UK Horse Racing Tips: Limerick

TOUCH THE MOON, rated 90 on the Flat in Britain, had Royal Approval well behind when he was touched off by a useful type on hurdling debut at Navan. He travelled strongly on that occasion and can go one better for a yard that has made a bright start to the season. Talk The Talk was second in a valuable bumper at Newbury in March and has since moved to Joseph O'Brien. Splendid Fellow showed ability in a point-to-point and has since joined a powerful yard, while Starting Fifteen, who sports a first-time hood for his debut over flights, has some strong bumper form in the book. The 112-rated Louiescall probably has place claims at best.
Prediction : 1st Touch The Moon 2nd Talk The Talk 3rd Splendid Fellow

BRIDGE VIEW STAR is a half-brother to progressive staying handicapper Rising Dust and is likely to appreciate stepping up to this trip. He was never in contention in a similar contest at Galway but stayed on close home, before running with credit in a bumper at Listowel, a race which is working out well. He looks a major player in what is a weak contest. We Be Grand has run well in two bumpers and stuck to his task when not beaten far at Listowel recently. He should also be suited by this longer distance but does lack the experience of some of his rivals. A couple of winners have come out of the Ballinrobe maiden in which Run For The Border finished seventh and she has place claims.
Prediction : 1st Bridge View Star 2nd We Be Grand 3rd Run For The Border

FEET OF A DANCER was third to the classy Jetara in last year's renewal and doesn't face a rival of that calibre this time around. Paul Nolan's mare ran with credit in four subsequent starts last season, including when fourth in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham, and she is weighted to go close on these terms. Nolan is also represented by Farfromnowhere and it is noteworthy that the selection's usual rider, Sean O'Keeffe, has elected to partner this dual course winner. World Of Fortunes returned to form at Ballinrobe latest and the dual Listed scorer was impressive when winning at this meeting 12 months ago. Thisistheway was progressive last season and reverts to hurdles following a recent spin on the Flat.
Prediction : 1st Feet Of A Dancer 2nd Farfromnowhere 3rd Thisistheway

BALLYKINLAR rattled off a hat-trick over the summer and acquitted himself well in novice company when third at Listowel recently, a race which has been well advertised since. The selection's regular rider can't claim his allowance this time around but he still meets Carrigg Island, who was a length-and-a-half behind him at Listowel, on 1lb better terms. The latter is gradually learning to settle and ought to remain competitive, while stablemate Shadow Paddy was one of six winners for Eoin McCarthy at the Listowel Harvest Festival and might have more to offer.
Prediction : 1st Ballykinlar 2nd Shadow Paddy 3rd Carrigg Island

Race conditions ought to suit QUINT MAJOR, who is capable of landing a handicap of this standard. Mark Molloy's seven-year-old has fair form in the book under both codes, and he ran with credit in a maiden hurdle here last Christmas. His third at Clonmel in April was promising and he may have needed the run when disappointing at Navan last month. Weston probably wants softer ground but is well treated in this sphere relative to his Flat mark. His third to a well-handicapped winner on his latest hurdles start at Fairyhouse was a good effort. Farrokh is consistent but needs to improve for the addition of first-time blinkers, while Arthur's Victory ran well despite being hampered by a faller at Punchestown on Tuesday.
Prediction : 1st Quint Major 2nd Weston 3rd Arthurs Victory

Mark Molloy has a chance with Quint Major in the previous contest and he could be worth following again, as RHYTHMIC TUNE has been shaping like a step up to this trip will suit. He kept on nicely over 2m on handicap debut and stuck to his task well when third over an extended 2m2f at Cork last time. This trip might unlock a bit more improvement from the lightly-raced six-year-old. Gaelic Des Chastys won over fences at Listowel recently and now reverts to the smaller obstacles from 16lb lower than his new chase mark. Hurricane Honey won easily when last seen over timber in August and arrives here in good form.
Prediction : 1st Rhythmic Tune 2nd Gaelic Des Chastys 3rd Hurricane Honey

AMINA could be the answer. John McConnell's charge has been placed in both of her bumpers and her latest effort, which came here in April, has been well franked. John Gleeson is a notable booking. Blue Bresil filly Samba Train didn't fire at Listowel last month, but that was her first run following a break and she has some solid form in the book. Ill Raise A Glass showed improvement to get off the mark at Cork in March and there may be more to come from her. Tumbling In stayed on for fourth on debut at Listowel and is no back number, along with Tramore winner Alaskan View.
Prediction : 1st Amina 2nd Samba Train 3rd Ill Raise A Glass