UK Horse Racing Tips: Downpatrick

Kalum River has posted a number of solid efforts since switching to hurdles, including when chasing home subsequent Grade 1 winner Commander Of Fleet back in November, and he ought to be winning one of these before long, but preference is for the less exposed MASON JAR on this occasion. He has claimed silver and bronze medals on his last couple of starts and could record a deserved success with Mark Walsh taking over in the saddle. Point-to-point third Mister Eddman adds further spice to the race.
Prediction : 1st Mason Jar 2nd Kalum River 3rd Mister Eddman

Count Simon has been hammering on the door and connections will be hoping that a return to Downpatrick, the scene of his sole hurdles victory to date, will do the trick, but SLIPPERY SERPENT shades the verdict in receipt of 6lb. He ran as though something was amiss at Leopardstown over the Christmas period and has been given plenty of time to recover from whatever might have been wrong. A C&D winner whose previous form had been encouraging, he looks well worthy of another chance. Laverteen was only two lengths behind Count Simon last time and he can't be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Slippery Serpent 2nd Count Simon 3rd Laverteen

Gordon Elliott saddled the winner of this race 12 months ago and he fires three bullets today, with FROM EDEN seemingly the pick of them. The six-year-old backed up his Navan success with a solid placed effort at Gowran and first-time blinkers could potentially unlock another gear. Alpha Indi makes his first start for the County Meath handler, having previously been trained by James Evans, and the betting market will likely prove a good guide to his chances, while Cappuccino Man, who has been running consistently well of late, completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st From Eden 2nd Alpha Indi 3rd Cappuccino Man

These sort of races are made for OUT SAM, who was successful in the Cork Grand National at the beginning of this season and he looks sure to mount a bold bid off the same mark as when fourth in the Thyestes last time. Teacher's Pet still travelled nicely when unseating Luke Dempsey three out at Leopardstown and he can figure prominently without such incident today, while Amaulino and Danse Away are other in-form players who merit consideration.
Prediction : 1st Out Sam 2nd Teachers Pet 3rd Amaulino

Smoking Dixie ran well in a point-to-point in January and could figure prominently on his first start under Rules for Gordon Elliott. Mill Forge was second in a competitive Gowran Park handicap hurdle earlier in the month and certainly won't be 33-1 this time, but preference is for SLEMISH. The nine-year-old was second between the flags last month and could make his first start in this sphere for 453 days a winning one under Jamie Codd.
Prediction : 1st Slemish 2nd Smoking Dixie 3rd Mill Forge

BILLAWAY caught the eye when third in this sphere at Gowran Park 15 day ago and has been found a suitable opening here by Willie Mullins to strike. The slight drop in trip promises to suit, and he can continue his progress. Cosmic Flight has finished second on his last three starts between the flags and is entitled to improve for his return to action earlier this month, while Decor Irlandais and Jimmil are also keenly noted.
Prediction : 1st Billaway 2nd Decor Irlandais 3rd Jimmil

Fasola Tido was disappointing at Punchestown last time when beaten 29 lengths after going off a short-priced favourite, while point-to-point winner Generator City needs a market check on his debut under Rules for Denis Hogan. It must be a little frustrating for connections that MULTIFACTORIAL hasn't open his account yet, but he has shown great potential in five career starts thus far and won't get a better chance than this to shed the maiden tag for Gigginstown House Stud.
Prediction : 1st Multifactorial 2nd Fasola Tido 3rd Generator City