5.25 Party Time And Limerick Motor Centre Rated Race 6f 150yd
Third in a stronger race at the Curragh on Derby weekend, Apache Outlaw can resume winning ways. A smart sprinter at his best, the Ado McGuinness-trained gelding had previously hinted that his turn was near when a fast finishing fourth at Leopardstown.
Unlucky in running when third in the corresponding race 12 months ago, the locally-trained Usuario Amigo catches the eye. Although well beaten in subsequent starts, the five-year-old shaped much better when mid division at the Curragh last time.
SELECTION: APACE OUTLAW
Next best: Usuario Amigo
6.00 Ei Electronics Handicap 6f 150yd
Narrowly denied at Fairyhouse on Wednesday, the Paul Flynn-trained Rappell can gain compensation. At his best on a sound surface, the Soldier’s Call gelding has his optimum conditions and, is well drawn to get a prominent early sit just off the leaders.
Having made all to open his account at Fairyhouse last time, Monastere would be a threat if getting on the pace. He should appreciate this tight front-running track and, could be hard to peg back.
SELECTION: RAPPELL
Next best: Monastere
6.30 DAR Golf And Mann Family Handicap 6f 150yd
Placed on two of his last three runs, Glen Breeze can gain a first career win. Having raced against his elders of late, the Patrick Magee-trained three-year-old drops back into his own age group here. Joey Sheridan also looks a positive jockey booking.
Lightly-raced maiden winner Baby Basma doesn’t look overly burdened on her handicap debut and, the Eoin O’Neill-trained filly should be capable of a big run if ready on her first appearance since April.
SELECTION: GLEN BREEZE
Next best: Baby Basma
7.00 Heating Engineer Supplies Maiden 1m 50yd
Al Haarith should open his account before stepping back up in class. Having shown promise on three juvenile starts the Joseph O’Brien-trained colt obviously failed to give his true running when a beaten favourite at Fairyhouse last month. He is clearly much better than that bare form and, can show it here.
I Got To Go was ultimately well beaten on his debut at Naas but should improve for that experience. His trainer knows what it takes to win these maidens and, the son of Holy Roman Emperor could be the one for forecasts.
SELECTION: AL HAARITH
Next best: I Got To Go
7.30 Conference & Banqueting Facilities @ Limerick Median Auction Fillies Maiden 1m 4f 65yd
Miss Romagna has shaped well enough in three starts to date to suggest that she can win her maiden.
While an official rating of 68 wouldn’t usually be good enough in this grade, the handicapper may have underestimated the Willie McCreery-trained filly a shade.
Fourth on her introduction at Gowran, Nellcote looks the main threat.
Sure to come on from that initial experience, the Joseph O’Brien-trained filly is likely to play a leading role here.
SELECTION: MISS ROMAGNA
Next best: Nellcote
8.00 Panoramic Restaurant At Limerick Racecourse Apprentice Handicap 1m 4f 65yd
Recent Bellewstown runner-up Without Love can go one better.
A winner on the all-weather at Dundalk in January, the Cian Hughes-trained four-year-old remains fairly treated and, Rory Mulligan is a positive jockey booking in a race of his nature.
Winner of his last two starts, the hat-trick seeking Deluca Chop has to be respected.
While the handicapper has had his say in the interim, the seven-year-old is in the form of his life and, is sure to give it a good go.
SELECTION: WITHOUT LOVE
Next best: Deluca Chop
8.30 Private Suites At Limerick Racecourse Handicap 1m 4f 65yd
Maxminelli should appreciate this step up in trip and, is taken to land the finale.
Just touched off at Ballinrobe on his penultimate start, the Henry de Bromhead-trained gelding stayed on late to again reach the frame at Down Royal last time.
Hassaniya is bred to appreciate this extra yardage and, shouldn’t be far away.
Having shown promise in maiden company, the Michael O’Callaghan-trained colt made a pleasing handicap debut at Down Royal last month.
SELECTION: MAXMINELLI
Next best: Hassaniya