UK Horse Racing Tips: Listowel

This looks the sort of trip that the 80-rated CARDINAL ZIN will appreciate. He was an eyecatcher on debut at Leopardstown when running on well for seventh over an extended 7f. Since then he has been a beaten favourite in Sligo (second) and the Curragh (fifth) over shorter trips, but is taken to get off the mark up in distance. Cut in the ground shouldn't hold any fears for Muhaarar colt Look At The Stars, who was eighth on debut on better ground at Down Royal. Harry The Rogue has been placed on his last couple of outings and the form of his third at Bellewstown has been well franked, although he may not want the ground to be too deep. Kilworth Kate wasn't outclassed in maidens won by classy sorts and isn't out of it.
Prediction : 1st Cardinal Zin 2nd Look At The Stars 3rd Harry The Rogue

BREEZY ZOFF looks to have solid claims in this handicap. She has finished runner-up in two of her last three races, including when making up plenty of ground when last seen at Bellewstown in July. Crucially, she has a testing-ground victory from the Curragh last year in the book. Tim Doyle's horses are in excellent form and his Wrist Art is a contender. He won at Punchestown last week by a very healthy four lengths, which the handicapper certainly noticed. Stall 19 would be a concern, though. Starting Monday is another who has to defy a wide draw, but brother and sister Billy Lee and Gillian Scott combined for a winner in Listowel on Tuesday and this six-year-old gelding should go well for them. Rock Etoile has to give weight away but is capable of a big run.
Prediction : 1st Breezy Zoff 2nd Wrist Art 3rd Starting Monday

Perhaps this can be the day WATER NYMPH makes the breakthrough. Jack Cleary claims 7lb, so the Saxon Warrior filly receives weight from all of her rivals. She has posted a couple of runner-up finishes on rain-softened ground, including at Naas in August. A whole host of horses have chances in this contest, including Sectarius. He was a close third on his first start in Galway and caught a tartar when beaten into second at Gowran Park. Randall Poets Lass didn't run badly at all in sixth at Leopardstown and upped her game when third in Navan. She is going the right way. Time Tells All was three lengths behind Sectarius in third at Gowran Park and is proven over further if this becomes a battle, while Helter Skelter showed promise in second on debut at Tipperary, but didn't build upon that in Killarney. He is well worth another chance, though.
Prediction : 1st Water Nymph 2nd Sectarius 3rd Randall Poets Lass

This is competitive, but there should be a handicap of this nature in SEA GARDENS. Joseph O'Brien's charge has been beaten less than three lengths in all three races this year and had a notable debut fourth at Leopardstown in October last year. Wayne Hassett takes 7lb off his back and the duo ought to be more than competitive. Brave Troop weaved through to be just denied in third over an extended 7f at this track on Tuesday. He has winning form over slightly further than this trip and is more than adept on slow ground if turned out again. Duke Of Leggagh loves testing ground so has to come under consideration. Simply Sideways, Dazzling Spirit and Yokkell all add plenty to the mix.
Prediction : 1st Sea Gardens 2nd Brave Troop 3rd Duke Of Leggagh

KERMIYA was a touch unlucky at Galway recently and can gain compensation here. The Fastnet Rock filly got shuffled back a bit before the straight, before getting involved in some jostling for position. She only failed by a head to peg back Golden Sandbanks at the line and was in front a couple of strides after. Off just 2lb higher, she has to have a big shout. It's interesting to see JJ Slevin getting the leg-up on Right Now and the maiden is capable of a big showing. He kept on well when third in a Curragh maiden and may appreciate going further now. Grey Fable has been knocking on the door in some competitive enough heats and could grab prize-money again.
Prediction : 1st Kermiya 2nd Right Now 3rd Grey Fable

VERA VERTO handles a good cut and may be able to strike for the in-form Gavin Cromwell yard. The Prince Of Lir filly wasn't beaten far when fourth in a competitive fillies' handicap at the Curragh and has been eased 1lb since. Jabbar comes here seeking a hat-trick after a couple of narrow successes. He has pounced late both times so may have been value for a bit more than the winning margin and has to be regarded as a leading contender again. Oriole ran well in a decent little conditions race at Punchestown, finishing third to Fleetfoot, and is another for the shortlist back in handicap company.
Prediction : 1st Vera Verto 2nd Jabbar 3rd Oriole

ALALCANCE just failed to get up having had to wait for a gap at Bellewstown and would be a deserving winner now. The Mastercraftsman filly found herself behind a wall of horses two furlongs from home and the line just came a stride too soon as she went down by short head to Night Glow. This looks a winnable opportunity for her. Harsh sets the standard off a mark of 82, and connections take 7lb off with Conor Stone-Walsh. He ran well enough in handicap company last time to give him a big shout back in a maiden. Hey Whatever ran well when third at Killarney on her last outing and is another for the shortlist. She was ahead of the selection on that occasion, but a stiffer test of stamina may suit Alalcance better now.
Prediction : 1st Alalcance 2nd Harsh 3rd Hey Whatever

DUBEYERACINGCRAIC could be nicely treated on her handicap debut. The Starspangledbanner filly was the first of a treble for Charles Byrnes at Downpatrick a few weeks ago and won nicely that day over hurdles, despite still being a touch green running to the last. Her best effort on the level came first time up, when fourth to Merlin Giant at Down Royal, and on that effort she looks potentially well treated off 67. Beautiful Chaos has lost out narrowly on her last couple of starts and after just a 2lb rise for a nose defeat at Tramore, she's another big player. Jake Peter is also only 2lb higher for his win at Killarney last month and is another who has to be considered.
Prediction : 1st Dubeyeracingcraic 2nd Beautiful Chaos 3rd Jake Peter