UK Horse Racing Tips: Limerick

Willie Mullins has won four of the last seven renewals and can do so once more with the Jared Sullivan-owned FAST BUCK. A Listed winner at Galway in July, this step up in trip should suit the five-year-old and he can successfully concede weight to his rivals. The five-year-old seemingly handles varying ground conditions, and could even hold his own in Graded company throughout the winter. Darver Star has won three in a row for Gavin Cromwell and deserves to take his chance, while Blazing Emily, a stablemate to the selection, is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Fast Buck 2nd Darver Star 3rd Blazing Emily

Gordon Elliott won this last season and launches a two-pronged attack on this year's renewal, with marginal preference for BALLYDUNBLAZE to put his race-fitness to good use against stablemate Ocean Voyage. The selection was a 20/1 third at Navan last month, staying on stoutly, and could prove tough to stop under Davy Russell. Aunty Audrey had a nice spin on the Flat when fourth at Thurles earlier this week, while Iknowwhereiamnow is also interesting back from a 153-day absence.
Prediction : 1st Ballydunblaze 2nd Ocean Voyage 3rd Iknowwhereiamnow

WESTERN VICTORY goes about her business in a likeable manner and could claim an autumn hat-trick for Declan Queally. The six-year-old sauntered home against her own sex at Galway in September before thumping stronger opposition at Gowran Park just over a fortnight later, and seems sure to be handed a prominent ride again by Sean Flanagan. Black Tears caught the eye when third at Navan 15 days ago, while Well Set Up, a recent Roscommon scorer, is also interesting now up in grade.
Prediction : 1st Western Victory 2nd Black Tears 3rd Well Set Up

HOLY MOTIVATION has taken a step forward on her last couple of starts at Perth and she is able to race off 1lb lower than her latest victory on her return to Irish soil. Seeyouinvinnys improved for the step up in distance to score at Downpatrick when last seen in May and is open to improvement now switched to handicaps. Others to note include Thegoaheadman and Spyglass Hill.
Prediction : 1st Holy Motivation 2nd Seeyouinvinnys 3rd Thegoaheadman

DINONS kept on well when third at Listowel over a trip too short for his liking and Gordon Elliott's gelding can get back in the winning groove with this extra yardage in his favour. Mind's Eye has shown plenty of ability in his career but isn't the most straightforward having run out at Fairyhouse two starts ago so the main danger could prove to be Kildorrery, who reached a fair level in his novice campaign and could have more to come.
Prediction : 1st Dinons 2nd Kildorrery 3rd Minds Eye

Movewiththetimes moved to Enda Bolger last summer and landed a beginners' chase at Killarney before failing to justify favouritism in the Kerry National, finishing a tame ninth. It will be interesting to see if the money is down for him again, though his owner, JP McManus, appears to have a more appealing contender in the shape of THE BIG LENSE, who got on top late on when scoring over 2m4f at Navan last time and promises to be suited by this step up to 3m. Snugsborough Benny, Internal Transfer and Na Trachtalai Abu are others for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st The Big Lense 2nd Movewiththetimes 3rd Snugsborough Benny

CRACKING SMART developed into a smart hurdler and has an obvious chance if transferring that form over the larger obstacles on his fencing bow. Stablemate Champagne Classic has leading claims on his Grade 2 second at Navan in February and must be considered if taking his chance (also declared at Fairyhouse on Saturday). The pick of the remainder could be to be Eclat Des Mottes, who recently showed up well for a long way in a beginners' chase at Listowel, and Minella Fair, who should be all the wiser for the experience gained on his fencing bow at Gowran in March.
Prediction : 1st Cracking Smart 2nd Eclat Des Mottes 3rd Minella Fair