UK Horse Racing Tips: Curragh

BETULA boasts the most appealing profile on the basis that she finished fourth here on debut behind Ylang Ylang and was then deemed good enough for the Group 2 Debutante Stakes. She couldn't land a telling blow in that race, but she's clearly held in high regard and ought to go very close returning to maiden company for this assignment. Wendla finished an encouraging second on debut at Cork and is entitled to step forward, while Aidan O'Brien launches a three-pronged assault and Everlasting is arguably the pick of them on her debut with Ryan Moore booked.
Prediction : 1st Betula 2nd Wendla 3rd Everlasting

Aidan O'Brien looks to have a strong hand here, with PSALM slightly preferred ahead of stablemates Meriwether Lewis and Agenda. The 300,000gns purchase will likely have learnt plenty from his debut at Newmarket, where he looked green after dwelling at the start, and this track could be more to his liking. The aforementioned Meriwether Lewis may improve for the addition of blinkers, while Kortez Bay has three runs to draw upon and he looks to be heading the right way.
Prediction : 1st Psalm 2nd Kortez Bay 3rd Meriwether Lewis

A deeply competitive contest sees plenty of chances in this field, with the tentative selection being LISIEUX. Adrian McGuinness' filly hasn't won since last October, but she has registered successive placed efforts recently and appears likely to mount a bold bid if she gets more luck in running than when third over an extended 7f at Bellewstown last time. Racing Royalty is feared most after a game win over 7f at Listowel, while Whatharm and Cnodian should also be challenging at the line.
Prediction : 1st Lisieux 2nd Racing Royalty 3rd Whatharm

The form to concentrate on looks to be the recent clash at Cork between Zephron (first) and BREEZY ZOFF (second), where the former seemed to relish the mile when getting on top late in the day. Preference on this occasion is for Gavin Cromwell's charge, who is 3lb better off, should be suited by conditions and was a winner over C&D last October. The third from that contest Swiss Army Officer is a consistent gelding at this level and joins Merisi Diamond on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Breezy Zoff 2nd Zephron 3rd Merisi Diamond

Golden Temple boasts plenty of experience and a return to the level is likely to suit following a couple of runs in juvenile hurdles. That said, he may prove vulnerable to a less-exposed rival and the vote goes to LION WAIT. He shaped with plenty of encouragement when fourth here over 1m 2f last month and the step up in trip appears likely to bring about some improvement. Others to consider include Collaborative, Neptunes Staircase and Teorema.
Prediction : 1st Lion Wait 2nd Golden Temple 3rd Collaborative

TRACHONITUS posted another solid effort over 1m1f at Tipperary 11 days ago. Jim Bolger's charge ought to appreciate this step up in trip judged on pedigree and ground with cut in it clearly isn't a problem. His sole career win came at this track and he wouldn't be winning out of turn on his return here. The First And Last remains unexposed and is expected to go well in first-time cheekpieces, while fellow three-year-old Genuine Article boasts a similar profile sporting a tongue-tie for the first time. Keep an eye on C&D winner Nostringsattached too.
Prediction : 1st Trachonitus 2nd The First And Last 3rd Genuine Article

A competitive contest but it is hard to oppose PACHMENA, who had plenty in hand when winning over 1m 4f here on Saturday. A 7lb penalty for that success may not be enough to stop her this afternoon judging by the way that she won on that occasion. Giselles Defence could prove to be the main danger based on his second-placed finish at Down Royal last month. Others to note are Florida Taiga, Our Dickie and David Garrick.
Prediction : 1st Pachmena 2nd Giselles Defence 3rd Florida Taiga

MYMOMENTINTIME won this race last year off a 9lb lower perch and looks set for another bold bid today. He has been knocking on the door all year and deserves a change in luck after another near-miss when third over this track and trip on Saturday. The biggest danger could be fellow C&D scorer Art Of Unity, who is now 25lb lower his last winning mark and he dropped a big hint his turn was near again when a one-length third at Navan last week. The booking of Colin Keane catches the eye on Not Too Real Bad, who has also slipped to a fair mark, while Rathbranchurch and Keke add further spice to a tricky contest.
Prediction : 1st Mymomentintime 2nd Art Of Unity 3rd Not Too Real Bad