UK Horse Racing Tips: Dundalk

DARK VADER showed a good level of form in maidens earlier in the year, placing behind subsequent Group 2 winner Royal Lytham on his second start at Navan, and this appears to be an ideal opportunity for Joseph O'Brien's colt to get off the mark. Hieroglyphic is entitled to step forward from her debut over track and trip second 21 days ago, while Varna Gold completes the shortlist based on his two course efforts to date.
Prediction : 1st Dark Vader 2nd Hieroglyphic 3rd Varna Gold

GRANDMASTER FLASH got off the mark here a fortnight ago over 1m4f and this step up in distance could unlock further progression from Joseph O'Brien's colt. Bronagh's Belle has been running over hurdles this autumn so fitness won't be a problem on her return to the level. She and the consistent Nimitz, who is a three-time course winner, look to be the main dangers.
Prediction : 1st Grandmaster Flash 2nd Bronaghs Belle 3rd Nimitz

JOHAN ZOFFANI has finished second on all three starts to date but this appears a golden opportunity for Michael O'Callaghan's juvenile to gain his first victory. Never Before is respected on his return from a break having not appeared to stay over 7f at Naas in July, while Turbo Command's last couple of efforts here could stand him in good stead.
Prediction : 1st Johan Zoffani 2nd Never Before 3rd Turbo Command

SHORE STEP made amends for his neck defeat at Laytown when scoring at Navan last month and Johnny Murtagh's experienced campaigner might be the one to side with off a 4lb higher mark. War Hero was running consistently well prior to his break and rates the pick of Adrian McGuinness' trio, while Nigg Bay was only a length away from back-to-back victories here 14 days ago and could have a big say in the finish.
Prediction : 1st Shore Step 2nd War Hero 3rd Nigg Bay

THEFAITHFULINDIAN has appreciated the return to the all-weather this autumn, placing on both starts here this month. The four-year-old can build on her second last time off just a 2lb higher mark, with cheekpieces applied to help. Turf Range rattled the crossbar over track and trip earlier this month and is considered, while Caronda, sent off favourite on her most recent appearance, has been in good form and is likely to be popular once again.
Prediction : 1st Thefaithfulindian 2nd Turf Range 3rd Caronda

MISS CUNNING made it fifth time lucky here nine days ago and is expected to have more to offer now trying a mile for the first time. The two-year-old appeals as a filly who can prove better than a rating of 56 now that she has shed her maiden tag, and may prove too strong for likely market rival Enchanted One. Joseph O'Brien won this race in both 2017 and 2018 so any market support for Johan The Great or Strawberry Picker would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Miss Cunning 2nd Enchanted One 3rd Johan The Great

Will Be King may improve on this first start for Joseph O'Brien after a gelding operation, while recent C&D winner Lily Lily Rose had been threatening to strike for a while and duly obliged 23 days ago under a strong ride from Chris Hayes. Sayesse and RIPPLING WATERS both found one too good here last time, and the latter is fancied to go one better. That was an excellent effort on stable debut for Tracey Collins, and the booking of Colin Keane suggests that connections mean business.
Prediction : 1st Rippling Waters 2nd Lily Lily Rose 3rd Sayesse

MUNFALLET was given plenty of cover by Ross Coakley when scoring here earlier this month and is likely to be ridden to challenge late once more. The selection is well handicapped on the pick of his old form, and he can defy a 6lb rise. Munaajaat has been performing with credit in some competitive events here lately and wears first-time cheekpieces now, while Everyhouronthehour showed more when second over C&D nine days ago and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Munfallet 2nd Munaajaat 3rd Everyhouronthehour