UK Horse Racing Tips: Ballinrobe

The form of SILVER KING's fourth and third in a pair of maiden hurdles at Punchestown in November has been well endorsed. He is entitled to be sharper for a comeback seventh in a bumper at Cork this month. Quarry Rocco has a chance. The rain on Sunday should aid his cause as he is probably one for winter ground. This former point-to-point winner kept on for fourth in a maiden hurdle on soft ground at the Galway Festival and was well clear of the remainder. On The Tide made a promising return to action when third at Kilbeggan. He had previously shown ability when runner-up in a bumper at Tipperary in May last year. Quarry Rocco's stablemate, Casey West, has been off a long time but showed decent form for his former trainer.
Prediction : 1st Silver King 2nd Quarry Rocco 3rd On The Tide

The admirable CHARLIE LUCIANO could go in again after a break since mid-July. Noel Meade's charge proved tough to pass when winning at Downpatrick and Bellewstown over the summer before filling the runner-up berth in another Downpatrick contest. Neil Ryan takes 7lb off his back and that could be important as Charlie Luciano is closely matched with Gordon Elliott's Samui who sandwiched a victory in Tramore with runner-up spots at Tipperary and Galway. Luminous Light won a maiden hurdle at Cork in April and holds third-placed Calico on that run. He has been placed in a couple of Flat races since then and has plenty to offer.
Prediction : 1st Charlie Luciano 2nd Samui 3rd Luminous Light

STRAIGHT HOME created a good impression with a decisive victory in a bumper at Cork in April and is one to take very seriously on hurdling debut. She graduated to the track with aplomb after landing a point-to-point in February. Hurricane Honey kept on for fourth in a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle this month and the step up in trip looks ideal on the back of that run. Sleep Sound has posted a third over hurdles at Kilbeggan and a fourth in a bumper at Sligo over the summer. Maiden hurdle winners have come out of that Kilbeggan contest. Hats Off Six Pence ran well for a long way before dropping to sixth on hurdle debut at Cork. Reserve Amazing Amy finished second in a handicap hurdle at Killarney on Saturday which would bring her into contention if getting a run.
Prediction : 1st Straight Home 2nd Hurricane Honey 3rd Sleep Sound

RANGER BILLY is a consistent sort who could grab his second career success. His sole victory came over an extended 3m at Kilbeggan in June, and since then he has been placed twice in Limerick and Tramore. Richard Condon's 5lb claim has him on a handy mark. Storm Mahler returns off a break since April and has to be respected. He was in good form in March and April with a victory at Cork and two placed efforts as well. That's About Right didn't run badly in fourth in his first handicap hurdle at Limerick last month and could have more to offer. Walk In Time wasn't at her best when a beaten favourite in fourth at Killarney on Saturday and would have questions to answer if reappearing.
Prediction : 1st Ranger Billy 2nd Storm Mahler 3rd Thats About Right

TULLYHOGUE FORT is a likeable stayer at this level and was a hurdles winner over 3m at last year's Listowel festival. He almost gained a second chase success at Roscommon earlier this month so comes into this in good shape. Glenmalure Lodge has been runner-up on five of her last six visits to Ballinrobe and heads west again for another attempt to gain an elusive victory. Her trainer could not be in better form. Sarah's Soldier stepped up on previous form when third in first-time blinkers here last month and that was in a slightly higher grade. She merits consideration along with Rewrite The Script who got a 5lb hike for running well in a maiden at the last meeting here.
Prediction : 1st Tullyhogue Fort 2nd Glenmalure Lodge 3rd Sarahs Soldier

This looks a good spot for VISIONARIAN who was a creditable fifth in the Galway Plate last time. He didn't quite get home over 2m6f on that occasion but is a pacey sort who was placed at Grade 1 novice contests at Leopardstown and Aintree last season and dropping back to this trip around a sharp circuit will be no bother to him. The selection has to concede 10lb to Mt Leinster who is best in at the weights and performed well in valuable handicaps over this trip last year. His jumping has let him down on his last couple of starts over fences and he'll need to be sharper in that department around here. The Little Yank was well beaten at Killarney on Saturday but can contend for minor honours along with Effernock Fizz who wasn't far off Mt Leinster on the Flat at Galway.
Prediction : 1st Visionarian 2nd Mt Leinster 3rd The Little Yank

Having been with Joseph O'Brien and Gordon Elliott, SLIGE DALA is now under the care of Pat Foley and caught the eye when staying on well to be fifth over hurdles here earlier this month. Although his most recent chasing efforts have been poor, the bumper and hurdles winner did show ability in his first couple of starts in this discipline and a pair of cheekpieces might sharpen him up. Junior Rattler, second over hurdles at Sligo last time, was narrowly beaten on his most recent start over fences at Kilbeggan and has been giving the impression that this step up in trip will suit well. Takarengo, who twice ran well at Galway, is anything but a fluent jumper of hurdles but has been placed in three of his four outings over fences. He's a quirky sort but should be coming home well over this distance.
Prediction : 1st Slige Dala 2nd Junior Rattler 3rd Takarengo

BABY KATE is the latest interesting bumper newcomer to roll off the Mullins conveyor belt and the daughter of Champs Elysees is likely to take plenty of beating. She's out of Augusta Kate who was unbeaten in three bumpers before going on to do well in staying hurdles and her grandam Feathard Lady was unbeaten in both bumpers before winning a Grade 1 over hurdles. Lady Masquerade made a pleasing debut when third in a maiden hurdle at Limerick last month. She's from a good family herself and has every chance of again being in the money. Smiling Bess is out of a smart dual-purpose mare and attracted market support when a promising third at Roscommon earlier this month.
Prediction : 1st Baby Kate 2nd Lady Masquerade 3rd Smiling Bess