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Thursday 2 July 2026 Limerick

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8 races 112 runners First off 16:10

Going Good Headline 17:20 · €41,230

16:10

Cappawhite Civil Engineering 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle ✓ Result

2m110y ·Good ·€7,068 · 10 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Balance Of Trade

Age 3 · 11-0

—

Alex Harvey 10%

Paul Mulligan 1%

—

125

11-0

50/1

Modest Flat record at a lowly level, held comfortably in a claimer at Ballinrobe on his latest outing; handles heavy and yielding ground at around a mile, though inconsistency on the level and the switch to hurdles makes this an obvious ask on debut.

AI verdict

A 50/1 outsider carrying 11-0 with unknown form and a Saturday Rating of 125 offers little confidence.

Boston Benjamin

Age 3 · 11-0

—

Jack Kennedy 23%

Gordon Elliott 18%

—

156

11-0

9/4 7/4 2/1

From a top jumping operation and successful on the Flat, he makes his hurdles bow wearing a first-time hood; his most recent start at The Curragh was compromised by soft ground and a step up beyond his ideal trip, so stamina over this longer distance remains to be proven.

AI verdict

Solid 156 Saturday Rating at 9/4 odds and 11-0 weight suggests mid-tier potential without favourite market backing.

Connor Of Mali

Age 3 · 11-0

—

Luke Burke Ott(7) 7%

L J Archdeacon 3%

—

123

11-0

100/1

Well beaten in an auction event at Thurles on his only Flat start, showing little inclination to assert when challenged; returning from a lengthy absence to make his hurdles bow, switching codes on the back of a modest debut makes this a difficult assignment.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 123 is undermined by 100/1 odds, signalling complete market dismissal of this 11-0 weighted outsider.

Divelment

Age 3 · 11-0

—

Patrick M O'Brien 8%

William Durkan 13%

—

149

11-0

6/1 5/1 6/1

Inclined to race too freely, he ran to his mark at Down Royal last time, beaten eight and a half lengths in a maiden on a step up in trip; handles good ground and AW over 7f-10f, though a breathing concern adds a further note of caution on his hurdle debut.

AI verdict

Rated 149 with fair 5/1 odds and 11-0 weight, Divelment shows mid-tier potential without form to confirm market confidence.

Minella Rockett

Age 3 · 11-0

—

Daniel King 10%

John J Nallen 10%

—

157

11-0

13/8 FCST 3/2

His connections were successful in this contest twelve months ago and he arrives with a respectable level of form from Flat maidens, tiring late on a step up in trip at Dundalk recently; effective at 7f-1m on AW, he is expected to feature on his hurdles debut.

AI verdict

Minella Rockett's 157 Saturday Rating and competitive 6/4 odds show promise, but unknown form limits confidence to 3/5 stars.

Nicky Larson

Age 3 · 11-0

—

Sean O'Keeffe 9%

Paul Nolan 10%

—

142

11-0

10/1 FCST 9/1

Fourth in a handicap at Leopardstown latest, beaten nine lengths on testing ground that may not have suited; he has place form over a mile on soft and yielding going, making him a worthwhile contender on hurdles debut, with stamina the remaining question mark.

AI verdict

Rated 142 but sent off at 10/1 carrying 11-0 with unknown form limits confidence despite solid market viability.

Notahairoutofplace

Age 3 · 11-0

—

Calum Hogan 7%

R K Watson 2%

—

123

11-0

150/1 125/1 150/1

Failed to get competitive in an auction race at Fairyhouse on his only outing, well beaten throughout; everything is still to prove over hurdles on debut and it is hard to make a case for him against stronger opponents here.

AI verdict

Extreme 125/1 odds and unknown form make Notahairoutofplace an outsider despite carrying 11-0 and a 123 Saturday Rating.

Swinging The World

Age 3 · 11-0

—

Danny Gilligan 11%

Mrs Denise Foster 10%

—

123

11-0

33/1

Showed consistency in soft ground maidens at 7f but made no impression in a handicap at Gowran Park on his most recent start; the step up to a hurdle trip on debut raises a genuine stamina question that he needs to answer.

AI verdict

Long-shot odds of 33/1 and a Saturday Rating of 123 signal limited market confidence and modest form prospects.

Words Unspoken

Age 3 · 11-0

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Phillip Enright 7%

S Curling 11%

—

147

11-0

6/1 5/1 6/1

An 85,000-euro son of Australia making his debut for a yard known to have their newcomers fit first time, and the field is not particularly strong; the dam showed little at 7f as a two-year-old, so pedigree questions exist, though the market could tell the story.

AI verdict

Rated 147 with fair 11/2 odds and 11-0 weight, Words Unspoken shows mid-tier potential without favourite market support.

Sofi's Gift

Age 3 · 10-7

—

Josh Williamson(3) 11%

Ciaran Murphy 8%

—

138

10-7

14/1 16/1 14/1

Beaten eight lengths on her handicap debut at Fairyhouse without making any notable impression on the Flat to date; switching to hurdles without meaningful form to build on makes her a difficult choice to support against this opposition.

AI verdict

Long-shot odds of 16/1 and a modest Saturday Rating of 138 signal limited winning prospects in this maiden hurdle.

16:45

Cappawhite Civil Engineering Handicap Hurdle ✓ Result

2m110y ·Good ·€7,068 · 12 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Tuche De Houelle

Age 4 · 12-2

315/1-

Calum Hogan 7%

A Chaille-Chaille & F Pamart 0%

114

111

12-2

15/2 7/1 15/2

French dual winner, last successful by one and a half lengths in a hurdle at La Teste De Buch; off a long break for his stable debut wearing first-time tongue-tie, and the layoff combined with the switch of yard mean he needs to acclimatise quickly on these terms.

AI verdict

Rated 111 with solid form (315/1-) but 12-2 weight and 7/1 odds suggest market holds reservations.

Mo Ghille Mar

Age 5 · 11-8

606-17

Paddy Hanlon 5%

John Joseph Hanlon 6%

106

11-8

14/1 10/1 14/1

Landed a hurdle at Wexford by three and a quarter lengths two runs ago off a 6lb lower mark; well beaten last time when set too stiff a pace up front, she drops 1lb here and has been effective on sound ground over 2m — there may still be mileage in her mark.

AI verdict

Rated just 91 with uninspiring 606-17 form and dismissed by the market at 12/1, Mo Ghille Mar carries 11-8 with little to recommend him.

Youlita

Age 7 · 11-8

15361-

Mark McDonagh 7%

C Byrnes 12%

106

101

11-8

10/1 9/1 17/2

Back to his best with a narrow chase win at Clonmel last time, despite the jockey dropping the whip late; off a short break now switching back to hurdles, the mark looks lenient given his potential and he handles 2m-2m1/4 on soft or good ground.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 11-8 with inconsistent form (15361-) and 9/1 odds limits Youlita's Saturday Rating of 101 to a mid-tier 3/5.

Bop Wont Stop

Age 6 · 11-7

006/49

John Shinnick 8%

Rodger Sweeney 3%

105

11-7

11/1 10/1 11/1

Inclined to race too freely, he burned himself out when asked to lead up in class at Listowel on his most recent start, finishing well beaten; an inconsistent record in a short career makes him difficult to trust, though the trip and ground with cut do suit.

