UK Horse Racing Tips: Curragh

There could be any number of potential stars among the newcomers, including Jim Bolger's Benignitas, Dermot Weld's Zoheyr and the Fozzy Stack-trained Koola Buala. However, experience may prove vital and YULONG VOICE showed enough on his Bellewstown introduction to suggest he can strike. Jessica Harrington's colt attempted to make all, but might not have to repeat that in this massive field. Edward Hopper and Luke Short both showed promise on debut and could be players too.
Prediction : 1st Yulong Voice 2nd Benignitas 3rd Edward Hopper

FOR THE TREES was fast from the stalls when making all at Sligo nine days ago and could be one to follow now that she has got off the mark. A mark of 83 for her nursery debut looks fair and Jessica Harrington's charge is sure to be handed an aggressive ride once more by Shane Foley. The Peckhampouncer was highly tried in maiden company before opening his account at Tipperary, while Captain Corcoran could also hit the frame.
Prediction : 1st For The Trees 2nd The Peckhampouncer 3rd Captain Corcoran

LIL GREY needs to prove she has the speed for this shorter trip but she makes plenty of appeal on her 6f course win in June and on her two solid Group 3 efforts in the Albany and Anglesey. King Neptune chased home the smart Siskin in a 6f Listed race here in May and has claims if returning to that level of form, while there may be more to come from Jim Bolger's French import Real Appeal on his second run for the stable, for all he's penalised for his Listed Maisons-Laffitte victory in May.
Prediction : 1st Lil Grey 2nd Real Appeal 3rd King Neptune

Joseph O'Brien can end his father's five-year winning streak with Gold Cup third MASTER OF REALITY, who gave the all-conquering Stradivarius plenty to think about at Royal Ascot and will enjoy the return to 1m6f. Stablemate Downdraft has won back-to-back Listed contests and is respected, while Aidan O'Brien saddles Southern France and 2017 St Leger hero Capri, but both have a bit to find with the selection.
Prediction : 1st Master Of Reality 2nd Capri 3rd Downdraft

This appears to offer the Derby fifth SIR DRAGONET the perfect opportunity to get back on track following his Classic near-miss and the Camelot colt, who was sent off favourite at Epsom, had impressed at Chester the time before. Buckhurst won the International Stakes over course and distance and is entitled to play another leading part, while Guaranteed and Leo De Fury, representing last year's winning handler, are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Sir Dragonet 2nd Buckhurst 3rd Guaranteed

The form of BELLEPOWER's Hamilton fourth was boosted earlier this week when the winner struck at Beverley and this is a nice opening for the three-year-old to land the spoils. Despite the competitive nature of this contest, it will be disappointing if she doesn't go close. Ultra Pride drops in trip after finishing a brave sixth at Leopardstown last week, while National Identity is unexposed and warrants a second glance representing Jim Bolger.
Prediction : 1st Bellepower 2nd Ultra Pride 3rd National Identity

WHATHARM landed a touch at Gowran Park when last seen in June and could prove difficult to stop in this similar grade. A 10lb rise obviously isn't ideal, but that was an authoritative performance 61 days ago and this looks to be shrewd placing by Patrick Flynn. Guiding finished a neck second over 7f at Gowran Park last month and would be dangerous if returning in a similar mood, while recent Ayr hero Kinch merits a market check and this step up in trip could spark improvement from Buzz Killington on his handicap bow.
Prediction : 1st Whatharm 2nd Guiding 3rd Kinch

Stanhope produced a thunderous late charge to share the spoils over the minimum trip at Bellewstown. A 1lb rise means he has to be considered, but ZODIACUS is given a tentative vote. The three-year-old showed up well when beaten just a length at Naas and she can build on it, despite running from out of the handicap proper. Master Matt is effectively up 9lb for his easy win over 5f here but still has to be respected, while the prolific Make A Challenge also warrants attention.
Prediction : 1st Zodiacus 2nd Master Matt 3rd Stanhope