Limerick Races & Results Tomform Saturday 22nd April 2023
There were 58 Races on Saturday 22nd April 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 8 races at Bangor, 7 races at Newbury, 8 races at Thirsk, 7 races at Limerick, 7 races at Navan, 8 races at Ayr, 7 races at Brighton, 6 races at Nottingham, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 22nd April 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(2) Bellaphina 20/1, Twice-raced filly. Fourth of 7 in maiden at Leopardstown (7.1f, good, 6/1). Off 8 months.
2
14
2nd (14) (4/1 -60%) Sweetest Rose
4
4/1(-60%)
(14) Sweetest Rose 4/1, Lightly-raced filly. 11/10, creditable second of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (8f). Off 155 days.
3
1
3rd (1) (6/1 +40%) Beauty Bella
6
6/1(+40%)
(1) Beauty Bella 6/1, Twice-raced filly. Second of 12 in maiden at Cork (7f, heavy, 14/1) 14 days ago, no match for winner. Should be competitive.
4
12
4th (12) (22/1 +0%) Saturn Seven
22
22/1(+0%)
(12) Saturn Seven 22/1, €20,160 yearling, Sioux Nation filly. Closely related to 6f-9f winner Make A Wish and half-sister to useful winner up to 9f Star Seeking. Wears tongue strap.
5th
9
5th (9) (3.5/1 +13%) Machnamh
3.5
3.5/1(+13%)
(9) Machnamh 3.5/1, Once-raced filly. 33/1, fifth of 18 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, heavy) on debut 6 days ago, nearest finish. Should progress and needs considering.
6th
6
6th (6) (4.5/1 +59%) Eurielle
4.5
4.5/1(+59%)
(6) Eurielle 4.5/1, €35,000 foal, €62,000 yearling, Dark Angel filly. Dam sprint maiden half-sister to winners up to 6f Heeraat and Ambiance (both smart).
7th
7
7th (7) (28/1 +44%) Katonah
28
28/1(+44%)
(7) Katonah 28/1, Once-raced filly. Eleventh of 15 in maiden (50/1) at Leopardstown (8f, soft) on debut. Off 6 months.
8th
4
8th (4) (4/1 +60%) Cyber Attack
4
4/1(+60%)
(4) Cyber Attack 4/1, Lightly-raced filly. 11/2, respectable fifth of 13 in minor event at Dundalk (8f). Off 122 days.
9th
16
9th (16) (33/1 +18%) Tiktok Time
33
33/1(+18%)
(16) Tiktok Time 33/1, €18,000 yearling, Time Test filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 1m winner Madeed and winner up to 7f Fille de Reve, both useful. Dam unraced.
10th
3
10th (3) (80/1 +36%) Benerville
80
80/1(+36%)
(3) Benerville 80/1, Aclaim filly. Dam, French 2-y-o 7f winner (stayed 1m), half-sister to very smart winner up to 7f (stayed 1m) Tariq.
11th
13
11th (13) (11/1 -10%) Sunday Evening
11
11/1(-10%)
(13) Sunday Evening 11/1, Fastnet Rock filly. Closely related to 7.2f winner Thunder Rain and half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner French Rain.
12th
8
12th (8) (66/1 +18%) Kinda Tiny
66
66/1(+18%)
(8) Kinda Tiny 66/1, Cotai Glory filly. Dam winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f winner).
13th
11
13th (11) (80/1 +20%) O Merisi
80
80/1(+20%)
(11) O Merisi 80/1, Caravaggio filly. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner.
14th
5
14th (5) (200/1 -60%) Dance The Flame
200
200/1(-60%)
(5) Dance The Flame 200/1, Once-raced filly. 125/1, ninth of 10 in maiden at Dundalk (7f) on debut 11 days ago.
15th
10
15th (10) (14/1 -17%) Marsh Lock
14
14/1(-17%)
(10) Marsh Lock 14/1, Twice-raced filly. Sixth of 12 in maiden (18/1) at Dundalk (7f). Off 7 months.
LTO Selection:
It is difficult to predict with certainty which filly will perform well based on this summary alone. However, some contenders to consider may include 2.5/1 (14) SWEETEST ROSE, 11/1 (1) BEAUTY BELLA, 11/1 (6) EURIELLE, 25/1 (12) SATURN SEVEN, and 100/1 (11) O MERISI, as they have either shown promise in previous races or have strong bloodlines. It is important to consider other factors such as the jockey, trainer, and track conditions before making a final prediction.
