UK Horse Racing Tips: Gowran Park

ASIAN DAZE, who didn't get the run of the race when fourth at Leopardstown last time, can gain her first success here. The Johnny Murtagh-trained filly caught the eye staying on nicely when fifth at Limerick on debut before slightly disappointing on her second run at Bellewstown. However, it was that most recent effort at the Foxrock venue that marks the daughter of Frontiersman down as the one to beat now. School Of Law boasts a very similar profile, having also shaped with promise on each of his three starts to date. Michael O'Callaghan's colt, who ran his best race on debut at the Curragh over this trip in June, has performed with credit on two subsequent outings. State's Evidence looked like he would improve when third on his Down Royal debut and arguably did so when fourth in a Bellewstown maiden that has worked out well.
Prediction : 1st Asian Daze 2nd School Of Law 3rd States Evidence

Confirmed front-runner SPANISH TENOR could prove difficult to beat from a favourable low draw. The Ado McGuinness-trained nine-year-old arrives at the top of his game, having gone close at the Galway Festival on his most recent run. A previous C&D winner, the veteran will be hard to peg back. Something Nice makes a quick reappearance having chased home a very well-handicapped horse at the Curragh on Saturday. Michael Mulvany's three-year-old rarely runs a poor race so is almost certain to be involved in this competitive affair. Top-weight Lust has to concede upwards of 7lb to his rivals but is the class act in the field. The Ger Lyons-trained five-year-old should be sharper after a recent comeback at Fairyhouse.
Prediction : 1st Spanish Tenor 2nd Something Nice 3rd Lust

TRUEBA has every chance of giving jockey Wesley Joyce a first success since returning from a career-threatening injury. The seven-year-old tried to make all the running from a similar draw over C&D last time, only to be headed close home. A reproduction of that effort should see the gelding prove hard to beat. Whatharm almost landed a sizeable gamble when just denied at Fairyhouse. Pat Flynn's eight-year-old has dropped to a very lenient handicap mark, so this C&D winner has to be respected under Leigh Roche. Emorcee also enters calculations now that the Galway runner-up drops down in grade for trainer David Marnane. The Elzaam gelding is only 3lb higher now.
Prediction : 1st Trueba 2nd Whatharm 3rd Emorcee

BUCKY LARSON, whose previous C&D win came off a 20lb higher mark, should be very competitive if at peak fitness for his reappearance. Although yet to show any worthwhile form for current connections, it was only last November that he was winning at Dundalk off a rating of 81. One For Mum ran one of her better races when stepped back up to this trip on her most recent start. The Ger Lyons-trained filly has been drawn out wide but if Colin Keane can get her away smartly, the daughter of Dandy Man has to be a contender. Bobby K is only 4lb higher than when winning at Dundalk, although the eight-year-old may be slightly better on that surface. At the same time, he should appreciate a fast-run race at this trip so expect to see him finishing strongly under Billy Lee.
Prediction : 1st Bucky Larson 2nd One For Mum 3rd Bobby K

A pretty open contest, with FEATHERTOP the suggestion. A fine third on debut over the course and distance in June, she finished just a neck behind subsequent Dundalk victor Sandy Creek. Sure to come on plenty for that experience, the Jessica Harrington-trained selection can be expected to go close. Harrington saddles another interesting contender in the shape of Spirit Of Paradise. She made late headway on debut at Leopardstown and this step up in trip is likely to suit. Placed four times from six starts, the 78-rated Letiza is given second preference. A staying-on third at Killarney most recently, she was just three-parts of a length off subsequent dual victor Golden Spangle. Semantics is also rated 78 but was behind Letiza when they met at Navan in June. Not seen since finishing fourth on debut at the Curragh in October, Time To Boogie warrants respect, while others for the shortlist are Nostringsattached, Lady Meis and debutant Uncanny.
Prediction : 1st Feathertop 2nd Letiza 3rd Time To Boogie

Having made the breakthrough at Leopardstown in June, an 8lb rise didn't stop EVERYLITTLESTEP from following up at Killarney. The manner of victory was even more impressive at the Co Kerry venue and despite another 6lb hike from the handicapper, she looks the one to beat with Colin Keane again in the saddle. Rockbury Lad has been knocking on the door of late and is given second preference, while three-time course winner Shona Mea always warrants respect at Gowran. Trained by shrewd local handler Barry Fitzgerald, Molly Hall is an interesting contender on her handicap debut, with Barrys Rock, Khattaat (first-time visor) and Navan runner-up Flier other leading contenders.
Prediction : 1st Everylittlestep 2nd Rockbury Lad 3rd Shona Mea

A competitive affair with four last-time-out winners in the line-up. There was just a nose between Red Trail and NOT JUST ANY EAGLE over the course and distance last month, with the latter now taken to gain revenge. Slightly better off at the weights, the Pat Flynn-trained selection might be able to provide apprentice Robyn Donaghue-Leahy with her first track success. Rated just 44, Vidala sprang a surprise on her return to action at Leopardstown in June and it'll be interesting to see if she can defy a 6lb rise. Simply Sideways is a consistent sort and after winning at Naas last month, she is a leading contender. Her trainer Tim Doyle also saddles Alfalfa, who warrants respect with Colin Keane booked to ride. Men Of Dreams reverts to the level after winning over flights at Kilbeggan and he is sure to have plenty of supporters, while Slamadoor and Qaabil are other leading hopes.
Prediction : 1st Not Just Any Eagle 2nd Vidala 3rd Simply Sideways

Plenty of these have questions to answer so the in-form YOUCRACKMEUP looks the safest option. Versatile in terms of trip and ground, the Jessica Harrington-trained three-year-old impressed when making all on her most recent start at Galway, with subsequent winner Fratas eight lengths back in third. Upped 10lb for that success, the Cracksman bay is clearly improving and faces her toughest test to date now. Emmet Mullins saddles two of the 10 declared, with his Aurora Princess given second preference. She ran twice at Galway and was beaten just a head over flights, disappointing on the level when turned out again quickly. Fitted with a tongue-strap for the first time now, she should give a good account of herself. Smooth Tom is another capable of making his presence felt, while Goodie Two Shoes and The Shunter both warrant respect.
Prediction : 1st Youcrackmeup 2nd Aurora Princess 3rd Smooth Tom