UK Horse Racing Tips: Limerick

ARAHECAN jumped well to finish second at Clonmel 24 days ago and might take this if settling better. Henry De Bromhead is enjoying a memorable festive period, and this six-year-old could take some stopping under 7lb conditional Hugh Morgan. Randalls Ur Poet isn't an easy ride but seemingly gets on well with Mark Bolger, while Rasiym took a backwards step at Galway in July but should be better suited by this more conventional track.
Prediction : 1st Arahecan 2nd Randalls Ur Poet 3rd Rasiym

Willie Mullins has won the last four renewals and his dominance of this race is expected to be confirmed, with CUT THE MUSTARD fancied to account for stablemate Ifyoucatchmenow on her chasing bow. The selection was fourth in a competitive Fairyhouse handicap hurdle in April and followed that up with a solid display when sixth in another big field at Punchestown a few weeks later. Edene D'Arc was running well when falling two-out at Fairyhouse 78 days ago and will have been schooled intensively since.
Prediction : 1st Cut The Mustard 2nd Ifyoucatchmenow 3rd Edene DArc

YOUNG DEV did what the betting market suggested he would do when successful here three days ago and a follow-up could be on the cards. The five-year-old is clearly progressing nicely and an 8lb rise might not be enough to stop him. Turndownthevolume bounced back to form when second on a testing surface at Fairyhouse 40 days ago, while Alohamora could also pick up some prize money.
Prediction : 1st Young Dev 2nd Turndownthevolume 3rd Alohamora

SURIN made it back-to-back victories when drawing the best part of eight lengths clear of Gardens Of Babylon to take the Grade 3 Fishery Lane Hurdle at Naas last time. Gordon Elliott's Gigginstown runner can confirm her superiority over that regular rival with ground conditions in her favour. Franco De Port won nicely on his debut for Willie Mullins at Gowran and has a commanding victory over recent Kempton scorer Fred on his CV from his sole appearance in France.
Prediction : 1st Surin 2nd Franco De Port 3rd Gardens of Babylon

A step up in trip looks to be just what the doctor ordered for ZAMBEZI FIX, who kept on nicely at long odds to finish fourth over an extended 2m at Punchestown last month and should be much more on the radar this time. Eleazar Des Neiges produced his best display to date at Clonmel 24 days ago and represents a team in fine form, while K'chou Du Pecos Aa, Heliers Bay and Key Commander have each-way claims.
Prediction : 1st Zambezi Fix 2nd Eleazar Des Neiges 3rd Kchou Du Pecos Aa

DUCHESS RAVENWAVES got off the mark over hurdles at Hexham last month and she has to be given the utmost respect with her 6lb rise in the ratings negated by her riders' valuable claim. Southerner made a winning return to action at Cork three weeks ago and he is an obvious threat, while The Ballyboys and Sullane Hill complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Duchess Ravenwaves 2nd Southerner 3rd The Ballyboys

In a moderate contest to close the card, the one that stands out is COSTALITA. She won well at Clonmel earlier in the month and an 8lb rise for that victory appears fair. Likable Chancer has made the frame on his last couple of starts and could do so once again, while Johanna Yeats is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Costalita 2nd Likable Chancer 3rd Johanna Yeats