SWEETEST ROSE is a sister to four winners including a horse who won 14 times. You would think there is a race in her as she was runner-up on her last two starts on the Polytrack. The form of her debut third on turf at the Curragh has been well franked. Beauty Bella could be a factor. Adrian Murray's Buratino filly was outgunned in second in Cork, but that run can be marked up as the winner is being considered for stakes races. Tanaiyla has banked two runner-up berths in Dundalk and Navan, and hasn't been beaten overly far in her other races. She is a contender. Cyber Attack holds a rating of 81 and is back at the trip she was a close third over in Dundalk on her penultimate start. Bellaphina has shown ability in her two starts.
MACHNAMH very much caught the eye when fifth in a big-field maiden at the Curragh last week and she can find the required improvement to beat Sweetest Rose and Tanaiyla.
There was plenty to like about MACHNAMH's debut last week and with more to come at 7f and race fitness on her side, she may take this
(2) Empty Metaphor 6/1, Thrice-raced colt. 8 lengths fourth of 5 to Hans Andersen in Leopardstown 2000 Guineas Trial at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy, 100/1) 20 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Bold show likely.
2
11
2nd (11) (4/1 +67%) Toughen Up
4
4/1(+67%)
(11) Toughen Up 4/1, Promising individual. 16/1, fifth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f) on reappearance 8 days ago. May well do better again.
3
3
3rd (3) (8.5/1 +23%) Fort Vega
8.5
8.5/1(+23%)
(3) Fort Vega 8.5/1, Once-raced colt. Eighth of 12 in maiden (14/1) at Navan (8f, soft) on debut. Off 6 months. Should progress.
4
6
4th (6) (3/1 +70%) Magnanimous Mehmus
3
3/1(+70%)
(6) Magnanimous Mehmus 3/1, Fair gelding. Remains a maiden after 7 Flat runs. 8/1, very good second of 12 in handicap at Cork (7f, heavy) 14 days ago. Thereabouts.
5th
9
5th (9) (12/1 +70%) Portreath
12
12/1(+70%)
(9) Portreath 12/1, Once-raced gelding. Seventeenth of 18 in maiden at Leopardstown (7f, soft, 20/1) on debut. Off 6 months. Needs to have come a lot.
6th
7
6th (7) (6.5/1 +19%) Monitola
6.5
6.5/1(+19%)
(7) Monitola 6.5/1, Once-raced colt. Seventh of 14 in maiden (12/1) at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) on debut 17 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Should improve.
7th
1
7th (1) (2.75/1 -46%) Change Sings
2.75
2.75/1(-46%)
(1) Change Sings 2.75/1, Promising sort. Third of 10 in maiden at Dundalk (7f, 7/5) on debut 11 days ago. Should have more to offer and gets the vote.
8th
4
8th (4) (200/1 -33%) Get Set Jet
200
200/1(-33%)
(4) Get Set Jet 200/1, Once-raced gelding. Seventeenth of 18 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, heavy, 150/1) on debut 6 days ago.
9th
8
9th (8) (40/1 -233%) News At Dawn
40
40/1(-233%)
(8) News At Dawn 40/1, Twice-raced gelding. Ninth of 15 in maiden (40/1) at the Curragh (6f, heavy), merely passing beaten rivals. Off 6 months.
10th
5
10th (5) (125/1 +0%) Goldmoyne
125
125/1(+0%)
(5) Goldmoyne 125/1, Galileo Gold colt. Half-brother to 5f/6f winner Noah Amor. Dam 7f-1¼m winner.
11th
10
11th (10) (125/1 +17%) Teejaydee
125
125/1(+17%)
(10) Teejaydee 125/1, Twice-raced gelding. 80/1, tenth of 13 in maiden at Cork (7f, heavy) 14 days ago, having to pick way through.
LTO Selection:
Based on the summary, 3.33/1 (1) CHANGE SINGS seems to be the most promising horse. It finished third in its debut and is expected to have more to offer in the upcoming race. 3.5/1 (6) MAGNANIMOUS MEHMUS and 6/1 (2) EMPTY METAPHOR also have solid recent performances but 3.33/1 (1) CHANGE SINGS is given the strongest endorsement.
CHANGE SINGS is highly likely to improve from his debut third at Dundalk this month. He was slowly away, but came home for third without landing a glove on the winner. Considering he holds entries in the Irish 2,000 Guineas and the Irish Derby, there should be plenty to look forward to on turf. Magnanimous Mehmus has plenty of experience and has been placed three times. He stayed on strongly on seasonal reappearance to get to within half a length of the winner in Cork. That brings him into contention. Empty Metaphor didn't run badly at all for a 100/1 shot when fourth in a Group 3 at Leopardstown. Monitola is a potential improver on his second start.
