UK Horse Racing Tips: Downpatrick

HANNON rates the one to beat on these terms and even though he's not run over timber since April, a recent spin on the Flat at Bellewstown could have put him spot on for this assignment. Avenir D'Une Vie ran well when picking up the silver medal in a Kilbeggan handicap last time and is feared most, while Cenotice is no forlorn hope for a place now fitted with first-time blinkers.
Prediction : 1st Hannon 2nd Avenir DUne Vie 3rd Cenotice

GUTTURAL has improved with each outing to date and is expected to build on a solid 2m4f second at Wexford last time and find the improvement needed to score. Three Is Company has shown promise between the flags and likely has better to offer under Rules, while any money for NH debutant Construct, who struck on the level at Roscommon in May, would also be worth noting.
Prediction : 1st Guttural 2nd Three Is Company 3rd Construct

SO ENJOY kept on well for second over an extended 2m1f in a novice hurdle here last month and could step up on that effort now granted this stiffer test. Laureate returned to form with a solid C&D second last time and could give the selection most to think about, though, in an open heat, recent Wexford fourth Inishbel and Gordon Elliott's Kashmir Wilde, who has been running in bumpers, could also make their presence felt.
Prediction : 1st So Enjoy 2nd Laureate 3rd Kashmir Wilde

BELLGROVE steps up in distance after his most recent hurdles effort at Tramore in May and is capable of taking full advantage of his 19lb lower rating in this sphere. Peaches And Cream took a step forward when runner-up at Down Royal over 2m4f last time and he could have more to come over a furlong shorter, while Santa Anna completes the shortlist based on his second at Downpatrick last month.
Prediction : 1st Bellgrove 2nd Peaches And Cream 3rd Santa Anna

HELLO PILGRIM took a step backwards from her hurdling debut at Wexford when switching to a bumper at the same venue 10 days ago. That said, she returns to hurdling on this occasion and connections have found the perfect opportunity for her to get off the mark under Rules. Monition has been consistent on his last couple of outings but appears vulnerable once again for win purposes, while Generator City's efforts prior to last time, when subsequently disqualified at Tipperary, suggest he is capable of being competitive.
Prediction : 1st Hello Pilgrim 2nd Monition 3rd Generator City

Veteran performer KING OF ARAN looks capable of giving weight and a beating to these rivals. Danny Mullins' mount won his latest hurdles appearance, over slightly shorter here, in May last year, and two solid performances on the Flat in June show that he maintains his love for the game. Basil's Boy arrives on the back of a gritty course success and he should remain competitive off 7lb higher, while Canadian Steel, also a track winner, is no forlorn hope if turning up after his outing at Sligo yesterday.
Prediction : 1st King Of Aran 2nd Basils Boy 3rd Canadian Steel

Gordon Elliott has won three of the last five runnings of this contest and his SAINT OR SINNER could strike on debut. The five-year-old is certainly bred for the job, with her sisters Rourke's Cross and The Paparrazi Kid both successful in this sphere, and with Jamie Codd aboard, she is in very safe hands. Barnet Brook is another respected newcomer with Patrick Mullins doing the steering, while Coosan Clover is likely to prove best of those with experience.
Prediction : 1st Saint Or Sinner 2nd Barnet Brook 3rd Coosan Clover