UK Horse Racing Tips: Tipperary

CAYENNE PEPPER created a big impression when making a winning debut at Leopardstown last month and, based on that evidence, she appears to be the one to beat. Lougher also caught the eye on her first start and should not be underestimated, while similar comments apply to Royal County Down.
Prediction : 1st Cayenne Pepper 2nd Lougher 3rd Royal County Down

DESIGNATION has not been beaten far on her last couple of starts and the strength of her form suggests she is the one to beat in this contest. Dame Kyteler took a step forward at Leopardstown last time out and could have more to offer. Others to consider are Russian Vine and Midge Maisel.
Prediction : 1st Designation 2nd Dame Kyteler 3rd Russian Vine

MUNTAHEZ has surprisingly been dropped 1lb for a solid effort when third at Ballinrobe 10 days ago and Kevin Prendergast's charge looks poised to strike off his revised mark of 62. It would be disappointing if he didn't have enough to win a handicap at this level and the three-year-old appeals more than Puddymore, who was only beaten a length and three quarters at 50-1 when fifth at Leopardstown recently. Never Rains has shown up well for a long way the last twice and remains unexposed.
Prediction : 1st Muntahez 2nd Puddymore 3rd Never Rains

Air Force Jet is better than what he showed in the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot two weeks ago and could bounce back, while Illusionist took a big step forward in his development when fifth at the same meeting in the Windsor Castle. Invincible Diva and Royal Affair both look progressive, but this can go to the Norfolk fourth STRIVE FOR GLORY. Robert Cowell's inmate handles varying ground and looks poised to double his career tally if given a strong pace to aim at.
Prediction : 1st Strive For Glory 2nd Air Force Jet 3rd Illusionist

BAND OF OUTLAWS makes most appeal despite going in against the older horses over hurdles for the first time. One of the leading juveniles last season, winning the Fred Winter in style at Cheltenham before finishing a creditable fifth at Aintree behind the Triumph Hurdle winner, Joseph O'Brien's charge has been found a decent opening giving just 1lb to stable companion Plinth, who is rated 17lb his inferior, Thomas Hobson, who struggled in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot latest and hasn't been seen in this sphere for 796 days, and Tombstone, who is eased in class but was fairly lacklustre in Grade 2 company at Fairyhouse in April.
Prediction : 1st Band of Outlaws 2nd Thomas Hobson 3rd Tombstone

Warlike Intent was slightly disappointing last time, but his hurdles debut before that was full of encouragement and the bumper winner can't be discounted here for a top team. However, a chance is taken on FANAHANS WELL, who has gone close the last twice in the pointing field and John Brassil's six-year-old could have plenty to offer now racing under Rules. Fightfortheroses was an encouraging third at Tramore last time and could improve for the step up in trip, while College Field, a half-brother to the useful Petticoat Tails and in the same ownership as Fightfortheroses, is worthy of a market check on debut.
Prediction : 1st Fanahans Well 2nd Warlike Intent 3rd Fightfortheroses

Clorinka has been kept to running between the flags since returning from a long absence and it is interesting that now is the time the nine-year-old mare reverts to racing under Rules having scored at Ballingarry last time. However, TUNGSTEN KID was only beaten a length when third off this mark when last seen at Ballinrobe and could build on that with Davy Russell an eye-catching jockey booking. Sizing Joshua may appreciate the return to hurdles having struggled over the larger obstacles of late, while Shantelle and Helly Hansum are others worth keeping an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Tungsten Kid 2nd Clorinka 3rd Sizing Joshua

It is interesting that Paul Townend takes over on Ballinrobe fourth WATCHING BRIEF, who has the chance to better that result off the same mark. Simple Steps could prove to be well handicapped in this sphere having scored over fences off an 11lb higher mark earlier this year, while the consistency of Courtin Bb is respected and she bumped into a useful operator when second at Kilbeggan last time.
Prediction : 1st Watching Brief 2nd Simple Steps 3rd Courtin Bb