Paddy Twomey's CHANGE SINGS gets the nod to build on a promising debut run at Dundalk recently and prove too strong for Empty Metaphor, who should find this easier than the Group 3 he contested on his reappearance. Toughen Up may prove best of the rest.
Having shaped with promise in a stronger maiden than this on debut at the Curragh, WINSTON SPENCER can score today.
(13) Any Dream Will Do 22/1, 8/1, respectable fourth of 8 in maiden at Dundalk (10.7f), finding little. Off 6 months. Back down in trip. Difficult ask.
2
12
2nd (12) (11/1 +56%) Shawaamekh
11
11/1(+56%)
(12) Shawaamekh 11/1, Ninth of 12 in handicap (16/1) at Navan (5f, heavy). Off 6 months. Significantly back up in trip. Tongue strap back on.
3
2
3rd (2) (18/1 -125%) Big Island
18
18/1(-125%)
(2) Big Island 18/1, Dual Flat winner in 2021. Won over hurdles for this yard since, although below par when last seen in October.
4
14
4th (14) (20/1 -67%) Lord Vader
20
20/1(-67%)
(14) Lord Vader 20/1, 11/1, first run since leaving John Ryan when tenth of 13 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) 20 days ago. Wouldn't be a shock to see him leave that effort well behind, particularly if the betting vibes are strong.
5th
17
5th (17) (7/1 +22%) Starting Monday
7
7/1(+22%)
(17) Starting Monday 7/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Respectable ninth of 16 in handicap (12/1) at Leopardstown (10f, heavy) 17 days ago. Looks competitive on form. RESERVE.
6th
10
6th (10) (12/1 +0%) Gradulations
12
12/1(+0%)
(10) Gradulations 12/1, Last of 16 in handicap (16/1) at Leopardstown (10f, heavy) on reappearance 17 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.
7th
15
7th (15) (2/1 +0%) Karlsberg
2
2/1(+0%)
(15) Karlsberg 2/1, 9/2, creditable second of 13 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) on reappearance 20 days ago. Shortlist material.
8th
6
8th (6) (4.5/1 -29%) Rick Dalton
4.5
4.5/1(-29%)
(6) Rick Dalton 4.5/1, Fairly useful maiden. Beaten at short odds in maiden at Dundalk (8f) on reappearance 22 days ago but still respected now back handicapping for top connections.
9th
11
9th (11) (28/1 -27%) Zahee
28
28/1(-27%)
(11) Zahee 28/1, Unreliable type. 25/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Laytown (7f). Off 7 months. Hood back on.
10th
8
10th (8) (40/1 +20%) Safari Quest
40
40/1(+20%)
(8) Safari Quest 40/1, 40/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Leopardstown (7f, heavy) 17 days ago. Could only consider if backed.
11th
3
11th (3) (8.5/1 +61%) Sirjack Thomas
8.5
8.5/1(+61%)
(3) Sirjack Thomas 8.5/1, 16/1, bit below form fifth of 13 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) 20 days ago, never nearer.
12th
16
12th (16) (40/1 +0%) Broad Daylight
40
40/1(+0%)
(16) Broad Daylight 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 12 in handicap at Cork (7f, heavy, 20/1) 14 days ago.
13th
1
13th (1) (50/1 -100%) Pralognan
50
50/1(-100%)
(1) Pralognan 50/1, Well held in 3 juvenile hurdles for this yard before Christmas but fairly useful on the Flat in France prior to that. Makes handicap debut. Check betting.
14th
5
14th (5) (12/1 -71%) Jaafel
12
12/1(-71%)
(5) Jaafel 12/1, Latest win at Dundalk in February. First run since leaving Denis Hogan when respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Dundalk (7f, 10/3) 29 days ago, unable to sustain effort.
15th
9
15th (9) (25/1 -56%) Desert Wind
25
25/1(-56%)
(9) Desert Wind 25/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2019. 18/1 and blinkered for 1st time, last of 8 in handicap at Dundalk (8f) 57 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Needs a couple of these to falter.
16th
4
16th (4) (16/1 +60%) Hightimeyouwon
16
16/1(+60%)
(4) Hightimeyouwon 16/1, Latest win at Dundalk in January. 12/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Others more persuasive.
LTO Selection:
2/1 (15) KARLSBERG and 10/1 (17) STARTING MONDAY seem like the strongest contenders based on their recent performances and the fact that they are shortlisted. 3.5/1 (6) RICK DALTON and 12/1 (14) LORD VADER also have potential to perform well with strong connections and a possibility of improvement from their last runs. However, it's difficult to predict with certainty as there are several horses with inconsistent or unknown form.
