Limerick 26 December 2008

Going: Soft
 
 

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12:40 Limerick (IRE) (4YO plus)

Signplus Maiden Hurdle

2m 6f

Winner €8,638 - 17 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

HAMPSHIRE EXPRESS has done little wrong so far and has shown plenty of promise on a couple of hurdles runs at Fairyhouse. Trip and going look ideal and he should be thereabouts. Bring On Rocket put in his best effort to date when a close-up second at Cork last time and can chase the selection home. Lisard Castle is blessed with plenty of stamina which should help on this ground and she went well here last time.

2

13:10 Limerick (IRE) (5YO only)

Easyfix Rubber Products Maiden Hurdle

2m 3f

Winner €8,638 - 15 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

EMERGENCY EXIT ran a decent race here last time and looks capable of winning this open contest. He handled the soft ground really well last time and there should be more to come. The others have plenty to prove and bumper winner Gonebeyondrecall could run into a place if improving on his effort at Gowran last time and Johnny Two Keys tries hurdles for Dessie Hughes after a modest bumper run at Navan last time.

3

13:40 Limerick (IRE) (4YO only)

Sporting Limerick Hurdle

2m

Winner €17,251 - 11 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

THE LAST DERBY has been consistent this season and beat a couple of these rivals when scoring at Fairyhouse two starts ago. He has since run another solid race in third at Punchestown and has conditions to suit here. Alpine Eagle chased the tip home on his last outing but likes this trip and should give him a good race again. Quiscover Fontaine is stepping up in class after winning at Gowran last time but shouldn't be discounted.

4

14:15 Limerick (IRE) (Class 1) (4YO plus)

Guinness Greenmount Park Novice Chase (Grade 2)

2m 3f 120y

Winner €35,806 - 9 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

NUVELLI and Florida Express had a good race at Navan last time and can fight out the finish again. The selection had earlier scored really well at Fairyhouse and has a touch of class about him. Florida Express has had plenty of success in points and will win more races around this trip, while Rock Street has lots of ability despite the tendency to throw in the odd dodgy jump.

5

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

Farmers Handicap Hurdle (81-109)

2m 5f

Winner €8,987 - 11 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

MR PRINCE ran a cracker in second at this level at Navan last time and can go one better here. He handles give in the ground and looks fairly handicapped. Guts For Garters is 12lb higher than his last win but he went well last time and could run into a place. Hangover is another who's climbed the weights but he goes well here and shouldn't be written off.

6

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

Sliabh Luachra Beginners Chase

2m 1f

Winner €11,056 - 16 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

KILLENAULE BOY always seems to find one too good but he doesn't seem particularly ungenuine and can reward each-way supporters. This trip and going are ideal and another place at least is on the cards. Good Thyne Jack has never matched his hurdles form over fences but he wasn't disgraced here last time and has solid claims. Helvic Head isn't the best jumper but was an encouraging second at Thurles two starts ago and will go close if getting round.

7

15:50 Limerick (IRE) (4YO & 5YO)

Irish Racing Calendar 2009 Inh Flat Race

2m

Winner €7,256 - 18 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

TIJUANA DANCER takes a drop in class after finding life a bit tough at Fairyhouse last time. He had earlier shown lots of promise in third at Sligo and should be right in the firing line. Rate Field wasn't disgraced last time and handles this soft ground really well. He should be in the shake-up, while Fitzfirth comes here after an easy pointing win last time and any market support should be noted.

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