UK Horse Racing Tips: Tramore

A weak affair with GRANPA GER the suggestion. Out of five-time winner Clarach, the Tony Mullins-trained bay has improved with each run thus far and gave it a good go from the front at Gowran most recently. He eventually finished fifth at the Co Kilkenny venue, half-a-length in front of the reopposing Grasshopper Time. This Roger McGrath-trained five-year-old came from off the pace at Gowran and if more prominent tactics are deployed now he should go close. Gordon Elliott is represented by Farewellchancer and while clearly not one of the leading lights at Cullentra, he should be able to make his presence felt in a contest of this quality. A close fifth on his penultimate start, Blue In The West warrants respect, while Our Uncle Jack and newcomer Ivar The Boneless are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Granpa Ger 2nd Grasshopper Time 3rd Farewellchancer

CRAIC EILE is a token choice in this wide-open contest. While she hasn't managed to win a race in over two years, she is a dual course and distance victor and was a fair sixth on the level here on her penultimate start. Back over flights now and with Darragh Allen claiming a valuable 7lb, the Ken Budds-trained six-year-old should go close. Port Rashid is another that acts well around Tramore, winning twice from seven visits to the seaside venue. He went down by just a length at Ballinrobe on his most recent start and it'll come as no surprise if he manages to go a place better now. Successful here at the August festival, Prince Of Air is sure to have plenty of supporters, while other leading contenders are the Gordon Elliott-trained Be My Hero, course and distance winner Bite That and Wexford victor No Show.
Prediction : 1st Craic Eile 2nd Port Rashid 3rd Bite That

KUDASHEVA might be able to bounce back from a disappointing effort at Clonmel in February. Bought for 370,000 pounds after winning a point-to-point on debut, the Pour Moi bay was a fine third on her first start for current connections at Navan. She was a solid fifth on her next outing at Limerick, before failing to make an impact when sent off favourite at Powerstown Park. Four Clean Aces is Paul Townend's only ride on the card and the dual bumper winner is given second preference. A faller on debut over flights, she since finished a disappointing fourth when odds-on at Listowel. She may have needed that run to get her confidence back and it'll come as a surprise if she is not involved towards the business end here. Lucky Viv, Straight Home, Silent Approach and Rachael's Secret are others of interest.
Prediction : 1st Kudasheva 2nd Four Clean Aces 3rd Straight Home

LACKANEEN MAG looks well treated off an initial mark of 95. Placed on recent starts at Ballinrobe and Killarney, the Ken Budds-trained five-year-old will be ridden by Shane Fenelon who claims a valuable 7lb. The hat-trick seeking Paidi's Passion has been in excellent form of late and beat a decent field when successful over fences at Ballinrobe last month. Switching back to the smaller obstacles now and with Darragh O'Keeffe again in the saddle, it'll be interesting to see how she fares. Top-weight Walmix will likely have plenty of supporters as he starts off in handicap company, while Pat Coyne, Frazel Express and Inchiquin Star are other leading hopes in this competitive affair.
Prediction : 1st Lackaneen Mag 2nd Paidis Passion 3rd Walmix

Successful three times from nine visits to Tramore, ITSALONGLONGROAD might be able to enhance that record. Third on his most recent visit to the Co Waterford venue, he since filled the runner-up spot at Ballinrobe, before disappointing on heavy ground at Listowel. Back to his favourite venue now and fitted with a visor for the first time, the versatile nine-year-old should go close. Mater Matuta has a course and distance win to her name and the Charles Coakley-trained chestnut is given second preference. A runner-up on her latest try over fences, it'll come as no surprise if she manages to go a place better now. Finians Row sprang a surprise when successful on his 24th start at Downpatrick last month and it'll be interesting to see if he can follow-up on that performance. Top-weight Cheerful Chap, Philip Rothwell's Ardamir and recent Clonmel third Shean Glory (first-time cheekpieces) are other leading hopes.
Prediction : 1st Itsalonglongroad 2nd Mater Matuta 3rd Finnians Row

HUTCHIE gets the nod in this weak affair. A winner at Galway on his penultimate start, the Valirann chestnut performed with credit on his racecourse debut over fences, going down by three-lengths to the more experienced Read To Return. Townhill Penny and Game And Glory finished a long way behind the selection at the Co Kerry venue and they both reoppose now. First reserve Croi Corcra would be of definite interest if getting a run. She has four point-to-point wins to her name and was a good third over flights at Fairyhouse recently. Duncarrig is sure to have plenty of supporters after winning at Navan last month. While unproven at the trip, the Tony Mullins-trained six-year-old should be able to make an impact in a contest of this quality. A four-time victor in the UK and a brother to Grade 2 winner Vision Des Flos, Umndeni is an interesting contender. He ran with credit when fifth on his Irish debut at Listowel last month and it'll come as no surprise if he manages to get a lot closer now. Carrig Carol, The Great White and Sixhandsinmypockets are others for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Hutchie 2nd Duncarrig 3rd Umndeni

Cappucino has some strong form to his name and looks the one to beat with Maxine O'Sullivan aboard. Last seen finishing fourth in a Listed bumper at Limerick in March, he may just need this run. Willie Mullins introduces newcomer Where's Nanny, with this Walk In The Park bay sure to have plenty of supporters. Out of Loughaderra Dame, who was placed in Listed company over flights, it'll come as a surprise if she is not involved towards the business end. For a selection, it might be worth siding with BALLINEARLA GIRL. She ran a fine race to finish fourth on debut at Wexford in August and was a place behind subsequent winner Meet My Loreley. Likely to have learned plenty at Bettyville, the Eoin Doyle-trained bay will be ridden by capable amateur Emily Cody, who claims a valuable 7lb. Beaten by just a neck over the course and distance in June, Barton Snow has definite claims, while newcomer Go On Zahra is another that warrants respect.
Prediction : 1st Ballinearla Girl 2nd Cappucino 3rd Wheres Nanny