KARLSBERG looks very dangerous. She made her seasonal reappearance in Leopardstown at the start of the month and kept on in second behind a ready winner. The horse that beat her followed up with another victory in Leopardstown. Karlsberg is entitled to come on from that first run in almost seven months. Jake Coen's 5lb claim has her on an appealing mark. Sirjack Thomas drops into this grade and Adam Caffrey takes 7lb off his back. A big run wouldn't come as a surprise. Jaafel had a very productive Winter Series in Dundalk and could have more to offer switching to turf. This is certainly his trip and he has form on yielding ground. Rick Dalton has been placed in seven of his nine races. It is likely that connections will conjure a victory from him this season.
KARLSBERG gets the nod to build on a good reappearance second at Leopardstown. Rick Dalton has proved expensive to follow but he hasn't had too many attempts in handicap company and should play a prominent role under Colin Keane. Lord Vader hasn't long been under the care of Emmet Mullins and a market move for him would bring him firmly into the reckoning.
It's easy to make a case for KARLSBERG (nap) who was well backed when runner-up on her return and that form looks rock solid
(6) Gambe Veloci 2/1, Fairly useful form when placed on first starts in 2022. Run best excused on final outing and remains with potential.
2
14
2nd (14) (6.5/1 +13%) Nostringsattached
6.5
6.5/1(+13%)
(14) Nostringsattached 6.5/1, Showed fairly useful form on the first 2 of her 3 starts in 2022. Needs considering.
3
5
3rd (5) (4/1 +71%) Fernao
4
4/1(+71%)
(5) Fernao 4/1, Frankel colt. Half-brother to several winners, including very smart 7f/1m winner Al Wukair and useful winner up to 7f Dream Today. Dam 2-y-o 1m winner. Requires a market check making a belated debut.
4
9
4th (9) (10/1 -18%) Secret Spy
10
10/1(-18%)
(9) Secret Spy 10/1, Offered something to work on fitted with a tongue strap when fourth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f, 5/1) on debut, slowly away. Off 134 days. Should improve.
5th
7
5th (7) (66/1 +34%) Old Peculier
66
66/1(+34%)
(7) Old Peculier 66/1, Went backwards from debut when ninth of 15 in maiden at Naas (5.9f, heavy, 100/1) 27 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
6th
10
6th (10) (3/1 +10%) Texas Sun
3
3/1(+10%)
(10) Texas Sun 3/1, Fair form when placed both starts in maidens in 2022, Must enter calculations on return.
7th
17
7th (17) (250/1 -279%) Captured
250
250/1(-279%)
(17) Captured 250/1, Well held in 2 maidens in 2020. Off over 2 years. Has been gelded. RESERVE.
8th
11
8th (11) (33/1 -50%) The Shootlist
33
33/1(-50%)
(11) The Shootlist 33/1, 80/1, showed more than on debut when fourth of 11 in maiden at Dundalk (8f) 22 days ago.
9th
13
9th (13) (33/1 -32%) Areana
33
33/1(-32%)
(13) Areana 33/1, Has shown a bit in a couple of Dundalk maidens. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
10th
4
10th (4) (10/1 -18%) Expound
10
10/1(-18%)
(4) Expound 10/1, Matched previous form when third of 11 in maiden at Dundalk (8f) 22 days ago. Should be competitive again.
11th
8
11th (8) (10/1 -43%) Racing Royalty
10
10/1(-43%)
(8) Racing Royalty 10/1, 8/1, showed improved form on first run since leaving Saeed Bin Suroor when second of 14 in maiden at Galway (7f, heavy), clear of rest. Off 173 days but must enter the reckoning.
12th
2
12th (2) (20/1 -67%) Cerberus
20
20/1(-67%)
(2) Cerberus 20/1, Fairly useful maiden for Joseph Patrick O'Brien in 2020 and of a similar level over hurdles.
13th
1
13th (1) (250/1 -150%) Benzine
250
250/1(-150%)
(1) Benzine 250/1, Twice-raced gelding. First run since leaving Simon & Ed Crisford when eleventh of 17 in maiden at Gowran (9.6f, heavy, 125/1) 4 days ago.
14th
15
14th (15) (200/1 -100%) Nurse Garvey
200
200/1(-100%)
(15) Nurse Garvey 200/1, Little show in bumpers/maiden hurdle. Easily passed over on Flat debut.
