time and can’t be ignored if repeating that effort. Grooveykindoflove may emerge from the shadows to cause a stir, especially with a sharp round of jumping.
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Limerick 19:20
Treaty Plant Hire Handicap Chase
Winner £4,876, 2nd £1,570, 3rd £744, 4th £331, 5th £165, 6th £83
4yo+, 19 Runners
Jumps,Turf , 2m 6f 160y , GOOD TO FIRM (Watering)
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1. Cloughroe – Best Odds: 4/1 – bet365
Produced a career-best when just denied last time and now returns off the same mark. Paul John Gilligan’s gelding looks to be in peak form, and with Jack Gilligan claiming 5lb, he’s likely to go close again. Very solid profile at this level.
2. Person Of Interest – Best Odds: 9/2 – BetMGM
Consistent without winning, he’s been knocking on the door with a string of decent efforts. The addition of cheekpieces has helped sharpen him up, and Paddy Hanlon’s claim makes him competitive again. Needs to settle early to deliver late.
3. Island McCoo – Best Odds: 11/1 – Unibet
Landed a modest event two starts back and then ran creditably under a penalty. Darren Collins’ charge returns from a break and may need this for fitness, though Philip Donovan’s 3lb claim offers some appeal from a handicapping perspective.
4. Meehall – Best Odds: 14/1 – BetVictor
Posted a couple of wins last year before losing his way. If able to return to the form shown when scoring at Galway, he would be very dangerous off this mark. Could be an outsider to keep an eye on if the ground suits.
5. Ixigreczed – Best Odds: 14/1 – BetMGM
Has yet to fully deliver over fences, but there’s been the odd hint that a breakthrough could come. Gavin Brouder retains the ride, and a more prominent position early might help his chances of staying involved.
6. Stellar Symphony – Best Odds: 10/1 – bet365
Rolled back the clock with a good second last time and could be peaking again after a quiet spell. Terence O’Brien has found an ideal opportunity and John Shinnick claims 3lb. A repeat of his last run puts him in the picture.
7. Tullyhogue Fort – Best Odds: 25/1 – Unibet
Struggled for consistency and makes limited appeal on recent efforts. John F O’Neill applies blinkers again in the hope of finding improvement, but others have more convincing profiles.
8. Nazine – Best Odds: 20/1 – BetVictor
Has shown very little since returning from a long absence. Cian Quirke takes 3lb off, but the gelding has yet to show he stays this far and is best watched until signs of revival appear.
9. Zolpharine – Best Odds: 14/1 – bet365
Hasn’t had many races over fences and shaped with a little promise last time. Sean O’Keeffe gets back aboard, and with more experience under his belt, he could be one for the shortlist at a price.
10. Tippin And Tappin – Best Odds: 14/1 – Unibet
Got his head in front when everything went right last time out and could follow up if confidence remains high. Darragh O’Keeffe sticks with him, but a 6lb rise means this won’t be easy.
11. Bondi Boy Blue – Best Odds: 16/1 – BetMGM
Danny Mullins gets the leg up on this runner who has shown glimpses of ability without getting fully involved. Wouldn’t be a huge shock if he crept into the frame, but others have more convincing claims.
12. Kadys Dirha – Best Odds: 12/1 – BetVictor
Has had a frustrating profile with numerous jumping errors, but has been dropped in the weights. With a clean round, he could surprise, and Andrew Burke-Ott’s claim might help him get competitive.
13. Arthor – Best Odds: 8/1 – bet365
Found little after looking promising in earlier efforts. Has a win to his name but didn’t build on that. Mike O’Connor claims 5lb, and if he finds his rhythm, he could sneak a place.
14. God Help Us – Best Odds: 50/1 – Unibet
Offered next to nothing in recent starts and now races from out of the handicap. Simon Torrens rides, but hopes rest on a major turnaround.
15. Great Rainbow – Best Odds: 14/1 – BetMGM
Has had plenty of chances without taking them and tends to find one or two too good. Phillip Enright remains faithful, but it’s difficult to be confident of a breakthrough.
16. Kalnoo – Best Odds: 12/1 – bet365
Often runs well without winning and could appreciate this return to a slightly longer trip. Tiernan Power Roche continues his partnership, and he looks a genuine each-way contender in a big field.
Verdict
Cloughroe has been knocking loudly on the door and may finally break through in this competitive handicap. Person Of Interest is feared most with solid recent form and a handy claim, while Stellar Symphony could be peaking again at just the right time.
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Limerick 19:50
Gairdin Glas Handicap Chase
Winner £7,070, 2nd £2,277, 3rd £1,079, 4th £479, 5th £240, 6th £120
5yo+, 8 Runners
Jumps,Turf , 3m 1f 110y , GOOD TO FIRM (Watering)
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1. Sam Magee – Best Odds: 6/1 – BetMGM
A multiple-time scorer last season, this Henry de Bromhead-trained gelding ended the year with a mixed bag of results. Ethan O’Sullivan takes 7lb off, which gives him a fighting chance if able to replicate his stronger form over this stamina-testing distance.
2. Antrim Coast – Best Odds: 5/2 – bet365
Gavin Cromwell’s representative has been consistent without striking gold in recent starts. Back up in distance here, and with Keith Donoghue aboard, he’s likely to appreciate the staying test. Looks a major player if jumping holds up.
3. The Gradual Slope – Best Odds: 11/2 – Unibet
A strong finisher who often stays on late, though he’s not found winning easy. Sean O O’Brien’s 8-year-old gets Mark McDonagh in the saddle and the longer trip is likely to suit. Could sneak a place if produced late.
4. Ceroc – Best Odds: 14/1 – BetVictor
Form has tailed off recently after a few promising placed efforts. Phillip Enright keeps the ride, and blinkers go on again. Needs to bounce back in a big way but not totally discounted in an open race.
5. Friends N Commerce – Best Odds: 7/1 – bet365
Returned from a long absence with a tame effort but retains potential from previous placed form. Philip Donovan claims 3lb, and with a run under the belt, he might strip fitter here. Worth keeping in mind as an each-way possibility.
6. Fairyhill Run – Best Odds: 14/1 – BetMGM
Hasn’t recaptured the spark of past victories and remains a bit of a puzzle now aged 10. Daniel King takes off 5lb, but this looks a tough ask unless rediscovering his old rhythm.
7. Priory Park – Best Odds: 8/1 – BetVictor
Struggled through a rough patch last season but hinted at life again on seasonal return. Now dropped significantly in the weights and partnered with Darragh O’Keeffe, he could surprise if finding previous zest.
8. Emily In Paris – Best Odds: 9/4 – Unibet
Frequently in the frame without managing to get her head in front. D E Fitzgerald’s mare continues to knock on the door and may appreciate the marathon trip. Gavin Brouder’s claim helps, and she deserves another shot at breaking her duck.
Verdict
Antrim Coast looks well primed for a big run with ideal conditions and a proven jockey on board. Emily In Paris continues to be thereabouts and is likely to play a leading role again, especially if she settles early. The Gradual Slope has a sneaky each-way appeal if things fall into place.
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