The well-regarded Limerick Racecourse will host a full afternoon of racing on Tuesday, 10 February, featuring a mix of novice, maiden, and handicap hurdles alongside a Pro/Am flat contest. Scheduled races for the Limerick Race Cards 10 February will run from 13:55 through 16:55, offering an opportunity for both emerging horses and established performers to test their form over distances ranging from 1m7f150yds to 2m5f.
The meeting will open with the Limerick Racecourse Claiming Hurdle at 13:55 over 2m5f with a prize of €10,000. Timmy Tuesday will be ridden by J.W. Kennedy, while Luckinthecity will have J.C. Gainford in the saddle. Cafe Con Leche is expected to be partnered by A.D. Bustin, and Embittered will have P.M. O’Brien aboard. The contest promises an early test for horses stepping up in class.
At 14:25, the Munster Suite @ Limerick Handicap Hurdle over 2m5f, also with a €10,000 prize, will see Teescomponentsyess guided by A. Leahy and Cahirdown Boy ridden by C.M. Hogan. Survivors Sister will be partnered by J.G. Gilligan, while Grace Faraday will have E. Finegan in the saddle. This mid-afternoon hurdle is expected to test stamina and jumping ability.
The Conference & Banqueting Facilities @ Limerick Mares Maiden Hurdle at 14:55 over 1m 7f 150yds, carrying €10,000, features Fly Away Home with P. Byrnes in the saddle, Golden Wings ridden by J.W. Kennedy, Jennyfromtheblock partnered by C.M. Hogan, Jumbos Jet with E. Staples aboard, and Madam Elle ridden by L.A. McKenna. The race provides a key opportunity for inexperienced mares to make an early impression.
The Follow Limerick Racecourse (C & G) Maiden Hurdle at 15:25 over 1m 7f 150yds with a €10,000 prize will include Arslan, who will be ridden by P. Townend, Lucky Crystal partnered by P.T. Enright, Marian Avenue with P. Byrnes in the saddle, and Tip Of The Wings guided by J.W. Kennedy. This contest is expected to deliver an interesting test for juvenile hurdlers stepping into competitive company for the first time.
The Cheltenham Raceday Limerick On 12th March Handicap Hurdle at 15:55 over 1m 7f 150yds, also with €10,000 on offer, will feature Atlantic Gamble ridden by J. Smith, Marelly partnered by C.M. Hogan, Big Dee with C.P. Millar in the saddle, Dontcavein guided by E. Walsh, and Gaoithe Glory ridden by P.M. O’Brien.
At 16:25, the Panoramic Restaurant Novice Handicap Hurdle over the same trip carrying €11,500 will include Dollar Nolimit, who will be partnered by K.E. Buckley, Is Charlie Around guided by R.A. Doyle, Lenjoleur De Palma with P.M. O’Brien in the saddle, and Rubi Tuesday partnered by S.D. Torrens.
The meeting concludes with the Irish Stallion Farms (Pro/Am) Flat Race at 16:55 over 1m 7f 150yds with a €15,000 prize. Hezekiah Moscow will be ridden by H.C. Swan, Of Land And Sea partnered by P.W. Mullins, Prince Malinas guided by J.P. Murray, and Hey Now with D. O’Connor in the saddle. This flat contest is expected to provide an engaging finale to the Limerick Race Cards 10 February.
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