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Prince Charmin' gave favourite-backers a couple of worrying moments but eventually came home in front in the Buy Tickets Online For The 6th April Spin Southwest Student Raceday Hurdle at Limerick.

Tony Martin's 11-10 shot travelled well enough into contention approaching two out but he was awkward at it and again far from fluent at the last.

That gave battling front-runner Brackln Princess another sniff of victory but Prince Charmin' quickened again and passed the post three lengths to the good.< Mary Frances hadn't shown a massive amount in her first couple of outings but stepped forward to spring a 25-1 surprise in the Book Online At www.limerickraces.ie Mares Maiden Hurdle.

Sean Flanagan challenged for the lead at the final flight and his mount responded well to hold the staying-on Strike Is Back at bay by half a length.< Bold Emperor proved too strong for his opponents in the Follow Limerick Racecourse On Twitter (C & G) Maiden Hurdle.

John McConnell's 6-4 favourite moved sweetly into the lead at the penultimate obstacle and swept away after jumping it to account for Aaron Lad by five lengths.< Tidy Zag (11-4) rolled back the years in the Limerick Family Fun Day On 21st May Handicap Hurdle.

With jockey J J Slevin full of confidence following his Cheltenham Festival triumph on Friday, the Ray Hackett-trained 12-year-old bowled along at the head of affairs and wasn't for catching, coming home eight and a half lengths in front of Lets High Five It

Hackett followed up with Crackerdancer in the Racing Again Tomorrow At Limerick Racecourse (Pro/Am) Flat Race, while the Joseph O'Brien-trained Shady Operator (11-1) made a successful debut in the Book Online 19 Punter Pack (Pro/Am) Flat Race.

Eamonn and Eoin O'Connell teamed up for victory as Be My Vinnie (8-1) showed his appreciation for a stiffer test of stamina by catching The Church Gate in the 59 Hospitality Packages At Limerick Racecourse Handicap Hurdle.