2:07 Limerick Tips

Dropping down the weights a little bit which will help his cause and this looks to be his optimum trip so with his yard in good form and underfoot condtions fine he gets the nod but it does look a very open race.

Big field, so taking each way play here on Spirit of Eagles to get the job done. Steadily progressive form, ready to break the maiden tag.

Cu Chulainn has not won for nearly three years, but the jockey booking is eye-catching here. The selection ran okay at Leopardstown last time, and this looks like a much easier race.

Carrying a little less weight this afternoon at Limerick and after encouraging runs at Fairyhouse and Down Royal last month, I am backing Marks One has a big performance in him. He ran well last season at Limerick and can take care of business in this handicap.

Tynamite went close with a 2nd placed finish here a little over 3 weeks ago as a 22/1 shot. The reduced trip here this time out should suit better as well. Looking for the first flat turf win but is a multiple-time winner on all-weather, so knows how to get the job done.

This one was denied a clear run inside the last furlong last time out, and they have got a 7 lbs claiming jockey booking/change. Worth a small each way saver bet for the 4 places available.

I must be nuts here, but the first one off the page is the professional loser Corballis Flyer on its second run for its new yard. A former CD winner back in the dark ages, it went off like a scalded cat and was 2 up at the pole before fading away. Luke McAteer is up today, who is no slouch, and this new trainer is operating at 25%, so it looks interesting back in trip... or not!