Limerick 29 December 2016

Going: Heavy
 
 
Sunny spells

Forecast: Sunny spells
Temperature: 8.7° - 11.7°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 10.7 mph S

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12:05 Limerick (IRE) (5YO plus)

Racing Post Maiden Hurdle

2m 3f

Winner €7,688 - 13 ran

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PYLONTHEPRESSURE was a dual bumper winner last season before finishing fifth in a Grade 1 at Punchestown but he hasn't been in the same nick since switching to hurdles. He has been unlucky to bump into some decent types and this represents a great chance for the son of Darsi to get off the mark in this sphere. Mighty Stowaway only found the well-regarded Baltazar D'Allier too good last time out and is bred to be smart being related to The Mighty Milan, while Kilcrea Bridge could prove best of the remainder.

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12:35 Limerick (IRE) (4YO plus)

Limerick Racecourse Vets Mares Beginners Chase

2m 3f 120y

Winner €8,303 - 11 ran

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Benie Des Dieux joined Willie Mullins soon after finishing third in a Grade 3 hurdle contest at Auteuil and she is likely to know her job on debut, though she faces a decent yardstick in the shape of KEPPOLS QUEEN and will have to be smart to beat Jessica Harrington's mare. The eight-year-old jumped well when second last time out to a hot favourite and could be capable of capitalising now facing her own sex. The rest of the field have a bit to find, but perhaps Monbeg Rose can prove best.

3

13:10 Limerick (IRE) (4YO plus)

Ladbrokes Rated Novice Chase

2m 6f 120y

Winner €10,147 - 7 ran

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INIS MEAIN returned to hurdles last time when finishing down the field behind Jury Duty at Navan but had proven himself to be fairly useful over fences before that having chased home Three Stars and Jetstream Jack on both his outings over the larger obstacles. Crest had a confidence booster at Navan last time and is open to improvement from that performance where he was runner-up to Total Recall, while Getoutwhenyoucan looks best of the remainder.

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13:45 Limerick (IRE) (Class 1) (4YO plus)

Guinness Novice Hurdle (Grade 2)

3m

Winner €26,255 - 5 ran

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RATHNURE REBEL has turned a corner in a massive way having garnered a huge reputation when beating Three Musketeers in a point-to-point but had disappointed on two starts since. He returned last month with an impressive success at Clonmel before taking a step up in class in his stride at Cork when taking care of Monbeg Notorious. The son of Beneficial can continue his winning ways at the expense of Penhill, who failed to jump with any fluency at Fairyhouse in the Royal Bond and has questions to answer about whether he wants 3m, and Livelovelaugh, who has something to prove after disappointing behind Death Duty at Navan last month.

5

14:20 Limerick (IRE) (3YO plus)

Ryans Cleaning Handicap Hurdle (80-102)

2m 3f

Winner €6,457 - 14 ran

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Ricky Doyle's 7lb claim means recent Tramore second Kilderry Prince gets into this off a feather weight, but that may still not be enough to see him get the better of SHREWDOPERATOR. Philip Rothwell's grey made a pleasing reappearance at Roscommon in October and a similar performance could be in the offing here. Wee Small Hours was not beaten far at Clonmel latest and has claims, while Mardar ran well enough in May when last seen and has claims on his reappearance.

6

14:50 Limerick (IRE) (Class 1) (4YO plus)

Frank Hogan Mercedes Benz Limerick Handicap Hurdle

2m 4f

Winner €7,688 - 12 ran

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MOORES ROAD ran a cracker ot be second to Some Neck over slightly further here on Tuesday and providing that effort hasn't left too much of a mark, he could go one better here. The Living Beauty struck over fences at Tramore last time but could prove well handicapped back over the smaller obstacles, while Simple Steps was far from disgraced in a chase last time but is rated 7lb higher over timber. The Fitz Lady completes the shortlist.

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15:25 Limerick (IRE) (Class 1) (4YO to 7YO)

Irish Field Flat Race

2m 2f

Winner €5,843 - 13 ran

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Castlegrace Paddy ran a cracker over timber at Fairyhouse last time and has to be considered reverting to this discipline with Patrick Mullins aboard, while Great Khan also ran well over timber last time and is interesting on his bumper debut. The Gigginstown duo of Isodon and Nick Lost are worth a second glance, but preference is for MINELLA FAIR, who has filled the runner-up spot in two starts at Navan and has shaped as though this longer trip will suit.

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