Without Limites was ridden with a bit more restraint than usual on Sunday at Punchestown but we will never know if his stamina would have held out as he fell. He was still travelling well for Donagh Meyler when he tipped up at the 13th, just as the race was taking shape, and as he was sent off at just 8/1 it seems that connections expected a big run. He is not one to lose faith in yet as he is potentially a very well handicapped horse.
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| Without Limites could be worth keeping onside. |
Tomorrow I am going back to the well with Elzaa, a mare I tipped up for her last run here at Fairyhouse. She was sent off at 33/1 for that mares’ maiden hurdle and she was a lot nearer the front than the back when taking a false step on the flat down the back and unshipping Adam Short. She was initially priced up at 66/1 for Wednesday’s race over the same course and distance and that has been snapped up. 50s can still be got though and at that price she is still worthy of a small each way bet.
The same reasons still stand for me fancying her as last time, and I think she looks booked for 4th at the very least here if putting in a clear round. It was frustrating because she jumped very nicely in the main here last time, and it wasn’t a hurdling error that caused her to get rid of her jockey. She fell when bang there with every chance at the final hurdle at Ballinrobe back in September and it was another decent effort to finish 6th of 18 behind Apparition at Thurles.
She should have no issues on the forecast testing ground at Fairyhouse on Wednesday as it was very testing for her best run at Ballinrobe. Adam Short keeps the ride and with his 5lb claim Elzaa has to carry less than 10 stone. She looks to be up against the three at the head of the market, but if one or more of them underperform she could be the one best placed to benefit and at 50/1 she is worth backing each way for small stakes.
STEVOS’ SELECTION: 13.25 FAIRYHOUSE-ELZAA E/W @ 50/1
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