UK Horse Racing Tips: Fairyhouse

NEVER BEFORE boasts a decent level of form, having finished behind Royal Ascot contenders on both his outings at Dundalk and Naas, and he can put those efforts to good use on this occasion. Daoub will have benefited plenty from the experience gained on debut at the Curragh last month, while similar comments apply to Ohio State, who was bitterly disappointing when sent off favourite on his racecourse bow at Naas but is expected to improve significantly.
Prediction : 1st Never Before 2nd Daoub 3rd Ohio State

CLASHANISKA didn't get home over 7f on soft ground at Limerick when last seen in April but he is expected to bounce back dropping in distance with Donnacha O'Brien taking over in the saddle. Sun Sign returns from a lengthy absence, having showed promise on her sole outing in France in October 2017, and would have to warrant respect if the market speaks in her favour. Others to consider include Limit Long and Marwari.
Prediction : 1st Clashaniska 2nd Sun Sign 3rd Limit Long

MIACOMET returned to handicap company and finished second over this distance at the Curragh last Friday. Jack Davison's filly only went up 1lb for that effort and the daughter of Dandy Man can get her head in front on this occasion. Wild Bob Cat may improve from her first outing of the season with the extra furlong unlikely to pose any issue, while Bionic Tonic completes the shortlist on her handicap debut second at Sligo.
Prediction : 1st Miacomet 2nd Wild Bob Cat 3rd Bionic Tonic

HIGHLAND DRESS looked like one to follow when winning his maiden at Cork last month and the Sharmadal colt is fancied to remain unbeaten for John Oxx, despite now tackling better opposition, The three-year-old showed a professional attitude on that occasion and isn't quite as exposed as Black Magic Woman, who won well at Gowran Park earlier this month, and Klute, who claimed a tactical three-runner affair over course and distance 15 days ago.
Prediction : 1st Highland Dress 2nd Black Magic Woman 3rd Klute

First-time blinkers seemed to work their magic for My Mystique at Gowran Park last time as he enjoyed a drop in grade to open his account, while Raphael looked progressive last season but the 283-day absence has to be seen as a concern. A chance can be taken on ARCANEARS, who caught the eye when second at the Curragh over 6f last month, shaping as though some extra yardage would suit. The four-year-old is unexposed and looks ready to claim one of these sooner rather than later.
Prediction : 1st Arcanears 2nd My Mystique 3rd Raphael

JAKE PETER did not appear to relish the step up to 2m1f at Killarney last time out but his previous narrow defeat at Limerick offers plenty of encouragement and looks worth another chance back down in trip. Vitudurum failed to fire on his sole start over hurdles but he is a player based on his Flat form from last year. Others to consider are Cacique Royale, Goodwood Showman and Tooreen Legend.
Prediction : 1st Jake Peter 2nd Vitudurum 3rd Cacique Royale

WALKABOUT only just failed to follow up his Limerick win in April when going down narrowly at Tipperary 10 days ago and he could provide his supporters with some valuable compensation this evening. Pearl Warrior's last couple of efforts suggest that he is progressive and the three-year-old should not be underestimated, while Bold Statement merits consideration on his handicap and stable debut.
Prediction : 1st Walkabout 2nd Pearl Warrior 3rd Bold Statement

ROSES QUEEN bounced back to form when finishing a close third over 1m2f here late last month and she appears to be the one to beat this evening based upon that evidence. Poitin has been running well enough of late to suggest that she can make the frame in a race of this nature, while similar comments apply to Machiavelli.
Prediction : 1st Roses Queen 2nd Poitin 3rd Machiavelli