UK Horse Racing Tips: Tramore

Although there is a possibility that we may not see the best of KITSILANO until he moves into handicap company, it is difficult not to be drawn to the John Joseph Murphy-trained gelding here. A dual point-to-point winner, the six-year-old hinted at better to come in three maiden hurdles over the minimum trip and now steps up in distance for the first time under rules. Hard Rain represents a stable that has an excellent strike rate at this particular venue, so for that reason alone, the Arcadio gelding deserves close consideration. First time cheekpieces may also see the James Dullea-trained runner show further improvement. Top Line Tommy isn't the easiest to win with but has the highest official rating of those to have attained a mark. He should be involved for a place at the very least.
Prediction : 1st Kitsilano 2nd Hard Rain 3rd Top Line Tommy

Having gone close on his last couple of starts, the Gordon Elliott-trained PATS CHOICE can strike for the first time over fences. The form of his Fairyhouse second looks very strong in the context of this race, while he was only just denied on his most recent outing at Ballinrobe last month. Downthecellar is a real course specialist, with three of his four career wins having been achieved at this venue. Although now 11lb higher than when last winning, the Edward O'Grady-trained gelding could be rejuvenated by a return visit. Freddie Robdal went up 3lb for a narrow win over course and distance last time but that weight rise is offset by Mike O'Connor here. The locally trained six-year-old holds strong claims.
Prediction : 1st Pats Choice 2nd Downthecellar 3rd Freddie Robdal

Three of the leading fancies for this contest met in a similar race at Tipperary recently, with SAMUI faring best. Having his first start over hurdles, the former bumper winner was always prominent before keeping on well to chase home an odds-on favourite. Granted normal improvement from that introduction to jumping, the Gordon Elliott-trained four-year-old should again prove too strong for third placed Dark Note and Spy, who occupied fourth. The former might have finished that bit closer but for a mistake at the last but he still has plenty to do if he is to overturn that bare form. Meanwhile, the Charles Byrnes-trained Spy failed to build on a very promising debut effort when second at Cork. However, he remains lightly raced and open to improvement for current connections.
Prediction : 1st Samui 2nd Dark Note 3rd Spy

SET POINT appears to hold strong claims of following up his recent win at Downpatrick. That form has already received a boost with the runner-up going on to win on his next start. The Gordon Elliott-trained gelding was a smart handicapper on the level when trained in Britain and could have more to offer from his current hurdles rating. Despite dropping back to the minimum trip for this race, he travels well so should have enough place to cope. Starman showed his first worthwhile form when only narrowly denied in a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan last time. The seven-year-old has had very little racing so should be capable of further progress now that he tackles handicap company. Craic Eile doesn't have a great deal of solid recent form but as both career wins have come at this track he shouldn't be discounted.
Prediction : 1st Set Point 2nd Starman 3rd Craic Eile

BYNX wouldn't be a mare to have total trust in, given that she has failed to win and only reached the frame four times in 21 starts but this looks an ideal opportunity. Trainer Martin Hassett could hardly have his small string in better form and this five-year-old mare has plenty experience that should stand to her in this ordinary contest. A reproduction of her Cork second on penultimate start would almost certainly be good enough now. Hamartia showed definite ability on her first two starts and improved further when runner up at Kilbeggan recently. With only three career runs to date, the Colm Murphy-trained mare should have more to offer. Dylan's Day stepped up on previous runs when a close third at Wexford recently, and a similar level of form would see her play a leading role.
Prediction : 1st Bynx 2nd Hamartia 3rd Dylans Day

TICK ALONG improved on anything she had done previously when winning at Downpatrick last month. While there is no guarantee that the Tom McCourt-trained mare can replicate that performance on a very different track, she is still the most likely winner. Locally trained Spring Street also put up a career best last time, staying on nicely to finish second at this venue in April. He too, needs to show that he can reproduce that effort but if doing so, he has to be a contender. Tennessee Titan ran a big race when third over 3m at Cork last month but failed to back that up when dropped in trip last time. Perhaps this intermediate distance will see him in a better light.
Prediction : 1st Tick Along 2nd Spring Street 3rd Tennessee Titan

LILY'S CHOICE can make a winning debut for Willie Mullins in this finale. Placed in both of her point-to-point runs, the five-year-old has a prominent racing style that should prove ideal for this tight track. The champion trainer traditionally does well with his bumper runners at this venue so is sure to have relied on one thought capable of getting the job done. Barton Snow has proven highly consistent in her career between the flags, so the William Murphy-trained six-year-old must be considered. Moira McElligott is one of the most experienced riders in this race and that could be the difference should it develop into a tactical affair. Royal Moon is another with leading claims having showed up well on three runs under Rules.
Prediction : 1st Lilys Choice 2nd Barton Snow 3rd Royal Moon