UK Horse Racing Tips: Clonmel

With Danny Mullins taking over in the saddle, WALMIX might be able to take this ordinary contest. Successful in a bumper at Wexford in June, the French bred five-year-old has performed with credit in three starts over hurdles since. He should be able to put the experience gain to good use now and it'll be disappointing if he is not involved towards the business end. Turned out again quickly after winning at Down Royal on Monday, Red Trail is given second preference. Fifth on her most recent try over flights at Naas in March, the hat-trick seeking chestnut is sure to prove popular with punters. While frustrating to follow, Ta Na La should be able to make her presence felt, getting valuable sex and age weight allowances. A runner-up at Kilbeggan earlier this month, Rock Ya Boy Ya is another that warrants respect, along with Fast Medicine, Conyers Hill and Arnacoeur.
Prediction : 1st Walmix 2nd Red Trail 3rd Ta Na La

Bal De Rio (11,000 euros) has excelled in races of this nature and starting off for James McAuley, it'll come as no surprise if he adds to his tally. STARMAN finished behind the admirable 10-year-old at Bellewstown last month, but with a swing in the weights, he might be able to reverse the form. In for just 5,000 euros, the Declan Queally-trained selection was outclassed at Navan on his most recent start and should appreciate this drop in grade. Rotten Row (15,000 euros) has been in fine form of late and it'll be disappointing if he is not involved towards the business end. Already a four-time winner, he is rated 10lb higher over the larger obstacles. Returning to flights for the first time in well over a year, Coole Arcade (5,000 euros) is capable of making his presence felt, while the 115-rated Kashi (15,000 euros) is another that warrants respect.
Prediction : 1st Starman 2nd Bal De Rio 3rd Rotten Row

COSTANUCI might be able to follow up on her Listowel success. The John Queally-trained six-year-old came from off the pace at the County Kerry venue and ultimately won in convincing fashion. Now on a career high mark of 104, she will be ridden by Neil Ryan who claims a valuable 7lb. Handicap debutant The Grey Dove is given second preference. She made the breakthrough on her fourth start over flights at Sligo last month and is open to further progress. Theonewedreamof hinted at a return to form when a never nearer fourth at Downpatrick recently and it'll be interesting to see if she can build on that performance. In truth, it's difficult to safely rule out any of these. A solid fifth on her handicap debut here in May, Ballycashin warrants respect for Tony and Danny Mullins, while Bynx and Phils Choice are other leading hopes.
Prediction : 1st Costanuci 2nd The Grey Dove 3rd Theonewedreamof

Tony and Danny Mullins again have strong claims here with Duncarrig. The six-year-old chestnut done well to win at Navan after making a bad mistake at the last and he'll be well fancied to follow up now. The Matthew Smith-trained Ragin Cajun sprang a surprise when winning easily at Listowel last week and a reproduction of that performance would see him hard to beat. Smith also saddles GIGANTAMAX EEVEE and a chance is taken on this Mount Nelson five-year-old. She came in for plenty of market support at Listowel and was in the process of running a fine race when falling two out. Rated just 80, she is open to further progress. A case can be made for many others in this competitive affair. Shark Hanlon saddles an interesting contender in the shape of handicap debutant Chasing Chances, while Flemensreva (first-time tongue-strap), Briana Lily and More Info are other leading hopes.
Prediction : 1st Gigantamax Eevee 2nd Duncarrig 3rd Ragin Cajun

IRIDESCENT should be able to put his experience to good use. Two from three over fences, the Jonathan Fogarty-trained nine-year-old has a rating of 121. He finished second to Glenquin Castle at Galway earlier this month and this looks a good opportunity for him to register a fifth career success. Starting off over the larger obstacles, The Short Go is given second preference. The Fame And Glory bay finished no worse than third on his first five starts, but disappointed when a well-beaten sixth of eight on his latest outing at Ballybrit. Bella Bliss is the other leading hope and is two from two since switching to fences. She done well to strike on her chasing debut at Ballinrobe, before following up when coming home alone in a two-runner contest at Kelso. Alex Harvey again takes the ride on the Getaway six-year-old, with the capable amateur claiming a valuable 7lb.
Prediction : 1st Iridescent 2nd The Short Go 3rd Bella Bliss

The progressive CAVE COURT is officially 6lb well in and is difficult to oppose as he bids for his fourth success in a row. Upped 13lb for winning at Listowel last week, the Noel Kelly-trained six-year-old will carry a 7lb winners penalty. His cause is further aided by the 7lb claim of Oran McGill. An easy winner at Killarney on his penultimate start, General Clermont is given second preference. He failed to make an impact when attempting to follow-up at Listowel last week and switching to fences now, an improved performance can be expected. Barbaha Queen has a good record at Clonmel and might be able to make an impact with Danny Mullins aboard. Downpatrick winner Padraic's Choice, admirable veteran Seskin Flyer and Ballinrobe runner-up Itsalonglongroad are others for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Cave Court 2nd General Clermont 3rd Barbaha Queen

JET SETTING JIM might be able to reverse Listowel form with Noble Talent. The pair were second and fourth behind Chosen Templar at the Co Kerry venue last week, with the selection coming in for plenty of market support. Settled towards rear, the Jet Away gelding was probably given too much to do and while he made good late progress, he ultimately couldn't reel in the principals. Noble Talent didn't go unsupported at the Harvest festival and it'll come as no surprise if he manages to go a place better. Placed three times from three starts, Royal Hollow is another leading contender. She finished well ahead of Chosen Templar at Killarney on her most recent outing and with Adam Ryan claiming a valuable 7lb, she is sure to go close. Wisteria Bloom and Barton Snow both warrant respect, while newcomer Ebony Jade is an interesting contender with Patrick Mullins a significant jockey booking. The Kalanisi bay is a half-brother to Mias Storm, a classy eight-time winner in the UK.
Prediction : 1st Jet Setting Jim 2nd Royal Hollow 3rd Noble Talent