15th
12
15th (12) (250/1 -150%) Von Krolock
250
250/1(-150%)
(12) Von Krolock 250/1, Well held in 4 maidens at long odds. Off 6 months.
16th
3
16th (3) (250/1 -150%) Ely Bandero
250
250/1(-150%)
(3) Ely Bandero 250/1, Little sign of ability in 3 maidens. Significantly down in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
LTO Selection:
7/1 (8) RACING ROYALTY seems to have a good chance of doing well based on the summary provided. It showed improved form on its first run and has remained clear of the rest. It may be a bit rusty after 173 days off, but it should still enter the reckoning. 8.5/1 (9) SECRET SPY and 9/1 (19) GOD KNOWS could also improve and be competitive. However, the other horses do not seem to have strong performances or potential based on the summary.
SECRET SPY can build upon a promising debut. He started out at Dundalk in December and made up plenty of ground to finish fourth over 7f. The extra furlong looks sure to suit as he tackles turf for the first time. Gambe Veloci didn't have a clear run when beaten at odds-on at Listowel in the autumn. His previous two runner-up spots in Leopardstown and Cork give him solid claims. Texas Sun has a tough draw in stall 19 to overcome, but has been placed in both starts to date. Godolphin cast-off Racing Royalty kept on for second at Galway on his Irish debut for Gillian Scott. He is returning off another break and is one to monitor in the market. Frankel newcomer Fernao is also worth a market check. The Shootlist showed much more when fourth in Dundalk.
The suggestion is GAMBE VELOCI, who showed enough on his first 2 starts last year to suggest he can win a race of this nature. Texas Sun and Racing Royalty are a couple of potential threats.
The tentative vote goes to EXPOUND who was only narrowly denied on AW last time and there could be more to come on turf
(16) Dunum 5/1, Very progressive last term, completing a 4-timer prior to an excellent second in 22-runner handicap at the Curragh (7f, good to soft). Off 7 months but big chance if picking up where he left off.
2
14
2nd (14) (6/1 +14%) Blues Emperor
6
6/1(+14%)
(14) Blues Emperor 6/1, Lightly-raced winner who failed to improve when seventh of 10 on handicap debut at Navan (10f, heavy). Off 6 months. Worth another chance.
3
15
3rd (15) (18/1 +28%) Spanish Tenor
18
18/1(+28%)
(15) Spanish Tenor 18/1, C&D winner who stepped up on his reappearance when seventh of 13 in handicap at Cork (7f, heavy, 25/1) 14 days ago. Can make presence felt.
4
8
4th (8) (5.5/1 +27%) Cheers Again
5.5
5.5/1(+27%)
(8) Cheers Again 5.5/1, Latest win at Dundalk in January. Tongue strap on for 1st time, very good second of 13 in handicap (16/1) at Cork (7f, heavy) 14 days ago. Should run well again.
5th
9
5th (9) (8/1 +33%) Laughifuwant
8
8/1(+33%)
(9) Laughifuwant 8/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2020 but ran well when fifth of 13 in handicap at Cork (7f, heavy) 14 days ago, nearest finish.
6th
2
6th (2) (9/1 -38%) Vega Magnifico
9
9/1(-38%)
(2) Vega Magnifico 9/1, Lightly-raced winner who proved to be a disappointment when last of 3 in minor event at Naas (10f, good) on final outing. Needs to get back on track now switching to a handicap after 8 months off.
7th
7
7th (7) (7/1 +61%) Vocal Studies
7
7/1(+61%)
(7) Vocal Studies 7/1, Winner at Galway in October. 3/1, respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Cork (7f, heavy) 14 days ago.
8th
6
8th (6) (11/1 +56%) Rahmi
11
11/1(+56%)
(6) Rahmi 11/1, Third of 12 in minor event (57/10) at Saint-Cloud (8f, soft). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Francis-Henri Graffard. Makes handicap/stable debut. More required.
9th
12
9th (12) (8.5/1 +39%) Belharra
8.5
8.5/1(+39%)
(12) Belharra 8.5/1, Latest win at Pau in January. Second of 16 in handicap (48/10) at Cagnes-Sur-Mer (9.9f) 63 days ago, staying on well from rear. First run for yard after leaving Francois Rohaut and needs a close look in the betting.
10th
4
10th (4) (18/1 +28%) Pierre Lapin
18
18/1(+28%)
(4) Pierre Lapin 18/1, Latest win at Dundalk in October. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 7/1) 57 days ago.
