2:07 Limerick Tips

Victorious in a bumper at Gowran in October. Came in 6th in a novice hurdle at Listowel 24 days prior, demonstrating progress from that outing in what could be a significant event. Establishes a solid benchmark.

You can't fake gears, and this lad's got them. Won his point with authority and has been schooling like a pro. If he settles early, he'll come home best. Trainer confidence sky-high.

Fedneys Park looks certain to place with possible win claims on hurdles debut having scored in a point in January. Now with the De Bromhead yard, further improvement can be expected.

Annoyingly, I picked Cockney Cleopatra at 10 a.m. this morning and backed her at 40/1. If nothing else, though, the halving of her odds confirms my view that she is a great value bet (even at 20/1) in this very weak maiden hurdle. She made her hurdle debut earlier this month in a stronger race than this and made eye-catching late progress to catch the four breakaway horses. She was looking like overtaking them when she fell 3 furlongs out. Provided her confidence hasn't been knocked, a repeat of that performance should see her win this.

Ocovango mare who is making her hurdles debut today, and I feel she could go well at the first time of asking in a wide-open maiden race. The main principles could struggle once again, and the selection's stable is in good form at present. She also has a good jockey up on top in Stone-Walsh, who is currently 3-10.