UK Horse Racing Tips: Fairyhouse

HONEYSUCKLE was the standout of her own sex in novice company last season, ending her campaign with a dominant display over C&D in Grade 1 company in April, and Henry De Bromhead's mare rates as a most exciting individual for the months ahead. She won't have things her own way though with the Willie Mullins pair, Mister Blue Sky and Easy Game, both Graded winners in their own right and preference of those pair goes to the former as he might have more scope for improvement.
Prediction : 1st Honeysuckle 2nd Mister Blue Sky 3rd Easy Game

CERBERUS made his exciting stablemate A Wave Of The Sea pull out all the stops on his jumping bow and then again found only one too strong when switched back to the Flat at Galway. He holds Kid Curry on his Punchestown display and can go one better on this occasion. Instant Return made a pleasing start to his hurdling career when third at Ballybrit, while Red Gerry is the pick of the new recruits after his fourth in the Irish Cesarewitch.
Prediction : 1st Cerberus 2nd Instant Return 3rd Red Gerry

MONKFISH was bought for 235,000 pounds shortly after winning his point at Stowlin last April and made a promising Rules debut when runner-up in a Punchestown Festival bumper 192 days ago. On that occasion he was behind a useful type who acquitted himself well on his hurdling bow at Naas on Saturday and, bred to improve with time, the son of Stowaway can make a winning start to his hurdling career. Diol Ker warrants respect on what he achieved in two outings over timber last term, while others to note include Epson Du Houx, fourth in a Navan bumper in March, and Dionysis, a half-brother to Grade 1 winner Bacardys.
Prediction : 1st Monkfish 2nd Diol Ker 3rd Epson Du Houx

IKNOWWHEREIAMNOW was challenging for the lead when falling two out at Limerick on her most recent start and providing that has left no lasting scars, she can gain compensation off the same mark. Presenting Sun won in good style on his handicap/yard debut for Ellmarie Holden and could have more to offer despite a 9lb rise from the handicapper. Lagenod and Mickey Shea appeal most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Iknowwhereiamnow 2nd Presenting Sun 3rd Lagenod

DAWSON'S COTTAGE left his three maiden performances well behind when three-parts of a length second behind subsequent winner Shumaker on his handicap/seasonal debut at Punchestown last month and, despite a 5lb rise, he is fancied to go one better in this contest. Caerleon Kate seemed to enjoy more positive tactics when fourth over an extended 3m at Ayr last time and makes plenty of appeal now cutting back in distance, while Solar Heat and Johnny Sue complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Dawsons Cottage 2nd Caerleon Kate 3rd Solar Heat

BAPAUME was fourth in the Stayers' Hurdle last term and is rated 158 over timber. If he can transfer that ability over fences on his chasing bow then he'll take all of the beating for Willie Mullins. Galvin was in the process of running a big race when falling four out at Galway last month and is feared most, while there could also be a big run on the cards from Cap York, who chased home Battleoverdoyen in a beginners' chase at Galway 16 days ago.
Prediction : 1st Bapaume 2nd Galvin 3rd Cap York

Gordon Elliott and Lisa O'Neill teamed up to win this contest 12 months ago and that pair might strike again, this time with KAYF THOU. He won and placed at this venue prior to a respectable sixth in a fiercely competitive handicap at Navan and the addition of cheekpieces could potentially unlock another gear. Steer Clear certainly won't be found wanting from the saddle, with Aine O'Connor booked to ride, and he can build on a couple of solid efforts last month, while Allduckornodinner, Ask Cory and Daisy Chicks add further spice to the race.
Prediction : 1st Kayf Thou 2nd Steer Clear 3rd Allduckornodinner

SIL VER KLASS made a promising start to his chasing career when third in a strong-looking event over 2m2f at Galway and, likely to improve for this step up in trip, he is fancied to play a leading role. Glamorgan Duke also ran well on his first chase appearance at Ballybrit, finishing 11 lengths third behind the high-class Battleoverdoyen, and he should give another good account, while Cherokee Bill may improve for the application of blinkers.
Prediction : 1st Sil Ver Klass 2nd Glamorgan Duke 3rd Cherokee Bill