UK Horse Racing Tips: Curragh

There are plenty of well-bred individuals in the line-up, notably London City, by Justify out of Winter, who was a dual-Classic heroine amongst other successes at the highest level. Juddmonte field two very interesting runners in Formal Display, who is closely related to Time Test, and SETTLEMENT, who gets the vote. It seems very noteworthy that Dermot Weld opts to run the latter, especially being a filly, and the fact she has a Moyglare entry suggests she has been doing plenty right ahead of her first career start.
Prediction : 1st Settlement 2nd London City 3rd Formal Display

Dagoda has strong claims on the pick of her form but she has had 23 previous attempts without success and it could pay to take her on again. Lady Fox lost the race in the stewards' room on debut and should appreciate this step up in trip after a well-held fifth at Tipperary last week, but APPLE A DEY stayed on past her for third that day and could be the one to side with. That was a big improvement on her first effort and Henry de Bromhead's filly should have more to offer, with the extra furlong very much in her favour. Double Jabbed and Paradise Perfect are others to consider in a tricky contest.
Prediction : 1st Apple A Dey 2nd Lady Fox 3rd Dagoda

The progressive Youcrackmeup regained the winning thread on the opening day of the Galway Festival last month, but a 10lb rise may be enough to thwart the Cracksman filly's challenge for a third success. Three-year-old handicap debutants SUGAREE and Esquiline make most appeal entering this sphere, with the former, a comfortable winner at Leopardstown in June, shading the verdict. Marvelosa also enters calculations now reunited with apprentice Jack Kearney, who was on board for her maiden success at Sligo and claims a handy 7lb here.
Prediction : 1st Sugaree 2nd Esquiline 3rd Marvelosa

HENRY LONGFELLOW burst to prominence in the ante-post markets for next year's Classics when making a sparkling beginning to his career over C&D, and the impeccably-bred son of Dubawi and the brilliant Minding can give Aidan O'Brien a remarkable 16th victory in this contest. The champion trainer is also represented by Galway winner Portland, although he has been beaten by both Spanish Flame and Islandsinthestream. The latter was particularly impressive over track and trip and could be the primary threat to the Ballydoyle dominance.
Prediction : 1st Henry Longfellow 2nd Islandsinthestream 3rd Spanish Flame

Aidan O'Brien has won this with some classy types down the years, including Magical and Rhododendron, and the master of Ballydoyle can enhance that record with PEARLS AND RUBIES. Having won at Navan on her debut, she was then narrowly denied by Snellen in the Chesham. She continues to improve with racing, evidenced by her good second in the Anglesey last time, so she ought to be more than capable of reversing the Royal Ascot form with further progress on the cards. Others to note include Dollerina and Betula.
Prediction : 1st Pearls And Rubies 2nd Snellen 3rd Dollerina

THUNDER ROLL sets a lofty standard on form, having finished third in the Munster Oaks last time out over further. Joseph O'Brien's filly should have no problem with the drop in trip and she can get off the mark at the fourth time of asking, with the consistent Tommy Thug and stable companion Harsh looking best placed to chase her home. Dubawi Delight has strong claims on his penultimate effort over C&D, while Starry Eyed cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Thunder Roll 2nd Tommy Thug 3rd Harsh

In a highly competitive event, it may pay to side with TURBULENCE, who was an unlucky loser at Naas after being repeatedly denied a clear run before his jockey briefly dropped his reins. Only beaten a short head at the line, he can gain compensation. Eastern Legend may have more to offer after a fairly comfortable defeat of Alma Libre at Down Royal, while God Knows and Deakin are interesting maidens starting off in handicap company off what may yet prove to be pretty favourable marks.
Prediction : 1st Turbulence 2nd Eastern Legend 3rd God Knows

ALOYSIUS LILIUS bounced back to form at Tipperary last week and while he has an 8lb higher mark to contend with, the relatively quick turnaround suggests this is a good time to catch this still potentially well-handicapped gelding. Realtin Fantasy and Art Of Unity are back for another crack at the selection after respectively finishing close up in third and fifth in that aforementioned race and, being better off at the weights, both warrant consideration. Silver Nemo and Peerless are more speculative options to note in the betting.
Prediction : 1st Aloysius Lilius 2nd Realtin Fantasy 3rd Art Of Unity