Limerick 08 July 2012

Going: Good to Yielding (Yielding in places)
 
 

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14:20 Limerick (IRE) (6YO plus)

Bet On-Course With Tote Maiden Hurdle

2m

Winner €6,900 - 18 ran

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God's County has had plenty of chances for Tony Martin so it could pay to side with NATIVE SON, who looks to be getting the hang of things just at the right time. The gelding son of Revoque displayed marked improvement to finish runner-up in a Ballinrobe bumper in May and, while underfoot conditions are a slight concern, he's likely to have been well prepared for his hurdling debut and any positive market vibes would be worth latching onto. The Folkes Choice is another interesting contender for the shrewd Henry De Bromhead operation.

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14:50 Limerick (IRE) (4YO plus)

Adare Festival Weekend Rated Hurdle

2m

Winner €10,006 - 12 ran

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Churchfield Champ arrives on the back of two promising handicap performances at Sligo but this represents a notable step up in class against the likes of Dancing Tornado and PIRES, so preference is for experience. Tony Martin's charge has been freshened up for this having restored some confidence at Cork over the larger obstacles in April and he looks to have ground conditions in his favour. Of the others, Michael Hourigan's son of Golden Tornado isn't getting any younger at 11 but can't be dismissed, while Clarach is a mare on an upward curve and receives weight all around.

3

15:20 Limerick (IRE) (4YO plus)

Hermitage Green Play Live 26th July Handicap Hurdle (81-116)

2m 5f

Winner €6,900 - 18 ran

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ZARALABAD would appear to save some of his better performances for Limerick and he should have no problem on testing ground if conditions continue to deteriorate. Charlie Swan's seven-time career winner has yet to set the world alight in this code (one win from six) but he broke his maiden tag here two starts ago and shaped well enough off a revised mark of 103 at Down Royal the last day. Elsewhere, Coffey's Pub is expected to prove a popular each-way selection, while the jockey booking of Paul Townend suggests there could be more to come from Cyprusormilan.

4

15:50 Limerick (IRE) (5YO plus)

Limerick.ie Chase

3m

Winner €11,040 - 11 ran

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Keep a close eye on Prince Ludovic, who remains an unexposed quantity after just one effort over the larger obstacles, but experience could prove key and OUR VICTORIA is expected to prove a tough nut to crack. Rated 128, she sets the standard here and her recent Roscommon effort behind the former Nicky Henderson inmate Ainama and Campbonnais looks rock solid. That particular level of form is entitled to see her make the frame but Clouded Thoughts and Devil's Elbow aren't to be dismissed at the shortlist stage.

5

16:20 Limerick (IRE) (4YO plus)

26th July Twilight Racing Beginners Chase

2m 1f

Winner €8,280 - 16 ran

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LORD BEN pulled too hard for his own good when disappointing favourite-backers over 2m4f at Kilbeggan last month and is possibly better judged on his previous course second to Clouded Thoughts. A drop back in trip could work wonders for Henry De Bromhead's charge today and he gets a tentative vote ahead of the returning Sicilian Secret, who won twice over hurdles in 2011 but hasn't been seen since last July. Fellow chasing debutant Jack Cool also lacks a recent run having not raced since December but he was a classy performer over the smaller obstacles and must be accorded respect.

6

16:50 Limerick (IRE) (4YO plus)

www.thetote.com Galway Plate Trial Handicap Chase

2m 6f

Winner €10,006 - 16 ran

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The progressive VICTRIX GALE sneaks in at the foot of the weights and makes a great deal of appeal representing Tony Martin and Paul Townend. The mare has really come to hand since being asked to tackle 3m recently and although down a couple of furlongs in trip and back over fences after landing a handicap hurdle from 1lb 'wrong' at Listowel last month, she is worth following in both codes at present. Queen Of Cool is attractively treated on her handicap chase debut, while River Liane and Campbonnais look most likely of those towards the head of the weights.

7

17:20 Limerick (IRE) (4YO to 7YO)

Greenmount Conference Centre Mares Flat Race (Div 1)

2m 4f

Winner €4,400 - 18 ran

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Mandy Winger is an interesting contender on her bumper bow after running well in 3m point-to-points earlier in the year, but LOTUS LILY has experience in this code having finished fifth to Elsie on her debut over 2m1f at Punchestown at the end of May. Staying on encouragingly in he closing stages, Jessie Harrington's daughter of Definite Article promises to be suited by this longer trip and can make it second time lucky. Crystal Earth, Ms Bliss and multiple point winner Nearly A Dream are others to consider.

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17:50 Limerick (IRE) (4YO to 7YO)

Greenmount Conference Centre Mares Flat Race (Div 2)

2m 4f

Winner €4,400 - 18 ran

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DANI CATALONIA can provide Willie and Paddy Mullins with another bumper triumph. After failing to beat a rival home on her debut in testing conditions at Fairyhouse in January, the Daggers Drawn mare has since shown improved form on better ground, filling the runner-up spot at Ballinrobe and Wexford. She was only narrowly denied last time and can gain a deserved success here if the heavy rain stays away. Izabelle Amie showed some promise when third to Glens Melody on her racecourse bow at Tipperary, while Roisin Dubh has also shown enough to be of interest.

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