UK Horse Racing Tips: Clonmel

COOLAGH PARK finished second behind a smart type at Gowran Park earlier this month, but pulled well clear of the remainder and might take some stopping now on ground that is drying all the time. The six-year-old wears a tongue-tie now and, having faced hot company in his career so far, should appreciate these calmer waters. Farmix only found one too good over C&D when last seen and might go close once more, while Florrie Webb showed promise when third on stable debut for Henry De Bromhead last year but has been off the track for 256 days.
Prediction : 1st Coolagh Park 2nd Farmix 3rd Florrie Webb

COSA BAN was in the process of running a big race when falling two out at Gowran earlier in the month and should go well if none the worse for that tumble. Immortality, who has scored between the flags, has claims if stepping up on his Clonmel sixth last time and can fight it out with Elusive Star, who is another with winning point-to-point form in the book, for the silver medal.
Prediction : 1st Elusive Star 2nd Cosa Ban 3rd Immortality

SHANTOU SISU was denied by just a short head in similar conditions here earlier this month and looks the one to side with off only a 3lb higher rating and Danny Mullins returning to the saddle. If this is run at a true pace then it could help Balkos, who was third off this rating over 2m4f at Punchestown in January and now drops back in trip. Mattie's Mountain wasn't disgraced when sent off favourite last time, finishing fourth over this distance at Thurles, and he is another to consider off the same figure.
Prediction : 1st Shantou Sisu 2nd Balkos 3rd Matties Mountain

BITSANDPIECES wasn't at his best when third over 2m4f at the course earlier in the month but the drop back in trip appears ideal for the 11-year-old in his bid to shed the maiden tag over fences. Classic Concorde was knocking on the door in handicap hurdles last autumn and is of interest now going chasing, while Cushintown Finest will find this an easier assignment than her chase debut at Thurles against decent mares.
Prediction : 1st Bitsandpieces 2nd Classic Concorde 3rd Cushinstown Finest

Willie Mullins has won the last couple of runnings of this contest and appears to have another good chance with BACHASSON this time around. The nine-year-old is three from six over fences, including having won twice at Listed level, and he arrives on the back of a cracking effort in the Coral Cup at the Cheltenham Festival. With a clear round of jumping, he should be able to get the better of these rivals. Death Duty also ran well at Prestbury Park earlier this month, finishing 10th of 23 in a Grade 3 chase, and could put up most resistance. Also in the Gigginstown silks, Mortal looks best of the remaining trio.
Prediction : 1st Bachasson 2nd Death Duty 3rd Mortal

THE TRIGGER came desperately close to landing a gamble at Downpatrick on Sunday and providing this doesn't come too soon after those exertions, he could prove difficult to beat. He was closing all the way to the line in the aforementioned contest so stepping up from that extended 2m3f trip looks an obvious plus point. Robin Deuz Pois struck on her second outing for Gordon Elliott at Newcastle and should remain competitive off this 8lb higher mark, while Dubai Devils and West Is Best are other names to note.
Prediction : 1st The Trigger 2nd Robin Deuz Pois 3rd Dubai Devils

Point-to-point winner Yousayitbest cost 220,000 pounds at the sales last November and is of real interest making his debut for Henry De Bromhead. However, this could go the way of FRONTAL ASSAULT, who has shaped with real encouragement under Rules so far. Firstly finishing second to the well-regarded Energumene at Thurles, then when finishing third to subsequent Champion Bumper winner Ferny Hollow at Fairyhourse. Willie Mullins has a fine record in this sphere which brings his newcomer Captain Kangaroo into calculations, with Eye Van and Western Run others to note.
Prediction : 1st Frontal Assault 2nd Yousayitbest 3rd Captain Kangaroo