19:45 Your New Tote At Limerick Racecourse Handicap Hurdle (80-102)

Race preview

SHIROCCOVILLE showed much improved form on her first start for Emmet Mullins when landing a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Killarney last August. She was lame when pulled up over fences the following month and hasn't been seen since. Although a 12lb hike for her hurdles victory looks harsh enough, and she races without the hood worn at Killarney, there could be more improvement in the lightly-raced seven-year-old. Kinnegad Lad was useful in bumpers and his best run over hurdles was when third on his handicap debut at this venue a year ago. He now makes his first appearance for Gordon Elliott and the market will reveal how fancied he is in comparison to stablemate The Abbey, who gained his first win under NH Rules at Clonmel a fortnight ago and is now 6lb higher. Rebellious Gale kept on into fourth over less than two miles at Kilbeggan and could well fare better over this much longer trip.