UK Horse Racing Tips: Kilbeggan

TOOR MOON has some form and contests a weak race. He contested seven bumpers and showed improvement when finishing fourth to useful types on hurdles debut at Wexford in March and can progress. Sir Prince Edmond ran well enough in a better maiden here last month and remains a fraction unexposed while Broadford Publican was well held on his latest handicap run but had previously run well enough, when gambled, in December. Starman showed ability for Willie Mullins in 2021 before returning following a layoff. He ran well at Naas and probably went too fast on testing ground at Clonmel but isn't straightforward. Ninety thousand pounds has gone west on A Fortune Out West since his point-to-point win while Be Fierce finished fifth in another unplaced maiden in March.
Prediction : 1st Toor Moon 2nd Starman 3rd A Fortune Out West

Useful flat performer MISTER WILSON ran well on recent handicap hurdle debut. A three-time flat winner, he has three-quarters of a length to find and is 2lb worse off with Laser Focus than on a recent course meeting but the selection should improve considerably and likes soft ground. Laser Focus is reliable and capable but would prefer good ground. Royal Eagle was very capable on good ground last summer, winning at the Galway festival and while her lack of a recent run isn't overly concerning, probably needs a sound surface. Hide And Seek's reappearance was disappointing but had a veterinary excuse (reported lame) while Good World would ideally prefer further. Second Subaltern should improve from his recent handicap debut and has some bumper form.
Prediction : 1st Mister Wilson 2nd Laser Focus 3rd Royal Eagle

RULE THE WIND improved from his bumper when running well on recent jumps debut. Out of an unraced half-sister to Brave Inca and previously carrying the Magnier silks, he crucially drifted right on the run-in at Tipperary when beaten by a useful winner and while today's ground is likely to be softer, he is capable. Ideal Du Tabert is also useful and while well held at Fairyhouse last month, had previously run well behind a capable winner at Leopardstown in March and should give the selection a race. Flidais ran well in a course maiden hurdle last month (beating Kileemore Lad into fourth) but faces a stiffer test. Lazer Wolf has ability but probably needs to improve while the three newcomers face experienced rivals.
Prediction : 1st Rule The Wind 2nd Ideal Du Tabert 3rd Flidais

DESERT HEATHER was an easy winner on her last visit here and may be able to follow up despite a stone hike. The Cloudings mare appreciate the step up in trip and nicer ground when scoring by an impressive nine lengths just over three weeks ago. This is tougher now but that track form is a big plus. Law Ella is another mare who comes into this in fine form after a cosy success at Downpatrick last time. She got 7lb for that four-and-a-half length win and could be competitive again despite the rise. It could be a race between the mares in the field with Nine Graces also holding obvious claims. She's on a hat-trick after wins at Punchestown and Ballinrobe and was good when winning on her handicap debut last time, resulting in a 12lb hike. Former high-class staying hurdle Ronald Pump heads the weights but may find it tough against some progressive rivals.
Prediction : 1st Desert Heather 2nd Law Ella 3rd Nine Graces

GET MY DRIFT sets a good standard here off a mark of 130 and can open his chasing account. The Spanish Moon gelding has been placed in two of his four starts over fences and ran a solid race in a competitive handicap at Leopardstown when last seen in February. This is a more winnable opportunity now. Percy Warner is rated just a pound inferior and looks a danger. The Ocovango gelding has also been in action in handicap company and this probably gives him a better chance of getting closer now. Dreal Deal ran well to finish third at Tipperary last month and is another for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Get My Drift 2nd Percy Warner 3rd Dreal Deal

ARCTIC AMBITION was left to run out a cosy winner here three weeks ago and may be able to defy an 8lb rise. The Arctic Cosmos gelding looked to have the measure of Gali Flight when that rival unseated at the last and went on to record a five-and-a-half length success. Barring one poor run at Leopardstown he has been progressive over fences since joining Gordon Elliott and there may be another one in him. Clifton Warrior doesn't look harshly treated on his first go in handicap company over fences having been runner-up on both chase starts to date. He could be a danger. Pairc Na Ngael won two when last seen in the autumn and the market may prove the best guide to his chances on his return.
Prediction : 1st Arctic Ambition 2nd Clifton Warrior 3rd Pairc Na Ngael

JOSHUA DES FLOS is probably the one to beat on bumper form to date. He has been placed in a couple of strong events, chasing home Ballybawn Belter on debut before finishing third to Absolute Notions at Punchestown when last seen in November, and that sets a good standard. £400,000 purchase Croke Park makes his 'track' debut. The Walk In The Park gelding won the second of two starts in point-to-points when scoring at Dromahane in April 2022 having been runner-up on his debut. Willie Mullins saddles newcomer You Oughta Know and he commands obvious respect. The Beat Hollow is out of a half-sister to Grade 1 winner Pont Alexandre.
Prediction : 1st Joshua Des Flos 2nd Croke Park 3rd You Oughta Know