UK Horse Racing Tips: Curragh

Thia is the pick of those with race experience having shown some encouraging signs when fourth at Cork. That said, preference is still for DEMOCRACY, who is a full-brother to last year's Oh So Sharp winner and Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf fourth Midnight Mile. River Tiber, a stablemate of the selection, is an obvious threat given that he cost 480,000gns last year, while Jalaybee is bred to be quick and is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Democracy 2nd River Tiber 3rd Jalaybee

Meditate won this race last year and went on to land a Grade 1 at the Breeders' Cup last November. The Donnacha O'Brien-trained PORTA FORTUNA could be one to follow for the upcoming turf season. She's bred to appreciate further in time on the dam's side of her pedigree, but the Caravaggio filly should not lack for speed and might be worth siding with. Jenni and Blame Thechampagne make enough appeal on paper to warrant a market check, while Cornahilt Soldier could improve on her recent C&D sixth.
Prediction : 1st Porta Fortuna 2nd Jenni 3rd Blame Thechampagne

A stiffer stamina test looks set to suit TIME TELLS ALL and Dermot Weld's colt must hold every chance of building on a pleasing second over a mile at Navan last month. The son of Sea The Stars is very well-related and is expected to break his maiden at the second time of asking. Cape Bridgewater has filled the runner-up spot on his last two runs and can give the selection plenty to think about, while Deakin is another to bear in mind.
Prediction : 1st Time Tells All 2nd Cape Bridgewater 3rd Deakin

Point Lonsdale likely has more to offer this season now facing a stiffer test of stamina and Aidan O'Brien's lightly-raced colt isn't taken lightly on this first attempt over 1m2f. However, PIZ BADILE posted a fine runner-up effort in the Irish Derby here in June and should not have a problem handling this drop in trip. The son of Ulysses makes slightly more appeal and just shades the vote. Self Belief (third) enjoys a 3lb pull with Visualisation (first) on their recent encounter at Naas and the duo shouldn't be underestimated.
Prediction : 1st Piz Badile 2nd Point Lonsdale 3rd Self Belief

Paddy Twomey has excelled with French recruits in the past and he looks to have another smart filly on his hands in the shape of MEA DOMINA. The daughter of Pivotal gave a bold sight from the front in the Heritage Stakes, only to be worn down late on, and this trip should prove ideal as she looks to uphold form with course winner Power Under Me (fifth). Formerly with Peter Schiergen in Germany, Goldana is one to note for market support, while her talented stablemate Hannibal Barca is not without claims either.
Prediction : 1st Mea Domina 2nd Power Under Me 3rd Goldana

A few of these clashed over five furlongs here last month and it would come as no surprise to see DOWNFORCE (fifth) reverse that form with Laugh A Minute (winner) and Swift Flight (third) over this longer trip. The selection is a dual C&D winner under similar conditions and has gone well for Jessica Maye before. Big Gossey also appeals back at this distance having faced a much stiffer test the Irish Lincolnshire 22 days ago.
Prediction : 1st Downforce 2nd Laugh A Minute 3rd Swift Flight

Just the two runnings of this race have seen winners at 80/1 and 12/1 and with a long list of unknown quantities and potential improvers to deal with, all things seems possible. Despite that, there are two standout contenders in Run Ran Run, second on both his starts and only beaten a neck and a short head, and DESERT HAVEN. Noel Meade's colt was just a head behind Run Ran Run when third at Naas, despite taking a bump close home, and could be considered an unlucky loser. The rest look equally matched, but Roaming Star may have the most potential for improvement.
Prediction : 1st Desert Haven 2nd Run Ran Run 3rd Roaming Star

A new headgear combination seemed to revitalise RUN FORREST RUN over C&D on his reappearance, when his late flourish went narrowly unrewarded. He's still well treated compared to his old form, despite a 4lb hike, and with testing conditions again in his favour, he may take some stopping. The unexposed Senado Square is an obvious danger, despite picking up a 9lb rise for a clear-cut win at Naas. Secret Road, Ecclesiastical and Let's Believe also have enough in their profile to warrant an interest.
Prediction : 1st Run Forrest Run 2nd Senado Square 3rd Secret Road