UK Horse Racing Tips: Leopardstown

REBEL TALE took a step in the right direction when landing a Navan maiden over an extended 5f last time out and, noted as putting in his best work at the finish on that occasion, Andrew Slattery's charge is expected to improve over this longer distance. Real Force finished ahead of the selection when winning a 5f maiden at Naas in April and there could be little between the pair over this new trip. Fairyhouse maiden winner Law Breaker looks best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Rebel Tale 2nd Real Force 3rd Law Breaker

CLOCKERS CORNER left behind a moderate debut effort at Naas when fourth over 1m at Navan last time and looks capable of finishing on the premises for John Oxx if building on that performance now dropping back in trip. Candy Man makes some each-way appeal on his 1m course fourth last month, likewise Myth Creation, an interesting American import who is having her second start for Joseph O'Brien.
Prediction : 1st Clockers Corner 2nd Myth Creation 3rd Candy Man

LITTLE CLARINET kept on gamely under pressure when returning to winning ways in a Curragh handicap over an extended 6f last time and is expected to remain competitive over this slightly longer trip. Highly Approved was outpaced when fourth over 6f at Sligo last time and is another expected to appreciate a stiffer test, while any money for Victorious Secret, who returns from a break but won off 2lb lower on the all-weather in January, would also be notable.
Prediction : 1st Little Clarinet 2nd Highly Approved 3rd Victorious Secret

Newcomer ARTHUR'S KINGDOM is already entered in next year's Derby and could prove too strong for this field given that trainer Aidan O'Brien has enjoyed a remarkable season so far with his juvenile runners. Closely related to Royal Lodge winner Joshua Tree, the son of Camelot can get the better of stablemate Toronto, who was fifth on debut at this track 34 days ago and should appreciate this step up in trip. Hint Of Stars is another to keep an eye on for Jessica Harrington.
Prediction : 1st Arthurs Kingdom 2nd Toronto 3rd Hint Of Stars

FANCY FOOTINGS impressed on his seasonal/handicap debut when second on his first run for Joseph O'Brien at Gowran Park last month and could go one better now upped slightly in trip. The three-year-old remains on an unchanged handicap mark of 67 and it would be disappointing if he wasn't involved at the finish. Raffaello is nicely-related and took a big step forward in his development when scoring at Gowran four days ago, while A Step Too Far could prove best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Fancy Footings 2nd Raffaello 3rd A Step Too Far

INVASION DAY was no match for a Dermot Weld odds-on shot at Navan on his latest start, beaten 11 lengths, but the step up in distance and blinkers going back on in handicap company could see Ger Lyons' gelding return to winning ways. Claim The Lady is of interest on his handicap debut based on his return effort here over a mile behind Buckhurst, while the drop in trip and a set of cheekpieces could see Rips Dream bounce back to form.
Prediction : 1st Invasion Day 2nd Claim The Lady 3rd Rips Dream

NOBEL JOSHUA shaped with promise on his 1m7f course outing last Thursday despite appearing to not quite see out the distance. The drop a couple of furlongs, combined with first-time cheekpieces, could see him take a step forward and get the better of Time For Mabel, who boasts solid course form over the past few weeks, and One Cool Poet.
Prediction : 1st Nobel Joshua 2nd Time For Mabel 3rd One Cool Poet