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Saddlers cruises home in novice final

Action from the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Handicap Chase won by Saddlers Storm
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Magnier warms up with bumper win

JP Magnier
Healy Racing PhotosJP Magnier warmed up for his mount on Shot From The Hip at Cheltenham by riding the winner of the concluding bumper at Navan.

Magnier sent Aughaloor to the front over a furlong out and the Willie Mullins-trained gelding stayed on strongly to score by a length-and-three-quarters from Romantic Lead.

"JP wanted a ride before Cheltenham as he needed a bit of a blow out for race fitness and ask us to run something," said stable representative Harold Kirk.

McNamara has all the Aceys

Acey and Robbie McNamara easily beat Minella Class at Limerick
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Roche & Crowe combine for Limerick double

Silent Creek beats King High, to complete a double for trainer Christy Roche and jockey Alan Crowe
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Go On Ya Boyo scores for Moran/Cawley

Go On Ya Boyo and Robbie Moran jump the last at Limerick
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16:21 Limerick Update. Going, Jockey Changes and Non-Runners

17:25 Saddlers cruises home in novice final
17:54 Magnier warms up with bumper win
17:48 McNamara has all the Aceys
17:32 Roche & Crowe combine for Limerick double
17:16 Go On Ya Boyo scores for Moran/Cawley
16:53 Done seals Deal in beginners
16:26 Clarkey scores at Limerick
16:23 Oak gets off mark with game performance
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Today's Action at Navan

Navan and Limerick share the spotlight on the last day of pre-Cheltenham action in Ireland and the former is the venue for the valuable Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novices Handicap Chase.

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Today's Action at Navan

Davy Russell limbered up for the big-race ride on Solwhit in Tuesday's Champion Hurdle by winning the main event at Navan on the Tony Martin-trained Saddlers Storm.

Yesterday's Racing at Limerick

Three odds-on favourites were turned over as Limerick's meeting turned into a nightmare for favourite backers.

Friday's Racing At Dundalk

Mick Halford was the trainer in form at Dundalk as he notched up a double with Banna Boirche and Indian Wind, both in the colours of Paul Rooney.

Thursday's Racing At Clonmel

Trainer Tony Martin and jockey Ruby Walsh took the honours at Clonmel with a short-priced double through Tijuana Dancer and Psycho.

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Sidelined Jockeys

Injured Jockeys

C D Maxwell - Broke his nose and cheekbone in a heavy fall at Clonmel Sun, 28th Feb

Suspended Jockeys

C O'Donoghue - Picked up a three day ban for an incident involving Danny Mullins at Dundalk Fri, 26th Feb

Selections

Limerick

Sunday

2.25 Ikidunot Consistent sort who deserves to get his head in front.
2.55 For Bill Can keep her unbeaten record here and account for the likely favourite Morning Surpreme.
3.25 Inistioge Consistent mare who deserves to win this contest.
3.55 Jack Absolute Has good record around Limerick and should go close again.
4.25 Sky Captain Has not been seen on the racecourse for over a year but should run well in this open handicap.
4.55 Silent Creek Good effort on last start and should be good enough to win this contest.
5.25 Lios A Choill Never a good idea to go against team Mullins in the bumper.

Navan

Sunday

2.35 Mr Pianist Sure to well schooled for hurdling debut and should run well with top jockey aboard.
3.05 Inishlacken Should come on from last start and be in the frame in this open maiden hurdle.
3.35 Caduceus Won well on last start and should appreciate the step up in trip.
4.05 Operation Houdini Won a similar contest over course and distance in December and can repeat that feat here.
4.35 Taravada Takes a drop in class and should find it easier going here.
5.05 Flemensford Looks to be very well treated and should run a big race.
5.35 Aughaloor Sure to run better than form would suggest.

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