UK Horse Racing Tips: Curragh

SNOWFALL really caught the eye when finishing third on her debut over 5f at Navan earlier in the month and that form was boosted when the second subsequently placed in the Albany at Royal Ascot. This daughter of Deep Impact is out of a Group 3 winner over 1m 4f, who is also a full-sister to the Arc winner Found, which suggests that this filly should only improve for the step up in trip. Aliyza is another well-bred filly who should improve for her debut experience, while Willow and Sister Rosetta are arguably the pick of the newcomers.
Prediction : 1st Snowfall 2nd Aliyza 3rd Willow

WEMBLEY is the fifth foal out of a mare whose four previous offspring (all by Galileo) have all earned black type. That includes the Group 1 winner Johannes Vermeer and the Group 2 second Petite Mustique, which means this son of Galileo merits the utmost respect this afternoon. Hudson River has to be of some interest given that he is the first foal out of the dual Nunthorpe winner Mecca's Angel. With Ger Lyons' yard in such good form Lust also makes the shortlist, while any market support for Iowa would have to be noted.
Prediction : 1st Wembley 2nd Hudson River 3rd Lust

NAPA VALLEY couldn't have been much more impressive when scoring on debut over a mile earlier this month for the Ballydoyle team and despite showing plenty of pace there, he is fancied to take this extra couple of furlongs in his stride. The three-year-old beat some potentially nice types that day, and can prove too strong for more experienced stablemate Keats, who got off the mark at Gowran Park nine days ago. Rebel Tale might prove best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Napa Valley 2nd Keats 3rd Rebel Tale

Maid Of Spirit made a winning stable debut for Ken Condon here earlier this month and the gutsy mare, who is in foal and looking to make hay while time allows, won't mind the drop back to 5f. The game course regular Fridtjof Nansen wasn't far back in third on that occasion and is respected, while Urban Beat shaped with encouragement in a Listed contest last weekend and the stable are in good form. However, a chance is taken on ALLIGATOR ALLEY, who was a smart two-year-old and could have plenty more to come having picked up a silver medal in a Naas Listed event on his reappearance.
Prediction : 1st Alligator Alley 2nd Maid Of Spirit 3rd Urban Beat

MAKE A CHALLENGE kept on improving throughout 2019, ending his season by running in the Champions Sprint at Ascot where he wasn't disgraced, and he made an impressive return to action at Naas last week in Listed company. Some of his strongest performances came here last year, winning at this venue three times in 2019, and Denis Hogan's gelding can prove himself at this level. Speak In Colours ran well in the Diamond Jubilee at Royal Ascot and is respected along with Forever In Dreams, who wears cheekpieces for the first time.
Prediction : 1st Make A Challenge 2nd Speak In Colours 3rd Forever In Dreams

Last seen landing the Champion Stakes at Ascot in October, MAGICAL sets the form standard on her four victories at the top level and is expected to pick up where she left off. Her stablemate Fleeting has a little bit to find with her on these terms but is a solid operator and looks the most likely candidate for the forecast. Cayenne Pepper receives a weight-for-age allowance and is unexposed over middle distances, but Willie Mullins' globetrotter True Self is fancied to pick up the bronze medal.
Prediction : 1st Magical 2nd Fleeting 3rd True Self

ROIBEARD shaped with an abundance of promise on his return from a break when third over the extended 1m 1f at Gowran last time and is expected to gain compensation for that narrow beating now granted this extra yardage. Hat-trick seeker Will Be King is high on the shortlist in his present mood and can fight it out for the silver medal with the unexposed Centroid and Yenillik, who is moving outside of maiden company and appears on a workable mark.
Prediction : 1st Roibeard 2nd Will Be King 3rd Centroid

Willie Mullins appears to have a strong hand, with his team headed by SHARJAH, who enjoyed another excellent hurdling campaign and beat all bar Epatante in the Champion Hurdle on his most recent outing. He could be well treated on the level, but his stablemate Jon Snow is just as likely to be ahead of his mark and is a threat under Colin Keane. De Name Escapes Me, Dalton Highway and Tony Martin's new recruit Buckman Tavern also command attention in a competitive affair.
Prediction : 1st Sharjah 2nd Jon Snow 3rd Buckman Tavern