AI verdict

Poor form (006/49), a Saturday Rating of just 93, and 11-7 weight make 11/1 odds on Bop Wont Stop hard to support.

Dairy Force

Age 7 · 11-7

42F2-0

Jack Kennedy 23%

Gordon Elliott 18%

105

11-7

15/2 11/2 15/2

Jumped poorly and made no impression in a handicap at Kilbeggan on his most recent outing; first-time headwear today as connections seek greater consistency, though an erratic recent profile means he needs a significant step up to take a hand here, despite the trip and going suiting.

AI verdict

Rated 98 with patchy form (42F2-0) and carrying 11-7 at 7/1 suggests mid-tier market confidence warranting three stars.

Harpy Eagle

Age 5 · 11-5

92540-

Paddy Cody(7) 5%

R P Cody 13%

103

11-5

18/1 14/1 16/1

Down the field in a handicap at Leopardstown on his most recent start, where the ground may not have suited — he is more effective on a sounder surface over 2m-2m3f; returns from a break wearing first-time cheekpieces, but inconsistency in a short career leaves doubts.

AI verdict

Rated 87 with stale form (92540-) and a 18/1 outsider carrying 11-5, Harpy Eagle offers little winning appeal.

Silly Mongoose

Age 5 · 11-5

680-51

Simon Torrens 8%

Patrick T Foley 10%

103

104

11-5

4/1 5/1 7/2

Won a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan by two and a half lengths last time, with traces of inexperience still showing when in front; wearing a first-time hood today and progressing with each run, he is a solid threat over 2 1/2m on good to yielding if that upward curve continues.

AI verdict

Rated 104 with solid recent form (680-51) and fair 5/1 odds, but 11-5 weight limits winning chance.

Eastmore

Age 6 · 11-4

222-32

Danny Mullins 11%

C Byrnes 12%

102

106

11-4

9/2 FCST 7/2

Placed in each of his last five hurdle starts, second eight lengths off the leader at Tramore most recently when back over a shorter trip; fast ground brings out his best over 2m-2m1/4, and first-time tongue-tie may add a further edge — a consistent performer who is hard to leave out.

AI verdict

Consistent form figures of 222-32 and a competitive 106 Saturday Rating are offset by a hefty 11-4 weight at 5/1.

Emesteraye

Age 5 · 11-3

608-3

Danny Gilligan 11%

Ross O'Sullivan 10%

101

100

11-3

11/2 4/1 11/2

Third on her handicap debut at Wexford most recently, five and a quarter lengths behind the leader in a drop of class; effective over 2m and lightly tried in this sphere, with further progress expected in time, she holds more than an outside chance of getting competitive.

AI verdict

Rated 100 with patchy form (608-3) and carrying 11-3 at 5/1, Emesteraye shows mid-tier potential without market confidence.

Regards To Rose

Age 7 · 11-3

4351-8

G B Noonan 9%

Eoin Christopher McCarthy 8%

101

11-3

12/1 15/2 12/1

Well beaten at Ballinrobe last time, jumping errors not helping on what looked a pipe-opener; she has won over 2m-2m1/2 on good ground and wears first-time tongue-tie today — an inconsistent profile but she has the ability to compete when on song.

AI verdict

Rated 95 with solid recent form (4351-8) but 11-3 weight and 12/1 odds suggest limited market confidence.

Northern Ruler

Age 5 · 10-12

006-

Ricky Doyle 8%

M D O'Callaghan 12%

10-12

22/1 16/1 22/1

Successful on the Flat but struggling to replicate that form for a new yard over both codes; held comfortably in a maiden hurdle at Naas on his latest start, he returns from a break with first-time tongue-tie and is yet to find his feet over hurdles.

AI verdict

Low Saturday Rating of 82, poor form of 006-, and 16/1 odds signal minimal market confidence in Northern Ruler.

Inchidaly Copper

Age 8 · 10-10

26133-

Luke Burke Ott(7) 7%

Alexander Ott 11%

10-10

11/1 15/2 11/1

Third seven lengths off the leader at Cork on his most recent hurdle start, running to his mark; the mark looks more workable over hurdles than fences, but this could be a stiff enough examination on his return and he has more to prove at this level.

AI verdict

Rated 87 with solid recent form (26133-) but 10-10 weight and 9/1 odds suggest the market lacks confidence.

17:20

Kevin McManus Bookmaker Grimes Hurdle (Grade 3) ✓ Result

Class 1 2m110y ·Good ·€41,230 · 7 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Jesse Evans

Age 10 · 11-8

225-31

Sam Ewing 12%

Noel Meade 11%

145

144

11-8

5/1 4/1 5/1

Landed a chase at Listowel by nine lengths last time, thriving under a positive ride at a shorter trip; successful in this race twelve months ago and a proven operator in Graded company over 2-2 1/2m, he wears first-time tongue-tie and poses a genuine threat if this becomes a thorough examination.

AI verdict

Jesse Evans earns 4/5 stars with a solid 144 Saturday Rating, competitive 4/1 odds, and encouraging 225-31 form showing a recent win.

Bowensonfire

Age 6 · 11-1

21107-

Jack Kennedy 23%

Gordon Elliott 18%

148

153

11-1

11/4

Well beaten in a Grade 2 at Fairyhouse when the race didn't unfold to suit his style; hugely progressive prior to that setback and now back in handicap company with a first-time hood and a top jockey aboard — he remains a real threat over 2-2 1/4m on any ground.

AI verdict

Bowensonfire's 153 Saturday Rating and strong 3/1 market position justify 4/5 stars despite recent form showing a win gap.

Daddy Long Legs

Age 7 · 11-1

5292/1

Paul Townend 38%

W. P. Mullins 26%

150

154

11-1

10/11 6/5 5/6

His connections have landed four of the past ten runnings here, and he returns to hurdles on a sound surface that suits after a recent run on the Flat; consistent at the top level and wearing first-time cheekpieces today, he carries the best form credentials and looks the one to beat.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 154 and recent winning form (5292/1) at 6/5 odds justify strong market confidence despite not being favourite.

King Of Kingsfield

Age 8 · 11-1

31P66-

Josh Williamson(3) 11%

Gordon Elliott 18%

140

129

11-1

16/1 17/2 16/1

Burned himself out when pressed hard in front in a Grade 1 chase last time and was well held; returns from a break with first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces, and while 2m is his best trip, this grade may have found him out and he could fill a pacemaking role.

AI verdict

Rated 129 with inconsistent form (31P66-) and drifting 9/1 odds signal ability but reliability concerns in this Grade 3.

Run For Oscar

Age 9 · 11-1

12/2U-

Danny Mullins 11%

C Byrnes 12%

134

119

11-1

20/1 12/1 20/1

Lost his rider at a hurdle on his final start before a lengthy absence; a thorough staying type who gets 3m over hurdles and was in good form when last completing — first-time cheekpieces added today, though getting back to his best after such a long layoff is the key question.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 119 and erratic form (including an unseated) at 12/1 suggest limited winning prospects here.

Barbizon

Age 4 · 10-11

1460-

Danny Gilligan 11%

Gordon Elliott 18%

128

121

10-11

18/1 11/1 18/1

Well beaten in a juvenile handicap hurdle most recently, finding the company too strong; progressive on the Flat and a useful recruit in theory for a leading yard, but he needs easier conditions to show that potential — back from a break with first-time tongue-tie and out of his depth here.

