UK Horse Racing Tips: Dundalk

A case can be made for several of these. GETAWAY QUEEN has been out of form of late but is a four-time course winner and should be able to make an impact with Jake Coen claiming a valuable 5lb. A fine servant to connections, she also has two wins over flights to her name and so will have no problem with the trip of 2m. Clever Currency is an interesting contender turning out quickly after finishing seventh of 23 in a handicap hurdle at Navan on Sunday. A good fourth on the level the time before that, he is given second preference with Robert Whearty aboard. A four-time winner under National Hunt rules, Elegant Lass warrants respect, while Franno and Stellify are other leading contenders. The latter has just one win to her name from 41 starts but was placed on her two most recent outings at Navan and Galway respectively.
Prediction : 1st Getaway Queen 2nd Clever Currency 3rd Elegant Lass

This is a bit of a guessing game with no less than 11 newcomers in the line-up. Joseph O'Brien is responsible for three of the debutants, with Elusive Tune perhaps the pick of them. She is out of dual-Dundalk winner Flavia Tatiana and is a half-sister to Damselfly who picked up valuable black type during her racing career. Ger Lyons saddles Monophonic who is out of three-time winner Artistic Melody and she warrants respect with Colin Keane aboard, while Love Enchanted, Perfect Curves and Engines On are other first-timers of note. For a selection, ALEXANDER JOHN makes the most appeal. An eye-catcher when third on his penultimate start, he again filled the same position when a beaten favourite on his most recent outing. Upped in trip now to 7f, he should be able to put his experience to good use. Blue News has some solid form to his name and should give a good account, despite his wide draw in 16.
Prediction : 1st Alexander John 2nd Elusive Tune 3rd Monophonic

Purchased for just 4,000 pounds, TACK ran a cracker to finish third on his debut for James McAuley over 7f here last week. A half-brother to Group 2 winner Tactical, he looks the one to beat with Adam Caffrey taking a valuable 7lb off. Cyclamen was ultimately disappointing on her most recent start but finished just half a length behind the selection. The daughter of Mastercraftsman should give a good account of herself but might again have to settle for minor honours. Soilse has been knocking on the door of late and is sure to have plenty of supporters. Beaten into second on two of her last three starts, it'll come as no surprise if she manages to go a place better now. Joseph O'Brien saddles Bold Ribb, Sheer Chance and newcomer Bambino Cavallo and all three warrant respect. Yester and the well-bred Winterscape are others of interest.
Prediction : 1st Tack 2nd Soilse 3rd Cyclamen

FOX LEICESTER has a good record at Dundalk, finishing no worse than fourth on his last six visits to the all-weather circuit. Twice successful here earlier in the year, his recent form has been less than inspiring, but perhaps a return to his favourite venue can bring about a change in fortunes. Cedar Rapids is one of three James McAuley trained geldings in the line-up and the son of Australia is given second preference. Not beaten far when fifth here on Friday, he should give a good account of himself with Shane Foley aboard. Successful over the course and distance last month, Notforalongtime is sure to prove popular with punters, but will have to overcome a wide draw. Tynamite is a five-time course winner and has definite claims with Siobhan Rutledge aboard, while others for the shortlist in this competitive contest are Sweeping Statement, Fastman, The Bog Bank and Swiss Army Officer.
Prediction : 1st Fox Leicester 2nd Cedar Rapids 3rd Notforalongtime

The two handicap debutants are of definite interest, with preference for JACKANDTHEFOX. Slow into stride in a maiden here a week ago, he finished out his race well and was beaten by just over three lengths. Upped in trip now and with Adam Caffrey again claiming a valuable 7lb, a bold bid looks likely. Fellow handicap debutant Princess Wannabe is given second preference. She is out of Wannabe Better, who was successful in Group 3 company, and is a half-sister to another Group 3 winner in the shape of Lady Wannabe. Given an initial mark of 50, it'll be interesting to see how she fares. Fozzy Stack trains Princess Wannabe and he is also represented by A Shin Undine. Fitted with cheekpieces for the first time, the Slade Power bay should be capable of making her presence felt. Lucky Queen has finished no worse than fourth on her last six starts and is a leading contender with Kyanna Van Buuren claiming a valuable 10lb. Top-weight Instrumental bids to follow up on a recent course win and he is sure to prove popular with punters, while Ta Na La and Antilia are other leading hopes.
Prediction : 1st Jackandthefox 2nd Princess Wannabe 3rd Lucky Queen

It might be worth taking a chance on KAMPALA BEACH in this weak contest, given the recent form of his trainer Mick Halford. The Copper Beech handler registered six winners from January to August but has had 13 in the two and a half months since, with eight of them coming at Dundalk. A solid fifth of 14 on his only previous visit to the all-weather venue, the selection failed to make an impact in two starts since. Stratacaster is a more obvious form choice. Third over the course and distance in August, she came in for plenty of market support when a close fourth on her most recent outing. Complete Fiction isn't the most straightforward but has plenty of ability. Successful at Leopardstown in June, he was narrowly beaten on two occasions since. Cheers Again was the subject of a gamble on his handicap debut at Cork in July and he finished a fair fourth. The Mukhadram gelding has definite claims, while Sheila and Numidia are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Kampala Beach 2nd Stratacaster 3rd Complete Fiction

POWER DRIVE was last successful off a mark of 62 and he has dropped back to that figure now. A six-time winner, with five of them coming at Dundalk, the Paul Flynn-trained seven-year-old was a solid fifth of 14 on his most recent start over the course and distance. Set to be partnered by Robert Whearty, who claims a valuable 7lb, it'll be disappointing if he is not involved towards the business end. Muntahez is an interesting contender, reverting to the level for the first time in just over a year. A runner-up over flights at Punchestown in May, he again had to settle for second on his most recent start at Thurles. Dark Street was beaten by just half a length on his penultimate outing and has definite claims, stepping up in trip. Shona Mea, Dragon Roll and Eastern Racer are other leading hopes.
Prediction : 1st Power Drive 2nd Muntahez 3rd Dark Street

Preference is for the hat-trick seeking SAMROGUE. She clearly acts well around Dundalk, finishing inside the top four on six of her seven previous visits to the all-weather venue. Her most recent wins have come at Cork and Laytown respectively, scoring in comfortable fashion on both occasions. A filly on the improve, it'll be interesting to see how high she can go. Dandyville is the second choice. He has three wins to his name from 15 starts, going down by just half a length on his most recent outing over the course and distance. Fellow three-time winner Collective Power should give a good account of himself with Jake Coen taking a valuable 5lb off, while the James McAuley-trained pair of Sister Lola and Beleaguerment also warrant respect.
Prediction : 1st Samrogue 2nd Dandyville 3rd Collective Power