Limerick 26 December 2023

Going: Soft to Heavy (Heavy in places)
 
 
Rain

Forecast: Rain
Temperature: 6.3° - 7.6°
Rainfall: 12.81mm
Wind: 11.9 mph SE

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12:25 Limerick (IRE) (3YO only)

Aqua Process Solutions 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle

2m

Winner €7,500 - 9 ran

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An intriguing contest to start proceedings, in which preference is for BUNTING, who debuts for Willie Mullins having bolted up on the Flat at Fontainebleau in March. There are signs of encouragement in his pedigree, so it would come as no surprise to see him make an immediate impact over timber. Voice Of Reason struck in a Killarney maiden over the summer and he is another that might benefit from the change in code. Stablemate Timeless Piece is fancied to chase the pair home.

2

12:58 Limerick (IRE) (4YO only)

Signsplus Maiden Hurdle

2m

Winner €7,500 - 18 ran

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Connections will have been a little disappointed that JOLIE COEUR ALLEN was unable to notch up a maiden hurdles success at Tramore last month, having finished a creditable fifth in a Grade 2 bumper at Aintree the start prior. She ought to have learned plenty from that experience and this looks a fine opportunity to get on the scoresheet. Picture Of You, who was narrowly denied at Cork 30 days ago, would appear to be her main danger. Others to note include Nathan Wells and Joyau De Thaix.

3

13:33 Limerick (IRE) (Class 1) (4YO plus)

Lyons Of Limerick Jaguar Land Rover Novice Hurdle (Grade 2)

2m 7f

Winner €21,901 - 7 ran

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This contest is likely to prove instructive in assessing the Irish staying novice hurdlers with LOUGHGLYNN and Search For Glory both promising sorts. The latter landed a Grade 3 at Cork last time and Gordon Elliott's dour stayer is likely to be firmly in the mix once again. He may struggle to concede 3lb to Willie Mullins' gelding, who showed smart form in bumpers last term and a facile success on his hurdling debut at Punchestown last month suggests that he can take high rank in this sphere. Stellar Story and Tramore winner Banprionsa appeal most of the remainder.

4

14:08 Limerick (IRE) (4YO plus)

Mr. Binman Mares Handicap Hurdle

2m 4f

Winner €9,000 - 12 ran

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ME WEE BONNIE LASS is unbeaten in two starts over the smaller obstacles, including when accounting for her nearest rival by over two lengths on her handicap debut at Gowran Park last month. The daughter of Doyen could improve for the step up in distance and can defy her 12lb hike. The main danger might be Ms Agartha Yeats, who hit the crossbar over 2m6f at Navan last time and could land a blow off a 4lb higher rating, while Return To Base should find this easier than her assignment at Ballinrobe in September.

5

14:40 Limerick (IRE) (4YO plus)

O'Kelly Brothers Demolition Rated Novice Chase

2m 1f 160y

Winner €9,000 - 6 ran

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THE KING OF PRS got up in the dying strides to deny Henn See (second) by a length on his chase debut at Wexford and he would have learned a great deal from that experience. The son of Dansant shaped as if this slightly extra distance could eke out more improvement and he can confirm that form to take this. As for the latter, he went on to be victorious by just over a length at Clonmel and can put it up to the selection again. Of the remainder, Irish Blaze makes the most appeal on his first start for the Cian Collins stable.

6

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

BRC McMahon Reinforcements Handicap Chase

2m 1f 160y

Winner €6,900 - 13 ran

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ROLLY BOWLEY BOY bumped into a well-handicapped rival when second at Navan nine days ago and the application of a visor can see the six-year-old go one better here. That said, Mahlers Cove should not be underestimated having made the frame at Naas last time, while Meehall is another with strong form claims. The shortlist is completed by Freddie Robdal and Teescomponentsyess.

7

15:50 Limerick (IRE) (4YO plus)

CJ Sheeran Mares Flat Race

2m

Winner €6,300 - 8 ran

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Workinonadream sets the standard having filled second place in all three of her previous starts but a chance can be taken with the well-bred MAGIC MCCOLGAN. Willie Mullins' filly cost 88,000 euros as a foal and she is a full-sister Tornado Flyer, who won a Grade 1 bumper before going on to score in the King George VI Chase at Kempton. Others to consider are Sainte Baol and Rachel's Secret.

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