UK Horse Racing Tips: Dundalk

There was a lot to like about DEN OF INIQUITY's debut second over 7f at this track and she can go one better for Joseph O'Brien. She was always prominent and just gave best in the final 100 yards to go down by a neck. The horse that beat her endorsed the form by going in again here. Ameerat Jumaira is likely to improve after keeping on to come home in mid-division over C&D last month. Zurana has finished third in her last couple of starts over 7f at this venue albeit beaten a fair way. She holds sixth-placed Cooler in one of those runs. There are a couple of newcomers who are worth checking in the market - O'Brien's American Pharoah filly Twentynine Palms and Jessica Harrington's Timeless Piece who is by Saxon Warrior. La Tulipe Noire is capable of getting involved.
Prediction : 1st Den Of Iniquity 2nd Ameerat Jumaira 3rd Zurana

SEVEN HILLS was beaten less than two lengths into fifth on debut here behind a winner who followed up on her next start, so has claims on this slight step up in trip. He kept on well in the closing stages which bodes well for this assignment over 1m. There are several multiple winners in Sparkit's pedigree and he could have a chance at a price. He is by Fast Company, so should be at home on this surface. Cian Horgan lessens his burden by 7lb. Sir Percy colt Luigi Antinori represents Joseph O'Brien and could get involved on his debut. Morse stayed on well for fifth on soft ground at Leopardstown in October. If he handles this different surface, it isn't hard to see him running well. Seamie Heffernan is an interesting booking for Barry Connell's newcomer Avondale. Dabirann could improve on his third racecourse start.
Prediction : 1st Seven Hills 2nd Sparkit 3rd Luigi Antinori

DOCTOR GRACE can continue Mick Halford's good run on the Polytrack. She ran her best race to date when beaten half a length into second over 7f at this track last month. She is not on a bad mark. Zentopia wasn't beaten overly far when unplaced on his last two starts here and avails of Robert Whearty's 7lb claim. Fendi was just a neck behind Doctor Grace in that aforementioned race, but wasn't as effective when tried over 1m on her penultimate outing which tempers enthusiasm. Rossmore Nation showed some ability when keeping on for fifth here in November. He could improve upon that effort.
Prediction : 1st Doctor Grace 2nd Zentopia 3rd Fendi

LIZZY'S FILLY brings solid form to this tricky contest. She has been placed in four of her last five races including over similar trips in Galway and Killarney. The penny dropped late for her on debut over C&D in February and she made up a lot of ground despite being unplaced, so she looks well worth another crack at this surface. Selador has sound claims of getting her turn. She has shown an aptitude for this surface and wasn't beaten far at all into fourth in her last couple of starts over an extended 1m2f and over this trip. Cyclamen has plenty of experience and should be involved in the distribution of prize money. Oh Cleo could bounce back from a below-par run earlier in the month. Vadiana has a shot up in distance and on Polytrack debut from a good draw. She was runner-up in a fillies' maiden at Bellewstown in September.
Prediction : 1st Lizzys Filly 2nd Selador 3rd Cyclamen

MULGRAVE is on a dangerous mark as he came home well for fourth, beaten less than two lengths, over 7f at this track last month. The handicapper has dropped him by a further 1lb. He has two C&D victories in the book. Jaafel took a long time to get off the mark, but he has really found his stride to win his last two races over C&D. He runs under the 7lb penalty after an easy success by three lengths last week. 7lb-claimer Daniel King is back on board after he steered him to his breakthrough victory last month. The form of that race has been well franked. Miss Abby Jools looks set to perform well for her backers. She grabbed her first win over C&D in September and came home a solid second in her next couple of starts. Jabbar won over this trip in Newcastle and makes his Irish debut for Gerard O'Leary. He has a long absence to overcome, but a market check is advised. The Bog Bank and Chazzesmee are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Mulgrave 2nd Jaafel 3rd Miss Abby Jools

SKY LEGEND can make an impact on his first start in Ireland. He has moved to Denis Hogan after three placed efforts (on all-weather surfaces) from five runs in Britain, including over further on his last start at Kempton. Pearl Of The West reverts from hurdling and should have a say over this trip. This could spark him back into form. He's a talented hurdler who hasn't been troubling the judge in that sphere. He has a runner-up berth over C&D in his locker. Hinemoa was unplaced over C&D last month, but was less than two lengths behind the winner. She races off a very lowly rating, but has stronger claims than most.
Prediction : 1st Sky Legend 2nd Pearl Of The West 3rd Hinemoa

DREAL DEAL travelled well on his last start over this trip, but didn't get a clear run in finishing third. He would certainly have been closer if he had got the breaks and the winner has delivered again to boost the form. Pepsiwithacap returned to form on the Flat with a runner-up berth over C&D last month. Once again Robert Whearty takes 7lb off her back and the pair are contenders. Meritorious is a threat after a close fourth over this stating trip last month. There could be more to come from him. Picpoul enjoys this trip and it is probably best to put a line through her unplaced run over 2m when last seen in January. She may be best watched on her first run back, though.
Prediction : 1st Dreal Deal 2nd Pepsiwithacap 3rd Meritorious