Limerick Racecourse is set to host a seven-race card on , featuring a mix of hurdle races and a flat race. The ground is expected to be heavy, placing a premium on stamina and experience on right-handed courses.
Claiming Hurdle Opens the Card
The afternoon’s action begins at with a Claiming Hurdle. Cafe Con Leche
is being touted as the leading contender by both Timeform and resident tipsters. Despite a recent dip in form, the horse’s November victory and apparent suitability for heavy ground make it a strong possibility. Crucially, all of Cafe Con Leche’s wins have come on right-handed tracks, including two successes at Limerick itself. A return to its earlier season form could see it feature prominently in the finish.
Also in contention in the opening race are Embittered
, a capable 12-year-old chaser with two wins under its belt last year, and Rocky’s Howya
, both considered capable performers.
Munster Suite Handicap Hurdle a Strong Contest
The Munster Suite At Limerick Handicap Hurdle
, scheduled for , looks set to be a particularly competitive race. Without Exception
is currently the leading fancy, having performed well in a higher-grade handicap at Limerick over Christmas. The conditions appear ideal for this horse, and its previous heavy-ground win in February of last year adds to its credentials.
While its November run at Punchestown was somewhat disappointing, a recent third-place finish suggests a return to form. Interestingly, both horses that finished fourth and fifth in that Punchestown race have gone on to secure victories since, potentially indicating a strong overall performance level in that contest.
Cahirdown Boy
is also being considered a potential contender, described as an unlucky loser at Cork last time out. Coffeys Forge
is another horse to watch in this race.
Contenders in the Munster Suite At Limerick Handicap Hurdle
The racecard for the Munster Suite At Limerick Handicap Hurdle lists sixteen horses. Teescomponentsyess
(age 10, weight 76) is listed with odds of 80/1, while Cahirdown Boy
(age 11, weight 75) is at 11/4. Coffeys Forge
(age 10, weight 74) is available at 11/1. Survivors Sister
(age 7, weight 73) is at 15/2, and Grace Faraday
(age 8, weight 72) is at 8/1. Diamond Island
(age 7, weight 72) is a 22/1 shot.
Without Exception
(age 7, weight 71) is currently favored at 9/2. Kofino
(age 6, weight 69) is at 50/1, Cordal Boy
(age 6, weight 68) at 11/1, and Another Ocana
(age 9, weight 68) at 28/1. Uptaurintop
(age 6, weight 68) is at 14/1, Fancy Prospect
(age 7, weight 66) at 22/1, and Toor Moon
(age 9, weight 66) at 9/1. Likable Chancer
(age 12, weight 64) is at 5/1, The Little Yank
(age 11, weight 75) at 25/1, and Fortunate Outcome
(age 6, weight 63) at 16/1.
The heavy ground conditions will undoubtedly play a significant role in the outcome of the race, favoring horses with proven stamina and experience on similar surfaces. The competitive nature of the Munster Suite At Limerick Handicap Hurdle suggests a thrilling contest for punters and racing enthusiasts alike.
