UK Horse Racing Tips: Roscommon

KELLS showed signs of promise when fifth on debut for Aidan O'Brien at Gowran Park three weeks ago and could have a good level of improvement in him, just as so many from this yard often do. The son of Galileo is entered in next year's Derby and he can account for Potala Palace, who took a big step forward in his development when runner-up on his second career start at Leopardstown last month. Newcomers Mere Catherine and Justina can also make their presences felt.
Prediction : 1st Kells 2nd Potala Palace 3rd Mere Catherine

HIGHLY APPROVED had been shaping well prior to striking at Bellewstown five days ago and could follow up after that confidence-boosting success. A 6lb penalty doesn't look too harsh, and the selection seems unlikely to be deterred by this drop back to 7f. Festina Plente was second at the same meeting last week and has to be respected while in such smart form, while Goodnite Irina is a good mare on her day and proved that when successful at Leopardstown 18 days ago.
Prediction : 1st Highly Approved 2nd Goodnite Irina 3rd Festina Plente

Caesar's Comet ran on well over this trip at Fairyhouse to finish fourth when last seen in May and might just need a bit further than this, while Very Smart struck at Down Royal 16 days ago but isn't as sure to be suited by the switch to this more conventional circuit. A chance can be taken on PIPER BOMB, who scored over this C&D last month and caught the eye when sixth at Bellewstown recently. The drop back to 7f should suit and Stephen Mooney takes off a valuable 2lb.
Prediction : 1st Piper Bomb 2nd Caesars Comet 3rd Very Smart

ACAPELLA BLU took a big step forward from a modest debut to finish fourth at the second time of asking at Tipperary when last seen in April, and Dermot Weld's filly should appreciate this slightly stiffer test of stamina. She travelled well into things last time before just looking one-paced, but should be all the wiser this time now tackling a furlong extra. At Last represents some powerful connections and is surely better than she has shown in her short career so far, while Timemakesitfine represents some in-form connections and warrants a second glance.
Prediction : 1st Acapella Blu 2nd Timemakesitfine 3rd At Last

HELIAC got off the mark when upped to this distance last time and Ger Lyons' Champs Elysees filly makes plenty of appeal now entering the handicap ranks on the back of that triumph. Defining Battle is following a similar path and is respected on this first try at 1m2f, while stablemate Sky Seven and Noel Meade's Laura Bullion appear consistent performers to keep onside.
Prediction : 1st Heliac 2nd Sky Seven 3rd Defining Battle

A drop back in trip could be just the ticket for MASAFF, who was down the field in the Group 2 Curragh Cup last time, but ran respectably on his reappearance in Listed company and was involved at the business end in some hot two-year-old contests last season. Mick Halford won this last season and his Massif Central is respected, while Kangaroo Valley romped to victory in a Tipperary maiden last time and is likely to be good enough to compete at this level considering the connections he represents.
Prediction : 1st Masaff 2nd Kangaroo Valley 3rd Massif Central

JERANDME caught the eye when keeping on well to take second at Leopardstown on his Flat debut and with the winner of that contest following up at Bellewstown earlier this week, all the signs are that Noel Meade's five-year-old could be the one to beat here. World Premier flattered to deceive over hurdles when with Ben Pauling, but the gelding is more than worth keeping an eye on in this sphere for new handler Niall Madden. Bruinneall brings plenty of experience to the table and is respected following two podium finishes lately, with Godolphin's Smart Living also considered.
Prediction : 1st Jerandme 2nd Bruinneall 3rd World Premier