UK Horse Racing Tips: Leopardstown

Lovelier, a sister to multiple Group 1 heroine Winter, and EVENING PRIMROSE form a strong hand for Aidan O'Brien as he attempts to land this contest for the fifth time in six years. Preference of the pair goes to the latter as, on jockey bookings, she appears to be the first string from the stable and is related to a soft-ground winner. Ediyva is another newcomer to note for Dermot Weld, while Celestial Object sets the form standard having finished fifth in a Listed contest at the Curragh 13 days ago.
Prediction : 1st Evening Primrose 2nd Lovelier 3rd Ediyva

HACHERT makes a considerable amount of appeal on his racecourse debut as he is unlikely to have any issue with conditions being a son of Lope De Vega. Ger Lyons has enjoyed a fine season for owner Khallid Abdullah, most notably with Group 1 winner Siskin, and he could have another nice prospect to unleash here. Il Pescatore represents Dermot Weld who has won this maiden twice in the past five seasons, while others to consider include Joven and Mccabe.
Prediction : 1st Hachert 2nd Il Pescatore 3rd Joven

AZILA was able to be more competitive when dropped back into maiden company as she finished runner-up on her latest start at Gowran, and a pair of blinkers on her nursery debut could see her off the mark at the fifth attempt. Flower Garland can take a step forward on what she has achieved so far on the racecourse, while In The Present is of interest as she steps up in distance.
Prediction : 1st Azila 2nd Flower Garland 3rd In The Present

Amedeo Modigliani was disappointing when the subject of a gamble leading up to the Balmoral Handicap at Ascot seven days ago, while Thiswaycadeaux, second at Limerick earlier this month, was by far the best of the remainder behind a winner who was rated 12lb superior. That being said, it will take a good one to account for PINCHECK, who was deemed good enough for Group 3 company at Newmarket two weeks ago. A more prominent ride is expected to suit now that he drops in trip, while first-time cheekpieces could also eke out a bit extra.
Prediction : 1st Pincheck 2nd Amedeo Modigliani 3rd Thiswaycadeaux

Silver Service struck at the Curragh before turning in another creditable effort when second at Navan three days ago under Gary Carroll. That was particularly impressive given that she was 13lb higher last time, but this is a quick turnaround, and perhaps MEAN FOMHAIR can take advantage. Runner-up the last twice at Listowel and Navan, she deserves to land one of these soon and wears a first-time tongue-tie now. Tresorier might land a share of the pot, potentially at a nice price.
Prediction : 1st Mean Fomhair 2nd Silver Service 3rd Tresorier

JUSTIFIER has run with credit in some top contests so far this term and the Free Eagle colt, who tasted Listed success earlier this season, rates as the one to beat having gone close at Dundalk earlier this month. Joseph O'Brien's Degraves opened his account at Navan earlier this month, while stablemate Franklin Street has plenty of experience on his side. The field is complete by Aidan O'Brien duo Dawn Rising, Galileo newcomer and brother to the Group 1-winning Sovereign, and the Persia, who was last seen finishing fifth in Newmarket's Autumn Stakes.
Prediction : 1st Justifier 2nd Degraves 3rd Franklin Street

PEARL WARRIOR has progressed at a rate of knots this summer, winning three-in-a-row most recently, and Johnny Murtagh's three-year-old is backed to thrive once again here, with conditions looking perfect. Melburnian went close on a raiding mission to Newmarket earlier this month and has to be respected, with Future Proof's track-and-trip second last weekend marking him out as one to consider. Halimi was a winner at Naas last Sunday and commands plenty of consideration, but has just over three lengths to make up with the selection from when they met at Listowel last month.
Prediction : 1st Pearl Warrior 2nd Halimi 3rd Future Proof

TONY THE GENT has been running with his usual consistency at Dundalk of late and could record a second course success of the season having won here in August. Thermistocles and Timeforwest's exploits under National Hunt rules have to be taken seriously, while it would be no surprise to see Jessica Harrington's solid dual-purpose performer Neverushacon play a part at the finish. Track-and-trip winner Aussie Valentine and Dalileo are others to make each-way appeal, with the latter dropping back in trip following some useful efforts since reappearing last month.
Prediction : 1st Tony The Gent 2nd Timeforwest 3rd Thermistocles