UK Horse Racing Tips: Curragh

The Ballydoyle pair Grateful and MAYFAIR both command attention, but the latter, who is an entrant in the Phoenix and Moyglare Stakes, could be worth siding with as she makes her debut at this level. This appears to be a perfect starting point for this daughter of Justify and she is hard to get away from. Camelot Alexander also has an appealing profile and, along with expensive purchase Queen Of Thunder, also has to be considered.
Prediction : 1st Mayfair 2nd Grateful 3rd Camelot Alexander

In an open contest it may be sensible to side with SPICY WATER, who has racecourse experience on her side and ran very well over 7f at Navan last month. Newcomer Letsbefrankaboutit is taken to follow her home after impressing at the breeze-up sales in May. The once-raced Temple Of Hera and the more experienced Kortez Bay could also have some say in a contest well worth watching.
Prediction : 1st Spicy Water 2nd Letsbefrankaboutit 3rd Temple Of Hera

TARAWA's fourth in the 1,000 Guineas here stands out and she also accounted for Lord Massusus (fourth) and Salt Lake City (fifth) when a close second over that same C&D in a Listed race three weeks ago. Getting both an age and sex allowance, Dermot Weld's filly receives weight from them all and she is fancied to make a successful return to her winning trip. However, it won't be easy, with the latter capable of much better and Jumbly respected dropping back to 7f after big runs in defeat over further. Power Under Me and Honey Girl add further spice to an interesting contest.
Prediction : 1st Tarawa 2nd Jumbly 3rd Power Under Me

There are several to consider in a tightly-knit contest, with a tentative vote going to EASTERN LEGEND. Jim Bolger's gelding has been threatening to land a handicap of late and this return to 1m2f may be enough for the son of Teofilo to gain a breakthrough success. Mr King was a cosy winner on his handicap debut at Roscommon earlier in the month and is another to consider off 6lb higher, while Slieve Binnian could have more to offer now up in trip.
Prediction : 1st Eastern Legend 2nd Mr King 3rd Slieve Binnian

VILLAGE VOICE (first) got the better of Jackie Oh (second) when the pair met in the Salsabil at Navan in April before finishing down the field in the Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot. The daughter of Zarak may not have appreciated faster ground on that occasion and she is entitled to step forward once again, especially with conditions more in her favour. The aforementioned Jackie Oh also arrives following a below-par effort in the Sandringham but is worth another chance, while the unbeaten Cadeau Belle and Goldana complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Village Voice 2nd Jackie Oh 3rd Cadeau Belle

A tentative vote goes to MYMOMENTINTIME, who has hinted at a return to winning ways with some solid placed efforts the last twice at Tipperary and Naas. A winner over C&D last October, the son of Kantharos is narrowly preferred to the hat-trick-seeking So Majestic and Rockingham winner Harry's Hill. Jon Riggens is far better than what he showed in that latter contest and is another to consider, along with the unexposed Parting Glass and Gabriella's Spirit.
Prediction : 1st Mymomentintime 2nd So Majestic 3rd Parting Glass

A strong case can be made for plenty of these but marginal preference is for FISHERMAN'S BEACH, after his promising debut effort at Limerick last month. That form was boosted when the second won earlier in the week and this son of Sea The Stars should only improve for that experience. Feathertop has a similar profile to the selection and could prove to be the main danger. Ikigai Star and Jupiter Rock are others with strong form claims, while Hardpoint is a newcomer to note.
Prediction : 1st Fishermans Beach 2nd Feathertop 3rd Ikigai Star

GREEN SKY left the form of her debut run behind to score at Ballinrobe last month. The daughter of Mastercraftsman doesn't look overburdened by an opening mark of 81 and, with softening ground conditions unlikely to pose a problem, she could continue her progress. All Lies Ahead finished down the field in a premier handicap here in May but she merits respect in these calmer waters, while Plume Noire and Miss Abby Jools are also noted.
Prediction : 1st Green Sky 2nd All Lies Ahead 3rd Plume Noire