UK Horse Racing Tips: Limerick

There are plenty of winners in Babyburn's pedigree, including the classy Ballyburn, and she is highly likely to improve upon a remote ninth on debut in a Fairyhouse bumper. The 108-rated FLY AWAY HOME could get her turn, though. A patient race was ridden on her in Navan and she kept on nicely in second without threatening the winner. Trip and ground should be ideal for her. Louie's Folly is up in trip after a promising runner-up berth in a fillies' maiden hurdle over 2m at this track, and she is a contender. Kisuton Enki has been off a long time since being found lame on debut at Punchestown and should be given a market check.
Prediction : 1st Fly Away Home 2nd Louies Folly 3rd Kisuton Enki

This is a drop in class from Leopardstown where MA JACKS HILL finished fifth and he could take advantage of it. The form of that contest is working out very well which raises hope that Ma Jacks Hill can give weight away to the field. Collaborative is rated just 2lb inferior to Ma Jacks Hill on a mark of 120 and has put together a solid body of work over hurdles. First-time blinkers could eke out a bit more from him. Grange Walk reverts back to flights and is capable of a good run, especially as he won this race last year and is on a handy mark. Way Down South and Colleen Danu add further spice to the race.
Prediction : 1st Ma Jacks Hill 2nd Collaborative 3rd Grange Walk

The 130-rated KING'S BUCKS sets the standard. He was pulled up on his latest start, but that was in a Grade 1 at the Cheltenham Festival and it is well worth noting that he was placed in a Grade 2 novices' hurdle at Cheltenham in November. He is a winner of a soft-ground point-to-point. He Can't Dance has been placed in all six hurdle races including in a valuable handicap at the Dublin Racing Festival, so wouldn't be winning out of turn. The market ought to be revealing about Casual Water, who makes his debut for Willie Mullins, as he is a half-brother to the top-class Altior.
Prediction : 1st Kings Bucks 2nd He Cant Dance 3rd Casual Water

HARDY STUFF ought to appreciate these calmer waters after finishing unplaced in two deep contests at Cheltenham. It was just three runs back that he delivered at Leopardstown, which opened up routes to Prestbury Park. Sense Of Occasion has displayed ability in his maiden hurdles and could have a say, while Something Noble has taken to jumping in winning two of his three races and Eoghan Finegan takes a handy 7lb off his back. Arctic Flame was in rude health last year, but faced a stiff task on her comeback run at the Dublin Racing Festival in February so she may be best watched off another break. Shellrunforbriggs isn't out of contention.
Prediction : 1st Hardy Stuff 2nd Sense Of Occasion 3rd Something Noble

HOUNDSWORTH was an emphatic winner at Cork recently and may be able to defy a 10lb hike. The Kameko gelding was overlooked in the betting, but that didn't stop him from recording a comprehensive six-length success. He remains unexposed and can go in again in what looks to be only a moderate contest. Wild Wild Wind has been knocking on the door, most recently when fourth at Clonmel, and is a player. The Dancen Kid wasn't disgraced at Wexford latest and must also enter calculations.
Prediction : 1st Houndsworth 2nd Wild Wild Wind 3rd The Dancen Kid

LET HIM B might be able to follow up despite incurring an 11lb rise for his win at Down Royal last month. The Casamento gelding was value for a bit more than the winning margin would suggest, which looks even better now given that the runner-up has since recorded a commanding success at this venue. Potters Pal was the beneficiary of some late drama at Clonmel last time and although he was ultimately a wide-margin winner, an 8lb rise makes things tougher now. Poppycon showed improvement when runner-up at Wexford last month and is another for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Let Him B 2nd Potters Pal 3rd Poppycon

A step up in trip could suit ORLANDO SPIRIT. The French-bred gelding finished off well when narrowly denied at Thurles on his penultimate start and was also doing his best work late on at Cork last time. Mickey Hulie has also been placed on his last two outings. He drops in trip and with cheekpieces tried for the first time, he could be a danger. Rebel Cowgirl was hit with an 8lb rise for her Punchestown success but has to be respected. She beat Poets Oath that day, who went on to win the Cork race in which the selection finished third.
Prediction : 1st Orlando Spirit 2nd Mickey Hulie 3rd Rebel Cowgirl

SPARKLING WIT is a fascinating newcomer, being a full-brother to Gold Cup winner Gaelic Warrior. He is sure to know his job first time up and Willie Mullins has landed the last two renewals of this contest. Muckanagh Lough is probably the pick of those with previous experience. The Elusive Pimpernel gelding chased home a potentially smart type in a Leopardstown bumper over Christmas and has since made the switch to Pat Foley. Too Hot To Trot, narrowly defeated on his sole outing in a point-to-point, is another to note on his first outing for Henry de Bromhead.
Prediction : 1st Sparkling Wit 2nd Muckanagh Lough 3rd Too Hot To Trot