UK Horse Racing Tips: Thurles

BELLE WEST was in the process of running a decent race when falling last time out and that followed an encouraging placed effort at Sligo. If she can put in a clear round, the daughter of Westerner should be capable of going very well. Glen Of Aherlow has to be respected having won over hurdles at Clonmel when last seen in February, while Bee A Beneficiary completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Belle West 2nd Glen Of Aherlow 3rd Bee A Beneficiary

EVERLASTINGPROMISE won impressively at Clonmel two starts ago and can make amends for his narrow defeat over C&D last time out, despite being 5lb higher in the ratings. Great Khan is an obvious threat having hit the crossbar in a decent race at Galway last month, while Seskin Flyer and One In All In are others who merit places on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Everlastingpromise 2nd Great Khan 3rd Seskin Flyer

FLICKER FLAME put in an improved performance when chasing home a useful rival over this track and trip two weeks ago and that form suggests that she will be very hard to beat for a top yard. Bonarc should be in the frame based on her previous consistent form this season. Others who merit consideration are Gambling Mistress, Miss Aloud and Mrs Milner.
Prediction : 1st Flicker Flame 2nd Bonarc 3rd Gambling Mistress

Ocean Voyage was still going well when unseating her rider two out at Limerick last time and Gordon Elliott's four-year-old, who was looking for back-to-back victories on that occasion, is respected off the same mark. Dolly Dancer was another who looked set for a prominent role before falling at the last over fences at Tipperary last month. She was in good form before that and may appreciate the return to the smaller obstacles here. However, ELLIE MAC reverted to hurdles with encouragement on her recent reappearance and could build on that Punchestown third off only a 1lb higher mark.
Prediction : 1st Ellie Mac 2nd Ocean Voyage 3rd Dolly Dancer

OLD TOWN ROAD was a silver medallist over course and distance on his handicap debut a fortnight ago and has a fantastic chance of going one better off just a 3lb higher rating. Pat's Pearl has been in decent nick this year and reverts to timber following a fall at Downpatrick last time. She could prove to be well treated in this sphere if handling the drop to 2m. Theatre Run, In A Pinch and Morning Skye are others boasting each-way claims.
Prediction : 1st Old Town Road 2nd Pats Pearl 3rd Theatre Run

Santana Plessis justified odds-on favouritism at Kilbeggan in the summer, but it did take him long enough to get off the mark in bumpers and others appeal more. Stablemate Hell On Earth wasn't disgraced on his hurdling debut at Punchestown last month, but this can go the way of Henry de Bromhead's ROYAL THIEF. Sixth in a competitive Punchestown Festival bumper in May, the five-year-old is bred to appreciate this step up in trip returning to hurdling duty.
Prediction : 1st Royal Thief 2nd Santana Plessis 3rd Hell On Earth

PART TIME AFFAIR finished well on heavy ground at Roscommon just over five weeks ago back from a 162-day absence, and might take some stopping now with that run under his belt. The four-year-old represents a top yard and appeals more than Rosgalme, who is expected to be involved given his connections. Farsideofthemoon (fourth) finished ahead of Feelgood Island (sixth) at Fairyhouse last month and that pair can prove best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Part Time Affair 2nd Rosgalme 3rd Farsideofthemoon