UK Horse Racing Tips: Curragh

In a typically competitive sprint, it may pay to side with the UK challengers on this occasion, headed by Archie Watson's ALBASHEER. He got up to force a dead-heat with Summerghand at York after waiting for room and may better that effort if he gets a clearer run. David O'Meara's nine-year-old is still more than capable. though, and could get involved once again, alongside maiden winner Never Shout Never, who caught the eye at Cork ahead of his handicap debut. Dandyville and Fresh also make the shortlist in a fascinating renewal.
Prediction : 1st Albasheer 2nd Summerghand 3rd Never Shout Never

It will be interesting to see how Never Ending Story goes back in a Group 2, but JACKIE OH still looks the pick of Aidan O'Brien's quartet on the evidence of her fetching victory in Group 3 company at Gowran in July. The daughter of Galileo would probably prefer easier ground but she may still have too much class for this field, with Araminta and Mashia others to note from a possible value perspective.
Prediction : 1st Jackie Oh 2nd Never Ending Story 3rd Mashia

Art Power might not be quite the force of old, but Tim Easterby's stable star has recorded four victories in as many visits here and merits the utmost respect with that in mind. Bradsell defeated HIGHFIELD PRINCESS in the King's Stand at Royal Ascot but the latter reversed the form at York and last year's winner gets the nod. The classy Night Of Thunder mare bolted up 12 months ago and she is fancied to lead home a one-two-three for the UK.
Prediction : 1st Highfield Princess 2nd Bradsell 3rd Art Power

YLANG YLANG has created a fine impression in both of her victories to date and looks more than capable of landing a hat-trick now stepped up to the highest level. Vespertilio (second) finished behind the selection at Leopardstown in July and franked that form when winning a Group 2 over course and distance last month. The Night Of Thunder filly is feared most, ahead of the consistent Porta Fortuna, who looks a potential improver now upped to 7f.
Prediction : 1st Ylang Ylang 2nd Vespertilio 3rd Porta Fortuna

CITY OF TROY could hardly have been more impressive when pulling clear of his rivals in the Superlartive Stakes at Newmarket last month. That performance suggests that the son of Justify is more than capable of making his mark at Group 1 level and he merits the utmost respect. That said, Bucanero Fuerte cannot be discounted following his four-length win in the Phoenix Stakes here last month, while similar comments apply to the selection's stablemate Henry Longfellow after his Futurity success.
Prediction : 1st City Of Troy 2nd Bucanero Fuerte 3rd Henry Longfellow

All eyes will be on the returning KYPRIOS as he makes his first appearance since completing the perfect season last year with a demolition job in the Prix du Cadran at Longchamp. Unfortunately, the five-year-old has been sidelined for the majority of this campaign due to a setback, but he has clearly been pleasing connections in recent weeks and is a cut above the opposition based on his achievements in 2022. Stable companion Emily Dickinson (second) and Eldar Eldarov (fourth) both had no chance from their positions in the Goodwood Cup, but the pair are more than capable of taking advantage if the selection falters.
Prediction : 1st Kyprios 2nd Emily Dickinson 3rd Eldar Eldarov

NATIVE AMERICAN has not been in action since an impressive victory at York in May and he looks to have been laid out for this valuable contest with Colin Keane booked for the ride. Richard Fahey's colt could be anything and he is preferred to Nikki Swango, who continues to improve with each start, as well as promising Navan fourth Lively Set. Eve Johnson Houghton won this contest last year and she appears to have two solid contenders this time around in Mercian Warrior and Revenue.
Prediction : 1st Native American 2nd Nikki Swango 3rd Lively Set

Johnny Murtagh sent out a 1-2-3 in this event 12 months ago and can taste further glory courtesy of TAKE HEART, who ended Golden Spangle's hat-trick ambitions at Naas and is open to plenty of further improvement. Starry Eyed and Genuine Article are other unexposed three-year-olds to consider, while the latter's stablemate Coeur d'Or tops the weights on the back of his Irish Cambridgeshire triumph, although third home Crystal Black could reverse that form. Didn'thavemuchtodo seems on a nice mark for one who has gone close in Listed company more than once.
Prediction : 1st Take Heart 2nd Starry Eyed 3rd Didnthavemuchtodo