UK Horse Racing Tips: Killarney

Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck won this 12 months ago and Aidan O'Brien looks to repeat that success courtesy of ARTHUR'S KINGDOM, who went close on debut when second at Leopardstown to a more fancied stablemate. O'Brien's hand is strengthened by his pair of newcomers, Emperor Of The Sun and War Cabinet, while Hint Of Stars ran with credit on his first outing at the Curragh and steps up in trip now.
Prediction : 1st Arthurs Kingdom 2nd Emperor Of The Sun 3rd Hint Of Stars

TIME TUNNEL looks ready for the step up in trip to a mile having gone close over seven furlongs at Leopardstown last time. Dermot Weld's Invincible Spirit filly, who wears a first-time visor, has the added bonus of Frankie Dettori in the saddle. Romantic Proposal has made the podium on all three starts and has to be given plenty of respect, while the 100,000-euros Shamardal colt Tauran Shaman looks the pick of the newcomers.
Prediction : 1st Time Tunnel 2nd Romantic Proposal 3rd Tauran Shaman

Tony The Gent is entitled to plenty of respect and is likely to run his usual honest race. However, it is interesting that Dermot Weld has booked Frankie Dettori aboard his MUJID, who landed a course-and-distance maiden in May and wasn't given a hard time on handicap debut when last seen. Highland Dress' inexperience cost him at Fairyhouse last time, but the Godolphin colt can't be overlooked, while the Ballydoyle contender Turnberry Isle is another who shouldn't be discounted.
Prediction : 1st Mujid 2nd Highland Dress 3rd Tony The Gent

Viadera made the podium at Carlisle in similar company last month and Ger Lyons' three-year-old could be suited by the return to a mile. Snapraeceps could be the pick of Joseph O'Brien's trio, while Morpho Blue finished ahead of that rival when winning at Limerick and has looked a useful operator. However, preference is for SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL, who wasn't beaten far in Group 3 company last week and, despite dropping notably in trip, scored over this distance in a maiden the time before.
Prediction : 1st Simply Beautiful 2nd Viadera 3rd Morpho Blue

LADY SCATHACH has already won three times this year and a 4lb rise in the ratings for the most recent of those victories may not be enough to stop her from taking this contest as well. The consistent Voyageofdiscovery should be hard to keep out of the frame, while Sharp Focus and Doogan's Warren are others who merit consideration in an open event.
Prediction : 1st Lady Scathach 2nd Voyageofdiscovery 3rd Sharp Focus

DEFINING BATTLE improved with every start in maiden company and that includes his victory over a mile at Listowel last time out. If the son of Lope De Vega can take another step forward he could add another victory to his record off an opening mark of 77. Finding Nero has been in very good form so far in 2019 and he appears to be the main threat to the selection. Elite Trooper Grey and Millswyn are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Defining Battle 2nd Finding Nero 3rd Millswyn

HAPPY COMPANY has been running well in defeat all season and this appears to be an ideal opportunity for the consistent gelding to earn his third career victory. Royal Admiral is another whose most recent form offers plenty of encouragement for his chances. Others to consider in a moderate contest are A Few Bob Short, Dasmyhoss and King Christophe.
Prediction : 1st Happy Company 2nd Royal Admiral 3rd A Few Bob Short