AI verdict

Barbizon's winning form and 121 Saturday Rating justify consideration, but 12/1 odds and a blank recent run limit confidence.

Queenofthelodge

Age 6 · 10-8

157-44

Phillip Enright 7%

S Curling 11%

120

10-8

50/1 40/1 50/1

Fourth beaten 17 lengths at Ballinrobe on her latest outing, not at her best back in a handicap; generally on an upward curve and wears first-time cheekpieces today, but the current mark looks to be at the limit of her ability and she must bounce back sharply from that display.

AI verdict

A 50/1 outsider with a 95 Saturday Rating and poor recent form figures of 157-44 offers little confidence at 10-8.

17:52

Eddie Noonan Groundworks Maiden Hurdle ✓ Result

2m4f ·Good ·€7,068 · 21 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Boomerang Breeze

Age 8 · 11-12

—

Mr D Doyle(5) 6%

Timothy Doyle 5%

—

123

11-12

33/1 28/1 33/1

Alkaadhem gelding from a pedigree that offers some encouragement — dam showed ability from a mile to 14f and a half-sibling has proved useful over longer trips. The stable rarely makes an impact with newcomers, however, so he is best treated as a watching brief on debut.

AI verdict

Long-odds 33/1 outsider with unknown form and a moderate 123 Saturday Rating offers little confidence in this maiden hurdle.

Calzaghi

Age 6 · 11-12

Calum Hogan 7%

E McNamara 10%

—

129

11-12

50/1 33/1 40/1

Flat-bred gelding effective over 10-12f on the level but jumping errors proved his undoing at Listowel most recently, where he finished well adrift while showing signs of immaturity; more likely to find his niche in a handicap context in time than make a big impact in a race of this nature.

AI verdict

Calzaghi's 40/1 odds and weak form figures of 98 undermine his 129 Saturday Rating, signalling limited market confidence.

Capri Gear

Age 5 · 11-12

Mark McDonagh 7%

C Byrnes 12%

—

129

11-12

20/1 FCST 18/1

Never in contention on debut at Ballinrobe, well beaten throughout and failing to land a blow; a clear second string for the yard here and seemingly in need of more time and experience before he can be expected to compete meaningfully in maiden hurdle company.

AI verdict

Long shot at 20/1 with a form figure of 9 and Saturday Rating of 129 makes Capri Gear a weak market proposition.

Denham Rock

Age 5 · 11-12

0-88

Kevin A Murphy 1%

C Byrnes 12%

—

123

11-12

40/1 33/1 40/1

Beaten some way off the pace in his three starts to date, though he made small forward strides at this course most recently; the step up in trip on offer today is a positive angle on paper, but he needs to find considerably more to trouble the better-fancied runners.

AI verdict

Outsider odds of 33/1 and a poor form reading of 0-88 undermine Denham Rock's competitive claims despite a 123 Saturday Rating.

Freddie's Back

Age 7 · 11-12

19/43-

G B Noonan 9%

E McNamara 10%

—

147

11-12

7/1 FCST 13/2

Point winner who has produced strong hurdles form at this track, finishing third in a race where a stronger gallop would have suited him better; effective at 2m5f on soft and likely to progress over longer trips as his career develops, adding first-time tongue-tie on return from a break.

AI verdict

Poor form figures (19/43-) and a 13/2 market position limit confidence despite a solid 147 Saturday Rating.

Goodmancon

Age 6 · 11-12

743-85

I. J. Power 9%

P J Breen 0%

—

128

11-12

25/1 22/1 25/1

Experienced in bumpers and has shown enough promise over hurdles to rate as a genuine contender; beaten 6l at Tramore most recently in a fair effort and effective at this trip on both good and yielding going, with inconsistency in his recent record the main caveat.

AI verdict

Long odds of 22/1, poor recent form (743-85), and a 128 Saturday Rating confirm Goodmancon as an outsider with little winning chance.

Jack Owen Jack

Age 7 · 11-12

2-33

Danny Mullins 11%

C Byrnes 12%

—

156

11-12

3/1 5/2 11/4

Highly promising on hurdles debut at Listowel, reaching the frame 4l third despite jumping poorly throughout; handles this trip on good ground and first-time tongue-tie should help sharpen his technique having learnt a great deal from that initial run — the clear one to beat on merit.

AI verdict

Saturday Rating of 156 combined with consistent form (2-33) and fair 11/4 odds justify strong 4-star confidence despite carrying top weight 11-12.

Lord Lackendarra

Age 8 · 11-12

U523-6

Mike O'Connor 6%

P J Breen 0%

—

123

11-12

40/1 33/1 40/1

Well held at Killarney most recently despite being given every opportunity, though inconsistency has been a feature of his bumper campaign; back after a short break and adaptable to any going at 2m, suggesting the move to hurdles could help him find a more reliable gear.

AI verdict

Outsider odds of 33/1 and inconsistent form reading U523-6 limit confidence despite a competitive Saturday Rating of 123.

No Mon No Fun

Age 5 · 11-12

F-P

Philip Donovan 6%

Jack Doyle 8%

—

117

11-12

40/1 40/1 33/1

Failed to complete at Ballindenisk most recently and showed little in his point-to-point career, so there is plenty to prove before he can be trusted; first-time tongue-tie is a sign connections are seeking a remedy, but he remains very much a work in progress at this stage.

AI verdict

Odds of 50/1 and poor form of F-P make No Mon No Fun a 117-rated longshot carrying 11-12 with little winning chance.

Riverstown Boy

Age 5 · 11-12

6P-5P5

Alan O'Sullivan(5) 10%

G Ahern 5%

—

129

11-12

25/1 20/1 25/1

Showed some potential at Clonmel on his hurdles debut, fading only in the closing stages as though a longer test would suit; today's step up in distance is a clear positive angle, though two pulled-up starts in his recent record leave some doubt about his jumping under pressure.

AI verdict

Unfancied at 20/1 with poor form figures of 6P-5P5 and a Saturday Rating of 129 leave Riverstown Boy with little appeal.

Rusty Finure

Age 7 · 11-12

00/7

Daniel King 10%

Daniel John Howard 6%

—

123

11-12

150/1

Poor form in bumpers has been persistent, most recently finishing well beaten at Listowel, and nothing so far suggests a prompt change of gear now hurdling; a sizeable improvement in his performances is a prerequisite for any involvement here.

AI verdict

Rusty Finure's 150/1 odds, Saturday Rating of 123, and poor form of 00/7 offer little confidence for market support.

Siege Of Carthage

Age 6 · 11-12

6/2-5

Phillip Enright 7%

Josh Halley 4%

—

141

11-12

10/1 FCST 17/2

Well held at Wexford most recently when faster ground and the extra distance failed to suit, but a placed bumper effort shows he is not without ability; effective at 2m2f on heavy and the move to hurdles looks a sensible direction, with more expected from him in this sphere.

AI verdict

A solid Saturday Rating of 141 is undermined by weak 6/2-5 form and a 12/1 outsider market position.

