UK Horse Racing Tips: Gowran Park

SOVIET PIMPERNEL shaped nicely in bumpers in the spring and got off the mark when returning at Listowel last month. He could follow up that comfortable victory now tried over hurdles for the first time and makes plenty of appeal. Miss Cognac was on the scoresheet when last seen in May and is of real interest, while useful Flat performer Ciao picked up a silver medal over timber last time and is also respected.
Prediction : 1st Soviet Pimpernel 2nd Miss Cognac 3rd Ciao

ABACADABRAS proved to be one of last season's leading bumper performers, finishing fourth in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham before following that effort up with a silver medal in a Grade 1 at the Punchestown Festival. Gordon Elliott's five-year-old could be hard to beat if proving just as effective over hurdles and is an exciting runner in this contest. Golazo should appreciate the return to two miles and has a hood for assistance this time, while Poseidon picked up a silver medal at Limerick when last seen in May and has the experience over timber to play a part.
Prediction : 1st Abacadabras 2nd Poseidon 3rd Golazo

JOY'S GIFT didn't have the smoothest passage when fourth on a raiding mission to Uttoxeter last month and could be the one to side with racing off a mark just a 1lb higher mark than when second at Down Royal before that. Course-and-distance winner Wild Desire (third) and Deauville Society (fifth) weren't too far behind in that contest and have to be respected, while Blackyellowred was a silver medalist at Roscommon earlier this week and is a contender off the same rating.
Prediction : 1st Joys Gift 2nd Blackyellowred 3rd Wild Desire

EMILY MOON was deemed good enough for Grade 1 company last season and could take this on reappearance for Jessica Harrington. The five-year-old can be forgiven a disappointing Punchestown effort in May, which came after a long season, and can regain the winning thread after a break. Surin beat Gardens Of Babylon at Fairyhouse earlier this year before finishing third behind the ill-fated Sir Erec in the Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown, while Echo Park, a stablemate to the selection, is also considered.
Prediction : 1st Emily Moon 2nd Surin 3rd Echo Park

Unexpected Depth accounted for Buttons And Bows (second) at Listowel last time but has a 14lb rise to cope with and could find life difficult now taking on more competitive company. Foreign Secretary showed potential last season and handles varying ground, but a more solid option could be QUANTATMENTAL. Second to a well-handicapped horse at Bellewstown in August, the four-year-old has a fine attitude and can win races over hurdles before switching to the larger obstacles over further.
Prediction : 1st Quantatmental 2nd Foreign Secretary 3rd Unexpected Depth

Off a handy racing weight, it might pay to side with TIGER TWENTY TWO. There was plenty to like about his debut outing for Gordon Elliott at Navan last week, staying on in the closing stages to take fourth, and he is entitled to improve for that first start since June. Fu's Island brings winning C&D form to the table, has been running well of late and is partnered by top conditional Darragh O'Keeffe. She warrants respect along with Crimson Chief and She'stherightone, who have both been knocking on the door.
Prediction : 1st Tiger Twenty Two 2nd Fus Island 3rd Crimson Chief

Willie Mullins has won the last couple of renewals and is triple-handed this time around, with Tramore scorer Getaway Gorgeous looking to be the main hope, but Gordon Elliott might have the upper hand as he saddles two very exciting mares. Ard Abhainn won the closing race of last season's Punchestown Festival, seeing off subsequent dual scorer Rocket Lad amongst others, and could be anything at this stage, but stablemate BIGBADANDBEAUTIFUL shades the verdict. Jamie Codd's mount may be more streetwise after three bumper runs and sets the standard, having finished second in Grade 2 company at the Dublin Racing Festival before sluicing up at Clonmel.
Prediction : 1st Bigbadandbeautiful 2nd Ard Abhainn 3rd Getaway Gorgeous