UK Horse Racing Tips: Down Royal

ALIGHTED looked to have a bright future when winning a bumper at Leopardstown in December 2017 and he confirmed that promise when finishing second in a competitive maiden hurdle on his sole subsequent start the following November. The 393-day break is a slight concern but the son of Getaway has to be given the utmost respect today. Opposites Attract could prove to be the main threat based upon his placed effort at Navan earlier in the month, while Arakan Quest and Coolagh Park are the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Alighted 2nd Opposites Attract 3rd Arakan Quest

RHYTHM DIVINE was second in a Listed hurdle at Punchestown in May and the consistent performer, who regularly makes the frame, could prove a tough nut to crack. Bumper winner Behind The Curtain has made a pleasing start to jumping obstacles, making the podium on his last couple of outings, and is interesting having joined a new yard. Russian Diamond, a winner of a Galway bumper in the summer, and Gordon Elliott's Farsideofthemoon are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Rhythm Divine 2nd Behind The Curtain 3rd Russian Diamond

FIGHT FOR LOVE showed a likeable attitude when winning over 2m at Fairyhouse and effectively only 1lb higher today with Kevin Brogan's claim taken into consideration, he might be able to follow up. Laureate ran well off this same mark at Navan and merits consideration with cheekpieces now fitted, while Knockanora Lady, who finished third at Thurles latest, and the well-treated Well Joey are other names to note.
Prediction : 1st Fight For Love 2nd Laureate 3rd Knockanora Lady

Bitsandpieces will go very close if running up to his hurdles mark of 114, likewise the 110-rated mare Isle Of Destiny, who was still going well when unseating her rider at Fairyhouse latest and lines up in receipt of weight against the boys. TOUCH OF OSCAR gets the nod, though, as he won over timber on his only previous start over this distance and he took a step in the right direction over fences when finishing second at Clonmel earlier in the month.
Prediction : 1st Touch Of Oscar 2nd Bitsandpieces 3rd Isle Of Destiny

GOLDEN SUNSET showed improved form when runner-up at Tramore earlier in the month, with An Droichead Gorm one place behind him, and the six-year-old appears capable of further progression with the drop back in trip likely to suit. The aforementioned An Droichead Gorm merits a place on the shortlist along with Sliabh Mhuire Lass, who placed at Clonmel when switched to handicap company 21 days ago and warrants plenty of respect as Derek O'Connor is reunited with her.
Prediction : 1st Golden Sunset 2nd Sliabh Mhuire Lass 3rd An Droichead Gorm

UCELLO CONTI's young rider kicked for home too soon at Ballindenisk earlier this month, but the presence of Jamie Codd is a massive positive towards his chances and the 11-year-old is fancied to put race fitness to good use here. Edwulf won a Grade 1 last year and is an interesting recruit to this sphere, while Black Hercules looked in need of the run when second behind Arctic Skipper 32 days ago and could be a different proposition this time.
Prediction : 1st Ucello Conti 2nd Edwulf 3rd Black Hercules

Point winner Railway Hurricane is respected now starting out with Gavin Cromwell but narrow preference is for another of the winners between the flags, Gigginstown representative FAROUK D'ALENE, who debuts for Gordon Elliott after changing hands for 260,000 euros in the spring. The pick of the remainder may be Noel Meade's newcomer Trump Legend, any money for whom would be notable in a race his handler has won in the two previous seasons.
Prediction : 1st Farouk Dalene 2nd Railway Hurricane 3rd Trump Legend