UK Horse Racing Tips: Limerick

SARA VALENTINA was unplaced in a hot maiden at Leopardstown in October, but could return with a victory. She is a nicely-bred sort and is a half-sister to a horse that was placed twice in Listed company. Marble Angel could deliver upon the promise of a third place in a sprint maiden at Sligo. That was her debut on turf and she attempted to make the best way home in the final quarter of a mile, but was collared in the closing stages. Pink Oxalis ran freely on her racecourse bow at Gowran Park and a step forward wouldn't be surprising. Help Me Rhonda was a six-figure purchase who put in an adequate debut performance in seventh at Cork while Emerald Harmony cannot be ruled out.
Prediction : 1st Sara Valentina 2nd Marble Angel 3rd Pink Oxalis

SHAWAAMEKH probably wants a bit further, but is a credit to connections and there was a lot to like about his seasonal reappearance in the Curragh. He found only one horse too good in that big field over 7f and plenty of cut in the ground is ideal for Johnny Levins' charge. Ramiro's third place in a higher grade at the Curragh entitles him to respect and he is a former course winner, while Pinar Del Rio has done little wrong this season in banking a runner-up berth and victory at the Curragh. Levins also saddles Nordic Passage who is dropping down the weights to an attractive mark.
Prediction : 1st Shawaamekh 2nd Ramiro 3rd Pinar Del Rio

KAILASA finished well in a close fourth on debut at the Curragh last month and there should be plenty of improvement to come. The runner-up endorsed the form with a clear-cut victory in a Leopardstown maiden on his next start. Next Trick is related to a couple of multiple winners and could improve in the first-time hood. A drop in trip didn't see Katie Bairdie at her best in Sligo, but she has placed form over 7f at Cork to call upon. Fleur De Chine is better than her seventh on seasonal bow at the Curragh in March and ought to be in contention, while newcomer Sirene Success is well worth a market check.
Prediction : 1st Kailasa 2nd Next Trick 3rd Katie Bairdie

PRIVATE OFFICER brings the best recent form to the contest and is proven on testing ground. He was beaten a fair way into third at Gowran Park, but did some good late work. James Ryan's 5lb claim has him on a lovely light weight in this field. Lord Church has a trio of ninth places in maidens at quality tracks in the book and ought to make an impact on his handicap debut. Poppadom and Amy Jo Hayes could be in the hunt for a cheque, while a tongue-strap and blinkers would need to have a significant effect on Anyothername.
Prediction : 1st Private Officer 2nd Lord Church 3rd Poppadom

ALABAMA CALLING was an eye-catcher just over a month ago in Dundalk when she came from a long way back and stayed on well for second without troubling the winner. It is debatable whether she wants truly testing ground, but she is a half-sister to a soft-ground winner. Judge Me Not was very easy to back in Gowran Park, but ran more than creditably in second. He has the advantage of being proven on this ground. Victoria Kesia showed marked improvement in third over further at Gowran Park and this trip shouldn't inconvenience her, while Inner Success shouldn't be ruled out.
Prediction : 1st Alabama Calling 2nd Judge Me Not 3rd Victoria Kesia

SOUL OF SPAIN disappointed when a beaten favourite in third at Gowran Park last month, but the step up in trip could work the oracle. There was plenty of promise in his debut second at the Curragh in the autumn and he does hold some very notable entries. First-time cheekpieces are fitted. Cruden couldn't get to grips with the leaders in third at Navan, however, there is plenty to work with from that first start. Northern Sonas showed much more in third when upped in trip at the Curragh and tries a longer distance now.
Prediction : 1st Soul Of Spain 2nd Cruden 3rd Northern Sonas

NUSRA is only 4lb higher than when winning over further at Dundalk in March, so has obvious claims in a race lacking in depth. Ideally, she wouldn't want the ground to be too deep, but she does have form on soft ground. Mayo For Sam put in her best effort to date when runner-up at Navan and, if she handles this slower ground, would be in the mix. Lisamaria was backed down to favouritism on her return to action in Leopardstown, but was well beaten. She has heavy-ground form, though, and could show more here. Brilliant Question switches to the Flat after picking up prize money hurdling and could outrun her odds.
Prediction : 1st Nusra 2nd Mayo For Sam 3rd Lisamaria