UK Horse Racing Tips: Limerick

An eye-catcher when keeping on to finish third on his debut at Fairyhouse recently, ELUSIVE PATH can score for Ger Lyons. Following an awkward start, the Elusive Pimpernel gelding gradually worked his way into the race before flashing home to reach the frame. Granted a cleaner break, the three-year-old can get his head in front. Feel Happy should be capable of playing a leading role following a promising fourth-placed opening bid at Naas last month. With the winner subsequently landing a Group 3 and the runner-up romping home in a maiden, the form of that contest looks particularly strong. Well-bred newcomer Tourin is one that should be noted in the market.
Prediction : 1st Elusive Path 2nd Feel Happy 3rd Tourin

QUINTA GIRL can make her experience count to land this for trainer Michael O'Callaghan. Having shaped with promise on a couple of occasions last season, the daughter of Sioux Nation took a significant step forward when third at the Curragh on her reappearance. With an official rating of 78, she just about sets the standard and, while vulnerable to a less-exposed rival, the three-year-old looks the most likely winner. Expert Dancer, who had reached the frame in three of her four maidens, ran a decent race in a well contested handicap at the Curragh recently. Back in these calmer waters, the Andrew Slattery-trained filly should make her presence felt. Fairyhouse debut fifth Green Amoro is entitled to step forward.
Prediction : 1st Quinta Girl 2nd Expert Dancer 3rd Green Amoro

Having been just denied in a stronger race at the Curragh last month, ZENFORD can go one better. A consistent gelding who has reached the frame on all four starts to date, the son of Beckford hasn't been unduly punished with a 3lb rise for that latest effort. With stable jockey Ben Coen back in the saddle, the Johnny Murtagh-trained representative looks the one to beat. A winner at Fairyhouse last time, the Jessica Harrington-trained Fortuity should again hold leading claims. Up just 4lb for that victory, the Dark Angel filly can effectively race off 1lb lower here if taking her rider's claim into account. Handicap debutant Watch Tower is also open to improvement on his return to action.
Prediction : 1st Zenford 2nd Fortuity 3rd Watch Tower

Having caught the eye when third at Leopardstown earlier this month, ANVIKA can score for trainer Sheila Lavery. Held up towards the rear on that occasion, the five-year-old mare made stylish headway entering the straight, keeping on nicely to reach the frame. With both of her previous wins having come on a sounder surface, the daughter of Dandy Man may have just struggled to pick up close home. Back on better ground here, she looks a leading candidate. Spanish Temptress, who finished fourth in that aforementioned contest, is another with every chance. Trained locally by Richard O'Brien, this race is likely to have been a target for some time. Dual C&D winner Amemri also merits respect.
Prediction : 1st Anvika 2nd Spanish Temptress 3rd Amemri

Having returned to form on his last two starts, BRIGHT IMAGE can record a first career success. Trained in Kildare by Christy Donoghue, the seven-year-old had shown promise on a couple of occasions in 2023 and 2024, before injury intervened. Entitled to have needed his reappearance when well down the field at Gowran in May, the son of Fulbright wouldn't be winning out of turn. Runner-up here last time, Carvalhal has been done no favours from a wide draw. However, the gelding should make his presence felt with a clear passage. Bella Colombia is also worthy of consideration in an open affair.
Prediction : 1st Bright Image 2nd Carvalhal 3rd Bella Colombia

Although Melbourne Cup second GOODIE TWO SHOES would arguably prefer further, she is nicely treated at these weights. A Group 3 winner at Fairyhouse last July, the Joseph O'Brien-trained mare will probably have a repeat bid in Australia as her main target, but she shouldn't be far away if running to her best. Although Chally Chute would also enjoy a stiffer test of stamina, the Ross O'Sullivan-trained eight-year-old would hold leading claims if the forecast rain arrives. Happy Pharoah, who ran a career best at Leopardstown recently, is another who should have every chance.
Prediction : 1st Goodie Two Shoes 2nd Chally Chute 3rd Happy Pharoah

A weak affair in which TAJ CROWN looks the one to beat. Runner-up in a claimer here recently, the Ken Condon-trained filly can go one better. A lightly-raced daughter of New Bay, her bare form and a rating of 68 wouldn't usually be good enough to land a maiden, but this contest shouldn't take much winning. She managed to take a significant step forward when upped in distance at this venue last time and this extra yardage may help. Blissful Bonita, who showed improved form when fifth in a handicap here recently, is another that has to enter calculations. Winning hurdler Faithful Follower has place chances at the very least.
Prediction : 1st Taj Crown 2nd Blissful Bonita 3rd Faithful Follower

Successful on his stable debut at Ballinrobe last month, SATONO CHEVALIER had valid excuses when finishing midfield at Gowran Park subsequently. Rated higher in his prime, the eight-year-old retains plenty of ability at this stage of his career and he looks nicely treated here under a very capable apprentice. Slurricane would prefer a stiffer test of stamina, but the Ross O'Sullivan-trained gelding would have to be of definite interest if the forecast rain arrives. Dawn Coming, who has reached the frame on all five runs over flights since joining trainer Charles Byrnes, is another that catches the eye reverting to the Flat.
Prediction : 1st Satono Chevalier 2nd Slurricane 3rd Dawn Coming