2.00 Foran Equine Irish EBF Auction Maiden 6f
Call Of The Jungle is proven over both trip and ground, having run really well in a similar contest at Listowel. With the third and fourth placed horses having gone on to frank the form since, she has to be given every chance now. With a kind draw which will favour her prominent racing style, everything looks in place for a big run.
Joven hasn’t been lucky with his draw but almost overcame a similar berth when third at Fairyhouse on his debut. Having previously shown up well in a barrier trial, the Mullins runner has plenty of experience upon which to call on.
SELECTION: CALL OF THE JUNGLE
Next best: Joven
2.35 Follow Limerick Racecourse On Twitter Maiden 7f
Hong Kong, who disappointed when favourite on his most recent start at the Curragh may be able to shed his maiden status at the third attempt.
Aidan O’Brien’s colt looked unlucky on his debut at the same venue but had few excuses when well beaten at headquarters last time. He needs to improve but this looks easier.
Born To Rule shaped with a good deal of promise on his debut over a mile last time. Dropping back in trip looks the right decision here and he may just handle the heavy ground better than most. That being the case, he looks a live contender.
SELECTION: HONG KONG
Next best: Born To Rule
3.10 Martin Molony Stakes (Listed Race) 1m 4f
Pink Dogwood, who takes a big drop in class here, should be good enough to collect. Just touched off in the Oaks at Epsom earlier in the season, the Ballydoyle filly later went on to finish third in the Irish equivalent. Despite two below par runs in France recently, she can get her campaign back on track with a win here.
Nickajack Cave could be the surprise package if handling the easier ground. The three-year-old appears to be crying out for a step up in trip and this looks a wise bit of placing. He will be staying on better than most and may just sneak some blacktype for his pedigree.
SELECTION: PINK DOGWOOD
Next best: Nickajack Cave
3.45 JT McNamara Ladbrokes Munster National Tomorrow At Limerick Racecourse Apprentice Handicap 1m3f
You’llfindandsee benefited from a fine ride from Gearoid Brouder when winning at Cork last time. Despite being drawn out in stall 21, Brouder had the filly in a handy position after a furlong and she was able to run her race from there. Ross Coakley has plenty experience so should be able to do likewise here and that being the case, she must hold every chance of following up.
Watchman, who finished third in that Cork race, wears first-time blinkers here in an attempt to close the gap. He was well behind turning in before finishing fast, so if the blinkers wake him up early he has to go very close.
SELECTION: YOU’LLFINDANDSEE
Next best: Watchman
4.20 Book Online At www.limerickraces.ie Race 7f
Titanium Sky comes out best at these weights once taking her excellent claimers allowance into account.
Proven on the ground and taking a drop in grade from listed level, the Moyglare Stud-owned three-year-old should be capable of success.
Dean Street Doll won her maiden at this track in April but hasn’t gone on as expected. To be fair to her trainer, his string weren’t firing on all cylinders for much of the summer months so she is probably better than the bare form. With the yard now back to form, we can expect a much better showing.
SELECTION: TITANIUM SKY
Next best: Dean Street Doll
4.55 Follow Limerick Racecourse On Instagram Handicap 7f
Whatharm looks to hold leading claims here as a prominent racer who has been fortunate with the draw. Pat Flynn’s horse stays a mile well, so should be keeping on strongly at the death.
The track will also prove to his liking as he just seemed to struggle on the long straight of the Curragh last time. Racing round a bend is exactly what the son of Canford Cliffs requires.
Jazz Lady was an easy winner at Galway last time over much further. She had decent form over this trip earlier in the season, so should have no issues in that regard. Provided she gets away on level terms then she will be staying on late when others have cried enough.
SELECTION: WHATHARM
Next best: Jazz Lady
5.30 Jim Ryan Racecourse Services Munster Mile Handicap 1m
Dare To Flare can take the finale and continue Andrew Slattery’s push for the apprentices’ title. A staying-on second in a much stronger race at Tipperary last weekend, the three-year-old will love the testing conditions. He has been in great heart since stepping up in distance on soft ground so has plenty in his favour now.
Cyrus Dallin was slightly disappointing in that same Tipperary race last weekend but is better than he showed there. Denis Hogan’s charge gives the impression that he still has more to offer so he remains of interest in this company.
SELECTION: DARE TO FLARE
Next best: Cyrus Dallin