UK Horse Racing Tips: Listowel

MASTER OF THE HUNT is entitled to step forward from his debut run at the Curragh and looks the one to beat now. The No Nay Never colt was third to stablemate Henry Longfellow on his debut in July and that obviously looks very strong form now with the winner an impressive winner of the National Stakes recently. The runner-up and fourth have also scored since. Starliner has been knocking on the door and may have the misfortune of bumping into another useful sort here. My Princess showed promise when sixth in a strong Naas maiden, won by Kitty Rose, on her debut and it will be interesting to see how she fares.
Prediction : 1st Master Of The Hunt 2nd Starliner 3rd My Princess

ZEPHRON was well backed at Gowran Park on his last run, in late July, and it was a better effort to finish third then behind Golden Days. He has been dropped a few pounds since that run and Oisin Murphy is obviously an eye-catching booking now. Tim Doyle has his string in fine form and Von Krolock has run well to be placed on his last couple of outings. He looks a big player again here. Rock Dandy comes into this seeking a hat-trick after two quick wins at Cork and Roscommon. Conor Stone-Walsh takes a valuable 7lb off his back now and he is another for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Zephron 2nd Von Krolock 3rd Rock Dandy

FINSCEAL GO DEO may be worth a shot here. The well-bred daughter of Kingman, and star mare Finsceal Beo, has hit the crossbar a few times and there looks a race in her off this kind of mark if things drop right. She seems to be well suited by making the running and from a low draw might be able to bowl along on a track that can suit front-runners. Sirjack Thomas has been running consistently enough and having been eased another couple of pounds for his recent run at the Curragh he could be a big player in this company. Mercurial ran well when runner-up at Galway recently and is another that has to come into calculations.
Prediction : 1st Finsceal Go Deo 2nd Sirjack Thomas 3rd Mercurial

One of three Joseph O'Brien-trained contenders in the line-up, MIRAMIS gets the nod in this competitive affair. Successful in a Listed contest at Galway last month, the chestnut five-year-old showed that was no fluke by since finishing a close-up third in Group 3 company at Tipperary. Matilda Picotte was just half a length in front of the selection at the Limerick Junction venue, and she since gave the form a significant boost by winning a Group 3 at Doncaster on Sunday. Jessica Harrington also saddles three, with her Snowcapped given second preference. From the family of Snow Fairy, the Churchill three-year-old has been a model of consistency this season and should go close. As the highest rated runner in the field, Kingswood is sure to have plenty of supporters, while other leading hopes are Blues Emperor, Fleetfoot and Keep In Touch.
Prediction : 1st Miramis 2nd Snowcapped 3rd Kingswood

Ger Lyons saddles two strong contenders, with his SPANISH FLAME getting the nod. On a mark of 94, the chestnut colt sets the standard and after finishing fourth of five in the Futurity Stakes most recently, he should appreciate this drop in class. Jack Kearney will be aboard the Vincent Gaul-owned selection and he claims a valuable 7lb. Tamrat is the other Lyons representative, with the Invincible Spirit bay successful on debut at the Curragh. Out of a half-sister to Youmzain, it'll come as no surprise if he manages to follow-up. Old Faithful may appreciate this step-up in trip to a mile and with Oisin Murphy in the plate, he is sure to have plenty of supporters. Nor Time Nor Tide looks capable of making his presence felt, while the hat-trick seeking Asian Daze is another that warrants respect.
Prediction : 1st Spanish Flame 2nd Tamrat 3rd Old Faithful

EARLS won this race 12 months ago and rated just 4lb higher now, he might be able to strike again. A nine-time winner, he ran a fine race to finish fourth in the Ahonoora at Galway last month, with Snapraeterea two places ahead in second. That Joseph O'Brien-trained gelding reopposes now and is given second preference. A dual Listed winner in 2021 and once rated 111, the Buratino five-year-old should go close. Bidding for his fourth win in-a-row, Cristal Clere is a leading contender with Sean Bowen again claiming a valuable 7lb. Adrian McGuinness saddles a quarter of the field and with 20 wins between them, they all warrant respect. Successful at Galway last week, Laughifuwant is another to consider, along with the Joseph O'Brien trained Just An Hour, who is fitted with cheekpieces for the first time.
Prediction : 1st Earls 2nd Spanish Tenor 3rd Cristal Clere

Another competitive affair to round off proceedings, with the majority of these stepping up in trip to a 1m6f for the first time. One of two hat-trick seekers in the line-up, AMEERAT JUMAIRA is the selection. The progressive Australia chestnut impressed on her handicap debut at Killarney and followed-up in style at Cork. Now on a mark of 78, she might still be ahead of the assessor. Pinto Gris is also bidding for his third win in a row. The grey gelding comfortably accounted for 15 rivals on his most recent start at Leopardstown and he is sure to prove popular with punters. Van Demon and Night Glow are interesting handicap debutants in the line-up. The latter made the breakthrough at Bellewstown last month and had two subsequent winners in behind. Top-weight Esquiline is another leading hope, after going down by just a neck at the Curragh last month.
Prediction : 1st Ameerat Jumaira 2nd Pinot Gris 3rd Night Glow