Horse Racing Tips & Predictions: Liam Firkin Thursday Selections

TIP 1: LADY MARY HEATH – 1 Pt EW

Best odds of 13/2 at Coral while publishing.

A horse who has proven to be quite frustrating for me and followers over the course of her last few runs. Suggested as a hefty bet following a very eye-catching run at Curragh in April before not firing on both of her next starts with the latter of them proving very disappointing was not ideal.

However, she did return to form when doing all her best work at the finish and flying home to grab some place money on her most recent run. That run means that she is still on a very attractive rating and the form has worked out well with the fifth and sixth from that race having gone on to win and even the eighth placed horse hit the frame when finishing second next time out. 

I appreciate that this is a competitive field and a case could be made for several runners, but I do not believe that any horse in here is as well handicapped as this mare. There should be a good tempo set for those coming from off the pace and provided they go quick up front then you can expect LADY MARY HEATH to be staying on best of the field when they hit the winning post. Hopefully, she is not given a mountain to climb today and is within striking distance when the race unfolds.

TIP 2: MISS AMERICANA – 0.75 Pts EW

Best odds of 9/1 at Paddy Power while publishing.

This filly has been consistent throughout the season and is unlucky to not have wins against her name during the 2026 season. These low-level contests have seen her finish among the place money in four outings, and he seen market support on several occasions.

The price available for her today is generous enough and I would not be at all surprised to see her contract before flag fall in the final race at Punchestown. She has shown to handle both the track and softer ground conditions with two decent efforts at the course (4 th and 5 th of 13 runners) in her career to date and with the cheekpieces tried for the first time, she could finally get the win that has evaded her so far this season.