UK Horse Racing Tips: Galway

Bercasa was successful in a competitive handicap at this venue on Wednesday and is interesting under a penalty, while stablemate Lucky Icon was a comfortable winner at Killarney. Both warrant respect for a trainer with history in this contest but preference is for WAIT HERE, who shaped like his turn might be near when third behind Lucky Icon at Killarney. A mark of 110 seems workable and he could be overpriced for his powerful owner.
Prediction : 1st Wait Here 2nd Bercasa 3rd Lucky Icon

ALPINE STAR was a promising third on debut at Leopardstown for the in-form Jessica Harrington and showed enough there to suggest that she can win a maiden before too long. The daughter of Sea The Moon can prove too hot to handle for Santiago, who travelled like a good horse when second on his racecourse bow, and Kassaba, who represents a yard that has claimed this prize twice in the last three years.
Prediction : 1st Alpine Star 2nd Santiago 3rd Kassaba

TESSERACT is gradually coming to the boil and warmed up for this contest with an impressive second in the Midlands National at Kilbeggan. The C&D winner may improve for the application of first-time cheekpieces, and a 2lb rise for his latest performance doesn't look too harsh. Top Of The Charts has suddenly hit top gear and is respected chasing a three-timer. Fellow hat-trick seekers Treasure Chest and Ocean Glandore are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Tesseract 2nd Top Of The Charts 3rd Treasure Chest

MR ADJUDICATOR could be considered an unlucky loser when fourth in the amateur riders' handicap on Monday and is taken to make amends, with that performance suggesting he is definitely capable of winning off his current Flat mark. War Diary built on his maiden efforts to gain his second victory on his handicap bow at the Curragh. He remains open to further progression in this sphere along with Camphor, an easy winner at Down Royal on her latest start, and Arthurian Fame.
Prediction : 1st Mr Adjudicator 2nd War Diary 3rd Camphor

HAZEL BAY boasts the strongest form by far in this contest, having placed twice at Listed level, and it will be disappointing if Dermot Weld's filly is unable to get off the mark on this occasion. A set of blinkers and the step up from an extended 1m1f could see Invitation take a stride forward, while the newcomer Mount Jannu is bred to stay well and any market support would make her an interesting contender.
Prediction : 1st Hazel Bay 2nd Invitation 3rd Mount Jannu

RAFFAELLO arrives having won his last two starts and a 4lb rise in the ratings for the most recent of those victories may not be enough to stop him from taking this race as well. Dare To Flare is another recent winner who has to be respected, while Imposing Supreme and Cafe Con Leche are others who make the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Raffaello 2nd Dare To Flare 3rd Imposing Supreme

THE KING could wear the crown here having picked up the silver medal in Listed company at Down Royal last week. He is turned out again quickly and should be able to go one better. Morga is a useful dual-purpose performer who can't be ignored, while Sneaky Getaway, who was a handy bumper horse, made a winning switch to this sphere at Leopardstown last month.
Prediction : 1st The King 2nd Sneaky Getaway 3rd Morga