UK Horse Racing Tips: Limerick

JEANIEMACARONEY may still be a maiden after five outings in this sphere, but she ran arguably a career best when overcoming errors to finish a highly creditable second at Cork. Peter Smithers' 7lb claim is a plus and Joseph O'Brien's filly should have too much for hurdling debutant Lady Of The Locke, who was a fine winner on debut before disappointing in a Listed bumper here. Doctor Nightingale and newcomer Give Me A Smile are capable of being in the shake-up as well.
Prediction : 1st Jeaniemacaroney 2nd Lady Of The Locke 3rd Doctor Nightingale

A tentative vote goes to THE BIG CLOUD, who may have disappointed last time out at Naas but is better judged on her previous handicap efforts back in December. Going back right-handed should aid her cause and the six-year-old can get off the mark at the main expense of Another Ocana, whose last start over the smaller obstacles resulted in victory over further here. A highly encouraging second at Thurles on just his second start in a handicap, Jay Pee M remains open to more improvement.
Prediction : 1st The Big Cloud 2nd Another Ocana 3rd Jay Pee M

MARV MICHAEL'S latest third was well advertised by the runner-up landing a deeper race on his very next outing and this presents him with a good chance of following suit. Open to any amount of improvement, the Henry De Bromhead-trained six-year-old has travelled well in his three previous races over hurdles and looks well worth a try over the minimum trip. Battle Of Ridgeway also appeals back at this distance with ground conditions to suit, while Carlas Big Jim can't be written off after a Cork disappointment.
Prediction : 1st Marv Michael 2nd Battle Of Ridgeway 3rd Carlas Big Jim

On Lovers Walk was second over 2m3f here three starts back and rates a player on that effort. However, it's hard to ignore COMING UP EASY, who had yet to be asked a serious question when he fell in a race won by Ballyburn at Leopardstown over Christmas. Obviously not in the same league as the subsequent Gallagher winner, the selection still has plenty of scope and must have every chance if his jumping holds together at this level. Hurdles debutant King Casey completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Coming Up Easy 2nd On Lovers Walk 3rd King Casey

LINDEN ARDEN's stamina appeared stretched by the extended 2m7f distance when weakening into third at Thurles last month. A first-time hood should help him settle and a second triumph over hurdles could be on the cards. Although the progressive Aodhan May was thwarted in her bid for a four-timer when runner-up at Cork, she should give another good account, while Sarah Beara is likely to appreciate this return to handicap company.
Prediction : 1st Linden Arden 2nd Aodhan May 3rd Sarah Beara

GETAWAY MASTER bolted up by 13 lengths over an extended 2m6f here last month and he has been hit with a 12lb rise for that success. The son of Getaway takes a step back in distance, but that shouldn't prevent him from following up. Blossom De Mai made the frame at Leopardstown last time and she remains on the same mark so could get competitive. Of the remainder, Grace Faraday makes the most appeal after her second over 2m here.
Prediction : 1st Getaway Master 2nd Blossom De Mai 3rd Grace Faraday

KNOCKARINA has improved with each of her three starts to date, with her latest second behind subsequent Listed winner Familiar Dreams by far her best performance. The daughter of Champs Elysees could still have more to offer and she looks the one to beat. Lady Gooner is likely to have her supporters once more after failing to justify favouritism but still producing a solid effort to fill the runner-up spot at Thurles in February. Neon Diamond holds an obvious chance too.
Prediction : 1st Knockarina 2nd Lady Gooner 3rd Neon Diamond