UK Horse Racing Tips: Curragh

A case could be made for plenty in this field, but AL RIFFA made a pleasing start to his career when running a good second over this course and distance on his racecourse bow. His pedigree indicates that more could be to come, although expensive purchase Boy Scout is a big threat on his racecourse debut and could well make a race of it. Aidan O'Brien's second newcomer in the contest, Salt Lake City, is another who merits a lot of consideration.
Prediction : 1st Al Riffa 2nd Boy Scout 3rd Salt Lake City

Unless has been a beaten favourite in both appearances to date, but she has shown enough potential in making the frame to suggest she may go some way to living up to her illustrious pedigree. She was a head behind MADLY TRULY on the first of those runs, though, and with Joseph O'Brien's youngster not getting the best passage through the race, she can confirm her superiority granted better luck. Basil Martini shouldn't be long in winning races, while Delightful is the latest offspring of top-class filly/broodmare Lillie Langtry.
Prediction : 1st Madly Truly 2nd Unless 3rd Delightful

BEAUTY CRESCENT has been a beaten favourite on both of his previous starts, but the son of Acclamation has shown plenty of promise on those occasions. The first-time application of blinkers, as well as a gelding operation, could help him get off the mark. Wave Machine has a similar profile to the selection and is another with strong form claims. Cairo, Speirling Beag and Yuzu are all newcomers who merit places on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Beauty Crescent 2nd Wave Machine 3rd Cairo

Gustavus Weston has reigned supreme in this contest twice in the last three years and must be respected again. At the age of six, he has plenty on his plate, though, and it may be worth siding with DUBAWI LEGEND, who arrives on the back of an encouraging third in the Hackwood Stakes. The three-year-old relished his first attempt over 6f and it would be no surprise if he can take a step forward and reverse the form with Go Bears Go. The David Loughnane-trained colt was was runner-up on that occasion and also demands significant consideration.
Prediction : 1st Dubawi Legend 2nd Go Bears Go 3rd Gustavus Weston

Having only been beaten five lengths by Queen's Vase victor Eldar Eldarov last year, JANOOBI makes his handicap debut from a potentially lenient mark of 90. One of two in the race for Ger Lyons, the son of Night Of Thunder arrives on the back of a comfortable maiden success at Cork and, with further improvement likely, he could prove too strong. Big Baby Bull remains in fine fettle following a good second at the Galway Festival and should be competitive, despite a 2lb rise. Of the remainder, In Ecstasy makes most appeal.
Prediction : 1st Janoobi 2nd Big Baby Bull 3rd In Ecstasy

Little Big Bear is getting better all the time and may well go off favourite as his trainer Aidan O'Brien bids for a remarkable 17th victory in this race, but if they go fast from the off and make it a test of stamina, SHARTASH may pick them off. He holds Blackbeard and Apache Outlaw on Railway Stakes form and although likely to be better over further in time, this race may be run to suit. Unbeaten Coventry winner Bradsell is also expected to go well.
Prediction : 1st Shartash 2nd Little Big Bear 3rd Bradsell

The key to unlocking this tricky handicap could be the most recent clash between Gordon Bennett (first) and SUPERIOR FORCE (fourth) at Naas. The former may have come out on top by three lengths on that occasion, but Adrian Murray's charge is now 8lb better off and could be primed to strike for the first time since last November. A consistent sort at this level last season, She's In The Game is likely to enter the reckoning along with Amazing Emma and Miss Molly T.
Prediction : 1st Superior Force 2nd Gordon Bennett 3rd Shes In The Game

There would be no more deserving winner than Big Gossey, who keeps hitting the crossbar in big sprint handicaps. He was ahead of Neo Soul when they took minor honours in the Rockingham, before extending that gap when touched off in the Scurry, but he may have to settle for another supporting role, this time behind MEASURE OF MAGIC. Johnny Murtagh's filly is a class act on her day and a mark of 95 for her handicap debut really appeals.
Prediction : 1st Measure Of Magic 2nd Big Gossey 3rd Neo Soul