Venture Maximus

Age 5 · 11-12

—

Shane O'Callaghan(3) 7%

Gerard Kyne 4%

—

123

11-12

66/1

Debut Mahler gelding out of a dam that placed over hurdles, though his half-sibling failed to make much of an impression over extreme distances; no obvious edge in the market and best treated as a watching brief until he has shown something in a first run.

AI verdict

Long-shot odds of 66/1 and unknown form undermine the promising Saturday Rating of 123, limiting confidence to 2/5 stars.

Open Approach

Age 4 · 11-7

Jack Kennedy 23%

Gordon Elliott 18%

—

149

11-7

4/1 10/3 4/1

A big player at Downpatrick on his second start, travelling with purpose and beaten only 4l in a manner suggesting the longer the trip the better; handles good ground and our figures rate him second here — more scope in the locker and a genuine threat, with today's distance possibly stretching just short of his ideal.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 149 combined with competitive 7/2 market odds and 11-7 weight justify strong selection despite d4 form.

Becca Sommers

Age 5 · 11-5

Cian Quirke 9%

David Harry Kelly 9%

—

127

11-5

40/1 33/1 40/1

Made her debut at this course and, while a 35l fourth, she at least stayed on to complete the 2.5m trip; she may improve a fraction from that initial experience, but faces a stiff ask to get competitive from this position on such limited evidence.

AI verdict

A single fourth-place form figure and 33/1 odds signal little market confidence despite a 127 Saturday Rating.

Latopix

Age 5 · 11-5

0/38-2

Darragh O'Keeffe 13%

Henry de Bromhead 16%

106

112

11-5

7/4 FCST 31/19

Landed a French bumper and has been building on that foundation with her current yard, finishing 3l second at Punchestown most recently when stepped up in distance — her most encouraging outing under rules; effective on good and cut ground over a range of trips and a genuine danger, with a slight drop in distance the only uncertainty.

AI verdict

Rated 112 with a consistent form figure of 2 and competitive 7/4 market support makes Latopix a strong each-way proposition.

Secret Moon

Age 5 · 11-5

Paddy Hanlon 5%

John Joseph Hanlon 6%

—

127

11-5

50/1 33/1 50/1

Well beaten on her sole start in a maiden point at Dawstown and showed little of note throughout; the switch to hurdles after a short break offers a clean slate, but there is scant evidence she can make an impression on rivals of this quality.

AI verdict

Long odds of 33/1, a single form figure of 6, and a Saturday Rating of 127 suggest limited winning prospects.

Torque De Lune

Age 6 · 11-5

40-F4

Gavin Brouder(5) 7%

John Joseph Hanlon 6%

—

127

11-5

50/1 33/1 50/1

Beaten 11l at Downpatrick latest in a run where a stronger test appeared to be the answer, and she usually settles in the rear waiting for the gallop to quicken; effective at 2m2f and may improve for a longer trip, though a mixed jumping record adds to the risk.

AI verdict

Long odds of 33/1, poor form figures of 40-F4, and a modest Saturday Rating of 127 suggest limited winning prospects.

Gc Star Speed

Age 8 · 11-5

—

Shane Fitzgerald 10%

Leonard Paul Flynn 2%

—

127

11-5

66/1

Debut mare by Lucky Speed with pedigree interest — a half-sister showed ability over longer distances and another half-sibling has gone well over points and hurdles; on known evidence, though, she is best observed rather than backed until she has demonstrated something on a first public start.

AI verdict

Long odds of 66/1 and no known form make Gc Star Speed a 127-rated outsider with little market confidence.

Matcho d'Agrostis

Age 4 · 11-7

F-F0

TBA

Paul Nolan 10%

—

123

11-7

66/1

Beaten a long way at Punchestown most recently having made no impact throughout, and while his debut form carries some credentials at a high level, a big jump in performance is needed; looks better suited to lower-grade handicap company in time and hard to be confident about in this field.

AI verdict

Odds of 66/1, a falling-heavy form of F-F0, and a Saturday Rating of 123 signal very limited winning prospects.

Mambo Du Large

Age 4 · 11-7

Conor Stone-Walsh 7%

M K Flannery 7%

—

125

11-7

150/1

Well beaten on his hurdles debut at Clonmel while making repeated jumping errors throughout; likely to need considerably more time before realising any potential over hurdles and remains a significant risk in this company at the present stage of his career.

AI verdict

Odds of 150/1 and a form reading of P7 signal a horse the market has firmly dismissed as a serious contender.

18:23

Joe Walsh Flooring Handicap Hurdle ✓ Result

2m4f ·Good ·€7,068 · 15 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Bhean Saibhre

Age 5 · 11-12

2U1-4P

Peter Smithers 10%

Aidan Anthony Howard 7%

106

11-12

22/1 18/1 20/1

Landed a maiden hurdle earlier in the season but the form may have flattered her, and she was found wanting at Ballinrobe on her most recent start; effective at up to 2m2f on good and heavy ground and runs in first-time tongue-tie, though recent evidence raises doubts about her current level.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 11-12 on a Saturday Rating of just 72, combined with poor form (2U1-4P) and unfancied 22/1 odds, makes Bhean Saibhre a very risky bet.

Cocovic

Age 6 · 11-12

2229-3

Patrick M O'Brien 8%

E McNamara 10%

106

11-12

11/2 13/2 11/2

Back to form at this course last time, doing best of those held up to finish third after a break in running; handles good and yielding at today's trip and expected to strip fitter for that outing — first-time hood on and rated here as a lively candidate from what looks a fair mark.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 11-12 with a Saturday Rating of 93 and inconsistent form of 2229-3 limits Cocovic's appeal at 13/2.

Desert Cave

Age 8 · 11-11

6565-0

Brian Hayes 10%

Ian Patrick Donoghue 10%

105

11-11

66/1 50/1 66/1

Form has been poor since his return from a lay-off, most recently well beaten at Kilbeggan, and there is little to suggest an immediate revival; first-time cheekpieces bring an element of the unknown and he handles this trip on a sound surface, but hard to recommend in his current state.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 68, 50/1 odds, and a form line of 6565-0 make Desert Cave an unconvincing contender carrying 11-11.

Global Skies

Age 5 · 11-9

078-21

Danny Gilligan 11%

Ross O'Sullivan 10%

103

102

11-9

11/4 FCST 5/2

Flat-bred horse who has been progressing in hurdle handicaps, landing his most recent start by 5l at Clonmel off a mark 9lb lower on better ground; effective at today's distance on good to yielding and runs in first-time hood, with the rise back up the weights now the examination he faces.

AI verdict

Rated 102 with strong recent form (078-21) and fair 10/3 odds, but 11-9 weight limits upside to mid-tier appeal.

Qaasid

Age 8 · 11-9

20S-10

Paddy Hanlon 5%

John Joseph Hanlon 6%

103

11-9

16/1 14/1 16/1

Won a hurdle earlier this season and was in good order before his most recent outing at Punchestown, which perhaps arrived a race too soon — he finished down the field; effective at this trip with cut in the ground and on what looks a fair mark, with first-time cheekpieces applied as connections seek to recapture his earlier form.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 83, poor form (20S-10), and 14/1 odds signal minimal winning prospects despite carrying 11-9.

