UK Horse Racing Tips: Galway

EXIT POLL achieved a solid level of form in bumpers and got off the mark on his third start at Leopardstown on Boxing Day. A brother to the useful Ex Patriot, he is in the right hands to progress through the ranks over timber and it would be disappointing were he unable to make an impact in this sphere. Estelle Ma Belle makes her debut for Willie Mullins having shown a fair standard of form on the level in France, while Mr Everest, who ran on the Flat earlier in the week, and Top Moon add further spice to an interesting contest.
Prediction : 1st Exit Poll 2nd Estelle Ma Belle 3rd Mr Everest

GREAT WHITE SHARK justified strong market support to win the amateur rider handicap on Monday under a confident ride from Jody Townend. She now returns to hurdles seeking a hat-trick of victories and an opening mark of 131 in this sphere could well be exploited. Stable companion Eclat Des Mottes is entitled to come on for his first run after a break at Killarney 18 days ago, while Spades Are Trumps, De Name Escapes Me and Cosmo's Moon are all capable of being in the mix.
Prediction : 1st Great White Shark 2nd Eclat Des Mottes 3rd Spades Are Trumps

Aidan O'Brien has landed this contest on each of the past four years with some top-class individuals, including Capri in 2016 and Broome 12 months ago, and EMPEROR OF THE SUN shades the vote over stable companion Delta Dawn. A half-brother to star Australian sprinter Zoustar, the selection shaped with a fair amount of encouragement when third on his racecourse bow at Killarney and, like many from the stable, is expected to find a good chunk of improvement from that effort. Delta Dawn finished fourth on his first outing at Gowran and has to warrant respect along with Gatwick Kitten, a newcomer for Dermot Weld who is from the family of Marcel Boussac winner Amonita.
Prediction : 1st Emperor Of The Sun 2nd Delta Dawn 3rd Gatwick Kitten

TIME TUNNEL has hit the crossbar in her last couple of starts and this appears to be an ideal opportunity for the daughter of Invincible Spirit to get off the mark. Call Me Dolly put in an encouraging effort on her debut at Tipperary last month and is she is entitled to improve for that experience. Lancaster House is the first foal out of a US Grade 2 winner and he merits consideration on his racecourse debut.
Prediction : 1st Time Tunnel 2nd Call Me Dolly 3rd Lancaster House

ROYAL COUNTY DOWN has improved with every start to date and his recent win at Down Royal last month suggests that he could be underestimated by an opening mark of 87. Justina is another who has shown a decent level of ability already and she could be a big threat to the selection. Others to consider are Mythologic and St George's Head.
Prediction : 1st Royal County Down 2nd Justina 3rd Mythologic

Galtee Mist got the better of SYRENA by just a head over course and distance earlier this week and they could be the pair to fight out the finish once again, with Joseph O'Brien's three-year-old backed to turn the tables on the revised terms. Make A Challenge arrives having won two of his last three and is another to land track and trip glory this week to consider. Gowran winner Whatharm is respected despite a steep 10lb rise to contend with, while the consistent Angels is entitled to a place on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Syrena 2nd Galtee Mist 3rd Make A Challenge

ONE COOL POET has already scored twice at this meeting this week and bids to land an unique Galway Festival hat-trick over a trip he excelled at on Thursday, despite carrying a 12lb penalty. The Godolphin filly Mater Matuta could prove to be a huge danger as she steps up in trip having won a Ballinrobe maiden when last sighted, while Aidan O'Brien's Camelot colt King Pellinor is another potentially high-class handicap debutant to consider. Jumellea and Next Stop Broadway were both successful over a similar distance last time and are others to note.
Prediction : 1st One Cool Poet 2nd Mater Matuta 3rd King Pellinor

Willie Mullins has won two of the three renewals of this ad holds leading claims once again with SKYACE, who wasn't beaten far on debut at Ballinrobe and could have more to come for a trainer and jockey in top form. Springsteen's Girl was beaten less than a length at Down Royal in June and the booking of Jamie Codd catches the eye, while dual point-to-point winner Dime A Dozen has shaped with encouragement so far under rules and has experience on her side.
Prediction : 1st Skyace 2nd Springsteens Girl 3rd Dime A Dozen