UK Horse Racing Tips: Curragh

Neo Smart showed speed and kept going well to dead-heat for second over 5f on debut here, and she is bred to relish the extra furlong. She had Mary The Priest behind her in sixth and sets a good standard, but DO IT WITH STYLE may surpass it at the first time of asking, with the well-related 235,000-euro daughter of Ten Sovereigns expected to know her job. Elliptical is another first-timer to consider.
Prediction : 1st Do It With Style 2nd Neo Smart 3rd Elliptical

Probably the best juvenile contest of the season so far and it may prove sensible to rely on NOCHE MAGICA who impressed on his Cork debut. Patiently ridden before being produced to lead at the furlong pole, he won going away and looks a smart colt. His experience may see him get the better of the unraced Aidan O'Brien pair Unquestionable and His Majesty, who both look the part on paper. Valiant Force is an interesting alternative for the places.
Prediction : 1st Noche Magica 2nd Unquestionable 3rd His Majesty

Madrid Handicap winner Paddington is certainly going the right way and has to be highly respected given he has the highest official rating. However, BOLD DISCOVERY, who has been placed twice in Group 3 company, arguably sets the standard on form and he looks the brightest prospect at this stage. Drumroll, a debut scorer at Navan, is also feared given his stellar pedigree and has to be taken seriously now he tackles a higher calibre of opponent.
Prediction : 1st Bold Discovery 2nd Paddington 3rd Drumroll

SNOWCAPPED shed her maiden tag when getting up on the line over 1m at Gowran Park. The daughter of Churchill is likely to have much more to come on only her third start, and she is taken to double up. The main threat looks to be Dundalk winner Queen Maedbh, who also makes her handicap debut and could be on a lenient opening mark. Queenie St Clair is a solid contender in first-time cheekpieces.
Prediction : 1st Snowcapped 2nd Queen Maedbh 3rd Queenie St Clair

A wide-open contest but marginal preference is for STAR GIRLS AALMAL, who caught the eye when fourth in the Park Express. Henry de Bromhead's four-year-old got no luck in running and would have finished closer with a clear run. The drop in trip should suit, as she was fourth in the Jersey last season, and she can get the better of the penalised Agartha. Just Beautiful remains unexposed for these connections and cannot be discounted, while Queen Aminatu and Honey Girl are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Star Girls Aalmal 2nd Agartha 3rd Just Beautiful

Aidan O'Brien has saddled seven of the last 10 winners of this race and he appears to have another outstanding chance with LUXEMBOURG. Considering he pulled a muscle in his back and finished lame and sore, his seventh in the Arc was a fine effort. He had done little wrong prior to that and the Irish Champion Stakes hero looks a class apart on his return. Above The Curve gets a handy 6lb off the selection and rates the biggest threat, ahead of a race-fit Visualisation.
Prediction : 1st Luxembourg 2nd Above The Curve 3rd Visualisation

CNODIAN was sent off favourite when finishing sixth here on her return to action in March and the manner of that display suggested the return to 7f could see the mare back to winning ways. Secret Magician was knocking on the door in a brace of handicaps here last autumn and is respected following his latest effort at Cork. Akmaam scored at Dundalk when last seen and he is likely to be a threat, along with Tall Story, who was runner-up here last month, and Transcendental.
Prediction : 1st Cnodian 2nd Secret Magician 3rd Akmaam

A wide-open handicap to round off proceedings, in which the vote goes to MIDNIGHT FIRE. The son of Mayson won this from the same mark last year, and he made the perfect return to action when successful over C&D 15 days ago. Hero Of The Hour has improved on the all-weather during the winter and demands the utmost respect with Colin Keane booked, while the veteran Downforce, a winner here last October, must also be considered. Others to note include Greek Flower, Mogwli and Storm Eric.
Prediction : 1st Midnight Fire 2nd Hero Of The Hour 3rd Downforce