The First Turn

Age 5 · 11-9

177P-4

Phillip Enright 7%

S Curling 11%

103

11-9

17/2 FCST 8/1

Connections have a strong record in this contest, and The First Turn looks a likely type to step forward in handicap company; usually held up and fourth at Punchestown latest having shown he handles this trip on good ground, with the pulled-up effort on his previous start the main question mark.

AI verdict

Saturday Rating of 84, poor form (177P-4), and 9/1 odds suggest minimal winning claims carrying 11-9.

General Clermont

Age 10 · 11-8

926-4P

Darragh O'Keeffe 13%

D E Fitzgerald 5%

102

11-8

14/1 10/1 14/1

Last seen failing to complete at Kilbeggan in a race that appeared to come too soon after a previous engagement, but his chasing form suggests he could be well treated on his hurdle mark; effective over a wide range of trips on any going and simply needs to bounce back to his better level to be a major factor.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 84, poor form of 926-4P including a pull-up, and 12/1 odds signal minimal winning prospects under 11-8.

Mickey Cohen

Age 5 · 11-6

34312-

Mr Finn Tegetmeier 8%

Noel Meade 11%

100

11-6

15/2 7/1 15/2

Fine form over both hurdles and fences prior to his lengthy absence, and second at Tipperary on his final run before the break, fading only in the closing stages over a longer trip; his hurdle mark looks lenient given his capabilities, but returning after 269 days off the course is the key unknown.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 11-6 off a modest Saturday Rating of 97 and starting at 7/1, Mickey Cohen's patchy form of 34312- justifies limited confidence.

Warm In Gorey

Age 8 · 11-5

PPP-33

Simon Torrens 8%

P J Rothwell 7%

11-5

11/1 15/2 10/1

Third at Downpatrick most recently, matching his established level in a consistent effort at this trip — he handles the distance and is generally reliable over hurdles; first-time blinkers are a new element and he has every right to be a serious rival here, with the three pulled-up runs in his more distant form the only doubt.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 11-5 with a form string of PPP-33 and rated just 80, Warm In Gorey's 10/1 odds reflect market skepticism.

The Vegas Raider

Age 8 · 11-3

60920/

Michael Kenneally(5) 10%

K A Heffernan 3%

11-3

40/1 28/1 33/1

Back after an absence of over a year, wearing first-time tongue-tie and visor; his best efforts came on a decent surface and his mark gives him a chance on paper if the ability has been preserved, but the lengthy layoff means everything must be proved anew before he can be backed with confidence.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 67, distant 33/1 odds, and a form sequence of 60920/ show this horse has no credible winning claims.

Moonlight Paradise

Age 5 · 11-2

1750-4

Alan O'Sullivan(5) 10%

Paul Nolan 10%

11-2

14/1 10/1 14/1

Fourth at Wexford on her most recent start after returning from a break, performing to her level but fading a little in the closing stages over today's trip; effective at 2.5m and could make more of an impact now she steps into handicap company, though she needs to find an extra gear to threaten the principals.

AI verdict

Rated just 80 with poor recent form (1750-4) and dismissed by the market at 12/1, Moonlight Paradise lacks the credentials to threaten here.

Pure Logic

Age 6 · 11-0

/3-765

Josh Williamson(3) 11%

John Joseph Hanlon 6%

11-0

22/1 14/1 22/1

Held her form at Downpatrick last time, beaten 4l but lacking the extra pace when the race quickened; effective at around 2m on good ground and adds first-time cheekpieces, though the trainer's current tally of 0 from 29 in the past fortnight is a notable concern and she remains yet to score.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 76, weak form figures of /3-765, and 16/1 odds signal market and form doubts at 11-0.

Committee Meeting

Age 7 · 10-13

U/80-P

Dylan Robinson 4%

P J Rothwell 7%

10-13

28/1 18/1 28/1

A pattern of declining form since returning from a lay-off, most recently failing to complete at this venue; effective over the trip and first-time blinkers represent a change of approach, but he has been going in the wrong direction and needs a significant improvement in form to get involved.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 68, poor form figures of U/80-P, and 18/1 odds signal minimal winning prospects under 10-13.

Friar Hogan

Age 5 · 10-10

060-0C

Sean O'Keeffe 9%

Donal Hassett 5%

10-10

9/2 7/2 9/2

Denied a chance to complete at this venue most recently after being carried out on ground that was on the soft side, though his earlier record offers little encouragement either; first-time tongue-tie represents a change of tack, but until he shows something more convincing he remains hard to support here.

AI verdict

Form figures of 060-0C and a Saturday Rating of 84 limit Friar Hogan's claims despite fair 9/2 market odds.

Cullenwaine

Age 8 · 10-0

502-25

Shane O'Callaghan(3) 7%

David O'Sullivan 7%

10-0

14/1 11/1 14/1

On a lengthy losing run but has shown renewed form over fences, and twice placed in recent starts; held at Tramore last time when perhaps ridden too prominently, and first-time blinkers may help him settle — effective at this trip and arguably lenient on earlier figures, though he remains yet to score.

AI verdict

Rated just 79 with inconsistent form (502-25) and dismissed at 12/1 by the market, Cullenwaine carries 10-0 without the profile to threaten.

18:58

Munster Suite At Limerick Races Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1) ✓ Result

2m6f120y ·Good ·€5,900 · 19 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Charlie's Dilemma

Age 7 · 12-0

P/78-8

Alex Harvey 10%

John McConnell 8%

100

12-0

20/1 FCST 18/1

Winless in his last four starts, he has struggled since returning from a layoff, being well beaten when outpaced at Ballinrobe last time. Blinkers fitted today as connections try a new angle; effective over today's trip and going, but needs to find considerably more.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 12-0 with poor form of P/78-8 and a weak Saturday Rating of 66 at 22/1 outsider odds.

Illtakehimmyself

Age 5 · 11-12

995-22

Calum Hogan 7%

E McNamara 10%

11-12

3/1

A pair of runner-up efforts in his last two outings mark him out as a genuine threat, and he handles today's going well; progressive profile and with more to offer, particularly over a more demanding stamina test. First-time tongue-tie applied; still to get his head in front.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 11-12 with a modest Saturday Rating of 93 and inconsistent form of 995-22 limits confidence despite 10/3 odds.

Any Chance

Age 7 · 11-10

005-6

Daniel King 10%

Cian Hughes 10%

11-10

12/1 11/1 12/1

Held on his handicap debut at Wexford, though the going could have been on the quick side that day; handles today's softer conditions better and looks the type to progress further now settling into handicap company. Yet to win, but retains scope for improvement on these terms.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 11-10 with poor form of 005-6, a Saturday Rating of 78, and unfancied at 11/1 signals minimal winning prospects.

Stretchemout

Age 6 · 11-8

8147P-

Peter Smithers 10%

R K Watson 2%

11-8

40/1

Off the track for 232 days, she returns to hurdling in a first-time tongue-tie after pulling up in a chase where the ground proved too soft. Has shown ability at today's distance and conditions at her best, but has plenty to prove after such a lengthy absence.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 62, 50/1 odds, and form ending in a pull-up make Stretchemout a very unconvincing contender.

