LIMERICK PREVIEW:ENTERPRISE PARK can maintain his unbeaten record, and continue to deliver on a lot of potential, by landing the Grade Three feature at Limerick this afternoon.
Just seven line up for the Freeman Keane Novice Hurdle over two and three quarter miles, but they include a number of smart prospects such as Hugo de Vindecy, Last Draw and Quito De La Roque.
However, in terms of long-term promise, they look to struggle against Enterprise Park who champion trainer Willie Mullins was effusive about after winning a maiden hurdle at Gowran Park a month ago.
“I can see him going the whole way,” he said.
“I’m delighted he has managed to win at two miles as he is a real stayer. His dam is a half sister to the dam of The Listener.”
Enterprise Parkduly gets a major hike in trip for this much better contest and he teams up with the trainer's nephew Emmett for a task that will be none too easy, especially with Hugo de Vindecy in the field.
Jessica Harrington’s runner was a wide-margin winner of his maiden at Punchestown but Mullins should have a bearing on him with Quel Esprit having beaten Hugo de Vindecy before that.
Racing opens with a three-year-old hurdle that might provide Are You The One with reward for some honest endeavour so far this season.
Kieran Purcell’s charge failed by just a short head to beat Leblon at Clonmel after looking to take control of the race just after the last.
However, he may be vulnerable to an improving type and Drombeg Dawncould fit that category if improving from her jumping debut at Navan last month.
Compelled represents the Mullins team in the mares Beginners Chase but she could face a tough task against Karinga Queenwho ran a decent race last time out when fourth to Telenor at Navan.
Skeheenarinkychased home Mighty Bob at Navan last time but can go one better in the handicap chase.
- The threat of overnight frost means there will be a 7.30am precautionary inspection at Leopardstown to see if racing can go ahead today.
Limerick will also hold an inspection, at 8am, to see if the track escapes the worst of the forecast frost.
