UK Horse Racing Tips: Limerick

Willie Mullins saddled the winner of this contest 12 months ago and appears to have another cracking chance with hurdling newcomer KERRY STAR, who took a Clonmel bumper when last sighted back in September. Jessica Harrington won the 2017 renewal and her two runners today, City Ballerina and Karannelle, both hold solid claims. Patriciadplasterer must also enter calculations having finished just in front of City Ballerina when runner-up at Punchestown.
Prediction : 1st Kerry Star 2nd City Ballerina 3rd Patriciadplasterer

A chance is taken on ARD NA CARRAIG, who is entitled to improve for his comeback spin on the Flat nine days ago and remains well treated in this sphere in comparison to his current (14lb higher) chase mark. Still Alive brings course-winning form to the table and should remain competitive now just 1lb higher than when third on his latest hurdles outing at Tipperary. Celtic Dancer, successful here two runs ago, completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Ard Na Carraig 2nd Still Alive 3rd Celtic Dancer

CLASSIC CONCORDE receives what can only be a tentative vote in this wide-open affair. A 16-length victory at Kilbeggan shows Andrew McNamara's charge to be arriving at the top of his game and, in Michael O'Hare, he has one of the top amateurs aboard. Yendo must enter calculations on his handicap debut with Jamie Codd taking over in the saddle. Courtin Bb, Double Windsor and Shake The Bucket are just a few more with claims.
Prediction : 1st Classic Concorde 2nd Yendo 3rd Courtin Bb

COOL COLONNADE made a successful transition to the larger obstacles when a three-length winner at Clonmel, and Willie Mullins' five-year-old looks capable of more glory here. Or Jaune De Somoza has plenty of chasing experience to call upon and is tried in first-time cheekpieces, while Plinth was a comfortable winner at Kilbeggan and this discipline may be where his future lies having been well held over timber subsequently.
Prediction : 1st Cool Colonnade 2nd Or Jaune De Somoza 3rd Plinth

Visioman can be expected to improve for the switch to fences considering his trainer's success in this sphere, and this trip looks the ideal starting point. The consistent Mega Mindy brings valuable chasing experience to the table, while Eviscerating is another who has shaped nicely over the bigger obstacles. However, FROM EDEN has twice rattled the crossbar behind a couple of handy novice chasers and finished ahead of a few of these on his latest appearance.
Prediction : 1st From Eden 2nd Visioman 3rd Mega Mindy

ELLIE MAC appeared to not quite see out an extended 3m when third as favourite in the Connacht National at Roscommon and the slight drop in distance can see the mare back to winning ways. Mindsmadeup was an easy winner at Downpatrick and has to warrant a huge amount of respect, despite a 10lb rise from the handicapper. Ravenhill, Punches Cross and Hash Brown complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Ellie Mac 2nd Mindsmadeup 3rd Ravenhill

STAR OF OSCAR can be forgiven his defeat in a Tramore maiden hurdle because he had finished second there the day before over fences. Freshened up, he remains open to improvement over the larger obstacles and this appears a winnable event. Rock Road was flattered to finish so close to the classy Dinons in a Killarney novice chase but, on that showing, he is entitled to be in the mix. Others to consider include Attalco and Black Spot On.
Prediction : 1st Star Of Oscar 2nd Rock Road 3rd Attalco