Sallap

Age 6 · 11-5

01F-01

Michael Kenneally(5) 10%

S Curling 11%

11-5

15/2 13/2 15/2

Top-rated in the field, she landed a handicap hurdle at Clonmel last time, drawing away by over three lengths off a lower mark and travelling strongly throughout; typically held up and appears to be developing well as she gains more experience over staying trips. Effective over today's trip and going, and the one to beat.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 11-5 with a Saturday Rating of 86 and dismissed at 15/2 by the market limits Sallap's winning prospects.

She'll Be Kept

Age 6 · 11-5

3UF2-0

Sean O'Keeffe 9%

Brian M McMahon 6%

11-5

33/1 22/1 33/1

Returned to hurdling with a down-the-field effort here most recently, and her record across points and hurdles has been patchy; showed some promise when runner-up in her last few outings, and she handles today's trip and going. Hard to rely on, though not without claims if producing her best.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 57, 25/1 odds, and form showing a fall and a zero make She'll Be Kept an extremely weak contender carrying 11-5.

Le Fanu

Age 10 · 11-4

3554-1

Josh Williamson(3) 11%

Brendan Maurice Walsh 7%

11-4

5/1 4/1 5/1

Landed a handicap at Listowel last time, going up in trip to score by over two lengths off a lower mark; consistent profile and may have more in reserve now he has opened his account. Effective on today's going, though the further step up to 22 furlongs may test his stamina.

AI verdict

Solid recent win caps 3554-1 form, but 11-4 weight and 89 Saturday Rating limit confidence at 4/1.

Ocean Murphy

Age 4 · 11-3

0F574-

Darragh O'Keeffe 13%

P J Rothwell 7%

11-3

9/1 7/1 9/1

Held up as usual, he was well beaten at Downpatrick on his latest start, left with too much ground to cover over a shorter trip; first-time cheekpieces today as he returns from a short break. Handles today's distance with cut in the ground, though his trainer is currently going through a lean spell.

AI verdict

Poor recent form (0F574-) and a mid-range Saturday Rating of 81 make 15/2 odds unappealing at 11-3.

Stumblin In

Age 7 · 11-3

5070-6

Alan O'Sullivan(5) 10%

Jack Doyle 8%

11-3

7/1 6/1 7/1

Held in recent outings over shorter trips, she appeared to need a more searching test at Clonmel last time; stepping back up in distance today in a first-time tongue-tie, and she handles today's going and trip. Yet to score in her last five starts, but the return to further looks a positive.

AI verdict

Poor recent form (5070-6) and a high weight of 11-3 at 6/1 make Stumblin In's 81 Saturday Rating unconvincing.

Friends Of Barry

Age 5 · 11-1

080-02

Phillip Enright 7%

John E & Thomas Kiely 9%

11-1

15/2 8/1 7/1

Stepped up in trip and dropped in class at Tramore last time, finishing second off a lower mark; an encouraging run, and he handles today's distance and going. In cheekpieces today; yet to score in recent starts, but the form is heading in the right direction.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 11-1 at 9/1 with a Saturday Rating of 78 and patchy form of 080-02 limits confidence.

Whatafoolbelieves

Age 6 · 10-13

090-U8

Dylan Kidd 4%

John McConnell 8%

10-13

25/1 18/1 25/1

Well held in his last five outings, including well beaten at Sligo most recently; yet to demonstrate anything at this level and struggling throughout. First-time cheekpieces fitted today, but with his trainer going through a difficult run of results, he holds little appeal here.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 62, 20/1 odds, and form reading 090-U8 make Whatafoolbelieves a rank outsider with no winning case.

U Asking Me

Age 9 · 10-10

3P3-7P

J J Slevin 13%

Eoin Doyle 5%

10-10

25/1 20/1 25/1

Rates highly on our figures despite a patchy recent record; failed to respond to blinkers when pulled up in a handicap chase at Downpatrick last time. Returns to hurdling today in first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces, and may benefit from stepping slightly beyond two and a half miles in time. Capable of better on his day, but inconsistent.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 54, poor form of 3P3-7P, and 22/1 odds signal minimal winning prospects in this competitive handicap.

Ballinaboola Gold

Age 5 · 10-9

008-25

Danny Mullins 11%

R Donohoe 8%

10-9

20/1 16/1 20/1

Her second-place finish on her penultimate start showed what she can do on her day, though she ran well below that level at Wexford last time and can be unreliable. Handles today's going and is effective at this trip; yet to score but a threat if she reproduces her better form.

AI verdict

Long odds of 18/1, a low Saturday Rating of 64, and uninspiring form figures of 008-25 make Ballinaboola Gold an unlikely winner.

Can't Catch Molly

Age 6 · 10-9

00006-

Patrick M O'Brien 8%

Patrick Downey 6%

10-9

18/1 20/1 16/1

Briefly threatened at this course last time before fading when stepped up in trip; returning from a short break and may still need time to fully develop. Acts on heavy ground, but winless in her last five starts and faces strong opposition in a competitive field.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 55, poor form showing 00006-, and 25/1 odds signal minimal winning chance here.

Liss Eile

Age 6 · 10-9

70P-40

Sam Ewing 12%

G Ahern 5%

10-9

SP FCST 22/1

Down the field at Clonmel most recently, though that outing perhaps arrived before she was ready; still to translate that earlier promise into results and remains winless in recent starts. First-time cheekpieces today; best at 2m on today's going, but hard to trust at this level.

AI verdict

Liss Eile's poor Saturday Rating of 52, weak 70P-40 form, and 25/1 outsider odds signal minimal winning prospects.

Stone Rulya

Age 4 · 10-9

008-0

Shane O'Callaghan(3) 7%

Eoin Doyle 5%

10-9

33/1 25/1 33/1

Green and never travelling at Clonmel most recently, with no wins in his last four starts; has not shown enough over obstacles in terms of stamina or jumping, and needs significant improvement. Blinkers fitted today, but hard to see him troubling more experienced rivals from this form.

AI verdict

Poor form (008-0), a low Saturday Rating of 58, and 28/1 odds signal minimal market confidence in Stone Rulya.

Mollys Dolly

Age 6 · 10-5

6PP-56

Conor Stone-Walsh 7%

David M O'Brien 6%

10-5

12/1 14/1 11/1

Held at Listowel last time back in a handicap, and her form has been patchy with two recent pull-ups in her record; best suited to a sound surface and shorter trips than today. Has been inconsistent, and there are questions over how reliable her earlier form was at this level.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 61, 16/1 odds, and poor recent form of 6PP-56 mark Mollys Dolly as a rank outsider.

Tennesse Boy

Age 7 · 10-0

P020-P

Philip Donovan 6%

Robert Tyner 12%

10-0

33/1 22/1 33/1

Last seen pulled up in a maiden at Ballingarry, and switching back to hurdling as a well-exposed maiden after pointing, he faces a stiff task; two pull-ups in his last five starts are a concern. Wears a first-time tongue-tie and handles 3m, but needs substantial improvement to figure.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 51, 25/1 odds, and a form string showing P020-P make Tennesse Boy an unconvincing contender carrying 10-0.

Smallcraftwarning

Age 9 · 11-7

4P-838

TBA

John Patrick Ryan 8%

11-7

11/1 10/1 11/1

Back over hurdles and well beaten at Sligo last time, not quite matching his form over fences; does arrive on a fair mark based on his chase performances, and handles today's trip and going. First-time tongue-tie fitted; yet to score over hurdles in recent starts but is versatile across conditions.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 11-7 with poor form (4P-838), a Saturday Rating of 74, and unfancied at 11/1 suggests limited winning prospects.

