UK Horse Racing Tips: Limerick

LIBBY's experience should stand her in good stead here. Joseph O'Brien's charge has appeared in four hurdle races and posted a pair of fourth-placed finishes behind some very useful sorts in maiden hurdles before occupying the same position in a Listed contest at Doncaster in January. Her clear second on testing ground in a Gowran Park maiden hurdle this month sets a fair standard. Media Naranja is a big player. She improved on her second start to be pipped on the line in a big field at Navan. Corey McGivern's 7lb claim helps her cause. Heather Bear won twice on the Flat and is worth a market check on her jumping debut.
Prediction : 1st Libby 2nd Media Naranja 3rd Heather Bear

SO DES FLOS lost out by the minimum margin at Fairyhouse in January, but could get off the mark here. That was over a shorter trip and he then raced over further in Thurles before finishing third. This extended 2m5f and first-time cheekpieces might work the oracle. Cheekpieces are also tried on Potters Party who has a notable third place at Clonmel in the book. The form of that race has been well franked. He tends to attract support and ground conditions will be fine. MacDermott has been beaten a fair way into third and sixth on his two starts and takes a marked step up in trip. He represents the champion trainer, though, and is one to consider.
Prediction : 1st So Des Flos 2nd Potters Party 3rd Macdermott

Henning won over this trip on penultimate start in Fairyhouse. She was unplaced when next seen in Thurles, but that was in a Grade 3 novice hurdle. She just gets into this contest with her mark of 116 and could have a significant part to play. THETYS may have more scope than others in this field. She stayed on well to make the breakthrough at Naas, on her sixth start, just over a month ago. That was in a higher grade, so she may be up to defying a 7lb rise. Royal Rhythm was strong in Clonmel last week. He had to make his own running there and, if still fresh, should be a contender up in class on ground he loves. He escaped with a 4lb rise from that recent victory. Friends N Commerce hasn't run over a trip as short as this since his debut more than two years ago. He has posted plenty of placed efforts, though. Positive Thinker keeps banking cheques and is another dropping back in trip.
Prediction : 1st Thetys 2nd Henning 3rd Royal Rhythm

LOVELY REACTION is taken to bounce back. She was pulled up on her last start over further in Clonmel, but may be better judged on her C&D success on soft ground last month. She's had almost six weeks break since that below-par run in Clonmel. Kate Ill Know put in an encouraging performance when third over this trip in Clonmel and wouldn't need to find much more to threaten. It is worth noting that she has a deep-ground victory in the book from Clonmel. Crowsatedappletart's best form is over this sort of trip, so he merits consideration. Young Fitzy and Another Million could get in the money.
Prediction : 1st Lovely Reaction 2nd Kate Ill Know 3rd Crowsatedappletart

This represents a drop in class for COVENTRY and he holds each-way claims. The last time he ran in this grade he came in second at Punchestown in October. He is very much at home on soft ground and Corey McGivern lessens the top-weight's burden by 7lb. Vinnie Is Busy won a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle in August last year for Charles Byrnes and hasn't been sighted since. He runs this track well as he won his bumper here and has been placed in a maiden hurdle and in a beginners' chase. He looks to have plenty of talent. Missiee always has to be given plenty of respect on testing ground. She loves the mud flying and scored over 2m4f at this track at Christmas. A line can readily be put through her last run on much better ground. Ardera Ru and Alpesh Amin add further intrigue to this competitive race.
Prediction : 1st Coventry 2nd Vinnie Is Busy 3rd Missiee

CAPTAIN JIMMY was an easy winner over an extended 3m in the basement grade at Punchestown and appeals. He was unplaced on his next outing, but that was in a much higher grade and, restored to this level, ought to be a player. Holiday In Kerry was caught on the run-in of a 3m handicap hurdle at Clonmel and finished third, but has winning form over 2m6f at this track. The more rain the better for him. Merry Moves has to rate a danger after grabbing her first victory here this month. She got a 7lb rise for that success, but the ground will be fine and she could go well again. Alpha Male is entitled to come on from his spin over the banks in Punchestown after being off for nearly nine months. Hanoi Jane and Church Lane aren't out of it.
Prediction : 1st Captain Jimmy 2nd Holiday In Kerry 3rd Merry Moves

Gavin Cromwell won this race last year and could repeat the feat with point-to-point graduate BIOLUMINESCENCE. She was an impressive winner of a point-to-point in November and is half-sister to a mare who won a point-to-point before winning her bumper on track debut. Willie Mullins takes the wraps off Junta Marvel who will know her job and is an obvious danger. Two Of Us Know Now is related to a whole host of winners and market support would be significant. Another to monitor for market strength is Make Sunshine. Young Lucy is another place contender.
Prediction : 1st Bioluminescence 2nd Junta Marvel 3rd Two Of Us Know Now