11th
1
11th (1) (22/1 +0%) Jungle Cove
22
22/1(+0%)
(1) Jungle Cove 22/1, Twelfth of 16 in handicap (10/1) at Listowel (8f, good), very slowly away. Off 7 months but goes well fresh so not dismissed.
12th
10
12th (10) (11/1 +8%) Comfort Line
11
11/1(+8%)
(10) Comfort Line 11/1, C&D winner who failed to come on for recent run when seventh of 13 in handicap (9/2) at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) 20 days ago. Not handicapped out of things but has a bit to prove.
13th
11
13th (11) (18/1 +18%) Flaming Moon
18
18/1(+18%)
(11) Flaming Moon 18/1, Fairly useful hurdler who was well held at Fairyhouse in December, but has been given a chance by the assessor back in this sphere.
14th
13
14th (13) (28/1 +58%) Big Baby Bull
28
28/1(+58%)
(13) Big Baby Bull 28/1, Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Naas (7f, heavy, 25/1) 27 days ago. Others preferred.
LTO Selection:
7/1 (5) TOSEN WISH and 4/1 (16) DUNUM are likely to do well based on their recent successes and strong performances in previous races. 7.5/1 (8) CHEERS AGAIN and 25/1 (15) SPANISH TENOR are also worth considering based on their recent form. 18/1 (12) BELHARRA could also potentially perform well in its first run for a new yard.
CHEERS AGAIN was a big improver on the all-weather over the winter and translated that form to turf when pipped over 7f at Cork. He had a couple of these rivals behind him on that occasion and although the draw has done him no favours, he can defy a 3lb hike, with stepping back up to a mile sure to suit. Dunum won four in a row last term and was beaten just half a length on his final start over 7f at the Curragh. He is another who will appreciate going back up to a mile. Tosen Wish, a winner over 7f at Dundalk following a long absence, is on a hat-trick and is open to further improvement after just three starts. Rahmi and Belharra both had winning form in France and could be on competitive marks.
DUNUM was most progressive last season and will surely go close if picking up where he left off. Spanish Tenor and Tosen Wish head the dangers in an interesting handicap.
A case can be made for several but BELHARRA may have been let in lightly having looked highly progressive in France over the winter
(2) Etna Rosso 1.38/1, €40,000 yearling, Decorated Knight colt. Half-brother to useful 6f-7f winner Improvised. Makes plenty of appeal.
2
7
2nd (7) (25/1 +24%) St Faz
25
25/1(+24%)
(7) St Faz 25/1, Twice-raced gelding. 40/1, sixth of 14 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) 17 days ago, not knocked about. Significantly up in trip.
3
6
3rd (6) (4.5/1 -64%) Picture Of A City
4.5
4.5/1(-64%)
(6) Picture Of A City 4.5/1, Once-raced colt. 12/1, fourth of 14 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, soft) on debut, slowly away. Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip. Likely to improve.
4
10
4th (10) (16/1 +27%) Siouxanne
16
16/1(+27%)
(10) Siouxanne 16/1, €29,000 yearling, Sioux Nation filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart 6f-9f winner Just A Penny and winner up to 1m Cryptic. Dam maiden who stayed 1m.
5th
5
5th (5) (7/1 +13%) Master Dunraven
7
7/1(+13%)
(5) Master Dunraven 7/1, Twice-raced gelding. 33/1, fifth of 14 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) 17 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
6th
9
6th (9) (18/1 +18%) Rainbow Reel
18
18/1(+18%)
(9) Rainbow Reel 18/1, Highland Reel filly. Half-sister to 6f winner Abu Malek and 7f winner Winning Together.
7th
1
7th (1) (4.5/1 -64%) Alexandra Gardens
4.5
4.5/1(-64%)
(1) Alexandra Gardens 4.5/1, €100,000 yearling, Gleneagles colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 10.5f First Priority and 1¾m winner Overthink. Wears tongue strap.
8th
8
8th (8) (22/1 +33%) Parish Star
22
22/1(+33%)
(8) Parish Star 22/1, Twice-raced filly. Sixth of 15 in maiden (14/1) at Gowran (9.6f, heavy) 4 days ago, hampered. May well do better.