19:33

Munster Suite At Limerick Races Handicap Hurdle (0-100) ✓ Result

2m6f120y ·Good ·€5,900 · 19 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Mickey Hulie

Age 6 · 11-12

0237-1

Danny Mullins 11%

David Harry Kelly 9%

11-12

11/4

Landed a handicap here last time, hitting the line 2½l clear off a 7lb lower mark on softer ground; hitting his stride and effective at around 3m. Quicker conditions here could count against him, but he is the type to build on that confidence-booster.

AI verdict

Solid form culminating in a recent win and decent 3/1 odds, but top weight of 11-12 limits the ceiling at a Saturday Rating of 93.

Ishan

Age 8 · 11-11

359-80

Shane Fitzgerald 10%

Leonard Paul Flynn 2%

11-11

50/1

Below his best in recent starts, his last outing saw him fare poorly in a shorter-trip handicap hurdle on quick ground; form suggests he is better suited over today's distance with some cut. Needs to bounce back sharply on a fair mark.

AI verdict

Ishan's 50/1 odds, poor 359-80 form, and low Saturday Rating of 60 signal minimal winning chance despite carrying 11-11.

Fire Coral

Age 7 · 11-2

4115-P

Phillip Enright 7%

S Curling 11%

11-2

11/1

A pulled-up reappearance at Clonmel last time is best overlooked as a comeback run, with her prior record showing back-to-back wins; first-time tongue-tie applied. Effective at today's distance on a sound surface, and there is form from earlier in the season to build on.

AI verdict

High weight of 11-2 and poor recent form ending in a pull-up make 11/1 odds hard to recommend.

The Rebel County

Age 6 · 11-1

77-443

Alan O'Sullivan(5) 10%

G Ahern 5%

11-1

13/2

Third at Downpatrick last time when beaten 4l off a 13lb higher mark, suggesting he holds a fair position in this sphere; cheekpieces fitted for the first time. Effective over today's trip and going, though the evidence points to him being a shade better over fences.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 11-1 with a Saturday Rating of just 80 and uninspiring form of 77-443 at 7/1 makes this a weak each-way proposition.

Technology

Age 7 · 10-12

64290-

Alex Harvey 10%

Alan King 16%

10-12

14/1 10/1 14/1

Returning from a nine-month absence, he had no answer to the gallop in a strongly run race at Tipperary most recently, failing to see out the distance; first-time hood and tongue-tie applied. A frustrating maiden, but effective over today's range.

AI verdict

Rated just 73 with poor form figures of 64290- and sent off 11/1, Technology lacks the market confidence or recent form to compete.

Ellies Rock

Age 8 · 10-10

2515-F

John Shinnick 8%

Terence O'Brien 12%

10-10

11/2

A chase fall here last time, and she has been inconsistent across recent outings with a mixed record; the switch back to hurdling may suit better, and she has shown she can win in this sphere. Acts with cut but our figures place her well down the order.

AI verdict

Ellies Rock rates a mid-tier 3/5 with a Saturday Rating of 79, 6/1 odds, and inconsistent form showing a recent fall.

Gortmore Lady

Age 6 · 10-10

357P-B

Darragh O'Keeffe 13%

Ciaran Murphy 8%

10-10

16/1 14/1 16/1

Brought down last time and pulled up the start before — her form figures look worse than they are, with interference accounting for the latest exit; effective over today's trip and acts on good ground. A frustrating maiden, though the trainer's recent record is uninspiring.

AI verdict

Outsider at 16/1 with a Saturday Rating of just 60 and a form reading 357P-B offers minimal winning prospects.

Whatyouwant

Age 8 · 10-10

0061P-

G B Noonan 9%

Gerard Kyne 4%

10-10

25/1 FCST 22/1

Below par on a Flat outing at The Curragh most recently, but she has shown ability over hurdles including a win; cheekpieces applied for the first time. Prone to inconsistency and likely to need this comeback run after a lengthy absence, but effective at around 3m on good ground.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 57 combined with 25/1 odds and a form figure ending in P signal minimal winning prospects here.

Knocknagoran Lady

Age 7 · 10-9

/783-6

Daniel King 10%

Cian Hughes 10%

10-9

16/1 14/1 16/1

Front-running tactics at Wexford last time backfired as she was left well held; tongue-tie and visor fitted for the first time. Effective over this distance range on good and heavy ground, but needs to show more restraint to build on recent efforts.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 68, weak form of /783-6, and 14/1 odds signal limited winning prospects here.

Ballyredinkingston

Age 6 · 10-8

000B-6

Michael Kenneally(5) 10%

John Patrick Ryan 8%

10-8

12/1

Sixth at Kilbeggan last time on his first start over an extended trip, which was a fair enough effort at the level; acts on today's conditions and holds a reasonable position at the weights. Needs to build further, but the step up in distance appears to suit and he merits respect.

AI verdict

Weak Saturday Rating of 66, poor form showing 000B-6, and a 12/1 outsider position confirm limited winning prospects.

Western Opera

Age 6 · 10-7

026-P5

Sean O'Keeffe 9%

Kieran Callaghan 0%

10-7

22/1 14/1 22/1

Finished with running to spare over a below-par trip at Clonmel last time, beaten 4l but seemingly crying out for more emphasis on stamina; top-rated in our assessments and effective over today's distance and going. Tongue-tie fitted for the first time; inconsistency is the only caveat.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 64, poor form showing a pulled-up run, and 16/1 odds signal minimal winning prospects.

Hob's Angel

Age 10 · 10-6

606-12

Josh Williamson(3) 11%

James M Barcoe 5%

10-6

8/1 7/1 8/1

Landed a win at Clonmel two starts ago, then ran to her mark when runner-up here last time; off the same official rating now and showing consistency over this distance and ground. Capable of getting into the places off an unchanged mark.

AI verdict

Carrying 10-6 off an 81 Saturday Rating with mixed 606-12 form and 8/1 odds suggests mid-tier potential without strong market confidence.

Phildante

Age 9 · 10-4

006-64

Gavin Brouder(5) 7%

Eoin Doyle 5%

10-4

12/1 11/1 12/1

Fourth and beaten 9l at Sligo most recently, running to modest form in a pattern that has seen her well held across recent starts; tongue-tie and cheekpieces worn for the first time. An unreliable maiden who has yet to show enough to suggest she can make a significant impact here.

AI verdict

Rated just 69 with poor form of 006-64 and weak 12/1 market odds, Phildante offers little confidence.

Lady Aquarelle

Age 5 · 10-3

009-87

Shane O'Callaghan(3) 7%

Thomas Cooper 13%

10-3

14/1 12/1 14/1

Well held despite having a clear passage here last time, and the form figures make grim reading across recent starts; cheekpieces fitted for the first time. Rated off a basement mark but needs to find more, and today's extended trip looks likely to stretch her further.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 10-3 with a Saturday Rating of 68 and poor form reading 009-87 at 12/1 makes Lady Aquarelle a weak proposition.

