UK Horse Racing Tips: Gowran Park

A chance can be taken with TIMEMAKESITFINE, who struggled in soft ground last time out but her previous form, which earned her a rating of 80, suggests that she can win a race of this nature. Never Rains has made the frame in all three starts since winning at Killarney in July and she should go well once again today. Others to note are Lottieloveheart and Grove Hill.
Prediction : 1st Timemakesitfine 2nd Never Rains 3rd Grove Hill

AVALANCHE was only narrowly denied in a competitive contest at Killarney last time out and the veteran has to be given the utmost respect this afternoon, despite a 5lb rise in the ratings. Hidden Spark has been in very good form in recent months and she is an obvious threat to the selection. The shortlist is completed by Guiding, Ocean Air and Summer's Dream.
Prediction : 1st Avalanche 2nd Hidden Spark 3rd Summers Dream

MEAN FOMHAIR could hardly have won any easier on her handicap debut at Roscommon on Monday and a 6lb penalty doesn't look enough to stop her from going in again today, as long as she has recovered from those exertions. Scorpion Black won over C&D two starts ago and that form gives him a decent each-way chance today, while Asanda rates best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Mean Fomhair 2nd Scorpion Black 3rd Asanda

ROYAL DORNOCH chased home two high-class rivals when finishing third in the Molecomb at Goodwood two starts ago and his run last time out can be forgiven, as it came in the Group 1 Prix Morny. Back at a realistic level, the son of Gleneagles is very hard to oppose this afternoon. Agitare has filled second place in both previous starts and could do so once again today. Edward Hopper and Fiscal Rules are others with valid form claims.
Prediction : 1st Royal Dornoch 2nd Agitare 3rd Edward Hopper

ANYA YLINA struggled on her handicap bow when finishing last at Leopardstown 20 days ago. However, the daughter of Oasis Dream could return to the form she displayed in two maidens earlier this year with both first-time cheekpieces and the drop in distance expected to suit. Galtee Mist backed up her Galway victory with a good effort to finish second at Cork and she is likely to be in the mix along with Drumquina, who shaped as though the extra yardage would benefit her at the Curragh last time.
Prediction : 1st Anya Ylina 2nd Galtee Mist 3rd Drumquina

BASHIYR was no match for a rival who boasted plenty of experience when second here on his racecourse debut and Dermot Weld's gelding can take the step forward required with that effort under his belt. Canning was one place behind the selection on that occasion and could benefit from the application of a tongue-tie, while Royal Highness and Landing Zone appear best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Bashiyr 2nd Canning 3rd Royal Highness

QUEEN AMIDALA stayed on well to get off the mark at Killarney on her third start and the manner in which she saw out that contest suggests the step up in trip is unlikely to pose any concerns. Dare To Flare won a handicap on the same card as the selection a fortnight ago and is respected despite a 6lb rise from the handicapper, while Major Reward's recent consistency can see him go very close.
Prediction : 1st Queen Amidala 2nd Dare To Flare 3rd Major Reward

PRESTO caused a surprise when winning a bumper at Cork by eight lengths in July and the switch to the level is unlikely to pose any issue having showed a smart turn of foot on that occasion. Party Playboy's most recent effort on the Flat saw him finish fifth at Glorious Goodwood and he can enter the reckoning along with West Coast Time, who is likely to improve for the extra couple of furlongs compared to last time at Tramore.
Prediction : 1st Presto 2nd Party Playboy 3rd West Coast Time