19:55 Limerick — Frankie Dunworth Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Div II) model predictions

Je Suis (IRE)

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Yet to make an impact in ten hurdle/chase starts although best hurdles effort was at this course in April last year; disappointed when sent off the well-backed favourite for Killarney handicap chase in October; 235 days off.

Charlie's Gift (IRE)

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Some promise in maidens; fair third on handicap debut at Kilbeggan (18.5f) off 100 last summer but failed to build on that; midfield at Clonmel on return; others preferred.

Mickey Hulie (IRE)

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Dual point winner is yet to score from nine runs under rules; claims on the basis of his neck runner-up finish at Naas (3m, soft to heavy); below that level when favourite here eight days later; disappointed in cheekpieces (left off) at Kilbeggan; solid chance if he handles the ground.

Rizedda (FR)

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Best effort in maidens came at Tramore when she finished 8l fourth (2m5f, good) last August; mistake three out costly when well beaten at Listowel on handicap debut; will enjoy the ground; player on return from 243-day absence.

The Striker Dylan (IRE)

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Improved for the switch to chasing; survived a mistake four out on his way to winning at Sligo in October (2m5f, good to yielding); not as good next time when fifth from 5lb higher at Thurles; needed the run on return last year.

Poetic Focus (IRE)

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Promise in two of her six runs last season, staying on into fifth over 20.5f (good) at Bellewstown off 95 and again over 22.5f (good to yielding) when fourth at Galway; fell at Clonmel; testing ground an excuse at Gowran; very interesting on return/stable debut for Andy Slattery.

Anysignofhim (IRE)

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Maiden from 11 starts over hurdles; set a stiff task in claiming hurdle at Clonmel last time; this a more realistic opportunity; enjoys good ground.

Island McCoo (IRE)

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Chase winner is rated 4lb lower in this sphere; best handicap hurdle effort yet on latest at Sligo (2m4f, good) when never-nearer fourth of 16 (Love Like This second); the step up in trip on a more galloping track should suit.

Love Like This (IRE)

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Still a maiden after 42 starts but solid effort over hurdles at Sligo (2m4f, good) on penultimate when staying on dourly to take second (Island McCoo back in fourth); ran no race here over fences last week; hard to trust.

Something Simple (IRE)

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Pulled up in opening two handicap runs and well beaten last time at Clonmel; others preferred.

Craic Eile (IRE)

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Both hurdle wins came at Tramore but nothing since 2021; out of form last summer; modest fifth at Wexford on return.

Head For Home (IRE)

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Standout effort a 4.75l second of 20 at Punchestown last October off 80 (2m4f, good to yielding); pulled up on return at Down Royal but much-improved fourth of 21 at Cork (24.5f, good) this month when making good headway from rear; shortlisted.

Queen Kulina (IRE)

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Maiden ran some good races in defeat after a lengthy absence last season, the standout when beaten 1.5l into fourth at Galway (3m, yielding) off 1lb higher in October; was still travelling okay when a faller four out on 3m Punchestown return 15 days ago.