UK Horse Racing Tips: Dundalk

The market should prove informative given the majority of these rivals are making their debuts, with DUNDRUM given a tentative vote. The selection's dam was a two-year-old winner over 6f and he makes slightly more appeal on his breeding than his rivals. Lightening Army, a son of Solder's Call, merits consideration, despite his trainer not having a two-year-old winner on the all-weather since 2016. Ger Lyons has no problems on that front in recent times and Dandy Lichious, therefore, may prove the biggest threat.
Prediction : 1st Dundrum 2nd Dandy Lichious 3rd Lightening Army

ROCKY DREAMS has been far from disgraced in handicap company of late and looks to be favourably treated by the terms in this claiming race. James McCauley's inmate won't be inconvenienced by the return to 7f and rates as the one to beat. His biggest threat appears to be ex-stablemate Inflection Point, who has been shaping as if the return to this longer distance would suit. Yester may find this smaller field easier to dictate and, despite only finishing ninth over C&D last week, he shouldn't be underestimated.
Prediction : 1st Rocky Dreams 2nd Inflection Point 3rd Yester

VEE DANCER returned from a 128-day break to win a shade comfortably over C&D last month and there is no reason to suggest why he can't continue on an upward curve. Fellow C&D winner Mephisto was only just behind him in second and will be dangerous again, while Sea Oscar has done well since joining the Joseph O'Brien stable and may well improve for the step up in trip. Similar comments apply to Curious Bride as she returns to this distance, while Fenomeno and Foreign Policy remain unexposed.
Prediction : 1st Vee Dancer 2nd Sea Oscar 3rd Mephisto

RELEVANT RANGE has hit the crossbar twice since joining new connections and this looks like as good an opportunity as any to finally break the maiden. Course experience can count for a lot around here and that may give him the edge over consistent eight-race maiden Rick Dalton, who returns from a 214-day break, although he is officially rated 6lb higher than the selection. Expound has been behind Relevant Range the last twice but remains open to improvement, while the same can be said of Areana and El Campeador.
Prediction : 1st Relevant Range 2nd Rick Dalton 3rd Expound

FEATURE THIS (third) has shown a liking for the Polytrack and appears to have struck up an affinity with Robert Whearty, who has won and finished a good second from just two rides aboard the filly. The jockey's 7lb claim is a valuable tool in this company and another big run is expected. Royal Tribute (fourth) was just behind the selection when they met here last week and has a feasible chance of reversing the form on 1lb better terms, while Wonder Spirit is a regular here and is highly respected now dropped in trip.
Prediction : 1st Feature This 2nd Royal Tribute 3rd Wonder Spirit

It has to be of interest that GLAZUNOV was sent-off favourite for a Curragh maiden won by subsequent French Group 1 scorer Proud And Regal, and this son of Frankel is the first port of call for a punt on his return to action. His pedigree suggests a synthetic surface won't be much of an issue and he is one to follow from here on. San Antonio looks the pick of Aidan O'Brien's two entrants and may improve now upped in trip, while Giselles Defence should be a lot wiser after his debut third here.
Prediction : 1st Glazunov 2nd San Antonio 3rd Giselles Defence

Emeric was almost able to capitalise on his sliding handicap mark when finishing a good second over C&D in December and he's worthy of consideration following a brief break, but a chance is taken on MISS UPBEAT. She was an eyecatcher on her handicap debut having been slowly away before making up plenty of ground in the closing stages, despite being denied a clear run. John McConnell's filly is able to compete from an unchanged mark and she should be open to further improvement. Others to note include Evening Verse and Deluca Chop.
Prediction : 1st Miss Upbeat 2nd Emeric 3rd Evening Verse