UK Horse Racing Tips: Bellewstown

PHASE AFTER PHASE shaped with plenty of promise when fifth on debut in a red-hot Naas event (winner since Group 2-placed and the fourth successful twice) and a repeat performance alone, although he is entitled to improve, will make him tough to beat. Like the selection, Lisard Zara is equipped with a tongue-tie and can show up well, while the improving Dragon Ryker and newcomer Millisle also have silver medal claims.
Prediction : 1st Phase After Phase 2nd Lisard Zara 3rd Dragon Ryker

ABSTRACTION is entitled to improve for his comeback fifth at Down Royal, where only giving way late on, and he is a fair bit better off tonight having been eased 2lb in the ratings and with Andrew Slattery able to claim his full 5lb (rather than 2lb last time). He shades the verdict ahead of Lincoln, who showed plenty of early speed before fading into fourth over an extended 6f at Limerick when last sighted, and Colin Keane's mount Stanhope.
Prediction : 1st Abstraction 2nd Lincoln 3rd Stanhope

TRITONIX has shaped encouragingly in each of her three Flat starts to date, only losing out by a nose to the well-fancied Rock De Baune at Ballinrobe last time (Veinard fourth), and she looks the most likely winner of this event. Hannon has some smart hurdles form under his belt, including when touched off in Grade 2 company at Naas in February, and demands respect on his Flat race debut, while French recruit Next Stop Broadway could be worth a second look in the betting market.
Prediction : 1st Tritonix 2nd Hannon 3rd Next Stop Broadway

PEARL WARRIOR advertised his well-being when keeping on under pressure into second over 1m4f at Fairyhouse last month and could feasibly go one better now granted this stiffer test. Willie Mullins representative Shoulda Lied, a hurdles winner at Tipperary last summer, is worth a market check now returning to the level on a Flat mark of just 57, while Hey Little Boy offered more when fifth over 1m5f at Navan last time and is another who is capable of finishing on the premises.
Prediction : 1st Pearl Warrior 2nd Shoulda Lied 3rd Hey Little Boy

PASSING TRADE lost little in defeat when beaten by under a length over this trip at Limerick last month and another big run could be on the cards from the C&D winner, who has a 1lb rise in the ratings to contend with. Star Quality makes some appeal on her Naas third in May and could step up on her last run at the same venue now fitted with a first-time tongue-tie. Lady Scathach is rated only 2lb higher than when striking over this trip at Gowran earlier in the season and is another capable of taking a hand.
Prediction : 1st Passing Trade 2nd Star Quality 3rd Lady Scathach

AIRGEAD was beaten less than a length into second at Gowran last time and Prunella Dobbs' three-year-old now steps up to a mile looking to go one better off just a 1lb higher mark, with the talented Oisin Orr taking over in the saddle. Sevenaday was an encouraging third in a maiden last time and now makes his first start for Thomas Coyle, while Grace To Grace has been given a chance by the handicapper dropping back in trip.
Prediction : 1st Airgead 2nd Sevenaday 3rd Grace To Grace

MR ADJUDICATOR finished the jumps season in fine style by landing a competitive handicap at the Punchestown Festival before taking the Grade 2 Prix La Barka at Auteuil last month. Willie Mullins' five-year-old is interesting reverting to the level and could take some stopping if continuing his current form. Stablemate Royal Illusion obliged favourite backers at Leopardstown last month and is respected once again, while Hasanabad has tasted success over this distance already this term and could leave his latest handicap disappointment in the past.
Prediction : 1st Mr Adjudicator 2nd Royal Illusion 3rd Hasanabad