UK Horse Racing Tips: Tipperary

CARRIE DES CHAMPS brings some high-class bumper form to the table, winning three on the bounce before finishing third in Listed company at Gowran, and she is expected to prove extremely difficult to beat on her hurdling debut. Point-to-point winner Robin Des Sivola is expected to improve on her bumper form now switching to timber, although Strange Notions rates the bigger threat. She already has jumping experience under her belt and went down by a nose on the Flat last time.
Prediction : 1st Carrie Des Champs 2nd Strange Notions 3rd Robin Des Sivola

This looks a good opportunity for course winner ASK DAVID to add to his tally. Timothy Doyle's charge finished second and first at Fairyhouse and Punchestown respectively prior to being brought down two out at Gowran, when still in touch, and the in-form seven-year-old is likely to be in the thick of the action once again. Fu's Island only found subsequent winner Shanroe Al C too good at Limerick and she will go close with a repeat display, while Churchtown Glen, Pivotal Flame and Crimson Chief are others to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Ask David 2nd Fus Island 3rd Churchtown Glen

It might pay to take a chance on the returning BOMBER JACKSON, who posted a number of solid performances during the summer/autumn time of last year and Conor Brassil's valuable 5lb claim will come in very handy. Gotaway started the new year in tremendous form over fences but then pulled up last time. However, he has been given 103 days to recover from whatever might have been amiss that day and can be given another chance, while Princess Mahler is respected on the form of her fourth-placed effort at Clonmel in February.
Prediction : 1st Bomber Jackson 2nd Gotaway 3rd Princess Mahler

STOUGHAN CROSS won well at Kilbeggan a couple of weeks ago and a 5lb rise in the ratings for that success may not be enough to stop him from taking this contest as well. Commandant has to be respected following his recent victory at Wexford, while Pack Your Bags and Effernock Lad are others who could go well in a wide-open event.
Prediction : 1st Stoughan Cross 2nd Commandant 3rd Pack Your Bags

A chance can be taken with BRAHMA BULL, who has been off the track for 379 days but his last two starts came in Grade 1 company. He was not disgraced on either of those occasions and the eight-year-old has to be respected today. Tin Soldier is another who has a chance based on the pick of his form, while Western Honour and Bootlegger complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Brahma Bull 2nd Tin Soldier 3rd Western Honour

CASEY JEM backed up his two wins between the flags with a comfortable nine-length success at Cork last month and must have leading claims looking to extend his winning run. Rewritetherules was on the scoresheet at Down Royal earlier this week and turns out quickly attempting to follow up, while cheekpieces could be the key to Clonguile Way making a successful switch to racing under Rules following his impressive point win at Curraghmore.
Prediction : 1st Casey Jem 2nd Rewritetherules 3rd Clonguile Way

TOKYO GETAWAY has shown improvement on each outing between the flags and having opened her account in useful fashion at Oldcastle last month, the mount of Jamie Codd could be the one to side with. Nell's Well got off the mark at the first attempt in January and is an interesting contender here, while the closely matched pair of Fort Worth Texas and Dime A Dozen bring plenty of experience to the table and know how to get involved at the business end.
Prediction : 1st Tokyo Getaway 2nd Fort Worth Texas 3rd Dime A Dozen

GROODY ROVER was an impressive winner at Kildorrery when scooting clear to score by 12 lengths and could build on that to land further glory for Philip Fenton. Banner Rebel and Doyen Dancer both caught the eye between the flags last time, scoring well on their first outings, while Carrigmoorna Pine has some useful point form to his name and has the benefit of a run under Rules.
Prediction : 1st Groody Rover 2nd Banner Rebel 3rd Carrigmoorna Pine