UK Horse Racing Tips: Ballinrobe

Seven of these met at Killarney last month, with AGHABOY faring best when beaten just a neck into second. On what was his first start over flights, the chestnut gelding was strong in the market and jumped well in the main. He is entitled to come on plenty for that effort and should prove hard to beat here with Kieran Callaghan taking a valuable 7lb off. Chargo finished just two and a half lengths behind the selection at Killarney and she looks the main danger. Settled in mid-division, the Highland Reel filly kept on well to take third at the Co Kerry venue and may benefit from a more forward ride now. Bright Blue was a fine fourth at Killarney and is sure to have plenty of supporters, while hurdling debutant Bridgehead is another that warrants respect. Tony Martin saddles three of the 13 set to take part and they are all best watched with a view to the future.
Prediction : 1st Aghaboy 2nd Chargo 3rd Bright Blue

Second in a Grade 3 bumper at the Punchestown Festival, BEYOND AMBITIOUS is the stand-out name. Successful at Wexford in May, she was since a bit disappointing when fourth on her debut over flights. She did however have three subsequent winners in behind and is entitled to come on plenty for that effort. Point-to-point winner Still Ciel is given second preference. She ran a fine race when three lengths second to the smart Sheishybrid at Cork last month, with that one winning twice since. Fellow point-to-point victor Inclusion warrants respect despite disappointing on her debut for Willie Mullins at Tramore. A runner-up here last month, She Is Electric is sure to have plenty of supporters, while others of interest are newcomer Hamartia and Truckers Angel. Bought for a massive 330,000 pounds after winning a point-to-point, reserve Queens River would be of definite interest if getting a run.
Prediction : 1st Beyond Ambitious 2nd Still Ciel 3rd Inclusion

With a featherweight on his back, OSKAR HIGH might be able to quickly follow up on his win at Galway on Monday. The 10-year-old, who won this very race 12 months ago, came home 14 lengths to the good at Ballybrit and was given a 10lb rise by the handicapper. He will carry just a 7lb winners penalty here and will be further aided by the 7lb claim of rider Shane O'Callaghan. Western Doyen is given second preference with Kieran Callaghan also claiming a valuable 7lb. Without a win in 18 starts, the Val O'Brien trained gelding went down by just a head on his most recent outing at Killarney and should be suited by the step up in trip here. The hat-trick seeking Watch The Weather warrants the utmost respect with Galway Hurdle winning rider Liam McKenna aboard. Dual course and distance winner Galon De Vauzelle and Bonnie Kellie for Sam Curling are other leading contenders.
Prediction : 1st Oskar High 2nd Western Doyen 3rd Watch The Weather

Very few can be safely ruled out in this competitive affair. The winner of three hurdles last season, INFLUENTIAL LADY gets the nod. She made the breakthrough over fences at the Tramore August Festival and since ran a fine race to finish third on the level at Gowran. The Doyen eight-year-old makes plenty of appeal here off a mark of 103. Jimmy Barcoe trains the selection and is also represented by Frazel Express. Second on three of her last four starts and already a dual winner this year, she has definite claims with Cian Quirke taking a valuable 7lb off. A winner at Kilbeggan in July, Lily Light Foot has filled the runner-up spot in two starts since. She went down by just a neck on her most recent outing at Down Royal and it'll come as no surprise if she manages to go a place better now. Molly Wedger is a likeable sort and is the highest rated runner in the line-up. The Dermot O'Brien-trained eight-year-old should give a good account of herself, while Gotthenod is another leading hope.
Prediction : 1st Influential Lady 2nd Frazel Express 3rd Lily Light Foot

AIN'T THAT A SHAME is a lightly-raced eight year old with proven chase form over staying distances. A point-to-point winner on debut, he won his maiden hurdle by 16 lengths and while disappointing in the Kim Muir Chase last March, had previously run well against some high-class horses. Blackstair Rocco is a 127 rated hurdler who has plenty to find with the selection on form but has the benefit of a recent run. Oscar Academy returned to form with two useful runs recently and is suited by staying distances while Captain Kangaroo is another stayer but lacks a gear to win. Mr Caplan was behind Blackstair Rocco at Downpatrick and has plenty on his plate.
Prediction : 1st Aint That A Shame 2nd Blackstair Rocco 3rd Oscar Academy

RULE OF JUNE has run well in two recent handicap chases. A dual point-to-point winner earlier this year, she might be inconvenienced by testing ground but her recent form is good and while her rating has risen to 91, today's rider claims 7lb. Point-to-point winner Jetango is interesting on chase debut despite his best form being on quick ground. His Tramore runner-up run in August reads very well (the winner and third won subsequently) and were the ground to remain good, can get involved from his 90 rating. Four Country Roads won his first chase on his 19th start at Roscommon, beating Chief Seattle into third and is rated 6lb higher. Chief Seattle has run five times since Roscommon, continues in good form with his only previous win coming at today's venue last July. Four-time winner and front-runner Rudy Catrail was second to the selection at Tramore last month (with Different Strokes third) but was held subsequently at Kilbeggan.
Prediction : 1st Rule Of June 2nd Jetango 3rd Four Country Roads

RED STRIKER, by Sea The Stars, ran well on handicap chase debut at Tramore. A handicap hurdle winner in early August, he is ground-versatile and suited by this distance and having blundered in his Tramore chase run (Berliet Express was sixth), progression is possible. Romella won three consecutive hurdles last summer and while she should win races over fences, was well held on her recent runs and makes her chase debut. Three-time winner Ricky Langford ran well at Wexford last month and is ideally suited by conditions while Jack Holiday finished ahead of the selection at Wexford last Saturday but is now 25lb worse off. Joeswayornoway bumped into an on-song Dollar Value at Downpatrick and while somewhat unexposed over fences, had previously won just once from 18 hurdle runs. Withallduerespect was reported to be post race normal having disappointed in July but had previously won a similar race at Clonmel. Dreamsrmadeofthis has been given a chance with her initial 100 chase rating but is best watched on reappearance.
Prediction : 1st Red Striker 2nd Romella 3rd Ricky Langford

THIS SONGISFORYOU won a Galway festival bumper on debut. American-bred and a 57,000 dollars yearling purchase, he was fancied when winning on debut, on easy ground, and can improve. There is a form-line through Galway's fourth-placed Western Comandor, which ties the selection to both Dark Image and Art Of Silence, and hints that the selection and Dark Image are closely matched. Dark Image, a 3,000gns castoff purchase but with a nice flat pedigree, won smartly at Limerick, with the fourth-placed horse subsequently beating Western Comandor to win at Sligo. Art Of Silence hasn't run since beating Western Comandor in May, with the third horse winning subsequently. Rockstown Girl was impressive in winning an ordinary Roscommon bumper and being out of a Galileo-sired dam, has a good future. Locorotondo wasn't beaten far in the aforementioned Sligo bumper and receives weight from previous winners.
Prediction : 1st This Songisforyou 2nd Dark Image 3rd Art Of Silence