UK Horse Racing Tips: Curragh

Perfect Judgement finished second on his racecourse bow at Naas last month and is expected to go close along with the fifth from that contest, Barley Cove, who stepped forward considerably from his first effort. Bergamasco and Grand City Hall are others who boast experience that are likely to be competitive, but it wouldn't be a massive surprise if a newcomer were to land this contest, with SWEET DELTA DAWN appealing most. Bred to be sharp, she is expected to know her job first time out and gets the vote at the main expense of Ocean Bliss, whose half-sister, Commonwealth Cup fourth Ocean Quest, won on debut last season.
Prediction : 1st Sweet Delta Dawn 2nd Ocean Bliss 3rd Perfect Judgement

CARNEGIE HALL showed a very likeable attitude when second over 5f at Cork and he has every chance of getting off the mark on his nursery bow. Aidan O'Brien's colt shaped as if this step up in trip would be a positive move and a bold bid can be expected. West Of Wichita has been a model of consistency in her career to date and she is likely to be on the scene again. Sanshiro was put in his place by Jakajaro over C&D but can get closer on the revised terms.
Prediction : 1st Carnegie Hall 2nd West Of Wichita 3rd Sanshiro

Volatile Analyst outran his big odds to finish a very creditable fifth at Haydock and he now makes his debut for the Adrian McGuiness stable, so he warrants a market check. However, the one to be on may be HEAVENLY POWER, who had a few of these behind when fifth over an extended 6f here last time and he has been kindly dropped 1lb by the handicapper since, with James Ryan claiming 7lb further aiding his cause. Red Letter Bray is of interest as he wears a tongue-tie for the first time and drops in trip.
Prediction : 1st Heavenly Power 2nd Volatile Analyst 3rd Red Letter Bray

An honourable fifth in the Windsor Castle when leading his side home and a narrow runner-up to the reopposing Son Of Corballis since, ALABAMA now gets 3lb from his Tipperary conqueror and can deservedly get off the mark. After pipping Asean on debut, Storm Miami went agonisingly close to making it two from two in Listed company back at Naas and can give the Ballydoyle colt most to think about for the trainer/jockey combination successful in this race for the last three years. Ashwiyaa and Gunzburg are capable of being in the shake-up also.
Prediction : 1st Alabama 2nd Storm Miami 3rd Ashwiyaa

There was plenty to like about UNLESS' Listed success here last week, with the beautifully-bred daughter of Justify taking the step up to this distance in her stride. Aidan O'Brien even mentioned the Yorkshire Oaks in his post-race assessment and victory in this Group 3 could be used as a springboard towards a potential Group 1 assault later in the season. Layfayette sets the standard on ratings and must enter calculations, while others to note include Goldana and Knight To King.
Prediction : 1st Unless 2nd Layfayette 3rd Goldana

A lot of the gloss has been lost with the withdrawal of last year's St Leger hero Eldar Eldarov, and with Shamida and Library both scheduled to appear in Friday's Give Thanks Stakes at Cork, this could be a Joseph O'Brien benefit. Okita Soushi landed the Duke Of Edinburgh at Royal Ascot, although he was behind his stablemates POINT KING and subsequent Queen Alexandra scorer Dawn Rising when they took minor honours in the Saval Beg. Point King has since managed only eighth in the Copper Horse Handicap won so impressively by Vauban, but this sort of test is more suitable for him.
Prediction : 1st Point King 2nd Dawn Rising 3rd Okita Soushi

TEDDY BOY has proven to be consistent over this trip and, having shown tenacity to swing the result his way in an apprentice handicap at Naas 13 days ago, he rates as a live contender with James Ryan retaining the ride. There are dangers aplenty, though, with the shortlisted headed by Nordic Passage, who went close at Chepstow last week, Tiktok Time and three-time course winner Pretty Boy Floyd.
Prediction : 1st Teddy Boy 2nd Nordic Passage 3rd Tiktok Time

EVERYLITTLESTEP hasn't looked back since connections removed the hood in June and Yvonne Latta's mare is fancied to shrug off a further 7lb rise to complete a four-timer. There were more encouraging signs from Rock Etoile when staying on into fourth place over 7f at Gowran on Wednesday and the Fastnet Rock gelding is feared most if handling a quick turnaround. Akmaam has been performing with credit in defeat of late and also enters calculations on the ease in grade.
Prediction : 1st Everylittlestep 2nd Rock Etoile 3rd Akmaam