9th
4
9th (4) (9/1 +0%) Gunsight
9
9/1(+0%)
(4) Gunsight 9/1, Lightly-raced gelding. 10/1, good fourth of 12 in maiden at Bellewstown (7.8f, heavy) 16 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
LTO Selection:
It is difficult to predict with certainty which horse will do well based on this summary, as it provides limited information and does not include any recent form or performance data. However, the colt 5/1 (2) ETNA ROSSO stands out as a potentially strong contender, as he is a half-brother to a useful winner and makes
PICTURE OF A CITY made late headway after a slow start when fourth in a Curragh maiden on his only juvenile outing. Andy Oliver's colt finished one place ahead of a filly who won a maiden first time out this season and is a half-brother to a Listed winner over 1m4f, so has good prospects of staying this trip. Gunsight was second over a mile at Killarney last term and should be better for his comeback run at Bellewstown. His half-sister won over 1m2f. Golden Temple is rated 5lb higher than Gunsight but ran poorly on his final two starts last year. He chased home Beresford Stakes runner-up Adelaide River in an all-weather maiden prior to that, but is not as stoutly bred as some of his rivals. Joseph O'Brien's pair Alexandra Gardens and Etna Rosso are notable newcomers, with the former, who cost 100,000 euros, fitted with a tongue-tie.
ALEXANDRA GARDENS is related to three winners and represents a top yard, so he's worth chancing on debut. Etna Rosso, another debutant from the same yard, could pose the main threat, while Gunsight looks the best of those with experience.
With improvement to come after a satisfactory seasonal debut and sound prospects of staying this trip, GUNSIGHT can take this.
(12) Boragh Empress 8/1, Twelfth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (12f, 22/1) 29 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Others preferred.
1
14
1st (14) (14/1 +13%) Fond Farewell
14
14/1(+13%)
(14) Fond Farewell 14/1, Bit below form fourth of 13 in handicap (3/1) at Killarney (11.2f, soft). Off 6 months. Others make more appeal.
2
11
2nd (11) (40/1 +39%) Nusra
40
40/1(+39%)
(11) Nusra 40/1, 25/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.4f, heavy) 40 days ago, going off too hard. Cheekpieces back on.
3
9
3rd (9) (1/1 +70%) Secret Rock
1
1/1(+70%)
(9) Secret Rock 1/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, bit below form fourth of 14 in handicap (11/4) at Navan (13f, heavy) 24 days ago, slowly away.
4
3
4th (3) (20/1 -100%) Stormie Outlook
20
20/1(-100%)
(3) Stormie Outlook 20/1, 5/1, below form sixth of 16 in handicap at Gowran (8.3f, heavy). Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip. Might be back on his game.
5th
2
5th (2) (11/1 -69%) Tudor Manor
11
11/1(-69%)
(2) Tudor Manor 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Good fourth of 15 in handicap (8/1) at Killarney (11.2f, good). Off 9 months. Solid claims if he's tuned up.
6th
6
6th (6) (50/1 -100%) Chilean
50
50/1(-100%)
(6) Chilean 50/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2018. Sixteenth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, heavy, 18/1) 28 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
7th
1
7th (1) (11/1 +50%) Hidden Land
11
11/1(+50%)
(1) Hidden Land 11/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. 33/1, good third of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) 8 days ago. Well treated if she can build on that.
8th
8
8th (8) (25/1 -25%) Maricruz
25
25/1(-25%)
(8) Maricruz 25/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Eleventh of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (12f, 50/1) 29 days ago. Something to prove.
9th
13
9th (13) (8/1 +33%) Edge Of My Seat
8
8/1(+33%)
(13) Edge Of My Seat 8/1, Creditable sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Roscommon (15.4f, good, 18/1). Off 6 months. Modest on the Flat, respectable on last Flat outing. Not discounted.
10th
4
10th (4) (6/1 +57%) Barometer
6
6/1(+57%)
(4) Barometer 6/1, Bit below form sixth of 15 in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.6f, good to soft, 18/1) 72 days ago. Fair on the Flat, respectable on last Flat outing. Not completely dismissed.
11th
16
11th (16) (80/1 -300%) Punters Poet
80
80/1(-300%)
(16) Punters Poet 80/1, Eleventh of 19 in handicap (12/1) at Navan (14f, heavy). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Matthew J. Smith. Others more persuasive.
12th
5
12th (5) (25/1 +50%) Wojood
25
25/1(+50%)
(5) Wojood 25/1, Seventeenth of 20 in handicap hurdle (66/1) at Cork (16f, soft) 12 days ago. Fair on the Flat, bit below form on last Flat outing.
13th
15
13th (15) (100/1 -25%) Jimmy Mcgill
100
100/1(-25%)
(15) Jimmy Mcgill 100/1, First run since leaving Thomas Coyle when pulled up in novice hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, heavy, 125/1) on NH debut 36 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Uphill task.
14th
7
14th (7) (8.5/1 -143%) Evening Verse
8.5
8.5/1(-143%)
(7) Evening Verse 8.5/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 4/1, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) 22 days ago, not clear run. Shortlist material.