Set The Tone

Age 5 · 10-3

PP8-0P

Conor Stone-Walsh 7%

David M O'Brien 6%

10-3

40/1 25/1 40/1

Three of her last five starts have ended in a pull-up, form that has deteriorated markedly in recent outings; tongue-tie applied for the first time. Most effective at shorter distances, so today's extended trip poses a significant additional question.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 10-3 with a Saturday Rating of 46, form showing PP8-0P, and drifting to 25/1, Set The Tone offers minimal winning prospects.

Annie Questions

Age 8 · 10-2

544-18

Mr M J Walsh 0%

Brendan Maurice Walsh 7%

10-2

28/1 22/1 28/1

Well beaten at Roscommon on her latest start under rules; a winner in point-to-point form who has yet to reproduce that on the track, and the first-time hood is an aid designed to sharpen her focus. Something to find, but distance and going are familiar.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 55, weak 544-18 form, and 22/1 odds signal Annie Questions lacks the class to compete here.

Captain Kate

Age 6 · 10-0

0666P-

Patrick M O'Brien 8%

E Sheehy 4%

10-0

18/1

Off the track for over seven months since a pull-up at Punchestown where she never settled and the ground was against her; cheekpieces fitted for the first time. Most effective on a sound surface over this trip, but her maiden profile looks well exposed at this level.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 54, rank outsider odds of 20/1, and a dismal form string of 0666P- make Captain Kate an unappealing selection.

Tuff Days

Age 9 · 10-0

6U2-60

Mike O'Connor 6%

Michael Barry 5%

10-0

28/1 22/1 28/1

In poor form at Kilbeggan last time, well beaten in a handicap hurdle; an exposed maiden who has found little in recent outings despite familiar distance and going. Hard to make a strong case for him at current figures.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 54, weak 6U2-60 form, and 22/1 odds signal Tuff Days holds minimal winning prospects here.

Another Glendaars

Age 7 · 11-8

567/64

TBA

C Byrnes 12%

11-8

7/1 13/2 7/1

Fourth at Downpatrick latest, held up and left with too much ground to make up in the closing stages; capable of better when getting a cleaner passage through the race. Our figures place him in the leading group and he acts on today's conditions, though he must confirm that promise under a searching test.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 11-8 with inconsistent form figures of 567/64 and a modest Saturday Rating of 82 at 7/1 suggests limited winning prospects.

20:08

INPBA Supporting Irish Racing Flat Race (In Memory Of Jerry McDonnell)

2m110y ·Good ·€6,479 · 9 runners AI Bacharach 11/8 Medium Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Bacharach

Age 4 · 11-10

0-2

Mr Derek O'Connor 20%

Gavin Cromwell 11%

—

154

11-10

11/8 6/5 18/13

Second at Ballinrobe last time on just his second career start, though he may have gone to the front a little sooner than ideal; should remain competitive as he develops further. Effective at today's trip on good ground, wearing a tongue-tie today, and has the profile of a horse with more to come.

AI verdict

Strong Saturday Rating of 154 combined with competitive 6/5 odds and 11-10 weight offset slightly by modest 0-2 form.

Caislean Gear

Age 4 · 11-10

Mr A P Ryan(3) 15%

A. Slattery 11%

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153

11-10

5/2 2/1 5/2

Pulled clear of the remainder on his sole outing at Roscommon, finishing second behind a more experienced rival; top-rated here and looks the type to build on that promising introduction. His connections have a strong record in this sphere, and he handles today's trip well.

AI verdict

Strong Saturday Rating of 153 combined with competitive 9/4 odds and solid recent form figure of 2 justify the 4-star assessment.

Frisco Lad

Age 4 · 11-10

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Mr J L Gleeson 19%

Henry de Bromhead 16%

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144

11-10

15/2 15/2 7/1

A debut runner by Walk In The Park, from a dam placed in points; the market will be the best guide to his chance on first appearance. In the hands of a top trainer, though a half-brother to a poor performer at an extended trip means ability cannot be assumed.

AI verdict

Frisco Lad's solid 144 Saturday Rating is offset by 8/1 odds and top weight of 11-10, limiting confidence.

Mountain Sky

Age 4 · 11-10

Mr Finian Maguire 9%

Gerard Edmund O'Leary 10%

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123

11-10

25/1 28/1 22/1

Well beaten on his sole start at Killarney, and as a flat-bred returning from a short break, he faces a significant gap to close against more experienced rivals; tongue-tie applied for the first time today. Lightly raced, but needs to show considerably more to be a factor here.

AI verdict

Long odds of 33/1 and single-figure form of 5 undermine Mountain Sky's solid Saturday Rating of 123.

River Cartwright

Age 4 · 11-10

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Mr Finn Buckley 4%

John McConnell 8%

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129

11-10

20/1 18/1 20/1

An unraced Kew Gardens gelding making his debut; a half-brother to a useful performer at an extended trip, and his stable has a history of landing debutants in this sphere. Ranked lowest on our figures, but the starting price will be the clearest guide to his chance.

AI verdict

Long odds of 20/1, top weight of 11-10, and unknown form produce a weak Saturday Rating of 129.

Time For Talking

Age 4 · 11-10

Mr E P O'Brien(5) 6%

Richard Hennessy 33%

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148

11-10

6/1 9/2 11/2

Third on his debut at Ballinrobe despite his jockey losing an iron early in the race; a promising introduction against more seasoned rivals, and he should take a step forward with that experience behind him. Effective at today's trip and going, and rates as a live danger to the top two.

AI verdict

Rated 148 with solid 11/2 odds, Time For Talking's single form figure of 3 and 11-10 weight limit justify a mid-tier three-star assessment.

Village Star

Age 4 · 11-10

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Mr S Cavanagh 3%

David M O'Brien 6%

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123

11-10

33/1 33/1 28/1

Unraced on his debut, his breeding offers limited encouragement for this sphere; a full-brother to a moderate performer at 17 furlongs, with his dam's best form over sprint distances on the Flat. Probably one to monitor rather than actively support on first appearance.

AI verdict

Village Star's 40/1 odds and unknown form undermine its 123 Saturday Rating, making it an unlikely market contender.

Maggies Yard

Age 4 · 11-3

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Mr D Doyle(5) 6%

R P Rath 0%

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127

11-3

50/1

An unraced Pillar Coral filly making her debut here; a half-sister to a moderate performer at an extended trip, though another relative has been successful in points and over hurdles. Faces a stiff ask against more experienced rivals on first appearance.

AI verdict

Long-shot odds of 66/1 and unknown form offset a solid Saturday Rating of 127, justifying a mid-tier 3/5 assessment.

The President

Age 4 · 11-3

Mr H C Swan 19%

Gordon Elliott 18%

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145

11-3

12/1 11/1 12/1

Third on debut at Listowel, beaten 20 lengths in a mares bumper, though the form has since taken some knocks; represents a top yard and looks capable of showing considerably more with further experience. Handles today's trip and going, and rates as one of the leading threats to the selection.

AI verdict

Decent Saturday Rating of 145 is undermined by single-run form figure of 3 and weak 11/1 market position.

Chamber verdict Balanced lens

Caislean Gear

Live signal

Caislean Gear owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (85) and market confidence (88). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

5/2 Andrew Slattery Mr A P Ryan(5)

66% Confidence