15th
10
15th (10) (80/1 -21%) Gunners Dream
80
80/1(-21%)
(10) Gunners Dream 80/1, 33/1 and hooded for 1st time, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) 22 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
LTO Selection:
22/1 (1) HIDDEN LAND and 4/1 (7) EVENING VERSE are the strongest contenders based on their recent performances and form. 6.5/1 (2) TUDOR MANOR and 11/1 (3) STORMIE OUTLOOK also have potential if they are in good condition. The other horses have either been below form, have not shown recent success, or have too many unknown variables to make an accurate prediction.
Wexford maiden hurdle winner SECRET ROCK may have found ground conditions too testing at Navan last month when he ran out of steam up the hill to finish fourth over 1m5f. Coming back in trip on better ground is likely to suit him and he remains unexposed on the Flat. Hidden Land won over hurdles and on the level last year and bounced back to form at Dundalk on her third start after a break. She's probably back on a fair mark in this sphere and can contend, despite top weight. Stormie Outlook was twice runner-up on soft ground over a mile in the autumn and steps up in trip for her seasonal debut. Out of a Dubawi mare, her half-sister has placed form over 1m2f and is a three-time winner over hurdles.
SECRET ROCK has improved over jumps and shaped as if stretched by the trip back in this sphere at Navan recently, so he's worth a chance to capitalise on a potentially favourable mark back at a more suitable distance. Evening Verse and Tudor Manor look the main dangers.
Expected to fare much better at Navan last time over 1m5f, SECRET ROCK remains of interest down in trip on quicker ground.
17:30 Limerick Handicap 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION
Racecard Key
Ths is the racecard key.
Icon
Meaning
TomForm top stats, gold rated
TomForm top stats silver rated
Ran similar race before
S
TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T
Top Time speeed rated
Top Racingpost rated
At the races watchout for
At the races top pick
Top rated for thet statistic
How to use Tomform
Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.
This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.
About U.K Horse Racing
Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.
There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.
The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.
Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.
In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.
Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.
(20/1 -150%)
(4/1 -60%)
(6/1 +40%)
(22/1 +0%)
(3.5/1 +13%)
(4.5/1 +59%)
(28/1 +44%)
(4/1 +60%)
(33/1 +18%)
(80/1 +36%)
(11/1 -10%)
(66/1 +18%)
(80/1 +20%)
(200/1 -60%)
(14/1 -17%)
(6/1 -200%)
(4/1 +67%)
(8.5/1 +23%)
(3/1 +70%)
(12/1 +70%)
(6.5/1 +19%)
(2.75/1 -46%)
(200/1 -33%)
(40/1 -233%)
(125/1 +0%)
(125/1 +17%)
(22/1 +45%)
(11/1 +56%)
(18/1 -125%)
(20/1 -67%)
(7/1 +22%)
(12/1 +0%)
(2/1 +0%)
(4.5/1 -29%)
(28/1 -27%)
(40/1 +20%)
(8.5/1 +61%)
(40/1 +0%)
(50/1 -100%)
(12/1 -71%)
(25/1 -56%)
(16/1 +60%)
(2/1 +11%)
(6.5/1 +13%)
(4/1 +71%)
(10/1 -18%)
(66/1 +34%)
(3/1 +10%)
(250/1 -279%)
(33/1 -50%)
(33/1 -32%)
(10/1 -18%)
(10/1 -43%)
(20/1 -67%)
(250/1 -150%)
(200/1 -100%)
(250/1 -150%)
(250/1 -150%)
(5/1 -43%)
(6/1 +14%)
(18/1 +28%)
(5.5/1 +27%)
(8/1 +33%)
(9/1 -38%)
(7/1 +61%)
(11/1 +56%)
(8.5/1 +39%)
(18/1 +28%)
(22/1 +0%)
(11/1 +8%)
(18/1 +18%)
(28/1 +58%)
(1.38/1 +72%)
(25/1 +24%)
(4.5/1 -64%)
(16/1 +27%)
(7/1 +13%)
(18/1 +18%)
(4.5/1 -64%)
(22/1 +33%)
(9/1 +0%)
(8/1 -60%)
(14/1 +13%)
(40/1 +39%)
(1/1 +70%)
(20/1 -100%)
(11/1 -69%)
(50/1 -100%)
(11/1 +50%)
(25/1 -25%)
(8/1 +33%)
(6/1 +57%)
(80/1 -300%)
(25/1 +50%)
(100/1 -25%)
(8.5/1 -143%)
(80/1 -21%)
